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OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Micro Hi-Fi System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. DM2520 (DM2520, DMS2520)
Getting Started Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. DO NOT OPEN To ensure proper use of this product, please read CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO reference.
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You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] 4. The correct disposal of Your old in order to make the discs compatible with the LG batteries/accumulators will help players when formatting rewritable discs. When to prevent potential negative...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Getting Started System Setting Safety Information Adjust the Setup settings Unique Features – OSD Initial language settings Accessories – To display and exit the Setup Menu Introduction – LANGUAGE – DISPLAY – Playable Discs &...
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Table of Contents Operating Troubleshooting Basic Operations Troubleshooting – Disc/USB Operations Other Operations Appendix – Displaying Disc Information on-screen – To display the DVD Menu Specifications – To display the DVD title Maintenance – Selecting a subtitle language – Handling the Unit –...
Getting Started Unique Features Introduction USB Direct Recording Playable Discs Records music to your USB device. This unit plays DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW that contains audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA and/or Portable In JPEG files. Some DVD±RW/DVD±R or CD-RW/ CD-R cannot be played on this unit due to the Listens to music from your portable device.
Getting Started Playable file Symbol Used in this Manual Requirement DVD and finalized DVD±R/RW DivX files MP3/WMA files, Audio CDs JPG files Compatible USB Devices y MP3 Player : Flash type MP3 player. Regional Codes y USB Flash Drive : Devices that support USB2.0 or This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of USB1.1.
Getting Started MP3/ WMA music file DivX file requirement requirement DivX file compatibility with this unit is limited as follows : MP3/ WMA file compatibility with this unit is limited y Available resolution: as follows : up to 800 x 600 (W x H) pixels. y Sampling Frequency : 32 - 48 kHz (MP3), 32 - 48 y The file name of the DivX subtitle should be kHz (WMA)
Getting Started Remote • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • c • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the unit Z (STOP): Stops playback or Control ON or OFF. recording.
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Control the TV. (LG TV only) You can control the sound lev el, input source, and power switching of LG TVs as well. Hold POWER (TV) and press PR/CH (ws) button repeatedly until the TV turns on or off. ?: This button is not available.
Getting Started Front Panel a 1 (POWER) i F (FUNCTION) Switches the unit ON or OFF. Selects the function or input source. b Disc tray T(PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback and pauses. c iPod dock I (STOP) d Display window Stops playback or recording.
Getting Started Rear Panel a COMPONENT VIDEO (Y PB PR) OUTPUT c Speaker terminal (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) Connects the speaker cables. Connects to a TV with Y PB PR inputs. d Power cord VIDEO OUT Connects to a TV with video inputs. b ANTENNA (FM/RDS)
Connecting Connecting to Connections to Your speakers Make one of the following connections, depending Attaching the speakers to the on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Note unit y Depending on your TV and other Connect connector on the speaker cable to speaker equipment you wish to connect, there are terminal.Each speaker connector is colored.
Connecting Video Connection Component Video Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit to the Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT video in jack on the TV using a video cable. (PROGRESSIVE SCAN) jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using You can hear the sound through the system’s component cables.
Connecting Optional Equipment PORT. IN Connection Connection Connect an output of portable device (MP3 or PMP etc) to the PORT. IN connector. USB Connection Connect the USB port of USB Memory (or MP3 player, etc.) to the USB port on the front of the unit. Note Removing the USB Device from the unit 1.
Connecting Playing the iPod Chooses a d / b ENTER item You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod User Guide. Compatible iPod 1. Connect the iPod firmly. y We recommend installing the latest software version.
Connecting Note Playing the OSD iPod y If the iPod’s OSD language is selected to You can enjoy the media files with your iPod. For simple chinese, the power scroll function is details about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide. not operated correctly.
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Connecting Note y An error message “CHECK IPOD” or “Connected iPod model is not supported. ” appears when: - your iPod is not available for the function to be operated. y An error message “CHECK IPOD” or “Please update iPod’s software. ” appears when: - your iPod has an old software version.
System Setting Adjust the Setup To display and exit the Setup Menu settings 1. Select the DVD/CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the By using the Setup menu, you can make various unit.
System Setting LANGUAGE DISPLAY TV Aspect Select a language for the Setup menu and then on Select which screen aspect to use based on the screen display. shape of your TV screen. [4:3] Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle/Disc Menu Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
System Setting AUDIO LOCK (Parental Control) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Initial Setting of the Area Code Make the sound clear when the volume is turned When you use this unit for the first time, you have to set the Area Code as shown below. down (Dolby Digital only).
System Setting OTHERS Password You can enter or change password. DivX(R) Registration 1. Select [Password] on the [Lock] menu and then press d. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi 2.
Operating Operating Basic Operations Do this Press Z on the remote control Stop or I on the unit. Disc/USB Operations Press z MONO/STEREO on 1. Insert the disc by using the Disc tray or connect Playback the remote control or T on the USB device to the USB port.
Operating Other Operations To display the DVD title When you play a DVD which contains several title, Displaying Disc Information you can select the title you want using the TITLE. 1. Press TITLE. on-screen The disc’s title appears. You can display various information about the disc 2.
Operating Starting play from selected Creating your own program time You can play the contents of a disc in the order you want by arranging the order of the songs on To start playing at any chosen time on the file or the disc.
Operating Viewing a PHOTO file Turning off the sound temporarily This unit can play discs with photo files. Press MUTE@ on the remote control to mute your sound. 1. Select the DVD/CD or USB function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control or F on the You can mute your sound in order, for example, to unit.
Operating Note Setting the Clock • After setting a clock function, you can set 1. Turn the unit on. alarm function. 2. Press CLOCK for at least 2 seconds. y If you set the clock time, you can check the 3.
Operating Radio Operations Sleep Timer Setting Press SLEEP one or more times to select delay time between 10 and 180 minutes, after which the unit turn off. Listening to the radio To cancel the sleep function, press SLEEP 1. Press FUNCTION on the remote control or F on repeatedly until “SLEEP 10”...
Operating Sound adjustment Improving poor FM reception Press d MONO/STEREO on the remote control. This will change the tuner from stereo to mono and usually improve the reception. Setting the surround mode This system has a number of pre-set surround Seeing information about a sound fields.
Operating Note Advanced Operations y You can check the recording percentage rate for the USB record on the display window during the recording. (MP3/ WMA Listening to music from your CD/ AUDIO CD Only) external device y During recording MP3/ WMA, there is no sound.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Correction Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No Power. y Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. No picture. y Connect the video cables securely to both the TV and unit. y Select the correct input mode of the unit so you can hear the sound from the unit.
Appendix Appendix Specifications General Power supply Refer to the main lable Power consumption Refer to the main lable Net Weight 2.3 kg External dimensions (W x H x D) 230 x 125 x 243 mm Operating Temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 85 % Tuner...
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Appendix Speakers Type 2 Way 2 Speaker Impedance 6 Ω Rated Input Power 30 W Max. Input Power 60 W Net Dimensions (WxHxD) 150 x 250 x 170 mm Net Weight(1EA) 1.74 kg y Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Storing Discs When shipping the unit After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not Please save the original shipping carton and expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat packing materials.
Appendix Trademarks and Copyrights It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, Licenses 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.
Appendix 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 Afar 6565 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368 Singhalese 8373 Afrikaans 6570 Frisian...
Appendix Area Codes Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Fiji Monaco Singapore Slovak Republic Argentina Finland Mongolia France Morocco Slovenia Australia Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Antilles Spain...