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OWNER’S MANUAL
3D Blu-ray™ /
DVD Home
Cinema System
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
BH7240BW (BH7240BW, S74B1-F/S, S74T1-C, S73T1-W, T2, W4-2)
BH7540TW (BH7540TW, S74T1-S/C, S73T1-W, T2, W4-2)
P/NO : SAC36013805
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Safety Information
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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.
enclosure that may be of sucient 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
conned 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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This lightning 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
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 specication 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
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, 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.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the
local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old
appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
1. When this crossed-out wheeled
bin symbol is attached to batteries/
accumulators of Your product it means
they are covered by European Directive
2006/66/EC.
2. This symbol may be combined with
chemical symbols for mercury(Hg),
cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery
Contains more that 0.0005% of
mercury,0.002% of cadmium or 0.004%
of lead.
3. All batteries/accumulators should be
disposed separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated collection
facilities appointed by the government
or the local authorities.
4. The correct disposal of Your old
batteries/accumulators will help
to prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.
5. For more detailed information
about disposal of Your old batteries/
accumulators, please contact Your
city office, waste disposal service or
the shop where You purchased the
product.
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For Wireless product European Union Notice
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these
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product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential
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requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,
2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
Please contact to the following address for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).
Contact oce for compliance of this product:
LG Electronics Inc.
EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
yPlease note that this is NOT a Customer Service
contact point. For Customer Service Information,
see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you
purchased this product.
Indoor use only.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
Notes on copyrights
yBecause AACS (Advanced Access Content
System) is approved as content protection
system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of
CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,
certain restrictions are imposed on playback,
analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected
content. 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.
yFurthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection systems
for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
restrictions including playback restrictions for
BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected content. To
obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM
Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an
authorized Customer Service Center.
yMany 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.
yThis 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.
yUnder 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.
Important Notice for TV colour
system
The colour system of this player diers according to
currently playing discs.
For example, when the player plays the disc
recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is
output as an NTSC signal.
Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
signals output from the player.
yIf you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
just distorted images when using discs or video
contents recorded in NTSC.
yThe 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 o and then on to see
normal images on screen.
yEven if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system
are well displayed on your TV, these may not be
recorded correctly on your recorder.
Caution
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yWatching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness.
yIt is not recommended to watch a movie
in 3D mode for inrm, child and pregnant
woman.
yIf you are experiencing headache, tiredness
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D,
it is strongly recommended to stop the
playback and rest until you feel normal.
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Table of Contents6
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
8 Introduction
8 – Playable discs and symbols used in
this manual
9 – About the “7” symbol display
9 – Regional code
9 – System Select
10 Remote Control
11 Front Panel
11 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
12 Positioning the system
13 Speaker Connection
13 – Attaching the speakers to the player
13 – Attaching the rear speakers to the
wireless receiver
14 Wireless speakers connection
14 – Setting up the wireless receiver for
the first time
14 – Manually pairing wireless receiver
15 Connecting to your TV
16 – What is SIMPLINK?
16 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
16 – Resolution setting
17 Antenna connection
18 Connections with external device
18 – AUX Connection
18 – OPTICAL IN connection
19 – HDMI IN 1/2 connection
20 Connecting to your Home Network
20 – Wired network connection
21 – Wired network setup
22 – Wireless network connection
22 – Wireless network setup
3 System Setting
25 Initial Setup
26 Settings
26 – Adjust the setup settings
27 – [NETWORK] menu
28 – [DISPLAY] menu
29 – [LANGUAGE] menu
30 – [AUDIO] menu
31 – [LOCK] menu
32 – [OTHERS] menu
4 Operating
34 Sound Effect
34 3D Sound Effect
35 Home Menu Display
35 – Using [HOME] menu
35 – Using the SmartShare
36 Playing the Linked Devices
36 – Playing a disc
36 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
37 – Playing a file on disc/USB device
38 – Playing a file on Android device
39 – Playing a file on a network server
40 Using Home Network Server for PC
40 – About SmartShare PC Software
(DLNA)
40 – Installing SmartShare PC Software
(DLNA)
40 – Sharing files and folders
41 – System requirements
42 General Playback
42 – Basic operations for video and audio
content
42 – Basic operations for photo content
42 – Using the disc menu
43 – Resume playback
43 – Last scene memory
44 On-Screen Display
44 – To control video playback
45 – To control photo view
46 Advanced Playback
46 – Repeat playback
46 – Repeating a specific portion
46 – Playing from selected time
47 – Selecting a subtitle language
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47 – Hearing a different audio
47 – Watching from a different angle
47 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
48 – Changing subtitle Code Page
48 – Changing the Picture Mode
49 – Viewing content information
49 – Changing content list view
49 – Selecting a subtitle file
50 – Listening to music during slide show
50 – Playing content to 3D
51 Advanced Features
51 – Wi-Fi Direct™
52 – Enjoying Miracast™
52 – Enjoying BD-Live™
53 – Enjoying web browsing
53 – LG AV Remote
53 – Private Sound Mode
53 – Using an USB keyboard or mouse
54 Radio Operations
54 – Listening to the radio
54 – Presetting the Radio Stations
54 – Deleting a saved station
54 – Deleting all the saved stations
54 – Improving poor FM reception
54 – See information about a radio station
55 Using the Premium
55 Using the LG Smart World
56 – Signing in
56 – Searching online content
57 Using the My Apps Menu
58 Using Bluetooth technology
58 – Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
5 Troubleshooting
60 Troubleshooting
60 – General
61 – Network
62 – Picture
62 – Sound
62 – Customer Support
62 – Open Source Software Notice
6 Appendix
63 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
63 – Setting up the remote to control your
TV
64 Network Software Update
64 – Network update notification
64 – Software update
66 Additional Information
66 – File requirement
67 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
68 – About DLNA
68 – Certain system requirements
68 – Compatibility notes
69 Audio Output Specifications
70 Area Code List
71 Language Code List
72 Trademarks and Licenses
74 Specifications
77 Maintenance
77 – Handling the unit
77 – Notes on discs
78 Important Information relating to Network
Services
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Some of the content in this manual may dier from your player depending on the software of the
player or your service provider.
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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
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
y“Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
yBD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
yBD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
yMovie mode and nalized only
ySupports the dual layer disc also
Finalized AVCHD format
yDVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Blu-ray
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
(8 cm, 12cm)
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DVD-RW (VR)
(8 cm, 12cm)
Audio CD
(8 cm, 12cm)
CD-R/RW
(8 cm, 12cm)
Note –
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VR mode and nalized only
Audio CD
yCD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
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 dierent
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
specic media.
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”.
System Select
Open the disc tray using the B (OPEN/CLOSE)
button and then, press and hold M (PAUSE) for
more than ve seconds to change the color system
(PAL /NTSC /AUTO).
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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.
• • • • • • a • • • • • •
(POWER): Switches the player
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ON or OFF.
(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and
B
closes the disc tray.
FUNCTION: Changes input mode.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered options in a menu.
CLEAR: Removes a number when
setting the password or network
connection.
REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired
section or sequence.
• • • • • • b • • • • •
c/v
backward or forward.
C/V
next or previous chapter / track /
le.
Z
z
M
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound
level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound
eect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL/TV SOUND: Changes
input mode to optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
• • • • • • c • • • • •
HOME ( ): Displays or exits the
[Home].
3D SOUND: Selects a 3D sound
eect mode.
INFO/MENU (m): Displays or
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons (
A/D
menu.
PRESET +/-: Selects programme
of Radio.
(SCAN): Searches
(SKIP): Goes to the
(STOP): Stops playback.
(PLAY): Starts playback.
(PAUSE): Pauses playback.
W/S/
): Selects an option in the
TUNING +/-: Tunes in the desired
radio station.
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu
selection.
BACK ( ): Exits the menu or
returns to the previous screen.
TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM’s popup
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a
disc.
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Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:
- Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.
They are also used as shortcut
buttons for specic menus.
- B button: Selects mono/ stereo
in FM mode.
RDS: Radio Data System.
PTY: Views the programme type
of the RDS.
PTY SEARCH:
Searches programme type.
SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle
language.
AUDIO: Selects an audio language
or audio channel.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of
time after which the unit will
switch to o.
: This button is not available.
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TV Control Buttons: See page 63.
Front Panel
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Disc Tray
a
Operation buttons
b
(OPEN/CLOSE)
R
(PLAY / PAUSE)
T
(STOP)
I
F (Function)
Changes the input source or function.
-/+ (Volume)
/I (POWER)
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USB Port
c
Display Window
d
Remote Sensor
e
Rear Panel
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Precautions in using the touch buttons
yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry
hands.
- In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before
using.
yDo not press the touch buttons hard to
make it work.
- If you apply too much strength, it can
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
yTouch the button that you want to work in
order to operate the function correctly.
yBe careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.
AC power cord
a
Speakers connectors
b
Cooling Fan
c
AUX (L/R) INPUT
d
OPTICAL IN
e
WIRELESS connector
f
Antenna Connector
g
USB Port (for connecting an USB keyboard or
h
mouse)
HDMI IN 1/2
i
HDMI OUT TO TV
j
LAN port
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Positioning the system
The following illustration shows an example of
positioning the system. Note that the illustrations
in these instructions dier from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
placed at the same distance from the listening
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yBe careful to make sure children not to put
their hands or any objects into the *speaker
duct.
*Speaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
yPlace the center speaker at a safe distance
from the child’s reach.
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
yThe speakers contain magnetic parts, so
colour irregularity may occur on the CRT
TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use
the speakers away from the TV screen or PC
monitor screen.
yBefore using the subwoofer, remove the
protective vinyl.
Front left speaker (L)/
Front right speaker (R):
Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor
or screen and as ush with the screen surface as
possible.
Center speaker:
Place the center speaker above or below the
monitor or screen.
Surround left speaker (L)/
Surround right speaker (R):
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards.
Subwoofer:
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical,
because low bass sounds are not highly directional.
But it is better to place the subwoofer near the
front speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of
the room to reduce the wall reections.
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Speaker Connection
Attaching the speakers to the player
1. Connect speaker wires to the player.
Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching
color wires for corresponding speakers.
Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the
terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire
goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).
Connect a woofer cord to the player. When
connecting a woofer cord to the player, insert
the connector until it clicks.
Attaching the rear speakers to the wireless receiver
Connect the rear speakers to the wireless receiver
with the speaker cords.
Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the
terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire
goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).
(+)
Color Speaker Position
Grey Rear right Rear right
Blue Rear left Rear left
(-)
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Color Speaker Position
Green Center Center
Orange
Red Front Front right
White Front Front left
2. Connect the speaker wire to the terminal on the
speaker.
Make sure the wire marked black goes in to the
terminal marked “–” (minus) and the other wire
goes in to the terminal marked “+” (plus).
Sub
woofer
Any front position
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Wireless speakers connection
Setting up the wireless receiver for the first time
1. Insert the Wireless TX till the marked line into
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the WIRELESS connector on the rear of the unit.
Note
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yDo not insert other than the Wireless TX
dedicated for this unit into the WIRELESS
connector. This unit might be damaged or it
may not be removed easily.
yIf there is a strong electromagnetic wave
product nearby, interference may occur. Put
the unit (wireless receiver and main unit)
away from there.
yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the Wireless TX and the wireless receiver
to communicate with each other.
yThe available range is 20 m for wireless
connection in an open place.
Line
2. Connect the power cord of the wireless receiver
to the outlet.
3. When you turn on the main unit, the wireless
speakers connection will be completed
automatically.
-When the connection is completed, you can
see the yellow-green LED on the wireless
receiver and the indicator ( ) on the main
unit.
LED indicator of wireless receiver
LED Color Operation
Yellow-green
(Blink)
Yellow-green The connection is completed.
Red
O
(No display)
The wireless receiver is trying to
connect.
The wireless receiver is
in standby mode or the
connection is failed.
The power cord of wireless
receiver is disconnected.
Manually pairing wireless receiver
When your connection is not completed, you can
see the red LED or the blinking yellow-green LED
on the wireless receiver and the rear speakers are
not made sound. To solve the problem, follow the
below steps.
1. Adjust the volume level of the main unit to
minimum.
-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.
2. Press and hold (MUTE) on the remote control
for about 3 seconds.
-“WL RESET” appears on the display window
briey.
3. If the LED of the wireless receiver already blinks
in yellow-green continually, you can skip this
step.
Press and hold PAIRING on the rear of the
wireless receiver for more than 5 seconds.
-The LED of the wireless receiver lights up
alternately in red and yellow-green.
4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit
and the wireless receiver.
5. Connect them again after the LED of the main
unit and the wireless receiver are fully turned
off.
The main unit and the wireless receiver will
be paired automatically when you turn on the
main unit.
-When the connection is completed, you can
see the yellow-green LED on the wireless
receiver and the indicator ( ) on the main
unit.
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Connecting to your TV
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on
the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
HDMI
cable
TV
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s owner’s
manual).
Note
,
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.
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
720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player.
-The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
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 16)
ySelect the type of video output from the
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Settings] menu (page 29).
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 veried, 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.)).
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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 O, etc.
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Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
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SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
Note
,
yDepending on the disc type or playing
status, some SIMPLINK operation may dier
from your purpose or not work.
yThe SIMPLINK function is not supported for
the device with SIMPLINK is connected to
HDMI IN jack.
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.
To use this function:
-Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be
set to On.
-The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
dier depending on the TV. For details about
ARC function, refer to your TV manual.
-You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
-You must connect with the HDMI IN that
supports the ARC function using the HDMI OUT
on this player.
-You can connect only one Home Theater to TV
compatible with ARC.
Note
,
To activate [SIMPLINK / ARC] function, set this
option to [On]. (page 33)
Resolution setting
The player provides several output resolutions for
HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution
using [Settings] menu.
1. Press HOME ( ).
2. Use
ENTER (b). The [Settings] 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 confirm your selection.
to select the [Settings] and press
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
,
yIf your TV does not accept the resolution
you have set on the player, you can set
resolution to 576p as follows:
1. Press B to open the disc tray.
2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
yIf you select a resolution manually and then
connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV
does not accept it, the resolution setting is
set to [Auto].
yIf you select a resolution that your TV
does not accept, the warning message
will appear. After resolution change,
if you cannot see the screen, please
wait 20 seconds and the resolution will
automatically revert back to the previous
resolution.
yThe 1080p video output frame rate may
be automatically set to either 24 Hz or
50 Hz depending both on the capability
and preference of the connected TV and
based on the native video frame rate of the
content on the BD-ROM disc.
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Antenna connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the
radio.
Rear of the unit
Note
,
After connecting the FM wire antenna, be sure
to fully extend it.
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Connections with external device
AUX Connection
You can enjoy the sound from an external
component through the speakers of this system.
Connect the analog audio output jacks of your
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component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on this unit.
And then select the [AUX] option by pressing
FUNCTION.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the
front panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
White
Red
OPTICAL IN connection
You can enjoy the sound from your component
with a digital optical connection through the
speakers of this system.
Connect the optical output jack of your component
into the OPTICAL IN jack on the unit. And then
select the [OPTICAL] option by pressing FUNCTION.
Or press OPTICAL/TV SOUND to select directly.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the
front panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
To the digital
optical output jack
of your component
To the audio output jacks
of your component
(T V, VCR, etc.)
HDMI IN 1/2 connection
You can enjoy the pictures and sound from your
component through this connection.
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component
into the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on this unit. And
then select the [HDMI IN 1/2] option by pressing
FUNCTION.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the
front panel to select the input mode.
Rear of the unit
To the HDMI
OUT jack of your
component
(set-top box, digital
satellite receiver,
video game
machine, etc.)
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Note
,
yYou cannot change the video resolution in
the HDMI IN 1/2 mode. Change the video
resolution of the connected component.
yIf the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to
HDMI IN 1/2 jack, change the resolution
of your personal computer to 576p, 720p,
1080i or 1080p.
yThe player sends audio from the HDMI
inputs to both the HDMI output and to the
unit’s speakers.
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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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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
congurations, please follow the
specications of your telecommunication
carrier or internet service provider.
yIf you want to access content from DLNA
servers, this player must be connected to
the same local area network with them via a
router.
yTo set your PC as a DLNA server, install the
SmartShare PC software on your PC. (page
40)
Broadband
service
Router
DLNA certied servers
Rear of the unit
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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
[Settings] menu then press ENTER (b).
2. Read the preparations for the network settings
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is
highlighted.
Advanced Setting
If you want to set the network settings manually,
use
[Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).
1. Use
2. Use
to select [Advanced Setting] on the
W/S
to select [Wired] and press ENTER
W/S
(b).
W/S/A/D
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
and numerical buttons. If you make a
A/D
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR
to clear the highlighted part.
to select the IP mode
W/S/
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Network will automatically be connected to the
unit.
3. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply
network settings.
Network connection status is displayed on the
screen.
4. Press ENTER (b) while [OK] is highlighted to
finish the wired network settings.
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Wireless network connection
Another connection option is to use an Access Point
or a wireless router. The network conguration and
connection method may vary depending on the
equipment in use and the network environment.
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Wireless
Communication
DLNA certied servers
Access Point or
Wireless Router
Broadband
service
Refer to the setup instructions supplied with
your access point or wireless router for detailed
connection steps and network settings.
For best performance, a direct wired connection
from this player to your home network’s router or
cable/DSL modem is always the best option.
If you do chose to use the wireless option, note that
performance can sometimes be aected by other
electronic devices in the home.
Wireless network setup
For the wireless network connection, the player
needs to be set up for network communication.
This adjustment can be done from the [Settings]
menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow.
Setting up the access point or the wireless router
is required before connecting the player to the
network.
Preparation
Before setting the wireless network, you need
to:
-connect the broadband internet to the
wireless home network.
-set the access point or wireless router.
-note the SSID and security code of the
network.
1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the
[Settings] menu then press ENTER (b).
2. Read the preparations for the network settings
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is
highlighted.
If wired network is not connected to the unit, all
available networks are displayed on the screen.
3. Use
network and press ENTER (b).
If you have security on your access point, you
need to input the security code as necessary.
If you use other characters than the english
alphabet or digits for the SSID name of your
access point or wireless router, it may be
displayed dierently.
to select a desired SSID of wireless
W/S
Note
,
Note
,
yWEP security mode generally have 4 keys
available on an access point setting. If your
access point or wireless router use WEP
security, enter the security code of the key
“No.1” to connect on your home network.
yAn Access Point is a device that allows you
to connect to your home network wirelessly.
4. Use
W/S/A/D
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
and numerical buttons. If you make a
A/D
mistake while entering a number, press CLEAR
to clear the highlighted part.
5. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply
network settings.
Network connection status is displayed on the
screen.
6. Select [OK] and press ENTER (b) to complete
the network connection.
to select the IP mode
W/S/
Advanced Setting
If you want to set the network settings manually,
use
[Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).
1. Use
2. Follow the instructions of each connection
to select [Advanced Setting] on the
W/S
to select [Wireless] and press ENTER
W/S
(b).
[AP List] - Scans all available access points or
wireless routers within range and display them
as a list.
[Network name (SSID)] – Your access point
may not be broadcasting its network name
(SSID). Check your access point settings through
your computer and either set your access
point to broadcast SSID, or manually enter the
network name in [Network name(SSID)].
[PBC] – If your access point or wireless
router that supports the PBC (Push Button
Configuration) method, select this option and
press the Push Button on your access point
within 120 counts. You do not need to know the
network name (SSID) and security code of your
access point.
[PIN] – If your access point supports the PIN
Code configuration method based on WPS(WiFi Protected Setup), select this option and
note the code number on the screen. And
then, enter the PIN number on a setting menu
of your access point to connect. Refer to the
documentation for your network device.
method on the screen.
Note
,
To use PBC and PIN network connection,
security mode of your access point must be
set to OPEN or AES.
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Notes on network connection
yMany network connection problems during
set up can often be xed by re-setting the
router or modem. After connecting the player
to the home network, quickly power o and/
or disconnect the power cable of the home
network router or cable modem. Then power on
and/or connect the power cable again.
yDepending on the internet service provider (ISP),
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the number of devices that can receive internet
service may be limited by the applicable terms
of service. For details, contact your ISP.
yOur 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.
yThe 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.
ySome internet content may require a higher
bandwidth connection.
yEven if the player is properly connected and
congured, some internet content may not
operate properly because of internet congestion,
the quality or bandwidth of your internet service,
or problems at the provider of the content.
ySome internet connection operations may not
be possible due to certain restrictions set by the
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your
broadband Internet connection.
yAny fees charged by an ISP including, without
limitation, connection charges are your
responsibility.
yA 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.
yYou must use a Router to use xDSL service.
yA 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.)
yThe 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.
yThe wireless network operate at 2.4 GHz
radio frequencies that are also used by other
household devices such as cordless telephone,
Bluetooth® devices, microwave oven, and can be
aected by interference from them.
yTurn o all unused network equipment in
your local home network. Some devices may
generate network trac.
yFor the purpose of the better transmission,
placing the player from the access point as close
as possible.
yIn some instances, placing the access point or
wireless router at least 0.45 m (1.5 ft.) above the
oor may improve the reception.
yMove closer to the access point if possible or re-
orient the player so there is nothing between it
and the access point.
yThe reception quality over wireless depends on
many factors such as type of the access point,
distance between the player and access point,
and the location of the player.
ySet your access point or wireless router to
Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not
supported.
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