OWNER’S MANUAL 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Player with DVB-S2 Tuner Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USERSERVICEABLE 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.
Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. I Safety Information 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.
Safety Information • Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs. • 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.
Contents Contents 1 2 1 Safety Information 3 3 4 7 15 Satellite Setting 17 HDMI Connection 18 Component Video Connection 18 Composite connection 19 Scart connection 19 20 Resolution Setting Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output 2 21 Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Preparation 21 Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output 8 8 6 Satellite Antenna connection 20 8 5 Cautions and Warnings 14 Introduction 22 Conn
Contents 4 7 Operation Appendix 39 Using the Digital TV functions 77 43 Recording TV programmes 45 General Playback 50 Advanced Playback 53 On-Screen display 57 Enjoying BD-LIVE 58 Playing movie file and VR discs 59 Viewing a photo 62 Listening to music 65 Playing content via your home network (Home Link) 70 Using the NetCast 77 Area Code List 79 Language code List 80 Trademarks and Licenses 82 Network Software Update 84 Audio Output Specifications 86 Video Output Reso
Preparation 2 Preparation 2 Introduction Preparation About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. Symbols Used in this Manual NOTE Indicates special notes and operating features. CAUTION Indicates caution for preventing possible damages from abuse. A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.
Preparation Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc -- Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. -- BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -- Video mode and finalized only -- Supports the dual layer disc also -- Finalized AVCHD format -- DVD±R discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -- VR mode, Video mode and finalized only -- Finalized AVCHD format -- DVD-RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. Blu-ray Disc, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files. Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ts” 2 • There could be a variance on the available file extensions depending on DLNA server. • The file name is limited to 180 characters. • This player supports H.
Preparation Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. • The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Preparation Remote control OPEN/ CLOSE 2 Preparation CLEAR GUIDE REC. TIMER REC. • • • • • • a• • • • • • 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF. MUTE ( ): Mutes the sound. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and radio modes.
Preparation 13 Main Unit 2 a 1 (Power) g lII/iil (Skip) b Disc Tray h Z (Open/Close) c Remote Sensor i USB Port d Display window j COMMON INTERFACE(CI or CI+) SLOT Slot for external Conditional Access (CA)module and smart card used to decode scrambled channels. This device works with CI or CI+ CAM. e ill (Play/Pause) RF f s (Stop) j a RF ANTENNA IN Connects a satellite antenna cable.
Installation 3 Installation Connections to Your TV • Antenna connection (page 14) • HDMI connection (page 17) • Component Video connection (page 18) • Composite connection (page 18) • Scart connection (page 19) Antenna Connection Satellite antenna Satellite antenna RF Installation Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Connect the Satellite antenna to the RF ANTENNA IN jack on the unit.
Installation 15 Satellite Setting Once you have completed setting the digital receiver to your individual preferences, you can proceed, if necessary, to adjust the unit settings to your antenna. The menu [Satellite Setting] contains the satellites that have been selected in the installation assistant. If the installation assistant was interrupted, the satellite position [Astra19.2E] is pre-programmed.
Installation 7. Select [Start] and press ENTER ( ) to begin the channel search. Use U/u to select a satellite check box and press ENTER ( ) to select or deselect it. 2. Follow the steps 7-8 from “Antenna Setting” on page 15-16. Manual Tuning 3 You can search All, FREE, CAS channels individually. Press U, you can select Search Type with I/i. Installation All : All channels the satellite searches. FREE: Free of charge channels. CAS(Conditional Access System: Pay channels.
Installation HDMI Connection NOTE If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. • If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. • When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 19.
Installation Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y PB PR cables. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables. Component Connection NOTE When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 19.
Installation Scart connection Resolution Setting Connect one end of the scart cable into the TO TV SCART jack on the unit and other end to the corresponding in jack on your TV. You can get Audio and Video signals together with this connection. The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( 19 ). 2. Use I/i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 3 • HDMI Audio connection (page 20) • Digital Audio connection (page 21) • 2CH Analogue Audio connection (page 21) 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. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 34-35.
Installation Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 34-35.
Installation Connecting to your Home Network This unit 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, Home Link, BD-Live interactivity and streaming services.
Installation 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.
Installation Notes on Network Connection: • 3 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.
Installation 25 USB device connection This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device. Playback content in the USB device 5. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press PLAY or ENTER ( ) to play the file. 1. Insert a USB device into the USB port until it fits into place. 3 Installation USB device connection 6. Withdraw the USB device carefully after exiting the USB mode. USB Flash Drive 2. Press HOME ( USB External HDD ). 3.
Installation NOTE • This unit supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). The USB device can be used for local storage for enjoying BD-Live discs from the Internet. • Please use the USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live. • This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device. 3 • Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, recording, etc.).
Installation • While operating this recorder, do not detach HDD. It may cause a serious defect to this recorder. • Maximum capacity of HDD is limited to 1TB. • The HDD capacity displayed on your TV screen may not exactly same with the capacity printed on your HDD. • If is recommended to use external HDD with one partition. CAUTION • HDD partition does not support more than four. If the partition is divided into four or more, it does not work.
Installation 3. If you want to set the additional satellite setting, select [Detail Setting] on the menu. You can set the satellite option, also add the satellites that you want to search. 3 Detail Setting Refer to Step 3-5 of “Satellite Setting” on page 15. Installation [Search type] Refer to Step 7 of “Satellite Setting” on page 16. 4. While the Start option is selected, and press ENTER( ) to begin the channel search. Step 3. Time Setting 1.
Installation Home Menu Overview Settings To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME on the remote. Adjust the Setup Settings Basic button operations 1. Press HOME ( HOME: Accesses or removes the Home Menu. U/u/I/i : Used to navigate on-screen displays. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. RETURN: Exits the menu. You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. ). 2. Use I/i to select [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation Satellite Setting This recorder needs some settings in advance for satellite antenna (see pages 15-16). Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) You can remove any digital TV or radio stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] menu. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 3 2. Use U/u to select [DTV], and press ENTER. Installation 3. Use U/u/I/i to select [Channel Edit] and press ENTER. 4. Press U to select [DTV], and use I/i to select [DTV] or [Radio] programme list.
Installation Adjusting DTV Rating Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [DTV Rating] and press ENTER ( ). 4. Input the password using numerical buttons. If you have not set your password yet, input and press ENTER.
Installation [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio 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. 3 Installation [4:3 Pan Scan] 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. [16:9 Original] Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Installation HDMI Color Setting Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [YCbCr] Select when connecting to a HDMI display device. [RGB] Select when connecting to a DVI display device. 3D Mode [Off] Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 2D mode like a normal BD-ROM disc playback. [On] Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 3D mode. Video Output Format Select an option according to the TV connection type.
Installation DTV Subtitle Digital channels sometimes provide subtitles, often in a different language. You can set a preferred subtitle language with this setting, if DTV subtitles are provided by the broadcaster. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle language while viewing digital TV. (See “Selecting DTV subtitle language” on page 41.) [AUDIO] Menu 3 Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use.
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. [Off] Turns off this function. [On] Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD audio output. NOTE The DRC setting can be changed only when a disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete stop mode.
Installation NOTE If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER ( ), press CLEAR. Then input the correct password. DTV Lock 3 Allows you to set up specific programs and through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to the lock menu options. When the DTV Lock is set to [unlock]. (See “Setting the DTV Lock” on page 30.
Installation [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update feature, BD Live, Home Link and NetCast features. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to be connected to the player, the player needs to be set to the connection for network communication. (See “Connecting to your Home Network” on pages 22-24.
Installation NOTE All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with the unit’s registration code can only be played on the unit’s USB device. Initialize 3 [Factory Set] You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Setup Wizard] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. Installation [BD-LIVE Storage Clear] Initializes the BD-Live contents from the connected USB storage.
Operation 39 4 Operation Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this unit. Changing Digital TV programmes Generally, press PR (U/u) to select the programme position, or entering a programme number using numerical buttons. If you want to change the programme on the program me list, follow the instruction as below. 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST.
Operation Setting favourite programmes 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST Viewing the programme information 2. Use U/u to select a programme you want to add on the Favourite List. You can view a description of the programme being broadcast. 3. Press blue coloured (B) button to display [Select Favorite Group] menu. 4. Use U/u to select a group and press ENTER ( ) to add the programme on the selected group. 1. While watching DTV, press ENTER ( ) to display the programme information. 2.
Operation Selecting DTV subtitle language Some digital programmes may broadcast several subtitle languages. You can select a subtitle language when it is available. 1. While watching DTV, press SUBTITLE. 41 To Exit the Program Guide Press the RETURN (O) button to return to the last program you tuned to. To change guide menu The guide screen provides two search menus. Press blue colored (B) button when the Programme Guide is displayed. 2. Use I/i to select a subtitle language, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation To change date When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the Program Guide by pressing the green colour button then use I/i to select a date then press ENTER ( ). After setting favorite channels from the PR list, you can use the yellow button to toggle between [All] and [Favorite] channel list.
Operation Recording TV programmes 43 Timer Recording (Manual) You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 22-28 days in advance. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. When connected to external HDD, this function will be available. You can record Digital TV programmes and store them on the HDD. Recording scrambled and FTA channels will be proceeded separately. In case of Scrambled channel, this channel will be recorded with encryption.
Operation Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information provided by the EPG. You can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. 1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. 2. Press the red coloured (R) button. 3. Use I/i/U/u to select a schedule you want to cancel. 4. Use U/u to select [Timer Record List], and press the green coloured (G) button. 2.
Operation Instant Timer Recording 45 General Playback You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically. 1. Use PR (U/u) to select a programme you want to record. 2. Press z REC. to start recording. 3. While recording, press I/i repeatedly to set the recording duration Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc 4. Press ENTER ( ). 5. Press x to stop recording.
Operation To stop playback Press x (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press X (PAUSE) during playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. While navigating [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, press green(G) colored button to change the device. (DISC or USB) 6. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press B (PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file. NOTE 4 • Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every files and media.
Operation Using the disc menu BD DVD AVCHD To display the disc menu 47 Playing the recorded titles 1. While watching TV, press REC LIST to display the options menu or press REC LIST in Home menu. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want to display the disc menu during playback, press DISC MENU. Use U/u/I/i buttons to navigate through menu items. To display the Pop-up menu Some BD-ROM discs contain a Pop-up menu that appears during playback.
Operation [Clear] – Clear all entered characters. [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. [<–] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. Playing content contained in the external hard disk drive 1. Press HOME ( ). [ABC / abc / #+-=&] – Change the keyboard menu settings to capital letters, small letters or symbols. NOTE To enter a letter with an accent mark: 1. Select a letter using U/u/I/i on the keyboard menu. 2.
Operation Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 49 3. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Preparation The playback starts automatically. The 3D icon appears on the screen when 3D content is in playback. In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: 4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction.
Operation 3D available Blu-ray 3D Discs The “Blu-ray 3D” logo labeled BD-ROM disc can be played on this player with 3D mode output. If your TV is not the Blu-ray 3D-ready TV*, 2D mode output is available. The “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” logo labeled BD-ROM disc can be played on this player with 3D mode output. The Blu-ray 3D ONLY disc playback is not available, if your TV or player are not the Blu-ray 3D-ready device. * 3D-ready TV refers to TVs that are compliant with “HDMI 1.4 3D mandatory format” standard.
Operation Repeating a specific portion BD DVD AVCHD ACD Marker Search BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N This player can repeat a portion you have selected. You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. 1. During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. To enter a marker 2. Press ENTER ( ) at the end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually. 3. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [Off ]. 1.
Operation Using the search menu BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N Using search menu, you can easily to find the point where you want to start playback. Changing content list view MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO REC On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] menu, you can change the content list view. To search a point 1. During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 2. Press I/i to skip the playback 15 seconds forward or backward.
Operation Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N REC 53 On-Screen display The player can display the content information. 1. Select a file using U/u/I/i. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Select the [Information] option using U/u, and press ENTER ( ). The file information appears on the screen. During movie playback, you can display the file information by pressing TITLE/POPUP.
Operation i Movie Information – Select this option and press ENTER ( ) to display movie information from Gracenote Media Database (BD/DVD only). 2. Select an option using U/u. 3. Use I/i to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the On-Screen display. NOTE • If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the onscreen display disappears. • A title number cannot be selected on some discs. 4 • Available items may differ depending on discs or titles.
Operation Hearing different audio BD REC DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N Watching from a different angle BD 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 55 DVD 2. Use U/u to select the [Audio] option. If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 3. Use I/i to select desired audio language, audio track or audio channel. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display.
Operation Changing the Picture Mode BD REC DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can change the [Picture mode] option during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Picture Mode] option. 3. Use I/i to select desired option. 4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the On-Screen display. Setting the [User setting] option 4 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. Operation 2.
Operation Enjoying BD-LIVE This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.
Operation Playing movie file and VR discs NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 45-56. You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files contained on a disc/USB device. 1. Press HOME ( ). • Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be played in this player. • Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support these kinds of discs.
Operation NOTE 59 Viewing a photo If you press x (STOP) during playback, the subtitle selection is cancelled. You can view photo files using this player. 1. Press HOME ( ). Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE-N If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Code Page] option. 3. Use I/i to select desired code option. 2.
Operation To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start the slide show. To stop a slide show Press x (STOP) during slide show. To pause a slide show Press X (PAUSE) during slide show. Press B (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press I or i to go to the previous or next photo. NOTE 4 • The file requirements are described on page 10. Operation • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 45-56.
Operation Listening to music during a slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Photo] or [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 61 7. Use U/u to select a device, and press ENTER ( ). Devices that you can select may differ depending on the location of the photo file you are displaying in full screen. Photo location Available Device Disc Disc, USB USB Disc, USB Share Folder on your PC (CIFS) CIFS DLNA server DLNA server 8.
Operation Listening to music NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. This player can play Audio CDs and music files. 1. Press HOME ( • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 45-56. ). Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the USB storage device. 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE(Z), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray. 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3.
Operation 5. Use U/u/I/i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). 6. Select the [USB] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a USB storage device is connected. 7. Use U/u/I/i to select a destination folder to be copied, and press ENTER ( ). If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 8.
Operation Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database The player can access the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information so that Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other text information can be displayed on the list. • The player must be connected to the broadband internet for accessing the Gracenote Media Database. Audio CD • If the information from the Gracenote Media Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support.
Operation Playing content via your home network (Home Link) Accessing a DLNA media server 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 22-24). 2. Press HOME ( The player can browse and play content on your PC and DLNA certified media servers connected on your home network. 65 ). 3. Select [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 4. Select a DLNA media server from the list using U/u, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 45-56. • Because the compatibility and available playback functions on the [Home Link] menu are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions on the [Home Link] menu may differ depending on media servers.
Operation • Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit colour settings • Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher • DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher • Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
Operation Accessing a share folder from your PC NOTE 1. Start your PC that is connected on your local area network. • The file requirements are described on page 10. 2. On your PC, share folders which contain movie, photo or music files. • The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed in the [Home Link] menu, but those cannot be played on this player. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 45-56. 3.
Operation 69 Entering a network user ID and the password Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. 1. The virtual keyboard appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection on the virtual keyboard. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter from the extended character set.
Operation Using the NetCast You can use various content services via Internet with the Netcast feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 22-24). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select the [NetCast] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). Playing maxdome videos You can browse, search and watch movies & TV episodes from maxdome streamed over the Internet to your TV via your LG unit.
Operation 4. Enter your access data (E-mail and password) at [Benutzername] and [Passwort] fields using the virtual keyboard. 5. Press ENTER ( ) while [Anmelden] button is highlighted. NOTE • If you do not have a maxdome account, please visit the www.maxdome.de/LG to use the maxdome. About maxdome menu After logging in, you are ready to use the maxdome service. Merkzettel – Displays the movies you have added to your marked maxdome videos. You can buy, rent or remove videos from the list.
Maintenance 5 Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling the Unit Handling Discs When shipping 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 disc. 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.
Troubleshooting 73 6 Troubleshooting General Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) • Place the disc with the playback side down. • Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. • Clean the disc. • Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. The angle cannot be changed.
Troubleshooting Picture Symptoms Cause & Solution There is no picture. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. • Connect the video connection securely. • Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. • Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the unit. Change the resolution to one that your TV accepts.
Troubleshooting 75 Recording Solution Cannot record or does not record successfully. • Check the remaining space on the external HDD. • If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this recorder. • If you set a DTV rating for the recorder and higher rated digital programs are received, the programme cannot be recorded. Change the DTV rating level in order to record it. • Clock is not set to correct time. • The start time of the timer recording is past.
Troubleshooting Network Symptoms Cause & Solution BD-LIVE feature does not work. • The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. • Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see pages 22-24). • Your broadband speed may not be fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed to suit the unit’s requirements.
Appendix 77 OPEN/ CLOSE 7 Appendix CLEAR GUIDE REC. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control TIMER REC. DISC MENU REC.LIST You can control your TV using the buttons below. MARKER SEARCH TEXT SUBTITLE AV/INPUT ZOOM VOL PR VOL PR 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 U/u Scan up or down through memorized channels.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 79 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” and “Blu-ray disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
Appendix DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. consumption system in stand-by mode is built. Therefore, the small amounts of electricity are consumed even though the power plug is inserted. Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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. Option 1: 1. The update menu will appear on the screen when you turn on the player. 2.
Appendix 3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER ( ). 83 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 The player will check for the newest update. NOTE • Pressing ENTER ( ) while checking for the update will end the process. • If there is no update available, the Message, “No update is found.” appears.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix *5 If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio is output for BD-ROM discs, and the original audio is output for the other discs (like [Primary Pass-Thru]).
Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 576i 576P 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 24Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 50Hz 576i 1080i When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT 576i • 576p 576p 576p 720p 576i 576p 1080i 1080i 576i 576p 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 24Hz 576i 57
Appendix Specifications DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1 RF ANTENNA IN: General Antenna input, 75 ohms RF ANTENNA OUT: Power requirements: AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 87 USB Port: 45W Antenna output, 75 ohms 4 pin (USB 2.0 standard) Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 49 x 295 mm) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 2.
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 or
