LG LHB953 Owner's Manual (English)
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8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 1 ENGLISH Network Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System Owner's Manual Model: LHB953 © Copyright 2009, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. For Service/ Support, call: Toll Free Number 1-800-243-0000 (http://us.lgservice.com) Netflix Support For help with Netflix Instant Streaming: Call - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 2
BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 3
Setting 16-17 Internet connection 17-18 Network Software Update 19-20 Setting the sound mode 21 Adjust the speaker level settings 21 Using the late night function 21 Using the sleep timer 21 Using USB devices 22 Using the Home Menu 23 Adjust the Setup settings 23-29 Play a disc 30-33 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 4
function does not work, check that your HDMI cable supports by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for HDMI. If the sound is output from both the system's speakers and TV speaker or not output from both them during SIMPLINK operation, reset speaker setting of LG TV's SIMPLINK menu. Licenses Java and - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 5
owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service AVCHD DVD±R/RW in AVCHD the factory. Keeping the exterior and sound distortion. Before playing, - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 6
to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner. You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 7
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles. BD-ROM Disc Compatibility This player supports BD-ROM Profile 2. • Discs supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that allows inter- active functions to be used when this unit is connected to the Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW function. • Discs - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 8
8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 8 Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or "ALL". AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 9
the player ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. iPod: Selects REMOTE IPOD or OSD IPOD mode. PIP*: Switches on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (BD-ROM only). DISPLAY: Displays or exits On-Screen Display. HOME: Displays or exits the [Home Menu]. DISC MENU: Accesses - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 10
- FUNC. Changes the input source (FM, AM, OSD IPOD, REMOTE IPOD, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL) or displays On-Screen Display. f USB Port Connect a USB device. g Display Window Shows the current status of the player. h VOLUME Adjusts speaker volume. Precautions in using the touch buttons • Use the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 11
equipment. j PORT. IN Connect to a portable player with audio outputs. k COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. l LAN port Connect a network with an always-on broadband connection. m HDMI OUT (Type A) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 12
8/14/09 5:12 PM Page 12 Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player a You will have received six speaker cables. Each one is color-coded by a band near each end and connects one of the six speakers to the player. b Connect the wires to the player. Match each wire's colored band to - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 13
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 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 14
the copy protection system. HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer to TV's Owner's manual). Notes - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 15
(V). You can hear the sound through the system's speakers. Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y Pb Pr cables (C). You can hear the sound through the system's speakers. BD player V BD player TV C TV 15 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 16
in the picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press HOME then RESOLUTION repeatedly until the picture re-appear. • This player supports simultaneous output of all video out jacks. The resolution of the HDMI output will not be the same as the resolution output on the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 17
the content on the BD-ROM disc. Internet connection This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, YouTube, BD-Live interactivity, and streaming - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 18
connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again. • Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet service - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 19
/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows. Option 1: 1 The update menu will appear - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 20
there are no more updates available. Tip: 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 61. 20 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 21
] mode: You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound. [Bypass] mode: Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. [Bass Booster] mode: Reinforce the bass sound effect from front left and right speaker and subwoofer. [PL ll Movie] mode: Performs - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 22
BD-Live discs with Internet. • This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device. • Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.). • A USB device which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer is not supported. • USB device: USB device - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 23
when the USB device is connected and a disc is inserted simultaneously, the menu for selecting a media will appear. Select a media then press ENTER. • If "Software Update" appears on the [Home Menu], it means there is a software update available via network. To update the unit, press blue (D) button - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 24
resolution. [1080p] - Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video (only for HDMI connection). [1080i] - Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. [720p] - you select [24Hz], you may experience some picture disturbance when the video switches video and film material. In this case, select [60Hz]. • Even - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 25
the language code list on page 59. [Off] (for Disc Subtitle) - Turn off Subtitle. Note: Depending on a disc, your language setting may not work for some disc. Speaker Setup To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 26
are output from the TV's speaker and the system's front left and right speaker and subwoofer. Note: When [HDMI Audio] is set to [On], the sound mode is switched to [BYPASS] automatically. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 27
, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. BD Rating Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use Control. • For the region using MPAA rating level, refer to the table below as an example. BD Rating 0 8 13 17 18 255 MPAA rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 Not restricted Area Code Enter the code - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 28
8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 28 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, Netflix, Pandora, Cinemanow and YouTube features. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if a BD-ROM site - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 29
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). Disclaimer Notice Press ENTER or B to view the notice of Network Service Disclaimer on page 63 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 30
REMOTE OPEN/CLOSE (Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z) v V b B, ENTER PLAY (N) STOP (x ) Notes: • When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player differently than other media. If a disc menu screen is displayed BD DVD AVCHD The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 31
- The tracks or files will be played back in random order. To cancel the A-B repeat, repeat or Random playback, press CLEAR. Note: If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. Viewing the Title menu or Popup menu BD DVD AVCHD Press TITLE/POPUP to display the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 32
from the selections on the disc menu. Hearing a different audio BD DVD AVCHD During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu. Use v V to disc menu. • Immediately after you have switched sound, there may be a temporary discrepancy between the display and actual sound. • On BD-ROM disc, the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 33
if you switch off the unit before commencing to play it. • Last Scene Memory function for a previous disc is erased once a different disc is played. • This function may not work depending on the disc. Screen Saver The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 34
playback menu settings: 5 Exit the disc playback menu: ON REMOTE PLAY DISPLAY vV bB DISPLAY a b c d e f a c Time - Elapsed playing time. d Audio - Selected audio language or channel. e Subtitle - Selected changed. Moving to another title/chapter BD DVD AVCHD When a disc has more than one title/ - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 35
may be disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been downloaded, etc. AACS Online When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the Internet. Services and functions to be provided differ depending on the disc. - You can - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 36
may not be played in this player. • Some DVD-VR disc are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support these kinds of discs. What is CPRM? CPRM is a copy protection system (with scramble system) only allowing the recording of 'copy once' broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 37
Plays the selected music: 6 Stops the playback: ON REMOTE - HOME b B, ENTER v V PLAY STOP Example) MP3 files Notes: • When the USB device is connected coupled with the music in play back. • If there is impossible code to express in the • This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded in the MP3 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 38
play a photo files. Before playing photo files, read "Photo file requirement" on page 39. ON REMOTE 1 Inserts a disc/USB device containing photo files. 2 Displays the [Home PHOTO] menu screen: - HOME b B, ENTER vVbB ENTER ./> STOP (x ) Notes: • When the USB device is connected and a disc is - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 39
• You can start the slide show without option menu by pressing PLAY (N) during viewing a photo file in full screen. • Use v to the desired directory. • If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be compression photo image files are not supported. • Depending on the size and number - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 40
REMOTE 1 Check the network connection and settings: - See page 17-18 and 28. 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 3 Select the [Netflix] option: b B, ENTER 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 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 41
episodes to your instant Queue. You can then use your player's remote to browse your instant Queue and to select and watch you want them, or change the numbers to the left of the titles and then click [Update Instant Queue] to your changes. • To remove a title from your instant Queue, click the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 42
from Netflix, simply press the HOME button on the remote control to go to the Home Menu. Note: Even if you use a high-resolution setup, audio/video quality may be compromised based on the speed of your broadband internet connection. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) determines your broadband - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 43
automatically appear when you select [CinemaNow] from the [Home Menu]. For details on software updates, see page 19-20. • For questions regarding the CinemaNow service please visit: www.cinemanow.com/support • For questions regarding your player please visit: http://us.lgservice.com or call 1-800 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 44
options as well as play the videos from this activate or de-activate the CinemaNow Service from your player. You can set the check owner restrictions Renting and Purchasing videos After activating your player, you are ready to buy or rent movies & TV episodes. You can then use your player's remote - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 45
new gift code, select [Redeem Gift Code] and press ENTER to enter the gift code on the keyboard menu. 4. Select [Watch Now] to play the video and watch on the CinemaNow service on the LG player, and that on www.cinemanow.com. This is due to content owner restrictions. Searching for videos - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 46
quality level is dependent on your current internet network conditions and will improve as those do. Button(s) N X x ENTER m/M HOME Operations Starts playing back the movie. To pause a movie while it's playing. To resume playing a paused video, press N (Play) again. Stops the movie and displays - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 47
the network connection and settings: See page 17-18 and 28. 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: 3 Select the [Pandora] option: ON REMOTE - HOME b B, ENTER You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the internet, from Pandora through the system speakers via your LG BD player. To - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 48
-support @ pandora.com • For questions regarding your player please visit: http://us.lgservice.com or call 1-800-243-0000 Using Pandora on your LG BD player You will be amazed at how quick and easy it is to use Pandora on your BD player. Using your player's remote control, you can play stations - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 49
username list. The station lists of the selected username appear and plays music. If necessary, you can create a new username here. Playing Pandora stations While listening to musics from Pandora via your player, you have full control over your listening experience. You can use the buttons on - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 50
PM Page 50 Playing YouTube videos ON REMOTE 1 Check the network connection and settings: HOME, v V b B See pages 17-18 and 28. 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 3 Select the period. • The videos list searched from the player may different with the list searched from a web browser on PC. 50 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 51
video, press PLAY (N) again. x Stops the video and displays related videos list. ./> HOME Skip the playback forward or backward . When you have finished watching videos, simply press the HOME button on the remote control to go to the [Home Menu]. Notes: • The settings of this player do not - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 52
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 52 Searching videos You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 characters. Use b B to select [Search] option from the menu and press ENTER to display the keyboard menu. Use v V b B to select a character then press ENTER to confirm - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 53
the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception. Playing the iPod For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. Preparation • To view iPod's Videos and Photos on the TV screen. - Be sure to use the video connection through the VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 54
"CHECK IPOD" or "Connected iPod model is not supported." appears when: - your iPod is not available for the function to be operated. An error message "CHECK IPOD" or "Please update iPod's software." appears when: - your iPod has an old software version. t Update your iPod software to latest version - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 55
can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio output jacks from the speakers of the system. 3.5 mm stereo miniplug cable To the audio output jacks of your component (TV, VCR, etc.) ON REMOTE 1 Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the portable audio player into the PORT - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 56
IN jacks You can enjoy the sound of your component with the digital optical or coaxial output jack from the speakers of the system. or 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 - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 57
You can Turn the TV on or off. Switch the TV's input source between the TV and other input sources. Scan up or down through memorized channels. Adjust the volume of the TV. To program the remote to control the TV using the manufacturer code If your TV is listed in the table on the - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 58
of controllable TVs Manufacturer ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI AMARK AOC BELL & HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE CCE CENTURION CINERAL CITIZEN CORONADO CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GENERAL ELECTRIC GOLDSTAR GRADIENTE HITACHI JC PENNEY JVC KIOTE KMC KTV LG LODGENET LOGIK LXI Code Numbera - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 59
Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Code CR HR CZ DK EC EG SV ET FJ FI FR DE GB GR Federation Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Code PY PH PL PT RO RU SA SN SG SK SI ZA KR - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 60
HB954SA-AP.BUSALL_ENG_6606 8/14/09 5:13 PM Page 60 Troubleshooting Symptom No power. The power is on, but the player does not work. No picture. No sound. The player does not start playback. The Remote Control does not work properly. Possible Cause Correction • The power cord is disconnected. • - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 61
Cause • A USB device is not connected. • The connected USB device does not have enough space. • Internet connection is not established. • The [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Setup] menu is set to [Prohibited]. • The connected USB device is damaged. • You broadband service speed may not be fast - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 62
VIDEO OUT: HDMI OUT (video/ system 20 Hz to 20 kHz More than 100 dB Less than 0.008% More than 95 dB LAN port: Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Speakers Type Front Rear Center Passive speaker Speaker Speaker Subwoofer 1 Way 1speaker 1 Way 1 speaker 1 Way 1 speaker 1 Way 1 speaker - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 63
to the respective Network Service providers. "Network Service(s)" means the third party services accessible through this product including but not limited to all data, software, links, messages, video and other content found thereon or used in connection therewith. "LG" means LG Electronics, Inc - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 64
LG Electronics offers to provide source code .html. This software is based in part on the work free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE - LG LHB953 | Owner's Manual (English) - Page 65
precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial
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