Panasonic Blu ray Player BD611 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL  
Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Player  
Please read this manual carefully before operating  
your set and retain it for future reference.  
MODEL  
BD611  
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Safety Information  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.  
To ensure proper use of this product, please read  
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future  
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,  
contact an authorized service center.  
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may  
result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER-SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This lightning flash with arrowhead  
symbol within an equilateral triangle  
is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated dangerous  
voltage within the product’s  
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try  
to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when  
open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to  
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence  
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a  
dedicated circuit;  
of important operating and  
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only  
that appliance and has no additional outlets or  
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this  
owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall  
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged  
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or  
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.  
Any of these conditions could result in electric  
shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your  
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage  
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the  
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact  
replacement part by an authorized service centre.  
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical  
abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed  
in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention  
to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord  
exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the  
mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing  
the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.  
maintenance (servicing) instructions  
in the literature accompanying the product.  
Cautions and Warnings  
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN  
OR MOISTURE.  
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a  
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.  
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for  
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from over heating. The  
openings shall be never be blocked by placing  
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar  
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built-  
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless  
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s  
instruction has been adhered to.  
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Safety Information  
This device is equipped with a portable battery or  
accumulator.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Safety way to remove the battery or the battery  
from the equipment: Remove the old battery  
or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order  
than the assembly. To prevent contamination of  
the environment and bring on possible threat  
to human and animal health, the old battery or  
the battery put it in the appropriate container at  
designated collection points. Do not dispose of  
batteries or battery together with other waste.  
It is recommended that you use local, free  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
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CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not  
expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate this equipment.  
reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators.  
The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat  
such as sunshine, fire or the like.  
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to  
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled  
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
apparatus.  
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.  
Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
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Notes on Copyrights  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Read these instructions.  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System)  
is approved as content protection system for BD  
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 contents. 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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4. Follow all instructions.  
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6. Clean only with dry cloth.  
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are  
additionally used as content protection systems  
for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions  
including playback restrictions for BD-ROM  
Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain  
additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark,  
BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized  
Customer Service Centre.  
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.  
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.  
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 Corporation, and is intended  
for home and other limited viewing uses only  
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.  
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
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  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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Connection  
Contents  
16  
Video/Audio (Left/Right)  
Connection  
17  
18  
18  
Resolution Setting  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
via HDMI Output  
1
Safety Information  
19  
19  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
via Digital Audio Output  
3
Cautions and Warnings  
Connecting to an Amplifier  
via 2 Channel Audio Output  
20  
20  
21  
Connecting to your Home Network  
Network connection  
2
Preparation  
Wired Network Setup  
23  
23  
USB device connection  
8
Introduction  
Playback content in the  
USB device  
8
About the “ ” Symbol  
Display  
24  
24  
25  
26  
27  
29  
30  
30  
Settings  
8
Symbols Used in this  
Manual  
Adjust the Setup Settings  
[DISPLAY] Menu  
[LANGUAGE] Menu  
[AUDIO] Menu  
8
Supplied Accesorries  
Playable Discs  
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10  
11  
11  
File compatibility  
Regional Code  
[LOCK] Menu  
AVCHD (Advanced Video  
Codec High Definition)  
[NETWORK] Menu  
[OTHERS] Menu  
11  
Certain System  
Requirements  
11  
Compatibility Notes  
4
12  
13  
13  
Remote control  
Operation  
Front panel  
Rear panel  
32  
32  
33  
33  
34  
34  
34  
General Playback  
Playing Discs  
Using the disc menu  
Resume playback  
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Installation  
Advanced Playback  
Repeat Playback  
14  
14  
15  
16  
Connecting to Your TV  
Repeating a specific  
portion  
HDMI Connection  
What is SIMPLINK?  
Component Video  
34  
Enlarge the playback image  
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36  
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Marker Search  
49  
Network  
Using the search menu  
Changing content list view  
Last Scene Memory  
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Appendix  
On-Screen display  
Displaying content  
information on-screen  
50  
Controlling a TV with the Supplied  
Remote Control  
Setting up the remote to  
37  
38  
38  
Playing from selected time  
Hearing a different audio  
50  
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3
4
5
6
7
8
control your TV  
Selecting a subtitle  
language  
51  
Network Software Update  
51  
Network update notification  
Software Update  
Area Code List  
38  
38  
Watching from a different  
angle  
51  
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54  
55  
56  
58  
59  
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Changing the TV Aspect  
Ratio  
Language code List  
Trademarks and Licenses  
Audio Output Specifications  
Video Output Resolution  
Specifications  
39  
39  
40  
42  
42  
Changing the Picture Mode  
Enjoying BD-Live™  
Playing a movie file and VR disc  
Viewing a photo  
General  
Options while viewing a  
photo  
Outputs  
System  
43  
Listening to music while  
slide show  
Important Information Relating to  
Network Services  
44  
Listening to music  
61  
Open source software notice  
44  
Audio CD Recording  
63  
LG Electronics, Inc. Limited  
Warranty - USA  
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Maintenance  
46  
46  
Notes on Discs  
Handling the Unit  
6
Troubleshooting  
47  
48  
48  
General  
Picture  
Sound  
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Preparation  
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Preparation  
Music files contained in  
the USB/Disc  
2 Introduction  
MUSIC  
PHOTO  
Photo files  
About the “ ” Symbol Display  
may appear on your TV display during  
Supplied Accesorries  
operation and indicates that the function  
explained in this owner’s manual is not  
available on that specific media.  
Symbols Used in this Manual  
Video cable (1)  
Audio cable (1)  
NOTE  
Indicates special notes and operating features.  
CAUTION  
Remote control (1)  
Battery (1)  
Indicates cautions for preventing possible  
damages from abuse.  
A section whose title has one of the following  
symbols are applicable only to the disc  
represented by the symbol.  
BD  
BD-ROM disc  
DVD-Video, DVD R/RW in  
Video mode or VR mode  
and finalized  
DVD  
DVD R/RW in AVCHD  
format  
AVCHD  
ACD  
Audio CDs  
Movie files contained in  
the USB/Disc  
MOVIE  
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Playable Discs  
NOTE  
Blu-ray Disc  
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.  
-
Discs such as movies that can  
be purchased or rented.  
BD-R/RE discs that contain  
Movie, Music or Photo files.  
-
Depending on the recording software & the  
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD  
R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.  
DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
Discs such as movies that can be  
purchased or rented.  
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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.  
DVD R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
-
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Video mode and finalized only  
Supports the dual layer disc  
also  
Finalized AVCHD format  
DVD R discs that contain  
Movie, Music or Photo files.  
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.)  
-
-
DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
-
VR mode, Video mode and  
finalized only  
Finalized AVCHD format  
DVD-RW discs that contain  
Movie, Music or Photo files.  
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.  
DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
-
-
-
Video mode and finalized only  
Finalized AVCHD format  
DVD+RW discs that contain  
Movie, Music or Photo files.  
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.  
Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)  
-
CD-R/RW discs that contain  
audio titles, Movie, Music or  
Photo files.  
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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Preparation  
File compatibility  
NOTE  
HD movie files contained on the CD or USB  
1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB  
2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie  
files.  
Overall  
Available File extensions: .jpg, “.jpeg, “.png,  
.avi, “.divx, “.mpg, “.mpeg, “.mkv, “.mp4, “.mp3,  
.wma, ".gif"  
This player support 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.  
The file name is limited to 180 characters.  
Depending on the size and number of the  
files, it may take several minutes to read the  
contents on the media.  
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This player does not support the file that are  
recorded with GMC 1 or Qpel 2. Those are video  
*
*
Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total  
number of files and folders)  
encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like  
DivX or XVID have.  
CD-R/RW, DVD R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:  
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format  
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation  
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel  
This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains  
Unicode subtitle contents. This player can not  
support the pure Unicode subtitle files.  
MOVIE  
Available resolution size: 1920 x 1080 (W x  
H) pixels  
Depending on the types of file or ways of  
recording, it may not play back.  
A disc which was recorded by multi-session on  
normal PC is not supported on this player.  
Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI  
(.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD  
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),  
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD  
Subtitle System (.txt)  
Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,  
“DIVX5.xx, XVID, DIVX6.xx(Standard playback  
only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS  
Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital, DTS,  
“MP3, WMA, “AAC, “AC3”  
To be playback a movie file, movie file name and  
Subtitle file name must be the same.  
If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS, subtitle  
does not play back.  
Audio Files  
Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48KHz  
(WMA), within 11 - 48KHz (MP3)  
Not all the WMA and AAC Audio format are  
compatible with this unit.  
Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (WMA, MP3),  
Sampling frequency: within 32-48 kHz  
(WMA), within 16-48 kHz (MP3)  
Bit rate: within 32-192Kbps (WMA), within 32-  
320Kbps (MP3)  
NOTE  
The total playback time indicated on the screen  
may not correct for VBR files.  
Photo Files  
Recommended size:  
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel  
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel  
Progressive and lossless compression photo  
image files are not supported.  
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For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-  
HD multi-channel audio playback:  
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”.  
An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,  
DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.  
Main, center, surround speakers and  
subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.  
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec  
High Definition)  
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Compatibility Notes  
This player can playback AVCHD format  
discs. These discs are normally recorded and  
used in camcorders.  
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.  
The AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format.  
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.  
Some AVCHD discs use thex.v.Color”  
format.  
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict  
the use of some operation commands or  
features.  
This player can playback AVCHD discs using  
“x.v.Colorformat.  
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.  
Some AVCHD format discs may not play  
depending on the recording condition.  
AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.  
“x.v.Coloroffers a wider color range than  
normal DVD camcorder discs.  
You can use a USB device that is used  
to store some disc related information,  
including downloaded on-line content. The  
disc you are using will control how long this  
information is retained.  
Certain System Requirements  
For high definition video playback:  
High definition display that has  
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.  
BD-ROM disc with high definition content.  
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your  
display device is required for some content  
(as specified by disc authors).  
For up-conversion of standard definition  
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input  
on your display device is required for copy  
protected content.  
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Remote control  
• • • • • •  
• • • • • •  
Direction buttons: Selects an  
a
option in the menu.  
1 (POWER): Switches the  
ENTER ( ): Acknowledges  
menu selection.  
player ON or OFF.  
REPEAT: Repeats a desired  
section or sequence.  
2
x
RETURN ( ): Exits the menu or  
resumes playback. The resume  
play function may not work  
depending on the BD-ROM disc.  
* : The button is not available for  
any function.  
INFO/DISPLAY ( ): Displays or  
exits On-Screen Display.  
B
(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and  
closes the disc tray.  
• • • • • •  
• • • • • •  
d
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects  
numbered options in a menu.  
ZOOM: Displays or exits the  
[Zoom] menu.  
CLEAR: Removes a mark on the  
search menu or a number when  
setting the password.  
MARKER: Marks any point  
during playback.  
TV Control Buttons: See page  
50.  
SEARCH: Displays or exits the  
search menu.  
• • • • • •  
• • • • • •  
b
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the  
DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s  
pop-up menu, if available.  
c/v  
(SCAN): Searches  
backward or forward.  
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:  
Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.  
They are also used for [MOVIE],  
[PHOTO] and [MUSIC] menu.  
C/V  
next or previous chapter / track  
/ file.  
(SKIP): Goes to the  
Battery Installation  
M
(PAUSE): Pauses playback.  
N
(PLAY): Starts playback.  
Z
(STOP): Stops playback.  
• • • • • •  
• • • • • •  
c
HOME ( ): Displays or exits  
the [Home Menu].  
Remove the battery cover  
on the rear of the Remote  
Control, and insert one R03  
(size AAA) battery with  
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on  
a disc.  
and matched correctly.  
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Front panel  
2
a Disc Tray  
b Display Window  
c Remote Sensor  
Z
N/X (PLAY / PAUSE)  
x (STOP)  
e
f
g
h
1 (POWER) Button  
USB Port  
d
(OPEN/CLOSE)  
Rear panel  
a AC power cord  
e HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3)  
f DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)  
g LAN port  
b VIDEO OUT  
c 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)  
d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)  
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Installation  
3
Installation  
HDMI Connection  
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, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack  
on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI  
compatible TV or monitor.  
Make one of the following connections,  
depending on the capabilities of your existing  
equipment.  
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HDMI connection (page 14-15)  
Component Video connection (page 16)  
Video connection (page 16)  
HDMI Connection  
BD Player  
NOTE  
Depending on your TV and other equipment  
you wish to connect, there are various ways you  
could connect the player. Use only one of the  
connections described in this manual.  
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo  
System or other devices as necessary to make  
the best connections.  
HDMI  
Cable  
Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to  
the phono in jack (record player) of your audio  
system.  
TV  
Do not connect your player via your VCR. The  
image could be distorted by the copy protection  
system.  
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s  
Owner’s manual).  
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What is SIMPLINK?  
NOTE  
If a connected HDMI device does not accept  
the audio output of the player, the HDMI device  
’s audio sound may be distorted or may not  
output.  
Some functions of this unit are controlled by  
the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG  
TVs with SIMPLINK are connected through  
HDMI connection.  
When you use HDMI connection, you can  
change the resolution for the HDMI output.  
(Refer toResolution Settingon page 17.)  
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote  
control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off,  
etc.  
Select the type of video output from the HDMI  
OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on  
the [Setup] menu (see page 26).  
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.  
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details  
of SIMPLINK function.  
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LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as  
shown above.  
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.  
NOTE  
If there are noises or lines on the screen, please  
check the HDMI cable (length is generally  
limited to 4.5 m (15 ft.)).  
Depending on the disc type or playing status,  
some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your  
purpose or not work.  
Additional Information for HDMI  
When you connect a HDMI or DVI  
compatible device make sure of the  
following:  
-
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.  
The connected device’s video input is set  
correctly for this unit.  
The connected device is compatible with  
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or  
1920x1080p video input.  
-
-
Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI  
devices will work with this player.  
The picture will not be displayed properly  
with non-HDCP device.  
This player does not playback and TV  
screen is changed to black screen.  
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Component Video Connection  
NOTE  
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on  
the player to the corresponding input jacks on  
the TV using component video cable. Connect  
the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the  
player to the audio left and right IN jacks on  
the TV using the audio cables.  
When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
connection, you can change the resolution for the  
output. (Refer toResolution settingon page 17.)  
Video/Audio (Left/Right)  
Connection  
Component Connection  
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to  
the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.  
Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of  
the player to the audio left and right IN jacks  
on the TV using the audio cables.  
BD Player  
3
Video/Audio Connection  
BD Player  
Component  
video cable  
Audio  
cable  
Audio cable  
Video cable  
TV  
TV  
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Resolution Setting  
NOTE  
The player provides several output resolutions  
for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks. 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:  
1. Press to open the disc tray.  
Z
1. Press HOME ( ).  
2
Press (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.  
x
2. Use  
to select the [Setup] and press  
Y
Since several factors affect the resolution of  
video output, seeVideo Output Resolutionon  
page 58.  
ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.  
When you set the HDMI Resolution, over 720p is  
not outputted to Composit Video.  
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3. Use  
to select [DISPLAY] option then  
vV  
B
press to move to the second level.  
4. Use  
to select the [Resolution] option  
vV  
then press ENTER ( ) to move to the third  
level.  
5. Use  
to select the desired resolution  
vV  
then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your  
selection.  
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Connecting to an Amplifier via  
HDMI Output  
Connecting to an  
Amplifier  
Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the  
corresponding in jack on your amplifier using  
a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the  
player’s digital output. (See[AUDIO] Menuon  
pages 27-28.)  
Make one of the following connections,  
depending on the capabilities of your existing  
equipment.  
HDMI Connection  
HDMI Audio connection  
Digital Audio connection (page 19)  
2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19)  
BD Player  
Since many factors affect the type of audio  
output, seeAudio Output Specificationsfor  
details (pages 56-57).  
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About Digital Multi-channel sound  
A digital multichannel 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 receiver manual and the  
logos on the front of the receiver. (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.  
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Connecting to an Amplifier via  
Digital Audio Output  
Connecting to an Amplifier via  
2 Channel Audio Output  
Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack  
to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your  
amplifier. Use an optional digital audio cable.  
You will need to activate the player’s digital  
output. (See[AUDIO] Menuon pages 27-28.)  
Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT  
jacks on the player to the audio left and right  
in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo  
system using audio cables.  
2CH Analog Audio Connection  
Digital Audio Connection  
BD Player  
BD Player  
3
Coaxial  
cable  
Audio cable  
Receiver/Amplifier  
Receiver/Amplifier  
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Connecting to your  
Home Network  
Wired Network Connection  
Router/Modem  
Broadband  
service  
This player can be connected to a local area  
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear  
panel.  
By connecting the unit to a broadband home  
network, you have access to services such as  
software updates and BD-Live interactivity.  
PC  
PC  
3
Network connection  
Connect the player’s LAN port to the  
corresponding port on your Modem or Router  
using a commercially available LAN or Ethernet  
cable (CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).  
NOTE  
LAN cable  
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.  
Do not connect a modular phone cable to the  
LAN port.  
Since there are various connection  
configurations, please follow the specifications  
of your telecommunication carrier or internet  
service provider.  
BD Player  
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Wired Network Setup  
NOTE  
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 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  
buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a  
number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.  
and numerical  
vVY  
3. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to apply  
Preparation  
network settings.  
Before setting the wired network, you need to  
connect the broadband internet to your home  
network.  
4. The player will ask you to test the network  
connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER  
3
(
) to complete the network connection.  
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the  
5. If you select [Test] and press ENTER  
[Setup] menu then press ENTER ( ).  
(
) at step 4 above, the network  
connection status is displayed on the  
screen.  
You can also test it on the [Connection  
Status] in the [Setup] menu.  
2. Use  
to select the IP mode between  
vVY  
[Dynamic] and [Static].  
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP  
address automatically.  
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Installation  
Any fees charged by an ISP including,  
without limitation, connection charges are  
your responsibility.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.)  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
Some internet contents may require a  
higher bandwidth connection.  
Even if the player is properly connected and  
configured, some internet contents 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.  
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3. Select [Movie],[Photo] or [Music] using  
, and press ENTER ( ).  
USB device  
connection  
Y
This player can play movie, music and photo  
files contained in the USB device.  
4. Select the [USB] option using  
, and  
Y
press ENTER ( ).  
Playback content in the USB  
device  
1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it  
3
fits into place.  
USB device connection  
5. Select a file using  
, and press PLAY  
vVY  
or ENTER ( ) to play the file.  
When you connect a USB storage device on  
the HOME menu, the player plays a 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.  
6. Withdraw the USB device carefully.  
File loading may takes few minutes depending  
on the number of content stored in the USB  
storage device. Press ENTER ( ) while [Cancel]  
is selected to stop loading.  
2. Press HOME ( ).  
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Settings  
NOTE  
This player supports USB flash drive/external  
HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when  
accessing files (movie,music, photo). However,  
for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, only FAT16  
and FAT32 formats are supported. Use the USB  
flash drive/external HDD formatted in either  
FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live and Audio  
CD recording.  
Adjust the Setup Settings  
You can change the settings of the player in  
the [Setup] menu.  
1. Press HOME ( ).  
The USB device can be used for the local storage  
for enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet.  
This unit can support up to 6 partitions of the  
USB device.  
Do not extract the USB device during operation  
(play, etc.).  
3
A USB device which requires additional program  
installation when you have connected it to a  
computer, is not supported.  
2. Use  
to select the [Setup] and press  
Y
ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.  
USB device: USB device that supports USB1.1  
and USB2.0.  
Movie,Music and photo files can be played.  
For details of operations on each file, refer to  
relevant pages.  
Regular back up is recommended to prevent  
data loss.  
If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB or  
USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not be  
recognized.  
3. Use  
to select the first setup option, and  
vV  
B
press to move to the second level.  
Some USB device may not work with this unit.  
Digital camera and mobile phone are not  
supported.  
USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.  
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.  
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4. Use  
to select a second setup option,  
vV  
NOTE  
and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third  
level.  
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan  
Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher  
than 720p.  
Resolution  
Sets the output resolution of the Component  
and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17and 58  
for details about the resolution setting.  
5. Use  
to select a desired setting, and  
vV  
press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection.  
[Auto]  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to  
TVs providing display information (EDID),  
automatically selects the resolution  
best suited to the connected TV. If the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT is only connected,  
this changes the resolution to 1080i as  
default resolution.  
3
[DISPLAY] Menu  
TV Aspect Ratio  
Select a TV aspect ratio option according to  
your TV type.  
[1080p]  
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.  
[4:3 Letter Box]  
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.  
Displays theatrical images with masking  
bars above and below the picture.  
[1080i]  
Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.  
[720p]  
[4:3 Pan Scan]  
Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.  
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.  
[480p]  
Outputs 480 lines of progressive video.  
[16:9 Original]  
[480i]  
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.  
Outputs 480 lines of interlaced video.  
[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.  
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1080p Display Mode  
[LANGUAGE] Menu  
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select  
[24Hz] for smooth presentation of film material  
(1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display  
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input.  
Display Menu  
Select a language for the [Setup] menu and  
on-screen display.  
NOTE  
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/  
Disc Subtitle  
Select the language you prefer for the audio  
track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.  
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].  
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.  
[Original]  
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Refers to the original language in which the  
disc was recorded.  
[Other]  
Press ENTER ( ) to select another language.  
Use number buttons then press ENTER (  
)
HDMI Color Setting  
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number  
according to the language code list on  
page 54.  
Select the type of output from the HDMI  
OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the  
manuals of your display device.  
[Off] (Disc Subtitle only)  
Turn off Subtitle.  
[YCbCr]  
Select when connecting to a HDMI display  
device.  
[RGB]  
NOTE  
Select when connecting to a DVI display  
device.  
Depending on the disc, your language setting may  
not work.  
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[AUDIO] Menu  
NOTE  
Each disc has a variety of audio output options.  
Set the player’s Audio options according to the  
type of audio system you use.  
When [HDMI] 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.  
If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output (SPDIF)] 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 [Primary Pass-  
Thru]).  
NOTE  
Since many factors affect the type of audio output,  
seeAudio Output Specificationson page 56-57 for  
details.  
Sampling Freq.  
(Digital Audio Output)  
HDMI / Digital Output (SPDIF)  
3
Select the output sound format when a device  
equipped with a HDMI or Digital Audio input  
jack is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT jack on this player.  
[192 kHz]  
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier  
is capable of handling 192 kHz signals.  
[PCM Stereo]  
[96 kHz]  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT  
or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with  
two-channel digital stereo decoder.  
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.  
[PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only)  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT  
jack to a device with multi-channel digital  
decoder.  
[48 kHz]  
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.  
[DTS Re-Encode]  
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT  
or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with  
DTS decoder.  
[Primary Pass-Thru]  
Check the documentation for your A/V  
Receiver or Amplifier to verify its capabilities.  
Select if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT and HDMI OUT jack to a device  
with LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,  
Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD decoder.  
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DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
DTS Neo:6  
This function allows you to listen to a movie at  
a lower volume without losing clarity of sound.  
If the player is connected to the multi-channel  
Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this  
option to enjoy the multi-channel surround  
sound with the 2-channel audio source.  
[Off]  
Turns off this function.  
[Off]  
[On]  
Outputs the stereo sound via front speakers.  
Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby  
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD  
audio output.  
[Music]  
Outputs the multi-channel sounds that are  
optimized for listening to music.  
[Auto]  
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.  
[Cinema]  
Outputs the multi-channel sounds that are  
optimized for watching movie.  
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NOTE  
This function is not available on an on-line  
service.  
Only the audio source with less than 48 kHz  
sampling frequency is available for this function.  
This function is availabe only when [HDMI]  
option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch].  
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DVD Rating  
Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their  
content. (Not all discs are rated.)  
[LOCK] Menu  
The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD  
playback.  
[Rating 1-8]  
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and  
rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.  
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings,  
you must enter the 4-digit security code you  
have created.  
[Unlock]  
If you have not entered a password yet, you are  
prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password  
twice, and press ENTER ( ) to create a new  
password.  
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not  
active and the disc plays in full.  
BD Rating  
Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number  
buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM  
viewing.  
3
Password  
You can create or change the password.  
[None]  
[255]  
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press  
ENTER ( ) to create a new password.  
All BD-ROM can be played.  
[0-254]  
[Change]  
Prohibits play of BD-ROM with  
corresponding ratings recorded on them.  
Enter the current password and press ENTER  
(
). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and  
press ENTER ( ) to create a new password.  
NOTE  
If you forget your password  
If you forget your password, you can clear it  
using the following steps:  
The [BD Rating] will be applied only for the  
BD disc that containing the Advanced Rating  
Control.  
1. Remove any disc that might be in the  
For the region using MPAA rating level, refer to  
the table below as an example.  
player.  
2. Select [Password] option in the [Setup]  
BD Rating  
MPAA Rating  
menu.  
0
8
G
PG  
3. Use Number buttons to enter210499. The  
13  
17  
18  
255  
PG-13  
R
password is cleared.  
NC-17  
Not restricted  
NOTE  
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER ( ),  
press CLEAR. Then input the correct password.  
Area Code  
Enter the code of the area whose standards  
were used to rate the DVD video disc, based  
on the list on page 53.  
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Installation  
[OTHERS] Menu  
[NETWORK] Menu  
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the  
software update and BD Live.  
DivX® VOD  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video  
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary  
of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX  
Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit  
divx.com for more information and software  
tools to convert your files into DivX videos.  
Connection Setting  
If your home network environment is ready  
to connect the player, the player needs to be  
set the wired network connection for network  
communication. (SeeConnecting to your  
Home Networkon pages 20-22.)  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX  
Certified® device must be registered in order  
to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand  
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration  
code, locate the DivX VOD section in your  
device setup menu. Go to vod.divx. com for  
more information on how to complete your  
registration.  
Connection Status  
3
If you want to check the network status on  
this player, select the [Connection Status]  
options and press ENTER ( ) to check whether  
a connection to the network and the internet  
have been established.  
[Register]  
Displays the registration code of your player.  
BD-LIVE connection  
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live  
functions are used.  
[Deregister]  
Deactivate your player and display the  
deactivation code.  
[Permitted]  
Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live  
contents.  
NOTE  
[Partially permitted]  
Internet access is permitted only for BD-  
Live contents which have content owner  
certificates. Internet access and AACS are  
prohibited for all BD-Live contents without  
a certificate.  
All the downloaded videos from DivX VOD with  
this player’s registration code can only be played  
back on this unit.  
[Prohibited]  
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live  
contents.  
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Auto Power Off  
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 itself off after the Screen  
Saver is displayed for 20 minutes.  
Set this option to [O] to leave the screen  
saver until the unit is operated by the user.  
Initialize  
Factory Set  
You can reset the player to its original  
factory settings.  
BD Storage Clear  
Initializes the BD contents from the  
connected USB storage.  
4
NOTE  
If you reset the player to its original factory settings  
using [Factory Set] option, you have to set the  
network settings again.  
Software  
Information  
Displays the current software version.  
Update  
You can update the software by connecting  
the unit directly to the software update  
server (see page 51-52).  
Disclaimer Notice  
Press ENTER ( ) to view the notice of Network  
Service Disclaimer on page 60.  
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Operation  
4
Operation  
5. Select the [Disc] option using  
, and  
Y
General Playback  
press ENTER ( ).  
Playing Discs  
1. Press (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on  
Z
the disc tray.  
Insert a disc  
This step is needed only when a disc and a  
USB device is connected simultaneously in  
this unit.  
4
6. Select a file using  
, and press  
vVY  
(PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file.  
N
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.  
2. Press (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc  
Z
tray.  
For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and  
DVD-ROM discs, playback starts  
automatically.  
Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB device  
connection may be needed for the proper  
playback.  
3. Press HOME ( ).  
4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using  
, and press ENTER ( ).  
Y
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To stop playback  
Using the disc menu  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD  
Press (STOP) while playback.  
x
To display the disc menu  
To pause playback  
The menu screen may be displayed first after  
loading a disc which contains a menu. If you  
want to display the disc menu while playback,  
press DISC MENU.  
Press X (PAUSE) while playback.  
Press N (PLAY) to resume playback.  
To play frame-by-frame  
Use  
menu items.  
buttons to navigate through  
vVY  
Press (PAUSE) while movie playback.  
X
Press (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-  
X
Frame playback.  
To display the Pop-up menu  
Some BD-ROM discs contain Pop-up menu  
that appears while playback.  
To scan forward or backward  
Press  
or  
(SCAN) to play fast forward  
m
M
Press TITLE/POP-UP while playback, and use  
or fast reverse during playback.  
You can change the various playback speeds  
buttons to navigate through menu  
vVY  
items.  
by pressing  
or  
(SCAN) repeatedly.  
m
M
4
To slow down the playing speed  
Resume playback  
While the playback is paused, press  
M
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD  
ACD MUSIC  
(SCAN) repeatedly to play various speeds of  
slow motion.  
MOVIE  
The unit records the point where you pressed  
the (STOP) depending on the disc.  
x
Xx  
To skip to the next/previous  
chapter/track/file  
If“  
(Resume Stop)appears on the screen  
briefly, press  
(PLAY) to resume playback  
N
During playback, press  
or  
(SKIP) to  
.
>
(from the scene point).  
go to the next chapter/track/file or to return to  
the beginning of the current chapter/track/file.  
If you press (STOP) twice or unload the disc,  
x
“ (Complete Stop)appears on the screen. The  
x
Press  
(SKIP) twice briefly to step back to  
.
unit will clear the stopped point.  
the previous chapter/track/file.  
NOTE  
The resume point may be cleared when a  
button is pressed (for example; (POWER),  
1
(OPEN/CLOSE), etc).  
Z
On BD-Video discs with BD-J, the resume  
playback function does not work.  
If you press (STOP) once during BD-ROM  
x
interactive title playback, the unit will be in  
Complete Stop mode .  
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Operation  
Repeating a specific portion  
Advanced Playback  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD  
ACD MOVIE  
This player can repeat a portion you have  
selected.  
Repeat Playback  
1. While playback, press REPEAT to select [A-]  
at the beginning of the portion you wish to  
repeat.  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD  
ACD MUSIC  
MOVIE  
During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to  
select a desired repeat mode.  
2. Press ENTER ( ) at the end of the portion.  
Your selected portion will be repeated  
continually.  
BDs/DVDs/Movie  
– Selected portion will be repeated  
continually.  
A-  
3. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT  
repeatedly to select [O].  
– The current chapter will be  
Chapter  
played back repeatedly.  
– The current title will be played  
back repeatedly.  
– The current track or file will be  
played back repeatedly.  
– All the tracks or files will be played  
Title  
NOTE  
You cannot select a portion less than 3 seconds.  
This function may not work on some disc or title.  
4
back repeatedly.  
Enlarge the playback image  
To return to normal playback, press REPEAT  
repeatedly to select [O].  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD PHOTO MOVIE  
1. During playback or pause mode, press  
Audio CDs/Audio files  
– The current track or file will be  
played back repeatedly.  
– All the tracks or files will be played  
back repeatedly.  
– The tracks or files will be played back  
in random order.  
– All the tracks or files will be  
played back repeatedly in random order.  
– Selected portion will be repeated  
continually. (Audio CD only)  
ZOOM to display the [Zoom] menu.  
2. Use red (R) or green (G) colored button to  
zoom out or in the picture. You can move  
through the zoomed picture using  
buttons.  
vVY  
3. To return to the normal picture size, press  
yellow (Y) colored button.  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the [Zoom]  
O
menu.  
To return to normal playback, press CLEAR.  
NOTE  
If you press  
Chapter/Track playback, the repeat playback  
cancels.  
(SKIP) once during Repeat  
>
This function may not work on some disc or title.  
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Marker Search  
Using the search menu  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
You can start playback from up to nine  
memorized points.  
Using search menu, you can easily to find the  
point where you want to start playback.  
To enter a marker  
To search a point  
1. While playback, press MARKER at the  
desired point. The Marker icon appears on  
the TV screen briefly.  
1. During playback, press SEARCH to display  
the search menu.  
2. Repeat step 1 to add up to nine markers.  
To recall a marked scene  
1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears  
2. Press  
to skip the playback 15 seconds  
Y
forward or backward. You can select a  
point that you want to skip by pressing and  
on the screen.  
holding  
button.  
Y
2. Press a number button to select a marker  
number that you want to recall. Playback  
starts from the marked scene.  
4
To start playback from a marked  
scene  
1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears  
To delete a Marker  
1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears  
on the screen.  
on the screen.  
2. Press to highlight a marker number. Use  
V
to select a marked scene that you want  
Y
to start playback.  
3. Press ENTER ( ) to start playback from the  
marked scene.  
2. Press to highlight a marker number. Use  
V
to select a marked scene that you want  
Y
to delete.  
NOTE  
3. Press CLEAR and the marked scene is erased  
This function may not work on some disc or title.  
from the search menu.  
NOTE  
This function may not work on some disc or title.  
All marked points are cleared if the title is in  
complete stop ( ) mode, the title is changed or  
x
if you unload the disc.  
If the total length of the title is less than 10  
seconds, this function is not available.  
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Operation  
Changing content list view  
MUSIC PHOTO MOVIE  
Viewing content information  
MOVIE  
On the [Movie] [Music] or [Photo] menu, you  
can change the content list view.  
The player can display the content information.  
1. Select a file using  
.
vVY  
2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the  
Method 1  
Press red (R) colored button repeatedly.  
option menu.  
3. Select the [Information] option using  
,
vV  
and press ENTER ( ).  
The file information appears on the screen.  
During movie playback, you can display the file  
information by pressing TITLE/POPUP.  
NOTE  
The information displayed on the screen may  
not be correct compared to the actual content  
information.  
4
Last Scene Memory  
BD  
DVD  
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.  
NOTE  
Last Scene Memory function for a previous disc  
is erased once a different disc is played.  
This function may not work depending on the  
disc.  
Method 2  
1. On the content list, press INFO/DISPLAY (  
)
On BD-Video discs with BD-J, the last scene  
memory function does not work.  
to display the option menu.  
2. Use  
to select the [View Change] option.  
vV  
This unit does not memorize settings of a disc if  
you switch off the unit before commencing to  
play it.  
3. Press ENTER ( ) to change the content list  
view.  
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37  
2. Select an option using  
.
vV  
On-Screen display  
3. Use  
to adjust the selected option  
Y
value.  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
You can display and adjust various information  
and settings about the content.  
display.  
NOTE  
Displaying content information  
on-screen  
If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-  
screen display disappears.  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
A title number cannot be selected on some  
discs.  
1. While playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
show various playback information.  
Available items may differ depending on discs  
or titles.  
If BD interactive title is playing back, some  
setting information is displayed on the screen  
but prohibited to be changed.  
a
b
c
4
d
Playing from selected time  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
e
f
g
h
1. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) during playback.  
The time search box shows the elapsed  
playing time.  
2. Select the [Time] option and then input  
the required start time in hours, minutes,  
and seconds from left to right.  
a Title – current title number/total number  
of titles  
For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10  
minutes, and 20 seconds, enter21020.  
b Chapter – current chapter number/total  
number of chapters  
Press  
to skip the playback 60 seconds  
Y
c Time – elapsed playing time/total  
forward or backward.  
playback time  
d Audio – selected audio language or  
3. Press ENTER ( ) to start playback from  
channel  
selected time.  
e Subtitle – selected subtitle  
f Angle – selected angle/total number of  
NOTE  
angles  
This function may not work on some disc or titles.  
g TV Aspect Ratio – selected TV aspect  
Ratio  
h Picture Mode – selected picture mode  
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Operation  
Hearing a different audio  
Watching from a different  
angle  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
BD  
DVD  
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
display the On-Screen display.  
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different  
camera angles, you can change to a different  
camera angle during playback.  
2. Use  
to select the [Audio] option.  
vV  
3. Use  
to select desired audio language,  
Y
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
audio track or audio channel.  
display the On-Screen display.  
2. Use  
to select the [Angle] option.  
vV  
NOTE  
3. Use  
to select desired angle.  
Y
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.  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
display.  
Immediately after you have switched sound,  
there may be a temporary discrepancy between  
the display and actual sound.  
Changing the TV Aspect Ratio  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
4
On BD-ROM disc, the multi audio format (5.1CH  
or 7.1CH) is displayed with [MultiCH] in the on-  
screen display.  
You can change the TV aspect ratio setting  
while playback.  
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
display the On-Screen display.  
2. Use  
to select the [TV Aspect Ratio]  
vV  
Selecting a subtitle language  
option.  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
3. Use  
to select desired option.  
Y
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
display the On-Screen display.  
display.  
2. Use  
to select the [Subtitle] option.  
vV  
3. Use  
to select desired subtitle language.  
Y
NOTE  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
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.  
NOTE  
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.  
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39  
Changing the Picture Mode  
Enjoying BD-Live™  
BD  
DVD  
AVCHD MOVIE  
You can change the [Picture mode] option  
while playback.  
This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as  
picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual  
packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting  
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1  
version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary  
video and audio can be played from a disc  
compatible with the picture-in-picture  
function. For the playback method, refer to the  
instructions in the disc.  
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
display the On-Screen display.  
2. Use  
to select the [Picture Mode] option.  
vV  
3. Use  
to select desired option.  
Y
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
display.  
In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-  
Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version  
2 Profile 2) that has a network extension  
function allows you to enjoy more functions  
such as downloading new movie trailers by  
connecting this unit to the internet.  
Setting the [User] option  
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
display the On-Screen display.  
2. Use  
to select the [Picture Mode] option.  
vV  
4
3. Use  
to select the [User setting] option,  
Y
1. Check the network connection and settings  
and press ENTER ( ).  
(pages 20-22).  
2. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port  
on the front panel.  
A USB storage device is needed to  
download bonus content.  
USB device connection  
4. Use  
to adjust the [Picture Mode]  
vVY  
options.  
Select [Default] option then press ENTER  
) to reset the all video adjustments.  
(
5. Use to select the [Close] option,  
vVY  
and press ENTER ( ) to finish setting.  
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40  
Operation  
3. Press HOME ( ), and set the [BD-LIVE  
connection] option on the [Setup] menu  
(page 30).  
Playing a movie file  
and VR disc  
Depending on a disc, the BD-Live  
function may not be operated if [BD-  
LIVE connection] option is set to [Partially  
Permitted].  
You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded  
in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files  
contained in a disc/USB device.  
4. Insert a BD-ROM with BD-Live.  
The operations are differ depending on the  
disc. Refer to the manual supplied with the  
disc.  
1. Press HOME ( ).  
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.  
2. Select [Movie] using  
, and press ENTER  
Y
4
(
).  
3. Select [Disc] or [USB] option using  
,
Y
and press ENTER ( ).  
NOTE  
Some BD-Live contents may be restrictively  
accessed in some territories by contents  
provider’s own decision.  
It may take up to several minutes to load and  
start enjoying BD-Live contents.  
This step is needed only when a disc and a  
USB device is connected simultaneously to  
this unit.  
4. Select a file using  
, and press  
N
vVY  
(PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file.  
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41  
NOTE  
NOTE  
If you press (STOP) during playback, the subtitle  
selection is cancelled.  
x
The file requirements are described on page 10.  
You can use various playback functions. Refer to  
pages 32-36.  
Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be  
played in this player.  
Changing subtitle code page  
Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM data  
by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support  
these kinds of discs.  
MOVIE  
If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you  
can change the subtitle code page to view the  
subtitle file properly.  
What is CPRM?  
CPRM is a copy protection system (with  
scramble system) only allowing the recording of  
‘copy oncebroadcast programs. CPRM stands  
for Content Protection for Recordable Media.  
1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to  
display the On-Screen display.  
2. Use  
to select the [Code Page] option.  
to select desired code option.  
vV  
3. Use  
Y
Selecting a subtitle file  
MOVIE  
4
If a movie file name and the subtitle file  
name are the same, subtitle file is played  
automatically when playing the movie file.  
If the subtitle file name is different with the  
movie file name, you need to select the subtitle  
file on the [Movie] menu before playing the  
movie.  
4. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the On-Screen  
O
display.  
1. Use  
to select the subtitle file you  
vVY  
wish to play in the [Movie] menu.  
2. Press ENTER ( ).  
Press ENTER ( ) again to deselect the  
subtitle file. Selected subtitle file will be  
displayed when you play the movie file.  
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42  
Operation  
To play a slide show  
Viewing a photo  
Press  
(PLAY) to start slide show.  
N
To stop a slide show  
You can view photo files using this player.  
Press (STOP) while slide show.  
x
1. Press HOME ( ).  
To pause a slide show  
Press (PAUSE) while slide show.  
X
N
Press  
(PLAY) to re-start the slide show.  
To skip to the next/previous photo  
While viewing a photo in full screen, press or  
b
2. Select [Photo] using  
, and press ENTER  
Y
B
to go to the previous or next photo.  
(
).  
3. Select [Disc] or [USB] option using  
,
Y
and press ENTER ( ).  
NOTE  
The file requirements are described on page 10.  
4
You can use various playback functions. Refer to  
pages 32-36.  
Options while viewing a photo  
This step is needed only when a disc and a  
USB device is connected simultaneously on  
this unit.  
You can use various options during viewing a  
photo in full screen.  
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press  
INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option  
menu.  
4. Select a file using  
, and press ENTER  
vVY  
(
) to view the photo.  
2. Select an option using  
.
vV  
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
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a Current photo/Total number of photos  
– Use to view previous/next photo.  
Y
b Slide Show – Press ENTER ( ) to start or  
pause slide show.  
c Music Select – Select the background  
music for the slide show (page 43).  
d Music –Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause  
4. Select a file using  
, and press ENTER  
vVY  
background music.  
(
) to view the photo.  
e Rotate – Press ENTER ( ) to rotate the  
5. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the  
photo clockwise.  
option menu.  
f Zoom – Press ENTER ( ) to display the  
6. Use  
to select [Music Select] option,  
vV  
[Zoom] menu.  
and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Music  
Select] menu.  
g
h
Effect – Use  
effect between photos in a slide show.  
to select a transition  
Y
7. Use  
to select a device, and press ENTER  
vV  
Speed – Use to select a delaying  
Y
(
).  
speed between photos in a slide show.  
8. Use  
to select a file or a folder you wish  
vV  
4
3. Press RETURN ( ) to exit the option menu.  
O
to play.  
Listening to music while slide  
show  
You can display photo files while listening to  
audio files.  
1. Press HOME ( ).  
Select a folder and press ENTER ( ) to  
display the lower directory.  
Select and press ENTER ( ) to display  
the upper directory.  
9. Use to select [OK], and press ENTER (  
)
B
to complete music selection.  
2. Select [Photo] using  
, and press  
Y
ENTER ( ).  
3. Select [Disc] or [USB] option using  
, and  
Y
press ENTER ( ).  
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Operation  
Listening to music  
NOTE  
The file requirements are described on page 10.  
You can use various playback functions. Refer to  
pages 32-36.  
The player can play Audio CDs and audio files.  
1. Press HOME ( ).  
Displaying MP3 music information (ID3 Tag)  
1. Select a music file using  
vVY  
2. Press DISPLAY/INFO ( ) to display the  
option menu.  
3. Select [Information] option using  
, and  
vV  
press ENTER ( ).  
2. Select [Music] using  
, and press ENTER  
Y
4. The music information will be displayed on  
(
).  
the screen.  
3. Select the [Disc] or [USB] option using  
,
Y
and press ENTER ( ).  
4
NOTE  
This step is needed only when a disc and a  
USB device is connected simultaneously on  
this unit.  
Depending on the MP3 files, information may  
not be displayed on the screen.  
MP3 files in USB or external HDD are not worked  
for this function.  
4. Select a music file or audio track using  
, and press ENTER ( ) to play the  
vVY  
music.  
Audio CD Recording  
You can record one desired track or all of the  
tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device.  
1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port  
on the front panel.  
2. Press (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio  
Z
CD on the disc tray.  
Press (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc  
Z
tray. The playback starts automatically.  
3. Press INFO/DISPLAY to display the option  
menu.  
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4. Use  
to select [CD Recording] option,  
Enter a folder name using virtual keyboard,  
and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected.  
vV  
and press ENTER ( ) to display the [CD  
Recording] menu.  
8. Use  
to select [OK], and press ENTER  
vVY  
(
) to start Audio CD Recording.  
If you want to stop in progressing Audio CD  
Recording, press ENTER ( ) while [Cancel]  
is highlighted.  
9. A message appears when Audio CD  
recording is completed. Press ENTER  
(
) to check the music file created in the  
destination folder.  
5. Use  
to select a track you wish to copy  
vV  
NOTE  
on the menu, and press ENTER ( ).  
The table below shows the average recording  
time from an audio track with 4 minutes of  
playback time to a music file with 192 kbps as an  
example.  
Repeat this step to select tracks as many as you  
can.  
Selects all the tracks on an Audio  
CD.  
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stop mode  
1 min.  
while playback  
4 min.  
Selects an encoding option from  
the pop-up menu (128kbps,  
192kbps, 320kbps ).  
All times in the above table are approximate.  
Actual recording time for USB storage device  
varies depending on the USB storage device’s  
ability.  
Cancels the Recording and  
returns to the previous screen.  
Make sure that there is minimum of 50 MB free  
space is needed when recording into the USB  
storage device.  
6. Use  
to select [Start], and press  
vVY  
ENTER ( ).  
The length of the music should be longer than  
20 seconds for the proper recording.  
7. Use  
to select the destination folder  
vVY  
to be copied.  
Do not turn off this player or extract the  
connected USB storage device during Audio CD  
recording.  
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.  
If you want to create a new folder, use  
to select [New Folder] and press  
vVY  
ENTER ( ).  
Be responsible  
Respect copyrights  
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Maintenance  
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Maintenance  
Notes on Discs  
Handling the Unit  
Handling Discs  
When shipping the unit  
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.  
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints  
do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or  
tape on the disc.  
Please save the original shipping carton and  
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit,  
for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it  
was originally packed at the factory.  
Storing Discs  
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean  
Do not use volatile liquids such as  
insecticide spray near the unit.  
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.  
Wiping with strong pressure may damage  
the surface.  
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Do not leave rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the unit for a long period of  
time.  
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.  
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.  
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,  
benzine, thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older  
vinyl records.  
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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Troubleshooting  
General  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
The Power does not  
turned on.  
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.  
The unit does not start  
playback.  
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and  
regional code.)  
Place the disc with the playback side down.  
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.  
Clean the disc.  
Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.  
The angle cannot be  
changed.  
Multi-angles are not recorded on the BD/DVD Video being  
played.  
Cannot play movie,music  
or photo files.  
The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.  
The unit does not support the codec of the movie file.  
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.  
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There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and  
the unit.  
The battery in the remote control is exhausted.  
The unit is plugged in, but You can reset the unit as follows.  
the power will not turn on  
or off.  
Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then  
plug it in again.  
The unit is not operating  
normally.  
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Troubleshooting  
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.  
Connect the video connection securely.  
Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is  
set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video  
connection.  
Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the  
player. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.  
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 color system that is  
different from your TV.  
Set the resolution which your TV accepts.  
Sound  
Symptom  
Cause & Solution  
There is no sound or the  
sound is distorted.  
Connect the audio connection securely.  
The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection  
to the amplifier is incorrect.  
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The unit is in scan, slow motion, or pause mode.  
The sound volume is low.  
Check that the connected amplifier is compatible with audio  
format output from the player.  
The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device. The  
DVI jack does not accept audio signal.  
Check the device connected to player’s HDMI OUT jack is  
compatible with audio format output from the player.  
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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.  
Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area  
network and can access the internet (see pages 20-22).  
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].  
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),  
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Appendix  
7
Appendix  
Controlling a TV with  
the Supplied Remote  
Control  
NOTE  
Depending on the unit being connected, you may  
not be able to control your TV using some of the  
buttons.  
Setting up the remote to  
control your TV  
You can control your TV using the buttons  
below.  
You can operate your TV with the supplied  
remote control.  
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the  
appropriate manufacturer code.  
1. While holding down (TV POWER) button,  
1
and press the manufacturer code for your  
TV with the numerical buttons (see the  
table below).  
Manufacturer  
LG  
Code Number  
1(Default), 2  
By pressing You can  
Zenith  
1, 3, 4  
1, 2  
6, 7  
8, 9  
4
Turn the TV on or off.  
GoldStar  
Samsung  
Sony  
1 (TV POWER)  
Switch the TV’s input  
AV/INPUT  
source between the TV  
and other input sources.  
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Hitachi  
Scan up or down  
through memorized  
channels.  
2. Release the (TV POWER) button to  
1
PR/CH +/–  
complete setting.  
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 batteries of the remote, the  
code number you have set may be reset to  
the default setting. Set the appropriate code  
number again.  
Adjust the volume of  
the TV  
VOL +/–  
TV MUTE  
Turn the TV’s volume on  
or off.  
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51  
Option 2:  
Network Software  
Update  
If the software update is available from the  
update server, theUpdateicon appears at  
the bottom of the Home menu. Press blue (B)  
colored button to start the update procedure.  
Network update notification  
Software Update  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
Option 1:  
Before updating the software in your player,  
remove any disc and USB Device from the player.  
1. The update menu will appear on the screen  
when you turn on the player.  
Before updating the software in your player, turn  
the player off and then turn it back on.  
2. Use  
to select a desired option and then  
Y
press ENTER ( ).  
During the software update procedure, do  
not turn off the player or disconnect AC  
power, or do not press any button.  
If you cancel the update, turn off the power and  
turn it on for stable performance.  
This unit cannot be updated to previous  
software version.  
1. Check the network connection and settings  
(page 20-22).  
[OK]  
Starts the software update.  
2. Select [Software] option in the [Setup]  
menu then press ENTER ( ).  
[Cancel]  
Exits the update menu and displays it next  
booting.  
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[Hide]  
Exits the update menu and it does not  
appear until next software is uploaded in  
the update server.  
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3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER  
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.  
The player will check for the newest update.  
NOTE  
If the software includes the driver update, disc tray  
may open during the process.  
NOTE  
Pressing ENTER (  
update will end the process.  
while checking for the  
)
9. When update is completed, the message, “  
Update is complete.will appear, and then  
power will turn off automatically after 5  
seconds.  
If there is no update available, the Message, “  
No update is found.appears. Press ENTER(  
return to the [Home Menu].  
to  
)
10. Turn the power back on. The system now  
4. If newer version exists, the messageA  
operates with the new version.  
new update was found. Do you want to  
download it?appears.  
NOTE  
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 49.  
5. Select [OK] to download the update.  
(Selecting [Cancel] will end the update.)  
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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  
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Area Code List  
Choose an area code from this list.  
Area  
Code Area  
AF Fiji  
Code Area  
FJ Monaco  
FI Mongolia  
FR Morocco  
DE Nepal  
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  
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  
El Salvador  
Ethiopia  
MV  
MX  
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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  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
8381 Galician  
6577 Georgian  
6582 German  
7289 Greek  
6869 Malayalam  
6976 Maori  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
6583 Greenlandic  
6588 Guarani  
6590 Gujarati  
6665 Hausa  
7576 Marathi  
7178 Moldavian  
7185 Mongolian  
7265 Nauru  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Basque  
6985 Hebrew  
7387 Nepali  
7869 Tamil  
Bengali; Bangla 6678 Hindi  
7273 Norwegian  
7285 Oriya  
7879 Telugu  
7982 Thai  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
6890 Hungarian  
6672 Icelandic  
6682 Indonesian  
6671 Interlingua  
7789 Irish  
7383 Panjabi  
8065 Tonga  
Breton  
7378 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Turkish  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
7365 Persian  
7165 Polish  
7065 Turkmen  
8076 Twi  
6669 Italian  
7384 Portuguese  
7465 Quechua  
7578 Rhaeto-Romance  
7583  
8084 Ukrainian  
8185 Urdu  
Uzbek  
9072 Japanese  
7282 Kannada  
6783 Kashmiri  
6865 Kazakh  
8277  
Vietnamese  
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Rumanian  
8279  
Danish  
7575  
Volapük  
Russian  
7589  
8285  
Dutch  
7876 Kirghiz  
Welsh  
Samoan  
8377  
English  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
6978 Korean  
7579  
Wolof  
Sanskrit  
7585  
8365  
6979 Kurdish  
6984 Laothian  
7079 Latin  
Xhosa  
Scots Gaelic  
7168  
7679  
Yiddish  
Serbian  
7665  
8382  
Yoruba  
Serbo-Croatian 8372  
7074 Latvian, Lettish 7686  
Zulu  
Shona 8378  
Finnish  
7073 Lingala  
7678  
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55  
Trademarks and  
Licenses  
“DVD Logois a trademark of DVD Format/Logo  
Licensing Corporation.  
This product is licensed under the AVC patent  
portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license  
for the personal and non-commercial use of a  
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with  
the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1  
Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was  
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and  
non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from  
a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video.  
No license is granted or shall be implied for any other  
use. Additional information may be obtained from  
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™  
and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc  
Association.  
“AVCHDand theAVCHDlogo are trademarks of  
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun  
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other  
countries.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616;  
6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567  
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued &  
pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS  
logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio  
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All  
Rights Reserved.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.  
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DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are  
trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries  
and are used under license.  
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Appendix  
Audio Output  
Specifications  
4
Jack/Setting  
Digital Output (SPDIF) (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)  
*
Analog  
2CH Output  
DTS Re-encode*3 *5  
Source  
Dolby Digital  
PCM Stereo  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
Primary Pass-Thru  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
DTS  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS  
DTS  
DTS (2CH)  
DTS  
DTS-HD  
DTS  
DTS  
Linear PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 5.1ch  
Linear PCM 7.1ch  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
Jack/Setting  
Source  
HDMI OUT  
DTS Re-encode*3 *5 Primary Pass-Thru *1 *2 *3  
3
PCM Stereo  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM 2ch  
PCM Multi-Ch  
PCM 2ch  
*
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS  
DTS  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Plus  
Dolby TrueHD  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
DTS  
PCM 2ch  
DTS (2CH)  
DTS  
PCM 5.1ch  
PCM 7.1ch  
PCM 2ch  
DTS-HD  
DTS  
DTS-HD  
Linear PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 5.1ch  
Linear PCM 7.1ch  
DTS  
Linear PCM 2ch  
Linear PCM 5.1ch  
Linear PCM 7.1ch  
PCM 5.1ch  
PCM 7.1ch  
DTS  
DTS  
*1 The secondary and interactive audio may  
not be included in the output bitstream if  
[Digital Output (SPDIF)] or [HDMI] option  
is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]. (Except  
*3 The [PCM Multi-CH]/[Primary Pass-Thru]  
setting of the [HDMI] option and [DTS re-  
encode] setting of the [Digital Output  
(SPDIF)] option cannot be set together.  
If you set them together, the [HDMI] or  
[Digital Output (SPDIF)] option is set to  
[PCM Stereo] automatically.  
LPCM Codec : the output always include  
interactive and secondary audio.)  
*2 This player automatically selects the HDMI  
audio according to the decoding capability  
of the connected HDMI device even though  
[HDMI] option is set to [Primary Pass-Thru].  
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*4 On the PCM audio output, the sampling  
frequency of DIGITAL AUDIO OUT is limited  
to 96 kHz.  
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*5 If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output (SPDIF)]  
option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio  
output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the  
[HDMI] or [Digital Output (SPDIF)] 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 [Primary Pass-Thru]).  
Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via  
digital connection can only be obtained  
if your receiver is equipped with a Digital  
Multi-channel decoder.  
If [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-CH]  
and [Digital Output (SPDIF)] option is set to  
[Primary Pass-Thru] while playback Dolby  
Digital Plus or TrueHD audio, DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUT is limited toPCM 2ch.  
If the HDMI connection is version 1.3  
and Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD is  
outputted from HDMI OUT jack, DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT jack is limited toPCM 2ch”  
(When the HDMI and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
are connected simultaneously).  
The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/16  
bit for MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16  
bit for Audio CD while playback.  
The Dolby TrueHD audio recorded on some  
Blu-ray discs consists of Dolby Digital and  
TrueHD audio. Dolby Digital audio is output  
through DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks andDD”  
displays on the screen if TrueHD audio is  
not output (for example, when [HDMI] is set  
to [PCM Stereo] and [Digital Output (SPDIF)]  
is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]).  
You must select a digital audio output  
and a maximum sampling frequency that  
your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts  
using [Digital Output (SPDIF)], [HDMI] and  
[Sampling Freq.] options on the [Setup]  
menu (see page 27).  
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With digital audio connection (DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT or HDMI), Disc Menu button  
sounds of BD-ROM may not be heard if the  
[Digital Output (SPDIF)] or [HDMI] option is  
set to [Primary Pass-Thru].  
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.  
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Appendix  
Video Output  
Resolution  
When the non-copy protected media is playing back  
Video Out  
HDMI OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
HDMI connected HDMI disconnected  
Resolution  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
480p  
480p  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
720p  
1080i  
1080p/24 Hz  
1080p / 60 Hz  
1080p / 24 Hz  
1080p / 60 Hz  
-
1080i  
1080i  
1080i  
When the copy protected media is playing back  
Video Out  
HDMI OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
HDMI connected  
HDMI disconnected  
Resolution  
480i  
480p  
720p  
1080i  
480p  
480p  
480i  
480i  
720p  
-
-
-
-
480i  
480i  
480i  
480i  
1080i  
1080p/24 Hz  
1080p / 60 Hz  
1080p / 24 Hz  
1080p / 60 Hz  
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.  
HDMI OUT connection  
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].  
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.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
Connection  
BD and DVD could prevent up-scaling on  
analog output.  
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VIDEO OUT connection  
The resolution of the VIDEO OUT jack is always  
outputted at 480i resolution.  
When you set the HDMI Resolution, over 720p  
is not outputted to Composit Video.  
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59  
System  
Specifications  
Laser:  
Semiconductor laser  
405 nm / 650 nm  
General  
wavelength:  
Power requirements:  
AC 120 V ~, 60 Hz  
14 W  
Signal system:  
Standard NTSC color TV system  
Power consumption:  
Frequency response:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
(48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling)  
Dimensions (W x H x D):  
Approx. 430 x 45 x 190 mm  
(16.9 x 1.7 x 7.4 inches) without foot  
Signal-to-noise ratio:  
More than 90 dB  
(ANALOG OUT connectors only)  
Net Weight (Approx.):  
1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)  
Harmonic distortion:  
Operating temperature:  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)  
Less than 0.02 %  
More than 95 dB  
Dynamic range:  
LAN port:  
Operating humidity:  
5 % to 90 %  
Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX  
Outputs  
Bus Power Supply (USB):  
DC 5 V 500 mA  
VIDEO OUT:  
1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT:  
(Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative,  
RCA jack x 1,  
(Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2  
HDMI OUT (video/audio):  
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19 pin (HDMI standard, Type A, Version 1.3)  
ANALOG AUDIO OUT:  
2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):  
0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1  
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UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO  
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STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL LG BE  
LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY  
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, STATUTORY,  
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IF SUCH DAMAGES COULD HAVE BEEN REASONABLY  
FORESEEN.  
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representation or warranty that any Network Service  
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Network Services may be subject to additional terms  
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DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY  
FOR ANY INTERRUPTION OR SUSPENSION OF ANY  
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LG shall be neither responsible nor liable for  
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SERVICES ARE PROVIDEDAS IS.TO THE FULLEST  
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THAT MAY INFECT, HARM, OR CAUSE DAMAGE TO  
THIS PRODUCT, YOUR COMPUTER, TELEVISION,  
OTHER EQUIPMENT, OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY. LG  
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
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“LGmeans LG Electronics, Inc. its parent company  
and all of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates and  
related companies worldwide.  
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THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDEDAS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY  
OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT  
HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER  
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR  
OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN  
THE SOFTWARE.  
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notice  
The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in  
this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License  
Agreements:  
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Permission is hereby granted, without written agreement  
and without license or royalty fees, to use, copy, modify,  
and distribute this software and its documentation for any  
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the following two paragraphs appear in all copies of this  
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GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel, busybox, linux IR control  
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Unicode Bidirectional Algorithm  
copyright © 1999-2009, ASMUS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
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LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA  
This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material  
or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective  
from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only  
to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.  
Territories.  
WARRANTY PERIOD:  
HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:  
LABOR: 90 days from the Date of  
Purchase.  
Call 1-800-243-0000 for instructions on getting the defective  
unit repaired or replaced.  
PARTS: One Year from the Date of  
Purchase.  
Please retain dated sales receipt and your box to return the  
unit to LG for repair or replacement.  
Parts replaced are warranted for the  
remaining portion of the original  
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Shipping both ways will be paid by LG during the Warranty  
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charges and LG pays return shipping charges.  
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1-800-243-0000  
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