OWNER’S MANUAL

DVD Receiver System

MODELHT355SD (HT355SD, SH35SD-S/W)HT306SU (HT306SU, SH36SU-S/C/W)

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

P/NO : (02)MFL67500601

P/NO : MFL67500601

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Dear Customer,

2 Safety Information

Safety Inform

ation

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CAUTIONRISK 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.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service center. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

1. Safety Information

Safety Information 3

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Safety Inform

ation

This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment:

Remove the old battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put in the appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimburse ment system batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Copyrights

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals are recorded on some discs. When recording and playing the pictures of these discs picture noise will appear. 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 Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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.

You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live File System, you cannot use it on LG players.(Mastered/ Live File System : Disc format system for Windows Vista)

4 Contents

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1Safety Information

2 CAUTION

3 Copyrights

2Preparation

6 Unique Features

6 Accessories

6 Playable Discs

7 Playable file Requirement

9 Front panel

9 Rear panel

10 Remote Control

3Installation

12 Connecting the speakers

12 Attaching the speakers to the

unit

12 Positioning the System

13 Connections to Your TV

13 Component Video Connection

14 Video Connection

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15 Optional Equipment Connection

15 AUX IN Connection

15 AUDIO IN (Portable IN)

Connection

15 USB Connection

15 Antenna Connection

16 Adjust the Setup settings

16 OSD Initial language settings

- Optional

16 To display and exit the Setup

Menu

16 LANGUAGE

17 DISPLAY

17 AUDIO

17 5.1 Speaker Setup

18 LOCK (Parental Control)

19 OTHERS

4Operation

20 Basic Operations

21 Other Operations

21 Displaying Disc Information on-

screen

21 To display the DVD Menu

21 To display the DVD Title

21 Selecting a subtitle language

21 1.5 times speed playback

22 Starting play from selected time

22 Last Scene Memory

22 Changing the character set to

display DivX® subtitle correctly

22 Programmed Playback HDMI Out Connection

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23 Viewing a PHOTO file

23 Viewing photo files as a slide

show

23 Listening to music during slide

show

23 Sleep Timer Setting

24 Dimmer

24 Turn off the sound temporarily

24 Screen Saver

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24

System Select - Optional

Vocal Fader

24 Displaying file information

(ID3 TAG )

24 Radio Operations

24 Listening to the Radio

24 Presetting the Radio Stations

25 Deleting all the saved stations

25 Improving poor FM reception

25 Sound adjustment

25 Setting the surround mode

26 Advanced Operations

26 Listening to music from your

portable player or external device

26 Recording to USB

5Maintenance

27 Handling the Unit

27 When shipping the Unit

27 Keeping the exterior surfaces

clean

27 Cleaning the Unit

27 Maintaining the Unit

27 Notes on Discs

27 Handling Discs

27 Storing Discs

27 Cleaning Discs

6Troubleshooting

28 Troubleshooting

7Appendix

31 Specifications

31 Language Codes31 Area Codes

6 Preparation

Preparation

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2Preparation

Unique Features

Portable InListens to music from your portable device. (MP3, Notebook, etc)

USB Direct RecordingRecords music from CD to your USB device.

AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories.

FM Antenna (1) Remote Control (1)/ Battery(1)

Video Cable (1)

Playable Discs

This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

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/CD-RW in music CD format that can be purchased.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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This is available in HDMI Models only.

This is available in HT306 only.

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Preparation

About the Symbol Display“ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that disc.

Regional CodesThis unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or

more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your unit’s regional code; or the disc cannot play.

• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your unit, the message “Check Regional Code” appears on the TV screen.

Playable file Requirement

MP3/ WMA music file requirement MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :

• Sampling frequency : between 32 to 48 kHz (MP3), between 32 to 48 kHz (WMA)

• Bit rate : between 32 to 320 kbps (MP3), 40 to 320 kbps (WMA), 40 Kbps to 192 Kbps (WMA)

• Support Version : v2, v7, v8, v9

• Maximum files : Under 999

• File extensions : “.mp3”/ “.wma”

• CD-ROM file format : ISO9660/ JOLIET

• We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file system.

Photo file requirement JPEG disc compatibility with this unit is limited as follows :

• Max pixel in width : 2760 x 2048 pixel

• Maximum files : Under 999

• Some discs may not operate due to a different recording format or the condition of disc.

• File extensions: “.jpg”

• CD-ROM file format : ISO9660/ JOLIET

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In FAT 32 File system Maximum 32 GB Capacity is supported in partition.Total 6 partitions are supported.

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Note : Any gift item bundled with LG DVD players does not contain any warranty.

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HT355HT306

2.9 kg360 x 62.5 x 313 mm

5 % to 90 %

(HT355 & HT306)

HT355HT306

123 x 100 x 91 mm 133 x 100 x 91 mm

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