LG Hx996ts Owners Manual

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 yThe file name is limited to 180 characters. 
 yMaximum files/f

older: Less than 2 000  
(total number of files and folders)
 y Depending on the siz

e and number of the 
files, it may take several minutes to read the 
contents on the media. 
 y File compatibilit

y may differ depending on 
the server. 
 y Because the compatibilit

y on DLNA server 
are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero 
MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file 
requirements and playback...

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Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
 y High definition display that has COMPONENT or 
HDMI input jacks.
 yBD-ROM disc with high definition content.
 yHDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display 
device is required for some content (as specified 
by disc authors).
For playing files on your PC’s share folder via your 
home network, the PC requires below.
 y Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), 
Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required)...

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Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and 
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries 
with 
4 and 
5 matched correctly. •  •  •  •  •  •  
a
 •  •  •  •  •  •
1 (POWER): Switches the player 
ON or OFF.
B  (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and 
closes the disc tray.
RADIO&INPUT: Changes input 
mode.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects 
numbered options in a menu or 
inputs letters in the keypad menu.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the 
search menu or a number...

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Front panel
a 1 /
!  (POWER) Button
b
 Disc Tray
c
 Operation buttons 
D /
!!  (PLAY / PAUSE) 
Z  (STOP) 
Y/U  (SKIP) 
F (Function) 
Changes the input source or function. 
VOL. -/+
B  (OPEN/CLOSE)
d
 MIC 1/2 ( Optional)
e
 PORT. IN
f
 USB Port
g
 Remote Sensor 
h
 Display Window
Precautions in using the touch buttons
 y Use the touch butt

ons with clean and dry 
hands. 
- 
 In a humid en

vironment, wipe out any 
moisture on the touch buttons before 
using.
 y Do not...

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Rear panel
a AC power cord
b
 Speakers connectors
c
 Cooling Fan
d
 LAN port
e
 OPTICAL IN
f
 HDMI IN 1/2
g
 HDMI OUT h
 VIDEO OUT
i
 COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) 
OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
j
 Antenna Connector
k
 iPod (24 pin)
Connect to the furnished iPod cradle.
l
 AUX (L/R) INPUT
                        

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Positioning the system
The following illustration shows an example of 
positioning the system. Note that the illustrations 
in these instructions differ from the actual unit for 
explanation purposes. 
For the best possible surround sound, all the 
speakers other than the subwoofer should be 
placed at the same distance from the listening 
position (
A B
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Speaker Connection
Attaching the speakers to the 
player
1. Connect speaker cords to the player. 
Each speaker connector is color-coded. 
Use matching color connector for 
corresponding speakers. When connecting 
speaker cords to the player, insert the connector 
until it clicks.
Connector 
color Speaker
Position
Grey Rear right Rear right
Blue Rear left Rear left
Green Center Center
Orange Subwoofer 
right
Any front position
Subwoofer 
left
Red Front right Front right
White...

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Connecting to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending 
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
 y HDMI connection (page 18)
 yComponent Video connection (page 20)
 yVideo connection (page 20)
 yDepending on your TV and other 
equipment y
ou wish to connect, there are 
various ways you could connect the player. 
Use only one of the connections described 
in this manual.
 y Please r

efer to the manuals of your TV, 
stereo system or other devices as...

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 yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept 
the audio output of the pla yer, the HDMI 
device’s audio sound may be distorted or 
may not output.
 y When you use HDMI connec

tion, you can 
change the resolution for the HDMI output. 
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 21.)
 y Selec

t the type of video output from the 
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] 
option on the [Setup] menu (see page 31).
 y Changing the r

esolution when the 
connection has already been...

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Connecting
Component Video Connection
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the 
player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV 
using component video cable. You can hear the 
sound the through the system’s speaker.
Component  video cable
Rear of the unit
TV
When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
connection, you can change the resolution for 
the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on 
page 21.) ,Note
Video Connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the 
video in jack on...