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DV288H-NT.HA1ULLS_ENG_5713
DVD PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : DN788
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 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-20 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file . . . . .18 Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 labelled 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 that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, number must match your unit’s r
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Front Panel a b cd ef g a POWER c Disc Tray Switches the unit ON or OFF. Insert a disc here. b • N (PLAY) d Remote Sensor Starts playback. Point the remote control here. • x (STOP) e Display window Stops playback. Shows the current status of the unit. • . (SKIP) f USB Returns to the beginning of current chapter or Insert a USB. 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. 7 Reference Operation Install
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Remote Control POWER ( ) 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 Progressive Scan Setting up the Player • If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio the DVD player’s progressive scan output for may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, the highest possible video resolution. position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio, • Progressive scan does not work with the analog or turn off the unit after removing the disc. vid
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HDMI connection If you have an HDMI TV or a monitor, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable. 1. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV Owner’s manual). 2. Connect the HDMI OUT jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 3. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to select the desired resolution. Notes: • Both PCM and Bitstream Audio out is available when the sample frequency is set to 48kHz in HDMI connection. About HDMI • If Audio setup is set to bitstream a
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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 DVD player to the audio left and right IN jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connect the DVD player 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™, M
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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 15. 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 DISPLAY TV Aspect Menu Language 4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display. 16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Display Mode Select the language you prefer for the audio track The Display Mode setting works only when the TV (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Aspect mode is set to 4:3. Original – Refers to the original language in which Letterbox – Displays a wide picture
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AUDIO LOCK (Parental Control) 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. Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG 1. Select “Rating” on the LOCK menu then Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this press B. unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other 2. To access the LOCK options, you must input the equipment with a Dolby D
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Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 22. 1. Select “Area Code” on the LOCK menu then press B. 2. Follow the step 2 as shown previous page (Rating). 3. Select the first character using v / V buttons. 4. Press B and select the second character using v / V buttons. 5. Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection. OTHERS B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your prefe
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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 player memorizes last scene from the last disc (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory • Zoom may not work on some DVDs. even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene • When you are playing a DVD disc that contains memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. scenes rec
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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 player 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 Press v / V to sele
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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. Note: When the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, this function is not available. Rotating the picture Press v / V during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise. 2. Press v / V to sele
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Playing a DVD VR Format Disc Playing from USB device 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the This unit will play DVD-R/RW disc that is recorded front panel after power is on. using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. 2. Press RETURN(O) on the remote control. The USB choice menu appears on the TV screen. This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 3. Press ENTER. The menu appears. 1. Insert a disc and close the t
