LG HB976TZW Owner's Manual
LG HB976TZW Owner's Manual

LG HB976TZW Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Network 3D Blu-ray™
Home Theater
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
HB976TZW (HB976TZW, SH96TZ-S/C, SH96TZW-D, W96S)
P/NO : SAC35213610

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Network 3D Blu-ray™ Home Theater Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. HB976TZW (HB976TZW, SH96TZ-S/C, SH96TZW-D, W96S) P/NO : SAC35213610...
  • Page 3 Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS DO NOT OPEN CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC CAUTION: CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING...
  • Page 4 Getting Started Notes on Copyrights This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content Safety way to remove the battery or the System) is approved as content protection battery from the equipment: Remove the system for BD format, similar to use of CSS old battery or battery pack, follow the steps (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Important Notice for TV colour system The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing discs. For example, when the player plays the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an NTSC signal. Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Definition) – [DISPLAY] Menu – About DLNA – [LANGUAGE] Menu – Certain System Requirements – [AUDIO] Menu – LG Remote – [LOCK] Menu – WOL (Wake On LAN) – [NETWORK] Menu – Regional Code – [OTHERS] Menu – Compatibility Notes...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Appendix On-Screen display – Displaying content information on- Controlling a TV with the Supplied screen Remote Control – Playing from selected time – Setting up the remote to control your – Hearing a different audio – Selecting a subtitle language Network Software Update –...
  • 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 “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.
  • 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)
  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    Getting Started File compatibility Movie files File File Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle Location Extension “.avi”, “.divx”, DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, Dolby Digital, SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx DTS, MP3, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), “.mkv”, “.mp4”, (Standard playback WMA, AAC, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub Disc,...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 12: Certain System Requirements

    Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for line content. The disc you are using will control detailed information of “LG Remote”. how long this information is retained. WOL (Wake On LAN) Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded utility on your personal computer or smartphone via your home network.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control Direction buttons: Selects an • • • • • • a • • • • • • option in the menu. 1 (电源): Switches the player ON 预设 +/-: Selects programme of or OFF. Radio. B (开/关仓): Opens and closes 调谐...
  • Page 14: Player (Front)

    Getting Started Player (Front) > Caution a 1/! (POWER) Button Precautions in using the touch buttons b Display Window y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry c Operation buttons hands. T (PLAY / PAUSE) - In a humid environment, wipe out any I (STOP) moisture on the touch buttons before SW (Volume control)
  • Page 15: Player (Rear)

    Getting Started Player (Rear) a 显示屏 (COMPOSITE) f 网络接口 (LAN port) b 光纤输入 (OPTICAL IN) g iPod (24 pin) Connect to the furnished iPod cradle. c 高清输入 1 (HDMI IN 1) h PORT. IN d 高清输入 2 (HDMI IN 2) i USB Port e 高清输出...
  • Page 16: Active Woofer

    Getting Started Active woofer a Speaker duct c Cooling Fan > Caution d Speakers connectors e PAIRING button Be careful to make sure children not to put their hands or any objects into the speaker f Antenna Connector duct. b LED (connection status) BLUE: The connection is completed.
  • Page 17: Connecting

    Connecting Installing the player 2. Assemble the rear cover as shown below. Step 2 You can stand the player or mount on a wall. Assembling the player with stand Preparation 3. Attach the stand to the player. Then secure the connection with the supplied screws.
  • Page 18: Mounting The Player On A Wall

    Connecting Mounting the player on a wall 2. When you mount on a wall(concrete), use the wall plugs and screws (Not supplied). Attach You can mount the player on a wall. the wall bracket on the wall as shown in the Prepare screws, bracket and guide sheet (the rear illustration below.
  • Page 19 Connecting 3. Connect the cables. 5. Assemble the hand screws. Step 3 Step 5 4. Assemble the rear cover as shown below. If you need, arrange the cable by attaching the cable holder to the rear panel as shown below. 6.
  • Page 20: Assembling The Speaker (Front/Rear)

    Connecting Assembling the 2. Insert a speaker wire from the bottom of the base. speaker (Front/Rear) Step 2 Preparation Pole Base Bottom of base Screw 3. Attach the speaker to the pole, then secure the connection with a supplied screw. Speaker Step 3 Cable...
  • Page 21 Connecting > Caution 4. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker. Be careful that the speaker does not fall down. Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the Otherwise it may result in terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire the speaker malfunctioning goes in to the terminal marked “+”...
  • Page 22: Positioning The System

    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 23: Connecting The System

    Connecting Connecting the Attaching the rear speakers to the wireless receiver System Connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver with the speaker cables. Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the Attaching the speakers to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire subwoofer goes in to the terminal marked “+”...
  • Page 24: Wireless Connection

    Connecting Wireless connection Connect the AC power cords of all the systems to a wall outlet. When you turn on the player, the wireless connection will be completed automatically. LED indicator LED Color Operation The connection is not Blue (Blink) completed.
  • Page 25: 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 with Ethernet). Connect the on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Video Connection

    Connecting Note Video Connection y If your TV does not accept the resolution Connect the 显示屏 (COMPOSITE) jack on the you have set on the player, you can set player to the video in jack on the TV using a video resolution to 576p as follows: cable.
  • Page 28: Antenna Connection

    Connecting Antenna connection Connections with external device Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the radio. PORT. IN connection 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.
  • Page 29: Optical In Connection

    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 component into the 高清输入...
  • Page 30: 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 网络接口 (LAN) port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates and BD-LIVE interactivity.
  • Page 31: Wired Network Setup

    Connecting Wired Network Setup 3. Select [OK] and press 确定 (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 32 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 33: 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 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.
  • Page 34: 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 主菜单 (n). Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 35 System Setting Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Select the type of output from the 高清输出 Refer to page 27 for details about the resolution (HDMI OUT) jack. For this setting, please refer to the setting.
  • Page 36: [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 37 System Setting HD AV Sync Connect wireless speakers Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between When the unit is manufactured, the ID is already picture and sound. If this happens you can set. If interference occurs or you use a new wireless compensate by setting a delay on the sound so unit, an ID should be set again.
  • Page 38: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] Menu DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD content. (Not all discs are rated.) playback. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you [Rating 1-8] must enter the 4-digit security code you have Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and created.
  • Page 39: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-LIVE The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the functions are used. software update, BD Live. [Permitted] Connection Setting Internet access is permitted for all BD-LIVE If your home network environment is ready contents.
  • Page 40: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] Menu Initialize [Factory Set] DivX VOD You can reset the player to its original factory ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format settings. created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more [BD Storage Clear] information and software tools to convert your files Initializes the BD contents from the connected...
  • Page 41: Sound Effect

    System Setting Sound Effect Setting the [User EQ] You can select a suitable sound mode. Press 音效 repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. The displayed items for the equalizer maybe different depending on sound sources and effects.
  • Page 42: Operating

    Operating General Playback Playing a Disc 1. Press B (开/关仓), and place a disc on the disc Using [HOME] menu tray. The home menu appears when you pres 2. Press B (开/关仓) to close the front door. 主菜单 (n). Use W/S/A/D to select a For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and category and press 确定...
  • Page 43: Playing Blu-Ray 3D Disc

    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.
  • Page 44: Playing A File On A Network Server

    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.
  • Page 45: Basic Operations For Video And Audio Content

    Operating Basic operations for video and audio content To stop playback Press Z (STOP) while playback. To pause playback Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
  • Page 46: Basic Operations For Photo Content

    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.
  • Page 47: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion erot This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. While playback, press 重复 (h) to select [A-] erotu at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. During playback, press 重复 (h) repeatedly to 2.
  • Page 48: Marker Search

    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.
  • Page 49: Changing Content List View

    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 快捷菜单 (m) to display the option Method 1 menu.
  • Page 50: Last Scene Memory

    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.
  • Page 51: Listening To Music While Slide Show

    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 on-screen 快捷菜单...
  • Page 52: Playing From Selected Time

    Operating Playing from selected time 2. Select an option using W/S. 3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value. eroy 4. Press 返回 (x) to exit the On-Screen display. 1. Press 快捷菜单 (m) during playback. The time Note search box shows the elapsed playing time. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, 2.
  • Page 53: Selecting A Subtitle Language

    Operating Selecting a subtitle language Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eroy eroy 1. During playback, press 快捷菜单 (m) to display You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while the On-Screen display. playback. 1. During playback, press 快捷菜单 (m) to display 2.
  • Page 54: Changing The Picture Mode

    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.
  • Page 55 9. A message appears when Audio CD recording is criminal offense. This equipment should not be completed. Press 确定 (b) to check the audio used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims file created in the destination folder. any responsibility for illegal distribution or...
  • Page 56: Playing The Ipod

    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.
  • Page 57: Enjoying The Ipod In Mode

    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.
  • Page 58: Radio Operations

    Operating Radio Operations Deleting a saved station 1. Press 预设 (- / +) to select a preset number you want to delete. Be sure that the antennas are connected. (Refer to the page 28) 2. Press 清除, the preset number will blink in the display window.
  • Page 59: 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 playback.
  • Page 60: Network

    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 30-32).
  • Page 61: 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://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.
  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 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...
  • Page 65: About Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials

    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...
  • Page 66: Sharing Files And Folders

    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.
  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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 Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol BONUSVIEW™...
  • Page 70: 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. 495 x 211 x 72.5 mm (19.5 x 8.3 x 2.9 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs) (With stand : 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)) Operating temperature...
  • Page 71 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...
  • Page 72: 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 73: 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...

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