LG Xh Tk5035q Owners Manual

							Model: XH-TK5035Q(XH-TK5035Q, SH53TH-S/C/W)
Unique Features
P/NO : MFL42932954
5.1ch ez Set-upListen sound from TV, DVD
and Digital Device with vivid
5.1ch mode.Go to page 15
Full HD up-scaling
(1080p)View Full HD picture quality
with simple setup.Go to page 10
USB Direct Recording Record music from CD to
your USB device.Go to page 17
Portable InListen to music from your
portable device (MP3,
Notebook, etc).Go to page 17
The working life of  this product is 7 years since the date of purchase
Internet address ; http://ua.lge.com
Customer Information Center LG ; (380-44) 490-7777, 8-800-303-0000
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							2CAUTION: 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 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 consti-
tute 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.
WA R NING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WA R NING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or
similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the man-
ufacturers 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 should be
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturers 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. Should 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. Visible
laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
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 specification page of this owners 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 dan-
gerous. 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 deteri-
oration, 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.
Disposal of your old 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 nega-
tive 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 pur-
chased the product.
Safety Precaution
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
DO NOT OPEN
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Contents
Setting up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hooking up the unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Main Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
OSD Initial language settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Initial Setting the Area Code  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjust the settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
Setting the sound mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Displaying Disc Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing a disc or file  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14
Viewing photo files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Listening to the radio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.1ch ez Set-up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Listening to music from your USB device  . . . . . . . . .16
Recording music from CD to your USB device  . . . . .17
Listening to music from your portable player . . . . . . .17
Karaoke Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reserving the Song  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Karaoke Menu Playback  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Language Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Area Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Types of Playable Discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
What is SIMPLINK?Some functions of this unit are controlled by TV’s remote control when this unit and
LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
•Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop,
Power Off, etc. 
•Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.
•LG TV with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.
•Use a higher version cable than 1.2A HDMI cable.
Welcome to your new DVD Receiver
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							4Setting up
Connect the red end of each wire to the
terminals marked +(plus) and the black
end to the terminals marked - (minus).
c c 
 
Connect the wires to the speakers.
Connect the other end of each wire to the correct speaker according to
the colour coding
:
To connect the cable to the speakers, press each plastic finger pad to open the
connection terminals on the base of each speaker. Insert the wire and release
the finger pad.Be careful of the followingBe careful to make sure children do not put their hands or any objects into the
*speaker duct.
*Speaker duct: A hall for plentiful bass sound on speaker cabinet(enclosure).
Attaching the speakers to the DVD receivera a 
 
You will have received six speaker cables.
Each one is colour-coded by a band near each end and connects one of
the six speakers to the DVD receiver.
b b 
 
Connect the wires to the DVD receiver.
Match each wire’s coloured band to the same coloured connection termi-
nal on the rear of the DVD receiver. To connect the cable to the DVD
receiver, press each plastic finger pad to open the connection terminal.
Insert the wire and release the finger pad.
Grey
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
WhiteRear
Rear
Centre
Sub Woofer
Front
FrontBehind you and to your right.
Behind you and to your left.
Above screen, directly in front of you.
In front  o f  y o u ,  t o  t h e  r i g h t  o f
the screen.
In front of you, to the left of 
the screen.
POSITION SPEAKE R
COLOUR
Fix the speaker to the base by rotating the speakerThe speakers are detached from the speaker stands.Assembling the Speakers
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Hooking up the unitaConnect jacks on the unit and your TV (DVD player or Digital Device etc.) using the cables.
bPlug the power cord into the power source.
Audio In connection
The unit’s Audio jacks are
colour coded (red for right
audio and white for left
audio). If your TV has only
one input for audio (mono),
connect it to the left (white)
audio jack on the unit.
SCART connection
Connect the TO TV jack on
the unit and your TV using
the SCART cable. 
AM/FM connection
AM - Connect the AM loop
aerial to the DVD receiver.
FM - Connect the FM aerial.
The reception will be its best
when the two loose ends of
the aerial are in a straight and
horizontal line.
Video Out connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT-
PUT jack on the unit to the
corresponding input jack on
your TV using a Video cable.
Component Video connection
Connect the COMPO-
NENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN OUTPUT jacks on the
unit to the corresponding
input jacks on your TV using
a Y PB PR cable.
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							6Hooking up the unit
Hooking up the unit - more you
can doResolution SettingYou can change the resolution for component video
and HDMI output. 
To change the resolution using setup menu to select
the desired resolution - Auto, 480i(576i), 480p(576p),
720p, 1080i, 1080p.Available resolution according to connection[HDMI OUT]: Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p and 480p (or
576p)
[COMPONENT VIDEO OUT]: 480p (or 576p) and 480i
(or 576i)
[VIDEO OUT]: 480i (or 576i)
[SCART]: 576iNotes on HDMI Out connection•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting,
abnormal picture appears on the screen.
Please read owner’s manual for TV, and then set
the resolution that your TV can accept.
•Use the HDMI cable within 5 meters 
•If the volume bar is not displayed on TV screen,
when you select Simplink to off on TV, restart the
unit.Enjoying audio from an external sourceYou can enjoy audio from an external source through
your unit.
Press INPUT repeatedly to select the desired input
source. - AUX, AUX OPT, TV-AUDIO, PORTABLE,
USB
Digital Audio in connection
Connect the unit’s OPTICAL
IN jack to the optical out to
jack on your TV (or Digital
Devicae etc.)
HDMI Out connection
Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack
on the unit to the HDMI input jack
on a HDMI compatible TV using a
HDMI cable.
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a 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POWER:  Switches the unit ON or OFF.KARAOKE/FUNCTION :  Selects the function (DVD/CD
, FM, AM)
INPUT :
Changes the input source
( AUX, AUX  OPT, TV-
AUDIO, PORTABLE, USB
)
SLEEP : 
Sets the System to turn off automatically at a
specified time. (Dimmer : Dims the LED (Light-emitting
diode) of front panel by half in power-on status.)
MUTE :  Press MUTE to mute your unit. You can mute your
unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone.EQ 
:  You can choose 6 (or 7) fixed sound impressions.
VSM :  Press VSMto set the Dolby Pro Logic II or VIRTU-
AL sound.
RETURN ( O): Press to move back wards in the menu. 
0-9 numerical buttons:  Selects numbered options in a
menu.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
b  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ECHO VOL. :  Adjusts echo volume.
MIC VOL. :  Adjusts microphone volume.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SETUP :  Accesses or removes setup menu 
MENU :  Accesses the menu on a DVD disc.
DISPLAY:  Accesses On-Screen Display.
TITLE :  If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu
appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may
appear.
b / B / v / V (left/right/up/down): Used to navigate on-
screen displays.
ENTER :  Acknowledges menu selection.
PRESET(-/+):  Selects programme of Radio.
TUN.(-/+):  Tunes in the desired radio station. 
PLAY ( B):  Starts playback. Mono/Stereo(St.)
STOP ( x):  Stops playback or recording.
P AUSE/STEP ( X):  Pause playback.
REC (z ): USB RECORD SCAN(
bb/BB ) : Search backward or forward. 
SKIP( . .
/ >
>
): Go to next or previous chapter/ track. 
PROG./MEMO. :  Accesses or removes Program menu.
VOLUME (+/-) :
Adjusts speaker volume.
TEMPO(-/+)
:This function enable you to fast paly or slow
the music speed in KARAOKE mode. 
KEY CON.( b/ #): This function can change the key to
suit your vocal range.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
d  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TONE CONTROL( ) : Adjusts man’s or woman’s key in
the karaoke mode.
SHADOW : If Video CD caption and the song’s subtitle are
mixed up, the song’s subtitle may be invisible. In this case,
to highlight the song’s subtitle, press SHADOW.
- It will be highlighted by background shadow image.
CLEAR:  Removes a track number on the Program List.
S-TITLE:  During playback ,S - TITLE repeatedly to select a
desired subtitle language .
REPEAT:  Repeats a Chapter/ Track/ Title/ all.
HT SPK:  Press HT SPK to select the AUX OPT directly 
VOCAL FADER :  You can enjoy the function as karaoke,
by reducing singer vocal of music in the various source.
(MP3/WMA/CD/DD etc.) except for Karaoke mode.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
e  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TV Control buttons : 
Controls the TV. (LG TV only)
Put the batteries into the remote controlMake sure that the + (plus) and – (minus) on the batter-
ies match those on the remote control
.
Controlling the TV.You can control the sound level, input source, and
power switch of LG TVs as well. Hold POWER (TV) and
press PROGRAM ( v/V ) button repeatedly until the TV
on or off.
Remote controlabcde
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Play/Pause, Function 
Press and hold down this button for
about 3 seconds then press repeat-
edly  to select other function.
Stop
Tuning (-/+)
Skip / Search
VSM
Selects the Dolby Pro Logic II
or Virtual sound.
Volume
Control the volume when using any function. Open/Close
DVD/CD Disc Drawer
PORT. IN port
The PORT. In port means you can connect
an audio device to play trough the surround
sound speakers.USB port
The USB port allows you can connect a 
memory device to your DVD player. 
Power
Turn the unit on and off.
MIC 1/MIC 2
Connect a microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 to both sockets.Main Unit
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							Adjust the settings - more you can doAdjust the language settingsOSD – Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. 
There is displayed as “-” or other error mark on display when you
change OSD.
- Restart the unit
- Change function
- Disconnect and connect USB device.
Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle –  Select a language for the Menu/Audio/Subtitle. 
[Original]: Refers to the original language in which the disc was record\
ed.
[Others]: To select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to
enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code li\
st in
the reference chapter (see page 21). If you make a mistake before pres\
sing
ENTER, press CLEAR.
[OFF] (for Disc Subtitle): Turn off Subtitle.
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Adjust the settings
ON REMOTE
1D isplay setup menu : SETUP2Select a desired option on the first level: 
v
v 
 V
V
3 Move to second level: 
B
B
4Select a desired option on the second level: 
v
v 
 V
V
5 Move to third level: 
B
B
6Change the setting:
v
v 
 V
V
, ENTER
OSD Initial language settings - Optional1T urn the power on:Appear the language list display window POWER2Select the language: 
vV b B
3Press: ENTER
4To  confirm press:
bB 
and ENTER
Before using the unit for the first time, you have to adjust OSD initial\
language
ON REMOTE
Initial Setting the Area Code1Display setup menu: SETUP2Select LOCK menu on the first level: 
v V
3Move to second level: 
Appears the activated Area code on the second level.:
B
4Move to third level: 
B
5E nter the new password:
numerical buttons(0-9) 
and ENTER
6 Recheck entered new password:
numerical buttons(0-9) 
and ENTER
7 Select a code for a geographic area: 
After select, Rating and Passward will be 
activated.(page21)
vV b B
8T o confirm press: ENTERAfter factory setting, To set the Area code you have to as below.
ON REMOTE
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							10Adjust the display settingsTV Aspect – Select which screen aspect to use based on the shape of your TV
screen. 
[4:3]: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
[16:9]: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Display Mode – If you selected 4:3, you’ll need to define how you would like
widescreen programs and films to be displayed on your TV screen. 
[Letterbox]: This displays a widescreen picture with black bands at the top
and bottom of the screen.
[Panscan]: This fills the entire 4:3 screen, cropping the picture as necessary.
TV Output Select – Select an option according to the TV connection type.
[YPbPr]: When your TV is connected with the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE
SCAN jacks on the unit.
[RGB]: When your TV is connected with the SCART jack.
Video Resolution - Use vVto select the desired resolution then press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
You can set 1080p video resolution to enjoy Full HD picture quality. 
(Full HD up-scaling)
The number in 480p (or 576p), 720p, 1080p and 1080i indicates the number of
lines of video. The “i” and “p” indicate interlaced and progressive scan, respec-
tively.
[Auto] If your HDMI jack is connected to TVs providing display information
(EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p (or 576p)). (only for HDMI connection)
[1080p] Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. (only for HDMI connection)
[1080i] Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.(only for HDMI connection)
[720p] Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.(only for HDMI connection)
[480p (or 576p)] Outputs 480 (or 576) lines of progressive video.
[480i (or 576i)] Outputs 480 (or 576) lines of interlaced video.
Notes on Video Resolution
•Only resolutions supported by the TV are available.
•Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
•If your TV does not accept your resolution setting, an abnormal picture
appears on the screen. Please read TV’s owner’s manual then set the resolu-
tion that your TV can accept.
•If the HDMI jack is connected for TVs providing display information (EDID),
you can not select resolutions that the TV does not accept.
•If the picture does not appear on the screen, change the TV’s input source.•If you turn off the TV or disconnect the HDMI cable during playback of the
device, playback will pause. You have to click on the play button to play back
again. For some TVs, when you change the TV mode, such condition speci-
fied above may happen.
Adjust the audio settings5.1 Speaker Setup - Adjust 5.1 Speaker Setup menu for amplifier’s output.
[Speaker]: Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
[Size]: Since the speaker settings are fixed, you cannot change the settings.
[Volume]: Adjust the output level of the selected speaker. (-5dB ~ 5dB)
[Distance]: If you connected speakers to your DVD/CD Receiver, setting the
Distance lets the speakers know how far the sound has to travel to reach
your set listening point. This allows the sound from each speaker to reach
the listener at the same time.
Press b/Bto adjust the Distance of the selected speaker. (You can’t adjust
front / Woofer speakers)
[Test]: Press b/Bto test the signals of each speaker. Adjust the volume to
match the volume of test signals memorized in the system.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control) – Make the sound clear when the volume is
turned down (Dolby Digital only). Set to [On] for this effect.
Vocal– Select [On] to mix karaoke channels into normal stereo. This function is
effective for multi-channel karaoke DVDs only.
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 vV
to scroll up and down through the delay amount, which you can set at anything
between 0 and 300m sec. 
The delay will vary depending on which digital TV channel you are on. If you
change channel you may need to readjust the HD AV Sync.Adjust the lock settingsTo access the lock options, you must enter the 4-digit password. If you have not
yet entered a password you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password.
Enter it again to verify. If you make a mistake while entering number, press
CLEAR to delete numbers.
If you forget your password you can reset it. Press SETUP to display the Setup
menu. Input ‘210499’ and press ENTER. The password has now been cleared. 
Rating –Select a rating level. The lower the level, the stricter the rating. Select
[Unlock] to deactivate the rating.
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