LG Hx996ts Owners Manual

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Resolution Setting
The player provides several output resolutions for 
HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You 
can change the resolution using [Setup] menu.
1.
 Press HOME (
n).
2.
 Use  A/D  to select the [Setup] and press ENTER 
( b ). The [Setup] menu appears.
3.
 Use  W/S  to select [DISPLAY ] option then 
press  D to move to the second level. 
4.
 Use  W/S  to select the [Resolution] option 
then press ENTER ( b) to move to the third level.
5. Use W/S  to select the desired resolution then 
press ENTER ( b) to confirm your selection.
 y If your TV does not accept the resolution 
y
ou have set on the player, you can set 
resolution to 576p as follows:
1.
 Pr

ess B to open the disc tray.
2
 Pr

ess Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
 y Since sev

eral factors affect the resolution of 
video output, see “Video Output Resolution” 
on page 69. ,Note
Antenna connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the 
radio.
Rear of the unit
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep 
it as horizontal as possible. Be sure to fully 
extend the FM wire antenna. ,Note
 
						

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Connections with 
external device
AUX Connection
You can enjoy the sound from an external 
component through the speakers of this system.
Connect the analog audio output jacks of your 
component into the AUX L/R (INPUT ) on this unit. 
And then select the [AUX] option by pressing 
RADIO&INPUT and ENTER (
b).
You can also use the F (Function) button on the 
front panel to select the input mode.
To the audio output jacks  of your component  ( TV, VCR, etc.)
Rear of the unit
White
Red
PORT. IN connection
You can enjoy the sound from your portable audio 
player through the speakers of this system.
Connect the headphones (or line out ) jack of the 
portable audio player into the PORT. IN socket of 
this unit. And then select the [PORTABLE] option by 
pressing RADIO&INPUT and ENTER ( b).
You can also use the F (Function) button on the 
front panel to select the input mode.
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OPTICAL IN connection
You can enjoy the sound from your component 
with a digital optical connection through the 
speakers of this system.
Connect the optical output jack of your 
component into the OPTICAL IN jack on the unit. 
And then select the [OPTICAL] option by pressing 
RADIO&INPUT and ENTER (
b). Or press OPTICAL to 
select directly.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the 
front panel to select the input mode.
To the digital 
optical output jack 
of your component Rear of the unit
HDMI IN 1/2 connection
You can enjoy the pictures and sound  from your 
component through this connection.
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component 
into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit. And 
then select the [HDMI IN 1/2] option by pressing 
RADIO&INPUT and ENTER (
b). 
You can also use the F (Function) button on the 
front panel to select the input mode.
To the HDMI 
OUT jack of your 
component 
(set-top box, digital 
satellite receiver, 
video game 
machine, etc.) Rear of the unit
 y
You cannot change the video resolution in 
the HDMI IN 1/2 mode
. Change the video 
resolution of the connected component.
 y If the video output sig

nal is abnormal when 
your personal computer is connected to 
HDMI IN 1/2 jack, change the resolution 
of your personal computer to 576p, 720p, 
1080i or 1080p.
 y The video sig

nal from the HDMI input 
cannot be output from the component or 
composite video outputs.
 y The pla

yer sends audio from the HDMI 
inputs to both the HDMI output and to the 
unit’s speakers. ,Note
 
						

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Connecting to your 
Home Network
This player can be connected to a local area 
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or 
the internal wireless module.  
By connecting the unit to a broadband home 
network, you have access to services such as 
software updates, BD-LIVE interactivity and on-line 
content services.
Wired network connection
Using a wired network provides the best 
performance, because the attached devices 
connect directly to the network and are not subject 
to radio frequency interference.
Please refer to the documentation for your network 
device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding 
port on your Modem or Router using a 
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.
 y When plugging or unplugg
ing the LAN 
cable, hold the plug portion of the cable. 
When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN 
cable but unplug while pressing down on 
the lock.
 y Do not connec

t a modular phone cable to 
the LAN port.
 y Since there ar

e various connection 
configurations, please follow the 
specifications of your telecommunication 
carrier or internet service provider.
 y If y

ou want to access content from PCs 
or DLNA servers, this player must be 
connected to the same local area network 
with them via a router. ,Note
Rear of the unit Router
Broadband  
service
PC and/or DLNA certified server
 
						

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Wired Network Setup
If there is a DHCP server on the local area network 
(LAN) via wired connection, this player will 
automatically be allocated an IP address. After 
making the physical connection, a small number of 
home networks may require the player’s network 
setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] 
setting as follow.
Preparation
Before setting the wired network, you need to 
connect the broadband internet to your home 
network.
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (
b). 
2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use 
W/S to select the [ Wired] and 
press ENTER ( b).
3. Use W/S/A/D  to select the IP mode 
between [Dynamic] and [Static].
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP 
address automatically.
If there is no DHCP server on the network and 
you want to set the IP address manually, select 
[Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], 
[Gateway] and [DNS Server] using  W/S/
A/D  and numerical buttons. If you make a 
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR 
to clear the highlighted part.
 ,Note
4. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b ) to apply 
network settings.
5. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( b) to 
complete the network connection.
6. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER (b ) at 
step 5 above, the network connection status is 
displayed on the screen. 
You can also test it on the [Connection Status] 
in the [Setup] menu.
 
						

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Wireless Network Connection
Another connection option is to use an Access Point 
or a wireless router. The network configuration and 
connection method may vary depending on the 
equipment in use and the network environment.
This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (Dual-
band, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz band) wireless module, 
which also supports the 802.11a/b/g standards. 
For the best wireless performance, we recommend 
using a IEEE 802.11n certified Wi-Fi network (access 
point or wireless router). 
Wireless 
Communication
PC and/or 
DLNA certified server
Access Point or  
Wireless Router
Broadband  
service
Refer to the setup instructions supplied with 
your access point or wireless router for detailed 
connection steps and network settings.
For best performance, a direct wired connection 
from this player to your home network’s router or 
cable/DSL modem is always the best option.  
If you do chose to use the wireless option, note that 
performance can sometimes be affected by other 
electronic devices in the home.
Available frequency range and channels for 
5 GHz band are listed as below. But, there 
may have the differences and restrictions 
depending on the country. Try setting your 
access point with other channel if you have 
difficulties in wireless network connection.
Area Frequency Range
North 
America 5.15-5.25 GHz (ch. 36-48),  
5.725-5.825 GHz (ch. 149-161),  
5.825- 5.850 (ch.165)
Europe 5.15-5.25 GHz (ch. 36-48) Others 5.15-5.25 GHz (ch. 36-48),   5.725-5.825 GHz (ch. 149-161),  
5.825- 5.850 (ch.165)
 ,Note
Wireless Network Setup
For the wireless network connection, the player 
needs to be set up for network communication. 
This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] 
menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. 
Setting up the access point or the wireless router 
is required before connecting the player to the 
network.
Preparation
Before setting the wireless network, you need to:
 -connect the broadband internet to the wireless 
home network.
 -set the access point or wireless router.
 -note the SSID and security code of the network.
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (
b). 
 
						

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2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use 
W/S to select [ Wireless] and press 
ENTER ( b).
3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to continue. 
The new connection settings reset the current 
network settings.
4. The player scans the all available access points or wireless routers within range and display 
them as a list. Use  W/S to select an access 
point or wireless router on the list, and then 
press ENTER ( b).
If you have security on your access point or wireless router, verify that the WEP or WPA key 
that was entered into the player matches the 
router’s information exactly. You need to input 
the security code as necessary.
 y WEP security mode generally have 4 keys 
a vailable on an access point or wireless 
router’s setting. If your access point or 
wireless router use WEP security, enter the 
security code of the key “No.1” to connect 
on your home network.
 y An Access P

oint is a device that allows you 
to connect to your home network wirelessly.
 y If y

our access point or wireless router 
supports the PIN Code configuration 
method based on WPS( Wi-Fi Protected 
Setup), press yellow (Y ) colored button and 
note the code number on the screen. And 
then, enter the PIN number on a setting 
menu of your access point or wireless router 
to connect. Refer to the documentation for 
your network device. ,Note
[Manual] – Your access point may not be 
broadcasting its access point name (SSID). 
Check your router settings through your 
computer and either set your router to 
broadcast SSID, or manually enter the access 
point name (SSID) in [Manual]. 
[Push Button] – If your access point or 
wireless router that supports the Push Button 
Configuration method, select this option and 
press the Push Button on your access point or 
wireless router within 120 counts. You do not 
need to know the access point name (SSID) and 
security code of your access point or wireless 
router.
5. Use W/S/A/D  to select the IP mode 
between [Dynamic] and [Static]. 
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP 
address automatically.
If there is no DHCP server on the network and 
you want to set the IP address manually, select 
[Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], 
[Gateway] and [DNS Server] using  W/S/
A/D  and numerical buttons. If you make a 
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR 
to clear the highlighted part. ,Note
6. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b ) to apply 
network settings.
7. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( b) to 
complete the network connection.
8. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER (b ) at 
step 7 above, the network connection status is 
displayed on the screen. You can also test it on 
the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.
 
						

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Notes on Network Connection:
 y Many network connection problems during 
set up can often be fixed by re-setting the 
router or modem. After connecting the player 
to the home network, quickly power off and/
or disconnect the power cable of the home 
network router or cable modem. Then power on 
and/or connect the power cable again.
 yDepending on the internet service provider (ISP), 
the number of devices that can receive internet 
service may be limited by the applicable terms 
of service. For details, contact your ISP.
 yOur company is not responsible for any 
malfunction of the player and/or the internet 
connection feature due to communication 
errors/malfunctions associated with your 
broadband internet connection, or other 
connected equipment.
 yThe features of BD-ROM discs made available 
through the Internet Connection feature are not 
created or provided by our company, and our 
company is not responsible for their functionality 
or continued availability. Some disc related 
material available by the Internet Connection 
may not be compatible with this player. If you 
have questions about such content, please 
contact the producer of the disc.
 ySome internet contents may require a higher 
bandwidth connection.
 yEven if the player is properly connected and 
configured, some internet contents may not 
operate properly because of internet congestion, 
the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, 
or problems at the provider of the content.
 ySome internet connection operations may not 
be possible due to certain restrictions set by the 
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your 
broadband Internet connection.
 yAny fees charged by an ISP including, without 
limitation, connection charges are your 
responsibility.
 yA 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required 
for wired connection to this player. If your 
internet service does not allow for such a 
connection, you will not be able to connect the 
player.
 yYou must use a Router to use xDSL service.
 yA DSL modem is required to use DSL service and 
a cable modem is required to use cable modem 
service. Depending on the access method of and 
subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not 
be able to use the internet connection feature 
contained in this player or you may be limited 
to the number of devices you can connect at 
the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to 
one device, this player may not be allowed to 
connect when a PC is already connected.)
 yThe use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its 
usage may be limited depending on the policies 
and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact 
your ISP directly.
 yThe wireless network operate at 2.4GHz 
radio frequencies that are also used by other 
household devices such as cordless telephone, 
Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be 
affected by interference from them.
 yTurn off all unused network equipment in 
your local home network. Some devices may 
generate network traffic.
 yFor the purpose of the better transmission, 
placing the player from the access point as close 
as possible.
 yIn some instances, placing the access point or 
wireless router at least 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) above the 
floor may improve the reception.
 yMove closer to the access point if possible or re-
orient the player so there is nothing between it 
and the access point.
 yThe reception quality over wireless depends on 
many factors such as type of the access point, 
distance between the player and access point, 
and the location of the player.
 ySet your access point or wireless router to 
Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not 
supported.
 
						

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USB device connection
This player can play movie, music and photo files 
contained in the USB device.
Playback content in the USB 
device
1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place.
When you connect the USB device on the HOME menu, the player plays a music file contained in the 
USB storage device automatically. If the USB storage 
device is containing various types of files, a menu 
for the file type selection will appear.
File loading may takes few minutes depending on 
the number of content stored in the USB storage 
device. Press ENTER (
b) while [Cancel] is selected 
to stop loading.
2. Press HOME (n ).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D , 
and press ENTER ( b).
4. Select the [USB] option using W/S , and press 
ENTER ( b).
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D , and press 
PLAY or ENTER ( b) to play the file.
6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.
 y This player supports USB flash drive/
ex ternal HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and 
NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, 
movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD 
recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats 
are supported. Use the USB flash drive/
external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or 
FAT32 when using BD-LIVE and Audio CD 
recording.
 y The USB de

vice can be used for the local 
storage for enjoying BD-LIVE discs with 
Internet.
 y This unit can suppor

t up to 8 partitions of 
the USB device.
 y Do not ex

tract the USB device during 
operation (play, etc.). 
 y A USB device which r

equires additional 
program installation when you have 
connected it to a computer, is not 
supported.
 y USB device: USB de

vice that supports 
USB1.1 and USB2.0.
 y Mo

vie, music and photo files can be played. 
For details of operations on each file, refer 
to relevant pages.
 y Regular back up is r

ecommended to 
prevent data loss.
 y If y

ou use a USB extension cable, USB HUB 
or USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not 
be recognized.
 y Some USB de

vice may not work with this 
unit.
 y Digital camera and mobile phone ar

e not 
supported.
 y USB Por

t of the unit cannot be connected 
to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage 
device. ,Note
 
						

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System  Setting3
Settings
Adjust the Setup Settings
You can change the settings of the player in the 
[Setup] menu.
1. Press HOME (n ).
2. Use A/D  to select the [Setup] and press 
ENTER ( b). The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use W/S  to select the first setup option, and 
press  D to move to the second level.
4. Use W/S  to select a second setup option, and 
press ENTER ( b) to move to the third level.
5. Use W/S  to select a desired setting, and press 
ENTER ( b) to confirm your selection.
[DISPLAY] Menu
TV Aspect Ratio
Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV 
type.
[4:3 Letter Box]
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 
Displays theatrical images with masking bars 
above and below the picture.
[4:3 Pan Scan]
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 
Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. 
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
[16:9 Original]
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 
4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3 
aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the 
left and right sides.
[16:9 Full]
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The 
4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear 
proportion) to fill the entire screen.
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and  
[4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is 
set to higher than 720p. ,Note