LG Hs33s Owners Manual

							Model: HS33S (HS33S-A2P, SH33S-F/A)
Unique Features
P/NO : MFL56962858
USB Direct Recording 
Record music from CD to
your USB device.
Go to page 16
Home Theater
Speaker ez Set-up
Listen sound from TV and
Digital Device with 2.1ch
mode.
Go to page 14
Full HD up-scaling
(1080p)
View Full HD picture quality
with simple setup.
Go to page 9
Portable In
Listen to music from your
portable device (MP3,
Notebook, etc).
Go to page 16
Made for iPod
Enjoy music from iPod with
simple connection.
Go to page 17
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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: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 
manufacturers instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings should be
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers instruction has been
adhered to.
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. Should 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 should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should 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 owners 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.
Safety Precaution
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
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Contents
Main unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Making system connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Listening to the sound from your analog component  . .7
OSD Initial language settings - optional  . . . . . . . . . . .8
Initial Setting the Area Code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjust the settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
Setting the sound mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Displaying Disc Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing a disc or file  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Viewing photo files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Listening to the radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Home Theater Speaker ez Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Listening to music from your USB device  . . . . . . . . .15
Recording music from CD to your USB device  . . . . .16
Listening to music from your portable player . . . . . . .16
Listening to music from your iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Language Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Area Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Types of Playable Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
What is SIMPLINK?Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and
LG TV 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 with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.
•Use a higher version cable than 1.2A HDMI cable.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 
and other countries.
Welcome to your new 
stylish home theater system
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							*Touch sensor 
This unit has sensitive controls that respond to the
touch of your fingers. 
You can also change the volume by moving your finger
around the touch wheel.
Main Unit
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pOPTICAL IN JACK
qiPod DOCK
Precautions in using the touch buttons
• Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.
- In a humid environment, wipe out any moisture 
on the touch buttons before using.
• Do not press the touch buttons hard to make it
work.
- If you apply too much strength, it can damage the
sensor of the touch buttons.
• Touch the button that you want to work in order to
operate the function correctly.
• Be careful not to have any conductive material such
as metallic object on the touch buttons. It can cause
malfunctions.
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INPUT :Changes the input source( AUX, AUX  OPT,
PORTABLE, USB, OSD IPOD, IPOD)SLEEP : Sets a certain period of time after which the unit
will switch to standby.
-Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the desired time period
options (in minutes): (Dimmer on 
t t 
 Sleep timer value t
t 
 Dimmer off) 
Dimmer on: The display window becomes dark and the
touch wheel turns off.
-To view the time countdown to the standby mode, press
SLEEP again.
-To deactivate the sleep timer, press SLEEP until the 
previous status is displayed or press POWER to switch the
unit to standby.
POWER: Switches the unit ON or OFF.
FUNCTION : Selects the function (DVD/CD, FM)TITLE : If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu
appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may not
appear.
DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Display.
MENU : Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.
SETUP : Accesses or removes setup menu 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PRESET(v/V): Selects programme of Radio.
TUN.(-/+): Tunes in the desired radio station. 
b/ B/ v/ V(left/right/up/down):Used to navigate 
on-screen displays.
ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.
RETURN (O): Press to move backwards in the menu. 
REC(z): USB Direct Recording

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.
PLAY (B): Starts playback. Mono/Stereo.
PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback.
SKIP(. .
/ > >
): Go to next or previous chapter/ track. 
SCAN(bb/BB) : Search backward or forward. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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HT SPK (Home theater Speaker ez Set-up): 
Press TVt t 
 
HT SPK to select the AUX OPT directly. 
MUTE : Press MUTE to mute your unit. You can mute your
unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone.
VOLUME (+/-) :
Adjusts speaker volume.
EQ : You can choose 6 (or 7) fixed sound impressions.
VSM : Press VSMto set the VIRTUAL sound.
REPEAT: Repeats a Chapter/ Track/ Title/ all.
SUBTITLE: During playback, SUBTITLE repeatedly to
select a desired subtitle language .
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a
menu.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)
PROG./MEMO. : Accesses or removes Program menu.
CLEAR: Removes a track number on the Program List.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 MIC VOL : Adjusts microphone volume.
ECHO VOL : Adjusts echo volume.
VOCAL FADER : You can enjoy the function as karaoke,
by reducing singer vocal of music in the various source.
(MP3/WMA/CD/DTS/Dolby Digital etc.)
Put the batteries into the remote control
Make sure that the + (plus) and – (minus) on the batteries
match those on the remote control.
Controlling the TV.
You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switching of LG TVs as well. Hold POWER (TV)
and press PR (+/–) button repeatedly until the TV turns
on or off.
Remote control
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							Connecting the main unit, speakers, and FM
antenna to the active subwoofer.aConnect the system jack marked MAIN to the main unit (SYSTEM).
Secure the jack by tightening the two screws.
bConnect the system jack marked SPK to the active subwoofer (SYSTEM).
Secure the jack by tightening the two screws.
cdConnect the speakers to the active subwoofer (SPEAKERS).
Connect the red end of each wire to the terminals marked+ (plus) and
black end to the terminals maked - (minus).
Active subwoofer The bottom of the speaker
eConnect the FM antenna for listening to the radio.
•Be sure to fully extend the FM antenna.
•After connecting the FM antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.
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Making system connections
Front speaker (R)Front speaker (L)
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							Connecting the video out to your TV.
Check the jacks of your TV, and choose the  ,  , or  connection. 
Picture quality improves in order from  to  .
To connect to a TV with the video in jack 
Connect the video cable from the VIDEO OUT on the rear of the active 
subwoofer to the video in jack on your TV.
To connect to a TV with the component video in jacks 
If your TV has component video in, connect a component video cable from
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
Band PR) jacks on the rear of the main unit
to the component video in jacks on your TV.To connect to a TV with the HDMI jack 
Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the rear of the main
unit to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture 
appears on the screen.
•Use the HDMI Cable within 5 meters.
•If the volume bar is not displayed on TV screen, when you select Simplink
to off on TV, restart the unit.
Available resolution according to connection
[HDMI OUT] : Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p (or 576p)
[COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] : 480p (or 576p) and 480i (or 576i)
[VIDEO OUT] : 480i (or 576i)
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Making system connections
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Listening to the sound from
your analog component
1Connect the audio out of your analog component 
to the AUX IN (AUDIO L/R) on the rear of the
active subwoofer:-
2Select the AUX function:  INPUT Analog signal components such as VCR and TV.
ON REMOTE
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							Adjust the settings - more you can do
Adjust the language settings
OSD – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. 
There is displayed as “-” or other error mark on display when you
change OSD, do as follows;
- Restart the unit
- Change function
- Disconnect and connect USB device.
Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle/Disc Menu– Select a language for the
Menu/Audio/Subtitle. 
[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Other]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in
the reference chapter (see page 18). If you make a mistake before pressing
ENTER, press CLEAR.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.
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Adjust the settings
ON REMOTE
1Display setup menu : SETUP
2Select a desired option on the first level: v
v 
 V
V
3Move to second level: B
B
4Select a desired option on the second level: v
v 
 V
V
5Move to third level: B
B
6Change the setting:v
v 
 V
V, ENTER
Initial Setting the Area Code
1Display setup menu: SETUP
2Select LOCK menu on the first level: v V
3Move to second level: 
The activated Area Code appears on the 
second level.:B
4Move to third level: B
5Enter the new password:numerical buttons(0-9) and ENTER
6Recheck entered new password:
numerical buttons(0-9) and ENTER
7Select a code for a geographic area: 
After select, Rating and Password will be 
activated.(page 18)vV b B
8To confirm press: ENTER
Make sure to finish setting the Area Code 
before leaving the setup menu if you cannot 
set the Rating and Password. 
The first time you use this unit, to set the Area Code you have to as below.
ON REMOTE
OSD Initial language settings - optional
1Turn the power on:The language list appears.POWER
2Select the language: vV b B
3Press: ENTER
4To confirm press:
bB and ENTER
Before using the unit for the first time, you have to adjust OSD initial
language.
ON REMOTE
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Adjust the display settings
TV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV
screen. 
[4:3]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
[16:9]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, you’ll need to define how you would like
widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen. 
[Letterbox]: This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen.
[Panscan]: This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.
Video Resolution - Use vVto select the desired resolution then press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. 
(Full HD up-scaling)
The number in 480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080p and 1080i indicates the number of
lines of video. The “i” and “p” indicate interlaced and progressive scan, 
respectively.
[Auto] If your HDMI jack is connected to TVs providing display information
(EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p (or 576p)). (only for HDMI connection)
[1080p] Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. (only for HDMI connection)
[1080i] Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.(only for HDMI connection)
[720p] Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.(only for HDMI connection)
[480p (or 576p)] Outputs 480 (or 576) lines of progressive video.
[480i (or 576i)] Outputs 480 (or 576) lines of interlaced video.
Notes on Video Resolution
•Only resolutions supported by the TV are available.
•Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, an abnormal picture
appears on the screen. Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the 
resolution that your TV can accept.
•If the HDMI jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID),
you can not select resolutions that the TV does not accept.
•If the picture does not appear on the screen, change the TV’s input source.
•If you turn off the TV or disconnect the HDMI cable during playback of the
device, the playback may pause. You have to click on the play button to play
back again. For some TVs, when you change the TV mode, such condition
specified above may happen.
Adjust the audio settings
2.1 Speaker Setup - Adjust 2.1 Speaker Setup menu for amplifier’s output.
[Speaker]: Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
[Volume]: Adjust the output level of the selected speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)
[Test]: Press b/Bto test the signals of each speaker. Adjust the volume to
match the volume of test signals memorized in the system.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is
turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.
Vocal– Select [On] to mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. This function is
effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.
HD AV Sync - Sometimes Digital TV encounters a delay between picture and
sound. If this happens you can compensate by setting a delay on the sound so
that it effectively ‘waits’ for the picture to arrive: this is called HD AV Sync. Use vV
to scroll up and down through the delay amount, which you can set at anything
between 0 and 300m sec. 
The delay will vary depending on which digital TV channel you are on. If you
change channel you may need to readjust the HD AV Sync.
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							Adjust the lock settings
To access the lock options, you must enter the 4-digit password. If you have not
yet entered a password you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password.
Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press
CLEAR to delete numbers.
If you forget your password you can reset it. Press SETUP to display the Setup
menu. Input ‘210499’ and press ENTER. The password has now been cleared. 
Rating –Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating. Select
[Unlock] to deactivate the rating.
Password –Sets or changes the password for lock settings. 
[New]: Enter a new 4-digit password using the numerical buttons then press
ENTER. Enter the password again to confirm.
[Change]: Enter the new password twice after entering the current password.
Area Code –Select a code for a geographic area as the playback rating level.
This determines which area’s standards are used to rate DVDs controlled by the
parental lock. See the Area Codes on page 18.
Adjust the others settings
PBC (Playback Control) –Playback control provides special navigation 
features that are available on some discs. Select [On] to use this feature.
DivX(R) Registration –We provide you with the DivX® VOD (Video On
Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using
the DivX® VOD service. 
For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 
Press ENTER when [Select] icon is highlighted and you can view the registration
code of the unit.
Semi Karaoke –When a chapter / title / track is fully finished, this function
shows the score in the screen with a fanfare sound. 
Available discs for the Semi Karaoke function: DVD discs / DVD Karaoke Discs 
[On]: When you finished singing a score will appear on the screen.
[Off]: Fanfare and score do not appears on the screen.
- This function operate on the DVD/CD mode. 
- 
The Semi Karaoke function is available only when a microphone is connected.
- In case that a fanfare or score appears when a chapter of a movie file is
changed during playback, set the Semi Karaoke to Off at the setup menu or
disconnect the microphone.
Bit Rate –You can set the quality of the recorded file.
Bit rate refers to the amount of data used to store each second of audio.
Generally, higher bit rates provide better sound quality, but require more storage
space for the same length of audio.
Setting the sound mode
VSM (VIRTUAL SOUND MATRIX)
You can select the Virtual sound. Press VSM to set the virtual sound. (This 
function does not operate when you select AUX or Tuner functions. VSM is not
available during DivX file playback.)
[BYPASS] mode : Software with multichannel surround audio signals is played
according to the way it was recorded.
2Ch source
[ON STAGE] mode: Simulates a large Concert hall
[VIRTUAL] mode: Realtime 3D positioned sound rendering technology with
stereo sources, optimized for stereo speakers. Listeners may experience
amazing virtual surround effects with their own multimedia players.
5.1Ch source
[VIRTUAL] mode: A patent pending downmix technology converts 5.1 channel
to 2 channel sound having directional information of audio.
Set a pre-programmed sound field
This system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. Select the one
which best suits the programme you are watching by pressing EQ repeatedly to
cycle through the options : NORMAL, NATURAL, AUTO EQ, POP, CLASSIC,
ROCK, JAZZ 
[AUTO EQ]: AUTO EQ operates only in the MP3/ WMA files which include
the information. (ID3 Tag is operated ver.1 only.) WMA file operates to Normal
EQ regardless of Tag information.
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