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OWNER’S MANUAL Network Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Home Theater System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL HB905TA (HB905TA, SB95TA-F/S/C/W) P/NO : MFL63740459 http://www.lg.ca HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 1 HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 1 2010.3.11 5:3:37 PM 2010.3.11 5:3:37 PM...
Safety Information Safety Information Cautions and Warnings CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO confi ned space such as a book case or similar unit.
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Safety Information CAUTION concerning the Power Cord This Class B digital apparatus complies with Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a Canadian ICES-003 “To prevent radio interference dedicated circuit; to the licensed service, this device is intended to That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only be operated indoors and away from windows that appliance and has no additional outlets or to provide maximum shielding.
Safety Information Notes on Copyrights • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.
Safety Information 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or IMPORTANT SAFETY table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution INSTRUCTIONS when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 1.
Contents Installation Assemble the speakers Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player Safety Information Positioning the system Connecting to Your TV Cautions and Warnings HDMI Connection IMPORTANT SAFETY What is SIMPLINK? INSTRUCTIONS Component Video Connection Video Connection Preparation Resolution Setting Antenna connection Introduction Connections with external device...
Operation Appendix General Playback Controlling a TV with the supplied remote control Advanced Playback Area Code List On-Screen display Language code List Enjoying BD-LIVE Network Software Update Playing a movie fi le and VR disc Network update notifi cation Viewing a photo Software Update Listening to music Video output resolution...
Preparation Preparation A section whose title has one of the following Introduction symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol. BD-ROM disc About the “ ” Symbol Display DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in “ ” may appear on your TV display during Video mode or VR mode operation and indicates that the function and fi nalized...
Preparation Supplied Accessories Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. BD-R/RE discs that contain, Movie, Music or Photo fi les. Video cable (1) Color-coded Speaker Cables (6) DVD-VIDEO 8 / 12 cm disc Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
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[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) HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 10...
Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD movie fi les contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB Available File extensions: 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “ fi les.
Preparation Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the For high defi nition video playback: rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM • High defi nition display that has or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
Preparation Remote control 1 (POWER): Switches the HOME: Displays or exits the player ON or OFF. [Home Menu]. OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and MUSIC ID: When connected closes the disc tray. to the network, can provide information about the current RADIO&INPUT: Changes input song while movie playback.
Preparation Front panel i Operation buttons (POWER) Button (OPEN/CLOSE) b Disc Tray (PLAY / PAUSE) c iPod Dock (STOP) (SKIP) > d Remote sensor F (Function) Changes the input source or function. e Display window f Volume control g PORT. IN h USB Port HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 14 HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 14...
Preparation Rear panel 10 10 11 11 a AC Power cord g COMPONENT VIDEO (Y P Plug into the power source. OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) b Speakers connectors h OPTICAL IN 1(TV) / 2 c Cooling Fan i HDMI IN (type A, Version 1.3) 1/2 d Antenna Connector j HDMI OUT (type A, Version 1.3) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs.
Installation Installation Attach the speaker to the stand, then secure Assemble the the connection with a supplied screw. speakers Draw the speaker wire through the inside of the stand and also through the hole on the bottom of the speaker. Preparation Cable CAUTION...
Installation 2. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal Speaker Connection on the speaker. Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the terminal marked “–” (minus) and the Attaching the speakers to the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+”...
Installation Front left speaker (L)/ Positioning the system Front right speaker (R): The following illustration shows an example Place the front speakers to the sides of the of positioning the system. Note that the monitor or screen and as fl ush with the screen illustrations in these instructions diff er from the surface as possible.
Installation 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, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI Make one of the following connections, OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on depending on the capabilities of your existing a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Some functions of this unit are controlled by malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG player and then turn it on again. TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through •...
Installation Component Video Connection Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the player to the corresponding input jacks on the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. the TV using Y Pb Pr cables.
Installation Resolution Setting NOTE The player provides several output resolutions • If your TV does not accept the resolution you for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT have set on the player, you can set resolution to jacks. You can change the resolution using 480p as follows: [Setup] menu.
Installation Antenna connection Connections with external device Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the radio. AUX Connection Antenna Connection You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio output jacks from the speakers of the system. Connect the analog audio output jacks of your component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on this unit.
Installation PORT. IN connection OPTICAL IN 1/2 connection You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system. You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital optical connection from the Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of speakers of the system.
Installation HDMI IN connection NOTE You can enjoy the pictures and sound of your • You cannot change the video resolution at the HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution component with this connection. of the connected component. Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your •...
Installation Connecting to your Wired Network Connection Home Network Router Broadband This player can be connected to a local area Service 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 LAN 1 as software updates, Home Link, BD-LIVE interactivity and streaming services.
Installation 3. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to apply Wired Network Setup network settings. Before setting the wired network, you need to 4. The player will ask you to test the network connect the broadband internet to your home connection.
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Installation • Some internet connection operations may Notes on Network Connection: not be possible due to certain restrictions • Many network connection problems during set by the Internet service provider (ISP) set up can often be fi xed by re-setting the supplying your broadband Internet router or modem.
Installation 2. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using USB device I / i , and press ENTER ( ). connection 3. Select a fi le using U / u / I / i , and press PLAY or ENTER ( ) to play the fi le. You can check the space of the USB device on the screen.
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Installation NOTE • This player supports USB fl ash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing fi les (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. Use the USB fl ash memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording.
Installation 4. Use U / u to select a second setup option, Settings and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1.
Installation 1080p Display Mode NOTE When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24 Hz] for smooth presentation of fi lm material You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan (1080p/ 24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p.
Installation [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Display Menu Speaker Setup Select a language for the [Setup] menu and To obtain the best possible sound, use the on-screen display. speaker setup display to specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
Installation HD AV Sync [LOCK] Menu Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, sound so that it eff ectively ‘waits’ for the picture you must enter the 4-digit security code you to arrive: this is called HD AV Sync.
Installation DVD Rating [NETWORK] Menu Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, Home Link and [Rating 1-8] NetCast features. Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
Installation Auto Power Off [OTHERS] Menu The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about fi ve minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit DivX VOD automatically turns itself off after the Screen ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX®...
Installation [Clear Voice]: This mode makes voice sound Sound Effect clear, improving the quality of voice sound. [Virtual]: You can enjoy more dynamic sound with improved center channel. You can select a suitable sound mode. Press [Game]: You can enjoy more virtual sound SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until the desired while playing video games.
Operation Operation 4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using General Playback I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select the [Disc] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Playing Discs 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (Z), and place a disc on the disc tray.
Operation To stop playback Using the disc menu Press x (STOP) while playback. AVCHD To pause playback To display the disc menu Press X (PAUSE) while playback. The menu screen may be displayed fi rst after Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. loading a disc which contains a menu.
Operation Resume playback Advanced Playback AVCHD MOVIE ACD MUSIC The unit records the point where you pressed Repeat Playback the x (STOP) depending on the disc. AVCHD ACD MUSIC If “Xx (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefl y, press B (PLAY) to resume playback During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to (from the scene point).
Operation Repeating a specifi c portion To recall a marked scene 1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears AVCHD on the screen. This player can repeat a portion you have 2. Press a number button to select a marker selected.
Operation Using the search menu Changing content list view AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO Using search menu, you can easy to fi nd the On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] point where you want to start playback. menu, you can change the content list view. To search a point Method 1 1.
Operation Method 2 Last Scene Memory 1. On the content list, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. This unit memorizes the last scene from the 2. Use U / u to select the [View Change] last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains option.
Gracenote® media database is either not correct or not exist, please contact Gracenote® at http://www.gracenote.com for support. • LG is a license of Gracenote® technology and is a Title – Current title number/total number not responsible or reliable for information from of titles the Gracenote®...
Operation Playing from selected time NOTE AVCHD MOVIE • Some discs allow you to change audio selections 1. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) during playback. only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press The time search box shows the elapsed TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU button and choose playing time.
Operation Watching from a different Changing the Picture Mode angle AVCHD MOVIE You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. If the disc contains scenes recorded at diff erent camera angles, you can change to a diff erent 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to camera angle during playback.
Operation 3 . Press Home ( ), and set the Enjoying BD-LIVE [BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page 35). Depending on a disc, the BD-LIVE function may not be operated if [BD- This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as LIVE connection] option is set to [Partially picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual Permitted].
Operation Playing a movie fi le NOTE and VR disc • The fi le requirements are described on page 11. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 38-46. • Unfi nalized DVD VR format discs may not be You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded played in this player.
Operation Selecting a subtitle fi le Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE If a movie fi le name and the subtitle fi le If the subtitle is not displayed properly, You name are the same, subtitle fi le is played can change the subtitle code page to view the automatically when playing the movie fi le.
Operation Viewing a photo To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show You can view photo fi les using this player. Press x (STOP) while slide show. 1. Press HOME ( To pause a slide show Press X (PAUSE) while slide show.
Operation 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 fi les while listening to music fi les. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option 1.
Operation 7. Use U / u to select a device, and press ENTER Listening to music ( ). Device that you can select are diff er depending on the location of the photo fi le you are displaying in full screen. The player can play Audio CDs and music fi les Photo location Available Device...
Operation Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio If you want to create a new folder, use U / u / CD on the disc tray.
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Operation Viewing information from NOTE Gracenote Media Database • The table below shows the average recording The player can access to the Gracenote Media time from an audio track with 4 minutes of Database and loads the music information so playback time to a music fi le with 192 kbps as an that Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other example.
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• This function is not available for NetCast on-line content and content in DLNA servers. • LG is a license of Gracenote® technology and is not responsible or reliable for information from the Gracenote® media database. HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 55 HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 55 2010.3.11 5:4:4 PM...
Operation 1. Connect the iPod fi rmly. Playing the iPod To open the iPod Dock, pull iPod dock. Connect the iPod You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide. Preparation •...
Operation Enjoying iPod on the screen Enjoying the iPod IN mode 1. Connect the iPod fi rmly. You can operate your iPod by using the supplied remote control and controls on your 2. Press HOME ( iPod. 3. Select [Music] or [Movie] using I / i , and 1.
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Operation NOTE • An error message “CHECK IPOD” or “Connected iPod model is not supported. ” appears when: - your iPod is not available for the function to be operated. • An error message “CHECK IPOD” or “Please update iPod’s software. ” appears when: - your iPod has an old software version.
Operation Radio Operations Deleting all the saved stations Press and hold CLEAR for two seconds. “ERASE ALL” will fl ash up. Press CLEAR again. Then all the saved stations are deleted. Be sure that both antennas are connected. (Refer to the page 23) Improving poor FM reception Press B (blue) (MONO/STEREO) colored button Listening to the radio...
Operation Playing content via Accessing a DLNA media server your home network 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 26-28). 2. Press HOME ( The play can browse and play content on 3. Select [Home Link] using I / i , and press your PC and DLNA certifi ed media servers ENTER ( ).
Operation About Nero MediaHome 4 NOTE Essentials • The fi le requirements are described on page 11. Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for • You can use various playback functions. Refer to sharing movie, music and photo fi les stored pages 38-46.
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Operation • Graphics card with at least 32 MB video Sharing fi les and folders memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 On your computer, you must share the folder pixels, and 16-bit color settings contained movie, music and/or photo content •...
Operation Accessing a share folder from NOTE your PC • The fi le requirements are described on page 11. 1. Start your PC that connected on your local • You can use various playback functions. Refer to area network. pages 38-46. 2.
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Operation 3. When you fi nish entering the network user Entering a network user ID and the ID and password, select [OK] using U / u / I / password i and press ENTER ( ) to access the folder. Depending on your PC’s environment, you The network user ID and password will may need to enter a network user ID and the...
You can use various content services via You can browse, search and watch YouTube Internet with NetCast Entertainment Access videos over the internet to your TV via your LG feature. Blu-ray disc player. 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 26-28).
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Operation About the YouTube menu NOTE There are various options on the YouTube menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an option • The YouTube menu can display 5 videos in the and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as videos list.
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Operation Keypad Mode Using the virtual keyboard On the virtual keyboard, there are two input This mode allows you to enter letters by mode for the entering a character. Press the pressing the buttons on the remote control. yellow (Y) colored button to toggle display Press the buttons with the required letter once, between keyboard mode and keypad mode.
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Operation Searching videos Sign in with your YouTube account You can search for videos by entering search To watch videos from your [Favorites] video words of up to 128 characters. list on the YouTube server with your account, you need to sign in with your YouTube 1.
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Operation Picasa Web Albums Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on menu.
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Operation About the Picasa Web Albums Adding friends menu If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s There are various options on the Picasa public photos directly. Albums menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an menu option and press ENTER ( ) to select 1.
Operation 3. Enter the password using the virtual Searching photos keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is You can enter a search word to fi nd related selected. photos. Your web album is appeared on the screen. 1. Select the [Search] on the Picasa Albums menu using U / u / I / i , and press 4.
Operation 5. Select a city using U / u / I / i , and press Using the AccuWeather ENTER ( ). 6. Use U / u / I / i to select [Home] and press ENTER ( ) to display weather information of the selected city.
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Operation Adding more cities 1. Use I / i to select [Favorite City List] on the AccuWeather menu, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Press ENTER ( ) while [Add City to Favorite City List] is selected. 3. Select a region, country and city using U / u / I / i and ENTER ( ).
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning Discs Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available Never stick paper or tape on the disc. cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case.
Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean •...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General The Power does not turned • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and playback. regional code.) • Place the disc with the playback side down. •...
Troubleshooting Picture There is no picture. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. • Connect the video connection securely. • Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
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 center. HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 78 HB905TA-AH.BCANLL_ENG_0459.indd 78...
Appendix Appendix Setting up the remote to Controlling a TV with control your TV the supplied remote You can operate your TV with the supplied control remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
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...
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...
Appendix Network Software Option 2: If the software update is available from the Update update server, the “Update” icon appears at the bottom of the Home menu. Press blue (B) colored button to start the update procedure. Network update notifi cation Software Update From time to time, performance improvements You can update the player using the latest...
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(Downloading will In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then takes several minutes depending on your update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on home network condition) page 78.
Appendix Video output resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected Resolution 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p / 24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 480i 1080i...
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. “BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
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AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional On the LG products, an innovative power information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. consumption system in stand-by mode is built.
Appendix Specifi cations Tuner • FM Tuning Range: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz • AM Tuning Range: 520 to 1 710 kHz General • Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Amplifi er • Power consumption: • Power output (4 Ω), (PEAK) 150 W Total 1 100 W...
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Appendix Speakers • Front speaker (Left/ Right) Type: 2 Way 3 speaker Impedance Rated: 4 Ω Input Power: 180 W Max. Input power: 360 W Net Dimensions 270 x 1 052 x 225 mm (W x H x D): Net Weight: 3.1 kg •...
The Network Services belong to third parties and facilities over which LG has no control. LG EXPRESSLY may be protected by copyright, patent, trademark DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY and/or other intellectual property laws. The Network...
Appendix The Gracenote service uses a unique identifi er to Gracenote® End User track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifi er is to allow License Agreement the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
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