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LG LHB977 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PANDORA] ,_,_._y_ _IVETM _[_]_ internet radio zxvcH D usg_ VIDEO []qDOLBY _dilL_-uD As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner, LG has determined that this product FULLHD,,__o.op TRU_I Master A@iol Essential JaY. a_ or product models meet the guidelines for ENERGY STAR ®...
  • Page 2 To disconnect product's compliance openings shall be never be blocked by placing power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.,1000 Sylvan Avenue, product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. When...
  • Page 3 Displaying disc Information ....Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms Important Safety or when unused for long periods of time. Enjoying BD-LIVE ....34-35 Refer all servicing to qualified service person- Instructions Playing a DVD VR Format Disc ..35-36 nel.
  • Page 4 Rights Reserved. may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after TV's remote control when this unit and LG TV's with the production of this product. SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition connection.
  • 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 originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 6 LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, or Photo...
  • 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 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • NIGHT ( *J ): Sets the late night function. INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 10 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/[h Front panel - FUNC, _/I (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFE Changes the input source (FM, AM, OSD IPOD, REMOTE IPOD, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) or Disc Tray displays On-Screen Display.
  • Page 11 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Rear panel _1_! [][]m AC Power Cord DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Plug into the power source. Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. PORT. IN SPEAKER Connectors Connect the speakers. Connect to a portable player with audio outputs. Cooling COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR)
  • Page 12 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Assembling the Speakers Speaker Connection Before connecting the speakers, assemble the speakers. Attaching the speakers to the player (The illustrations in the following steps are for the front speakers.) will have received six speaker cables. Each one is color-coded by a band near each end and connects one of...
  • Page 13 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Positioning the System Rear Grey Behind you and to your right. The following illustration shows an example of positioning the system. Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for Blue Rear Behind you and to your left.
  • Page 14 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to TV's Owner's manual). Connections to your TV Notes: Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities 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 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Additional Information for HDMI Tip: When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change • When you connecta HDMI or DVI compatibledevicemake sure ofthe 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 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Available resolution according to the resolution setting 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 VideoOutput HDMIOUT COMPONENT VIDEOOUT...
  • Page 17 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Internet connection HDMI OUT 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 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Our company is not responsible for any trouble in your internet connec- BD Player tion. Router or Modem The features of BD-ROM discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availabili- Powerline...
  • Page 19 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Updating software in the [Setup] menu Network Software Update 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...
  • Page 20 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 54.

  • Page 21: Listening To Music

    HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih 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 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Notes: This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with FAT16 or FAT32 format. The USB device can be used for the local storage for enjoying 1. Connect a USB device: BD-Live discs with Internet. HOME 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device.
  • Page 23 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih HOME HOME 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: 2 Select an option: 2 Select the [Setup] option: _1 I_, ENTER ENTER 3 Displays the selected option menu: 3 Select a desired option on the first level: HOME 4 Move to second level: 5 Select a desired option on the second level:...
  • Page 24 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Resolution [DISPLAY] Menu 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...
  • Page 25 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih [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 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih HD Audio Effect [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) The [LOCK] settings affect only Netflix movie, BD and DVD playback. Selects whether to mix or not mix primary audio and secondary audio. [Off] - Outputs the primary audio only. [On] - Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the primary audio, secondary audio and sound effects.
  • Page 27 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih 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] - If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.
  • Page 28 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih How to check the network configuration [NETWORK] Menu Select [IP Mode] option and check the Network status indicator shown The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, Netfiix features and Pandora features. above the menu.
  • Page 29 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Software Update [OTHERS] Menu You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server (see page 19-20). Netflix We provide you the Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the Netflix website.
  • Page 30 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Resume playback During playback, press STOP (•) to stop playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. "11•" appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (ID--) to resume playback (from the 1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE scene point).
  • Page 31 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Playing repeatedly | Marker Search _ During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat To enter a Marker mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To You can start playback from up to nine memorized points.
  • Page 32 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Selecting a subtitle language | NoteS: Settings are stored in memory for use any time. During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the unit language.
  • Page 33 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Moving to another title/chapter When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to PLAY 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: another title/chapter/track. DISPLAY Press DISPLAY during playback then use • / • to select the 2 Displays the playback menu: [Title/Chapter] icon.
  • Page 34 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Caution: 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 the connected USB device and BD-Live features may not operate properly 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE OPEN/CLOSE (_--)
  • Page 35 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in- picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. To turn on/off secondary video, press PIE Secondary video is played. 1 Insert a disc and close the tray.
  • Page 36 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Movie List menu options Use • / • to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. Use • / • to select an option, then press ENTER. • [Play] Starts playback of the selected title. •...
  • Page 37 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih On the [MUSIC] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the previous or next page. The equalizer indicator is not coupled with the music in play back. If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be displayed as illegible.

  • Page 38: Viewing A Photo

    }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih MP3/WMA audio file requirement File extensions: ".mp3", ".wma" Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA) Bit rate: within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3), within 40 - 320 kbps (WMA) CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, BD-R/RE Format: Insert a disc containing photo files, or connect...
  • Page 39 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Select a folder then press ENTER and you can view the files in the Photo file requirement folder. If you want to move to the upper directory, use •/•/_/1_ File extensions: ".jpg", ".jpeg", ".png" highlight [UP Folder] and press ENTER. Recommended size: On the [PHOTO] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the...
  • Page 40 [Home Menu]: HOME 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 Notes: •...
  • Page 41 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Using your player for Netflix 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 (Optional) Arrange your instant Queue by clicking the [Instant] subtab.
  • Page 42 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih 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 You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the ENTER. On your TV screen you internet, from Pandora through the system speakers via your LG BD player. will see an activation code. To use Pandora on the web, please visit: w_v.pandora.com.

  • Page 44: Using Pandora

    [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 45 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/Jh HOME Adding multiple Pandora user accounts When you have finished listening to musics streamed from Pandora, simply press the HOME button on the It is easy to setup more than one Pandora user account on this device. remote control to go to the Home Menu.

  • Page 46: Listening To The Radio

    HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. 1 Select FM or AM: TUNER (INPUT) Preparation To view iPod's Videos and Photos on the TV screen. 2 Select a radio station: TUN.-/+ - Be sure to use the video connection through the VIDEO OUT jack on 3 To save a radio station: ENTER the rear panel of this unit.
  • Page 47 • The video quality depends on the video sources on your iPod. Start a song or video over Press SKIP (1_1_1). • When LG TV's SIMPLINK is set to On, the audio signals are output to the Play the previous song or video Press SKIP (1_1_1) t wice.
  • Page 48 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih {ou 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. output jacks from the speakers of the system. To the audio output jacks of your component (TV, VCR, etc.)
  • Page 49 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih An easy way to enjoy superior audio and video performance from all of {ou can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital your high-def sources, such as cable boxes and game systems, is to use optical or coaxial output jack from the speakers of the system.

  • Page 50: Reference

    HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih 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.
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  • Page 52: Area Codes

    HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih Use this list to Afar 6565 Croatian 7282 Hausa 7265 Lingala 7678 Quechua 8185 Tajik 8471 Afrikaans 6570 Czech 6783 Hebrew 7387 Lithuanian 7684 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Tamit 8465 Albanian 8381 Danish 6865 Hindi 7273 Macedonian 7775 Rumanian 8279...
  • Page 53 }{B954PA-AI).BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih 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 • Insert a disc (Check the disc indicator in the display win- player does not work dow is lit.) No picture...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit htto://us.laservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 55 HB954PA-AD.BUSALL_ENG_2855 3/20/09 5:26 Page _/ih System Specifications Laser: General Semiconductor laser, wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC color TV system 130 W Power consumption: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx.
  • Page 56 NETWORK SERVICE. manner or medium any content or services accessible through this product. LG shall be neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the Network Services. Any question or request should be made directly to LG IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR USE OF THE NETWORK the respective Network Service providers.
  • Page 57 DirectFB, iconv, cairo, blowfish, mpg123 Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on CD-ROM for a • Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California. charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost •...
  • Page 58 PARTS: One Year from the Date of Purchase. Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the unit to LG for repair Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty or replacement.