LG BH100-P Owner’s Manual

Super Multi Blue

Player

Owner’s Manual

MODEL: BH100

HD DVD

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.

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 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.

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 should be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instruction have been adhered to.

CAUTION: CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEAT-

ED AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

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. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service centre.

Performing controls, adjustments, or carrying out 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: The apparatus should not be exposed to water

(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

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 servicer.

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.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Young Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

If the appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension set on electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

About the Symbol Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Regional Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Notes on Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 BD-ROM Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 HD DVD Disc Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Compatibility Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Certain System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Important Notice for TV colour system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 11-19
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .11
HDMI connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .12
Connections to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .13
Connecting to an Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .14
Resolution Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .15
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .16
- General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .16
- Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .16
- Language Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .17
- Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17-18
- Lock Menu (Parental Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .19
- Others Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .19

Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-22

General playback features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 If a disc menu screen is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Time Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Marker Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Using Colour Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Displaying Disc Information On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Special Features for HD DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

- HD DVD Twin Format Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - Using the HD DVD with HDi features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - Multi Title List function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Special Features for BD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 - BD Hybrid Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-30

Controlling an LG TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control . .23 Controlling other TVs with the Universal Remote Control . . . . . .23 Code numbers of controllable TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25 Language Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Area Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Super Multi Blue Player’s Audio Output Specifications . . . . . . . .29 Open source software notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Introduction

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.

This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location.

About the Symbol Display

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

Symbols Used in this Manual

Note:

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Tip:

Indicates tips and hints for making the task easier.

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

BD -ROM disc

HD DVD-ROM disc

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Notes on Discs

Handling Discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing Discs

After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

Cleaning Discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this product immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Leave it for two or three hours without operating it. If you use this product in such a situation, it may damage discs and internal parts.

Playable Discs

BD-ROM

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

HD DVD Disc

This product fully supports standard Blu-ray discs and can play high definition audio/visual content from HD DVD discs. This product does not support interactive “HDi” features available from many HD DVD discs.

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

DVD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only

DVD+R

Video mode only

Supports the dual layer disc also

DVD+RW

Video mode only

Notes:

Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the DVD±R/RW disc itself, some DVD±R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.

Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labelled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g., heart shaped or octagonal). Doing so may result in malfunctions.

Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded DVD±R/RW may not be playable.

DVD±R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD 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.)

Regional Code

Both the player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.

DVD-Video BD-ROM

Notes on Copyrights

Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD and HD DVD 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 system 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 LG Customer Service Centre.

Many HD DVD/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 technologies that are protected by certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision 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, HD DVDs, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs and other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability.

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BD-ROM Disc Features

BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD.

BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the same familiar size and look as DVD.

•The following BD-ROM disc features are disc dependent and will vary.

•Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc.

•Not all discs will have the features described below.

•BD-ROM, Hybrid disc have both BD-ROM and DVD layers on one side. Because this type of disc is a technology currently in development, such discs may not operate properly in this player.

Video highlights

The BD-ROM format for movie distribution supports three highly advanced video codecs, including MPEG-2, MPEG4 AVC (H.264), and SMPTE VC1. HD video resolutions are also available:

•1920 x 1080 HD

•1280 x 720 HD

For High-Definition Playback

To view high-definition contents from BD-ROM discs, an HDTV is required. Some discs may require HDMI OUT for viewing of high-definition contents. Ability to view high-definition contents in BD-ROM discs may be limited depending on the resolution of your TV.

Graphic planes

Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) graphic planes (layers) are available, on top of the HD video layer. One plane is assigned to video related, frame accurate graphics (like subtitles), and the other plane is assigned to interactive graphic elements, such as buttons or menus.

For both planes, various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available.

Graphic

Plane

HD Video

Menu graphics

Support 256 colour full resolution graphics and animation, thereby greatly surpassing the capabilities of DVD-Video. Options can be accessed and removed during video playback.

Menu sounds

When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds can be heard such as button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.

Multi-page/Pop Up Menus

With DVD-Video, playback is interrupted each time a new menu screen is accessed. Due to BD-ROM disc’s ability to preload data from the disc without interrupting playback, a menu can consist of several pages.

You can browse through the menu pages or select different menu paths, while the audio and video remain playing in the background.

Interactivity

Certain BD-ROM Discs may contain animated menus and/or trivia games.

User Browsable Slideshows

With BD-ROM Discs, you can browse through various still pictures while the audio remains playing.

Subtitles

Depending on what is contained on the BD-ROM disc, you may be able to select different font styles, sizes and colours for some subtitles, Subtitles may also be animated, scrolled or faded in and out.

BD-Java Interactive Capability

This player supports JAVA contents in the BD-ROM disc.

BD-ROM Disc Compatibility

BD-ROM disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues with new and existing format discs are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback. For additional information, also refer to the Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual.

If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact LG Customer Service Centre.

This player supports only BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.0 specification.

HD DVD Disc Features

HD DVD video discs are high-density, high-capacity discs.

There are 2 types of HD DVD disc; one is standard content disc and the other is advanced content disc. Standard content disc is pure extension of DVD Video. Advanced content disc realizes more interactivity in addition to the extension of audio and video realized by standard disc.

The HD DVD disc standard has been approved by the DVD forum.

HD DVD (single layer): Maximum capacity of 15 GB HD DVD (dual layer): Maximum capacity of 30 GB A single layer single sided disc (15 GB) has capacity of about maximum 8 hours in 1125 line high definition picture; about maximum 48 hours in 525 line standard definition picture (depending on bitrate of pre-recorded contents).

HD DVD Twin Format Discs have both HD DVD and DVD layers on one side. HD DVD Combination DVD Discs have HD DVD material on one side and standard DVD material on the other side. Because this type of disc is a technology currently in development, such discs may not operate properly in this player.

Some titles may played back with black “letterbox bars” because the title is recorded with bars by the content provider.

Compatibility Notes

Because BD-ROM and HD DVD are a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact LG Customer Service Centre.

Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMI capable input or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device.

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

Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD (DTS only) capability is limited to 6 channels (5.1).

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

BD-ROM or HD DVD 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, an HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD multi-channel audio playback:

A/V Receiver or processor/amp combination with 5.1 channel analog input.

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

Important Notice for TV colour system

The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing discs.

For example, when the player plays back the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is outputted as a NTSC signal.

Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals outputted from the player.

Notes:

If you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see just distorted images when using discs recorded in NTSC.

The multi system colour TV changes the colour system automatically according to input signals. In case that the colour system is not changed automatically, turn it off and then on to see normal images on screen.

If you try to record a NTSC output signal from the player with your recorder, the recorder may not record the signal correctly.

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Front Panel

a POWER Button

Switches the unit ON or OFF.

b Disc Tray

Insert a disc here.

c Remote Sensor

Point the Remote Control here.

d Z (OPEN/CLOSE)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

e N / X (PLAY / PAUSE)

Starts playback.

Pause playback temporarily, press again to exit pause mode.

f x (STOP)

Stops playback.

g s (RESOLUTION)

Sets the output resolution for HDMI and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

h Display Window

Shows the current status of the player.

b c d e f g h

Tip:

Z, N / X, x, and s buttons are operated with a slight/brief touch.

Precautions in using the touch buttons

Use the touch buttons with clean and dry hands.

Do not press the touch buttons with too much force.

Do not touch the button with any conductive material such as metallic object (Disc, etc). It may cause a malfunction.

Lock (Child Lock)

The N / X, x, and s buttons on the front of the player can be locked so that your player can only be operated using the Remote Control.

1.Press LOCK on the Remote Control. “LOCK ON” will appear in the display window.

If N / X, x or s button on the front of your unit are pressed, “CHILD LOCK” will flicker in the display window for a few seconds.

2.Press LOCK again to switch off the child lock. “LOCK OFF” will appear in the display window.

Display Window

a b c d e f g h i j

HDMI

YPbPr

1080

TITLE

CHAP RPT

A-B

AGL

720

576

BD HD

DVD

I P

a HDMI Indicator

g Repeat Mode Indicator

Indicates when the HDMI output is available.

Indicates when playing in repeat mode.

b YPbPr Indicator

h A-B Repeat Mode Indicator

Indicates when the component video output is

Indicates when playing in A-B repeat mode.

available.

i AGL (Angle) Indicator

c Status Indicator

Indicates when playing a scene recorded with

N: Playing

multi angles.

X: Paused

j Remote Control Indicator

d Video Output Resolution Indicator

Indicates when Remote Control signal is

Displays the video output resolution currently

received.

	selected.	k Disc Indicator
	576i: 576 interlaced
		BD: Indicates when an BD-ROM disc is loaded.
	576p: 576 progressive
		HD DVD: Indicates when an HD DVD disc is
	720p: 720 progressive
		loaded.
	1080i: 1080 interlaced
		DVD: Illuminates when a DVD disc is loaded.
	1080p: 1080 progressive

	e TITLE	l Character Indicators
		Indicates total playing time, elapsed time, title
	Indicates current title number.
		number, chapter number or message, etc.

	f CHAP (Chapter) Indicator
	Indicates current chapter number.

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Remote Control	a
	POWER: Switches the player ON
	or OFF.
	TV POWER: Switches the TV ON
	or OFF.
a	OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and
	closes the disc tray.
	MARKER: Marks any point dur-
	ing playback.
	SEARCH: Displays Marker
	Search menu.
	AUDIO (	): Selects an audio
	language or audio channel.
	LOCK: Press to lock the
b N / X, x, and s buttons on
	the front panel. Press again to
	release.
	SUBTITLE ( ): Selects a
	subtitle language.
	REPEAT: Repeat chapter, title.
c	A-B: Repeat sequence.
	ANGLE (	): Selects a disc
	camera angle, if available.
	b
	Colour Buttons: Use these
d	buttons as indicated by the video
	display during BD-ROM disc