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Related Manuals for LG LHS-36SE5A
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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: LH-RH361SE
Specifies the product model number.
Speakers: LHS-36SE5S, LHS-36SE5A
Lists the included speaker models.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Alerts users to potential electric shock hazards and servicing instructions.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Provides guidelines for safe power cord usage to prevent hazards.
SERIAL NUMBER
Location to record the unit's unique serial number for record-keeping.
Disposal of your old appliance
Instructions for environmentally sound disposal of the product.
INTRODUCTION
Symbol Used in this Manual
Explains the meaning of symbols used throughout the manual for warnings and notes.
Notes on Discs
Provides important guidelines for handling, storing, and cleaning discs.
RECORDABLE AND PLAYABLE DISCS
DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable)
Details features and compatibility of DVD-RW discs.
DVD-R (Digital Video Disc - Recordable)
Details features and compatibility of DVD-R discs.
DVD-RAM (DVD - Random Access Memory)
Details features and compatibility of DVD-RAM discs.
DVD+ReWritable
Details features and compatibility of DVD+RW discs.
PLAYABLE DISCS AND FEATURES
Playable Discs
Lists the types of discs the unit can play, including DVD, Audio CD, and CD-R/CD-RW.
Regional Code
Explains the unit's regional code and its impact on DVD playback compatibility.
Availability of copying or moving feature
Details which file types can be copied or moved between HDD, DISC, and USB devices.
MEDIA AND STORAGE
About the internal hard disk drive
Provides guidelines for handling the HDD to prevent failure and recommends backups.
Playing media files using the USB host feature
Explains how to play media files from USB devices and lists compatible devices.
FRONT PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL
Front Panel Layout
Identifies and describes the functions of buttons and indicators on the front panel.
Remote Control Operation
Explains how to use the remote control with the unit's sensor.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Power and Basic Operation Buttons
Describes buttons for power, disc tray, playback control, and recording.
Menu and Navigation Buttons
Explains buttons for accessing menus, lists, and navigating options.
Playback and Recording Control Buttons
Details buttons for recording modes, timer recording, dubbing, and skipping.
HOOKUP AND SETTINGS: REAR PANEL
Rear Panel Connections
Details all input and output terminals on the rear of the unit for connectivity.
Connecting to the Aerial
Provides instructions and diagrams for connecting an aerial for TV reception.
CONNECTING TO YOUR TELEVISION
Audio, Component Video, SCART, Optical, S-Video, and Composite Connections
Guides on connecting various video and audio signals to the TV for optimal display.
HDMI CONNECTION
HDMI Cable Connection and Setup
Instructions for connecting via HDMI and setting the TV source.
About HDMI Technology
Provides information on HDMI interface capabilities and HDCP.
ACCESSORY AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder
How to connect and configure a decoder for watching or recording.
Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack
Instructions for connecting VCRs or similar devices to the EURO AV2 jack.
EXTERNAL INPUTS AND ANTENNAS
Connecting AV IN 3 or AV IN 4 Jacks
How to connect accessory components like VCRs or camcorders to AV IN jacks.
Radio Antenna Connections
Instructions for connecting FM/AM antennas for radio reception.
SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting Speakers to the Unit
Explains how to connect front, center, rear, and subwoofer speakers using the system cable.
Speaker Cable Polarity
Emphasizes correct speaker cable connection (+/-) to avoid distortion.
SPEAKER POSITIONING
Recommended Speaker Placement
Provides guidance on ideal placement for front, center, and rear speakers for optimal sound.
Subwoofer Placement
Specifies that the subwoofer can be placed in any front position.
DELAY TIME SETTING
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Delay Settings
Explains how to set center and rear speaker delay times for synchronization.
Sound Effects in Music Mode
How to adjust sound effects like C WIDT, DIMEN, and PANO in music modes.
AUDIO SETTINGS AND ENHANCEMENTS
Setting Sound Level
How to adjust the sound level for individual channels (FL, C, FR, etc.).
Test Tone Function
Uses a test tone to help balance speaker sound levels from the listener's position.
XTS/XTS pro Audio Enhancement
Describes LG's audio technology for enhancing sound quality.
MENUS AND INITIAL SETUP
Using the Home Menu
How to access and navigate the main menu for media playback and recording options.
Initial Settings Overview
Introduces the system for customizing settings, starting with Auto Programming.
General Settings: Auto Programming
Explains how to automatically scan and store TV channels using the built-in tuner.
CHANNEL AND INPUT CONFIGURATION
Program Edit
How to manually edit channels, rename stations, move, and delete programs.
AV1 Decoder Setting
Configures the AV1 jack for inputting encoded video signals, enabling PAY-TV/Canal Plus.
SYSTEM AND DISPLAY SETTINGS
Clock and TV Aspect Settings
Covers automatic/manual clock setting, TV aspect ratio, and display mode for wide screens.
AV2 Connection and Power Save Mode
Manages AV2 input connection for decoders and enables an energy-saving mode.
SYSTEM INITIALIZATION AND LANGUAGE
Initialization Options
Resets the recorder to factory settings, formats HDD, or initializes USB memory.
Language Settings
Selects language for menus, on-screen display, and disc audio/subtitle options.
PARENTAL CONTROL AND REGISTRATION
Lock (Parental Control) Settings
Blocks DVD playback based on content rating, requiring a security code.
Set Password and Area Code
How to set a security password and define the area code for DVD compatibility.
DivX Registration Code
Provides the DivX VOD registration code for renting/purchasing videos.
RECORDING AND DISC SETTINGS
Recording Mode and Aspect Ratio
Configures recording quality (XP, SP, LP, EP) and aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3).
DV Recording Audio and MPEG4 Settings
Selects audio source for DV input and sets video format to MPEG4.
Disc Settings: Disc Format
Initializes blank discs to Video or VR mode, or reformats DVD-RW discs.
DISC FINALIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Finalize Disc Function
Fixes recordings for playback on other players and creates a menu screen for Video mode discs.
Disc Label and Disc Protect
Allows naming discs and protecting them from accidental changes.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY EXPLANATION
Displaying Information While Watching TV
Shows how to display or hide TV program information on-screen.
Displaying Disc Information
Explains how to view detailed information about the loaded disc and its content.
GENERAL PLAYBACK FEATURES
Disc Loading and Playback Control
Basic steps for loading discs, starting playback, pausing, and stopping.
Playback Navigation Buttons
Describes functions of SKIP, SCAN, and ZOOM buttons for navigating playback.
ADVANCED PLAYBACK CONTROLS
REPEAT, REPEAT A-B, and TITLE Operations
Explains repeat modes, A-B repeat for sequences, and title menu access.
SUBTITLE and AUDIO Language Selection
How to change subtitle language and audio tracks or channels.
DISC PLAYBACK NAVIGATION AND SEARCH
Navigating DVD Menus and Titles
How to interact with DVD menus and move between titles or chapters.
Time Search and Marker Functionality
Search for specific playback times and set/recall markers for scenes.
Camera Angle Selection
Allows changing camera angles during playback for discs with multiple angles.
PLAYBACK MEMORY AND PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
Last Condition Memory
The unit remembers user settings for the last viewed disc.
PIP (Picture in Picture) Functionality
Enables viewing stored TV stations in a sub-picture during playback.
PLAYING DIVX MOVIE FILES
DivX File Playback Procedure
Steps to play DivX movies, including accessing the movie list and using playback functions.
DivX File Requirements and Subtitle Display
Lists required DivX file formats, codecs, and how to fix subtitle display issues.
PLAYING AUDIO CDs AND MP3/WMA FILES
Music File Playback
How to play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files from HDD or USB.
Random Playback Mode
Enables or disables random playback for music files.
CUSTOM MUSIC PLAYLISTS
Creating Program Playlists
How to create custom playlists by adding tracks/files from Audio CDs or MP3/WMA.
Managing Programmed Tracks
Options to repeat tracks, erase from list, change order, and save playlists.
VIEWING JPEG IMAGE FILES
JPEG File Playback Procedure
Steps to view JPEG files from HDD or USB, including selecting files and full screen display.
JPEG File Requirements
Lists supported JPEG file extensions, sizes, and formats, and notes on unsupported types.
IMAGE VIEWING AND SLIDE SHOWS
Navigating and Rotating Images
How to skip between images and rotate them for viewing.
Slide Show and Music Playback
Setting up slide shows with or without simultaneous music playback.
FILE MANAGEMENT AND NAMING
Erasing Files/Folders
How to erase MP3/WMA, JPEG, or DivX files and folders from HDD or USB.
Naming Files
Instructions for renaming MP3/WMA files on the HDD or USB device.
FILE COPYING AND MOVING
Copying Files/Folders
How to copy files or folders to another media or within the same media.
Moving Files/Folders
How to move files or folders to another location, which also deletes them from the source.
RECORDING OVERVIEW
About DVD Recording
Explains disc types, formats, modes, and settings for DVD recording.
About HDD Recording
Details how to record to the internal HDD, including quality options and genre organization.
TIMESHIFT AND CLIP RECORDING
Timeshift Operation
Allows pausing live TV broadcasts and recording them temporarily for later viewing.
Clip Record Functionality
Editing parts of a timeshifted program to store them as clips on the HDD.
BASIC TV RECORDING
Recording a TV Program
Step-by-step guide to recording live TV broadcasts, including changing audio channels.
Instant Timer Recording
How to easily record for a preset duration without using the program timer.
TIMER RECORDING
Setting Up Timer Recordings
Programming recordings for future broadcasts with date, time, and channel details.
Timer Recording Notes and Troubleshooting
Explains timer indicators, audio settings, and issues like programs not recording.
SHOWVIEW SYSTEM TIMER RECORDING
Using SHOWVIEW for Timer Recording
Simplifies timer programming by using SHOWVIEW numbers from TV guides.
TIMER MANAGEMENT AND EXTERNAL RECORDING
Checking Timer Recording Details
How to view, edit, or delete programmed timer recordings.
Recording from an External Input
Recording content from external components like camcorders or VCRs via AV or DV inputs.
RECORDING FROM DIGITAL CAMCORDERS
Before DV Dubbing
Compatibility and connection details for DV-equipped camcorders.
Recording from a Digital Camcorder
Step-by-step guide to recording from a camcorder using the DV IN jack and remote control.
SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
Playing Another Title During Recording
How to play content from one media while recording from another, independently.
MPEG4 Recording on HDD
Setting up and performing video recordings in MPEG4 format on the HDD.
EDITING: TITLE AND CHAPTER LIST MENUS
Title List/Chapter List Menu Overview
Introduction to navigating and editing video content using title and chapter lists.
Menu Options Explanation
Details the various editing options available for titles and chapters.
ORIGINAL AND PLAYLIST EDITING
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing
Explains editing concepts for titles, chapters, and parts in VR mode or on HDD.
Adding Chapter Markers
How to insert chapter markers manually or automatically for better navigation.
PLAYLIST CREATION AND MANAGEMENT
Making a New Playlist
How to create a new playlist by adding original titles or chapters.
Adding Titles/Chapters to Existing Playlists
How to add more content to an already created playlist.
DELETING CONTENT
Deleting Titles/Chapters
Procedures for removing titles or chapters from the original recording or playlist.
Deleting Parts of a Title
How to delete specific segments within a title, rather than the whole title.
NAMING TITLES AND TIME SEARCH
Naming a Title
How to assign custom names (up to 32 characters) to titles on HDD or USB.
Time Search Functionality
How to start playback from a specific point in time within a title.
EDITING UTILITIES
Sorting Titles by Date, Title, or Category
Organizes title listings for easier access and selection.
Undo/Redo Last Deletion
Allows reverting the last deletion action to correct mistakes.
Combining Two Titles Into One
Merges two adjacent titles into a single title.
SPLITTING AND COMBINING CONTENT
Dividing a Title into Two
Splits a single title into two separate titles at a selected point.
Combining Two Chapters into One
Merges two adjacent chapters into a single chapter.
MANAGING PLAYLISTS AND TITLES
Moving Playlist Chapters
Re-arranges the playback order of chapters within a playlist.
Protecting and Hiding Titles/Chapters
Prevents accidental changes or skips playback of specific content.
DUBBING AND COPYING
Before Dubbing Guidelines
General advice before using copying features, including backup and transfer.
Copying Restrictions and CPRM
Explains copy protection, CPRM system, and limitations on copying certain content.
Fast Copying (Maximum 12x)
Details the high-speed digital copying process between HDD and DVD.
HDD AND DVD DUBBING PROCEDURES
Dubbing from HDD to DVD
Step-by-step guide to copying titles from the HDD to a DVD disc.
Dubbing from DVD to HDD
Step-by-step guide to copying titles from a DVD to the HDD.
ONE TOUCH COPY FUNCTION
One Touch Copy: HDD to DVD
Copies the currently playing title from HDD to DVD at maximum speed.
One Touch Copy: DVD to HDD
Copies the currently playing title from DVD to HDD in real-time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND DISC PLAYBACK
Overwriting Recording
How to overwrite a new recording onto an existing title on DVD+RW discs.
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players
Explains how to finalize discs for compatibility with other DVD players.
LANGUAGE AND REGIONAL SETTINGS
Language Codes List
Provides a list of language codes for initial settings like audio and subtitles.
Area Codes List
Lists country codes used for DVD region settings and compatibility.
RADIO TUNING AND OPERATION
Presetting Radio Stations
How to store up to 50 FM/AM radio stations in memory for quick access.
Listening to the Radio
Instructions for tuning in preset stations, manual tuning, and improving reception.
RDS AND PROGRAMME SEARCH
RDS Operation and Tuning
Explains RDS features like PS, PTY, RT, and CT for enhanced FM radio information.
Programme Search (PTY) Function
How to search for radio stations based on the type of program material broadcast.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Power, Picture, or Sound Issues
Solutions for common problems related to power, picture, and sound output.
Playback and Input Distortion Issues
Troubleshooting steps for poor playback quality, input distortion, and channel issues.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND RESETTING
Disc Playback and Recording Issues
Solutions for discs not playing on other players, recording failures, and timer issues.
Remote Control and System Reset
Troubleshooting steps for remote control problems and how to reset the recorder.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General, Recording, and Playback Specifications
Lists general, recording format, and playback performance specifications.
Input and Output Terminals
Details the types and specifications of all input and output connectors.
AUDIO AND SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
Amplifier and Tuner Specifications
Provides power output details for amplifier modes and tuner frequency ranges.
Speaker System Specifications
Lists the technical details for the included front/center/satellite and subwoofer speakers.
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