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DV298H-NH.HA1ULLB
DVD PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: DN798
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
For service/
support Call:
Toll Free Number
1-800-243-0000
© Copyright 2007, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.
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CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such CAUTION as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK equipment may cause harmful interference unless the OF ELECTRIC SHOCK modifications are expressly approved in the instruction DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) ma
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL. AND THOSE MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this product will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any pa
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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-19 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .17 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this Notes on Discs owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Handling Discs This manual provides information on the operation Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on require service, contact an authorized service location. the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. About the Symbol Display
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Types of Playable Discs Regional Code DVD This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the (8 cm / 12 cm disc) unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled as the same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Notes on Regional Codes • Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW, numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This Dual disc, USB Flash Drive that contains audio titles, number must match your unit’s
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Front Panel a b cd ef gh a POWER c Disc Tray Switches the unit ON or OFF. Insert a disc here. b • N (PLAY) d Display window Starts playback. Shows the current status of the unit. • x (STOP) e Remote Sensor Stops playback. Point the Remote Control here. • . (SKIP) f USB Returns to the beginning of current chapter or Connect an USB Flash Drive. track or go to the previous chapter or track. g Z (OPEN / CLOSE) • > (SKIP) Opens or closes the disc tray. Go to the next chapter or track. h RES. Sets th
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Remote Control POWER(1) Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) SCAN (m / M) Opens and closes the disc tray. Search backward or forward. 0-9 numerical buttons SKIP (. / >) Selects numbered items in a menu. Go to next chapter or track. CLEAR Returns to the beginning of current Removes a track number on the chapter or track or go to the Program List or a mark on the previous chapter or track. Marker Search menu. PAUSE/STEP ( X ) TV Control Buttons Pauses playback temporarily/ press POWER:
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Installation and Setup Resolution setting Setting up the Player 1. Press RESOLUTION once. The current resolution The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio setting will appear on the display window. may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, 2. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to change the position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or resolution you want. turn off the unit after removing the disc. The available resolution according to the connections are as shown below. DVD
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HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI OUTPUT jack on the unit to the HDMI INPUT jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: • If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 13). HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, When this choice is
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Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo Audio Connection to Optional or Dolby Pro Logic ll / Pro Logic: Connect the left Equipment and right AUDIO OUT jacks on the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connect the unit to your optional equipment for audio output. Amplifier equipped with 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or audio / video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DT
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Displaying Disc Information Initial Settings On-Screen By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can display various information about the disc You can also set a language for the subtitles and the loaded on-screen. Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 13 to 14. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. To display and exit the Menu: The displayed items differ depending on the disc Pre
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LANGUAGE AUDIO Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s AUDIO options according to the type of audio system you use. Menu Language Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this Select the language you prefer for the audio track unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. equipment with a Dolby Digit
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If you forget your password LOCK (Parental Control) If you forget your password, you can clear it using the following steps: 1. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. 2. Input the 6-digit number “210499” and the password is cleared. Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on Rating page 21. Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their 1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then contents. Not all discs are rated. press B. 1.
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Operations General Features Buttons Operations Discs OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. ALL PAUSE/STEP (X) During playback, press PAUSE/STEP (X) to pause ALL playback. Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-by- DVD Frame. SKIP (. / >) During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the ALL next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track. SCAN (m / M) During playback, press SCAN
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Notes on general features: Last Scene Memory DVD ACD • If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter This unit memorizes last scene from the last disc that (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if • Zoom may not work on some DVDs. you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the • When you are playing a DVD disc that contains scene is automatically recalled. scenes recorded
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Playing an Audio CD or Programmed Playback MP3/WMA file The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the unit memory. This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files. A program can contain 30 tracks. MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD 1. Insert an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files recorded Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recorded media or media. AUDIO CD or MUSIC menu appears. Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. 2. Press PROGRAM and the E mark will appear. Use v / V to select
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Zoom Viewing a JPEG file During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the This unit can play JPEG files. video image (3 steps). 1. Insert a JPEG files recording media. You can move through the zoomed picture using The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. b / B / v / V buttons. Press CLEAR to exit. Rotating the picture Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise. Listening to MP3/WMA music while watching picture 1. Insert the disc containing the
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Playing a DVD VR Format Disc Playing an USB Flash Drive This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded 1. Connect the USB Flash Drive to the USB port on using the Video Recording (VR) format. the front panel. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The DVD-VR 2. In STOP mode, press RETURN to display the menu appears on the screen. USB menu on the TV screen. Notes: • Press RETURN when the “OUSB” icon is displayed on the screen to enter the USB mode. • If the “OUSB” icon is not displayed on the
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Reference Controlling other TV’s with the Maintenance and Service Remote Control Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician. You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied Handling the Unit Remote Control. When shipping the unit You can control the sound level, input source, and Please save the original shipping carton and packing power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is materials. If you need to ship
