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DVD PLA YER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL : LDA-51 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . DF9921NH_HA1ULL_ENG © Copyright 2005, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.[...]
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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[...]
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3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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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 [...]
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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 , SVCD, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. Notes: • Depen[...]
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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. VCD (Video CD) A VCD holds up to [...]
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7 Introduction Front Panel 3D SOUND Selects 3DSURROUND during playback. RESOLUTION Y ou can change the resolution depending on your TV . STOP ( x ) Stops playback. PLA Y ( N ) Starts playback. OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc Disc slot Insert a disc here. POWER Switches the player ON and OFF . Remote Sensor Point the DVD Player remote co[...]
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8 Rear Panel COAXIAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to an amplifier , receiver , or stereo system. VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. OPTICAL (Digital audio out jack) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. S-VIDEO OUT Co[...]
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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[...]
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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[...]
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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. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the resol[...]
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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[...]
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13 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 ([...]
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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 17. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will [...]
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15 Installation and Setup DISPLA Y TV Aspect 4:3: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9: Select when a 16:9 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: Automatically displays[...]
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16 OTHERS The PBC, Auto Play , B.L.E. and DivX(R) VOD settings can be changed. PBC Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off. On : V ideo CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC. Off : V ideo CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs. Auto Play Y ou can set up the DVD Player so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is [...]
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17 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[...]
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18 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. Insert your chosen disc to the disc slot with the playback side down. Playback starts automatically . If pl[...]
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19 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 [...]
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20 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 Screen fit m[...]
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21 Operation 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 w[...]
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22 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 desired Memory [...]
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23 Operation 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[...]
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24 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 briefly to go ba[...]
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25 Operation 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[...]
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26 V iewing a JPEG Disc Using this DVD Player you can view discs with JPEG files. 1. Insert a disc. 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 hig[...]
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27 Operation 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 the factory . Keeping the[...]
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28 Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this DVD Player you can play DivX disc. 1. Insert a disc. 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 remote to highlight and press [...]
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29 Operation 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 s[...]
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30 Reference 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 channel[...]
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31 Reference 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 France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Gre[...]
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32 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. • The video cable is not connected secure[...]
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33 Reference Specifications General Power requirements: AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption: 10W Dimensions (Approx.): 430 x 35 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 : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω , negative sync, RCA jack x 1 S-V[...]
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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[...]