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 functions may 
differ depending on media servers.
 y The file r

equirements on page 10 are not 
always compatible. There may have some 
restrictions by file features and media 
server’s ability. 
 y Pla

ying a movie subtitle files are only 
available on share folder of a PC or DLNA 
media server created by supplied Nero 
MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this 
player package.
 y The files fr

om removable media such as USB 
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server 
may not be shared properly.
 y This unit cannot suppor

t the ID3 Tag 
embedded MP3 file.
 y The t

otal playback time of audio file 
indicated on the screen may not correct for 
VBR files.
 y HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 
1.0/1.1 ma

y not played properly. BD, DVD or 
USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD 
movie files.
 y Th

is player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file 
with higher level, the warning message will 
appear on the screen.
 y This pla

yer does not support files that are 
recorded with GMC
*1 or Qpel*2.
*1
 GMC – Global Motion C

ompensation
*2
 Qpel – Quart

er pixel
 ,NoteAVCHD (Advanced Video 
Codec High Definition)
 y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. 
These discs are normally recorded and used in 
camcorders.
 yThe AVCHD format is a high definition digital 
video camera format.
 yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of 
compressing images at higher efficiency than 
that of the conventional image compressing 
format.
 yThis player can playback AVCHD discs using 
“x.v.Color” format.
 ySome AVCHD format discs may not play 
depending on the recording condition.
 yAVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
 y“x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal 
DVD camcorder discs.
About DLNA
This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player 
that can display and play movie, photo and music 
content from your DLNA-compatible digital media 
server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a 
cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, 
computing industry and mobile device companies. 
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing 
of digital media through your home network.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy 
to find products that comply with the DLNA 
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with 
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or 
other DLNA compatible device is connected to 
this player, some setting changes of software or 
other devices may be required. Please refer to the 
operating instructions for the software or device for 
more information.
 
						

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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) 
Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)
 y1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD  
Sempron™ 2200+ processors
 yNetwork environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN 
(IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n)
 yMore than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.
Visit suppot link of your operating system for 
more information on file share settings.
LG Remote
You can control this player with your iPhone 
or Android phone via your home network. This 
player and your phone must be connected to your 
wireless network device such as access point. 
Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for 
detailed information of “LG Remote”.
WOL (Wake On LAN)
Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded 
utility on your personal computer or smartphone 
via your home network. To use this feature, this 
player must be connected to the WOL available 
access point or router with wired network 
connection. Refer to the relevant manual of 
the utility or network devices for more detailed 
information.
Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of 
the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD 
discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
Compatibility Notes
 yBecause BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, 
digital connection and other compatibility issues 
are possible. If you experience compatibility 
problems, please contact an authorized 
Customer Service Center.
 yThis unit allows you to enjoy functions such 
as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and 
Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting 
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 
1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and 
audio can be played from a disc compatible with 
the picture-in-picture function. For the playback 
method, refer to the instructions in the disc. 
 yViewing high-definition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may require a 
HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input 
on your display device.
 ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the 
use of some operation commands or features.
 yYou can use a USB device to store some disc 
related information, including downloaded on-
line content. The disc you are using will control 
how long this information is retained.
 
						

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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 when 
setting the password.
REPEAT ( h): Repeats a desired 
section or sequence.
•  •  •  •  •  •   b
 •  •  •  •  • 
c/v (SCAN): Searches 
backward or forward.
C/V  (SKIP): Goes to the 
next or previous chapter / track / 
file. 
Z  (STOP): Stops playback.
z  (PLAY): Starts playback.
M  (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound 
level of desired speaker. This 
adjustment is not available on 3D 
Sound mode.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound 
effect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL:  Changes input mode to 
optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
•  •  •  •  •  •   c
 •  •  •  •  • 
HOME (n): Displays or exits the 
[Home Menu].
3D SOUND: Selects a 3D sound 
effect mode.
INFO/DISPLAY ( m): Displays or 
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an 
option in the menu. PRESET +/-: Selects programme 
of Radio.
TUNING +/-: Tunes in the desired 
radio station.
ENTER (
b): Acknowledges menu 
selection.
BACK ( x): Exits the menu or 
resumes playback. The resume 
play function may not work 
depending on the BD-ROM disc.
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD 
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up 
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a 
disc.
•  •  •  •  •  •   d
 •  •  •  •  • 
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: -  Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], 
[PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [Premium] 
menu.
-  B button: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode.
MARKER: Marks any point during 
playback.
SEARCH: Displays or exits the 
search menu.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of 
time after which the unit will 
switch to off.
MIC/ECHO (Optional): 
 Selects the microphone mode or microphone’s echo mode. After 
selecting the desired mode, press 
VOL +/- to adjust microphone 
volume or microphone’s echo 
volume. 
MUSIC ID: When connected 
to the network, can provide 
information about the current 
song while movie playback.
X  (REC): Records an audio CD.
TV Control Buttons:  See page 60.
Remote control
 
						

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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 pr

ess the touch buttons hard to 
make it work. 
- 
 If y

ou apply too much strength, it can 
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
 y Touch the butt

on that you want to work in 
order to operate the function correctly.
 y Be car

eful not to have any conductive 
material such as metallic object on the 
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions. >Caution
 
						

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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
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA).
B
FAD
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Front left speaker (L)/ 
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Front right speaker (R): 
Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor 
or screen and as flush with the screen surface as 
possible.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Center speaker: 
Place the center speaker above or below the 
monitor or screen.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Surround left speaker (L)/ 
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Surround right speaker (R): 
Place these speakers behind your listening position, 
facing slightly inwards.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Subwoofer: 
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, 
because low bass sounds are not highly directional. 
But it is better to place the subwoofer near the 
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of 
the room to reduce the wall reflections.
A B
D
D
E
E
F
F
AAA
A
A
G
G
C
C
ABA Unit
 yBe careful to make sure children not to put 
their hands or an
y objects into the *speaker 
duct. 
*Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass 
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
 y Place the cent

er speaker at a safe distance 
from the child’s reach. 
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling 
down and causing personal injury and/or 
property damage.
 y The speak

ers contain magnetic parts, so 
colour irregularity may occur on the CRT 
TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use 
the speakers away from the TV screen or PC 
monitor screen. >Caution
 
						

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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 Front left Front left
2. Connect the speaker cord to the connector on the speaker.
 The connectors of the front left and right and rear left and right speakers are at the bottom of 
the speakers.
 
						

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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 necessary 
to make the best connections.
 y Mak

e sure the player is connected directly 
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video 
input channel.
 y Do not connec

t your player via your VCR. 
The image could be distorted by the copy 
protection system. ,Note
HDMI Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect 
it to this player using a HDMI cable ( Type A, High 
speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet). Connect the 
HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a 
HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
TV
HDMI 
cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s 
manual). 
Additional Information for HDMI
 y When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible 
device make sure of the following:
 -
Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and 
this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI 
device and leave it for around 30 seconds, 
then switch on this player.
 -The connected device’s video input is set 
correctly for this unit.
 -The connected device is compatible with 
720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 
1920x1080p video input.
 yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices 
will work with this player.
 -
The picture will not be displayed properly 
with non-HDCP device.
 
						

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Connecting2
 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 established 
may result in malfunctions. To solve the 
problem, turn off the player and then turn it 
on again.
 y When the HDMI connection with HDCP 
is not v

erified, TV screen is changed to 
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI 
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
 y If ther

e are noises or lines on the screen, 
please check the HDMI cable (length is 
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)). ,Note
What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s 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’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as 
shown above.
Depending on the disc type or playing status, 
some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your 
purpose or not work. ,Note
ARC (Audio Return Channel) 
function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to 
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.
To use this function: 
 - Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC 
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be 
set to On. 
 -The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may 
differ depending on the TV. For details about 
ARC function, refer to your TV manual.
 -You must use the HDMI cable ( Type A, High 
Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
 -You must connect with the HDMI IN that 
supports the ARC function using the HDMI OUT 
on this player.
 -You can connect only one Home Theater to TV 
compatible with ARC.
 
						

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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 the TV using a video cable. You can 
hear the sound through the system’s speakers.
Rear of the unit
TV Video cable