HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 1 ENGLISH DEUTSCH ITALIANO HB954PA (HB954PA-DD / SB94PA-C/F/S/W) HB954SA (HB954SA-DD / SB94SA-C/S/W) ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA DANSK As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, LG has determined that this product or product models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 CAUTION 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.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 3 Notes on Copyrights Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Playing YouTube videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-40 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 5 Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this 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 location.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 6 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) - Video mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also - AVCHD format - DVD-R discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 7 BD-ROM Disc Features BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the same familiar size and look as DVD. The following BD-ROM disc features are disc dependent and will vary.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 8 Regional Code Certain System Requirements 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”. For high definition video playback: AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 9 Remote control POWER a b c d a INPUT (TUNER): Changes the input source (FM, AUX, PORTABLE, OPTICAL, COAXIAL, HDMI IN 1, HDMI IN 2) POWER: Switches 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].
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 10 Front panel a b c d e f g a 1/}} (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFF. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. c iPod Dock Connect your iPod here. Push Z to open the iPod Dock. d Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. e Touch Buttons - Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. - (N/X)PLAY / PAUSE Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. - x (STOP) Stops playback. - .
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 11 Rear panel a b c d e hi f g j k l m a AC Power Cord Plug into the power source. h DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment. b SPEAKER Connectors Connect the speakers. i PORT. IN Connect to a portable player with audio outputs. c Cooling Fan j COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. d FM ANTENNA Connector Connect the FM antenna.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 12 Assembling the Speakers (HB954PA) Speaker Connection Before connecting the speakers, assemble the speakers. (The illustrations in the following steps are for the front speakers.) Attaching the speakers to the player a a You will have received six speaker cables. Each one is colour-coded by a band near each end and connects one of the six speakers to the player. Attach the speaker to the desktop stand. Secure the speaker with the screws.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM COLOUR SPEAKER POSITION Grey Rear Behind you and to your right. Blue Rear Behind you and to your left. Green Center Above or below screen, directly in front of you. Orange Sub Woofer This can be placed in any front position. Red Front In front of you, to the right of the screen. White Front In front of you, to the left of the screen.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 14 Connections to Your TV Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Notes: Tips: • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described below.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 15 Additional Information for HDMI Tip: • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. - The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. - The connected device is compatible with 720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 16 Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in [Home Menu] and [Setup] Menu.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 17 HDMI OUT connection • For the 576i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 576p. • If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. • If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, the warning message will appear.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 18 Internet connection This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the [Setup] menu — see “[NETWORK] Menu” on page 26 for detailed instructions.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 19 • A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 20 Notes: Using USB devices This unit can play the movie, music and photo files contained on the USB device. ON REMOTE 1. Connect a USB device: – 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 3 Select a main option: [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] option b B, ENTER 4 Select the [USB] option: bB 5 Displays corresponding menu list: [MOVIE], [PHOTO] or [MUSIC] menu appears. Details for the menu are on pages 33-37.
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HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 22 [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution 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 the connected TV. If the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is only connected, this changes the resolution to 1080i as default resolution.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 23 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Display Menu Speaker Setup Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. To obtain the best possible sound, use the Speaker Setup display to specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Use the Test to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same level.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 24 HD Audio Effect [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) Selects whether to mix or not mix primary audio and secondary audio. The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. [Off] – Outputs the primary audio only. [On] – Outputs the audio obtained by mixing the primary audio, secondary audio and sound effects. HD AV Sync Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and sound.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 25 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. BD Age Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. [255] – All BD-ROM can be played.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 26 How to check the network configuration [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live 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 includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on the player. You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 27 [OTHERS] Menu Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Java Font Size BD You can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during BD-ROM playback. This setting is not valid when the size of text on BD-J contents is fixed. Please select a font size bigger than 24 when the player is connected with an HD TV. DivX Registration Code DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 28 Resume playback ALL Play a disc ON REMOTE 1 Open the disc tray: Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z 2 Insert a disc: - 3 Close the disc tray: Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z 4 Adjust the disc menu settings: A disc menu may not appear on the screen depending on the disc. v V b B, ENTER 5 Starts playback: N) PLAY (N 6 Stops playback: x) STOP (x Notes: • • When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 Playing repeatedly BD DVD 5/28/09 ACD 4:21 PM MP3 Page 29 WMA AVCHD During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [OFF]. Note: If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback cancels.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 Selecting a subtitle language BD 4:21 PM DVD Page 30 AVCHD DivX During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language. OR During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu. Use v V to select the [Subtitle] option then use b B to select desired subtitle language. Note: Some discs allow you to change subtitle selections only via the disc menu.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 31 Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information BD ON REMOTE 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY 3 Select an item: vV 4 Adjust the playback menu settings: bB 5 Exit the disc playback menu: DISPLAY a b c d e f a b c d e f Title – Current title number/total number of titles. Chapter – Current chapter number/total number of chapters. Time – Elapsed playing time.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 32 Caution: Enjoying BD-LIVE™ ON REMOTE 1 Inserts a BD-ROM disc with BD-LIVE™ features: OPEN/CLOSE (Z) 2 Check the network connection and settings: BD-Live features need the internet connection. – 3 Connect a USB device: A USB device is required to use this function. – 4 Select a BD-LIVE™ features on the disc menu: v V b B, ENTER This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 33 Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) Playing a movie Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-inpicture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc. To turn on/off secondary video, press PIP. Secondary video is played. Press the button to turn it ON or OFF. The player can play DivX files on the disc/USB device and video contents recorded on a DVD-RW(VR mode) discs.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 34 Movie List menu options (DVD-RW (VR mode disc)) Use v / V to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. DivX file requirement DivX file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: • • • • Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel. The file names of DivX and subtitle are limited to 50 characters. DivX file extensions: “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg” Playable DivX subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 35 Listening to a music The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on page 36. 1 Insert Audio CD or a disc containing MP3/ WMA files, or connect the USB device containing MP3/WMA files.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 36 MP3/WMA audio file requirement Viewing a photo File extensions: “.mp3”, “.wma” This unit can play a photo files. Before playing photo files, read “Photo file requirement” on page 37.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 • 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 37 Select a folder then press ENTER and you can view the files in the folder. If you want to move to the upper directory, use v/V/b/B to highlight [UP Folder] and press ENTER. • On the [PHOTO] menu, use red (A) or blue (D) button to move to the previous or next page. • If there is impossible code to express in the file name, it may be displayed as illegible.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 38 Playing YouTube videos ON REMOTE 1 Check the network connection and settings: See page 18-19 and 26. – 2 Check the network configurations: See page 26.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 39 About YouTube playback screen When you press PLAY (N) or ENTER at the video you want to watch, the playback screen and content detail will appear on the screen. playback screen content detail progress bar while playing And when the playback ends or stops, the stopped playback screen and related videos list appear on the screen.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 40 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 your selection on the keyboard menu. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter from extended character set.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 41 Listening to the radio Be sure that FM antenna is connected. 1 Select FM: 2 Select a radio station: 3 To save a radio station: A preset number will show on the display. Up to 50 radio stations can be saved. 4 To confirm press: 5 To select a saved station Playing the iPod ON REMOTE TUNER (INPUT) TUN.-/+ ENTER ENTER V PRESET v /V Listening to the radio - more you can do Look for radio stations automatically Press and hold TUN.-/TUN.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 42 To Do this on remote Notes: Select a menu item Press v V and B or ENTER. Go back to the previous menu O) or DISC MENU or b. Press RETURN (O Browse for a song From the main menu, select Music. • Compatibility with your iPod may vary depending on the type of your iPod. • iPod touch and iPhone have may differ in operation from the iPod. You may need any additional control to use them with this unit. (e.g.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 43 Listening to music from your portable audio player Listening to the sound from your component You can enjoy the sound of your portable audio player from the speakers of the system. 3.5 mm stereo miniplug cable You can enjoy the sound of your component with the analog audio output jacks from the speakers of the system. To the audio output jacks of your component (TV, VCR, etc.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 44 Using HDMI IN jacks Using DIGITAL AUDIO IN jacks You can enjoy the pictures and sound of your component with the HDMI OUT jack. 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 HDMI OUT jack of your component (set-top box, digital satellite receiver, video game machine, etc.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 45 Setting up the remote to control your TV Reference You can operate your LG/GoldStar TV with the supplied remote control. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your LG/GoldStar TV with the supplied Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below. While holding down TV POWER button, press PR/CH v or V. Release the TV POWER button to complete setting.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 46 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle and Disc Menu.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 47 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the player does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 48 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Symptom Correction • External USB device is not connected. • Connect a FAT16 or FAT32 formatted USB device to the USB port (see page 20). • The connected USB device does not have enough space. • Secure at least 1GB free space in the USB device for using BD-Live features. • Internet connection is not established.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 49 Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser, wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Signal system: Standard PAL/NTSC colour TV system Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only) Inputs/Outputs Harmonic distortion: Less than 0.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 50 Speakers (HB954SA) Type Front speaker Rear Speaker 1 Way 1speaker 1 Way 1 speaker 1 Way 1 speaker 1 Way 1 speaker Impedance 4Ω Rated Input Power 155 W Center Speaker Passive Subwoofer 4Ω 4Ω 3Ω 155 W 155 W 225 W 310 W 310 W 450 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 96 x 240 x 108 mm 96 x 240 x 108 mm 350 x 105 x 93 mm 216 x 405 x 310 mm Net Weight 0.8 kg 0.8 kg 0.9 kg Max. Input power 310 W 5.
HB954SA_HB954PA.BDEULL_ENG_6443 5/28/09 4:21 PM Page 51 Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.
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