LG HT904TA Home Theater System Owner’s Manual

Model : HT904TA (HT904TA, SH94TA-F/S/C/W)
HT904PA (HT904PA, SH94PA-F/S/C/W)
HT904SA (HT904SA, SH94SA-S/C/W)

HT904TA Home Theater System

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Safety Precaution

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO 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 built-in 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: 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.
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.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This epuipment 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 when the product is operated in a residential installation.
This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 tip-over.
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 power-supply 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.

Copyrights
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Welcome to your new DVD Receiver What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and G TV 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 with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.
•  Use a higher version cable than 1.2A HDMI cable.

Setting up
The speakers are detached from the speaker stands. Assembling the Speakers (HT904TA, HT904PA)

1. Attach the speakers to the speaker stands by rotating the screw.
2. If you want to arrange the speaker cable, draw the speaker cable through the hole on the speaker.
3. Connect the speaker cable.

Attaching the speakers to the DVD receiver

1. You will have received six speaker cables.
   Each one is colour-coded by a band near each end and connects one of the six speakers to the DVD receiver.

2. Connect the wires to the DVD receiver.
   Match each wire’s coloured band to the same coloured connection terminal on the rear of the DVD receiver. To connect the cable to the DVD receiver, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the finger pad. Connect the black end of each wire to the terminals marked -(minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus).

3. Connect the wires to the speakers.
   Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to the colour  coding :

Main Unit
REAR R| SPEAKER
Grey| POSITION
Behind you and to your right.
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FRONTR| Red| In front of you, to the right of the screen.
CENTER| Green| Above screen, directly in front of you.
SUB WOOFER| Orange| This can be placed in any front position.
REAR L| Blue| Behind you and to your left.
FRONT L| White| In front of you, to the left of the screen.

To connect the cable to the speakers, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the base of each speaker. Insert the wire and release
Be careful of the following

• Be careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the speaker duct.
  Speaker duct: A holl for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).
• Use the rear speaker at least 30 CM away from either TV screen or PC monitor the finger pad.

Speaker Positioning

In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, centre speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer).
Front speakers
According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between speakers to 45 degree.
Centre speaker
The centre speakers and front speakers are ideally the same height. But normally place it above or below the television.
Rear speakers
Place left and right behind the listening area. These speakers recreate sound motion and atmosphere required for surround sound playback. For best results, do not install the rear speakers too far behind the listening position and install them at or above the level of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to direct the rear speakers towards a wall or ceiling to further disperse the sound.
In the case of a smaller room size, if the audience is near to the rear wall set the rear speakers opposite each other, and set the rear speakers above 60 – 90 cm than the listener’s ears.
Subwoofer
This can be placed in any front position.

Hooking up the unit

1. Connect jacks on the unit and your TV (DVD player or Digital Device etc.) using the cables. Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the A, B or C connection. Picture quality improves in order from A to C.
2. Plug the power cord into the power source.

Hooking up the unit
Resolution Setting
You can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output.
Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the desired resolution – 480i, 480p , 720p, 1080i, 1080p
The resolution may not be selected depending on the connection or TV.

• Depending on your TV, some of the resolution settings may result in the picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appears.

You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. (Full HD up-scaling) Available resolution according to connection
Displayed resolution in display window and outputted resolution may different according to connection type.
[HDMI OUT]: 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p and 480i

Notes on HDMI Out connection

• If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears on the screen.(“TV do not support” will appears in screen)
  Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV can accept.

• Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit and then turn it on again.

• 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 720X480i, 720X480p, 1280X720p, 1920X1080i or 1920X1080p video input.
  – The 1080p, 720p and 480p resolutions are the progressive scan applied resolution.

• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.
  – The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

Enjoying audio from an external source and selecting the function
You can enjoy audio from an external source through your unit. And You can select the function.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired input source and the function (DVD/CD, USB , OSD IPOD, IPOD, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM).
Hooking up the unit

Main Unit

1. Power ( )
   Turns the unit on and off.

2. DVD/CD Disc Drawer

3. Open/Close ( )

4.  Play/Pause( )

5.  Stop ( )

6. TUNING (-/+) ( ), Skip/Search

7. Function (FUNC.)
   Selects the function and input source.
   (DVD/CD, USB , OSD IPOD, IPOD, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM)

8. Volume (VOLUME)
   Controls the volume when using any function.

9.  iPod Dock

10.  PORT. (Portable) IN port
    You can enjoy music from portable device on your unit.

11.  USB port
    You can play video, image and sound files by connecting the USB device.

Remote control

1. FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source. (DVD/CD, USB , OSD IPOD, IPOD, AUX, AUX OPT, PORTABLE, HDMI IN, FM, AM)
   SLEEP : Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer : The front panel display is dimmed.)
   POWER : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
   OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and closes the disc Drawer.
   TITLE : If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear.
   DISPLAY : Accesses On-Screen Display.
   MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.
   SETUP : Accesses or removes setup menu.
   PRESET ( ) : Selects programme of Radio.
   TUN. (-/+) : Tunes in the desired radio station.
   (up/ down/ left/ right) : Used to navigate onscreen displays.
   ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.

2. RETURN ( ) : moving backwards in the menu. or exited the setup menu.
   CLEAR : Removes a track number on the Program List.
   STOP ( ) : Stops playback or recording.
   PLAY ( ), MO./ST. : Starts playback. Selects Mono/ Stereo
   PAUSE/STEP ( ) : Pause playback.
   SKIP ( ) : Go to next or previous chapter/ track/ file.
   SCAN ( ) : Search backward or forward.
   TV   HT SPK (Home theater Speaker ez Set-up ) : Press TV   HT SPK to select the AUX OPT directly MUTE : To mute the sound.
   VOL (Volume) (+/-) : Adjusts speaker volume.
   NIGHT : The night mode is to improve listenalbe at lower volumes. (NIGHT y NATURAL)
   SPECIAL EQ (EQUALIZER effect) : You can choose sound impressions.
   REPEAT/RNADOM : To select a play mode.(Repeat, Random)
   SUBTITLE : During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language . 0-9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a menu.

3. TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. See the page 21.
   PROG./MEMO. : Accesses or removes Program menu.
   RESOLUTION : Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Put the batterie into the remote control
Make sure that the + (plus) and – (minus) on the battery match those on the remote control.
OSD Initial language settings – Optional
During the first use of this unit, the initial language setup menu appears on your TV screen. You must complete initial language selection before using the unit. English will be selected as the initial anguage.

**1 Turn the power on :
The language list appears| ON REMOTE ****POWER
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2 Select the language :|
3 Press :| ENTER
4 To confirm press :| and ENTER**

Initial Setting the Area Code – Optional
When you use this unit for the first time, you have to set the Area Code as shown below.

| ON REMOTE
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1Display setup menu :| SETUP
2Select LOCK menu on the first level:|
3 Move to second level : The activated Area Code appears on the second level. :|
4 Move to the third level :|
5 Enter a new password :| numerical buttons (0-9) and ENTER
6 Recheck the entered new password :| numerical buttons (0-9) and ENTER
7 Select a code for a geographic area : After select, Rating and Password will be  activated. (page 22)| and ENTER
8To confirm what you press :
Make sure to finish setting the Area Code before leaving the setup menu if you cannot set the rating and Password| ENTER

Adjusting the general settings
ON REMOTE

Adjusting the settings – more you can do
Adjusting the language settings
Menu Language – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.
Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle/ Disc Menu – Select a language for the Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle/ Disc Menu.
[Original] : Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Other] : To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in the reference chapter (see page 22). If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.
Adjusting the display settings
TV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV screen.
[4:3] : Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
[16:9] : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, you’ll need to define how you would like widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen.
[Letterbox] : This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
[Panscan] : This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.
Adjusting the audio settings
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.
Vocal – Select [On] to mix karaoke channels into normal stereo.
This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.
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 (on the remote control) to scroll up and down through the delay amount, which you can set at anything between 0 and 300m sec.
5.1 Speaker Setup
ON REMOTE

3 Select right to enter the audio menu, then select 5.1 Speaker Setup:|   ENTER
**4 Select the speaker you want to adjust:

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5 Select a option and change the settings:| **
6 Set the output level (volume) of a speaker: from -5dB to +5dB.
The speaker size setting are fixed, so you cannot change the setting.|
7 If you connect speakers to your unit, setting the Distance lets the speakers to know how far the sound has to travel to reach your set listening point. This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the listener at the same time.| **
8 Test the signals of each speaker:
Adjust the volume to your taste according to these signals.| **
9 Save your settings and exit the Setup menu:| **RETURN**

Adjusting the lock settings
To access the lock options, you must enter the 4-digit password. If you have not yet entered a password you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password then press ENTER. Enter it again then press ENTER to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR then correct it.
If you forget your password you can reset it. First, remove the disc in the unit. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Input ‘210499’ and press ENTER.
The password has now been cleared.
Rating – Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating. Select [Unlock] to deactivate the rating.
Password – Sets or changes the password for lock settings.
[New] : Enter a new 4-digit password using the numerical buttons then press ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm.
[Change] : Enter the new password twice after entering the current password.
Area Code – Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level.
This determines which area’s standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the parental lock. See the Area Codes on page 22.
Adjusting the others settings the DivX DivX(R) VOD – We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using VOD service.
For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod.
Press ENTER when [DivX(R) VOD] is highlighted and you can view the registration code of the unit.
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound field
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SPECIAL EQ/ NIGHT. You can change the SPECIAL EQ/ NIGHT using arrow key while the SPECIAL EQ/ NIGHT information is displayed on.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound sources and effects.

which is included in the MP3 ID3 tag of song files.
POP CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK| This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock pop, jazz or classic concert.
MP3 OPT| This function is optimized for compressible MP3, WMA file. It improves the bass sound.
BASS| Reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound effect.
CLEAR VOICE| This program make Voice sound clear, improving the quality of voice sound. (We encourage to use this EQ when you watch the movie of 5.1 channel.)
GAME EQ| You can enjoy more virtual sound while playing video games.
NIGHT MODE| The night mode is to improve listenalbe at lower volumes.
CINEMA MODE| You can enjoy more virtual sound while watching movies.
VIRTUAL| You can enjoy more virtual surround sound.
PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC PLII MTRX(matrix)| Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to play stereo source on 5-channel. (We encourage a person to use the PLII MTRX.)
NORMAL(OFF)| You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect.

Displaying Disc Information

| ON REMOTE
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1 Press DISPLAY :| DISPLAY
2 Select an item :|
3 Adjust the Display menu settings :|
4To return the exit :| DISPLAY

Displaying Disc Information – more you can do
You can select an item by pressing uu and change or select the setting by pressing .

| Current title (or track/ file) number/ total number of titles (or tracks/ files)
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Current chapter number/ total number of chapters
Elapsed playing time
Selected audio language or channel
Selected subtitle
Selected angle/ total number of angles
Selected sound mode

Symbol Used in this Manual

All discs and file listed below|
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DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW|
DivX files|
MP3 files|
WMA files|
Audio CDs|

Playing a Disc or file
ON REMOTE

Playing a Disc or file – more you can do
Playing a DVD that has a menu DVD
Most DVDs now have menus which load first before the film begins to play. You can navigate these menus using  to highlight an option.
Press PLAY ( ) to select.
Skipping to the next/ previous chapter/ track/ file ALL
Press SKIP ( ) to move to the next chapter/ track/ file.
Press SKIP ( ) to return to the beginning of the current chapter/ track/ file.
Press SKIP ( ** ) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/ track/ file.
Pauseing playback ALL
Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) to pause playback. Press PLAY ( ) to continue playback.
Frame-by-Frame playback DivXDVD
Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) repeatedly to play title Frame-by-Frame.
Playing repeatedly or randomly ALL
Press REPEAT/RANDOM repeatedly, and the current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly or randomly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT/RANDOM repeatedly.
– Random play mode : only music files.
Fast forward or fast reverse ALL
Press SCAN ( ) to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.
You can change the playback speed by pressing SCAN ( ) repeatedly. Press PLAY ( ) to continue play at normal speed.
Selecting a subtitle language DVD DivX
During playback, press SUBTITLE ( ) repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.
Slow down the playing speed DVD DivX
While playback is paused, press SCAN ( ) to slow down forward or reverse playback. You can change the various playback speed by pressing SCAN ( ) repeatedly. Press PLAY ( ) to continue play at normal speed. The DivX file cannot be slow down reverse playback.
1.5 times faster playback DVD
Press PLAY ( ) when a DVD is already playing to watch and listen to a DVD 1.5 times faster than normal playback speed. “   x1.5” will appear in the screen.
Press PLAY ( ) again to return to normal playback speed.
Viewing the Title menu DVD
Press TITLE to display the disc’s title menu, if available.
Starting play from selected time DVD DivX
Searches for the starting point of entered time code. Press DISPLAY then select clock icon. Enter a time then press ENTER. For example, to find a scene at 1 hour, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “11020” by using numerical buttons and press ENTER. if you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR to enter again.
Last Scene Memory DVD
This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off (Stand-by mode) the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
Mixed disc or USB Flash Drive – DivX, MP3/ WMA and JPEG
When playing a disc or USB Flash Drive containing with DivX, MP3/ WMA and JPEG files together, you can select menu of files which you would like to play by pressing MENU. If “This file has non-supperted type” pops up, select and appropriate file by pressing MENU.
Viewing the DVD MENU DVD
Press MENU to display the disc menu, if available.
Changing the character set to display DivX subtitle correctly DivX
If the subtitle does not display properly during playback, press and hold SUBTITLE for about 3 seconds then press or SUBTITLE to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly and then press ENTER.
DivX file requirement DivX**
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows :

• Available resolution: within 720×576 (W x H) pixels
•  The file name of the DivX subtitle should be entered within 45 characters.
•  If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as ” _ ” mark on the display.
•  Frame rate : less than 30 fps
•  If the video and audio structure of recorded files is not interleaved, either video or audio is outputted.
•  Playable DivX file : “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.divx”
•  Playable Subtitle format : SubRip (.srt/ .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/ .txt), MicroDVD (.sub/ .txt), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/ *.txt)
•  Playable Codec format : “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “MP4V3”, “3IVX”.
•  Playable Audio format : “AC3”, “DTS”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”.
•  Sampling frequency : within 32 – 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 – 48kHz (WMA)
•  Bit rate: within 32 – 320kbps (MP3), 40 – 192kbps (WMA)
•  For Discs formatted in Live file system, you can not it on this player.
•  If the name of movie file is different from that of the subtitle file, during playback of a DivX file, subtitle may not be display.
•  If you play a DivX file differ from DivX spec, it may not operate normally.

Creating your own program ACD MP3 WMA

You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the musics on the disc. To add a music(s) on the program list, press PROG/MEMO to enter the program edit mode ( mark appears on the menu).
Select a desired music on the [List] by using the  then press ENTER to add the music to the program list. Select music from the program list then press ENTER to start programmed playback. To clear a music from the program list, select the music you want to clear by using the  uu then press CLEAR in program edit mode. To clear all music from the program list, select [Clear All] then press ENTER in program edit mode. The program is cleared when the disc is removed or the unit is turned off.
Displaying file information (ID3 TAG ) MP3
While playing an MP3/ WMA file containing file information, you can display the information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly.
MP3/ WMA music file requirement
MP3/ WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows :

• Sampling frequency : within 32 – 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 – 48kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate : within 32 – 320kbps (MP3), 40 – 192kbps (WMA)
•  Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9
• Maximum files : Under 999.
• File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma” file system.
• CD-ROM file format : ISO9660/ JOLIET
• We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660

Viewing photo files
ON REMOTE

Viewing photo files – more you can do
Viewing photo files as a slide show
Use  to highlight ( ) icon then press PLAY ( ) to start slide Show. You can change slide show speed using   when ( ) icon is highlighted.
Depending on the size and resolution of JPEG files, it may take longer for slide show to be set.
Skipping to the next/ previous photo
Press SKIP ( ) or  to view the previous/ next photo.
Rotating a photo
Use to rotate the photo in full screen counterclockwise or clockwise while viewing a photo in full screen.
Pausing a slide show
Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) to pause a slide show. Press PLAY ( )or PAUSE/STEP ( ) to continue the slide show.
Listening to music during slide show
You can listen to music during slide show, if the disc contain music and photo files together. Use  to highlight ( ) icon then press PLAY ( ) to start slide show. This function is available only in disc.
Photo file requirement
JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows :

• Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel
• Maximum files : Under 999.
• Some discs may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of disc.
• File extensions: “.jpg”
•  CD-ROM file format : ISO9660/ JOLIET

Listening to the radio
Be sure that both FM and AM aerials are connected.
ON REMOTE

PROG/MEMO.
5 Select the preset number : Up to 50 radio stations can be saved.| PRESET
6 To confirm press :| PROG/MEMO.
7 To select a ‘saved’ station input the preset number :| PRESET

Listening to the radio – more you can do
Looking for radio stations automatically
Press and hold TUN.-/TUN.+ for more than a second. The tuner will scan automatically and stop when it finds a radio station.
Deleting all the saved stations stations.
Press and hold PROG./MEMO. for two seconds. ERASE ALL will flash up on the DVD receiver display. Press PROG./MEMO. to erase all saved radio
Improving poor FM reception
Press PLAY ( ) (MO./ST.) on the remote control. This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.
Home theater Speaker ez Set-up
Listen to sound from TV, DVD and Digital Device with 5.1(2.1 or 2)ch mode. Even in power off mode, if you press TVtHT SPK, then power is on and automatically changed to AUX OPT mode. ON REMOTE

1 Connect the unit’s OPTICAL IN jack to jack on optical out of your TV (or Digital Device etc.). :| **–
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2 Select the AUX OPT: To select the AUX OPT directly| ****T V H T SPK
3 Listen sound with 5.1(2.1 or 2)ch speaker.:| –
4 To escape from AUX OPT: Function is retuned to previous one.| T V H T SPK**

Using an USB device

You can enjoy media files saved on an USB device by connecting the USB device to the USB port of the unit.
If you want to operate other function, see the CD playback section.
ON REMOTE

6 Before disconnecting the portable USB device, change to any other function.| **FUNCTION**

Compatible USB Devices

•  MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
•  USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or USB1.1.
•  The USB function of this unit does not support all USB devices.

USB device requirement

• Devices which require additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, are not supported.

Look out for the follows.

• Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
• For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than a few minute to be searched
• To prevent data loss, back up all data.
• If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the USB device is not recognized.
• Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only FAT(16/32) file system is supported.
•  This unit is not supported when the total number of files is 1000 or more.
•  External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, or hard type usb devices are not supported.
•  USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit can not be used as a storage device.

Playing the iPod
For detial refer to iPod guide.
iPod mode: You can operate your iPod by using the supplied remote control and directly control on your iPod.
OSD iPod mode: You can operate your iPod by controlling OSD menu on the TV screen with supplied remote control. The controls on your iPod are not operational in the OSD iPod mode. ON REMOTE

and ENTER
6 Select a file:|
7 Start the file playing:| PLAY or ENTER
8 To stop the file playing:| STOP
9 Before disconnecting the iPod, change to any other function by pressing:| **FUNCTION
10 Remove the iPod :| –**

Playing the iPod – more you can do
Pauseing playback
Press PAUSE/STEP (  ) or PLAY (  ) to pause playback. Press PAUSE/STEP ( ) or PLAY ( ) to continue playback.
Skipping to the next/previous file
Press SKIP ( ) to move to the next file.
Press SKIP ( ) to return to the beginning of the current file.
Press SKIP ( ** ) twice briefly to step back to the previous file.
Fast forward or fast reverse
Audio files: During playback, press and hold SCAN ( ) and then release at a point you want.
Video files: During playback, press SCAN (  ). Press PLAY ( ) continue play at normal speed.
Playing repeatedly
Press REPEAT/RANDOM repeatedly to select an item to be repeated. The current file will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT/RANDOM repeatedly. ( On video files, this function is not available.)
iPod message OSD iPod mode
“Please, check your iPod” – If the power of your iPod is insufficient or the Pod is misconnected or unknown device. Reset the iPod if the iPod is not operating normally (Refer to http://www.apple.com/support/)
“Connect Video Out(only composite) from the HTS to the TV and switch TV input accordingly.”, “Please, Control through an iPod’s display.” When you connect the unit and TV to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI OUT, connect the unit and TV to VIDEO OUT.
Compatible iPod
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• When the unit is connected with dock connector may result in malfunctions
• Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the type of your iPod.
•  Depending on your iPod’s software version, it may not be possible to control your iPod from the unit. We recommend installing the latest software version.

When you use iPod, look out for the following

• Interference may happen depending on iPod devices.
• The video files are outputted only when you connect the unit to VIDEO OUT.

Listening to music from your portable player or external device
The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable player or external device.
ON REMOTE

1 Connect the portable player to the
PORT.IN(PORTABLE IN) connector of the unit. **Or
Connect the external device to the AUX** connector of the unit.

If your TV has only one output for audio(MONO). connect it to the left(white) audio jack on the unit.| ****

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2 Turn the power on| POWER
3 Select the PORTABLE or AUX function| FUNCTION
4 Turn the portable external device and start it playing| ****

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Other operations

Fall asleep while listening to your player
DIMMER
Screen Saver
Press SLEEP one or more times to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes, after the player will turn off.
To check the remaining time, press SLEEP. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed.
Press SLEEP once. The LED (Light-emitting diode) of front panel is turned off and the display window will be darken by half. To cancel it, press SLEEP repeatedly until dim off.
The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in Stop mode for about five minutes.
ontrolling your TV with the supplied Remote Control
You can control the sound level, input source, TV’s channel and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote control.
Controlling other TV’s with the remote control
You can control the sound level, input source, TV’s channel and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table, set the appropriate manufacturer code. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV. Release TV POWER button.

Language Codes
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Area Codes
Choose a area code from this list.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM
No power| CAUSE
The power cord is disconnected.| CORRECTION
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
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No picture| The TV is not set to receive the DVD signal.| Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD Receiver appears on the TV screen.
The video cables are not connected securely.| Connect the video cables securely to both the TV and DVD

Receiver.

There is little or no sound| Equipment connected via the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.| Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can hear the sound from the DVD receiver.
The audio cables are not connected to the speakers or receiver securely.| Connect the audio cables into the connection terminals correctly.
The audio cables are damaged.| Replace with a new audio cable.
The DVD picture quality is poor| The disc is dirty.| Clean the disc using a soft cloth with outward strokes.
A DVD/CD will not play| No disc is inserted.| Insert a disc
An unplayable disc is inserted.| Insert a playable disc (check the disc type, colour system and regional code).
The disc is inserted upside down.| Place the disc with the label or printed side facing upwards.
The menu is open on screen.| Press SETUP to close the menu screen.
There is a parental lock which prevents the playback of DVDs with a certain rating.| Enter your password or change the rating level.
Humming noise heard while a DVD or CD is playing| The disc is dirty.| Clean the disc using a soft cloth with outward strokes.
The DVD receiver is located too close to the TV, causing feedback.| Move DVD receiver and audio components further away from your TV.
Radio stations can’t be tuned in properly| The antenna is positioned or connected poorly.| Check the antenna connection and adjust its position.
Attach an external aerial if necessary.
The signal strength of the radio station is too weak.| Tune to the station manually.
No stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (when tuning by scanning preset channels).| Preset some radio stations, see page 17 for details.
The remote control doesn’t work well / at all| The remote is not pointed directly at the DVD receiver.| Point the remote directly at the unit.
The remote is too far from the DVD receiver.| Use the remote within 23 feet (7m) of the DVD receiver.
There is an obstacle in the path between the remote control and the unit.| Remove the obstacle.
The batteries in the remote control are flat.| Replace the batteries with new ones.

Types of Playable Discs

DVD-RW : Video mode and finalized only DVD VR format that have been finalized can not be played in this unit|
DVD+R : Video mode only Supports the double layer disc also|
DVD+RW : Video mode only Type|
Audio CD :Music CDs or CD-R/ CD-RW in music CD format that can be purchased.|

This unit plays DVD±R/ RW and CD-R/ RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3,WMA and/ or JPEG files. Some DVD±RW/ DVD±R or CD-RW/ CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; ,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the
DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.
About the Symbol Display
“   ” 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 DVD video disc.
Regional Codes
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code or the disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Copyrights
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. 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 Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND
625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. 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 File System, you cannot use it on LG players. (Mastered/ Live File System : Disc format system for Windows Vista)

Specifications

General

Tuner FM/AM [MW]

Amplifier

Speakers (HT904SA)

Type 1Impedance 4
Rated Input Power Max. Input Power
Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight| Front/Rear Center Speaker|  Center speaker| Passive Subwoofer
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Way 1 Speaker Impedance 4 Ω 155 W 310 W 96 x 240 x 108 mm 0.8 kg| 1 Way 1 Speaker 4 Ω 155W 310 W 350 x 105 x 93 mm 0.9 kg| 1Way1Speaker 3 Ω 225 W 450 W 16 x 405 x 310 mm 5.42

Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Speakers (HT904PA)

Type
Impedance Rated Input Power
Max. Input Power
Net Dimensions (VVx H x D) Net Weight| Front Speaker| Rear speaker
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2 Way 3 Speaker
4Q
155 W 310 W 290x 1150 x 290rm
4.3 kg| 1 Way 1 Speaker
4 Q
155 W 310 W 96x240x108mm
0.8 kg
Type
Impedance
Rated Input Power
Max. Input Power
Net Dimensions (VVx H x D) Net Weight| Center Speaker| Passive Subwoofer
2 Way 3 Speaker
4Q
155 W 310 W 350 x 105 x 93 mm
1.5 kg| 1 Way1 Speaker
3Q
225 W 450 W 216 x405 x350 mm
7.3 kg

Speakers (HT904PA)

Type
Impedance
Rated Input Power
Max. Input Power
Net Dimensions (VV x H x D) Net Weight| Front Speaker| Rear speaker
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2 Way 3 Speaker
4 Q
155 W 310 W 290x 1150 x291:Mm
4.3 kg| 2 Way 3 Speaker
4 Q
155 W 310 W 290x 1150 x290mm
4.0 kg
Type
Impedance
Rated Input Power
Max. Input Power
Net Dimensions (VVx H x D) Net Weight| Center Speaker| Passive Subwoofer
2 Way 3 Speaker
452
155 W 310 W 350 x 105 x 93 mm
1.5 kg| 1Way1Speaker
3Q
225 W 450 W 216 x405 x330 mm
7.3 kg
2

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