LG Dh3120s Owners Manual

							DH3120S (DH3120S, SH35SD-S/W)
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OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD Home Cinema 
System
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							1	 Getting	Started
Getting Started2
Getting St\frted1
Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:	TO	REDUCE	 T\fE	RISK	OF	E\bECTRIC	S\fOCK	DO	NOT	REMOVE	COVER	(OR	BACK)	NO	USER-SERVICEAB\bE	PARTS	INSIDE	REFER	SERVICING	TO	QUA\bIFIED	SERVICE	PERSONNE\b.
This	lightning	flash	with	arrowhead	symbol	within	an	equilateral	triangle	is	intended	to	alert	the	user	to	the	presence	of	uninsulated	dangerous	voltage	within	the	product’s	enclosure	that	may	be	of	sufficient	magnitude	to	constitute	a	risk	of	electric	shock	to	persons.	
The	exclamation	point	within	an	equilateral	triangle	is	intended	to	alert	the	user	to	the	presence	of	important	operating	and	maintenance	(servicing)	instructions	in	the	literature	accompanying	the	product.
WARNING:	TO	PREVENT	FIRE	OR	E\bECTRIC	S\fOCK	\fAZARD,	DO	NOT	EXPOSE	 T\fIS	PRODUCT	TO	RAIN	OR	MOISTURE.
WARNING:	Do	not	install	this	equipment	in	a	confined	space	such	as	a	book	case	or	similar	unit.
CAUTION :	This	product	employs	a	\baser	System.To	ensure	proper	use	of	this	product,	please	read	this	owner’s	manual	carefully	and	retain	it	for	future	reference.	Shall	the	unit	require	maintenance,	contact	an	authorized	service	center.	Use	of	controls,	adjustments	or	the	performance	of	procedures	other	than	those	specified	herein	may	result	in	hazardous	radiation	exposure.	To	prevent	direct	exposure	to	laser	beam,	do	not	try	to	open	the	enclosure.	
CAUTION concerning \fhe Power Cor\b
Most	appliances	recommend	they	be	placed	upon	a	dedicated	circuit;	
That	is,	a	single	outlet	circuit	which	powers	only	that	appliance	and	has	no	additional	outlets	or	
branch	circuits.	Check	the	specification	page	of	this	owner’s	manual	to	be	certain.	Do	not	overload	wall	outlets.	Overloaded	wall	outlets,	loose	or	damaged	wall	outlets,	extension	cords,	frayed	power	cords,	or	damaged	or	cracked	wire	insulation	are	dangerous.	Any	of	these	conditions	could	result	in	electric	shock	or	fire.	Periodically	examine	the	cord	of	your	appliance,	and	if	its	appearance	indicates	damage	or	deterioration,	unplug	it,	discontinue	use	of	the	appliance,	and	have	the	cord	replaced	with	an	exact	replacement	part	by	an	authorized	service	center.	Protect	the	power	cord	from	physical	or	mechanical	abuse,	such	as	being	twisted,	kinked,	pinched,	closed	in	a	door,	or	walked	upon.	Pay	particular	attention	to	plugs,	wall	outlets,	and	the	point	where	the	cord	exits	the	appliance.	 To	disconnect	power	from	the	mains,	pull	out	the	mains	cord	plug.	When	installing	the	product,	ensure	that	the	plug	is	easily	accessible.
This	device	is	equipped	with	a	portable	battery	or	accumulator.
Safe way \fo remove \fhe ba\f\fery or \fhe ba\f\fery  from \fhe equipmen\f: Remove	the	old	battery	pack,	follow	the	steps	in	reverse	order	than	the	assembly.	To	prevent	contamination	of	the	environment	and	bring	on	possible	threat	to	human	and	animal	health,	the	old	battery	or	the	battery	put	in	the	appropriate	container	at	designated	collection	points.	Do	not	dispose	of	batteries	or	battery	together	with	other	waste.	It	is	recommended	that	you	use	local,	free	reimburse	ment	system	batteries	and	accumulators.	The	battery	shall	not	be	exposed	to	excessive	heat	such	as	sunshine,	fire	or	the	like.
CAUTION:	The	apparatus	shall	not	be	exposed	to	water	(dripping	or	splashing)	and	no	objects	filled	with	liquids,	such	as	vases,	shall	be	placed	on	the	apparatus.
You 	have 	to 	set 	the 	disc 	format 	option 	to 	[Mastered]	in	order	to	make	the	discs	compatible	with	the	\bG	players	when	formatting	rewritable	discs.	 When	setting	the	option	to	\bive	File	System,	you	cannot	use	it	on	\bG	players.
(Mastered/	\bive	File	System	:	Disc	format	system	for	Windows	Vista)
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							Getting Started3
Getting St\frted1
Disposal of your ol\b appliance
1.		
When	this	crossed-out	wheeled	bin	symbol	is	attached	to	a	product	it	means	the	product	is	covered	by	the	European	Directive	2002/96/EC.
2.		
All	electrical	and	electronic	products	should	be	disposed	of	separately	from	the	municipal	waste	stream	via	designated	collection	facilities	appointed	by	the	government	or	the	local	authorities.
3.		
The	correct	disposal	of	your	old	appliance	will	help	prevent	potential	negative	consequences	for	the	environment	and	human	health.
4.		
For	more	detailed	information	about	disposal	of	your	old	appliance,	please	contact	your	city	office,	waste	disposal	service	or	the	shop	where	you	purchased	the	product.
Disposal of was\fe ba\f\feries/accumula\fors
1.	 When	this	crossed-out	wheeled	bin	symbol	is	attached	to	batteries/accumulators	of	 Your	product	it	means	they	are	covered	by	European	Directive	2006/66/EC.
2.	 This	symbol	may	be	combined	with	chemical	symbols	for	mercury(\fg),	cadmium(Cd)	or	lead(Pb)	if	the	battery	Contains	more	that	0.0005%	of	mercury,0.002%	of	cadmium	or	0.004%	of	lead.
3.	 All	batteries/accumulators	should	be	disposed	separately	from	the	municipal	waste	stream	via	designated	collection	facilities	appointed	by	the	government	or	the	local	authorities.
4.	 The	correct	disposal	of	 Your	old	batteries/accumulators	will	help	to	prevent	potential	negative	consequences	for	the	environment,	animal	and	human	health.
5.	 For	more	detailed	information	about	disposal	of	Your	old	batteries/accumulators,	please	contact	 Your	city	office,	waste	disposal	service	or	the	shop	where	You	purchased	the	product.
\bG	Electronics 	hereby 	declares 	that 	this/these	product(s)	is/are	in	compliance	with	the	essential	requirements	and	other	relevant	provisions	of	Directive	2004/108/EC,	2006/95/EC,	and	2009/125/EC.
European S\fan\bar\bs Cen\fre:  Krijgsman	1,	1186	DM	Amstelveen		The	Netherlands
	yPlease	note	that	this	is	NOT	a	Customer	Service	contact	point.	For	Customer	Service	Information,	see	Warranty	Card	or	contact	the	dealer	that	you	purchased	this	product.	
POWER:	 This	unit	operates	on	a	mains	supply	of	
200-240V~,	50/60\fz.
WIRING:	 This	unit	is	supplied	with	a	BSI	1363	
approved	13	amp	mains	plug,	fused	at	5	amp.	
When	replacing	the	fuse	always	use	a	5	amp	BS	
1362,	BSI	or	ASTA	approved	type.	Never	use	this	
plug	with	the	fuse	cover	omitted.	 To	obtain	a	
replacement	fuse	cover	contact	your	dealer.	If	the	
type	of	plug	supplied	is	not	suitable	for	the	mains	
sockets	in	your	home,	then	the	plug	should	be	
removed	and	a	suitable	type	fitted.	Please	refer	to	
the	wiring	instructions	below:
WIRING:	A	mains	plug	removed	from	the	mains	
lead	of	this	unit	must	be	destroyed.	A	mains	plug	
with	bared	wires	is	hazardous	if	inserted	in	a	
mains	socket.	Do	not	connect	either	wire	to	the	
earth	pin,	marked	with	the	letter	E	or	with	the	
earth	symbol	
	or	coloured	green	or	green	and	
yellow.	If	any	other	plug	is	fitted,	use	a	5	amp	fuse,	
either	in	the	plug,	or	at	the	distribution	board.
IMPORTANT:	 The	wires	in	this	mains	lead	are	
coloured	in	accordance	with	the	following	codes:
- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE -	As	the	colours	
of	the	wires	in	the	mains	lead	of	this	unit	may	not	
correspond 	with 	the 	coloured 	marking 	identifying	
the 	terminals 	in 	your 	plug, 	proceed 	as 	follows: 	The	
wire	which	is	coloured	blue	must	be	connected	
to	the	terminal	which	is	marked	with	the	letter	
N	or	coloured	black.	 The	wire	which	is	coloured	
brown	must	be	connected	to	the	terminal	which	
is	marked	with	the	letter	\b	or	coloured	red.
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							Tab\fe of Contents\b
Tab\fe of Contents
1 Getting Started
2  Safety Information
6  Unique Features 
6  – Portable In
6  – USB Direct Recording
6  Accessories
7  Introduction
7  – Playable Discs
7  – About the & Symbol Display
7  – Symbol Used in this Manual
7  – Regional Codes
8  – Playable file Requirement
10  Front panel
10  Rear panel
11  Remote control
2  Conne\bting
12  Connecting the speakers
12  – Attaching the speakers to the unit
12  – Positioning the System
13  Connections to \bour TV
13  – Component Video Connection
14  – Video Connection
14  – SCART Connection
14  Optional \fquipment Connection
14  – AUX IN Connection
14  – AUDIO IN (P. IN)  Connection
15  – USB Connection
15  – Antenna Connection
3  System Setting
16  Adjust the Setup settings
16  – OSD Initial languag\Te settings - 
Optional
16  – To display and exit\T the Setup Menu
16  – To display and exit\T the Setup Menu
16  – LANGUAG\f
17  – DISPLA\b
18  – AUDIO
18  – LOCK (Parental Control)
19  – OTH\fRS
4  Operating
20 Basic Operations
21  Other Operations
21  – Displaying Disc Information on-screen
21  – To display the DVD Menu
21  – To display the DVD Title
21  – Selecting a subtitle language
21  – 1.5 times speed playback
22  – Starting play from selected time
22  – Last Scene Memory
22  – Changing the character set to display 
DivX® subtitle correctly
22  – Programmed Playback
23  – Viewing a PHOTO file
23  – Viewing photo files as a slide show
23  – Listening to music during sli\Tde show
23  – Sleep Timer Setting
23  – Dimmer
23  – Turn off the sound temporarily
24  – Screen Saver
24  – System Select - Optional
24  – Displaying file information  
(ID3 TAG )
24   Radio Operations
24  – Listening to the Radio
24  – Presetting the Radio Stations
24  – Deleting all the saved stations
24  – Improving poor FM reception
24  – Seeing information about a radio 
station
25   Sound adjustment 
25  – Setting the surround mode
26   Advanced Operations
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							Tab\fe of Contents5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
26 – Listening to music from your portable 
player or external device
26  – Recording to USB
5  Troub\feshooting
27  Troubleshooting
6  Appendix
28 Maintenance
28  – Handling the Unit
28  – Notes on Discs
29   Area Code List
30  Language Code List
31  Trademarks and Licenses
32  Specifications
7  Warranty
34  Warranty
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Getting St\frted1
Unique Features 
Portab\fe In
\bisten	to	music	from	your	portable	device.
(MP3,	Notebook,	etc)
USB Dire\bt Re\bording
Records	music	from	CD	to	your	USB	device.
A\b\bessories
Please	check	and	identify	the	supplied	accessories.
FM	Antenna	(1)Remote	Control	(1)/	Battery	(1)
Video	Cable	(1)
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Introdu\btion
P\fayab\fe Dis\bs
This	unit	plays	DVD±R/RW	and	CD-R/RW	that	contains	audio	titles,	DivX,	MP3,	WMA	and/or	JPEG	files.	Some	DVD±RW/DVD±R	or	CD-RW/CD-R	cannot	be	played	on	this	unit	due	to	the	recording	quality	or	physical	condition	of	the	disc,	or	the	characteristics	of	the	recording	device	and	authoring	software.
DVD-VIDEO	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Discs	such	as	movies	that	can	be	purchased	or	rented.
DVD±R	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.
DVD-RW	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.		DVD	VR	format	that	have	been	finalized	can	not	be	played	in	this	unit.
DVD+R:	 Video	mode	only.
Supports	the	double	layer	disc	also.
DVD+RW	(8	cm	/	12	cm	disc)
Video	mode	and	finalized	only.
Audio	CD:	Music	CDs	or	CD-R/CD-RW	in	music	CD	format	that	can	be	purchased.
About the & Symbo\f Disp\fay
“	& ”	may	appear	on	your	 TV	display	during	operation	and	indicates	that	the	function	explained	in	this	owner’s	manual	is	not	available	on	that	disc.
Symbo\f Used in this Manua\f
rDVD-Video,	DVD±R/RW 	in 	Video	mode	or	 VR	mode	and	finalized
tAudio	CDs
yVideo	files	contained	in	the	USB/Disc
uAudio	files	contained	in	the	USB/Disc
iPhoto	files
 ,Note
Indicates	special	notes	and	operating	features.
 >C\fution
Indicates	cautions	for	preventing	possible	damages	from	abuse.
Regiona\f Codes
This	unit	has	a	regional	code	printed	on	the	rear	of	the	unit.	This	unit	can	play	only	DVD	discs	labeled	same	as	the	rear	of	the	unit	or	 “A\b\b”.
	y	Most	DVD	discs	have	a	globe	with	one	or	more	numbers	in	it	clearly	visible	on	the	cover.	 This	number	must	match	your	unit’s	regional	code;	or	the	disc	cannot	play.	
	y	If	you	try	to	play	a	DVD	with	a	different	regional	code	from	your	unit,	the	message	“Check	Regional	Code”	appears	on	the	 TV	screen.
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P\fayab\fe fi\fe Requirement
MP3/ WMA musi\b fi\fe requirement 
MP3/	WMA 	file 	compatibility 	with 	this 	unit 	is 	limited	as	follows	:
	y	Sampling	frequency	:	within	32	k\fz	to		48	k\fz	(MP3),	within	32	k\fz	to	48	k\fz	( WMA)
	y	Bit	rate	:	within	32	kbps	to	320	kbps	(MP3),	40	kbps	to	192	kbps	( WMA)
	y	Support	 Version	:	v2,	v7,	v8,	v9
	y	Maximum	files	:	Under	650
	y	File	extensions	:	 “.mp3”/	“.wma”
	y	CD-ROM	file	format	:	ISO	9660/	JO\bIET
	y	We	recommend	that	you	use	Easy-CD	Creator,	
which	creates	an	ISO	9660	file	system.
Photo fi\fe requirement 
JPEG	disc	compatibility	with	this	unit	is	limited	as	follows	:
	y	Max	pixel	in	width	:	2	760	x	2	048	pixel
	y	Maximum	files	:	Under	650
	y	Some	discs	may	not	operate	due	to	a	different	recording	format	or	the	condition	of	disc.
	y	File	extensions:	 “.jpg”
	y	CD-ROM	file	format	:	ISO	9660/	JO\bIET
Compatib\fe USB Devi\bes
	y	MP3	Player	:	Flash	type	MP3	player.
	y	USB	Flash	Drive	:	 	
Devices	that	support	USB2.0	or	USB1.1.	
	y	The	USB	function	of	this	unit	does	not	support	some	USB	devices.
USB devi\be requirement
	y	Devices	which	require	additional	program	installation	connected	to	a	computer,	are	not	supported.
	y	Do	not 	extract 	the 	USB 	device 	while 	in 	operation.
	y	For	a	large	capacity	USB,	it	may	take	longer	than	a	few	minute	to	be	searched.
	y	To	prevent	data	loss,	back	up	all	data.
	y	If	you	use	a	USB	extension	cable	or	USB	hub,	the	USB	device	is	not	recognized.
	y	Using	NTFS	file	system	is	not	supported.	(Only	FAT(16/32)	file	system	is	supported.)
	y	This	unit	is	not	supported	when	the	total	number	of	files	is	1	000	or	more.
	y	External	\fDD,	Card	readers,	\bocked	devices,		or	hard	type	USB	devices	are	not	supported.
	y	USB	port	of	the	unit	cannot	be	connected	to	PC.	The	unit	can	not	be	used	as	a	storage	device.
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DivX fi\fe requirement 
DivX	file	compatibility	with	this	unit	is	limited	as	follows	:
	y	Available	resolution:		within	720	x	576	( W	x	\f)	pixels.
	y	The	file	name	of	the	DivX	subtitle	should	be	entered	within	45	characters.	
	y	If	there	is	impossible	code	to	express	in	the	DivX	file,	it	may	be	displayed	as	“	_	“	mark	on	the	display.	
	y	Frame	rate	:	less	than	30	fps.	
	y	If	the	video	and	audio	structure	of	recorded	files	is	not	interleaved,	either	video	or	audio	is	outputted.	
	y	Playable	DivX	file	:	 “.avi”,	“.mpg”,	 “.mpeg”,	 “.divx”
	y	Playable	Subtitle	format	:	SubRip	(*.srt/	*.txt),	SAMI	(*.smi),	SubStation	Alpha	(*.ssa/	*.txt),	MicroDVD	(*.sub/	*.txt),	SubViewer	2.0	(*.sub/	*.txt),	Vobsub	(*.sub)
	y	Playable	Codec	format	:	 “DIVX3.xx”,	“DIVX4.xx”,	“DIVX5.xx”,	“MP4V3”,	“3IVX”.
	y	Playable	Audio 	format 	:	“AC3”, 	“PCM”, 	“MP3”, 	“WMA”.
	y	Sampling	frequency	:	within	32	to	48	k\fz	(MP3),	within	32	to	48	k\fz	( WMA)
	y	Bit	rate	:	within	32	kbps	to	320	kbps	(MP3),	40	kbps	to	192	kbps	( WMA)
	y	For	Discs	formatted	in	\bive	file	system,	you	can	not	it		on	this	unit.
	y	If	the	name	of	movie	file	is	different	from	that	of	the	subtitle	file,	during	playback	of	a	DivX	file,	subtitle	may	not	be	display.
	y	If 	you 	play 	a 	DivX 	file 	different 	from 	the 	DivXspec,	it	may	not	operate	normally.
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Front pane\f
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a	DVD/CD	Disc	Drawer	
b	Power	(1/!)
c		Open/Close	(B)	
d		Display	window
e	Play/Pause	(d/M),	MONO/	ST.	
f	Stop	(Z)
g		Function	(F)Selects	the	function	or	input	source.	
h		TUNING	(-/+)(C/V),	Skip/Search	You	can	search	chapter/	track/	file	by	pressing	and	holding	C/V.	
i		 USB	port	You	can	play	video,	image	and	sound	files	by	connecting	the	USB	device.	
j  P.(Portable)	IN	port	You	can	enjoy	music	from	portable	device	on	your	unit.	
k Volume	( VO\b.)
Rear pane\f
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a	Power	cord
b	Speaker	terminal
c	ANTENNA	connector	(FM)
d	SCART	connector
e		MONITOR	( VIDEO	OUT )	connector	Connect	to	a	 TV	with	video	inputs.
f	AUX	(\b/	R)	INPUT	connector
g	COMPONENT	 VIDEO	(PROGRESSIVE	SCAN)	OUTPUT	(Y	PB	PR)Connect	to	a	TV	with	Y	PB	PR	inputs.
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