LG Electronics DVT418 manual

DVD/CD RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LGDVT418 Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . LH-T6749A JA1ULLK_ENG[...]

2 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 t[...]

3 Introduction 1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Keep these instructions. - The safety , operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adh[...]

4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .3 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HANDLING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 [...]

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 DVD/CD receiver . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol [...]

6 T ypes of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD audio discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW , DVD +RW , and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DV[...]

7 Introduction 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[...]

8 TITLE CHP/TRK REPEA T ALL PROGRAM TUNED MUTE ST . SLEEP A B DIGIT AL PCM DVD PL II CD MP3 Indicates current player function: Playback, Pause, etc. ANGLE active Programmed playback active Indicates current title number Indicates current audio stream Indicates current surround mode MUTE indicator SLEEP indicator Repeat playback mode indicators T ot[...]

9 Introduction Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION RANGE Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.   Distance: About 20 ft (6 m) from the front of the remote sensor   Angle: About 30° in each direction in front of the remote sensor REMOTE CONTROL BA TTERY INST ALLA TION Remove the battery cover on the re[...]

10 Rear Panel Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. 4 6 6 6 6 6 S-VIDEO OUT Connector FM Antenna Connector AM Loop Antenna Connectors SPEAKER Connectors POWER CORD MONITOR VIDEO OUT Connector A V1 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN Connectors OPTICAL IN Connector COAXIAL [...]

11 Introduction 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 DVD/CD Receiver . Use one of the connections described below .   Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR,[...]

12 Note:   If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your DVD/CD Receiver , the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Audio Connection to Optional Equipment Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your optional equipment for audio output. 1. Connect a VCR to the A V1 connectors. 2. Conne[...]

13 Installation and Setup Antenna Connections Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio.   Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM antenna connector .   Connect he FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector . Notes:   To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the DVD/CD receiver and other compo[...]

14 Assembling and Connecting to the Speakers The front and rear speakers are detached from the speaker stands. Connect the speaker cords and assemble the front and rear speakers from speaker stands as illustrated. To attach the speaker to the stand How to connect the Speakers   Connect the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the bot[...]

15 Installation and Setup Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). Notes:   Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are rever[...]

16 Center Speaker Front Speaker (Left) Speaker Positioning Example Rear Speaker (Left) Rear Speaker (Right) Front Speaker (Right) Subwoofer Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker , 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or [...]

17 Installation and Setup Mini Glossary for Audio Stream & Surround Mode Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original[...]

18 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 buttons if appropriate ([...]

19 Installation and Setup 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 19 to 22. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A seco[...]

20 Note: • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD/CD receiver . 4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen Cancel is highlighted as default. Use the b / B buttons to highlight Enter . 5. Pressing ENTER will set the receiver to Progressive scan mode. Cau[...]

21 Installation and Setup 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 sui[...]

22 OTHERS The Auto Play and B.L.E. settings can be changed. Auto Play Y ou can set up the DVD/CD receiver so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted. If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD/CD receiver will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically . On: Auto Play fu[...]

23 Operation Playing a DVD PLA YBACK SETUP 1. T urn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/CD receiver . 2. T urn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD/CD receiver . 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down. [...]

24 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 SCAN 1.[...]

25 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[...]

26 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[...]

27 Operation Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The DVD/CD receiver 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 t[...]

28 Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features P AUSE 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 TRACK 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 briefly to go ba[...]

29 Operation Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the receiver 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 me[...]

30 V iewing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD/CD receiver you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . 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 but[...]

31 Operation 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[...]

32 Additional Features VIDEO MODE SETTING The video mode setting only works when the Progressive Scan mode is set to “On” in the Setup menu. • With certain discs, the playback picture may be flickering or Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines. That means V ertical interpolation or De-interlace is not perfectly matched with the disc. In this ca[...]

title 33 Operation 5.1 Speaker Setup This chapter includes important reference information to help you set your DVD/CD receiver . 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 [...]

34 Presetting the Radio Stations Y ou can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 1. Press BAND on the remote control until FM or AM (MW) appears in the display window . 2. And then every time you press BAND, FM and AM (MW) changes alternately . 3. Press and hold TUNING or on the front p[...]

35 Operation Sleep Timer Setting Y ou can set the DVD/CD Receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1. Press SLEEP to set the desired sleep time. The SLEEP indicator and sleep time appears in the display window . 2. Each time you press SLEEP the setting changes in the following order . SLEEP 180 → 150 → 120 → 90 → 80 → 70 →[...]

36 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 [...]

37 REFERENCE T roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom No power . The power is on, but the DVD/CD Receiver does not work. No picture. There is no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard. The playback picture is poor . The DVD/CD Receiver does not start playback. Loud hum [...]

38 Symptom Radio stations cannot be tuned in. The Remote Control does not work properly . The front panel display is too dim. Cause • The antenna is positioned or connected poorly . • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). •N o stations have been preset or preset stations have been cleared (whe[...]

39 REFERENCE AM [MW] General CD/DVD V ideo Amplifier Speakers Supplied Accessories FM ❋ Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. (* Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.) Specifications Power supply Refer to main label Power consumption Refer to main label Mass 4.4 kg External d[...]

This LG Electronics product, marketed by Zenith, 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[...]