OWNER’S MANUAL Network 3D Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP420 P/NO : SAC35454218 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. 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. >>Caution yy Watching a 3D content for a long period time may cause dizziness or tiredness. yy It is not recommended to watch a movie in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant woman.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 10 10 10 11 12 12 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) – About DLNA – Certain System Requirements – Regional Code Remote control Front panel Rear panel 2 Connecting 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 Connecting to Your TV – HDMI Connection – What is SIMPLINK? – Video/Audio (Left/Right) Conn
Table of Contents 5 41 42 42 Using the LG Apps – Signing in – Managing my Apps 5 Troubleshooting 43 43 44 45 45 45 Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Customer Support – Open source software notice 2 6 Appendix 3 46 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software Update About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – System Requirements – Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials – Sharing
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs. yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-ray y u i r DVD-ROM 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 Codec Format Disc, USB “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp” DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), 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 (.
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 File compatibility may differ depending on the server. yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows edition) environment, file requirements and playback functions may differ depending on media servers. yy The file requirements on page 8 are not always compatible.
1 Getting Started About DLNA Regional Code This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). 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”.
Getting Started 11 Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password. REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence. • • • • • • b • • • • • • c/v (SCAN): Searches backward or forward. C/V (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / file. Z (STOP): Stops playback. d (PLAY): Starts playback.
Getting Started Front panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray f Z (STOP) b Display Window g USB Port c Remote Sensor h 1 (POWER) d B (OPEN/CLOSE) e N (PLAY / PAUSE) Rear panel a AC power cord d HDMI OUT b LAN port e VIDEO OUT c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) f 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Connecting Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy HDMI connection (page 13) yy Video connection (page 14) 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.
Connecting ,,Note yy 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. yy When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 15) 2 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.
Connecting Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME (n). 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears. 3. Use W/S to select [DISPLAY] option then press D to move to the second level. 5. Use W/S to select the desired resolution then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. 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.
Connecting 17 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) on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.
Connecting Connecting to your Home Network 2 Broadband service This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and on-line content services.
Connecting 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b). 19 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). 1. Use W/S/A/D to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically. 2 Connecting 2. Read the preparations for the network settings and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is highlighted.
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.
Connecting USB device connection This player can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. 21 ,,Note yy 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.
System Setting Settings 4. Check all the settings that you have set in the previous steps. 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. 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). 3 System Setting 3.
System Setting 23 Adjust the Setup Settings [DISPLAY] Menu You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. TV Aspect Ratio 1. Press HOME (n). Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [4:3 Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture. 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears. [4:3 Pan Scan] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
System Setting Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 15 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 a HDMI display device.
System Setting 25 [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 [Setup] 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] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. Press ENTER (b) to select another language.
System Setting Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) [192 kHz] 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 capable of handling 192 kHz signals. [Off] [96 kHz] [On] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz signals. When this choice is made, this unit automatically converts any 192 kHz signals to 96 kHz so your system can decode them.
System Setting 27 [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 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD-Live and on-line content services. Connection Setting 3 Premium/LG Apps [Country Setting] Select your area for displaying proper services and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature. If your home network environment is ready to connect the player, the player needs to be set the wired network connection for network communication. (See “Connecting to your Home Network” on pages 18.
System Setting 29 Network Play This function allows you to control the playback of media streamed from DLNA media server by a DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified smartphone has a function to control the playback media on your home network. Set this option to [On] for allowing your smartphone to control this unit. Refer to instructions of your DLNA certified smartphone or the application for more detailed information.
Operating General Playback Playing a Disc erot 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 W/S/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 31 Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e Enjoying BD-Live™ e This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. 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. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: yy Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI input(s).
Operating Playing a file on a network server yui Basic operations for video and audio content This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA server through your home network. Press Z (STOP) while playback. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 18). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select a DLNA media server on the list using W/S, and press ENTER (b).
Operating 33 Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press d (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D to go to the previous or next photo. To display the disc menu The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu.
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroty Repeat Playback erotu y This player can repeat a portion you have selected. During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Movie files jA- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. jChapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. jTitle – The current title will be played back repeatedly. jAll – All the tracks or files will be played back repeatedly.
Operating 35 Changing content list view yui Selecting a subtitle file y On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. 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. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 1. Use W/S/A/D to select the subtitle file you wish to play in the [Movie] menu. 2. Press ENTER (b).
Operating Options while viewing a photo i You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using W/S. 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.
Operating 37 On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1. While playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to show various playback information. 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.
Operating Playing from selected time eroy Hearing a different audio eroy 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 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 A/D to skip the playback 60 seconds forward or backward.
Operating 39 Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eoy Changing the Picture Mode eroy You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while playback. You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [TV Aspect Ratio] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option. 4.
Operating 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. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. The playback starts automatically. 3. Press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option menu. 4. Use W/S to select [CD Recording] option, and press ENTER (b). 5.
Operating 41 Using the Premium Using the LG Apps You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. You can use the LG application services on this player via Internet. You can easily find and download various applications from LG App store. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 18). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). Depending on the region, the LG Apps service may not be available at the moment.
Operating Signing in Managing my Apps To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in with your account. You can move or delete an installed application in the [My Apps] menu. 1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red (R) colored button. Move an application 2. Fill the [ID] and [Password] field using the virtual keyboard. 1. Select an application, and press green (G) colored button to display the options. If you do not have an account, press red (R) colored button to register. 3.
Troubleshooting 43 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 Network Symptom 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 1GB free space. yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (see page 18). 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 45 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 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. 6 By pressing You can 1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. MUTE Turn the TV’s volume on or off. PR/CH W/S Scan up or down through memorized channels. VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV Appendix ,,Note Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Appendix 47 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. Software Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features.
Appendix 4. If newer version exists, the message “Do you want to download it?” 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 49 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials yy Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome standalone Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for sharing movie, music and photo files stored on your computer to this player as a DLNA-compatiable digital media server.
Appendix 8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started. 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click the [Next] button. 10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the installation. Mac OS X 1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the “MediaHome_4_Essentials_MAC” folder. 3. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome.dmg” image file.
Appendix 51 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 53 Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, 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. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
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 55 Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD AAC DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3 Analog 2CH Output PCM Stereo PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD AAC DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 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 25). 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 57 Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 12 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 41 x 188 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 1.6 Kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector) 2CH AUDIO OUT 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 59 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 ori
