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HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606
Network Blu-ray Disc
Home Theater System
Owner's Manual
Model: LHB953
© Copyright 2009, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
8/14/09
5:12 PM
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  • Page 1 As an E ® Partner, LG NERGY has determined that this product or product models meet the ® guidelines for NERGY energy efficiency. ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY © Copyright 2009, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. P/NO : MFL62596606...
  • Page 2 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 3 Important Safety 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms Displaying disc Information ....34 or when unused for long periods of time. Enjoying BD-LIVE™...
  • Page 4 Some functions of this unit are controlled by the analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with “DVD Logo” is trademark of DVD Format/Logo contents. The operation of this product and...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 5 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. to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 6 LG players when formatting rewritable discs. CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, or Photo (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista) files.
  • Page 7 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 8 Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play For high definition video playback: only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. •...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 9 Remote control NIGHT ( ): Sets the late night function. POWER POWER INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source (FM, AM, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL). 0-9 numerical buttons: Select numbered options in a POWER: Switches the player ON or OFF. menu.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 10 Front panel a 1 1 /} } (POWER) Button - FUNC. Switches the unit ON or OFF. Changes the input source (FM, AM, OSD IPOD, REMOTE IPOD, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL) or displays On-Screen b Disc Tray Display.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 11 Rear panel h i j a AC Power Cord i DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Plug into the power source. Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b SPEAKER Connectors j PORT. IN Connect the speakers. Connect to a portable player with audio outputs.

  • Page 12: Speaker Connection

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 12 Speaker Connection SPEAKER COLOR POSITION Grey Rear Behind you and to your right. Attaching the speakers to the player Blue Rear Behind you and to your left. You will have received six speaker cables. Green Center Above or below screen, directly in front...

  • Page 13: Positioning The System

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 13 Positioning the System The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position (A).

  • Page 14: Connections To Your Tv

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 14 Connections to your TV Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • You must select a HDMI audio output that your TV accepts using [HDMI Audio] options on the [Setup] menu (see page 26).
  • Page 15 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 15 Additional Information for HDMI Tip: • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change following: the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 16-17.) - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.

  • Page 16: Resolution Setting

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 16 Resolution Setting Available resolution according to the resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and • When the non-copy protected media is playing back COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the Video Output HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 17: Internet Connection

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 17 HDMI OUT connection Internet connection • For the 480i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN change to 480p. port on the rear panel.

  • Page 18: Internet Connection

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 18 • Some internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain Cautions: restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your • When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable, hold the plug portion of the broadband Internet connection.

  • Page 19: Network Software Update

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 19 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 From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or by connecting the unit directly to the software update server.
  • Page 20 In this case, you can obtain the latest 3. If newer version exists, the message “A new update was found. Do software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then you want to download it?” appears. update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page 61.

  • Page 21: Setting The Sound Mode

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 21 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. Press SPK LEVEL repeatedly to select a desired speaker to set.

  • Page 22: Using Usb Devices

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 22 Notes: Using USB devices • 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). files contained on the USB device.

  • Page 23: Using The Home Menu

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 23 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 b b B B , ENTER 2 Select an option: 2 Select the [Setup] option: 3 Displays the selected option menu:...
  • Page 24 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 24 [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 16-17 for details about the resolution. [Auto] – If the HDMI OUT jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV.
  • Page 25 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 25 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Speaker Setup Display Menu To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position.
  • Page 26 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 26 HD AV Sync [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound. If this The [LOCK] settings affect only Netflix movie, BD and DVD playback. happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the sound so that it effectively ‘waits’...
  • Page 27 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 27 DVD Rating 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. [Unlock] –...
  • Page 28 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 28 [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. Netflix, Pandora, Cinemanow and YouTube features. [Permitted] – Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if [Partially permitted] –...
  • Page 29 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 29 [OTHERS] Menu Netflix [Netflix ESN] – Display its unique Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to use the Netflix streaming. [Deactivate Netflix] – Deactivates your player. To activate the Netflix again, see page 40. Software Update You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server (see page 19-20).

  • Page 30: Play A Disc

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 30 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 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) scene point).
  • Page 31 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 31 Playing repeatedly Marker Search AVCHD To enter a Marker During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF].
  • Page 32 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 32 Using the search menu Selecting a subtitle language AVCHD AVCHD During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language. During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu. Press b B to skip the playback 15 seconds forward or backward. During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu.
  • Page 33 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 33 Changing content list view Last Scene Memory MUSIC This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] menu, you can change the content list switch off the unit.

  • Page 34: Displaying Disc Information

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 34 Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information AVCHD ON REMOTE When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY another title/chapter/track. Press DISPLAY during playback then use v / V to select the 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY [Title/Chapter] icon.

  • Page 35: Enjoying Bd-Live

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 35 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 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE™...

  • Page 36: Playing A Movie

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 36 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 video contents recorded on a ON REMOTE For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. DVD-RW(VR mode) discs.

  • Page 37: Listening To Music

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 37 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 •...

  • Page 38: Viewing A Photo

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 38 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. photo files, read “Photo file requirement”...
  • Page 39 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 39 g Use v V to selects an option between [Effect] or [Delay]. Photo file requirement (USB/DISC) Use b B to adjusts and press ENTER to set the selected option. File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png” [Effects] –...

  • Page 40: Playing Netflix Streaming

    3 Select the [Netflix] option: You can instantly watch movies (very few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG BD player. To become a Netflix member visit: www.netflix.com/LG Activating your player...
  • Page 41 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 41 Using your player for Netflix 5. Repeat step 4 to add more movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. After you activate your player, you’re ready to add movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. You can then use your player’s remote to browse 6.
  • Page 42 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 42 Selecting a movie to watch on your TV Playing a movie After you set up your player and add movies & TV episodes, you can While watching a movie or TV episode from Netflix via your player, you browse and watch them on your TV.

  • Page 43: Playing Cinemanow Videos

    V b B and numeric buttons, and You can browse, search and watch movies & TV episodes from then press ENTER while [Activate] CinemaNow streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG BD player. is selected. To become a CinemaNow member, visit: www.cinemanow.com...
  • Page 44 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 44 About the CinemaNow menu My videos After activating your player, you’re ready to use the CinemaNow service. The My videos screen is where you can get access to all your previously rented or purchased content from any CinemaNow powered by service. You can view your content under different filters: a All –...
  • Page 45 Please note that there may be a difference between the content [Title details] screen of the video. offered to buy and watch on the CinemaNow service on the LG player, and that on www.cinemanow.com. This is due to content owner restric-...
  • Page 46 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 46 Playing a video Note: The playback of CinemaNow videos may be paused, stopped or buffering While watching a movie or TV episode from CinemaNow via your player, occurring often depending on your broadband speed. you have control over your viewing experience.

  • Page 47: Using Pandora

    You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the create one. Select [No] by internet, from Pandora through the system speakers via your LG BD player. pressing b b / B B , and then press To use Pandora on the web, please visit: www.pandora.com. To setup ENTER.
  • Page 48 [Clear All]: Clears all entered characters. [ABC/abc/#+=]: Changes the virtual keyboard menu settings to capital Using Pandora on your LG BD player letters, small letters or symbols. You will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to use Pandora on your BD Tips: player.
  • Page 49 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 49 Adding multiple Pandora user accounts ENTER Acknowledges menu selection. HOME When you have finished listening to musics streamed It is easy to setup more than one Pandora user account on this device. from Pandora, simply press the HOME button on the Everyone in your household can create their own Pandora accounts so remote control to go to the Home Menu.

  • Page 50: Playing Youtube Videos

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 50 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 HOME, v V b B 1 Check the network connection and settings: period option appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 51 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Listening To The Radio

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 53 Listening to the radio Playing the iPod ON REMOTE Be sure that FM and AM antennas are connected. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. 1 Select FM or AM: TUNER ( INPUT) Preparation •...
  • Page 54 • The video quality depends on the video sources on your iPod. Start a song or video over Press SKIP (.). • When LG TV’s SIMPLINK is set to On, the audio signals are output to the Play the previous song or video Press SKIP (.) twice. system speakers only.

  • Page 55: Listening To Music From Your Portable Audio Player

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 55 Listening to music from your Listening to the sound from portable audio player your component You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio of the system.

  • Page 56: Using Digital Audio In Jacks

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 56 Using DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital optical or coaxial output jack from the speakers of the system. To the digital optical output jack of your component To the digital coaxial output jack of your component ON REMOTE 1 Connect the optical or coaxial output jack...

  • Page 57: Reference

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 57 Reference To program the remote to control the TV using the manufacturer code Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal If your TV is listed in the table on the next page, set the appropriate Remote Control manufacturer code.

  • Page 58: Code Numbers Of Controllable Tvs

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 58 Code numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number ADMIRAL 16,33,37,44,45 MAGNAVOX 01,02,04,05,06, SONY 12,62 AIWA 07,08,09,20, SOUNDESIGN AKAI 34,35,43,51,61,62,65 SYLVANIA 01,04,05,06,07, AMARK MAJESTIC 08,35,51 MARANTZ 01,32 SYMPHONIC 46,47 BELL &...

  • Page 59: Language Codes

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 59 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265 Lingala...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 60 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Correction Symptom • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No power. The power is on, but the • No disc is inserted. •...
  • Page 61 The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), • The front panel display is not working. please visit http://us.lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer • The unit is not operating normally. care center.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 62 Specifications System aser: Semiconductor laser, General wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC color TV system Power consumption: 130 W Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.

  • Page 63: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, NETWORK SERVICES SHALL LG BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, STATUTORY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OR ATTORNEY FEES OR PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

  • Page 64: Open Source Software Notice

    • Copyright © 1998, 1999 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd. • Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California. LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on CD-ROM for a • Copyright © 1998-2005 The OpenSSL Project.
  • Page 65 LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the war- ranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.

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