LG SH5 User Manual

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ARC (Audio Return Channel) 
function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to 
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
To use this function : 
 
- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC 
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set 
to On.
 
- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may 
differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC 
function, refer to your TV manual.
 
- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed 
HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
 
- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with 
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function 
using an HDMI cable.
 
- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV 
compatible with ARC.
 
ARC function is automatically selected when 
ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what 
kind of the function you are using.
 
You can enjoy the TV audio through the 
speakers of this unit.  In the case of some TV 
models, you must select the external speaker 
option from the TV menu. (For details, 
reference your TV user manual.)
 
Set up the sound output of  TV to listen to 
the sound through this unit :  
TV setting menu 
[ [Sound] [ [TV Sound 
output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)]
 
Details of  TV setting menu vary depending on 
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
 
If you change to other function while you 
are using ARC function, you need to adjust 
ARC setting on TV setting again to use ARC 
function.
 
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Additional information for HDMI
 
When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible 
device make sure of the following:
-  Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this 
player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and 
leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on 
this player.
-  The connected device’s video input is set 
correctly for this unit.
-  The connected device is compatible with 
720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 
1080i or 1920 x 1080p video input.
 
Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will 
work with this player.
-  The picture will not be displayed properly with 
non-HDCP device.
 
If a connected HDMI device does not accept 
the audio output of the player, the HDMI 
device’s audio sound may be distorted or may 
not output.
 
Changing the resolution when the connection 
has already been established may result in 
malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off 
the player and then turn it on again.
 
When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not 
verified, TV screen is changed to black screen. 
In this case, check the HDMI connection, or 
disconnect the HDMI cable.
 
If there are noises or lines on the screen, 
please check the HDMI cable (length is 
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft).
 
You cannot change the video resolution in the 
HDMI IN mode. Change the video resolution 
of the connected component.
 
If the video output signal is abnormal when 
your personal computer is connected to HDMI 
IN jack, change the resolution of your personal 
computer to 576p (or 480p), 720p, 1080i or 
1080p.
 
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