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OWNER’S MANUAL 3D Sound Blu-ray™ Home Theater Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. HX996TS (HX996TS, SH96TS-FL/FR/SL/SR/C/W) P/NO : SAC3523520...
Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To ensure proper use of this product, please read DO NOT OPEN this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC reference.
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Do Conformity). not dispose of batteries or battery together with European representative : LG Electronics Service other waste. It is recommended that you use Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The local, free reimbursement systems batteries and Netherlands (Tel : +31-(0)36-547-8888) accumulators.
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Getting Started Notes on Copyrights Important Notice for TV colour system y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection The colour system of this player differs according to system for BD format, similar to use of CSS currently playing discs.
– AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High – [OTHERS] Menu Definition) Sound Effect – About DLNA 3D Sound Effect – Certain System Requirements – LG Remote Operating – WOL (Wake On LAN) – Regional Code General Playback – Compatibility Notes – Using [HOME] menu Remote control –...
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– Improving poor FM reception – Handling the Unit – See information about a radio station – Notes on Discs Using the Premium Important Information Relating to Using the LG Apps Network Services – Signing in – Managing my Apps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting –...
Getting Started Introduction Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Symbol Description y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-Ray y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
[Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)
Getting Started Note AVCHD (Advanced Video y The file name is limited to 180 characters. Codec High Definition) y Maximum files/folder: Less than 2 000 y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. (total number of files and folders) These discs are normally recorded and used in y Depending on the size and number of the camcorders.
Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for detailed information of “LG Remote”. WOL (Wake On LAN) Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded utility on your personal computer or smartphone via your home network.
/ track / They are also used for [MOVIE], file. [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and Z (STOP): Stops playback. [LG Apps] menu. z (PLAY): Starts playback. - B button: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode. M (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
Getting Started Front panel > Caution a 1/! (POWER) Button Precautions in using the touch buttons b Disc Tray y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry c Operation buttons hands. D/!! (PLAY / PAUSE) - In a humid environment, wipe out any Z (STOP) moisture on the touch buttons before Y/U (SKIP)
Getting Started Rear panel a AC power cord h VIDEO OUT b Speakers connectors i COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) c Cooling Fan j Antenna Connector d LAN port k iPod (24 pin) e OPTICAL IN Connect to the furnished iPod cradle. f HDMI IN 1/2 l AUX (L/R) INPUT g HDMI OUT...
Connecting > Caution Positioning the system y Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the *speaker The following illustration shows an example of duct. positioning the system. Note that the illustrations *Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass in these instructions differ from the actual unit for sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
Connecting Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player 1. Connect speaker cords to the player. Each speaker connector is color-coded. Use matching color connector for corresponding speakers. When connecting speaker cords to the player, insert the connector until it clicks. Connector Speaker Position...
Connecting Connecting to Your TV HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Make one of the following connections, depending speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet). Connect the on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
4.5 m(15 ft.)). What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;...
Connecting Component Video Connection Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can using component video cable.
Connecting Antenna connection Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks. Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. radio. 1. Press HOME (n). 2.
Connecting Connections with PORT. IN connection external device You can enjoy the sound from your portable audio player through the speakers of this system. Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT. IN socket of AUX Connection this unit.
Connecting OPTICAL IN connection HDMI IN 1/2 connection You can enjoy the sound from your component You can enjoy the pictures and sound from your with a digital optical connection through the component through this connection. speakers of this system. Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component Connect the optical output jack of your into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network Broadband service This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-LIVE interactivity and on-line content services.
Connecting Note Wired Network Setup If there is no DHCP server on the network and If there is a DHCP server on the local area network you want to set the IP address manually, select (LAN) via wired connection, this player will [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], automatically be allocated an IP address.
Connecting Note Wireless Network Connection Available frequency range and channels for Another connection option is to use an Access Point 5 GHz band are listed as below. But, there or a wireless router. The network configuration and may have the differences and restrictions connection method may vary depending on the depending on the country.
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Connecting [Manual] – Your access point may not be 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use W/S to select [Wireless] and press broadcasting its access point name (SSID). ENTER (b). Check your router settings through your computer and either set your router to 3.
Connecting Notes on Network Connection: y A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem y Many network connection problems during service. Depending on the access method of and set up can often be fixed by re-setting the subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not router or modem.
Connecting Note USB device connection y This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and This player can play movie, music and photo files NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, contained in the USB device. movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats Playback content in the USB are supported.
System Setting Settings [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the Setup Settings Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. [4:3 Letter Box] 1. Press HOME (n). Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
System Setting Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the Component and Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. HDMI video signal. Refer to page 21 and 70 for For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your details about the resolution setting.
System Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Display Menu Speaker Setup Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- To obtain the best possible sound, use the speaker screen display. setup display to specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ listening position.
System Setting HD AV Sync [LOCK] Menu Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, picture and sound. If this happens you can BD and DVD playback. compensate by setting a delay on the sound so To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you that it effectively ‘waits’...
System Setting DVD Rating [NETWORK] Menu Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the content. (Not all discs are rated.) software update, BD Live and on-line content services. [Rating 1-8] Connection Setting Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
Deactivate your player and display the [Country Setting] deactivation code. Select your area for displaying proper services Note and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature. All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with this player’s registration code can only be [Registration Code] played back on this unit.
System Setting Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the player to its original factory settings. [BD Storage Clear] Initializes the BD contents from the connected USB storage. Note If you reset the player to its original factory settings using [Factory Set] option, you have to set all the activation for the on-line services and network settings again.
System Setting Sound Effect 3D Sound Effect You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND 3D Sound features deliver sound not only towards EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears the front or rear but also to the top, creating a on the front panel display or the TV screen.
Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM screen. data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot e [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen. support these kinds of discs. f [Input] - Changes input mode. g [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings.
Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc Enjoying BD-Live™ This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this Preparation unit to the internet.
Operating Playing a file on a network Entering a network user ID and the password server Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. This player can play movie, music and photo files located in a PC or a DLNA server through your 1.
Operating Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct™ Basic operations for video and certified server audio content To stop playback This player can play movie, music and photo files Press Z (STOP) while playback. located in a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified server. The Wi-Fi Direct™...
Operating Basic operations for photo Resume playback content eroyt To play a slide show The unit records the point where you pressed the Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, To stop a slide show press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene Press Z (STOP) while slide show.
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion erot This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select erotu [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to 2.
Operating Marker Search Using the search menu eroy eroy You can start playback from up to nine memorized Using search menu, you can easily to find the point points. where you want to start playback. To enter a marker To search a point 1.
Operating Changing content list view Viewing content information On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can The player can display the content information. change the content list view. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option Method 1 menu.
Operating Last Scene Memory Options while viewing a photo This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc You can use various options during viewing a that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory photo in full screen. even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch 1.
Operating On-Screen display Listening to music while slide show You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. You can display photo files while listening to music files. Displaying content information 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ on-screen DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu.
This function may not work on some disc or Database. titles. y LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology y This function may not work depending on and is not responsible or liable for the file type and ability of the DLNA server.
Operating Selecting a subtitle language Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eroy eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while display the On-Screen display. playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to 2.
Operating Audio CD Recording Changing the Picture Mode eroy You can record one desired track or all of the tracks You can change the [Picture mode] option while in Audio CD to a USB storage device. playback. 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on 1.
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This equipment should not be used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims any responsibility for illegal distribution or use of unauthorized content in commercial purpose.
Gracenote Media Database. content and content in DLNA servers. If there is no music information from the database, y LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology music titles will not appear on the screen. and is not responsible or liable for...
Operating Playing the iPod When you connect the iPod on the HOME menu, the player plays a music automatically. Or a menu for the file type selection will appear. You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide. Preparation y To view iPod’s Videos and Photos on the TV screen.
Operating Note Enjoying the iPod IN mode y An error message “CHECK” or “Connected You can operate your iPod by using the supplied iPod model is not supported. ” appears when: remote control and controls on your iPod. - your iPod is not available for the function 1.
Operating Radio Operations Deleting a saved station 1. Press PRESET (- / +) to select a preset number you want to delete. Be sure that the antennas are connected. (Refer to the page 21) 2. Press CLEAR, the preset number will blink in the display window.
2. Press HOME (n). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b).
Operating Signing in Managing my Apps To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in You can move or delete an installed application in with your account. the [My Apps] menu. 1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red Move an application (R) colored button.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. y Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional playback.
Troubleshooting Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-LIVE feature does not work. y The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. y Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see page 24-28).
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care centre. Open source software notice To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
Appendix Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote Control control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
Appendix Network Software Software Update Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update Network update notification server.
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Note The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page...
Appendix About Nero Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials MediaHome 4 Before you install Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, Essentials check the system requirement shown below. y Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® XP Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or sharing movie, music and photo files stored on your...
Appendix Sharing files and folders 7. If you accept all conditions, click [I accept the License Conditions] check box and click On your computer, you must share the folder [Next]. Installation is not possible without this contained movie, music and/or photo content to agreement.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Fiji Monaco Singapore Argentina Finland Mongolia Slovak Republic Australia France Morocco Slovenia Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Bhutan...
Appendix Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu]. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368 Afrikaans 6570 Frisian...
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol BONUSVIEW™...
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Appendix You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote DivX®, DivX Certified®...
Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT Resolution HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 576i 576p 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50 Hz...
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption Refer to main label on the rear panel. Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 444 X 61 X 289 mm (17.5 x 2.4 x 11.4 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) Operating temperature...
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Appendix System Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm Signal system Standard PAL/NTSC color TV system Frequency response 20 Hz to 18 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.05 % Dynamic range More than 80 dB LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX...
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the When shipping the unit disc.
Appendix Important Information Relating to Network Services All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, widgets, applications, products and other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it...