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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Contents Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-20 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 About the Symbol Display . . . . . . Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Notes on Discs Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Handling Discs This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
Types of Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW, Dual disc, USB that contains audio titles, MP3, WMA, and/or JPEG files. This indicates a product feature that is capable of playing DVD-RW discs recorded with Video Recording format. Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled as the same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
a Introduction Front Panel b f a POWER Switches the unit ON or OFF. c Disc Tray Insert a disc here. b • N (PLAY) Starts playback. d Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. g • x (STOP) Stops playback. e Display window Shows the current status of the unit. • . (SKIP) Returns to the beginning of current chapter or track or go to the previous chapter or track. f USB Insert a USB. • > (SKIP) Go to the next chapter or track. g Z (OPEN / CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray.
Remote Control POWER ( ) Switches DVD Player ON and OFF. OPEN/CLOSE (Z) Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons Selects numbered items in a menu. CLEAR Removes a track number on the Program List or a mark on the Marker Search menu. TV Control Buttons POWER: Turns the TV on or off. AV: Selects the TV’s source. PR/CH +/–: Selects TV’s channel. VOL +/–: Adjusts TV’s volume. DVD MENU Accesses menu on a DVD disc. SCAN (m / M) Search backward or forward. SKIP (. / >) Go to next chapter or track.
Installation and Setup Depending on your TV and other equipment there are various ways you can connect the player. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, stereo system or other devices as necessary for additional connection information. 1. Before you set the resolution, this unit must be in stop mode. Press STOP to stop playback. 2. Press RESOLUTION once. The current resolution setting will be appears in the display window. 3. Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to change the resolution you want.
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.
Connect the DVD player to your optional equipment for audio output. Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll / Pro Logic: Connect the left 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).
Displaying Disc Information On-Screen You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLAY to show various playback information. The displayed items differ depending on the disc type or playing status. Initial Settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 13 to 15.
DISPLAY Menu Language TV Aspect Introduction LANGUAGE Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Original – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. Other – To select another language, press numeric buttons and then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on the page 22. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.
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 Bitstream – Select “Bitstream” if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder.
Area Code Introduction 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. Installation and Setup 4. Press B and select the second character using v / V buttons. 5. Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection. OTHERS Operation B.L.E.
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 playback. ALL Press PAUSE/STEP (X) repeatedly to play Frame-byFrame. During playback, press SKIP (. or >) to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track. DVD SKIP (. / >) ALL Press SKIP (.) twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.
Notes on general features: Last Scene Memory • If you press SKIP (>) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the player or switch off the player. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. • Zoom may not work on some DVDs.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file This unit can play Audio CDs or MP3/WMA files. MP3/ WMA/ Audio CD Once you insert an MP3/WMA files recorded media or Audio CD, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press v / V to select a track/file and then press PLAY (N) or ENTER and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to page 16-17. Programmed Playback The program function enables you to store your favorite tracks from any disc in the player memory. A program can contain 30 tracks. 1.
Zoom Viewing a JPEG file This unit can play JPEG files. 1. Insert a JPEG files recording media. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen. During watching pictures, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image (3 steps). You can move through the zoomed picture using 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. 3.
Playing a DVD VR Format Disc Playing from USB device This unit will play DVD-R/RW disc that is recorded using the DVD-Video format that have been finalized using a DVD-recorder. 1. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel after power is on. This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray, It start playing automatically. 2. The DVD-VR menu appears on the TV screen when you press DVD MENU buttons while playing.
Reference Controlling other TV’s with the remote control Maintenance and Service 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 remote control. Handling the Unit You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the DVD player does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV. • The video cable is not connected securely. • Connect the video cable securely.
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