LG LHB326 Owner's Manual

LG LHB326 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Network Blu-ray™

Home Theater

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
LHB326
www.lg.com
P/NO : MFL67084769
HB926_ENG.indd 1
11. 03. 04
5:14

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  • Page 1: Home Theater

    OWNER’S MANUAL Network Blu-ray™ Home Theater Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LHB326 www.lg.com P/NO : MFL67084769 HB926_ENG.indd 1 11. 03. 04 5:14...
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  • Page 3: Do Not Block Any Ventilation Openings

    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 y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a accumulator. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV old battery or battery pack, follow the steps technician for help.
  • Page 5 Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY Notes on Copyrights y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content INSTRUCTIONS System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS 1. Read these instructions. (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, 2. Keep these instructions. certain restrictions are imposed on playback, 3.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents System Setting Settings – Adjust the Setup Settings – [DISPLAY] Menu Getting Started – [LANGUAGE] Menu – [AUDIO] Menu Safety Information – [LOCK] Menu Introduction – [NETWORK] Menu – Playable Discs and symbols used in –...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents – Presetting the Radio Stations – Deleting a saved station – Deleting all the saved stations – Improving poor FM reception Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Sound – Customer Support –...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    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 BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-Ray y BD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.
  • Page 9: About The "7" Symbol Display

    [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) HB926_ENG.indd 9 11. 03. 04...
  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    Getting Started File compatibility Video files File File Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle Location Extension “.avi”, “.mpg”, XVID, MPEG1 SS, Dolby Digital, SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, DTS, MP3, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), Disc, “.mp4”, “.asf”, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS WMA, AAC, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub...
  • Page 11: Avchd (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

    Getting Started Note AVCHD (Advanced Video y The file name is limited to 180 characters. Codec High Definition) y A “avi “file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. is not supported. These discs are normally recorded and used in y Depending on the size and number of the camcorders.
  • Page 12: Certain System Requirements

    Getting Started Certain System Requirements Compatibility Notes For high definition video playback: y Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues y High definition display that has COMPONENT or are possible. If you experience compatibility HDMI input jacks.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • RADIO&INPUT (P): Changes SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound input mode. level of desired speaker. MARKER: Marks any point during SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound playback.
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel a 1/! (POWER) Button f PORT. IN b Disc Tray g USB Port c Remote Sensor h Operation buttons B (OPEN/CLOSE) d Display Window d/M (PLAY / PAUSE) e Volume Control Z (STOP) C/V (SKIP) F (Function) Changes the input source or function.
  • Page 15: Connecting

    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).
  • Page 16: Speaker Connection

    Connecting Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player 1. Connect speaker wires to the player. Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching color wires for corresponding speakers. Color Speaker Position Grey Rear Rear right Blue Rear Rear left Green Center Center Orange...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Tv

    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). Connect the HDMI jack on the on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 18: What Is Simplink

    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;...
  • Page 19: Component Video Connection

    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.
  • Page 20: Resolution Setting

    Connecting Antenna connection Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. radio. 1. Press HOME (n). 2.
  • Page 21: Connections With External Device

    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.
  • Page 22: Optical In Connection

    Connecting OPTICAL IN connection HDMI IN 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 jack on this unit.
  • Page 23: Connecting To Your Home Network

    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. 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.
  • Page 24: Wired Network Setup

    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.
  • Page 25: Wireless Network Connection

    Connecting Note Wireless Network Connection y For best performance, a direct wired Another connection option is to use an Access Point connection from this unit to your home or a wireless router. The network configuration and network’s router or cable/DSL modem is connection method may vary depending on the always the best option.
  • Page 26: Wireless Network Setup

    Connecting Wireless Network Setup If you have security on your access point or wireless router, verify that the WEP or WPA key For the wireless network connection, the player that was entered into the player matches the needs to be set up for network communication. router’s information exactly.
  • Page 27: Notes On Network Connection

    Connecting Notes on Network Connection: y Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your y Many network connection problems during responsibility. set up can often be fixed by re-setting the y A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required router or modem.
  • Page 28: Usb Device Connection

    Connecting Note USB device connection y This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and This player can play video, audio and photo files NTFS when accessing files (audio, photo, contained in the USB device. video). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats Playback content in the USB are supported.
  • Page 29: System Setting

    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.
  • Page 30: Hdmi Color Setting

    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 20 and 58 for For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your details about the resolution setting.
  • Page 31: [Language] Menu

    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.
  • Page 32: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] Menu HD AV Sync Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, picture and sound. If this happens you can Blu-ray Disc 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’...
  • Page 33: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] Menu DVD Rating 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.
  • Page 34: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] Menu Netflix [Netflix ESN] Auto Power Off Display its unique Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial The screen saver appears when you leave the unit Number) that allows you to use the Netflix in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this streaming.
  • Page 35: Sound Effect

    System Setting Sound Effect [User EQ]: You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency. Setting the [User EQ] You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen.
  • Page 36: Operating

    Operating Operating General Playback Playing a Disc 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the Using [HOME] menu disc tray. The home menu appears when you press HOME 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. (n). Use A/D to select a category and press For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and ENTER (b).
  • Page 37: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Operating Note Enjoying BD-Live y Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively accessed in some territories by contents provider’s own decision. Note y It may take up to several minutes to load y To enjoy the BD-Live feature with a wireless and start enjoying BD-Live contents.
  • Page 38: Basic Operations For Video And Audio

    Operating Basic operations for video and Basic operations for photo audio content content To stop playback To play a slide show Press Z (STOP) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To pause playback To stop a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while playback.
  • Page 39: Resume Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Resume playback eroyt Repeat Playback The unit records the point where you pressed the erotu Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to point).
  • Page 40: Repeating A Specific Portion

    Operating Repeating a specific portion Marker Search eroty eroy This player can repeat a portion you have selected. You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to To enter a marker repeat.
  • Page 41: Using The Search Menu

    Operating Using the search menu Changing content list view eroy Using search menu, you can easily to find the point On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can where you want to start playback. change the content list view. To search a point Method 1 1.
  • Page 42: Viewing Content Information

    Operating Viewing content information Last Scene Memory The player can display the content information. This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch 2.
  • Page 43: Options While Viewing A Photo

    Operating Options while viewing a photo Listening to music while slide show You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. You can display photo files while listening to audio 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ files.
  • Page 44: On-Screen Display

    Operating On-Screen display 2. Select an option using W/S. 3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press BACK (x) to exit the On-Screen display. You can display and adjust various information and Note settings about the content. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, Displaying content information the on-screen display disappears.
  • Page 45: Playing From Selected Time

    Operating Playing from selected time Selecting a subtitle language eroy eroy 1. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) during playback. The 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to time search box shows the elapsed playing display the On-Screen display. time. 2. Use W/S to select the [Subtitle] option. 2.
  • Page 46: Changing Tv Aspect Ratio

    Operating Changing TV Aspect Ratio Changing Picture Mode eroy eroy You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display.
  • Page 47: Audio Cd To Usb Recording

    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.
  • Page 48: Radio Operations

    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 20) 2. Press CLEAR, the preset number will blink in the display window.
  • Page 49: Enjoying The Netcastâ„¢ Entertainment

    Operating Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment Access feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 23-27). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [NetCast] using A/D, and press ENTER (b).
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 code.) playback.
  • Page 51: Picture

    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://us.lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center. 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 52: Appendix

    STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP 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.
  • Page 53: 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 54 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 HB926_ENG.indd 54 11.
  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Trademarks And Licenses

    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 patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-LIVE, BONUSVIEW are registered trademarks,& DTS-HD, DTS-HD and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Master Audio | Essential and the DTS logos Association.
  • Page 58: Video Output Resolution

    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 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 1080i 1080p / 60 Hz 1080p / 60 Hz...
  • Page 59: Specifications

    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. 433.5 x 57 x 281 mm (17 x 2.2 x 11 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) Operating temperature...
  • Page 60 Appendix System Laser Semiconductor laser Wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm Signal system Standard 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...
  • Page 61: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 62: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    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...
  • Page 63: Warranty

    LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced with refurnished units, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the...
  • Page 64 LG Customer Information Center 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer 1-888-865-3026 USA, Commercial Register your product Online! www.lg.com HB926_ENG.indd 64 11. 03. 04 5:14...

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