Life is good Blu Ray Disc Player BP330 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
Streaming  
Blu-ray Disc™ Player  
Please read this manual carefully before operating  
your set and retain it for future reference.  
BP330  
P/NO : MFL67732308_REV1.0  
Getting Started  
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or  
accumulator.  
Safe 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  
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threat to human and animal health, the old  
battery or the battery put it in the appropriate  
container at designated collection points. Do  
not dispose of batteries or battery together with  
other waste. It is recommended that you use  
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and  
accumulators. The battery should not be exposed  
to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
FCC Compliance Statement  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and  
(2) This device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found  
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used  
in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
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Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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Getting Started  
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Notes on Copyrights  
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content  
System) is approved as content protection  
system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of  
CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,  
certain restrictions are imposed on playback,  
analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected  
content. The operation of this product and  
restrictions on this product may vary depending  
on your time of purchase as those restrictions  
may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after  
the production of this product.  
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This  
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure  
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.  
This equipment should be installed and operated  
with minimum distance 20 cm between the  
radiator and your body. End users must follow the  
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF  
exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be  
co-located or operating in conjunction with any  
other antenna or transmitter.  
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 content. To  
obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM  
Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an  
authorized Customer Service Center.  
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CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit  
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless  
devices because their signals could interfere with  
critical aircraft instruments.  
Responsible Party :  
LG Electronics USA, Inc.1000 Sylvan Avenue  
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632  
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.  
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TEL. : +1-800-243-0000  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property rights. Use of  
this copyright protection technology must be  
authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright  
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,  
use, display, distribution, or revision of television  
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs  
and other materials may subject you to civil and/  
or criminal liability.  
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Getting Started  
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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-  
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,  
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has  
been dropped.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
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4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such  
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized  
plug has two blades with one wider than the  
other. A grounding type plug has two blades  
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or  
the third prong are provided for your safety. If  
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,  
consult an electrician for replacement of the  
obsolete outlet.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on  
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table specified  
by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a  
cart is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  
or when unused for long periods of time.  
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Table of Contents  
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Operating  
Table of Contents  
31  
General Playback  
31 – Using [HOME] menu  
31 – Playing a disc  
31 – Playing a file on disc/USB device  
32 – Enjoying BD-Live™  
32 – Basic operations for video and audio  
content  
33 – Basic operations for photo content  
33 – Using the disc menu  
33 – Resume playback  
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Getting Started  
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Safety Information  
Introduction  
– Playable discs and symbols used in  
this manual  
– About the “7” symbol display  
– Regional code  
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33 – Last scene memory  
34 Advanced Playback  
34 – Repeat playback  
– LG AV Remote  
10 Remote Control  
11  
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Front Panel  
Rear Panel  
34 – Repeating a specific portion  
34 – Viewing content information  
35 – Changing content list view  
35 – Selecting a subtitle file  
35 – Changing the mode  
36 – Options while viewing a photo  
36 – Listening to music during slide show  
37 – Playing a file on a network server  
38 Using Home Network Server for PC  
38 – Installing Nero MediaHome 4  
Essentials  
38 – Sharing files and folders  
39 – About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials  
39 – System requirements  
40 On-Screen Display  
40 – Displaying content information on-  
screen  
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Connecting  
12  
12  
Connecting the AC Adapter  
Connecting to your TV  
13 – What is SIMPLINK?  
14 – Resolution setting  
15  
15 – Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI  
output  
16 – Connecting to your Home Network  
16 – Wired network connection  
16 – Wired network setup  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
18 – Wireless network connection  
19 – Wireless network setup  
22 USB Device Connection  
41 – Playing from selected time  
41 – Selecting a subtitle language  
41 – Hearing a different audio  
41 – Watching from a different angle  
42 – Changing the TV aspect ratio  
42 – Changing subtitle code page  
42 – Changing the picture mode  
43 Audio CD Recording  
22 – Playback content in the USB device  
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System Setting  
23 Initial Setup  
24 Settings  
24 – Adjust the setup settings  
24 – [DISPLAY] menu  
26 – [LANGUAGE] menu  
26 – [AUDIO] menu  
28 – [LOCK] menu  
29 – [NETWORK] menu  
30 – [OTHERS] menu  
44 Using the Premium  
Table of Contents  
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Troubleshooting  
45 Troubleshooting  
45 – General  
46 – Network  
47 – Picture  
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47 – Customer support  
47 – Open source software notice  
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Appendix  
48 Controlling a TV with the Supplied  
Remote Control  
48 – Setting up the remote to control your  
TV  
49 Network Software Update  
49 – Network update notification  
49 – Software update  
51  
Additional Information  
51 – File requirement  
52 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High  
Definition)  
53 – About DLNA  
53 – Certain system requirements  
53 – Compatibility notes  
54 Audio Output Specifications  
55 Area Code List  
56 Language Code List  
57 Trademarks and Licenses  
59 Specifications  
60 Maintenance  
60 – Handling the unit  
60 – Notes on discs  
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Important Information Relating to  
Network Services  
Some of contents in this manual may differ from your player depending on the software of the  
player or your service provider.  
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Getting Started  
Introduction  
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Playable discs and symbols used in this manual  
Media/Term  
Logo  
Symbol  
Description  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or  
rented.  
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BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.  
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Blu-ray  
BD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or  
Photo files.  
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ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format  
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Discs such as movies that can be purchased or  
rented.  
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Video mode and finalized only  
Supports the dual layer disc also  
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DVD-ROM  
DVD-R  
Finalized AVCHD format  
DVD-RW  
DVD+R  
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DVD+RW  
(8 cm, 12 cm)  
DVD R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or  
Photo files.  
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ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format  
DVD-RW (VR)  
(8 cm, 12 cm)  
VR mode and finalized only  
Audio CD  
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Audio CD  
(8 cm, 12 cm)  
CD-R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or  
Photo files.  
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CD-R/RW  
(8 cm, 12 cm)  
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format  
Indicates special notes and operating features.  
Note  
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Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages  
from abuse.  
Caution  
Getting Started  
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Note  
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About the “ ” symbol display  
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Depending on the conditions of the  
recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or  
DVD R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or  
DVD R/RW) discs cannot be played on the  
unit.  
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7may 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.  
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Depending on the recording software & the  
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,  
DVD R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.  
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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 labeled same as the rear of the unit orALL”.  
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.  
LG AV Remote  
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. Visit  
“Apple iTunesorGoogle Android Market (Google  
Play Store)for detailed information ofLG AV  
Remote.  
If you record a disc using a personal  
computer, even if it is recorded in a  
compatible format, there are cases in which  
it may not play because of the settings of  
the application software used to create the  
disc. (Check with the software publisher for  
more detailed information.)  
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This player requires discs and recordings to  
meet certain technical standards in order to  
achieve optimal playback quality.  
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Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to  
these standards. There are many different  
types of recordable disc formats (including  
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and  
these require certain pre-existing conditions  
to ensure compatible playback.  
Customers should note that permission  
is required in order to download MP3 /  
WMA files and music from the Internet.  
Our company has no right to grant such  
permission. Permission should always be  
sought from the copyright owner.  
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You have to set the disc format option  
to [Mastered] in order to make the discs  
compatible with the LG players when  
formatting rewritable discs. When setting  
the option to Live System, you cannot use  
it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System :  
Disc format system for windows Vista)  
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Remote Control  
• • • • • • a • • • • • •  
• • • • • • d • • • • •  
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1(POWER): Switches the player Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:  
ON or OFF.  
Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.  
They are also used for [MOVIE],  
[PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [Premium]  
menu.  
B(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and  
closes the disc tray.  
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects  
numbered options in a menu.  
TV Control Buttons: See page  
CLEAR: Removes 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.  
d(PLAY): Starts playback.  
M(PAUSE): Pauses playback.  
• • • • • • c • • • • •  
HOME (n): Displays or exits the  
[Home].  
TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD  
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up  
menu, if available.  
Battery installation  
INFO/MENU (m): Displays or  
exits On-Screen Display.  
Direction buttons: Selects an  
option in the menu.  
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu  
Remove the battery cover on the  
rear of the Remote control, and  
insert the R03 (size AAA) battery  
with 4and 5matched correctly.  
selection.  
BACK (1): Exits the menu or  
returns to the previous screen.  
?: This button is not available.  
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a  
disc.  
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Front Panel  
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a Disc Tray  
d B(OPEN / CLOSE)  
e 1/!(POWER)  
f USB Port  
b Power Indicator  
c Remote Sensor  
Rear Panel  
a DC 12V IN  
c HDMI OUT  
b LAN port  
12 Connecting  
Connecting the AC  
Adapter  
Connect the unit to the power supply with the  
supplied AC adapter.  
Connecting to your TV  
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.  
Rear of the unit  
Rear of the unit  
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HDMI  
Cable not  
included  
HDMI  
cable  
TV  
Plug into a  
power source.  
Contact an electrical parts distributor for  
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adapter  
or AC cord set.  
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Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s  
manual).  
This AC adapter is manufactured by APD Group  
Yang Ming Industrial.  
Note  
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Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo  
system or other devices as necessary to make  
the best connections.  
Caution  
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Only use the AC adapter supplied with this  
device. Do not use a power supply from  
another device or manufacturer. Using any  
other power cable or power supply may cause  
damage to the device and void your warranty.  
Connecting 13  
Additional information for HDMI  
What is SIMPLINK?  
When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible  
device make sure of the following:  
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Some functions of this unit are controlled by the  
TVs remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with  
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.  
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Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and  
this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI  
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,  
then switch on this player.  
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;  
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.  
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The connected device’s video input is set  
correctly for this unit.  
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of  
SIMPLINK function.  
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The connected device is compatible with  
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or  
1920x1080p video input.  
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as  
shown above.  
Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices  
will work with this player.  
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Note  
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Depending on the disc type or playing status,  
some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your  
purpose or not work.  
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The picture will not be displayed properly  
with non-HDCP device.  
Note  
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If a connected HDMI device does not accept  
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the audio output of the player, 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 toResolution Settingon page 14)  
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Select the type of video output from the  
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]  
option on the [Setup] menu (page 25).  
Changing the resolution when the  
connection has already been established  
may result in malfunctions. To solve the  
problem, turn off the player and then turn it  
on again.  
When the HDMI connection with HDCP  
is not verified, TV screen is changed to  
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI  
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.  
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If there are noises or lines on the screen,  
please check the HDMI cable (length is  
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).  
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Note  
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Resolution setting  
The player provides several output resolutions for  
HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution  
using [Setup] menu.  
If your TV does not accept the resolution  
you have set on the player, you can set  
resolution to 480p as follows:  
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1. Press Bto open the disc tray.  
1. Press HOME (n).  
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Press Z(STOP) for more than 5 seconds.  
2. Use A/Dto select the [Setup] and press ENTER  
If you select a resolution manually and then  
connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV  
does not accept it, the resolution setting is  
set to [Auto].  
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(b). The [Setup] menu appears.  
3. Use W/Sto select [DISPLAY] option then  
press Dto move to the second level.  
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4. Use W/Sto select the [Resolution] option  
If you select a resolution that your TV  
does not accept, the warning message  
will appear. After resolution change,  
if you cannot see the screen, please  
wait 20 seconds and the resolution will  
automatically revert back to the previous  
resolution.  
then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.  
The 1080p video output frame rate may  
be automatically set to either 24 Hz or  
60 Hz depending both on the capability  
and preference of the connected TV and  
based on the native video frame rate of the  
content on the BD-ROM disc.  
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5. Use W/Sto select the desired resolution then  
press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.  
 
Connecting 15  
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 to an  
Amplifier  
Make one of the following connections, depending  
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.  
HDMI audio connection (page 15)  
Digital audio connection (page 16)  
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Rear of the unit  
Since many factors affect the type of audio output,  
seeAudio output specificationsfor details (page  
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About Digital Multi-channel sound  
A digital multi-channel connection provides the  
best sound quality. For this, you need a multi-  
channel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one  
or more of the audio formats supported by your  
player. Check the logos on the front of the Audio/  
Video receiver and the manual. (PCM Stereo, PCM  
Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)  
HDMI cable  
Receiver/Amplifier  
HDMI  
cable  
TV  
Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI  
input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your  
amplifier has HDMI output jack.  
You will need to activate the player’s digital output.  
(See[AUDIO] Menuon page 26)  
 
16 Connecting  
Connecting to your  
Home Network  
Broadband  
service  
This player can be connected to a local area  
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or  
the internal wireless module.  
By connecting the unit to a broadband home  
network, you have access to services such as  
software updates, BD-Live interactivity and online  
content services.  
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Router  
Wired network connection  
Using a wired network provides the best  
performance, because the attached devices  
connect directly to the network and are not subject  
to radio frequency interference.  
Please refer to the documentation for your network  
device for further instructions.  
DLNA certified servers  
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding  
port on your Modem or Router using a  
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.  
Note  
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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.  
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Rear of the unit  
Do not connect a modular phone cable to  
the LAN port.  
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Since there are various connection  
configurations, please follow the  
specifications of your telecommunication  
carrier or internet service provider.  
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.  
If you want to access content from DLNA  
servers, this player must be connected to  
the same local area network thru a router.  
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To set your PC as a DLNA server, install the  
supplied Nero MediaHome 4 on your PC.  
Preparation  
Before setting the wired network, you need to  
connect the broadband internet to your home  
network.  
   
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1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the  
[Setup] menu then press ENTER (b).  
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2. Read the preparations for the network settings  
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is  
highlighted.  
Network will automatically be connected to the  
unit.  
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Advanced setting  
If you want to set the network settings manually,  
use W/Sto select [Advanced Setting] on the  
[Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).  
Wireless network connection  
Another connection option is to use an Access Point  
or a wireless router. The network configuration and  
connection method may vary depending on the  
equipment in use and the network environment.  
1. Use W/Sto select [Wired] and press ENTER  
(b).  
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Wireless  
communication  
2. Use W/S/A/Dto select the IP mode  
between [Dynamic] and [Static].  
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP  
address automatically.  
Access point or  
Wireless router  
Broadband  
service  
Note  
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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/Dand numerical buttons. If you make a  
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR  
to clear the highlighted part.  
Refer to the setup instructions supplied with  
your access point or wireless router for detailed  
connection steps and network settings.  
For best performance, a direct wired connection  
from this player to your home network’s router or  
cable/DSL modem is always the best option.  
If you choose to use the wireless option, please  
note that performance can sometimes be affected  
by other electronic devices in the home.  
3. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply  
network settings.  
Network connection status is displayed on the  
screen.  
4. Press ENTER (b) while [Close] is highlighted to  
finish the wired network settings.  
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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.  
Note  
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WEP security mode generally have 4 keys  
available on an access point setting. If your  
access point or wireless router use WEP  
security, enter the security code of the key  
“No.1to connect on your home network.  
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Preparation  
Before setting the wireless network, you need  
to:  
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connect the broadband internet to the  
wireless home network.  
An Access Point is a device that allows you  
to connect to your home network wirelessly.  
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set the access point or wireless router.  
note the SSID and security code of the  
network.  
4. Use W/S/A/Dto select the IP mode  
between [Dynamic] and [Static].  
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP  
address automatically.  
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the  
[Setup] menu then press ENTER (b).  
Note  
,
2. Read the preparations for the network settings  
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is  
highlighted.  
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/Dand numerical buttons. If you make a  
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR  
to clear the highlighted part.  
5. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply  
network settings.  
If wired network is not connected to the unit, all  
available networks are displayed on the screen.  
3. Use W/Sto select a desired SSID of wireless  
network and press ENTER (b).  
Network connection status is displayed on the  
screen.  
6. Select [Close] and press ENTER (b) to complete  
the network connection.  
If you have security on your access point, you  
need to input the security code as necessary.  
20 Connecting  
Advanced setting  
If you want to set the network settings manually,  
use W/Sto select [Advanced Setting] on the  
[Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).  
1. Use W/Sto select [Wireless] and press ENTER  
(b).  
2
[AP List] - Scans all available access points or  
wireless routers within range and display them  
as a list.  
[Network name (SSID)] – Your access point  
may not be broadcasting its network name  
(SSID). Check your access point settings through  
your computer and either set your access  
point to broadcast SSID, or manually enter the  
network name in [Network name(SSID)].  
[PBC] – If your access point or wireless  
router that supports the PBC (Push Button  
Configuration) method, select this option and  
press the Push Button on your access point  
within 120 counts. You do not need to know the  
network name (SSID) and security code of your  
access point.  
[PIN] – If your access point supports the PIN  
Code configuration method based on WPS(Wi-  
Fi Protected Setup), select this option and  
note the code number on the screen. And  
then, enter the PIN number on a setting menu  
of your access point to connect. Refer to the  
documentation for your network device.  
2. Follow the instructions of each connection  
method on the screen.  
Note  
,
To use PBC and PIN network connection,  
security mode of your access point must be  
set to OPEN or AES.  
Connecting 21  
subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not  
be able to use the internet connection feature  
contained in this player or you may be limited  
to the number of devices you can connect at  
the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to  
one device, this player may not be allowed to  
connect when a PC is already connected.)  
Notes on network connection  
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.  
y
The use of aRoutermay not be allowed or its  
usage may be limited depending on the policies  
and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact  
your ISP directly.  
y
y
Depending on the internet service provider (ISP),  
the number of devices that can receive internet  
service may be limited by the applicable terms  
of service. For details, contact your ISP.  
y
y
2
The wireless network operate at 2.4GHz  
radio frequencies that are also used by other  
household devices such as cordless telephone,  
Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be  
affected by interference from them.  
Our company is not responsible for any  
malfunction of the player and/or the internet  
connection feature due to communication  
errors/malfunctions associated with your  
broadband internet connection, or other  
connected equipment.  
Turn off all unused network equipment in  
your local home network. Some devices may  
generate network traffic.  
y
The features of BD-ROM discs made available  
through the Internet Connection feature are not  
created or provided by our company, and our  
company is not responsible for their functionality  
or continued availability. Some disc related  
material available by the Internet Connection  
may not be compatible with this player. If you  
have questions about such content, please  
contact the producer of the disc.  
y
For better reception, place the player from the  
access point as close as possible.  
y
y
In some instances, placing the access point or  
wireless router at least 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) above the  
floor may improve the reception.  
The reception quality over wireless depends on  
many factors such as type of the access point,  
distance between the player and access point,  
and the location of the player.  
y
y
Some internet content may require a higher  
bandwidth connection.  
y
y
Set your access point or wireless router to  
Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not  
supported.  
Even if the player is properly connected and  
configured, some internet content may not  
operate properly because of internet congestion,  
the quality or bandwidth of your internet service,  
or problems at the provider of the content.  
Some internet connection operations may not  
be possible due to certain restrictions set by the  
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your  
broadband Internet connection.  
y
Any fees charged by an ISP including, without  
limitation, connection charges are your  
responsibility.  
y
y
A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required  
for wired connection to this player. If your  
internet service does not allow for such a  
connection, you will not be able to connect the  
player.  
You must use a Router to use xDSL service.  
y
y
A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and  
a cable modem is required to use cable modem  
service. Depending on the access method of and  
22 Connecting  
Note  
,
USB Device  
Connection  
This player can play video, audio and photo files  
contained in the USB device.  
This player supports USB flash drive/  
external HDD formatted in FAT32 and  
NTFS when accessing files (music, photo,  
movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD  
recording, use the USB flash drive / external  
HDD formatted in FAT32.  
y
y
The USB device can be used for the local  
storage for enjoying BD-Live discs with  
Internet.  
Playback content in the USB  
device  
1. Insert an USB device to the USB port until it fits  
into place.  
2
This unit can support up to 4 partitions of  
the USB device.  
y
y
y
Do not extract the USB device during  
operation (play, etc.).  
An USB device which requires additional  
program installation when you have  
connected it to a computer, is not  
supported.  
USB device: USB device that supports  
USB1.1 and USB2.0.  
y
y
Video, audio and photo files can be played.  
For details of operations on each file, refer to  
relevant pages.  
When you connect the USB device on the HOME  
menu, the player plays an audio file contained in  
the USB storage device automatically. If the USB  
storage device is containing various types of files, a  
menu for the file type selection will appear.  
Regular back up is recommended to  
prevent data loss.  
y
y
File loading may takes few minutes depending on  
the number of content stored in the USB storage  
device. Press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is selected  
to stop loading.  
If you use an USB extension cable, USB HUB  
or USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not  
be recognized.  
Some USB device may not work with this  
unit.  
y
y
y
2. Press HOME (n).  
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,  
Digital camera and mobile phone are not  
supported.  
and press ENTER (b).  
4. Select the [USB] option using W/S, and press  
USB Port of the unit cannot be connected  
to PC. The unit cannot be used as a storage  
device.  
ENTER (b).  
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press  
PLAY or ENTER (b) to play the file.  
6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.  
System Setting 23  
5. Use W/S/A/Dto select the IP mode  
Initial Setup  
When you turn on the unit for the first time, the  
initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the  
display language and network settings on the initial  
setup wizard.  
between [Dynamic] and [Static].  
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP  
address automatically.  
1. Press 1(POWER).  
The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.  
2. Use W/S/A/Dto select a display language  
and press ENTER (b).  
6. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply  
network settings.  
3
3. Read and prepare the preparations for the  
network settings and then press ENTER (b)  
while [Start] is highlighted.  
Network connection status is displayed on the  
screen.  
For details on network settings, refer to  
“Connecting to your Home Networkon page  
7. Check all the settings that you have set in the  
previous steps.  
If wired network is connected, the network  
connection setting will automatically be  
finished.  
4. All available networks are displayed on the  
screen. Use W/Sto select [Wired Network]  
or desired SSID of wireless network and press  
ENTER (b).  
Press ENTER (b) while [Finish] is highlighted  
to finish the initial setup settings. If there is any  
settings to be changed, use A/Dto select  
[Previous] and press ENTER (b).  
If you have security on your access point, you  
need to input the security code as necessary.  
24 System Setting  
[DISPLAY] menu  
Settings  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV  
type.  
Adjust the setup settings  
You can change the settings of the player in the  
[Setup] menu.  
[4:3 Letter Box]  
1. Press HOME (n).  
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.  
Displays theatrical images with masking bars  
above and below the picture.  
[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.  
2. Use A/Dto select the [Setup] and press ENTER  
3
(b). The [Setup] menu appears.  
[16:9 Original]  
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The  
4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3  
aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the  
left and right sides.  
[16:9 Full]  
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The  
4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear  
proportion) to fill the entire screen.  
3. Use W/Sto select the first setup option, and  
press Dto move to the second level.  
Note  
,
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and  
[4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is  
set to higher than 720p.  
4. Use W/Sto select a second setup option, and  
press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.  
5. Use W/Sto select a desired setting, and press  
ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.  
System Setting 25  
Resolution  
HDMI Color Setting  
Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal.  
Refer to page 14 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.  
[RGB]  
Select when connecting to a DVI display  
device.  
[1080p]  
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.  
Home Menu Guide  
[1080i]  
This function allows you to display or delete the  
guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option  
to [On] for displaying guide.  
Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.  
3
[720p]  
Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.  
[480p]  
Outputs 480 lines of progressive video.  
1080p Display Mode  
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select  
[24 Hz] for smooth presentation of film material  
(1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display  
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input.  
Note  
,
When you select [24 Hz], you may  
experience some picture disturbance when  
the video switches video and film material.  
In this case, select [60 Hz].  
y
y
Even when [1080p Display Mode] is set to  
[24 Hz], if your TV is not compatible with  
1080p/24 Hz, the actual frame frequency of  
the video output will be 60 Hz to match the  
video source format.  
 
26 System Setting  
[LANGUAGE] menu  
[AUDIO] 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.  
Display Menu  
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-  
screen display.  
Note  
,
Since many factors affect the type of audio  
output, seeAudio Output Specificationson  
page 59 for details.  
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/  
Disc Subtitle  
Select the language you prefer for the audio track  
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.  
Digital Output  
[Original]  
[PCM Stereo] (HDMI only)  
Refers to the original language in which the  
disc was recorded.  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack  
to a device with two-channel digital stereo  
decoder.  
3
[Other]  
Press ENTER (b) to select another language.  
Use number buttons then press ENTER (b)  
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number  
[PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only)  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack  
to a device with multi-channel digital decoder.  
[DTS Re-Encode] (HDMI only)  
[Off] (Disc Subtitle only)  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack  
to a device with DTS decoder.  
Turn off Subtitle.  
Note  
,
[BitStream] (HDMI only)  
Depending on the disc, your language setting  
may not work.  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack  
to a device with LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD  
decoder.  
Note  
,
When [Digital Output] option is set to [PCM  
Multi-Ch], the audio may output as PCM  
Stereo if the PCM Multi-Ch information is  
not detected from HDMI device with EDID.  
y
y
If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS  
Re-Encode], the DTS Re-Encode audio is  
outputted for BD-ROM discs with secondary  
audio and the original audio is outputted  
for the other discs (like [BitStream]).  
 
System Setting 27  
Sampling Freq.  
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(Digital Audio Output)  
This function allows you to listen to a movie at a  
lower volume without losing clarity of sound.  
[48 kHz]  
[Auto]  
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is  
not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz  
signal. When this choice is made, this unit  
automatically converts any 192 kHz and 96 kHz  
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode  
them.  
The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio  
output is specified by itself.  
And the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital  
and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as  
the [On] mode.  
[96 kHz]  
[On]  
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.  
Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD  
audio output.  
3
[Off]  
Turns off this function.  
[192 kHz]  
Note  
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is  
capable of handling 192 kHz signals.  
,
The DRC setting can be changed only when a  
disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete  
stop mode.  
Check the documentation for your A/V Receiver or  
Amplifier to verify its capabilities.  
28 System Setting  
DVD Rating  
Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their  
content. (Not all discs are rated.)  
[LOCK] menu  
The [LOCK] settings affect only Blu-ray Disc and  
DVD playback.  
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.  
[Unlock]  
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not  
active and the disc plays in full.  
[Rating 1-8]  
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and  
rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.  
Password  
You can create or change the password.  
Blu-ray Disc Rating  
Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number  
[None]  
buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing.  
3
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press  
ENTER (b) to create a new password.  
[255]  
[Change]  
All BD-ROM can be played.  
Enter the current password and press ENTER  
(b). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press  
ENTER (b) to create a new password.  
[0-254]  
Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding  
ratings recorded on them.  
If you forget your password  
Note  
,
If you forget your password, you can clear it using  
the following steps:  
The [Blu-ray Disc Rating] will be applied  
only for the Blu-ray disc that containing the  
advanced rating control.  
y
y
1. Remove any disc that might be in the player.  
2. Select [Password] option in the [Setup] menu.  
For the region using MPAA rating level, refer  
to the table below as an example.  
3. Use number buttons to enter210499. The  
password is cleared.  
Blu-ray Disc Rating  
MPAA Rating  
Note  
,
0
8
G
PG  
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER  
(b), press CLEAR. Then input the correct  
password.  
13  
17  
18  
255  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
Not restricted  
Area Code  
Enter the code of the area whose standards were  
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list  
System Setting 29  
Netflix  
[NETWORK] menu  
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the  
software update, BD-Live and online content  
services.  
[Netflix ESN]  
Display its unique Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial  
Number) that allows you to use the Netflix  
streaming.  
Connection Setting  
[Deactivate Netflix]  
If your home network environment is ready to  
connect, the unit needs to be set up via wireless  
or wired connection for network communication.  
(SeeConnecting to your Home Networkon page  
Deactivates your player. To activate the Netflix  
again, contact to the service provider.  
Deactivate Vudu  
You can deactivate your player from your Vudu  
account. It is recommended that you do this if you  
give your player to someone else who should not  
share your Vudu account.  
Connection Status  
If you want to check the network status on this  
player, select the [Connection Status] options and  
press ENTER (b) to check whether a connection  
to the network and the internet have been  
established.  
3
Device Name  
You can make a network name using virtual  
keyboard. This player will be recognised by the  
name you are entering on your home network.  
BD-LIVE connection  
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live  
functions are used.  
[Permitted]  
Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live  
content.  
[Partially permitted]  
Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live  
content which have content owner certificates.  
Internet access and AACS Online functions are  
prohibited for all BD-Live content without a  
certificate.  
[Prohibited]  
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live  
content.  
 
30 System Setting  
Software  
[OTHERS] menu  
[Information]  
Auto Power Off  
Displays the current software version.  
The screen saver appears when you leave the  
player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If  
you set this option to [On], the unit automatically  
turns off within 20 minutes since the Screen Saver  
is displayed. Set this option to [O] to leave the  
screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.  
[Update]  
You can update the software by connecting  
the unit directly to the software update server  
Disclaimer Notice  
Press ENTER (b) to view the notice of Network  
Service Disclaimer.  
Initialize  
[Factory Set]  
You can reset the player to its original factory  
settings.  
3
[Blu-ray Storage Clear]  
Initializes the BD-Live content from the  
connected USB storage.  
Note  
,
If you reset the player to its original factory  
settings using [Factory Set] option, you have to  
set all the activation for the online services and  
network settings again.  
Operating 31  
Playing a disc  
General Playback  
erto  
1. Press B(OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the  
Using [HOME] menu  
disc tray.  
The home menu appears when you press HOME  
(n). Use A/Dto 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. Select [Blu-ray Disc], [DVD], [VR] or [Audio]  
option using W/S, and press ENTER (b).  
Note  
,
Playback functions described in this manual  
are not always available in every files and  
media. Some functions can be restricted  
depending on many factors.  
y
y
Depending on the BD-ROM titles, an USB  
device connection may be needed for the  
proper playback.  
4
a
b
c
[Movie] - Plays video content.  
[Photo] - Plays photo content.  
[Music] - Plays audio content.  
Unfinalized DVD-VR format discs may not  
be played in this player.  
y
y
[Premium] - Displays the Premium Home  
screen.  
Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM  
data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot  
support these kinds of discs.  
d
e
[Setup] - Adjusts the system settings.  
Playing a file on disc/USB  
device  
yui  
This player can play video, audio and photo files  
contained in the disc or USB device.  
1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect an USB  
device.  
2. Press HOME (n).  
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,  
and press ENTER (b).  
4. Select [Data] or [USB] option using W/S, and  
press ENTER (b).  
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press  
d(PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.  
32 Operating  
Enjoying BD-Live™  
e
Basic operations for video and  
audio content  
BD-ROM supporting BD-Live 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.  
To stop playback  
Press Z(STOP) during playback.  
To pause playback  
Press M(PAUSE) during playback.  
Press d(PLAY) to resume playback.  
1. Check the network connection and settings  
2. Insert an USB storage device to the USB port on  
the front panel.  
To play frame-by-frame (Video)  
Press M(PAUSE) during movie playback.  
Press M(PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame  
playback.  
An USB storage device is needed to download  
bonus content.  
3. Press HOME (n), and set the [BD-LIVE  
connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page  
To scan forward or backward  
Press cor vto play fast forward or fast reverse  
during playback.  
Depending on a disc, the BD-Live function may  
not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option  
is set to [Partially Permitted].  
You can change the various playback speeds by  
pressing cor vrepeatedly.  
4
4. Insert a BD-ROM with BD-Live.  
The operations may differ depending on the  
disc. Refer to the manual supplied with the disc.  
To slow down the playing speed  
While the playback is paused, press vrepeatedly  
to play various speeds of slow motion.  
Caution  
>
Do not extract the connected USB device  
while content is being downloaded or a Blu-  
ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may  
damage the connected USB device and BD-  
Live features may not operate properly with  
the damaged USB device anymore. If the  
connected USB device seems damaged from  
such an action, you can format the connected  
USB device from the PC and reuse it with this  
player.  
To skip to the next/previous  
chapter/track/file  
During playback, press Cor Vto go to the  
next chapter/track/file or to return to the beginning  
of the current chapter/track/file.  
Press Ctwice briefly to step back to the previous  
chapter/track/file.  
In the file list menu of a server, there may have  
many types of content in a folder together. In this  
case, press Cor Vto go to the previous or  
next content with same type.  
Note  
,
Some BD-Live content may be restrictively  
accessed in some territories by content  
provider’s own decision.  
y
y
It may take up to several minutes to load  
and start enjoying BD-Live content.  
Operating 33  
Basic operations for photo  
content  
Resume playback  
eroyt  
u
The unit records the point where you pressed the  
Z(STOP) depending on the disc.  
To play a slide show  
Press d(PLAY) to start slide show.  
IfMZ(Resume Stop)appears on the screen briefly,  
press d(PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene  
point).  
To stop a slide show  
Press Z(STOP) during slide show.  
If you press Z(STOP) twice or unload the disc,  
Z(Complete Stop)appears on the screen. The unit  
will clear the stopped point.  
To pause a slide show  
Press M(PAUSE) during slide show.  
Press d(PLAY) to re-start the slide show.  
Note  
,
The resume point may be cleared when a  
button is pressed (for example; 1(POWER),  
B(OPEN/CLOSE), etc).  
y
To skip to the next/previous photo  
While viewing a photo in full screen, press Aor D  
to go to the previous or next photo.  
On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the resume  
playback function does not work.  
y
y
Using the disc menu  
ero  
If you press Z(STOP) once during BD-ROM  
interactive title playback, the unit will be in  
Complete Stop mode .  
4
To display the disc 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.  
Last scene memory  
er  
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.  
Use W/S/A/Dbuttons to navigate through  
menu items.  
To display the Pop-up menu  
Some BD-ROM discs contain Pop-up menu that  
appears during playback.  
Note  
,
Last Scene Memory function for a previous  
disc is erased once a different disc is played.  
y
y
y
y
Press TITLE/POP-UP during playback, and use W/  
S/A/Dbuttons to navigate through menu  
items.  
This function may not work depending on  
the disc.  
On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the last scene  
memory function does not work.  
This unit does not memorize settings of  
a disc if you switch off the unit before  
commencing to play it.  
34 Operating  
Repeating a specific portion  
eroty  
This player can repeat a portion you have selected.  
Advanced Playback  
Repeat playback  
erotu  
y
During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to  
select a desired repeat mode.  
1. During 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  
Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Video files  
(h) repeatedly to select [O].  
jA- – Selected portion will be repeated continually.  
Note  
,
(Press ENTER (b) at the desired ending point.)  
You cannot select a portion less than 3  
seconds.  
y
y
jChapter – The current chapter will be played  
back repeatedly.  
This function may not work on some disc or  
title.  
jTitle – The current title will be played back  
repeatedly.  
jAll – All the tracks or files will be played back  
repeatedly.  
Viewing content information  
To return to normal playback, press REPEAT (h)  
y
repeatedly to select [O].  
The player can display the content information.  
Audio CDs/Audio files  
1. Select a file using W/S/A/D.  
;Track– The current track or file will be played  
back repeatedly.  
2. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option  
menu.  
:All – All the tracks or files will be played back  
repeatedly.  
3. Select the [Information] option using W/S,  
and press ENTER (b).  
l – The tracks or files will be played back in  
random order.  
The file information appears on the screen.  
During movie playback, you can display the file  
information by pressing TITLE/POP-UP.  
l:All – All the tracks or files will be played  
back repeatedly in random order.  
Note  
kA-B – Selected portion will be repeated  
,
The information displayed on the screen  
may not correct comparing actual content  
information.  
continually. (Audio CD only)  
To return to normal playback, press CLEAR.  
Note  
,
If you press Vonce during Repeat  
Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback  
cancels.  
y
y
This function may not work on some disc or  
title.  
Operating 35  
Changing content list view  
Selecting a subtitle file  
yui  
On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can  
change the content list view.  
y
If the subtitle file name is different from the video  
file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the  
[Movie] menu before playing the movie.  
Method 1  
Press red (R) colored button repeatedly.  
1. Use W/S/A/Dto select the subtitle file you  
wish to play in the [Movie] menu.  
2. Press ENTER (b).  
Press ENTER (b) again to deselect the subtitle  
file. Selected subtitle file will be displayed when  
you play the video file.  
4
Note  
,
If you press Z(STOP) during playback, the  
y
y
subtitle selection is cancelled.  
This function is not available for playing file  
on a server via home network.  
Changing the mode  
yui  
On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can  
change the mode.  
Press yellow (Y) button repeatedly, the mode is  
changed. (Movie : Photo : Music : Movie)  
Note  
,
Method 2  
If you press Green (G) button on the [Movie],  
[Music] or [Photo] menu, the related deivce list  
will appear on the screen.  
1. On the content list, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the option menu.  
2. Use W/Sto select the [View Change] option.  
3. Press ENTER (b) to change the content list  
view.  
36 Operating  
Options while viewing a photo  
Listening to music during slide  
show  
i
You can use various options during viewing a  
photo in full screen.  
i
You can display photo files while listening to music  
files.  
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/  
MENU (m) to display the option menu.  
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/  
2. Select an option using W/S.  
MENU (m) to display the option menu.  
2. Use W/Sto select [Music Select] option, and  
press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select]  
menu.  
3. Use W/Sto select a device, and press ENTER  
(b).  
Available device may differ depending on the  
location of the current photo file.  
Photo location  
Disc, USB  
Available Device  
Disc, USB  
DLNA server  
DLNA server  
a Current photo/Total number of photos  
4
4. Use W/Sto select a file or a folder you wish to  
– Use A/Dto view previous/next photo.  
play.  
b Slide Show – Press ENTER (b) to start or  
pause slide show.  
c Music Select – Select the background  
music for the slide show (page 36).  
d Music –Press ENTER (b) to start or pause  
background music.  
e Rotate – Press ENTER (b) to rotate the  
photo clockwise.  
Select gand press ENTER (b) to display the  
upper directory.  
f Zoom – Press ENTER (b) to display the  
[Zoom] menu.  
Note  
g Effect – Use A/Dto select a transition  
,
effect between photos in a slide show.  
When selecting audio file from a server, folder  
selection is not available. Only file selection is  
available.  
h Speed – Use A/Dto select a delaying  
speed between photos in a slide show.  
3. Press BACK(1) to exit the option menu.  
5. Use Dto select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to  
complete music selection.  
 
Operating 37  
Note  
,
Playing a file on a network  
server  
yui  
This player can play video, audio and photo files  
located in a DLNA server through your home  
network.  
The file requirements are described on page  
y
y
Thumbnails of files with unsupported  
format will be displayed, but cannot be  
played on this player.  
The subtitle file name and video file name  
have to be the same and located at the  
same folder.  
y
1. Check the network connection and settings  
The playback and operating quality may be  
affected by your home network condition.  
y
y
y
2. Press HOME (n).  
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,  
You may experience connection problems  
depending on your server’s environment.  
and press ENTER (b).  
4. Select a DLNA media server on the list using  
To set your PC as a DLNA server, install the  
supplied Nero MediaHome 4 on your PC.  
W/S, and press ENTER (b).  
4
If you want to rescan available media server,  
press the green (G) colored button.  
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press  
ENTER (b) to play the file.  
38 Operating  
MAC OS X  
1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied  
CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM  
drive.  
Using Home Network  
Server for PC  
2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the  
“MediaHome_4_Essentials_MACfolder.  
DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance,  
which allows users to access video, photo and  
audio files stored in server and enjoy them on TV  
via home networking.  
3. Double-click theNero MediaHome.dmgimage  
file. The Nero MediaHome window is opened.  
Before connecting to PC to play a file , Nero  
MediaHome 4 Essentials program should be  
installed on your PC.  
4. In the Nero MediaHome window, drag the Nero  
MediaHome icon either to the Applications  
folder within the window or to any other  
desired location.  
Installing Nero MediaHome 4  
Essentials  
5. You can now start the application by double-  
clicking the Nero MediaHome icon in the  
location you dragged it to.  
Windows  
Sharing files and folders  
On your computer, you must share the folder  
containing video, audio and/or photo content to  
play them on this player.  
Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-  
ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An  
installation wizard will walk you through the quick  
and uncomplicated installation process. To install  
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, proceed as follows:  
4
This parts explains the procedure for selecting the  
shared folders on your computer.  
1. Close all Microsoft Windows programs and exit  
any anti-virus software that may be running.  
1. Double-click theNero MediaHome 4 Essentials”  
icon.  
2. Insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
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 [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials].  
4. Click [Run] to start installation.  
5. Click [Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials]. The  
installation is prepared and the installation  
wizard appears.  
3. Click [Shares] icon on the left.  
4. Click [Local Folders] tab on the [Shares] screen.  
6. Click the [Next] button to display the serial  
number input screen. Click [Next] to go to the  
next step.  
5. Click [Add] icon to open the [Browse Folder]  
window.  
6. Select the folder containing the files you want  
to share. The selected folder is added to the list  
of shared folders.  
7. If you accept all conditions, click [I accept  
the License Conditions] check box and click  
[Next]. Installation is not possible without this  
agreement.  
7. Click [Start Server] icon to start the server.  
8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation  
process is started.  
Note  
,
If the shared folders or files are not displayed  
on the player, click the folder on the [Local  
Folders] tab and click [Rescan Folder] at the  
[More] button.  
y
y
9. If you want to take part in the anonymous  
collection of data, select the check box and click  
the [Next] button.  
10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the  
installation.  
and software tools.  
 
Operating 39  
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 unit as a DLNA-compatible digital  
media server.  
System requirements  
Windows PC  
Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows  
Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® 7  
(no Service Pack required), Windows® XP Media  
Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or higher),  
Windows Server® 2003  
y
Note  
,
The Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-  
ROM is designed for PCs and should not  
be inserted in this player or in any product  
other than a PC.  
y
y
y
y
Windows Vista® 64-bit edition (application runs  
in 32-bit mode)  
y
y
y
Windows® 7 64-bit edition (application runs in  
32-bit mode)  
The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials  
CD-ROM is a customized software edition  
only for sharing files and folders to this  
player.  
Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a  
typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-  
alone  
1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD  
Sempron™ 2200+ processors  
y
The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials  
software does not support following  
functions: Transcoding, Remote UI, TV  
control, Internet services and Apple iTunes.  
Memory: 256 MB RAM  
y
y
Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory,  
minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-  
bit color settings  
4
The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials  
software can be downloaded at  
Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher  
DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher  
Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN  
-
download.php?id=nmhlgewin  
y
y
y
-
download.php?id=nmhlgemac  
This manual explains operations with  
the English version of Nero MediaHome  
4 Essentials as examples. Follow the  
explanation referring to the actual  
operations of your language version.  
Macintosh  
y
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)  
y
y
y
Macintosh computer with an Intel x86 processor  
Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a  
typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand-  
alone  
Memory: 256 MB RAM  
y
40 Operating  
2. Select an option using W/S.  
On-Screen Display  
You can display and adjust various information and  
settings about the content.  
3. Use A/Dto adjust the selected option value.  
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
Note  
,
If no button is pressed for a few seconds,  
y
y
y
y
the on-screen display disappears.  
Displaying content information  
on-screen  
A title number cannot be selected on some  
discs.  
eroy  
Available items may differ depending on  
discs or titles.  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
show various playback information.  
If an interactive Blu-ray Disc is playing back,  
some setting information is displayed on  
the screen but prohibited to be changed.  
4
a Title – current title number/total number of  
titles  
b Chapter – current chapter number/total  
number of chapters  
c Time – elapsed playing time/total playback  
time  
d Audio – selected audio language or channel  
e Subtitle – selected subtitle.  
f Angle – selected angle/total number of  
angles  
g TV Aspect Ratio – selected TV aspect Ratio  
h Picture Mode – selected picture mode  
Operating 41  
Playing from selected time  
Hearing a different audio  
eroy  
1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The  
time search box shows the elapsed playing  
time.  
eroy  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the on-screen display.  
2. Use W/Sto select the [Audio] option.  
2. Select the [Time] option and then input the  
required start time in hours, minutes, and  
seconds from left to right.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired audio language,  
audio track or audio channel.  
Note  
,
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds, enter21020.  
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.  
y
Press A/Dto skip the playback 60 seconds  
forward or backward.  
3. Press ENTER (b) to start playback from selected  
time.  
Immediately after you have switched sound,  
there may be a temporary discrepancy  
between the display and actual sound.  
y
y
Note  
,
This function may not work on some disc or  
y
y
On BD-ROM disc, the multi audio format  
(5.1CH or 7.1CH) is displayed with [MultiCH]  
in the on-screen display.  
titles.  
This function may not work depending on  
the file type.  
4
Watching from a different  
angle  
ero  
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different  
camera angles, you can change to a different  
camera angle during playback.  
Selecting a subtitle language  
eroy  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the on-screen display.  
2. Use W/Sto select the [Subtitle] option.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired subtitle language.  
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the on-screen display.  
Note  
,
2. Use W/Sto select the [Angle] option.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired angle.  
Some discs allow you to change subtitle  
selections only via the disc menu. If this is  
the case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU  
button and choose the appropriate subtitle  
from the selections on the disc menu.  
y
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
42 Operating  
Changing the TV aspect ratio  
Changing the picture mode  
eoy  
You can change the TV aspect ratio setting during  
playback.  
eroy  
You can change the [Picture mode] option during  
playback.  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the on-screen display.  
display the on-screen display.  
2. Use W/Sto select the [TV Aspect Ratio]  
2. Use W/Sto select the [Picture Mode] option.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired option.  
option.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired option.  
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
Setting the [User setting] option  
Note  
,
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
Even if you change the value of the [TV Aspect  
Ratio] option in on-screen display, the [TV  
Aspect Ratio] option in the [Setup] menu is  
not changed.  
display the on-screen display.  
2. Use  
W/S  
to select the [Picture Mode] option.  
3. Use A/Dto select the [User setting] option,  
and press ENTER (b).  
Changing subtitle code page  
4
y
If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can  
change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle  
file properly.  
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to  
display the playback menu.  
4. Use W/S/A/Dto adjust the [Picture Mode]  
options.  
2. Use W/Sto select the [Code Page] option.  
Select [Default] option then press ENTER (b) to  
reset the all video adjustments.  
3. Use A/Dto select desired code option.  
5. Use W/S/A/Dto select the [Close] option,  
and press ENTER (b) to finish setting.  
4. Press BACK(1) to exit the on-screen display.  
Operating 43  
Note  
,
Audio CD Recording  
You can record one desired track or all of the tracks  
in Audio CD to an USB storage device.  
The table below shows the average  
recording time from an audio track with 4  
minutes of playback time to an audio file  
with 192 kbps as an example.  
y
1. Insert an USB storage device to the USB port on  
the front panel.  
stop mode  
1 min.  
during playback  
4 min.  
2. Insert an Audio CD into the player.  
The playback starts automatically.  
Recording times in the table above are  
approximate.  
y
y
3. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option  
menu.  
Actual recording time for USB storage  
device varies depending on the USB storage  
device’s ability.  
4. Select [CD Recording] option, and press ENTER  
(b).  
Make sure that there is minimum of 50 MB  
free space is needed when recording into  
the USB storage device.  
y
5. Select a track you wish to copy on the menu,  
and press ENTER (b).  
Repeat this step to select tracks as many as you  
can.  
The length of the audio should be longer  
than 20 seconds for the proper recording.  
y
y
Selects all the tracks on an  
Audio CD.  
Do not turn off this player or extract the  
connected USB storage device during Audio  
CD recording.  
4
Selects an encoding option  
from the pop-up menu  
(128kbps, 192kbps or 320kbps).  
Caution  
The recording or copying features on this  
player are provided for your personal and  
non-commercial use. The making of  
unauthorized copies of copy-protected  
material, including computer programs, files,  
broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an  
infringement of copyrights and constitute a  
criminal offense. This equipment should not be  
used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims  
any responsibility for illegal distribution or  
use of unauthorized content in commercial  
purpose.  
>
Cancels the recording and  
returns to the previous screen.  
6. Select [Start], and press ENTER (b).  
7. Select a destination folder to be copied.  
Be Responsible  
Respect Copyrights  
If you want to create a new folder, select [New  
Folder] and press ENTER (b).  
Enter a folder name using virtual keyboard, and  
press ENTER (b) while [OK] is selected.  
8. Select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to start Audio  
CD recording.  
If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD  
recording, press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is  
highlighted.  
9. A message appears when Audio CD recording is  
completed. Press ENTER (b) to check the audio  
file created in the destination folder.  
44 Operating  
Using the Premium  
You can use various content services via Internet  
with the Premium feature.  
1. Check the network connection and settings  
2. Press HOME (n).  
3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press  
ENTER (b).  
4. Select an online service using W/S/A/D,  
and press ENTER (b).  
Note  
,
4
For detailed information of each service,  
contact to the content provider or visit  
support link of the service.  
y
y
The content of Premium services and  
service related information, including user  
interface, is subject to changes. Please refer  
to the web site of each service for most up-  
to-date information.  
For the first time to access [Premium]  
feature, current country setting appears. If  
you want to change the country setting,  
select [Edit] and press ENTER (b).  
y
Troubleshooting 45  
Troubleshooting  
General  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
The Power does not turned on.  
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.  
y
The unit does not start  
playback.  
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional  
code.)  
y
Place the disc with the playback side down.  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.  
Clean the disc.  
y
y
y
y
Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.  
The connected USB storage  
device is not recognized.  
Try using different USB cable, some USB cables may not support  
enough current for normal USB operation.  
y
y
y
y
If you use an USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB devices may  
not be recognized.  
An USB device which requires additional program installation when  
you have connected it to a computer is not supported.  
This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with  
FAT32 or NTFS format.  
5
The angle cannot be changed.  
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.  
y
Cannot play video, photo or  
audio files.  
The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.  
The unit does not support the codec of the video file.  
y
y
The remote control does not  
work properly.  
The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.  
The remote control is too far from the unit.  
y
y
y
y
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.  
The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.  
The unit is plugged in, but the You can reset the unit as follows.  
power will not turn on or off.  
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in  
y
again.  
The unit is not operating  
normally.  
46 Troubleshooting  
Network  
Symptom  
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.  
y
y
y
Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network  
and can access the internet (page 16).  
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.  
The [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Setup] menu is set to  
[Prohibited]. Set the option to [Permitted].  
y
y
Streaming video services (such  
as YouTube™, etc.) are often  
stopped orbufferduring  
playback.  
Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream  
video services. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and  
increase the broadband speed is recommended.  
Media servers are not displayed  
on the device list.  
The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running.  
Turn off the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media  
server.  
y
The player is not connected to the local area network that your media  
server is connected.  
y
y
Cannot connect the player to  
the access point or wireless  
LAN router.  
The wireless communication may be interrupted from household  
devices that are using radio frequencies. Move the player away from  
them.  
5
Access point is not displayed  
on theAccess point namelist.  
The access point or wireless LAN router may not broadcast its SSID.  
Set your access point to broadcast its SSID through your computer.  
y
y
Your network device such as access point may not set with available  
frequency range and channel that this player can support.  
Try setting the frequency range and channel on the network device  
setting.  
Troubleshooting 47  
Picture  
Symptom  
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.  
y
Connect the video connection securely.  
y
y
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 player.  
Change the resolution that your TV accepts.  
y
y
The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does  
not support copyright protection.  
Picture noise appears  
You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different  
from your TV.  
y
y
Set the resolution which your TV accepts.  
Customer support  
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new  
features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit  
Open source software notice  
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL and other open source licenses, please visit  
available to download with the source code.  
5
 
48 Appendix  
Setting up the remote to  
control your TV  
Controlling a TV with  
the Supplied Remote  
Control  
You can operate your TV with the supplied remote  
control.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the  
appropriate manufacturer code.  
You can control your TV using the buttons below.  
1. While holding down 1(TV POWER) button,  
and press the manufacturer code for your  
TV with the numerical buttons (see the table  
below).  
Manufacturer  
LG  
Code Number  
1(Default), 2  
Zenith  
1, 3, 4  
1, 2  
6, 7  
8, 9  
4
GoldStar  
Samsung  
Sony  
By pressing  
You can  
1(TV POWER)  
Turn the TV on or off.  
Switch the TV’s input source  
between the TV and other  
input sources.  
Hitachi  
INPUT  
2. Release the 1(TV POWER) button to complete  
setting.  
VOL +/–  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not  
function on the TV, even after entering the correct  
manufacturer code. When you replace the battery  
of the remote, the code number you have set may  
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate  
code number again.  
Note  
,
Depending on the unit being connected, you  
may not be able to control your TV using some  
of the buttons.  
6
 
Appendix 49  
Software update  
Network Software  
Update  
You can update the player using the latest software  
to enhance the products operation and/or add  
new features. You can update the software by  
connecting the unit directly to the software update  
server.  
Network update notification  
Note  
,
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.  
Before updating the software in your player,  
remove any disc and USB Device from the  
player.  
y
Before updating the software in your player,  
turn the player off and then turn it back on.  
y
y
During the software update procedure,  
do not turn off the player or disconnect  
AC power, or do not press any button.  
Option 1  
1. The update menu will appear on the screen  
when you turn off the player.  
If you cancel the update, turn off the power  
and turn it on for stable performance.  
y
y
2. Use A/Dto select a desired option and then  
This unit cannot be updated to previous  
software version.  
press ENTER (b).  
1. Check the network connection and settings  
2. Select [Software] option in the [Setup] menu  
then press ENTER (b).  
3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER (b).  
[OK]  
Starts the software update.  
[Cancel]  
Exits the update menu and turns  
the power off.  
6
Option 2  
If the software update is available from the update  
server, theUpdateicon appears in the Home  
menu. Press blue (B) colored button to start the  
update procedure.  
The player will check for the newest update.  
Note  
,
Pressing ENTER (b) while checking for the  
y
y
update will end the process.  
If there is no update available, the Message,  
“No update is found.appears. Press ENTER  
(b) to return to the [Home Menu].  
 
50 Appendix  
4. If newer version exists, the messageDo you  
want to download it?appears.  
5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel]  
will end the update.)  
6. The player starts downloading the newest  
update from the server. (Downloading will  
takes several minutes depending on your home  
network condition)  
7. When downloading is completed, the message,  
“Download is complete. Do you want to  
update?appears.  
8. Select [OK] to start updating. (Selecting [Cancel]  
will end the update and downloaded file will  
not be re-usable. To update software the next  
time, the software update procedure has to be  
started from the beginning again.)  
Caution  
>
Do not turn off the power during the software  
update.  
Note  
,
If the software includes the driver update, disc  
tray may open during the process.  
9. When update is completed, the power will be  
turned automatically in a few seconds.  
10. Turn the power back on. The system now  
operates with the new version.  
Note  
,
6
The Software Update function may not  
work properly depending on your internet  
environment. In this case, you can obtain  
the latest software from the authorized LG  
Electronics Service Center then update your  
player. Refer toCustomer supporton page  
Appendix 51  
Additional Information  
File requirement  
Video files  
File  
Location  
File  
Extension  
Audio  
Format  
Codec Format  
Subtitle  
.avi, “.mpg,  
.mpeg, “.mkv,  
.mp4, “.asf, “.m4v” AVC, MPEG2 PS,  
XVID, MPEG1 SS, Dolby  
SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),  
SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD  
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer  
H.264/MPEG-4  
Digital,  
DTS, MP3,  
Disc,  
USB  
(DRM free), .vob,  
.3gp, “.mov, “.trp,  
.m2t, “.mpe,  
MPEG2 TS, VC-1  
SM (WMV3)  
WMA, AAC, 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),  
AC3  
TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System  
(.txt)  
.m1v, “.m2v, “.wm”  
.avi, “.mpg,  
XVID, MPEG1 SS, Dolby  
SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),  
.mpeg, “.mkv,  
.mp4, “.asf, “.m4v” AVC, MPEG2 PS,  
(DRM free), .mov, MPEG2 TS, VC-1  
.trp, “.m2t, “.mpe,  
.m1v, “.m2v”  
H.264/MPEG-4  
Digital,  
DTS, MP3,  
SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD  
(.sub/.txt), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),  
DLNA  
WMA, AAC, SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer  
AC3 (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)  
SM (WMV3)  
Audio files  
File  
Location  
File  
Extension  
Sampling Frequency  
Bitrate  
Note  
“mp3, “.wma,  
.wav, “.m4a”  
(DRM free),  
.flac”  
within 32 - 48 kHz  
(WMA), within 16 - 48  
kHz (MP3)  
within 32 - 192 kbps  
(WMA), within 32 - 320 not supported on  
kbps (MP3)  
Some wav files are  
Disc,  
USB  
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this player.  
“mp3, “.wma,  
.wav, “.m4a”  
(DRM free)  
within 32 - 48 kHz  
(WMA), within 16 - 48  
kHz (MP3)  
within 32 - 192 kbps  
(WMA), within 32 - 320 not supported on  
kbps (MP3)  
Some wav files are  
DLNA  
this player.  
Photo files  
File  
Location  
File  
Extension  
Recommended  
Size  
Note  
Disc,  
USB,  
DLNA  
.jpg, “.jpeg,  
.png, “.gif”  
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Progressive and lossless  
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel compression photo image files  
are not supported.  
Supplied bundle DLNA server for Macintosh edition has limitations in file compatibility, such as ASF, WMA  
and WMV.  
y
   
52 Appendix  
Note  
Note  
,
,
The file name is limited to 180 characters.  
y
y
Aavile which is encodedWMV 9 codec”  
is not supported.  
y
y
Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total  
number of files and folders)  
This player supports UTF-8 files even it  
contains Unicode subtitle content. This  
player can not support the pure Unicode  
subtitle files.  
Depending on the size and number of the  
files, it may take several minutes to read the  
content on the media.  
y
Depending on the types of file or ways of  
recording, it may not play back.  
y
y
File compatibility may differ depending on  
the server.  
y
y
A disc which was recorded by multi-session  
on normal PC is not supported on this  
player.  
Because the compatibility on DLNA server  
are tested on the bundle DLNA server  
(Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows  
edition) environment, file requirements and  
playback functions may differ depending on  
media servers.  
To be playback a video file, video file name  
and Subtitle file name must be the same.  
y
y
y
If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS,  
subtitle does not play back.  
The file requirements on page 51 are not  
always compatible. There may have some  
restrictions by file features. media server’s  
ability.  
y
y
y
The total playback time of audio file  
indicated on the screen may not correct for  
VBR files.  
Playing video subtitle files are only available  
on DLNA media server created by supplied  
Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software on  
this player package.  
Video / Audio codec compatibility may  
differ depending on video file.  
y
The files from removable media such as USB  
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server  
may not be shared properly.  
AVCHD (Advanced Video  
Codec High Definition)  
This player can playback AVCHD format discs.  
These discs are normally recorded and used in  
camcorders.  
This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag  
embedded MP3 file.  
y
y
y
The total playback time of audio file  
indicated on the screen may not correct for  
VBR files.  
The AVCHD format is a high definition digital  
video camera format.  
y
y
6
HD video files contained on the CD/DVD or  
USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly.  
Blu-ray Disc or USB 2.0 are recommended to  
play back HD video files.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of  
compressing images at higher efficiency than  
that of the conventional image compressing  
format.  
y
y
y
This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC  
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file  
with higher level, the warning message will  
appear on the screen.  
This player can playback AVCHD discs using  
“x.v.Colorformat.  
y
y
Some AVCHD format discs may not play  
depending on the recording condition.  
This player does not support files that are  
AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.  
y
y
2
recorded with GMC 1 or Qpel  
.
*
*
“x.v.Coloroffers a wider color range than normal  
DVD camcorder discs.  
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation  
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel  
Appendix 53  
About DLNA  
Compatibility notes  
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).  
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.  
y
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a  
cross-industry organization of consumer electronics,  
computing industry and mobile device companies.  
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing  
of digital media through your home network.  
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). 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.  
y
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy  
to find products that comply with the DLNA  
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with  
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.  
Viewing high-definition content and up-  
converting standard DVD content may require a  
HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input  
on your display device.  
y
When a PC running DLNA server software or  
other DLNA compatible device is connected to  
this player, some setting changes of software or  
other devices may be required. Please refer to the  
operating instructions for the software or device for  
more information.  
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the  
use of some operation commands or features.  
y
y
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are  
supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you  
use HDMI connection for the audio output of the  
unit.  
Certain system requirements  
For high definition video playback:  
High definition display that has HDMI input jack.  
BD-ROM disc with high definition content.  
y
y
y
You can use an USB device to store some disc  
related information, including downloaded  
online content. The disc you are using will  
control how long this information is retained.  
y
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display  
device is required for some content (as specified  
by disc authors).  
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD  
multi-channel audio playback:  
6
An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or  
DTS-HD) decoder.  
y
Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as  
necessary for chosen format.  
54 Appendix  
Audio Output Specifications  
Jack/Setting  
HDMI OUT  
3
1
2
Source  
BitStream  
* *  
PCM Stereo  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM Multi-Ch  
PCM 2ch  
DTS Re-encode  
*
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS  
Dolby Digital  
PCM 2ch  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
DTS-HD  
PCM 2ch  
DTS-HD  
Linear PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 5.1ch  
Linear PCM 7.1ch  
PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 5.1ch  
Linear PCM 7.1ch  
PCM 5.1ch  
PCM 7.1ch  
*1 The secondary and interactive audio may not  
be included in the output bitstream if [Digital  
Output] option is set to [BitStream]. (Except  
LPCM Codec : the output always include  
interactive and secondary audio.)  
The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/16 bit for  
MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for Audio  
CD during playback.  
y
y
You must select a digital audio output and  
a maximum sampling frequency that your  
Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital  
Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the  
*2 This player automatically selects the HDMI audio  
according to the decoding capability of the  
connected HDMI device even though [Digital  
Output] option is set to [BitStream].  
With digital audio connection (DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT or HDMI OUT), Disc Menu button sounds of  
BD-ROM may not be heard if the [Digital Output]  
option is set to [BitStream].  
y
y
y
*3 If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-  
encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz  
and 5.1Ch. If the [Digital Output] option is set  
to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio  
is outputted for BD-ROM discs, and the original  
audio is outputted for the other discs (like  
[BitStream]).  
If the audio format of the digital output does  
not match the capabilities of your receiver, the  
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound  
or no sound at all.  
6
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to your TV  
with High Speed HDMI™ Cable and Dolby Digital  
Plus/Dolby TrueHD is outputted from HDMI OUT  
jack is limited toPCM 2ch.  
y
Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via digital  
connection can only be obtained if your receiver  
is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.  
Appendix 55  
Area Code List  
Choose an area code from this list.  
Area  
Code Area  
AF Fiji  
Code Area  
FJ Monaco  
Code Area  
Code  
Afghanistan  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
MC Singapore  
SG  
AR Finland  
AU France  
AT Germany  
BE Great Britain  
BT Greece  
BO Greenland  
BR Hong Kong  
KH Hungary  
CA India  
FI Mongolia  
FR Morocco  
DE Nepal  
MN Slovak Republic  
MA Slovenia  
NP South Africa  
NL South Korea  
AN Spain  
SK  
SI  
ZA  
KR  
Belgium  
Bhutan  
GB Netherlands  
GR Antilles  
GL New Zealand  
HK Nigeria  
HU Norway  
IN Oman  
ES  
Bolivia  
NZ Sri Lanka  
NG Sweden  
NO Switzerland  
OM Taiwan  
LK  
Brazil  
SE  
Cambodia  
Canada  
Chile  
CH  
TW  
TH  
TR  
CL Indonesia  
CN Israel  
ID Pakistan  
IL Panama  
PK Thailand  
PA Turkey  
China  
Colombia  
Congo  
CO Italy  
IT Paraguay  
JM Philippines  
JP Poland  
PY Uganda  
UG  
UA  
US  
UY  
UZ  
VN  
ZW  
CG Jamaica  
CR Japan  
PH Ukraine  
Costa Rica  
Croatia  
PL United States  
PT Uruguay  
RO Uzbekistan  
Vietnam  
HR Kenya  
KE Portugal  
KW Romania  
LY Russian  
Czech Republic  
Denmark  
Ecuador  
Egypt  
CZ Kuwait  
DK Libya  
Federation  
RU  
EC Luxembourg  
EG Malaysia  
SV Maldives  
ET Mexico  
LU  
Zimbabwe  
Saudi Arabia  
MY  
SA  
SN  
Senegal  
6
El Salvador  
Ethiopia  
MV  
MX  
56 Appendix  
Language Code List  
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio],  
[Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].  
Language  
Afar  
Code Language  
6565 French  
6570 Frisian  
Code Language  
7082 Lithuanian  
7089 Macedonian  
7176 Malagasy  
7565 Malay  
Code Language  
7684 Sindhi  
7775 Singhalese  
7771 Slovak  
7783 Slovenian  
7776 Spanish  
7773 Sudanese  
7782 Swahili  
7779 Swedish  
7778 Tagalog  
7865 Tajik  
Code  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8469  
8472  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Amharic  
Arabic  
8381 Galician  
6577 Georgian  
6582 German  
7289 Greek  
6869 Malayalam  
6976 Maori  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
6583 Greenlandic  
6588 Guarani  
6590 Gujarati  
6665 Hausa  
7576 Marathi  
7178 Moldavian  
7185 Mongolian  
7265 Nauru  
Basque  
6985 Hebrew  
6678 Hindi  
7387 Nepali  
7869 Tamil  
Bengali; Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
7273 Norwegian  
7285 Oriya  
7879 Telugu  
7982 Thai  
6890 Hungarian  
6672 Icelandic  
6682 Indonesian  
6671 Interlingua  
7789 Irish  
7383 Panjabi  
8065 Tonga  
8083 Turkish  
7065 Turkmen  
8076 Twi  
Breton  
7378 Pashto, Pushto  
7365 Persian  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
7165 Polish  
6669 Italian  
7384 Portuguese  
7465 Quechua  
8084 Ukrainian  
8185 Urdu  
9072 Japanese  
7282 Kannada  
6783 Kashmiri  
6865 Kazakh  
7876 Kirghiz  
6978 Korean  
6979 Kurdish  
6984 Laotian  
7079 Latin  
7578 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Uzbek  
6
7583 Rumanian  
7575 Russian  
7589 Samoan  
7579 Sanskrit  
7585 Scots Gaelic  
7679 Serbian  
7665 Serbo-Croatian  
7686 Shona  
8279 Vietnamese  
Danish  
8285 Volapük  
8377 Welsh  
8365 Wolof  
7168 Xhosa  
8382 Yiddish  
8372 Yoruba  
8378 Zulu  
Dutch  
English  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
7074 Latvian, Lettish  
7073 Lingala  
Finnish  
7678  
 
Appendix 57  
Trademarks and  
Licenses  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S.  
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS,  
the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are  
registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a  
trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.  
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™  
and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
“DVD Logois a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are  
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks  
of the Digital Living Network Alliance.  
Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.  
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark  
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United  
States and other countries.  
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a trademark of  
the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
6
“x.v.Coloris a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“AVCHDand theAVCHDlogo are trademarks of  
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
58 Appendix  
Cinavia Notice  
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the  
use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-  
produced film and videos and their soundtracks.  
When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is  
detected, a message will be displayed and playback  
or copying will be interrupted.  
More information about Cinavia technology  
is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer  
request additional information about Cinavia by  
mail, send a postcard with your mailing address  
to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box  
86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.  
This product incorporates proprietary technology  
under license from Verance Corporation and is  
protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S.  
and worldwide patents issued and pending as well  
as copyright and trade secret protection for certain  
aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark  
of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010  
Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
6
Appendix 59  
Specifications  
General  
Power requirements  
AC adapter  
DC 12 V 01 A  
WA-12M12Fx  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Net Weight (Approx.)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Approx. 270 mm x 39 mm x 205 mm (10.6“ x 1.5“ x 8)  
0.95 kg (2.0 lbs)  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
5 % to 90 %  
Outputs  
HDMI OUT (video/audio)  
19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector)  
System  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
wavelength  
405 nm / 650 nm  
Signal system  
Standard NTSC color TV system  
Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX  
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz band)  
DC 5 V 0500 mA  
LAN port  
Wireless LAN (internal antenna)  
Bus Power Supply (USB)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
y
6
 
60 Appendix  
Notes on discs  
Maintenance  
Handling discs  
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.  
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.  
Storing discs  
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not  
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat  
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
Cleaning the unit  
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the  
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not  
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or  
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the  
unit.  
Cleaning discs  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor  
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,  
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from  
the center to out.  
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean  
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,  
benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,  
or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.  
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide  
spray near the unit.  
y
y
y
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the  
surface.  
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long period of time.  
Maintaining the unit  
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the  
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty  
or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.  
For details, please contact your nearest authorized  
service center.  
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Appendix 61  
Important Information  
Relating to Network  
Services  
All information, data, documents, communications,  
downloads, files, text, images, photographs,  
graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools,  
resources, software, code, programs, applets,  
widgets, applications, products and other content  
(“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”)  
provided or made available by or through any  
third party (each aService Provider”) is the sole  
responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it  
originated.  
The availability of and access to Content and  
Services furnished by the Service Provider through  
the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,  
without prior notice, including, but not limited to  
the suspension, removal or cessation of all or any  
part of the Content or Services.  
Should you have any inquiry or problem related  
to the Content or Services, you may refer to the  
Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-  
date information. LGE is neither responsible nor  
liable for customer service related to the Content  
and Services. Any question or request for service  
relating to the Content or Services should be made  
directly to the respective Content and Service  
Providers.  
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Please note that LGE is not responsible for any  
Content or Services provided by the Service  
Provider or any changes to, removal of, or cessation  
of such Content or Services and does not warrant  
or guaranty the availability of or access to such  
Content or Services.  

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