OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Home Theater System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. FOR THE WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL. HT306SF (HT306SF, SH36SF-S, SH36SU-W) P/NO : MFL66983819 HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started 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.
Getting Started CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 10 11 12 Safety Information Unique Features – USB Direct Recording – Full HD up-scaling Accessories Introduction – Playable Discs – About the & Symbol Display – Symbol Used in this Manual – Regional Codes – Playable file Requirement Front panel Rear panel Remote control 2 Connecting 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 Connecting the speakers – Attaching the speakers to the unit – Positioning the System Connections to Y
Table of Contents 33 34 35 36 Area Code List Language Code List Trademarks and Licenses Specifications 7 Warranty 38 Warranty 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.
Getting Started Unique Features 1 USB Direct Recording Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Getting Started Records music from CD to your USB device. Full HD up-scaling Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup. HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.
Getting Started Introduction Playable Discs 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. DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video mode and finalized only. DVD VR format that have been finalized can not be played in this unit. DVD+R: Video mode only. Supports the double layer disc also. DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Video mode and finalized only. Audio CD: Music CDs or CD-R/CDRW in music CD format that can be purchased.
Getting Started Playable file Requirement Compatible USB Devices yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. MP3/ WMA music file requirement 1 Getting Started MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : yy Sampling frequency : within 32 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 kHz to 48 kHz (WMA) yy Bit rate : within 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 kbps to 192 kbps (WMA) yy Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9 yy Maximum files : Under 999 yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.
Getting Started 9 DivX file requirement DivX file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : yy Available resolution: within 720 x 576 (W x H) pixels. yy If there is impossible code to express in the DivX file, it may be displayed as “ _ “ mark on the display. Getting Started yy The file name of the DivX subtitle should be entered within 45 characters. 1 yy Frame rate : less than 30 fps.
Getting Started Front panel 1 1 3 2 4 5 6 Getting Started 11 a DVD/CD Disc Drawer b Display window c Open/Close (B) d Function (F) Selects the function or input source. e Play/Pause (d/M) f Stop (Z) g TUNING (-/+)(c/v), SKIP/SCAN (-/+) You can search chapter/ track/ file by pressing and holding c/v. HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.indd 10 10 9 8 7 h USB port You can play video, image and sound files by connecting the USB device. i PORT.
Getting Started 11 Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Getting Started 8 7 a Power cord f AUX (L/ R) INPUT connector b Speaker terminal g HDMI OUT connector c ANTENNA connector (FM) h COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) OUTPUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. d SCART connector e MONITOR (VIDEO OUT) connector Connect to a TV with video inputs HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.
Getting Started Remote control 1 1 Getting Started 2 POWER : Switches the unit ON or OFF. VOL (Volume) (+/-) : Adjusts speaker volume. OPEN/CLOSE : Opens and closes the disc Drawer. LG EQ (9) : Selects a Natural or Local Specialization equalizer effect by using LG EQ. TITLE : If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not appear. • • • • • • b • • • • • • 3 DISPLAY : Accesses On-Screen Display.
Connecting Connecting the speakers Attaching the speakers to the unit Connect the black stripe of each wire to the terminals marked - (minus) and the other end to the terminals marked + (plus). Speaker connection Positioning the System 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.
Connecting Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. HDMI OUT Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Connecting 15 Resolution Setting Component Video Connection You can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output. Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) OUTPUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y PB PR cables. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the desired resolution - 480i (or 576i), 480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p. The resolution may not be selected depending on the connection or TV.
Connecting Video Connection Connect the MONITOR jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can hear the sound through the system’s speakers. Optional Equipment Connection AUX IN Connection Connect an Output of auxiliary device to the AUX (L/R) INPUT Connector. 2 Connecting If your TV has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the unit.
Connecting PORT.(Portable) IN Connection Connect an OUTPUT of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN connector. 17 Antenna Connection Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio. Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. 2 Connecting MP3 player, etc... USB Connection Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit. ,,Note Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
System Setting Adjust the Setup 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 18 to 22 OSD Initial language settings - Optional 3 System Setting During the first use of this unit, the initial language setup menu appears on your TV screen. You must complete initial language selection before using the unit.
System Setting LANGUAGE DISPLAY Menu Language TV Aspect Select a language for the Setup menu and then on screen display. Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV screen. Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle / Disc Menu [4:3] Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [16:9] [Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting AUDIO 5.1 Speaker Setup Make the following settings for the built-in 5.1 channel surrounds decoder. 1. Press SETUP. [Speaker] Select a speaker that you want to adjust. ,,Note Certain speaker settings are prohibited by the Dolby Digital licensing agreement. 2. Use WS to select AUDIO menu and then press D. [Size] 3. Use WS to select [5.1 Speaker setup] menu and then press D. Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot change the settings. 4. Press ENTER The [5.
System Setting 21 DRC (Dynamic Range Control) LOCK (Parental Control) Make the sound clear when the volume is turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect. Initial Setting of the Area Code: Vocal When you use this unit for the first time, you have to set the Area Code. Select [On] to mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. 1. Select the [Lock] menu and then press D. This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only. HD AV Sync 3.
4 22 System Setting Password OTHERS You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Password] on the [Lock] menu and then press D. 2. Input a password and press ENTER. To change the password, press ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted. Input a password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify. 3. Press SETUP to exit the menu. ,,Note 3 If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps: 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. System Setting 2.
4 Operating Operating 23 Basic Operations 1. Insert the disc by pressing OPEN/CLOSE or connect the USB device to the USB port. 2. Select the DVD/ CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION. 3. Select a file (or track/ title) you want to play by pressing WSAD. To Stop Press Z Playback Press d Pause Press M Frame-by-Frame Press M repeatedly to play playback title Frame-by-Frame.
Operating Other Operations 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. 2. You can select an item by pressing WS and change or select the setting by pressing AD. 4 To display the DVD Menu r When you play a DVD which contains several menus, you can select the menu you want using the menu. 1. Press MENU.
Operating 25 Starting play from selected time Programmed Playback ry The program function enables you to store your favourite files from any disc or USB device. To start playing at any chosen time on the file or title. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. 2. Press WS 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.
Operating Viewing a PHOTO file i This unit can play discs with photo files. i 1. Select the DVD/CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION. You can listen to music during slide show, if the disc contain music and photo files together. Use WSAD to highlight (~) icon then press ENTER to start slide show. 2. Press WS to select a folder, and then press ENTER. A list of files in the folder appears.
Operating 27 Turn off the sound temporarily Press MUTE to mute your unit. You can mute your unit, for example, to answer the telephone, the “MUTE” displayed in the display window. Screen Saver The screen saver appears when you leave the unit in stop mode for about five minutes. System Select - Optional You must select the appropriate system mode for your TV system. If “NO DISC” appears in the display window, press and hold PAUSE/STEP (M) for more than five seconds to select a system.
Operating Presetting the Radio Stations You can preset 50 stations for FM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned down the volume. 1. Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display window. 2. Select the desired frequency by using TUN. (-/+). 3. Press PROG./MEMO. a preset number will flash in the display window. 4. Press PRESET (WS) to select the preset number you want. 5. Press PROG./MEMO. The station is stored.
Operating 29 Sound adjustment Setting the surround mode This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using EQ/ LG EQ. You can change the EQ/ LG EQ using AD arrow key while the EQ/ LG EQ information is displayed on. ,,Note yy In some of surround modes, on some speakers, there’s no sound or low sound. it, depends on the mode of surround and the source of audio, it is not defective.
Operating Advanced Operations Listening to music from your portable player or external device The unit can be used to play the music from many types of portable player or external devices. 1. Connect the portable player to the PORT. IN(PORTABLE IN) connector of the unit. Or Connect the external device to the AUX connector of the unit. Or Connect the external device to the SCART connector of the unit. 4 2. Turn the power on by pressing POWER. Operating 3.
Troubleshooting 31 Troubleshooting PROBLEM No power No picture CORRECTION Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. Connect the video cables securely to both the TV and unit. Select the correct input mode of the unit so you can hear the sound from the unit. There is little or no sound Connect the audio cables into the connection terminals correctly. Replace with a new audio cable.
Appendix Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface. yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time.
Appendix 33 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix 35 Trademarks and Licenses HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. DivX®, DivX Certified® and associaated logos are trademark of DivX, Inc., and are used under license. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 6 Appendix HT306SF-D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements 200 - 240 V , 50/ 60 Hz Power consumption 50 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 360 x 313 x 62.5 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 2.9 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1/ SCART (TO TV) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Pb)/(Pr) 0.
Appendix 37 Front Speaker Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 45 W Max. Input Power 90 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 97 x 110 x 80 mm Net Weight 0.42 kg Rear Speaker Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 45 W Max. Input Power 90 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 97 x 110 x 80 mm Net Weight 0.46 kg Centre Speaker Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 45 W Max. Input Power 90 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 97 x 110 x 80 mm Net Weight 0.
Warranty Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE • LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order toexpedite this Guarantee. 1. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. 2.
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