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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
W ARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookcase or similar unit.
CAUTION:
This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owners manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized
service center.
Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM.
CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made. REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This epuipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the product is operated in a residential installation. This
product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.
- Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FCC COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this products
compliance is:
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood
Cliffs, NJ 07632 Phone: 1-201-816-2000
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a
dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance
and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or
damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its
appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse,
such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets,
and the point where the cord exits the appliance.
SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is found on the back
of this unit. This number is for this unit only. You should
record the serial number in the space provided and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model No.
LDA-51 1
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Symbol used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Handling Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Storing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cleaning Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Types of Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Regional code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Disc-related terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control Battery Installation . . . . . . .9
Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting up the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
DVD Player Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Video and Audio Connections to Your TV . .10
Audio Connection to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . .10
HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Audio Connection to Optional Equipment . .12
On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playback Status/Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . .13
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu . . . . . . . . . .14
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Progresive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- TV output select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
AUDIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Sample Freq. (Frequency) . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Dynamic Range Control (DRC) . . . . . . .16
- Vocal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
OTHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
- PBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
- Auto Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
- B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) . . . . . . . .16
- DivX(R) VOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
LOCK (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
- Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
- Password (Security Code) . . . . . . . . . . . .17
- Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
General Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Moving to another TITLE/GROUP . . . . . . .18
Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACK . . . .18
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Changing the Audio Channel . . . . . . . . . .18
Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Playback . . .19
Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Special DVD Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Checking the contents of DVD discs: Menus .20
Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Disc Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Camera Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing the Audio Language . . . . . . . . . .20
Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
DVD Audio Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Moving to another GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Viewing another PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Playing an Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA Disc . . .23
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA Disc Features . .24
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Moving to another Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Repeat Track/All/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Repeat A-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3D Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Repeat Programmed Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .25
Erasing a Track from Program List . . . . . .25
Erasing the Complete Program List . . . . . .25
Viewing a JPEG Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Still Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Moving to another File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
To rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
To listen to MP3/WMA music watching
picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Playing a DivX Movie Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Last Scene Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Video Mode Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Controlling other TVs with the remote control . . . 29
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote .30
Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
