OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray Disc™/DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP120 / 256LG P/NO : MFL67475801_REV1.
Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 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. Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2.
Getting Started 1 LG Electronics hereby declares that this/ these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC. Getting Started yy Please note that this is NOT a Customer Service contact point. For Customer Service Information, see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you purchased this product.
Getting Started 5 Important Notice for TV colour system The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing discs. Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player. yy If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see just distorted images when using discs or video contents recorded in NTSC. yy The multi system colour TV changes the colour system automatically according to input signals.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 8 8 12 12 12 13 14 14 Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – Compatibility Notes – File requirement – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – Certain System Requirements – Regional Code – System Select Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 15 15 16 16 17 18 Connecting to Your TV – HDMI Connection – What is SIMPLINK? – Resolution Setting Connecting
Table of Contents 7 5 Troubleshooting 35 35 36 36 36 Troubleshooting – General – Picture – Customer Support – Open source software notice 1 6 Appendix 2 37 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Area Code List Language code List Trademarks and Licenses Audio Output Specifications Specifications Maintenance – Handling the Unit – Notes on Discs 37 38 39 40 42 44 45 45 45 3 4 5 6
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Blu-ray y u i r DVD-ROM Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
Getting Started ,,Note yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable. yy 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.
Getting Started File requirement Movie files 1 Getting Started File Location File Extension Disc, USB “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp” Codec Format Audio Format DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, Dolby Digital, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx DTS, MP3, (standard playback AAC, AC3 only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) Subtitle SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.
Getting Started ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) yy The file requirements on page 10 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features. yy This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 file. yy The total playback time of audio file indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files. yy HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly.
1 Getting Started Certain System Requirements Regional Code For high definition video playback: 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”. yy High definition display that has HDMI input jack. yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content. Getting Started yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).
Getting Started 13 Remote control • • • • • • d • • • • • • REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. AUDIO ([): Selects an audio language. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. SUBTITLE (]): Selects a subtitle language. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available. TV Control Buttons: See page 37.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray f Z (STOP) b Display Window g 1 (POWER) c Remote Sensor h USB Port d B (OPEN/CLOSE) e N (PLAY / PAUSE) Rear panel a AC power cord b HDMI OUT c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
Connecting Connecting to Your TV 15 Additional Information for HDMI yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. -- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.
Connecting What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc. 2 Connecting Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function. LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above. Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack.
Connecting ,,Note yy If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 576p as follows: 1. Press B to open the disc tray. 2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds. yy When you set the resolution to 576i with HDMI connection, actual resolution is outputted to 576p. yy If you select a resolution that your TV does not accept, the warning message will appear.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable. Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable.
Connecting USB device connection 19 ,,Note 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device. This player can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.). yy A USB device which requires additional program installation when you have connected it to a computer, is not supported.
System Setting Settings Adjust the Setup Settings Initial Setup 1. Press HOME (n). You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. When you turn on the unit for the first time, the initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language on the initial setup wizard. 1. Press 1 (POWER). The initial setup wizard appears on the screen. 2. Use w/s/a/d to select a display language and press ENTER (b). 2. Use a/d to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b).
System Setting 21 [DISPLAY] Menu Resolution TV Aspect Ratio Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 16 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
System Setting HDMI Color Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. Display Menu [YCbCr] Select when connecting to a HDMI display device. [RGB] Select when connecting to a DVI display device. Home Menu Guide 3 System Setting This function allows you to display or delete the guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option to [On] for displaying guide.
System Setting 23 [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 “Audio Output Specifications” on page 42 for details. Digital Output [PCM Stereo] (HDMI, COAXIAL) [PCM Multi-Ch] (HDMI only) Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack to a device with multi-channel digital decoder.
System Setting [LOCK] Menu DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password. Password You can create or change the password.
System Setting 25 [OTHERS] Menu 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. [Register] Displays the registration code of your player. Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the player to its original factory settings.
Operating General Playback Playing a Disc erto Using [HOME] menu 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. The home menu appears when you press HOME (n). Use a/d to select a category and press ENTER (b). 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. 3. Press HOME (n). 4. Select [Movie] or [Music] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 5.
Operating 27 Basic operations for video and audio content Basic operations for photo content To stop playback To play a slide show Press Z (STOP) while playback. Press z (PLAY) to start slide show. To pause playback To stop a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press z (PLAY) to resume playback. Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Operating Resume playback eroyt u The unit records the point where you pressed the Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press z (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press Z (STOP) twice or unload the disc, “Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit will clear the stopped point. ,,Note 4 Operating yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
Operating 29 Repeating a specific portion erot Changing content list view yui This player can repeat a portion you have selected. On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 3.
Operating Selecting a subtitle file y Options while viewing a photo i If the subtitle file name is different from the movie file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. Use w/s/a/d to select the subtitle file you wish to play in the [Movie] menu. 2. Press ENTER (b). 4 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2.
Operating Listening to music while slide show i You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Use w/s to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select] menu. 3. Use w/s to select a device, and press ENTER (b). 31 On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1.
Operating 2. Select an option using w/s. 3. Use a/d to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display. ,,Note yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. yy A title number cannot be selected on some discs. Playing from selected time eroy 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2.
Operating 33 Hearing a different audio eroy Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eoy 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while playback. 2. Use w/s to select the [Audio] option. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 3. Use a/d to select desired audio language, audio track or audio channel. ,,Note yy Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu.
Operating Changing subtitle code page y Changing the Picture Mode eroy If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the playback menu. 2. Use w/s to select the [Code Page] option. 3. Use a/d to select desired code option. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2.
Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and regional code.) yy Place the disc with the playback side down. yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. yy Clean the disc. yy Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. The angle cannot be changed.
Troubleshooting Picture Symptom Cause & Solution There is no picture. yy Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. yy Connect the video connection securely. yy Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. yy Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the player. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
Appendix 37 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. Setting up the remote to control your TV 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 1 (TV POWER) button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below).
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 39 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™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. 6 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Appendix “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Appendix 41 Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commerciallyproduced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3 Jack/Setting Source PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode *4 BitStream Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 43 yy 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. yy You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the [Setup] menu (see page 23). yy With digital audio connection (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI OUT), Disc Menu button sounds of BD-ROM may not be heard if the [Digital Output] option is set to [BitStream].
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 12 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 360 x 41 x 190 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 1.3 kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) 0.
Appendix 45 Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. 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.
