DVD Home Theater System: Simple Manual
DVD Home Theater System: Simple Manual
SIMPLE MANUAL
DVD Home
Theater
System
www.lg.com
2 Getting Started
Safety Information
CAUTION
1 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
DO NOT OPEN
To ensure proper use of this product, please read
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING contact an authorized service center.
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
This lightning flash with result in hazardous radiation exposure.
arrowhead symbol within an To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not
equilateral triangle is intended to try to open the enclosure.
alert the user to the presence of
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product’s enclosure that Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
may be of sufficient magnitude to a dedicated circuit;
constitute a risk of electric shock That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
to persons. that appliance and has no additional outlets or
The exclamation point within an branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
equilateral triangle is intended owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
to alert the user to the presence outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
of important operating and wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
maintenance (servicing) damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
instructions in the literature Any of these conditions could result in electric
accompanying the product. shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
OR MOISTURE.
exact replacement part by an authorized service
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to center. Protect the power cord from physical or
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
apparatus. particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a the point where the cord exits the appliance. The
confined space such as a book case or similar unit. Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This accessible.
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.
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.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of
accumulator. 200-240V~, 50/60Hz.
Safety way to remove the battery or the Wiring: This unit is supplied with a BS 1363
battery from the equipment: Remove the approved main plug. When replacing the fuse,
old battery or battery pack, follow the steps always use of the same rating approved to BS 1362. 1
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent Never use this plug with the fuse cover omitted.
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contamination of the environment and bring on To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your
possible threat to human and animal health, the dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not suitable
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate for the mains sockets in your home, then the plug
container at designated collection points. Do should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
not dispose of batteries or battery together with Please refer to the wiring instructions below:
other waste. It is recommended that you use Warning: A mains plug removed from the mains
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and lead of this unit must be destroyed. A mains plug
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a mains
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. socket. Do not connect either wire to the earth pin,
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol 6
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled or coloured green or green and yellow. If any other
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the plug is fitted, use same rating of fuse in the plug.
apparatus. Important: The wires in this mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following codes:
- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE: As the colours
of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not
correspond with the coloured marking identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The
wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
4 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3 System Setting
20 Adjust the setup settings
20 – OSD Initial language settings -
Optional
20 – To display and exit the Setup menu
Table of Contents 5
1
4 Operating 5 Troubleshooting
21 Using the Home Menu 31 Troubleshooting
21 Basic Operations
22 Other Operations
22 – Displaying Disc Information on-screen
6 Appendix 2
23 – Sleep Timer Setting 32 Maintenance
23 – Dimmer 32 – Handling the Unit
23 – Turn off the sound temporarily 32 – Notes on Discs
23 – Last Scene Memory 33 Trademarks and Licenses
3
23 – Power Resume - Optional 34 Specifications
23 – System Select - Optional
23 – Adjust the speaker level settings
23 – VOCAL FADER
23 – Auto power down
4
23 – How to disconnect the wireless
network connection or the wireless
device.
24 Radio Operations
24 – Listening to the radio 5
24 – Presetting the Radio Stations
24 – Deleting all the saved stations
24 – Deleting a saved station
24 – Improving poor FM reception
25 Sound adjustment 6
25 – Setting the surround mode
25 – Setting the USER EQ
26 Advanced Operations
26 – Recording to USB
27 Using a Bluetooth wireless technology
27 – Listening to music of a Bluetooth
device
28 – LG Sound Sync
29 – Auto function change
30 – AUTO POWER On/Off
6 Getting Started
Notebook, etc.)
Full HD up-scaling
Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.
Bluetooth®
Listens to music stored on your bluetooth device.
HDMI cable (1)
LG Sound Sync
Controls volume level of this unit by the remote
control of your LG TV that is compatible with LG
Sound Sync.
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Getting Started
contains audio titles, MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files.
Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be y Video files contained in the
USB/Disc
played on this unit due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics u Audio files contained in the
of the recording device and authoring software. USB/Disc
Remote control
B OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and • • • • • • d • • • • • •
closes the disc tray. SPEAKER LEVEL : Sets the sound 1
SLEEP : Sets the System to turn off level of desired speaker.
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automatically at a specified time. SOUND EFFECT : Selects a sound
(Dimmer : The display window will effect mode.
be darken by half.)
VOL -/+ (Volume) : Adjusts
m INFO/DISPLAY : Accesses On- speaker volume.
Screen Display.
OPTICAL : Changes input source
n HOME : Displays the [Home to optical directly.
Menu].
MUTE : Mutes the sound.
DISC MENU : Accesses the menu
on a DVD disc. • • • • • • e • • • • • •
Front panel
1
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Rear panel
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a Power cord e VIDEO OUT
b Speaker connectors Connects to a TV with video inputs.
Connects the speaker cables. f ANTENNA
c HDMI OUT FM- Connects the FM wired antenna
Connects to TV with HDMI inputs. g OPTICAL IN
(Interface for digital audio and video) Connects to optical audio equipment.
d AUX (L/R) INPUT
Connects to an external source with 2 channel
audio outputs.
12 Connecting
pad.
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 the finger pad.
>>Caution
yy Be careful to make sure children do not put
their hands or any objects into the *speaker
Connect the black stripe of each wire to the duct.
terminals marked -(minus) and the other end *Speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass
to the terminals marked + (plus). sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
Connect a woofer cord to the player. When yy Place the center speaker at a safe distance
connecting a woofer cord to the player, insert from the child’s reach. Otherwise it may
the connector until it clicks. result in the speaker falling down and
causing personal injury and/or property
damage.
yy The speakers contain magnet parts, so color
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or
PC monitor screen. Please use the speakers
far away from either TV screen or PC
monitor.
2. Connect the wires to the speakers. yy Before using the subwoofer, remove the
Connect the other end of each wire to the protective vinyl.
correct speaker according to the color coding:
Connecting 13
Connecting
speaker should not fall down.
Otherwise it may result in the
B speaker malfunction and
causing personal injury and/
A
or property damage.
yy Make sure to install the speaker with other
people in order to prevent it from falling
F C
and causing injuries to the installer.
B
A
14 Connecting
>>Caution
yy Make sure the unit is connected directly
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel. TV
yy Do not connect your player via your VCR.
The image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
>>Caution
yy Changing the resolution when the
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions. To solve the
problem, turn off the unit and then turn it
on again.
yy When the HDMI connection with HDCP is
not verified, TV screen is changed to black
or green screen or the snow noise may
occur on the screen. In this case, check the
HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI
cable.
Connecting 15
,,Note ,,Note
yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept yy Depending on the disc type or playing
the audio output of the unit, the HDMI status, some SIMPLINK operation may differ
device’s audio sound may be distorted or from your purpose or not work.
may not output. yy The function is automatically changed
yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI to optical when you change the speaker
compatible device make sure of the setting of simplink to external, no matter
following: what kind of the function you are using.
- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device
and this unit. Next, switch on the HDMI/ 2
DVI device and leave it for around 30
Video Connection
Connecting
seconds, then switch on this unit.
- The connected device’s video input is set Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the
correctly for this unit. video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
- The connected device is compatible with You can hear the sound through the system’s
720 x 480i (or 576i), 720 x 480p (or 576p), speakers.
1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i or 1920 x 1080p
video input.
yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI
devices will work with this unit.
Unit
- The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
- This unit does not playback and TV screen
is changed to black or green screen or the
snow noise may occur on the screen.
yy If there is noise or lines on the screen, please
check the HDMI cable and use a higher
version cable than High Speed HDMI™
Cable.
TV
What is SIMPLINK?
Unit
Red
Video Output White
Resolution ,,Note
If your TV has only one output for audio
(mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack
Displayed resolution in display window and on the unit.
outputted resolution may different according to
connection type.
[HDMI OUT] : 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p (or
576p) and 480i (or 576i)
[VIDEO OUT] : 480i (or 576i)
Connecting 17
Connecting
,,Note
Removing the USB Device from the unit.
1. Choose a different function mode or press
MP3 player, etc... Z STOP twice in a row.
2. Remove the USB device from the unit.
supported.
yy Do not extract the USB device while in operation.
yy For a large capacity USB, it may take longer than
a few minute to be searched. To the digital
yy To prevent data loss, back up all data. optical output jack
yy If you use a USB extension cable or USB hub, the of your component
USB device is not recognized.
yy Using NTFS file system is not supported. (Only
FAT(16/32) file system is supported.)
yy This unit is not supported when the total
number of files is 1000 or more.
Home theater speaker ez
yy External HDD, Card readers, Locked devices, setup
or hard type usb devices are not supported. Listen to sound from TV, DVD and Digital Device
yy USB port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. with 5.1(2.1 or 2) ch mode. Even in power off
The unit can not be used as a storage device. mode, if you press OPTICAL, then power is on and
automatically changed to AUX OPT mode.
yy Some USB may not work with this unit.
1. Connect the unit’s OPTICAL IN jack to jack on
optical out of your TV (or Digital Device etc.).
2. Select the AUX OPT by using the OPTICAL
on the remote control to select the AUX OPT
directly.
Or
To select the AUX OPT function, press INPUT on
the remote control.
3. Listen sound with 4.2 ch speaker.
4. To escape from AUX OPT by using the OPTICAL.
Function is retuned to previous one.
Connecting 19
Antenna Connection
Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to
the radio.
Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna
connector.
Connecting
,,Note
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
20 System Setting
Operating
22 Operating
playing a file in
To return to normal speed, Angle – S elected angle/ total number of angles.
fast forward or
fast reverse press d PLAY, MONO/
STEREO.
,,Note
If any button is not pressed for a few seconds,
Press h REPEAT repeatedly, the on-screen display disappears.
and the current title, chapter
or track will be played back
Playing repeatedly or randomly.
repeatedly or - DVD : Chapter/ Title/ Off
randomly
- Video(MOVIE): : Title/ All/ Off
- Audio CD/ MP3/ WMA : Track/
All/ Random/ Off
Operating
“FADE ON” will appear in display window.
Turn off the sound temporarily
To cancel it, press VOCAL FADER again.
Press MUTE to mute your unit.
The quality of the VOCAL FADER may be different
You can mute your unit in order, for example, to depending on the recording conditions of music
answer the telephone, appears the MUTE in the files.
display window.
,,Note
yy This function is available to use only when a
Last Scene Memory microphone is connected.
r yy It is not available on the MONO source.
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
Auto power down
memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. This unit will be off itself to save electric consumption
in the case main unit is not connected to external
device and is not used for 20 minutes. So does
Power Resume - Optional this unit after six hours since Main unit has been
r connected to other device using analog input.
Even if the power suddenly goes out, turn on the
unit and then it plays a position where the contents How to disconnect the wireless
is being played. System will periodically save
current playback status.
network connection or the
wireless device.
System Select - Optional Turn off the unit by pressing the power button for
more than 5 seconds.
You must select the appropriate system mode for
your TV system. Press and hold M PAUSE/STEP
for more than five seconds to be able to select a
system in the [Home Menu].
24 Operating
Operating
STANDARD You can enjoy the sound
(STD) without equalizer effect.
You can enjoy the natural
MUSIC sound effect optimized to
music source
You can enjoy more immersive
CINEMA and cinematic surround
sound.
Provides the neutral sound
FLAT
effect.
Boosts the mid-range for
BOOST
sound reinforcement.
TREBLE/BASS Improves the bass and treble
(TRE/BASS) sound.
You can enjoy more dynamic
FOOTBALL sound as watching sports
game in the stadium.
26 Operating
Operating
In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, HTS(F7:08)” on your Bluetooth device.
devices must be able to interpret certain profiles.
This unit is compatible with following profile. 3. When this unit is successfully connected with
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) your Bluetooth device, Bluetooth LED of this
unit lights up and appears “PAIRED". And then
change to Bluetooth device name soon.
,,Note
Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way.
4. Listening to music.
To play a music stored on your Bluetooth device,
refer to your Bluetooth device’s user guide.
,,Note
yy If you change the function of the unit, the
Bluetooth function is disconnected, operate
pairing again.
(Bluetooth Function other than the
Bluetooth)
yy Depending on the Bluetooth device type,
some device have a different pairing way.
(Enter the PIN code (0000) as needed.)
28 Operating
communication between Bluetooth device yy When the connection fails, make sure of the
and the player, the connection will be condition of the TV and power.
disconnected. yy Make sure of the condition of this unit and
yy If the gotten away of the distance between the connection in the cases below when
Bluetooth and the unit, the sound quality using LG Sound Sync.
is lower and lower the connection will -- Turn off the unit.
disconnect when the space between the -- Changing the function to the others.
Bluetooth and the unit gets out of the
-- Disconnecting the wireless connection
operating range of Bluetooth.
caused by interference or a distance.
yy If the function is changed to Bluetooth
again from other function, Bluetooth device yy Details of TV setting menu vary depending
on the models of your TV.
is paired automatically.
yy Bluetooth connection is unavailable after
connecting LG TV.
yy Bluetooth and LG Sound Sync connection
are unavailable during recording.
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Operating
yy If you using the bluetooth function, this
unit does not respond to LG TV connection
signal.
yy The bluetooth unit or the LG TV which is not
paired with this unit, cannot use the auto
function change.
yy If you change the this unit’s function to
other function, some bluetooth unit may try
to connecting in succession. Disconnect the
bluetooth connection before changing of
the this unit’s function.
30 Operating
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CORRECTION
yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.
The unit does not work properly.
yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device
(TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
No power yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
yy Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture
No picture from the unit appears on the TV screen.
yy Connect the video cables securely to both the TV and unit.
yy Select the correct input mode of the unit so you can hear the
sound from the unit.
There is little or no sound yy Connect the audio cables into the connection terminals correctly.
yy Replace with a new audio cable.
The DVD picture quality is poor yy Clean the disc using a soft cloth with outward strokes.
yy Insert a disc.
yy Insert a playable disc (check the disc type, colour system and
A DVD/CD will not play regional code).
yy Place the disc with the label or printed side facing upwards.
yy Enter your password or change the rating level.
5
Humming noise heard while a DVD yy Clean the disc using a soft cloth with outward strokes.
Troubleshooting
or CD is playing yy Move unit and audio components further away from your TV.
yy Check the antenna connection and adjust its position.
Radio stations can’t be tuned in yy Attach an external antenna if necessary.
properly yy Tune to the station manually.
yy Preset some radio stations, see page 24 for details.
yy The remote is not pointed directly at the unit.
Point the remote directly at the unit.
yy The remote is too far from the unit.
Use the remote within 23 feet (7 m) of the unit.
The remote control doesn’t work
yy There is an obstacle in the path between the remote control and
well / at all
the unit.
Remove the obstacle.
yy The battery in the remote control are flat.
Replace the battery with new ones.
yy Check connection of the external device such as TV, DVD/Blu-Ray
player or Bluetooth device.
The AUTO POWER function does not yy Check the state of SIMPLINK and turn off SIMPLINK.
work.
yy Depending on the connected device, this function may not
operate.
32 Appendix
Appendix
within a max. range of 10 meters.
Connecting individual devices under Bluetooth®
wireless technology does not incur any charges.
A mobile phone with Bluetooth® wireless
technology can be operated via the Cascade if
the connection was made via Bluetooth® wireless
technology.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned
by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by LG Electronics is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
34 Appendix
Specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to main label.
Refer to main label.
Power consumption
Networked standby 0.4 W (If all network ports are activated.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) (360 x 60.5 x 299) mm without foot
Net Weight (Approx.) 2.69 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %
Bus Power Supply 5 V 0 500 mA
Inputs/ Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector ) x 1
ANALOG AUDIO IN 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1
PORT. IN 0.5 Vrms (3.5 mm stereo jack) x 1
Amplifier
Stereo mode 167 W + 167 W (3 Ω at 1kHz)
Front 167 W + 167 W (3 Ω at 1 kHz)
Surround mode Surround 167 W + 167 W (3 Ω at 1 kHz)
Tuner
FM Tuning Range 87.5 to 108.0 MHz or 87.50 to 108.00 MHz
Appendix 35
Appendix