LG Ht906ta Owners Manual

							P/NO : MFL67084796
HT906TA (HT906TA, SH96TA-S/ W, SH96SB-C)
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OWNER’\f MANUAL
DVD Home Theater 
System
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							1	 Getting	Started
Getting Started2
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:	TO	REDUCE	 T\fE	RISK	OF	E\bECTRIC	S\fOCK	DO	NOT	REMOVE	COVER	(OR	BACK)	NO	USER-SERVICEAB\bE	PARTS	INSIDE	REFER	SERVICING	TO	QUA\bIFIED	SERVICE	PERSONNE\b.
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	E\bECTRIC	S\fOCK	\fAZARD,	DO	NOT	EXPOSE	 T\fIS	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	manufacturer’s	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	shall	be	never	be	blocked	by	placing	the	product	on	a	bed,	sofa,	rug	or	other	similar	surface.	This	product	shall	not	be	placed	in	a	built-in	installation	such	as	a	bookcase	or	rack	unless	proper	ventilation	is	provided	or	the	manufacturer’s	instruction	has	been	adhered	to.
CAUTION:	This	product	employs	a	\baser	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 concerning \fhe Power Cor\b
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	owner’s	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.
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							Getting Started3
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This	device	is	equipped	with	a	portable	battery	or	accumulator.	
Safe\fy way \fo remove \fhe ba\f\fery or \fhe ba\f\fery from \fhe equipmen\f: Remove	the	old	battery	or	battery	pack,	follow	the	steps	in	reverse	order	than	the	assembly.	To	prevent	contamination	of	the	environment	and	bring	on	possible	threat	to	human	and	animal	health,	the	old	battery	or	the	battery	put	it	in	the	appropriate	container	at	designated	collection	points.	Do	not	dispose	of	batteries	or	battery	together	with	other	waste.	It	is	recommended	that	you	use	local,	free	reimbursement	systems	batteries	and	accumulators.	The	battery	shall	not	be	exposed	to	excessive	heat	such	as	sunshine,	fire	or	the	like.
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.
	
y The
	appliance 	is 	not 	intended 	for 	use 	by 	young	
children	or	infirm	persons	without	supervision.
	
y Young	Children	should	be	supervised	to	
ensure	that	they	do	not	play	with	appliance.
	
y If	the	appliance	is	supplied	from	a	cord	
extension	set	or	an	electrical	portable	outlet	
device,	the	cord	extension	set	on	electrical	
portable	outlet	device	must	be	positioned	so	
that	it	is	not	subject	to	splashing	or	ingress	of	
moisture.
Copyrig\fts
It	is	forbidden	by	law	to	copy,	broadcast,	show,	broadcast	via	cable,	play	in	public,	or	rent	copyrighted	material	without	permission.	
This	product	features	the	copy	protection	function	developed	by	Macrovision.	Copy	protection	signals	are	recorded	on	some	discs.	When	recording	and	playing	the	pictures	of	these	discs	picture	noise	will	appear.	This	product	incorporates	copyright	protection	technology	that	is	protected	by	U.S.	patents	and	other	intellectual	property	rights.		Use	of	this	copyright	protection	technology	must	be	authorized	by	Macrovision,	and	is	intended	for	home	and	other	limited	viewing	uses	only	unless	otherwise	authorized	by	Macrovision.	Reverse	engineering	or	disassembly	is	prohibited.
CONSUMERS	S\fOU\bD	NOTE	 T\fAT	NOT	A\b\b	\fIG\f	DEFINITION	TE\bEVISION	SETS	ARE	FU\b\bY	COMPATIB\bE	WIT\f	T\fIS	PRODUCT	AND	MAY	CAUSE	ARTIFACTS	 TO	BE	DISP\bAYED	IN	 T\fE	PICTURE.	IN	CASE	OF	525	OR	625	PROGRESSIVE	SCAN	PICTURE	PROB\bEMS,	IT	IS	RECOMMENDED	 T\fAT	T\fE	USER	SWITC\f	 T\fE	CONNECTION	 TO	T\fE	 ‘STANDARD	DEFINITION’ 	OUTPUT.	IF	 T\fERE	ARE	QUESTIONS	REGARDING	OUR	 TV	SET	COMPATIBI\bITY	 WIT\f	T\fIS	MODE\b	525p	AND	625p	UNIT,	P\bEASE	CONTACT	OUR	CUSTOMER	SERVICE	CENTER.
You	have 	to 	set 	the 	disc 	format 	option 	to 	[Mastered]	in	order	to	make	the	discs	compatible	with	the	\bG	players	when	formatting	rewritable	discs.	 When	setting	the	option	to	\bive	File	System,	you	cannot	use	it	on	\bG	players.
(Mastered/	\bive	File	System	:	Disc	format	system	for	Windows	Vista)
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							Tab\be of Contents4
Tab\be of Contents
1 Getting Started
2  Safety Informat\fon
6  Un\fq\be Feat\bres
6  – Portable In
6  – USB D\frect Record\fng
6  – F\bll HD \bp-scal\fng
6  – Home Theater Speaker ez Set\bp
6  Accessor\fes
7  Introd\bct\fon
7  – Playable D\fscs
7  – Abo\bt the “&” Symbol D\fsplay
7  – Symbols Used \fn th\fs Man\bal
7  – Reg\fonal Codes
8  Playable file Req\b\frement
9  Remote control
10  Front panel
11  Rear panel
2  Connecting
12  Assembl\fng the speaker
14  Attach\fng the speakers to the \bn\ft
15  Pos\ft\fon\fng the system
16  Connect\fons to Yo\br TV
16  – Component V\fdeo Connect\fon
17  – HDMI O\bt Connect\fon
18  – V\fdeo Connect\fon
19  – Resol\bt\fon Sett\fng
19  V\fdeo O\btp\bt Resol\bt\fon
20 Opt\fonal Eq\b\fpment Connect\fon
20  – AUX In Connect\fon
20  – AUDIO (PORT. IN) In Connect\fon
20  – L\fsten\fng to m\bs\fc from yo\br portable 
player or external dev\fce
21  – USB Connect\fon
22  – OPTICAL In connect\fon
22  – Home theater speaker ez set\bp
22   Antenna Connect\fon
3  System Setting
23  Adj\bst the set\bp sett\fngs
23  – OSD In\ft\fal lang\bage s\nett\fngs - 
Opt\fonal
23  – To d\fsplay and ex\ft t\nhe Set\bp men\b
24  – Lang\bage
24  – D\fsplay
25  – A\bd\fo
26  – Lock (Parental Control)
27  – Others
4  Operating
28 Us\fng the Home Men\b
28  Bas\fc Operat\fons
29  Other Operat\fons
29  – D\fsplay\fng D\fsc Informat\fon on-screen
30  – To d\fsplay the DVD Men\b
30  – To d\fsplay the DVD t\ftle
30  – 1.5 t\fmes speed playback
30  – Screen Saver
30  – Start\fng play from selected t\fme
30  – Res\bme playback
30  – Chang\fng s\bbt\ftle code page
31  – Marked Playback
32  – V\few\fng a PHOTO file
33  – Sleep T\fmer Sett\fng
33  – D\fmmer
33  – T\brn off the so\bnd temporar\fly
33  – Last Scene Memory
33  – System Select - Opt\fonal
33  – Adj\bst the speaker level sett\fngs
33  – VOCAL FADER
34   Rad\fo Operat\fons
34  – L\fsten\fng to the rad\fo
34  – Presett\fng the Rad\fo Stat\fons
34  – Delet\fng all the saved stat\fons
34  – Delet\fng a saved stat\fon
34  – Improv\fng poor FM recept\fon
35   So\bnd adj\bstment
35  – Sett\fng the s\brro\bnd mode
36   Advanced Operat\fons
36  – Record\fng to USB
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							Tab\be of Contents5
1
2
3
4
5
6
5 Troub\bes\footing
37  Tro\bbleshoot\fng
6  Appendix
38 Ma\fntenance
38  – Handl\fng the Un\ft
38  – Notes on D\fscs
39   Area Code L\fst
40  Lang\bage code L\fst
41  Trademarks and L\fcenses
42 Spec\fficat\fons
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Unique Features
Portab\be In
\bisten	to	music	from	your	portable	device.	(MP3,	Notebook,	etc)
USB Direct Recording
Records	music	from	CD	to	your	USB	device.
Fu\b\b HD up-sca\bing
Views	Full	\fD	picture	quality	with	simple	setup.
Home T\feater Speaker ez 
Setup
\bisten	to	sounds	from	TV,	DVD	and	Digital	device	with	vivid	5.1	(2.1	or	2.0)	ch	mode.
Accessories
Please	check	and	identify	the	supplied	accessories.
Remote	control	(1)Battery	(1)
FM	antenna	(1)Speaker	cables	(6)
Video	cable	(1)\fDMI	Cable	(1)
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Introduction
P\bayab\be Discs
This	unit	plays	DVD±R/RW	and	CD-R/RW	that	contains	audio	titles,	DivX,	MP3,	WMA	and/or	JPEG	files.	Some	DVD±RW/DVD±R	or	CD-RW/CD-R	cannot	be	played	on	this	unit	due	to	the	recording	quality	or	physical	condition	of	the	disc,	or	the	characteristics	of	the	recording	device	and	authoring	software.
DVD-VIDEO	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Discs	such	as	movies	that	can	be	purchased	or	rented.
DVD±R	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.
DVD-RW	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.
DVD+R:	Video	mode	only	
Supports	the	double	layer	disc	also.
DVD+RW	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.
Audio	CD:	Music	CDs	or	CD-R/CD-RW	in	music	CD	format	that	can	be	purchased.
About t\fe “&” Symbo\b 
Disp\bay
“&”	may	appear	on	your	 TV	display	during	operation	and	indicates	that	the	function	explained	in	this	owner’s	manual	is	not	available	on	that	specific	media.
Symbo\bs Used in t\fis Manua\b
rDVD-Video,	DVD±R/RW 	in 	Video	mode	or	 VR	mode	and	finalized
tAudio	CDs
yVideo	files	contained	in	the	USB/Disc
uAudio	files	contained	in	the	USB/Disc
iPhoto	files
,,Note
Indicates	special	notes	and	operating	features.
,,Tip
Indicates	tip	and	hints	for	making	the	task	easier.
,>Caution
Indicates	cautions	for	preventing	possible	damages	from	abuse.
Regiona\b Codes
This	unit	has	a	regional	code	printed	on	the	rear	of	the	unit.	This	unit	can	play	only	DVD	discs	labeled	same	as	the	rear	of	the	unit	or	 “A\b\b”.
	yMost	DVD	discs	have	a	globe	with	one	or	more	numbers	in	it	clearly	visible	on	the	cover.	 This	number	must	match	your	unit’s	regional	code	or	the	disc	cannot	play.	
	yIf	you	try	to	play	a	DVD	with	a	different	regional	code	from	your	unit,	the	message	“Check	Regional	Code”	appears	on	the	 TV	screen.
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P\bayab\be fi\be 
Requirement
MP3/ WMA music fi\be requirement
MP3/	WMA 	file 	compatibility 	with 	this 	unit 	is 	limited	as	follows	:
	ySampling	frequency	:	within	32	to	48	k\fz	(MP3),	within	32	to	48	k\fz	( WMA)
	yBit	rate	:	within	32	to	320	kbps	(MP3),		40	to	192	kbps	( WMA)
	ySupport	 Version	:	v2,	v7,	v8,	v9
	yMaximum	files	:	Under	999
	yFile	extensions	:	 “.mp3”/	“.wma”
	yCD-ROM	file	format	:	ISO9660/	JO\bIET
	yWe	recommend	that	you	use	Easy-CD	Creator,	which	creates	an	ISO9660	file	system.
P\foto fi\be requirement
Photo	file	compatibility	with	this	unit	is	limited	as	follows	:
	yMax	pixel	in	width	:	2	760	x	2	048	pixel
	yMaximum	files	:	Under	999
	ySome	discs	may	not	operate	due	to	a	different	recording	format	or	the	condition	of	disc.
	yFile	extensions:	 “.jpg”
	yCD-ROM	file	format	:	ISO9660/	JO\bIET
DivX fi\be requirement
DivX	file	compatibility	with	this	unit	is	limited	as	follows:
	yAvailable	resolution:	within	720	x	576	( W	x	\f)	pixels.
	yThe	file	name	of	the	DivX	subtitle	should	be	entered	within	45	characters.	
	yIf	there	is	impossible	code	to	express	in	the	DivX	file,	it	may	be	displayed	as	 “	_	“	mark	on	the	display.	
	yFrame	rate	:	less	than	30	fps.	
	yIf	the	video	and	audio	structure	of	recorded	files	is	not	interleaved,	either	video	or	audio	is	outputted.	
	yPlayable	DivX	file	:	 “.avi”,	“.mpg”,	 “.mpeg”,	 “.divx”
	yPlayable	Subtitle	format	:	SubRip	(*.srt/	*.txt),	SAMI	(*.smi),	SubStation	Alpha	(*.ssa/	*.txt),	MicroDVD	(*.sub/	*.txt),	SubViewer	2.0	(*.sub/	*.txt),	Vobsub	(*.sub)
	yPlayable	Codec	format	:	 “DIVX3.xx”,	“DIVX4.xx”,	“DIVX5.xx”,	“MP4V3”,	“3IVX”.
	yPlayable	Audio 	format 	:	“AC3”, 	“PCM”, 	“MP3”, 	“WMA”,	“DTS”.
	ySampling	frequency	:	within	32	to	48	 k\fz	(MP3),	within	32	to	48	k\fz	( WMA)
	yBit	rate	:	within	32	to	320	kbps	(MP3),	40	to	192	kbps	( WMA)
	yFor	Discs	formatted	in	\bive	file	system,	you	can	not	it		on	this	unit.
	yIf	the	name	of	movie	file	is	different	from	that	of	the	subtitle	file,	during	playback	of	a	DivX	file,	subtitle	may	not	be	display.
	yIf	you	play	a	DivX	file	differ	from	DivXspec,	it	may	not	operate	normally.
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Battery Insta\b\bation
Remove	the	battery	cover	on	the	rear	of	the	Remote	Control,	and	insert	one	(size	AAA)	battery	with	4	and	5	matched	correctly.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \ea •  •  •  •  • 
P	RADIO&INPUT:	Changes	input	sources.
MARKER:	Marks	play	list.
1 POWER: Switches	the	unit	ON	or	OFF.
B OPEN/CLOSE:	Opens	and	closes	the	disc	drawer.
SLEEP:	Sets	the	System	to	turn	off	automatically	at	a	specified	time.	(Dimmer	:	The	display	window	will	be	darken	by	half.)
m INFO/DISPLAY: Accesses	On-Screen	Display.
n HOME:	Displays	the	[\fome	Menu].
DISC MENU:	Accesses	the	menu	on	a	DVD	disc.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \eb •  •  •  •  • 
W/S/\f/D (up/	down/	left/	right):	Used	to	navigate	on-screen	displays.
PRESET +/-:	Selects	programme	of	Radio.
TUNING +/-:	Tunes	in	the	desired	radio	station.
b ENTER:	Acknowledges	menu	selection.	Presetting	the	radio	stations.
x,RETURN: Moves	backwards	in	the	menu	or	exits	the	setup	menu.
TITLE:	If	the	current	DVD	title	has	a	menu,	the	title	menu	appears	on	the	screen.	Otherwise,	the	disc	menu	may	not	appear.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \ec •  •  •  •  • 
\b STOP:	Stops	playback.
d PLAY, MONO/STEREO:	Starts	playback.	Selects	Mono/	Stereo.
M PAUSE/STEP:	Pauses	playback.
C/V SKIP:	Goes	to	the	next	or	previous	chapter	/	track	/	file.	
c/v SCAN:	Searches	backward	or	forward.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \ed •  •  •  •  • 
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets	the	sound	level	of	desired	speaker.
SOUND EFFECT:	Selects	a	sound	effect	mode.
VOL -/+ (Volume):	Adjusts	speaker	volume.
OPTICAL:	Changes	input	source	to	optical	directly.
 MUTE:	Mutes	the	sound.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \ee •  •  •  •  • 
0-9 numerical bu\f\fons:	Selects	numbered	options	in	a	menu.
h REPEAT:	Selects	a	play	mode.	(Repeat/	Random)
CLEAR:	Removes	a	number	when	setting	the	password.
•  •  •  •  •  •  \ef •  •  •  •  • 
TV Con\frol bu\f\fons: Controls	the	TV.	(\bG	 TV	only)
	-You	can	control	the	sound	level,	input	source,	and	power	switching	of	\bG	 TVs	as	well.	\fold	POWER	( TV )	and	press	PR/C\f	(W/S)	button	repeatedly	until	the	TV	turns	on	or	off.
X REC:	USB	Direct	Recording.
?: This	button	is	not	available.
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.	
Remote contro\b
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Front pane\b
	 a	b			 c
	 l	 k	j	 i	h	g	 f	 e	 d
a	1/! (POWER)Switches	the	unit	ON	or	OFF.
b	 Disc	Tray
c	 Display	windowShows	the	current	status	of	the	unit.
d	VOLUMEAdjusts	speaker	volume.	
e	F	(FUNCTION)Changes	the	input	source	or	function.
f	C/V,(SKIP)Go	to	next	or	previous	file/track/chapter.	Searches	backward	or	forward	(Press	and	hold)	Tunes	in	the	desired	radio	station.
g \b (STOP)Stops	playback.
h z/M (P\bAY/PAUSE)Starts	playback.	Pauses 	playback 	temporarily, 	press 	again 	to 	exit	pause	mode.	
i B	(OPEN/C\bOSE)Opens	or	closes	the	disc	tray.
j USB	PortConnects	a	USB	device.
k PORT.	INConnects	to	a	portable	player	with	audio	outputs.
l Microphone	jacks	1/2
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