LG SP520 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Network Media Player

(Product Name: Smart TV Upgrader)

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

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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 ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous

enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands

after handling.

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 conned 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.

voltage within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

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

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

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, re or the like.

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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

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and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

yIncrease the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

yConnect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. End users must follow the specic operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

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Notes on Copyrights

Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the area in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as lms or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipove r.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

3 Safety information

8 Introduction 8 – About the “7” symbol display

8 – File requirement

10 – About DLNA

10 – Certain system requirements

10 – Compatibility notes

11 Main unit

11 Remote control

2 Connecting

12 Connecting the AC adapter

12 HDMI connecting to your TV

13 – Resolution setting

14 Connecting to an amplifier

14 – Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI

Output

15 – Connecting to an amplifier via Digital

Audio Output

16 Connecting to your home network

16 – Wired network connection

17 – Wired network setup

18 – Wireless network connection

18 – Wireless network setup

21 USB device connection

21 – Playback content in the USB device

3 System Setting

22 Settings

22 – Adjust the setup settings

22 – [DISPLAY] menu

23 – [LANGUAGE] menu

24 – [AUDIO] menu

25 – [NETWORK] menu

25 – [OTHERS] menu

4 Operating

27 General playback

27 – Using [HOME] menu

27 – Playing a file media from a USB

device

27 – Playing a file media from a network

server

28 – Wi-Fi Direct™ connection

30 – Basic operations for video and audio

content

31 – Basic operations for photo content

31 Advanced playback

31 – Enlarge the playback image

31 – Repeat playback

31 – Viewing content information

32 – Changing content list view

32 – Selecting a subtitle file

33 – Options while viewing a photo

33 – Listening to music while slide show

34 On-Screen display

34 – Displaying content information

34 – Playing from selected time

34 – Listening to a different audio track

34 – Selecting a subtitle language

5 Troubleshooting

35 Troubleshooting

35 – General

35 – Picture

36 – Resetting

36 – Network

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6 Appendix

37 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials

37 – System requirements

37 – Installing Nero MediaHome 4

Essentials

38 – Sharing files and folders

39 Trademarks and licenses

40 Audio output specifications

41 Specifications

42 Maintenance

42 – Handling the unit

42 Important information relating to network

services

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Introduction

About the “7” symbol display

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“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 specic media.

File requirement

File

Extension

“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv ”, “.mp4”, “.asf ”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free)

“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv ”, “.mp4”, “.m4v” (DRM free)

Video files

Location

USB, DLNA,

Windows

USB, DLNA,

Mac PC

Audio files

File

Location

USB,

DLNA,

Windows PC

DLNA, Mac PC“.mp3”, “.m4a”

Extension

“.mp3”, “.wma”, “.m4a” (DRM free)

(DRM free)

DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVID, H.264/ MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1 SM (WMV3), MPEG1, MPEG2

File

Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle

Dolby Digital, MP3, WMA, AAC, Dolby Digital Plus

Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note

within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)

within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)

within 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3)

within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3)

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMUnit (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer

1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/. txt), TMUnit (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

Some audio les are not supported on this unit.

Photo files

File

Location

USB,

DLNA,

Windows PC

DLNA, Mac PC“.jpg”, “.jpeg”,

Extension

“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”,

“.png”,

File

Recommanded

Size

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

Note

Progressive and lossless compression photo image les are not supported.

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Note

yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.

yMaximum les/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of les and folders)

yDepending on the size and number of the les, it may take several minutes to read the content on

the media.

yFile compatibility may dier depending on the server.

yBecause the compatibility on DLNA server are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome

4 Essentials) environment, le requirements and playback functions may dier depending on media servers.

ySupplied bundle DLNA server for Macintosh edition has limitations in le compatibility, such as ASF,

WMA and WMV.

yThe le requirements on page 8 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by le

features and media server’s ability.

yPlaying a video subtitle les are only available on share folder of a PC or DLNA media server created

by supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this unit package.

yThe les from removable media such as USB drive etc. on your media server may not be shared

properly.

yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 le.

yThe total playback time of audio le indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR les.

yHD video les contained on the USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. USB 2.0 are recommended to

play back HD video les.

yThis unit supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher level, the

warning message will appear on the screen.

yThis unit does not support les that are recorded with GMC or Qpel.

yGMC – Global Motion Compensation

yQpel – Quarter pixel

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About DLNA

This Unit is a DLNA Certied digital media unit that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media

server (PC and Consumer Electronics).

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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 certication logo makes it easy to nd 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 unit, 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.

Certain system requirements

For high denition video playback:

yHigh denition display that has HDMI input jacks.

For Dolby® Digital Plus audio playback:

yAn amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus) decoder.

yMain, center, surround speakers and subwoofer

as necessary for chosen format.

Compatibility notes

yIf you experience compatibility problems, please

contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yDolby Digital Plus are supported with maximum

7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

Main unit

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LAN port

HDMI OUT (1080p)

OPTICAL AUDIO OUT

DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)

Remote control

ENTER

(POWER): Switches the

a 1

unit ON or OFF.

(INFO/MENU): Displays or

b m

exits On-Screen Display.

Direction buttons: Selects

an option in the menu.

ENTER (b): Enters the

selected item.

HOME (

the Home Menu.

BACK (1): Exits the menu or

return to the previous screen.

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

Use to navigate screen menus.

h d

): Displays or exits

(Play): Starts playback.

(Pause): Pauses playback.

Power indicator

Remote sensor

USB port

RESET

* RESET button is located at the bottom of

the unit.

i c/v

backward or forward.

C/V

two seconds to skip previous/ next chapter or le.

: Searches

: Press and hold for

(Stop): Stops playback.

Battery Installation

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

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Connecting the AC adapter

Connect the unit to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. Connect the power cord to the adapter, and then plug the other end into an AC outlet.

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yContact an electrical parts distributor for

yThis AC adapter is manufactured by Asian Power

Rear of the unit

AC adapter

AC power cord

assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adapter or AC power cord set.

Devices Inc.

Caution

Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty.

Plug into a power source

HDMI connecting to your TV

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 the unit

HDMI cable (not supplied)

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

Note

yIf you select a resolution manually and then

connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto].

yIf you select a resolution that your TV

does not accept, the warning message will appear. After changing resolution, if you cannot see the screen, please wait 20 seconds and the resolution will automatically revert back to the previous resolution.

yThe 1080p video output frame rate may

be automatically set to either 24 Hz or 60 Hz depending both on the capability and preference of the connected TV.

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Additional Information for HDMI

yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

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

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

-The connected device is compatible with 720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices

will work with this unit.

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

Note

yIf 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.

yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can

change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 13)

ySelect the type of video output from the

HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [SETTING] menu (see page

23).

yChanging the resolution when the

connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the unit and then turn it on again.

yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP

is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).

Resolution setting

The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT. You can change the resolution using [SETTING] menu.

1. Press HOME (

2. Use

A/D

ENTER (b). The [SETTING] menu appears.

3. Use

W/S

press D to move to the second level.

4. Use

W/S

then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

5. Use

W/S

press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

to select the [SETTING] and press

to select [DISPLAY] option then

to select the [Resolution] option

to select the desired resolution then

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