LG Hx996ts Owners Manual

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Enter a folder name using virtual keyboard, and 
press ENTER (
b) while [OK] is selected.
8. Use W/S/A/D  to select [OK], and press 
ENTER ( b) to start Audio CD recording.
If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD 
recording, press ENTER ( b) while [Cancel] is 
highlighted.
9. A message appears when Audio CD r ecording is completed. Press ENTER (
b) to check the audio 
file created in the destination folder.
 y The table below shows the average 
r
ecording time from an music track with 4 
minutes of playback time to a audio file with 
192 kbps as an example.
stop mode while playback
1.4 min. 2 min.
 yRecor

ding times in the table above are 
approximate.
 y Ac

tual recording time for USB storage 
device varies depending on the USB storage 
device’s ability.
 y Mak

e sure that there is minimum of 50 MB 
free space is needed when recording into 
the USB storage device.
 y The length of the audio should be longer 
than 20 seconds f

or the proper recording.
 yDo not tur

n off this player or extract the 
connected USB storage device during Audio 
CD recording.
 ,Note
The recording or copying features on 
this player are provided for your personel 
and noncommercial use. The making of 
unauthorized copies of copy-protected 
material, including computer programs, files, 
broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an 
infringement of copyrights and constitute a 
criminal offense. This equipment should not be 
used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims 
any responsibility for illegal distribution or 
use of unauthorized content in commercial 
purpose.
Be Responsible
Respect Copyrights >Caution
 
						

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Viewing information 
from Gracenote Media 
Database
The player can access the Gracenote Media 
Database and loads the music information so that 
Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other text 
information can be displayed on the list.
Audio CD
When you insert an Audio CD, the player starts 
playback automatically and load the music title 
from the Gracenote Media Database.
If there is no music information from the database, 
music titles will not appear on the screen.
Music file
1. Select a music file or audio track using 
W/S/
A/D .
2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (
m) to display the option 
menu.
3. Select the [Information] option using  W/S, 
and press ENTER ( b).
The player accesses to Gracenote Media 
Database for the music information.
Blu-ray Disc/DVD/Movie file
While listening to a music from the movie being 
played, press MUSIC ID to start loading the music 
information from the Gracenote Media Database.
 y The player must be connected to the 
br
oadband internet for accessing the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 y If the music information is not in the 
Gracenot e Media Database, message 
appears on the screen.
 y Depending on the cases, it will takes a few 
minut
es to load music information from the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 y Inf

ormation may be displayed in broken 
letters, if the language you selected is not 
available on the Gracenote Media Database.
 y This func

tion is not available for on-line 
content and content in DLNA servers.
 y LG is a licensee of Gracenot

e technology 
and is not responsible or liable for 
information from the Gracenote Media 
Database.
 y Audio CDs that users made f

or their only 
private purposes cannot be supported in 
this feature because they are not in the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 ,Note
 
						

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Playing the iPod
You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details 
about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide.
Preparation
 yTo view iPod’s Videos and Photos on the TV 
screen.
 -
Be sure to use the video connection through 
the VIDEO OUT jack on the rear panel of this 
unit. Select the appropriate video input mode 
on the TV.
 -Depending on the iPod, make sure that select 
Videos > Video settings, and then set TV Out 
to Ask or On from your iPod.  
For details about Video Settings, refer to the 
iPod User Guide.
 -The viewing photos is available only if this unit 
is in iPod IN mode and you can view photos 
only as a slide show. You have to start a slide 
show on your iPod to view a photo on a TV. 
For details about a slide show, refer to the iPod 
User Guide.
 yBefore connecting the iPod, turn this unit off and 
reduce the volume of this unit to its minimum.
1. Connect the cradle so that the mark s
 is 
downwards. Put your iPod on it.  
Connect the iPod firmly.  
If you turn this unit on, your iPod is 
automatically turned on and recharging starts. 
When you connect the iPod on the HOME menu, the player plays a music automatically. Or a menu 
for the file type selection will appear.
2. Select a file using W/S/A/D , and press 
ENTER ( b) to play the file.
Enjoying iPod on the screen
1. Connect the iPod firmly.
2. Press HOME (n ).
3. Select [Music] or [Movie] using A/D , and press 
ENTER ( b).
If you connected the other device  
(CD or USB), select the iPod on the menu.
4. Select a content using W/S/A/D , and 
press ENTER ( b) to play.
You can search easily a content by power scroll on the screen.
Power scroll
If the iPod’s OSD language is selected to 
simple chinese, the power scroll function is not 
operated correctly. ,Note
 
						

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Enjoying the iPod IN mode
You can operate your iPod by using the supplied 
remote control and controls on your iPod.
1. Connect the cradle so that the mark s  is 
downwards. Put your iPod on it.  
Connect the iPod firmly. 
If you turn this unit on, your iPod is 
automatically turned on and recharging starts.
2. Press RADIO&INPUT to select iPod IN mode. 
W/S/A/D Selects an option in the menu.
d /ENTER Starts playback the music or 
video.
M To pause while it is playing. 
To resume playing, press 
d 
(PLAY ) again.
c /
v Fast-forward or rewind a song 
or video
C /
V Skip the playback forward or 
backward .
REPEAT To select a desired repeat 
mode: Track (
;), All (
k), Off 
(No display).
 y An error message “CHECK” or “Connected 
i
Pod model is not supported.” appears when:
 - your iP

od is not available for the function 
to be operated.
 y An err

or message “CHECK” or “Please update 
iPod’s software.” appears when:
 - your iP

od has an old software version.
/
 Update y

our iPod software to latest 
version.
 y If this unit displa

ys an error message, follow 
the message. An error message “CHECK” or 
“Please check your iPod.” appears when:
 - the communication betw

een this unit 
and your iPod is failed.
/
 Undock & re

-dock your iPod in this unit.
 -your iP

od is not connected firmly.
 -this unit recog

nises your iPod as 
unknown device.
 - your iP

od is exceptionally low on power.
/
 The batt

ery needs to be charged.
/
 If y

ou charge the battery while iPod 
is extremely low in power, it may take 
longer to charge. 
 y Compatibilit

y with your iPod may vary 
depending on the type of your iPod.
 y iPod t

ouch and iPhone have any difference 
in operation other than iPod. You may need 
any additional control to use them with this 
unit. (e.g. “slide to unlock”)
 y If y

ou use an application, make a call, or 
send and receive SMS text message, etc. on 
iPod touch or iPhone, disconnect it from 
iPod dock of this unit and then use it.
 y Depending on y

our iPod’s software version, 
it may not be possible to control your iPod 
from this unit. We recommend installing the 
latest software version.
 y The video qualit

y depends on the video 
sources on your iPod.
 y If y

ou have a problem with your iPod, please 
visit www.apple.com/support/ipod. ,Note
 
						

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Radio Operations
Be sure that the antennas are connected.  
(Refer to the page 21)
Listening to the radio
1. Press RADIO&INPUT until TUNER (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is 
tuned in.
2. Press and hold TUNING (-/+) for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to 
change. Scanning stops when the unit tunes in 
a station. Or Press TUNING (-/+) repeatedly.
Presetting the Radio Stations
You can preset 50 stations for FM.  
Before tuning, make sure that you have turned 
down the volume.
1. Press RADIO&INPUT until the TUNER (FM) appears in the display window.
2. Select the desired frequency by using TUNING (-/+).
3. Press ENTER (b) a preset number will flash in 
the display window.
4. Press PRESET (-/+) to select the preset number you want.
5. Press ENTER (b ). The station is stored.
6. Repeat the steps 2 to 5 to store other stations.
Deleting a saved station
1. Press PRESET (- / +) to select a preset number you want to delete.
2. Press CLEAR, the preset number will blink in the display window.
3. Press CLEAR again, to delete the selected preset number.
Deleting all the saved stations
Press and hold CLEAR for two seconds.  
“ERASE ALL” will flash up. Press CLEAR again. Then all 
the saved stations are deleted.
Improving poor FM reception
Press B (blue) (MONO/STEREO) colored button on 
the remote control. This will change the tuner from 
stereo to mono and usually improve the reception.
 
						

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Using the Premium
You can use various content services via Internet 
with the Premium feature.
1. Check the netw ork connection and settings (pages 24-28).
2. Press HOME (
n).
3. Select the [Premium] using A/D , and press 
ENTER ( b).
4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D , 
and press ENTER ( b).
 y Detailed information of each service, 
contac t to the content provider or visit 
suppot link of the service.
 y The cont

ent of Premium services and 
service related information, including user 
interface, is subject to changes. Please refer 
to the web site of each service for most up-
to-date information.
 y Using Pr

emium features with wireless 
network connection may result in improper 
streaming speed by interference from 
household devices that are using radio 
frequencies.
 y When you ar

e first time to access [Premium]  
feature, current country setting appears. If 
you want to change the country setting, 
select [EDIT ] and press ENTER ( b). ,Note
 
						

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Troubleshooting
General
Symptom  Cause & Solution
The Power does not turned on. yPlug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The unit does not start 
playback.
 y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional 
code.)
 yPlace the disc with the playback side down.
 yPlace the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
 yClean the disc.
 yCancel the Rating function or change the rating level.
The angle cannot be changed.
 y Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Cannot play movie, photo or 
music files.
 y The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.
 yThe unit does not support the codec of the movie file.
The remote control does not 
work properly.
 y The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.
 yThe remote control is too far from the unit.
 yThere is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
 yThe batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
The unit is plugged in, but the 
power will not turn on or off. You can reset the unit as follows.
1. Press and hold the POWER button for at least five seconds. This will force the unit to power off then turn the unit back on.
2. Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in again.
The unit is not operating 
normally.
 
						

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Network
Symptom  Cause & Solution
BD-LIVE feature does not work. yThe connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect 
the USB storage with at least 1GB free space.
 yEnsure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network 
and can access the internet (see page 24-28).
 yYour broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-LIVE 
features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the 
broadband speed is recommended.
 yThe [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Setup] menu is set to 
[Prohibited]. Set the option to [Permitted].
Streaming video services (such 
as YouTube™, etc.) are often 
stopped or “buffer” during 
playback.
 y Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream 
video services. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and 
increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Shared folder or files from your 
PC or a media server are not 
displayed on the device list.
 y The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running. 
Turn off the firewall or anti-virus software running on your PC or 
media server.
 yThe player is not connected to the local area network that your PC or 
the media server are connected.
Cannot connect the player to 
the access point or wireless 
LAN router.
 y The wireless communication may be interrupted from household 
devices that are using radio frequencies. Move the player away from 
them.
Access point is not displayed 
on the “Access point name” list.
 y The access point or wireless LAN router may not broadcast its SSID. 
Set your access point to broadcast its SSID through your computer.
 yYour network device such as access point may not set with available 
frequency range and channel that this player can support.  
Try setting the frequency range and channel on the network device 
setting.
 
						

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Picture
Symptom  Cause & Solution
There is no picture. ySelect the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture 
from the unit appears on the TV screen.
 yConnect the video connection securely.
 yCheck the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the 
appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
 yYour TV may not suppot the resolution you have set on the player. 
Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
 yThe player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does 
not support copyright protection.
Picture noise appears
 y You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different 
from your TV.
 ySet the resolution which your TV accepts.
Blu-ray 3D disc playback does 
not output 3D views.
 y Connect the player to your TV with HDMI cable ( Type A, High Speed 
HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet).
 yYour TV may not support “HDMI 1.4 3D mandatory format”. 
 yThe [3D Mode] option in the [Setup] menu is set to [Off ].  
Set the option to [On].
Sound
Symptom 
Cause & Solution
There is no sound or the sound 
is distorted. yThe unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode.
 yThe sound volume is low.
 yCheck the speaker cable connection. (page 17)
Customer Support
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new 
features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit 
 
http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care centre.
Open source software notice
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, please 
visit http://opensource.lge.com. All referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are 
available to download with the source code.
 
						

							6 Appendix 
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Controlling a TV with 
the Supplied Remote 
Control
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing You can
1  ( TV POWER)
Turn the TV on or off.
AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source 
between the TV and other 
input sources.
PR/CH  W/S Scan up or down through 
memorized channels.
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
Depending on the unit being connected, you 
may not be able to control your TV using some 
of the buttons. ,Note
Setting up the remote to 
control your TV
You can operate your TV with the supplied remote 
control.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the 
appropriate manufacturer code.
1. While holding down 1 (
TV POWER) button, 
and press the manufacturer code for your 
TV with the numerical buttons (see the table 
below). 
Manufacturer Code Number
LG 1(Default), 2
Zenith 1, 3, 4
GoldStar 1, 2
Samsung 6, 7
Sony 8, 9
Hitachi 4
2. Release the 1 (
TV POWER) button to complete 
setting.
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not 
function on the TV, even after entering the correct 
manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries 
of the remote, the code number you have set may 
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate 
code number again.