LG UBK80 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ Player

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

MODEL

UBK80

www.lg.com

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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.

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.

NOTICE: For safety marking information including product identication and supply ratings, please refer to the main label on the bottom or the other surface of the product.

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.

CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This product may malfunction due to electrical shock.

CAUTION: No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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 enclosure that may be of sufcient 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.

CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from over heating. The openings shall be never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product shall not be placed in a builtin installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to.

CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Shall the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service center. Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

The Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.

Check the specication page of this owner’s manual to be certain of the current requirements. 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 device, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the device, 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 device.

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This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator.

How to Safely remove the batteries or the battery pack from the equipment: To Remove the

old batteries or battery pack, follow the assembly steps in reverse order. To prevent contamination of the environment and bring on possible threat to human and/or animal health, the old batteries or the battery pack must be put in an appropriate container at designated collection points. Do not dispose of batteries or battery pack together with other waste. It is recommended that you use local, free reimbursement systems batteries or battery packs, (may not be available in your area). The batteries or the battery pack should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

Notes on Copyrights

y Because 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 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.

y Furthermore, 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 contents. To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

y Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with

copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected discs.

y This product incorporates copyright protection

technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

y Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright

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

Caution

y Watching a 3D content for a long period time

may cause dizziness or tiredness.

y It is not recommended to watch a movie

in 3D mode for inrm, child and pregnant woman.

y If you are experiencing headache, tiredness

or dizziness while viewing content in 3D, it is strongly recommended to stop the playback and rest until you feel normal.

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Table of Contents4

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

2 Safety Information 6 Introduction 6 – Playable Discs and symbols used in this

manual

7 – About the “7” Symbol Display 7 – Regional Code 8 Remote Control 9 Front Panel

9 Rear Panel

2 Connecting

10 Connecting to Your TV 11 – About HDR (High Dynamic Range)

11 – What is SIMPLINK?

11 – Resolution Setting 12 Connecting to an Amplifier 12 – Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output 13 – Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio

Output 14 Connecting to your Home Network 14 – Wired Network Connection 14 – Wired Network Setup

3 System Setting

17 Initial Setup

18 Settings

18 – Adjust the Setup Settings 18 – [NETWORK] Menu 19 – [DISPLAY] Menu 20 – [LANGUAGE] Menu 21 – [AUDIO] Menu 22 – [LOCK] Menu 23 – [OTHERS] Menu

4 Operating

25 Home Menu Display 25 – Using [HOME] menu 25 Playing the Linked Devices 25 – Playing a disc 26 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc 26 – Playing a file on Disc/USB device 27 – Playing a file on Android device 29 General Playback 29 – Basic operations for video and audio content 29 – Basic operations for photo content 29 – Using the disc menu 30 – Resume playback 30 – Last Scene Memory 31 On-Screen Display 31 – To control video playback 32 – To control photo view 33 Advanced Playback 33 – Repeat playback 33 – Repeating a specific portion 33 – Playing from selected time 34 – Selecting a subtitle language 34 – Hearing a different audio 34 – Watching from a different angle 34 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio 35 – Changing subtitle Code Page 35 – Changing the Picture Mode 36 – Viewing content information 36 – Changing content list view 36 – Selecting a subtitle file 37 – Listening to music during slide show 37 – Playing file encoded in 3D 38 Advanced Features 38 – Enjoying BD-Live™

5 Troubleshooting

39 Troubleshooting 39 – General 40 – Network 41 – Picture 41 – Customer support 41 – Open source software notice

6 Appendix

42 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote

Control 42 – Setting up the remote to control your TV 43 Network Software Update 43 – Network update notification 43 – Software update 45 Additional Information 45 – File requirement 47 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High

Definition) 48 – Certain system requirements 48 – Compatibility notes 49 Audio Output Specifications 50 Area Code List 51 Language Code List 52 Trademarks and Licenses 54 Specifications 55 Maintenance 55 – Handling the unit 55 – Notes on discs

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Some of the content in this manual may differ from your player depending on the software of the player.

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Introduction

Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description

Blu-ray

y u i

DVD-ROM

DVD-R

DVD-RW

DVD+R

DVD+RW

(8 cm, 12 cm)

y u i

y Ultra HD BD-ROM format.

y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

y “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.

y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.

y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

y ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

rented.

y Movie mode and nalized only

y Supports the dual layer disc also

Finalized AVCHD format

y DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

y ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

DVD-RW (VR)

(8 cm, 12 cm)

Audio CD

(8 cm, 12 cm)

CD-R/RW

(8 cm, 12 cm)

Note –

Caution –

y u i

VR mode and nalized only

Audio CD

y CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or

Photo les.

y ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format

Indicates special notes and operating features.

Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

Note

y Depending on the conditions of the recording

equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the unit.

y Depending on the recording software & the

nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,

DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.

y BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs

recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.

y 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.)

y This player requires discs and recordings to

meet certain technical standards in order to achieve optimal playback quality.

y Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to

these standards. There are many different types of recordable disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3 les) and these require certain pre-existing conditions to ensure compatible playback.

y Customers should note that permission is

required in order to download MP3 les and music from the Internet. Our company has no right to grant such permission. Permission should always be sought from the copyright owner.

y You have to set the disc format option

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

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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.

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 labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

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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 a R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly.

• • • • • • • • a • • • • • • • •

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

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

0-9 numerical buttons : Selects numbered options in a menu.

CAPTION : Turns on or off closed caption function.

REPEAT (h) : Repeats a desired section or sequence.

• • • • • • • • b • • • • • • •

c/v (SCAN) : Searches backward or forward.

C/V (SKIP) : Goes to the next or previous chapter / track / le.

M (PAUSE) : Pauses playback. z (PLAY) : Starts playback. Z (STOP) : Stops playback.

• • • • • • • • c • • • • • • • HOME (1) : Displays or exits the

[Home Menu]. INFO/MENU (m) : Displays or

exits On-Screen Display.

Direction buttons (w/s/a/d) :

Selects an option in the menu. ENTER (b) : Acknowledges menu

selection. BACK (1) : Exits the menu or

returns to the previous screen.

DISC MENU : Accesses menu on a disc.

• • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • •

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

to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used as shortcut buttons for specic menus.

TV Control Buttons : See page

42.

Front Panel

ab cab

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a Disc Tray b R (Open/Close)

Disc Tray Open / Close

T (Play/Pause)

Starts / Pauses playback

I (Stop)

Stops playback

1 (Standby)

Power On / Off

Rear Panel

a LAN port

Connect to Internet.

b HDMI OUT TO TV

Connect to TV.

c Power Indicator d USB Port

Connect a USB device.

ab c

c OPTICAL AUDIO OUT

Connect to digital audio device.

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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 (HDMI OUT TO TV) jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor.

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HDMI cable

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.

Rear of the unit

Additional Information for HDMI

y When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible

device make sure of the following:

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

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

- The connected device is compatible with 720 x 576p (or 480p), 1280 x 720p, 1920 x 1080i, 1920 x 1080p, 3840 x 2160P video input

y Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will

work with this player.

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

Note

y If a connected HDMI device does not accept

the audio output of the player, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output.

y When you use HDMI connection, you can

change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 11)

y Select the type of video output from the

HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] option on the [Settings] menu (see page

20).

y Changing the resolution when the connection

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

y When 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.

y If there are noises or lines on the screen,

please check the HDMI cable (length is generally limited to 4.5 m, 14.76 feet).

About HDR (High Dynamic Range)

This player supports the HDR function. High Dynamic Range is a technique used in imaging to reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than is possible with conventional imaging devices.

y Make sure your TV supports the HDR function.

y Connect an HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed

HDMI™ Cable) between the player’s HDMI output and TV’s HDMI input.

y Activate the HDR related function on your TV’s

menu. For further information, refer to the TV’s user manual.

What is SIMPLINK?

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

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

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

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

Note

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

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5. Use w/s to select the desired resolution then press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

Note

y If your TV does not accept the resolution 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.

y If 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].

y If 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.

y The 1080p or 2160p video output frame

rate may be automatically set to either 24 Hz or 60 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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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 a/d to select the [Settings] and press ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears.

3. Use w/s to select [DISPLAY] option then press d to move to the second level.

4. Use w/s to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.

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Connecting to an Amplifier

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

y HDMI Audio connection (page 12)

y Digital Audio connection (page 13)

Since many factors affect the type of audio output,

see “Audio Output Specications” for details (page

Connecting

49).

About Digital Multi-Channel sound

A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality. For this, you need a multi-channel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats supported by your player. Check the logos on the front of the Audio/Video receiver and the manual. (PCM Stereo, PCM, 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 (HDMI OUT TO TV) 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

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. (Refer to amplier’s owner’s manual.)

You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 21)

Note

Depending on the supported resolution of the TV or Amplier, the picture may not be output.

Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output

Connect the player’s OPTICAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplier using a optical digital audio cable.

Rear of the unit

Optical cable

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Connecting

Receiver/Amplier

You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 21.)

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Connecting to your Home Network

This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, and BD-Live interactivity.

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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

y When plugging or unplugging the LAN cable,

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

y Do not connect a modular phone cable to the

LAN port.

y Since there are various connection

congurations, please follow the specications of your telecommunication carrier or internet service provider.

Broadband service

Router

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.

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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.

Network will automatically be connected to the unit.

Advanced Setting

If you want to set the network settings manually, use w/s to select [Advanced Setting] on the [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b).

1. Use w/s/a/d to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static].

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

2. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply

network settings.

Network connection status is displayed on the screen.

3. Press ENTER (b) while [OK] is highlighted to

finish the wired network settings.

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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 w/s/a/d and numerical buttons.

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Notes on Network Connection

y Many 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 off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.

y Depending 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.

y Our company is not responsible for any

malfunction of the player and/or the internet connection feature due to communication errors/ malfunctions associated with your broadband internet connection, or other connected equipment.

y The features of BD-ROM discs made available

through the Internet Connection feature are not created or provided by our company, and our company is not responsible for their functionality or continued availability. Some disc related material available by the Internet Connection may not be compatible with this player. If you have questions about such content, please contact the producer of the disc.

y Some internet contents may require a higher

bandwidth connection.

y Even if the player is properly connected and

congured, some internet contents may not operate properly because of internet congestion, the quality or bandwidth of your internet service, or problems at the provider of the content.

y Some internet connection operations may not

be possible due to certain restrictions set by the Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your broadband Internet connection.

y Any fees charged by an ISP including, without

limitation, connection charges are your responsibility.

y A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required

for wired connection to this player. If your internet service does not allow for such a connection, you will not be able to connect the player.

y You must use a Router to use xDSL service.

y A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and

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

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Initial Setup

When you turn on the unit for the rst time, the initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language and network settings on the initial setup wizard.

1. Press 1 (POWER).

The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.

2. Use w/s/a/d to select a display language and press ENTER (b).

3. After checking the Terms of Service, select [Agree] to use the SW Updates. Read and prepare the preparations for the network settings and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is highlighted.

4. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b).

5. Check all the settings that you have set in the previous steps.

Press ENTER (b) while [Finish] is highlighted to finish the initial setup settings. If there is any settings to be changed, use w/s/a/d to select 1 and press ENTER (b).

System Setting

If a wired network is connected, the network connection setting will automatically be finished.

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