LG BD550C Owner’s Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Network Blu-ray Disc™/

DVD Player

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.

MODEL

BD550C

P/NO : MFL62881897

http://www.lg.ca

Safety Information

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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 fl ash 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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Cautions and Warnings

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a confi ned space such as a book case or similar unit.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center.

Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specifi ed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure. Visible laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit;

That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specifi cation page of this owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fi re. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service centre. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance. To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug. When installing the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

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. Do not dispose of batteries or battery together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free

reimbursement systems batteries and accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Notes on Copyrights

•Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD 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. The operation of this product and restrictions on this product may vary depending on your time of purchase as those restrictions may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after the production of this product.

•Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are additionally used as content protection systems for BD format, which imposes certain restrictions including playback restrictions for BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark,

BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Centre.

•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.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

•Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/ or criminal liability.

Safety Information

Important Safety

Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Contents

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Safety Information

3Cautions and Warnings

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Preparation

8Introduction

8About the “” Symbol Display

8Symbols Used in this Manual

8Supplied Accesorries

9Playable Discs

10File compatibility

11Regional Code

11AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

11Certain System Requirements

11Compatibility Notes

12Remote control

13Front panel

13 Rear panel

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14 Connecting to Your TV

14HDMI Connection

15What is SIMPLINK?

16Component Video Connection

16Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection

17Resolution Setting

18Connecting to an Amplifier

18Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output

19Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

19Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output

20Connecting to your Home Network

20Wired network connection

21Wired Network Setup

23 USB device connection

23Playback content in the USB device

24Settings

24Adjust the Setup Settings

25[DISPLAY] Menu

26[LANGUAGE] Menu

27[AUDIO] Menu

28[LOCK] Menu

29[NETWORK] Menu

30[OTHERS] Menu

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	Operation			Appendix
	31	General Playback	52		Controlling a TV with the Supplied
	33	Advanced Playback			Remote Control
			53		Network Software Update
	37	On-Screen display
			55		Area Code List
	40 Enjoying BD-LIVE
			56		Language code List
	41	Playing a movie file and VR disc
			57		Trademarks and Licenses
	42	Viewing a photo
			59		Audio Output Specifications
	44	Listening to music during a
			61		Video Output Resolution
		slide show
	45	Listening to music	62		Specifications
	45	Audio CD Recording	63		Important Information Relating to
	47	Viewing information from			Network Services
			64		Open source software notice
		Gracenote Media Database

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Maintenance
48	Notes on Discs	5
48	Handling the Unit
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Troubleshooting		6
49	General
50	Picture
50	Sound
51	Network	7

8Preparation

2 Preparation

2Introduction

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“” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specifi c media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

NOTE

Indicates special notes and operating features.

CAUTION

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

A section whose title has one of the following symbols are applicable only to the disc represented by the symbol.

	BD	BD-ROM disc
		DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW in
	DVD	Video mode or VR mode
		and fi nalized
		DVD±R/RW in AVCHD
	AVCHD
		format
	ACD	Audio CDs
		Movie fi les contained in
	MOVIE
		the USB/Disc

		Music fi les contained in
	MUSIC
		the USB/Disc
	PHOTO	Photo fi les

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1)

Audio cables (1)

Remote control (1)

Batteries (2)

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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 fi les.

DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.

DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

- Video mode and fi nalized only

-Supports the dual layer disc also

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD±R discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) - VR mode, Video mode and

fi nalized only

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD-RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

-Video mode and fi nalized only

-Finalized AVCHD format

-DVD+RW discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

CD-R/RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/RW discs that contain audio titles, Movie, Music or Photo fi les.

NOTE

•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.

•Depending on the recording software & the fi nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW or BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

•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.

•If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, there are cases in which it may not play because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more detailed information.)

•This player requires discs and recordings to meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

•Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA fi les) and these

require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

•Hybrid disc have both BD-ROM and DVD (or CD) layers on one side. On such discs, BD-ROM layer will be only played back in this player.

•Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA fi les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

•You have to set the disc format option to [Mastered] in order to make the discs compatible with the LG players when formatting rewritable discs. When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista)

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “

.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”

•Some wav fi les are not supported on this player.

•The fi le name is limited to 180 characters.

•Depending on the size and number of the fi les, it may take several minutes to read the

contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of fi les and folders)

CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE Format:

ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

MOVIE

Available resolution size: 1920 x 1080 (W x H) pixels

Playable subtitle: SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)

Playable Codec format: “DIVX3.xx”, “DIVX4. xx”, “DIVX5.xx”, “XVID”, “DIVX6.xx” (Standard playback only), H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1 SS, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS

Playable Audio format: “Dolby Digital”, “DTS”, “MP3”, “WMA”, “AAC”, “AC3”

•Not all the WMA and AAC Audio format are compatible with this unit.

Sampling frequency: within 32-48 kHz (WMA), within 16-48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate: within 20-320Kbps (WMA), within 32-320Kbps (MP3)

NOTE

•HD movie fi les contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie

fi les.

•This player support H.264/MPEG-4 AVC profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a fi le with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.

•This player does not support the fi le that are recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2. Those are video encoding techniques in MPEG4 standard, like DivX or XVID have.

*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation

*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel

MUSIC

Sampling frequency: within 8 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 11 - 48 kHz (MP3)

Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (WMA, MP3)

NOTE

•This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag embedded MP3 fi le.

•The total playback time indicated on the screen may not be correct for VBR fi les.

PHOTO

Recommended size:

Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel

•Progressive and lossless compression photo image fi les are not supported.

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Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD multi-channel audio playback:

•An amplifi er/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

•Main, centre, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.

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 defi nition digital video camera format.

•The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.

•Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

•This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.

•Some AVCHD format discs may not play depending on the recording condition.

•AVCHD format discs need to be fi nalized.

•“x.v.Color” offers a wider colour range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high defi nition video playback:

•High defi nition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.

•HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specifi ed by disc authors).

•For up-conversion of standard defi nition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.

Compatibility Notes

•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 Centre.

•Viewing high-defi nition content and upconverting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCPcapable DVI input on your display device.

•Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

•Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSHD are supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

•You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related information,

including downloaded on-line content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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Remote control

Battery Installation

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with andmatched correctly.

• • • • • • a• • • • • •

1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF.

Z (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray.

0-9 numerical buttons:

Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu.

CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or a number when setting the password.

REPEAT: Repeats a desired section or sequence.

• • • • • • b• • • • • •

m/M (SCAN): Searches backward or forward.

./> (SKIP): Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / fi le.

x (STOP): Stops playback.

N (PLAY): Starts playback.

X (PAUSE): Pauses playback.

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HOME (): Displays or exits the [Home Menu].

MUSIC ID: When connected to the network, can provide information about the current song during movie playback.

INFO/DISPLAY (): Displays or exits On-Screen Display.

ENTER (): Acknowledges menu selection.

RETURN (O): Exits the menu or resumes playback. The resume play function may not work depending on the BDROM disc.

TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.

DISC MENU: Accesses the menu on a disc.

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Coloured (R, G, Y, B) buttons:

Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO] and [MUSIC] menu.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

ZOOM: Displays or exits the [Zoom] menu.

TV Control Buttons: See page 52.

Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.

Front panel

a Disc Tray	f N/X (PLAY / PAUSE)
b Z (OPEN/CLOSE)	g x (STOP)
c 1 (POWER) Button	h ./> (SKIP)
d Display Window	i USB Port
e Remote Sensor

Rear panel

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a AC power cord	e LAN port
b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)	f HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3)
c VIDEO OUT	g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)
d 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

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Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections,

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		• HDMI connection (page 14-15)
		• Component Video connection (page 16)
		• Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection (page
		16)

NOTE

•Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player. Use only one of the connections described in this manual.

•Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

•Do not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.

•Do not connect your player via your VCR. The image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

HDMI Connection

If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

HDMI Connection
	BD Player
HDMI	TV
Cable

Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).

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What is SIMPLINK?

NOTE

•If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the player, the HDMI device ’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

•When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17.)

•Select the type of video output from the HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 26).

•Changing the resolution when the connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn off the player and then turn it on again.

•When the HDMI connection with HDCP is not verifi ed, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.

•If there are noises or lines on the screen, please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5m).

Additional Information for HDMI

•When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following:

-Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player.

-The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit.

-The connected device is compatible with 720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 1920x1080p video input.

•Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.

-The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.

-This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen.

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.

Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.

Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function.

LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above.

NOTE

Depending on the disc type or playing status, some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your purpose or not work.

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Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables.

Component Connection
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video cable	cable
TV
NOTE

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. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables.

Video/Audio Connection
BD Player
Video cable	Audio
	cable
TV

When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 17.)

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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.Use U/u to select [DISPLAY] option then press i to move to the second level.

NOTE

•If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows:

1. Press Zto open the disc tray.

2 Press x(STOP) for more than 5 seconds.

•Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on page 61.

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4.Use U/u 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 confi rm your selection.

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Amplifier

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.

•HDMI Audio connection (page 18)

•Digital Audio connection (page 19)

•2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19)

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		About Digital Multi-channel sound
		A digital multi-channel connection provides
		the best sound quality. For this, you need
		a multi-channel Audio/Video Receiver that
		supports one or more of the audio formats
		supported by your player. Check the receiver
		manual and the logos on the front of the
		receiver. (PCM Stereo, PCM Multi-Ch, Dolby
		Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS
		and/or DTS-HD)

Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output

Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifi er using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27-28.)

HDMI Connection

BD Player

HDMI cable

Receiver/Amplifi er

HDMI cable

TV

Connect the amplifi er’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplifi er has HDMI output jack.

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Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifi er. Use an optional digital audio cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27-28.)

Digital Audio Connection

BD Player

Coaxial

cable

Receiver/Amplifi er

Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output

Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifi er, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.

2CH Analog Audio Connection

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Receiver/Amplifi er

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Connecting to your Home Network

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 services.

Wired network connection

Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding port on your Modem or Router using a commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable (CAT5 or better with RJ45 connector).

NOTE

•When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable, hold the plug portion of the cable. When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN cable but unplug while pressing down on the lock.

•Do not connect a modular phone cable to the LAN port.

•Since there are various connection configurations, please follow the specifications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.

Wired Network Connection

Router/Modem

Broadband

service

PC

PC

LAN cable

BD Player