Network Blu-ray Disc Player Owner’s Manual Model: BD300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. 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.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord 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.
Contents Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-23 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Resolution Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 - General Operation . .
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, analogue 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.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. 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 centre out. Introduction Introduction This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service centre.
Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. 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”. Notes: 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.
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. • Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc.
Compatibility Notes Because BD-ROM are a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre. Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMIcapable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device. Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.
Using the USB Device Using USB Devices 1. Connect a USB Device. Inserting/Removing the USB Device 2. Press HOME on the Remote Control. Introduction This unit can play the movie, music and photo files contained on the USB device. 3. Select [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] option then press ENTER. 4. Select [USB] then press ENTER. MOVIE, MUSIC or PHOTO menu will appear. Details for the menu are on pages 29-32.
Front Panel a b c d e f a 1 (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFF. g h i f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode. b Disc Tray Insert a disc here. g x (STOP) Stops playback. c Display Window Shows the current status of the player. h . / > (SKIP) Go to next or previous track/chapter. d Remote Sensor Point the Remote Control here. i USB Port Connect a USB Device. e Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray.
a OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. MARKER: Marks any point during playback. PIP*: Switches on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (BDROM only). TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s popup menu, if available. REPEAT: Repeat a desired section. PIP AUDIO*: Switch on/off Secondary Audio (BD-ROM only). SUBTITLE ON/OFF: Switches the subtitle on or off. A-B: Repeat sequence. b AUDIO ( ): Selects an audio language or audio channel. SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a subtitle language.
Installation and Setup Rear Panel a b f g c d e h a AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord. b COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. d HDMI OUT (Type A) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for digital audio and video) 12 e LAN port Connect a network with an always-on broadband connection. f VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs.
HDMI connection HDMI compatible TV HDMI If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Notes: You must select a HDMI audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your TV accepts using [HDMI] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the setup menu (see page 20).
Connections to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Rear of TV L 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. Caution – Make sure the player is connected directly to the TV.
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Note: Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “The unit’s Audio Output Specifications” on page 39 for details. Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using audio cables (A).
Internet connection • This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the [Setup] menu — see “[NETWORK] Menu” on page 22 for detailed instructions. • Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding port on your Modem or Router using a LAN cable. Use a commercially available straight LAN cable (Category 5/CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).
Resolution Setting 5. Use v / V to select the desired resolution then press ENTER to confirm your selection. The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in stop mode. Available resolution according to connection and media format HDMI OUT connection Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Video output according to the Resolution setting” on next page.
Video output according to the Resolution setting • When the copy unprotected media is playing back Video Output HDMI OUT Resolution Setting COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI connected 576i 576p 576p 576p VIDEO OUT HDMI disconnected 576i 576i 576i 576p 576i 720p 720p 720p 576i 1080i 1080i 1080i 576i 1080p / 24Hz Mode 1080p / 24Hz Mode 576i 1080i 576i 1080p / 50Hz Mode 1080p / 50Hz Mode 576i 1080i 576i • When the copy protected media is playing back Video Output HDMI OUT Resolution Se
By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, amongst other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 19 to 23. To display and exit the Menu: Press HOME and the Home Menu appears. Select [Setup] then press ENTER, and Setup menu appears. Press RETURN or HOME to exit the Setup menu. To go to the next level: Press B on the Remote Control.
[LANGUAGE] Menu [PCM Stereo] – Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with two-channel digital stereo decoder. [PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only) – Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack to a device with multi-channel digital decoder. [DTS Re-Encode] – Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with DTS decoder. Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and onscreen display.
[LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) 1. Select [Rating] on the [LOCK] menu then press B. Password You can enter or change the password. 1. Select [Password] option on the [LOCK] menu then press B. 2. To create new password, press ENTER when the [New] option is highlighted. Input new password and press ENTER. Enter it again and press ENTER to verify.
[NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live feature. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if a BD-ROM site includes content such as links to future movie trailers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on the player. You do not need to connect to a PC to use this function. You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.
[OTHERS] Menu DivX Registration Code We provide you the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) registration code that allows you to rent and purchase videos using the DivX® VOD service. For more information, visit www.divx.com/vod. 1. Select [DivX Reg. Code] option then press B. Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Java Font Size BD You can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during BD-ROM playback. This setting is only valid when BD-J contents do not set the size of text.
Operations General playback features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using the HOME menu (see page 9). Buttons Operations Discs OPEN / CLOSE (Z) Opens or closes the disc tray. All Discs x (STOP) Stops the playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press N (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press STOP (x) again or unload the disc (“x” appears on the screen.
General playback features (Continued) Buttons Operations TITLE/POPUP If the current DVD or BD-ROM disc has a menu, the Title DVD menu or Popup menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available. BD AVCHD DISC MENU The menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available. DVD BD AVCHD ANGLE ( During playback of the disc contains scenes recorded at DVD different camera angles, press ANGLE repeatedly to select a desired angle.
If a disc menu screen is displayed DVD BD AVCHD Use b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. AVCHD DivX 1. During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to display the [Zoom] menu. 2. Use b / B to select zoom mode (16 steps). Press RETURN to make the menu disappear. 3. To return to the normal picture size, select [Off] on the [Zoom] menu. Note: This function may not work on some disc or titles.
Displaying Disc Information On-Screen DVD BD AVCHD DivX You can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 2. During BD-ROM or DVD playback, you can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select the setting by pressing b / B. Title – Current title number/total number of titles. Chapter – Current chapter number/total number of chapters. Time – Elapsed playing time. Audio – Selected audio language or channel. Subtitle – Selected subtitle.
Enjoying BD-LIVE™ or BONUS VIEW™ in BD-Video BD – Additional contents such as movie’s trailer, subtitles and BD-J, etc. can be downloaded to USB device to play them. 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).
Playing a DivX Movie File DivX file requirement The player can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. DivX file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: 1. Insert a disc containing DivX files, or connect the USB Device containing DivX files. • Available resolution size: 720x576 (W x H) pixel. 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. • The file names of DivX and subtitle are limited to 50 characters. 3. Select [Movie] then press ENTER.
Playing a DVD VR Format Disc MOVIE menu options This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Use v / V to select a title on the [MOVIE] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray. The [MOVIE] menu appears on the TV screen 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER. 2. Press v / V to select a title then press N (PLAY) and playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. 3.
Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files ACD MP3 MUSIC menu options WMA The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right. 1. Use v / V to select a track or file on the MUSIC menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 2. Use v / V to select an option, then press ENTER. 1. Insert Audio CD or a disc containing MP3/WMA files, or connect the USB Device containing MP3/WMA files 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3.
Viewing a Photo file PHOTO Options during viewing a photo file in full screen This unit can play a photo files. Before playing photo recordings, read “Photo file requirement” below. 1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Viewing a Photo file). 1. Insert a disc containing photo files, or connect the USB Device containing photo files. 2. You can use variable options during viewing a picture. 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Use v V b B to select an option. 3. Select [Photo] then press ENTER.
To programme the remote to control the TV using the manufacturer code Reference Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control You can control the volume, input source, and power state of your TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control. If your TV is listed in the table on pages 34-35, set the appropriate manufacturer code. Follow steps 1-2 as shown right. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
CODES 132 047 092 097 098 100 101 108 204 207 254 MITSUBISHI 075 076 077 097 113 204 222 224 240 MIVAR 044 042 159 235 MNARTT 007 MTC 086 109 134 MULTITECH 136 159 171 185 MURPHY 232 NAONIS 137 NECKERMANN 037 059 060 092 098 100 101 108 109 113 115 118 119 134 135 137 143 157 159 NEI 064 108 NIKKAI 219 NIKKO 108 NOBLIKO 232 235 NOGAMATIC 173 179 239 NOKIA 014 019 032 102 103 104 108 132 133 134 135 138 140 141 145 146 147 148 156 174 NORDMENDE 129 173 179 180 181 193 195 225 226 228 239 NORMN 108 NOVA 087 O
Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Troubleshooting Possible Cause Symptom 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. (Check the disc indicator in the display window is lit.) No picture. • The TV is not set to receive DVD signal output. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV. • The video cable is not connected securely. • Connect the video cable securely.
Specifications General Power requirements: AC 200-240 V~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 26W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 58 x 277 mm (16.9 x 2.3 x 10.9 inches) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 3 kg Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 (Pb)/(Pr) 0.
The unit’s Audio Output Specifications Jack/ Setting Source Format Analogue Output Stereo SPDIF (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *5 PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode *3 *6 Primary Pass-Thru *1 Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.
Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 Licence Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.
