LG ST600 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Smart TV Upgrader

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

ST600

P/NO : SAC35193505

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	Safety Information			CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
				Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
				a dedicated circuit;
		CAUTION		That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
		RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK		that appliance and has no additional outlets or
		DO NOT OPEN		branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC			owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
	SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO			outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
	USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING			wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
	TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.			damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
				Any of these conditions could result in electric
		This lightning flash with arrowhead		shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
		symbol within an equilateral triangle		appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
		is intended to alert the user to the		or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
		presence of uninsulated dangerous		appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
		voltage within the product’s		exact replacement part by an authorized service
	enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to			center. Protect the power cord from physical or
	constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.			mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
		The exclamation point within an		pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
				particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
		equilateral triangle is intended
				the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
		to alert the user to the presence
				disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
		of important operating and
				mains cord plug. When installing the product,
		maintenance (servicing)
				ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
	instructions in the literature accompanying the
				This device is equipped with a portable battery or
	product.
	WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK			accumulator.
				Safety way to remove the battery or the
	HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
	OR MOISTURE.			battery from the equipment: Remove the
	WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a			old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
				in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent
	confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
				contamination of the environment and bring on
	CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
				possible threat to human and animal health, the
	Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
				old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
	instructions.
				container at designated collection points. Do
	Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
				not dispose of batteries or battery together with
	ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
				other waste. It is recommended that you use
	product and to protect it from over heating. The
				local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
	openings shall be never be blocked by placing
				accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
	the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
				excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
	surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
				CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
	in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
				water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
	proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
				with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
	instruction has been adhered to.
				apparatus.

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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 films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rights owner.

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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 tipover.

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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6 Table of Contents

	Table of Contents			4	Operating
			27		General Playback
			27		–  Using [HOME] menu
	1	Getting Started	27		–  Playing a file on USB device
			28		–  Playing a file on a network server
	3	Safety Information	29		–  Basic operations for video and audio
					content
	8	Introduction
			29		–  Basic operations for photo content
	8	–  About the “7” Symbol Display
			30		Advanced Playback
	8	–  File requirement
			30		–  Enlarge the playback image
	10	–  About DLNA
			30		–  Repeat Playback
	10	–  Certain System Requirements
			30		–  Viewing content information
	10	–  LG Remote
			30		–  Changing content list view
	10	–  WOL (Wake On LAN)
			31		–  Selecting a subtitle file
	10	–  Compatibility Notes
			31		–  Applying your photo to the wallpaper
	11	Main Unit
			31		–  Options while viewing a photo
	11	Remote control
			32		–  Listening to music while slide show
	2	Connecting	32		On-Screen display
			32		–  Displaying content information on-
	12 Connecting the AC Adapter				screen
			33		–  Playing from selected time
	12 HDMI Connecting to Your TV
			33		–  Hearing a different audio
	13	–  Resolution Setting
			33		–  Selecting a subtitle language
	14 Connecting to an Amplifier
			33		–  Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
	14	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI
			33		–  Changing subtitle code page
		Output
			34		–  Changing the Picture Mode
	15	–  Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital
			34		Using the Premium
		Audio Output
			35		Using the Browser Home
	16 Connecting to your Home Network
			36		–  Editing your favorite web pages
	16	–  Wired network connection
			36		–  Additional browser options
	17	–  Wired Network Setup
			37		Troubleshooting
	18	–  Wireless Network Connection
			37		–  General
	18	–  Wireless Network Setup
			37		–  Picture
	21	USB device connection
	21	–  Playback content in the USB device		5	Troubleshooting
	3	System Setting	38		–  Resetting
	22	Settings	38		–  Network
			38		–  Customer Support
	22 –  Adjust the Setup Settings
			38		–  Open source software notice
	22	–  [DISPLAY] Menu

23–  [LANGUAGE] Menu

24–  [AUDIO] Menu

25–  [NETWORK] Menu

25–  [OTHERS] Menu

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6	Appendix
39	Network Software Update
39	–  Network update notification	1
39	–  Software Update

40About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials

41–  Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials

41	–  Sharing files and folders	2
42	Trademarks and Licenses

43Audio Output Specifications

44Specifications

45Maintenance

45	–  Handling the Unit	3
45	Important Information Relating to

Network Services

4

5

6

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Introduction

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.

File requirement

Video 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),
	USB	“.mkv”, “.mp4”,	(standard playback	WMA, AAC,	MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub
		“.asf”, “.wmv”,	only), XVID, H.264/	Dolby Digital	(.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
		“.m4v” (DRM	MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1	Plus	SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMUnit
		free)	SM (WMV3), MPEG1,		(.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
			MPEG2
		“.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”,	(standard playback	WMA, AAC,	MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer
		“.asf”, “.wmv”	only), XVID, H.264/	Dolby Digital	1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
			MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1	Plus	txt), TMUnit (.txt), DVD Subtitle
			SM (WMV3), MPEG1,		System (.txt)
			MPEG2

Audio files

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

Photo files

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

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,,Note

yy The file name is limited to 180 characters.

yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (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 8 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features and media server’s ability.

yy Playing a video 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 unit package.

yy The files from removable media such as USB 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 video files contained on the USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD video files.

yy This unit 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 unit does not support files that are recorded with GMC or Qpel. yy GMC – Global Motion Compensation

yy Qpel – Quarter pixel

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About DLNA

This Unit is a DLNA Certified digital media unit 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 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.

LG Remote

You can control this unit with your iPhone or Android phone via your home network. This unit 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 If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

yy Dolby Digital Plus are supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

yy High definition display that has HDMI input jacks.

For Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS multi-channel audio playback:

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

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

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, WLAN

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.

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Main Unit

a b c d

e	f	g h
A LAN port		E Power indicator
B HDMI OUT (1080p)		F Remote sensor
C OPTICAL AUDIO OUT		G USB port
D DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)		H RESET

Remote control

A 1(POWER): Switches the unit ON or OFF.

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

C Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

D Center buttons (Touch Sensors): Enters the selected item.

In web browser menu, You can control this button displayed cursor in all directions.

Note: If you leave the unit without touching, the touch function will be disable for energy saving. To activate the touch function, press direction button and touch the sensors.

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

F BACK (x): Exits the menu or resumes playback.

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

They are also used for [Smart Share], [Premium] and [Web Browser] menu.

Hd (Play): Starts playback. M (Pause): Pauses playback.

Ic/v: Searches backward or forward.

C/V: Press and hold for two seconds to skip previous/ next chapter or file.

Z (Stop): Stops playback.

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R6 (size AA, alkaline) batteries with 4and 5matched 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.

Rear of the unit

AC adapter

Plug into a

power source AC power cord

Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adapter or AC cord set.

>>Caution

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

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)

TV

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

,,Note

yy If 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].

yy If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, the warning message will appear. After resolution change,

if you cannot see the screen, please wait 20 seconds and the resolution will automatically revert back to the previous resolution.

yy The 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

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

-- Try switching off 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.

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

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

Resolution Setting

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

1. Press HOME (n).

2.Press green (G) colored button. The [Setup] menu appears.

,,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 13)

yy Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 23).

yy Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit 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.)).

3.Use W/Sto select [DISPLAY] option then press Dto move to the second level.

4.Use W/Sto select the [Resolution] option then press Center button to move to the third level.

5.Use W/Sto select the desired resolution then press Center button to confirm your selection.

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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 14) yy Digital Audio connection (page 15)

Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 43 for details.

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 logos on the front of the Audio/Video receiver and the manual. (PCM Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus 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.

Rear of the unit

HDMI cable

Receiver/Amplifier

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.

You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 24)