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LG LHB953 Owner's Manual

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HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606
Network Blu-ray Disc
Home Theater System
Owner's Manual
Model: LHB953
8/14/09
5:12 PM
Page 1
For Servi c e /
Su p p ort, c a ll:
Toll Fre e N u m b er
1-800-243-0000
(http:/ / us.lgservic e.c om)
Netflix Support
Call 1-866-579-7113 or
Visit www.netflix.com/help

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  • Page 1 For Servi c e / Home Theater System Su p p ort, c a ll: Toll Fre e N u m b er Owner’s Manual 1-800-243-0000 Model: LHB953 (http:/ / us.lgservic e.c om) Netflix Support Call 1-866-579-7113 or Visit www.netflix.com/help...
  • Page 2 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 2 FCC WARNING: CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15 CAUTION: CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; WARNING: WARNING: CAUTION: FCC COMPLIANCE:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Contents...
  • Page 4 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 4 Notes on Copyrights What is SIMPLINK? Notes: Licenses Software Update To use BD-Live functionality...
  • Page 5 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 5 Introduction Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Keeping the exterior surfaces clean About the Symbol Display Cleaning the unit Symbols Used in this Manual Note: Maintaining the Unit Tip: Notes on Discs Handling Discs Storing Discs AVCHD Cleaning Discs...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 6 Notes: Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD+R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

  • Page 7: Bd-Rom Disc Features

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 7 BD-ROM Disc Features Menu sounds Multi-page/PopUp Menus Interactivity User Browsable Slideshows Video highlights Subtitles BD-J Interactive Capability Graphic planes BD-ROM Disc Compatibility For High-Definition Playback...
  • Page 8 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 8 Regional Code Certain System Requirements AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) Compatibility Notes...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 9 Remote control NIGHT ( POWER POWER INPUT (TUNER): 0-9 numerical buttons: POWER: OPEN/CLOSE (Z): SUBTITLE ( iPod: RESOLUTION: PIP*: MARKER: DISPLAY: SEARCH: HOME: REPEAT: DISC MENU: CLEAR: Colored (A, B, C, D) buttons: Direction buttons: PRESET (v/V): TUN.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 10 Front panel a 1 1 } } (POWER) Button - FUNC. b Disc Tray f USB Port c iPod Dock g Display Window d Remote Sensor h VOLUME e Touch Buttons - Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Precautions in using the touch buttons - (N/X)PLAY / PAUSE - x (STOP)

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 11 Rear panel h i j a AC Power Cord i DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) b SPEAKER Connectors j PORT. IN c Cooling Fan k COMPONENT VIDEO (Y P OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) d FM ANTENNA Connector l LAN port e DIGITAL AUDIO IN (COAXIAL) m HDMI OUT (Type A)
  • Page 12 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 12 Speaker Connection COLOR SPEAKER POSITION Attaching the speakers to the player You will have received six speaker cables. Connect the wires to the player. Be careful of the following FM/AM Antenna connection Connect the wires to the speakers.

  • Page 13: Positioning The System

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 13 Positioning the System...

  • Page 14: Connections To Your Tv

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 14 Connections to your TV Notes: Tips: Tips: Cautions: Cautions: HDMI Connection BD player...
  • Page 15 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 15 Additional Information for HDMI Tip: Video Connection Component Video Connection BD player BD player...

  • Page 16: Resolution Setting

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 16 Resolution Setting Available resolution according to the resolution setting • When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Output HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Resolution HDMI connected HDMI disconnected Note: How to change the resolution using RESOLUTION button •...

  • Page 17: Internet Connection

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 17 HDMI OUT connection Internet connection • Ethernet cable connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection BD player VIDEO OUT connection Router • Ethernet Adapter connection...
  • Page 18 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 18 Cautions: Notes:...

  • Page 19: Network Software Update

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 19 Network Software Update Updating software in the [Setup] menu Network update notification Step 1: Check the Network Connection and settings Step 2: Checking Network Configuration Option 1: Step 3: Updating Software [OK] Cautions: [Cancel] [Hide] •...
  • Page 20 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 20 Caution: Caution: Note: Note: Tip:...

  • Page 21: Setting The Sound Mode

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 21 Setting the sound mode Adjust the speaker level settings [Natural] mode: [Bypass] mode: Using the late night function [Bass Booster] mode: [PL ll Movie] mode: [NIGHT OFF]: [NIGHT ON]: Notes: [PL ll Music] mode: [News] mode: Using the sleep timer [Drama] mode:...

  • Page 22: Using Usb Devices

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 22 Notes: Using USB devices ON REMOTE 1 Connect a USB device: – 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME b b B B , ENTER 3 Select a main option: b b B B 4 Select the [USB] option: 5 Displays corresponding menu list: ENTER Tip:...

  • Page 23: Using The Home Menu

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 23 Using the Home Menu Adjust the Setup settings ON REMOTE ON REMOTE 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME v V b B b b B B , ENTER 2 Select an option: 2 Select the [Setup] option: v v V V...
  • Page 24 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 24 [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution [Auto] – [1080p] – TV Aspect Ratio [1080i] – [720p] – [4:3 Letter Box] – [480p] – [480i] – [4:3 Pan Scan] – 1080p Display Mode [16:9 Original] – Notes: [16:9 Full] – Note: HDMI Color Setting [YCbCr] –...
  • Page 25 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 25 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Speaker Setup Display Menu Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle [Speaker] – [Original] – [Volume] – [Other] – [Distance] – [Off] (for Disc Subtitle) – [Test] – Note: b b B B...
  • Page 26 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 26 HD AV Sync [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) HDMI Audio [Off] – [On] – Note: Password [New] – [Change] – [Delete] – Tip: If you forget your password...
  • Page 27 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 27 DVD Rating [Rating 1-8] – [Unlock] – BD Rating [255] – [0-254] – Notes: Area Code...
  • Page 28 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 28 [NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection [Permitted] – [Partially permitted] – [Prohibited] – Preparations: Connection Setting Connection Status...
  • Page 29 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 29 [OTHERS] Menu Netflix [Netflix ESN] – [Deactivate Netflix] – Software Update Disclaimer Notice Skin Initialize [Factory Set] – Note: [BD Storage Clear] –...

  • Page 30: Play A Disc

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 30 Resume playback Play a disc ON REMOTE OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) 1 Open the disc tray: 2 Insert a disc: (Xx = Resume Stop, OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) 3 Close the disc tray: x = Complete Stop) v V b B, ENTER 4 Adjust the disc menu settings: Notes:...
  • Page 31 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 31 Playing repeatedly Marker Search AVCHD To enter a Marker To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene Notes: Note: > Viewing the Title menu or Popup menu AVCHD...
  • Page 32 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 32 Using the search menu Selecting a subtitle language AVCHD AVCHD Note: Tip: Hearing a different audio AVCHD Notes: Using colored (A, B, C, D) Buttons Notes:...
  • Page 33 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 33 Changing content list view Last Scene Memory MUSIC Note: Notes: Screen Saver Note:...

  • Page 34: Displaying Disc Information

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 34 Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information AVCHD ON REMOTE 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY v v V V 3 Select an item: b b B B 4 Adjust the playback menu settings: Playing from selected time AVCHD...

  • Page 35: Enjoying Bd-Live

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 35 Caution: Enjoying BD-LIVE™ ON REMOTE 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE™ OPEN/CLOSE (Z) features: 2 Check the network connection and settings: – Notes: 3 Connect a USB device: – v V b B, ENTER 4 Select a BD-LIVE™...

  • Page 36: Playing A Movie

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 36 Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Playing a movie ON REMOTE 1 Inserts a disc containing movie contents. – 2 Displays the [Home Menu] HOME Notes: b b B B , ENTER 3 Selects the [Movie] option: 4 Selects a movie from the [Movie] menu: 5 Plays the selected movie: PLAY...

  • Page 37: Listening To Music

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 37 Tips: Listening to music ON REMOTE v V b B 1 Inserts an Audio CD or a disc/USB Flash – Drive containing MP3/WMA files. 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME b b B B , ENTER 3 Selects the [Music] option: 4 Selects a music from the [MUSIC] menu: 5 Plays the selected music:...

  • Page 38: Viewing A Photo

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 38 Options during viewing a photo file in full screen Viewing a photo v V b B ON REMOTE Options of [PHOTO] menu 1 Inserts a disc/USB device containing – photo files. 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME b B, ENTER 3 Selects a [Photo] option:...
  • Page 39 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 39 Photo file requirement (USB/DISC) File extensions: Recommended size: CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format: Maximum Files/Disc: Notes on Photo file Tips: > v V b B...

  • Page 40: Playing Netflix Streaming

    ON REMOTE 1 Check the network connection and settings: – 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME b b B B , ENTER 3 Select the [Netflix] option: www.netflix.com/LG Activating your player Notes: www.netflix.com/help or call 1-866-579-7113 http://us.lgservice.com or call 1-800-243-0000...
  • Page 41 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 41 Using your player for Netflix Filling your Queue www.netflix.com...
  • Page 42 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 42 Selecting a movie to watch on your TV Playing a movie Button(s) Operations Note:...

  • Page 43: Playing Cinemanow Videos

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 43 Playing CinemaNow videos ON REMOTE v V b B HOME, v V b B 1 Check the network connection and settings: 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME v V b B, ENTER 3 Select the [CinemaNow] option: v V b B www.cinemanow.com Notes:...
  • Page 44 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 44 About the CinemaNow menu My videos Renting and Purchasing videos v V b B...

  • Page 45: Searching For Videos

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 45 Tips: Searching for videos v V b B v v V V b b B B Notes: v v V V b b B B...
  • Page 46 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 46 Note: Playing a video Button(s) Operations v V b B...

  • Page 47: Using Pandora

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 47 Using Pandora b b / B B ON REMOTE 1 Check the network connection and settings: – 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME b b B B , ENTER 3 Select the [Pandora] option: b b / B B www.pandora.com Activating Pandora on your player...
  • Page 48 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 48 Notes: http://www.pandora.com/help or e-mail: pandora-support @ pandora.com http://us.lgservice.com or call 1-800-243-0000 Using Pandora on your LG BD player Tips:...
  • Page 49 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 49 Adding multiple Pandora user accounts > v V b B Using the main screen Menu Button(s) Operations Playing Pandora stations Button(s) Operations...

  • Page 50: Playing Youtube Videos

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 50 Playing YouTube videos ON REMOTE HOME, v V b B 1 Check the network connection and settings: 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME v V b B, ENTER 3 Select the [YouTube] option: v V b B, ENTER 4 Select a desired option on the YouTube menu: b b B B...
  • Page 51 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 51 About YouTube playback screen Playing a video Button(s) Operations while playing v V b B . > Notes: while stopped Full Screen...
  • Page 52 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 52 Searching videos v v V V b b B B v v V V b b B B “Ď” Note: Sign in with your YouTube account...

  • Page 53: Listening To The Radio

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 53 Listening to the radio Playing the iPod ON REMOTE 1 Select FM or AM: TUNER ( INPUT) Preparation 2 Select a radio station: TUN. 3 To save a radio station: ENTER 4 To confirm press: ENTER PRESET v v /V V 5 To select a saved station...
  • Page 54 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 54 Notes: Do this on remote Select a menu item Go back to the previous menu Browse for a song Browse for a video If you use an application, make a call, or send and receive SMS text Play a song or video message, etc.

  • Page 55: Listening To Music From Your Portable Audio Player

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 55 Listening to music from your Listening to the sound from portable audio player your component ON REMOTE ON REMOTE 1 Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack 1 Connect the analog audio output jacks of your component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on the rear of the portable audio player into the PORT.

  • Page 56: Using Digital Audio In Jacks

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 56 Using DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks ON REMOTE 1 Connect the optical or coaxial output jack of your component into the OPTICAL or COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) jack on the rear panel of this unit. 2 Turn the power on: POWER 3 Select the [OPTICAL] or [COAXIAL] option: INPUT...
  • Page 57 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 57 Reference To program the remote to control the TV using the manufacturer code Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control Number Buttons Notes: TV Control Buttons By pressing You can v v V V Note:...

  • Page 58: Code Numbers Of Controllable Tvs

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 58 Code numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number...

  • Page 59: Language Codes

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 59 Language Codes Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Area Codes Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 60 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction...
  • Page 61 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 61 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction Customer Support Resetting the unit If you observe any of the following symptoms. http://us.lgservice.com You can reset the unit as follows.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 62 Specifications System aser: General Power requirements: Signal system: Power consumption: Frequency response: Dimensions (W x H x D): Signal-to-noise ratio: Net Weight (Approx.): Harmonic distortion: Operating temperature: Dynamic range: Operating humidity: LAN port: Inputs/Outputs Speakers VIDEO OUT: Front...
  • Page 63 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 63 IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO NETWORK SERVICES...

  • Page 64: Open Source Software Notice

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 64 Open source software notice GPL EXECUTABLES: LGPL LIBRARIES: gSOAP Public License 1.3 LIBRARY: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html . http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~engelen/license.html.
  • Page 65 CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. LG ELECTRONICS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDI- RECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI- TATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CON- TRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE.

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