LG HB954TB manual

HB954TB (HB954TB -AD / SB94TB-C/F/S/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 : MFL56962894 HB954TB-AD.BPHLLL_ENG_2894 4/8/09 5:54 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[...]

3 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 p[...]

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, AM, 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[...]

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[...]

A B D E F A A A A A G C 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 l[...]

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 480i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 480p. • 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 Internet connection This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the [Setup] menu — see “[NETWORK] Menu” on page 26 for detailed instructions. Connect the player ’ s LAN port to[...]

•A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP , you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If yo[...]

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 36-37) [Music] – Displays [MUSIC ]menu. (page 35-36) [Setup] – Displays the [Setup] menu. (page 21-27) Tip: If you select the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] option when the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneous[...]

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 Audio Effect Selects whether to mix or not mix primary audio and secondary audio. [Off] – Outputs the primary audio only . [On] – Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the primary audio, secondary audio and sound effects. HD A V Sync Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this happens you can compensate by se[...]

25 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 Age Set an age limit of BD-ROM play . Use number buttons [...]

26 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live feature. 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 . Y ou do not ne[...]

27 [OTHERS] Menu Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Java Font Size Y ou can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during BD-ROM playback. This setting is not valid when the size of text on BD-J contents is fixed. Please select a font size bigger than 24 when the player is connected with an HD TV . Initialize Y[...]

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]. Note: If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/T rack playback, the repeat playback cancels. V iewing the T[...]

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 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[...]

32 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[...]

33 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 b[...]

34 Movie List menu options (DVD-RW (VR mode disc)) Use v / V to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear . Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER. • [Play] Starts playback of the selected title. • [Resume Play] Starts playback from where you stopped it previously . • [Close] Exits menu options. Als[...]

35 Example) Audio CD Note: 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. Tips: •T o go directly to any track or file and play , enter the track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9). • The playback may start automatically if the Audio[...]

36 MP3/WMA audio file requirement File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma” Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3), within 40 - 320 kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW , DVD±R/R W , BD-R/RE Format: ISO 9660+JOLIET , UDF and UDF Bridge format Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files[...]

37 • Select a folder then press ENTER and you can view the files in the folder . If you want to move to the upper directory , use v / V / b / B to highlight [UP Folder] and press ENTER. • On the [PHOTO] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the previous or next page. • If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may [...]

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[...]

39 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 and iPhone have may dif fer in operation from the iPod. Y ou may need any ad[...]

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[...]

42 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 T urn the TV on or off. INPUT Switch the TV’ s input source between the TV and other inp[...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 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, sysu- tils, tinylogin LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc, DirectFB, iconv , cairo, blowfish, mpg123 LG Electronics off[...]

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