Lg RH733T, RH732T, RH731T Owners Manual [es]

ENGLISH

OWNER’S MANUAL

HDD / DVD RECORDER

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

RH735T / RH733T / RH732T / RH731T

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.

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

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 centre.

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 centre. 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. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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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.

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

Disposal of your old appliance

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2.All electrical and electronic products shall be disposed of separately

from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities

appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3.The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4.For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators

1.When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/ accumulators of Your product it

means they are covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC.

2.This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more that 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

3.All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from

the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

4.The correct disposal of Your old batteries/ accumulators will help to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment, animal and human health.

5.For more detailed information about disposal of Your old batteries/ accumulators, please contact Your city offi ce, waste disposal service or the shop where You purchased the product.

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

Contact office for compliance of this product :

LG Electronics Inc.

EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,

1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands

yy Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service contact point. For Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you purchased this product.

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	Notes on Copyrights	Important Notice for TV colour
	yy Recording equipment should be used only for	system
	lawful copying and you are advised to check	The colour system of this player differs according to
	carefully what is lawful copying in the area
		currently playing discs.
	in which you are making a copy. Copying of
		For example, when the player plays the disc
	copyright material such as films or music is
	unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception	recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is
	or consented to by the rights owner.	output as an NTSC signal.
	yy This product incorporates copyright protection	Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
	technology that is protected by U.S. patents	signals output from the player.
	and other intellectual property rights. Use of	yy If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
	this copyright protection technology must be	just distorted images when using discs or video
	authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended	contents recorded in NTSC.
	for home and other limited viewing uses only	yy The multi system colour TV changes the colour
	unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
		system automatically according to input signals.
	Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
		In case that the colour system is not changed
	yy CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL
		automatically, turn it off and then on to see
	HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY	normal images on screen.
	COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY	yy Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system
	CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE
		are well displayed on your TV, these may not be
	PICTURE. IN CASE OF 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
		recorded correctly on your recorder.
	PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED
	THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION
	TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF
	THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
	COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 625p UNIT
	PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
	CENTRE.
	yy Many DVD discs are encoded with copy
	protection. Because of this, you should only
	connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
	VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
	picture from copy-protected discs.
	yy Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
	laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
	use, display, distribution, or revision of television
	programs, videotapes, DVDs, CDs and other
	materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal
	liability.

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	Table of Contents			3	System Setting
				21	Auto Set Up
				22	Home Menu Overview
				22	–  Basic button operations
	1	Getting Started		22	Settings
				22	–  Adjust the Setup Settings
	3	Safety Information		23	–  Settings for Digital TV
	8	Introduction		23	–  Scanning programmes automatically
	8	–  Playable discs and symbols used in this			(Auto Tuning)
		manual		23	–  Scanning programmes manually
	8	–  About the “7” symbol display			(Manual Tuning)
	8	–  Regional Code		24	–  Editing Programme List (Channel Edit)
	9	–  Compatibility Notes		24	–  Lock System
	9	–  AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High		25	–  Setting the antenna power
		Definition)		25	–  Setting the Timeshift
	9	–  System Requirements		26	–  [PICTURE] Menu
	10	–  Recordable Discs		27	–  [SOUND] Menu
	10	–  Recommended recordable DVD discs		28	–  [DTV] Menu
	10	–  File compatibility		28	–  [LOCK] Menu
	12	–  Remote control		29	–  [OPTION] Menu
	13	Main Unit		31	–  [DISC] Menu
				31	–  [SUPPORT] Menu
	2	Connecting		4	Operating
	14	Connections to Your TV
				32	Using the Digital TV functions
	14	–  Antenna connection to your TV and this
		unit		32	–  Viewing the Digital TV
	15	–  HDMI Connection		32	–  Changing Digital TV programmes
	16	–  Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection		32	–  Setting favourite programmes
	16	–  Resolution Setting		33	–  Viewing the programme information
	17	Connecting to an Amplifier		33	–  Selecting DTV audio language
	17	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI		33	–  Selecting Audio Description
		Output		33	–  Selecting DTV subtitle language
	18	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital		34	–  Changing Aspect Ratio
		Audio Output		34	–  Changing Recording device
	18	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via 2		34	–  Programme Guide (Digital program
		Channel Audio Output			only)
	19	Connection to Another device		35	–  Using the timeshift function manually
	19	–  Accessory Video/Audio/ Connections to		35	–  Using the timeshift function
		Recorder			automatically
	20	USB device connection		36	–  Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext)
	20	–  Playback content in the USB device		36	Recording TV programmes
				36	–  Dual Programme Recording
				36	–  Normal Recording
				37	–  Stop Recording
				37	–  Timer Recording (Manual)
				38	–  Timer Recording (Programme Guide)
				39	–  Deleting a timer recording

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	39	–  Modify a timer recording	6		Appendix
	40	–  Instant Timer Recording
			55		Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote
	40	–  Recording from Video/Audio Input
					Control
	41	General Playback					1
			55		–  Setting up the remote to control your
	41	–  Playing a disc
	42	–  Using the disc menu			TV
			56		Area Code List
	42	–  Resume playback
			57		Language code List
	42	–  Playing the recorded titles
			58		Trademarks and Licenses
	43	–  Rename the recorded titles
			59		Specifications		2
	43	–  Deleting a recorded titles
	44	Playing movie file and VR discs	60		Maintenance
			60		–  Notes on Discs
	44	Playing a file on Linked Devies
			60		–  Handling the Unit
	45	–  To control movie playback
			61		About the internal hard disk drive
	45	–  To control photo view
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	45	–  To control music playback

45–  Basic operations for video and audio content

46–  Basic operations for photo content

48Advanced Playback

48 –  Repeat Playback

4

48–  Viewing content information

48–  Last Scene Memory

49On-Screen display

	49	–  Displaying content information on-
		screen	5
	49	–  Playing from selected time
	50	–  Selecting a subtitle language
	50	–  Watching from a different angle
	50	Using the Recording title Copy
			6
	5	Troubleshooting

52Troubleshooting

52–  General

52–  Resetting the unit

53–  Playback

53–  Recording

54–  HDMI

54 –  Customer Support

54 –  Open source software notice

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Introduction

Playable discs and symbols used in this manual

Media/Term	Logo			Symbol		Description
						yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
DVD-ROM				r		rented.
						yy Video mode and finalized only
DVD-R						yy Supports the dual layer disc also
DVD-RW
			o Finalized AVCHD format
DVD+R
DVD+RW			y yy DVD±R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or
(12 cm, 8 cm)						Photo files.
			u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
			i
DVD-RW (VR)				r VR mode and finalized only
(12 cm)
Audio CD				t Audio CD
(12 cm)
			y yy CD-R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or
CD-R/RW			u			Photo files.
(12 cm, 8 cm)
			i yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
						Titles recorded via this unit
HDD	–			REC

	Note	–	,	Indicates special notes and operating features.
	Caution	–	>	Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
				from abuse.

About the “7” symbol display

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

Regional Code

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

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		,,Note	yy You can use a USB device that is used to store
	yy Depending on the conditions of the		some disc related information. The disc you are
		recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or	using will control how long this information is
		DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or	retained.
		DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the
		unit.	AVCHD (Advanced Video
	yy Do not attach any seal or label to either side
			Codec High Definition)
		(the labeled side or the recorded side) of a
		disc.	yy This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
	yy Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g.,
			These discs are normally recorded and used in
		heart-shaped or octagonal). Doing so may	camcorders.
		result in malfunctions.
			yy The AVCHD format is a high definition digital
	yy Depending on the recording software & the
			video camera format.
		finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,
			yy The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
		DVD±R/RW) may not be playable.
	yy DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and CD-R/RW discs		compressing images at higher efficiency than
			the conventional image compressing format.
		recorded using a personal computer or a
		DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the	yy Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.
		disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or	yy This player can playback AVCHD discs using
		condensation on the Recorder’s lens.
			“x.v.Color” format.
	yy If you record a disc using a personal
			yy Some AVCHD format discs may not be played,
		computer, even if it is recorded in a
			depending on the recording condition.
		compatible format, there are cases in which
			yy AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
		it may not play because of the settings of
		the application software used to create the	yy “x.v.Color” offers a wider colour range than
		disc. (Check with the software publisher for
			normal DVD camcorder discs.
		more detailed information.)

yy This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Prerecorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

yy Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

Compatibility Notes

yy Viewing high-definition content and upconverting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

yy Some DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

yy High definition display that has HDMI input jacks.

yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).

yy For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy-protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD audio playback:

yy An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS).

yy Main, centre, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.

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Recordable Discs

DVD-R/ DVD+R(DL):

-- Format is available (only 1 time), with UDF type

-- Record is available over and over (Multi-session is supported)

-- You may need to finalize a disc to play it with different unit. Once a disc is finalized, you can‘t record any more.

DVD-RW/ DVD+RW:

-- Format is available repeatedly, with UDF type

-- Record is available over and over (Single-session is supported).

,,Note

yy If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW discs is recorded using a personal computer or other DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this recorder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using the original recorder.

yy While recording, in case of DVD-R/+R disc, there may be noise from the unit. But it is not a problem.

yy Recordable DVD is used only for Recorded Title Copy. (Please look at Page 50 Using the Recording title Copy)

yy Recorded Title is copied as TS Format File to Recordable DVD. So Disc copied on this unit may not played on other player or recorder.

Recommended recordable DVD discs

							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
			DVD-R
							(8x, 16x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
		DVD-RW
							(8x, 16x), JVC (4x), Maxell (4x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), Verbatim
			DVD+R
							(8x, 16x)
							Verbatim (8x, 4x), MKM (8x, 4x),
	DVD+R(DL)
							CMC (4x), RITEK (4x)
							Mitsubishi (8x, 16x), HP (4x),
		DVD+RW
							Verbatim (4x), Ricoh (4x)

File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.ts”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.m4a”

yy The file name is limited to 128 characters.

yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution: 1920 x 1080 (W x H) pixels

Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt), TMPlayer (.txt)

Playable Codec format: “DIVX 3.11”, “DIVX4”, “DIVX5”, “DIVX6”, “MPEG4 PART2”, “MPEG4 VISUAL” “XVID” (Standard playback only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS

yy “DIVX3”, “DIVX4”, “DIVX5”, “DIVX6”, “XVID”, “MPEG4 PART2”, “MPEG4 VISUAL” : Less than 720 x 576 (resolution) and 5Mpbs (Bitrate)

Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, “MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”

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	yy Not all the WMA and AAC Audio formats are	PNG File
	compatible with this unit.	yy 64bits : Less than 1M pixel, Max width 4096 pixel
	yy MPEG2 Audio Codec are not supported on this	yy 32bits : Less than 2M pixel, Max width 4096 pixel
	unit.
			,,Note
	yy DTS is only available when this unit is connected
		Depending on the size and number of the
	to the equipment supporting DTS.
		JPEG files, it may take several minutes to read
	Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA),
		the contents of the media.
	within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate: within 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3)

,,Note

yy HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files.

yy This unit supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1.

yy This unit does not support the file that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel ­– Quarter pixel

yy HD movie files that need high performance playback could react slowly.

yy The total playback time indicated on the screen may not be correct for .ts files.

Thumbnail image:

JPG File : Less than 16M pixel, Max width 6000 pixel PNG File : Less than 16M pixel, Max width 4096 pixel

yy This unit just supports Baseline JPG and 32bits PNG in thumbnail.

MUSIC

Sampling frequency: between 8 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 32 kHz - 48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate: between 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) and between 8 - 320 kbps (WMA)

,,Note

The total playback time indicated on the screen may not be correct for VBR files.

PHOTO

Recommended size:

JPG File

yy Baseline JPG : Less than 16M pixel, Max width 6000 pixel

yy Progressive JPG : Less than 4M pixel, Max width 6000 pixel

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Remote control

Battery Installation

• • • • • • A• • •

•

1(POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF.

INPUT: Changes the input for recording (Tuner or AV mode).

MUTE (@): Mutes the sound.

B(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray.

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

DISC MENU/REC.LIST: Accesses menu on a disc or switches between recording list menu.

TITLE/Q.MENU: Displays the DVD title menu or sets options menu, if available.

TV (TV Control Buttons): See page 55.

VOL (-/+): Adjusts the sound level of the unit.

• • • • • • B• • •

•

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

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

Z(STOP): Stops playback. z(PLAY): Starts playback. M(PAUSE): Pauses playback.

TIME SHIFT: Activates pause live TV/playback (timeshift) for a live TV programme.

• • • • • • C• • • •

HOME (n): Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

INFO/MENU (m): Displays or exits On-Screen Display.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection.

BACK (1): Exits the menu or returns to the previous screen.

EXIT: Exits a menu or hides onscreen information.

• • • • • • D• • •

•

CH LIST: Displays the Channel list.

CH/PAGE (S/W): Scans up or down through memorized

programmes or previous or next viewing page.

FAV: Displays the favourite programme list.

Coloured (R, G, Y, B) buttons:

Use to navigate screen menus.

GUIDE: Displays the programme guide menu.

TEXT: Switches between teletext mode and normal TV viewing.

TIMER REC.: Displays [Timer Recording] menu.

REC. (X): Starts recording.

REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence.

TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and radio channel.

SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language.

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert a R03 (size AAA) battery with 4and 5matched correctly.

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Main Unit

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A Disc Tray	F I(Stop)
B Display window	G 1/I (Power)
C Remote Sensor	H USB Port

DR(Open/Close)

ET(Play/Pause)

AANTENNA IN

BHDMI OUT (TO TV)

COPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

DVIDEO IN/2CH AUDIO IN (Left/Right)

Connect the audio/video output of an external source.

EAC IN connector

Connect the supplied power cord.

FANTENNA OUT (TO TV)

GVIDEO OUT

H2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

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Connections to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

yy Antenna connection (page 14) yy HDMI connection (page 15)

yy Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection (page 16)

,,Note

yy Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.

yy Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

yy Make sure the player is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

yy Do not connect the unit’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.

yy Do not connect your unit via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Antenna connection to your TV and this unit

Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from the ANTENNA IN jack to your TV/monitor.

Connect the Terrestrial TV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. If you want to use an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplifier rated at 5V, 100 mA and set [Antenna 5V] to [ON] in the setup menu (See page 25).

ANTENNA

Rear of this unit

RF Cable						TVTV

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HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

Rear of this unit

HDMI Cable

TV

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

,,Note

yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 16.)

yy Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setting] menu (see page 26).

yy Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again.

yy When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI

connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yy If there is noise or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5m).

Additional Information for HDMI

yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

-- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-- The connected device is compatible with 720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.

-- The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

-- This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen.

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Connecting

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Connecting

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Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable supplied. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables.

Rear of this unit

Video/Audio Cable

Resolution Setting

The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setting] menu.

1.Press HOME (n).

2.Use a/dto select the [Setting] and press ENTER (b). The [Setting] menu appears.

3.Use w/sto select [PICTURE] option then press d or ENTER (b) to move to the second level.

TVTV

4.Use w/sto select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

5.Use w/sto select the desired resolution then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

,,Note

If your TV is NTSC SYSTEM, resolution can be set only for AUTO mode.

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Connecting to an

Amplifier

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

yy HDMI Audio connection (page 17) yy Digital Audio connection (page 18)

yy Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output (page 18)

yy Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output (page 18)

About Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this, you need a multichannel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your unit. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver. (PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and/or DTS)

Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output

Connect the unit’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[SOUND] Menu” on page 27.)

Rear of this unit

HDMI Cable

Amplifier/Receiver

HDMI

Cable

TV

Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplifier has HDMI output jack.

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Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connect the unit’s OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplifier.

Use an optional digital (OPTICAL) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[SOUND] Menu” on page 27.)

Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output

Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables.

Rear of this unit

Rear of this unit

Audio Cable

Optical Cable

Amplifier/Receiver

Amplifier/Receiver

Connection to Another device

Accessory Video/Audio/ Connections to Recorder

Connect the input jacks (VIDEO IN/2 CH AUDIO IN) on the unit to the video/audio out jacks on your accessory component, using video/audio cables.

Rear of this unit

Video/Audio Cable

L R

VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT

Jack panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Camcorder, etc.)

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