LG LHB953 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Owner's Manual Model" LHB953 PANDORA_ _IVETM B,_y_ internet radio Ave H VIDEO [TIOOLBY _cllt_D As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner, LG has determined that this product FULLHD,,_ _o_oP TRU_I Javo a_ _a_to,,_od,o I_oo',_o, or product models meet the guidelines for ENERGY STAR ®...
Page 2 To disconnect product's compliance openings shall be never be blocked by placing power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. When...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Enjoying BD-LIVE ....34-35 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms Important Safety or when unused for long periods of time. Playing a DVD VR Format Disc ..35-36 Instructions Refer all servicing to qualified service person- Listening to music ....37-38 nel.
Page 4 Rights Reserved. may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after TV's remote control when this unit and LG TV's with the production of this product. SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition connection.
Page 5 Introduction Handling the Unit When shipping the unit To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need carefully and retain for future reference. to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance originally packed at the factory.
Page 6: Playable Discs
LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, or Photo...
Page 7: Bd-Rom Disc Features
BD-ROM Disc Features Menu sounds When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds can be heard such as BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.
Page 8: Regional Code
Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play For high definition video playback: only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or "ALL". •...
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control • • • • • • • • • • • • NIGHT ( *J ): Sets the late night function. INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 10: Front Panel
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/[h Front panel - FUNC, _/I (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFE Changes the input source (FM, AM, OSD IPOD, REMOTE IPOD, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL) or displays On-Screen Disc Tray Display. Insert a disc here. USB Port iPod Dock Connect a USB device.
Page 11: Rear Panel
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/Jh Rear panel _1_! [][]m m [] AC Power Cord DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Plug into the power source. Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. PORT. IN SPEAKER Connectors Connect the speakers. Connect to a portable player with audio outputs. Cooling COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR)
Page 12 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Speaker Connection Grey Rear Behind you and to your right. Attaching the speakers to the player Blue Rear Behind you and to your left. will have received six speaker cables. Green Center Above or below screen, directly in front Each one is color-coded by a band near each end and connects one of...
Page 13 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Positioning the System The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (O).
Page 14: Connections To Your Tv
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to TV's Owner's manual). Connections to your TV Notes: Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities your existing equipment. • You must select a HDMI audio output that your TV accepts using [HDMI Audio] options on the [Setup] menu (see page 26).
Page 15: Component Video Connection
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Additional Information for HDMI Tip: When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change • When you connecta HDMI or DVI compatibledevicemake sure ofthe following: the resolution for the output. (Refer to "Resolution setting" on page 16-17.) Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.
Page 16: Resolution Setting
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Available resolution according to the resolution setting Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and • When the non-copy protected media is playing back COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the VideoOutput HDMIOUT COMPONENT VIDEOOUT...
Page 17: Internet Connection
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Internet connection HDMI OUT connection • For the 480i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN change to 480p. port on the rear panel.
Page 18 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Our company is not responsible for any trouble in your internet connec- BD Player tion. Router or Modem The features of BD-ROM discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availabili- Powerline...
Page 19: Updating Software
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Updating software in the [Setup] menu Network Software Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the Network update notification products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or...
Page 20 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 53.
Page 21: Setting The Sound Mode
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Setting the sound mode Adjust the speaker level settings You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the You can adjust the sound level of each speaker. desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. Press SPK LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired speaker to set.
Page 22 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Notes: This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with FAT16 or FAT32 format. The USB device can be used for the local storage for enjoying 1. Connect a USB device: BD-Live discs with Internet. HOME 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device.
Page 23 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih HOME HOME 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: 2 Select an option: 2 Select the [Setup] option: _1 I_, ENTER ENTER 3 Displays the selected option menu: 3 Select a desired option on the first level: HOME 4 Move to second level: 5 Select a desired option on the second level:...
Page 24 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Resolution [DISPLAY] Menu Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to "Resolution Setting" on page 16-17 for details about the resolution. [Auto] - If the HDMI OUT jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to...
Page 25 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Speaker Setup Display Menu To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
Page 26 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih HD Audio Effect [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) The [LOCK] settings affect only Netflix movie, BD and DVD playback. Selects whether to mix or not mix primary audio and secondary audio. [Off] - Outputs the primary audio only. [On] - Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the primary audio, secondary audio and sound effects.
Page 27 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Rating Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) [Rating 1-8] - Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] - If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.
Page 28 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih How to check the network configuration [NETWORK] Menu Select [IP Mode] option and check the Network status indicator shown The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, Netfiix features and Pandora features. above the menu.
Page 29 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Software Update [OTHERS] Menu You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server (see page 19-20). Netflix We provide you the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the Netflix website.
Page 30 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Resume playback During playback, press STOP (•) to stop playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. "11•" appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (ID--) to resume playback (from the 1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE scene point).
Page 31: Playing Repeatedly
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Playing repeatedly | Marker Search _ During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat To enter a Marker mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To You can start playback from up to nine memorized points.
Page 32 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Selecting a subtitle language | NoteS: Settings are stored in memory for use any time. During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the unit language.
Page 33: Moving To Another Title/Chapter
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Moving to another title/chapter When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to PLAY 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: another title/chapter/track. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback then use • / • to select the 2 Displays the playback menu: [Title/Chapter] icon.
Page 34: Enjoying Bd-Live Discs With Internet
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Caution: Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu-ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may damage the connected USB device and BD-Live features may not operate properly 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE OPEN/CLOSE (_--)
Page 35 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in- picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. To turn on/off secondary video, press PIE Secondary video is played. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray.
Page 36 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Movie List menu options Use • / • to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. Use • / • to select an option, then press ENTER. • [Play] Starts playback of the selected title. •...
Page 37 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih On the [MUSIC] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the previous or next page. The equalizer indicator is not coupled with the music in play back. If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be displayed as illegible.
Page 38: Viewing A Photo
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih MP3/WMA audio file requirement File extensions: =.mp3", =.wma" Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3), within 40 - 320 kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE Format: Insert a disc containing photo files, or connect...
Page 39: Options During Viewing A Photo File In Full Screen
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Select a folder then press ENTER and you can view the files in the Photo file requirement folder. If you want to move to the upper directory, use •/•/_/1_ File extensions: ".jpg", ".jpeg", ".png" highlight [UP Folder] and press ENTER. Recommended size: On the [PHOTO] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the...
Page 40: Activating Your Player
[Home Menu]: HOME You can instantly watch movies (very few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG BD player. To become a Netflix member visit: www.netflix.com/LG Activating your player Notes: •...
Page 41 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Using your player for Netflix Repeat step 4 to add more movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. After you activate your player, you're ready to add movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. You can then use your player's remote to browse (Optional) Arrange your instant Queue by clicking the [Instant] subtab.
Page 42: Playing A Movie
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Selecting a movie to watch on your TV Playing a movie After you set up your player and add movies & TV episodes, you can While watching a movie or TV episode from Netflix via your player, you browse and watch them on your TV.
Page 43 You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the will see an activation code. internet, from Pandora through the system speakers via your LG BD player. Please write the activation code To use Pandora on the web, please visit: w_v.pandora.com.
Page 44: Using Pandora
1-800-243-0000 username here. Using Pandora on your LG BD player You will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to use Pandora on your BD player. Using your player's remote control, you can play stations that you have already created or create new ones by providing the name of a single song or artist.
Page 45: Listening To The Radio
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Playing Pandora stations While listening to musics from Pandora via your player, you have full control over your listening experience. You can use the buttons on the remote to pause and resume listening to. While listening to a music, the buttons on the remote do the following: 1 Select FM orAM: TUNER (INPUT)
Page 46 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:45 Page _/ih Select a menu item Press • • and I_ or ENTER. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. _s_Oi,,_,i,,,,,,o,,_,,,,,D,,i,s_EN,,u,,Oo,_,,,,,,_,,,i ..Go back to the previous menu Preparation Browse for a song From the main menu, select Music.
Page 47 • The video quality depends on the video sources on your iPod. • When LG TV's SIMPLINK is set to On, the audio signals are output to the system speakers only. • If this unit displays an error message, follow the message.
Page 48 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:46 Page You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio optical or coaxial output jack from the speakers of the system. output jacks from the speakers of the system. To the audio output jacks of your component (TV, VCR, etc.)
Page 49: Reference
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:46 Page Reference To program the remote to control the TV using the manufacturer code Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal If your TV is listed in the table on the next page, set the appropriate Remote Control manufacturer code.
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Page 51: Area Codes
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:46 Page _<iY Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu, Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265 Lingala 7678 Quechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Afrikaans 6570 Czech 6783 Hebrew 7387 Lithuanian 7684 Rhaeto-Romance 8277...
Page 52 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:46 Page _/ih No power • The power cord is disconnected • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely The power is on, but the • No disc is inserted • Insert a disc (Check the disc indicator in the display win- player does not work dow is lit.) No picture...
Page 53: Customer Support
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 htto://us.laservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 54: Specifications
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_2895 3/20/09 5:46 Page System Specifications Laser: General Semiconductor laser, wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC color TV system 130 W Power consumption: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.
Page 55: Network Services
NETWORK SERVICE. manner or medium any content or services accessible through this product. LG shall be neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the Network Services. Any question or request should be made directly to LG IS NOT RESPONSIBLE...
Page 56: Open Source Software
DirectFB, iconv, cairo, blowfish, mpg123 Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on CD-ROM for a • Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California. charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost •...
Page 57 * Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or replacement. period. Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you pay inbound shipping charges and LG pays return shipping charges.

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