OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. DP540H / DP542H P/NO : MFL69474203 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 Notes on Copyrights yy This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. yy Under the U.S.
Getting Started Notes on Discs 1 yy Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Getting Started yy After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight. Notes on the Unit yy Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials.
Table of Contents 5 Table of Contents 4 Operating 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 General Playback – Playing a Disc – Playing a File – On-Screen Display – General Operation Advanced Playback – Movie – Music – Photo 5 Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting 1 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 9 Safety Information Introduction – About the “7” Symbol Display – Symbols Used in this Manual – Supplied Accessories – Playable Discs – Regional Code – File Compatibility Remote Control Front Panel Rear Panel
Getting Started Introduction Playable Discs DVD-VIDEO 1 About the “7” Symbol Display Getting Started “7” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. Symbols Used in this Manual A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc or file represented by the symbol.
Getting Started File Compatibility 7 Photo Files Photo size: Less than 2M recommended. Overall yy The file name is limited to 45 characters. yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media. Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 600 (total number of files and folders) Notes of USB Device (DP542H only) yy This unit supports USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format. yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.).
Getting Started Remote Control SUBTITLE (]): Selects a subtitle language. ANGLE (}): Selects a DVD camera angle, if available. SETUP: Accesses or exits the setup menu. 1 Getting Started • • • • • • • • • • d• • • • • • • • • • • MARKER: Marks any point during playback. SEARCH: Displays MARKER SEARCH menu. PROGRAM: Enters the program edit mode. ZOOM: Enlarges video image. REPEAT: Repeats a chapter, track, title or all. A-B: Repeats a section.
Getting Started 9 Front Panel 1 a Disc Tray e T (Play/Pause) b Display window f 1/! (Power) c Remote sensor g USB Port (DP542H only) d R (Open/Close) Rear Panel ͦ ͧ a AC power cord d DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) b VIDEO OUT e AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) c COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR) f HDMI OUT g Getting Started ͦ ͧ
Connecting Connecting to your TV Connecting RCA to SCART Cable 2 Using the RCA to SCART cable, connect the RCA cable ends to the corresponding VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the unit and connect the scart cable to the scart socket on the TV. Connecting Component Video Cable Connect the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Component video cable, such as Y with green, Pb with blue, and Pr with red.
Connecting 11 Connecting HDMI Cable Resolution Setting Connect the HDMI OUTPUT on the unit to the HDMI IN on compatible TV with HDMI cable. (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable) You can change the resolution using RESOLUTION button. Rear of the Unit TV COAXIAL Additional Information for HDMI yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device, make sure of the following: -- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this unit.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting Audio Cable 2 Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT on the unit to 2CH AUDIO IN on amplifier with Audio cable, such as AUDIO Left/Right with white/red. yy If your TV is not capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sample Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu. yy If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu.
System Setting Settings When the unit is turned-on at the first time, you have to select the desired language. (Optional) Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press SETUP. 2. Use w/s to select the first setup option, and press d to move to the second level. 3. Use w/s to select a second setup option, and press d to move to the third level. [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV screen.
System Setting [AUDIO] Menu Password Set the player’s Audio options according to various disc output type you use. Sets or changes the password for lock settings. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG To input the standardized area code referring the Area Code List on page 20. Select the type of digital audio signal to use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack. [Bitstream]: Select to connect DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack to an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
Operating 15 General Playback On-Screen Display ry Playing a Disc rt 1. While playback, press DISPLAY to show various playback information. 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE (B), and place a disc on the disc tray. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE (B) to close the disc tray For the most DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. For the Audio CD, select a track using w/s/ a/d, and press PLAY (z) or ENTER (b) to play the track. Playing a File yui 1.
Operating General Operation To Do this Playback Press PLAY (z) Movie ry Pause Press PAUSE/STEP (M) To Do this Stop Press STOP (Z) Display disc menu Press DVD MENU. (DVD Only) Play repeatedly Press REPEAT during playback. To select an option to be repeated, Press REPEAT repeatedly. Skip to the next Press C or V during or previous playback Fast forward or Press c or v during fast reverse playback. Resume playback Press STOP (Z) during playback to save the stopped point.
Operating Slow down the While the playback is paused, playing speed press v repeatedly to play (Forward only) various speeds of slow motion. Press PLAY (z) to continue play at normal speed. Watch an During playback or pause mode, enlarged video press ZOOM repeatedly to select zoom mode. ZOOM: 100% : 200% : 300% : 400% : 100% w/s/a/d: Move through the zoomed picture. 17 Music tu To Do this Play repeatedly Press REPEAT during playback. To select an item to be repeated, Press REPEAT repeatedly.
Operating Photoi To Do this View photo files as a slide show Use w/s/a/d to highlight (`) icon then press ENTER (b) to start slide show. Adjust slide show speed You can change slide show speed using a/d when (J) icon is highlighted. Rotate a photo Use w/s to rotate the photo in full screen counterclockwise or clockwise while viewing a photo in full screen. Watch an While viewing a photo in full enlarged Photo screen, press ZOOM repeatedly to select zoom mode.
Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Solution No power. The power cord is disconnected. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the unit does not work. No disc is inserted. Insert a disc. The unit does not start playback. An unplayable disc is inserted. Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and regional code.) The rating level is set. Change the rating level. The remote control The remote control is not does not work properly.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 21 Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Specifications 6 Appendix Power requirements AC 200 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz Power consumption 9W Dimensions (W x H x D) (360 x 39.5 x 200) mm Net Weight (Approx.) 1.14 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Laser Semiconductor laser Signal system PAL / NTSC Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 200 mA (DP542H only) VIDEO OUTPUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT (Y) 1.
