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OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray Disc /DVD Player ™ with built-in HDD & HD Tuner Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. HR922S/HR923S/HR925S/HR929S www.lg.com...
Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To ensure proper use of this product, please read DO NOT OPEN this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC reference.
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3. The correct disposal of your old LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these appliance will help prevent potential product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential negative consequences for the requirements and other relevant provisions of environment and human health.
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Getting Started Notes on Copyrights y Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, y Recording equipment should be used only for use, display, distribution, or revision of television lawful copying and you are advised to check programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs carefully what is lawful copying in the area and other materials may subject you to civil and/...
Table of Contents Table of Contents System Setting Auto Set UP Home Menu Overview – Basic button operations Settings Getting Started – Adjust the Setup Settings – Satellite Setting Safety Information – Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) Introduction – Setting the DTV Lock –...
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Listening to music – Audio CD Recording – Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database – Using the Music Library – Using the Photo Library Using the Premium Using the LG Apps – Signing in – Managing my Apps – Searching online content...
Getting Started Introduction Playable discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Symbol Description y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-ray y BD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files.
[Mastered] in order to make the discs If you are using more 2 CI+ CAM, there could be compatible with the LG players when a failure in authentication when you change CI+ formatting rewritable discs. If you set the CAM, (It is a normal operation).
Getting Started Note File compatibility y HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. BD, DVD Overall or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, HD movie files. “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wav”, y This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC “.wma”, “.ts”...
For high definition video playback: Some functions of this unit are controlled by the y High definition display that has COMPONENT or TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with HDMI input jacks. SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Coloured (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Z (STOP): Stops playback. Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. d (PLAY): Starts playback. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium], [LG M (PAUSE): Pauses playback. Apps] and [DTV] menu. Battery Installation TIME SHIFT: Activates pause live...
Getting Started Main Unit a Disc Slot f I (Stop) b Display window g 1 (Power) c Remote Sensor h USB Port d B (Open/Close) e T (Play/Pause) a ANTENNA IN h AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord. b USB Port i COMMON INTERFACE If you want to record on external HDD, connect...
Connecting Connections to Your Satellite Antenna connection Connect the Satellite antenna to the RF ANTENNA IN jack on the unit. Satellite antenna Satellite antenna Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y Satellite Antenna connection (page 14) y HDMI connection (page 14-15) Rear of this unit y Component Video connection (page 17)
Connecting Note Satellite Setting y If a connected HDMI device does not accept Once you have completed setting the digital the audio output of the unit, the HDMI receiver to your individual preferences, you can device’s audio sound may be distorted or proceed, if necessary, to adjust the unit settings may not output.
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Connecting 4. Select an item using W/S. If you know the [All] programmed [LNB Frequency], [22kHz Tone], All channels the satellite searches. [DiSEqC], [LNB Power], [Transponder] and [Motor], use A/D to select the desired. [FREE] If you select [DiSEqC 1.2], you can set Motor Free of charge channels.
Connecting Manual Tuning Component Video Connection All available satellite TV or radio programmes are Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on searched. the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y P cables. Connect the left and right 1.
Connecting Composite connection Resolution Setting Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the Recorder to The player provides several output resolutions for the video in jack on the TV using the video cable HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You supplied.
Connecting Connecting to an Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Amplifier Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a Make one of the following connections, depending HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your on the unit to the audio left and right in jacks on amplifier.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network Broadband service This unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and Router...
Connecting Note Wired Network Setup If there is no DHCP server on the network and If there is a DHCP server on the local area network you want to set the IP address manually, select (LAN) via wired connection, this player will [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], automatically be allocated an IP address.
Connecting Wireless network connection Wireless Network Setup Another connection option is to use an Access Point For the wireless network connection, the player or a wireless router. The network configuration and needs to be set up for network communication. connection method may vary depending on the This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] equipment in use and the network environment.
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Connecting Note 4. The player scans all available access points or wireless routers within range and displays them If there is no DHCP server on the network and as a list. Use W/S to select an access point or you want to set the IP address manually, select wireless router on the list, and then press ENTER [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], (b).
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Connecting Notes on Network Connection: y A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem y Many network connection problems during service. Depending on the access method of and set up can often be fixed by re-setting the subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not router or modem.
Connecting Note USB device connection y This unit supports USB flash memory/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and This unit can play movie, music and photo files NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, contained on a USB device. movie). However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
System Setting Auto Set UP 4. While the Start option is selected, and press ENTER (b) to begin the channel search. You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Auto Setup] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings.
[Music] - Plays audio contents. [Premium] - Displays the Premium Home screen. [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen. [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings. [Search] - Searches an online content by inputting a keyword on the search menu.
System Setting Settings Satellite Setting This recorder needs some settings in advance for satellite antenna (see pages 15-17). Adjust the Setup Settings Editing Programme List You can change the settings of the player in the (Channel Edit) [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME (n). You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] menu.
System Setting Setting the DTV Lock Adjusting DTV Rating Allows you to activate or deactivate all of the lock Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be schemes previously set. When the [DTV Lock] is set limited according to the age limit you set. to [Unlock].
System Setting [DTV] Menu Default Recording Device This option sets the storage where your TV Satellite Setting recording will be stored. Select an option between [USB HDD] or [Internal HDD]. Once you have completed setting the digital Note receiver to your individual preferences, you can proceed, if necessary, to adjust the unit settings y Even though [USB HDD] is selected TV to your antenna.
System Setting [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and TV Aspect Ratio HDMI video signal. Refer to page 18 and 90 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type.
System Setting HDMI Color Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Display Menu For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- screen display.
System Setting [AUDIO] Menu Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of [192 kHz] audio system you use. Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is Note capable of handling 192 kHz signals.
System Setting DTS Neo:6 [LOCK] Menu If the player is connected to the multi-channel To access any features in the [LOCK] settings, you Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option must enter the 4-digit security code you have to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound with created.
System Setting DVD Rating [NETWORK] Menu Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the content. (Not all discs are rated.) software update, BD-Live and online content services. [Rating 1-8] Connection Setting Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
[Country Setting] Removes the BD contents from the built-in storage Select your area for displaying proper services or the connected USB storage. and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature. [Built-In Storage] Delete all the downloaded contents from the [ID Management] built-in storage.
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System Setting DivX® VOD Initialize ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format [Factory Set] created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. You can reset the recorder to all its factory This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays settings.
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System Setting Disclaimer Notice Press ENTER (b) to view the notice of Network Service Disclaimer. Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns itself off after the Screen Saver is displayed for 25 minutes.
Operating Using the Digital TV 2. Use W/S to select a desired programme, and press ENTER (b). functions Press red (R) coloured button to sort the programmes into alphabetical order. Press green (G) coloured button to sort the programmes You can watch and record the digital TV into FTA - CAS Press yellow (Y) coloured button programmes or playback the recorded TV to sort the programmes into number order.
Operating Viewing the programme Selecting DTV subtitle information language You can view a description of the programme Some digital programmes may broadcast several being broadcast. subtitle languages. You can select a subtitle language when it is available. 1. While watching DTV, press SUBTITLE. 2.
Operating Programme Guide (Digital To change date program only) When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the Program Guide The Program Guide contains schedule and program by pressing the green colour button then use A/ information for digital programs.
Operating Using the timeshift function Using the timeshift function manually automatically You can pause a Live TV broadcast, then continue If you set the timeshift option to [Auto], live TV watching the programme at a later time. This is broadcast will automatically be recorded to the useful when you receive an unexpected call or HDD without pressing the TIME SHIFT button.
Operating Recording TV Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) programmes Many Digital TV programmes broadcast information via their text service, and this recorder has access You can record Digital TV programmes and store to dedicated text programmes transmitted by the them on the HDD. broadcasters.
Operating Timer Recording (Manual) 5. Select [OK] then press ENTER (b). If you input the wrong information, an error You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, message will appear and the timer recording up to 22-28 days in advance. cannot be made.
Operating Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information You can cancel a timer recording before the timer provided by the EPG. recording actually starts. 1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 1.
Operating General Playback Instant Timer Recording You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically. Playing Discs 1. Use CH (W/S) to select a programme you want to record. 1. Insert a disc in the disc slot. 2.
Operating To stop playback Using the disc menu Press Z (STOP) during playback. AVCHD To pause playback To display the disc menu Press M (PAUSE) during playback. The menu screen may be displayed first after Press d (PLAY) to resume playback. loading a disc which contains a menu.
Operating Playing the recorded titles [Clear] – Clear all entered characters. [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. [<–] – Deletes the previous character at the 1. While watching TV, press REC LIST to display the cursor position. options menu or press REC LIST in Home menu.
Operating Playing content contained in Searching content in the hard the internal hard disk drive disk drive by entering file name 1. Press HOME (n). If you are having difficulties finding content in the hard disk drive, you can search for the content by entering keyword with the virtual keyboard 1.
Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 3. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction. This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which You may need to adjust the display settings and contains separate views for the left and right eyes. focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D Preparation effect.
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion AVCHD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to AVCHD MUSIC repeat. MUSIC-N 2.
Operating Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO MOVIE MOVIE-N The player can display the content information. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. 2.
Operating On-Screen display Last Scene Memory You can display and adjust various information and This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc settings concerning the content. that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch Displaying content information off the unit.
This function may not work depending on for support. the file type and ability of the DLNA server. y LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology y This function is not accurate in recordings. and is not responsible or reliable for information from the Gracenote Media Database.
Operating Hearing different audio Watching from a different angle AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to If the disc contains scenes recorded at different display the On-Screen display. camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 2.
Operating Copying Changing the Picture Mode AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N Copying file(s)/folder(s) to the You can change the [Picture mode] option during internal hard disk drive playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/folder(s) display the On-Screen display.
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Operating 7. Use W/S to select a file or a folder you wish to 11. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press copy on the menu, and press ENTER (b). ENTER (b) to start copying. Note Copying speed may vary depending on the file Repeat this step to select files and folders as many size, number of files.
Operating Copying file(s)/folder(s) from 8. Use W/S to select a file or a folder you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER (b). the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device.
Operating Deleting a file(s)/folder(s) 12. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to start copying. You can delete file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive. 1. Use W/S/A/D to select a directory that files or a folders you want to delete are located. 2.
Operating Enjoying BD-LIVE Naming a file/folder You can re-name a file or a folder in the internal hard disk drive. This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and 1. Select a file or a folder contained in the internal Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting hard disk drive.
Operating Note Note y Some BD-LIVE contents may be restrictively y The file requirements are described on page accessed in some territories by contents provider’s own decision. y The thumbnail of the unplayable files can y It may take up to several minutes to load be displayed, but those cannot be played and start enjoying BD-LIVE contents.
Operating Wi-Fi Direct™ Connection 6. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi Direct™ device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) to navigate the server. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified device This player can play movie, music and photo files located in a Wi-Fi Direct™...
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Operating Connecting to a Wi-Fi available 8. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) devices to navigate the server. This player can connect to a general Wi-Fi device using Wi-Fi Direct™ function. 1.
Operating Note Playing movie file and y The file requirements are described on page VR discs y You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 47-57. You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded y Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files played in this player.
Operating Viewing a photo Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE-N You can view photo files using this player. If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can 1. Press HOME (n). change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly.
Operating To play a slide show Options while viewing a photo Press d (PLAY) to start the slide show. You can use various options while viewing a photo in full screen. To stop a slide show 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ Press Z (STOP) during slide show.
Operating Listening to music during a 8. Use W/S to select a file or a folder you wish to play. slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME (n). Select a folder and press ENTER (b) to display the lower directory.
Operating Listening to music Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the internal hard disk drive or a USB This player can play Audio CDs and music files. storage device. 1.
Operating Viewing information from 8. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to start Audio CD Recording. Gracenote Media Database If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD The player can access the Gracenote Media Recording, press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is Database and loads the music information so that highlighted.
Gracenote Media Database. y This function is not available for NetCast on- line content and content in DLNA servers. y LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is not responsible or reliable for information from the Gracenote Media 4.
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Operating Adding an audio file to your playlist Songs – All audio files stored in the internal hard disk drive are sorted by name in 1. Use W/S/A/D to select a directory that files alphabetical order. you want to add to the playlist are located. 2.
Operating Deleting an audio file from your Using the Photo Library playlist The player offers Photo Library menu for the photos stored in the internal hard disk drive. 1. On the Music Library menu, use W/S to select [PlayList], and press ENTER (b). 1.
1. Check the network connection and settings (page 21). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an online service using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b). Note...
Operating Signing in Searching online content To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in If you are having difficulties finding specific content with your account. from online services, you can use the all-in-one search function by entering keywords in the 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptoms Cause & Solution The Power does not turn on. y Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional playback.
Troubleshooting Sound Symptom Cause & Solution There is no sound or the sound y Connect the audio connection securely. is distorted. y The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. y The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode. y The sound volume is low.
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 and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
Appendix Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote Control control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Fiji Monaco Singapore Argentina Finland Mongolia Slovak Republic Australia France Morocco Slovenia Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Bhutan...
Appendix Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu]. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368 Afrikaans 6570 Frisian...
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent the Blu-ray Disc Association. #’s: 5,451,942;...
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Appendix The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.
Appendix Network Software Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the Update use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback Network update notification or copying will be interrupted.
This unit cannot be updated to previous work properly depending on your internet software version. environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG 1. Check the network connection and settings Electronics Service Centre then update your (pages 21-25).
Appendix MediaHome 4 y Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand- Essentials alone y 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD Sempron™ 2200+ processors Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for y Memory: 256 MB RAM sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this player as a DLNA-compatiable...
Appendix Sharing files and folders 8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started. On your computer, you must share the folder 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous contained video, audio and/or photo content to collection of data, select the check box and click play them on this player.
Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via digital y If the HDD fails, playback of content will not connection can only be obtained if your receiver be possible. In this case, contact the LG service is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder. center by following methods.
Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT Resolution HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 576i 576p 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50 Hz...
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 45 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 50 x 299 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 3.13 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system:...
Appendix Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Notes on Discs Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was Handling Discs originally packed at the factory. Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Appendix Important Information Relating to Network Services All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, widgets, applications, products and other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it...