DZ121ND - Blu-ray player LG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DZ121ND LG

uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may

sufficient magnitude constitute risk of electric shock persons. The exclamation point within equilateral triangle

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION:

not block any ventilation openings. Install

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Slots and openings

the cabinet are provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation

the product and protect

from over heating. The openings should

placing the product ona bed, sofa, rug other similar surface. This product should not

built-in installation such asa bookcase rack unless proper ventilation

provided the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. CAUTION: This product employs Laser System.

this product, please read this owner

manual carefully and retain

for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contactan authorized service center. Use

controls, adjustments the performance

procedures other than those specified herein may result

hazardous radiation exposure.

prevent direct exposure laser beam,

not try open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open.

exposed towater (dripping splashing) and objects filled with liquids, such asvases, should

This equipment may generate oruse radio frequency energy. Changes modifications this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved

the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority operate this equipment

unauthorized change modification

This epuipment has been tested and found comply with the limits for Class

digital device, pursuant Part

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product

residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

not installed and used

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference radio communications. However, there

guarantee that interference will notoccur

particular installation.

this product does cause harmful interference radio television reception, which can

turning the product off and on, the user

encouraged try tocorrect the interference

the following measures:? Reorient relocate the receiving antenna.? Increase the separation between the product and receiver. Connect the product into outlet ona circuit different from that which the receiver

connected. Consult the dealer oran experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most devices are recommended

placed ona dedicated circuit; That is, single outlet circuit which powers only that electronic device and has additional outlets branch circuits. Check the specification page

not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any

these conditions could result

electric shock fire. Periodically examine the cord

its appearance indicates damage deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use

the appliance, and have the cord replaced with anexact replacement part

authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical mechanical abuse, such being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed

door, walked upon. Pay particular attention plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance.

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

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

Read these instructions. All these safety and operating instructions should

read before the product

Keep these instructions. The safety, operating and use instructions should

retained for future reference.

Heed all warnings. All warnings the product and

the operating instructions should

Follow all instructions. All operating and use instructions should

not use this apparatus near water.

For example: neara bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,

wet basement; orneara swimming pool; and other areas located near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

not use liquid cleaners.

not block any ventilation openings. Install

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

the cabinet are provided for ventilation and

ensure reliable operation

from over- heating. The openings should never

placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug other similar surface. This product should not

built-in installation such asa bookcase rack unless proper ventilation

provided the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

not install near any heat sources such radiators, heat registers, stoves, other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

not defeat the safety purpose

the polarized grounding-type plug.

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade the third prong are provided for your safety.

the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult electrician for replacement

Protect the power cord from being walked onor pinched particularly

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

the manufacturer, sold with apparatus. When cart

avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this product during lightning storms when unused for long periods

qualified service personnel. Servicing

required when the product has been damaged

any way, such power-supply cord plug

damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the product, the product has been exposed

rain moisture, does not operate normally, has been dropped. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

THE PRODUCT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This product has been designed and manufactured

assure personal safety. Improper use can result

electric shock fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated

this product will protect you

you observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing. This product does not contain any parts that can

InstallationandSetup.

.9-14 SettingupthePlayer...................9 DVDPlayerConnections................9 Video and Audio Connections Your

Audio Connection Optional Equipment

SampleFreq.(Frequency).

Dynamic Range Control (DRC)

Track from Program List

mayappearonyourTV display during operation andindicatesthatthefunction explained inthisowner'smanualisnotavailableonthat specific DVDvideodisc. Symbol Used

this Manual Note:Indicates special notesand operating features. Tip: Indicates tips andhintsfor making thetaskeasier.Asectionwhosetitlehasoneofthe following symbols applicable only tothedisc represented

Discs Handling DiscsDonottouchthe playback sideofthedisc.Holdthedisc the edges sothat fingerprints donot get onthesurface.Neverstickpaperor tape onthedisc. Storing DiscsAfter playing, storethediscinitscase.Donotexposethedisctodirect sunlight orsourcesofheatandneverleaveitina parked car exposed todirect sunlight. Cleaning Discs Fingerprints anddustonthedisccancausepoor picture quality andsounddistortion.Before playing, cleanthediscwithacleancloth. Wipe thediscfromthecenterout.Donotuse strong solventssuchas alcohol, benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, oranti-staticsprayintendedforolder vinyl records. WMA MP3

Playable Discs DVD (8cm/12cmdisc) VideoCD (VCD/SVCD) (8cm/12cmdisc) AudioCD (8cm/12cmdisc) addition, thisunit plays DVD±R/RWand CD-R/RW, SVCDthatcontainsaudio titles, MP3, WMA, and/orJPEGfiles. Notes: Depending ontheconditionsofthe recording equipment ortheCD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, someCD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discscannotbe played ontheunit.?Donotuse irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart- shaped octagonal) since they may resultinmalfunctions.?Thisunit requires discsand recordings tomeetcertaintechnicalstandardsinordertoachieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recordedDVDsare automatically settothesestandards.Thereare many different types ofrecordablediscformats (including CD-R containing MP3orWMA files) andthese require certain pre-existing conditions (see above) toensure compatible playback. Customers should note that permission

required inorder downloadMP3/WMA files and music from the Internet. Our company has right

grant such permission. Permission should always sought from the copyright owner. Regional Code Thisunithasa regional code printed ontherearoftheunit.Thisunitcan play only DVDdiscslabelledsameastherearoftheunitor"ALL". Notes Regional Codes ?MostDVDdiscshavea globe withoneormorenumbersinit clearly visibleonthecover.Thisnumbermustmatch your unit's regional codeorthedisccannot play. ?If you try play aDVDwithadifferent regional codefrom your player, the message "Check Regional Code" appears ontheTVscreen. Notes Copyrights: Itisforbidden lawto copy, broadcast, show, broadcastvia cable, play public, orrent copyrighted materialwithout permission. This product featuresthe copy protection function developed

Macrovision. Copy protection signals arerecordedonsomediscs.When recording and playing the pictures ofthesediscs picture noisewill appear. This product incorporates copyright protection technology thatis protected

(STOP) Stops playback.

SKIP Returnsto beginning ofcurrent chapter ortrackor

previous chapter ortrack. SKIP Gotonext chapter ortrack.

(OPEN CLOSE) Opens orclosesthedisc tray.

Iftheaudio formatofthedigital output doesnotmatchthecapabilitiesofyour receiver, thereceiverproduces

pressing b/Band change orselectthe setting

Currenttitle (or track) number/totalnumberoftitles (or tracks) Chapter

Current chapter number/totalnumberof chapters Time

Elapsed playing time Note: Ifnobuttonis pressed forafew seconds, theon-screen display disappears. Initial Settings

Menu Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. Original Refers the original language

which the disc was recorded. Other

digit number according the language code list page

you enter the wrong language code, press CLEAR. DISPLAY

connected. 16:9 Select when 16:9 wide

connected. Display Mode Display Mode setting works only when the

setto "4:3". Letterbox Displays wide picture with bands the upper and lower portions

the screen. Panscan Automatically displays the wide picture the entire screen and cuts off the portions that

not fit. Progressive Scan Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering.

you are using the Component Video jacks for connection toa

compatible with progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan On. Press ENTER confirm your selection. The confirm menu will appear. Caution:

does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled

you try Progressive Scan the DVD Player.

you set Progressive Scan

Select "Off" using the

buttons. The Setup menu appears.

for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will

restored the standard setting and picture will once again

Output Select Set the player's

Output Select options according the

connection type. YPbPr When your

connected with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks the DVD player. S-Video When your

connected with the S-Video jack. Menu Language English Original Off Original Disc Audio Disc Subtitle Disc Menu Move Select Exit LANGUAGE

Output Select DISPLAY Move Select Exit13 Installation and Setup AUDIO Each DVD disc has variety

audio output options. Set the player's AUDIO options according the type

MPEG Bitstream Select "Bitstream"

you connect this unit's DIGITAL OUT jack toan amplifier other equipment with Dolby Digital, DTS MPEG decoder. PCM (for Dolby Digital

automatically downmixed two-channel PCM audio. Off (for DTS):

you select "Off", the DTS signal

not output through the DIGITAL OUT jack. Sample Freq. (Frequency)

your receiver amplifier

handling kHz signals, select kHz. When this choice

made, this unit automatically converts any kHz signals to48 kHz your system can decode them.

your receiver amplifier

handling kHz signals, select kHz. When this choice

made, this unit passes each type

signal through without any further processing. Check the documentation for your amplifier verify its capabilities. Dynamic Range Control (DRC) With the DVD format, you can hear program's soundtrack

the mostaccurate and realistic presentation possible. However, you may wish compress the dynamic range

the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you listen toa movie ata lower volume without losing clarity

for this effect. LOCK (Parental Control) Rating Select Rating the LOCK menu then press

Select rating from 1to8 using the

buttons and press ENTER. The password widow will appear. Rating 1-8: Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8)

the least restrictive. Unlock:

you select unlock, parental control

not active and the disc plays

you have not entered password yet: When the "New Password" section

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

you make mistake before pressing ENTER

each section, press CLEAR toenter again orb repeatedly delete password numbers one one then correct it.

you enter the wrong password, you cannot proceed the next step. Password You cancreateor change password. Select Password the LOCK menu then press

highlighted. Press ENTER then the password window will appear.

make anew password: When the "New Password" section

change the password: When the "Old Password" section

highlighted, enter the 4-digit password you have created then press ENTER. The"New Password" section will

you forget your password

you forget your security code you can clear

using the following steps:

Remove any disc from the unit and close the disc tray. See that "nodISC"

Press SETUP and setup menu apears the

Enter anew password described above. Area Code Enter the code

the area whose standards were used torate the DVD video disc, based the list

Select the first character using

button and select the second character using

Press ENTER, the password window will appear.

you have not entered password yet: When the "New Password" section

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

Off. On: Video CDs with PBC are played according the PBC. Off: Video CDs with PBC are played the same way Audio CDs. Auto Play You canset

the unit so a DVD disc automatically starts playing whenever the DVD

setto On, this unit will search for 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)

playback pictures. Set your preference and monitor's ability. On: Expanded grey scale.

IRE cut off) Off: Standard grey scale. (7.5 IRE cut off) PBCOnOffAutoPlayOnB.L.E.OTHERSMoveSelectExit15 Operations General features Buttons Operations (OPEN CLOSE) Opens orclosesthedisc tray. (PAUSE) During playback, pressX pause playback. PressX repeatedly

play Frame-by-Frame. SKIP

During playback, pressSKIP

the next chapter/track

the beginning ofthe current chapter/track. PressSKIP.twice briefly

step back the previous chapter/track. SCAN

During playback, pressSCAN

selectthe required scan speed. DVD disc;

steps Whilethe playback paused, pressSCANM repeatedly

steps, forward only). REPEAT During playback, pressREPEAT repeatedly

enlarge thevideo image

selectadesired angle. (SUBTITLE) During playback, pressSUBTITLE repeatedly

selectadesiredsubtitle language. (AUDIO) During playback, pressAUDIO repeatedly

hearadifferentaudio language oraudiotrack.Discs16 Notes general features:

once during Repeat Chapter (Track) playback, the repeat playback cancels. Zoom may not work onsome DVDs. When you are playing DVD disc contains scenes recorded different camera angles, the angle indicator will blink the

screen during scenes recorded different angles asan indication that angle switching

possible. Additional features Time Search

start playing any chosen time the disc: Press DISPLAY during playback. Press

select the time clock icon and

appears. Input the required start time

hours, minutes, and seconds from left right.

you enter the wrong numbers, press CLEAR toremove the numbers you entered. Then input the correct numbers. Press ENTER confirm. Playback starts from the selected time. Marker Search

nine memorized points.

entera marker, press MARKER the desired point the disc. The Marker icon appears the

screen briefly. Repeat toenter

Recall Clear Marked Scene During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears the screen.2. Within seconds, press

select marker number that you wantto recall clear. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, Press CLEAR and the marker number

erased from the list. You can play any marker

inputting its number the marker search menu. Last Scene Memory This player memorizes last scene from the last disc that

viewed. The last scene remains

you remove the disc from the player switch off the player.

you load disc that has the scene memorized, the scene

automatically recalled. Note: This player does not memorize the scene

you switch off the player before commencing play the disc. Screen Saver The screensaver appears when you leave the DVD player

Stop mode for about five minutes.

displayed for five minutes, the DVD Player automatically turns itself off.17 Operation Playing Audio

selecta folder, andpressPLAYorENTER seethefolder contents.

IfyouareinafilelistontheMUSICmenuand want

theFolder list, usethe

selectthetrackyou want

start playing. Press DVD MENU

selectthetrackthatyouwish erasefromtheprogramlist. PressCLEAR.Repeat eraseadditionaltracksonthelist. For details

each operation item, refer

48kHz(WMA) Bit rate: within

IfyourecordMP3/WMAfilesusingsoftwarethat cannot create afile system (eg.Direct-CD)itisimpossible playbackMP3/WMAfiles.WerecommendthatyouuseEasy-CD Creator, which creates anISO file system.

00:00 /00:00 DISPLAY Return Delete CLEAR Program List Music

00:00 /00:00 Return Program List Delete DISPLAY CLEAR Music

selecta folder, andpressENTERorPLAY.Alistoffilesinthefolderappears.Ifyouareinafilelistand want

the previous Folder list, usethe

oncewhile viewing picture

advance the next previous file.Torotate picture Press

during showing picture

enlarge thevideo image. 1.PressZOOM during playback

readthedisc's contents. Ifyoudon'tseeanon-screen display afterseveral minutes, someofthefilesmaybe too large

Depending onyourTV,someorallbuttonsmay not functionontheTV,evenafter entering the correct manufacturercode. Ifyou enter anewcodenumber,thecodenumber previously enteredwillbeerased. Whenyou replace thebatteriesofthe remote, thecodenumberyouhave set maybe reset

thedefault setting. Setthe appropriate codenumber again. Maintenance and Service Refer theinformationinthis chapter before contacting aservicetechnician. Handling the Unit When shipping theunitPleasesavethe original shipping carton and packing materials.Ifyouneed

ship theunit,formaximum protection, re-pack theunitasitwas originally packed

the factory. Keeping theexteriorsurfacesclean

input your desired language forthe following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, DiscMenu.21 Symptom

on, but the DVD player does not work.

sound. The DVD player does notstart playback. The remote control does not work properly. Possible Cause The power cord

notsetto receive DVD signal output. The video cable

not connected securely. The equipment connected with the audio cable

not setto receive DVD signal output. The power

the equipment connected with the audio cable

turned off. The AUDIO options aresetto the wrong position.

inserted. The rating level

set.? The remote control

not pointed the remotesensor on the DVD player. The remote control

too far from the DVD player. Correction Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. Insert disc. (Check the disc indicator

lit.) Select the appropriate video input mode the TV. Connect the video cable securely. Select the correct input mode

the audio receiver you can listen the sound from the DVD player. Turn the equipment connected with the audio cable. Set the AUDIO option the correct position, then turnon the DVD player again

pressing POWER. Insert playable disc. (Check the disc type and regional code.) Change the rating level. Point the remote control the remotesensor

the DVD player. Operate the remote control closer the DVD player. Troubleshooting Specifications General Power requirements:

Dimensions (Approx.): 430x35x242mm(17x1.4x9.5inches) (WxHxD)withoutfoot Weight (Approx.):

(ANALOG OUT connectors only) Harmonic distortion: Less than 0.02% Dynamic range: More than

(DVD/CD) Accessories: Video cable (1), Audio cable (1), Remote control (1), Batteries (2) Note: Design and specifications are subject change prior notice. P/NO.