Network blu-ray disc / dvd wireless home theater system (92 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG HLB54S
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 1 HLB54S (HLB54S-FP/ SHS54-A) iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. As an E ® Partner, LG NERGY has determined that this product or product models meet the guidelines for ®...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 2 CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) CAUTION and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK apparatus. DO NOT OPEN...
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Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 4 Licenses The specifications of the 802.11n WLAN (wireless local area network) are draft specifications and not final. If the final specifications differ from the draft Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered specification, it may affect the ability of this device to communicate with other trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 6 Introduction Handling the Unit When shipping the unit To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need carefully and retain for future reference.
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LG players when formatting rewritable discs. Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. Audio CDs or CD-Rs/RWs in audio CD format that can be (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista) purchased.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 8 BD-ROM Disc Features Menu sounds When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds can be heard such as BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 9 Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can For high definition video playback: play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or •...
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 10 Remote control NIGHT ( ): Sets the late night function. POWER INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source (FM, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) 0-9 numerical buttons: Select numbered options in a POWER: Switches the player ON or OFF.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 11 Front panel a b c a OPEN/CLOSE (Z) g 1 1 (POWER) Button Ejects or inserts disc from the slot loader. Switches the unit ON or OFF. b i i / X (PLAY / PAUSE) h USB Port Starts playback.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 12 Rear panel c d e f a iPod connector f LAN port Connect the iPod dock on the rear of the unit. Connect a network with an always-on broadband connection. b FM ANTENNA Connector g HDMI IN (Type A) 1/2 Connect the FM antenna.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 13 Setting up The wireless subwoofer makes setup simple, too- there are no cables to connect. When you turn on the unit and Install an unit and a sub woofer as shown in the illustration below.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 14 Connections to Your TV Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 15 Additional Information for HDMI • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 16 Resolution Setting Available resolution according to the resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the Video Output HDMI OUT RESOLUTION button in stop mode.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 17 HDMI OUT connection • For the 576i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 576p. • If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto].
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 18 Connecting to your Home Network Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network and are not subject to radio frequency interference. This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 19 Wireless network Use v V b B to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Another connection option is to use an Access Points or an wireless Normally, select [Dynamic] to routers. In the example configuration for wireless connection below, this...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 20 Caution: The player scans the all available access points or wireless routers Wired internet connection is strongly recommended. within range and display them as a list. Use v V to select an access Using the [My Media] features, network update and video streaming point or wireless router on the list, and then press ENTER.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 21 Notes on Network Connection • A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method • Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use re-setting the router or modem.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 22 Network Software Update Updating software in the [Setup] menu You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the Network update notification products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server.
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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 58.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 24 Setting the sound mode Adjust the speaker level settings You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND repeatedly until the You can adjust the sound level of each speaker. desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 25 Using a USB device Notes: • This player supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in This unit can play the movie, music and photo ON REMOTE FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie).
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 26 Using the Home Menu Adjust the Setup settings ON REMOTE ON REMOTE 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME v V b B 2 Selects the [Setup] option: v V b B, ENTER...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 27 [DISPLAY] Menu [1080p] – Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. (only for HDMI connection). [1080i] – Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. [720p] – Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [576p] – Outputs 576 lines of progressive video.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 28 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu HD AV Sync Display Menu Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the sound so that it effectively ‘waits’...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 29 [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) [Rating 1-8] – Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 30 [NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. My Media and YouTube features. [Permitted] – Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 31 [OTHERS] Menu DivX VOD ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 32 Resume playback Play a disc During playback, press STOP (x) to stop playback. ON REMOTE The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the 1 Inserts a disc: scene point).
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 33 Repeating a specific portion (A-B) Pause a playback AVCHD During playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback. Press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and press ENTER at the end of the portion.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 34 Using the search menu Selecting a subtitle file MOVIE AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N If names of the movie file and subtitle file are same, subtitle file is played automatically when playing the movie file. If the name of the subtitle file is During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 35 • If the total length of the title is less than 10 seconds, this function is not Changing content list view available. MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N • This function may not work on some [My media] content depending on the file type and ability of the DLNA server.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 36 Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information AVCHD MOVIE ON REMOTE When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY (N another title/chapter.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 37 Caution: Enjoying BD-LIVE™ Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu-ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may damage ON REMOTE the connected USB device and BD-Live features may not operate properly with the damaged USB device anymore.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 38 Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Playing a movie Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in- picture function. The player can play movie files on the disc/USB For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 39 Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle Movie file requirement (USB/DISC) If the subtitle does not display properly, press and hold SUBTITLE for Movie file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 3 seconds during playback. The language code will appear.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 40 Tips: Listening to music • To go directly to any track or file and play, enter the track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9). The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read •...
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 41 Options during viewing a photo file in full screen Viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a picture in full screen. This unit can play a photo files. Before playing Use v V b B to select an option and use the options as described below.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 42 f Use green or yellow buttons to zoom in or out of the picture. Listening to music during slide show in [My Media] You can move through the zoomed picture using v V b B buttons.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 43 Notes: Using My Media features • The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM is a customized software edition only for sharing files and folders to this player. The player can browse and play movies, music •...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 44 Sharing files and folders Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials]. The installation is prepared and the installation wizard appears. On your computer, you must share the folder containing movie, music and/or photo content to play them using [My Media] features.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 45 Playing back shared contents Notes on My Media features On the BD player, you can display and play movie, photo and music • To play the file on the media server, the player and the media server content stored on your computer or other DLNA media server.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 46 File requirements Bit rate: between 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), between 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) • The movie file and subtitle names are limited to 128 characters. Overall • Not all WMA and AAC Audio formats are compatible with this unit.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 47 a Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed. Playing YouTube videos b Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos list will be displayed. ON REMOTE c Most Viewed – The most viewed videos list will be displayed. The...
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 48 About YouTube playback screen Press DISPLAY to toggle between playback in full screen and playback screen with content detail. When you press PLAY (N) or ENTER at the video you want to watch, the playback screen and content detail will appear on the screen.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 49 Searching videos Use b B to select [Sign In] option from the menu and press ENTER to display the keyboard menu. Use v v V V b b B B to select a character then press You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 ENTER to confirm your selection on the keyboard menu.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 50 Listening to the radio Playing the iPod ON REMOTE Be sure that FM antenna is connected. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. 1 Select FM: TUNER (INPUT) Preparation • To view iPod’s Videos and Photos on the TV screen.
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• The video quality depends on the video sources on your iPod. • When LG TV’s SIMPLINK is set to On, the audio signals are output to the system speakers only. • If this unit displays an error message, follow the message.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 52 Listening to music from your portable audio player You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system. 3.5 mm stereo miniplug cable ON REMOTE 1 Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT.
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 53 • The setting of the sound mode is not available when Dolby Digital Using HDMI IN jacks Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD are played at HDMI IN 1/2 mode. • If the video output signal is abnormal when your personal computer is...
Reference Setting up the remote to control your TV You can operate your LG/GoldStar TV with the supplied remote control. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control While holding down TV POWER button, press PR/CH v v or V V .
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 55 Language Codes 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 Language Code Language Code...
HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 56 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the • No disc is inserted.
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HLB54S-FP_BSGPLL_ENG_8666 9/15/09 5:33 PM Page 57 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction • External USB device is not connected. • Connect a FAT16 or FAT32 formatted USB device to the BD-Live feature does not work. USB port (see page 25). • The connected USB device does not have enough •...
Subwoofer: 150 W 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. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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