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MEDIA STATION Network Twin HD Recorder MS409D / MS408D To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. English...
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Copying of copyright material such as films or of the copyright owner. LG has no right to grant such music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception permission. Permission should always be sought from or consented to by the rights owner.
File requirement File compatibility • This recorder does not support the file that are record- ed with GMC. (GMC: Global Motion Compensation) Music files • Because the compatibility and available playback • File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma”,“.aac”,“.ogg”, “.asf”, functions on the [DLNA] menu are tested on the “.flac”, “.mp4”...
Home Menu Overview Starting from HOME To access numerous functions of the server, press the “HOME” button on the remote. Setup W izard File requirement Network connection Setup W izard File requirement Network connection (page 14-19) (page 20) (page 5) DTV Installation Playback functions DTV Installation...
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Basic button operations - HOME : Accesses or removes the HOME menu. - b b / B B : Used to navigate on-screen displays. - OK ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. - BACK (O): Exits the menu. Operating Operating Picasa web General Setup Operation Operating...
Remote control POWER (1 1 ): Switches the recorder ON or OFF. : Feature is not available. VOL (- / +): Adjusts the sound level of the recorder. TV Control Buttons: You can control the programme selection, sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV (see page 52).
Main unit PUSH / OPEN a 1 1 (POWER) Button f z (REC.) Starts recording. Switches the recorder ON or OFF. b External HDD Slot g PROG. v/V Scans up or down through memorized programmes. Mounting an additional HDD here. h USB Port c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder.
Connection overview Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Be sure to switch off the recorder before installation and connection.
(Option A) Best quality - HDMI connection (includes audio and video) If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable H. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
(Option B) Excellent quality - Component video and stereo audio connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y P cables C. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the Recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables A.
Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks (A) on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables.
Network connection This recorder can be connected to the local area network (LAN) via the LAN port or the wireless LAN adapter. Be sure to set the network configuration before using this recorder. You can use the wired and/or wireless network depending on your network environment. Wired network connection Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network and are not subject to radio frequency interference.
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Wired network setting (Auto) Wired network setting (Manual) If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want via wired connection, this recorder will automatically be to set the network manually, follow the instructions as allocated an IP address.
Wireless network connection Another network connection is using the supplied wireless adapter. This recorder supports an IEEE 802.11n wireless module using supplied wireless LAN adapter, which also supports the 802.11b/g standards. For the best wireless performance, we recommend the use of a IEEE 802.11n certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router).
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Wireless LAN adapter connection A maximum of 3 profile names can be set for the wireless network setup. Connect the supplied wireless LAN adapter to the Use v/V to select the [Infrastructure (AP)], and press USB port on the rear panel. The recorder scans for all of the available access points or wireless routers within range and displays them as a list.
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Wireless network setting (peer to peer) If you want to set the security, use v/V to select the [Shared key (WEP)], and press OK to display the If you do not have a wireless network device at your virtual keyboard. home, you can connect directly to the wireless network Refer to step 3 above for using virtual keyboard.
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Notes on Network Connection For the purpose of better transmission, place the Many network connection problems during set up can recorder as close as possible to the access point. often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. In some instances, placing the access point or wireless After connecting the recorder to the home network, router at least 1.5 ft (0.45m) above the floor may quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of...
Setup Wizard (Initial install) After turning on the recorder for the first time or after resetting the recorder, the Setup Wizard menu is displayed. You can set the display language, region, programme scan, time and network setup on the [Setup Wizard] menu. Use v/V to select a language for the on-screen display, and press OK.
DTV Installation Connect the DTV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear panel as described below. And connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear panel to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV using RF cable. If you are using an indoor antenna, use one with a signal amplifier rated at DC 5V, 100mA and set “Antenna Feed 5V” option to [ON] on the setup menu.
Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. You can make settings and adjustments using the [Setup wizard] menu. (refer to page 20 for details). You can also set them manually as below. Selecting a Region Select a region where you operate this recorder.
Editing Programme List Follow the steps 1-3 from “Selecting a Region” on page 22. You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using [Program edit] menu. Use v/V to select the [Parental Guidance] and press Follow the steps 1-3 from “Selecting a Region”...
Adjusting TV Rating level Setting the permanent Timeshift Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited You can set the Time Shift function automatically without according to the age limit you set. pressing TIMESHIFT button. The timeshift will start after Digital TV tuner mode is started.
Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or play back the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this recorder. Viewing the Digital TV Use v/V to select a programme you want to add on the Favorite List.
Selecting DTV subtitle language Using the timeshift function manually Some digital programmes may broadcast several subtitle You can pause a Live TV broadcast, then continue watch- language. You can select a subtitle language when it is ing the programme at a later time. This is useful when available.
Using the permanent timeshift If you set the [Permanent Timeshift] option to [On], live TV broadcast will automatically be recorded to the inter- nal HDD without pressing TIMESHIFT button. The timeshift will start automatically when the Digital TV tuner mode is started. Refer to “Setting the permanent timeshift”...
Recording TV programmes You can record Digital TV programmes, store it on the internal HDD, external HDD or USB device. Timer Recording (Manual) Preparations: You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to Select the recording location using [REC Device] 30 days in advance.
Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information You can cancel a timer recording before the timer record- provided by the EPG. ing actually starts. While watching TV, press GUIDE. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. Use v/V to select a schedule you want to cancel.
Editing a timer recording You can edit a pre-scheduled timer before the timer recording actually starts. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. Use v/V to select a schedule you want to edit. Press OK to display the [Timer Record Edit] menu. Follow the steps 3-5 from “Timer Recording (Manual)”...
Media You can play media (MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO) files You can play media files stored on stored in the internal HDD or external HDD. various media. Select [Media] on (page 32-35) [Home menu] and press [OK]. You can play media (MOVIE, MUSIC, PHOTO) files stored in USB device.
Playback functions The recorder can play movie, music and photo files on the HDD, USB, PC, REC.List, Playlist or using DLNA feature. Before playing movie, music or photo files, read “File requirement” on page 5. BACK or use v/V to select and press OK.
Frame-by-Frame playback Enlarges the playback image MOVIE DLNA-V MOVIE PHOTO DLNA-V DLNA-P Picasa While a movie file is in playback, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE repeatedly to play frame by frame. While a movie or a photo file is in playback, press ZOOM.
Selecting an audio language Add files to the Playlist MOVIE DLNA-V MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO Some movie files have several audio languages or You can add your favorite movie, music and photo files to encoding methods. You can select an audio language or the playlist.
Naming a file Selecting a slideshow speed MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO PHOTO DLNA-P Picasa You can rename the selected file on HDD, USB or PC. You can set the photo delaying timing while viewing a Slide Show. Follow the steps 1-5 from “General playback” on page Follow the steps 1-3 from “Selecting a subtitle 32 to select a file.
Playing files on your PC This recorder can access and play movie, music or photo files on a PC which is connected to your local area network. Preparations: Complete the connection setting. Cancels connecting to your PC. This recorder and your PC must be connected to the same local area network.
Using [File Copy] features You can move or copy files to the other storage or folder. You can delete files also. Copying or moving files/folders Deleting files/folders Press HOME. Press HOME. Use b/B to select [Media], and press OK. Use b/B to select [Media], and press OK. Use b/B to select [Copy], and press OK.
DLNA About DLNA The DLNA features allow you to browse and play movies, music and photos stored on DLNA media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the recorder. This recorder allows playing files stored on a computer with Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials and a DLNA-compatible dig- ital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials If you accept all conditions, click [I accept the License Conditions] check box and click [Next]. Installation is Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing not possible without this agreement. movie, music and photo files stored on your computer to this recorder.
Operating DLNA feature The recorder can play movie, music and photo files on the DLNA server. Before playing movie, music or photo files from DLNA server, read “File requirement” on page 5. Press PLAY or OK to play the selected file. Preparations: Refer to “Playback functions”...
YouTube Operating YouTube feature You can search and play YouTube videos on this recorder. Use v/V to select a video from list, and press OK to Preparations: play the video. A broadband Internet service is required to use this feature. Network settings must be set before using this features.
Selecting your local site Press STOP to stop playback. You can select a country in which you want to view YouTube videos. The countries listed on the [Local Site] • The settings of this recorder do not affect the menu may different with those listed on the YouTube web YouTube’s playback quality.
Picasa Operating Picasa web albums feature You can view and download photos from the Picasa web albums. Only public photos can be viewed and downloaded. If you have your own album on the Picasa web albums., you can browse your photos using this recorder. General operation Press INFO (i) to show the control icons as below.
Searching Picasa web albums Viewing your Picasa web albums You can search photos by entering search words up to 43 If you have your own web album on the Picasa web albums, you can view your own album by entering your characters.
Setup General Setup Operation DTV settings Press HOME. Use b/B to select [Setup] in the [Home] menu, and press OK. Use b/B to select an option from the [Setup] menu, and press OK. Select a region where you operate this recorder. Refer to page 22 for more information.
Audio settings Display settings Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. This option allows you to listen to a movie at a lower vol- [Letter Box 4:3]: Select this when connecting to a stan- ume without losing clarity of sound. dard 4:3 screen TV and prefer the wide picture with Set [DRC] to [On] for the Dolby Digital encoded files only bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
Network settings When the resolution is set to 1080i or 1080p, change this option to [On] for smooth presentation of film material (24Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080/24p input. • When you select [ON], you may experience some pic- ture disturbance when the video switches video and film material.
System settings Others settings Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. You can set the photo delaying timing while viewing a Slide Show. (See “Selecting slideshow speed” on pages The clock must be set in order to use timer recording. 35.) [Auto]: Set the programme that broadcasts a clock sig- nal and the clock will be set automatically.
Reference Software update via the Internet [Setup] menu, and press OK. Use v/V to select the [Software Update], and press You can update the latest software to enhance the OK to display the sub-options. products operation and/or add new features using broadband Internet connection.
External HDD Installation Fasten the hooks as shown below. You can install an additional HDD to the external HDD slot. Preparations: Prepare a 3.5” SATA HDD. It is strongly recommended to use SATA standard HDD of makers for the external HDD. (Seagate, Western Digital, Hitachi, Samsung) The recorder must be turned off before installation.
About the internal/External HDD Connecting an USB Device The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of This recorder can play the MOVIE / MUSIC / PHOTO equipment. Please use the recorder following the files contained in the USB Device connected on the front guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.
Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control. If your TV is listed in the table on pages 53-54, set the appropriate manufacturer code. Follow steps 1-2 as shown right.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES ADMIRAL 137 204 ELITE 064 149 IMPERIAL 043 049 108 139 144...
Troubleshooting General b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power does not turned on. b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the recorder appears on the There is no picture. TV screen.
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You can update this recorder using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this recorder (if updates have been made), please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center.
Television system DVB-T Standard Compliant TV Recording Recording format: TS (Transport Stream format) Recordable media: Hard Disk Drive (MS408D: 250GB / MS409D: 500GB), External Disk Drive, USB 2.0 HDD Connectors ANTENNA IN: Antenna input, 75 ohms VIDEO OUT: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p),...
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