BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 1 ENGLISH BD350 / BD355 As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, LG has determined that this product or product models meet the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 3:25 PM Page 2 result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 3 Notes on Copyrights 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.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 4 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Connections to your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 5 Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 6 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) - Video mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also - AVCHD format - DVD-R discs that contain audio titles, Movie, Music or Photo files.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 7 BD-ROM Disc Features BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the same familiar size and look as DVD. • The following BD-ROM disc features are disc dependent and will vary.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 8 Regional Code Certain System Requirements 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 or “ALL”. For high definition video playback: AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 9 Remote control a a 0-9 numerical buttons: Select numbered options in a menu. TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s popup menu, if available. RESOLUTION: Sets the output resolution for HDMI jacks. b STOP (x): Stops playback. c d REPEAT: Repeat a desired section or sequence.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 10 Front panel a a Disc Tray Insert a disc here. b Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. c 1 (POWER) Switches the unit ON or OFF. d Display Window Shows the current status of the player. e Remote Sensor Point the remote control here. 10 b c d e f g f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. g x (STOP) Stops playback. h . / > (SKIP) Go to next or previous file/track/chapter.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 11 Rear panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1080p a b c d e a AC Power Cord Connect to a power source. d 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect to a TV with 2 channel audio inputs. b HDMI OUT (1080p) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for digital audio and video) e DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 12 Connections to your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips: • 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 below. • Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 13 Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connecting to an Amplifier Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable (V). 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 (A). Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 14 Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use a HDMI cable (H1). You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 20-21.) Notes: • You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [SPDIF], [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.
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BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 16 • When the copy protected media is playing back Note: Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Available resolution according to the resolution setting”. How to change the resolution using RESOLUTION button Press RESOLUTION repeatedly in stop mode to change the resolution. The display window will show you the current resolution. How to change the resolution using the [Setup] menu 1. Press HOME and the [Home Menu] appears.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 17 Using a USB Flash Drive This unit can play the movie, music and photo files contained on the USB Flash Drive. ON REMOTE 1. Insert a USB Flash Drive to the USB port: – 2 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 3 Select a main option: [Music], [Photo] or [Movie] option b B, ENTER 4 Select the [USB] option: bB 5 Displays corresponding menu list: [MOVIE], [MUSIC] or [PHOTO] menu appears. Details for the menu are on pages 27-30.
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BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 19 [DISPLAY] Menu [576i] – Outputs 576 lines of interlaced video. [576p] – Outputs 576 lines progressive video. [720p] – Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [1080i] – Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. [1080p] – Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. 1080p Display Mode When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24Hz] for smooth presentation of film material (1080/24p) with a HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080/24p input.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 20 [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. Note: Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “The unit’s Audio Output Specifications” on page 15 for details. Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 21 Notes: • 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 [SPDIF] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Reencode audio is outputted for BD-ROM discs with secondary audio and the original audio is outputted for the other discs (like [Primary PassThru]).
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 22 DVD Rating DVD Skin Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) Changes the background of the initial screen. [Rating 1-8] – Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] – If you select unlock, parental control is not active and the disc plays in full. BD Rating BD Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 23 Play a disc ON REMOTE 1 Open the disc tray: Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z 2 Insert a disc: - 3 Close the disc tray: Z) OPEN/CLOSE (Z 4 Adjust the disc menu settings: A disc menu may not appear on the screen depending on the disc. v V b B, ENTER 5 Starts playback: N) PLAY (N 6 Stops playback: x) STOP (x Notes: • When you turn on the player or replace a disc, the player returns to the initial default setting.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 Playing repeatedly BD 8/27/09 DVD 3:25 PM AVCHD ACD Page 24 MUSIC During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. The current title, chapter or track will be played back repeatedly. To return to normal playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select [Off]. When you are using the repeat, A-B repeat or random functions in the [MUSIC] menu, refer to the mode icons as shown below. Track – The current track or file will be played back repeatedly.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 Hearing a different audio 8/27/09 BD 3:25 PM DVD Page 25 AVCHD MOVIE During playback, press AUDIO repeatedly to hear a different audio language, audio track or audio channel. OR During playback, press DISPLAY to display the playback menu. Use v V to select the [Audio] option then use b B to select desired audio language, audio track or audio channel. Notes: • Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 26 Moving to another title/chapter/track Displaying disc information BD ON REMOTE 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: N) PLAY (N 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY 3 Select an item: vV 4 Adjust the playback menu settings: bB 5 Exit the disc playback menu: DISPLAY a b c d e f DVD AVCHD MOVIE When a disc has more than one title/chapter/track, you can move to another title/chapter/track.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 27 Movie file requirement (USB/DISC) Playing a movie Movie file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: The player can play movie files on the disc/USB Flash Drive and video contents recorded on a DVD-RW(VR mode) discs. Before playing movie files, read “Movie file requirement”. ON REMOTE 1 Inserts a disc/USB Flash Drive containing movie contents.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 28 Listening to music The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement”. ON REMOTE 1 Inserts an Audio CD or a disc/USB Flash Drive containing MP3/WMA files.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 29 Options during viewing a photo file in full screen Viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a picture in full screen. Use v V b B to select an option and use the options as described below. This unit can play a photo files. Before playing photo files, read “Photo file requirement” on page 30. ON REMOTE a 1 Inserts a disc/USB Flash Drive containing photo files.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 30 g Use v V to select an option between [Effect] or [Delay]. Use b B to adjust and press ENTER to set the selected option. [Effects] – You can apply various effects during a photo slide show. Off : Slide Show without any effect. Random : Slide show effects are applied randomly. Slide : Reveals a photo in a sliding motion from various directions. Door : Photo will be appear like door opening.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 31 Reference Setting up the remote to control your TV Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your TV with the supplied Remote Control. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 32 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 33 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The power is on, but the player does not work. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. No picture. • The TV is not set to receive video signal output. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV. • The video cable is not connected securely. • Connect the video cable securely.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 34 Specifications General System Power requirements: AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 23 W Laser: Semiconductor laser, wavelength: 405nm / 650 nm Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 35 x 200 mm without foot Signal system: Standard PAL/NTSC colour TV system Net Weight (Approx.): 2.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 35 Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, bash, busybox, dhcpcd, mtd-utils, net-tools, procps, sysutils, tinylogin • libcurl library : Copyright © 1996 - 2008, Daniel Stenberg, daniel@haxx.
BD350-P.BGBRLLC/D_MFL62745209 8/27/09 3:25 PM Page 36 Technology with the human touch GUARANTEE ● LG Electronics U.K. Ltd. will provide the following services in order to expedite this Guarantee. 1. 2. All faulty components which fail due to defective manufacture will be replaced free of charge for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase.