LG DP132H.AUSALLK DVD Player Owner’s Manual

LG DP132H.AUSALLK DVD Player

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: DP132H
• Type: DVD Player

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started
To ensure safe and proper usage of your DVD Player, please follow the instructions below:

1. Read the owner’s manual carefully before operating the device.
2. Keep the manual for future reference.

Safety Information
Please take note of the following safety precautions:

• Do not block any ventilation openings on the device.
• Install the DVD player according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure that slots and openings on the device are not blocked to allow proper ventilation and prevent overheating.
• Avoid placing the DVD player on surfaces such as beds, sofas, rugs, or other similar surfaces that may block the ventilation openings.
• Do not place the DVD player in a confined space like a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never remove the cover or back of the DVD player as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Avoid exposing the DVD player to rain or moisture to prevent fire or electric shock hazard.
• Keep the DVD player away from water and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the device.
• Avoid using high voltage products around the DVD player as it may cause malfunction due to electrical shock.
• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the DVD player.

Notes on Discs
When handling discs, please keep the following in mind:

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the surface.
• Avoid sticking paper or tape on the disc.

Battery Removal
If your device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator, follow these steps to safely remove the batteries or battery pack:

1. Refer to the assembly steps in reverse order to remove the old batteries or battery pack.
2. Dispose of the old batteries or battery pack in an appropriate container at a designated collection point to prevent environmental contamination and potential harm to human and animal health.

FAQ

• Can I place the DVD player in a confined space like a bookcase?
  It is not recommended to install the DVD player in a confined space like a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Can I touch the playback side of the disc?
  No, it is advised not to touch the playback side of the disc.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid fingerprints on the surface.

• How should I dispose of the old batteries or battery pack?
  Please dispose of the old batteries or battery pack in an appropriate container at a designated collection point. This helps prevent environmental contamination and potential harm to human and animal health.

Getting Started

Safety Information
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

• WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

• WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

• NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identification and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

• 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: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

• CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• 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.

• CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
  Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements. 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 device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, 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 device.
  The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.

• This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

• How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Notes on Copyrights

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

Symbols

Notes on Discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.
• After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Notes on the Unit

• Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
• To clean the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.
• The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

Introduction

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 media.

Symbols Used in this Manual
A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc or file represented by the symbol.

Playable Discs

• * DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

  • DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
  • Video mode and finalized only
  • Supports the dual layer disc also
  • DVD±R discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.
  • DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
  • VR mode, Video mode and finalized only
  • DVD-RW discs that contain Video,
  • DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
  • Video mode and finalized only
  • DVD+RW discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.
• Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
• CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)
  • CD-R/RW discs that contain audio titles, Video, Audio or Photo files.

Regional Code
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”.

File Compatibility

• Overall
  • Available File extensions: “.avi”, “.mpg”, ”.mpeg”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”
  • The file name is limited to 35 characters.
  • Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.
  • Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders)
  • CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW Format: ISO 9660
• Video Files
  • Available resolution size: 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels
  • Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt/ txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/ .txt), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
  • Playable Codec format: “Xvid”, “MPEG-1”, “MPEG-2”
  • Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “PCM”, “MP3”, “WMA”
  • Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
  • Bit rate (MP3/WMA): within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA)
• Audio Files
  • Sampling frequency: within 8 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)
  • Bit rate: within 8 to 320 kbps (MP3), within 32 to 192 kbps (WMA)
• Photo Files
  • Photo size: Less than 2M recommended.
    Progressive and lossless compression photo image files are not supported.

Notes of USB Device

• This unit supports USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.
• Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.).
• A USB device which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.
• USB device: USB device that supports USB1.1 and USB2.0.
• Movie, music and photo files 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 a USB extension cable, USB HUB, USB Multi-reader, or External HDD, the USB device may not be recognized.
• Some USB device 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.

Remote Control

• PART 1
  • POWER ( ): Switches the unit ON or OFF.
  • OPEN/CLOSE ( ): Opens and closes the disc tray.
  • Numerical buttons: Selects numbered items in a menu.
  • CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List.
  • TV Control Buttons: Control the sound volume, channel, sources, and power On/Off on TV.
• PART 2
  • SCAN ( ): Searches backward or forward.
  • SKIP ( ): Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file.
  • PAUSE/STEP ( ): Pauses playback.
  • PLAY ( ): Starts playback.
  • STOP ( ): Stops playback.
• PART 3
  • DVD MENU: Accesses or exits the DVD menu.
  • TITLE: Accesses the disc’s title menu, if available.
  • : Navigates the menus.
  • ENTER ( ): Confirms menu selection.
  • DISPLAY: Accesses or exits On-Screen Display.
  • RETURN ( ): Moves backward or exit the menu.
  • AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel.
  • SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.
  • ANGLE ( ): Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.
  • SETUP: Accesses or exits the setup menu.
• PART 4
  • MARKER: Marks any point during playback.
  • SEARCH: Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.
  • PROGRAM: Enters the program edit mode.
  • ZOOM: Enlarges video image
  • REPEAT: Repeats a chapter, track, title or all.
  • A-B : Repeats a section.
  • RESOLUTION: Sets the output resolution for HDMI OUTPUT jack.
  • CAPTION: Turns on the closed caption function.

Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert R03 (size AAA) battery with + and – matched correctly.

Code number to control TVs
While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the Maker code for your TV (see the table below). Release TV POWER button.

Front Panel

1. Disc Tray
2. Remote sensor
3. Power indicator
4. ****(Open/Close)
5. (Power)
6. USB Port

Rear Panel

1. AC power cord
2. AUDIO OUTPUT (Left/Right)
3. VIDEO OUTPUT
4. HDMI

Connecting to your TV

Connecting Video / Audio Cable
Connect the VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT on the unit to VIDEO/AUDIO IN on TV with Video/Audio cable, such as VIDEO with yellow, AUDIO Left/Right with white/ red.

Connecting HDMI Cable
Connect the HDMI on the unit to the HDMI IN on compatible TV with HDMI cable. (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable)

Additional Information for HDMI

• 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 720x576i(480i), 720x576p(480p), 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.
• Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.
  The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

Resolution Setting
You can change the resolution using RESOLUTION button.

• The unit is able to provide a 1080p full HD image to most 1080p-capable TVs in the market today. However, there are some 1080p TVs available from certain companies that are limited in the types of 1080p images that can be accepted. Specifically, 1080p-capable TVs that don’t accept images in 60Hz can’t display an image from this unit.
• 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.

Connecting to an Amplifier

Connecting Audio Cable
Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT on the unit to 2CH AUDIO IN on amplifier with Audio cable, such as AUDIO Left/Right with white/red.

Connecting HDMI Cable

• Connect the HDMI on the unit to the HDMI IN on amplifier with HDMI cable. (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable)
• Connect the HDMI jack on amplifier to HDMI IN jack on TV with HDMI cable, if the amplifier has HDMI jack.

Note

• If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your amplifier, the amplifier will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.
• To see the audio format of the current disc in the on-screen display, press AUDIO.
• This unit does not perform internal (2 channel) decoding of a DTS sound track. To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this unit to a DTS compatible amplifier via one of this unit’s HDMI output.

System Setting

Settings
When the unit is turned-on at the first time, you have to select the desired language. (Optional)

Adjust the Setup Settings
You can change the settings of the unit in the [Setup] menu.

1. Press SETUP.
2. Use to select the first setup option, and press to move to the second level.
3. Use to select a second setup option, and press to move to the third level.
4. Use to select a desired setting, and press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection.

[LANGUAGE] Menu

Menu Language
Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display.

Disc Audio/Subtitle/Menu
Select a language for the Disc Audio/Subtitle/ Menu.

• [Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
• [Other]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER (b) to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list. (See page 20) If you make a mistake while entering number, press CLEAR to delete numbers then correct it.
• [Off] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.

[DISPLAY] Menu

• 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.

[AUDIO] Menu

Set the player’s Audio options according to various disc output type you use.

Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG
Select the type of digital audio signal to use the HDMI jack.

• [Bitstream]: Select to connect HDMI jack to an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.

• [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select to connect HDMI jack to an amplifier without Dolby Digital or MPEG decoder.

• [Off] (for DTS): Select to connect HDMI jack to an amplifier without DTS decoder.
  Note

  • If [Audio Guidance] is set to [On], the audio is output in PCM.
  • If [Audio Guidance] is set to [On], the [Dolby Digital], [DTS] and [MPEG] are not activated.

• Sample Freq. (Frequency)
  Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal between [48 kHz] and [96 kHz].

• DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
  Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.

• Vocal
  Set to [On] only when a multi-channel karaoke DVD is playing. The karaoke channels on the disc mix into normal stereo sound.

[LOCK] Menu

Firstly, you have to create the 4-digit password on [Area Code] to use the LOCK menu.

If you forget your password
First, remove the disc in the unit. Display setup menu then input the 6-digit number “210499”. The password is deleted.

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.

Area Code
To input the standardized area code referring the Area Code List on page 19.

[OTHERS] Menu

B.L.E (Black Level Expansion)
Select On or Off to expand the black level or not.

REC Bitrate
You can choose a bit rate for USB direct recording. Higher bit rate gives the better sound quality but uses more space on the USB Flash Drive. For USB direct recording, see page 17.

Closed Caption
The unit displays the subtitle of the video content for the hearing impaired. Select On or Off to turn this function on or off.
NOTE
Closed caption is only output with VIDEO OUTPUT. It is not output by HDMI.

Audio Guidance
The unit narrates some content displayed on the screen. This function allows the visually impaired to control the playback or adjust various settings.
NOTE When you use Audio guidance function, control the unit after listening to the audio guidance.

Operating

General Playback

Playing a Disc

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ****), and place a disc on the disc tray.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ****) to close the disc tray
   For the most DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically.
   For the Audio CD, select a track using and press PLAY ( ) or ENTER (b) to play the Track.

Playing a File

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE ( ****) to place a disc on the disc tray, or connect the USB device.
2. Select a file using , and press PLAY ( ) or ENTER ( ) to play the file.
   • RETURN (x) Changes between Disc and USB Device.
   • TITLE Changes the mode. (Music Photo Movie)

On-Screen Display
You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content.

1. While playback, press DISPLAY to show various playback information.
2. Select an option using .
3. Use  and numerical button to adjust the selected option value.
4. Press DISPLAY to exit the On-Screen display.

General Operation

Advanced Playback

Movie

Music

note

• If you use this function, the “CD_REC” folder will be created automatically in the USB Flash Driver then the music file(s) is saved in it.
• If you remove USB Flash Drive, turn off or open the unit while recording, it can make a malfunction.
• If the remaining space on the USB Flash Drive is insufficient, the recording is not available. To increase the free space, delete files in it using your PC.
• CD-G disc and Audio CDs encoded in DTS cannot be recorded.
• External HDD, Multi Card reader, Multi Partition USB, Locked device and MP3 player are not supported.
• You can set the recording speed pressing AUDIO during USB direct recording.
  • X1 Track: While normal speed recording, you can listen to the music.
  • X4 Track: While 4X speed recording, you can not listen to the music.
• Recording format: MP3 file
• Encoding Bit rate: 128 Kbps / 160 Kbps / 192 Kbps / 256 Kbps / 320 Kbps

Photo

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Area Code List
Choose an area code from this list.

Language Code List
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].

Specifications

• Power requirements AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz
• Power consumption 9 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D) (250 x 37.5 x 203) mm
• Net Weight (Approx.) 0.9 Kg
• Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
• Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
• Laser Semiconductor laser
• Signal system NTSC
• Bus Power Supply (USB) DC 5 V 0 200 mA
• VIDEO OUTPUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
• HDMI OUTPUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector)
• ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
  Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Trademarks and Licenses

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade Dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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