LG Hb905ta Owners Manual

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File compatibility
Overall
Available File extensions: 
“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “
.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”,   “.wma”, “.wav”
Available fi le extensions diff er depending 
on the DLNA
 servers.
Some “.wav” fi les are not supported on this 
player.
The fi le name is limited to 180 characters.
Depending on the size and number of the 
fi les, it may take several minutes to read the 
contents on the media.
Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total 
number of fi les and folders)
CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format: 
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Video fi les
Available resolution size: 
1920 x 1080 ( W x H) pixels
Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI 
(.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD 
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), 
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD 
Subtitle System (.txt)
VobSub (.sub) is not available in the 
[Home Link] feature.
Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4.
xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard 
playback only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS, 
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS
Playable Audio for
mat: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, 
“MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3”
Not all the WMA and AAC Audio format is 
compatible with this unit.
Sampling frequency: 
within 32 kHz to 48 kHz (WMA), 
within 16 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)
Bit rate: 
within 20 kbps to 320 kbps (WMA), 
within 32 kbps to 320 kbps (MP3) •
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NOTE
HD movie fi les contained on the CD or USB 
1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB 
2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie 
fi les.
This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profi le 
Main, High at Level 4.1. For a fi le with higher 
level, the warning message will appear on the 
screen.
This player does not support the fi les that are 
recorded with GMC
*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video 
encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like 
DivX or XVID have.
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel  – Quarter pixel •
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Audio fi les
Sampling frequency: 
within 8 kHz to 48 KHz ( WMA), 
within 11 kHz to 48 kHz (MP3)
Bit rate: 
within 8 kbps to 320 kbps ( WMA, MP3) 
NOTE
This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded 
MP3 fi le.
The total playback time indicated on the screen 
may not correct for VBR fi les. •
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Photo fi les
Recommended size: 
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel
Progressive and lossless compression photo 
image fi les are not supported. •
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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”.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec 
High Defi nition)
This player can playback AVCHD format 
discs. These discs are normally recorded and 
used in camcorders.
The AVCHD format is a high defi nition 
digital video camera format.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable 
of compressing images at higher effi  ciency 
than that of the conventional image 
compressing format.
Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” 
format.
This player can playback AVCHD discs using 
“x.v.Color” format.
Some AVCHD format discs may not play, 
depending on the recording condition.
AVCHD format discs need to be fi nalized.
“x.v.Color” off ers a wider color range than 
normal DVD camcorder discs. •
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Certain System Requirements
For high defi nition video playback:
High defi nition display that has 
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your 
display device is required for some content 
(as specifi ed by disc authors).
For up-conversion of standard defi nition 
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input 
on your display device is required for copy 
protected content.
Compatibility Notes
Because 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.
Viewing high-defi nition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may 
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-
capable DVI input on your display device.
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict 
the use of some operation commands or 
features.
You can use a USB device that is used 
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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Remote control
1
2
3
4
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1 (POWER): Switches the 
player ON or OFF.
Z OPEN/CLOSE: Opens and 
closes the disc tray.
RADIO&INPUT: Changes input 
mode.
0-9 numerical buttons: 
Selects numbered options in a 
menu.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on 
the search menu or a number 
when setting the password.
REPEAT: Repeats a desired 
section or sequence.
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b •  •  •  •  •  • 
m/M SCAN: Searches 
backward or forward.
./> SKIP: Goes to the 
next or previous chapter / track 
/ fi le. 
x (STOP): Stops playback.
B (PLAY): Starts playback.
X (PAUSE): Pauses playback
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the 
sound level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a 
sound eff ect mode.
VOL +/- : Adjusts speaker 
volume.
OPTICAL: Changes input 
mode to optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.•  •  •  •  •  • 
c •  •  •  •  •  • 
 HOME: Displays or exits the 
[Home Menu].
MUSI
C ID: When connected 
to the network, can provide 
information about the current 
song while movie playback.
 INFO/DISPLAY: Displays or 
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an 
option in the menu
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 ENTER: Acknowledges 
menu selection.
O RETURN: Exits the menu 
or resumes playback. 
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the 
DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s 
pop-up menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu 
on a disc.
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Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: 
Use to navigate on menus.
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 .
z REC: Records an audio CD.
TV Control Buttons: See page 
79.
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover 
on the rear of the Remote 
Control, and insert two R03 
(size AAA) batteries with 
 
and  matched correctly.
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Front panel
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a 1/\ (POWER) Button
b Disc Tray
c iPod Dock
d Remote sensor
e Display window
f Volume control 
g PORT. IN
h USB Porti Operation buttons
Z (OPEN/CLOSE)
B/X (PLAY / PAUSE)
x (STOP)
./> (SKIP)
F (Function)
Changes the input source or function.
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a AC Power cord
Plug into the power source.
b Speakers connectors
c Cooling Fan
d Antenna Connector
e VIDEO OUT
f AUX (L/R) INPUTg COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) 
OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
h OPTICAL IN 1( TV ) / 2
i HDMI IN (type A, Version 1.3) 1/2
j HDMI OUT (type A, Version 1.3)
Connect to TV with HDMI inputs.
k LAN port
Rear panel
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Installation 3
Assemble the  
speakers
Preparation
Cable
Attach the speaker to the stand, then secure 
the connection with a supplied screw.
Draw the speaker wire through the inside of 
the stand and also through the hole on the 
bottom of the speaker.
CAUTION
Be careful that the speaker 
should not fall down.
Otherwise it may result in the 
speaker malfunctioning and 
causing personal injury and/ 
or property damage.
3
Installation
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Speaker Connection
Attaching the speakers to the 
player
1. Connect speaker wires to the main unit.
Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use 
matching color wires for corresponding 
speakers.
Color Speaker Position
Grey Rear Rear right
Blue Rear Rear left
Green Center Center
Orange Sub 
wooferAny front position
Red Front Front right
White Front Front left2. 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).
CAUTION
Be careful to make sure children not to put their 
hands or any objects into the *speaker duct.
*Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass sound 
on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
Place the center speaker at a safe distance from 
the child’s reach.
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling 
down and causing personal injury and/or 
property damage.
The speakers contain magnet parts, so color 
irregularity may occur on the TV screen or PC 
monitor screen. Please use the speakers far away 
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Installation 3
Positioning the system
The following illustration shows an example 
of positioning the system. Note that the 
illustrations in these instructions diff er 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
position (
A).
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A Front left speaker (L)/ 
B Front right speaker (R): 
Place the front speakers to the sides of the 
monitor or screen and as fl ush with the screen 
surface as possible.
C Center speaker: 
Place the center speaker above or below the 
monitor or screen.
D Surround left speaker (L)/ 
E Surround right speaker (R): 
Place these speakers behind your listening 
position, facing slightly inwards.
F Subwoofer: 
The position of the subwoofer is not so 
critical, because low bass sounds are not 
highly directional. But it is better to place 
the subwoofer near the front speakers. Turn 
it slightly toward the center of the room to 
reduce the wall refl ections.
G Unit
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Connecting to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, 
depending on the capabilities of your existing 
equipment.
HDMI connection (pages 19-20)
Component Video connection (page 21)
Video connection (page 21)
NOTE
Depending on your TV and other equipment 
you wish to connect, there are various ways you 
could connect the player. Use only one of the 
connections described
 in this manual.
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo 
system or other devices as necessary to make 
the best connections.
Make sure the player is connected directly to 
the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input 
channel.
Do not connect your player via your VCR. The 
image could be distorted by the copy protection 
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HDMI Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you 
can connect it to this player using a HDMI 
cable( Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI 
OUT jack on the player to the HDMI IN jack on 
a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
HDMI Connection
Player
TV
HDMI IN 2
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s 
Owner’s manual). 
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Installation 3
NOTE
Changing the resolution when the connection 
has already been established may result in 
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off  the 
player and then turn it on again.
When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not 
verifi ed, TV screen is changed to black screen. 
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or 
disconnect the HDMI cable.
If there is noise or lines on the screen, please 
check the HDMI cable (length is generally 
limited to 4.5 m (15 ft.) and use a high speed 
HDMI cable (version 1.3).
If a connected HDMI device does not accept the 
audio output of the 
player, the HDMI 
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may 
not output.
When you use HDMI connection, you can 
change the resolution for the HDMI output. 
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 22.)
Select the type of video output from the HDMI 
OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on 
the [Setup] menu (see page 32).
When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible 
device make sure of the following:
-  Try switching off   the HDMI/DVI device and this 
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device 
and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch 
on this player.
     -  The connected device’s video input is set 
correctly for this unit.
     -  The connected device is compatible with 
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 
1920x1080p video input.
Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices 
will work with this player.
     -  The picture will not be displayed properly with 
non-HDCP device.
     -  This player does not playback and TV screen is 
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What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by 
the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG 
TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through 
HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote 
control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off , 
etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details 
of SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as 
shown above.
NOTE
Depending on the disc type or playing status, 
some SIMPLINK operation may diff er from your 
purpose or not work.
When you use SIMPLINK function, you have to 
connect to the OPTICAL IN 1 jack to enjoy TV 
sound to your speaker system.
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