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MEDIA STATION
Network Twin HD Recorder
MS450H
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference.
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  • Page 1 MEDIA STATION Network Twin HD Recorder MS450H To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. English...
  • Page 2 CAUTION concerning the Power Cord European representative : Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. dedicated circuit; Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance (Tel : +31-036-547-8940) and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
  • Page 3 Copying of copyright material such as films or of the copyright owner. LG has no right to grant such music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception permission. Permission should always be sought from or consented to by the rights owner.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents File requirement.................5 Selecting a subtitle language code ..........33 File compatibility ................5 Selecting an audio language ............. 34 Home Menu Overview ...............6 Repeat playback ................ 34 Remote control ................8 Playback from selected time ............34 Main unit ..................9 Add files to the Playlist ..............

  • Page 5: File Requirement

    File requirement File compatibility Music files • File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma”,“.aac”,“.ogg”, “.asf”, “.flac”, “.mp4” • Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), Because the compatibility and available playback within 32 - 48kHz (WMA) functions on the [DLNA] menu are tested on the •...

  • Page 6: Home Menu Overview

    Home Menu Overview Starting from HOME To access numerous functions of the server, press the “HOME” button on the remote. Network connection Setup Wizard File requirement (page 14-19) (page 20) (page 5) DTV Installation Playback functions About DLNA (page 21) (page 32-35) (page 38) Installing Nero MediaHome 4...
  • Page 7 Basic button operations - HOME : Accesses or removes the HOME menu. - b / B : Used to navigate on-screen displays. - OK ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. - BACK (O): Exits the menu. Operating YouTube feature Operating Picasa Web Albums General Setup Operation feature (page 41)

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Remote control POWER (1): Switches the recorder ON or OFF. TV/PVR: To view channels selected by the recorder tuner or by the TV tuner. VOL (- / +): Adjusts the sound level of the recorder. TV Control Buttons: You can control the programme selection, sound level, input source, and power switch of your TV (see page 52).

  • Page 9: Main Unit

    Main unit e f g PUSH / OPEN a 1 (POWER) Button f z (REC.) Switches the recorder ON or OFF. Starts recording. b External HDD Slot g PROG. v/V Mounting an additional HDD here. Scans up or down through memorized programmes. c Display window h USB Port Shows the current status of the recorder.

  • Page 10: Connection Overview

    Connection overview Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described on pages 11-13. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Be sure to switch off the recorder before installation and connection.

  • Page 11: (Option A) Best Quality - Hdmi Connection (Includes Audio And Video)

    (Option A) Best quality - HDMI connection (includes audio and video) If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable H. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

  • Page 12: (Option B) Excellent Quality - Component Video And Stereo Audio Connection

    (Option B) Excellent quality - Component video and stereo audio con- nection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y P cables C. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the Recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables A.

  • Page 13: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connecting to an Amplifier via  Channel Audio Output Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks (A) on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables.

  • Page 14: Network Connection

    Network connection This recorder can be connected to the local area network (LAN) via the LAN port or the wireless LAN adapter. Be sure to set the network configuration before using this recorder. You can use the wired and/or wireless network depending on your network environment. Wired network connection 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.
  • Page 15 Wired network setting (Auto) Wired network setting (Manual) If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want via wired connection, this recorder will automatically be to set the network manually, follow the instructions as allocated an IP address.

  • Page 16: Wireless Network Connection

    Other devices such as DLNA server Wireless network connection Another network connection is using the supplied wireless adapter. This recorder supports an IEEE 802.11n wireless module using supplied wireless LAN adapter, which also supports the 802.11b/g standards. For the best wireless performance, we recommend the use of a IEEE 802.11n certified Wi-Fi network (access point or wireless router).
  • Page 17 Wireless LAN adapter connection A maximum of 3 profile names can be set for the wireless network setup. Connect the supplied wireless LAN adapter to the USB Use v/V to select the [Infrastructure (AP)], and press port on the rear panel. The recorder scans for all of the available access points or wireless routers within range and displays them as a list.
  • Page 18 Wireless network setting (peer to peer) If you want to set the security, use v/V to select the [Shared key (WEP)], and press OK to display the If you do not have a wireless network device at your virtual keyboard. home, you can connect directly to the wireless network Refer to step 3 above for using virtual keyboard.
  • Page 19 Notes on Network Connection For the purpose of better transmission, place the recorder as close as possible to the access point. Many network connection problems during set up can In some instances, placing the access point or wireless often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. router at least 1.5 ft (0.45m) above the floor may After connecting the recorder to the home network, improve the reception.

  • Page 20: Setup Wizard (Initial Install)

    Setup Wizard (Initial install) After turning on the recorder for the first time or after resetting the recorder, the Setup Wizard menu is displayed. You can set the display language, region, programme scan, time and network setup on the [Setup Wizard] menu. Use v/V to select a language for the on-screen display, and press OK.

  • Page 21: Dtv

    DTV Installation Connect the DTV antenna to the ANTENNA IN jack on the rear panel as described below. And connect the ANTENNA OUT jack on the rear panel to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV using RF cable. Outdoor Indoor Wall Aerial...

  • Page 22: Settings For Digital Tv

    Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. You can make settings and adjustments using the [Setup wizard] menu. (refer to page 20 for details). You can also set them manually as below. Selecting a Region Select a region where you operate this recorder.

  • Page 23: Editing Programme List

    Editing Programme List Follow the steps 1-3 from “Selecting a Region” on page 22. You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using [Program edit] menu. Use v/V to select the [Parental Guidance] and press Input the password using numerical buttons.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Tv Rating Level

    Adjusting TV Rating level Setting the permanent Timeshift Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited You can set the Time Shift function automatically without according to the age limit you set. pressing TIMESHIFT button. The timeshift will start after Digital TV tuner mode is started.

  • Page 25: Using The Digital Tv Functions

    Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this recorder. Viewing the Digital TV Use v/V to select a programme you want to add on the Favorite List.

  • Page 26: Selecting Dtv Subtitle Language

    Selecting DTV subtitle language Using the timeshift function manually Some digital programmes may broadcast several subtitle You can pause a Live TV broadcast, then continue language. You can select a subtitle language when it is watching the programme at a later time. This is useful available.

  • Page 27: Using The Permanent Timeshift

    Using the permanent timeshift If you set the [Permanent Timeshift] option to [On], live TV broadcast will automatically be recorded to the internal HDD without pressing TIMESHIFT button. The timeshift will start automatically when the Digital TV tuner mode is started.

  • Page 28: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes You can record Digital TV programmes, store it on the internal HDD, external HDD or USB device. Timer Recording (Manual) Preparations: You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to Select the recording location using [REC Device] 30 days in advance.

  • Page 29: Timer Recording (Epg)

    Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information You can cancel a timer recording before the timer provided by the EPG. recording actually starts. While watching TV, press GUIDE. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. Use v/V to select a schedule you want to cancel.

  • Page 30: Editing A Timer Recording

    Editing a timer recording You can edit a pre-scheduled timer before the timer recording actually starts. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. Use v/V to select a schedule you want to edit. Press OK to display the [Timer Record] menu. Follow the steps 3-5 from “Timer Recording (Manual)”...

  • Page 31: Media

    Media You can play media (Movie, Music, Photo) files stored You can play media files stored on in the internal HDD or external HDD. (page -5) various media. Select [Media] on [Home menu] and press [OK]. You can play media (Movie, Music, Photo) files stored in USB device.

  • Page 32: Playback Functions

    Playback functions The recorder can play movie, music and photo files on the HDD, USB, PC, REC.List, Playlist or using DLNA feature. Before playing movie, music or photo files, read “File requirement” on page 5. Press PLAY or OK to play the selected file. Symbols used in playback functions Starts slideshow when selecting a photo file.

  • Page 33: Frame-By-Frame Playback

    Frame-by-Frame playback Enlarges the playback image MOVIE DLNA-V MOVIE PHOTO DLNA-V DLNA-P Picasa While a movie file is in playback, press PAUSE. While a movie or a photo file is in playback, press Press PAUSE repeatedly to play frame by frame. ZOOM.

  • Page 34: Selecting An Audio Language

    Selecting an audio language Add files to the Playlist MOVIE DLNA-V MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO Some movie files have several audio languages or You can add your favorite movie, music and photo files to encoding methods. You can select an audio language or the playlist.

  • Page 35: Naming A File

    Naming a file Selecting a slideshow speed MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO PHOTO DLNA-P Picasa You can rename the selected file on HDD, USB or PC. You can set the photo delaying timing while viewing a Slide Show. Follow the steps 1-5 from “General playback” on page Follow the steps 1-3 from “Selecting a subtitle 32 to select a file.

  • Page 36: Playing Files On Your

    Playing files on your PC This recorder can access and play movie, music or photo files on a PC which is connected to your local area network. Use v/V to select a file you want to play. Preparations: Press v/V to select a folder, and press OK. A list of This recorder and your PC must be connected to files and folders in the folder appears.

  • Page 37: Using [File Copy] Features

    Using [File Copy] features You can move or copy files to the other storage or folder. You can delete files also. Copying or moving files/folders If you have no writing permission, you can’t copy file/ folders to PC. Press HOME. Deleting files/folders Use b/B to select [Media], and press OK.

  • Page 38: Dlna

    DLNA About DLNA The DLNA features allow you to browse and play movies, music and photos stored on DLNA media servers connected on an identical Local Area Network (LAN) as the recorder. This recorder allows playing files stored on a computer with Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials and a DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).

  • Page 39: Installing Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials

    Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials If you accept all conditions, click [I accept the License Conditions] check box and click [Next]. Installation is Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing not possible without this agreement. movie, music and photo files stored on your computer to this recorder.

  • Page 40: Operating Dlna Feature

    Operating DLNA feature The recorder can play movie, music and photo files on the DLNA server. Before playing movie, music or photo files from DLNA server, read “File requirement” on page 5. Preparations: This recorder and DLNA server must be Prev: Press .

  • Page 41: Youtube

    YouTube™ Operating YouTube™ feature You can search and play YouTube videos on this recorder. Use v/V to select a video from list, and press OK to Preparations: play the video. A broadband Internet service is required to use this feature. Network settings must be set before using this features.

  • Page 42: Searching Youtube Videos

    Selecting your local site Press STOP to stop playback. You can select a country in which you want to view YouTube videos. The countries listed on the [Local Site] • The settings of this recorder do not affect the menu may different with those listed on the YouTube web YouTube’s playback quality.

  • Page 43: Picasa

    Picasa Operating Picasa Web Albums feature You can view and download photos from the Picasa Web Albums. Only public photos can be viewed and downloaded. If you have your own album on the Picasa Web Albums, you can browse your photos using this recorder. General operation Press INFO (i) to show the control icons as below.

  • Page 44: Searching Picasa Web Albums

    Searching Picasa Web Albums Viewing your Picasa Web Albums You can search photos by entering search words up to 43 If you have your own web album on the Picasa Web Albums, you can view your own album by entering your ID. characters.

  • Page 45: Setup

    Setup General Setup Operation DTV settings Press HOME. Use b/B to select [Setup] in the [Home] menu, and press OK. Use b/B to select an option from the [Setup] menu, and press OK. Select a region where you operate this recorder. Refer to page 22 for more information.

  • Page 46: Audio Settings

    Audio settings Display settings This option allows you to listen to a movie at a lower Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. volume without losing clarity of sound. [4: Letter Box]: Select this when connecting to a Set [DRC] to [On] for the Dolby Digital encoded files only standard 4:3 screen TV and prefer the wide picture with and [Comfort] for files with any encoding method.

  • Page 47: Record Settings

    • When you select [ON], you may experience some If you have connected this recorder to a local area picture disturbance when the video switches video and network (LAN)using LAN cable, the recorder needs to be film material. set up for network communication. (See “Wired network •...

  • Page 48: System Settings

    System settings Others settings Select a language for the Setup menu and information display. You can set the photo delaying timing while viewing a Slide Show. (See “Selecting slideshow speed” on pages The clock must be set in order to use timer recording. 35.) [Auto]: Set the programme that boadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set automatically.

  • Page 49: Reference

    Reference Software update via the Internet Use v/V to select the [Software Update], and press OK to display the sub-options. You can update the latest software to enhance the Use v/V to select the [Operation mode], and press products operation and/or add new features using broadband Internet connection.

  • Page 50: External Hdd Installation

    External HDD Installation Fasten the hooks as shown below. You can install an additional HDD to the external HDD slot. Preparations: Prepare a 3.5” SATA HDD. It is strongly recommended to use SATA standard HDD of makers for the external HDD. (Seagate, Western Digital, Hitachi, Samsung) The recorder must be turned off before installation.

  • Page 51: About The Internal/External Hdd

    About the internal/External HDD Connecting an USB Device The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece This recorder can play the Movie / Music / Photo files of equipment. Please use the recorder following the contained in the USB Device connected on the front guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure.

  • Page 52: Controlling A Tv With The Supplied Universal Remote Control

    Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control. If your TV is listed in the table on pages 53-54, set the appropriate manufacturer code. Follow steps 1-2 as shown right. You can control your TV using the buttons below.

  • Page 53: Code Numbers Of Controllable Tvs

    Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES ADMIRAL 137 204 ELITE 064 149 IMPERIAL 043 049 108 139 144...
  • Page 54 BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES BRANDS CODES MULTITECH 136 159 171 185 RADIOLA SUPERTECH 108 139 152 171 MURPHY RADIOTONE 010 085 108 171 TADISTAR NAONIS REDIFUSSION TASHIKO 108 159 218 NECKERMANN 037 059 060 092 098 REVOX 108 139 144 159 170 100 101 108 109 113 088 089 137 157 158 115 118 119 134 135...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting General The power does not be b Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. turned on. There is no picture. b Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the recorder appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 56 You can update this recorder using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this recorder (if updates have been made), please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements: AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 65.3 x 255 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 3.7 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Television system DVB-T Standard Compliant...

  • Page 58: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. USE OF THE NETWORK The Network Services may be terminated or interrupted SERVICES IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS at any time, and LG makes no representation or warranty AND CONDITIONS. that any Network Service will remain available for any period of time.

  • Page 59: Open Source Software Notice

    THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing...
  • Page 60 P/No. : MFL62320919...

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