LG Ht 304su Owners Manual

							Model : HT304SU (HT304SU-DH, SH34SL-S/W)
HT304SQ (HT304SQ-DH, SH34SQ-S/W)P/NO : MFL61944503
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product or product models meet
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NERGY
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energy efficiency.
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Full HD up-scaling (1080p) 
(Go to page 6)Portable In
(Go to page 15)USB Direct Recording 
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FOR THE WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
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							2CAUTION : 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.
WA R NING : Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or
similar unit.
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. Shall 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 shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by
the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you 
purchased the product.
This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive
2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.
European representative : 
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. 
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands 
(Tel : +31-036-547-8940) 
Safety Precaution
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
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Welcome to your new DVD Receiver
ContentsSetting up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Main Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hooking up the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
OSD Initial language settings - Optional  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Initial Setting the Area Code - Optional  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the general settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
5.1 Speaker Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Enjuying a pre-programmed sound field  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Displaying Disc Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing a disc or file  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-13
Viewing photo files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using an USB device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Listening to music from your portable player or external 
device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recording to USB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Language Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Area Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Types of Playable Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
POWER: This unit operates on a mains supply of 200-240V~, 50/60Hz.
WIRING: This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 approved 13 amp mains
plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS
1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse
cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If
the type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains sockets in your
home, then the plug should be removed and a suitable type fitted.
Please refer to the wiring instructions below:
WARNING: Amains plug removed from the mains lead of this unit must
be destroyed. A mains plug with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a
mains socket. 
Do not connect either wire to the earth pin, marked with the letter E or
with the earth symbol  or coloured green or green and yellow. If any
other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, either in the plug, or at the
distribution board.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following codes: 
- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE -As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this unit may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which
is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
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							4Setting up
Connect the black end of each wire to
the terminals marked -(minus) and the
other end to the terminals marked +
(plus).
Attaching the speakers to the DVD receivera a 
 
You will have received six speaker cables.
Each one is colour-coded by a band near each end and connects one of
the six speakers to the DVD receiver.
b b 
 
Connect the wires to the DVD receiver.
To connect the cable to the DVD receiver, press each plastic finger pad to
open the connection terminal. Insert the wire and release the finger pad.REAR R
REAR  L
CENTER
SUB WOOFER
FRONT R
FRONT LR.R
R.L
C
W
F. R
F. LBehind you and to your right.
Behind you and to your left.
Above screen, directly in front of you.
This can be placed in any front position.
In front  o f  y o u ,  t o  t h e  r i g h t  o f  t h e
screen.
In front of yo u ,  to the left of the
screen.
POSITION SPEAKE R
Main Unit
Be careful of the followingBe careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the
*speaker duct.
*Speaker duct : A hole for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).
Main Unit
12 345678
11 1 0 9
1Power (1 1
/` `
)
Turns the unit on and off.
2 DVD/CD Disc Drawer
3 Volume (VOL.) 
Controls the volume when using any function.
4 Display window5 Open/Close (Z Z
)
6 Play/Pause(B B
/X X
)
7 Stop (x x
)
8 Function (F)Selects the function and input source.
(DVD/CD
, USB
, AUX, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE, FM)
9TUNING (-/+) (. .>
>
),Skip/Search (Press and hold)
10 USB port 
You can play video, image and sound files by connecting the USB
device.
11PORT.(Portable) IN port 
You can enjoy music from portable device on your unit.
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Hooking up the unitaConnect jacks on the unit and your TV (DVD player or Digital Device etc.) using the cables.
Check the jacks of your TV and choose the A, Bor Cconnection. Picture quality improves in order from Ato C.
bPlug the power cord into the power source.
Audio In connection
The unit’s Audio jacks are
colour coded (red for right
audio and white for left
audio). If your TV has only
one output for audio (mono),
connect it to the left (white)
audio jack on the unit.
SCART connection (
A)Connect the TO TV jack on
the unit and your TV using
the SCART cable. 
FM connection
FM - Connect the FM aerial.
The reception will be its best
when the two loose ends of
the aerial are in a straight and
horizontal line.
Video Out connection (
A)Connect the VIDEO
OUTPUT(MONITOR) jack on
the unit to the corresponding
input jack on your TV using a
Video cable.
Component Video connection (
B)
Connect the COMPONENT
VIDEO (PROGRESSIVE
SCAN) OUTPUT jacks on
the unit to the corresponding
input jacks on your TV using
a Y PB PR cable.
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							6Hooking up the unit
Available resolution according to connectionDisplayed resolution in display window and outputted resolution may different
according to connection type. 
[HDMI OUT] : 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p (or 576p), 480i(or 576i)
[COMPONENT VIDEO OUT] : 480p (or 576p) and 480i (or 576i)
[VIDEO OUT] : 480i (or 576i)
[SCART] : 576iNotes on HDMI Out connection•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, abnormal picture appears
on the screen.(“TV do not support” will appears in screen)
Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set the resolution that your TV
can accept. 
•Changing the resolution when the unit is connected with HDMI connector
may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the unit and then
turn it on again.
•When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the
following :
-Try switching off the HDMI/ DVI device and this unit. Next, switch on the
HDMI/ DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this
unit.
-The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.
-The connected device is compatible with 720X576i(480i), 720X576p(480p),
1280X720p, 1920X1080i or 1920X1080p video input.
-The 1080p, 720p and 576p(480p) resolutions are the progressive scan
applied resolution.
•Not all HDCP-compatible DVI devices will work with this unit.
-The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.
Resolution SettingYou can change the resolution for component video and HDMI output. 
Press RESOLUTIONrepeatedly to select the desired resolution - 480i (or 576i),
480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080i, 1080p 
The resolution may not be selected depending on the connection or TV.
•Depending on your TV, some of the resolution settings may result in the
picture disappearing or an abnormal picture appearing. In this case, press
RESOLUTIONrepeatedly until the picture re-appears.
You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. (Full
HD up-scaling)Enjoying audio from an external source and selecting the functionYou can enjoy audio from an external source through your unit. And You can
select the function.
Press FUNCTIONrepeatedly to select the desired input source and the function
(DVD/CD, USB, AUX, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE, FM).
HDMI Out connection (
C)Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack
on the unit to the HDMI input jack
on a HDMI compatible TV using a
HDMI cable.
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Remote control
abcd
FUNCTION : Selects the function and input source.
(DVD/CD, USB, AUX, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE, FM)
SLEEP : Sets the System to turn off automatically at a
specified time. (Dimmer : Dims the LED (Light-emitting
diode) of front panel by half in power-on status.)
POWER : Switches the unit ON or OFF.
OPEN/CLOSE :Opens and closes the disc Drawer.
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. 
PRESET (
U U 
 u
u
) : Selects programme of Radio.
TUN. (-/+) : Tunes in the desired radio station.
U
U 
 u
u 
 I
I 
 i
i
(up/ down/ left/ right): Used to navigate on-
screen displays.
ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.
RETURN (O) : moves backwards in the menu or exits
the setup menu.
REC(z): USB Direct Recording.
STOP (x) : Stops playback or recording.
PLAY (B), MO./ST. : Starts playback. Selects Mono/
Stereo
PAUSE/STEP (X) : Pause playback. 
SKIP (. .
/ > >
) : Go to next or previous chapter/
track/ file. 
SCAN (bb/BB) : Search backward or forward. REPEAT/RANDOM: To select a play mode.(Random,
repeat)
MUTE : To mute the sound.
VOL (Volume) (+/-) :
Adjusts speaker volume.
LGEQ : You can select a Natural or Local Specialization
equalizer effect by using LG EQ.
EQ (EQUALIZER effect) : You can choose sound
impressions.
CLEAR : Removes a track number on the Program List.
SUBTITLE : During playback, press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language .
0-9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a
menu.
TV Control buttons : Controls the TV. (LG TV only)
PROG./MEMO. : Accesses or removes Program menu.
RESOLUTION : Sets the output resolution for HDMI
and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
RDS : Radio Data System.
PTY : Views the various displays of the RDS. 
: This button is not available.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/CH (+/–) button repeatedly until the TV
turns on or off.Put the battery into the remote controlMake sure for the + (plus) and – (minus) on the
battery to be matched on the remote control
.
ab
cd
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Adjusting the general settings 
- more you can doAdjusting the language settingsMenu Language – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen 
display. 
Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle/ Disc Menu – Select a language for the Disc Audio/
Disc Subtitle/ Disc Menu. 
[Original] : Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Other] : To select another language, press number buttons then ENTERto
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list in
the reference chapter (see page 17). If you make a mistake before pressing
ENTER, press CLEAR.
[Off] (for Disc Subtitle) : Turn off Subtitle.Adjusting the general settings
ON REMOTE
1Display setup menu  SETUP2Select a desired option on the first level  U U 
 u
u3Move to the second level  i i4Select a desired option on the second level U U 
 u
u5Move to the third level  i i
6Change the setting U U 
 u
u
, ENTER
OSD Initial language settings - Optional1Turn the power on The language list appearsPOWER2Select the language  U U 
 u
u 
 I
I 
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i3Press ENTER
4To confirm press I I 
 i
i
and ENTERDuring the first use of this unit, the initial language setup menu
appears on your TV screen. You must complete initial language
selection before using the unit. English will be selected as the initial
language.
ON REMOTE
Initial Setting the Area Code -Optional1Display setup menu  SETUP2Select LOCK menu on the first levelU U 
 u
u
3Move to second level 
The activated Area Code appears on the second level.i i4Move to the third level i i
5Enter a new password numerical buttons
(0-9) and ENTER
6Recheck the entered new password  numerical buttons(0-9) and ENTER
7Select a code for a geographic area  
After select, Rating and Password will be U U 
 u
u 
 I
I
and
activated. (page 17)ENTER 
8To confirm what you press 
Make sure to finish setting the Area Code 
before leaving the setup menu if you cannot 
set the rating and PasswordENTERWhen you use this unit for the first time, you have to set the Area
Code as shown below.
ON REMOTE
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Adjusting the display settingsTV 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.
TV Output Select – Select an option according to the TV connection type.
[RGB] : When your TV is connected with the SCART jack.
[YPbPr] : When your TV is connected with the 
COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the unit.
- If you change TV Output Select to RGB from YPbPr on the setup menu 
especially when connecting the unit in the way of component video
connection, the screen turns black. In that case, connect the video cable to
MONITOR jack and select YPbPr on the setup menu again.Adjusting the audio settingsDRC (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 U U 
 u
u 
 
(on the remote control) to scroll up and down through the delay amount,
which you can set at anything between 0 and 300m sec. 
5.1 Speaker Setup
ON REMOTE
1Open the settings menu  SETUP2Select to the audio iconU U 
 u
u 
 
3Select right to enter the audio menu, then select 5.1 Speaker Setupi i 
 U
U 
 u
u
ENTER
4Select the speaker you want to adjustI I 
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i5Select a option and change the settingsU U 
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u 
 I
I 
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i
6Set the output level (volume) of a speaker
from -5dB to +5dB.
The speaker size setting are fixed, so you cannot change the setting.I I 
 i
i
7If you connect speakers to your unit, 
setting the Distance lets the speakers to 
know how far the sound has to travel to 
reach your set listening point. This allows 
the sound from each speaker to reach the listener at the same time.I I 
 i
i
8Test the signals of each speaker
Adjust the volume to your taste according to these signals.I I 
 i
i
9Save your settings and exit the Setup 
menu RETURN
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							10Adjusting the lock settingsTo 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
then press ENTER. Enter it again then press ENTERto verify. If you make a
mistake while entering number, press CLEARthen correct it.
If you forget your password you can reset it. First, remove the disc in the unit.
Press SETUPto 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 17.Adjusting the others settingsDivX(R) VOD –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 ENTERwhen [DivX(R) VOD] is highlighted and you can view the 
registration code of the unit.
Enjoying a pre-programmed sound fieldThis system has a number of pre-set surround sound fields. You can select a
desired sound mode by using EQ/ LG EQ. You can change the EQ/ LG EQ
using I I 
 i
i 
 
arrow key while theEQ/ LG EQ information is displayed on.
The displayed items for the Equalizer may be different depending on sound
sources and effects.NATURAL You can enjoy comfortable and natural sound.
AUTO EQ Realizes the sound equalizer that is the most similar to the 
genre of which is included in the MP3 ID3 tag of song files.
POP This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the
CLASSIC sound, giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock
JAZZ pop, jazz or classic concert.
ROCK
MP3 OPT This function is optimized for compressible MP3 file. It 
improves the bass sound.
BASS  Reinforce the treble, bass and surround sound effect.VIRTUAL You can enjoy more virtual surround sound.
PLII MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II enables you to play stereo source on 
PLII MUSIC 5.1-channel.PLII MTRX(matrix)
NORMAL(OFF) You can enjoy the sound without equalizer effect.ON DISPLAY Description
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