OWNER’S MANUAL

Network 3D
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

BP420

P/NO : SAC35454211
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION : CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER 1
DO NOT OPEN RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY

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WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING procedures other than those specified herein may
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This lightning flash with arrowhead CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
symbol within an equilateral triangle Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
is intended to alert the user to the a dedicated circuit;
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to that appliance and has no additional outlets or
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
The exclamation point within an outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
equilateral triangle is intended wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
to alert the user to the presence damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
of important operating and Any of these conditions could result in electric
maintenance (servicing) shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
product. or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN exact replacement part by an authorized service
OR MOISTURE. centre. Protect the power cord from physical or
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
confined space such as a book case or similar unit. pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
instructions.
mains cord plug. When installing the product,
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or Notes on Copyrights

accumulator.
yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content
Safety way to remove the battery or the System) is approved as content protection
battery from the equipment: Remove the system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of
1 old battery or battery pack, follow the steps CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent certain restrictions are imposed on playback,
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contamination of the environment and bring on analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected
possible threat to human and animal health, the contents. The operation of this product and
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate restrictions on this product may vary depending
container at designated collection points. Do on your time of purchase as those restrictions
not dispose of batteries or battery together with may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after
other waste. It is recommended that you use the production of this product.
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
additionally used as content protection systems
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to restrictions including playback restrictions for
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents.
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-
apparatus. ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
an authorized Customer Service Centre.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
copy protection. Because of this, you should only
The cord grip for the plug fitted to this product is
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
built into the existing power cord as supplied. If,
VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
for any reason you need to shorten the cord.
picture from copy-protected discs.
DO NOT RE-USE THE PLUG. yy This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
A new plug must be used to ensure your and other intellectual property rights. Use of
continued safety by securing the plug to the this copyright protection technology must be
power cord in accordance with Plug & Socket authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and
Regulations 1994. other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
yy Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs
and other materials may subject you to civil and/
or criminal liability.
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Important Notice for TV colour

system
The colour system of this player differs according to
currently playing discs.
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For example, when the player plays the disc

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recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is
output as an NTSC signal.
Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
signals output from the player.
yy If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
just distorted images when using discs or video
contents recorded in NTSC.
yy The multi system colour TV changes the colour
system automatically according to input signals.
In case that the colour system is not changed
automatically, turn it off and then on to see
normal images on screen.
yy Even if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system
are well displayed on your TV, these may not be
recorded correctly on your recorder.

>>Caution
yy Watching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness.
yy It is not recommended to watch a movie
in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant
woman.
yy If you are experiencing headache, tiredness
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D,
it is strongly recommended to stop the
playback and rest until you feel normal.
6 Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3 System Setting

24 Settings
24 –  Initial Setup
25 –  Adjust the Setup Settings
1 Getting Started 25 –  [DISPLAY] Menu
3 Safety Information 27 –  [LANGUAGE] Menu
8 Introduction 27 –  [AUDIO] Menu
8 –  Playable Discs and symbols used in 29 –  [LOCK] Menu
this manual 30 –  [NETWORK] Menu
9 –  About the “7” Symbol Display 30 –  [OTHERS] Menu
9 –  Compatibility Notes
10 –  File requirement 4 Operating
11 –  AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition) 32 General Playback
12 –  About DLNA 32 –  Using [HOME] menu
12 –  Certain System Requirements 32 –  Playing a Disc
12 –  Regional Code 32 –  Playing a file on disc/USB device
12 –  System Select 33 –  Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
13 Remote control 33 –  Enjoying BD-Live™
14 Front panel 34 –  Playing a file on a network server
14 Rear panel 34 –  Basic operations for video and audio
content
35 –  Basic operations for photo content
2 Connecting 35 –  Using the disc menu
15 Connecting to Your TV 35 –  Resume playback
15 –  HDMI Connection 35 –  Last Scene Memory
16 –  What is SIMPLINK? 36 Advanced Playback
16 –  Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection 36 –  Repeat Playback
17 –  Resolution Setting 36 –  Repeating a specific portion
18 Connecting to an Amplifier 36 –  Viewing content information
18 –  Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI 37 –  Changing content list view
Output 37 –  Selecting a subtitle file
19 –  Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital 38 –  Options while viewing a photo
Audio Output 38 –  Listening to music while slide show
19 –  Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 39 On-Screen display
Channel Audio Output 39 –  Displaying content information on-
20 Connecting to your Home Network screen
20 –  Wired network connection 40 –  Playing from selected time
20 –  Wired Network Setup 40 –  Selecting a subtitle language
23 USB device connection 40 –  Hearing a different audio
23 –  Playback content in the USB device 40 –  Watching from a different angle
41 –  Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
41 –  Changing subtitle code page
41 –  Changing the Picture Mode
42 Audio CD recording
43 Using the Premium
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43 Using the LG Apps

44 –  Signing in
44 –  Managing my Apps

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5 Troubleshooting
45 Troubleshooting
45 – General
46 – Network
47 – Picture
2
47 –  Customer Support
47 –  Open source software notice

6 Appendix 3
48 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
48 –  Setting up the remote to control your
TV 4
49 Network Software Update
49 –  Network update notification
49 –  Software Update
51 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
51 –  System Requirements 5
51 –  Installing Nero MediaHome 4
Essentials
52 –  Sharing files and folders
53 Area Code List
54 Language code List 6
55 Trademarks and Licenses
57 Audio Output Specifications
59 Specifications
60 Maintenance
60 –  Handling the Unit
60 –  Notes on Discs
61 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
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Introduction

1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description

yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
e yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
Blu-ray
y yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo files.
u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
r yy Movie mode and finalized only
DVD-ROM
DVD-R yy Supports the dual layer disc also

DVD-RW Finalized AVCHD format

o
DVD+R
DVD+RW yy DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
y Photo files.
(8 cm, 12 cm)
u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
DVD-RW (VR) VR mode and finalized only
(8 cm, 12 cm)
r
Audio CD Audio CD
(8 cm, 12 cm)
t
y yy CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
CD-R/RW Photo files.
(8 cm, 12 cm)
u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
Note – , Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution – > Indicates cautions for preventing possible

damages from abuse.
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,,Note About the “7” Symbol Display

yy Depending on the conditions of the
recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or “7” may appear on your TV display during
DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or operation and indicates that the function explained
DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the in this owner’s manual is not available on that
specific media.
1
unit.

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yy Depending on the recording software & the
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, Compatibility Notes
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.
yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc,
yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs digital connection and other compatibility issues
recorded using a personal computer or a are possible. If you experience compatibility
DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the problems, please contact an authorized
disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or Customer Service Center.
condensation on the player’s lens.
yy This unit allows you to enjoy functions such
yy If you record a disc using a personal as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and
computer, even if it is recorded in a Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting
compatible format, there are cases in which BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version
it may not play because of the settings of 1.1). Secondary video and audio can be played
the application software used to create the from a disc compatible with the picture-in-
disc. (Check with the software publisher for picture function. For the playback method, refer
more detailed information.) to the instructions in the disc.
yy This player requires discs and recordings to yy Viewing high-definition content and up-
meet certain technical standards in order to converting standard DVD content may require a
achieve optimal playback quality. HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input
yy Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to on your display device.
these standards. There are many different yy Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
types of recordable disc formats (including use of some operation commands or features.
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and
yy Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are
these require certain pre-existing conditions supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you
to ensure compatible playback. use HDMI connection for the audio output of the
yy Customers should note that permission unit.
is required in order to download MP3 /
yy You can use a USB device to store some disc
WMA files and music from the Internet. related information, including downloaded on-
Our company has no right to grant such line content. The disc you are using will control
permission. Permission should always be how long this information is retained.
sought from the copyright owner.
yy You have to set the disc format option
to [Mastered] in order to make the discs
compatible with the LG players when
formatting rewritable discs. When setting
the option to Live System, you cannot use
it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System :
Disc format system for windows Vista)
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File requirement
Movie files
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File File
Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle
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Location Extension
“.avi”, “.divx”, DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, Dolby Digital, SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
“.mpg”, “.mpeg”, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx DTS, MP3, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
“.mkv”, “.mp4”, (standard playback WMA, AAC, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub
Disc, “.asf”, “.wmv”, only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, AC3, COOK (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
USB “.m4v” (DRM H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer
free), “.vob”, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
“.3gp”, “.rmvb” VC-1 SM (WMV3),
RV30, RV40
“.avi”, “.divx”, DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, Dolby Digital, SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
“.mpg”, “.mpeg”, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx DTS, MP3, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
“.mkv”, “.mp4”, (standard playback WMA, AAC, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer
“.asf”, “.wmv”, only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, AC3, COOK 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
DLNA
“.m4v” (DRM H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
free), “.rmvb” MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, System (.txt)
VC-1 SM (WMV3),
RV30, RV40

Music files
File File
Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note
Location Extension
“.mp3”, “.wma”, within 32 - 48 kHz within 32 - 320 Some wav files are
Disc, “.wav”, “.m4a” (WMA), within 16 - 48 kbps (WMA), within not supported on this
USB, (DRM free), kHz (MP3) 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) player.
“.flac”
“.mp3”, “.wma”, within 32 - 48 kHz within 32 - 320 Some wav files are
DLNA “.wav”, “.m4a” (WMA), within 16 - 48 kbps (WMA), within not supported on this
(DRM free) kHz (MP3) 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) player.

Photo files
File File Recommended
Note
Location Extension Size
Disc, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Progressive and lossless
USB, “.png”, “.gif” Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel compression photo image files
DLNA are not supported.

yy Supplied bundle DLNA server for Macintosh edition has limitations in file compatibility, such as ASF, WMA
and WMV.
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,,Note ,,Note
yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec”
is not supported.
yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total
number of files and folders) yy This player supports UTF-8 files even if it
yy RMVB file only supports external subtitle.
contains Unicode subtitle contents. This 1
player can not support the pure Unicode

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yy Depending on the size and number of the subtitle files.
files, it may take several minutes to read the
contents on the media. yy Depending on the types of file or ways of
recording, it may not play back.
yy File compatibility may differ depending on
the server. yy A disc which was recorded by multi-session
on normal PC is not supported on this
yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server player.
are tested on the bundle DLNA server
(Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows yy To be playback a movie file, movie file name
edition) environment, file requirements and and Subtitle file name must be the same.
playback functions may differ depending on yy If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS,
media servers. subtitle does not play back.
yy Supplied bundle DLNA server for Macintosh
edition has limitations in file compatibility,
such as ASF, WMA and WMV. AVCHD (Advanced Video
yy The file requirements on page 10 are Codec High Definition)
not always compatible. There may have
yy This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
some restrictions by file features and media
These discs are normally recorded and used in
server’s ability.
camcorders.
yy Playing a movie subtitle files are only
yy The AVCHD format is a high definition digital
available on DLNA media server created
video camera format.
by supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
software on this player package. yy The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher efficiency than
yy The files from removable media such as USB
that of the conventional image compressing
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server
format.
may not be shared properly.
yy This player can playback AVCHD discs using
yy This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag
“x.v.Colour” format.
embedded MP3 file.
yy Some AVCHD format discs may not play
yy The total playback time of audio files
depending on the recording condition.
indicated on the screen may not be correct
for VBR files. yy AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
yy HD movie files contained on the CD/DVD or yy “x.v.Colour” offers a wider colour range than
USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. normal DVD camcorder discs.
Blu-ray Disc or USB 2.0 are recommended to
play back HD movie files.
yy This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file
with higher level, the warning message will
appear on the screen.
yy This player does not support files that are
recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2.
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel
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About DLNA Regional Code

This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
that can display and play movie, photo and music the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD
content from your DLNA-compatible digital media discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
1 server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
System Select
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The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a

cross-industry organization of consumer electronics,
computing industry and mobile device companies. Open the disc tray using the B (OPEN/CLOSE)
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing button and then, press and hold M (PAUSE) for
of digital media through your home network. more than five seconds to change the color system
(PAL/ NTSC/ AUTO).
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy
to find products that comply with the DLNA
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or
other DLNA compatible device is connected to
this player, some setting changes of software or
other devices may be required. Please refer to the
operating instructions for the software or device for
more information.

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:
yy High definition display that has HDMI input jack.
yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for some content (as specified
by disc authors).
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
multi-channel audio playback:
yy An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or
DTS-HD) decoder.
yy Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer
as necessary for chosen format.
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Remote control
• • • • • • a • • • • • • SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle
1 (POWER): Switches the player language. 1
ON or OFF. DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a

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B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and disc.
closes the disc tray. • • • • • • d • • • • • •
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects Coloured (R, G, Y, B) buttons:
numbered options in a menu. Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the They are also used for [MOVIE],
search menu or a number when [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and
setting the password. [LG Apps] menu.
REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired ?: This button is not available.
section or sequence. AUDIO: Selects an audio language
• • • • • • b • • • • • • or audio channel.
c/v (SCAN): Searches TV Control Buttons: See page
backward or forward. 48.
C/V (SKIP): Goes to the
next or previous chapter / track /
file.
Z (STOP): Stops playback.
d (PLAY): Starts playback.
M (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
• • • • • • c • • • • • •
HOME (n): Displays or exits the
[Home Menu].
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up
menu, if available.
Battery Installation INFO/MENU (m): Displays or
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an
option in the menu.
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu
selection.
BACK (1): Exits the menu or
Remove the battery cover on the returns to the previous screen.
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries
with 4 and 5 matched correctly.
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Front panel

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a Disc Tray e N (PLAY / PAUSE)

b Display Window f Z (STOP)
c Remote Sensor g USB Port
d B (OPEN/CLOSE) h 1 (POWER)

Rear panel

a AC power cord d HDMI OUT

b LAN port e VIDEO OUT
c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) f 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
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Connecting to Your TV HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
Make one of the following connections, depending it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on
the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
yy HDMI connection (page 15) TV or monitor.
yy Video connection (page 16)
,,Note
yy Depending on your TV and other Rear of the unit
equipment you wish to connect, there are 2
various ways you could connect the player.

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Use only one of the connections described
in this manual.
yy Please refer to the manuals of your TV,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary
to make the best connections.
HDMI
yy Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT
jack to the phono in jack (record player) of cable
your audio system. TV
yy Do not connect your player via your VCR.
The image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s

manual).

Additional Information for HDMI

yy When you connect a 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
720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.
yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player.
-- The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
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,,Note Video/Audio (Left/Right)

yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI Connection
device’s audio sound may be distorted or Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the
may not output. video in jack on the TV using a video cable. Connect
yy When you use HDMI connection, you can the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to
change the resolution for the HDMI output. the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17) audio cables.
yy Select the type of video output from the
2 HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Setup] menu (see page Rear of the unit
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26).
yy 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.
yy 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.
Video/Audio cable
yy If there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m).

TV
What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit can be controlled

by the TV’s remote control when this unit and a
compatible LG TV with SIMPLINK are connected
through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.

,,Note
Depending on the disc type or playing status,
some SIMPLINK operations may differ from
your purpose or not work.
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Resolution Setting ,,Note

yy If your TV does not accept the resolution
The player provides several output resolutions for you have set on the player, you can set
HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution resolution to 576p as follows:
using [Setup] menu.
1. Press B to open the disc tray.
1. Press HOME (n).
2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER
(b). The [Setup] menu appears. yy When you set the resolution to 576i with
HDMI connection, actual resolution is
3. Use W/S to select [DISPLAY] option then outputted to 576p.
press D to move to the second level.
yy If you select a resolution manually and then
2
4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV

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then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. does not accept it, the resolution setting is
set to [Auto].
yy If you select a resolution that your TV
does not accept, the warning message
will appear. After resolution change,
if you cannot see the screen, please
wait 20 seconds and the resolution will
automatically revert back to the previous
5. Use W/S to select the desired resolution then resolution.
press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection. yy The 1080p video output frame rate may
be automatically set to either 24 Hz or
50 Hz depending both on the capability
and preference of the connected TV and
based on the native video frame rate of the
content on the BD-ROM disc.
yy The resolution of the VIDEO OUT jack is
always outputted at 576i resolution.
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Connecting to an Connecting to an Amplifier via

HDMI Output
Amplifier Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a
Make one of the following connections, depending HDMI cable.
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
yy HDMI Audio connection (page 18)
yy Digital Audio connection (page 19)
Rear of the unit
2 yy 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19)
Since many factors affect the type of audio output,
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see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (pages

57).

About 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 HDMI cable
player. Check the logos on the front of the Audio/
Video receiver and the manual. (PCM Stereo, PCM
Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)

Receiver/Amplifier

HDMI cable

TV

Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI

input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your
amplifier has HDMI output jack.
You will need to activate the player’s digital output.
(See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27)
 Connecting 19

Connecting to an Amplifier via Connecting to an Amplifier via

Digital Audio Output 2 Channel Audio Output
Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks
to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your on the player to the audio left and right in jacks
amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using
audio cables.

Rear of the unit

Rear of the unit 2

Connecting
Optical
cable
Audio cable

Receiver/Amplifier

You will need to activate the player’s digital output.

(See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27)
Receiver/Amplifier
 20 Connecting

Connecting to your
Home Network Broadband
service
This player can be connected to a local area
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel.
By connecting the unit to a broadband home
network, you have access to services such as
software updates, BD-Live interactivity and on-line
2 content services.
Router
Connecting

Wired network connection

Using a wired network provides the best
performance, because the attached devices
connect directly to the network and are not subject
to radio frequency interference.
Please refer to the documentation for your network
device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding DLNA certified servers
port on your Modem or Router using a
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.
,,Note
yy When plugging or unplugging the LAN
cable, hold the plug portion of the cable.
When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN
cable but unplug while pressing down on
the lock.
yy Do not connect a modular phone cable to Rear of the unit
the LAN port.
yy Since there are various connection
configurations, please follow the
specifications of your telecommunication Wired Network Setup
carrier or internet service provider.
If there is a DHCP server on the local area network
yy If you want to access content from DLNA (LAN) via wired connection, this player will
servers, this player must be connected to automatically be allocated an IP address. After
the same local area network with them via a making the physical connection, a small number of
router. home networks may require the player’s network
yy To set your PC as a DLNA server, install the setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK]
supplied Nero MediaHome 4 on your PC. setting as follow.
(see page 51)
Preparation
Before setting the wired network, you need to
connect the broadband internet to your home
network.
 Connecting 21

1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the Advanced Setting

[Setup] menu then press ENTER (b).
If you want to set the network settings manually,
use W/S to select [Advanced Setting] on the
[Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).
1. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode
between [Dynamic] and [Static].
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP
address automatically.

2. Read the preparations for the network settings

2
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is

Connecting
highlighted.

,,Note
If there is no DHCP server on the network and
you want to set the IP address manually, select
[Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask],
Network will automatically be connected to the [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using
unit. W/S/A/D and numerical buttons. If you
make a mistake while entering a number, press
CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

2. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply

network settings.

Network connection status is displayed on the

screen.
3. Press ENTER (b) while [Close] is highlighted to
finish the wired network settings.
 22 Connecting

Notes on Network Connection subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not
be able to use the internet connection feature
yy Many network connection problems during
contained in this player or you may be limited
set up can often be fixed by re-setting the
to the number of devices you can connect at
router or modem. After connecting the player
the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to
to the home network, quickly power off and/
one device, this player may not be allowed to
or disconnect the power cable of the home
connect when a PC is already connected.)
network router or cable modem. Then power on
and/or connect the power cable again. yy The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its
usage may be limited depending on the policies
yy Depending on the internet service provider (ISP),
and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact
2 the number of devices that can receive internet
your ISP directly.
service may be limited by the applicable terms
Connecting

of service. For details, contact your ISP.

yy Our company is not responsible for any
malfunction of the player and/or the internet
connection feature due to communication
errors/malfunctions associated with your
broadband internet connection, or other
connected equipment.
yy The features of BD-ROM discs made available
through the Internet Connection feature are not
created or provided by our company, and our
company is not responsible for their functionality
or continued availability. Some disc related
material available by the Internet Connection
may not be compatible with this player. If you
have questions about such content, please
contact the producer of the disc.
yy Some internet contents may require a higher
bandwidth connection.
yy Even if the player is properly connected and
configured, some internet contents may not
operate properly because of internet congestion,
the quality or bandwidth of your internet service,
or problems at the provider of the content.
yy Some internet connection operations may not
be possible due to certain restrictions set by the
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your
broadband Internet connection.
yy Any fees charged by an ISP including, without
limitation, connection charges are your
responsibility.
yy A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required
for wired connection to this player. If your
internet service does not allow for such a
connection, you will not be able to connect the
player.
yy You must use a Router to use xDSL service.
yy A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and
a cable modem is required to use cable modem
service. Depending on the access method of and
 Connecting 23

USB device connection ,,Note

yy This player supports USB flash drive/external
HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS
This player can play movie, music and photo files when accessing files (music, photo, movie).
contained in the USB device. However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32
formats are supported. Use the USB flash
Playback content in the USB drive/external HDD formatted in either
FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live.
device yy The USB device can be used for the local
1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits storage for enjoying BD-Live discs with
into place.
2
Internet.

Connecting
yy This unit can support up to 8 partitions of
the USB device.
yy Do not extract the USB device during
operation (play, etc.).
yy A USB device which requires additional
program installation when you have
connected it to a computer, is not
supported.
When you connect the USB device on the HOME
yy USB device: USB device that supports
menu, the player plays a music file contained in the
USB1.1 and USB2.0.
USB storage device automatically. If the USB storage
device is containing various types of files, a menu yy Movie, music and photo files can be played.
for the file type selection will appear. For details of operations on each file, refer to
relevant pages.
File loading may takes few minutes depending on
the number of content stored in the USB storage yy Regular back up is recommended to
device. Press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is selected prevent data loss.
to stop loading. yy If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB
2. Press HOME (n). or USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not
be recognized.
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,
and press ENTER (b). yy Some USB device may not work with this
unit.
4. Select the [USB] option using W/S, and press
ENTER (b). yy Digital camera and mobile phone are not
supported.
yy USB Port of the unit cannot be connected
to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage
device.

5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press

PLAY or ENTER (b) to play the file.
6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.
 24 System Setting

Settings 4. Check all the settings that you have set in the
previous steps.

Initial Setup
When you turn on the unit for the first time, the
initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the
display language and network settings on the initial
setup wizard.
1. Press 1 (POWER). Press ENTER (b) while [Finish] is highlighted
to finish the initial setup settings. If there is any
The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.
settings to be changed, use A/D to select
2. Use W/S/A/D to select a display language [Previous] and press ENTER (b).
and press ENTER (b).

3
System Setting

3. Read and prepare the preparations for the

network settings and then press ENTER (b)
while [Start] is highlighted.

If wired network is connected, the network

connection setting will automatically be
finished.

For details on network settings, refer to

“Connecting to your Home Network” on page
20.
 System Setting 25

Adjust the Setup Settings [DISPLAY] Menu

You can change the settings of the player in the
[Setup] menu. TV Aspect Ratio
1. Press HOME (n). Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV
type.

[4:3 Letter Box]

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER [4:3 Pan Scan]
(b). The [Setup] menu appears.
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
3
[16:9 Original]

System Setting
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3
aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the
3. Use W/S to select the first setup option, and left and right sides.
press D to move to the second level. [16:9 Full]
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear
proportion) to fill the entire screen.

,,Note
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and
[4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is
4. Use W/S to select a second setup option, and set to higher than 720p.
press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

5. Use W/S to select a desired setting, and press

ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.
 26 System Setting

Resolution HDMI Color Setting

Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack.
Refer to page 17 for details about the resolution For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your
setting. display device.

[Auto] [YCbCr]
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to Select when connecting to a HDMI display
TVs providing display information (EDID), device.
automatically selects the resolution best suited
to the connected TV. [RGB]
Select when connecting to a DVI display
[1080p] device.
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
[1080i] 3D Mode
3 Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. Select the type of output mode for Blu-ray 3D disc
playback.
[720p]
System Setting

Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [Off]

Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 2D
[576p]
mode like a normal BD-ROM disc playback.
Outputs 576 lines of progressive video.
[On]
[576i]
Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 3D
Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video. mode.

1080p Display Mode Wallpaper

When the resolution is set to 1080p, select Changes the background of the initial screen.
[24 Hz] for smooth presentation of film material
(1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display Home Menu Guide
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input.
This function allows you to display or delete the
,,Note guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option
yy When you select [24 Hz], you may to [On] for displaying guide.
experience some picture disturbance when
the video switches video and film material.
In this case, select [50 Hz].
yy Even when [1080p Display Mode] is set to
[24 Hz], if your TV is not compatible with
1080p/24 Hz, the actual frame frequency of
the video output will be 50 Hz to match the
video source format.
 System Setting 27

[LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu

Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set
Display Menu the player’s Audio options according to the type of
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- audio system you use.
screen display.
,,Note
Since many factors affect the type of audio
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on
Disc Subtitle page 57 for details.
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
Digital Output
[Original]
[PCM Stereo] (HDMI, OPTICAL)
Refers to the original language in which the
disc was recorded. Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with two- 3
[Other] channel digital stereo decoder.

System Setting
Press ENTER (b) to select another language.
[PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only)
Use number buttons then press ENTER (b)
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack
according to the language code list on page 54. to a device with multi-channel digital decoder.

[Off] (Disc Subtitle only) [DTS Re-Encode] (HDMI, OPTICAL)

Turn off Subtitle. Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with DTS
,,Note decoder.
Depending on the disc, your language setting [BitStream] (HDMI, OPTICAL)
may not work.
Select if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT and HDMI OUT jack to a device with
LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD decoder.

,,Note
yy When [Digital Output] option is set to [PCM
Multi-Ch], the audio may output as PCM
Stereo if the PCM Multi-Ch information is
not detected from HDMI device with EDID.
yy If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS
Re-Encode], the DTS Re-Encode audio is
outputted for BD-ROM discs with secondary
audio and the original audio is outputted
for the other discs (like [BitStream]).
 28 System Setting

Sampling Freq. DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(Digital Audio Output) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a
lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
[192 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is [Off]
capable of handling 192 kHz signals. Turns off this function.
[96 kHz] [On]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby
not capable of handling 192 kHz signals. When Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD
this choice is made, this unit audio output.
automatically converts any 192 kHz signals to
96 kHz so your system can decode them. [Auto]
The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio
[48 kHz] output is specified by itself.
3 Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is And the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital
not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as
System Setting

signal. When this choice is made, this unit the [On] mode.
automatically converts any 192 kHz and 96 kHz
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode ,,Note
them. The DRC setting can only be changed when
the unit is in “NO DISC” status or the unit is in
Check the documentation for your A/V Receiver or complete stop mode.
Amplifier to verify its capabilities.
 System Setting 29

[LOCK] Menu DVD Rating

The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their
playback. content. (Not all discs are rated.)
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you [Rating 1-8]
must enter the 4-digit security code you have
created. Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and
If you have not entered a password yet, you are rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, [Unlock]
and press ENTER (b) to create a new password.
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
Password
You can create or change the password. Blu-ray Disc Rating
[None] Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. 3
ENTER (b) to create a new password.
[255]

System Setting
[Change] All BD-ROM can be played.
Enter the current password and press ENTER
[0-254]
(b). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press
ENTER (b) to create a new password. Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using ,,Note
the following steps: The [Blu-ray Disc Rating] will be applied
only for the Blu-ray disc that containing the
1. Remove any disc that might be in the player.
Advanced Rating Control.
2. Select [Password] option in the [Setup] menu.
3. Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The
password is cleared. Area Code
,,Note Enter the code of the area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER
(b), press CLEAR. Then input the correct on page 53.
password.
 30 System Setting

[NETWORK] Menu Device Name

The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the You can make a network name using virtual
software update, BD-Live and on-line content keyboard. This player will be recognised by the
services. name you are entering on your home network.

Connection Setting [OTHERS] Menu

If your home network environment is ready
to connect the player, the player needs to be DivX® VOD
set the wired network connection for network
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video
communication. (See “Connecting to your Home
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi
Network” on pages 20.)
Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device
that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more
Connection Status information and software tools to convert your files
If you want to check tshe network status on this into DivX videos.
3 player, select the [Connection Status] options and ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX
press ENTER (b) to check whether a connection Certified® device must be registered in order to play
System Setting

to the network and the internet have been purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
established. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX
VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.
BD-LIVE connection divx.com for more information on how to complete
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live your registration.
functions are used.
[Register]
[Permitted] Displays the registration code of your player.
Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live
[Deregister]
contents.
Deactivate your player and display the
[Partially permitted] deactivation code.
Internet access is permitted only for BD-
Live contents which have content owner ,,Note
certificates. Internet access and AACS Online All the downloaded videos from DivX(R) VOD
functions are prohibited for all BD-Live contents with this player’s registration code can only be
without a certificate. played on this unit.

[Prohibited]
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live
contents.

Premium/LG Apps
[Country Setting]
Select your area for displaying proper services
and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps]
feature.
 System Setting 31

Network Play Initialize

This function allows you to control the playback
[Factory Set]
of media streamed from DLNA media server by a
DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified You can reset the player to its original factory
smartphone has a function to control the playback settings.
media on your home network. Set this option to [Blu-ray Storage Clear]
[On] for allowing your smartphone to control this
unit. Refer to instructions of your DLNA certified Initializes the BD-Live contents from the
smartphone or the application for more detailed connected USB storage.
information.
,,Note
,,Note If you reset the player to its original factory
yy This unit and the DLNA Certified settings using [Factory Set] option, you have
Smartphone must be connected to the to set all the activation for the on-line services
same network. and network settings again.
yy To use the [Network Play] function using a 3
DLNA certified smartphone, press HOME
Software

System Setting
(n) to display the home menu before
connecting to this unit. [Information]
yy While controlling the unit using the Displays the current software version.
[Network Play] function, the remote control
may not work. [Update]
yy Available file formats described on page 10 You can update the software by connecting
are not always supported on [Network Play] the unit directly to the software update server
function. (see page 49).

Disclaimer Notice
Auto Power Off
Press ENTER (b) to view the notice of Network
The screen saver appears when you leave the
Service Disclaimer.
player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If
you set this option to [On], the unit automatically
turns off within 20 minutes since the Screen Saver
is displayed. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the
screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
 32 Operating

General Playback Playing a Disc

erot
1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the
Using [HOME] menu disc tray.
The home menu appears when you press HOME 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
(n). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and
For most Audio CD, BD-ROM and
press ENTER (b).
DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically.
3. Press HOME (n).
4. Select [Movie] or [Music] using A/D, and press
ENTER (b).
5. Select [Blu-ray Disc], [DVD], [VR] or [Audio]
option using W/S, and press ENTER (b).

,,Note
yy Playback functions described in this manual
are not always available with every file and
media. Some functions can be restricted
depending on many factors.
4 yy Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB
device connection may be needed for the
Operating

proper playback.
,,Note yy Unfinalized DVD-VR format discs may not
Depending on the region, [LG Apps] service be played in this player.
and [Search] function may not be available
at the moment. The service may become yy Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM
data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot
available in these regions through at software
support these kinds of discs.
update later.

a [Movie] - Plays video contents. Playing a file on disc/USB

b [Photo] - Plays photo contents. device
c [Music] - Plays audio contents.
yui
[Premium] - Displays the Premium Home
d This player can play movie, music and photo files
screen.
contained in the disc or USB device.
e [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen.
1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB
f [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings. device.
[Search] - Searching an on-line content by 2. Press HOME (n).
g
inputting a keyword on the search menu.
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,
h [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen. and press ENTER (b).
[Favorite Apps] - Shortcut for user’s favorite 4. Select [Data] or [USB] option using W/S, and
i
Apps. press ENTER (b).
j [My Apps] - Display the [My Apps] screen. 5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press
d(PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
 Operating 33

Playing Blu-ray 3D disc Enjoying BD-Live™

e e
This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which BD-ROM supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2
contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Profile 2) that has a network extension function
allows you to enjoy more functions such as
Preparation downloading new movie trailers by connecting this
unit to the internet.
In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in
stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: 1. Check the network connection and settings
(page 20).
yy Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI
input(s). 2. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on
the front panel.
ear 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D experience
yy W
if it is necessary. A USB storage device is needed to download
bonus content.
yy Check whether the BD-ROM title is the Blu-
ray 3D disc or not. 3. Press HOME (n), and set the [BD-LIVE
connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page
yy Connect an HDMI cable (Type A, High 32).
Speed HDMI™ Cable) between the player’s
HDMI output and TV’s HDMI input. Depending on a disc, the BD-Live function may
not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option
1. Press HOME (n), and set the [3D Mode] option
is set to [Partially Permitted]. 4
on the [Setup] menu to [On] (page 26). 4. Insert a BD-ROM with BD-Live.

Operating
2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the The operations are differ depending on the disc.
disc tray. Refer to the manual supplied with the disc.
3. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. >>Caution
The playback starts automatically. Do not extract the connected USB device
while content is being downloaded or a Blu-
4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready
ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may
TV for the further instruction.
damage the connected USB device and BD-
You may need to adjust the display settings and Live features may not operate properly with
focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D the damaged USB device anymore. If the
effect. connected USB device seems damaged from
>>Caution such an action, you can format the connected
USB device from the PC and reuse it with this
yy Watching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness. player.

yy It is not recommended to watch a movie

in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant ,,Note
woman. yy Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively
accessed in some territories by contents
yy If you are experiencing headache, tiredness
provider’s own decision.
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D,
it is strongly recommended to stop the yy It may take up to several minutes to load
playback and rest until you feel normal. and start enjoying BD-Live contents.
 34 Operating

Playing a file on a network Basic operations for video and

server audio content
yui To stop playback
This player can play video, audio and photo files Press Z (STOP) while playback.
located in a DLNA server through your home
network. To pause playback
1. Check the network connection and settings
Press M (PAUSE) while playback.
(pagepage 20).
Press d (PLAY) to resume playback.
2. Press HOME (n).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D, To play frame-by-frame (Video)
and press ENTER (b). Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback.
4. Select a DLNA media server on the list using Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame
W/S, and press ENTER (b). playback.

To scan forward or backward

Press c or v to play fast forward or fast reverse
during playback.
4 You can change the various playback speeds by
pressing c or v repeatedly.
Operating

To slow down the playing speed

If you want to rescan available media server, While the playback is paused, press v repeatedly
press the green (G) coloured button. to play various speeds of slow motion.
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press
ENTER (b) to play the file. To skip to the next/previous
chapter/track/file
,,Note During playback, press C or V to go to the
yy The file requirements are described on page
10. next chapter/track/file or to return to the beginning
of the current chapter/track/file.
yy The thumbnail of the unplayable files can
be displayed, but those cannot be played Press C twice briefly to step back to the previous
on this player. chapter/track/file.
yy The subtitle file name and movie file name In the file list menu of a server, there may have
have to be the same and located in the many types of contents in a folder together. In this
same folder. case, press C or V to go to the previous or
next content with same type.
yy The playback and operating quality may be
affected by your home network condition.
yy You may experience connection problems
depending on your server’s environment.
yy To set your PC as a DLNA server, install the
supplied Nero MediaHome 4 on your PC.
(see page 51)
 Operating 35

Basic operations for photo Resume playback

content eroyt
To play a slide show u
Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. The unit records the point where you pressed the
Z (STOP) depending on the disc.
To stop a slide show If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly,
press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene
Press Z (STOP) while slide show. point).
If you press Z (STOP) twice or unload the disc,
To pause a slide show “Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit
Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. will clear the stopped point.
Press d (PLAY) to re-start the slide show.
,,Note
yy The resume point may be cleared when a
To skip to the next/previous photo button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER),
While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
to go to the previous or next photo. yy On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the resume
playback function does not work.
Using the disc menu yy If you press Z (STOP) once during BD-ROM
interactive title playback, the unit will be in 4
ero Complete Stop mode.

Operating
To display the disc menu
The menu screen may be displayed first after Last Scene Memory
loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want
to display the disc menu while playback, press DISC
er
MENU. This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc
Use W/S/A/D buttons to navigate through that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory
menu items. even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch
off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene
memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
To display the Pop-up menu
Some BD-ROM discs contain Pop-up menu that ,,Note
appears while playback. yy Last Scene Memory function for a previous
disc is erased once a different disc is played.
Press TITLE/POPUP while playback, and use W/S/
A/D buttons to navigate through menu items. yy This function may not work depending on
the disc.
yy On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the last scene
memory function does not work.
yy This unit does not memorize settings of
a disc if you switch off the unit before
commencing to play it.
 36 Operating

Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion

erot
This player can repeat a portion you have selected.
Repeat Playback 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select
erotu [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to
repeat.
y 2. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your
During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to selected portion will be repeated continually.
select a desired repeat mode.
3. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT
Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Movie files (h) repeatedly to select [Off ].
jA- – Selected portion will be repeated continually.
jChapter – The current chapter will be played
,,Note
yy You cannot select a portion less than 3
back repeatedly. seconds.
jTitle – The current title will be played back yy This function may not work on some disc or
repeatedly. title.
jAll – All the tracks or files will be played back
repeatedly.

4 To return to normal playback, press REPEAT (h)

Viewing content information
repeatedly to select [Off ]. y
Operating

Audio CDs/Music files The player can display the content information.
;Track– The current track or file will be played 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D.
back repeatedly.
2. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option
:All – All the tracks or files will be played back menu.
repeatedly.
3. Select the [Information] option using W/S,
l – The tracks or files will be played back in and press ENTER (b).
random order.
The file information appears on the screen.
l:All – All the tracks or files will be played
back repeatedly in random order. While movie playback, you can display the file
information by pressing TITLE/POPUP.
kA-B – Selected portion will be repeated
continually. (Audio CD only) ,,Note
The information displayed on the screen
To return to normal playback, press CLEAR. may not correct comparing actual content
,,Note information.

yy If you press V once during Repeat

Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback
cancels.
yy This function may not work on some disc or
title.
 Operating 37

Changing content list view Selecting a subtitle file

yui y
On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can If the subtitle file name is different from the movie
change the content list view. file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the
[Movie] menu before playing the movie.
Method 1 1. Use W/S/A/D to select the subtitle file you
Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. wish to play in the [Movie] menu.
2. Press ENTER (b).

Press ENTER (b) again to deselect the subtitle

file. Selected subtitle file will be displayed when 4
you play the movie file.

Operating
,,Note
yy If you press Z (STOP) while playback, the
subtitle selection is cancelled.
yy This function is not available for playing file
on a server via home network.

Method 2
1. On the content list, press INFO/MENU (m) to
display the option menu.
2. Use W/S to select the [View Change] option.
3. Press ENTER (b) to change the content list
view.
 38 Operating

Options while viewing a photo Listening to music while slide

i show
You can use various options during viewing a i
photo in full screen.
You can display photo files while listening to music
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ files.
MENU (m) to display the option menu.
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/
2. Select an option using W/S. MENU (m) to display the option menu.
2. Use W/S to select [Music Select] option, and
press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select]
menu.
3. Use W/S to select a device, and press ENTER
(b).
Device that you can select are differ depending
on the location of the photo file you are
displaying in full screen.
Photo location Available Device
Disc, USB Disc, USB
4 a Current photo/Total number of photos DLNA server DLNA server
– Use A/D to view previous/next photo.
4. Use W/S to select a file or a folder you wish to
Operating

b Slide Show – Press ENTER (b) to start or play.

pause slide show.
c Music Select – Select the background
music for the slide show (page 38).
d Music –Press ENTER (b) to start or pause
background music.
e Rotate – Press ENTER (b) to rotate the
photo clockwise.
f Zoom – Press ENTER (b) to display the
[Zoom] menu. Select g and press ENTER (b) to display the
upper directory.
g Effect – Use A/D to select a transition
effect between photos in a slide show. ,,Note
h Speed – Use A/D to select a delaying When selecting music file from a server, folder
speed between photos in a slide show. selection is not available. Only file selection is
available.
3. Press BACK (1) to exit the option menu.
5. Use D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to
complete music selection.
 Operating 39

On-Screen display 2. Select an option using W/S.

3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value.

You can display and adjust various information and 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.
settings about the content. ,,Note
yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds,
Displaying content information the on-screen display disappears.
on-screen yy A title number cannot be selected on some
discs.
eroy yy Available items may differ depending on
1. While playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to show discs or titles.
various playback information. yy If an interactive Blu-ray Disc is playing back,
some setting information is displayed on
the screen but prohibited to be changed.

Operating
a Title – current title number/total number of
titles
b Chapter – current chapter number/total
number of chapters
c Time – elapsed playing time/total playback
time
d Audio – selected audio language or channel
e Subtitle – selected subtitle.
f Angle – selected angle/total number of
angles
g TV Aspect Ratio – selected TV aspect Ratio
h Picture Mode – selected picture mode
 40 Operating

Playing from selected time Hearing a different audio

eroy eroy
1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to
time search box shows the elapsed playing display the On-Screen display.
time. 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option.
2. Select the [Time] option and then input the 3. Use A/D to select desired audio language,
required start time in hours, minutes, and audio track or audio channel.
seconds from left to right.
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 ,,Note
minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”. yy Some discs allow you to change audio
selections only via the disc menu. In this
Press A/D to skip the playback 60 seconds case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU
forward or backward. button and choose the appropriate audio
3. Press ENTER (b) to start playback from selected from the selections on the disc menu.
time. yy Immediately after you have switched sound,
,,Note there may be a temporary discrepancy
between the display and actual sound.
yy This function may not work on some disc or
titles. yy On BD-ROM disc, the multi audio format
(5.1CH or 7.1CH) is displayed with [MultiCH]
4 yy This function may not work depending on
the file type and ability of the DLNA server. in the on-screen display.
yy You can select the [Audio] option on the
Operating

On-Screen display directely by pressing

AUDIO button.
Selecting a subtitle language
eroy
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to Watching from a different
display the On-Screen display. angle
2. Use W/S to select the [Subtitle] option.
er
3. Use A/D to select desired subtitle language.
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different
4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display. camera angles, you can change to a different
,,Note camera angle during playback.
yy Some discs allow you to change subtitle 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to
selections only via the disc menu. If this is display the On-Screen display.
the case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU 2. Use W/S to select the [Angle] option.
button and choose the appropriate subtitle
3. Use A/D to select desired angle.
from the selections on the disc menu.
4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.
yy You can select the [Subtitle] option on the
On-Screen display directely by pressing
SUBTITLE button.
 Operating 41

Changing the TV Aspect Ratio Changing the Picture Mode

eoy eroy
You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while You can change the [Picture mode] option while
playback. playback.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to
display the On-Screen display. display the On-Screen display.
2. Use W/S to select the [TV Aspect Ratio] 2. Use W/S to select the [Picture Mode] option.
option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option.
3. Use A/D to select desired option. 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.
4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.
Setting the [User setting] option
,,Note 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to
Even if you change the value of the [TV Aspect
Ratio] option in On-Screen display, the [TV display the On-Screen display.
Aspect Ratio] option in the [Setup] menu is 2. Use W/S to select the [Picture Mode] option.
not changed. 3. Use A/D to select the [User setting] option,
and press ENTER (b).

Changing subtitle code page 4

y

Operating
If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can
change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle
file properly.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to
display the playback menu. 4. Use W/S/A/D to adjust the [Picture Mode]
options.
2. Use W/S to select the [Code Page] option.
Select [Default] option then press ENTER (b) to
3. Use A/D to select desired code option.
reset the all video adjustments.
5. Use W/S/A/D to select the [Close] option,
and press ENTER (b) to finish setting.

4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.

 42 Operating

Audio CD recording 8. Use w/s/a/d to select [OK], and press

ENTER (b) to start Audio CD recording.
If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD
You can record one desired track or all of the tracks recording, press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is
in Audio CD to a USB storage device. highlighted.
1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on 9. A message appears when Audio CD recording is
the front panel. completed. Press ENTER (b) to check the audio
2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio CD file created in the destination folder.
on the disc tray.
Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
,,Note
yy The table below shows the average
The playback starts automatically. recording time from an audio track with 4
3. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option minutes of playback time to an audio file
menu. with 192 kbps as an example.
4. Use w/s to select [CD Recording] option, and stop mode while playback
press ENTER (b).
1 min. 4 min.
5. Use w/s to select a track you wish to copy on
the menu, and press ENTER (b). yy Recording times in the table above are
Repeat this step to select tracks as many as you approximate.
can. yy Actual recording time for USB storage
4 Selects all the tracks on an device varies depending on the USB storage
Audio CD. device’s ability.
Operating

yy Make sure that there is minimum of 50 MB

Selects an encoding option free space is needed when recording into
from the pop-up menu the USB storage device.
(128kbps, 192kbps or 320kbps).
yy The length of the audio should be longer
Cancels the recording and than 20 seconds for the proper recording.
returns to the previous screen. yy Do not turn off this player or extract the
6. Use w/s/a/d to select [Start], and press connected USB storage device during Audio
ENTER (b). CD recording.
7. Use w/s/a/d to select a destination folder
to be copied. >>Caution
The recording or copying features on this
player are provided for your personal and
non-commercial use. The making of
unauthorized copies of copy-protected
material, including computer programs, files,
broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and constitute a
criminal offense. This equipment should not be
used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims
any responsibility for illegal distribution or
If you want to create a new folder, use use of unauthorized content in commercial
w/s/a/d to select [New Folder] and press purpose.
ENTER (b). Be Responsible
Enter a folder name using virtual keyboard, and Respect Copyrights
press ENTER (b) while [OK] is selected.
 Operating 43

Using the Premium Using the LG Apps

You can use various content services via Internet You can use the LG application services on
with the Premium feature. this player via Internet. You can easily find and
1. Check the network connection and settings download various applications from LG App store.
(page 20).
Depending on the region, the LG Apps service
2. Press HOME (n).
may not be available at the moment. The
3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press service will become available in these regions
ENTER (b). through at software update.

1. Check the network connection and settings

(page 20).
2. Press HOME (n).
3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press
ENTER (b).
4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D,
and press ENTER (b).
,,Note 4
yy Detailed information of each service,
contact to the content provider or visit

Operating
suppot link of the service.
yy The content of Premium services and 4. Select a category using A/D, and press ENTER
service related information, including user (b).
interface, is subject to changes. Please refer
5. Use W/S/A/D to select an application, and
to the web site of each service for most up-
press ENTER (b) to display the information.
to-date information.
6. Press ENTER (b) while [Install] icon is
yy When you are first time to access [Premium]
highlighted. The application will be installed to
or [LG Apps] feature, current country setting
the player.
appears. If you want to change the country
setting, select [Edit] and press ENTER (b). To install an application to the player, user needs
to sign in. Refer to page 44 for more information
of signning in.
7. Press yellow (Y) colored button to display the
[My Apps] screen.
8. Select the installed application and press ENTER
(b) to excute it.

,,Note
To install a paid application, you need to be
a paid member. Visit www.lgappstv.com for
more information.
 44 Operating

Signing in Managing my Apps

To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in You can move or delete an installed application in
with your account. the [My Apps] menu.
1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red
(R) colored button. Move an application
2. Fill the [ID] and [Password] field using the virtual 1. Select an application, and press green (G)
keyboard. colored button to display the options.
If you do not have an account, press red (R) 2. Use W/S to select [Move], and press
colored button to register. ENTER(b).
3. Use W/S/A/D to select [OK], and press 3. Use W/S/A/D to select a position you want
ENTER (b) to sign in with your account. to move to, and press ENTER (b).
If you select the [Auto Sign In] check box,
your ID and password are remembered and Delete an application
automatically signed in without entering them. 1. Select an application, and press green (G)
colored button to display the options.
,,Note 2. Use W/S to select [Delete], and press
yy If you want to sign in with other account,
press red (R) colored button on [LG Apps] or ENTER(b).
[My Apps] screen, and select [Change User] 3. Use A/D to select [Yes], and press ENTER (b)
4 option. to confirm.
yy To view the information of your account and
Operating

applications, press red (R) colored button on

[LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, and select
[Account Setting] option.
 Troubleshooting 45

Troubleshooting

General
Symptom Cause & Solution
The Power does not turned on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
The unit does not start yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and
playback. regional code.)
yy Place the disc with the playback side down.
yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
yy Clean the disc.
yy Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.
The angle cannot be changed. yy Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Cannot play movie, photo or yy The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.
music files. yy The unit does not support the codec of the movie file.
The remote control does not yy The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.
work properly. yy The remote control is too far from the unit.
yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
yy The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
5
The unit is plugged in, but the You can reset the unit as follows.

Troubleshooting
power will not turn on or off. yy Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in
The unit is not operating again.
normally.
 46 Troubleshooting

Network
Symptom Cause & Solution
BD-Live feature does not work. yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect
the USB storage with at least 1GB free space.
yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network
and can access the internet (see page 20).
yy Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-Live
features. It is recommended you contact your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed.
yy The [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Setup] menu is set to
[Prohibited]. Set the option to [Permitted].
Streaming video services (such yy Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream
as YouTube™, etc.) are often video services. It is recommended you contact your Internet Service
stopped or “buffer” during Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed.
playback.
Media servers are not displayed yy The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running.
on the device list. Turn off the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media
server.
yy The player is not connected to the local area network that your media
server is connected.

5
Troubleshooting
 Troubleshooting 47

Picture
Symptom Cause & Solution
There is no picture. yy Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture
from the unit appears on the TV screen.
yy Connect the video connection securely.
yy Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the
appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
yy Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the player.
Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
yy The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does
not support copyright protection.
Picture noise appears. yy You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different
from your TV.
yy Set the resolution which your TV accepts.

Blu-ray 3D disc playback does yy Connect the player to your TV with HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
not output 3D views. HDMI™ Cable).
yy Your TV may not support “HDMI 3D mandatory format”.
yy The [3D Mode] option in the [Setup] menu is set to [Off ].
Set the option to [On].

Customer Support 5
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new

Troubleshooting
features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit
http://www.lg.com/global/support or contact LG Electronics customer care centre.

Open source software notice

To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL and other open source licenses, please visit
http://opensource.lge.com. All referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are
available to download with the source code.
 48 Appendix

Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to

control your TV
the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote
Control control.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer code.
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button,
and press the manufacturer code for your
TV with the numerical buttons (see the table
below).
Manufacturer Code Number
LG 1(Default), 2
Zenith 1, 3, 4
GoldStar 1, 2
Samsung 6, 7
By pressing You can
Sony 8, 9
1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off.
Hitachi 4
Switch the TV’s input source
AV/INPUT between the TV and other 2. Release the 1 (TV POWER) button to complete
input sources. setting.
Turn the TV’s volume on or Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
MUTE function on the TV, even after entering the correct
off.
manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV of the remote, the code number you have set may
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate
Scan up or down through code number again.
PR/CH W/S
memorized channels.
6
,,Note
Appendix

Depending on the unit being connected, you

may not be able to control your TV using some
of the buttons.
 Appendix 49

Network Software Software Update

Update You can update the player using the latest software
to enhance the products operation and/or add
new features. You can update the software by
connecting the unit directly to the software update
Network update notification server.

From time to time, performance improvements ,,Note

and/or additional features or services may be yy Before updating the software in your player,
made available to units that are connected to a remove any disc and USB Device from the
broadband home network. If there is new software player.
available and the unit is connected to a broadband yy Before updating the software in your player,
home network, the player will inform you about the turn the player off and then turn it back on.
update as follows.
yy During the software update procedure,
do not turn off the player or disconnect
Option 1: AC power, or do not press any button.
1. The update menu will appear on the screen yy If you cancel the update, turn off the power
when you turn off the player. and turn it on for stable performance.
2. Use A/D to select a desired option and then yy This unit cannot be updated to previous
press ENTER (b). software version.

1. Check the network connection and settings

(page 20).
2. Select [Software] option in the [Setup] menu
then press ENTER (b).
3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER (b).

[OK] Starts the software update.

[Cancel] Exits the update menu and turns
the power off. 6
Option 2:
If the software update is available from the update Appendix
server, the “Update” icon appears in the Home The player will check for the newest update.
menu. Press blue (B) coloured button to start the
update procedure. ,,Note
yy Pressing ENTER (b) while checking for the
update will end the process.
yy If there is no update available, the Message,
“No update is found.” appears. Press ENTER
(b) to return to the [Home Menu].
 50 Appendix

4. If newer version exists, the message “Do you

want to update?” appears.
5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel]
will end the update.)
6. The player starts downloading the newest
update from the server. (Downloading will
takes several minutes depending on your home
network condition)
7. When downloading is completed, the message,
“Download is complete. Do you want to
update?” appears.
8. Select [OK] to start updating. (Selecting [Cancel]
will end the update and downloaded file will
not be re-usable. To update software the next
time, the software update procedure has to be
started from the beginning again.)

>>Caution
Do not turn off the power during the software
update.

,,Note
If the software includes the driver update, disc
tray may open during the process.

9. When update is completed, the power will be

turned automatically in a few seconds.
10. Turn the power back on. The system now
operates with the new version.
,,Note
6 The Software Update function may not
work properly depending on your internet
Appendix

environment. In this case, you can obtain

the latest software from the authorized LG
Electronics Service Centre then update your
player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page
47.
 Appendix 51

About Nero yy 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD

Sempron™ 2200+ processors
MediaHome 4 yy Memory: 256 MB RAM

Essentials yy Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory,

minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-
bit colour settings
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for yy Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher
sharing movie, music and photo files stored on your
yy DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher
computer to this player as a DLNA-compatiable
digital media server. yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet

,,Note Macintosh
yy The Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-
ROM is designed for PCs and should not yy Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
be inserted in this player or in any product yy Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor
other than a PC. yy Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a
yy The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-
CD-ROM is a customized software edition alone
only for sharing files and folders to this yy Memory: 256 MB RAM
player.
yy The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
software does not support following
Installing Nero MediaHome 4
functions: Transcoding, Remote UI, TV Essentials
control, Internet services and Apple iTunes
yy The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows
software can be downloaded at http://www. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-
lg.com/global/support. Find the download ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An
link on the web page of this product. installation wizard will walk you through the quick
yy This manual explains operations with and uncomplicated installation process. To install
the English version of Nero MediaHome Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, proceed as follows:
4 Essentials as examples. Follow the 1. Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit
explanation referring to the actual any anti-virus software that may be running. 6
operations of your language version. 2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your

Appendix
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials].
System Requirements 4. Click [Run] to start installation.
Windows PC 5. Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials]. The
installation is prepared and the installation
yy Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows wizard appears.
Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® 7
6. Click the [Next] button to display the serial
(no Service Pack required), Windows® XP Media
number input screen. Click [Next] to go to the
Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or higher),
next step.
Windows Server® 2003
7. If you accept all conditions, click [I accept
yy Windows Vista® 64-bit edition (application runs
the License Conditions] check box and click
in 32-bit mode)
[Next]. Installation is not possible without this
yy Windows® 7 64-bit edition (application runs in agreement.
32-bit mode)
8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation
yy Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a process is started.
typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-
alone
 52 Appendix

9. If you want to take part in the anonymous Sharing files and folders
collection of data, select the check box and click
the [Next] button. On your computer, you must share the folder
contained movie, music and/or photo content to
10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the
play them on this player.
installation.
This parts explains the procedure for selecting the
Mac OS X shared folders on your computer.

1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied 1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials”
CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM icon.
drive. 2. Click [Network] icon on the left and define your
2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the network name in the [Network name] field. The
“MediaHome_4_Essentials_MAC” folder. Network name you enter will be recognized by
your player.
3. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome.dmg” image
file. The Nero MediaHome window is opened. 3. Click [Shares] icon on the left.

4. In the Nero MediaHome window, drag the Nero 4. Click [Local Folders] tab on the [Shares] screen.
MediaHome icon either to the Applications 5. Click [Add] icon to open the [Browse Folder]
folder within the window or to any other window.
desired location. 6. Select the folder containing the files you want
5. You can now start the application by double- to share. The selected folder is added to the list
clicking the Nero MediaHome icon in the of shared folders.
location you dragged it to. 7. Click [Start Server] icon to start the server.

,,Note
yy If the shared folders or files are not displayed
on the player, click the folder on the [Local
Folders] tab and click [Rescan Folder] at the
[More] button.
yy Visit www.nero.com for more information
and software tools

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 Appendix 53

Area Code List

Choose an area code from this list.

Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code

Afghanistan AF Fiji FJ Monaco MC Singapore SG
Argentina AR Finland FI Mongolia MN Slovak Republic SK
Australia AU France FR Morocco MA Slovenia SI
Austria AT Germany DE Nepal NP South Africa ZA
Belgium BE Great Britain GB Netherlands NL South Korea KR
Bhutan BT Greece GR Antilles AN Spain ES
Bolivia BO Greenland GL New Zealand NZ Sri Lanka LK
Brazil BR Hong Kong HK Nigeria NG Sweden SE
Cambodia KH Hungary HU Norway NO Switzerland CH
Canada CA India IN Oman OM Taiwan TW
Chile CL Indonesia ID Pakistan PK Thailand TH
China CN Israel IL Panama PA Turkey TR
Colombia CO Italy IT Paraguay PY Uganda UG
Congo CG Jamaica JM Philippines PH Ukraine UA
Costa Rica CR Japan JP Poland PL United States US
Croatia HR Kenya KE Portugal PT Uruguay UY
Czech Republic CZ Kuwait KW Romania RO Uzbekistan UZ
Denmark DK Libya LY Russian Vietnam VN
Ecuador EC Luxembourg LU Federation RU Zimbabwe ZW
Egypt EG Malaysia MY Saudi Arabia SA
El Salvador SV Maldives MV Senegal SN 6
Ethiopia ET Mexico MX

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Language code List

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio],
[Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].

Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code

Afar 6565 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368
Afrikaans 6570 Frisian 7089 Macedonian 7775 Singhalese 8373
Albanian 8381 Galician 7176 Malagasy 7771 Slovak 8375
Amharic 6577 Georgian 7565 Malay 7783 Slovenian 8376
Arabic 6582 German 6869 Malayalam 7776 Spanish 6983
Armenian 7289 Greek 6976 Maori 7773 Sudanese 8385
Assamese 6583 Greenlandic 7576 Marathi 7782 Swahili 8387
Aymara 6588 Guarani 7178 Moldavian 7779 Swedish 8386
Azerbaijani 6590 Gujarati 7185 Mongolian 7778 Tagalog 8476
Bashkir 6665 Hausa 7265 Nauru 7865 Tajik 8471
Basque 6985 Hebrew 7387 Nepali 7869 Tamil 8465
Bengali; Bangla 6678 Hindi 7273 Norwegian 7879 Telugu 8469
Bhutani 6890 Hungarian 7285 Oriya 7982 Thai 8472
Bihari 6672 Icelandic 7383 Panjabi 8065 Tonga 8479
Breton 6682 Indonesian 7378 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Turkish 8482
Bulgarian 6671 Interlingua 7365 Persian 7065 Turkmen 8475
Burmese 7789 Irish 7165 Polish 8076 Twi 8487
Byelorussian 6669 Italian 7384 Portuguese 8084 Ukrainian 8575
Chinese 9072 Japanese 7465 Quechua 8185 Urdu 8582
6 Croatian 7282 Kannada 7578 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Uzbek 8590
Czech 6783 Kashmiri 7583 Rumanian 8279 Vietnamese 8673
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Danish 6865 Kazakh 7575 Russian 8285 Volapük 8679

Dutch 7876 Kirghiz 7589 Samoan 8377 Welsh 6789
English 6978 Korean 7579 Sanskrit 8365 Wolof 8779
Esperanto 6979 Kurdish 7585 Scots Gaelic 7168 Xhosa 8872
Estonian 6984 Laotian 7679 Serbian 8382 Yiddish 7473
Latin 7665 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Yoruba 8979
Faroese 7079
Latvian, Lettish 7686 Shona 8378 Zulu 9085
Fiji 7074
Lingala 7678
Finnish 7073
 Appendix 55

Trademarks and
Licenses

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent

Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS,
BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
the Blu-ray Disc Association. registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks
of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are 6
States and other countries. trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries

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“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. and are used under license.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the
use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-
produced film and videos and their soundtracks.
When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is
detected, a message will be displayed and playback
or copying will be interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology
is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To
request additional information about Cinavia by
mail, send a postcard with your mailing address
to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box
86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
This product incorporates proprietary technology
under license from Verance Corporation and is
protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued and pending as well
as copyright and trade secret protection for certain
aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark
of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010
Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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 Appendix 57

Audio Output Specifications

Jack/Setting Analog OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3
Source 2CH Output PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode *4 BitStream
Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS
DTS-HD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS
Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch

Jack/Setting HDMI OUT

Source PCM Stereo PCM Multi-Ch DTS Re-encode *4 BitStream *1 *2
Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby TrueHD
DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS
DTS-HD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS-HD
Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Linear PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Linear PCM 5.1ch
Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Linear PCM 7.1ch
6
*1 The secondary and interactive audio may not *4 If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-

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be included in the output bitstream if [Digital encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz
Output] option is set to [BitStream]. (Except and 5.1Ch. If the [Digital Output] option is set
LPCM Codec : the output always include to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio
interactive and secondary audio.) is outputted for BD-ROM discs, and the original
*2 This player automatically selects the HDMI audio audio is outputted for the other discs (like
according to the decoding capability of the [BitStream]).
connected HDMI device even though [Digital yy If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to your TV
Output] option is set to [BitStream]. with High Speed HDMI™ Cable and Dolby Digital
*3 On the PCM audio output, the sampling Plus/Dolby TrueHD is outputted from HDMI OUT
frequency of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT is limited to jack, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack is limited to “PCM
96 kHz. 2ch” (When the HDMI and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
are connected simultaneously).
 58 Appendix

yy The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/16 bit for

MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for Audio
CD while playback.
yy You must select a digital audio output and
a maximum sampling frequency that your
Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital
Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the
[Setup] menu (see page 27).
yy With digital audio connection (DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT or HDMI OUT), Disc Menu button sounds of
BD-ROM may not be heard if the [Digital Output]
option is set to [BitStream].
yy If the audio format of the digital output does
not match the capabilities of your receiver, the
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound
or no sound at all.
yy Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via digital
connection can only be obtained if your receiver
is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.

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 Appendix 59

Specifications
General
Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel.
Power consumption 12 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 41 x 188 mm
Net Weight (Approx.) 1.6 Kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % to 90 %

Outputs
VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1
HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector)
2CH AUDIO OUT 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1

System
Laser Semiconductor laser
wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm
Signal system Standard PAL / NTSC colour TV system
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.02 %
Dynamic range More than 95 dB 6
LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX

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Bus Power Supply (USB) DC 5 V 0 500 mA

yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 60 Appendix

Maintenance Notes on Discs

Handling Discs
Handling the Unit 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
When shipping the unit disc.
Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for Storing Discs
maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
originally packed at the factory.
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
Cleaning the unit sunlight.
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly Cleaning Discs
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
unit.
the centre to out.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,
spray near the unit. or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.
yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yy Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time.

Maintaining the Unit

The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty
6 or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.
For details, please contact your nearest authorized
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service centre.
 Appendix 61

Important Information
Relating to Network
Services
All information, data, documents, communications,
downloads, files, text, images, photographs,
graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools,
resources, software, code, programs, applets,
widgets, applications, products and other content
(“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”)
provided or made available by or through any
third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole
responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it
originated.
The availability of and access to Content and
Services furnished by the Service Provider through
the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,
without prior notice, including, but not limited to
the suspension, removal or cessation of all or any
part of the Content or Services.
Should you have any inquiry or problem related
to the Content or Services, you may refer to the
Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-
date information. LGE is neither responsible nor
liable for customer service related to the Content
and Services. Any question or request for service
relating to the Content or Services should be made
directly to the respective Content and Service
Providers.
Please note that LGE is not responsible for any 6
Content or Services provided by the Service

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Provider or any changes to, removal of, or cessation
of such Content or Services and does not warrant
or guaranty the availability of or access to such
Content or Services.