LG Hx996ts Owners Manual

							System Setting31
System Setting3
Resolution
Sets the output resolution of the Component and 
HDMI video signal. Refer to page 21 and 69 for 
details about the resolution setting.
[Auto]
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to 
TVs providing display information (EDID), 
automatically selects the resolution best suited 
to the connected TV. 
[1080p]
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
[1080i]
Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.
[720p]
Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.
[576p]
Outputs 576 lines of progressive video.
[576i]
Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video.
1080p Display Mode
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select  
[24 Hz] for smooth presentation of film material 
(1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display 
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input.
 yWhen you select [24 Hz], you may 
exper
ience some picture disturbance when 
the video switches video and film material. 
In this case, select [50 Hz].
 y Ev

en when [1080p Display Mode] is set to  
[24 Hz], if your TV is not compatible with 
1080p/24 Hz, the actual frame frequency of 
the video output will be 50 Hz to match the 
video source format. ,Note
HDMI Color Setting
Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. 
For this setting, please refer to the  manuals of your 
display device. 
[YCbCr]
Select when connecting to a HDMI display 
device.
[RGB]
Select when connecting to a DVI display 
device.
Wallpaper
Changes the background of the initial screen.
3D Mode
Select the type of output mode for Blu-ray 3D disc 
playback. 
[Off ]
Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 2D 
mode like a normal BD-ROM disc playback. 
[On]
Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 3D 
mode.
Home Menu Guide
This function allows you to display or delete the 
guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option 
to [On] for displaying guide.
 
						

							System Setting
32
System  Setting3
[LANGUAGE] Menu 
Display Menu
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-
screen display.
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ 
Disc Subtitle
Select the language you prefer for the audio track 
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
[Original] 
Refers to the original language in which the 
disc was recorded.
[Other]
Press ENTER (
b) to select another language. 
Use number buttons then press ENTER ( b) 
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number 
according to the language code list on page 
66.
[Off ] (Disc Subtitle only)
Turn off Subtitle.
Depending on the disc, your language setting 
may not work. ,Note
[AUDIO] Menu 
Speaker Setup
To obtain the best possible sound, use the speaker 
setup display to specify the volume of the speakers 
you have connected and their distance from your 
listening position. Use the test to adjust the volume 
of the speakers to the same level.
[Speaker]
Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
[Volume]
Adjust the output level of each speaker. 
[Distance]
Adjust the distance between each speaker and 
the listening position.
[Test/ Stop test tone]
The speakers will emit a test tone. 
[OK]
Confirms the setting.
[Cancel]
Cancels the setting.
 
						

							33
System Setting3
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 W 
S  to scroll up and 
down through the delay amount, which you can 
set at anything between 0 and 300 ms. 
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 
This function allows you to listen to a movie at a 
lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
[Off ]
Turns off this function.
[On]
Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby 
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD 
audio output.
[Auto]
The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio 
output is specified by itself.  
And the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital 
and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as 
the [On] mode.
The DRC setting can be changed only when a 
disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete 
stop mode. ,Note
[LOCK] Menu
The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, 
BD and DVD playback.
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you 
must enter the 4-digit security code you have 
created.  
If you have not entered a password yet, you are 
prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, 
and press ENTER ( b) to create a new password.
Password
You can create or change the password.
[None]
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press 
ENTER (
b) to create a new password.
[Change]
Enter the current password and press ENTER 
( b ). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press 
ENTER ( b) to create a new password.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using 
the following steps:
1. Remove any disc that might be in the player.
2. Select [Password] option in the [Setup] menu.
3. Use Number buttons t o enter “210499”. The password is cleared.
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER 
(
b ), press CLEAR. Then input the correct 
password. ,Note
 System Setting
 
						

							System Setting
34
System  Setting3
DVD Rating 
Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their 
content. (Not all discs are rated.)
[Rating 1-8]
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and 
rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
[Unlock]
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not 
active and the disc plays in full.
BD Rating
Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number 
buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing.
[255] 
All BD-ROM can be played.
[0-254]
Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
 y The [BD Rating] will be applied only for 
the BD disc that containing the A
dvanced 
Rating Control.
 y For the r

egion using MPAA rating level, refer 
to the table below as an example.
BD Rating MPAA Rating
0 G
8 PG
13 PG-13
17 R
18 NC-17
255 Not restricted
 ,Note
Area Code 
Enter the code of the area whose standards were 
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list 
on page 65.
[NETWORK] Menu
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the 
software update, BD Live and on-line content 
services.
Connection Setting
If your home network environment is ready to 
connect the player, the player needs to be set the 
wired or wireless network connection for network 
communication. (See “Connecting to your Home 
Network” on pages 24-28.)
Connection Status
If you want to check the network status on this 
player, select the [Connection Status] options and 
press ENTER (
b) to check whether a connection 
to the network and the internet have been 
established.
Wi-Fi Direct
This player is a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified device. Wi-Fi 
Direct™ is the technology that devices to connect 
each other without connecting to an Access point 
or a router. Set this option to [On] for activating the 
Wi-Fi Direct™ mode. Refer to page 41 for the device 
connection.
 
						

							System Setting35
System Setting3
BD-LIVE connection
You can restrict Internet access when BD-LIVE 
functions are used.
[Permitted]
Internet access is permitted for all BD-LIVE 
contents.
[Partially permitted]
Internet access is permitted only for BD-
LIVE contents which have content owner 
certificates. Internet access and AACS Online 
functions are prohibited for all BD-LIVE 
contents without a certificate.
[Prohibited]
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-LIVE 
contents.
Premium
[Country Setting]
Select your area for displaying proper services 
and contents on the [Premium] feature.
[OTHERS] Menu
DivX VOD
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format 
created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® 
device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more 
information and software tools to convert your files 
into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX 
Certified® device must be registered in order to play 
purchased DivX Video-on-Demand ( VOD) movies. 
To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX 
VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.
divx.com for more information on how to complete 
your registration.
[Register]
Displays the registration code of your player.
[Deregister]
Deactivate your player and display the 
deactivation code.
All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD 
with this player’s registration code can only be 
played back on this unit. ,Note
Auto Power Off
The screen saver appears when you leave the 
player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If 
you set this option to [On], the unit automatically 
turns off within 25 minutes since the Screen Saver 
is displayed. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the 
screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
 
						

							System Setting
36
System  Setting3
Initialize
[Factory Set]
You can reset the player to its original factory 
settings.
[BD Storage Clear]
Initializes the BD contents from the connected 
USB storage.
If you reset the player to its original factory 
settings using [Factory Set] option, you have 
to set all the activation for the on-line services 
and network settings again. ,Note
Software 
[Information]
Displays the current software version.
[Update]
You can update the software by connecting 
the unit directly to the software update server 
(see page 61-62).
Disclaimer Notice
Press ENTER (
b) to view the notice of Network 
Service Disclaimer.
 
						

							System Setting37
System Setting3
Sound Effect
You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND 
EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears 
on the front panel display or the TV screen. The 
displayed items for the equalizer maybe different 
depending on sound sources and effects.
[Natural]: You can enjoy comfortable and natural 
sound.
[Bypass]: Software with multichannel surround 
audio signals is played according to the way it was 
recorded.
[Bass Blast]: Reinforce the bass sound effect from 
front left and right speaker and subwoofer.
[Clear Voice]: This mode makes voice sound clear, 
improving the quality of voice sound. 
[Virtual]: You can enjoy more dynamic sound with 
improved center channel. 
[Game]: You can enjoy more virtual sound while 
playing video games.
[Night]: This may be useful when you want to 
watch movies at low volumes late at night.
[Up Scaler]: When listening to MP3 files or other 
compressed music, you can enhance the sound. 
This mode is available only to 2 channel sources.
[Loudness]: Improves bass and treble sound.
[User EQ]: You can adjust the sound by raising or 
lowering the level of specific frequency.
Setting the [User EQ]
1. Use W/S to select the desired frequency.
2. Use A/D to select the desired level. 
Select [Cancel] option then press ENTER ( b) to 
cancel the setting.  
Select [Reset] option then press ENTER ( b) to reset 
the all adjustments.
[Natural Plus]: You can enjoy the natural sound 
effect same as 5.1 channel.
3D Sound Effect
3D Sound features deliver sound not only towards 
the front or rear but also to the top, creating a 
wider spot so you can enjoy more immersive 
and cinematic surround sound. Press 3D SOUND 
repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the 
front panel display or the TV screen. 
[3D Movie]: This mode delivers outstanding 
surround sound, providing a theater-like movie 
experience in your home.
[3D Music]: This mode delivers outstanding 
surround sound, providing a concert hall-like music 
experience in your home.
[3D Off ]:  Turns off this function.
 
						

							4 Operating  
Operating
38
Operating4
General Playback
Using [HOME] menu
The home menu appears when you press HOME 
(
n ). Use 
W/S/A/D  to select a category and 
press ENTER ( b).
f
a
[Movie] - Plays video contents.
b [Photo] - Plays photo contents.
c [Music] - Plays audio contents.
d [Premium] - Displays the Premium Home 
screen.
e [Input] - Changes input mode.
f [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings.
Playing a Disc
ert
1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the 
disc tray.
2. Press B  (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and  
DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically.
3. Press HOME ( n).
4. Select [Movie] or [Music] using A/D , and press 
ENTER ( b).
5. Select [BD], [DVD], [ VR] or [Audio] option using  
W/S , and press ENTER (
b).
 y Playback functions described in this manual 
ar
e not always available in every files and 
media. Some functions can be restricted 
depending on many factors.
 y Depending on the BD

-ROM titles, a USB 
device connection may be needed for the 
proper playback.
 y Unfinalized D

VD VR format discs may not be 
played in this player.
 y Some D

VD-VR discs are made with CPRM 
data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot 
support these kinds of discs. ,Note
Playing a file on a disc/USB 
device
yui
This player can play movie, music and photo files 
contained in the disc or USB device.
1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB device.
2. Press HOME ( n).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D , 
and press ENTER ( b).
4. Select [Data] or [USB] option using W/S , and 
press ENTER ( b).
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D , and press 
d (PLAY ) or ENTER (
b) to play the file
.
 
						

							Operating39
Operating4
Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
e
This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which 
contains separate views for the left and right eyes. 
Preparation
In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in 
stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to:
 y Check your 

TV is 3D capable and has HDMI 
1.4 input(s).
 y Wear 3D glasses t

o enjoy the 3D experience 
if it is necessary.
 y Check whether the BD-R

OM title is the Blu-
ray 3D disc or not.
 y Co

nnect an HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI™ 
Cable with Ethernet) between the player’s 
HDMI output and TV’s HDMI input.
1. Press HOME ( n), and set the [3D Mode] option 
on the [Setup] menu to [On] (page 31).
2. Press B  (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the 
disc tray.
3. Press B  (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
The playback starts automatically. 
4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction.
You may need to adjust the display settings and 
focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D 
effect. 
 y Watching a 3D content for a long period 
time ma
y cause dizziness or tiredness.
 yIt is not r

ecommended to watch a movie 
in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant 
woman.
 y If y

ou are experiencing headache, tiredness 
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D, 
it is strongly recommended to stop the 
playback and rest until you feel normal. >Caution
Enjoying BD-Live™
e
BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 
Profile 2) that has a network extension function 
allows you to enjoy more functions such as 
downloading new movie trailers by connecting this 
unit to the internet.
1. Check the netw ork connection and settings (pages 24-28).
2. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel.
A USB storage device is needed to download 
bonus content.
3. Press HOME (
n), and set the [BD-LIVE 
connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page 
35).
Depending on a disc, the BD-Live function may 
not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option 
is set to [Partially Permitted].
4. Insert a BD-ROM with BD-Live .
The operations are differ depending on the disc. 
Refer to the manual supplied with the disc.
Do not extract the connected USB device 
while content is being downloaded or a Blu-
ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may 
damage the connected USB device and BD-
Live features may not operate properly with 
the damaged USB device anymore. If the 
connected USB device seems damaged from 
such an action, you can format the connected 
USB device from the PC and reuse it with this 
player. >Caution
 y Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively 
accessed in some t
erritories by contents 
provider’s own decision.
 y It ma

y take up to several minutes to load 
and start enjoying BD-Live contents. ,Note
 
						

							Operating
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Operating4
Playing a file on a network 
server
yui
This player can play movie, music and photo files 
located in a PC or a DLNA server through your 
home network.
1. Check the netw ork connection and settings (pages 24-28).
2. Press HOME (
n).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D , 
and press ENTER ( b).
4. Select a DLNA media server or a share folder on your PC on the list using 
W/S, and press 
ENTER ( b).
If you want to rescan available media server, press the green (G) colored button.
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D , and press 
ENTER ( b) to play the file.
 y The file requirements are described on page 
10.
 yThe thumbnail of the unpla

yable files can 
be displayed, but those cannot be played 
on this player.
 y The subtitle file name and mo

vie file name 
have to be the same and located at the 
same folder.
 y The pla

yback and operating quality may be 
affected by your home network condition.
 y You ma

y experience connection problems 
depending on your server’s environment. ,Note
Entering a network user ID and the 
password
Depending on your PC’s environment, you may 
need to enter a network user ID and the password 
for accessing a shared folder.
1. The keyboard menu appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required. 
2. Use W/S/A/D  to select a character then 
press ENTER ( b) to confirm your selection on 
the virtual keyboard.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, press 
INFO/DISPLAY ( m) to display the extended 
character set.
[Cancel] – Returns to the previous screen.
[Space] –  Inserts a space at the cursor position.
[