LG HR720T Owner's Manual

Blu-ray disc/dvd player with hd tuner
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OWNER'S MANUAL
Blu-ray Disc

/ DVD Player

with HD Tuner
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference..
HR720T
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray Disc / DVD Player ™ with HD Tuner Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.. HR720T www.lg.com...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    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.
  • Page 4 Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or LG Electronics hereby declares accumulator. that this/these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential Safety way to remove the battery or the requirements and other relevant battery from the equipment: Remove the...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Notes on Copyrights y Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, y Recording equipment should be used only for use, display, distribution, or revision of television lawful copying and you are advised to check programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs carefully what is lawful copying in the area and other materials may subject you to civil and/...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    (Auto Tuning) – Symbols Used in this Manual – Scanning programmes manually – Supplied Accesorries (Manual Tuning) – LG Remote – Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) – What is SIMPLINK? – Setting the DTV Lock – Playable Discs – Adjusting DTV Rating –...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix – Sorting the recorded titles – Playing content contained in the Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote external hard disk drive Control – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc – Setting up the remote to control your TV Advanced Playback Area Code List –...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the AVCHD DVD ± R/RW in AVCHD format TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with Audio CDs SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;...
  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. If you set the option to “Live System”, the disc cannot be played on LG player.
  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    Getting Started Note File compatibility y HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. Blu-ray Overall Disc, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, play back HD movie files. “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, y This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC “.wma”, “.ts”...
  • Page 11: Regional Code

    Getting Started Regional Code Compatibility Notes This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of y Because BD-ROM is a new format, the can be the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD issues regarding certain disc, digital connection discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control ENTER (b): Acknowledges •• • • • • • • • • • • a • •• •• •• •• •• • menu selection or displays the 1 (POWER): Switches the unit TV info.
  • Page 13: Main Unit

    Getting Started Main Unit a Disc Tray g 1 (Power) b Remote Sensor h USB Port c Display window d B (Open/Close) e T (Play/Pause) f I (Stop) a ANTENNA IN f 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) b LAN port g AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord c HDMI OUT (TO TV) h ANTENNA OUT (TO TV)
  • Page 14: Connecting

    Connecting Connections to Your Antenna connection to your TV and this unit Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to Make one of the following connections, depending ANTENNA IN jack on your TV. Passes the signal from on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 15: Hdmi Connection

    Connecting Note HDMI Connection y If a connected HDMI device does not accept If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect the audio output of the unit, the HDMI it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High device’s audio sound may be distorted or Speed HDMI™...
  • Page 16: Composite Connection

    Connecting Composite connection Resolution Setting Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to The player provides several output resolutions for the video in jack on the TV using the video cable HDMI OUT jacks. You can change the resolution supplied.
  • Page 17: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting Connecting to an Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Amplifier Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a Make one of the following connections, depending HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 18: Channel Audio Output

    Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on amplifier.
  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Home Network

    Connecting Connecting to your Router Home Network This unit can be connected to a local area network Broadband (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. Service By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and streaming services.
  • Page 20: Wired Network Setup

    Connecting Wired Network Setup 3. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to apply network settings. If there is a DHCP server on the local area network 4. The player will ask you to test the network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will connection.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Usb Device Connection

    Connecting Note USB device connection y This unit supports USB flash memory/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and This unit can play movie, music and photo files NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, contained on a USB device. movie). However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
  • Page 23: About The External Hard Disk Drive

    Connecting About the external hard disk y While operating this recorder, do not detach HDD. It may cause a serious defect to this drive recorder. The hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of y Maximum capacity of HDD is limited to 1TB. equipment.
  • Page 24: System Setting

    System Setting Auto Set UP Step 3. Time Setting 1. Use A/D to select an option among [Manual] or [Auto], and press ENTER (b). You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password).
  • Page 25: Home Menu Overview

    System Setting Home Menu Overview Settings To access numerous functions of the unit, press Adjust the Setup Settings HOME on the remote. You can change the settings of the player in the Basic button operations [Setup] menu. HOME: Accesses or removes the Home Menu. 1.
  • Page 26: Settings For Digital Tv

    System Setting Settings for Digital TV Scanning programmes manually (Manual Tuning) To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the detected programmes to the programme list. Scanning programmes 1. Display [Setup] menu. automatically (Auto Tuning) 2.
  • Page 27: Editing Programme List (Channel Edit)

    System Setting Editing Programme List Setting the DTV Lock (Channel Edit) Allows you to activate or deactivate all of the lock schemes previously set. When the [DTV Lock] is set You can remove any digital TV or radio programs to [Unlock]. stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] 1.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Dtv Rating

    System Setting Adjusting DTV Rating Setting the antenna power Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be If you are using indoor antenna with a signal limited according to the age limit you set. amplifier rated at DC 5V, 100mA, the recorder can supply power through ANTENNA IN jack.
  • Page 29: [Dtv] Menu

    System Setting [DTV] Menu [DISPLAY] Menu Auto Tuning TV Aspect Ratio This option scans a programme and sets the Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV available programmes. Refer to page 26 for more type. information. [4:3 Letter Box] Manual Tuning Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 30 System Setting Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. signal. Refer to page 16 and 69 for details about the For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your resolution setting.
  • Page 31: [Language] Menu

    System Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set Display Menu the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- screen display.
  • Page 32: Sampling Freq

    System Setting Sampling Freq. DTS Neo:6 (Digital Audio Output) If the player is connected to the multi-channel Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option [192 kHz] to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound with Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is the 2-channel audio source.
  • Page 33: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] Menu DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their To access any features in the [LOCK] settings, you content. (Not all discs are rated.) must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. [Rating 1-8] If you have not entered a password yet, you are Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and prompted to do so.
  • Page 34: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] Menu [OTHERS] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the Time Setting software update feature and BD-LIVE. The clock must be set in order to use timer Connection Setting recording. If your home network environment is ready to be [Auto] connected to the player, the player needs to be Select a programme that broadcasts a clock...
  • Page 35: Auto Power Off

    System Setting Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Factory Set] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. Note y If you reset the unit to its original factory settings using [Factory Set] option, you have to set the network settings activation again.
  • Page 36: Operating

    Operating Using the Digital TV 2. Use W/S to select a desired programme, and press ENTER (b). functions Press red coloured button (R) to sort the programmes into alphabetical order. Press green coloured button (G) to sort the programmes You can watch and record the digital TV into FTA - CAS Press yellow colored (Y) button programmes or playback the recorded TV to sort the programmes into number order.
  • Page 37: Viewing The Programme Information

    Operating Viewing the programme Selecting DTV subtitle information language You can view a description of the programme Some digital programmes may broadcast several being broadcast. subtitle languages. You can select a subtitle language when it is available. 1. While watching DTV, press SUBTITLE. 2.
  • Page 38: Programme Guide (Digital Program Only)

    Operating Programme Guide (Digital To tune to another current channel program only) Use W/S/A/D to select a current channel then press ENTER (b). You can watch the channel. The Program Guide contains schedule and program information for digital programs. They also provide To display the Full Information local over-the-air programs information including window...
  • Page 39: Normal Recording

    Operating Recording TV Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) programmes Many Digital TV programmes broadcast information When connected to external HDD, this via their text service, and this recorder has access function will be available. to dedicated text programmes transmitted by the You can record Digital TV programmes and store broadcasters.
  • Page 40: Timer Recording (Manual)

    Operating Timer Recording (Manual) Timer Recording (EPG) You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, You can also set the timer based on the information up to 22-28 days in advance. provided by the EPG. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. 1.
  • Page 41: Canceling A Timer Recording

    Operating Canceling a timer recording Instant Timer Recording You can cancel a timer recording before the timer You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording actually starts. recording automatically. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. 1. Use PR (-/+) to select a programme you want to record.
  • Page 42: General Playback

    Operating General Playback 6. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d (PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file. Note y Playback functions described in this manual Playing Discs are not always available in every files and media. Some functions can be restricted 1.
  • Page 43: Using The Disc Menu

    Operating Using the disc menu Playing the recorded titles AVCHD 1. While watching TV, press REC LIST to display the To display the disc menu options menu or press REC LIST in Home menu. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu.
  • Page 44: Sorting The Recorded Titles

    Operating Playing content contained in [Clear] – Clear all entered characters. the external hard disk drive [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. 1. Press HOME (n). [<–] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. [ABC / abc / #+-=&] – Change the keyboard menu settings to capital letters, small letters or symbols.
  • Page 45: Playing Blu-Ray 3D Disc

    Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction. This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which You may need to adjust the display settings and contains separate views for the left and right eyes. focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D Preparation effect.
  • Page 46: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion AVCHD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to AVCHD MUSIC repeat. During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select 2.
  • Page 47: Changing Content List View

    Operating Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO MOVIE 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/MENU (m) to display the option Method 1 menu.
  • Page 48: Last Scene Memory

    Operating On-Screen display Last Scene Memory You can display and adjust various information and This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc settings concerning the content. that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch Displaying content information off the unit.
  • Page 49: Hearing Different Audio

    Operating Hearing different audio 2. Select an option using W/S. 3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value. AVCHD MOVIE 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to Note display the On-Screen display. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, 2.
  • Page 50: Watching From A Different Angle

    Operating Watching from a different Changing the Picture Mode angle AVCHD MOVIE You can change the [Picture mode] option during playback. If the disc contains scenes recorded at different 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to camera angles, you can change to a different display the On-Screen display.
  • Page 51: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Operating > Caution Enjoying BD-LIVE Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu- This unit allows you to enjoy functions such ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and damage the connected USB device and BD- Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting LIVE features may not operate properly with...
  • Page 52: Playing Movie File And Vr Discs

    Operating Note Playing movie file and y The file requirements are described on page VR discs y You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 42-50. You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded y Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files played in this player.
  • Page 53: Changing Subtitle Code Page

    Operating Viewing a photo Changing subtitle code page MOVIE You can view photo files using this player. If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can 1. Press HOME (n). change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1.
  • Page 54: Options While Viewing A Photo

    Operating To play a slide show Options while viewing a photo Press d (PLAY) to start the slide show. You can use various options while viewing a photo in full screen. To stop a slide show 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ Press Z (STOP) during slide show.
  • Page 55: Listening To Music During A Slide Show

    Operating Listening to music during a 8. Use W/S to select a file or a folder you wish to play. slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME (n). Select a folder and press ENTER (b) to display the lower directory.
  • Page 56: Listening To Music

    Operating Listening to music Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the USB storage device. This player can play Audio CDs and music files. 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE(B), and place an Audio CD 1.
  • Page 57 Operating 8. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to start Audio CD recording. If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD archiving, press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is highlighted. 9. A message appears when Audio CD archiving is completed.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The Power does not turn 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.
  • Page 59: Sound

    Troubleshooting Sound Symptom Cause & Solution There is no sound or the sound y Connect the audio connection securely. is distorted. y The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. y The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode. y The sound volume is low.
  • Page 60: Recording

    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 and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
  • Page 61: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 62: Area Code List

    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...
  • Page 63: Language Code List

    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...
  • Page 64: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent the Blu-ray Disc Association. #’s: 5,451,942;...
  • Page 65: Network Software Update

    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.
  • Page 66 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 Centre then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page...
  • Page 67: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Digital Output (SPDIF) (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) Analog Source 2CH Output PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode Primary Pass-Thru Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital...
  • Page 68 Appendix y The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/ 16 bit for MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit for Audio CD while playback. y The Dolby TrueHD audio recorded on some Blu- ray discs consists of Dolby Digital and TrueHD audio.
  • Page 69: Video Output Resolution

    Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out HDMI OUT Resolution 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 1080p / 50 Hz 1080p / 50 Hz When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out HDMI OUT Resolution...
  • Page 70: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 30 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 58 x 320 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 3.06 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system:...
  • Page 71: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance Maintaining the Unit The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. Notes on Discs For details, please contact your nearest authorized service centre.

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