LG SH96SB-C, SH96TA-S, SH96TA-W, HB906TA User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Network 3D Blu-ray™

Home Theater

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

HB906TA (HB906TA, SH96TA-S, SH96SB-C, SH96TA-W)

P/NO : SAC35095615

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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 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. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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. 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.

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Notes on Copyrights

yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content

System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product.

yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM

Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre.

yy Many BD-ROM/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 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

yy Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/ or criminal liability.

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing discs.

For example, when the player plays the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an NTSC signal.

Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player.

yy If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see just distorted images when using discs or video contents recorded in NTSC.

yy The multi system colour TV changes the colour system automatically according to input signals. In case that the colour system is not changed automatically, turn it off and then on to see normal images on screen.

yy Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system are well displayed on your TV, these may not be recorded correctly on your recorder.

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6 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents			3	System Setting
			30		Settings
			30		–  Adjust the Setup Settings
	1	Getting Started	30		–  [DISPLAY] Menu
			32		–  [LANGUAGE] Menu
	3	Safety Information	32		–  [AUDIO] Menu
			33		–  [LOCK] Menu
	8	Introduction
			34		–  [NETWORK] Menu
	8	–  Playable Discs and symbols used in
			35		–  [OTHERS] Menu
		this manual
			37		Sound Effect
	9	–  About the “7” Symbol Display
	10	–  File compatibility
	11	–  AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High	4		Operating
		Definition)
			38		General Playback
	11	–  About DLNA
			38		–  Using [HOME] menu
	12	–  Certain System Requirements
			38		–  Playing a Disc
	12	–  LG Remote
			38		–  Playing a file on a disc/USB device
	12	–  WOL (Wake On LAN)
			39		–  Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
	12	–  Regional Code
			39		–  Enjoying BD-Live™
	12	–  Compatibility Notes
			40		–  Playing a file on a network server
	13	Remote control
			41		–  Basic operations for video and audio
	14	Front panel
					content
	15	Rear panel
			42		–  Basic operations for photo content
	2	Connecting	42		–  Using the disc menu
			42		–  Resume playback
	16 Assembling the speaker (Front/Rear)		43		Advanced Playback
			43		–  Repeat Playback
	18	Positioning the system
			43		–  Repeating a specific portion
	19	Speaker Connection
			44		–  Marker Search
	19	–  Attaching the speakers to the player
			44		–  Using the search menu
	20 Connecting to Your TV
			45		–  Changing content list view
	20	–  HDMI Connection
			45		–  Viewing content information
	21	–  What is SIMPLINK?
			45		–  Selecting a subtitle file
	22	–  Component Video Connection
			46		–  Last Scene Memory
	22	–  Video Connection
			46		–  Applying your photo to the Wallpaper
	23	–  Resolution Setting
			46		–  Options while viewing a photo
	23	Antenna connection
			47		–  Listening to music while slide show
	24 Connections with external device
			47		On-Screen display
	24	–  AUX Connection
			47		–  Displaying content information on-
	24	–  PORT. IN connection
					screen
	25	–  OPTICAL IN connection
			48		–  Playing from selected time
	26 Connecting to your Home Network
			48		–  Hearing a different audio
	26	–  Wired network connection
			49		–  Selecting a subtitle language
	27	–  Wired Network Setup
			49		–  Watching from a different angle
	29	USB device connection
			49		–  Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
	29	–  Playback content in the USB device
			49		–  Changing subtitle code page

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50 –  Changing the Picture Mode

50 Audio CD Recording

52Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database

53Radio Operations

53 –  Listening to the radio

53–  Presetting the Radio Stations

53–  Deleting a saved station

53–  Deleting all the saved stations

53–  Improving poor FM reception

54Using the Premium

5 Troubleshooting

55Troubleshooting

55–  General

56–  Network

57–  Picture

57 –  Sound

57 –  Customer Support

57 –  Open source software notice

6 Appendix

58Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control

58–  Setting up the remote to control your TV

59Network Software Update

59 –  Network update notification

59 –  Software Update

61About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials

61–  Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials

62–  Sharing files and folders

63Area Code List

64Language code List

65Trademarks and Licenses

67Video Output Resolution

68Specifications

70 Maintenance

70–  Handling the Unit

70–  Notes on Discs

71Important Information Relating to Network Services

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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
				e	rented.
					yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
	Blu-Ray				yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
				y	yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
				u	Photo files.
				i	yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
					yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
				r	rented.
	DVD-ROM				yy Movie 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 Movie, Music or
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)			u	Photo files.
					yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
				i
	DVD-RW				VR mode and finalized only
	(VR)			r
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)
	Audio CD			t	Audio CD
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)
	CD-R/RW			y	yy CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
				u	Photo files.
	(8 cm /
	12 cm)			i	yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
	Note	–		,	Indicates special notes and operating features.
	Caution	–		>	Indicates cautions for preventing possible
					damages from abuse.

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,,Note

yy Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

yy If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

yy This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

yy Pre-recorded 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.

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 System, you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)

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.

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File compatibility

Movie files

	File	File	Codec Format	Audio Format	Subtitle
	Location	Extension
		“.avi”, “.divx”,	DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,	Dolby Digital,	SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
		“.mpg”, “.mpeg”,	DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx	DTS, MP3,	SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
	Disc,	“.mkv”, “.mp4”,	(Standard playback	WMA, AAC,	MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub
		“.asf”, “.wmv”,	only), XVID, MPEG1 SS,	AC3	(.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
	USB
		“.m4v” (DRM	H.264/MPEG-4 AVC,		SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer
		free)	MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,		(.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
			VC-1 SM (WMV3)
		“.avi”, “.divx”,	DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,	Dolby Digital,	SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
		“.mpg”, “.mpeg”,	DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx,	DTS, MP3,	SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
	DLNA, PC	“.mkv”, “.mp4”,	XVID, MPEG1 SS,	WMA, AAC,	MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer
		“.asf”, “.wmv”,	H.264/MPEG-4 AVC,	AC3	1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
			MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,		txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
			VC-1 SM (WMV3)		System (.txt)

Music files

	File	File	Sampling Frequency	Bitrate	Note
	Location	Extension
	Disc,	“mp3”, “.wma”,	within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA),	within 20 - 320 kbps	Some wav files are
	USB,	“.wav”, “.m4a”	within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)	(WMA), within	not supported on this
	DLNA, PC	(DRM free)		32 - 320 kbps (MP3)	player.

Photo files

File	File	Recommanded	Note
Location	Extension	Size
Disc,	“.jpg”, “.jpeg”,	Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel	Progressive and lossless
USB,	“.png”,	Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel	compression photo image files
DLNA, PC			are not supported.

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,,Note

yy The file name is limited to 180 characters.

yy Maximum files/folder: Less than 2 000 (total number of files and folders)

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

yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server.

yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions may differ depending on media servers.

yy The file requirements on page 10 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features and media server’s ability.

yy Playing a movie subtitle files are only available on share folder of a PC or DLNA media server created by supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this player package.

yy The files from removable media such as USB drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server may not be shared properly.

yy This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 file.

yy The total playback time of audio file indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files.

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

yy This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

yy This player does not support files that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

yy This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.

yy The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.

yy The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.

yy This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.

yy Some AVCHD format discs may not play depending on the recording condition.

yy AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

yy “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

About DLNA

This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through your home network.

The DLNA certification logo makes it easy to find products that comply with the DLNA

Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.

When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the

operating instructions for the software or device for more information.

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Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

yy High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.

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

For playing files on your PC’s share folder via your home network, the PC requires below.

yy Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required) Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)

yy 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD Sempron™ 2200+ processors

yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet

yy More than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared. Visit suppot link of your operating system for more information on file share settings.

LG Remote

You can control this player with your iPhone or Android phone via your home network. This

player and your phone must be connected to your wireless network device such as access point.

Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for detailed information of “LG Remote”.

Compatibility Notes

yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yy This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and

Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.

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 BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

yy Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are supported with maximum 5.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

yy You can use a USB device to store some disc related information, including downloaded online content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

WOL (Wake On LAN)

Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded utility on your personal computer or smartphone via your home network. To use this feature, this player must be connected to the WOL available access point or router with wired network connection. Refer to the relevant manual of

the utility or network devices for more detailed information.

Regional Code

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

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Remote control

Battery Installation

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

• • • • • • A• • •

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

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

RADIO&INPUT: Changes input mode.

0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.

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

• • • • • • B• • •

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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.

SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker.

SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode.

VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.

OPTICAL: Changes input mode to optical directly.

MUTE: Mute the unit.

• • • • • • C• • •

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

MUSIC ID: When connected to the network, can provide information about the current song while movie playback.

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

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

PRESET +/-: Selects programme of Radio.

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

ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection.

BACK (x): Exits the menu or resumes playback. The resume play function may not work depending on the BD-ROM disc.

TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.

DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a disc.

• • • • • • D• • •

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

-Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [Premium] menu.

-B button: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

SLEEP: Sets a certain period of time after which the unit will switch to off.

?(Optional): Marked button is not available.

MIC/ECHO (Optional):

Selects the microphone mode or microphone’s echo mode. After selecting the desired mode, press VOL +/- to adjust microphone volume or microphone’s echo volume.

X(REC): Records an audio CD.

TV Control Buttons: See page 58.

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Front panel

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A1/!(POWER) Button

BDisc Tray

CRemote Sensor

DDisplay Window

EVolume Control

FMIC 1/2 (Optional)

GPORT. IN

HUSB Port

IOperation buttons B(OPEN/CLOSE) d/M(PLAY / PAUSE) Z(STOP) C/V(SKIP)

F (Function)

Changes the input source or function.

>>Caution

Precautions in using the touch buttons

yy Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.

- In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture on the touch buttons before using.

yy Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it work.

- If you apply too much strength, it can damage the sensor of the touch buttons.

yy Touch the button that you want to work in order to operate the function correctly.

yy Be careful not to have any conductive material such as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

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Rear panel

AAC power cord

BSpeakers connectors

CCooling Fan

DLAN port

EOPTICAL IN

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FHDMI OUT

GVIDEO OUT

HCOMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)

IAntenna Connector

JAUX (L/R) INPUT

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Connecting

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	Assembling the		then insert a speaker wire from the bottom of
	speaker (Front/Rear)		2. Secure the connection with a supplied screw,
			the base.
			Step 2
	Preparation
		Pole
			(Big screw)
		Base
		Screw	3. Attach the speaker to the pole, then secure the
			connection with a supplied screw.
	Speaker	Cable	Step 3

1. Attach the pole to the base, then secure the connection with a supplied screw.

(Small screw)

Step 1

(Small screw)

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4. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the	>>Caution
speaker.	Be careful that the speaker
Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the	does not fall down.
terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire	Otherwise it may result in
goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).	the speaker malfunctioning
	and causing personal injury
Step 4	and/ or property damage.
		2
		Connecting

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Connecting

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Positioning the system

The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes.

For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

B

C

A G

F

A A

A

A E

>>Caution

yy Be careful to make sure children not to 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 magnetic parts, so colour irregularity may occur on the CRT TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers away from the TV screen or PC monitor screen.

D A

AFront left speaker (L)/ BFront right speaker (R):

Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or screen and as flush with the screen surface as possible.

CCenter speaker:

Place the center speaker above or below the monitor or screen.

DSurround left speaker (L)/ ESurround right speaker (R):

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards.

FSubwoofer:

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.

GUnit

Speaker Connection

Attaching the speakers to the player

1.Connect speaker wires to the player.

Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching color wires for corresponding speakers.

	Color	Speaker	Position
	Grey	Rear	Rear right
	Blue	Rear	Rear left
	Green	Center	Center
	Orange	Sub	Any front position
		woofer
	Red	Front	Front right
	White	Front	Front left

2.Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker.

Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).

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Connecting

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Connecting

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Connecting to Your TV

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

yy HDMI connection (page 20)

yy Component Video connection (page 22)

yy Video connection (page 22)

,,Note

yy Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. 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 your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

HDMI Connection

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

Rear of the unit

HDMI
cable	TV

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

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.

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yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, 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 23.)

yy Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 31).

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 are noises or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

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Connecting 21

2

Connecting

Depending on the disc type or playing status, some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose or not work.

2

Connecting

22 Connecting

Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. You can hear the sound the through the system’s speaker.

Rear of the unit

Component

video cable

Video Connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can hear the sound through the system’s speakers.

Rear of the unit

Video cable

TV

TV

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When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 23.)