LG LHD427B Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD Home

Theater

System

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL

LHD427B (LHD427B, S47S3-S, S47S3-W)

*MFL00000000*

www.lg.com

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Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter)This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.The Power Plug is the disconnecting device.In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly.To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste.It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

Caution: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

Symbols

~Refers to alternating current(AC).

0 Refers to direct current(DC).

Refers to classII equipment.

1 Refers to stand-by.

!Refers to “ON” (power).

Refers to dangerous voltage.

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Table of Contents

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–  Lock (Parental Control)

 

 

 

 

 

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Operating

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Getting Started

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Using the Home Menu

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Basic Operations

 

 

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SafetyInformation

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Other Operations

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Unique Features

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–  Displaying DiscInformation on-screen

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–  PortableIn

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–  To display the DVD Menu

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–  USB Direct Recording

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–  To display the DVD title

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–  Full HD up-scaling

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–  1.5 times speed playback

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–  Bluetooth®

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–  Screen Saver

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Introduction

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–  Starting play from selected time

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–  Playable Discs

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–  Resume playback

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–  About the “7” Symbol Display

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–  Changing subtitle code page

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–  Symbols Used in this Manual

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–  Marked Playback

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–  Regional Codes

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–  Viewing a PHOTO file

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Playable file Requirement

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–  SleepTimer Setting

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Remote control

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–  Dimmer

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Front panel

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–  Turn off the sound temporarily

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Rear panel

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–  Last Scene Memory

 

 

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–  Power Resume - Optional

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Connecting

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–  System Select - Optional

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–  Adjust the speaker level settings

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Attaching the speakers to the unit

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–  VOCAL FADER

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Positioning the system

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–  Auto power down

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Connections to YourTV

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–  How to disconnect the wireless network

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–  HDMI Out Connection

 

 

connection or the wireless device.

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–  Video Connection

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Radio Operations

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–  Resolution Setting

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–  Listening to the radio

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Video Output Resolution

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–  Presetting the Radio Stations

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Optional Equipment Connection

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–  Deleting all the saved stations

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–  AUX (L/R)INPUT Connection

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–  Deleting a saved station

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–  PORT.IN (PortableInput) Connection

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–  Improving poor FM reception

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–  Listening to music from your portable player

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Sound adjustment

 

or external device

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–  Setting the surround mode

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–  USB Connection

29

–  Setting the USER EQ

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Antenna Connection

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Advanced Operations

 

 

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–  Recording to USB

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System Setting

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Using a Bluetooth wireless technology

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–  Listening to music of a Bluetooth device

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Adjust the setup settings

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Auto function change

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–  OSDInitial language settings - Optional

34

AUTO POWER On

19–  To display and exit the Setup menu

20–  Language

20–  Display

21–  Audio

5 Troubleshooting

35 Troubleshooting

6 Appendix

36 Maintenance

36–  Handling the Unit

36–  Notes on Discs

37Area Code List

38Language code List

39Trademarks and Licenses

40Specifications

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Unique Features

Portable In

Listen to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc.)

USB Direct Recording

Records music from CD to your USB device.

Full HD up-scaling

Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.

Bluetooth®

Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.

Audio CDs
Video files contained in the USB/ Disc
DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in Video mode or VR mode and finalized

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Introduction

Playable Discs

This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA and/orJPEG files. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

DVD-VIDEO (8 cm/12 cm disc)

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

DVD±R (8 cm/12 cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only.

DVD-RW (8 cm/12 cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only.

Symbols Used in this Manual r

t y

u Audio files contained in the USB/ Disc

i Photo files contained in the USB/ Disc

,,Note

Indicates special notes and operating features.

,,Tip

Indicates tip and hints for making the task easier.

DVD+R: Video mode only

Supports the double layer disc also.

DVD+RW (8 cm/12 cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only.

Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CD- RW in music CD format that can be purchased.

About the “7” Symbol Display

7” may appear on yourTV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.

>>Caution

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Regional Codes

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit.This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

yy Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover.This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.

yy If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your unit, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on theTV screen.

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Playable file

Requirement

Music file requirement

MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :

yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9 yy Maximum files : Under 999 yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

yy CD-ROM file format :ISO9660/JOLIET

yy We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates anISO9660 file system.

yy You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on LG players.(Mastered/ Live File System : Disc format system for Windows Vista)

The DTS is not supported.In case of DTS audio format, audio is not output.

Photo file requirement

Photo file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :

yy Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel yy Maximum files : Under 999

yy Some discs may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of disc.

yy File extensions: “.jpg”

yy CD-ROM file format :ISO9660/JOLIET

Video file requirement

Video file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows:

yy Available resolution: within 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels.

yy The file name of the Video subtitle should be entered within 45 characters.

yy If there is impossible code to express in the Video file, it may be displayed as “ _ “ mark on the display.

yy Frame rate : less than 30 fps.

yy If the video and audio structure of recorded files is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.

yy Playable Video file : “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”

yy Playable Subtitle format : SubRip (*.srt/ *.txt), SAMI (*.smi), SubStation Alpha (*.ssa/ *.txt), MicroDVD (*.sub/ *.txt), SubViewer 2.0 (*.sub/ *.txt), Vobsub (*.sub)

yy Playable Codec format : “Xvid”, “MPEG-2”

yy Playable Audio format : “AC3”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”,

yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA)

yy For Discs formatted in Live file system, you can not it on this unit.

yy If the name of movie file is different from that of the subtitle file, during playback of a Video file, subtitle may not be display.

yy If you play a Xvid file differ from Xvid spec, it may not operate normally.

yy If you play GMC video file which is more than 1-warp point, video playback screen will not smooth.

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Remote control

Replacement of battery

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert the battery with 4and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • •A

1(Standby/On) : Switches the unit ON or OFF.

B(Open/Close) : Opens and closes the disc tray.

PFUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.

SLEEP : Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer :The display window will be darken by half.)

MARKER : Marks play list.

n(Home) : Displays the [Home Menu].

• • • • • • • • • B

mINFO/DISPLAY : Accesses OnScreen Display.

DISC MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.

W/S/A/D(up/ down/ left/ right) : Used to navigate on-screen displays.

PRESET (W/S) : Selects programmed of Radio.

TUNING +/- :Tunes in the desired radio station.

bENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.

Presetting the radio stations.

x RETURN : Moves backwards in the menu or exits the setup menu.

TITLE:If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear.

• • • • • • • • •C

Z(Stop) : Stops playback.

d(Play) MONO/STEREO : Starts playback. Selects Mono/ Stereo.

M(Pause/Step) : Pauses playback.

C/V(Skip) : Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file.

c/v(Scan) : Searches backward or forward.

• • • • • • • • •D

SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound level of desired speaker.

SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound effect mode.

VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts speaker volume.

(Mute) : Mutes the sound. XREC : USB Direct Recording.

0-9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a menu.

hREPEAT : Selects a play mode. (Repeat/ Random)

CLEAR : Removes a number when setting the password.

• • • • • • • • •E

TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. (LGTV only)

-- You can control the sound level, input source, and power switching of LGTVs as well. Hold 1(TV) and press PR/CH (W/ S) button repeatedly until the TV turns on or off.

?: This button is not available.

MIC VOL -/+ (Microphone Volume) : Adjusts microphone volume.

ECHO VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts echo volume.

VOCAL FADER: You can enjoy the function as karaoke, by reducing singer vocal of music in the various source.

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Front panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADisc Tray

BDisplay window

Shows the current status of the unit.

CMicrophone jacks 1/2

DPORT. IN

Connects to a portable player with audio outputs.

EUSB Port

Connects a USB device.

FR(OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

GT(PLAY/PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pauses playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

HI(STOP)

Stops playback.

IF (FUNCTION)

Changes the input source or function.

JVOL. (Volume)

Adjusts speaker volume.

K1(Power On / Off )

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

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Rear panel

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APower cord

BSpeaker connectors

Connects the speaker cables.

CHDMI OUT

Connects toTV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for digital audio and video)

DVIDEO OUT

Connects to aTV with video inputs.

EAUX (L/R) INPUT

Connects to an external source with 2 channel audio outputs.

FANTENNA

FMConnects the FM wired antenna

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Attaching the speakers

 

 

 

Color

Speaker

Position

to the unit

 

 

 

Grey (R.R/L)

Rear

Rear right

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue (R.R/L)

Rear

Rear left

 

 

 

 

1. To connect the cable to the unit, press each

Green (C)

Center

Center

 

 

 

plastic finger pad to open the connection

Orange

Sub woofer

Any front position

terminals on the unit.Insert the wire and release

 

 

 

Red (F.R/L)

Front

Front right

the finger pad.

 

 

 

 

 

White (F.R/L)

Front

Front left

 

 

 

 

Connect the black of each wire to the terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus).

Connect a woofer cord to the player. When connecting a woofer cord to the player, insert the connector until it clicks.

>>Caution

yy Be careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.

*Speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).

yy Place the center speaker at a safe distance from the child’s reach. Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

yy The speakers contain magnet parts, so color irregularity may occur on theTV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers far away from eitherTV screen or PC monitor.

yy Before using the subwoofer, remove the protective vinyl.

 

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Positioning the system

Place the front speakers to the sides of the

 

Front left speaker (L)/ Front right speaker (R):

 

monitor or screen and as flush with the screen

The following illustration shows an example of

surface as possible.

positioning the system. Note that the illustrations

Center speaker: Place the center speaker above or

in these instructions differ from the actual unit for

below the monitor or screen.

explanation purposes.

Surround left speaker (L)/ Surround right

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers

speaker (R):

other than the subwoofer should be placed at the

Place these speakers behind your listening

same distance from the listening

position, facing slightly inwards.

position ( ).

Subwoofer:The position of the subwoofer is not

 

 

so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly

 

directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer

 

near the front speakers.Turn it slightly toward the

 

center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

 

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