HT993SJ_ENG DVD DIGITAL CINEMA SYSTEM TH-G30 Consists of XV-THG30 and SP-THG50C/F/W TUNING TUNING INSTRUCTIONS LVT1880-004A [B]
CAUTION CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Safety Precautions Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Notes on Discs Handling Discs This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit can play a DVD±R, DVD±RW, SVCD and CD-R or CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs may not be played on the unit. • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heartshaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.
Front Panel a b c d e k a 1/' (STANDBY/ON) Switches the unit ON and OFF. h x (STOP) Stops playback. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. i . (SKIP) Returns to the beginning of current chapter or track or go to the previous chapter or track. (SCAN) During playback, press and hold this button repeatedly to select the required scan speed. - TUNING Tunes in the desired radio station. c USB port Connect to a USB port of a memory device (USB memory etc.
Remote Control 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. Introduction 1/') AUDIO (1 Switches the unit ON and OFF. FUNCTION Selects the function (DVD/CD, FM, AM) INPUT Changes the input source ( AUX, AUX OPT, AUDIO IN, USB, TV-AUDIO) SLEEP Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time. DIMMER Changes brightness of the display window on the front panel during in power-on status. RETURN Press to move back wards in the menu.
Installation and Setup TV Connection Video connection Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connect the MONITOR OUT jack from the DVD/CD Receiver to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV using the video cable (V). Tips: Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD/CD Receiver. Use one of the connections described below.
Optional Equipment Connection Auxiliary device OUT IN To AUDIO OUT (L/R) VIDEO USB connection (U) Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit. If you want to opterate functions, see the operation section. AUDIO (L) AUDIO (R) A (not supplied) U Installation and Setup To AV IN AUDIO (L/R) USB Memory, MP3 Player (or Memory Card Reader, etc.) Removing the USB Device from the unit 1. Choose a different function mode or press STOP (x) twice in a row.
HDMI Connection About HDMI HDMI compatible TV HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for an easy all- digital output to an HDMI or DI-equipped TV. HDMI H Connection to an HDMI TV requires an HDMI cable while connection to a DVI-equipped TV requires a DVI adapter besides a HDMI cable.
Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cables. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (volume, distance, etc.). Notes: • Be sure to match the speaker cable to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cables are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base. • If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive output on the speakers.
Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Initial Settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 10 to 14.
General Operation DISPLAY 1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. TV Aspect 4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Display Mode The Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to 4:3. 3. Use v / V to select the second desired option and then press B to move to the third level. Letterbox – Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen. 4.
Video Resolution AUDIO Use vV to select the desired resolution then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Full HD up-scaling convert SD(Standard Definition) resolution into HD (High Definition) resolution. The number in 480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080p and 1080i indicates the number of lines of video. The “i” and “p” indicate interlaced and progressive scan, respectively.
5.1 Speaker Setup Test Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. Press b / B to test the signals of each speaker. Adjust the volume to match the volume of test signals memorized in the system. Front Left (Front L) → Center→ Front Right (Front R) → Rear Right (Rear R) → Rear Left (Rear L) → SubWoofer 1. Press ENTER, and the 5.1 Speaker Setup menu appears. Installation and Setup LOCK (Parental Control) 2. Use b / B to select the desired speaker. 3.
Rating OTHERS Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their contents. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Input a password and press ENTER. 3. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the v / V buttons. 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. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.
Operation General features Buttons Operations Discs Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. ALL X (PAUSE) During playback, press X to pause playback. ALL Press X repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame. DVD During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. ALL SKIP (. / >) VCD DivX VCD DivX Press SKIP . twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.
System Select Additional features Time Search DVD To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and “--:--:--” appears. 3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered. Then input the correct numbers. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time. 1.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file ID3 TAG When playing a file containing information such as track titles, you can see the information by pressing DISPLAY. (Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Comment) This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files. Tips: Press MENU to move to the next page.
Programmed Playback Repeat Programmed Tracks The program function enables you to store your Favourite tracks from any disc in the receiver memory. A program can contain 300 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD and MP3/WMA Discs: 2. Select a track on the “List” and then press PROG. or select “ (Add)” icon and then press ENTER to place the selected track on the “Program” list. Repeat to place additional tracks on the list. Note: You can add all tracks in the disc. Select “ then press ENTER.
Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play discs with JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read the notes on JPEG Recordings on the right. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. Slide Show 1. Highlight the file (not folder) which you like beginning to slide show. 2. Select the slide speed. (Refer to the tips this page) 3. Use v V b B to highlight the then press ENTER. (Slide Show) Note: • The sequence of slide show is from top to down, cannot be reverse.
Playing a DivX Movie file Using this DVD/CD Receiver you can play DivX disc. DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The MOVIE menu appears on the TV screen. • Available resolution size of the DivX file is under 800x600 (W x H) pixel. • The file name of the DivX subtitle is available by 45 characters. • If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as " _ " mark on the display.
Presetting the Radio Stations Listening to the Radio You can preset 50 stations for FM and AM (MW). Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. Preset radio stations in the DVD/CD Receiver’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on the left). 1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control until FM or AM (MW) appears in the display window. 1. Press FUNCTION until FM or AM (MW) appears in the display window. 3. Press and hold TUNING.
RDS Operation This unit is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. RDS, now being used in many countries, is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station programme type text message about the station or specifics of musical selection and the correct time.
You can set the DVD/CD Receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. 1. Press SLEEP to set the desired sleep time. The SLEEP indicator and the sleep time appears in the display window. 2. Each time you press SLEEP the setting changes in the following order. SLEEP 180 →150 →120→90 →80 → 70 → 60→ 50 → 40 → 30 → 20 →10 →OFF (No display) Note: You can check the remaining time before the DVD/CD Receiver turns off. Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display window.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord securely into the wall outlet. The power is on, but the DVD/CD Receiver does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or, audio CD indicator in the DVD display is lit.) No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Cause • The antenna is positioned or connected Radio stations cannot poorly. be tuned in. Symptom The remote control does not work properly. The front panel display is too dim. 26 Correction • Connect the antenna securely. • Adjust the antennas and connect an external antenna if necessary. • The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). • Tune in the station manually.
Specifications HDMI OUT Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Signal-to Noise Ratio Frequency Response Tuning Range Intermediate Frequency Stereo mode Surround mode (* Depending on the sound mode settings and the source, there may be no sound output.) Inputs Outputs Type Impedance Frequency Response Sound Pressure Level Rated Input Power Max.
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