LG Hlx55w Owners Manual

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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...

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Resolution Setting
The player provides several output resolutions 
for HDMI OUT jacks. You can change the 
resolution using [Setup] menu.
1. Press HOME (
).
2. Use I
/i
 to select the [Setup] and press 
ENTER (
). The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use U
/u
 to select [DISPLAY ] option then 
press i
 to move to the second level. 
4. Use U
/u
 to select the [Resolution] option 
then press ENTER (
) or i
 to move to the 
third level.
5. Use U
/u
 to select the desired resolution...

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Antenna connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to 
the radio.
Antenna Connection
Player
NOTE
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as 
horizontal as possible. Be sure to fully extend the 
FM wire antenna.
Connections with 
external device
PORT. IN connection
You can enjoy the sound of your portable 
audio player from the speakers of the system.
Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of 
the portable audio player into the PORT. IN of 
this unit....

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 OPTICAL IN connection
You can enjoy the sound of your component 
with the digital optical connection from the 
speakers of the system.
Connect the optical output jack of your 
component into the OPTICAL IN jacks on the 
unit. And then select the [OPTICAL] option by 
pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER (
). 
Or press OPTICAL to select directly.
You can also use F button on the front panel to 
select the input mode.
Optical Connection
To the digital
optical output jack
of your...

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Connecting to your 
Home Network
This player can be connected to a local area 
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear 
panel or the internal wireless module. 
By connecting the unit to a broadband home 
network, you have access to services such 
as software updates, Home Link, BD-LIVE 
interactivity and streaming services.
Wired network connection
Using a wired network provides the best 
performance, because the attached devices 
connect directly to the network and are...

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Wired Network Setup
Before setting the wired network, you need to 
connect the broadband internet to your home 
network.
If there is a DHCP server on the local area 
network (LAN) via wired connection, this player 
will automatically be allocated an IP address. 
After making the physical connection, a small 
number of home networks may require the 
player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust 
the [NETWORK] setting as follow.
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the...

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7. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER 
(
) at step 5 above, the network 
connection status is displayed on the 
screen.
You can also test it on the 
[Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.
Wireless Network Connection
Another connection option is to use an Access 
Point or a wireless router. In the example 
confi guration for wireless connection below, 
this player would be able to access content 
from either of the PCs.
The network confi guration and connection 
method...

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Wireless Network Setup
Before setting the wireless network, you need 
to:
 –  connect the broadband internet to the 
wireless home network.
 – set the access point or wireless router.
 –  note the SSID and security code of the 
network.
For the wireless network connection, the 
player needs to be set up for network 
communication. This adjustment can be done 
from the [Setup] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] 
setting as follow. Setting up the access point 
or the wireless router...

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[Manual] – Your access point may not be 
broadcasting its access point name(SSID). 
Check your router settings through your 
computer and either set your router to 
broadcast SSID, or manually enter the 
access point name(SSID) in [Manual]. 
[Push Button] – If your access point or 
wireless router that supports Push Button 
Confi guration method, select this option 
and press the Push Button on your access 
point or wireless router within 120 counts. 
You do not need to...

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•  Some internet connection operations may 
not be possible due to certain restrictions 
set by the Internet service provider (ISP) 
supplying your broadband Internet 
connection.
•  Any fees charged by an ISP including, 
without limitation, connection charges are 
your responsibility.
•  A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is 
required for wired connection to this player. 
If your internet service does not allow for 
such a connection, you will not be able to 
connect the...