ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Home Theater System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. DH4530T (DH4530T, S43T1-S, S63T1-C, S43S1-W) www.lg.
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 3 This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock. CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 10 11 Safety Information Unique Features – Portable In – USB Direct Recording – Full HD up-scaling Accessories Introduction – Playable Discs – About the “7” Symbol Display – Symbols Used in this Manual – Regional Codes Playable file Requirement Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 12 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 18 18 18 Assembling the speaker Attaching the speakers to the unit Positioning the system Connecti
Table of Contents 33 – Recording to USB 5 Troubleshooting 34 Troubleshooting 6 Appendix 35 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Maintenance – Handling the Unit – Notes on Discs Area Code List Language code List Trademarks and Licenses Specifications 35 36 36 36 37 38 39 40 5 1 2 3 4 5 6
Getting Started Unique Features 1 Portable In Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Getting Started Listens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc) USB Direct Recording Records music from CD to your USB device. Remote control (1) Battery (1) FM antenna (1) Video cable (1) HDMI Cable (1) Speaker cables (5) Full HD up-scaling Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup.
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+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 1 Getting Started MP3/ WMA music file requirement MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : yy Sampling frequency : within 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 to 48 kHz (WMA) yy Bit rate : within 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 192 kbps (WMA) yy Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9 yy Maximum files : Under 999 yy File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.
Getting Started 9 Remote control • • • • • • d • • • • • • P RADIO&INPUT: Changes input sources. SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound level of desired speaker. MARKER: Marks play list. SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound effect mode. 1 POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF. B OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and closes the disc tray. SLEEP: Sets the System to turn off automatically at a specified time. (Dimmer : The display window will be darken by half.) m INFO/DISPLAY: Accesses OnScreen Display.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started 1 3 4 5 6 a DVD/CD Disc Tray b Display window Shows the current status of the unit. c +1 (Microphone) d +2 (Microphone) e PORT. IN (Portable in) You can enjoy music from portable device on your unit. f USB port You can play video, image and sound files by connecting the USB device. g R (Open/Close) Opens or closes the disc tray. 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 h T (Play/Pause) Starts playback. Pauses playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.
Getting Started 11 Rear panel 1 2 4 3 6 a Power cord b Speaker terminal c Antenna Connector FM- Connects the FM wired antenna d AUX (L/R) INPUT connector - Connects to an external source with 2 channel audio outputs. Getting Started 1 5 e HDMI OUT connector Connects to TV with HDMI inputs.
Connecting Assembling the speaker 2. Draw the speaker cord through the hole on the base. Preparation Speaker 2 Connecting Base Screw Speaker cables 1. Attach the pole to the base, then secure the connection with a supplied screw. ,,Note Make sure speaker cable unfolded or in straght condition before insert it to the hole.
Connecting 13 3. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the speaker. Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the terminal marked “-”(minus) and the other wire goes in to the terminal marked “+”(plus) 2 Connecting >>Caution Be careful that the speaker does not fall down. Otherwise it may result in the speaker malfunction and cause personal injury and/ or property damage.
Connecting Attaching the speakers to the unit 2 1. To connect the cable to the unit, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminals on the unit. Insert the wire and release the finger pad. Speaker Position REAR R Rear right REAR L Rear left CENTER Center SUB WOOFER Any front position FRONT R Front right FRONT L Front left Connecting >>Caution Connect a woofer cord to the player. When connecting a woofer cord to the player, insert the connector until it clicks. 2.
Connecting 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. For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Connecting Video Connection Resolution Setting Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the video in jack on the TV by using a video cable. The unit provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. You can hear the sound through the system’s speakers. 1. Press n HOME. 2. Use AD to select the [Setup] and press b ENTER. The [Setup] menu appears. 2 Connecting 3. Use WS to select [Display] option then press D to move to the second level. 4.
Connecting HDMI Out Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI IN jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). 17 ,,Note yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.
Connecting Optional Equipment Connection AUX In Connection PORT IN(Portable in) Connection Connect an output of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN (PORTABLE IN) input connector. Connect an Output of auxiliary device to the AUX (L/R) INPUT Connector. 2 Connecting MP3 player, etc... 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.
Connecting 19 USB Connection Antenna Connection Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit. Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio. Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector. 2 Connecting Removing the USB Device from the unit 1. Choose a different function mode or press Z STOP twice in a row. 2. Remove the USB device from the unit. Compatible USB Devices yy MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player.
System Setting Adjust the setup settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. To display and exit the Setup menu 1. Press n HOME. Displays the [Home Menu]. 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 20 to 24.
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 Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting Resolution Sets the output resolution of HDMI video signal. Refer to “Resolution Setting” for details about the resolution (page 16). [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. If the VIDEO OUT is only connected, this changes the resolutions to 480i (or 576i) as default resolutions. 3 [Speaker] Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
System Setting 23 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 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. This function is effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.
System Setting Password Others You can enter or change password. 1. Select [Password] on the [Lock] menu and then press D. 2. Press b ENTER. 3. Input a password and press b ENTER. To change the password, press b ENTER when the [Change] option is highlighted. Input a password and press b ENTER. Enter it again and press b ENTER to verify. 4. Press n HOME to exit the menu. ,,Note 3 If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps: System Setting 1.
Operating 25 Using the Home Menu 1. Press n HOME. Displays the [Home Menu]. 2. Select an option by using AD. 3. Press b ENTER then selected option menu. [Music] – Displays [MUSIC] menu. [Movie] – Start video media’s playback or displays the [MOVIE] menu. [Photo] – Displays [PHOTO] menu. [Setup] – Displays the [Setup] menu. ,,Note Basic Operations Stop 3. Select an option by using AD. If you select the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] option when you connect up to two devices, it appears as belows.
Operating Other Operations Displaying Disc Information on-screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press m INFO/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. Title – Current title number/ total number of titles. Chapter – Current chapter number/ total number of chapters. Time – Elapsed playing time.
Operating 27 Starting play from selected time ry To start playing at any chosen time on the file or title. Changing subtitle code page y If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1. Press m INFO/DISPLAY during playback. 1. During playback, press m INFO/DISPLAY to display the On-Screen display. 2. Press WS to select the time clock icon and “--:--:--” appears. 2. Use WS to select the [Code Page] option. 3.
Operating Marked Playback ut The mark function enables you to store your favourite files from any disc or USB device in the unit memory. 1. Select [Music] on the [Home Menu]. Returning to the upper folder. (MP3/ WMA only) File information will be displayed according to the ID3TAG information on the appropriate music file. (MP3 only) 4 Operating Selecting all tracks/ files. Deselecting all tracks/files. Moving to the previous or next file list. 2.
Operating 29 Viewing a PHOTO file About help menu in the full screen Menu Buttons Operation Menu m INFO/ DISPLAY Displaying the Option menu. a/d Prev./ Next A/D Moving to another file. i This unit can play discs with photo files. 1. Select [Photo] on the [Home Menu] and press b ENTER. Moving to the previous or next file list. x x BACK List Returning to the [Photo] menu. Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1.
Operating Sleep Timer Setting Press SLEEP one or more times to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes, after the unit will turn off. To check the remaining time, press SLEEP. To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP 10” appears, and then press SLEEP once again while “SLEEP 10” is displayed. ,,Note You can check the remaining time before the Unit turns off. Press SLEEP The remaining time appears in the display window. Dimmer 4 Press SLEEP once.
Operating Radio Operations Be sure that FM aerials are connected. (Refer to the page 19.) Listening to the radio 1. Press P RADIO&INPUT until FM appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 2. Press and hold TUNING (-/+) for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a station. 31 Deleting a saved station 1. Press PRESET (-/+) to Select a preset number you want to delete. 2.
Operating Sound adjustment Setting the surround mode This system has a number of preset surround sound fields. You can select a desired sound mode by using SOUND EFFECT. yy You may need to reset the surround mode, after switching the input, sometimes even after the sound track changed. You can change the SOUND EFFECT using AD arrow key while the sound effect information is displayed on. yy This function is not operated when the microphone is connected to the unit.
Operating 33 Advanced Operations ,,Note Recording to USB yy You can check the recording percentage rate for the USB record on the screen during the recording. (Audio CD or MP3/ WMA CD only) You can record music or sound souce to USB device by connecting in to the port on the unit. yy During recording MP3/WMA, there is no sound. 1. Connect the USB device to the unit. yy When you stop recording during playback, the file that has been recorded at that time will be stored. (Audio CD only) 2.
Troubleshooting 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 35 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below).
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 37 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 39 Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label. Power consumption Refer to main label. Dimensions (W x H x D) 360 mm x 60 mm x 306 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 2.45 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA Inputs/ Outputs VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector ) ANALOG AUDIO IN 2.
Appendix 41 Front Speaker (Left/ Right) Type 1 way 1 speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 42 W Max. Input Power 84 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 mm x 1050 mm x 250 mm Net Weight 3.2 kg Rear Speaker (Left/ Right) Type 1 way 1 speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 42 W Max. Input Power 84 W Net Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 mm x 1050 mm x 250 mm Net Weight 3.2 kg Centre Speaker Type 1 way 1 speaker Impedance Rated 3Ω Input Power 42 W Max.
