OWNER’S MANUAL Network Blu-ray Disc™ Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BD640 P/NO : MFL67100462 BD651D-N_US_MP_BALCK.indd 1 www.lg.
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1 Getting Started 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 BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM 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 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – Supplied Accessorries – File compatibility – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – Certain System Requirements – About Digital Multi-channel sound – Compatibility Notes – Regional Code Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 Connecting to Your TV – HDMI Connect
Table of Contents 5 Troubleshooting 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 Troubleshooting – General – Picture – Sound – Network – Customer Support – Open source software notice 6 Appendix 46 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software Update Area Code List Language Code List Trademarks and Licenses Audio Output Specifications Video Output Resolution Specifications Maintenance – Handling the Unit – Notes
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Blu-ray y, u, i r DVD-ROM DVD-R yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. 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 Video files 1 Getting Started File Location Disc, USB File Extension “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) Codec Format XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS Audio Format Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3 Subtitle SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.
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 This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 file. yy The total playback time of music file indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files. yy HD video files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. Blu-ray disc , DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD video files. yy This player supports H.
1 Getting Started Getting Started Certain System Requirements Compatibility Notes For high definition video playback: yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. yy High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks. yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
Getting Started 13 Remote control • • • • • • d • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. ZOOM: Displays or exits the [Zoom] menu. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. MARKER: Marks any point during playback. * : The button is not available for any function. SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu. TV Control Buttons: See page 46. TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.
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 HDMI OUT b VIDEO OUT f DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) c 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) g LAN port d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR) BD651D-N_US_MP_BALCK.
2 Connecting 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 Component 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 unit, 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 17). 2 Connecting yy Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 26).
Connecting Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection 17 Resolution Setting Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables. 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 (n). 2. Use a/d to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b).
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier 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. 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) 2 yy 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19) Connecting Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (page 52).
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 Broadband service 2 Router 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use w/s to select the [Wired] and press ENTER (b). Connecting PC 3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER (b) to continue. The new connection settings reset the current network settings. 4. Use w/s/a/d to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically.
Connecting You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu. 21 Refer to the setup instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed connection steps and network settings. ,,Note yy For best performance, a direct wired connection from this unit to your home network’s router or cable/DSL modem is always the best option. Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router.
Connecting 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. 2 Preparation Connecting Before setting the wireless network, you need to: -- connect the broadband internet to the wireless home network.
Connecting 23 6. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to apply network settings. 7. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to complete the network connection. 8. If you select [Test] and press ENTER (b) at step 7 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu. yy Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem.
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 unit 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.
3 System Setting System Setting 25 Settings [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit 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 of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 and 54 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.
System Setting 27 [AUDIO] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the unit’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. ,,Note Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 52 for details. HDMI / Digital Output (SPDIF) Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) [48 kHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz signal.
System Setting DTS Neo:6 [LOCK] Menu If the unit is connected to the multi-channel Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound with the 2-channel audio source. The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback. [Music] 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.
System Setting 29 DVD Rating [NETWORK] Menu Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live and NetCast features. [Rating 1-8] Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] If you select [Unlock], parental control is not active and the disc plays in full.
System Setting Netflix [Netflix ESN] [Information] Display its unique Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to use the Netflix streaming. Displays the current software version. [Deactivate Netflix] Deactivates your unit. To activate the Netflix again, contact to the service provider. Deactivate Vudu 3 Software You can deactivate your unit from your Vudu account. It is recommended that you do this if you give your unit to someone else who should not share your Vudu account.
4 Operating Operating General Playback 31 ,,Note Using [HOME] menu yy Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every files 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 Enjoying BD-LiveTM e ,,Note yy To enjoy the BD-Live feature with a wireless LAN Adapter, you must use a USB HUB device by connecting it to the USB port on the front panel. yy When you connect USB sticks to the USB HUB, the number of USB sticks should be limited to one USB flash memory excluding the wireless LAN Adapter. yy The USB HUB device is not supplied. 4 ,,Note yy Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively accessed in some territories by contents provider’s own decision.
Operating 33 Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Press z (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press z (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press a or d to go to the previous or next photo. ,,Note The file requirements are described on page 10.
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroty Repeat Playback erotu y This unit can repeat a portion you have selected. During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. Blu-ray discs/DVDs/ Video jA- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. 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.
Operating 35 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 Changing content list view yui Viewing content information y On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. The unit can display the content information. Method 1 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. Press red (R) colored 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 37 Last Scene Memory er Options while viewing a photo i 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. You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. ,,Note 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY (m) to display the option menu. 2.
Operating 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. 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). On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1.
Operating 39 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 yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. yy A title number cannot be selected on some discs. yy Available items may differ depending on discs or titles. yy If BD interactive title is playing back, some setting information is displayed on the screen but prohibited to be changed. Playing from selected time eroy 1.
Operating Watching from a different angle er Setting the [User] option If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 3. Use a/d to select the [User setting] option, and press ENTER (b). 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use w/s to select the [Picture Mode] option. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2.
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 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 (pages 19-23). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [NetCast] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 4 4. Select an option using a/d, and press ENTER (b). Operating ,,Note yy Detailed information of each service, contact to the content provider or visit support link of the service.
5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 43 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 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 suppot the resolution you have set on the unit. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
Troubleshooting 45 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 pages 19-23). 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.
6 Appendix 46 Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. 6 Appendix 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 +/– Scan up or down through memorized channels. VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV TV MUTE Turn the TV’s volume on or off. Setting up the remote to control your TV You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control.
Appendix 47 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 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 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™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. 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. DTS and the symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD AAC DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch Digital Output (SPDIF) (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3 Analog 2CH Output PCM Stereo PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM Stereo PCM Multi-Ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 5.1ch PCM 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 5.1ch PCM 7.
Appendix 53 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 Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 1080p / 60 Hz 1080p / 60 Hz 1080i - 1080i 1080i When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480i 720p 720p - 480i 1080i 1080i - 480
Appendix 55 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 45 x 190 mm (16.9 x 1.7 x 7.4 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Pb)/(Pr) 0.
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 57 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 o
7 Warranty Limited Warranty 58 Warranty Warranty LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced with refurnished units, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product.
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