LG Electronics DVB418 manual

DVD PLA YER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LGDVB418 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . DF8912NH_HA1ULL[...]

2 W arning: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back of this product. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. W arning: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing water , rain, or moisture. Do not place objects [...]

3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 To 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 maintenance of your DVD player . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the [...]

5 Introduction T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD audio discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays Memory Card, DivX file, DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW , DVD +RW , Kodak Picture CDs, SVCD, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG file[...]

6 Disc-related terms DVD ±R / DVD ±RW DVD -R and DVD +R are two different standards for recordable DVD drives and discs. This format allows information to be recorded onto the DVD disc only once. DVD +RW and DVD -R W are two standards for re-writable media, meaning the DVD content can be erased and re-recorded. Single-sided discs can hold 4.38 Gi[...]

7 Introduction Front Panel Forward Skip/Scan ( > / M ) Go to the next chapter / track. Press and hold for two seconds for fast forward search. Reverse Scan/Skip ( m / . ) Go to previous chapter / track or to the beginning. Press and hold for two seconds for fast reverse search. STOP ( x ) Stops playback. P AUSE ( X ) Pause playback temporarily/p[...]

8 A D ALL B DVD S VCD A CHP MP3 CD TRK Indicates current player function (Play , Pause) DVD inserted DVD audio disc inserted CD Audio CD inserted VCD V ideo CD inserted SVCD Super Video CD insertedd MP3 MP3 or WMA disc inserted A DVD DVD CHP/TRK Indicates current chapter or track number Indicates total playing time/elapsed time Indicates encoding D[...]

9 Introduction Remote Control Remote Control Operation Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor and press the buttons. Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc. Remote Control Battery installation Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two batter[...]

10 Setting up the Player 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. DVD Player Connections Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player . Please[...]

11 Installation and Setup HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). 3. In stop mode, select HDMI mode by pressing HDMI[...]

12 Audio Connection to Optional Equipment Connect the DVD player to your optional equipment for audio output. Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll / Pro Logic : Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks on the DVD Player to the audio left and right IN jacks on your Amplifier , Receiver , or Stereo System, using the[...]

13 Installation and Setup On-Screen Display Y ou can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: 1. Press DISPLA Y during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. 3. Press b / B to change the setting. Y ou can also use the number b[...]

14 Initial Settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Y ou can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 14 to 18. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will [...]

15 Installation and Setup DISPLA Y TV Aspect 4:3: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 Wide : Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to “4:3”. Letterbox: Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. Panscan: Automatical[...]

16 5.1 Speaker Setup Select speaker settings, including volume balance and distance, or test the speaker settings. Speaker settings are only active on the Analog Multi- Channel Output. (See “Speaker Settings”, page 31.) Dynamic Range Control (DRC) With the DVD format, you can hear a program’s soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic pres[...]

17 Installation and Setup DivX(R) VOD Y ou can display the DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) Registration code for your unit. The Registration code is used for VOD (Video-On- Demand) service agent. Y ou can purchase or rent an encrypt movie file. Notes: If you rent the DivX VOD file, it has several options of viewing limits as shown below . • [...]

18 LOCK (Parental Control) Rating Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view . Many of these discs contain parental control information that applies to the complete disc or to certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated from 1 to 8, depending on the country . Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an alte[...]

19 Operation Operation Playing a DVD or Video CD Playback Setup 1. T urn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD Player . 2. T urn on the Audio System (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD player . 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback [...]

20 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback 1. Press P AUSE/STEP on the remote control during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing P AUSE/STEP repeatedly . 2. T o exit still motion mode, press PLA Y . Note: When using a DVD audio disc that includes pictures, this operation may be permitted in some picture segments. Slow Motion [...]

21 Operation Zoom Use zoom to enlarge the video image. 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. The square frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture. 2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence: 100% size → 400% size → 1600% size → screen fit mode → 100% size Sc[...]

22 DVD Audio Discs DVD Audio is a new disc format building on the success of DVD to provide high quality , uncompressed, multi-channel audio for a new experience in audio quality . A DVD Audio disc can be identified by the DVD audio logo on the disc jacket or on the disc itself. DVD Audio can provide higher quality stereo than Audio CDs with a samp[...]

23 Operation Playing an Memory Card Y ou can play Photo, Music, and MOVIE files in Memory Cards with this DVD player . 1. Insert a Memory Card until it fits into place. 2. Press MEMORY CARD on the front panel. The Memory Card slot choice menu appears on the TV screen. Note: If both slots are connected with Memory Card, use b / B to select the desir[...]

24 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The DVD player can play MP3/WMA formatted recordings on CD-ROM, CD-R, or CD-RW discs. Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLA Y or ENTER and playback starts. MP3 / WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER to see the folde[...]

25 Operation Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features Pause 1. Press P AUSE/STEP during playback. 2. T o return to playback, press PLA Y , ENTER or press P AUSE/STEP again. Moving to another T rack 1. Press SKIP ( . or > ) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press SKIP . twice briefl[...]

26 Programmed Playback 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 a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs: AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM. The mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side of the menu screen. N[...]

27 Operation V iewing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD Player you can view Kodak PICTURE CDs and discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The PHOTO 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 Fold[...]

28 Playing a DVD VR format Disc This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-Recorder . • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press v / V to select a track t[...]

29 Operation Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this DVD Player you can play DivX disc. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The MOVIE 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 Folder list, use the v / V buttons on the [...]

30 Additional Features Last Scene Memory This player memorizes 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 the player . If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. Note: This player does not memorize the scene of a [...]

31 Reference Reference This chapter includes important reference information to help you set your DVD player . Speaker Setup Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder . 1. Press SETUP . The setup menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select the AUDIO option then press B to move to the second level. 3. Use v / V to select the[...]

32 Y ou can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can POWER T urn the TV on or of f. AV Switch the TV’ s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR/CH +/– Scans up or down through memorized channels. VOL +/?[...]

33 Country 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 Country Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece [...]

34 Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. No picture. No sound. The DVD player does not start playback. The Remote Control does not work properly . Possible Cause • The power cord is disconnected. • No disc is inserted. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. •T he video cable is not connected secure[...]

35 Reference Specifications General Power requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption: 12W Dimensions (Approx.): 430 x 39 x 242 mm (W x H x D) without feet W eight (Approx.): 2.2 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT : 1 Vp-p 75 Ω , negative sync, RCA jack x 1 S-VIDEO O[...]

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“W arranty Period”) listed below , effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the or[...]