LG S33a1d Manual

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Home Menu Display
Using [HOME] menu
The home menu appears when you press HOME (). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and press ENTER (b).
Depending on the region, the [LG Smart 
World], [My Apps] service and [Search] 
function may not be available.
 
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a[Smart Share] - Displays Smart Share menu.
b[Premium] - Displays the Premium home screen. (page 48)
c[LG Smart World] - Displays LG Apps titles provided to the unit. (page 49)
d[My Apps] - Displays the [My Apps] screen. (page 50)
e[Input] - Changes input mode.
f[Settings] - Adjusts the system settings.
g[Search] - Searches for desired LG Apps and other content.
h[Log In] - Displays login menu.
Using the Smart Share
You can play video, photo and audio content on the unit by connecting a USB device or using home network (DLNA).
1. Press HOME () to display the home menu.
2.  Select [Smart Share] and press ENTER (b).
aDisplays all linked devices.
bDisplays video, photo or audio content.
cDisplays the file or folder on linked device. 
						

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Playing the Linked 
Devices
Playing a USB device
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This unit can play video, audio and photo files contained on a USB device.
1. Connect a USB device on the unit.
When you connect the USB device on the HOME menu, the unit plays an audio 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 ().
3. Select [Smart Share] and press ENTER (b).
4. Select the desired linked device in the category.
5. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music]. 
6. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d(Play) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
Notes on USB device
 yThis unit supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie).
 yThis unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device.
 yDo not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.). 
 yA USB device which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.
 yUSB device: USB device that supports USB1.1 and USB2.0.
 yVideo, audio and photo files can be played. For details of operations on each file, refer to relevant pages.
 yRegular back up is recommended to prevent data loss.
 yIf you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB or USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not be recognized.
 ySome USB device may not work with this unit.
 yDigital camera and mobile phone are not supported.
 yUSB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage device. 
						

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Playing a file on a network 
server
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This unit can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA server through your home network.
1. Check the network connection and settings (page 17).
2. Press HOME ().
3. Select [Smart Share] and press ENTER (b).
4. Select a DLNA media server in the category.
5. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music].
6. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d(Play) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
 
y The file requirements are described on page 
57.
 
y Thumbnails of files with unsupported 
format will be displayed, but cannot be 
played on this unit.
 
y The subtitle file name and video file name 
have to be the same and located at the 
same folder.
 
y The playback and operating quality may be 
affected by your home network condition.
 
y You may experience connection problems 
depending on your server’s environment.
 
y To set your PC as a DLNA server, install the 
supplied Nero MediaHome 4 on your PC. 
(page 34) 
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Using Home Network 
Server for PC
DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, which allows users to access video, photo and audio files stored in server and enjoy them on TV via home networking.
Before connecting to PC to play a file , Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials program should be installed on your PC.
Installing Nero MediaHome 4 
Essentials
Windows
Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process. To install Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, proceed as follows:
1. Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit any anti-virus software that may be running.
2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials].
4. Click [Run] to start installation.
5. Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials]. The installation is prepared and the installation wizard appears. 
6. Click the [Next] button to display the serial number input screen. Click [Next] to go to the next step.
7. If you accept all conditions, click [I accept the License Conditions] check box and click [Next]. Installation is not possible without this agreement.
8. Click [ Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started.
9. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click the [Next] button.
10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the installation.
MAC OS X
1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the “MediaHome_4_Essentials_MAC” folder.
3. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome.dmg” image file. The Nero MediaHome window is opened.
4. In the Nero MediaHome window, drag the Nero MediaHome icon either to the Applications folder within the window or to any other desired location.
5. You can now start the application by double-clicking the Nero MediaHome icon in the location you dragged it to.
Sharing files and folders 
On your computer, you must share the folder containing video, audio and/or photo content to play them on this unit.
This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer.
1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials” icon.
2. Click [Network] icon on the left and define your network name in the [Network name] field. The Network name you enter will be recognized by your unit.
3. Click [Shares] icon on the left.
4. Click [Local Folders] tab on the [Shares] screen.
5. Click [Add] icon to open the [Browse Folder] window.
6. Select the folder containing the files you want to share. The selected folder is added to the list of shared folders.
7. Click [Start Server] icon to start the server.
 
y If the shared folders or files are not displayed 
on the unit, click the folder on the [Local 
Folders] tab and click [Rescan Folder] at the 
[More] button.
 
y Visit www.nero.com for more information 
and software tools. 
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About Nero MediaHome 4 
Essentials
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this unit as a DLNA-compatible digital media server.
 
y The Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-
ROM is designed for PCs and should not be 
inserted in this unit or in any product other 
than a PC.
 
y The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials 
CD-ROM is a customized software edition 
only for sharing files and folders to this unit.
 
y The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials 
software does not support following 
functions: Transcoding, Remote UI, TV 
control, Internet services and Apple iTunes.
 
y The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials 
software can be downloaded at
 
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Windows : http://www.nero.com/
download.php?id=nmhlgewin
 
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Mac OS : http://www.nero.com/
download.php?id=nmhlgemac
 
y This manual explains operations with 
the English version of Nero MediaHome 
4 Essentials as examples. Follow the 
explanation referring to the actual 
operations of your language version. 
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System requirements
Windows PC
 yWindows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® 7 (no Service Pack required), Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Server® 2003
 yWindows Vista® 64-bit edition (application runs in 32-bit mode)
 yWindows® 7 64-bit edition (application runs in 32-bit mode)
 yHard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-alone
 y1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD  Sempron™ 2200+ processors
 yMemory: 256 MB RAM
 yGraphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit color settings
 yWindows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher
 yDirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher
 yNetwork environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN
Macintosh
 yMac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
 yMacintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor
 yHard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-alone
 yMemory: 256 MB RAM 
						

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General Playback
Basic operations for video and 
audio content
To stop playback
Press Z (Stop) during playback.
To pause playback
Press M (Pause) during playback.  Press d (Play) to resume playback.
To play frame-by-frame (Video)
Press M (Pause) during video playback.  Press M (Pause) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
To scan forward or backward
Press c or v to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.
You can change the various playback speeds by pressing c or v repeatedly.
To slow down the playing speed
While the playback is paused, press v repeatedly to play various speeds of slow motion.
To skip to the next/previous  
title/file
During playback, press C or V to go to the next title/file or to return to the beginning of the current title/file.
Press C twice briefly to step back to the previous title/file.
In the file list menu of a server, there may have many types of content in a folder together. In this case, press C or V to go to the previous or next content with same type.
Basic operations for photo 
content
To play a slide show
Press d (Play) to start slide show.
To stop a slide show
Press Z (Stop) while slide show.
To pause a slide show
Press M (Pause) while slide show.  Press d (Play) to re-start the slide show.
To skip to the next/previous photo
While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D to go to the previous or next photo. 
						

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Resume playback 
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The unit records the point where you pressed the Z (Stop) depending on a file.  If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press d (Play) to resume playback (from the scene point).  If you press Z (Stop) twice, “Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit will clear the stopped point.
The resume point may be cleared when a 
button is pressed (for example 1 (Power)).
 
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On-Screen Display
You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content.
To control video playback
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You can control playback and set options while watching videos.
During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
aProgress bar - Displays the current position and total playing time.
b[Title/Popup] - Displays the title or the pop-up menu, if available.
c[Option] - Displays playback information.
d[Music ID] - When connected to the network, can provide information about the current song during video playback.
e[Repeat] - Repeats a desired section or sequence. (page 41)
f[3D] - Adjusts the 3D setting. (page 45)
Displaying content information on-
screen
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1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press ENTER (b).
aTitle – Current title number/total number of titles
bTime – Elapsed playing time/total playback time
cAudio – Selected audio language or channel
dSubtitle – Selected subtitle.
eCode Page – Selected subtitle code.
fTV Aspect Ratio – Selected TV aspect ratio
gPicture Mode – Selected picture mode
 
y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, 
the on-screen display disappears.
 
y A title number cannot be selected on some 
files.
 
y Available items may differ depending on 
titles.
 
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To control photo view
Controls playback and sets options while viewing pictures in full screen.
You can control playback and set options while viewing pictures in full screen.
While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m).
a[Slideshow] - Starts or pause slide show.
b[Music] - Select the background music for the slide show (page 45).  
c[Option] - Displays slide show options. 
d[Rotate] - Rotates the photo clockwise.
d[Zoom] - Displays the [Zoom] menu.
Setting the slide show option
You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen.
1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m).
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press ENTER (b)
a[Speed] - Use A/D to select a delaying speed between photos in a slide show.
b[Effect] - Use A/D to select a transition effect between photos in a slide show.
c[Music Select] – Select the background music for the slide show (page 45). 
						

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Viewing information 
from Gracenote Media 
Database
The unit can access the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information so that Title name, Artist Name, Genre and other text information can be displayed on the list.
Music file
Select a music file using W/S/A/D and press INFO/MENU (m). You can also check the information while listening to music by using INFO/MENU (m).
The unit accesses to Gracenote Media Database for the music information.
Movie file
Select a music file by using W/S/A/D and press INFO/MENU (m).
The player accesses to Gracenote Media Database for the music information.
 
y The unit must be connected to the 
broadband internet for accessing the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 
y If the music information is not in the 
Gracenote Media Database, message 
appears on the screen.
 
y Depending on the cases, it will takes a few 
minutes to load music information from the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 
y Information may be displayed in broken 
letters, if the language you selected is not 
available on the Gracenote Media Database.
 
y This function is not available for on-line 
content and content in DLNA servers.
 
y LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology 
and is not responsible or liable for 
information from the Gracenote Media 
Database.
 
y Files that users made for their only private 
purposes cannot be supported in this 
feature because they are not in the 
Gracenote Media Database.
 
y Supported music file extensions : mp3, 
wma, m4a
 
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