OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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.
Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. I 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 • Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs.. 1 Safety Information • Under the U.S.
Contents Contents 16 Composite connection 17 Resolution Setting 18 1 1 2 Safety Information 3 3 4 5 6 Cautions and Warnings Connecting to an Amplifier 18 Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output 19 Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output 19 Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output 20 Connecting to your Home Network 20 Wired network connection 21 Wired Network Setup Preparation 22 Wireless Network Connection 8 22 2 Introduction 25 Wireless Net
Contents 39 [NETWORK] Menu 39 [OTHERS] Menu 4 Operation 42 Using the Digital TV functions 47 Recording TV programmes 49 General Playback 55 Advanced Playback 58 On-Screen display 61 Copying 65 Enjoying BD-LIVE 66 Playing a movie file and VR disc 67 Viewing a photo 70 Listening to music 75 Playing content via your home network (Home Link) 79 Using the NetCast™ Entertainment Access 6 Troubleshooting 89 General 90 Picture 90 Sound 91 Network 92 Recording Appendix 93 93
1 2 3 4 Contents 2 Preparation Introduction 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.
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. 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. DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) -- VR mode, Video mode and finalized only -- Finalized AVCHD format -- DVD-RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD movie files contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not be played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie files. Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.ts” 2 • There could be a variance on the available file extensions depending on DLNA server. • The file name is limited to 180 characters. • This player supports H.
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 labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. • The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Preparation Remote control OPEN/ CLOSE 2 Preparation CLEAR GUIDE REC. TIMER REC. • • • • • • a• • • • • • 1 (Power): Switches the unit ON or OFF. MUTE (5): Mutes the sound. OPEN/CLOSE (Z): 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: Repeats a desired section or sequence. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and radio modes.
Preparation 13 Main Unit WIRELESS 2 a 1 (Power) g z (Recording) b Disc Tray h lII/iil (Skip)/PROG.
Installation 3 Installation Connections to Your TV 3 Installation Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • Antenna connection (page 14) • HDMI connection (page 15) • Component Video connection (page 16) • Composite connection (page 16) Antenna connection to your TV and this unit Connect one end of the RF cable to ANTENNA OUT(TO TV) jack on the unit and other end to ANTENNA IN jack on your TV.
Installation HDMI Connection 15 NOTE If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this unit using a HDMI cable (Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack on the unit to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. • If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, 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.
Installation Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the unit to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using Y PB PR cables. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the unit to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables. Component Connection NOTE When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 17.
Installation 17 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. 3 4. Use I/i to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. 5. Use U/u to select the desired resolution then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection. Installation 3.
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 Analogue 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 36-37.
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 (COAXIAL) jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital (coaxial) audio cable. You will need to activate the unit’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 36-37.
Installation Connecting to your Home Network This unit 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.
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 unit 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 appears 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 uses 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.
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.
Installation 25 USB device connection For the purpose of the better reception place the player as close as possible to the access point. • In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router at least 0.45 m 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. This unit can play movie, music and photo files contained on a USB device.
Installation NOTE • This unit supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. The USB device can be used for local storage for enjoying BD-Live discs from the Internet. 5. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press PLAY or ENTER ( ) to play the file. • Please use the Internal HDD or USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-Live.
Installation Auto Set UP 27 Step 3. Time Setting 1. Use I/i to select an option among [Manual] or [Auto], and press ENTER ( ). You can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options cannot be reset (Rating and Password). The [Auto Setup] menu appears on the screen after the factory settings. Step 1. Language Setting 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a language for the on-screen display, and press ENTER ( ). 1. While the Start option is selected, and press ENTER ( ) to begin the channel search.
3 Installation Home Menu Overview Settings To access numerous functions of the unit, press HOME on the remote. Adjust the Setup Settings Basic button operations 1. Press HOME ( You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. ). HOME: Accesses or removes the Home Menu. U/u/I/i : Used to navigate on-screen displays. ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. RETURN: Exits the menu. Installation 2. Use I/i to select [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.
Installation 4. Use U/u to select a second setup option, and press ENTER ( ) or ito move to the third level. 29 Settings for Digital TV To use DTV functions, this recorder needs some settings in advance. Scanning programmes automatically (Auto Tuning) 5. Use U/u to select a desired setting, and press ENTER ( ) ) or i to confirm your selection. All available digital TV or radio programmes are searched for and stored automatically based on the selected country. 1. Press HOME. 3.
Installation Scanning programmes manually (Manual Tuning) Editing Programme List (Channel Edit) Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the detected programmes to the programme list. You can remove any digital TV or radio programs stored on this recorder using the [Channel Edit] menu. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u to select [DTV], and press ENTER ( ). 2. Use U/u to select [DTV], and press ENTER ( ). 3.
Installation Setting the DTV Lock Adjusting DTV Rating Allows you to activate or deactivate all of the lock schemes previously set. When the [DTV Lock] is set to [Unlock]. Viewing of some digital TV programmes can be limited according to the age limit you set. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [DTV Lock] and press ENTER ( ). 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u to select [LOCK] and press ENTER ( ). 3.
Installation Setting the antenna power Setting the Timeshift If you are using indoor antenna with a signal amplifier rated at DC 5V, 100mA, the recorder can supply power through ANTENNA IN jack. You can set the Time Shift function automatically without pressing TIME SHIFT button. The timeshift will start after Digital TV tuner mode is started. 1. Display [Setup] menu. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select [Antenna 5V] and press ENTER ( ). 3. Use U/u to select [On], and press ENTER ( ) to supply antenna power.
Installation [DTV] Menu Auto Tuning This option scans a programme and sets the available programmes. Refer to page 29 for more information. Manual Tuning Scans digital TV or radio programmes and adds the found programmes to the programme list. Refer to page 30 for more information This option allows you to edit the TV or Radio programmes. Refer to page 30 for more information.
3 Installation Resolution HDMI Color Setting Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 and 102 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] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), this 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 35 DTV Subtitle Digital channels sometimes provide subtitles, often in a different language. You can set a preferred subtitle language with this setting, if DTV subtitles are provided by the broadcaster. Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a subtitle language while viewing digital TV. (See “Selecting DTV subtitle language” on page 44.
Installation [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 100-101 for details. 3 HDMI / Digital Output Installation Select the output sound format when a device equipped with a HDMI or Digital Audio input jack is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player.
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) DTS Neo:6 This function allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. If the player is connected to the multi-channel Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound with the 2-channel audio source. [Off] Turns off this function. [On] Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD audio output.
Installation [LOCK] Menu To access any features in the [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 ( ) to create a new password. Password You can create, or change the password. 3 Installation [None] Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER ( ) to create a new password. [Change] Enter the current password and press ENTER ( ).
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 94. [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update feature, BD Live, Home Link and NetCast features. Connection Setting Connection Status If you want to check the network status on this player, select the [Connection Status] option and press ENTER ( ) to check whether a connection to the network and the internet has been established.
Installation BD Storage Clear Removes the BD contents from the built-in storage or the connected USB storage. [Built-In Storage] Delete all the downloaded contents from the built-in storage. [USB Storage] Delete all the downloaded contents from the connected USB storage. NOTE 3 Installation If you select USB Storage, playback, copying and recording on the USB device is disabled. DivX VOD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.
Installation 41 Software [Information] Displays the current software version. [Update] You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server (see page 98-99). Disclaimer Notice Press ENTER ( ) to view the notice of Network Service Disclaimer on page 104. 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 itself off after the Screen Saver is displayed for 25 minutes.
Operation 4 Operation Using the Digital TV functions You can watch and record the digital TV programmes or playback the recorded TV programmes you want to watch using this unit. Changing Digital TV programmes Generally, press PR (U/u) to select the programme position, or entering a programme number using numerical buttons. If you want to change the programme on the program me list, follow the instruction as below. 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST.
Operation Setting favourite programmes You can set the storage location where you want to store the DTV recordings. 1. While watching DTV, press PR LIST 43 Viewing the programme information You can view a description of the programme being broadcast. 2. Use U/u to select a programme you want to add on the Favourite List. 3. Press blue coloured (B) button to display [Select Favorite Group] menu. 4. Use U/u to select a group and press ENTER ( ) to add the programme on the selected group. 1.
Operation Selecting DTV subtitle language Some digital programmes may broadcast several subtitle languages. You can select a subtitle language when it is available. 1. While watching DTV, press SUBTITLE. To Exit the Program Guide Press the RETURN button to return to the last program you tuned to. To change guide menu The guide screen provides two search menus. Press blue colored (B) button when the Programme Guide is displayed. 2. Use I/i to select a subtitle language, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation To change date When the Program Guide with 8 days is displayed, you can also change the date of the Program Guide by pressing the green colour button then use I/i to select a date then press ENTER ( ). After setting favorite channels from the PR list, you can use the yellow button to toggle between [All] and [Favorite] channel list. Timer Recording with Program Guide You can set a timer record using program guide with 8 days. 1. Display Program Guide with 8 days. 3.
Operation Using the timeshift function automatically Using the teletext (Viewing Teletext) If you set the Timeshift option to [Auto], live TV broadcast will automatically be recorded to the HDD without pressing the TIME SHIFT button. The timeshift will start automatically when the Digital TV tuner mode is started. Many Digital TV programmes broadcast information via their text service, and this recorder has access to dedicated text programmes transmitted by the broadcasters.
Operation Recording TV programmes 47 Timer Recording (Manual) You can set the timer for a total of 32 programmes, up to 22-28 days in advance. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. You can record Digital TV programmes and store them on the HDD. NOTE • To play a recorded 3D broadcast, manually switch to 3D mode on the TV. • If you return to the menu or home while playing a recorded 3D broadcast, the GUI may appear distorted.
Operation Timer Recording (EPG) Canceling a timer recording You can also set the timer based on the information provided by the EPG. You can cancel a timer recording before the timer recording actually starts. 1. While watching TV, press GUIDE. 1. While watching TV, press TIMER REC. 2. Press the red coloured (R) button. 3. Use I/i/U/u to select a schedule you want to cancel. 4. Use U/u to select [Timer Record List], and press the green coloured (G) button. 2.
Operation Instant Timer Recording 49 General Playback You can set the recording time instantly to stop the recording automatically. 1. Use PR (U/u) to select a programme you want to record. 2. Press z REC. to start recording. 3. While recording, press I/i repeatedly to set the recording duration Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc 4. Press ENTER ( ). 5. Press x to stop recording.
Operation To stop playback Press x (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press X (PAUSE) during playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. While navigating [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, press green(G) colored button to change the device. (DISC, USB or HDD) 6. Select a file using U/u/I/i, and press B (PLAY) or ENTER ( ) to play the file. NOTE 4 • Playback functions described in this manual are not always available in every files and media.
Operation Using the disc menu BD DVD AVCHD To display the disc menu 51 Playing the recorded titles 1. While watching TV, press REC LIST to display the options menu or press REC LIST in Home menu. The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want to display the disc menu during playback, press DISC MENU. Use U/u/I/i buttons to navigate through menu items. To display the Pop-up menu Some BD-ROM discs contain a Pop-up menu that appears during playback.
Operation [<–] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. [ABC / abc / #+-=&] – Change the keyboard menu settings to capital letters, small letters or symbols. Playing content contained in the internal hard disk drive 1. Press HOME ( ). NOTE To enter a letter with an accent mark: 1. Select a letter using U/u/I/i on the keyboard menu. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY to display the extended character set. 2. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using I/ i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. character set.
Operation Searching content in the hard disk drive by entering file name If you are having difficulties finding content in the hard disk drive, you can search for the content by entering keyword with the virtual keyboard 1. On the [Movie], [Photo], [Music] or Home menu, press SEARCH to display the virtual keyboard. Playing Blu-ray 3D disc This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes.
Operation 3. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. The playback starts automatically. NOTE The “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” may not be printed on your BD-ROM disc, even if the disc contains 3D contents. The 3D icon appears on the screen when 3D content is in playback. 4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready TV for the further instruction. You may need to adjust the display settings and focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D effect.
Operation Advanced Playback AVCHD Repeating a specific portion BD DVD AVCHD ACD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback BD DVD MUSIC-N 55 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.
Operation Marker Search BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 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. During 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.
Operation Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO REC MOVIE MOVIE-N On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. 57 REC The player can display the content information. 1. Select a file 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 ( ).
Operation On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings concerning the content. Displaying content information on-screen BD REC DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 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. NOTE 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to show various playback information.
Operation Playing from selected time BD REC DVD 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. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Angle] option. 3. Use I/i to select the desired angle. 4. Press RETURN (O) to exit the On-Screen display. Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 4 BD REC DVD display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Picture Mode] option.
Operation Copying 61 4. Use U/u/I/i to select a directory that files or folders you want to copy are located. Copying file(s)/folder(s) to the internal hard disk drive You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/ folder(s) from disc/USB storage device to the internal hard disk drive. 1. Press HOME ( ). 5. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 6. Use U/u to select [Copy] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Copy] menu. 7.
Operation 9. Use U/u/I/i to select the destination folder to be copied. Copying file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device You can copy music, photo, video file(s)/ folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive to a USB storage device. 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. 10. (Option) 2. Press HOME ( ). If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/ I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). 3.
Operation 7. Use U/u to select [Copy] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Copy] menu. 8. Use U/u to select a file or a folder you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select files and folders as many as you can. Select all the files and folders on the current directory. 11. (Option) If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/ I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 12.
Operation Deleting a file(s)/folder(s) Naming a file/folder You can delete file(s)/folder(s) from the internal hard disk drive. You can re-name a file or a folder in the internal hard disk drive. 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a directory that files or a folders you want to delete are located. 1. Select a file or a folder contained in the internal hard disk drive. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3.
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 movie file and VR discs NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 49-60. You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files contained on a disc/HDD/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.
Operation NOTE 67 Viewing a photo If you press x (STOP) during 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 On-Screen display. 2. Use U/u to select the [Code Page] option. 3. Use I/i to select desired code option. 2.
Operation To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start the 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) during slide show. c Music Select – Select the background music for the slide show (page 69). To pause a slide show d Music –Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause background music. Press X (PAUSE) during slide show.
Operation Listening to music during a slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Photo] or [Home Link] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 69 7. Use U/u to select a device, and press ENTER ( ). Devices that you can select may differ depending on the location of the photo file you are displaying in full screen.
Operation Listening to music NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. This player can play Audio CDs and music files. 1. Press HOME ( • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 49-60. ). Audio CD Archiving You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the internal hard disk drive or a USB storage device. 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc], [USB] or [HDD] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 4 1.
Operation 5. Use U/u/I/i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). 6. Select the [USB] or [HDD] option using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a USB storage device is connected. 7. Use U/u/I/i to select a destination folder to be copied, and press ENTER ( ). If you want to create a new folder, use U/u/I/i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ). Enter folder name using virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. 8.
Operation Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database The player can access the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information so that Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other text information can be displayed on the list. • The player must be connected to the broadband internet for accessing the Gracenote Media Database. Audio CD • If the information from the Gracenote Media Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support.
Operation 73 Using the Music Library The player offers Music Library menu for the music contents stored in the internal hard disk drive. The player accesses the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information for all of the music contents in the internal hard disk drive. You can also manage the music contents by various categories from the Music Library menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Music] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [HDD] using I/i, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation Adding an audio file to your playlist 1. Use U/u/I/i to select a directory that files you want to add to the playlist are located. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Use U/u to select [Add to playlist] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the [Add to playlist] menu. 4. Use U/u to select a file you wish to add to the playlist, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select files as many as you can. Deleting an audio file from your playlist 1.
Operation Playing content via your home network (Home Link) Accessing a DLNA media server 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 20-25). 2. Press HOME ( The player can browse and play content on your PC and DLNA certified media servers connected on your home network. 75 ). 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 ( ).
Operation NOTE • The file requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 49-60. • Because the compatibility and available playback functions on the [Home Link] menu are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements and playback functions on the [Home Link] menu may differ depending on media servers.
Operation • Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit colour settings • Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher • DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher • Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation wizard will walk you through the quick and uncomplicated installation process.
Operation Accessing a share folder from your PC NOTE 1. Start your PC that is connected on your local area network. • The file requirements are described on page 10. 2. On your PC, share folders which contain movie, photo or music files. • The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed in the [Home Link] menu, but those cannot be played on this player. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 49-60. 3.
Operation Entering a network user ID and the password Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder. 1. The virtual keyboard appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are required. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection on the virtual keyboard. To enter a letter with an accent mark, select the letter from the extended character set.
Operation Playing YouTube™ videos You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ videos over the internet on your TV via your LG BD player. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV 1. On the player, select the [YouTube™] option in the [NetCast] menu using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Press U to select the option menu bar. 3. Use I/i to select an option and press ENTER ( ) to search for videos. 4. Use I/i to select a video and press ENTER ( ) or B (play) to play the video.
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. [Cancel] – Returns to the previous screen. [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. [Backspace] – Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. • If you select the [Most Viewed] or [Top Rated] option in the YouTube™ menu, the period options appear at the bottom of the screen.
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. 4 Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 81 for using virtual keyboard. 2.
Operation Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums a b c d e f g Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on the Picasa™ on-line service. View Picasa™ Web Albums on your TV 1. On the player, select the [Picasa™ Web Albums] option in the [NetCast] menu using I/i, and press ENTER ( ). Featured photos are displayed on the screen. 2. Use U/u/I/i to select a photo and press ENTER ( ) to view the photo in full screen. 83 a Current photo/Total number of photos – Use I/i to view previous/next photo.
Operation NetCast Friends – List of your friends will be displayed. Search – Enter a search word to find related photos. The virtual keyboard will be displayed (page 84). My Photos – Displays the photos organized in my Picasa™ Web Albums. This option is available only when the unit is in sign-in status. Favorites – Displays up to 50 favorite web albums that are arranged in the Picasa™ web server with your account. This option is available only when the unit is in sign-in status.
Operation 85 Using the AccuWeather See on-line local and global weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com. 2. Enter your user name using the virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 81 for using the virtual keyboard. 3. Enter the password using the virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. Viewing weather information 1. On the player, select the [AccuWeather] option in the [NetCast] menu using I/i, and press ENTER ( ).
Operation 6. Use U/u/I/i to select [Home] and press ENTER ( ) to display weather information of the selected city. 3. Select a region, country and city using U/u/I/i and ENTER ( ). 4. Repeats step 2-3 to add up to 5 cities. Select the [X] symbol and press ENTER ( ) to delete the stored favorite city. 5. Use U/u to select a city form the [Favorite City List], and press ENTER ( ) to display the weather information.
Maintenance 5 Maintenance Notes on Discs 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.
Maintenance About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the player following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. 5 Maintenance • Do not move the player while it is on. • Install and use a player on a stable, leveled surface. • Do not use the player in excessively hot or humid places, or in places that may be subject to sudden changes in temperature.
Maintenance 89 6 Troubleshooting General 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 Picture Symptoms 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 support the resolution you have set on the unit. Change the resolution to one that your TV accepts.
Troubleshooting 91 Network Symptoms 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 be fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed to suit the unit’s requirements.
Troubleshooting Recording Symptoms Solution Cannot record or does not record successfully. • Check the remaining space on the HDD. • If your source is copy-protected, you cannot record it using this recorder. • If you set a DTV rating for the recorder and higher rated digital programs are received, the programme cannot be recorded. Change the DTV rating level in order to record it. • Clock is not set to correct time. • The start time of the timer recording is past.
Appendix 93 OPEN/ CLOSE 7 Appendix CLEAR GUIDE REC. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control TIMER REC. DISC MENU REC.LIST You can control your TV using the buttons below. MARKER SEARCH TEXT SUBTITLE AV/INPUT ZOOM VOL PR VOL PR 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. PR U/u Scan up or down through memorized channels.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 95 Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “Blu-ray Disc”, “Blu-ray” and “Blu-ray disc” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “Blu-ray 3D” and “Blu-ray 3D” logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. Appendix 7 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
Appendix DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used under license. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. consumption system in stand-by mode is built. Therefore, the small amounts of electricity are consumed 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.
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 3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER ( ). 99 8. Select [OK] to start updating. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update and downloaded file will not be re-usable. To update software the next time, the software update procedure has to be started from the beginning again.) CAUTION The player will check for the newest update. 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.
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] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio is output for BD-ROM discs, and the original audio is output for the other discs (like [Primary Pass-Thru]).
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 576i 576P 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 24Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50Hz 1080p / 50Hz 576i 1080i When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution • HDMI OUT 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 576i 576p 1080i 1080i 576i 576p 1080p/24Hz 1080p / 24Hz 576i 5
Appendix Specifications ANALOGUE AUDIO OUT: 2.0 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB), 600 Ω, RCA jack (L, R) x 1 General DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1 Power requirements: AC 200-240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: ANTENNA IN: USB Port: 45W Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 3.
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 105 • ntp : copyright © David L. Mills 1992-2006 • OpenSSL library : – cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). – software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft. com). The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/ LGPL2.1 Licence Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, bash, busybox, dhcpcd, mkdosfs, mtd-utils, net-tools, ntfsprogs, gdbserver, procps, samba-3.0.
