LG BD620C 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

BD620C

P/NO : SAC34873804

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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 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.

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 confined 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 specified 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 specification 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 fire. 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, fire or the like.

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

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 Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only

unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. 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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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

3	Cautions and Warnings

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Preparation

8 Introduction

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

20Network 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

29[LOCK] Menu

30[NETWORK] Menu

30	[OTHERS] Menu

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Operation

32 General Playback

34 Advanced Playback

37 On-Screen display

39Enjoying BD-Live™

40Playing a movie file and VR disc

42 Viewing a photo

42Options while viewing a photo

43Listening to music while slide show

44Listening to music

44Displaying MP3 music information (ID3 Tag)

44	Audio CD Recording

46Using the NetCast™ Entertainment Access

46	Using the AccuWeather
48	Playing YouTube™ videos

51Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums

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Appendix

58Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control

59Network Software Update

61Area Code List

62Language code List

63Trademarks and Licenses

64Audio Output Specifications

66Video Output Resolution

67Specifications

68Important Information Relating to Network Services

69Open source software notice

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Maintenance

54 Notes on Discs

54 Handling the Unit

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Troubleshooting

55General

56Picture

56Sound

57Network

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2 Preparation

2 Introduction

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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 specific 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 finalized
		DVD±R/RW in AVCHD
	AVCHD
		format
	ACD	Audio CDs
		Movie files contained in
	MOVIE
		the USB/Disc

		Music files contained in
	MUSIC
		the USB/Disc
	PHOTO	Photo files

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1)

Audio cable (1)

Remote control (1)

Battery (1)

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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 files.

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 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.

DVD+RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

-- Video mode and finalized only -- Finalized AVCHD format

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

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 files.

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 finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD ±R/RW, 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 files) and these

require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

•Customers should note that permission is required in order to download MP3 / WMA files 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

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Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.gif”

•The file name is limited to 180 characters.

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

contents on the media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files 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, 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 32-192Kbps (WMA), within 32-320Kbps (MP3)

NOTE

•HD movie files 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 files.

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

•This player does not support the file 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

•This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle contents. This player can not support the pure Unicode subtitle files.

•Depending on the types of file or ways of recording, it may not play back.

•A disc which was recorded by multi-session on normal PC is not supported on this player.

•To be playback a movie file, movie file name and Subtitle file name must be the same.

•If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS, subtitle does not play back.

Audio Files

Sampling frequency: within 32 - 48KHz

(WMA), within 11 - 48KHz (MP3)

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

NOTE

The total playback time indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR files.

Photo Files

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 files 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 amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

•Main, center, 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 definition 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 finalized.

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

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

•High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•BD-ROM disc with high definition content.

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

•For up-conversion of standard definition 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 Center.

•Viewing high-definition 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 one R03 (size AAA) battery with and matched correctly.

• • • • • • A• • • •	• • • • • • C• • • •
1 (POWER): Switches the	HOME (	): Displays or exits
player ON or OFF.	the [Home Menu].
Z(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and	DISC MENU: Accesses menu on
closes the disc tray.	a disc.
* : The button is not available for	Direction buttons: Selects an
any function.	option in the menu.
TV Control Buttons: See page	ENTER (	): Acknowledges
58.	menu selection.

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• • •

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

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

X(PAUSE): Pauses playback. N(PLAY): Starts playback. x(STOP): Stops playback.

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

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

• • • • • • D• • •

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ZOOM: Displays or exits the [Zoom] menu.

MARKER: Marks any point during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the search menu.

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

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

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

Front panel

A Disc Tray	E N/X(PLAY / PAUSE)
B Display Window	F x(STOP)
C Remote Sensor	G 1(POWER) Button
D Z(OPEN/CLOSE)	H USB Port

Rear panel

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E HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3)

A AC power cord

B VIDEO OUT

F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

C 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

G LAN port

D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)

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		• HDMI connection (page 14-15)
		• Component Video connection (page 16)
		• Video 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

Cable

TV

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

Installation

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 verified, 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 4.5 m (15 ft.)).

What is SIMPLINK?

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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NOTE

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

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

Audio cable

Video cable

TV

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	Resolution Setting
		NOTE
	The player provides several output resolutions
		• If your TV does not accept the resolution you
	for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
	jacks. You can change the resolution using	have set on the player, you can set resolution to
	[Setup] menu.	480p as follows:
		1. Press Zto open the disc tray.
	1. Press HOME ( ).
		2 Press x(STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
	2. Use Yto select the [Setup] and press	• Since several factors affect the resolution of
	ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears.	video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on
		page 66.
		• When you set the HDMI Resolution, over 720p is
		not outputted to Composite Video.

3.Use vVto select [DISPLAY] option then press Bto move to the second level.

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4.Use vVto select the [Resolution] option

then press ENTER () to move to the third level.

5.Use vVto select the desired resolution

then press ENTER () to confirm 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 multichannel 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 amplifier 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/Amplifier

HDMI cable

TV

Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplifier 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 amplifier. 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/Amplifier

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 amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.

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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 streaming services.

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		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

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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.

1.Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER ().

2.Use vVY to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static].

Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically.

NOTE

If there is no DHCP server on the network and you want to set the IP address manually, select [Static] then set [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using vVY and numerical buttons. If you make a mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

3.Select [OK] and press ENTER () to apply network settings.

4.The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER () to complete the network connection.

5.If you select [Test] and press ENTER

() at step 4 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen.

You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.

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Installation

Notes on Network Connection:

•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.

•Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), the number of devices that can receive internet service may be limited by the applicable terms of service. For details, contact your ISP.

•Our company is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/malfunctions

associated with your broadband internet connection, or other connected equipment.

•The features of BD-ROM discs made available through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided

by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability. Some disc

related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player. If you have questions about such content, please contact the producer of the disc.

•Any fees charged by an ISP including, without limitation, connection charges are your responsibility.

•A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for wired connection to this player. If your internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player.

•You must use a Router to use xDSL service.

•A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature contained in this player or you may be limited to the number of devices you can connect at the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to one device, this player may not be allowed to connect when a PC is already connected.)

•The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its usage may be limited depending on the policies and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact your ISP directly.

•Some internet contents may require a higher bandwidth connection.

•Even if the player is properly connected and configured, some internet contents may not operate properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, or problems at the provider of the content.

•Some internet connection operations may not be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection.