DV140KND - Blu-ray player LG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Blu-ray Player
Brand	LG
Model	DV140KND
Dimensions (approx.)	430 x 220 x 45 mm
Weight (approx.)	1.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Operating)	15 W
Power Consumption (Standby)	< 0.5 W
Disc Compatibility	Blu-ray Disc (BD-ROM, BD-R/RE), DVD, CD
Video Output	HDMI, Composite (RCA)
Audio Output	HDMI, Digital Optical, Analog Stereo (RCA)
USB Connectivity	1 x USB 2.0 (Front)
Video Upscaling	Up to 1080p via HDMI
Playable Video Formats	H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX
Playable Audio Formats	Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC
Playable Photo Formats	JPEG, PNG, BMP
3D Playback	Supported (Blu-ray 3D)
Parental Control	Yes (rating levels for DVDs and Blu-rays)
Firmware Update	Via USB or Disc
Maintenance	Clean lens with blower; wipe casing with dry cloth
Safety Precautions	Do not block ventilation; avoid moisture; unplug during storms

Frequently Asked Questions - DV140KND LG

Why won't my Blu-ray player read a disc?

Ensure the disc is clean and free of scratches. Try cleaning the disc with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the problem persists, clean the player's lens using a lens cleaning disc or compressed air. Also check that the disc format is supported (BD, DVD, CD).

How do I connect the DV140KND to my TV?

For best quality, use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output on the player to an HDMI input on your TV. If your TV lacks HDMI, you can use the composite video (yellow RCA) and stereo audio (red/white RCA) cables. Ensure you select the correct input on your TV.

Can I play files from a USB drive?

Yes, insert a USB drive into the USB port on the front of the player. The player supports video (e.g., DivX, MP4), audio (e.g., MP3, WMA), and photo files (JPEG). Use the remote to navigate to the USB input source.

Why is there no sound?

Check that the audio output is correctly connected. If using HDMI, ensure the TV is set to the correct input. For optical or analog, verify the cables are plugged in firmly. Also, check that the audio settings on the player match your system (e.g., PCM vs Bitstream).

How do I perform a factory reset?

Press HOME on the remote, go to Settings (gear icon), select System, then Initialize or Factory Reset. Confirm when prompted. This erases all custom settings, so write down any important configurations first.

Does this player support 3D Blu-ray?

Yes, the LG DV140KND supports Blu-ray 3D playback. You will need a 3D-capable TV and 3D glasses. Connect via HDMI to a 3D TV and select the 3D disc. The player will automatically detect and output the 3D signal.

How do I update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from the LG support website to a USB drive (FAT32 format). Insert the drive into the player's USB port, then go to Settings > System > Firmware Update and select USB. Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not power off during update.

Why is the player not turning on?

First, ensure the power cord is securely plugged into both the player and a working outlet. Check if the standby LED lights up. If not, try a different outlet. If it still doesn't power on, press the Power button on the front panel, not just the remote. If issues persist, the unit may require service.

Can I control the player with a universal remote?

Yes, most universal remotes can control the LG DV140KND. You will need to program the remote using the code for LG Blu-ray players. Common codes include 10818, 11927, or 20509. Refer to your universal remote's instruction manual for programming steps.

How do I clean the player?

Unplug the player. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. For the disc tray, use a dry cotton swab gently. Never use liquid cleaners or solvents. To clean the lens, use a lens cleaning disc or a can of compressed air with a straw, aiming at the lens opening.

USER MANUAL DV140KND LG

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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PERSONNEL.

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating.

The openings should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

CAUTION:

This product employs a Laser System.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of 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 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.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

Contents

Introduction 4-7

About the ∅ Symbol Display .....4

Symbol used in this Manual ....4

Notes on Discs 4

Handling Discs 4

Storing Discs 4

Cleaning Discs 4

Maintenance and Service ....4

Types of Playable Discs .....5

Regional Code ....5

Controlling other TVs with the remote control . . .5

Front Panel 6

Remote Control 7

Remote Control Operation .....7

Remote Control Battery Installation .....7

Installation and Setup .....8-13

Setting up the Player ....8

DVD Player Connections .....8

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV ...8

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment ...9

Displaying Disc Information on-screen ....10

Initial Settings 10

General Operation 10

LANGUAGE 10

- Menu Language 10

• Disc Audio / Subtitle / Menu .....10

DISPLAY 10

• TV Aspect ....10

- Display Mode 10

• Progressive Scan .....11

• TV Output Select .....11

AUDIO 11

• Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG .....11

• Sample Freq. (Frequency) .....11

• Dynamic Range Control (DRC) .....11

LOCK (Parental Control) 12

• Rating 12

- Password 12

- Area Code 12

OTHERS 13

• PBC 13

• Auto Play 13

• B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion) .....13

Operation .....14-18

General Features ....14

Additional Features .....15

Playing an Audio CD, CD-G discs or

MP3/WMA file .....16

Programmed Playback 17

Erasing a Track from Program List .....17

Viewing a JPEG file .....18

Moving to another File 18

To rotate picture .....18

Still Picture 18

Zoom 18

Using the Karaoke Function .....19

Reference .....20-21

Language Codes 20

Area Codes 20

Troubleshooting .....21

Specifications 21

Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner's manual carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your DVD player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

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 specific DVD video disc.

Symbol Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols is applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

ALL All discs listed below

DVD DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW

VCD Video CDs

ACD Audio CDs

MP3 MP3 files

WMA WMA files

CD-G Discs

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 tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Maintenance and Service

Refer to the information in this chapter before contacting a service technician.

Handling the Unit

When shipping the unit

Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

Keeping the exterior surfaces clean

• Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit.
• Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the unit for a long period of time, since they leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface of the unit.

Maintaining 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.

Depending on the operating environment, regular inspection and maintenance are recommended after every 1,000 hours of use.

For details, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

Types of Playable Discs

	DVD(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
	Video CD (VCD/SVCD)(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
	Audio CD(8 cm / 12 cm disc)

In addition, this unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, CD-G, and/or JPEG files.

Notes:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.
• Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal) since they may result in malfunctions.

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or "ALL".

Notes on Regional Codes

• Most DVD discs have a globe with one or more numbers in it clearly visible on the cover. This number must match your DVD player's regional code or the disc cannot play.
• If you try to play a DVD with a different regional code from your player, the message "Check Regional Code" appears on the TV screen.

Notes on Copyrights:

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast via cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. This product features the copy protection function developed by Macrovision. Copy protection signals 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 method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 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 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 DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.

Controlling other TVs with the remote control

You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote control.

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.

1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (see the table below).
2. Release TV POWER button.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer	Code Number
LG / GoldStar	1 (Default), 2
Zenith	1, 3, 4
Samsung	6, 7
Sony	8, 9
Hitachi	4

Notes:

• Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Front Panel

1 POWER

Switches the unit ON and OFF.

2 ▶ (PLAY)

Starts playback.

3 ■ (STOP)

Stops playback.

4 Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

5 ▲ (OPEN / CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

6 Display window

Shows the current status of the unit.

7 Remote Sensor

Point the remote control here.

8 Microphone jack(s)

Connect a microphone(s) to MIC socket(s).

9 Microphone volume control

Adjusts microphone volume.

Remote Control

POWER Switches DVD Player ON and OFF.

OPEN/CLOSE (▲)

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.

TITLE

Displays title menu, if available.

◀ / ▶ / ▲ / ▼ (left/right/up/down)

Selects an item in the menu.

DISPLAY

Accesses On-Screen Display.

RETURN (○)

Removes the setup menu, displays the video CD with PBC.

SCAN (◄◄ / ►►)

Search backward or forward.

SKIP (I ◀◀ / ▶▶▶)

Go to next chapter or track. Returns to beginning of current chapter or track or go to previous chapter or track.

PAUSE / STEP (Ⅱ)

Pauses playback temporarily/press repeatedly for frame-by-frame playback.

(PLAY)

Starts playback.

STOP (■)

Stops playback.

AUDIO

Selects an audio language or an audio channel.

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language.

ANGLE

Selects a DVD camera angle, if available.

SETUP

Accesses or removes the Setup menu.

MARKER

Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH

Displays MARKER SEARCH menu.

PROGRAM

Enter to program edit mode.

ZOOM

Enlarges video image.

REPEAT

Repeat chapter, track, title, all.

A-B

Repeat sequence from point A to point B.

RANDOM

Plays tracks in random order.

KARAOKE (ECHO)

Accesses or removes KARAOKE menu.

Remote Control Operation

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press the buttons.

Caution:

Do not mix old and new batteries and never mix different types of batteries such as standard, alkaline, etc.

Remote Control Battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the remote control, and insert two batteries (size AAA) with ⊕ and ⊖ aligned correctly.

Installation and Setup

Setting up the Player

The picture and sound of a nearby TV, VCR, or radio may be distorted during playback. If this occurs, position the player away from the TV, VCR, or radio, or turn off the unit after removing the disc.

DVD Player Connections

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.

Caution:

You must set the TV Output Select option to use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN and S-Video jacks. (Refer to page 11.)

Video and Audio Connections to Your TV

Make sure the DVD player is connected directly to the TV and not to a VCR, otherwise the DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Video – Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD player to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V).

S-Video – Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the DVD Player to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).

Component Video – Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD Player to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C).

Progressive Scan

• If your television is a high-definition or “digital ready” television, you may take advantage of the DVD Player’s progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible.
• If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD Player.

Notes:

• Set the Progressive to "On" on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 11.
• Set the progressive to "Off" by removing any disc from the unit and close the disc tray. Confirm that "no disc" is displayed on the display window. Then press STOP and hold it for five seconds before releasing it.
• Progressive scan does not work with the composite video connection (yellow VIDEO OUT jack).

Audio – Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the DVD Player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV (A) using the audio cables. Do not connect the DVD Player's AUDIO OUT jack to the phone in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Audio Connection to Optional Equipment

Connect the DVD player to your optional equipment for audio output.

Rear of DVD player

Amplifier (Receiver)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Amplifier equipped with 2-channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic II / 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).

Amplifier equipped with 2-channel digital stereo (PCM) or audio / video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS): Connect one of the DVD Player's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL X) to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (COAXIAL X) audio cable.

Digital Multi-channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this you need a multi-channel audio / video receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your DVD player such as MPEG 2, Dolby Digital and DTS. Check the receiver manual and the logos on the front of the receiver.

Notes:

- If the audio format of the digital output does not match the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver produces a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.

- Six Channel Digital Surround Sound via a digital connection can only be obtained if your receiver is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

Displaying Disc Information on-screen

Some items can be changed using the menu.

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.
2. Press ◀ / ▶ to select an item. The selected item is highlighted.
3. Press ▲ / ▼ to change the setting. Press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons if appropriate (e.g., inputting the title number).

: Title (Track) Number, 0:06:30 : Time search : Chapter Number (DVD disc only)

Note:

If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears.

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 10 to 13.

To display and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to display the menu. A second press of SETUP will take you back to the initial screen.

To go to the next level:

Press ▶ on the remote control.

To go back to the previous level:

Press ◀ on the remote control.

General Operation

1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.
2. Use ◀ / ▶ to select the desired option then press ▼ or ENTER to move to the second level. The screen shows the current setting for the selected item, as well as alternate setting(s).
3. Use ▲ / ▼ to select the second desired option then press ▶ to move to the third level.
4. Use ▲ / ▼ to select the desired setting then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps.
5. Press SETUP, RETURN or PLAY to exit the Setup menu.

Note:

If a CD-G disc is inserted, SETUP operation is available only when the CD-G menu is on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE

Menu Language

Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display.

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 number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 20. If you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR.

DISPLAY

TV Aspect

4:3 – Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9 – Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

Display Mode

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.

Progressive Scan

Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the Component Video jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to On. Press ENTER to confirm your selection. The confirm menu will appear.

Caution:

If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the DVD Player. If you set Progressive Scan to On in error, you must reset the unit.

1) Press ▶. Select "Off" using the ▲ / ▼ buttons. The Setup menu appears.

2) Press STOP and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

TV Output Select

Set the player's TV Output Select options according to the TV connection type.

YPbPr – When your TV is connected with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks on the DVD player.

S-Video – When your TV is connected with the S-Video jack.

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.

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.

PCM (for Dolby Digital / MPEG) – Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amplifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will be automatically downmixed to two-channel PCM audio.

Off (for DTS): If you select "Off", the DTS signal is not output through the DIGITAL OUT jack.

Sample Freq. (Frequency)

If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 48 kHz. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.

If your receiver or amplifier is capable of handling 96 kHz signals, select 96 kHz.

Check the documentation for your amplifier to verify its capabilities.

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

With the DVD format, you can hear a program's soundtrack in the most accurate and realistic presentation possible. However, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Set DRC to On for this effect.

LOCK (Parental Control)

Rating

Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated.

1. Select Rating on the LOCK menu then press ▶.
2. Select a rating from 1 to 8 using the ▲ / ▼ buttons and press ENTER. The password window will appear.

Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.

Unlock: If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.

1. If you have not entered password yet: When the "New Password" section is highlighted, enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons then press ENTER. Enter the 4-digit security password again to verify when the "Confirm Password" section is highlighted. The "OK" will be highlighted.

If you have entered password already: Enter a 4-digit password you have entered using the numbered buttons. The "OK" will be highlighted.

1. Press ENTER to confirm your rating selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

Tips:

• If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER in each section, press CLEAR to enter again or ▶ repeatedly to delete password numbers one by one then correct it.
• If you enter the wrong password, you can not proceed to the next step.

Password

You can create or change password.

1. Select Password on the LOCK menu then press ▶. The "Change" is highlighted
2. Press ENTER then the password window will appear.
3. To make a new password: When the "New Password" section is highlighted, enter a 4-digit password using the numbered

buttons then press ENTER. Enter the 4-digit password again to verify when the "Confirm Password" section is highlighted, then. The "OK" will be highlighted.

To change the password:

When the "Old Password" section is highlighted, enter the 4-digit password you have created, then press ENTER. The "New Password" section will be highlighted. Enter a new 4-digit password using the numbered buttons, then press ENTER. Enter the new 4-digit security password again to verify when the "Confirm Password" section is highlighted. The "OK" will be highlighted.

1. Press SETUP to exit the menu.

If you forget your Security Code

If you forget your security code, you can clear it using the following steps:

1. Remove any disc from the unit and close the disc tray. See that "nodISC" is displayed on the display window.
2. Press SETUP and the setup menu appears on the TV screen. Use the numbered buttons to enter the 6-digit number "210499". See that "P-CLr" is displayed on the display window.
3. Enter a new password as described above.

Area Code

Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list in the reference chapter.

1. Select "Area Code" on the LOCK menu, then press ▶.
2. Select the first character using ▲ / ▼ buttons.
3. Shift the cursor using the ▶ button and select the second character using ▲ / ▼ buttons, then press ENTER. The password window will appear.
4. Press ENTER. The password window will appear.
5. If you have not entered a password yet: When the "New Password" section is highlighted, enter a 4-digit password using the numbered buttons, then press ENTER. Enter the 4-digit security password again to verify when the "Confirm Password" section is highlighted. The "OK" will be highlighted.

If you have already entered a password: Enter the 4-digit password you have entered using the numbered buttons. The "OK" will be highlighted.

1. Press ENTER to confirm your Area Code selection, then press SETUP to exit the menu.

OTHERS

PBC

Set Playback Control (PBC) to On or Off.

On: Video CDs with PBC are played according to the PBC.

Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way as Audio CDs.

Auto Play

You can set up the DVD player so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD is inserted.

If Auto Play mode is set to On, this DVD player will search for the title that has the longest playback time and then play back the title automatically.

Note:

The Auto Play function may not work for some DVDs.

B.L.E. (Black Level Expansion)

To select the black level of playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor's ability.

On: Expanded grey scale. (0 IRE cut off)

Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off)

Operations

General features

Buttons	Operations	Discs
▲ (OPEN / CLOSE)	Opens or closes the disc tray.	ALL
II (PAUSE)	During playback, press II to pause playback.	ALL
	Press II repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame.	DVD VCD
SKIP (I◄◄ / ►►I)	During playback, press SKIP (I◄◄ or ►►I) to go to the next chapter/track or to return to the beginning of the current chapter/track.	ALL
	Press SKIP I◄◄ twice briefly to step back to the previous chapter/track.
SCAN (◄◄ / ►►)	During playback, press SCAN (◄◄ or ►►) repeatedly to select the required scan speed. DVD disc; 4 stepsVideo CD, MP3, WMA, Audio CD ; 3 steps	ALL
	While the playback is paused, press SCAN ►► repeatedly to play in slow motion (4 steps, forward only).	DVD VCD
REPEAT	During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. DVD Video discs: Chapter/Title/OffVideo CD, Audio CD, CD-G, MP3/WMA discs: Track/All/Off or Normal	ALL
A-B	During playback, each press of A-B button to select point A and point B and repeats a sequence from point A (Starting point) to point B (End point). Press CLEAR to exit.	DVD VCDACD
ZOOM	During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to enlarge the video image (4 steps). You can move through the zoomed picture using ◀►▲▼ buttons. Press CLEAR to exit.	DVD VCD
RANDOM	During playback or in stop mode, press RANDOM for random playback.	VCD ACD MP3CD-G WMAKaraoke DVD
TITLE	If the current DVD title has a menu, the title menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc menu may appears.	DVD
DVD MENU	The disc menu appears on the screen.	DVD
(ANGLE)	During playback of DVD disc contains scenes recorded different camera angles, press ANGLE repeatedly to select a desired angle.	DVD
(SUBTITLE)	During playback, press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a desired subtitle language.	DVD
(AUDIO)	During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio language or audio track.	DVD VCD

Notes on general features:

• On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to Off on the setup menu to use the repeat function (See "PBC" on page 13).
• If you press SKIP (▶▶) once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels.
• Zoom may not work on some DVDs.
• When you are playing a DVD disc contains scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink on the TV screen during scenes recorded at different angles as an indication that angle switching is possible.

Additional features

Time Search DVD VCD

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.
2. Press ◀ / ▶ to select the time clock icon and "-;--;-" appears.
3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR to remove the numbers you entered. Then input the correct numbers.
4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

Marker Search DVD VCD

To enter a Marker

You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to nine markers.

To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene

1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen.
2. Within 10 seconds, press ◀ / ▶ to select a marker number that you want to recall or clear.
3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and the marker number is erased from the list.
4. You can play any marker by inputting its number on the marker search menu.

Last Scene Memory DVD ACD VCD

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.

Note:

This player does not memorize the scene of a disc if you switch off the player before commencing to play the disc.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the DVD player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If the Screen Saver is displayed for five minutes, the DVD Player automatically turns itself off.

Playing an Audio CD, CD-G discs or MP3/WMA file

Audio CD – Once you insert an audio CD a menu appears on the TV screen. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER to start playback.

CD-G discs

Once you insert a CD-G disc, a menu appears on the TV screen. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER and playback starts.

To display the CD-G menu during playback, press STOP twice.

MP3 / WMA

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a folder, and press PLAY or ENTER to see the folder contents.
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a track then press PLAY or ENTER. Playback starts.

Tips:

• If you are in a file list on the MUSIC menu and want to return to the Folder list, use the ▲ / ▼ to highlight 📄 and press PLAY or ENTER.
• Press DVD MENU to move to the next page. Press TITLE to move to the previous page.
• On a CD with MP3/WMA and JPEG, you can switch between MP3/WMA and JPEG. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents.

MP3 / WMA disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows:

• Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (MP3), within 32 - 48kHz (WMA)
• Bit rate: within 8 - 320kbps (MP3), 32 - 192kbps (WMA)
• The player cannot read an MP3/WMA file that has a file extension other than ".mp3" / ".wma". • CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660
• If you record MP3 / WMA files using software that cannot create a file system (e.g., Direct-CD), it is impossible to play back MP3 / WMA files. We recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator, which creates an ISO 9660 file system.
• File names should have a maximum of 8 letters and must incorporate an .mp3 or .wma extension.
• They should not contain special letters such as / ? * : “ < > | etc.
• The total number of files on the disc should be less than 648.
• This DVD player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and these require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) to ensure compatible playback.

Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

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 (Audio CD, CD-G, MP3/WMA).

1. Insert a disc. (Audio CD, CD-G, MP3 or WMA.)
2. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the desired file.
3. Press PROGRAM during playback or in the stop mode. Repeat press PROGRAM to place additional tracks on the program list.
4. Press DISPLAY. The Program List menu appears. Press ▲ / ▼ to select the track you want to start playing. Press DVD MENU to move to the next page. Press TITLE to move to the previous page.

Audio CD Menu

MP3/WMA Menu

1. Press PLAY or ENTER to start.
2. To resume normal playback from programmed playback. Press DISPLAY, then select a track from the list, and then press PLAY or ENTER.

Note:

While a CD-G disc is inserted, editing (adding or erasing tracks) the program list is only possible when the CD-G menu appears on the TV screen.

Erasing a Track from the Program List

1. Use ▲ / ▼ to select the track that you wish to erase from the program list.
2. Press CLEAR. Repeat to erase additional tracks on the list.

For details on each operation item, refer to the relevant page.

Viewing a JPEG File

Using this DVD Player, you can view discs with JPEG files.

1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen.

1. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a folder, and press ENTER or PLAY. A list of files in the folder appears. If you are in a file list and want to return to the previous Folder list, use the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the remote to highlight ▲ and press ENTER or PLAY.
2. If you want to view a particular file, press ▲ / ▼ to highlight a file and press ENTER or PLAY. Viewing the file proceeding starts. While viewing a picture, you can press STOP to move to the previous menu (PHOTO menu).

Tips:

• Press DVD MENU to move to the next page. Press TITLE to move to the previous page.
• On a CD with MP3/WMA and JPEG you can switch MP3/WMA and JPEG. Press ▲ / ▼ to select a folder, and press ENTER to see the folder contents.

Moving to another File

Press SKIP (◄◄◄ or ►►►) once while viewing a picture to advance to the next or previous file.

To rotate picture

Press ◀ / ▶ during showing a picture to rotate the picture clockwise or counter clockwise.

Still Picture

1. Press PAUSE/STEP during slide show. The player will now go into PAUSE mode.
2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY, ENTER or press PAUSE/STEP again.

Zoom

Use zoom to enlarge the video image.

1. Press ZOOM during playback to activate the Zoom function.
2. Each press of the ZOOM button changes the screen in the sequence: 100% → 150% → 200% → 100%. Use the ◀▶▲▼ buttons to move through the zoomed picture.
3. To resume normal playback, press CLEAR or press ZOOM repeatedly to select 100%.

JPEG disc compatibility with this player is limited as follows:

• Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the DVD player to read the disc's contents. If you don't see an on-screen display after several minutes, some of the files may be too large — reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less than 2M pixels (e.g., 2760 x 2048 pixels) and burn another disc.
• The total number of files and folders on the disc should be less than 648.
• Ensure that all the selected files have the ".jpg" extension when copying into the CD layout.
• If the files have ".jpe" or ".jpeg" extensions, please rename them as ".jpg" files.
• File names without the ".jpg" extension will not be read by this DVD player, even though the files are shown as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

Using the Karaoke Function

1. Load a karaoke disc.
2. Set the MIC VOL control to the minimum level to prevent acoustic feedback (e.g., a loud howling sound) before connecting the microphone.
3. Connect a microphone to the MIC socket.

Note:

If a microphone is not connected, the karaoke menu will not appear.

1. Press PLAY to start playback.
2. Adjust the MIC VOL control and then sing a song. If you want to set the KARAOKE option, follow steps 6-8.
3. Press KARAOKE during playback. The KARAOKE menu appears.
4. Use ▲/▼ to select a desired item (ECHO, MELODY, VOICE, EFFECT, or KEY). The display changes as shown in the chart below.

1. Use ◀/▶ to adjust the value of the selected item.

ECHO: You can adjust the echo volume by pressing the ◀/▶ buttons.

MELODY: If you wish to sing only to the backing band or orchestra unaccompanied by a vocal guide melody, set MELODY to Off.

VOICE: If you wish to sing a duet with the recorded karaoke singer, select the voice you desire.

Voice Select	Output
	Left speaker	Right speaker
V1	Voice1	Voice1
V2	Voice2	Voice2
V1+V2	Voice1	Voice2
Off	None voice	None voice

EFFECT: You can use Special Effects. Each time

is pressed, the Special Effect changes as shown below.

Off → HARMONY → FLANGE → CHORUS

KEY: You can change the key by pressing the

◀/▶ buttons.

Note:

Controlling the key when the DVD player is connected to an amplifier (receiver) with a digital audio connection may cause the sound of the front left/right speakers connected to the amplifier (receiver) to mute.

In that case, you must change the sound mode of the amplifier (receiver) for the output of the speakers.

1. Press KARAOKE to exit the KARAOKE menu.

Notes:

• The microphone may not be available during special playback. (ex. slow)
• The karaoke feature functions only with karaoke-compatible discs. • The VOICE and MELODY menus may not be available on some karaoke discs.
• For more details, refer to the information supplied with the disc.
• There is no microphone's sound output during a disc encoded with DTS is playing back.

Reference

Language Codes

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings:

Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.

Language	Code	Language	Code	Language	Code	Language	Code
Abkhazian	6566	Fiji	7074	Lingala	7678	Singhalese	8373
Afar	6565	Finnish	7073	Lithuanian	7684	Slovak	8375
Afrikaans	6570	French	7082	Macedonian	7775	Slovenian	8376
Albanian	8381	Frisian	7089	Malagasy	7771	Somali	8379
Ameharic	6577	Galician	7176	Malay	7783	Spanish	6983
Arabic	6582	Georgian	7565	Malayalam	7776	Sudanese	8385
Armenian	7289	German	6869	Maltese	7784	Swahili	8387
Assamese	6583	Greek	6976	Maori	7773	Swedish	8386
Aymara	6588	Greenlandic	7576	Marathi	7782	Tagalog	8476
Azerbaijani	6590	Guarani	7178	Moldavian	7779	Tajik	8471
Bashkir	6665	Gujarati	7185	Mongolian	7778	Tamil	8465
Basque	6985	Hausa	7265	Nauru	7865	Tatar	8484
Bengali; Bangla	6678	Hebrew	7387	Nepali	7869	Telugu	8469
Bhutani	6890	Hindi	7273	Norwegian	7879	Thai	8472
Bihari	6672	Hungarian	7285	Oriya	7982	Tibetan	6679
Breton	6682	Icelandic	7383	Panjabi	8065	Tigrinya	8473
Bulgarian	6671	Indonesian	7378	Pashto, Pushto	8083	Tonga	8479
Burmese	7789	Interlingua	7365	Persian	7065	Turkish	8482
Byelorussian	6669	Irish	7165	Polish	8076	Turkmen	8475
Cambodian	7577	Italian	7384	Portuguese	8084	Twi	8487
Catalan	6765	Japanese	7465	Quechua	8185	Ukrainian	8575
Chinese	9072	Javanese	7487	Rhaeto-Romance	8277	Urdu	8582
Corsican	6779	Kannada	7578	Rumanian	8279	Uzbek	8590
Croatian	7282	Kashmiri	7583	Russian	8285	Vietnamese	8673
Czech	6783	Kazakh	7575	Samoan	8377	Volapük	8679
Danish	6865	Kirghiz	7589	Sanskrit	8365	Welsh	6789
Dutch	7876	Korean	7579	Scots Gaelic	7168	Wolof	8779
English	6978	Kurdish	7585	Serbian	8382	Xhosa	8872
Esperanto	6979	Laothian	7679	Serbo-Croatian	8372	Yiddish	7473
Estonian	6984	Latin	7665	Shona	8378	Yoruba	8979
Faroese	7079	Latvian, Lettish	7686	Sindhi	8368	Zulu	9085

Area Codes

Choose an Area code from this list.

Area	Code	Area	Code	Area	Code	Area	Code
Afghanistan	AF	Ethiopia	ET	Malaysia	MY	Saudi Arabia	SA
Argentina	AR	Fiji	FJ	Maldives	MV	Senegal	SN
Australia	AU	Finland	FI	Mexico	MX	Singapore	SG
Austria	AT	France	FR	Monaco	MC	Slovak Republic	SK
Belgium	BE	Germany	DE	Mongolia	MN	Slovenia	SI
Bhutan	BT	Great Britain	GB	Morocco	MA	South Africa	ZA
Bolivia	BO	Greece	GR	Nepal	NP	South Korea	KR
Brazil	BR	Greenland	GL	Netherlands	NL	Spain	ES
Cambodia	KH	Herd and Mcdonald Islands	HM	Netherlands Antilles	AN	Sri Lanka	LK
Canada	CA	Hong Kong	HK	New Zealand	NZ	Sweden	SE
Chile	CL	Hungary	HU	Nigeria	NG	Switzerland	CH
China	CN	India	IN	Norway	NO	Taiwan	TW
Colombia	CO	Indonesia	ID	Oman	OM	Thailand	TH
Congo	CG	Israel	IL	Pakistan	PK	Turkey	TR
Costa Rica	CR	Italy	IT	Panama	PA	Uganda	UG
Croatia	HR	Jamaica	JM	Paraguay	PY	Ukraine	UA
Czech Republic	CZ	Japan	JP	Philippines	PH	United States	US
Denmark	DK	Kenya	KE	Poland	PL	Uruguay	UY
Ecuador	EC	Kuwait	KW	Portugal	PT	Uzbekistan	UZ
Egypt	EG	Libya	LY	Romania	RO	Vietnam	VN
El Salvador	SV	Luxembourg	LU	Russian Federation	RU	Zimbabwe	ZW

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.
No sound.	The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.	Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the DVD player.
	The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off.	Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable.
	The AUDIO options are set to the wrong position.	Set the AUDIO option to the correct position, then turn on the DVD player again by pressing POWER.
The DVD player does not start playback.	An unplayable disc is inserted.	Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type and regional code.)
	The rating level is set.	Change the rating level.
The remote control does not work properly.	The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD player.	Point the remote control at the remote sensor of the DVD player.
	The remote control is too far from the DVD player.	Operate the remote control closer to the DVD player.

Specifications

General

Power requirements: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 8 W

Dimensions (Approx.):

360 x 35 x 242 mm (14.2 x 1.4 x 9.5 inches)

(W x H x D) without foot

Weight (Approx.): 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)

Operating temperature:

5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)

Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 %

Outputs

VIDEO OUT:

1 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1

S-VIDEO OUT:

(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, Mini DIN 4-pin x 1

(C) 0.3 V (p-p) 75 Ω

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:

(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, negative sync, RCA jack x 1

(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2

AUDIO OUT:

2.0 Vrms (1 KHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

System

Laser:

Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm

Signal system: NTSC

Frequency response:

DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 8 Hz to 44 kHz

DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 8 Hz to 22 kHz

CD: 8 Hz to 20 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio:

More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)

Harmonic distortion: Less than 0.02%

Dynamic range:

More than 95 dB (DVD/CD)

Accessories:

Video cable (1), Audio cable (1), Remote control (1),

Batteries (2)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

P/NO.:3834RD0092T

LG

DVD PLAYER

USER MANUAL

MODEL: DK140

Dimensions (Approx.):

360 x 35 x 242 mm (17 x 1.4 x 9.5 inches)

(W x H x D) without base

Weight (approx.): 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):

0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA connector x 1

System

Laser: