LG HB954SP manual

HB954SP (HB954SP-DD / SB94SP-F/S/C/W) As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , LG has determined that this product or product models meet the E NERGY S TA R ® guidelines for energy efficiency . E NERGY S TA R ® is a U.S. registered mark. P/NO : MFL62596691 ENGLISH HB954SP-DD.BITALL_ENG_6691 10/21/09 4:17 PM Page 1[...]

2 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- NEL. 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 th[...]

Notes on Copyrights  Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and restrictions on this pro[...]

Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 Introduction 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 player . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Symbol Display “ “ may appear on your TV display d[...]

Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -V ideo mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also -A VCHD format [...]

7 BD-ROM Disc Features BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality . Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the s[...]

Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. A VCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can playback A VCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The A VCHD format is[...]

Remote control             a             INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source (FM, AUX, PORT ABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) POWER: Switches the player ON or OFF . OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ): Opens and closes the disc tray . iPod: Selects REMOTE IPOD or OSD IPOD mode. PI[...]

10 a 1 1 / } } (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFF . b Disc T ray Insert a disc here. c iPod Dock Connect your iPod here. Push Z to open the iPod Dock. d Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. e T ouch Buttons - Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray . - ( N / X )PLA Y / P AUSE Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily , press [...]

11 a AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. b SPEAKER Connectors Connect the speakers. c Cooling Fan d FM ANTENNA Connector Connect the FM antenna. e DIGIT AL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. f VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. g AUX (L/R) INPUT Connect to an external source with 2 channel audio outputs[...]

12 Speaker Connection Connect the black end of each wire to the terminals marked -(minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus). c c Connect the wires to the speakers. Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to the colour coding : Attaching the speakers to the player a a Y ou will have received six speaker c[...]

13 Positioning the System The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position ( A[...]

14 Connections to Y our TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips: • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player . Use only one of the connections described below . • Please refer to the manuals of your TV or othe[...]

15 Additional Information for HDMI • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: -T ry switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player . Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player . - The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. - Th[...]

16 Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Y ou can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in [Home Menu] and [Setup] Menu. Note: Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “A vailable resolution according to the resolut[...]

17 HDMI OUT connection • For the 576i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 576p. • If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. • If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, the warning message wil[...]

18 • Since there are various connection configurations, please follow the specifications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider . Notes: • Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your [...]

Setting the sound mode Y ou can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. The setting the sound mode is not available when [HDMI Audio] is set to [On] (see page 24). [Natural] mode: Y ou can enjoy comfortable and natural sound. [Bypass] mode: Software with multic[...]

20 Tip: If you select the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] option when the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENTER. For example: Inserting/Removing the USB device Inserting the USB device – Insert straight-in until it fits into place. Removing the USB [...]

21 [Movie] – Start video media’s playback or displays the [MOVIE] menu. [Photo] – Displays [PHOTO] menu. (page 37) [Music] – Displays [MUSIC] menu. (page 36) [Y ouT ube] – Watch Y ouTube videos streamed from the Y outube server via the internet to your TV . (page 38-40) [Setup] – Displays the [Setup] menu. (page 21-27) Tip: If you selec[...]

22 [DISPLA Y] Menu TV Aspect Ratio [4:3 Letter Box] – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. [4:3 Pan Scan] – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off. [16:9 Original] – Sele[...]

23 [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display . Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle 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] – Press ENTER to select another [...]

24 HD A V 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 A V Sync. Use v V to scroll up and down through the delay amount, which you can set at anything between 0 and 300m sec. T[...]

25 DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) [Rating 1-8] – Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] – If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. BD Rating Set an age limit of BD-ROM play . Use number b[...]

26 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live and Y ouTube features. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if a BD-ROM site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on the player . [...]

27 [OTHERS] Menu Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Initialize Y ou can reset the player to its original factory settings, initialize the BD storage or deactivate the player . [Factory Set] – If you need to, you can reset the player to all its facto- ry settings. Some options cannot be reset. (Rating, Password and Area Code, etc.)[...]

28 Notes: • When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting. Depending on a disc, a specific type of audio that the disc has is output. • Depending on the pre-recorded contents of the BD-ROM, some func- tions may not be available or may be operated differently than other media. If a disc menu scr[...]

29 Playing repeatedly During playback, press REPEA T repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly . T o return to normal playback, press REPEA T repeatedly to select [OFF]. When you are using the repeat, A-B repeat or random functions in the [MUSIC] menu, refer to the mode icons as s[...]

30 Selecting a subtitle language During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language. OR During playback, press DISPLA Y to display the playback menu. Use v V to select the [Subtitle] option then use bB to select desired subtitle language. Note: Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu. [...]

31 Last Scene Memory 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 memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. Notes: • Settings are stored in memory for use any time. • This unit does [...]

32 a T itle – Current title number/total number of titles. b Chapter – Current chapter number/total number of chapters. c T ime – Elapsed playing time. d Audio – Selected audio language or channel. e Subtitle – Selected subtitle. f Angle – Selected angle/total number of angles. Notes: • If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the o[...]

33 This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-V ideo supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function[...]

Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in- picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. To turn on/of f secondary video, press PIP . Secondary video is played. Press the button to turn it ON or OFF . Notes: • Discs may not always be p[...]

35 Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle If the subtitle does not display properly , change the language code as described below . 1 Press and hold SUBTITLE for 3 seconds during playback. The language code will appear . 2 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly and then press ENTER. Movie[...]

36 Example) Audio CDs Notes: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENTER. •Y ou can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 28-31. Tips: •T o go directly to any track or file and play , enter the track/file number using the numbe[...]

37 Notes: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously , the menu for selecting a media will appear . Select a media then press ENTER. •Y ou can start the slide show by pressing PLA Y ( N ) while photo file is selected in the [PHOTO] menu. • On the [PHOTO] menu, use red or blue button to move to the first or the la[...]

38 About the Y ouT ube menu There are various options on the Y ouTube menu. Use v V b B to select an option and press ENTER to select the options as described below . ab c d e fg h i a Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed. b Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos list will be displayed. c Most Viewed – The most view[...]

39 About Y ouT ube playback screen When you press PLA Y ( N ) or ENTER at the video you want to watch, the playback screen and content detail will appear on the screen. while playing And when the playback ends or stops, the stopped playback screen and related videos list appear on the screen. Use v V b B to select the cur- rent video or a video fro[...]

40 Searching videos Y ou can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 characters. Use b B to select [Search] option from the menu and press ENTER to display the keyboard menu. Use v v V V b b B B to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection on the keyboard menu. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the le[...]

Listening to the radio - more you can do Look 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. Choose a preset number for a radio station When storing a radio station, the preset number can be chosen. When this unit automatically shows a pre[...]

42 Tip: Y ou may use the dock adapter which should be supplied with your iPod to the dock for the stable use of the iPod. If you need an adapter , consult your iPod dealer . Notes: • Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the type of your iPod. • iPod touch has may dif fer in operation from the iPod. Y ou may need any additional con[...]

Listening to music from your portable audio player 1 Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT . IN on the rear panel of this unit: - 2T urn the power on: POWER 3 Select the [PORT ABLE] option: INPUT 4T urn down the volume of this unit: VOL. (+/-) 5T urn the portable audio player on and start it playing: [...]

Note: •Y ou cannot change the video resolution at the HDMI IN 1/2 mode. Change the video resolution of the connected component. •Y ou cannot operate SIMPLINK function at the HDMI IN 1/2 mode. • The setting of the sound mode is not available when Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby T rueHD and DTS-HD are played at HDMI IN 1/2 mode. • If the video outp[...]

45 Reference Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control Y ou can control the volume, input source, and power state of your LG/GoldStar TV with the supplied Remote Control. Y ou can control your TV using the buttons below . By pressing Y ou can TV POWER Turn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’ s input source between the TV and other inpu[...]

46 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu. Area Codes Choose an area code from this list. Language Code Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 A ymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali; Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890[...]

47 T roubleshooting Possible Cause • The power cord is disconnected. • No disc is inserted. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • The video cable is not connected securely . • The selected resolution is not capable with your TV . • The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive disc signal output. • T[...]

48 Resetting the unit If you observe any of the following symptoms. • The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. • The front panel display is not working. • The unit is not operating normally . Y ou can reset the unit as follows. • Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds. This will force the player to p[...]

49 Specifications General Power requirements: AC 200 - 240 V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 130 W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 76 x 379 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 4.8 kg Operating temperature: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Inputs/Outputs VIDEO OUT : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , sync negative, RCA jac[...]

50 Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUT ABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, bash, busybox, dhcpcd, mtd-utils, net-tools, procps, sysutils, tinylogin LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc, DirectFB, iconv , cairo, gnutls, libcrypt, libgpg- err , libus[...]