LG 47LD650 User manual

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LED LCD
PLASMA TV
TV /LCD TV
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference,
LCD TV MODELS LED LCD TV MODELS
32LD550 47LD650 32LE5400 42LE5500 47L_I18500
42LD550 55LD650 42LE5400 47LE5500 55LE8500
46LD550 47LE5400 55LE5500 42LX6500
52LD550 55LE5400 42LE7500 47LX6500
60LD550 47LE7500 55LX6500
55LE7500
P/NO : SAC34134203 (IO04-REV06)
PLASMA TV MODELS
50PK750
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MY IA
ENTRY MODE
The My Media menu wiil open automatically when you insert a USB drive. My Media can also be
accessed by choosing My Media in the user menu.
After choosing the desired type of media, choose a device to open files from. The options are: USE}
device, or DLNA.
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Select MY MEDIA,
Select Movie List, Photo List
or Music List.
•This TV can view JPG image fi_es, HD DivX
files and play MP3 audio files,
Select the desired device.
Search other network device,
Return to the previous menu
When, removing the USB device
Select the USB Device menu before
removing the USB device,
Select USB Device.
Select Eject,
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CONNECTION METHOD
USB Connection
1Connect the LJSB device to the USB IN jack on the slde of TV
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Precautions when using the USB device
I_""Only a USB storage device is recognizable
IU,,,,,,,,,,(_'.onnecht_g a USB slorage device through a USB hub is not supported
III1,,,,,..A l J_ storage device which uses its own drwer may not be recogn17ed
Illl,,,,,,..The recognltqon speed of a IJ.%B storage device may depend on each device
Illll,,....Please do not turn off the TV or unpltlg fine U%[_ device winen the connected tJ_F5 storage dewre
is working When such device is suddenly separated or unplugged, the s_ored flies or lhe U-_%B
storage device is-lay be damaged
Illli,,,,,.Only use aUSB storage device wtl_ch has _ormal music files, image files, or movie files
lllll,,,,,..Please use only a LJS.B storage devlce which was formalffed as a RA.T _32 or [.ITF% file system pro
vided ¢_'_tln fine Wlndo._,,_s operatrng system Ottners may not be recogl_tzed
I1",,,,,"Some t.JSB storage dewces require a power adapter The power adapter must be connected In
order to be seen by the T',,<
Illh_,,,,.IJ a device is not recognized by the 1% try a dffferenl cable Excessively long cables are not sup-
per ted
IIII!le'-_c_OiTlOU-_B slorago devices m_-_v 1_ot be supporled or opt.tale properly'
Ilii,ll,,..Please backup important files because data on m,JSB devine could be damaged Data management
is consumer's responsibility and as a result, the manufacturer does not cover data damage.
IIiillll,..If your I_.ISB memory device has multiple partitions, or if you use a I.JSB multi card reader, you can
use up to 4 parhhons or U._}-B memory devices
I,illl,,.,.FIle ahgr_meni method of Ut__B slo_age device _s simdar lo Wu/dow Xi _ and fltt: flames can be up
to 100 Lnghstl characters
Ill,,,,,The recommended capacEty ts 1 TB or less for a I.JSB external hard disk and 32' GB or less for USB
memory
III1,,,,,..tf a LJSB external hard dmk with a "Fnergy %eying" function doesn't work, turn fine hard disk off and
on again to make it work properly Refer to the _.rger manual of the U%P, external hard disk
Ill,,,,,,,U_:)B stoi-dge devices below LJSB 2 0 a_e supported as ..,.,'ell Buf lJ_ey may not work properl,! in the
mowe list
IIII1".,..Maximum of 999 folders or files cart be recogruzed under one folder
III'_.If there a_e too many folders and files in one folder, it may not operate properly
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DLNA
About DLNA
This TV is a DLNA Certified digital media product.
If can display and play moviej photo and music content from your DLNA server,
The Digital L_vfng ,Network Alliance (©LNA} is across-industry organization of consumer electronics,
computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing
of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home.
The DLNA certification logo makes if easy to find products that comply with the DLNA Inferoperabitify
Guidelines. This unit compties with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. When a PC running DLNA
server software or other DLNA compafibte device is connected to this TV, some setting changes of
software or other devices may be required. Please refer fo the operating instructions for the software or
device for more information,
_'_'NOTE
The supplied l lero Medlaltorne.l Fssenflals CD ROM is a customized 9oftware edition only for
sharing files arid folders to tills !'/
[he supplied l lero MedtaHome 4 [-ssentials software does no! support [oltowtng fur_chons
Iranscodlng, l_emole UI, 1V conlrol, trflernel services and Apple Jlunc, s
This, manual e_plalns operations with the Fnglmh version of l'Jero kaedlaHome ,t Fssentlals as
examples Follow the e/planahon referring 1o the actua! operattons of your langt_age ,/ers_on
II tl-,cru _sr__.too rn:my fo';o_,r'._-:=rod fl'e z n ort.e Fo:dc' it _-_-.ay_,.otopu'ute prcc,_-rly
I-c,_t_e Dr NA op=i:,, -, dse _he Ne,o 'vled..a'_{ome prog-amme thh* s r/cvlded with t"e TV. _:owever, 'we
ca<no_ 9.1arantee fl-,a_ th.rd pa.-ty prcgr-ac "_,will work cerfectly.
"_%.i can select a crarme' while v_eva_o _he zrr'sl p,e'71ew c<.anne I.st on ycb,- TV screep
Gheck your net,_'.7ork sethngs when the DI I..IA option does not work properly
If there is an abnormal operation or an error occurs _n Hero Med_a I lome, the DI f tA option may
not work properly In this case, exit Hero Med_a }_ome and restart the programme You can down
load the latest version of Hero Media Home by chcking the question mark at the bottom left of
the program
Whet_ the nelwork _sunslabte, the dcv_re may be slower or inay need to load durJr_g playback
When playing a video in DLI M\ mode, lhe Mulh Audio and Closed Caphon fealures arc no! supper fed
When selectuTg fl_fl Screen in DLf'_z_ mode, the ratio of the outpu!Ied screen may differ from the
original
When more than one TV _s connected to a single server In DLI JA mode, a file may not play properl'/,
depe_dlng on the se_vet perfofmat_ce
I[ the play hme tnlormalion ts not provided by the ser,/er, it _s d_splayed as "- .... .--"
When usin G l,..4ov_eList, DRM flies _n lhe DLI IA server cannot be played
DLI'JA operation may not work properly accordn7g to the AP manufacturers.
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insfaiiing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is easy t"o use DLNA server software for Windows,
Requiremenf PC system before you insfall Nero MediaHome 4 Essen÷ials
Windows _XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vis'ta '_(no Service Pack required), Windows" XP
Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or' higher), Windows Server' 2003
Windows Vista'; 64o-bit edition (application runs in 32_.bit mode)
Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand_
alone
1.2 GHz In'tel '_ Pentiurn ':_HI or AMD Sempron _ 2200+ arocessors
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Graphics card with at least 32 MB video rnemor_A minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and
16_bit color settings
Windows ':_Internet Explorer '_ 6.0 or higher
Direc'tX ':_90c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher
Nelwork environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802,11b/g/n)
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1Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CDoROM into your compu
ter's CDoROM drive.
An instaI[a'tion wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
2 Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit any anti._wirus software that may be running.
Insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CDoROM into your computer's CD....ROM drive.
4 Click Nero MediaHorne 4 Essentials. The installation is prepared and the installation wizard appears,
Click the Next button to display the serial number input screen.
Click Next to go to the next step.
if you accept aH conditions, click I accept _he License Conditions check box and click Next.
Installation is not possible without this agreement.
Click Typical and dick Next. The installation process is started
8 If you want to 'take part in the anonymous collection of data, select 'the check box and click the
NeW button_
9Click the Exi'l" button to complete the installation.
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Sharing files and folders
After installing Nero MediaHome, you must add folders you wish to share.
l R)otlble chck the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials icon on the desktop
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2C.hck Network tcon on the left and deftrle your network name _n the Network name field The
rietv,.,ork name '>,otfenter ',,',_dlbe recogntzed by yotJr TV
3 C.hck Shares tcon on the left
4- Chck Local Folders tab on the Shared screen.
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(--hck Add Icon to open the Browse Folder vvtndo,,',_'
-_%c,lect ft_e lolder cor_latt_trlg the fIIL's yOU ;_'al_l Io share 1he selected folder Is added lo 1he list of
sha_red folders
7 Click Start Server icon to start the _,erver
_ii NOTE
If the slTa_red fofder_, or flied, are not cJ_.pta_yec[ on the T',!, click the folder on the Local Folders
t_lb and chck Rescan Folder at the More bl_tton
,7_s_1www.nero.com for more trlioi'_T_atfor_ and soflware tools
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Playing back shared contents
You can display and play movie, photo and music content stored on your computer or other DLNA
media servers.
1.___arJ H_o s_,rvrar _ll vour compul_2r or oll_or dc, vlc_ _ tt___J colll_L'c|c_d oll your hon_e l_cq¢,:ork
"I" ' Se,ectMY MEDIA
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" _I -. _ %decl Movie Lisf,Phofo Lisf or Music Lisf
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Select the Ol HA
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':"'1 Depending on the media server, thin T'/ may need to get the permission from
.the ser.,er
== If you '¢,_alt! lo re scan aVaddb]o medta serve.r, pr_,ss bkJc' coloi" bu[[ol_
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Ira,,,,..To play the file on the rnedla server, the TV and the medla _.er,/er m{tst be connected to the
same access pou_t
I""'Because the cornpahblhty and evadable playback funchoris err the MY MEDIA menu arc, !es|ed
on lhe bundle DLPt/\ server (llero MedtaHome 4 l-ssenhals) enwronmerd, hie requ_remerrts and
playback furlchons on the MY MEDIA may differ dependltlg on media servers
II1+,..the tile lequlrc_melfls or+ ff_ls page are not alWdV% corr_pMibk* [here may havL, seine restrtchor_s
by file features and med_a server's ability
Lml-yen the files that are not suppor¢ed can be dmplayed in photo thumbnail or music thumbnaLl.
Ira,,...,.Movie thumbnail ts not supported ul DI [_A Movie.
lira,,,,,.If lhere _s an _JnplayabJe music tile frt lhe MY MEDIA iTler'_u, lhe tV _s.t!lskip the file arid play ne×f
hie
III1+,,,,.lhe file II_[ormahor_ It_dtca|od or_ the screen may r_ol el.ways correct Jot music al_d movie files _r_
MY MEDIA menu
IllU+-ThisTV only supports movie _,ubt_tle hies supphed by r'ler-o Medtat tome ,1
IIIm,,,,The subhfle file name and nqowe file name have to be the _,ame and located at the same folder.
II1,:_I[ sttbhJlc' files have been added alter a dlrc.clory has b+-cn ind+,xc, d already, the user has Io
remove amd re-add lhe [older 1o _he hs[ el shares
II1,,,,,,.,.lhe playback and operaht_g qualify of the MY MEDIA furlchon may be affected by your home
network condition
III1,,,,..The flies from rernovable media such as LJSB drive, DVD drive etc on your media server may
not share properly
II1,,,,,.When playing lhe Med_a lhreugh DLN/', connechorh _1does not supper1 the DwX hie play '+_,hld-_
is proleded by DI?M
IP"Up to 200 [elders in one folder and 999 including folders and ides can be recognized
Ira,,,,If there are too many folders and flies _n one folder, it may not operate properly
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MOVIE LIST
I1 d_splays all el tt_e video files It recog_lzes
lhe On-Street1 Display on y'our model may be shghlly d_tferent
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Supported movie file
I_esoluhon' ul_der 1920 plxel (;,_'_dtt_)J 1©8© pJxel (heighl)
krame }_ale u_der 30 frame/see (Y720<1080), under 60 frame/see (1280x (20)
Max bltrate of playable video file- 20 l',4bps (klega bit per second)
Bit _ate of audio format: within 32 kbps to 320 kbps (klP3)
%upporled _'×lernal subhtle for_T_at "srnl/*srti'sub(MicroDVD, S,ubvl_-wer]Oi20)i'dssi'ss._i'
fxl(l MPlayer)i' psb(PowerDw/)
Supported Infernal subhtlc, lormal onlyX-_%UB (If _s fl-_e subhtleformal used H_ DIvX6 flies)
Precautions when playing the video files
%ome user created subtttle_ may not work properly
Some specmal characlers are not supported in subhtles
H I ML tags are not supported in subldles
IHT_e trfformafion in an external subhtle [tte should be arranged in ascending order 1o be played
C!langlr_g toni and color in subtitles is sol supported
,_ubhltes _n languages oll_er than one specified are _ot supported
Video flies wllh subtdJe ides el I MB or larger may l_ot be played properly
The screen may suffer temporary Jnterrtfptlons (image stoppage, faster playback, etc.) when the
audio language is changed,
A damaged video file may not be played correctly, or- some functions may not be usable
Video files produced '¢./_thsome encodem rxsay not be played correctly
If the video and aL_d!o structure of recorded file m not fnterteaved, the file not playback properly.
Video with resoh.ttton higher than maximum resolution supported for each frame, cannot be guar
anteed for smooth playback
Video Iites olher t'han the specified types and formats may r_ol work properly
1t_c, mowe file encoded bv the GMC (Global l',,4oho_ Cornpensaho_l) and Opel (©uarlerpel Mohon
kstfmahon) Is not supported
Only 10000 sync blocks are supported witt_in the subMle file
We do sol guaranlee srnooth playback of profiles encoded level 4-1 or higher _n H 264-/AVC.
DTS A_ die codec is not supported
A video file more than _:}OGB _n file size is not supported for playback
Playing a video via a [JSF_ connection that doesn't s_pport high speed may not .4york properly
USB storage deuires below l J%B 2O are supported as well P_ut they may not work properly in the
movie h_,t,
The video file and _ts subMle file must be located in the same folder
At thin time, a v_deo file name and _ts subtitle fife name must be _dentlcal for It to be displayed
V'/ht.n you are watching a movie ,_'_alht, Movie List fur_cho_, you can adjust lhe picture w_lh lt_e
El tkf?G'( SAVI[ IG a_d AV MODE belles err lhe re, note conlrot User selup for eacl_ p_clurc, mode
is no1 supported
]=rick Mode does not support other functions than I_ if video files do not have =ndex _nformahon
'i'ihen playing .video file us=ng network, lt-_e ]Hck mode =s hrn=ted lo 2-hrnes speed
Video IJte names lhat contain special characters may not be playable

Supported Video Formats
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MY MEDIA
Screen Components
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Select MY MEDIA, Select Movie List.
@ Moves to upper level folder
@ Current page/Total pages
@ Corresponding buttons on the
remote control
@ Contents under 'the folder
focused on@
@ Current page/ l'o'ta_ pages of
contents
Abnormal 'files are
displayed using this
graphic.
Non-, supported files
are displayed using
this graphic,
'_JJ;"_;_;_;'; :_'; ; _;_':;ii_'_!¸¸;!
Change to a different input,
Move to Photo Listor Music List,
Return to TV viewing.
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Movie Selection
Select 'the target folder or drive.
Select the desired
movie l'i'l'ie.
Mark Mode
Play the movie file.
Use the CH (A v) button to navigate
in the movie page. m
Select the 'target folder or
drive.
Select the desired
movie l'il'ie.
Mark your desired movie file.
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Play Marked: Play the firs1 seiected file. Once
a movie finishes playing, the next selected
one will be played a U tO r_ _l_ ca _ _y_
:::: Mark All: Mark aH files in the fo_der.
Unmark All: DeseJecf aH marked files.
Enter or exit the Mark Mode.
Play the marked movie file_
It displays the current movie
status progress bar on the bot .......
tom of the screen.
When one or' more movie files are
marked, the marked rnovies will be
played in sequence.
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MY MEDIA
Playing the Movie
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Show the Option menu.
Select Set Video Play., Set Video., or
Set Audio,
Using the remote control
Return to the previous men u_
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Pauses the media player:
If no buttons are pressed on the remote control for 10 minutes after pausing, the
TV returns to the playback state
Move 1'o a specific frame 'forward or backward while playing a video, A cursor indi-
cating the position can be viewed on the screen. It may not work properly for
some movie files_
Return to normal playback:_
Hide the menu on screen. TO see l'he menu again, press ENTER button.
Press the ENERGY SAVING button repeatedly to increase the brightness of your
screen (Refer to, p_ 132).
Press the AV MODE button repealedly to select 'the desired source (Refer to p 88).
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Set Video Play Menu Options
Picture Sze
S_b_Jtle_ngua_e
,Language
•Coae Page
• Syn¢
•Position
•Size
Re#eat
Select Picture Size, Audio Language,
Subtitle Language, or Repeat.
Make appropriate adjustments.
Code Page
Latin1
Korean
Engl sh, Spanish_ French
English, Korean
Picture Size: Selects your desired
picture format for videos
Full Mode: Files are played in full
screen mode regardless of the aspect
ratio of video.
Mode: Files are played
according to the aspect ratio of
video.
Audio Changes the
Language Group of the audio for
video files. Files with a single audio
track cannot be selected.
Subtitle Language: l_'he subtities can
be turned on or off
mLanguage Activated for SMt subtitles
and can select the language within
the subtitle.
Cede Page: Subtitle font selection.
When set to default, contents are
displayed in the language set in
"Option Language = Menu
Language."
Sync: When the video is not synchro-
nized with the captions, it can be
adjusted by 0.5 second.
mPosition: Move the location of the
subtitles.
Size: Changes the subtitle font size.
Repeat: Turn on/off repeat fundion
of movie playback When turned on,
the file within the folder will be played
back repeatedly, When turned off, if
the next fi_e name is similar to the
previous file, it can be played sequen
tially.
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MY MEDIA
knage shown may differ from your TV.
Set Video Menu, Options
Yor LED LCD TV,i,,.(._} TV For P!asrr a TV
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Pi_tere Mode
* BaCklight
*contra_t
,Btigme_s 50
- Color 60
- Dynamic Contrast
* Edge Enhancer
,NO_ORedeet_n
T_eMOtk_n
Pier,ire R_
Picture Mode
. Contrast 166
•8r[_htne_
* Shatpn_s 50
•color @
, Ti_ 0
,ColorTemp. 0
•Noise RedootJon
mm Pic_re Reset
Make appropriate adjustments_
Then, select Previous
Reset picl'ure settings lo default.
Set Audio Menu Options
Sound Mode
AutoVolume
CleatVoiceII
B_]ance 0 _ _
Make appropriate adjustments.
Then, select Previous
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PHOTO LIST
The On-Screen Display on your model may be slightly different
Suppor_ted photo file: _.UPG
Baseline: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixef (height) to 15360 pixel (width) x 8640 pixel (height)
Progressive: 64 pixd (width) x 64 pixel (height) 'to 1920 pixel (width) x 1440 pixd (height)
You can play JPEG files only.
Non-supported files are displayed in the form of pr'edefined icon.
An error message occurs for corrupted files or file formats that cannot be played.
Corrupled image files may not be displayed properly.
I't may take some lime 'to view high-resolution images in fuil screen_
For 42/47/55LX6500
jpeg
JPg
]Pe
mpo
supproted 'fie format SOF'O: baseHine
SOFI: Extend Sequenfal
:_OF_o:Progressive
photo size i Max - Normal 'Type: 15360 {W) x 8640 (H)
Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 {H)
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i4:3 size: 3648 x 2736
i photo size i 2592 x 1944
I ! 2048×15s6
i i3:2 size: 3,648 x 2432
Screen Components
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Select MY MEDIA,
Select
Pho÷o List
@ Moves to upper level folder
@ Current page/']'otal pages
@ Corresponding buHons on the
remote control
Contents under the folder
focused on@
@ Current page/total pages of
conlents
Abnormal files are
displayed using 'this
graphic
Nonosupported files
are displayed using
this graphic,
Change to a different input.
Move to Music Lisf or Movie List,
Change Numbers: Changes the number or
...._ thumbnails displayed at a time.
AHows you to mark certain files.
Return to TV viewing.
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MY MEDIA
Photo Selection
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Select the target folder or drive.
Select the desired pho-
tos.
Photo file is displayed,
Use the CH (A v) button to navigate
in the photo page
Mark Mode
Select the target folder or drive.
Select the desired
photo flies,
Mark your desired photo files
View the marked photo files.
View Marked: Display the selected photo, When one or more photos are
marked, you can view individual pho...
tos or a slide show of the marked
photos Lf no pholos are marked, you
can view ali pholos individually or all
pholos in the folder in a slide show.
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Full Screen Menu
More operations are available in full screen mode.
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The aspect ratio of a photo rFtay ch÷nge the size
of the photo displayed on the screen in full size
Select the larger folder or drive,
Select the desired photos.
The selected photo is displayed in full
size,
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MY MEDIA
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Select the Slideshow,
BGM, tO (Re,ate), _ /@%
(Energy Saving), Option, or Hide,
Use < > button to select the previ o
ous or next photo,
Slideshow: Selected photos are displayed during the slide show. If no photo is selected, all photos
in the current foider are displayed during slide show
Set the th-ne interval of the slide show in Option-Set Photo View, menu (Refer to p. 113).
You can adjus_ Opt_ion by using the Q.MENU button on the remote control.
BGM (Background Music): Listen to music while viewing photos in fuji size.
i Set the BGM device and album in Option-See Pho_to View, menu (Refer to p. 113).
i You can adjust Option by using the Q, MENU button on the remote control.
_ (Rotate): Rolale photos_
H Rotates the photo 90 °, ]80 _>,270 °, 360 o clockwise.
Photos cannot be rotated if its width is greater than the available supported resolution height.
_/_ : View the photo in full mode or original mode.
_ (Energy Saving): Increase the brightness of your screen by using ENERGY SAVING button.
Op÷ion: Set values for Slide Speed and BGM (Refer to p.113).
You cannot change BGM while BGM is playing.
HYou can only setect the MP3 folder saved on the device thal currently displays the photo.
Hide: Hide the menu on the fuH......sized screen.
To see the menu again on the fulI....sized screen, press ENTER button to display.
Exit: Move to the previous menu screen.
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Using the Photo List Function
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Select Set Photo View,, Set Video,,
or Set Audio,
Set Photo View Menu Options
Siide Speed
BGM
• Repeat
• Random
Select Slide Speed or BGM,
Make appropriate adjustments,
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Image shown may differ from your TV.
Set Video Menu Options
fSr LED LCD I_ViLCD TV
Pictu_'eMe#e
* Baekligbt 70 4 _iiiiiiiiii(ii;!iiii_i,!,_i!(,ii,!I-
"Contrast 100 <__,
.Brightness 50 < >
Colo_ 60 _ _,
_:'®rPla_sma V
- Dynamic Contrast
-Edge Enhancer
*Noise Redocti0n
Tr_Metion
m Picture R_et
Pict[_e Mod_
._#,rest lO0
• 8rightness
• Sharpness 50
, COlOr
• Tint 0
, Color Temp. 0
•Noise ReduoOor=
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Picture Res_
Make appropria'ie adjus'tmerfls_
1"'hen, select Previous
Reset picture seffings to default
Set Audio Menu Options
Soenit Mo_Je
Au_.oVolume
ClearVoice It
Make appropriate adiustments.
Then, select Previous
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