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OWNER'S MANUAL
SoundPlate
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
LAB550W (LAB550W, S45A1-D)
LAD650W (LAD650W, S45A1-D)

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL SoundPlate Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. LAB550W (LAB550W, S45A1-D) LAD650W (LAD650W, S45A1-D)
  • Page 2 Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for CAUTION ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product and to protect it from over heating.
  • Page 3 Getting Started NOTICE: For Product Identification and Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators Compliance/Safety labeling information please refer to Main Label on the bottom of Unit. This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly.
  • Page 4 Directive 1999/5/EC. The complete Declaration of Conformity may be requested through the following postal address: LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V. European Standard Team Krijgsman 1 1186 DM Amstelveen...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Notes on copyrights Important Notice for TV colour system y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection The colour system of this player differs according to system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of currently playing discs.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    – Listening to music during slide show – [NETWORK] menu Advanced Features – [DISPLAY] menu – Enjoying BD-Live™ – [LANGUAGE] menu – LG AV Remote – [AUDIO] menu – Private Sound Mode – [LOCK] menu Using the Premium – [OTHERS] menu...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Enjoying with LG Multi-room Audio (LG – Handling the unit Music Flow) – Notes on discs Using Bluetooth technology Important Information relating to Network – Listening to music stored on the Services Bluetooth devices LG Sound Sync...
  • 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 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: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player HOME ( ): Displays or exits the ON or OFF.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel a Operation buttons b Disc Slot 1/! (Power) c Display window F (Function) d Remote sensor Selects the function and input source. p/o (Volume) T (Play / Pause) I (Stop) R (Open / Close) Rear Panel a Speaker Duct d OPTICAL IN : Optical input Holes for plentiful bass sound on speaker...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Unit

    Getting Started > Caution Setting up the unit y Be careful not to make scratches on the surface of the Unit /Sub-Woofer when This unit is designed to be positioned under your installing or moving them. y Do not try to set up this unit alone. It may Before setting up this system with your TV, make need at least 2 persons to lift your TV.
  • Page 13 DVD player. Connect the player’s LAN port to and more convenient by using a USB extension LAN or Ethernet cable. You should also connect cable. Purchase the cable from the nearest LG the power cord supplied as an accessory. Electronic Service point.
  • Page 14 Getting Started > Caution How to Affix the Ferrite Core y Do not place your TV on the edge of this (Optional) unit. Otherwise it may result in a personal You may need to attach Ferrite core in order to injury and/or property damages.
  • Page 15: Connecting

    Connecting Wireless subwoofer 3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already blinks in yellow-green continually, you can skip connection this step. Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds. LED indicator of wireless subwoofer - The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up alternately in red and yellow-green.
  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting Connecting to your TV Additional information for HDMI y When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can device make sure of the following: connect it to this player using an HDMI cable (Type - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and A, High Speed HDMI™...
  • Page 17: What Is Simplink

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the 2. Use A/D to select the [Settings] and press TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears. SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
  • Page 18 Connecting Note y If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 576p as follows: 1. Press HOME ( ) to disappear the HOME menu. 2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds. y 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...
  • Page 19: Connections With External Device

    Connecting Connections with HDMI IN connection external device You can enjoy the pictures and sound from your component through this connection. Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit. And then OPTICAL IN connection select the [HDMI IN 1/2] option by pressing P FUNCTION.
  • Page 20: Portable In Connection

    Connecting PORTABLE IN connection Listening to music from your portable player The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable players or external devices. 1. Connect the portable player to the PORTABLE IN connector of the unit by using a 3.5 mm stereo cable.
  • Page 21: 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 or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and online Router...
  • Page 22: Wired Network Setup

    Connecting Wired network setup Advanced Setting If you want to set the network settings manually, If there is a DHCP server on the local area network use W/S to select [Advanced Setting] on the (LAN) via wired connection, this player will [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).
  • Page 23: Wireless Network Connection

    Connecting Wireless network connection Preparation Another connection option is to use an Access Point Before setting the wireless network, you need or a wireless router. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the - connect the broadband internet to the equipment in use and the network environment.
  • Page 24 Connecting Advanced Setting If you want to set the network settings manually, use W/S to select [Advanced Setting] on the [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b). 1. Use W/S to select [Wireless] and press ENTER (b). Note y WEP security mode generally have 4 keys available on an access point setting.
  • Page 25 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 26: System Setting

    System Setting Initial Setup 5. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP When you turn on the unit for the first time, the address automatically. initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language and network settings on the initial setup wizard.
  • Page 27: Settings

    11. Displays the guide to enjoy online contents 4. Use W/S to select a second setup option, and using LG AV Remote. Press ENTER (b). press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. 5. Use W/S to select a desired setting, and press...
  • Page 28: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] menu Smart Service Setting The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the [Country Setting] software update, BD-Live and online content Select your area for displaying proper online services. content service. Connection Setting [Initialize] If your home network environment is ready to Depending on the region, [Initialize] function connect the player, the player needs to be set the may not be available.
  • Page 29: [Display] Menu

    System Setting [DISPLAY] menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. TV Aspect Ratio Refer to page 17 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] [4:3 Letter Box] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 30: [Language] Menu

    System Setting HDMI Color Setting [LANGUAGE] menu Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Display Menu For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. Select a language for the [Settings] menu and on- screen display.
  • Page 31: [Audio] Menu

    System Setting [AUDIO] menu DRC (Dynamic Range Control) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set lower volume without losing clarity of sound. the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use.
  • Page 32: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] menu DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [LOCK] settings affect only Blu-ray Disc and content. (Not all discs are rated.) DVD 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 33: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] menu TV Sound Connecting You can listen to TV sound through this unit’s Quick Start speaker automatically when TV is turned on. This player can stay in standby mode with low power consumption, so that the player can instantly boot without delay when you turn on this unit.
  • Page 34 To use the Premium Service and SW Updates, select - The SIMPLINK function allows you to control this [Agree]. unit with LG TV’s remote control. - The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.
  • Page 35: Operating

    Operating Sound Effect Setting the [User EQ] You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency. Press 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: Home Menu Display

    Operating Home Menu Display Playing the Linked Devices Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME Playing a disc ( ). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and erot press ENTER (b). 1. Insert a disc in the disc slot. For most Audio CD, BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically.
  • Page 37: Playing A File On Disc/Usb Device

    Operating Playing a file on disc/USB device This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the disc or USB device. 1. Insert a data disc in the disc slot or connect a USB device to the unit. a Displays all linked device.
  • Page 38: Playing A File On Android Device

    Operating Notes on USB device Playing a file on Android device y This player supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, use the USB This player can play video, audio and photo files flash drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32.
  • Page 39: Playing A File On A Network Server

    Operating Notes on Connecting Android device Playing a file on a network server y This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Android (4.0 or later is recommended) devices. y Do not extract the Android device during This player can play video, audio and photo files operation (play, etc.).
  • Page 40: Using Home Network Server For Pc

    If the SmartShare PC Software disc is supplied, you can install SmartShare PC Software on your PC by the disc. 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. If necessary, select your region. 2. Click support tab. 3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s manual in search bar.
  • Page 41: Sharing Files And Folders

    Operating Note System requirements y SmartShare PC software is not supported with Mac OS. Minimum System y The SmartShare PC software is a customized y CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+ software edition only for sharing files and processors folders to this player.
  • Page 42: General Playback

    Operating General Playback Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Basic operations for video and audio content Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show To stop playback Press Z (STOP) while slide show. Press Z (STOP) during playback.
  • Page 43: Resume Playback

    Operating Resume playback Last scene memory eroyt This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory The unit records the point where you pressed the even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch Z (STOP) depending on the disc.
  • Page 44: On-Screen Display

    Operating On-Screen Display Displaying content information on- screen eroy You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press To control video playback ENTER (b). eroy You can control playback and set options while watching videos.
  • Page 45: To Control Photo View

    Operating Note Setting the slide show option y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, You can use various options during viewing a the on-screen display disappears. photo in full screen. y A title number cannot be selected on some 1.
  • Page 46: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroy This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h). erotu 2. Select [A-B] and press ENTER (b). 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat.
  • Page 47: Selecting A Subtitle Language

    Operating Note Selecting a subtitle language y Some discs allow you to change audio eroy selections only via the disc menu. In this case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). button and choose the appropriate audio 2.
  • Page 48: Changing Subtitle Code Page

    Operating Note Changing the Picture Mode Even if you change the value of the [TV Aspect eroy Ratio] option in On-Screen display, the [TV Aspect Ratio] option in the [Settings] menu is You can change the [Picture mode] option during not changed.
  • Page 49: Viewing Content Information

    Operating Viewing content information Selecting a subtitle file The player can display the content information. If the subtitle file name is different from the video file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. [Movie] menu before playing the movie.
  • Page 50: Listening To Music During Slide Show

    Operating Advanced Features Listening to music during slide show Enjoying BD-Live™ You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network MENU (m) to display the option menu. extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers 2.
  • Page 51: Lg Av Remote

    Visit 1. Check the network connection and settings “Apple iTunes” or “Google Android Market (Google (page 21). Play Store)” for detailed information of “LG AV 2. Press HOME ( ). Remote”. 3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press Private Sound Mode ENTER (b).
  • Page 52: Enjoying With Lg Multi-Room Audio

    It is recommended to connect up to 4 speakers for smooth playback. y Signal interference may cause the playback LG smart Hi-Fi audio system MUSIC flow allows you to stop. to enjoy music with the several speakers wirelessly. y If playback doesn’t work smoothly, the Using MUSIC flow, you can enjoy audio contents connection may be broken automatically.
  • Page 53: Listening To Music Stored On The

    Available Devices : Mobile phone, MP3, Laptop, found may appear in the Bluetooth device PDA etc. display depending on the type of Bluetooth device.Your unit appears as “LG-HTS (XX:XX)”. Bluetooth Profiles 3. Select “LG-HTS (XX:XX). In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, 4.
  • Page 54 Operating Note y When using Bluetooth® technology, you have to make a connection between the unit and the Bluetooth device as close as possible and keep the distance. However it may not work well in the case below : - There is a obstacle between the unit and the Bluetooth device.
  • Page 55: Lg Sound Sync

    3. Set up the sound output of TV to listen to the compatible with the LG TV that supports LG Sound sound through this unit : Sync. Make sure of the LG Sound Sync logo on your TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound output] [ [LG Sound Sync (Wireless)] Controllable function by LG TV’s remote control :...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, The unit does not work DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. properly. y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
  • Page 57: 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 1 GB free space. y Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (page 21).
  • Page 58: Picture

    In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62: Additional Information

    Appendix Additional Information File requirement Video files File File Audio Codec Format Subtitle Location Extension Format “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/ Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, (.smi), SubStation Alpha MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 Digital, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM DTS, MP3,...
  • Page 63: Avchd

    Appendix Note Note y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) y This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle content.
  • Page 64: About Dlna

    Appendix About DLNA Compatibility notes This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player y Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, that can display and play video, photo and audio digital connection and other compatibility issues content from your DLNA-compatible digital media are possible.
  • Page 65: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting HDMI OUT Source Auto DTS Re-encode Dolby Digital PCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 5.1ch Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD PCM 5.1ch Dolby TrueHD PCM 5.1ch DTS-HD PCM 5.1ch DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch...
  • Page 66: 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 Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Belgium Antilles...
  • Page 67: 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 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368 Afar 6565 Macedonian 7775 Singhalese...
  • Page 68: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 69 Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 70 Appendix Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General (LAB550W, LAD650W) Power requirements Refer to the main label on the unit. Refer to the main label on the unit. Power consumption Networked standby mode : 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) Dimensions (W x H x D) (700 x 73 x 350) mm Net Weight (Approx.) 7.4 kg...
  • Page 72 Appendix System Laser Semiconductor laser wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm Signal system Standard PAL/NTSC color TV system LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Integrated IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band) wireless networking Wireless LAN (internal antenna) access Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA Bluetooth...
  • Page 73: 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 74 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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