ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL 3D Blu-ray Disc™ Player with built-in HDD & DVB-S2 Tuner Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. I Safety Information Safety way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and animal health, the old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate container at designated collection points.
Safety Information • Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BDROM 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. • Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
Contents Contents 15 Satellite Setting 17 HDMI Connection 18 Component Video Connection 18 Composite connection 19 Scart connection 19 Resolution Setting 1 1 2 Safety Information 3 3 2 Preparation 8 4 5 6 7 Cautions and Warnings 8 Introduction About the “ ” Symbol Display 8 Symbols Used in this Manual 8 Supplied Accesorries 9 Playable Discs 10 File compatibility 11 Regional Code 11 AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) 11 System Requirements 11 Compatibili
Contents 6 36 [DISPLAY] Menu 37 [LANGUAGE] Menu 40 [LOCK] Menu 41 [NETWORK] Menu 93 General 42 [OTHERS] Menu 94 Picture 94 Sound 95 Network 96 Recording 4 Troubleshooting Operation 44 Using the Digital TV functions 49 Recording TV programmes 51 General Playback 57 Advanced Playback 60 On-Screen Display 63 Copying 67 Enjoying BD-LIVE 68 Playing a movie file and VR disc 69 Viewing a photo 72 Listening to music 77 Playing content via your home network 81 Using the
Preparation 2 Preparation 2 Introduction MUSIC Preparation MUSIC-N About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media.
Preparation Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc -- Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. -- BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -- Video mode and finalized only -- Supports the dual layer disc also -- Finalized AVCHD format -- DVD±R discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -- VR mode, Video mode and finalized only -- Finalized AVCHD format -- DVD-RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. Blu-ray Disc, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files. Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ts” 2 • There could be a variance on the available file extensions depending on DLNA server. • The file name is limited to 180 characters. • This player supports H.
Preparation Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. • The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Preparation Remote control OPEN/ CLOSE 2 Preparation CLEAR GUIDE REC. TIMER REC. • • • • • • a• • • • • • 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF. MUTE ( ): Mutes the sound. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and radio modes.
Preparation 13 Main Unit WIRELESS 2 k a 1 (Power) g z (Recording) b Disc Tray h lII/iil (Skip)/PROG.(V/v) c Remote Sensor i Z (Open/Close) d Display window j USB Port e ill (Play/Pause) k COMMON INTERFACE(CI or CI+) SLOT Slot for external Conditional Access (CA)module and smart card used to decode scrambled channels. This device works with CI or CI+ CAM. RF f s (Stop) j a RF ANTENNA IN Connects a satellite antenna cable. b ANTENNA IN Connects a terrestrial antenna cable.
Installation 3 Installation Installation Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • Antenna connection (page 14) • HDMI connection (page 17) • Component Video connection (page 18) • Composite connection (page 18) • Scart connection (page 19) NOTE • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the unit. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.
Installation 15 Satellite Setting Once you have completed setting the digital receiver to your individual preferences, you can proceed, if necessary, to adjust the unit settings to your antenna. The menu [Satellite Setting] contains the satellites that have been selected in the installation assistant. If the installation assistant was interrupted, the satellite position [Astra19.2E] is pre-programmed.
Installation 7. Select [Start] and press ENTER ( ) to begin the channel search. Use U/u to select a satellite check box and press ENTER ( ) to select or deselect it. 2. Follow the steps 7-8 from “Antenna Setting” on page 15-16. Manual Tuning 3 You can search All, FREE, CAS channels individually. Press U, you can select Search Type with I/i. Installation All : All channels the satellite searches. FREE: Free of charge channels. CAS(Conditional Access System: Pay channels.
Installation HDMI Connection NOTE If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. • If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. • When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 19.
Installation Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y PB PR cables. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables. Component Connection NOTE When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 19.
Installation Scart connection Resolution Setting Connect one end of the scart cable into the TO TV SCART jack on the unit and other end to the corresponding in jack on your TV. You can get Audio and Video signals together with this connection. The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( 19 ). 2. Use I/i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 3 • HDMI Audio connection (page 20) • Digital Audio connection (page 21) • 2CH Analogue Audio connection (page 21) Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 38-40.
Installation Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 38-40.
Installation Connecting to your Home Network This unit can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, Home Link, BD-Live interactivity and streaming services.
Installation 23 Wired Network Setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Preparation Before setting the wired network, you need to connect the broadband internet to your home network. 5.
Installation Wireless Network Connection Another connection option is to use an Access Point or an wireless router. In the example configuration for wireless connection below, this unit would be able to access content from either of the PCs. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. 3 Installation This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz band only) wireless module, which also supports the 802.11b/g standards.
Installation 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use U/u to select [Wireless] and press ENTER ( ). 25 NOTE • WEP security mode generally have 4 keys available on an access point or wireless router’s setting. If your access point or wireless router uses WEP security, enter the security code of the key “No.1” to connect on your home network. • An Access Point is a device that allows you to connect to your home network wirelessly. 3. Select [Yes] and press ENTER ( ) to continue.
Installation 7. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to complete the network connection. 8. If you select [Test] and press ENTER ( ) at step 7 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu. Notes on Network Connection: • 3 Installation Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem.
Installation 27 USB device connection For the purpose of the better reception, place the player as close as possible to the access point. • In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router at least 0.45 m above the floor may improve the reception. • Move closer to the access point if possible or re-orient the player so there is nothing between it and the access point. This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device.
Installation NOTE • This unit supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. The USB device can be used for local storage for enjoying BD-Live discs from the Internet. 5. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press PLAY or ENTER ( ) to play the file. • Please use the Internal HDD or USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live.
Installation Auto Set UP 29 If you want to set the additional satellite setting, select [Detail Setting] on the menu. You can set the satellite option, also add the satellites that you want to search. You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Factory Set] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. Step 1. Language Setting 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a language for the on-screen display, and press ENTER( ).
Installation Step 3. Time Setting 1. Use I/i to select an option among [Manual] or [Auto], and press ENTER ( ). Home Menu Overview To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME on the remote. Basic button operations 3 Installation Auto: Set the programme that broadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set automatically. If the time that has automatically set is not correct comparing your local time, you can set additional time option.
Installation Settings 31 5. Use U/u to select a desired setting, and press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection. Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 3 3. Use U/u to select the first setup option, and press i to move to the second level. 4. Use U/u to select a second setup option, and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. Installation 2. Use I/i to select [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. Scanning programmes automatically (Auto Tuning) All available digital TV or radio programmes are searched for and stored automatically based on the selected country. 1. Press HOME. 3 Installation 2. Use I/i to select [Setup], and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [DTV], and press ENTER ( ). 4. Use U/u to select [Terrestrial Setting], and press ENTER ( ). 5.
Installation Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) Setting the DTV Lock 1. Display [Setup] menu. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u to select [DTV], and press ENTER ( ). 2. Use U/u/I/i to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u/I/i to select [Channel Edit] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [DTV Lock] and press ENTER ( ). 4. Press U to select [DTV], and use I/i to select [DTV] or [Radio] programme list. 4. Input the password using numerical buttons.
Installation Adjusting DTV Rating Setting the antenna power Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set. If you are using indoor antenna with a signal amplifier rated at DC 5V, 100mA, the recorder can supply power through ANTENNA IN jack. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [DTV Rating] and press ENTER ( ). 3 4. Input the password using numerical buttons.
Installation [DTV] Menu Satellite Setting Once you have completed setting the digital receiver to your individual preferences, you can proceed, if necessary, to adjust the unit settings to your antenna. Refer to page 15-16 for more information. Terrestrial Setting [Manual Tuning] Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the found programmes to the programme list. Refer to page 32 for more information.
Installation [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [4:3 Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 3 Installation [4:3 Pan Scan] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of the picture are cut off. [16:9 Original] Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.
Installation HDMI Color Setting Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manual of your display device. [YCbCr] Select when connecting to a HDMI display device. [RGB] Select when connecting to a DVI display device. Video Output Format [YPbPr] When your TV is connected to the COMPONENT OUT jacks on the unit. [RGB] When your TV is connected to the SCART (RGB signal) jack on the unit. NOTE This function is available only when the [Resolution] is set to [576i].
Installation DTV Subtitle Digital channels sometimes provide subtitle, often in a different language. You can set a preferred subtitle language with this setting, if DTV subtitle are provided by the broadcaster. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle language while viewing digital TV. (See “Selecting DTV subtitle language” on page 46.) [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.
Installation NOTE • 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] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio is output for BD-ROM discs with secondary audio and the original audio is output for the other discs (like [Primary Pass-Thru]). Sampling Freq.
Installation DTS Neo:6 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] Outputs the stereo sound via front speakers. [Music] Outputs the multi-channel sounds that are optimized for listening to music. 3 [Cinema] Outputs the multi-channel sounds that are optimized for watching movie. Installation NOTE • This function is not available on an on-line service.
Installation DTV Lock Area Code Allows you to set up specific programs and through blocking schemes. Also allows you to activate or disable all of the lock schemes previously set up. A password is required to gain access to the lock menu options. When the DTV Lock is set to [unlock]. (See “Setting the DTV Lock” on page 33.) Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 98.
Installation [OTHERS] Menu [USB Storage] Delete all the downloaded contents from the connected USB storage. Time Setting The clock must be set in order to use timer recording. 3 [Auto] Select a the programme that broadcasts a clock signal and the clock will be set automatically. If the time that has been automatically set is not correct when compared your local time, you can set additional time option.
Installation Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Setup Wizard] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. NOTE 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 102-103). Disclaimer Notice Press ENTER ( ) to view the notice of Network Service Disclaimer on page 108.
Operation 4 Operation Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this unit. Changing Digital TV programmes Generally, press PR (U/u) to select the programme position, or entering a programme number using numerical buttons. If you want to change the programme on the programme list, follow the instruction as below. 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST.
Operation Setting favourite programmes 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST Viewing the programme information 2. Use U/u to select a programme you want to add on the Favourite List. You can view a description of the programme being broadcast. 45 4. Press blue coloured (B) button to display [Select Favorite Group] menu. 5. Use U/u to select a group and press ENTER to add the programme on the selected group. 1. While watching DTV, press ENTER ( ) to display the programme information. 2.
Operation Selecting DTV subtitle language Some digital programmes may broadcast several subtitle languages. You can select a subtitle language when it is available. 1. While watching DTV, press SUBTITLE. To Exit the Programme Guide Press the RETURN (O) button to return to the last program you tuned to. To change guide menu The guide screen provides two search menus. Press blue colored (B) button when the Programme Guide is displayed. 2. Use I/i to select a subtitle language, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation To change date When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the Program Guide by pressing the green colour button then use I/i to select a date then press ENTER. After setting favorite channels from the PR list, you can use the yellow button to toggle between [All] and [Favorite] channel list. Using the timeshift function manually You can pause a Live TV broadcast, then continue watching the programme at a later time.
Operation Using the timeshift function automatically Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) If you set the Timeshift option to [Auto], live TV broadcast will automatically be buffering to the HDD without pressing TIME SHIFT button. The timeshift will start automatically when the Digital TV tuner mode is started. Many Digital TV programmes broadcast information via their text service, and this recorder has access to dedicated text programmes transmitted by the broadcasters.
Operation Recording TV programmes 49 Timer Recording (Manual) You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 22~28 days in advance. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. You can record Digital TV programmes and store then on the HDD. Recording scrambled and FTA channels will be proceeded separately. In case of Scrambled channel, this channel will be recorded with encryption. Also, recorded scrambled channel is not available to copy or play on the other units. 2.
Operation Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information provided by the EPG. You can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. 1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. 2. Press the red coloured (R) button. 3. Use I/i/U/u to select a schedule you want to cancel. 4. Press the green coloured (G) button. 2.
Operation Instant Timer Recording 51 General Playback You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically. 1. Use PR (U/u) to select a programme you want to record. 2. Press z REC. to start recording. 3. While recording, press I/i repeatedly to set the recording duration Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc 4. Press ENTER ( ). 5. Press x to stop recording.
Operation To stop playback Press x (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press X (PAUSE) during playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. While navigating [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, press green(G) colored button to change the device. (DISC, USB or HDD) 6. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press B (PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file. NOTE 4 • Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every files and media.
Operation Using the disc menu BD DVD AVCHD To display the disc menu 53 Playing the recorded titles 1. While watching TV, press REC LIST to display the options menu or press REC LIST in Home menu. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want to display the disc menu during playback, press DISC MENU. Use U/u/I/i buttons to navigate through menu items. To display the Pop-up menu Some BD-ROM discs contain a Pop-up menu that appears during playback.
Operation [Clear] – Clear all entered characters. [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. [<–] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. Playing content contained in the internal hard disk drive 1. Press HOME ( ). [ABC / abc / #+-=&] – Change the keyboard menu settings to capital letters, small letters or symbols. NOTE To enter a letter with an accent mark: 1. Select a letter using U/u/I/i on the keyboard menu. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY to display the extended character set.
Operation Searching content in the hard disk drive by entering file name If you are having difficulties finding content in the hard disk drive, you can search for the content by entering keyword with the virtual keyboard 1. On the [Movie], [Photo], [Music] or Home menu, press SEARCH to display the virtual keyboard. Playing Blu-ray 3D disc This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes.
Operation 3. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. The playback starts automatically. NOTE The “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” may not be printed on your BD-ROM disc, even if the disc contains 3D contents. The 3D icon appears on the screen when 3D content is in playback. 4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction. You may need to adjust the display settings and focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D effect.
Operation Advanced Playback AVCHD Repeating a specific portion BD DVD AVCHD ACD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback BD DVD MUSIC-N 57 ACD MUSIC During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. BDs/DVDs A- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. Title – The current title will be played back repeatedly.
Operation Marker Search BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE-N Using the search menu BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE-N 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. During 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.
Operation Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO REC MOVIE MOVIE-N On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 59 REC The player can display the content information. 1. Select a file using U/u/I/i. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Select the [Information] option using U/u, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation On-Screen Display You can display and adjust various information and settings concerning the content. Displaying content information on-screen BD REC DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 2. Select an option using U/u. 3. Use I/i to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the On-Screen display. NOTE 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to show various playback information.
Operation Playing from selected time BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 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. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”. Press I/i to skip the playback 60 seconds forward or backward. 3. Press ENTER ( ) to start playback from selected time.
Operation Watching from a different angle BD DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. BD REC DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can change the [Picture mode] option during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Angle] option. 2.
Operation Copying 63 5. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 6. Use U/u to select [Copy] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Copy] menu. Copying file(s)/folder(s) to the internal hard disk drive 7. Use U/u to select a file or a folder you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER ( ). You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/ folder(s) from disc/USB storage device to the internal hard disk drive. 1. Press HOME ( ). Repeat this step to select files and folders as many as you can.
Operation 10. (Option) If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/ I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Copying file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/ folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. 2. Press HOME ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 11.
Operation 7. Use U/u to select [Copy] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Copy] menu. 8. Use U/u to select a file or a folder you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select files and folders as many as you can. Select all the files and folders on the current directory. 11. (Option) If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/ I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 12.
Operation Deleting a file(s)/folder(s) Naming a file/folder You can delete file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive. You can re-name a file or a folder in the internal hard disk drive. 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a directory that files or a folders you want to delete are located. 1. Select a file or a folder contained in the internal hard disk drive. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3.
Operation Enjoying BD-LIVE This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions in the disc.
Operation Playing a movie file and VR disc NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 51-62. You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files contained on a disc/HDD/USB device. 1. Press HOME ( ). • Unfinalized DVD VR format discs may not be played in this player. • Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot support these kinds of discs.
Operation NOTE 69 Viewing a photo If you press x (STOP) during playback, the subtitle selection is cancelled. You can view photo files using this player. 1. Press HOME ( ). Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE-N If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Code Page] option. 3. Use I/i to select desired code option. 2.
Operation To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start the slide show. a Current photo/Total number of photos – Use I/i to view previous/next photo. To stop a slide show b Slide Show – Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause slide show. Press x (STOP) during slide show. c Music Select – Select the background music for the slide show (page 71). To pause a slide show d Music –Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause background music. Press X (PAUSE) during slide show.
Operation Listening to music during a slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Photo] or [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 71 7. Use U/u to select a device, and press ENTER ( ). Devices that you can select may differ depending on the location of the photo file you are displaying in full screen.
Operation Listening to music NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. This player can play Audio CDs and music files. 1. Press HOME ( • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 51-62. ). Audio CD Archiving You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the internal hard disk drive or a USB storage device. 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc], [USB] or [HDD] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 4 1.
Operation 5. Use U/u/I/i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). 6. Select the [USB] or [HDD] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a USB storage device is connected. 7. Use U/u/I/i to select a destination folder to be copied, and press ENTER ( ). If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 8.
Operation Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database The player can access the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information so that Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other text information can be displayed on the list. • The player must be connected to the broadband internet for accessing the Gracenote Media Database. Audio CD • If the information from the Gracenote Media Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support.
Operation 75 Using the Music Library The player offers Music Library menu for the music contents stored in the internal hard disk drive. The player accesses the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information for all of the music contents in the internal hard disk drive. You can also manage the music contents by various categories from the Music Library menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [HDD] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation Adding an audio file to your playlist 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a directory that files you want to add to the playlist are located. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Use U/u to select [Add to playlist] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Add to playlist] menu. 4. Use U/u to select a file you wish to add to the playlist, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select files as many as you can. Deleting an audio file from your playlist 1.
Operation Playing content via your home network The player can browse and play content on your PC and DLNA certified media servers connected on your home network. About DLNA 77 Accessing a DLNA media server 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 22-27). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 4. Select a DLNA media server from the list using U/u, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 51-62. • Because the compatibility and available playback functions on the [Home Link] menu are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions on the [Home Link] menu may differ depending on media servers.
Operation • Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit colour settings • Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher • DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher • Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
Operation Accessing a share folder from your PC NOTE 1. Start your PC that is connected on your local area network. • The file requirements are described on page 10. 2. On your PC, share folders which contain movie, photo or music files. • The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed in the [Home Link] menu, but those cannot be played on this player. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 51-62. 3.
Operation Entering a network user ID and the password Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. 1. The virtual keyboard appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection on the virtual keyboard. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter from the extended character set.
Operation Playing maxdome videos 4. Enter your access data (E-mail and password) at [Benutzername] and [Passwort] fields using the virtual keyboard. You can browse, search and watch movies & TV episodes from maxdome streamed over the Internet to your TV via your LG unit. Registration You have to be signed up at maxdome before using the online video store to watch movies streamed over the Internet from maxdome. 1. To watch movies and TV episodes instantly from maxdome, you must be a maxdome member.
Operation About maxdome menu 83 Playing YouTube™ videos After logging in, you are ready to use the maxdome service. You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ videos over the internet on your TV via your LG unit. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV Merkzettel – Displays the movies you have added to your marked maxdome videos. You can buy, rent or remove videos from the list. 1. On the player, select the [YouTube™] option in the [NetCast] menu using I/i, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation About the YouTube™ menu There are various options on the YouTube™ menu. Use U/u/I/i to select an option and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed. Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos list will be displayed. Most Viewed – The most viewed videos list will be displayed. The period option appears at the bottom of the screen. Top Rated – The best rated videos list from YouTube™ server will be displayed.
Operation [Cancel] – Returns to the previous screen. [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. [Backspace] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. [ABC / abc / #+-=&] – Changes the virtual keyboard settings to capital letters, small letters or symbols. Press CLEAR to clear all entered characters. To enter a letter with an accent mark: 1. Select a letter using U/u/I/i on the virtual key board. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the extended character set. 3.
Operation Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection on the virtual keyboard. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 84-85 for using virtual keyboard. 3. When you finish entering the username and the password, select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to sign in. 4 4. If you want to sign out, select the [Sign Out] from the YouTube™ menu and press ENTER ( ).
Operation Options while viewing a photo About the Picasa™ menu You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. There are various options on the Picasa™ menu. Use U/u/I/i to select an menu option and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 87 2. Select an option using U/u. a b c d e g a Current photo/Total number of photos – Use I/i to view previous/next photo.
Operation Adding friends If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s public photos directly. 1. Select the [NetCast Friends] on the Picasa™ menu using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Enter a search word using the virtual keyboard. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 84-85 for using virtual keyboard. 3. Select [OK] using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ) to display the search result.
Operation This unit can automatically store up to 5 user names which were previously signed-in. The user name list appears when you select the [Sign In] option. Select a stored user name on the list and press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyboard with the selected user name is entered. You will then only need to enter the password to sign in. 89 Using the AccuWeather See on-line local and global weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com. Viewing weather information 1.
91 Operation 4. Repeats step 2-3 to add up to 5 cities. Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER ( ) to delete the stored favorite city. 5. Use U/u to select a city form the [Favorite City List], and press ENTER ( ) to display the weather information. Press red (R) coloured button to toggle display between Fahrenheit or Celsius thermometer. 7. Use I/i to select previous or next city, and press ENTER ( ) to display the weather information.
Maintenance 5 Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling the Unit Handling Discs When shipping the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc. Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.
Maintenance About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the player following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. 5 Maintenance • Do not move the player while it is on. • Install and use a player on a stable, leveled surface. • Do not use the player in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature.
Maintenance 93 6 Troubleshooting General Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) • Place the disc with the playback side down. • Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. • Clean the disc. • Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. The angle cannot be changed.
Troubleshooting Picture Symptoms Cause & Solution There is no picture. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. • Connect the video connection securely. • Check if the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. • Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the unit. Change the resolution to one that your TV accepts.
Troubleshooting 95 Network Symptoms Cause & Solution BD-LIVE feature does not work. • The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. • Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see pages 22-27). • Your broadband speed may not be fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed to suit the unit’s requirements.
Troubleshooting Recording Symtoms Solution Cannot record or does not record successfully. • Check the remaining space on the HDD. • If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this recorder. • If you set a DTV rating for the recorder and higher rated digital programs are received, the programme cannot be recorded. Change the DTV rating level in order to record it. • Clock is not set to correct time. • The start time of the timer recording is past.
Appendix 97 OPEN/ CLOSE 7 Appendix CLEAR GUIDE REC. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control TIMER REC. DISC MENU REC.LIST You can control your TV using the buttons below. MARKER SEARCH TEXT SUBTITLE AV/INPUT ZOOM VOL PR VOL PR You can 1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR U/u Scan up or down through memorized channels.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 99 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Appendix The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. consumption system in stand-by mode is built. Therefore, the small amounts of electricity areconsumed even though the power plug is inserted. Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Appendix Network Software Update Network update notification From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows. Option 1: 1. The update menu will appear on the screen when you turn on the player. 2.
Appendix 3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER ( ). 103 8. Select [OK] to start updating. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update and downloaded file will not be re-usable. To update software the next time, the software update procedure has to be started from the beginning again.) CAUTION The player will check for the newest update. NOTE • Pressing ENTER ( ) while checking for the update will end the process. • If there is no update available, the message, “No update is found.” appears.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 105 *6 If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [Digital Output] option is set to [Re-encode], the Re-encode audio is outputted for BD-ROM discs, and the original audio is outputted for the other discs, files and broadcast signal (like [Primary Pass-Thru]). If [Digital Output] option is set to [PCM Multi-CH] and [Primary Pass-Thru] while playback Dolby Digital Plus or TrueHD audio, audio output is limited to “PCM 2ch”.
Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 576i 576p 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 24Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 50Hz 576i 1080i When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution • HDMI OUT 576p 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 576i 576p 1080i 1080i 576i 576p 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 2
Appendix Specifications ANTENNA IN: General RF ANTENNA IN: ANTENNA OUT: Antenna input, 75 ohms Antenna output, 75 ohms Power requirements: AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz RF ANTENNA OUT: Power consumption: USB Port: 45W 107 Antenna input, 75 ohms Antenna output, 75 ohms 4 pin (USB 2.0 standard) Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 49 x 295 mm) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 3.
Appendix Important Information Relating to Network Services PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. USE OF THE NETWORK SERVICES IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Use of the Network Services requires an Internet connection which is sold separately and for which you are solely responsible. The Network Services may be limited or restricted depending upon the quality, capabilities and technical limitations of your Internet service.
Appendix 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, cramfs, dhcpcd, e2fsprogs, fdisk, mkdosfs, mtd-utils, net-tools, procps, samba-3.0.
Appendix • strace : copyright © 1991, 1992 Paul Kranenburg copyright © 1993 Branko Lankester copyright © 1993 Ulrich Pegelow copyright © 1995, 1996 Michael Elizabeth Chastain copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Rick Sladkey copyright © 1999,2000 Wichert Akkerman • xml2 : copyright © 1998-2003 Daniel Veillard • XML-RPC For C/C++: copyright © 2001 by First Peer, Inc. All rights reserved. copyright © 2001 by Eric Kidd. All rights reserved.
