LG Hb905ta Owners Manual

							Please read this manual carefully before operating 
your set and retain it for future reference.
http://www.lg.ca
OWNER’S MANUAL
Network Blu-ray Disc™/ 
DVD Home Theater System
MODEL
HB905TA (HB905TA, SB95TA-F/S/C/W)
P/NO : MFL63740459
ENGLISH
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Safety Information 1
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO 
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING 
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning fl ash 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 
suffi  cient 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.
Cautions and Warnings
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK 
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN 
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a 
confi ned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. 
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s 
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the 
product and to protect it from over heating. The 
openings shall be never be blocked by placing 
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar 
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s 
instruction has been adhered to.
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser 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 specifi ed herein may 
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try 
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when 
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
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CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
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 specifi cation 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 fi re. 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
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to 
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects fi lled 
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the 
apparatus.
This device is equipped with a portable battery or 
accumulator. 
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery 
from the equipment: Remove the old battery 
or 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 it 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 
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. 
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat 
such as sunshine, fi re or the  like.This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003 “ To prevent radio interference 
to the licensed service, this device is intended to 
be operated indoors and away  from windows 
to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or 
its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is 
subject to licensing.”
Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions :
(1) This device may not cause Interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation of the device.
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Notes on Copyrights
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) 
is approved as content protection system for BD 
format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble 
System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are 
imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., 
of AACS protected contents. The operation of this 
product and restrictions on this product may vary 
depending on your time of purchase as those 
restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by 
AACS after the production of this product.
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are 
additionally used as content protection systems 
for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions 
including playback restrictions for BD-ROM 
Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain 
additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, 
BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized 
Customer Service Center.
Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with 
copy protection. Because of this, you should only 
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a 
VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted 
picture from copy-protected discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents 
and other intellectual property rights. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright 
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, 
use, display, distribution, or revision of television 
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs 
and other materials may subject you to civil and/
or criminal liability. •
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Read these instructions. 
2.  Keep these instructions.
3.  Heed all warnings. 
4.  Follow all instructions. 
5.  Do not use this apparatus near water. 
6.  Clean only with dry cloth. 
7.  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.  Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifi ers) that produce heat. 
9.  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has 
two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third 
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided 
plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on 
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience 
receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by 
the manufacturer.12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Contents
1
Safety Information
2 Cautions and Warnings
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
2
Preparation
8 Introduction
8 About the “
” Symbol 
Display
8  Symbols Used in this 
Manual
9 Supplied Accessories
9 Playable Discs
11 File compatibility
12 Regional Code
12 AVCHD (Advanced Video 
Codec High Defi nition)
12 Certain System 
Requirements
12 Compatibility Notes
13 Remote control
14 Front panel
15 Rear panel
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Installation
16  Assemble the  speakers
17 Speaker Connection
17  Attaching the speakers to 
the player
18  Positioning the system
19 Connecting to Your TV
19 HDMI Connection
20  What is SIMPLINK?
21 Component Video 
Connection
21 Video Connection
22 Resolution Setting
23 Antenna connection
23 Connections with external device 
23 AUX Connection
24  PORT. IN connection
24  OPTICAL IN 1/2 connection
25  HDMI IN connection
26  Connecting to your Home Network
26  Wired network connection
27  Wired Network Setup
29 USB device connection
31 Settings
31  Adjust the Setup Settings
31 [DISPLAY] Menu
33 [LANGUAGE] Menu 
33 [AUDIO] Menu 
34 [LOCK] Menu
35 [NETWORK] Menu
36 [OTHERS] Menu
37 Sound Effect
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Operation
38 General Playback
40 Advanced Playback
44 On-Screen display
47 Enjoying BD-LIVE
48  Playing a movie fi le and VR disc
50  Viewing a photo
52  Listening to music
56  Playing the iPod
59 Radio Operations
60  Playing content via your home 
network
65 Using NetCast
TM Entertainment 
Access
65 YouTube
TM 
69 Picasa
TM Web Albums
72 Using the AccuWeather
5
Maintenance
74  Notes on Discs
75  Handling the Unit
6
Troubleshooting
76 General
77 Picture
77 Sound
78 Network
7
Appendix
79  Controlling a TV with the supplied 
remote control
80  Area Code List
81  Language code List
82  Network Software Update
82  Network update notifi cation
82 Software Update
84  Video output resolution
85  Trademarks and Licenses
87 Specifi cations
89  Important Information Relating to 
Network Services
90  Open source software notice
91  Gracenote® End User License 
Agreement
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Preparation 2
2
Preparation
Introduction
About the “” Symbol Display
“” may appear on your TV display during 
operation and indicates that the function 
explained in this owner’s manual is not 
available on that specifi c media.
Symbols Used in this Manual
NOTE
Indicates special notes and operating features.
CAUTION
Indicates cautions for preventing possible 
damages from abuse.
A section whose title has one of the following 
symbols are applicable only to the disc 
represented by the symbol.
BDBD-ROM disc
DVDDVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in 
Video mode or VR mode 
and fi nalized
AV C H DDVD±R/RW in AVCHD 
format
ACDAudio CDs
MOVIEMovie fi les 
MUSICMusic fi les 
PHOTOPhoto fi les
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Supplied Accessories
Video cable (1)Color-coded Speaker 
Cables (6)
Remote control (1)Batteries (2)
FM antenna (1)AM antenna (1)
Nero MediaHome 4 
Essentials software 
CD-ROM (1)
Playable Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Discs such as movies that can 
be p
urchased or rented.
BD-R/RE discs that contain, 
Movie, Music or Photo fi les.
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DVD-VIDEO 
8 / 12 cm disc 
Discs such as movies that can be 
purchased or rented.
DVD±R 
8 / 12 cm disc 
Video mode and fi nalized only
Support
s the dual layer disc 
also
Finalized AVCHD format
DVD±R discs that contain 
Movie, Music or Photo fi les
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DVD-RW 
8 / 12 cm disc 
VR mode
, Video mode and 
fi nalized only
Finalized AVCHD format
DVD-RW discs that contain 
Movie, Music or Photo fi les.-
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DVD+RW 
8 / 12 cm disc 
Video mode 
and fi nalized only
AVCHD format
Finalized AVCHD format
DVD+RW discs that contain 
Movie, Music or Photo fi les.-
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Audio CD 
8 / 12 cm disc 
CD-R/RW 
8 / 12 cm disc 
CD-R/RW discs that contain 
audio titles, Movie, Music or 
Photo fi les. -
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NOTE
Depending on the conditions of the recording 
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW ) 
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW ) discs 
cannot be played on the unit.
Depending on the recording software & the 
fi nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, 
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.
BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs 
recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or 
CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged 
or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the 
player’s lens.
If you record a disc using a personal computer, 
even if it is recorded in a compatible format, 
there are cases in which it may not play because 
of the settings of the application software used 
to create the disc. (Check with the software 
publisher for more detailed information.)
This player requires discs and recordings to meet 
certain technical standards in order to achieve 
optimal playback quality. 
Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to 
these standards. There are many diff erent 
types of recordable disc formats (including 
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA fi les) and these 
require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure 
compatible playback.
Customers should note that permission is 
required in order to download MP3 / WMA fi les 
and music from the Internet. Our company has 
no right to grant such permission. Permission 
should always be sought from the copyright 
owner.
You have to set the disc format option to 
[Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible 
with the LG players when formatting rewritable 
discs. When setting the option to Live System, 
you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live 
File System : Disc format system for windows 
Vista) •
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