www.lg.com
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
BP165
OWNER’S MANUAL
Powerful Playability
Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player
P/NO : MFL68903011
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sucient 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: This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This
product may malfunction due to electrical shock.
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 built-
in 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 specied 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
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. The
Power Plug is the disconnecting device. In case of
an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily
accessible.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please
refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied
with this device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or another manufacturer. Using
any other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
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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 should not be exposed
to excessive heat such as sunshine, re etc.
NOTICE: For safety marking information including
product identication and supply ratings, please
refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied
with this device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or another manufacturer. Using
any other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
y
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
y
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
y
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modication is made.
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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
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.
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 content. 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, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
3 Safety Information
8 Introduction
8 – Playable Discs and symbols used
in this manual
9 – About the “7” symbol display
9 – Regional code
10 Remote Control
11 Front Panel
11 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
12 Connecting the AC Adapter
12 Connecting to your TV
13 – What is SIMPLINK?
14 – Resolution setting
15 Connecting to an Amplifier
15 – Connecting to an amplifier
via HDMI Output
3 System Setting
16 Initial Setup
16 Settings
16 – Adjust the setup settings
17 – [DISPLAY] menu
18 – [LANGUAGE] menu
19 – [AUDIO] menu
20 – [LOCK] menu
21 – [OTHERS] menu
4 Operating
23 Home Menu Display
23 – Using [HOME] menu
23 Playing the Linked Devices
23 – Playing a disc
24 – Playing a file on disc/USB device
25 – Playing a file on Android device
26 General Playback
26 – Basic operations for video and
audio content
26 – Basic operations for photo content
26 – Using the disc menu
27 – Resume playback
27 – Last scene memory
28 On-Screen Display
28 – To control video playback
29 – To control photo view
30 Advanced Playback
30 – Repeat playback
30 – Repeating a specific portion
30 – Playing from selected time
31 – Selecting a subtitle language
31 – Hearing a different audio
31 – Watching from a different angle
31 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
32 – Changing subtitle Code Page
32 – Changing the Picture Mode
33 – Viewing content information
33 – Changing content list view
33 – Selecting a subtitle file
34 – Listening to music during slide show
34 Audio CD recording
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1
2
3
4
5
6
5 Troubleshooting
36 Troubleshooting
36 – General
37 – Picture
37 – Customer support
37 – Open source software notice
6 Appendix
38 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
38 – Setting up the remote to control
your TV
39 Additional Information
39 – File requirement
40 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
High Definition)
41 – Certain system requirements
41 – Compatibility notes
42 Audio Output Specifications
43 Area Code List
44 Language Code List
45 Trademarks and Licenses
47 Specifications
48 Maintenance
48 – Handling the Unit
48 – Notes on Discs
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
Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual
Media/Term Logo Symbol Description
Blu-ray
e
y
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
y
BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
y
u
i
y
BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
y
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
r
y
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
y
Movie mode and nalized only
y
Supports the dual layer disc also
o
Finalized AVCHD format
y
u
i
y
DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
y
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
DVD-RW (VR)
r
VR mode and nalized only
Audio CD
t
Audio CD
CD-R/RW
y
u
i
y
CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
y
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Note –
,
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution –
>
Indicates cautions for preventing possible
damages from abuse.
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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 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.
y
Customers 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.
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)
,
Note
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 labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
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Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert the 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.
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up
menu, if available.
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 for [MOVIE], [PHOTO]
and [MUSIC] menu.
TV Control Buttons: See page
38.
Remote Control
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Front Panel
a
Disc Tray
b
Power Indicator
c
Remote Sensor
d
R
(OPEN / CLOSE)
e
1/!
(POWER)
f
USB Port
Rear Panel
ab
a
DC IN 12V (AC adapter input)
b
HDMI OUT
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Connecting
12
Connecting
2
Connecting the AC
Adapter
Connect the unit to the power supply with the
supplied AC adapter.
Rear of the unit
Plug into a power
source.
y
Contact an electrical parts distributor for
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adapter
or AC cord set.
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from
another device or manufacturer. Using any
other power cable or power supply may cause
damage to the device and void your warranty.
>
Caution
Connecting to your TV
If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can
connect it to this player using an HDMI cable (Type
A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI
jack on the player to the HDMI jack on an HDMI
compatible TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
TV
HDMI cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s
manual).
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.
,
Note
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13
Connecting
2
Additional Information for HDMI
y
When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
-
Try switching o the HDMI/DVI device and
this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI
device and leave it for around 30 seconds,
then switch on this player.
-
The connected device’s video input is set
correctly for this unit.
-
The connected device is compatible with
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.
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.
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 14)
y
Select the type of video output from the
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Settings] menu (see page
18).
y
Changing 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.
y
When 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.
y
If there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft)).
,
Note
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.
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.
Depending on the disc type or playing status,
some SIMPLINK operation may dier from your
purpose or not work.
,
Note
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14
Connecting
2
Resolution setting
The player provides several output resolutions for
HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution
using [Settings] menu.
1. Press HOME (
1
).
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.
5. Use
w/s
to select the desired resolution then
press ENTER (
b
) to confirm your selection.
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 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.
,
Note
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15
Connecting
2
Connecting to an
Amplifier
Since many factors aect the type of audio output,
see “Audio Output Specications” for details (page
42).
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
Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)
Connecting to an amplifier via
HDMI Output
Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the
corresponding in jack on your amplier using an
HDMI cable.
HDMI cable
HDMI
cable
TV
Receiver/Amplier
Rear of the unit
Connect the amplier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI
input jack on your TV using an HDMI cable if your
amplier has HDMI output jack. (Refer to amplier’s
owner’s manual)
You will need to activate the player’s digital output.
(See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 19)
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System Setting
16
System Setting
3
Initial Setup
When you turn on the unit for the rst time, the
initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the
display language 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. Check the setting that you have set in the
previous step.
Press ENTER (
b
) while [Finish] is highlighted
to finish the initial setup setting. If you want to
change the setting, use
w/s/a/d
to select
1
and press ENTER (
b
).
Settings
Adjust the setup settings
You can change the settings of the player in the
[Settings] menu.
1. Press HOME (
1
).
2. Use
a/d
to select the [Settings] and press
ENTER (
b
). The [Settings] menu appears.
3. Use
w/s
to select the first setup option, and
press
d
to move to the second level.
4. Use
w/s
to select a second setup option, and
press ENTER (
b
) to move to the third level.
5. Use
w/s
to select a desired setting, and press
ENTER (
b
) to confirm your selection.
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17
System Setting
3
[DISPLAY] menu
TV Aspect Ratio
Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV
type.
[4:3 Letter Box]
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
[4:3 Pan Scan]
Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays pictures cropped to ll your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut o.
[16:9 Original]
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3
aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the
left and right sides.
[16:9 Full]
Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear
proportion) to ll the entire screen.
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and
[4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is
set to higher than 720p.
,
Note
Resolution
Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal.
Refer to page 14 for details about the resolution
setting.
[Auto]
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to
TVs providing display information (EDID),
automatically selects the resolution best suited
to the connected TV.
[480p]
Outputs 480 lines of progressive video.
[720p]
Outputs 720 lines of progressive video.
[1080i]
Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.
[1080p]
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video.
1080p Display Mode
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select
[24 Hz] for smooth presentation of lm material
(1080p/24 Hz) with an HDMI-equipped display
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input.
y
When you select [24 Hz], you may
experience some picture disturbance when
the video switches video and lm material.
In this case, select [60 Hz].
y
Even when [1080p Display Mode] is set to
[24 Hz], if your TV is not compatible with
1080p/24 Hz, the actual frame frequency of
the video output will be 60 Hz to match the
video source format.
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System Setting
3
HDMI Color Setting
Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack.
For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your
display device.
[YCbCr]
Select when connecting to an HDMI display
device.
[RGB]
Select when connecting to a DVI display
device.
Home Menu Guide
This function allows you to display or delete the
guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option
to [On] for displaying guide.
[LANGUAGE] menu
Display Menu
Select a language for the [Settings] menu and on-
screen display.
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/
Disc Subtitle
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
[Original]
Refers to the original language in which the
disc was recorded.
[Other]
Press ENTER (
b
) to select another language.
Use number buttons then press ENTER (
b
)
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number
according to the language code list on page
44.
[O] (Disc Subtitle only)
Turn o Subtitle.
Depending on the disc, your language setting
may not work.
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System Setting
3
[AUDIO] menu
Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set
the player’s Audio options according to the type of
audio system you use.
Since many factors aect the type of audio
output, see “Audio Output Specications” on
page 42 for details.
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Note
Digital Output
[Auto]
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack
to a device with LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD
decoder.
[PCM]
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack
to a device with digital decoder.
[DTS Re-Encode]
Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack
to a device with DTS decoder.
y
When [Digital Output] option is set to
[Auto], the audio may output as bitstream.
If the bitstream information is not detected
from HDMI device with EDID, the audio may
output as PCM.
y
If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS
Re-Encode], the DTS Re-Encode audio is
outputted for BD-ROM discs with secondary
audio and the original audio is outputted
for the other discs (like [Auto]).
,
Note
Sampling Freq.
(Digital Audio Output)
[48 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplier is
not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz
signal. When this choice is made, this unit
automatically converts any 192 kHz and 96 kHz
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode
them.
[96 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplier is
not capable of handling 192 kHz signals. When
this choice is made, this unit automatically
converts any 192 kHz signals to 96 kHz so your
system can decode them.
[192 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplier is
capable of handling 192 kHz signals.
Check the documentation for your A/V Receiver or
Amplier to verify its capabilities.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
This function allows you to listen to a movie at a
lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
[Auto]
The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio
output is specied by itself.
And the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital
and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as
the [On] mode.
[On]
Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD
audio output.
[O ]
Turns o this function.
The DRC setting can be changed only when a
disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete
stop mode.
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System Setting
3
[LOCK] menu
The [LOCK] settings aect only BD-ROM and DVD
playback.
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you
must enter the 4-digit security code you have
created.
If you have not entered a password yet, you are
prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice,
and press ENTER (
b
) to create a new password.
Password
You can create or change the password.
[None]
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press
ENTER (
b
) to create a new password.
[Change]
Enter the current password and press ENTER
(
b
). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press
ENTER (
b
) to create a new password.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using
the following steps:
1. Remove any disc that might be in the player.
2. Highlight [Password] option in the [Settings]
menu.
3. Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The
password is cleared.
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER
(
b
), press
a
. Then input the correct password.
,
Note
DVD Rating
Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their
content. (Not all discs are rated.)
[Rating 1-8]
Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and
rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
[Unlock]
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
Blu-ray Disc Rating
Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number
buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing.
[255]
All BD-ROM can be played.
[0-254]
Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
y
The [Blu-ray Disc Rating] will be applied
only for the Blu-ray disc that containing the
Advanced Rating Control.
y
For the region using MPAA rating level, refer
to the table below as an example.
Blu-ray Disc Rating MPAA Rating
0 G
8 PG
13 PG-13
17 R
18 NC-17
255 Not restricted
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Area Code
Enter the code of the area whose standards were
used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list
on page 43.
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System Setting
3
[OTHERS] menu
Auto Power Off
The screen saver appears when you leave the
player in Stop mode for about ve minutes. If
you set this option to [On], the unit automatically
turns o within 15 minutes since the Screen Saver
is displayed. Set this option to [O] to leave the
screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
Initialize
[Factory Set]
You can reset the player to its original factory
settings.
[Blu-ray Storage Clear]
Initializes the Blu-ray contents from the
connected USB storage.
If you reset the player to its original factory
settings using [Factory Set] option, you have to
set the display language again.
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Note
Software
[Information]
Displays the current software version.
[OSS Notice]
LGE Open Source Software Notice is displayed.
Closed Caption
Closed caption (CC) is the process of displaying text
on a screen to provide additional or interpretive
information for the hearing impaired.
This function allows you to adjust various settings
of closed caption.
a
[CC Display]
Turns on or o this function.
b
[CC Type]
Selects the closed caption type between
[Analog] and [Digital].
[Analog] : Select this when you play a disc or
some video les that support [Analog] CC type.
[Digital] : Select this when you play Online
content or some video les that support
[Digital] CC type.
c
[Analog CC]
(When [CC Type] is selected to [Analog])
Displays the audio portion of a movie as text
on the screen. CC1 is the most common
mode in use.
d
[Digital CC]
(When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital])
The language option of the online content
can be selected here. (but language option
will be supported fully or partially according
to contents)
e
[CC Mode]
(When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital])
Selects the closed caption mode between
[Custom] and [Auto].
f
[Digital Option]
(When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom])
You can adjust detail settings of closed
caption.
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System Setting
3
Adjusting the [Digital Option]
When [CC Mode] is selected to [Custom], you can
adjust detail settings of closed caption.
a
Selects a typeface for the text.
Font1 : Default / Font2 : Courier
Font3 : TimesNewRoman / Font4 : Helvetica
Font5 : Arial / Font6 : Casual
Font7 : Cursive / Font8 : SmallCapital
b
Selects the font size.
c
Selects a color for the text.
d
Adjusts the opacity for the text color.
e
Selects an edge type.
f
Selects a color for the edges.
g
Selects a background color.
h
Adjusts the opacity for the background color.
i
Selects a window color.
j
Adjusts the opacity for the window color.
y
On disc jacket or description page, a CC
logo will appear if closed captioning is
supported.
y
If online contents include closed caption of
its own, this setting may not work.
y
Some disc and online content support
closed caption function, if you want to use
closed caption, go to [Settings] > [OTHERS]
> [Closed Caption].
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Home Menu Display
Using [HOME] menu
The home menu appears when you press HOME
(
1
). Use
a/d
to select a category and press
ENTER (
b
).
a
[Movie] - Plays video content.
b
[Photo] - Plays photo content.
c
[Music] - Plays audio content.
d
[Settings] - Adjusts the system settings.
Playing the Linked
Devices
Playing a disc
erot
1. Press
B
(OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the
disc tray.
2. Press
B
(OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray.
For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and
DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically.
3. Press HOME (
1
).
4. Select [Movie] or [Music], and select disc icon.
y
Playback functions described in this manual
are not always available in every les and
media. Some functions can be restricted
depending on many factors.
y
Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB
device connection may be needed for the
proper playback.
y
Unnalized DVD-VR format discs may not
be played in this player.
y
Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM
data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot
support these kinds of discs.
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Playing a file on disc/USB
device
yui
This player can play video, audio and photo les
contained in the disc or USB device.
1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB
device.
When you connect the USB device on the HOME
menu, the player plays an audio le contained in
the USB storage device automatically. If the USB
storage device is containing various types of les, a
menu for the le type selection will appear.
File loading may take few minutes depending on
the number of content stored in the USB storage
device. Press ENTER (
b
) while [Cancel] is selected
to stop loading.
2. Press HOME (
1
).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using
a/d
,
and press
s
.
4. Select Disc or USB and press ENTER (
b
).
a
Displays all linked devices.
b
Displays video, photo or audio content.
c
Displays the le or folder on linked device.
5. Select a file using
w/s/a/d
, and press
z
(PLAY) or ENTER (
b
) to play the file.
Notes on USB device
y
This player supports USB ash drive/external
HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when
accessing les (music, photo, movie). However,
Audio CD recording, use the USB ash drive /
external HDD formatted in FAT32.
y
This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the
USB device.
y
Do not extract the USB device during operation
(play, etc.).
y
A USB device which requires additional program
installation when you have connected it to a
computer, is not supported.
y
USB device: USB device that supports USB1.1
and USB2.0.
y
Video, audio and photo les can be played. For
details of playing each le type, refer to the
relevant pages.
y
Regular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
y
If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB or
USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not be
recognized.
y
Some USB device may not work with this unit.
y
Some digital cameras and mobile phones are
not supported.
y
USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.
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Playing a file on Android
device
yui
This player can play video, audio and photo les
contained in Android device.
1. Connect Android device to the unit with USB
cable. Make sure that MTP is activated on
Android device.
2. Press HOME (
1
).
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using
a/d
,
and press
s
.
4. Select [MTP] using
a/d
and press ENTER (
b
).
File loading may take few minutes depending on
the number of content stored in Android device.
5. Select a file using
w/s/a/d
, and press
z
(PLAY) or ENTER (
b
) to play the file.
Notes on Connecting Android device
y
This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) Android (4.0 or later is recommended)
devices.
y
Do not extract Android device during operation
(play, etc.).
y
Video, audio and photo les can be played. For
details of playing each le type, refer to the
relevant pages.
y
Regular back up is recommended to prevent
data loss.
y
If you use a USB extension cable, USB HUB or
USB Multi-reader, Android device may not be
recognized.
y
Some Android devices may not work with this
unit.
y
When you use MTP, playing some music, photo,
movie, or subtitle les may not work depending
on Android device.
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General Playback
Basic operations for video and
audio content
To stop playback
Press
Z
(STOP) during playback.
To pause playback
Press
M
(PAUSE) during playback.
Press
z
(PLAY) to resume playback.
To play frame-by-frame (Video)
Press
M
(PAUSE) during video playback.
Press
M
(PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame
playback.
To scan forward or backward
Press
c
or
v
to play fast forward or fast reverse
during playback.
You can change the various playback speeds by
pressing
c
or
v
repeatedly.
To slow down the playing speed
(Video)
While the playback is paused, press
v
repeatedly
to play various speeds of slow motion.
To skip to the next/previous
chapter/track/file
During playback, press
C
or
V
to go to the
next chapter/track/le or to return to the beginning
of the current chapter/track/le.
Press
C
twice briey to step back to the previous
chapter/track/le.
Basic operations for photo
content
To play a slide show
Press
z
(PLAY) to start slide show.
To stop a slide show
Press
Z
(STOP) while slide show.
To pause a slide show
Press
M
(PAUSE) while slide show.
Press
z
(PLAY) to re-start the slide show.
To skip to the next/previous photo
While viewing a photo in full screen, press
a
or
d
to go to the previous or next photo.
Using the disc menu
ero
To display the disc menu
The menu screen may be displayed rst after
loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want
to display the disc menu during playback, press
DISC MENU.
Use
w/s/a/d
buttons to navigate through
menu items.
To display the Pop-up menu
Some BD-ROM discs contain Pop-up menu that
appears during playback.
Press TITLE/POP-UP during playback, and use
w/s/a/d
buttons to navigate through menu
items.
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Resume playback
eroyt
u
The unit records the point where you pressed the
Z
(STOP) depending on the disc.
If “
MZ
(Resume Stop)” appears on the screen
briey, press
z
(PLAY) to resume playback (from
the scene point).
If you press
Z
(STOP) twice or unload the disc,
“
Z
(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit
will clear the stopped point.
y
The resume point may be cleared when a
button is pressed (for example;
1
(POWER),
B
(OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
y
On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the resume
playback function does not work.
y
If you press
Z
(STOP) once during BD-ROM
interactive title playback, the unit will be in
Complete Stop mode.
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Last scene memory
er
This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc
that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory
even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch
o the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene
memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
y
Last Scene Memory function for a previous
disc is erased once a dierent disc is played.
y
This function may not work depending on
the disc.
y
On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the last scene
memory function does not work.
y
This unit does not memorize settings of
a disc if you switch o the unit before
commencing to play it.
,
Note
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On-Screen Display
You can display and adjust various information and
settings about the content.
To control video playback
eroy
You can control playback and set options while
watching videos.
During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
a Progress bar - Displays the current position
and total playing time.
b [Disc Menu] - Accesses menu on a disc.
c [Title/Popup] - Displays the DVD title menu
or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available.
d [Option] - Displays playback information.
e [Repeat] - Repeats a desired section or
sequence. (page 30)
Displaying content information on-
screen
eroy
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
).
a Title – Current title number/total number of
titles.
b Chapter – Current chapter number/total
number of chapters.
c Time – Elapsed playing time/total playback
time.
d Audio – Selected audio language or channel.
e Subtitle – Selected subtitle.
f Angle – Selected angle/total number of
angles.
g TV Aspect Ratio – Selected TV aspect ratio.
h Picture Mode – Selected picture mode.
y
If no button is pressed for a few seconds,
the on-screen display disappears.
y
A title number cannot be selected on some
discs.
y
Available items may dier depending on
discs or titles.
y
If an interactive Blu-ray Disc is playing back,
some setting information is displayed on
the screen but prohibited to be changed.
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To control photo view
Controls playback and sets options while viewing
pictures in full screen.
You can control playback and set options while
viewing pictures in full screen.
While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
a [Slide show] - Starts or pause slide show.
b [Music] - Select the background music for the
slide show (page 34).
c [Option] - Displays slide show options.
d [Rotate] - Rotates the photo clockwise.
e [Zoom] - Displays the [Zoom] menu.
Setting the slide show option
You can use various options during viewing a
photo in full screen.
1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
a [Speed] - Use
a/d
to select a delaying
speed between photos in a slide show.
b [Eect] - Use
a/d
to select a transition
effect between photos in a slide show.
c [Music Select] – Select the background music
for the slide show (page 34).
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Advanced Playback
Repeat playback
erotu
y
Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Video les
During playback, press REPEAT (
h
) to select a
desired repeat mode.
A-B – Selected portion will be repeated continually.
Chapter – The current chapter will be played back
repeatedly. (BD / DVD only)
Title – The current title will be played back
repeatedly.
All – All the titles or les will be played back
repeatedly. (Movie le only)
O – Returns to normal playback.
Audio CDs/Audio les
During playback, press REPEAT (
h
)
repeatedly to
select a desired repeat mode.
5
– Selected portion will be repeated continually.
(Audio CD only)
6
Track – The current track or le will be played
back repeatedly.
7
All – All the tracks or les will be played back
repeatedly.
78
All – All the tracks or les will be played back
repeatedly in random order.
8
– The tracks or les will be played back in
random order.
This function may not work on some disc or
title.
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Repeating a specific portion
eroy
This player can repeat a portion you have selected.
1. During playback, press REPEAT (
h
).
2. Select [A-B] using
w/s
, and press ENTER (
b
).
3. Press ENTER (
b
)
at the beginning of the portion
you wish to repeat.
4. Press ENTER (
b
) at the end of the portion. Your
selected portion will be repeated continually.
y
You cannot select a portion less than 3
seconds.
y
This function may not work on some disc or
title.
,
Note
Playing from selected time
eroy
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
).
3. Select the [Time] option and then input the
required start time in hours, minutes, and
seconds from left to right.
For example, to nd a scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”.
Press
a/d
to skip the playback 60 seconds
forward or backward.
4. Press ENTER (
b
) to start playback from selected
time.
This function may not work on some disc or
titles.
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Selecting a subtitle language
eroy
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Subtitle] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired subtitle language.
By pressing ENTER (
b
), you can set various
subtitle options.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
Some discs allow you to change subtitle
selections only via the disc menu. If this is the
case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU button
and choose the appropriate subtitle from the
selections on the disc menu.
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Note
Hearing a different audio
eroy
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Audio] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired audio language,
audio track or audio channel.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
y
Some discs allow you to change audio
selections only via the disc menu. In this
case, press TITLE/POP-UP or DISC MENU
button and choose the appropriate audio
from the selections on the disc menu.
y
Immediately after you have switched sound,
there may be a temporary discrepancy
between the display and actual sound.
y
On BD-ROM disc, the multi audio format
(5.1CH or 7.1CH) is displayed with [MultiCH]
in the on-screen display.
,
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Watching from a different
angle
er
If the disc contains scenes recorded at dierent
camera angles, you can change to a dierent
camera angle during playback.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Angle] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired angle.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
eoy
You can change the TV aspect ratio setting during
playback.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [TV Aspect Ratio]
option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired option.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
Even if you change the value of the [TV Aspect
Ratio] option in On-Screen display, the [TV
Aspect Ratio] option in the [Settings] menu is
not changed.
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Changing subtitle Code Page
y
If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can
change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle
le properly.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Code Page] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired code option.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
Changing the Picture Mode
eroy
You can change the [Picture mode] option during
playback.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Picture Mode] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select desired option.
5. Press BACK (
1
) to exit the On-Screen display.
Setting the [User setting] option
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (
m
).
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
)
3. Use
w/s
to select the [Picture Mode] option.
4. Use
a/d
to select the [User setting] option,
and press ENTER (
b
).
5. Use
w/s/a/d
to adjust the [Picture Mode]
options.
Select [Default] option then press ENTER (
b
) to
reset the all video adjustments.
6. Use
w/s/a/d
to select the [Close] option,
and press ENTER (
b
) to nish setting.
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33
Operating
4
Viewing content information
y
The player can display the content information.
1. Select a le using
w/s/a/d
.
2. Press INFO/MENU (
m
).
The le information appears on the screen.
During video playback, you can display the le
information by pressing TITLE/POP-UP.
The information displayed on the screen
may not correct comparing actual content
information.
,
Note
Changing content list view
yui
In the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, you can
change the content list view.
Press red (R) colored button repeatedly.
Selecting a subtitle file
y
If the subtitle le name is dierent from the video
le name, you need to select the subtitle le in the
[Movie] menu before playing the movie.
1. Use
w/s/a/d
to select the subtitle le you
wish to play in the [Movie] menu.
2. Press ENTER (
b
).
Press ENTER (
b
) again to deselect the subtitle
le. Selected subtitle le will be displayed when
you play the video le.
If you press
Z
(STOP) during playback, the
subtitle selection is cancelled.
,
Note
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Operating
34
Operating
4
Listening to music during slide
show
i
You can display photo les while listening to audio
les.
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/
MENU (
m
) to display the option menu.
2. Select [Option] using
a/d
, and press ENTER
(
b
).
3. Use
w/s
to select [Music Select] option, and
press ENTER (
b
) to display the [Music Select]
menu.
4. Use
w/s
to select a device, and press ENTER
(
b
).
Available device may differ depending on the
location of the current photo file.
Photo location Available Device
Disc, USB Disc, USB
MTP MTP
5. Use
w/s
to select a file or a folder you wish to
play.
Select
g
and press ENTER (
b
) to display the
upper directory.
6. Use
d
to select [OK], and press ENTER (
b
) to
complete music selection.
Audio CD recording
You can record one desired track or all of the tracks
in Audio CD to a USB storage device.
1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on
the front panel.
2. Insert an Audio CD into the player.
The playback starts automatically.
3. Press red (R) colored button to start [CD
Recording].
Stop mode
During
playback
Recording
track
All of the tracks playing track
Recording
time
4X speed 1X speed
y
For audio CD recording, use the USB ash
drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32
only.
y
Audio track is recorded to an audio le with
192 kbps.
y
Recording times in the table above are
approximate.
y
Actual recording time for USB storage
device varies depending on the USB storage
device’s ability.
y
Make sure that there is minimum of 50 MB
free space is needed when recording into
the USB storage device.
y
The length of the audio should be longer
than 20 seconds for the proper recording.
y
Do not turn o this player or extract the
connected USB storage device during Audio
CD recording.
,
Note
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Operating
35
Operating
4
The recording or copying features on this
player are provided for your personal and
non-commercial use. The making of
unauthorized copies of copy-protected
material, including computer programs, les,
broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and constitute a
criminal oense. This equipment should not be
used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims
any responsibility for illegal distribution or
use of unauthorized content in commercial
purpose.
Be Responsible
Respect Copyrights
>
Caution
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Troubleshooting
36
Troubleshooting
5
Troubleshooting
General
Issue Cause & Solution
The unit does not work
properly.
y
Turn o the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and turn it on again.
y
Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external
device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplier, etc.) and then try
connecting again.
The power does not turn on.
y
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
y
Be sure that the AC adaptor is connected to the unit securely.
The unit does not start
playback.
y
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional
code.)
y
Place the disc with the playback side down.
y
Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
y
Clean the disc.
y
Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.
The connected USB storage
device is not recognized.
y
Try using a dierent USB cable, some USB cables may not support
enough current for normal USB operation.
y
If you use a USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB devices may
not be recognized.
y
A USB device which requires additional program installation when
you have connected it to a computer is not supported.
y
This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with
FAT32 or NTFS format.
The angle cannot be changed.
y
Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Cannot play video, photo or
audio les.
y
The les are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.
y
The unit does not support the codec of the video le.
The remote control does not
work properly.
y
The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.
y
The remote control is too far from the unit.
y
There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
y
The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
The unit is plugged in, but the
power will not turn on or o.
You can reset the unit as follows.
y
Unplug the power cord, wait at least ve seconds, and then plug it in
again.
The unit is not operating
normally.
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37
Troubleshooting
5
Picture
Issue Cause & Solution
There is no picture.
y
Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture
from the unit appears on the TV screen.
y
Connect the video connection securely.
y
Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Settings] menu is set to the
appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
y
Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the player.
Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
y
The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does
not support copyright protection.
Picture noise appears.
y
You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is dierent from
your TV.
y
Set the resolution which your TV accepts.
Customer support
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new
features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit
http://www.lg.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center.
Open source software notice
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, that is contained in this
product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms,
warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download.
LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of
performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to
[email protected]. This oer is valid for three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the
product.
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Appendix
38
Appendix
6
Controlling a TV with
the Supplied Remote
Control
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
By pressing You can
1
(TV POWER) Turn the TV on or o.
INPUT
Switch the TV’s input source
between the TV and other
input sources.
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV
Depending on the unit being connected, you
may not be able to control your TV using some
of the buttons.
,
Note
Setting up the remote to
control your TV
You can operate your TV with the supplied remote
control.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer code.
1. While holding down
1
(TV POWER) button, and
press the manufacturer code for your TV with
the numerical buttons (see the table below).
Manufacturer Code Number
LG 1(Default), 2
Zenith 1, 3, 4
GoldStar 1, 2
Samsung 6, 7
Sony 8, 9
Hitachi 4
2. Release the
1
(TV POWER) button to complete
setting.
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
function on the TV, even after entering the correct
manufacturer code. When you replace the battery
of the remote, the code number you have set may
be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate
code number again.
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39
Appendix
6
Additional Information
File requirement
Video files
File
Location
File
Extension
Codec Format
Audio
Format
Subtitle
Disc,
USB
“.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”,
“.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”,
“.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM
free), “.vob”, “.3gp”,
“.mov”, “.trp”, “.m2t”,
“.mpe”, “.m1v”, “.m2v”,
“.wm”, ”.v”, “.ts”, “.dat”
XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/
MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2
PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM
(WMV3)
Dolby
Digital, DTS,
MP3, WMA,
AAC, AC3
SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI
(.smi), SubStation Alpha
(.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD
(.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub),
SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD
Subtitle System (.txt)
Audio files
File
Location
File
Extension
Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note
Disc,
USB
“mp3”, “.wma”,
“.wav”, “.m4a”
(DRM free),
“.ac”, “.ogg”, “.ai”
within 32 - 48 kHz
(WMA), within 16 - 48
kHz (MP3)
within 32 - 192 kbps
(WMA), within 32 - 320
kbps (MP3)
Some wav les are
not supported on
this player.
Photo files
File
Location
File
Extension
Recommended
Size
Note
Disc,
USB
“.jpg”, “.jpeg”,
“.png”, “.gif”
Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel
Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel
Progressive and lossless
compression photo image les
are not supported.
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40
Appendix
6
y
The le name is limited to 180 characters.
y
Maximum les/Folder: Less than 2000 (total
number of les and folders)
y
Depending on the size and number of the
les, it may take several minutes to read the
content on the media.
y
The le requirements on page 39 are not
always compatible. There may have some
restrictions by le features.
y
The total playback time of audio le
indicated on the screen may not correct for
VBR les.
y
HD video les contained on the CD/DVD or
USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly.
Blu-ray Disc or USB 2.0 are recommended to
play back HD video les.
y
This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
prole Main, High at Level 4.1. A le with
higher level may not be supported.
y
This player does not support les that are
recorded with GMC
*
1
or Qpel
*
2
.
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel
,
Note
y
A “avi” le which is encoded “WMV 9 codec”
is not supported.
y
This player supports UTF-8 les even it
contains Unicode subtitle content. This
player can not support the pure Unicode
subtitle les.
y
Depending on the types of le or ways of
recording, it may not play back.
y
A disc which was recorded by multi-session
on normal PC is not supported on this
player.
y
To be playback a video le, video le name
and Subtitle le name must be the same.
y
If video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS,
subtitle does not play back.
y
The total playback time of audio le
indicated on the screen may not correct for
VBR les.
y
Video / Audio codec compatibility may
dier depending on video le.
,
Note
AVCHD (Advanced Video
Codec High Definition)
y
This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
These discs are normally recorded and used in
camcorders.
y
The AVCHD format is a high denition digital
video camera format.
y
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher eciency than
that of the conventional image compressing
format.
y
This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Color” format.
y
Some AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.
y
AVCHD format discs need to be nalized.
y
“x.v.Color” oers a wider color range than normal
DVD camcorder discs.
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41
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6
Certain system requirements
For high denition video playback:
y
High denition display that has HDMI input jack.
y
BD-ROM disc with high denition content.
y
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for some content (as specied
by disc authors).
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
multi-channel audio playback:
y
An amplier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or
DTS-HD) decoder.
Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as
necessary for chosen format.
Compatibility notes
y
Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc,
digital connection and other compatibility issues
are possible. If you experience compatibility
problems, please contact an authorized
Customer Service Center.
y
This unit allows you to enjoy functions such
as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and
Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Prole 1 version
1.1). Secondary video and audio can be played
from a disc compatible with the picture-in-
picture function. For the playback method, refer
to the instructions in the disc.
y
Viewing high-denition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may require
an HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI
input on your display device.
y
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
use of some operation commands or features.
y
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are
supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you
use HDMI connection for the audio output of the
unit.
y
You can use a USB device to store some disc
related information. The disc you are using will
control how long this information is retained.
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42
Appendix
6
Audio Output Specifications
Jack/Setting
Source
HDMI OUT
PCM
DTS Re-encode
*
3
Auto
*
1
*
2
Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS Dolby TrueHD
DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS
DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS-HD
Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Linear PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Linear PCM 5.1ch
Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Linear PCM 7.1ch
*1 The secondary and interactive audio may not
be included in the output bitstream if [Digital
Output] option is set to [Auto]. (Except LPCM
Codec : the output always include interactive
and secondary audio.)
*2 This player automatically selects the HDMI audio
according to the decoding capability of the
connected HDMI device even though [Digital
Output] option is set to [Auto].
*3 If the [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-
encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz
and 5.1Ch. If the [Digital Output] option is set
to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio
is outputted for BD-ROM discs, and the original
audio is outputted for the other discs (like
[Auto]).
y
The audio is outputted up to PCM 48 kHz/16 bit
for MP3/WMA le and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for
Audio CD during playback.
y
You must select a digital audio output and
a maximum sampling frequency that your
Amplier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital
Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the
[Settings] menu (page 19).
y
With digital audio connection (HDMI OUT),
Disc Menu button sounds of BD-ROM may not
be heard if the [Digital Output] option is set to
[Auto].
y
If the audio format of the digital output does
not match the capabilities of your receiver, the
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound
or no sound at all.
y
Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via digital
connection can only be obtained if your receiver
is equipped with a Digital Multi-channel decoder.
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43
Appendix
6
Area Code List
Choose an area code from this list.
Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code
Afghanistan AF
Argentina AR
Australia AU
Austria AT
Belgium BE
Bhutan BT
Bolivia BO
Brazil BR
Cambodia KH
Canada CA
Chile CL
China CN
Colombia CO
Congo CG
Costa Rica CR
Croatia HR
Czech Republic CZ
Denmark DK
Ecuador EC
Egypt EG
El Salvador SV
Ethiopia ET
Fiji FJ
Finland FI
France FR
Germany DE
Great Britain GB
Greece GR
Greenland GL
Hong Kong HK
Hungary HU
India IN
Indonesia ID
Israel IL
Italy IT
Jamaica JM
Japan JP
Kenya KE
Kuwait KW
Libya LY
Luxembourg LU
Malaysia MY
Maldives MV
Mexico MX
Monaco MC
Mongolia MN
Morocco MA
Nepal NP
Netherlands NL
Antilles AN
New Zealand NZ
Nigeria NG
Norway NO
Oman OM
Pakistan PK
Panama PA
Paraguay PY
Philippines PH
Poland PL
Portugal PT
Romania RO
Russian
Federation RU
Saudi Arabia SA
Senegal SN
Singapore SG
Slovak Republic SK
Slovenia SI
South Africa ZA
South Korea KR
Spain ES
Sri Lanka LK
Sweden SE
Switzerland CH
Taiwan TW
Thailand TH
Turkey TR
Uganda UG
Ukraine UA
United States US
Uruguay UY
Uzbekistan UZ
Vietnam VN
Zimbabwe ZW
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44
Appendix
6
Language Code List
Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and
[Disc Menu].
Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code
Afar 6565
Afrikaans 6570
Albanian 8381
Amharic 6577
Arabic 6582
Armenian 7289
Assamese 6583
Aymara 6588
Azerbaijani 6590
Bashkir 6665
Basque 6985
Bengali; Bangla 6678
Bhutani 6890
Bihari 6672
Breton 6682
Bulgarian 6671
Burmese 7789
Byelorussian 6669
Chinese 9072
Croatian 7282
Czech 6783
Danish 6865
Dutch 7876
English 6978
Esperanto 6979
Estonian 6984
Faroese 7079
Fiji 7074
Finnish 7073
French 7082
Frisian 7089
Galician 7176
Georgian 7565
German 6869
Greek 6976
Greenlandic 7576
Guarani 7178
Gujarati 7185
Hausa 7265
Hebrew 7387
Hindi 7273
Hungarian 7285
Icelandic 7383
Indonesian 7378
Interlingua 7365
Irish 7165
Italian 7384
Japanese 7465
Kannada 7578
Kashmiri 7583
Kazakh 7575
Kirghiz 7589
Korean 7579
Kurdish 7585
Laotian 7679
Latin 7665
Latvian, Lettish 7686
Lingala 7678
Lithuanian 7684
Macedonian 7775
Malagasy 7771
Malay 7783
Malayalam 7776
Maori 7773
Marathi 7782
Moldavian 7779
Mongolian 7778
Nauru 7865
Nepali 7869
Norwegian 7879
Oriya 7982
Panjabi 8065
Pashto, Pushto 8083
Persian 7065
Polish 8076
Portuguese 8084
Quechua 8185
Rhaeto-Romance 8277
Rumanian 8279
Russian 8285
Samoan 8377
Sanskrit 8365
Scots Gaelic 7168
Serbian 8382
Serbo-Croatian 8372
Shona 8378
Sindhi 8368
Singhalese 8373
Slovak 8375
Slovenian 8376
Spanish 6983
Sudanese 8385
Swahili 8387
Swedish 8386
Tagalog 8476
Tajik 8471
Tamil 8465
Telugu 8469
Thai 8472
Tonga 8479
Turkish 8482
Turkmen 8475
Twi 8487
Ukrainian 8575
Urdu 8582
Uzbek 8590
Vietnamese 8673
Volapük 8679
Welsh 6789
Wolof 8779
Xhosa 8872
Yiddish 7473
Yoruba 8979
Zulu 9085
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45
Appendix
6
Trademarks and
Licenses
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BONUSVIEW™ and
the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc
Association.
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its aliates.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS
2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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46
Appendix
6
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the
use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-
produced lm and videos and their soundtracks.
When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is
detected, a message will be displayed and playback
or copying will be interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology
is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To
request additional information about Cinavia by
mail, send a postcard with your mailing address
to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box
86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
This product incorporates proprietary technology
under license from Verance Corporation and is
protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued and pending as well
as copyright and trade secret protection for certain
aspects of such technology. Cinavia is a trademark
of Verance Corporation. Copyright 2004-2013
Verance Corporation. All rights reserved by Verance.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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47
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6
Specifications
General
AC adapter
y
Model : WA-12M12FU
y
Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc.
y
Input : 100-120 V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A Max.
y
Output : 12 V
0
1 A
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 mm x 43 mm x 195 mm (10.6 x 1.7 x 7.7 inch)
Net Weight (Approx.) 0.83 kg (1.83 lb)
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % - 90 %
Outputs
HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector)
System
Laser Semiconductor laser
wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm
Signal system Standard NTSC color TV system
Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V
0
500 mA
y
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
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48
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6
Maintenance
Handling the Unit
When shipping the unit
Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for
maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was
originally packed at the factory.
Cleaning the unit
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
unit.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
y
Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide
spray near the unit.
y
Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
y
Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time.
Maintaining the Unit
The unit is a high-tech, precision device. If the
optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty
or worn, the picture quality could be diminished.
For details, please contact your nearest authorized
service center.
Notes on Discs
Handling Discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold
the disc by the edges so that ngerprints 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 center to out.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,
or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.
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