OWNER’S MANUAL Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL UBK80 www.lg.com Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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. Notes on Copyrights yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 2 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – Regional Code Remote Control Front Panel Rear Panel 2 Connecting 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 Connecting to Your TV – About HDR (High Dynamic Range) – What is SIMPLINK? – Resolution Setting Connecting to an Amplifier – Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output – Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output
Table of Contents 6 Appendix 42 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) – Certain system requirements – Compatibility notes Audio Output Specifications Area Code List Language Code List Trademarks and Licenses Specifications Maintenance – Handling the unit – Notes on discs 42 43 43 43 45 45 4
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol Description yy Ultra HD BD-ROM format. e Blu-ray 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. y u i r DVD-ROM yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
Getting Started ,,Note yy Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit. 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. B (OPEN/CLOSE) : Opens and closes the disc tray. Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons : Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used as shortcut buttons for specific menus. 0-9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a menu. TV Control Buttons : See page 42. CAPTION : Turns on or off closed caption function.
Getting Started 9 Front Panel 1 Getting Started a b a Disc Tray c Power Indicator b R (Open/Close) Disc Tray Open / Close d USB Port Connect a USB device. c T (Play/Pause) Starts / Pauses playback I (Stop) Stops playback 1 (Standby) Power On / Off Rear Panel d a b a LAN port Connect to Internet. b HDMI OUT TO TV Connect to TV. c c OPTICAL AUDIO OUT Connect to digital audio device.
Connecting Connecting to Your TV 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 (HDMI OUT TO TV) jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Additional Information for HDMI yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: -- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.
Connecting 11 About HDR (High Dynamic Range) This player supports the HDR function. High Dynamic Range is a technique used in imaging to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than is possible with conventional imaging devices. yy Make sure your TV supports the HDR function. yy Activate the HDR related function on your TV’s menu. For further information, refer to the TV’s user manual.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. yy HDMI Audio connection (page 12) Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT (HDMI OUT TO TV) jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a HDMI cable.
Connecting 13 Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connect the player’s OPTICAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a optical digital audio cable. Rear of the unit 2 Connecting Optical cable Receiver/Amplifier You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 21.
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, and BD-Live interactivity. Router Connecting Wired Network Connection Using a wired network provides the best performance, because the attached devices connect directly to the network and are not subject to radio frequency interference.
Connecting 15 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Settings] menu then press ENTER (b). 2. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply network settings. 2. Read the preparations for the network settings and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is highlighted. Network will automatically be connected to the unit. 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.
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 17 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. 4. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b). 5. Check all the settings that you have set in the previous steps. 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).
System Setting Settings [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, and BD-Live. Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). Connection Setting 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 page 14.) Connection Status 3 System Setting 2.
System Setting 19 [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [4:3 Letter Box] Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 11 for details about the resolution setting. [Auto] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
System Setting HDMI Color Setting Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. [YCbCr] Select when connecting to a HDMI display device. [RGB] Select when connecting to a DVI display device. 3D Mode 3 Select the type of output mode for Blu-ray 3D disc playback. (This function is activated only when 3D TV is connected.) System Setting [On] Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 3D mode.
System Setting 21 [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 49 for details. Digital Output [Auto] [PCM] [48 kHz] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz signal.
System Setting [LOCK] Menu The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD playback. 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. [None] 3 System Setting Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password.
System Setting 23 [OTHERS] Menu Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about 5 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. Initialize [Factory Set] You can reset the player to its original factory settings. Initializes the BD-Live contents from the connected USB storage.
System Setting [CC Mode] e (When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital]) Selects the closed caption mode between [Custom] and [Auto]. [Digital Option] f (When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom]) You can adjust detail settings of closed caption. Adjusting the [Digital Option] When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom], you can adjust detail settings of closed caption. ,,Note yy On disc jacket or description page, a CC logo will appear if closed captioning is supported.
Operating 25 Home Menu Display Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME ( ). Use a/d to select a category and press ENTER (b). Playing the Linked Devices 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 ( a [Movie] - Plays video content. b [Photo] - Plays photo content. c [Music] - Plays audio content.
Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e Playing a file on Disc/USB device yui This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the disc or USB device. Preparation 1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB device. 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 27 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, use the USB flash drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32. yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device. yy Do not extract the USB device during operation (play, etc.). Playing a file on Android device yui This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in Android device. 1.
Operating Notes on Connecting Android device yy This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Android (4.0 or later is recommended) devices. yy Do not extract Android device during operation (play, etc.). yy Video, audio and photo files can be played. For details of playing each file type, refer to the relevant pages. yy Regular back up is recommended to prevent data loss. yy If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB or USB Multi-reader, Android device may not be recognized.
Operating 29 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 (PLAY) to start slide show. Press Z (STOP) during playback. Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause playback To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press z (PLAY) to resume playback. Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press z (PLAY) to re-start the slide show.
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 31 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 an [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). You can control playback and set options while watching videos. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 4 e [Repeat] - Repeats a desired section or sequence. (page 33) f [3D] - Adjusts the 3D setting.
Operating ,,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. yy Available items may differ depending on discs or titles. Setting the slide show option You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select an [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b).
Operating 33 Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroty 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], 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 Watching from a different angle er 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select an [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 3. Use w/s to select the [Subtitle] option. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 4. Use a/d to select desired subtitle language. By pressing ENTER (b), you can set various subtitle options. 5.
Operating 35 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 an [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 2. Select an [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 on the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. 1. Select a file using w/s/a/d. 2. Press INFO/MENU (m). The file information appears on the screen. ,,Note The information displayed on the screen may not correct comparing actual content information. 1.
Operating 37 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 an [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).
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 14). 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 ( ), and set the [BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Settings] menu (page 18).
Troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The unit does not work properly. yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. The Power does not turn on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
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 (page 14). 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 41 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 [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 43 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. To update software the next time, the software update procedure has to be started from the beginning again.
Appendix 45 Additional Information File requirement Video files File Extension “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, .m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp”, “.mov”, “.trp”, “.m2t”, “.mpe”, “.m1v”, “.m2v”, ”.flv”, “.ts”, “.dat” Codec Format Audio Format XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/ MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, HEVC Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, AAC, AC3 Subtitle SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
Appendix Photo files File Extension “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.gif”, “.mpo”, “.jps” 6 Recommended Size Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel Note Progressive and lossless compression photo image files are not supported.
Appendix 47 ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) ,,Note yy A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. 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.
Appendix Certain system requirements Compatibility notes For high definition video playback: yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center. yy High definition display that has HDMI input jack. yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
Appendix 49 Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source Dolby Digital OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) *3 PCM DTS Re-encode *4 Auto PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Dolby Digital DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch Linear PCM 7.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix 51 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 All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™, Ultra HD 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. 6 Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Appendix 53 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 Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label. Power consumption Refer to main label. Approx. 430 mm x 45.5 mm x 205 mm (16.9 inches x 1.7 inches x 8.
Appendix 55 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.
