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are recorded on some discs. When recording and 
playing the pictures of these discs picture noise 
will appear. This product incorporates copyright 
protection technology that is protected by U.S. 
patents and other intellectual property rights.  Use 
of this copyright protection technology must be 
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for 
home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL 
HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY 
COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE 
ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE. IN 
CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE 
PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER 
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD 
DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS 
REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS 
MODEL 525p AND 625p UNIT, PLEASE CONTACT 
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.
You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] 
in order to make the discs compatible with the LG 
players when formatting rewritable discs. When 
setting the option to Live File System, you cannot 
use it on LG players.
(Mastered/ Live File System : Disc format system for 
Windows Vista)

Disposal of your old appliance

1.   When this crossed-out wheeled bin 

symbol is attached to a product it 
means the product is covered by 
the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2.   All electrical and electronic products 

should be disposed of separately 
from the municipal waste stream 
via designated collection facilities 
appointed by the government or 
the local authorities.

3.   The correct disposal of your 

old appliance will help prevent 
potential negative consequences 
for the environment and human 
health.

4.   For more detailed information about 

disposal of your old appliance, 
please contact your city office, 
waste disposal service or the shop 
where you purchased the product.

LG Electronics hereby declares that this/
these product(s) is/are in compliance 
with the essential requirements and 
other relevant provisions of Directive 
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC, and 
2009/125/EC.
European representative :
LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. 
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The 
Netherlands (Tel : +31–(0)36–547–8888)

POWER:

 This unit operates on a mains supply of 

200-240V~, 50/60Hz.

WIRING:

 This unit is supplied with a BSI 1363 

approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. 
When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 
1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this 
plug with the fuse cover omitted. To obtain a 
replacement fuse cover contact your dealer. If the 
type of plug supplied is not suitable for the mains 
sockets in your home, then the plug should be 
removed and a suitable type fitted. Please refer to 
the wiring instructions below:

WIRING:

 A mains plug removed from the mains 

lead of this unit must be destroyed. A mains plug 
with bared wires is hazardous if inserted in a 
mains socket. Do not connect either wire to the 
earth pin, marked with the letter E or with the 
earth symbol   or coloured green or green and 
yellow. If any other plug is fitted, use a 5 amp fuse, 
either in the plug, or at the distribution board.

IMPORTANT:

 The wires in this mains lead are 

coloured in accordance with the following codes:

- BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE -

 As the colours 

of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not 
correspond with the coloured marking identifying 
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The 
wire which is coloured blue must be connected 
to the terminal which is marked with the letter 
N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured 
brown must be connected to the terminal which 
is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

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Summary of Contents for HT306SF

Page 1: ...e read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference OWNER S MANUAL DVD Home Theater System FOR THE WARRANTY TERMS CONDITIONS PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 1 2011 01 31 10 06 59 ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...re detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product LG Electronics hereby declares that this these product s is are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC 2006 95 EC and 2009 125 EC European representative LG Electronics Service E...

Page 4: ...Operations 24 Other Operations 24 Displaying Disc Information on screen 24 To display the DVD Menu 24 To display the DVD Title 24 Selecting a subtitle language 24 1 5 times speed playback 25 Starting play from selected time 25 Last Scene Memory 25 Changing the character set to display DivX subtitle correctly 25 Programmed Playback 26 Viewing a PHOTO file 26 Viewing photo files as a slide show 26 L...

Page 5: ...Table of Contents 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 33 Area Code List 34 Language Code List 35 Trademarks and Licenses 36 Specifications 7 Warranty 38 Warranty HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 5 2011 01 31 10 06 59 ...

Page 6: ...ding Records music from CD to your USB device Full HD up scaling Views Full HD picture quality with simple setup Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories FM Antenna 1 Remote Control 1 Battery 1 HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 6 2011 01 31 10 07 00 ...

Page 7: ...sed About the Symbol Display may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner s manual is not available on that disc Symbol Used in this Manual r DVD Video DVD R RW in Video mode or VR mode and finalized t Audio CDs y Video files contained in the USB Disc u Audio files contained in the USB Disc i Photo files Note Indicates special notes and ope...

Page 8: ...M file format ISO9660 JOLIET Compatible USB Devices y y MP3 Player Flash type MP3 player y y USB Flash Drive Devices that support USB2 0 or USB1 1 y y The USB function of this unit does not support some USB devices USB device requirement y y Devices which require additional program installation connected to a computer are not supported y y Do not extract the USB device while in operation y y For a...

Page 9: ...peg divx y y Playable Subtitle format SubRip srt txt SAMI smi SubStation Alpha ssa txt MicroDVD sub txt SubViewer 2 0 sub txt Vobsub sub y y Playable Codec format DIVX3 xx DIVX4 xx DIVX5 xx MP4V3 3IVX y y Playable Audio format AC3 PCM MP3 WMA y y Sampling frequency within 32 kHz to 48 kHz MP3 within 32 kHz to 48 kHz WMA y y Bit rate within 32 kbps to 320 kbps MP3 40 kbps to 192 kbps WMA y y For Di...

Page 10: ...r input source e Play Pause d M f Stop Z g TUNING c v SKIP SCAN You can search chapter track file by pressing and holding c v h USB port You can play video image and sound files by connecting the USB device i PORT Portable IN port You can enjoy music from portable device on your unit j Volume VOL k Power 1 HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 10 2011 01 31 10 07 00 ...

Page 11: ...al c ANTENNA connector FM d SCART connector e MONITOR VIDEO OUT connector Connect to a TV with video inputs f AUX L R INPUT connector g HDMI OUT connector h COMPONENT VIDEO PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT Y PB PR Connect to a TV with Y PB PR inputs HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 11 2011 01 31 10 07 01 ...

Page 12: ...rect Recording c STOP Z Stops playback or recording PLAY d MO ST Starts playback Selects Mono Stereo PAUSE STEP M Pauses playback SKIP C V Goes to next or previous chapter track file SCAN c v Searches backward or forward d REPEAT RANDOM Selects a play mode Random repeat MUTE Mutes the sound VOL Volume Adjusts speaker volume LG EQ 9 Selects a Natural or Local Specialization equalizer effect by usin...

Page 13: ...mple of positioning the system Note that the illustrations in these instructions differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes For the best possible surround sound all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed at the same distance from the listening position Speaker Positioning Front left speaker L Front right speaker R Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor or sc...

Page 14: ...necessary to make the best connections Note y y Make sure the unit is connected directly to the TV Tune the TV to the correct video input channel y y Do not connect your player via your VCR The image could be distorted by the copy protection system Caution HDMI OUT Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable Type A High Speed HDMI Cable Connect ...

Page 15: ... been established may result in malfunctions To solve the problem turn off the player and then turn it on again y y When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verified TV screen is changed to black screen In this case check the HDMI connection or disconnect the HDMI cable y y If there is noise or lines on the screen please check the HDMI cable High Speed HDMI Cable y y When you use HDMI connection ...

Page 16: ...nnect the SCART jack on the unit to the SCART in jack on the TV using a video cable You can hear the sound through the system s speakers Optional Equipment Connection AUX IN Connection Connect an Output of auxiliary device to the AUX L R INPUT Connector If your TV has only one output for audio mono connect it to the left white audio jack on the unit HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 16 2011 01 31 10...

Page 17: ...nit Removing the USB Device from the unit 1 Choose a different function mode or press STOP Z twice in a row 2 Remove the USB device from the unit Antenna Connection Connect the supplied FM antenna for listening to the radio Connect the FM Wire antenna to the FM antenna connector Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna After connecting the FM wire antenna keep it as horizontal as possible Note ...

Page 18: ...al language 1 Press POWER to turn the unit on The language setup menu will appear on the screen 2 Use WSAD to select a language then press ENTER The confirm menu will appear 3 Use AD to select the Enter then press ENTER to finish the language setup To display and exit the Setup Menu 1 Select the DVD CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION 2 Press SETUP Displays the Setup Menu 3 Press SETUP or RETU...

Page 19: ...9 wide TV is connected Display Mode The Display Mode setting works only when the TV Aspect mode is set to 4 3 Letterbox Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen Panscan Automatically displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit If the disc file is not compatible with Pan Scan the picture is displayed at Letterbox r...

Page 20: ...ote Size Since the speaker settings are fixed you cannot change the settings Volume Press AD to adjust the output level of the selected speaker Distance After you connected speakers to your unit set the Distance between the speakers and your listening point if the distance of Center or Rear speakers is bigger than the distance of Front speakers This allows the sound from each speaker to reach the ...

Page 21: ... have to set the Area Code 1 Select the Lock menu and then press D 2 Press D To access the Lock options you must input the password you have created Input a password and press ENTER Enter it again and press ENTER to verify If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER press CLEAR 3 Select the first character using WS buttons 4 Press ENTER and select the second character using WS buttons 5 Press ENTE...

Page 22: ... the first character using WS buttons 4 Press ENTER and select the second character using WS buttons 5 Press ENTER to confirm your Area code selection OTHERS DivX R VOD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX Inc This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video AB...

Page 23: ...y to play title Frame by Frame Skipping to the next previous chapter track file During playback pressC or V to go to the next chapter track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter track Press C twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter track Locating a point quickly by playing a file in fast forward or fast reverse During playback pressc or v repeatedly to select the required...

Page 24: ...reen display disappears Note To display the DVD Menu r When you play a DVD which contains several menus you can select the menu you want using the menu 1 Press MENU The disc s menu appears 2 Select the menu by using WSAD 3 Press PLAY to confirm To display the DVD Title r When you play a DVD which contains several titles you can select the title you want using the menu 1 Press TITLE The disc s titl...

Page 25: ...about 3 seconds then press AD or SUBTITLE to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly and then press ENTER Programmed Playback tu The program function enables you to store your favourite files from any disc or USB device A program can contain 30 tracks files 1 Select the DVD CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION 2 To add a music s on the program list press PROG MEMO ...

Page 26: ...enu Buttons Operation w s W S Rotating the picture a d Prev Next A D Moving to another file x Close RETURN Closing the slide show b Hide ENTER Hiding the help menu Listening to music during slide show i You can listen to music during slide show if the disc contain music and photo files together Use WSAD to highlight icon then press ENTER to start slide show This function is available only in disc ...

Page 27: ...em Displaying file information ID3 TAG While playing an MP3 file containing file information you can display the information by pressing DISPLAY Radio Operations Be sure that both FM aerials are connected Refer to the page 17 Listening to the Radio 1 Press FUNCTION until FM appears in the display window The last received station is tuned in 2 Press and hold TUN for about two seconds until the freq...

Page 28: ...mprove the reception Seeing information about a radio station The FM tuner is supplied with the RDS Radio Data System facility This shows information about the radio station being listened to Press RDS repeatedly to cycle through the various data types PS Programme Service Name The name of the channel will appear in the display PTY Programme Type Recognition The programme type e g Jazz or News wil...

Page 29: ...he sound equalizer that is the most similar to the genre of which is included in the MP3 ID3 tag of song files POP CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK This program lends an enthusiastic atmosphere to the sound giving you the feeling you are at an actual rock pop jazz or classic concert MP3 OPT This function is optimized for compressible MP3 file It improves the treble sound BASS During playback Reinforces the trebl...

Page 30: ...cording y y During recording MP3 WMA there is no sound y y When you stop recording during playback the file that has been recorded at that time will be stored y y Do not remove the USB device or turn off the unit during USB recording If not an incomplete file may be made and not deleted on PC y y If USB recording does not work the message like NO USB ERROR USB FULL or NO REC is displayed on the di...

Page 31: ...ce the disc with the label or printed side facing upwards Enter your password or change the rating level Humming noise heard while a DVD or CD is playing Clean the disc using a soft cloth with outward strokes Move unit and audio components further away from your TV Radio stations can t be tuned in properly Check the antenna connection and adjust its position Attach an external aerial if necessary ...

Page 32: ...intaining the Unit The unit is a high tech precision device If the optical pick up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn the picture quality could be diminished For details please contact your nearest authorized service center 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...

Page 33: ...India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU Malaysia MY Maldives MV Mexico MX Monaco MC Mongolia MN Morocco MA Nepal NP Netherlands NL Antilles AN New Zealand NZ Nigeria NG Norway NO Oman OM Pakistan PK Panama PA Paraguay PY Philippines PH Poland PL Portugal PT Romania RO Russian Federation RU Saudi Arabia SA Senegal SN Singapore SG Slovak...

Page 34: ...esian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laothian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian Lettish 7686 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Panjabi 8065 Pashto Pus...

Page 35: ...HDMI licensing LLC DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DivX DivX Certified and associaated logos are trademark of DivX Inc and are used under license Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HT306SF D0_BGBRLL_ENG_3819 indd 35 2011 01 31 10 07 05 ...

Page 36: ...NALOG AUDIO IN 2 0 Vrms 1 kHz 0 dB 600 Ω RCA jack L R x 1 PORT IN 0 5Vrms 3 5 mm stereo jack System Laser Semiconductor laser wavelength 650 nm Signal system Standard NTSC PAL color TV system Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 48 kHz 96 kHz 192 kHz sampling Signal to noise ratio More than 80 dB Harmonic distortion 0 05 at 1 W Dynamic range More than 85 dB Bus Power Supply USB DC 5 V 0 500 mA Ampli...

Page 37: ...nsions W x H x D 97 x 110 x 80 mm Net Weight 0 46 kg Centre Speaker Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance Rated 3 Ω Input Power 45 W Max Input Power 90 W Net Dimensions W x H x D 97 x 110 x 80 mm Net Weight 0 42 kg Subwoofer Type 1 Way 1 Speaker Impedance Rated 4 Ω Input Power 105 W Max Input Power 210 W Net Dimensions W x H x D 155 x 325 x 265 mm Net Weight 3 12 kg Design and specifications are subject ...

Page 38: ... equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not covered by this guarantee This guarantee does not affect y...

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