LG Electronics USA 9QK-HB954W User Manual
•ADSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is
required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method
of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use
the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be
limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time.
(If your ISP limits subscription to one device, this player may not be
allowed to connect when a PC is already connected.)
• The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its usage may be limited
depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details,
contact your ISP directly.
•Your ISP may protect this player from being connected to network when
confirming MAC ADDRESS. In that case, contact your ISP to request to
initialize MAC ADDRESS.
Setting the sound mode
You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the
desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen.
The setting the sound mode is not available when [HDMI Audio] is set to
[On] (see page 24).
[Bypass] mode: Software with multichannel surround audio signals
is played according to the way it was recorded.
[Natural EQ] mode: You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.
[Bass Booster] mode: Reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound
effect.
[PL ll Movie] mode: Performs Pro Logic ll movie mode decoding to
the input signal and produces five full-bandwidth output channels from
2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for watching videos of
overdubbed or old movies.
[PL ll Music] mode: Performs Pro Logic ll music mode decoding to
the input signal and produces five full-bandwidth output channels from
2 channel sources. This setting is ideal for normal stereo sources such
as CD.
[News] mode: This mode makes voice sound clear, improving the
quality of voice sound.
[Drama] mode: You can enjoy more dynamic sound with improved
center channel while watching a television drama.
[Sports] mode: This mode produces dynamic sound expansion for the
sports program.
[Game] mode: You can enjoy more virtual sound while playing video
games.
[Concert] mode: Creates the sound of concert hall.
[Music ReTouch] mode: When listening to MP3 files or other
compressed music, you can enhance the sound.
Adjust the speaker level settings
You can adjust the sound level of each speaker.
Press SPK LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired speaker to set.
Press VOL. (+/-) to adjust the sound level of the selected speaker while
the level setting menu is displayed on the front panel display or the TV
screen. Repeat and adjust the sound level of the other speakers.
Using the late night function
You can compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Press NIGHT repeatedly.
This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at
night.
[NIGHT OFF]: Late night function off.
[NIGHT ON]: Reduction in dynamic range.
Notes:
• The late night function may be less effective or have no effect depending on
the source.
• During the late night mode is on, the lighting of the touch buttons and the
volume knob are turned off and the front panel display is dimmed.
Using the sleep timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so you can fall asleep
listening to music.
- Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time period options (in minutes):
(Dimmer on
tt
Sleep timer value
tt
Dimmer off)
Dimmer on:
The lighting of the touch buttons and the volume knob are turned
off and the front panel display is dimmed.
-To view the time countdown to the standby mode, press SLEEP again.
-To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the previous status is displayed
or press POWER to switch the unit to standby.
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Tip:
If you select the [Photo] or [Music] option when a USB Flash Drive is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for selecting a
media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER.
Insert/Remove a USB Flash Drive
Inserting an USB Flash Drive – Insert straight-in until it fits into place.
Removing an USB Flash Drive – Withdraw the USB Flash Drive
carefully.
Notes:
• This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with
FAT16 or FAT32 format.
• The USB Flash Drive can be used for the local storage for enjoying
BD-Live discs with Internet
• Do not extract the USB Flash Drive during operation (play, etc.).
• An USB Flash Drive which requires additional program installation when
you have connected it to a computer is not supported.
• USB Flash Drive: USB Flash Drive that support USB1.1 and USB2.0.
• Music files (MP3/WMA) and photo files (JPEG/PNG) can be played. For
details of operations on each file, refer to relevant pages.
• Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss.
• If you use an USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB device may
not be recognized.
• Some USB Flash Drives may not work with this unit.
• Digital camera and mobile phone are not supported.
• USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be
used as a storage device.
• This unit does not support a multi card reader.
• This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB Flash Drive.
Using an USB Flash Drive
This unit can play the music and photo files contained on the USB Flash Drive.
ON REMOTE
1. Insert an USB Flash Drive to the USB port: –
2Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME
3 Select a main option:
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, ENTER
[Photo] or [Music] option
4 Select the [USB] option:
bb BB
5 Displays corresponding menu list: ENTER
[PHOTO] or [MUSIC] menu appears.
Details for the menu are on pages 33-37.
BD player
USB Flash Drive
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[Movie] – Start video media’s playback or displays the [MOVIE] menu.
[Streaming] – Instantly watch some movies & TV episodes streamed from
Netflix to your TV. (page 38-40)
[Photo] – Displays [PHOTO] menu. (page 36-37)
[Music] – Displays [MUSIC ]menu. (page 35-36)
[Setup] – Displays the [Setup] menu. (page 21-27)
Tips:
• If you select the [Photo] or [Music] option when an USB Flash Drive is
connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for
selecting a media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER.
• If “Software Update” appears on the [Home Menu], it means there is a
software update available via network. To update the unit, press blue (D)
button. For details, see page 45.
Notes:
• The unit will be in stop mode then the [Home Menu] will appear if you
press HOME during playback.
• If you insert a DVD or an unplayable disc that is formatted as ISO9660
or UDF, the [Photo] or [Music] option can be selected in the [Home
Menu]. But you cannot play it.
Using the Home Menu
1Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME
2 Select an option:
bb BB
3Displays the selected option menu: ENTER
4 Exit the [Home Menu]: HOME
ON REMOTE
Adjust the Setup settings
1Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME
2 Select the [Setup] option:
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, ENTER
3 Select a desired option on the first level:
vv VV
4 Move to second level:
BB
5 Select a desired option on the second level:
vv VV
6 Move to third level:
BB
7 Adjust or confirm the setting:
vv VV
, ENTER
Some items require additional steps.
8 Go back to the previous level:
bb
9 Exit the [Setup] menu: HOME or RETURN
ON REMOTE
First level
Second level
Third level
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[DISPLAY] Menu
TV Aspect Ratio
[4:3 Letter Box] – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the
picture.
[4:3 Pan Scan] – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the
picture are cut off.
[16:9 Original] – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 4:3
picture is displayed with an original 4:3 aspect ratio, with black bars
appearing at the left and right sides.
[16:9 Wide] – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 4:3
picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion) to fill the entire
screen.
Note:
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p.
Resolution
Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal.
Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 16-17 for details about the
resolution.
[Auto] – If the HDMI OUT jack is connected for TVs providing display
information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to
the connected TV. If the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is only connected,
this changes the resolution to 1080i as default resolution.
[1080p] – Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video (only for HDMI
connection).
[1080i] – Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.
[720p] – Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.
[480p] – Outputs 480 lines progressive video.
[480i] – Outputs 480 lines of interlaced video.
1080p Display Mode
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24Hz] for smooth presentation
of film material (1080/24p) with a HDMI-equipped display compatible with
1080/24p input.
Notes:
• When you select [24Hz], you may experience some picture disturbance
when the video switches video and film material. In this case, select
[60Hz].
• Even when [1080p Display Mode] is set to [24Hz], if your TV is not
compatible with 1080/24p, the actual frame frequency of the video
output will be 60Hz to match the video source format.
HDMI Color Setting
Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please
refer to the manuals of your display device.
[YCbCr] – Select when connecting to a HDMI display device.
[RGB] – Select when connecting to a RGB display device.
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[LANGUAGE] Menu
Display Menu
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display.
Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle
Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles,
and the disc menu.
[Original] – Refers to the original language in which the disc was
recorded.
[Other] – Press ENTER to select another language. Use number
buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number
according to the language code list on page 48.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle) – Turn off Subtitle.
Note:
Depending on a disc, your language setting may not work for some disc.
[AUDIO] Menu
Speaker Setup
To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to
specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance
from your listening position. Use the Test to adjust the volume of the
speakers to the same level.
[Speaker] – Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
[Volume] –Adjust the output level of each speaker.
Be sure to set “Test” to “All” for easy adjustment.
[Distance] – Adjust the distance between each speaker and the
listening position.
[Test] – The speakers will emit a test tone.
All: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence.
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HD Audio Effect
Selects whether to mix or not mix primary audio and secondary audio.
[Off] – Outputs the primary audio only.
[On] – Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the primary audio and
secondary audio.
HD AV Sync
Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this
happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the sound so that it
effectively ‘waits’ for the picture to arrive: this is called HD AV Sync.
Use v V to scroll up and down through the delay amount, which you can set
at anything between 0 and 300m sec.
The delay will vary depending on which digital TV channel you are on. If you
change channel you may need to readjust the HD AV Sync.
HDMI Audio
You can set the output type for the audio signal from the HDMI OUT jack.
[Off] – HDMI audio signals are output to the system speakers only.
[On] – HDMI audio signals are output from the TV’s speaker and the
system’s speakers.
[LOCK] Menu (Parental Control)
The [LOCK] settings affect only Netflix movie, BD and DVD playback.
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit
security code you have created.
If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter
a 4-digit password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to
verify.
Password
You can create, change or delete the password.
[New] – Enter a 4-digit password and press ENTER. Enter it again and
press ENTER to create a new password.
[Change] – Enter the current password and press ENTER.
Enter a 4-digit password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press
ENTER to create a new password.
[Delete] – Enter the 4-digit password and press ENTER to delete the
password.
Tip:
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR. Then input
the correct password.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps:
1 Remove any disc that might be in the player.
2 Select [Password] option.
3 Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The password is cleared.
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Rating
Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are
rated.)
[Rating 1-8] – Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight
(8) is the least restrictive.
[Unlock] – If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the
disc plays in full.
BD Age
Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number buttons to input an age limit
for BD-ROM viewing.
[255] – All BD-ROM can be played.
[0-254] – Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding ratings
recorded on them.
Area Code
Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD
video disc, based on the list on page 48.
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[NETWORK] Menu
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live
and Netflix features.
Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if
you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if a BD-ROM site
includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the
downloaded on-line content on the player.
You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function.
Preparations:
• This feature requires an always-on broadband internet connection.
(see page 18-19.)
•ABD-ROM disc compatible with this feature is required. Not all BDROM discs are compatible.
IP Mode
If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN), this player will
automatically be allocated an IP address. If you’re using a broadband
router or broadband modem that has a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server function, select [Dynamic IP]. The IP
address will automatically be determined.
If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP
address manually, select [Static IP] then set the [IPAddress], [Subnet
Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using [IP Setting] option.
Note:
The [IP Mode] menu shows if the internet is connected or not. “ ” will
appear when connection is failed.
How to check the network configuration
Select [IP Mode] option and check the Network status indicator shown
above the menu. (The Network status indicator changes according to
Network configuration.)
IP Setting
This option is available only if [IP Mode] option is set to [Static IP].
Use the v / V / b / B buttons to select a field; use the number buttons to
enter a value. Press ENTER when [OK] is highlighted to finish and exit the
screen.
BD-LIVE connection
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.
[Permitted] – Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents.
[Partially permitted] – Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live
contents which have content owner certificates. Internet access and
AACS Online functions are prohibited for all BD-Live contents without
a certificate.
[Prohibited] – Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live contents.
Able to use network Testing Network Unable to use network
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[OTHERS] Menu
Skin
Changes the background of the initial screen.
Java Font Size
You can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during
BD-ROM playback.
This setting is only valid when BD-J contents do not set the size of text.
Please select a font size bigger than 24 when the player is connected with
an HD TV.
Initialize
You can reset the player to its original factory settings, initialize the BD
storage or deactivate the player.
[Factory Set] – If you need to, you can reset the player to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password and Area
Code, etc.)
[BD Storage Clear] – Initializes the BD contents from the connected
USB Flash Drive.
[Deactivate Netflix] – Deactivates your player. To activate the Netflix
again, see page 38.
Note:
If you reset the player to its original factory settings using [Factory Set]
option, Netflix is deactivated also. To activate the Netflix again, see page
38.
Software Update
You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software
update server (see page 45).
Netflix ESN
We provide you the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you
to rent and purchase videos using the Netflix website.
For more information, please visit:
www
.netflix.com
Select [Netflix ESN] option and the serial number will appear.
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Notes:
• When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the
initial default setting. Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio that
the disc has is output.
• Depending on the pre-recorded contents of the BD-ROM, some functions may not be available or may be operated differently than other
media.
If a disc menu screen is displayed
The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains
a menu.
Use b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then
press ENTER to start playback.
Skip to the next/previous chapter/track/file
During playback, press . or > to go to the next chapter/track/file or
to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track/file.
Press . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track/file.
Resume playback
During playback, press STOP (x) to stop playback.
The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears
on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the
scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears
on the screen.), the unit will clear the stopped point. (Xx = Resume Stop,
x = Complete Stop)
Notes:
• The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed
(for example; POWER, OPEN/CLOSE, etc).
• On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not
work.
• On BD-ROM interactive title, the unit will be in Complete Stop mode if
you press STOP once during playback.
Pause a playback
During playback, press PAUSE (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY (N)
to continue playback.
Tip: During Audio CD or MP3/WMA playback, press X once again to
resume playback.
Frame-by-Frame playback
Press PAUSE (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Slow down the playing speed
While the playback is paused, press SCAN M repeatedly to play in slow
motion (4 steps, forward only).
Fast forward or fast reverse
Press SCAN (m or M) to play fast forward or fast reverse during
playback.
You can change the various playback speeds by pressing SCAN (m or
M) repeatedly. Press PLAY (NN) to continue play at normal speed.
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Play a disc
1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ)
2 Insert a disc: 3Close the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (ZZ)
4 Adjust the disc menu settings: v V b B, ENTER
A disc menu may not appear on the screen
depending on the disc.
5 Starts playback: PLAY (NN)
6 Stops playback: STOP (
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Playing repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. The current
title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal
playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].
Note:
If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/Track playback, the repeat
playback cancels.
Viewing the Title menu or Popup menu
Press TITLE/POPUP to display the title menu or popup menu.
If the current DVD or BD-ROM disc has a menu, the Title menu or Popup
menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be
available.
Using the search menu
During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu.
Press b / B to skip the playback 15 seconds forward or backward.
Tip:
You can select a point that you want to skip by pressing and holding b / B
button.
Marker Search
To enter a Marker
You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon
appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine markers.
To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene
Press SEARCH and the search menu appears on the screen.
Press a number button to select a marker number that you want to recall.
Playback starts from the marked scene.
OR
Press V to highlight a marker number. Use b / B to select a marked scene
that you want to recall or clear.
Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Press CLEAR
and the marked scene is erased from the search menu.
Notes:
• This function may not work on some disc or titles.
• All marked points are cleared if you press STOP (x) twice (complete
stop), the title is changed or if you unload the disc.
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Selecting a subtitle language
During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle
language.
OR
During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu.
Use v V to select the [Subtitle] option then use bB to select desired
subtitle language.
Note:
Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
If this is the case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU button and choose
the appropriate subtitle from the selections on the disc menu.
Hearing a different audio
During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu.
Use v V to select the [Audio] option then use bB to select desired
audio language or audio track.
Notes:
• Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc
menu. If this is the case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU button
and choose the appropriate audio from the selections on the disc menu.
• Immediately after you have switched sound, there may be a temporary
discrepancy between the display and actual sound.
• On BD-ROM disc, the multi audio format (5.1CH or 7.1CH) is displayed
with [MultiCH] in the on-screen display.
Using coloured (A, B, C, D) Buttons
These buttons are available only during BD-J contents playback. Use the
appropriate buttons as indicated by the display. Depending on the disc
contents, the functions of each button may differ.
Last Scene Memory
This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last
scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or
switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the
scene is automatically recalled.
Notes:
• Settings are stored in memory for use any time.
• This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the unit
before commencing to play it.
• Last Scene Memory function for a previous disc is erased once a
different disc is played.
• This function may not work depending on the disc.
Screen Saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for
about five minutes.
Note:
Depending on the unit status, the screen saver may not appear.
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