LG LHX-557 manual

5 Disc DVD COMBI HOME THEA TER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LHX-557 Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . LH-EC950SB NA1ULLS R[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .3 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 HANDLING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 [...]

5 Introduction Operation (Continued) . . . . . . . . . .29-49 DVD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-49 PLA YING A DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 • T o Insert Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 • T o Open All Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 • T o Select a Playb[...]

6 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 Combi Home Theater System. Should the unit require service, contact an Authorized Service Center . Symbols Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol aler[...]

7 Introduction 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 DivX files, 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 t[...]

8 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[...]

9 Introduction z (REC) button Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. VOLUME Control T urn the knob clockwise to increase sound level, counterclockwise to decrease sound level. B (PLA Y) To play back a disc or tape. Z OPEN SEL/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray . L2 (VIDEO / AUDIO (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output [...]

10 Display Window MUTE REC COPY CHPTRK TITLE RADIO RPT ALL A B MP3 VCR TV DVD SAP PROG PROLOGIC DIGIT AL PCM WMA PHOTO ST Hi-Fi II MUTE indicator MP3 disc inserted. Indicates current chapter , track number or channel number . Indicates current audio stream. Indicates the current surround mode. Repeat playback mode indicators. T otal playing time/El[...]

11 Introduction Remote Control PROGRAM VCR AUX EJECT ALL INPUT SPEED CM SKIP TITLE ZOOM REPEA T ANGLE SUB TITLE P AUSE/STEP REC/ITR MEMORY /ENTER CLK/CNT HDMI RESOLUTION AUDIO TRK/PRESET - DISC MENU BACKWARD FORWARD MARKER - SEARCH TUNING DISC SEL. POWER T urns Home Theater System ON and OFF . DVD Select the Home Theater System’ s function mode t[...]

12 Rear Panel Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit. VCR IN LINE 1 (VIDEO IN/AUDIO IN (Left/Right)) Connect the audio/video output of an external source (Audio system, TV/Monitor , another VCR). ANTENNA IN Connect the VHF/UHF/CA TV antenna to this terminal. DVD/VCR[...]

13 System Setup Connections Tips: • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the Home Theater System. Use only one of the connections described below . • Please refer to the manuals of your TV , VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution: ?[...]

14 AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION 1. Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Home Theater System to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V) . 2. Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks from the Home Theater System to the audio left/right in jacks from the TV using the audio cables (A) . S-VIDEO CONNECTION Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the Home[...]

15 System 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: •T o prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the Combi Receiver and other components. • Be sure to f[...]

16 Home Theater System Home Theater System Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections to Home Theater System Connect the VCR IN LINE 1 or VIDEO/AUDIO(L/R) jacks on the Home Theater System to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks on your accessory component, using the optional audio/video cables. If the auxiliary devices (e.g. DVD) are equipped with OPTICAL OUT ja[...]

17 System Setup HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this Home Theater System using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the Home Theater System 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 [...]

18 Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables. 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 reversed, the sound will be dis[...]

19 System Setup 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[...]

20 Mini Glossary 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 and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a t[...]

21 System Setup On-Screen Display (OSD) Some of these functions appear during VCR operation. ❶❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻❼ ❶ T APE SPEED DISPLA Y Shows the current tape speed. ❷ FUNCTION DISPLA Y Indicates the function in progress. ❸ HI-FI DISPLA Y Indicates the unit is playing back tape recorded in Hi-Fi. ❹ CHANNEL DISPLA Y I ndicates the sele[...]

22 VCR Setup Menu Options 1. Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear . 2. Use v / V to select the SETUP menu, then press MEMORY/ENTER. The SETUP menu will appear . 3. Use v / V to choose a desired option on the SETUP menu. Then use b / B to choose a desired setting. FUNCTION OSD The on-screen display of this Combi Receiver can be turned on or off.[...]

23 System Setup Setting the Clock The Home Theater System gives you two ways to set the time and date: the Auto Clock Feature or manually . The Auto Clock feature enables the Home Theater System to set up the clock while the Home Theater System is turned off. AUTO CLOCK SET The Auto Clock Set feature is set to ON at the factory . In the ON setting,[...]

24 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 ([...]

25 System 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 25 to 28. To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press o[...]

26 Note: • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the Home Theater System . 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.[...]

27 System Setup Lock (Parental Control) RA TING 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 sce[...]

28 Others The Auto Play , B.L.E. and DivX(R) VOD settings can be changed. AUTO PLA Y Y ou can set up the Home Theater System so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted. If Auto Play mode is set to On, this Home Theater System will search for title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatic[...]

29 Operation VCR Operation Normal Playback Preparation:  T urn on the TV .  T une the TV to the Combi Receiver output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO.  If a direct VIDEO connection is made between the Combi Receiver and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO.  Set the Output Source to VCR as sho[...]

30 Normal Recording Preparation:  T urn on the power of both the Home Theater System and TV .  T une the TV to the Home Theater System output channel (CH 3 or 4) or set the TV’ s source selector to VIDEO.  If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is made between the Home Theater System and the TV , set the TV’s source selector to VIDEO. 1. I[...]

31 Operation 10. Use V to choose the SPEED option. Use b / B to choose the desired recording speed (AUTO, SP or SLP).  AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and switches speed from SP to SLP , if necessary , to complete recording the program. There will be some picture and sound distortion at the point of the speed change. 11 . Use V to cho[...]

32 Instant Timer Recording Instant T imer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the programmable timer . Preparation:  T urn on the power of both the Home Theater System and the TV .  Be sure the TV is tuned to the Home Theater System output channel (3 or 4).  If a direct VIDEO/AUDIO connection is[...]

33 Operation VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System/ MTS Broadcast This Home Theater System is equipped with the VHS Hi-Fi audio sound system for recording and playback. The information below gives a brief description of Hi-Fi audio and how to record and play a tape in the Hi-Fi audio mode. 1. Set the AUDIO MODE option to Hi-Fi on the SETUP menu . 2. Set the AUDI[...]

34 T ape Counter Memory Feature Real-Time Counter Shows length of tape run in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press CLK/CNT to select the real-time counter display . Every press of CLK/CNT changes the TV screen display as illustrated below .  Counter changes to “0:00:00” when the cassette is ejected.  The real-time counter does not operate i[...]

35 DVD Operation Playing a DVD PLA YBACK SETUP T urn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the Home Theater System. TO INSERT DISCS 1. Press OPEN SEL./CLOSE on the unit. “OPEN SEL” will appear in the display window . 2. Press the desired DISC (1-5) on the unit. The selected disc tray number will appear in the display window a[...]

36 General Features Note: • Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. MOVING TO ANOTHER TITLE/GROUP When a disc has more than one title/group, you can move to another title/group. Press DISPLA Y while playback is stopped then the appropriate number (0-9) or use[...]

37 REPEA T Y ou can play a title/chapter/all/track/group on a disc. Press REPEA T during playback to select a desired repeat mode. DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/T itle/Off • Chapter: repeats the current chapter . • T itle: repeats the current title. • Off : does not play repeatedly . DivX discs - Repeat T rack/All/Off • T rack : repeats [...]

38 Special DVD Features CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF DVD DISCS: MENUS DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access special features. T o use the disc menu, press DVD MENU. Input the corresponding number or use the bB v V buttons to highlight your selection. Then press MEMORY/ENTER. TITLE MENU 1. Press TITLE. If the current title has a menu, the menu a[...]

39 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[...]

40 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc The Home Theater System 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 ( 2 2 ) or MEMOR Y/ENTER and playback starts. MP3/WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder , and press[...]

41 Operation Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features P AUSE 1. Press P AUSE/STEP( X ) during playback. 2. T o return to playback, press PLA Y ( 2 2 ), MEMORY/ENTER or press P AUSE/STEP( X ) again. MOVING TO ANOTHER TRACK 1. Press PLA Y ( 2 2 ) briefly during playback to go to the next track or to return to the beginning of the current track. 2. Press [...]

42 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 menu screen.[...]

43 Operation V iewing a JPEG Disc Using this Home Theater System you can view 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 MEMORY/ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder lis[...]

44 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[...]

45 Operation Playing a DivX Movie Disc Using this Home Theater System 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 MEMORY/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[...]

46 5.1 Speaker Setup This chapter includes important reference information to help you set your Home Theater System. 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 sele[...]

47 Operation Additional Features SCREEN SA VER The screen saver appears when you leave the Home Theater System in Stop mode for about five minutes. If the Screen Saver is displayed for five minutes, the Home Theater System automatically turns itself of f. VIDEO MODE SETTING The video mode setting only works when the Progressive Scan mode is set to [...]

48 RADIO Operation Presetting the Radio Stations Y ou can preset 50 stations for FM and AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 2. Use 3 / 4 on the remote control to select the desired Station. If you select a blank column,[...]

49 Operation T uning Stations Manually 1. Press FM/AM on the remote control until the frequency band appears on the display and TV screen. 2. Use FM/AM on the remote control to select the desired band. 3. Use 4 TUNING 3 on the front panel or press 1 and 2 on the remote control to tune in the desired station. FOR YOUR REFERENCE To turn the radio off[...]

50 Controlling your TV with the Suppllied Remote 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 TV POWER T urn the TV on or off. CHANNEL( v / V ) Scans up or down through memorized channels. VOLUME +/– Adjust the volum[...]

51 Reference 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 [...]

52 T roubleshooting Symptom No power . The power is on, but the Home Theater System does not work. No picture. No sound. The playback picture is poor . The Home Theater System does not start playback. The remote control does not work properly . Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  No disc is inserted.  No tape is inserted.  The TV is[...]

53 Reference Symptom Some channels are skipped over when using TRK/PRESET ( v / V ) Picture and sound of broadcasting channel are weak or missing. Camcorder image via A/V input to Home Theater System is not shown on TV screen. T imer recording is not possible. indicator appears after Home Theater System is turned off. Stereo Audio Record and/or Pla[...]

54 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120V , 60 Hz Power consumption 145W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 90 X 350 mm (16.9 x 3.5 x 13.8 inches) (w x h x d) W eight (approx.) 8 kg (17.6 lbs) Operating temperature 5 ˚ C to 35 ˚ C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Signal system NTSC Inputs ANTENNA IN Antenna or CA TV input, 75 ohms VHS VIDEO IN(L[...]

Amplifier Stereo mode 180W + 180W (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Surround mode Front: 180W + 180W (THD 10 %) Center*: 180W Surround*: 180W + 180W (4 Ω at 1 kHz, THD 10 %) Subwoofer*: 300W (3 Ω at 30 Hz, THD 10 %) Antenna Wire antenna (FM) Loop antenna (AM) Speakers Satellite (LHS-95SBS) T ype 1 W ay 1 Speaker Impedance 4 Ω Frequency Response 1 10[...]

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[...]