LG Hb906ta 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 COMPONENT or 
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 802.11a/b/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 disc tray.
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 62.
Remote control
 
						

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Front panel
a 1 /
!  (POWER) Button
b
 Disc Tray
c
 Remote Sensor
d
 Display Window 
e
 Volume Control
f
 PORT. IN
g
 USB Port
h
 Operation buttons 
B  (OPEN/CLOSE)
d /
M  (PLAY / PAUSE) 
Z  (STOP) 
C/V  (SKIP) 
F (Function) 
Changes the input source or function.
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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Rear panel
a AC power cord
b
 Speakers connectors
c
 Cooling Fan
d
 LAN port
e
 OPTICAL IN
f
 HDMI IN 1/2
g
 HDMI OUT h
 VIDEO OUT
i
 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) 
OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
j
 Antenna Connector
k
 iPod (24 pin)
Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.
l
 AUX (L/R) INPUT
                        
						

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

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4. 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).
Step 4
Be careful that the speaker  
does not fall down.  
Otherwise it may result in  
the speaker malfunctioning  
and causing personal injury  
and/ or property damage. >Caution
 
						

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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 
position (
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA).
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Front left speaker (L)/ 
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Front right speaker (R): 
Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor 
or screen and as flush with the screen surface as 
possible.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Center speaker: 
Place the center speaker above or below the 
monitor or screen.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Surround left speaker (L)/ 
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Surround right speaker (R): 
Place these speakers behind your listening position, 
facing slightly inwards.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA 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 reflections.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Unit
 yBe careful to make sure children not to put 
their hands or any objects int
o the *speaker 
duct. 
*Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass 
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
 y Place the center speaker at a saf

e distance 
from the child’s reach. 
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling 
down and causing personal injury and/or 
property damage.
 y The speakers contain magnetic par

ts, so 
colour irregularity may occur on the CRT 
TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use 
the speakers away from the TV screen or PC 
monitor screen. >Caution
 
						

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Speaker Connection
Attaching the speakers to the 
player
1. Connect speaker wires to the player. 
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 
woofer Any front position
Red Front Front right
White Front Front left
2. 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).
Speaker
Pole
Base
Screw
Cable
 
						

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Connecting2
Connecting
Connecting to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending 
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
 yHDMI connection (page 20)
 yComponent Video connection (page 22)
 yVideo connection (page 22)
 yDepending on your TV and other 
equipment you wish to connec
t, there are 
various ways you could connect the player. 
Use only one of the connections described 
in this manual.
 y Please refer t

o the manuals of your TV, 
stereo system or other devices as necessary 
to make the best connections.
 y Make sure the pla

yer is connected directly 
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video 
input channel.
 y Do not connect your pla

yer via your VCR. 
The image could be distorted by the copy 
protection system. ,Note
HDMI Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect 
it to this player using a HDMI cable ( Type A, High 
speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet). Connect the 
HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a 
HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
TV
HDMI 
cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s 
manual). 
Additional Information for HDMI
 y 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.
 yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices 
will work with this player.
 -
The picture will not be displayed properly 
with non-HDCP device.