LG Electronics DP781 manual

Portable DVD Player Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . Owner ’ s Manual Model: DP781 DP280-N_AA1ULL W © Copyright 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. For service/ support Call: T oll Free Number 1-800-243-0000[...]

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3 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, loos[...]

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety . Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorpo- rated in this product wil[...]

5 Introduction Contents Introduction Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Use . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 Before Use T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and mainte- nance of your unit. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your LCD display d[...]

7 Introduction Before Use (Continued) Maintenance and Service Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. Handling the Unit When shipping 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 [...]

8 Before Use (Continued) T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD± R/RW and CD-R/R W , USB that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with V ideo Recording format. NOTES • Depending[...]

9 Introduction Identification of Controls Main Unit a LCD screen b Speaker c LCD MODE: NORMAL → 4:3 mode → OFF d Function Buttons • DISPLA Y : Accesses On-Screen display . • MODE: Selects a mode among DISC, A V IN or USB. • SETUP: Accesses or removes setup menu. • MENU: Accesses menu on a DVD disc. • COLOR/BRIGHT : Selects the mode of[...]

10 Main Unit a V olume Control b Earphones jacks c COAXIAL jack d A V IN/OUT jack e DC IN : Connect the AC adapter or Automotive adapter . f Remote sensor Receive the signal from the Remote Control for operation. g Battery charge indicator h (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF . i Playback buttons • x ( STOP ): Stops playback. • B/X ( PLA Y/[...]

11 Introduction        a        POWER: Switches DVD Player ON or OFF . AUDIO: Selects an audio language. SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE: Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. Reverse SKIP/SEARCH ( . ): Search backward*/ go to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter [...]

12 Insert the battery (Lithium battery) NOTES • Do not expose the Remote Control sensor to bright light. • Do not place obstacles between the Remote Control sensor and the Remote Control. V Replacing the button-type battery The battery normally lasts for about a year . Replace the battery if the Remote Control fails to operate the unit when use[...]

13 Introduction Connect the AC adapter . a Connect the AC Adapter to the DC IN jack on the unit. b Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet. Caution • Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet other than that indicated on the label, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. • Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with[...]

14 Connect the Automotive adapter This unit and its automotive adapter are designed for use in vehi- cles that have 8.5-16 volt, negative ground electrical systems. (This is standard for most vehicles.) If your vehicle has a different type of electrical system, the DC power system cannot be used. a Connect the automotive adapter to the DC IN jack o[...]

15 Introduction Battery Pack Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. A Attaching the battery pack a Match the hooks of the battery pack into the holes on the bottom of the player . b Press and slide the battery pack until the hooks click. NOTES • Do not detach the battery pack during playback. • Be careful not to drop the ba[...]

16 A Charging the battery pack 1. Attach the battery pack to the player . 2. Connect the AC power adapter to the player and the plug into an AC outlet. 3. During recharging, charge indicator is red. If recharging is complete, charge indicator changes to green color . CAUTION T ake the following precautions to avoid liquid leakage, overheating, etc.[...]

17 Introduction Y ou can rotate LCD clockwise an angle of 180 degrees. However , if you turn it by force, it can cause serious damage. After rotating LCD completely , you can fold the LCD screen as shown above. Rotating the LCD[...]

18 1. Prepare the power supply . 2. Open the outer cover and press POWER button. 3. Press OPEN to open the disc lid and insert a disc with the side you want to play label up. Close the disc lid by hand. • If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single-sided disc), “Check Disc” or “DISC ERROR” appears on the screen. • After pla[...]

Advanced Operations 19 On-Screen Display Displaying Disc Information on-screen Y ou can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLA Y to show various playback information. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. Y ou can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the se[...]

20 LANGUAGE Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display . Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles and the disc menu. Original: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. Other: T o select another language, press numeric buttons and then[...]

21 Advanced Operations AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the play- er ’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Bitstream: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the unit’s DIGIT AL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder .[...]

22 Initial Settings (Continued) LOCK (Parental Control) Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press B . 2. T o access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit password you created. If you have not yet entered a password you ar[...]

23 Advanced Operations Initial Settings (Continued) Password Y ou can enter or change password. 1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B . 2. T o make a new password: Press ENTER when the “New” option is highlighted. Enter a new password using the numbered buttons then press ENTER. Enter the password again to verify . T o change the pas[...]

24 Initial Settings (Continued) OTHERS The B.L.E settings can be changed. B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) T o select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor ’s ability . On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off) Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off)[...]

25 Advanced Operations If a menu screen is displayed Use the bB v V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press ENTER to start. Press TITLE or MENU to return to the menu screen. NOTES • If parental control is set and the disc is not within the rating settings you must input the password. (See “LOCK Menu” on page 22-23.) [...]

26 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback During playback, press P AUSE/STEP( X ) to pause playback. Press P AUSE/STEP( X ) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. ( Remote Control Only ) T o exit still motion mode, press PLA Y( N ). Time Search T o start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLA Y during playback. The time search box s[...]

27 Advanced Operations General Features (Continued) Title Menu If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears. Disc Menu Press MENU and the disc menu is displayed. Press MENU again to exit. Changing the Audio Language Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a different audio la[...]

28 Additional features Marker Search T o enter a Marker Y ou can start playback from up to nine memorized points. T o enter a marker , press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly . Repeat to enter up to nine markers. T o Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The mar[...]

29 Advanced Operations This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files. MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD Once you insert a MP3/WMA file or Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file then press PLA Y( N ) or ENTER and playback starts. Y ou can use variable playback functions. Refer to page 25-26. ID3 T AG • When playing a file c[...]

30 The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory . A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files recorded media. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROG. The mark will appear NOTE Press PROG. again, then the mark will disappear to exit the Program Edit mode. Audio C[...]

31 Advanced Operations This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a cd containing JPEG files. The PHOT O menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the remote to highlight a[...]

32 Moving to another file Press SKIP/SEARCH ( . or > ) or cursor ( b or B ) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file. Zoom During viewing pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the image (3 steps). Y ou can move through the zoomed picture using bBvV buttons. Press CLEAR to exit. T o rotate picture Press v / V while viewing a[...]

33 Advanced Operations This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the V ideo Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The DVD-VR menu appears on the screen. 2. Press v / V to select a track then press PLA Y( N ) or ENTER and playback starts. 3. Press MENU to move to the list menu. NOTES • This unit will play DVD-R/RW disc[...]

34 This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files. 1. Connect the USB Flash Drive to the USB port on the unit after power is on. 2. Press MODE on the unit. The mode selection menu appears on the screen. 3. Select the USB using b / B buttons and press ENTER. The file or folder list in USB Flash Drive appears on the screen. 4. If you want to change th[...]

35 The picture and sound of a nearby TV , VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, position the player away from the TV , VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc. A V output Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the unit. Please refer to the manuals of [...]

36 A V input Connections Connect the input jacks (Audio/Video) on the unit to the audio/video out jacks on your external device, using audio/video cables. A V input Connections to Y our unit 1. Set the Mode selection menu to “A V IN” mode. 2. Connect the black end of supplied A V cable to the A V IN/OUT jack on the unit. 3. Connect the yellow e[...]

37 Connections Audio Connection to Optional Equipment Connect the unit to your optional equipment for audio output. Y ou must set the Mode selection menu to “USB” or “ DISC” mode. Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll / Pro Logic : Connect the A V IN/OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks [...]

38 T roubleshooting Symptom No power . No picture on the LCD or TV (including video from another unit). No sound. The unit does not start playback. No response when but- tons are pressed. The Remote Control does not work properly . Correction • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely . • Recharge the battery . • Connect the video ca[...]

39 Reference Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Language Codes Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutan[...]

40 Choose an area code from this list. Area Codes Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI Fran[...]

41 Reference General Power supply: DC 9.5V (AC adapter terminal), DC 7. 4 V (Battery) Power consumption: 12W with battery Net Weight: 1.87 lbs (0.85 kg) (without battery pack) External dimensions (W x D x H): 8.5 x 1.3 x 7.1 inches (216 x 181.3 x 33.2 mm) Signal system: NTSC Laser: DVD Laser wavelength 662+25 / 662-15 nm CD Laser wavelength 785+25 [...]

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