OWNER’S MANUAL Streaming Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP340 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 content.
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 9 10 11 11 Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” symbol display – Regional code – LG AV Remote Remote Control Front Panel Rear Panel 2 Connecting 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 Connecting to your TV – What is SIMPLINK? – Resolution setting Connecting to an Amplifier – Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI Output Connecting to your Home Network – Wireless network connection – Wireless
Table of Contents 5 Troubleshooting 45 45 46 47 47 47 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Customer support – Open source software notice 6 Appendix 48 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software update Additional Information – File requirement – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – About DLNA – Certain system requirements – Compatibility notes Audio Output Specifica
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 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 Remote Sensor e 1/! (POWER) c Power Indicator f USB Port Rear Panel a AC power cord b HDMI OUT
Connecting 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 Additional Information for HDMI 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.
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. LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above. ,,Note Depending on the disc type or playing status, some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose or not work.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (page 54). 2 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 Connecting A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network This player can be connected to the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and online content services. 15 Wireless network setup For the wireless network connection, the player needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Settings] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow.
Connecting If you have security on your access point, you need to input the security code as necessary. 2 Advanced Setting If you want to set the network settings manually, use w/s to select [Advanced Setting] on the [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b). ,,Note Connecting yy WEP security mode generally have 4 keys available on an access point 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.
Connecting Notes on network connection yy Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/ or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
System Setting Initial Setup When you turn on the unit for the first time, the initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language and network settings on the initial setup wizard. 5. Use w/s/a/d to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically. 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). 6.
System Setting Settings Adjust the setup settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME (1). 19 [NETWORK] menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD-Live and online content services. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to connect, the unit needs to be set up via wireless connection for network communication.(See “Connecting to your Home Network” on page 15.
System Setting Netflix [Netflix ESN] Display its unique Netflix ESN (Electronic Serial Number) that allows you to use the Netflix streaming. TV Aspect Ratio Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Deactivate Netflix] [4:3 Letter Box] Deactivates your player. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
System Setting 21 Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 13 for details about the resolution setting. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [Auto] [YCbCr] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV. Select when connecting to an HDMI display device.
System Setting [LANGUAGE] menu [AUDIO] menu Display 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. Select a language for the [Settings] menu and onscreen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] 3 Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
System Setting 23 Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) [48 kHz] DRC (Dynamic Range Control) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz signal. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 192 kHz and 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them.
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 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. Software [Information] Displays the current software version.
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 27 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, for BD-Live and 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 29 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 Playing a file on a network server yui This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 15). 2. Press HOME (1). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music], and press s. ,,Note yy The file requirements are described on page 51. yy The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed, but those cannot be played on this player.
Operating Using Home Network Server for PC DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, which allows users to access video, photo and audio files stored in server and enjoy them on TV via home networking. Before connecting to PC to play a file, SmartShare PC Software (DLNA) should be installed on your PC. About SmartShare PC Software (DLNA) SmartShare PC Software (DLNA) is for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this unit as a DLNA-compatible digital media server.
Operating Sharing files and folders System requirements On your computer, you must share the folder containing video, audio and/or photo content to play them on this player. Minimum System This part explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Double-click the “SmartShare” icon. 2. Click [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] icon on the center, and then click [Settings] on the top right corner of the SmartShare PC Software. The [Settings] menu appears on the screen. 3.
Operating 33 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 video 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 35 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). a Progress bar - Displays the current position and total playing time.
Operating 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 37 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. 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h). 2. Select [A-B] using w/s, and press ENTER (b). 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 4. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion.
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. Use 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 39 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 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 41 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 Advanced Features Enjoying BD-Live™ e BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 15). 2. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. A USB storage device is needed to download bonus content. 4 3. Press HOME (1), and set the [BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Settings] menu (page 19).
Operating 43 >>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].
Operating Using the Premium You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 15). 2. Press HOME (1). 3. Select the [Premium] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an online service using w/s/a/d, and press ENTER (b). 4 ,,Note Operating yy For detailed information of each service, contact to the content provider or visit support link of the service.
Troubleshooting 45 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 Network Issue Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does not work. yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1 GB free space. yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (page 15). yy Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Troubleshooting 47 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 49 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 4. If newer version exists, the message “A new update was found. The update takes a few minutes. Do you want to update?” appears. 5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update.) 6. The player starts downloading the newest update from the server. (Downloading will takes several minutes depending on your home network condition) 7. When downloading is completed, the message, “Download is complete. Do you want to update?” appears. 8. Select [OK] to start updating.
Appendix 51 Additional Information File requirement Video files File Location File Extension Codec Format Audio Format Disc, USB “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp”, “.mov”, “.trp”, “.m2t”, “.mpe”, “.m1v”, “.m2v”, “.wm”, ”.flv”, “.ts”, “.dat” XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3 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 This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle content. This player can not support the pure Unicode subtitle files. yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server.
Appendix 53 About DLNA Compatibility notes This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play video, photo and audio content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). 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.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source HDMI OUT PCM DTS Re-encode *3 Auto *1 *2 Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS Dolby TrueHD 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 55 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 57 Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™, 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. “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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 59 Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 12 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 260 mm x 37.5 mm x 198.5 mm (10.2 x 1.5 x 7.8 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 1 kg (2.
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.
Appendix 61 Important Information Relating to Network Services All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, widgets, applications, products and other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it or
