LH-T6749A JA1ULLK_ENG DVD/CD RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: LGDVT418 Before connecting up, operating or repairing this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
LH-T6749A JA1ULLK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Introduction CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . .3 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 HANDLING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 STORING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CLEANING DISCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD/CD receiver. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flash symbol alerts you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock. About the Symbol Display Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Types of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) DVD audio discs (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW, and CD-R / CD-RW that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. Notes: • Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD -R, DVD +R, DVD -RW, DVD +RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
Disc-related terms MPEG MPEG is an international standard for video and audio compression. MPEG-1 is used in encoding video for VCD and provides for multichannel surround sound coding such as PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio. MP3 MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital audio files that yields very high near-CD quality. WMA Windows media audio file. A type of coding / decoding developed by Microsoft Corp. JPEG Joint Pictures Expert Group.
Front Panel STANDBY/ON PHONES connector STANDBY indicator Lights red when the receiver is in Standby mode (off). DISC Tray FUNCTION/PLAY VOLUME controller DISPLAY Window Remote sensor Press and hold down this button about 3 seconds, then press repeatedly to select other function.
Remote Control POWER OPEN/CLOSE Introduction FUNCTION SELECTOR You can also select the desired function with the FUNC./PLAY on the front panel. NUMBER PRO LOGIC II (p. 17) AUDIO (p. 25) SOUND (p. 17) SETUP (p. 19) ARROW For use in highlighting a selection on a GUI menu screen, TITLE and MENU screen. MENU (p. 25) Use the MENU button to display the menu screen included on DVD video discs. SLEEP (p. 35) SUBTITLE (p. 25) RETURN (p. 23, 30) DISPLAY (p. 18) ENTER TITLE (p.
Rear Panel POWER CORD SPEAKER Connectors COAXIAL DIGITAL IN Connector AV1 AUDIO Input (L/R)/VIDEO IN Connectors FM Antenna Connector 6 6 4 6 6 6 OPTICAL IN Connector S-VIDEO OUT Connector MONITOR VIDEO OUT Connector COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Connectors Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. AM Loop Antenna Connectors Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the unit.
Installation and Setup TV Connections 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. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections. Caution – Make sure the DVD/CD Receiver is connected directly to the TV. Select the correct AV input on your TV. – Do not connect your DVD/CD Receiver to TV via your VCR.
Audio Connection to Optional Equipment Connect the DVD/CD receiver to your optional equipment for audio output. 1. Connect a VCR to the AV1 connectors. 2. Connect a additional VCR to the AV2 connectors. 3. Connect an optical output of DVD/CD receiver (or Digital Device etc) to the OPTICAL IN connector. 4. Connect an coaxial output of DVD/CD receiver (or Digital Device etc) to the COAXIAL IN connector.
Antenna Connections Installation and Setup Connect the supplied FM/AM antenna for listening to the radio. Connect the AM Loop antenna to the AM antenna connector. Connect he FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. Notes: To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop antenna away from the DVD/CD receiver and other components. Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna. After connecting the FM Wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
Assembling and Connecting to the Speakers The front and rear speakers are detached from the speaker stands. Connect the speaker cords and assemble the front and rear speakers from speaker stands as illustrated. How to connect the Speakers Connect the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the bottom of each front and rear speaker. After connecting the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the bottom of each front and rear speaker and attach the front and rear speakers to the speaker stands.
Speaker System Connection Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords. Installation and Setup 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.
Speaker Positioning In the case of normal position use the 6 speakers (2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 rear speakers and subwoofer). If you want to play the excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround, you should connect a subwoofer. • Front speakers According to your listening position set up the speakers for equal distance. And by hearing position set up the interval between speakers to 45 degree.
Allows you to enjoy 5.1(or 6) discrete channels of high quality digital audio from DTS program sources such as discs, DVD and compact discs, etc.bearing the trademark. DTS Digital Surround delivers up to 6 channels of transparent audio(which means identical to the original masters) and results in exceptional clarity throughout a true 360 degree sound field. The term DTS is a trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. Manufactured under license from DTS Technology, LLC.
On-Screen Display You can display the general playback status on the TV screen. Some items can be changed using the menu. To use the on-screen display: Example: On-Screen Display during playing DVD Video Items Selection Method Title Number 1/3 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1 / 12 b / B, Numbers ENTER 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press v / V to select an item. The selected item is highlighted. 3. Press b / B to change the setting. You can also use the number buttons if appropriate (e.g.
Initial Settings DISPLAY DISPLAY TV Aspect 16 : 9 Display Mode Widescreen Progressive Scan Off To display and exit the Menu: Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to initial screen. To go to the next level: Press B on the Remote Control. Move TV Aspect DVD-V 16:9 Wide: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. GENERAL OPERATION Display Mode 1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears. 2.
Note: • If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD/CD receiver. AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the receiver’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. AUDIO 4. When the confirm menu appears on your screen Cancel is highlighted as default. Use the b / B buttons to highlight Enter. 5.1 Speaker Setup Select DRC On Vocal On 5.
LOCK (Parental Control) Password (Security Code) You can enter or change password. LOCK Rating Unlock Password New Country Code U SES 1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Follow step 2 as shown left (Rating). “Change” or “New” is highlighted. 3. Enter the new 4-digit code, then press ENTER. Input it again to verify. Rating Select DVD-V 4. Press SETUP to exit the menu. Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable for children to view.
OTHERS The Auto Play and B.L.E. settings can be changed. To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor’s ability. OTHERS Auto Play Off B.L.E. On On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off) Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off) Move Auto Play Select DVD-V You can set up the DVD/CD receiver so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.
Operation PLAYBACK SETUP 1. Turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD/CD receiver. General Features Note: • Unless stated otherwise, all operations described use the remote control. Some features may also be available on the Setup menu. 2. Turn on the audio system (if applicable) and select the input source connected to the DVD/CD receiver. MOVING TO ANOTHER TITLE/GROUP 3.
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback DVD-V DVD-A 1. Press PAUSE/STEP on the remote control during playback. Advance the picture frame-by-frame by pressing PAUSE/STEP repeatedly. 2. To exit still motion mode, press PLAY. Note: When using a DVD audio disc that includes pictures, this operation may be permitted in some picture segments. SLOW SCAN DVD-V DVD-A 1. Press SLOW SCAN - m or M + during playback. The DVD/CD Receiver will enter SLOW mode.
ZOOM DVD-V Special DVD Features DVD-A Use zoom to enlarge the video image. 1. Press ZOOM during playback or still playback to activate the Zoom function. The square frame appears briefly in the right bottom of the picture. 2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the TV screen in the sequence: 100% size → 400% size → 1600% size → screen fit mode → 100% size Screen fit mode: You can change the way the image appears on the screen when you’re playing a DVD movie.
DVD Audio Discs DVD Audio is a new disc format building on the success of DVD to provide high quality, uncompressed, multi-channel audio for a new experience in audio quality. A DVD Audio disc can be identified by the DVD audio logo on the disc jacket or on the disc itself. DVD Audio can provide higher quality stereo than Audio CDs with a sampling rate of up to 192kHz (compared to 44.1kHz for CDs). DVD Audio digital sound can be delivered with up to 24 bits of data (compared to 16 bits for a standard CD).
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc Audio CD Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER and playback starts. AUDIO CD 0:52:07 1 / 12 List Program Track1 Track2 Track3 Track4 Track5 Track6 Track7 Clear All Track8 PROGRAM Edit MP3 / WMA 1. Press v / V to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents. 2. Press v / V to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER. Playback starts.
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features PAUSE CD MP3 WMA 1. Press PAUSE/STEP during playback. 2. To return to playback, press PLAY, ENTER or press PAUSE/STEP again. MOVING TO ANOTHER TRACK MP3 CD CD 1. To repeat a sequence during disc playback press A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat icon and “A” appear on the menu screen. 2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. The Repeat icon and “A-B” appear on the menu screen, and the sequence begins to play repeatedly. 3.
Programmed Playback REPEAT PROGRAMMED TRACKS The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the receiver memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1. Insert a disc. Audio CD or MP3/WMA Discs: AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. 2. Press PROGRAM. The E mark will appear to the right of the word “Program” on the right side of the menu screen. Note: Press PROGRAM again, then the E mark will disappear to exit the Program Edit mode.
Viewing a JPEG Disc ZOOM Using this DVD/CD receiver you can view discs with JPEG files. Use zoom to enlarge the photo image. (see page 25) 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. TO ROTATE PICTURE JPEG JPEG Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise.
Playing a DVD VR format Disc Maintenance and Service This unit will play DVD-R/RW discs recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. • This unit will play DVD-RW discs recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen.
Additional Features VIDEO MODE SETTING The video mode setting only works when the Progressive Scan mode is set to “On” in the Setup menu. • With certain discs, the playback picture may be flickering or Dot Crawl is shown on straight lines. That means Vertical interpolation or De-interlace is not perfectly matched with the disc. In this case, the picture quality may be improved by changing the video mode. • To change the video mode, press and hold DISPLAY about 3 seconds during disc playback.
5.1 Speaker Setup Speaker Setup Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surround decoder. 1. Press SETUP. The setup menu appears. 2. Use v / V to select the AUDIO option then press B to move to the second level. 3. Use v / V to select the Speaker Setup option then press B to move to the third level. “Select” is highlighted. 4. Press ENTER and 5.1 Speaker Setup menu appears. Volume Distance Test Front L Large 0 0.
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 BAND on the remote control until FM or AM (MW) appears in the display window. 1. Press BAND until AM (MW) or FM appears in the display window. 2. And then every time you press BAND, FM and AM (MW) changes alternately. 3.
Sleep Timer Setting Selecting input source You can set the DVD/CD Receiver to turn off automatically at a specified time. You can use VCRs or other units connected to the AV1, AV2 connectors, Coaxial connector or Optical connector. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the unit for further information on the operation. The SLEEP indicator and sleep time appears in the display window. 2. Each time you press SLEEP the setting changes in the following order.
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. 38 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 Amplifier Speakers Supplied Accessories 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. Input Power Net Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight Refer to main label Refer to main label 4.
LG Electronics, Inc. DVD/CD Receiver -LGDVT418 Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, marketed by Zenith, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.
