OWNER’S MANUAL 3D Network Blu-ray Disc™ Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODELS BX585 P/NO : MFL63727941 www.lg.
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.
4 Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1 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 Notes on Copyrights • Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM 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 Center. • Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection.
6 Contents 3 Installation 14 1 Safety Information 3 Cautions and Warnings Connecting to Your TV 14 HDMI Connection 15 What is SIMPLINK? 16 Component Video Connection 16 Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection 17 Resolution Setting 2 18 Preparation 18 Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output 8 Introduction Connecting to an Amplifier 19 8 About the “ ” Symbol Display Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output 19 8 Symbols Used in this Manual Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 C
7 4 5 Operation Maintenance 34 36 38 General Playback Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 75 Notes on Discs 75 Handling the Unit Advanced Playback 41 On-Screen display 44 Enjoying BD-LIVE 6 45 Playing a movie file and VR disc Troubleshooting 45 Selecting a subtitle file 76 General 46 Changing subtitle code page 77 Picture 77 Sound 78 Network 46 Viewing a photo 47 Options while viewing a photo 48 Listening to music while slide show 49 Listening to music 7 Appendix 49 Audio CD Reco
8 Preparation 2 Preparation 2 Introduction Preparation 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. Symbols Used in this Manual MOVIE-N Video files in the DLNA server or PC MUSIC Audio files contained in the USB/Disc MUSIC-N Audio files in the DLNA server or PC PHOTO Photo files Supplied Accesorries NOTE Indicates special notes and operating features.
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. - “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs 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.
10 Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD video files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD video files. Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “ .avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav” 2 Preparation • Available file extensions differ depending on the DLNA servers. • Some wav files are not supported on this player. • The file name is limited to 180 characters.
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 labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD multi-channel audio playback: • An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder. • Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.
12 Preparation Remote control • • • • • • a• • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. Z (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and 2 closes the disc tray. Preparation 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence. • • • • • • b• • • • • • m/M (SCAN): Searches backward or forward. .
Preparation 13 Front panel 2 f N/X (PLAY / PAUSE) b Z (OPEN/CLOSE) g x (STOP) c 1 (POWER) Button h ./> (SKIP) d Display Window i USB Port e Remote Sensor Rear panel a AC power cord e LAN port b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) f HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.
14 Installation 3 Installation Connecting to Your TV 3 Installation Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • HDMI connection (page 14-15) • Component Video connection (page 16) • Video connection (page 16) HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Installation NOTE • If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, 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 17.) • Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 28). • When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verified, TV screen is changed to black screen.
16 Installation Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables. Component Connection Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a video cable.
Installation Resolution Setting 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 ( ). 2. Use I/i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears. 17 NOTE • If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows: 1. Press Z to open the disc tray. 2 Press x (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
18 Installation Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 3 • HDMI Audio connection (page 18) • Digital Audio connection (page 19) • 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19) 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 29-31.
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 jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital audio cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 29-31.
20 Installation Connecting to your Home Network Wired Network Connection Router/Modem This player 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 21 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.
22 Installation Wireless Network Connection Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. In the example configuration for wireless connection below, this player 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 ( ). 23 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 use 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.
24 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 For the purpose of the better transmission, placing the player from the access point as close as possible. • In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router at least 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) 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.
26 Installation 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using I/ i, and press ENTER ( ). 4. Select the [USB] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). NOTE • This player supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. Use the USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording.
Installation 27 4. Use U/u to select a second setup option, and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. Settings Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 5. Use U/u to select a desired setting, and press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection. 2. Use I/i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears. TV Aspect Ratio Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type.
28 Installation NOTE You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p. Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 and 88 for details about the resolution setting. 3 Installation [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV.
Installation [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Other] Press ENTER ( ) to select another language. Use number buttons then press ENTER ( ) to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the language code list on page 83. [Off ] (Disc Subtitle only) Turn off Subtitle.
30 Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) 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 (SPDIF)] option is set to [DTS Re-Encode], the DTS Re-Encode audio is outputted for BD-ROM discs with secondary audio and the original audio is outputted for the other discs (like [Primary PassThru]). 3 Installation Sampling Freq.
Installation NOTE • This function is not available on an on-line service. • Only the audio source with less than 48 kHz sampling frequency is available for this function. • This function is availabe only when [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch]. 31 3. Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The password is cleared. NOTE If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER ( ), press CLEAR. Then input the correct password.
32 Installation BD-LIVE connection NOTE • The [BD Rating] will be applied only for the BD disc that containing the Advanced Rating Control. • For the region using MPAA rating level, refer to the table below as an example. 3 BD Rating 0 8 13 17 18 255 MPAA Rating G PG PG-13 R NC-17 Not restricted Installation Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 82.
Installation [OTHERS] Menu DivX VOD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. [Register] Displays the registration code of your player. [Deregister] Deactivate your player and display the deactivation code.
34 Operation 4 Operation General Playback 4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using I/ i, and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select the [Disc] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc 4 Operation This step is needed only when a disc and a USB device is connected simultaneously in this unit. 6. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press B (PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file. 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
Operation To stop playback Press x (STOP) while playback. Using the disc menu BD DVD AVCHD To pause playback To display the disc menu Press X (PAUSE) while playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want to display the disc menu while playback, press DISC MENU. To play frame-by-frame Press X (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-byFrame playback.
36 Operation Resume playback BD ACD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N The unit records the point where you pressed the x (STOP) depending on the disc. If “Xx (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press B (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press x (STOP) twice or unload the disc, “x(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit will clear the stopped point.
Operation 37 3D available Blu-ray 3D Discs 1. Press HOME ( ), and set the [3D Mode] option on the [Setup] menu to [On] (page 28). 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. 3. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. The playback starts automatically. The 3D icon appears on the screen when 3D content is in playback. You may need to adjust the display settings and focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D effect.
38 Operation Advanced Playback AVCHD 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. 4 BD DVD AVCHD ACD This player can repeat a portion you have selected.
Operation Marker Search BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 39 Using the search menu BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE 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. While 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.
40 Operation Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO MOVIE MOVIE-N On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] menu, you can change the content list view. The player can display the content information. Method 1 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. 1. Select a file using U/u/I/i. 3. Select the [Information] option using U/u, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen BD DVD 41 i Movie Information – Select this option and press ENTER ( ) to display movie information from Gracenote Media Database (BD/DVD only). 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. AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 1.
42 Operation Playing from selected time BD DVD NOTE 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. Changing the Picture Mode BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Picture Mode] option. 2.
44 Operation Enjoying BD-LIVE 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). 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 45 NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-43. You can play DVD-RW discs that is recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and video files contained in a disc/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.
46 Operation NOTE Viewing a photo If you press x (STOP) while 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 playback menu. 2. Select [Photo] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Use U/u to select the [Code Page] option. 3.
Operation To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start 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) while slide show. c Music Select – Select the background music for the slide show (page 48). To pause a slide show d Music –Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause background music. Press X (PAUSE) while slide show. Press B (PLAY) to re-start the slide show.
48 Operation Listening to music while slide show You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Photo] or [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 7. Use U/u to select a device, and press ENTER ( ). Device that you can select are differ depending on the location of the photo file you are displaying in full screen. Photo location Available Device Disc Disc, USB USB Disc, USB Share Folder on your PC (CIFS) CIFS DLNA server DLNA server 8.
Operation Listening to music 49 NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. The player can play Audio CDs and audio files. 1. Press HOME ( • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-43. ). Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device. 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc] or [USB] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 1.
50 Operation 5. Use U/u to select a track you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select tracks as many as you can. Selects all the tracks on an Audio CD. Selects an encoding option from the pop-up menu (128kbps, 192kbps, 320kbps or Lossless). Cancels the recording and returns to the previous screen. NOTE • The table below shows the average recording time from an audio track with 4 minutes of playback time to a music file with 192 kbps as an example.
Operation If there is no music information from the database, music titles will not appear on the screen. 51 Playing content via your home network Music file 1. Select a music file or audio track 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 ( ). The player accesses to Gracenote Media Database for the music information.
52 Operation Accessing a DLNA media server 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 20-25). 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 ( ). NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-43.
Operation About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials • Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit color settings Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing movie, music and photo files stored on your computer to this player as a DLNAcompatiable digital media server. • Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher • DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher • Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802.
54 Operation Sharing files and folders On your computer, you must share the folder contained movie, music and/or photo content to play them using [Home Link] features. This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials” icon on the desktop. 2. Click [Network] icon on the left and define your network name in the [Network name] field. The Network name you enter will be recognized by your player. 3.
Operation NOTE Entering a network user ID and the password • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-43. Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. • The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed in the [Home Link] menu, but those cannot be played on this player. 1. The keyboard menu appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required.
56 Operation Using the NetCast™ Entertainment Access Using Netflix You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment Access feature. You can instantly watch movies (very few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG Blu-ray disc player. 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 20-25). 2. Press HOME ( ). Activating your player 3. Select the [NetCast] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation 4. On your computer, visit: www.netflix.com/activate 57 Filling your instant Queue from the Netflix web site Add and manage the movies & TV episodes in your instant Queue from the Netflix web site. Your instant Queue also appears on your TV via your player, so your selections are available to watch anytime. 1. On your computer, visit: www.netflix.com You need to log into your account. 2. Click [Watch Instantly] tab. You need to log into your account. 5.
58 Operation Filling your instant Queue from your player You can add and manage the movies & TV episodes in your instant Queue from the player. 1. On the player, select the [Netflix] option in the [NetCast] menu using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [Play], and press ENTER ( ) to start playback. Button Operation B Starts playing back the movie. X Pause a movie while it’s playing. To resume playing a paused movie, press B (Play) again.
Operation Playing VUDU videos 59 5. If you are not a member of Vudu yet, complete the required fields and click [Create an Account] to become a member. If you already have a Vudu account, enter the password in the [Password] field, and click [login] to complete the activation. You can browse, search and watch movies & TV episodes from VUDU streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG Blu-ray disc player.
60 Operation My Vudu - Displays the movies and TV shows you have bought or rented from categorized options. You can also browse the movies and TV shows that you have added to the [MY WISH LIST]. Parental Controls Vudu has a flexible parental control feature which controls the MPAA rating levels to control browsing, purchasing and viewing as separate settings. 1. Use I/i to select [Info & Settings] on the [My Vudu] menu and press ENTER ( ). 2. Use U/u to select [Parental Control] and press ENTER ( ). 3.
Operation NOTE • Available quality levels and purchase types on each movie may differ depending on the content owner restrictions. • Vudu offers you a free 2-minute preview of any movie. By watching the preview, you can also determine which quality level (HDX, HD or SD) best suits your available network bandwidth prior to renting a movie. • If there is the Preview icon below the movie poster, press B (PLAY) to play trailer of the movie. 4. Use U/u to select [Own for $x.xx] or [Rent for $x.
62 Operation Playing CinemaNow videos 5. On the player, select [CinemaNow] in the [NetCast] menu and press ENTER ( ). 6. Use U/u/I/i to select the [Settings] and press ENTER ( ). You can browse, search and watch movies & TV episodes from CinemaNow streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG Blu-ray disc player. Activating your player You must activate your player before using the player to watch movies streamed over the internet from CinemaNow. 1. On your computer, visit: www.cinemanow.
Operation About the CinemaNow menu Searching for videos After activating your player, you’re ready to use the CinemaNow service. You can search for videos by entering search words up to 128 characters. 63 1. Select [Search by title] in the [CinemaNow] menu and press ENTER ( ). You can select the [Serach by title] menu from [Movies]/[TV Shows] 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection on the keyboard menu.
64 Operation Renting and Purchasing videos X After activating your player, you are ready to buy or rent movies & TV episodes. You can then use your player’s remote to browse, search and watch directly on your TV. Pause a movie while it’s playing. To resume playing a paused movie, press B again. x Stops the movie and displays previous screen. ENTER Displays the video quality indicator and progress bar on the screen. m/M Scans forward or backward through the movie.
Operation Playing YouTube™ videos 65 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. You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ videos over the internet to your TV via your LG Blu-ray disc player. Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV Most Viewed – The most viewed videos list will be displayed.
66 Operation NOTE • The YouTube™ menu can display 5 videos in the videos list. Press green (G) or yellow (Y) buttons to display previous/next 5 videos. • If you select the [Most Viewed] or [Top Rated] option in the YouTube™ menu, the period options appear at the bottom of the screen. Use U/u/I/i to select a period option and press ENTER ( ) to display the videos list within the selected period. • The videos list searched from the player may differ with the list searched from a web browser on PC.
Operation m/M Changes the character set of the remote control (#+-=&, 123, ABC or abc) NOTE The keypad mode is available only in the [YouTube™] and [Picasa™ Web Albums] features. Searching videos You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 characters. 1. Use I/i to select [Search] option from the menu and press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyboard. When you entering a character, maximum of 5 suggestion words will be displayed. 2.
68 Operation Enjoying Pandora internet radio 4. On your computer, visit web site address you have noted at step 3. 5. Complete the Pandora registration process with the activation code you have noted at step 3. You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the internet, from Pandora via your LG BD player. Activating Pandora radio You must activate your player before using the player to listen to internet radio streamed over the internet from Pandora. 1.
Operation 69 3. Use U/u/I/i to enter a username , and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] option is selected. 4. Use U/u/I/i to enter a password , and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] option is selected. 4. Use U/u to select a station in the [Search Result], and press ENTER ( ) to start the music playback. Your station list appears on the screen. 5. If you want to sign out the current user name, press yellow (Y) colored button. 4 You can create stations by entering your favorite artist or song.
70 Operation Using the station screen Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums While listening to musics from Pandora via your player, you can set various options to the currently playing song. Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on the Picasa™ on-line service. View Picasa™ Web Albums on your TV Tells Pandora that you like the currently playing song. Pandora will then play you more songs that are similar. 4 Operation Tells Pandora that you do not like the currently playing song.
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. 71 2. Select an option using U/u. a b c d e f g b Slide Show – Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause slide show.
72 Operation Adding friends Searching photos If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s public photos directly. You can enter a search word to find related photos. 1. Select the [NetCast Friends] on the Picasa™ menu using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 1. Select the [Search] on the Picasa™ menu using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Enter a search word using the virtual keyboard.
Operation 3. Enter the password using the virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 73 Using the AccuWeather Your web album is appeared on the screen. 4. If you want to sign out, select the [Sign Out] from the Picasa™ menu and press ENTER ( ). 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.
74 Operation 4. Select a country using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select a city using U/u/I/i, and press ENTER ( ). Adding more cities 1. Use I/i to select [Favorite City List] on the AccuWeather menu, and press ENTER ( ). 6. Use U/u/I/i to select [Home] and press ENTER ( ) to display weather information of the selected city. 2. Press ENTER ( ) while [Add City to Favorite City List] is selected. Press red (R) colored button to toggle display between Fahrenheit or Celsius thermometer.
Maintenance 75 5 Maintenance 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.
76 Troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting General Symptom 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 77 Picture Symptom 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 the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. • Your TV may not suppot the resolution you have set on the player. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
78 Troubleshooting Network 6 Symptom 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 20-25). • Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BDLIVE features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Appendix 79 7 Appendix 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).
80 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 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. Press ENTER ( ) to return to the [Home Menu]. 4. If newer version exists, the message “A new update was found. Do you want to download it?” appears. 81 NOTE If the software includes the driver update, disc tray may open during the process. 9. When update is completed, the message, “ Update is complete.
82 Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 83 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
84 Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “x.v.
Appendix Picasa™ Web Albums is a trademark of Google Inc. On the LG products, an innovative power 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. Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.
86 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 *5 If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output (SPDIF)] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output (SPDIF)] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio is outputted for BD-ROM discs, and the original audio is outputted for the other discs (like [Primary Pass-Thru]).
88 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 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 480i 1080i 1080p / 60 Hz 1080p / 60 Hz 480i 1080i When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT HDMI disconnected 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 480i 1080i 1080i 480i 480p 1080p/24 Hz
Appendix 89 System Specifications Laser: Semiconductor laser General wavelength: 405 nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 120 V ~, 60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC color TV system Power consumption: 22 W Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 44 x 204 mm (16.9 x 1.7 x 8.0 inches) without foot Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 100 dB (ANALOG OUT connectors only) Net Weight (Approx.): 2.2 kg (4.
90 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-3.0.25b, sysutils, tcpdump, tftpd, tinylogin, unzip, utelnetd LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc, DirectFB, blowfish, cairo, ffmpeg, iconv, libusb, mpg123 gSOAP Public License 1.
Warranty 95 LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
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