Blu-ray disc player with built-in hdd & hd tuner (155 pages)
Summary of Contents for LG HR558D
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OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL HR558D/HR559D P/NO : MFL65225511 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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This product shall not be placed in a built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/ or criminal liability. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Installation Setting the antenna power Setting the Timeshift Connections to Your TV [DTV] Menu Antenna connection to your [DISPLAY] Menu TV and this unit [LANGUAGE] Menu HDMI Connection [AUDIO] Menu Component Video [LOCK] Menu Connection Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums Specifications Using the AccuWeather General TV Recording Connectors System Maintenance Important Information Relating to Network Services Notes on Discs Open source software notice Handling the Unit About the internal hard disk drive Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
DVD-Video, DVD R/RW in Video mode or VR mode and finalized AVCHD ± R/RW in AVCHD format Audio CDs Movie files contained in the MOVIE Disc/USB/HDD Movie files in the DLNA server MOVIE-N or PC Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
[Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. If you set the option to “Live System”, the disc cannot be played on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel • Progressive and lossless compression photo image files are not supported. • Depending on the size and number of the photo files, it may take several minutes to read the contents of the media. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
(as specified by disc authors). • For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy- protected content. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
HOME ( ): Accesses or removes TV Control Buttons: See page 93 the HOME menu. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with matched correctly. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
LAN port g AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord c HDMI OUT (1080p) h ANTENNA OUT (TO TV) d DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) i COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P e 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio RF Cable system. • Do not connect your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player. - The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device. - This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder to the audio left/right in jacks on the TV using the supplied audio cables. Video/Audio Connection Rear of this unit Audio Cable Component video Cable Audio Video Cable Cable Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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4. Use I / i to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. 5. Use U / u to select the desired resolution then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD) Amplifier/Receiver HDMI Cable Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplifier has HDMI output jack. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable. system, using audio cables. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 36-37.) 2CH Analogue Audio Connection Digital Audio Connection Audio Cable Coaxial Cable Amplifier/Receiver Amplifier/Receiver Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• If you want to access content from PCs or DLNA servers, this unit must be connected to the same local area network with them via a router. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
The new connection settings reset the current network settings. 4. Use U / u / I / i to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
- set the access point or wireless router. - note the SSID and security code of the network. 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER ( ). or wireless router Broadband Service Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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WEP or 6. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to apply WPA key that was entered into the player network settings. matches the router’s information exactly. You need to input the security code as necessary. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• Some internet content may require a higher from them. bandwidth connection. • Turn off all unused network equipment in • your local home network. Some devices may generate network traffic. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
USB device connection WIRELESS 2. Press HOME ( 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using , and press ENTER ( ). 4. Select the [USB] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• Unformatted media cannot be used. Please format before using. • If USB HDD cannot be recognized, try another different USB cable. • Some USB cables may not supply enough current for normal USB operation. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
This recorder can apply only one network setup between [Wired LAN setup] and [Wireless Setup]. If you already set the [Wired LAN setup] at step 6, you do not need to set [Wireless Setup] setting. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
PC. (page 75-79) Netcast Shows YouTube videos, Picasa Web Albums and Accu Weather streamed from the Youtube server via the internet to your TV. (page 79-86) Setup Displays [Setup] menu. (page 33-41) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Select [Stop] and press ENTER ( ) to stop the scanning programmes. NOTE If the [DTV Lock] option is set to [Lock], this function is available when you enter the password correctly. (see page 31.) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
PR button in Remote control. Block/unblock : If the programme is assigned to block and [DTV Lock] in the , you should enter [Setup] menu is set to [Lock] the password to watch the programme. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Refer to the table below for the rating levels. Rating Level P(kids) 9-10 11-12 13-14 15-16 R(Adult) Block All All programs are locked. To view a programme, you must input the 4-digit password you have created. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
If you set the [Antenna 5V] option to [On] for the indoor antenna which is supplied power from the mains, it may cause serious defect to this unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Refer to page 32 for more than 720p. information. Software Auto Update If you set this option to [On], the unit updates the latest software automatically through the built-in digital tuner If the software update is available from the broadcaster. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• Even when [1080p Display Mode] is set to [24 Hz], if your TV is not compatible with 1080p/24 Hz, the actual frame frequency of the video output will be 50 Hz or 60 Hz to match the video source format. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
AVC, Mpeg, etc.). You can set a default audio language with this setting. If provided by the broadcaster, you can also select a different audio language while viewing TV by pressing AUDIO repeatedly. (See “Selecting DTV audio language” on page 43.) Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Select if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL Receiver or Amplifier to verify its capabilities. AUDIO OUT and HDMI OUT jack to a device with LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD decoder. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• Only the audio source with less than 48 kHz disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete stop sampling frequency is available for this function. mode. • This function is available only when [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER ( ), corresponding ratings recorded on them. press CLEAR. Then input the correct password. NOTE The [BD rating] will be applied only for the BD disc that containing the Advanced Rating Control. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Internet access is permitted only for BD- LIVE contents which have content owner certificates. Internet access and AACS Online functions are prohibited for all BD- LIVE contents without a certificate. [Prohibited] Internet access is prohibited for all BD-LIVE contents. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
ENTER ( ) to return to the previous step. NOTE All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with the unit’s registration code can only be played on the unit’s internal HDD or USB device. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
[On] The front panel display is off and only signals arriving at the antenna input are passed through when the recorder is turned off. [Off] Turns off the [Power Save Mode] function. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
(Y) button to sort the programmes 2. Use U / u / I / i to select [DTV] on the HOME into number order. menu and press ENTER ( ). 3. Press RETURN to exit the programme list. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
To cancel the favourite programmes from 2. Use I / i to select an audio language or an the Favorite List, select a programme with encoding method, and press INFO/DISPLAY. mark, and press blue coloured (B) button. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
To display the Full Information window You can view the detail information for the highlighted program. Press INFO/DISPLAY to display detail information window. To exit the detail information window, press ENTER ( ) again. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
(R) button. The red timer icon disappears. Press m / M to playback of timeshift fast forward or fast reverse. 4. Press x to cancel the timeshift. Timeshift cannot be saved as a recorded title. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• If you change the channel during the timeshift function, the unit will switch to Live TV automatically. • If the timeshift data exceeds the capacity, the date will be deleted automatically from the oldest one. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
) button and convert 3D to 2D mode on the TV first. • This issue is not a defect of the LG 3D Recorder. 3. Select an item using I / i and adjust it 3D TV broadcast recording/palyback may not be using U / u .
7. Press TIMER REC, and check whether the schedule is registered properly or not. 3. Press ENTER to display the [Record setting] menu. 3. Follow the steps 3-5 from “Timer Recording (Manual)” on page 47 to complete the editing. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select the [Disc] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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In the [Home Link] menu, there may be many types of media files in the current folder together. In this case, press . or > to go to the previous or next media files of the same type. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• If you press x (STOP) once during BD-ROM [Clear] – Clear all entered characters. interactive title playback, the unit will be in Complete Stop mode . [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
[Recent order] – sorted by recorded NOTE date. • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 49-60. • Recorded files are searchable only by searching on the [Record List]. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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), and set the [3D Mode] 5. Press ENTER ( ) to play the content. option on the [Setup] menu to [On] (page 34). 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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3D mode output. The Blu-ray 3D ONLY disc playback is not available, if your TV or player are not the Blu-ray 3D-ready device. * 3D-ready TV refers to TVs that are compliant with “HDMI 1.4 3D mandatory format” standard. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the [Zoom] NOTE menu. • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/ Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. • This function may not work on some disc or title. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
DLNA server • If the total length of the title is less than 10 • This function may not work in is file playback seconds, this function is not available. and on recording list. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if 2. Use U / u to select the [View Change] you switch off the unit before commencing to option. play it. 3. Press ENTER ( ) to change the content list view. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• If the information from the Gracenote Media Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support. • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is a Title – current title number/total number not responsible or reliable for information from of titles the Gracenote Media Database.
Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU button and choose the appropriate subtitle from the selections on the disc menu. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Ratio] option in On-Screen display, the [TV Aspect Ratio] option in the [Setup] menu is not changed. Changing the Picture Mode AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can change the [Picture mode] option during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Selecting a server or a share folder is Cancels the copying and returns needed for [Home Link] menu. to the previous screen. 8. Use U / u / I / i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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5. Use U / u / I / i to select a directory that files or folders you want to copy are located. NOTE Copying speed may vary depending on the file size, number of files and network condition. 6. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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• It is unable to do copy during the recording. • When the reserved recording is proceeding with copy, it can slow the copy. • The name of copied files can be different from that of original files. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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ENTER ( ). 6. Use I / i to select [OK], and press ENTER ( ) to delete the selected files and folders. NOTE When the reserved recording is proceeding with copy, it can slow the copy. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• Some BD-LIVE contents may be restrictively accessed in some territories by contents USB device connection provider’s own decision. • It may take up to several minutes to load and start enjoying BD-LIVE contents. WIRELESS Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
4. Select a file using U / u / I / i , and press B (PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file. 3. Press ENTER ( ) again to deselect the subtitle file. Selected subtitle file will be displayed when you play the movie file. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
(G) colored button to change the device. (DISC, USB or HDD) 4. Select a file using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ) to view the photo in full screen. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
You can use various options while viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using U / u . Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
6. Use U / u to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Music 9. Use i to select [OK], and press ENTER ( ) Select] menu. to complete music selection. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Select all the tracks on an Audio Selects an encoding option from the pop-up menu (128 kbps, 192 kbps, 320 kbps or Lossless). Cancels the recording and returns to the previous screen. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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The making of unauthorized copies of copy- protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Be responsible Respect copyrights Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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1. Select a music file using U / u / I / i . content and content in DLNA servers. • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the not responsible or reliable for information from option menu.
Gracenote Media Database. Use U / u to select a NOTE category. The player must be connected to the Internet in order to use the Music Library. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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5. Use U / u / I / i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). Cancels and returns to the previous screen. 6. Use U / u / I / i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
32-bit mode) • Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-alone • 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD Sempron™ 2200+ processors • Memory: 256 MB RAM Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
7. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click the [Next] button. 8. Click the [Exit] button to complete the installation. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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7. Select a file using U / u / I / i , and press If you use Windows® XP or Windows Vista®, visit link below for more information on file share settings. ENTER ( ) to play the file. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
If you do not want the network user ID and password to be remembered, press red (R) coloured button to un-tick the [Remember] check box before accessing the folder. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ YouTube™ menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an videos over the internet on your TV via your LG option and press ENTER ( ) to select the BD player.
Use U / u / I / i to select a letter on the screen, and press ENTER to confirm your selection. Button Operation CLEAR Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. REPEAT Inserts a space at the cursor position. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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YouTube™ account. 1. Use I / i to select [Sign In] option from the menu and press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyboard. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using U / u . Home – The featured photo list will be displayed. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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Picasa™ account. 2. Press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual 1. Select the [Sign In] on the Picasa™ menu keyboard. using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
ENTER ( ). 5. Select a city using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER ( ) to delete the stored user name. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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Adding more cities 1. Use I / i to select [Favorite City List] on the AccuWeather menu, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Press ENTER ( ) while [Add City to Favorite City List] is selected. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn, the picture quality could be diminished. For details, please contact your nearest authorized service centre. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• If the HDD fails, playback of content will The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile not be possible. In this case, contact the LG piece of equipment. Please use the player service center by following methods.
• The remote control is too far from the unit. • There is an obstacle in the path between the remote control and the unit. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
• The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device. The DVI jack does not accept audio signal. • Check the device connected to the player’s HDMI OUT jack is compatible with the audio format output from the unit. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
You can update the unit using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this unit (if updates have been made), please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care centre. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
If two or more timer • The earlier programme takes priority. programs overlap. • The recorder can record two channels simultaneously but do not make overlapping timer recordings, if you do, the earlier programme takes priority. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
VOL +/– the TV the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again. NOTE Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Ukraine Philippines Costa Rica Japan United States Poland Croatia Kenya Uruguay Portugal Czech Republic Kuwait Uzbekistan Romania Denmark Libya Vietnam Russian Ecuador Luxembourg Zimbabwe Federation Egypt Malaysia Saudi Arabia El Salvador Maldives Senegal Ethiopia Mexico Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
ENTER ( ). [Cancel] Exits the update menu and displays it next booting. [Hide] Exits the update menu and it does not appear until next software is uploaded in the update server. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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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 Centre then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page 91.
*4 On the PCM audio output, the sampling of the connected HDMI device even though frequency of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT is limited [HDMI] option is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]. to 96 kHz. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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[Digital Output] or [HDMI] option is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]. • If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
After resolution change, The resolution of the VIDEO OUT jack is always if you cannot see the screen, please outputted at 576i resolution. wait 20 seconds and the resolution will automatically revert back to the previous resolution. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
Bus Power Supply (USB): 1, (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2 DC 5V 500mA HDMI OUT (video/audio): 19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A) • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Downloaded From Disc-Player.com LG Manuals...
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