LG HR836T - User Manual

Table of Contents 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 44 – Playing content contained in the internal hard disk drive 44 – Searching content in the hard disk drive by entering file name 45 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc46 Advanced Playback46 – Repeat Playback46 – Repeating a specific portion47 – Changing content list view 47 –...

Getting Started 8 Getting S tar ted 1 Introduction About the “ 7 ” Symbol Display “ 7 ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. Symbols Used in this Manual , Note Indicates special notes ...

Getting Started 9 Getting S tar ted 1 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) y Video mod...

Getting Started 10 Getting S tar ted 1 File compatibility Overall Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ts” y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take sev...

Getting Started 11 Getting S tar ted 1 Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. ...

Getting Started 12 Getting S tar ted 1 Remote control Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert the R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly. •• • • • • • • • • • • a • •• •• •• •• •• • 1 (POWER): Switches the unit ON or OFF. OPEN/CLOSE ...

Getting Started 13 Getting S tar ted 1 Main Unit a Disc Tray b Display window c Remote Sensor d R (Open/Close) e T (Play/Pause) f I (Stop) g 1 /I (Power) h USB Port a ANTENNA IN b LAN port c HDMI OUT (TO TV) d COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) e AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord f ANTENNA OU...

2 Connecting Connecting 14 C onnecting 2 Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y Antenna connection (page 14) y HDMI connection (page 15) y Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are variou...

Connecting 15 C onnecting 2 HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable ( Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Rear of this unit TV Rear of this unit TV HDMI Ca...

Connecting 16 C onnecting 2 Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu.1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Use a/d to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( b ). The [Setup] menu appears. 3. Use w/s to select [DISPLAY ] op...

Connecting 17 C onnecting 2 Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y HDMI Audio connection (page 17) y Digital Audio connection (page 18) Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifi...

Connecting 19 C onnecting 2 Connecting to your Home Network This unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates and BD-Live interactivity. Wired network c...

Connecting 20 C onnecting 2 Wired Network Setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to...

Connecting 21 C onnecting 2 Notes on Network Connection: y Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable mod...

Connecting 22 C onnecting 2 USB device connection This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place. 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d , an...

3 System Setting System Setting 23 S ys tem Se tting 3 Auto Set UP 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. Step 1. Language Setting 1. Use w/s/a/d to select a l...

System Setting 24 S ys tem Se tting 3 Home Menu Overview To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME on the remote. Basic button operations HOME: Accesses or removes the Home Menu. a/d : Used to navigate on-screen displays. ENTER ( b ): Acknowledges menu selection. BACK ( 1 ): Exits the men...

System Setting 25 S ys tem Se tting 3 Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. Scanning programmes automatically (Auto Tuning) All available digital TV or radio programmes are searched for and stored automatically based on the selected country.1. Pr...

System Setting 26 S ys tem Se tting 3 Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] menu.1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use w/s to select [DTV ], and press ENTER ( b ). 3. Use w/s/a/d to select [Channel Edit] and p...

System Setting 27 S ys tem Se tting 3 Adjusting DTV Rating Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set.1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use w/s to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( b ). 3. Use w/s to select [DTV Rating] and press ENTER ( b ). 4. Input the passwor...

System Setting 29 S ys tem Se tting 3 Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 16 and 73 for details about the resolution setting. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), this automatically selects the resolution best...

System Setting 30 S ys tem Se tting 3 [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] Refers to the original languag...

System Setting 32 S ys tem Se tting 3 [LOCK] Menu To access any features in the [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER ( b ) to create a new passwor...

System Setting 33 S ys tem Se tting 3 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update feature and BD-LIVE. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to be connected to the player, the player needs to be set to the wired network connection for network co...

System Setting 34 S ys tem Se tting 3 DivX® VOD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LCC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files int...

4 Operating Operating 35 Oper ating 4 Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this unit. Viewing the Digital TV Viewing the Digital TV broadcasting on the TV screen. y DTV antenna connection is r...

Operating 36 Oper ating 4 Viewing the programme information You can view a description of the programme being broadcast. 1. While watching DTV, press ENTER ( b ) to display the programme information. 2. Press ENTER ( b ) or (BACK or EXIT ) again to close the programme information. This function info...

Operating 37 Oper ating 4 Programme Guide (Digital program only) The Program Guide contains schedule and program information for digital programs. They also provide local over-the-air programs information including conventional digital programs. Use the Program Guide to find programs easily and conv...

Operating 38 Oper ating 4 Using the timeshift function manually You can pause a Live TV broadcast, then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected call or visitor while watching TV.The following are operating steps when the [ Timeshift] option is s...

Operating 39 Oper ating 4 Recording TV programmes You can record Digital TV programmes and store them on the HDD. Normal Recording 1. Use PR (-/+) to select a programme you want to record. 2. Press X REC to start recording. Press M to pause recording, press M again to resume recording. 3. Press Z to...

Operating 40 Oper ating 4 Timer Recording (EPG) You can also set the timer based on the information provided by the EPG.1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 2. Use a/d to select date field, and select the date of recording schedule using w/s . 3. Use a/d to select programme field, and set the programm...

Operating 41 Oper ating 4 Instant Timer Recording You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically.1. Use PR (-/+) to select a programme you want to record. 2. Press X REC. to start recording. 3. While recording, press a/d repeatedly to set the recording duration 4. Press...

Operating 42 Oper ating 4 6. Select a file using w/s/a/d , and press z (PLAY ) or ENTER ( b ) to play the file. y Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every files and media. Some functions can be restricted depending on many factors. y Depending on the BD-ROM title...

Operating 43 Oper ating 4 Playing the recorded titles REC 1. While watching TV, press REC. LIST to display the options menu or press REC. LIST in Home menu. 2. Use w/s/a/d to select recording title. 3. Press z (PLAY ) or ENTER ( b ) to play the recording title. y N mark is displayed in recorded file...

Operating 44 Oper ating 4 Playing content contained in the internal hard disk drive 1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d , and press ENTER ( b ). 3. Select the [HDD] option using w/s , and press ENTER ( b ). While navigating [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, press gre...

Operating 45 Oper ating 4 Playing Blu-ray 3D disc This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: c a b d a Check if your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI 1.4 inp...

Operating 46 Oper ating 4 Advanced Playback Repeat Playback BD DVD AVCHD ACD MUSIC During playback, press REPEAT ( h ) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. BDs/DVDs A- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. Title – The cu...

Operating 47 Oper ating 4 Changing content list view MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO REC On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. Method 2 1. On the content list, press INFO/MENU ( m ) to display the option menu. 2. Use w/s t...

Operating 48 Oper ating 4 Last Scene Memory BD DVD This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically reca...

Operating 49 Oper ating 4 2. Select an option using w/s . 3. Use a/d to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press BACK ( 1 ) to exit the On-Screen display. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. y A title number cannot be selected on some discs. y Available i...

Operating 50 Oper ating 4 Watching from a different angle BD DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.1. During playback, press INFO/MENU ( m ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use w/s to select the [Angle] op...

Operating 51 Oper ating 4 Copying Copying file(s)/folder(s) to the internal hard disk drive You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/folder(s) from disc/USB storage device to the internal hard disk drive.1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d , and press ENTER ( b ). 3....

Operating 52 Oper ating 4 11. Use w/s/a/d to select [OK], and press ENTER ( b ) to start copying. Copying speed may vary depending on the file size, number of files and network condition. , Note Copying file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device You can copy music, p...

Operating 55 Oper ating 4 Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu-ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may damage the connected USB device and BD-LIVE features may not operate properly with the damaged USB device anymore. If the connected USB device...

Operating 56 Oper ating 4 y The file requirements are described on page 10. y You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 41-50. y Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be played in this player. y Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support these ...

Operating 57 Oper ating 4 Viewing a photo You can view photo files using this player.1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Select [Photo] using a/d , and press ENTER ( b ). 3. Select [Disc], [USB] or [HDD] option using w/s , and press ENTER ( b ). This step is needed only when a disc or a USB device is connected ...

Operating 58 Oper ating 4 Options while viewing a photo You can use various options while viewing a photo in full screen.1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/MENU ( m ) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using w/s . a Current photo/Total number of photos – Use a/d to view...

Operating 59 Oper ating 4 8. Use w/s to select a file or a folder you wish to play. Select a folder and press ENTER ( b ) to display the lower directory. Select g and press ENTER ( b ) to display the upper directory. 9. Use d to select [OK], and press ENTER ( b ) to complete music selection. Listeni...

Operating 60 Oper ating 4 Audio CD Archiving You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the internal hard disk drive or a USB storage device.1. Press OPEN/CLOSE( B ), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE( B ) to close the disc tray. The playback starts a...

Operating 61 Oper ating 4 Using the Netcast You can use various content services via Internet with the Netcast feature.1. Check the network connection and settings (page 19-21). 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select the [Netcast] using a/d , and press ENTER ( b ). 4. Select an on-line service using w/s/a/d...

5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 62 Trouble shoo ting 5 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 playback. y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional...

Troubleshooting 63 Trouble shoo ting 5 Sound Symptom Cause & Solution There is no sound or the sound is distorted. y Connect the audio connection securely. 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 mo...

Troubleshooting 64 Trouble shoo ting 5 Recording Symptom Cause & Solution Cannot record or does not record successfully. y Check the remaining space on the HDD. y If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this recorder. y If you set a DTV rating for the recorder and higher rat...

6 Appendix Appendix 65 Appendix 6 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 ( TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR (-/+) Scan up or down through...

Appendix 66 Appendix 6 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech ...

Appendix 67 Appendix 6 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 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian ...

Appendix 68 Appendix 6 Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Java is a trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D sym...

Appendix 69 Appendix 6 Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the 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 or copying will ...

Appendix 70 Appendix 6 Software Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server. y Before updating the software in your player, remove any d...

Appendix 71 Appendix 6 Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) * 3 PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode * 4 Primary Pass-Thru Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD...

Appendix 72 Appendix 6 y The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/16 bit for MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for Audio CD while playback. y You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital Output] and [Sampling Freq.]...

Appendix 73 Appendix 6 Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 1080p / 50 Hz 1080p / 50 Hz When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT 5...

Appendix 74 Appendix 6 Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 30 W Dimensions ( W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 59.5 x 300 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.) 3.02 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Television system: DVB-T Sta...

Appendix 75 Appendix 6 Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the di...