OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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 Centre. yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 5 5 8 8 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 Safety Information – Regional Code – System Select (Optional) Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – File compatibility – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – About DLNA – Certain System Requirements – LG Remote – Compatibility Notes Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 15 15 16 16 16 17 17 18 Connecting to Your TV – HDMI Connection
Table of Contents 40 41 Audio CD Recording Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access 5 Troubleshooting 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Sound – Customer Support – Open source software notice 7 1 2 3 6 Appendix 45 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 – Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – Sharing
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 Movie, Music 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 compatibility Movie files 1 Getting Started File Location File Extension Codec Format Disc, USB “.divx”, “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS 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 (.
Getting Started ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. 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 10 are not always compatible.
1 Getting Started Getting Started About DLNA LG Remote This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). You can control this player with your iPhone or Android phone via your home network. This player and your phone must be connected to your wireless network device such as access point.
Getting Started 13 Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence. • • • • • • b • • • • • • c/v (SCAN): Searches backward or forward. C/V (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file. Z (STOP): Stops playback.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray e N (PLAY / PAUSE) b Display Window f Z (STOP) c Remote Sensor g 1 (POWER) Button d B (OPEN/CLOSE) h USB Port Rear panel a AC power cord e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) b VIDEO OUT f LAN port c 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) 15 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 HDMITM 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 4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. 17 Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy HDMI Audio connection (page 18) yy Digital Audio connection (page 18) ,,Note yy If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 576p as follows: 1. Press B to open the disc tray. 2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output 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. Rear of the unit 19 Connecting to your Home Network This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel.
Connecting ,,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 the LAN port. 2 Connecting yy Since there are various connection configurations, please follow the specifications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.
Connecting 5. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to complete the network connection. 6. If you select [Test] and press ENTER (b) at step 5 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu. 21 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.
Connecting USB device connection This player can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 2 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 (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
System Setting 23 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] [16:9 Original] Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
System Setting Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution HDMI video signal. Refer to page 16 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] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. [YCbCr] [1080p] Select when connecting to a DVI display device.
System Setting 25 [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] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting 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. [48 kHz] 3 System Setting Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz signal.
System Setting 27 [LOCK] Menu Blu-ray Disc Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback. Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. 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 BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ,,Note All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with this player’s registration code can only be played back on this unit. [Permitted] Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. [Partially permitted] Internet access is permitted only for BDLive contents which have content owner certificates.
Operating 29 General Playback ,,Note Using [HOME] menu yy Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every file and media. Some functions can be restricted depending on many factors. The home menu appears when you press HOME (n). Use A/D to select a category and press ENTER (b). yy Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB device connection may be needed for the proper playback. yy Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be played in this player.
Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e Enjoying BD-LiveTM 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. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: yy Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI 1.
Operating 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 19). 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 33 ,,Note yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc). yy On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the resume playback function does not work. yy If you press Z (STOP) once during BD-ROM interactive title playback, the unit will be in Complete Stop mode . ,,Note 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 Marker Search eroy Using the search menu eroy You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. Using search menu, you can easily to find the point where you want to start playback. To enter a marker To search a point 1. While playback, press MARKER at the desired point. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. 1. During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu. 2. Repeat step 1 to add up to nine markers. To recall a marked scene 1.
Operating 35 Changing content list view yui Viewing content information y On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. The player can display the content information. Method 1 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. 3. Select the [Information] option using W/S, and press ENTER (b). The file information appears on the screen.
Operating Last Scene Memory er e Rotate – Press ENTER (b) to rotate the photo clockwise. 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. g Effect – Use A/D to select a transition effect between photos in a slide show.
Operating 37 ,,Note When selecting music file from a server, folder selection is not available. Only file selection is available. 2. Select an option using W/S. 3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press BACK (x) to exit the On-Screen display. ,,Note 5. Use D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to complete music selection. yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. On-Screen display yy A title number cannot be selected on some discs.
Operating Hearing a different audio eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired audio language, audio track or audio channel. ,,Note yy Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. In this case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU button and choose the appropriate audio from the selections on the disc menu.
Operating 39 Changing the Picture Mode eroy Changing subtitle code page y You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. 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/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [Picture Mode] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option. 4. Press BACK(x) to exit the On-Screen display. 1.
Operating 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 41 Enjoying the NetCast™ Entertainment Access You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment Access feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 19). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [NetCast] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an option using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b). yy Detailed information of each service, contact to the content provider or visit support link of the service.
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, colour 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 43 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 19). 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 Sound Symptom Cause & Solution There is no sound or the sound is distorted. yy Connect the audio connection securely. yy The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect. yy The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode. yy The sound volume is low. yy Check that the connected amplifier is compatible with audio format output from the unit. yy The unit’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device. The DVI jack does not accept audio signal.
Appendix 45 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 47 5. Select [OK] to download the 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.
Appendix yy Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16bit color settings. yy Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher yy DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CDROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
Appendix 49 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix 51 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. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. Manufactured under license under U.S.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Digital Output (SPDIF) (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *4 Analogue 2CH Output PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode*3 *5 Primary Pass-Thru PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS (2ch) 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 53 yy You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital Output (SPDIF)], [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the [Setup] menu (see page 26). yy With digital audio connection (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI), Disc Menu button sounds of BDROM may not be heard if the [Digital Output (SPDIF)] or [HDMI] option is set to [Primary PassThru].
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 16 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 45 x 190 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, HDMITM Connector) ANALOG AUDIO OUT 2.
Appendix 55 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 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
