OWNER’S MANUAL Network 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BD650 P/NO : SAC35095316 www.lg.
Getting Started 3 Safety Information CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 Getting Started Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BDROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 8 8 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – File requirement – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – About DLNA – Certain System Requirements – LG Remote – WOL (Wake On LAN) – Regional Code – Compatibility Notes Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 Connecting to Your TV – HDMI Connection – What is
Table of Contents 42 43 44 44 45 45 – Changing subtitle code page Audio CD Recording Using the Premium Using the LG Apps – Signing in – Managing my Apps 5 Troubleshooting 46 46 47 48 48 48 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Customer Support – Open source software notice 6 Appendix 49 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software Update About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – Inst
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. 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 u i r DVD-ROM yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or Photo files. yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
Getting Started ,,Note yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable. yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
Getting Started File requirement Video files 1 Getting Started File Location File Extension Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3 SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.
Getting Started ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server. yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions may differ depending on media servers. yy The file requirements on page 10 are not always compatible.
1 Getting Started Certain System Requirements Regional Code For high definition video playback: This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. yy High definition display that has HDMI input jacks. yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content. Getting Started yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).
Getting Started 13 Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a disc. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu. • • • • • • d • • • • • • CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and [LG Apps] menu.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray f Z (STOP) b Display Window g 1 (POWER) Button c Remote Sensor h USB Port d B (OPEN/CLOSE) e N (PLAY / PAUSE) Rear panel a AC power cord e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) b LAN port f VIDEO OUT c USB port (only for wireless network adapter) g 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) d HDMI OUT
Connecting Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy HDMI connection (page 15) yy Video connection (page 16) HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Connecting ,,Note yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 16) 2 Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
Connecting Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME (n). 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears. ,,Note yy If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows: 1. Press B to open the disc tray. 2 Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable.
Connecting 19 Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network 2 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 content services.
Connecting Wired Network Setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Preparation 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b). 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen.
Connecting Notes on Network Connection: yy Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/ or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
Connecting 23 USB device connection This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. ,,Note yy This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (audio, photo, video). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
System Setting Settings [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 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. [4:3 Pan Scan] 3 System Setting 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears.
System Setting 25 Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 for details about the resolution setting. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [Auto] [YCbCr] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. Select when connecting to a HDMI display device.
System Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Display Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and onscreen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] 3 Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting 27 Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) [192 kHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is capable of handling 192 kHz signals. [96 kHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz signals. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 192 kHz signals to 96 kHz so your system can decode them.
System Setting [LOCK] Menu DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password. Password You can create or change the password.
System Setting 29 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live and on-line content services. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to connect the player, the player needs to be set the wired or wireless network connection for network communication. (See “Connecting to your Home Network” on page 20) Connection Status BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.
System Setting [OTHERS] Menu Quick Start This player can stay in standby mode with low power consumption, so that the player can instantly boot without delay when you turn on this unit. Set this option to [On] for activating [Quick Start] function. ,,Note 3 If [Quick Start] option is set to [On] and an AC power is acceidently re-connected to the player by power failure etc., the player automatically boots itself to be the standby status.
Operating 31 General Playback Playing a Disc ert Using [HOME] menu 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. The home menu appears when you press HOME (n). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and press ENTER (b). 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. 3. Press HOME (n). 4. Select [Movie] or [Music] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 5.
Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e Enjoying BD-Live™ e This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. BD-ROM supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet.
Operating 33 Playing a file on a network server yui This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a PC or a DLNA server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select a DLNA media server or a share folder on your PC on the list using W/S, and press ENTER (b).
Operating Basic operations for video and audio content Basic operations for photo content To stop playback To play a slide show Press Z (STOP) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To pause playback To stop a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press d (PLAY) to resume playback. Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Operating 35 Resume playback eroyt u The unit records the point where you pressed the Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press Z (STOP) twice or unload the disc, “Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit will clear the stopped point. ,,Note yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
Operating Repeating a specific portion erot Marker Search eroy This player can repeat a portion you have selected. You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually. 3. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to select [Off ].
Operating 37 Using the search menu eroy Changing content list view yui Using search menu, you can easily to find the point where you want to start playback. On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. To search a point Method 1 1. During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu. Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. 2. Press A/D to skip the playback 15 seconds forward or backward.
Operating Viewing content information y Last Scene Memory er The player can display the content information. This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory 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. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 3.
Operating 39 Options while viewing a photo i You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using W/S. Listening to music while slide show i You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 2.
Operating On-Screen display 2. Select an option using W/S. You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. 4. Press BACK(x) to exit the On-Screen display. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1. While playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to show various playback information.
Operating 41 Playing from selected time eroy Selecting a subtitle language eroy 1. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Select the [Time] option and then input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. 3. Use A/D to select desired subtitle language. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”.
Operating Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eroy You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [TV Aspect Ratio] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option. 4. Press BACK(x) to exit the On-Screen display. ,,Note Even if you change the value of the [TV Aspect Ratio] option in On-Screen display, the [TV Aspect Ratio] option in the [Setup] menu is not changed. 4 4.
Operating 43 Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. The playback starts automatically. 3. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 4. Use W/S to select [CD Recording] option, and press ENTER (b). 5.
Operating Using the Premium Using the LG Apps You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. You can use the LG application services on this player via Internet. You can easily find and download various applications from LG App store. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Premium] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). Depending on the region, the LG Apps service may not be available at the moment.
Operating 45 Signing in Managing my Apps To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in with your account. You can move or delete an installed application in 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 keyboard. 1. Select an application, and press green (G) colored button to display the options. If you do not have an account, press red (R) colored button to register. 3.
Troubleshooting 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 playback. yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and 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.
Troubleshooting 47 Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does not yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. work. 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. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Troubleshooting 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.
Appendix 49 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR/CH W/S Scan up or down through memorized channels. VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV ,,Note Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Appendix Network Software Update Network update notification From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows. Software Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features.
Appendix 51 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.) >>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. 6. When update is completed, the message, “Update is complete.” will appear, and then power will turn off automatically after 5 seconds. 7. Turn the power back on.
Appendix About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this player as a DLNA-compatiable digital media server. ,,Note yy The Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CDROM is designed for PCs and should not be inserted in this player or in any product other than a PC. yy The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM is a customized software edition only for sharing files and folders to this player.
Appendix 53 Sharing files and folders On your computer, you must share the folder contained video, audio and/or photo content to play them on this player. This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials” icon on the desktop. 2. Click [Network] icon on the left and define your network name in the [Network name] field. The Network name you enter will be recognized by your player. 3. Click [Shares] icon on the left. 4.
Appendix Wireless Network Setup For the wireless network connection, the player needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Setting up the access point or the wireless router is required before connecting the player to the network. 4. The player scans the all available access points or wireless routers within range and display them as a list.
Appendix 55 5. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically. ,,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], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using W/S/ A/D and numerical buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part. 6.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 57 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
Appendix 59 Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Digital Output (SPDIF) (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *4 Analog 2CH Output PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode*3 *5 Primary Pass-Thru 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.
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 The Dolby TrueHD audio recorded on some Bluray discs consists of Dolby Digital and TrueHD audio. Dolby Digital audio is output through DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks and “DD” displays on the screen if TrueHD audio is not output (for example, when [HDMI] is set to [PCM Stereo] and [Digital Output (SPDIF)] is set to [Primary PassThru]).
Appendix 61 Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 22 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 49 x 199 mm (16.9 x 1.9 x 7.8 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 1.8 kg (4 lbs) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) 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.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide spray near the unit. yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the surface.
Appendix 63 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 ori