OWNER’S MANUAL Blu-ray Disc™/ DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP145 www.lg.
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. FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights 1 Getting Started yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for Blu-ray Disc 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.
Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 Safety Information Introduction – Playable discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” symbol display – Regional code Remote Control Front Panel Rear Panel 2 Connecting 12 12 13 14 15 15 Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting to your TV – What is SIMPLINK? – Resolution setting Connecting to an Amplifier – Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI output 3 System Setting 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 Initial Setup Settings –
Table of Contents 6 Appendix 38 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Additional Information – File requirement – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – Certain system requirements – Compatibility notes Audio Output Specifications Area Code List Language Code List Trademarks and Licenses Specifications Maintenance – Handling the unit – Notes on discs 38 39 39 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 48 48 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Some of contents in this ma
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 Video, Audio 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 Remote Control 1 Getting Started • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used as shortcut buttons for specific menus. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.
Getting Started 11 Front Panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray d R (OPEN / CLOSE) b Power Indicator e 1 (POWER) c Remote Sensor f USB Port Rear Panel a DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) b HDMI OUT
Connecting Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the unit to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. Rear of the unit Connecting to your TV If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on an HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Rear of the unit 2 Connecting HDMI cable Plug into a power source.
Connecting Additional information for HDMI 13 What is SIMPLINK? yy When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: -- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. -- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.
Connecting Resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution using [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME (1). 2. Use a/d to select the [Settings] and press ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears. 2 3. Use w/s to select [DISPLAY] option then press d to move to the second level. Connecting 4. Use w/s to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. 5.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio output specifications” for details (page 42). 15 Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using an HDMI cable. Rear of the unit About Digital Multi-channel sound 2 Connecting A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality.
System Setting Initial Setup Settings 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. Adjust the setup settings 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). You can change the settings of the player in the [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME (1). 3 System Setting 3.
System Setting 17 [DISPLAY] menu Resolution TV Aspect Ratio Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 14 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 an 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 [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 [Auto] [PCM] Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack to a device with digital decoder. Sampling Freq.
System Setting [LOCK] menu DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only Blu-ray Disc 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 [OTHERS] menu Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns off within 15 minutes since the Screen Saver is displayed. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the screen saver until the unit is operated by the user. 21 Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the player to its original factory settings.
System Setting Closed Caption Adjusting the [Digital Option] Closed caption (CC) is the process of displaying text on a screen to provide additional or interpretive information for the hearing impaired. When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom], you can adjust detail settings of closed caption. This function allows you to adjust various settings of closed caption. 3 System Setting a [CC Display] Turns on or off this function. Selects a typeface for the text.
Operating 23 Home Menu Display Playing the Linked Devices Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME (1). Use a/d to select a category and press ENTER (b). Playing a Disc erot 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. 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 (1). 4. Select [Movie] or [Music], and select disc icon. a [Movie] - Plays video content.
Operating Playing a file on disc/USB device yui This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the disc or USB device. 1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB device. Notes on USB device yy This player supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, Audio CD recording, use the USB flash drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32. yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device.
Operating 25 Playing a file on Android device yui This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in Android device. 1. Connect Android device to the unit with USB cable. Make sure that MTP is activated on Android device. Notes on Connecting Android device yy This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Android devices. yy Do not extract Android device during operation (play, etc.). yy Video, audio and photo files can be played.
Operating General Playback Basic operations for photo content Basic operations for video and audio content To play a slide show To stop playback To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press z (PLAY) to resume playback. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) during movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Operating 27 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 yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
Operating On-Screen Display Displaying content information onscreen You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. eroy To control video playback eroy 2. Select [Option] using a/d , and press ENTER (b). 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). You can control playback and set options while watching videos. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 4 a Progress bar - Displays the current position and total playing time.
Operating 29 To control photo view Setting the slide show option Controls playback and sets options while viewing pictures in full screen. You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. You can control playback and set options while viewing pictures in full screen. 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b) a [Slide show] - Starts or pause slide show.
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroy Repeat playback erotu y This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Video files During playback, press REPEAT (h) to select a desired repeat mode. A-B – Selected portion will be repeated continually. Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. Title – The current title will be played back repeatedly. All – All the titles or files will be played back repeatedly.
Operating Selecting a subtitle language eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). Watching from a different angle er 3. Use w/s to select the [Subtitle] option. If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 4. Press a/d to select desired subtitle language. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). By pressing ENTER (b), you can set various subtitle options. 5.
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 during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/s to select the [Code Page] option. 4. Use a/d to select desired code option. 1.
Operating 33 Viewing content information y Selecting a subtitle file y The player can display the content information. If the subtitle file name is different from the video file name, you need to select the subtitle file in the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. 1. Select a file using w/s/a/d. 2. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option menu. The file information appears on the screen. During video playback, you can display the file information by pressing TITLE/POP-UP. 1.
Operating Listening to music during slide show i You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/s to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select] menu. 4. Use w/s to select a device, and press ENTER (b). Available device may differ depending on the location of the current photo file.
Operating 35 >>Caution Audio CD recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. 2. Insert an Audio CD into the player. The playback starts automatically. 3. Press red (R) colored button to start [CD Recording].
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Issue Cause & Solution The power does not turn 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, color 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 connected USB storage device is not recognized.
Troubleshooting 37 Picture Issue 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 [Settings] 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 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down 1 (TV POWER) button, and press the manufacturer code for your TV with the numerical buttons (see the table below).
Appendix 39 Additional Information File requirement Video files File Location File Extension Disc, USB “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp”, “.mov”, “.trp”, “.m2t”, “.mpe”, “.m1v”, “.m2v”, ”.flv”, “.ts”, “.dat” Codec Format XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM Audio Format Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AC3, AAC Subtitle SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.
Appendix ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the content on the media. yy Depending on the types of file or ways of recording, it may not play back. yy The file requirements on page 39 are not always compatible. There may have some restrictions by file features.
Appendix 41 Certain system requirements Compatibility notes For high definition video playback: yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. yy High definition display that has HDMI input jack. yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source HDMI OUT DTS Re-encode *3 Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS 2ch DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 43 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix 45 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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Appendix 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 47 Specifications General Power requirements 12 V 0 1 A AC adapter WA-12M12FU Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 mm x 39 mm x 198 mm (10.6 inch x 1.5 inch x 7.8 inch) Net Weight (Approx.) 0.84 kg (1.
Appendix 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.
