LG Hb 976tzw Owners Manual

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 yThe file name is limited to 180 characters. 
 yMaximum files/folder: L

ess than 2 000  
(total number of files and folders)
 y Depending on the size and number of the 
files, it ma

y take several minutes to read the 
contents on the media. 
 y File compatibility may diff

er depending on 
the server. 
 y Because the compatibility on DLNA serv

er 
are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero 
MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file 
requirements and playback functions may 
differ depending on media servers.
 y The file requirements on page 10 ar

e not 
always compatible. There may have some 
restrictions by file features and media 
server’s ability. 
 y Playing a movie subtitle files ar

e only 
available on share folder of a PC or DLNA 
media server created by supplied Nero 
MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this 
player package.
 y The files from remo

vable media such as USB 
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server 
may not be shared properly.
 y This unit cannot support the ID3 T

ag 
embedded MP3 file.
 y The total playback time of audio file 
indicat

ed on the screen may not correct for 
VBR files.
 y HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 
1.0/1.1 may not play

ed properly. BD, DVD or 
USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD 
movie files.
 y This

 player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file 
with higher level, the warning message will 
appear on the screen.
 y This player does not suppor

t files that are 
recorded with GMC
*1 or Qpel*2.
*1
 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2
 Qpel – Quarter pixel
 ,NoteAVCHD (Advanced Video 
Codec High Definition)
 y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. 
These discs are normally recorded and used in 
camcorders.
 yThe AVCHD format is a high definition digital 
video camera format.
 yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of 
compressing images at higher efficiency than 
that of the conventional image compressing 
format.
 yThis player can playback AVCHD discs using 
“x.v.Color” format.
 ySome AVCHD format discs may not play 
depending on the recording condition.
 yAVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
 y“x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal 
DVD camcorder discs.
About DLNA
This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player 
that can display and play movie, photo and music 
content from your DLNA-compatible digital media 
server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a 
cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, 
computing industry and mobile device companies. 
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing 
of digital media through your home network.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy 
to find products that comply with the DLNA 
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with 
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or 
other DLNA compatible device is connected to 
this player, some setting changes of software or 
other devices may be required. Please refer to the 
operating instructions for the software or device for 
more information.
 
						

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Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
 y High definition display that has HDMI input jacks.
 yBD-ROM disc with high definition content.
 yHDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display 
device is required for some content (as specified 
by disc authors).
For playing files on your PC’s share folder via your 
home network, the PC requires below.
 y Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), 
Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required) 
Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)
 y1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD  
Sempron™ 2200+ processors
 yNetwork environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN 
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
 yMore than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.
Visit suppot link of your operating system for 
more information on file share settings.
LG Remote
You can control this player with your iPhone 
or Android phone via your home network. This 
player and your phone must be connected to your 
wireless network device such as access point. 
Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for 
detailed information of “LG Remote”.
WOL (Wake On LAN)
Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded 
utility on your personal computer or smartphone 
via your home network. To use this feature, this 
player must be connected to the WOL available 
access point or router with wired network 
connection. Refer to the relevant manual of 
the utility or network devices for more detailed 
information.
Regional Code
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”.
Compatibility Notes
 yBecause BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, 
digital connection and other compatibility issues 
are possible. If you experience compatibility 
problems, please contact an authorized 
Customer Service Center.
 yThis unit allows you to enjoy functions such 
as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and 
Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting 
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 
1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and 
audio can be played from a disc compatible with 
the picture-in-picture function. For the playback 
method, refer to the instructions in the disc. 
 yViewing high-definition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may require a 
HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input 
on your display device.
 ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the 
use of some operation commands or features.
 yDolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are 
supported with maximum 5.1 channels if you 
use HDMI connection for the audio output of the 
unit.
 yYou can use a USB device to store some disc 
related information, including downloaded on-
line content. The disc you are using will control 
how long this information is retained.
 
						

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Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and 
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries 
with 
4 and 
5 matched correctly. •  •  •  •  •  •  
a
 •  •  •  •  •  •
1 (POWER): Switches the player 
ON or OFF.
B  (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and 
closes the front door.
RADIO&INPUT: Changes input 
mode.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects 
numbered options in a menu or 
inputs letters in the keypad menu.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the 
search menu or a number when 
setting the password.
REPEAT ( h): Repeats a desired 
section or sequence.
•  •  •  •  •  •   b
 •  •  •  •  • 
c/v (SCAN): Searches 
backward or forward.
C/V  (SKIP): Goes to the 
next or previous chapter / track / 
file. 
Z  (STOP): Stops playback.
z  (PLAY): Starts playback.
M  (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound 
level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound 
effect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL:  Changes input mode to 
optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
•  •  •  •  •  •   c
 •  •  •  •  • 
HOME (n): Displays or exits the 
[Home Menu].
MUSIC ID: When connected 
to the network, can provide 
information about the current 
song while movie playback.
INFO/DISPLAY ( m): Displays or 
exits On-Screen Display. Direction buttons: Selects an 
option in the menu.
PRESET +/-: Selects programme 
of Radio.
TUNING +/-: Tunes in the desired 
radio station.
ENTER (
b): Acknowledges menu 
selection.
BACK ( x): Exits the menu or 
resumes playback. The resume 
play function may not work 
depending on the BD-ROM disc.
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD 
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up 
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a 
disc.
•  •  •  •  •  •   d
 •  •  •  •  • 
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: -  Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], 
[PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [Premium]  
menu.
-  B button: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode.
MARKER: Marks any point during 
playback.
SEARCH: Displays or exits the 
search menu.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of 
time after which the unit will 
switch to off.
X  (REC): Records an audio CD.
TV Control Buttons:  See page 66.
Remote control
 
						

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Player (Front)
a 1 /
!  (POWER) Button
b
 Display Window 
c
 Operation buttons 
T  (PLAY / PAUSE) 
I  (STOP) 
SW  (Volume control)
F (Function) 
Changes the input source or function. 
R  (OPEN/CLOSE)
d
 Front Door 
After several minutes with the front door 
opened, the front door closes  automatically.
e
 Disc Loader
f
 R  Close Button
 yBe careful not to pinch your finger or any 
object in it when closing the front door
.
 yDo not raise the front door with hands 
when the unit is in pow

er off because you 
might damage the unit. >Caution
Precautions in using the touch buttons
 y Use the touch buttons with clean and dry 
hands

. 
- 
 In a humid environment, wipe out an

y 
moisture on the touch buttons before 
using.
 y Do not press the touch butt

ons hard to 
make it work. 
- 
 If you apply too much str

ength, it can 
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
 y Touch the button that you want t

o work in 
order to operate the function correctly.
 y Be careful not to ha

ve any conductive 
material such as metallic object on the 
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions. >Caution
 
						

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Player (Rear)
LAN
HDMI OUT
OPTICAL IN
COMPOSITE
HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2
a COMPOSITE
b
 OPTICAL IN
c
 HDMI IN 1 
d
 HDMI IN 2 
e
 HDMI OUT f
 LAN port
g
 iPod (24 pin)
Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.
h
 PORT. IN
i
 USB Port
j
 Remote sensor
 
						

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Active woofer
a  Speaker duct
Be careful to make sure children not to put 
their hands or any objects into the speaker 
duct. >Caution
b LED (connection status)
BLUE: The connection is completed.
   BLUE(blink): The woofer is trying to connect. RED: The connection is in standby mode or 
failed. c
 Cooling Fan
d
 Speakers connectors
e
 PAIRING button
f
 Antenna Connector
 
						

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Installing the player
You can stand the player or mount on a wall.
Assembling the player with 
stand
Preparation
1. Connect the cables.
Step 1
2. Assemble the rear cover as shown below.
Step 2
3. Attach the stand to the player. Then secure the 
connection with the supplied screws.
Step 3
4. Arrange the cable with cable holder as shown 
below.
Step 4
 
						

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Mounting the player on a wall
You can mount the player on a wall.  
Prepare screws, bracket and guide sheet (the rear 
page of install guide) supplied.
Preparation
1. You should drill some holes. A guide sheet is 
supplied to drill. Use the sheet to check the 
point to drill.
Step 1
13 cm
Rear page of the 
installation gu ide
2. When you mount on a wall(concrete), use the 
wall plugs and screws (Not supplied). Attach 
the wall bracket on the wall as shown in the 
illustration below.
Step 2
Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for 
mounting the unit. 
We recommend the Hilti (HUD-1 6 x 30) for the 
mounting. Please purchase it. ,Note
 
						

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3. Connect the cables.
Step 3
4. Assemble the rear cover as shown below. If you 
need, arrange the cable by  attaching  the cable 
holder to the rear panel as shown below.
Step 4
5. Assemble the hand screws.
Step 5
6. Hang the player onto the bracket as shown 
below.
Step 6
 yDo not hang onto the installed unit and 
avoid an
y impact to the unit.
 ySecure the unit firmly t

o the wall so that it 
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may 
result in an injury or damage to the product.
 y When the unit is installed on a wall, please 
make sure that a child does not pull an

y of 
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall. >Caution
 
						

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Assembling the 
speaker (Front/Rear)
Preparation
Pole
Base
Speaker
Screw
Cable
1. Attach the pole to the base, then secure the 
connection with a supplied screw.
Step 1
Bottom of base
(Small screw)
2. Insert a speaker wire from the bottom of the 
base.
Step 2
Bottom of base
3. Attach the speaker to the pole, then secure the 
connection with a supplied screw.
Step 3
(Big screw)