LG Ht554ph Owners Manual

							Model: HT554PH (HT554PH-D0, SH54PH-F/S/C/W)
HT554TH (HT554TH-D0, SH54TH-F/S/C/W)
HT554TM (HT554TM-D0, SH54TM-S/C/W)
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Full HD up-scaling (1080p) 
(Go to page 10)5.1ch ez Set-up
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Portable In
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P/NO : MFL60020721FOR 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.
WA R NING: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: 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.
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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Contents
Setting up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hooking up the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Main Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OSD Initial language settings - Optional  . . . . . . . . . . .9
Initial Setting the Area Code - Optional  . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjust the settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Setting the sound mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Displaying Disc Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing a disc or file  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Viewing photo files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Listening to the radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.1ch ez Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Listening to music from your USB device  . . . . . . . . .16
Recording music from CD to your USB device  . . . . .17
Listening to music from your portable player . . . . . . .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.
Welcome to your new DVD Receiver
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).
b b 
 
Connect the wires to the speakers.
Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to
the colour coding
:
To connect the cable to the speakers, press each plastic finger pad to open the
connection terminals on the base of each speaker. Insert the wire and release
the finger pad.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 hall for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).
Use the rear speaker at least 30 CM away from either TV screen or PC
monitor.
Attaching the speakers to the DVD receivera a 
 
Connect the wires to the DVD receiver.
Match each wire’s coloured band to the same coloured connection
terminal on the rear of 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.
Grey
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
WhiteRear
Rear
Centre
Sub Woofer
Front
Front
Behind 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 of you, to the right of the screen.
In front of you, to the left of the screen.POSITION SPEAKE R
COLOUR
1Attach the speakers to the speaker stands by rotating the screw.
2If you want to arrange the speaker cable, draw the speaker cablethrough the hole on the speaker.
3Connect the speaker cable. The speakers are detached from the speaker stands.Assembling the Speakers (HT554TH, HT554PH)
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Hooking up the unitaConnect jacks on the unit and your TV (DVD player or Digital Device etc.) using the cables.
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
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
Connect the VIDEO
OUTPUT (MONITOR) jack
on the unit to the
corresponding input jack on
your TV using a Video cable.
Component Video connection
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
Hooking up the unit - more you
can doResolution SettingYou can change the resolution for component video
and HDMI output. 
To change the resolution using setup menu to select
the desired resolution - Auto, 480i(576i), 480p(576p),
720p, 1080i, 1080p.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)
[SCART]: 576iNotes on HDMI Out connection•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting,
abnormal picture appears on the screen.
Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set
the resolution that your TV can accept.
•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.Enjoying audio from an external sourceYou can enjoy audio from an external source through
your unit.
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input
source. - AUX, AUX OPT, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE,
USB
Digital Audio in connection
Connect the unit’s OPTICAL
IN jack to the optical out to
jack on your TV (or Digital
Devicae etc.)
HDMI Out connection
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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a 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INPUT :
Changes the input source 
(AUX, AUX  OPT, TV-AUDIO,  PORTABLE,  USB)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.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 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRESET(
U
U 
 u
u
): Selects programme of Radio.
TUN.(-/+): Tunes in the desired radio station. 
U
U 
 u
u 
 I
I 
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i
(left/right/up/down):Used to navigate on-screen
displays.
ENTER : Acknowledges menu selection.
RETURN (O): Press to move back wards in the menu. 
REC(z): USB Direct Recording

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STOP (x): Stops playback or recording.
PLAY (B): Starts playback. Mono/Stereo(St.)
PAUSE/STEP (X): Pause playback.
SKIP(. .
/ > >
): Go to next or previous chapter/ track. 
SCAN(bb/BB) : Search backward or forward. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TVt t
HT SPK (5.1Ch Ez Set-Up ): Press TVtHT 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 Dolby Pro Logic II or
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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
e 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
f 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RDS:Radio display mode
PTY: Views the various displays of the RDS Put the batteries into the remote controlMake 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 controlabcdef
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Play/Pause, Function 
Press and hold down this button for
about 3 seconds then press
repeatedly  to select other function.
Stop
Tuning (-/+)
Skip / Search
VSM
Selects the Dolby Pro Logic II
or Virtual sound.
Volume
Control the volume when using any function. Open/Close
DVD/CD Disc Drawer
PORT. IN port
The PORT. In port means you can connect
an audio device to play trough the surround
sound speakers.USB port
The USB port allows you can connect a 
memory device to your DVD player. 
Power
Turn the unit on and off.Main Unit
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							Adjust the settings - more you can doAdjust the language settingsOSD – 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.
- Restart the unit
- Change function
- Disconnect and connect USB device.
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle – Select a language for the Menu/Audio/Subtitle. 
[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
[Others]: 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 : SETUP2Select a desired option on the first level: U U 
 u
u3Move to second level: i i4Select a desired option on the second level: U U 
 u
u5Move to 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 level :U 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 
 i
i 
 
and
activated. (page 18)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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							10Adjust 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.
[YPbPr]: When your TV is connected with the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN jacks on the unit.
[RGB]: When your TV is connected with the SCART jack.
Video Resolution - Use 
U
U 
 u
u
to 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, playback will 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 settings5.1 Speaker Setup - Adjust 5.1 Speaker Setup menu for amplifier’s output.
[Speaker]: Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
[Size]: Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot change the settings.
[Volume]: Adjust the output level of the selected speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)
[Distance]: If you connected speakers to your DVD/CD Receiver, setting the
Distance lets the speakers 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.
Press 
I I 
 i
i
to adjust the Distance of the selected speaker. (You can’t adjust
front / Woofer speakers)
[Test]: Press I I 
 i
i
to 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 
U U 
 u
u
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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