LG BD670C Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Smart TV Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD Player
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
BD670C
www.lg.com
Safety Information
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CAUTION
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.
This lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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 con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.
voltage within the product’s
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
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 speci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 speci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 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 center. 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
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old battery or battery pack, follow the steps
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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, re or the like.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 “To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.”
Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause Interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Notes on Copyrights
Because AACS (Advanced Access Content
y
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
y
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 Center.
Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
y
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
y
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright
y
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.
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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 ampli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 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 specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speci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 tip­over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply 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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Table of Contents6
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
3 Safety Information 8 Introduction 8 – Playable Discs and symbols used in
this manual
9 – About the “7” Symbol Display 10 – File requirement 11 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition) 11 – About DLNA 12 – Certain System Requirements 12 – LG Remote 12 – WOL (Wake On LAN) 12 – Regional Code 12 – Compatibility Notes 13 Remote control 14 Front panel 14 Rear panel
2 Connecting
15 Connecting to Your TV 15 – HDMI Connection 16 – What is SIMPLINK? 16 – Component Video Connection 17 – Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection 17 – Resolution Setting 18 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 22 – Wireless Network Connection 22 – Wireless Network Setup 25 USB device connection 25 – Playback content in the USB device
3 System Setting
26 Settings 26 – Adjust the Setup Settings 26 – [DISPLAY] Menu 28 – [LANGUAGE] Menu 28 – [AUDIO] Menu 30 – [LOCK] Menu 31 – [NETWORK] Menu 32 – [OTHERS] Menu
4 Operating
33 General Playback 33 – Using [HOME] menu 33 – Playing a Disc 33 – Playing a file on disc/USB device 34 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 34 – Enjoying BD-Live™ 35 – Playing a file on a network server 36 – Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct™
certified server
36 – Basic operations for video and audio
content 37 – Basic operations for photo content 37 – Using the disc menu 37 – Resume playback 38 Advanced Playback 38 – Repeat Playback 38 – Repeating a specific portion 38 – Enlarge the playback image 39 – Marker Search 39 – Using the search menu 40 – Changing content list view 40 – Viewing content information 40 – Selecting a subtitle file 41 – Last Scene Memory 41 – Applying your photo to the Wallpaper 41 – Options while viewing a photo 42 – Listening to music while slide show 42 On-Screen display 42 – Displaying content information on-
screen 43 – Playing from selected time 43 – Hearing a different audio 44 – Selecting a subtitle language 44 – Watching from a different angle
44 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 44 – Changing subtitle code page 45 – Changing the Picture Mode 45 Audio CD Recording 47 Viewing information from Gracenote
Media Database
48 Using the Premium
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5 Troubleshooting
49 Troubleshooting 49 – General 50 – Network 51 – Picture 51 – Customer Support 51 – Open source software notice
6 Appendix
52 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
52 – Setting up the remote to control your
TV 53 Network Software Update 53 – Network update notification 53 – Software Update 55 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials 55 – Installing Nero MediaHome 4
Essentials 56 – Sharing files and folders 57 Area Code List 58 Language code List 59 Trademarks and Licenses 61 Audio Output Specifications 63 Video Output Resolution 64 Specifications 65 Maintenance 65 – Handling the Unit 65 – Notes on Discs 66 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
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Introduction

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Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
y
rented.
y“Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
y
yBD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
y
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
Movie mode and nalized only
y
ySupports the dual layer disc also
Finalized AVCHD format
DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
y
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Blu-ray
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
(8 cm, 12 cm)
e
y u i
r
o
y u i
DVD-RW (VR)
(8 cm, 12 cm)
Audio CD
(8 cm, 12 cm)
CD-R/RW
(8 cm, 12 cm)
Note
Caution
r
t
y u i
,
>
VR mode and nalized only
Audio CD
CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
y
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.
Note
,
yDepending 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.
yDepending on the recording software & the
nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.
yBD-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.
yIf 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.)
yThis player requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.
yPre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many dierent types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.
yCustomers should note that permission
is required in order to download MP3 / WMA les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.
yYou 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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About the “7” Symbol Display

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

Movie files
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File
Location
Disc,
USB
DLNA, PC
Music files
File
Extension
“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free)
“.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”,
Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle
DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3)
DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3)
Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3
Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3
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)
SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer
1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/. txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
File
Location
Disc, USB,
DLNA, PC
Photo files
File
Location
Disc, USB,
DLNA, PC
File
Extension
“mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”, “.m4a” (DRM free)
File
Extension
“.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”,
Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note
within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 16 - 48 kHz (MP3)
Recommanded
Size
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel
within 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), within 32 - 320 kbps (MP3)
Progressive and lossless compression photo image les are not supported.
Some wav les are not supported on this player.
Note
Note
,
yThe le name is limited to 180 characters.
yMaximum les/Folder: Less than 2000 (total
number of les and folders)
yDepending on the size and number of the
les, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.
yFile compatibility may dier depending on
the server.
yBecause the compatibility on DLNA server
are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, le requirements and playback functions may dier depending on media servers.
yThe le requirements on page 10 are not
always compatible. There may have some restrictions by le features and media server’s ability.
yPlaying a movie subtitle les are only
available on share folder of a PC or DLNA media server created by supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this player package.
yThe les from removable media such as USB
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server may not be shared properly.
yThis unit cannot support the ID3 Tag
embedded MP3 le.
yThe total playback time of audio le
indicated on the screen may not correct for VBR les.
yHD movie les contained on the CD or USB
1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD-R/RE, DVD or USB 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie les.
yThis player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
prole Main, High at Level 4.1. For a le with higher level, the warning message will appear on the screen.
yThis player does not support les that are
recorded with GMC
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel
1
or Qpel
*
2
.
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AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)
This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
y
These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.
The AVCHD format is a high denition digital
y
video camera format.
yThe MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher eciency than that of the conventional image compressing format.
This player can playback AVCHD discs using
y
“x.v.Color” format.
ySome AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.
AVCHD format discs need to be nalized.
y
y“x.v.Color” oers a wider color range than normal
DVD camcorder discs.

About DLNA

This Player is a DLNA Certied digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through your home network.
The DLNA certication logo makes it easy to nd products that comply with the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or other DLNA compatible device is connected to this player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required. Please refer to the operating instructions for the software or device for more information.
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Certain System Requirements

For high denition video playback:
High denition display that has COMPONENT or
y
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HDMI input jacks.
yBD-ROM disc with high denition content.
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
y
device is required for some content (as specied by disc authors).
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD multi-channel audio playback:
An amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
y
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.
yMain, center, surround speakers and subwoofer
as necessary for chosen format.
For playing les on your PC’s share folder via your home network, the PC requires below.
yWindows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),
Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required) Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)
1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD
y
Sempron™ 2200+ processors
Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN
y
More than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.
y
Visit suppot link of your operating system for more information on le share settings.

LG Remote

You can control this player with your iPhone or Android phone via your home network. This player and your phone must be connected to your wireless network device such as access point. Visit “Apple iTunes” or “Google Apps Marketplace” for detailed information of “LG Remote”.

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”.

Compatibility Notes

Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc,
y
digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.
yThis 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 Prole 1 version
1.1/ Final Standard Prole). 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.
Viewing high-denition content and up-
y
converting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.
ySome BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
use of some operation commands or features.
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are
y
supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.
You can use a USB device to store some disc
y
related information, including downloaded on­line content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

WOL (Wake On LAN)

Users can turn on this player using WOL embeded utility on your personal computer or smartphone via your home network. To use this feature, this player must be connected to the WOL available access point or router with wired network connection. Refer to the relevant manual of the utility or network devices for more detailed information.

Remote control

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Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with 4 and 5 matched correctly.
• • • • • •
(POWER): Switches the player
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ON or OFF.
(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and
B
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 (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence.
• • • • • •
c/v
backward or forward.
C/V
next or previous chapter / track / le.
(STOP): Stops playback.
Z
(PLAY): Starts playback.
z
(PAUSE): Pauses playback.
M
• • • • • •
HOME (n): Displays or exits the [Home Menu].
MUSIC ID: When connected to the network, can provide information about the current song while movie playback.
INFO/DISPLAY (m): Displays or exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an option in the menu.
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu selection.
BACK (x): Exits the menu or resumes playback. The resume play function may not work depending on the BD-ROM disc.
• • • • • •
a
• • • • •
b
(SCAN): Searches
(SKIP): Goes to the
• • • • •
c
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a disc.
• • • • • •
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC] and [Premium] 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.
• • • • •
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Front panel

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Disc Tray
a
Remote Sensor
b
Display Window
c
(OPEN/CLOSE)
d
B
(PLAY / PAUSE)
e
N

Rear panel

AC power cord
a
LAN port
b
HDMI OUT
c
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
d
(STOP)
Z
f
(POWER) Button
g
1
USB Port
h
VIDEO OUT
e
2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
f
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)
g
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Connecting to Your TV

Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
HDMI connection (page 15)
y
Component Video connection (page 16)
y
Video connection (page 17)
y
Note
,
yDepending 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.
yPlease refer to the manuals of your TV,
Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.
yDo not connect the player’s AUDIO OUT
jack to the phono in jack (record player) of your audio system.
yDo 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, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
HDMI
cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual).
TV
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Additional Information for HDMI
yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
-
Try switching o 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
y
will work with this player.
-
The picture will not be displayed properly with non-HDCP device.
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Note
,
yIf 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.
yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17)
ySelect the type of video output from the
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HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Setup] menu (see page 27).
yChanging the resolution when the
connection has already been established may result in malfunctions. To solve the problem, turn o the player and then turn it on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not veried, TV screen is changed to black screen. In this case, check the HDMI connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yIf 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?

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.
Rear of the unit
Component
video cable
Audio cable
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 O, 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 dier from your purpose or not work.
TV
Note
,
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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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.
Rear of the unit
Video/Audio cable
TV

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 (n).
2.
Use
(b). The [Setup] menu appears.
3.
Use
press D to move to the second level.
4.
Use
then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.
5. Use press ENTER (b) to conrm your selection.
yIf your TV does not accept the resolution
ySince several factors aect the resolution of
to select the [Setup] and press ENTER
A/D
to select [DISPLAY] option then
W/S
to select the [Resolution] option
W/S
to select the desired resolution then
W/S
Note
,
you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows:
1. Press B to open the disc tray.
2 Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
video output, see “Video Output Resolution” on page 63.
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Connecting to an Amplifier
Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
HDMI Audio connection (page 18)
y
Digital Audio connection (page 19)
y
2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19)
y
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Since many factors aect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specications” for details (pages
61).
About Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this, you need a multi­channel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your player. Check the logos on the front of the Audio/ Video receiver and the manual. (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 amplier using a HDMI cable.
Rear of the unit
HDMI cable
Receiver/Amplier
HDMI cable
TV
Connect the amplier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your amplier has HDMI output jack.
You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 28)
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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 (OPTICAL) on your amplier using an optional digital audio cable.
Rear of the unit
Optical cable
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 amplier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables.
Rear of the unit
Audio cable
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Receiver/Amplier
You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 28.)
Receiver/Ampli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 or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as
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software updates, BD-Live interactivity and on-line
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content services.

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.
Please refer to the documentation for your network device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding port on your Modem or Router using a commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.
Note
,
yWhen 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.
yDo not connect a modular phone cable to
the LAN port.
ySince there are various connection
congurations, please follow the specications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.
yIf you want to access content from PCs
or DLNA servers, this player must be connected to the same local area network with them via a router.
Broadband service
Router
PC and/or DLNA certied server
Rear of the unit

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 (b).
2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use press ENTER (b).
to select the [Wired] and
W/S
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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
and numerical buttons. If you make a
A/D
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.
4. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( network settings.
5. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to complete the network connection.
6. If you select [Test] and press ENTER ( step 5 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu.
W/S/
) to apply
b
b
) at
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3. Use
W/S/A/D
between [Dynamic] and [Static].
Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically.
to select the IP mode
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