OWNER’S MANUAL

Network 3D
Blu-ray Disc™ /
DVD Player

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

BP450

www.lg.com
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
1
DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.

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To ensure proper use of this product, please read
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING
contact an authorized service center. Use of
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
controls, adjustments or the performance of
This lightning flash with arrowhead procedures other than those specified herein may
symbol within an equilateral triangle result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent
is intended to alert the user to the direct exposure to laser beam, do not try to open
presence of uninsulated dangerous the enclosure.
voltage within the product’s CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. a dedicated circuit;
The exclamation point within an That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
equilateral triangle is intended that appliance and has no additional outlets or
to alert the user to the presence branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
of important operating and owner’s manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
maintenance (servicing) instructions outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
in the literature accompanying the product. wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN Any of these conditions could result in electric
OR MOISTURE. shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
confined space such as a book case or similar unit. or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
CAUTION: Do not use high voltage products exact replacement part by an authorized service
around this product. (ex. Electrical swatter) This center. Protect the power cord from physical or
product may malfunction due to electrical shock. mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings. pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
instructions. the point where the cord exits the appliance. To
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the mains cord plug. When installing the product,
product and to protect it from over heating. The ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
openings shall be never be blocked by placing NOTICE: For safety marking information including
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar product identification and supply ratings, please
surface. This product shall not be placed in a built- refer to the main label on the bottom or rear of the
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless apparatus.
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instruction has been adhered to. 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.
 4 Getting Started

This device is equipped with a portable battery or Notes on Copyrights

accumulator.
yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content
Safety way to remove the battery or the System) is approved as content protection
battery from the equipment: Remove the system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of
1 old battery or battery pack, follow the steps CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,
in reverse order than the assembly. To prevent certain restrictions are imposed on playback,
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contamination of the environment and bring on analogue signal output, etc., of AACS protected
possible threat to human and animal health, the contents. The operation of this product and
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate restrictions on this product may vary depending
container at designated collection points. Do on your time of purchase as those restrictions
not dispose of batteries or battery together with may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after
other waste. It is recommended that you use the production of this product.
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
yy Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
accumulators. The battery shall not be exposed to
additionally used as content protection systems
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to restrictions including playback restrictions for
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents.
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-
apparatus. ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
an authorized Customer Service Center.
>>Caution yy Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
yy Watching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness. copy protection. Because of this, you should only
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
yy It is not recommended to watch a movie VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant picture from copy-protected discs.
woman.
yy This product incorporates copyright protection
yy If you are experiencing headache, tiredness technology that is protected by U.S. patents
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D, and other intellectual property rights. Use of
it is strongly recommended to stop the this copyright protection technology must be
playback and rest until you feel normal. 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.
yy 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has
INSTRUCTIONS been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
1. Read these instructions. spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, 1
2. Keep these instructions. the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

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moisture, does not operate normally, or has
3. Heed all warnings.
been dropped.
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.
6 Table of Contents

Table of Contents 4 Operating

28 Home Menu Display
28 –  Using [HOME] menu
28 Playing the Linked Devices
1 Getting Started 28 –  Playing a Disc
3 Safety Information 29 –  Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
8 Introduction 29 –  Playing a file on disc/USB device
8 –  Playable Discs and symbols used in 30 –  Playing a file on Android device
this manual 31 –  Playing a file on a network server
9 –  About the “7” Symbol Display 32 Using Home Network Server for PC
9 –  Regional Code 32 –  About SmartShare PC Software
10 Remote Control 32 –  Downloading SmartShare PC
11 Front Panel Software
11 Rear Panel 32 –  Installing SmartShare PC Software
33 –  Sharing files and folders
33 –  System requirements
2 Connecting 34 General Playback
34 –  Basic operations for video and audio
12 Connecting the AC Adapter
content
12 Connecting to Your TV
34 –  Basic operations for photo content
13 –  What is SIMPLINK?
34 –  Using the disc menu
13 –  Resolution Setting
35 –  Resume playback
14 Connecting to an Amplifier
35 –  Last Scene Memory
15 –  Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI
36 On-Screen Display
Output
36 –  To control video playback
15 –  Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital
37 –  To control photo view
Audio Output
38 Advanced Playback
16 Connecting to your Home Network
38 –  Repeat playback
16 –  Wired network connection
38 –  Repeating a specific portion
16 –  Wired Network Setup
38 –  Playing from selected time
39 –  Selecting a subtitle language
3 System Setting 39 –  Hearing a different audio
39 –  Watching from a different angle
19 Initial Setup
39 –  Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
20 Settings
40 –  Changing subtitle Code Page
20 –  Adjust the Setup Settings
40 –  Changing the Picture Mode
20 –  [NETWORK] Menu
41 –  Viewing content information
21 –  [DISPLAY] Menu
41 –  Changing content list view
23 –  [LANGUAGE] Menu
41 –  Selecting a subtitle file
23 –  [AUDIO] Menu
42 –  Listening to music during slide show
25 –  [LOCK] Menu
42 –  Playing file encoded in 3D
26 –  [OTHERS] Menu
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43 Advanced Features 6 Appendix

43 –  Enjoying BD-Live™
43 –  LG AV Remote 50 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
43 –  Private Sound Mode Remote Control
44 Audio CD recording 50 –  Setting up the remote to control your 1
45 Using the Premium TV
45 –  Enjoying with LG Multi-room Audio 51 Network Software Update
(LG Music Flow) 51 –  Network update notification
51 –  Software update
53 Additional Information 2
53 –  File requirement
5 Troubleshooting 54 –  AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
47 Troubleshooting 55 –  About DLNA
47 – General 55 –  Certain system requirements 3
48 – Network 55 –  Compatibility notes
49 – Picture 56 Audio Output Specifications
49 –  Customer support 58 Area Code List
49 –  Open source software notice 59 Language Code List
60 Trademarks and Licenses 4
62 Specifications
63 Maintenance
63 –  Handling the Unit
63 –  Notes on Discs
64 Important Information Relating to
5
Network Services

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

1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual

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Media/Term Logo Symbol Description

yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
e yy “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
Blu-ray
y yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo files.
u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
r yy Movie mode and finalized only
DVD-ROM yy Supports the dual layer disc also
DVD-R
Finalized AVCHD format
DVD-RW o
DVD+R
yy DVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
DVD+RW y Photo files.
u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
DVD-RW (VR) r VR mode and finalized only

Audio CD
Audio CD t
y yy CD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo files.
CD-R/RW u yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
i
Note – , Indicates special notes and operating features.

Caution – > Indicates cautions for preventing possible

damages from abuse.
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,,Note About the “7” Symbol Display

yy Depending on the conditions of the
recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or “7” may appear on your TV display during
DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or operation and indicates that the function explained
DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the in this owner’s manual is not available on that
specific media.
1
unit.

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yy Depending on the recording software & the
finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, Regional Code
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable. This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of
yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD
recorded using a personal computer or a discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
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.
yy 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.)
yy This player requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to
achieve optimal playback quality.
yy Pre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many different
types of recordable disc formats (including
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA files) and
these require certain pre-existing conditions
to ensure compatible playback.
yy Customers should note that permission
is required in order to download MP3 /
WMA files and music from the Internet.
Our company has no right to grant such
permission. Permission should always be
sought from the copyright owner.
yy 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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Remote Control

1 • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • •
1 (POWER): Switches the player Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use
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ON or OFF. to navigate BD-ROM menus. They

B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and are also used as shortcut buttons
closes the disc tray. for specific menus.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects TV Control Buttons: See page
numbered options in a menu. 50.
CLEAR: Removes a number when
setting the password or network
connection.
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 /
file.
Z (STOP): Stops playback.
d (PLAY): Starts playback.
M (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
• • • • • • c • • • • • •
HOME (b): Displays or exits the
[Home].
Battery Installation TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up
menu, if available.
INFO/MENU (m): Displays or
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons (W/S/
A/D): Selects an option in the
Remove the battery cover on the menu.
rear of the remote control, and ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu
insert a R03 (size AAA) battery selection.
with 4 and 5 matched correctly.
BACK (1): Exits the menu or
returns to the previous screen.
?: This button is not available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a
disc.
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Front Panel

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a Disc Tray d R (OPEN / CLOSE)
b Power Indicator e 1/! (POWER)
c Remote Sensor f USB Port

Rear Panel

COAXIAL

a b c d

a DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) c HDMI OUT

b LAN port d DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
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Connecting the AC Connecting to Your TV

Adapter If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
Connect the unit to the power supply with the Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on
supplied AC adapter. the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
Rear of the unit TV or monitor.

2 COAXIAL COAXIAL
Connecting

Rear of the unit

COAXIAL

Plug into a power HDMI cable

source.

TV
yy Contact an electrical parts distributor for
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adapter
or AC cord set.
>>Caution Set the TV’s source to HDMI (Refer to TV’s Owner’s
Only use the AC adapter supplied with this
device. Do not use a power supply from manual).
another device or manufacturer. Using any
other power cable or power supply may cause ,,Note
damage to the device and void your warranty. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.
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Additional Information for HDMI What is SIMPLINK?

yy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
-- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
device and leave it for around 30 seconds, SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
then switch on this player. Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;
-- The connected device’s video input is set Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.
correctly for this unit. Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of 2
-- The connected device is compatible with SIMPLINK function.

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720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
1920x1080p video input. shown above.
yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player. ,,Note
Depending on the disc type or playing status,
-- The picture will not be displayed properly
some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
with non-HDCP device.
purpose or not work.
,,Note
yy If a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI Resolution Setting
device’s audio sound may be distorted or The player provides several output resolutions for
may not output. HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution
yy When you use HDMI connection, you can using [Settings] menu.
change the resolution for the HDMI output. 1. Press HOME (b).
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 13)
2. Use A/D to select the [Settings] and press
yy Select the type of video output from the ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears.
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
3. Use W/S to select [DISPLAY] option then
option on the [Settings] menu (see page
press D to move to the second level.
22).
4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option
yy Changing the resolution when the
then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions. To solve the
problem, turn off the player and then turn it
on again.
yy When the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not verified, TV screen is changed to
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yy If there are noises or lines on the screen, 5. Use W/S to select the desired resolution then
please check the HDMI cable (length is press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.
generally limited to 4.5 m).
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,,Note Connecting to an
yy If your TV does not accept the resolution
you have set on the player, you can set
resolution to 480p as follows:
Amplifier
1. Press B to open the disc tray.
Make one of the following connections, depending
2. Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds. on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
yy If you select a resolution manually and then yy HDMI Audio connection (page 15)
connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV
yy Digital Audio connection (page 15)
does not accept it, the resolution setting is
2 set to [Auto]. Since many factors affect the type of audio output,
see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (page
yy If you select a resolution that your TV
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56).
does not accept, the warning message
will appear. After resolution change,
if you cannot see the screen, please
About Digital Multi-channel sound
wait 20 seconds and the resolution will A digital multi-channel connection provides the
automatically revert back to the previous best sound quality. For this, you need a multi-
resolution. channel Audio/Video Receiver that supports one
or more of the audio formats supported by your
yy The 1080p video output frame rate may
be automatically set to either 24 Hz or player. Check the logos on the front of the Audio/
60 Hz depending both on the capability Video receiver and the manual. (PCM Stereo, PCM
and preference of the connected TV and Multi-Ch, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
based on the native video frame rate of the TrueHD, DTS and/or DTS-HD)
content on the BD-ROM disc.
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Connecting to an Amplifier via Connecting to an Amplifier via

HDMI Output Digital Audio Output
Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the Connect the player’s COAXIAL OUT jack to the
corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a
HDMI cable. coaxial digital audio cable.
Rear of the unit Rear of the unit
COAXIAL COAXIAL

2
COAXIAL COAXIAL

Connecting
Coaxial cable
HDMI cable

Receiver/Amplifier

HDMI
cable

TV
Receiver/Amplifier

You will need to activate the player’s digital output.

(See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 23.)
Connect the amplifier’s HDMI output jack to HDMI
input jack on your TV using a HDMI cable if your
amplifier has HDMI output jack. (Refer to amplifier’s
owner’s manual)
You will need to activate the player’s digital output.
(See “[AUDIO] Menu” on page 23)
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Connecting to your
Home Network Broadband
service

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, BD-Live interactivity and on-line
2 content services. Router
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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. DLNA certified servers
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding
port on your Modem or Router using a
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable. COAXIAL

,,Note
yy When plugging or unplugging the LAN
cable, hold the plug portion of the cable.
When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN COAXIAL

cable but unplug while pressing down on

the lock. Rear of the unit
yy Do not connect a modular phone cable to
the LAN port.
Wired Network Setup
yy Since there are various connection
configurations, please follow the If there is a DHCP server on the local area network
specifications of your telecommunication (LAN) via wired connection, this player will
carrier or internet service provider. automatically be allocated an IP address. After
making the physical connection, a small number of
yy If you want to access content from DLNA- home networks may require the player’s network
compatible digital media servers, this player setting to be adjusted. Adjust the [NETWORK]
must be connected to the same local area setting as follow.
network with them via a router.
yy To set your PC as a DLNA-compatible digital
media server, install the SmartShare PC Preparation
Software on your PC. (page 33) 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 Advanced Setting

[Settings] menu then press ENTER (b).
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. Read the preparations for the network settings

2
and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is

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highlighted.

,,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],
Network will automatically be connected to the [Gateway] and [DNS Server] using
unit. W/S/A/D and numerical buttons. If you
make a mistake while entering a number, press
CLEAR to clear the highlighted part.

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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Notes on Network Connection yy A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and
a cable modem is required to use cable modem
yy Many network connection problems during
service. Depending on the access method of and
set up can often be fixed by re-setting the
subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not
router or modem. After connecting the player
be able to use the internet connection feature
to the home network, quickly power off and/
contained in this player or you may be limited
or disconnect the power cable of the home
to the number of devices you can connect at
network router or cable modem. Then power on
the same time. (If your ISP limits subscription to
and/or connect the power cable again.
one device, this player may not be allowed to
yy Depending on the internet service provider (ISP), connect when a PC is already connected.)
2 the number of devices that can receive internet
yy The use of a “Router” may not be allowed or its
service may be limited by the applicable terms
usage may be limited depending on the policies
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of service. For details, contact your ISP.

and restrictions of your ISP. For details, contact
yy Our company is not responsible for any your ISP directly.
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.
yy 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.
yy Some internet contents may require a higher
bandwidth connection.
yy Even if the player is properly connected and
configured, 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.
yy Some internet connection operations may not
be possible due to certain restrictions set by the
Internet service provider (ISP) supplying your
broadband Internet connection.
yy Any fees charged by an ISP including, without
limitation, connection charges are your
responsibility.
yy 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.
yy You must use a Router to use xDSL service.
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Initial Setup 4. Check all the settings that you have set in the
previous steps.

When you turn on the unit for the first 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 Press ENTER (b) while [Finish] is highlighted
and press ENTER (b). 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).
5. Displays private sound mode guide. Press ENTER
(b). 3

System Setting
3. After checking Terms of Service, select [Agree]
to use the Premium Service and SW Updates.
Read and prepare the preparations for the
network settings and then press ENTER (b)
while [Start] is highlighted. 6. Displays the guide to enjoy online contents
using LG AV Remote. Press ENTER (b).

If wired network is connected, the network

connection setting will automatically be
finished.

For details on network settings, refer to

“Connecting to your Home Network” on page
16.
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Settings [NETWORK] Menu

The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the
software update, BD-Live and on-line content
services.
Adjust the Setup Settings
You can change the settings of the player in the Connection Setting
[Settings] menu.
If your home network environment is ready
1. Press HOME (b). to connect the player, the player needs to be
set the wired network connection for network
communication. (See “Connecting to your Home
Network” on page 16.)

Connection Status
If you want to check tshe network status on this
3 player, select the [Connection Status] options and
2. Use A/D to select the [Settings] and press press ENTER (b) to check whether a connection
System Setting

ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears. to the network and the internet have been
established.

BD-LIVE connection
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live
functions are used.

[Permitted]

3. Use W/S to select the first setup option, and Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live
press D to move to the second level. contents.
[Partially permitted]
Internet access is permitted only for BD-
Live contents which have content owner
certificates. Internet access and AACS Online
functions are prohibited for all BD-Live contents
without a certificate.
[Prohibited]
4. Use W/S to select a second setup option, and
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live
press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.
contents.

5. Use W/S to select a desired setting, and press

ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.
 System Setting 21

Smart Service Setting [DISPLAY] Menu

[Country Setting]
TV Aspect Ratio
Select your area for displaying proper online
Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV
content service.
type.
[Initialize]
[4:3 Letter Box]
Depending on the region, [Initialize] function
may not be available. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Displays theatrical images with masking bars
above and below the picture.
Device Name
You can make a network name using virtual [4:3 Pan Scan]
keyboard. This player will be recognised by the Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
name you are entering on your home network. Displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen.
Both sides of the picture are cut off.
Network Play 3
[16:9 Original]

System Setting
This function allows you to control the playback Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
of media streamed from DLNA media server by a 4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3
DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified aspect ratio, with black bars appearing at the
smartphone has a function to control the playback left and right sides.
media on your home network. Set this option to
[On] for allowing your smartphone to control this [16:9 Full]
unit. Refer to instructions of your DLNA certified Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected. The
smartphone or the application for more detailed 4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear
information. proportion) to fill the entire screen.
,,Note ,,Note
yy This unit and the DLNA Certified
You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and
Smartphone must be connected to the
[4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is
same network.
set to higher than 720p.
yy To use the [Network Play] function using a
DLNA certified smartphone, press HOME
(b) to display the home menu before
connecting to this unit.
yy While controlling the unit using the
[Network Play] function, the remote control
may not work.
yy Available file formats described on page
53 are not always supported on [Network
Play] function.
 22 System Setting

Resolution HDMI Color Setting

Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack.
Refer to page 13 for details about the resolution For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your
setting. display device.

[Auto] [YCbCr]
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to Select when connecting to a HDMI display
TVs providing display information (EDID), device.
automatically selects the resolution best suited
to the connected TV. [RGB]
Select when connecting to a DVI display
[480p] device.
Outputs 480 lines of progressive video.
[720p] 3D Mode
3 Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. Select the type of output mode for Blu-ray 3D disc
playback. (This function is activated only when 3D
[1080i]
System Setting

TV is connected.)
Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video.
[On]
[1080p]
Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 3D
Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. mode.
[Off]
1080p Display Mode
Blu-ray 3D disc playback will output as 2D
When the resolution is set to 1080p, select mode like a normal BD-ROM disc playback.
[24 Hz] for smooth presentation of film material
(1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display
compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input. Home Menu Guide
This function allows you to display or delete the
,,Note guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option
yy When you select [24 Hz], you may to [On] for displaying guide.
experience some picture disturbance when
the video switches video and film material.
In this case, select [60 Hz ].
yy 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.
 System Setting 23

[LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu

Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set
Display Menu the player’s Audio options according to the type of
Select a language for the [Settings] menu and on- audio system you use.
screen display.
,,Note
Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Since many factors affect the type of audio
output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on
Disc Subtitle page 56 for details.
Select the language you prefer for the audio track
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu.
Digital Output
[Original]
Refers to the original language in which the [Auto]
disc was recorded. Select if you connect this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT and HDMI OUT jack to a device with 3
[Other]
LPCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby

System Setting
Press ENTER (b) to select another language. TrueHD, DTS and DTS-HD decoder.
Use number buttons then press ENTER (b)
to enter the corresponding 4-digit number [PCM]
according to the language code list on page Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack
59. to a device with digital decoder or DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack to a device with two channel
[Off] (Disc Subtitle only)
digital stereo decoder.
Turn off Subtitle.
[DTS Re-Encode]
,,Note Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT or
Depending on the disc, your language setting DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to a device with DTS
may not work. decoder.

,,Note
yy 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.
yy 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]).
 24 System Setting

Sampling Freq. DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(Digital Audio Output) This function allows you to listen to a movie at a
lower volume without losing clarity of sound.
[48 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is [Auto]
not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio
signal. When this choice is made, this unit output is specified by itself.
automatically converts any 192 kHz and 96 kHz And the dynamic range of the Dolby Digital
signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode and Dolby Digital Plus are operated as same as
them. the [On] mode.
[96 kHz] [On]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is Compress the dynamic range of the Dolby
not capable of handling 192 kHz signals. When Digital, Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD
this choice is made, this unit audio output.
3 automatically converts any 192 kHz signals to
96 kHz so your system can decode them. [Off]
System Setting

Turns off this function.

[192 kHz]
Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is
capable of handling 192 kHz signals.
,,Note
The DRC setting can be changed only when a
Check the documentation for your A/V Receiver or disc is not inserted or the unit is in complete
Amplifier to verify its capabilities. stop mode.
 System Setting 25

[LOCK] Menu DVD Rating

The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their
playback. content. (Not all discs are rated.)
To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you [Rating 1-8]
must enter the 4-digit security code you have
created. Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and
If you have not entered a password yet, you are rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
prompted to do so. Enter a 4-digit password twice, [Unlock]
and press ENTER (b) to create a new password.
If you select [Unlock], parental control is not
active and the disc plays in full.
Password
You can create or change the password. Blu-ray Disc Rating
[None] Set an age limit of BD-ROM play. Use number
Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press buttons to input an age limit for BD-ROM viewing. 3
ENTER (b) to create a new password.
[255]

System Setting
[Change] All BD-ROM can be played.
Enter the current password and press ENTER
[0-254]
(b). Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press
ENTER (b) to create a new password. Prohibits play of BD-ROM with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
If you forget your password
If you forget your password, you can clear it using ,,Note
the following steps: The [Blu-ray Disc Rating] will be applied
1. Remove any disc that might be in the player. only for the Blu-ray disc that containing the
Advanced Rating Control.
2. Highlight [Password] option in the [Settings]
menu.
3. Use Number buttons to enter “210499”. The Area Code
password is cleared.
Enter the code of the area whose standards were
,,Note used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list
on page 58.
If you make a mistake before pressing ENTER
(b), press CLEAR. Then input the correct
password.
 26 System Setting

[OTHERS] Menu Initialize

[Factory Set]
Quick Start
You can reset the player to its original factory
This player can stay in standby mode with low
settings.
power consumption, so that the player can
instantly boot without delay when you turn on this [Blu-ray Storage Clear]
unit. Set this option to [On] for activating [Quick Initializes the BD-Live contents from the
Start] function. connected USB storage.
,,Note ,,Note
yy If [Quick Start] option is set to [On] and an
AC power is accidently re-connected to If you reset the player to its original factory
the player by power failure etc., the player settings using [Factory Set] option, you have
automatically boots itself to be the standby to set all the activation for the on-line services
status. Before operating the player, wait for a and network settings again.
3 while until the player is in standby status.
yy When [Quick Start] is set to [On], power
System Setting

consumption will be higher than when

[Quick Start] is set to [Off ].

Auto Power Off

The screen saver appears when you leave the
player in Stop mode for about 5 minutes. If you
set this option to [On], the unit automatically
turns off within 15 minutes since the Screen Saver
is displayed. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the
screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
 System Setting 27

Software
[Information]
Displays the current software version.
[OSS Notice]
LGE Open Source Software Notice is displayed.
[Update]
You can update the software by connecting
the unit directly to the software update server
(see page 51).

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy for Blu-ray Disc™ Player is displayed. 3
To use the Premium Service and SW Updates, select

System Setting
[Agree].
 28 Operating

Home Menu Display Playing the Linked

Devices
Using [HOME] menu
The home menu appears when you press HOME
(b). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and
Playing a Disc
press ENTER (b). 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.

a [Movie] - Plays video content. ,,Note

b [Photo] - Plays photo content. yy Playback functions described in this manual
4 c [Music] - Plays audio content. are not always available in every files and
media. Some functions can be restricted
[Premium] - Displays the Premium home depending on many factors.
Operating

d
screen. (page <?>)
yy Depending on the BD-ROM titles, a USB
e [Settings] - Adjusts the system settings. device connection may be needed for the
proper playback.
yy Unfinalized DVD-VR format discs may not
be played in this player.
yy Some DVD-VR discs are made with CPRM
data by DVD RECORDER. This unit cannot
support these kinds of discs.
 Operating 29

Playing Blu-ray 3D disc Playing a file on disc/USB

e device
This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which yui
contains separate views for the left and right eyes.
This player can play video, audio and photo files
contained in the disc or USB device.
Preparation 1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect an USB
In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in device.
stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to:
yy Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI
input(s).
yy W
ear 3D glasses to enjoy the 3D experience
if it is necessary.
yy C
heck whether the BD-ROM title is the Blu-
ray 3D disc or not.
yy Connect an HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ Cable) between the player’s
When you connect the USB device on the HOME
HDMI output and TV’s HDMI input.
menu, the player plays an audio file contained in
the USB storage device automatically. If the USB 4
1. Press HOME (b), and set the [3D Mode] option storage device is containing various types of files, a

Operating
on the [Settings] menu to [On] (page 22). menu for the file type selection will appear.
2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the File loading may take few minutes depending on
disc tray. the number of content stored in the USB storage
3. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. device. Press ENTER (b) while [Cancel] is selected
The playback starts automatically. to stop loading.
4. Refer to the owner’s manual of your 3D-ready 2. Press HOME (b).
TV for the further instruction. 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,
You may need to adjust the display settings and and press S.
focus on your TV’s setting for the improved 3D 4. Select Disc or USB and press ENTER (b).
effect.

>>Caution
yy Watching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness.
yy It is not recommended to watch a movie
in 3D mode for infirm, child and pregnant
woman.
yy If you are experiencing headache, tiredness
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D,
it is strongly recommended to stop the
playback and rest until you feel normal. a Displays all linked devices.
b Displays video, photo or audio content.
c Displays the file or folder on linked device.

5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d

(PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
 30 Operating

Notes on USB device Playing a file on Android

yy This player supports USB flash drive/external device
HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when
accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, yui
for BD-Live, use the USB flash drive / external
This player can play video, audio and photo files
HDD formatted in FAT32.
contained in Android device.
yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the 1. Connect Android device to the unit with USB
USB device.
cable. Make sure that MTP is activated on
yy Do not extract the USB device during operation Android device.
(play, etc.).
yy An USB device which requires additional
program installation when you have connected
it to a computer, is not supported.
yy USB device: USB device that supports USB1.1
and USB2.0.
yy Video, audio and photo files can be played. For
details of playing each file type, refer to the
relevant pages.
yy Regular back up is recommended to prevent 2. Press HOME (b).
4 data loss. 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,
yy If you use an USB extension cable, USB HUB or and press S.
Operating

USB Multi-reader, the USB device may not be 4. Select [MTP] using A/D and press ENTER (b).
recognized.
yy Some USB device may not work with this unit.
yy Some digital cameras and mobile phones are
not supported.
yy USB Port of the unit cannot be connected to PC.
The unit cannot be used as a storage device.

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 d
(PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
 Operating 31

Notes on Connecting Android device Playing a file on a network

yy This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer server
Protocol) Android (4.0 or later is recommended)
devices. yui
yy Do not extract Android device during operation This player can play video, audio and photo files
(play, etc.). located in a DLNA-compatible digital media server
yy Video, audio and photo files can be played. For through your home network.
details of operations on each file, refer to relevant 1. Check the network connection and settings
pages. (page 16).
yy Regular back up is recommended to prevent 2. Press HOME (b).
data loss.
3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D,
yy If you use an USB extension cable, USB HUB or and press S.
USB Multi-reader, Android device may not be
recognized.
yy Some Android device may not work with this
unit.
yy When you use MTP, playing some music, photo,
movie, or subtitle files may not work depending
on Android device.
4. Select DLNA media server in the category using 4
A/D and press ENTER (b).

Operating
5. Select a file using W/S/A/D, and press d
(PLAY) or ENTER (b) to play the file.
 32 Operating

,,Note Installing SmartShare PC

yy The file requirements are described on page
53.
Software
yy The thumbnail of the unplayable files can 1. Before installation, close all running programs
be displayed, but those cannot be played including firewall and Anti-Virus programs.
on this player. 2. Unzip and double-click “Setup.exe” to install
SmartShare PC Software. The installation is
yy The subtitle file name and video file name prepared and the installation wizard appears.
have to be the same and located at the
same folder. 3. Follow the directions of the installation wizard
displayed on the screen.
yy The playback and operating quality may be
4. Click the [Exit] button to complete the
affected by your home network condition.
installation.
yy You may experience connection problems
depending on your server’s environment. ,,Note
yy To set your PC as a DLNA-compatible digital yy SmartShare PC Software is not supported
media server, install the SmartShare PC with Mac OS.
Software on your PC. (page 30) yy The SmartShare PC Software is a customized
software edition only for sharing files and
Using Home Network folders to this player.
yy This manual explains operations with the
4 Server for PC English version of SmartShare PC Software
as examples. Follow the explanation
Operating

referring to the actual operations of your

DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance,
language version.
which allows users to access video, photo and
audio files stored in server and enjoy them on TV
via home networking.
Before connecting to PC to play a file, SmartShare
PC Software should be installed on your PC.

About SmartShare PC
Software
SmartShare PC Software is for sharing video, audio
and photo files stored on your computer to this
unit as a DLNA-compatible digital media server.

Downloading SmartShare PC
Software
1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com.
If necessary, select your region.
2. Click support tab.
3. Fill your model name on the cover of owner’s
manual in search bar.
4. Find and download the “SmartShare PC
Software” file.
 Operating 33

Sharing files and folders System requirements

On your computer, you must share the folder
containing video, audio and/or photo content to Minimum System
play them on this player. yy CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+
This part explains the procedure for selectingthe processors
shared folders on your computer. yy Memory : 1 GB of free RAM
1. Double-click the “SmartShare” icon. yy Graphics card : 64 MB video memory, minimum
2. Click [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] icon on the resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and 16 bit color
center, and then click [Settings] on the top settings
right corner of the SmartShare PC Software. The yy Free Disk Space : 200 MB
[Settings] menu appears on the screen.
yy Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),
3. Click [My Shared Contents] tab, and then click Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or higher
icon. The [Add/Remove Shared Folders] yy Windows® Media Player® 11.0 or higher
menu appears on the screen.
yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN
4. Click the folder containing the files you want
to share and then click the [OK]. The checked Recommended System
folder is added to the [My Shared Contents]
and then click the [OK] at the bottom of the yy CPU : Intel® Core™ Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64X2,
[Settings] menu. 1.7 GHz or better
5. Make sure that the SmartShare (DLNA) service yy Memory : 2 GB of free RAM 4
turns on at the [Service] tab. yy Graphics card : 128 MB video memory, minimum

Operating
resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and 16 bit color
,,Note settings
yy If the shared folders or files are not displayed
yy Free Disk Space : 200 MB
on the player, click the [My Shared Contents]
on the [Settings] menu, and then click yy Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),
icon. Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 or higher

yy For more information, click [HELP] on the yy Windows® Media Player® 11.0 or higher
[Settings] menu. yy Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN
 34 Operating

General Playback Basic operations for photo

content
Basic operations for video and To play a slide show
audio content Press d (PLAY) to start slide show.

To stop playback To stop a slide show

Press Z (STOP) while slide show.
Press Z (STOP) during playback.

To pause playback To pause a slide show

Press M (PAUSE) while slide show.
Press M (PAUSE) during playback.
Press d (PLAY) to re-start the slide show.
Press d (PLAY) to resume playback.

To play frame-by-frame (Video) To skip to the next/previous photo

While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D
Press M (PAUSE) during video playback.
to go to the previous or next photo.
Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame
playback.
Using the disc menu
4 To scan forward or backward
Press c or v to play fast forward or fast reverse
ero
Operating

during playback.
To display the disc menu
You can change the various playback speeds by
pressing c or v repeatedly. The menu screen may be displayed first after
loading a disc which contains a menu. If you want
To slow down the playing speed to display the disc menu during playback, press
DISC MENU.
(Video)
Use W/S/A/D buttons to navigate through
While the playback is paused, press v repeatedly menu items.
to play various speeds of slow motion.
To display the Pop-up menu
To skip to the next/previous
Some BD-ROM discs contain Pop-up menu that
chapter/track/file appears during playback.
During playback, press C or V to go to the Press TITLE/POPUP during playback, and use W/
next chapter/track/file or to return to the beginning S/A/D buttons to navigate through menu
of the current chapter/track/file. items.
Press C twice briefly to step back to the previous
chapter/track/file.
In the file list menu of a server, there may have
many types of content in a folder together. In this
case, press C or V to go to the previous or
next content with same type.
 Operating 35

Resume playback Last Scene Memory

eroyt er
u This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc
that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory
The unit records the point where you pressed the
even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch
Z (STOP) depending on the disc.
off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene
If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly,
memorized, the scene is automatically recalled.
press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene
point).
If you press Z (STOP) twice or unload the disc,
,,Note
yy Last Scene Memory function for a previous
“Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit disc is erased once a different disc is played.
will clear the stopped point.
yy This function may not work depending on
,,Note the disc.
yy The resume point may be cleared when a yy On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the last scene
button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), memory function does not work.
B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
yy This unit does not memorize settings of
yy On BD-ROM discs with BD-J, the resume a disc if you switch off the unit before
playback function does not work. commencing to play it.
yy If you press Z (STOP) once during BD-ROM
interactive title playback, the unit will be in 4
Complete Stop mode.

Operating
 36 Operating

On-Screen Display Displaying content information on-

screen
You can display and adjust various information and eroy
settings about the content.
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
To control video playback ENTER (b).
eroy
You can control playback and set options while
watching videos.
During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).

4
Operating

a Progress bar - Displays the current position a Title – Current title number/total number of
and total playing time. titles.
b [Disc Menu] - Accesses menu on a disc. b Chapter – Current chapter number/total
number of chapters.
c [Title/Popup] - Displays the DVD title menu
or BD-ROM’s pop-up menu, if available. c Time – Elapsed playing time/total playback
time.
d [Option] - Displays playback information.
d Audio – Selected audio language or channel.
e [Repeat] - Repeats a desired section or
sequence. (page 38) e Subtitle – Selected subtitle.
f [3D] - Adjusts the 3D setting. (page 42) f Angle – Selected angle/total number of
angles.
g TV Aspect Ratio – Selected TV aspect ratio.
h Picture Mode – Selected picture mode.
 Operating 37

,,Note Setting the slide show option

yy If no button is pressed for a few seconds, You can use various options during viewing a
the on-screen display disappears. photo in full screen.
yy A title number cannot be selected on some 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m).
discs.
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
yy Available items may differ depending on ENTER (b)
discs or titles.
yy If an interactive Blu-ray Disc is playing back,
some setting information is displayed on
the screen but prohibited to be changed.

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 [Speed] - Use A/D to select a delaying
speed between photos in a slide show.
b [Effect] - Use A/D to select a transition
4
effect between photos in a slide show.

Operating
c [Music Select] – Select the background music
for the slide show (page 42).
a [Slide show] - Starts or pause slide show.
b [Music] - Select the background music for the
slide show (page 42).
c [Option] - Displays slide show options.
d [Rotate] - Rotates the photo clockwise.
e [Zoom] - Displays the [Zoom] menu.
 38 Operating

Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion

eroty
This player can repeat a portion you have selected.
Repeat playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h).
erotu 2. Select [A-B] and press ENTER (b).
y 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion
you wish to repeat.
Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Video files
4. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your
During playback, press REPEAT (h) to select a
selected portion will be repeated continually.
desired repeat mode.
5. To return to normal playback, press CLEAR.
A-B – Selected portion will be repeated continually.
Chapter – The current chapter will be played back ,,Note
repeatedly. (BD / DVD only) yy You cannot select a portion less than 3
Title – The current title will be played back seconds.
repeatedly. yy This function may not work on some disc or
All – All the titles or files will be played back title.
repeatedly. (Movie file only)
4 Off – Returns to normal playback.
To return to normal playback, press CLEAR. Playing from selected time
Operating

Audio CDs/Audio files eroy

During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
select a desired repeat mode.
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
– Selected portion will be repeated continually. ENTER (b)
(Audio CD only) 3. Select the [Time] option and then input the
Track– The current track or file will be played required start time in hours, minutes, and
back repeatedly. seconds from left to right.
All – All the tracks or files will be played back For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10
minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”.
repeatedly.
Press A/D to skip the playback 60 seconds
All – All the tracks or files will be played forward or backward.
back repeatedly in random order.
4. Press ENTER (b) to start playback from selected
– The tracks or files will be played back in time.
random order.
,,Note
To return to normal playback, press CLEAR. yy This function may not work on some disc or
titles.
,,Note yy This function may not work depending
This function may not work on some disc or
title. on the file type and ability of the DLNA-
compatible digital media server.
 Operating 39

Selecting a subtitle language Watching from a different

eroy angle
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). er
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press If the disc contains scenes recorded at different
ENTER (b) camera angles, you can change to a different
3. Use W/S to select the [Subtitle] option. camera angle during playback.
4. Use A/D to select desired subtitle language. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
By pressing ENTER (b), you can set various 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
subtitle options. ENTER (b)
5. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display. 3. Use W/S to select the [Angle] option.
4. Use A/D to select desired angle.
,,Note 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/POPUP or DISC MENU button Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
and choose the appropriate subtitle from the
selections on the disc menu. eoy
You can change the TV aspect ratio setting during
playback. 4
Hearing a different audio 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).

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eroy 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
ENTER (b)
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
3. Use W/S to select the [TV Aspect Ratio]
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press option.
ENTER (b)
4. Use A/D to select desired option.
3. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option.
5. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.
4. Use A/D to select desired audio language,
audio track or audio channel. ,,Note
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
,,Note Aspect Ratio] option in the [Settings] menu is
yy Some discs allow you to change audio not changed.
selections only via the disc menu. In this
case, press TITLE/POPUP or DISC MENU
button and choose the appropriate audio
from the selections on the disc menu.
yy Immediately after you have switched sound,
there may be a temporary discrepancy
between the display and actual sound.
yy 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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Changing subtitle Code Page Changing the Picture Mode

y eroy
If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can You can change the [Picture mode] option during
change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle playback.
file properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press ENTER (b)
ENTER (b) 3. Use W/S to select the [Picture Mode] option.
3. Use W/S to select the [Code Page] option. 4. Use A/D to select desired option.
4. Use A/D to select desired code 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 an [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,
4 and press ENTER (b).
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5. Press BACK (1) to exit the On-Screen display.

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 finish setting.
 Operating 41

Viewing content information Selecting a subtitle file

y y
The player can display the content information. If the subtitle file name is different from the video
1. Select a file using W/S/A/D. file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the
[Movie] menu before playing the movie.
2. Press INFO/MENU (m).
The file information appears on the screen. 1. Use W/S/A/D to select the subtitle file you
wish to play in the [Movie] menu.
During video playback, you can display the file
information by pressing TITLE/POPUP. 2. Press ENTER (b).

,,Note
The information displayed on the screen
may not correct comparing actual content
information.

Changing content list view

yui Press ENTER (b) again to deselect the subtitle
file. Selected subtitle file will be displayed when
In the [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] menu, you can you play the video file. 4
change the content list view.
,,Note

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Press red (R) colored button repeatedly.
yy If you press Z (STOP) during playback, the
subtitle selection is cancelled.
yy This function is not available for playing file
on a server via home network.
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Listening to music during slide Playing file encoded in 3D

show y
i This function allows you to play 3D content in case
of file encoded in 3D.
You can display photo files while listening to audio
files. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m).
1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ 2. Select [3D] using A/D, and press ENTER (b).
MENU (m) to display the option menu. 3. Select suitable mode (side by side, top and
2. Select an [Option] using A/D, and press bottom) which is same way as file encoded in
ENTER (b). 3D.
3. Use W/S to select [Music Select] option, and
press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select]
,,Note
If the subtitle is displayed abnormally, set the
menu.
TV’s 3D option to off and the unit’s 3D option
4. Use W/S to select a device, and press ENTER to on.
(b).
Available device may differ depending on the
location of the current photo file.
Photo location Available Device
4 Disc, USB Disc, USB
MTP MTP
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DLNA server DLNA server

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.

,,Note
When selecting audio file from a server, folder
selection is not available. Only file selection is
available.

6. Use D to select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to

complete music selection.
 Operating 43

Advanced Features >>Caution

Do not extract the connected USB device
while content is being downloaded or a Blu-
ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may
Enjoying BD-Live™ damage the connected USB device and BD-
Live features may not operate properly with
e the damaged USB device anymore. If the
BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network connected USB device seems damaged from
extension function allows you to enjoy more such an action, you can format the connected
functions such as downloading new movie trailers USB device from the PC and reuse it with this
by connecting this unit to the internet. player.
1. Check the network connection and settings
(page 16). ,,Note
2. Insert an USB storage device to the USB port on yy Some BD-Live content may be restrictively
the front panel. accessed in some territories by content
provider’s own decision.
An USB storage device is needed to download
bonus content. yy It may take up to several minutes to load
and start enjoying BD-Live content.
3. Press HOME (b), and set the [BD-LIVE
connection] option on the [Settings] menu yy For BD-Live, use the USB flash drive /
(page 20). external HDD formatted in FAT32 only.
4
Depending on a disc, the BD-Live function may

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not be operated if [BD-LIVE connection] option
is set to [Partially Permitted]. LG AV Remote
4. Insert a BD-ROM with BD-Live. You can control this player with your iPhone
The operations may differ depending on the or Android phone via your home network. This
disc. Refer to the manual supplied with the disc. player and your phone must be connected to your
wireless network device such as access point. Visit
“Apple iTunes” or “Google Android Market (Google
Play Store)” for detailed information of “LG AV
Remote”.

Private Sound Mode

By downloading “LG AV Remote” application on
your smart phone or tablet, you can connect your
headsets, and enjoy the sound from your player on
your smart devices.
This feature transmits video signal to TV through
HDMI and Audio signal to smart phone or tablet
through Wi-Fi. For more detailed information,
please refer to “LG AV Remote” application.

,,Note
yy When you use the unit with MUSIC flow,
private sound mode is unavailable.
yy Not all models support sound privacy and
pairing multiple devices is not available.
 44 Operating

Audio CD recording >>Caution

The recording or copying features on this
player are provided for your personal and
You can record one desired track or all of the tracks non-commercial use. The making of
in Audio CD to an USB storage device. unauthorized copies of copy-protected
1. Insert an USB storage device to the USB port on material, including computer programs, files,
the front panel. broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an
infringement of copyrights and constitute a
2. Insert an Audio CD into the player.
criminal offense. This equipment should not be
The playback starts automatically.
used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims
3. Press red (R) colored button to start [CD any responsibility for illegal distribution or
Recording]. use of unauthorized content in commercial
During purpose.
Stop mode
playback Be Responsible
Recording Respect Copyrights
All of the tracks playing track
track
Recording
4X speed 1X speed
time

4
,,Note
yy For audio CD recording, use the USB flash
drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32
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only.
yy Audio track is recorded to an audio file with
192 kbps.
yy Recording times in the table above are
approximate.
yy Actual recording time for USB storage
device varies depending on the USB storage
device’s ability.
yy Make sure that there is minimum of 50 MB
free space is needed when recording into
the USB storage device.
yy The length of the audio should be longer
than 20 seconds for the proper recording.
yy Do not turn off this player or extract the
connected USB storage device during Audio
CD recording.
yy During Audio CD recording, it is unavailable
to use MUSIC flow.
 Operating 45

Using the Premium Enjoying with LG Multi-room

Audio (LG Music Flow)
You can use various content services via Internet tu
with the Premium feature.
LG smart Hi-Fi audio system MUSIC flow allows you
1. Check the network connection and settings to enjoy music with the several speaker wirelessly.
(page 16).
Using MUSIC flow, you can enjoy audio contents
2. Press HOME (b). being played by this unit with high quality.
3. Select the [Premium] using A/D, and press 1. Check the network connection and settings
ENTER (b). (page <?>). The player and speakers must be
connected to the same network.
2. During music playback, press green (G) colored
button. Select speakers using W/S and
ENTER (b). You can check multiple MUSIC
flows you listen with. To change MUSIC flow’s
4. Select an online service using W/S/A/D, channel, press D during the checked speaker is
and press ENTER (b). highlighted and select the output option using
W/S and ENTER (b).
,,Note
yy For detailed information of each service, 4
contact to the content provider or visit

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support link of the service.
yy The content of Premium services and
service related information, including user
interface, is subject to changes. Please refer
to the web site of each service for most
up-to-date information.
yy For the first time to access [Premium],
current country setting appears. If you select [Mute Blu-ray Disc™ Player], you can
yy If you want to change the country setting, listen using only MUSIC flow.
go to [Settings] > [NETWORK] > [Smart 3. Select [OK], and press ENTER (b) to complete
Service Setting] > [Country Setting]. Select speaker selection.
[Manual] and press ENTER (b) on [Country
Setting] menu.
 46 Operating

,,Note
yy It is recommended to connect up to 4
speakers for smooth playback.
yy Signal interference may cause playback
stop.
yy If playback doesn’t work smoothly, the
connection may be broken automatically.
yy When you perform private sound mode,
this function is unavailable.
yy If your MUSIC flow is not displayed on the
list, reset network setting on the setting
menu.
yy If you press BACK (1) to go back to file
browser during playback with MUSIC flow,
MUSIC flow stops playback.

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 Troubleshooting 47

Troubleshooting

General

Symptom Cause & Solution

The unit does not work yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV,
properly. Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again.
yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external
device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try
connecting again.
The Power does not turned on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
yy Be sure that the AC adaptor is connected to the unit securely.
The unit does not start yy Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional
playback. code.)
yy Place the disc with the playback side down.
yy Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide.
yy Clean the disc.
yy Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level.
The connected USB storage yy Try using different USB cable, some USB cables may not support
device is not recognized. enough current for normal USB operation.
5
yy If you use an USB extension cable or USB HUB, the USB devices may

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not be recognized.
yy An USB device which requires additional program installation when
you have connected it to a computer is not supported.
yy This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with
FAT32 or NTFS format.
The angle cannot be changed. yy Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD Video being played.
Cannot play movie, photo or yy The files are not recorded in a format that the unit can play.
music files. yy The unit does not support the codec of the movie file.
The remote control does not yy The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the unit.
work properly. yy The remote control is too far from the unit.
yy There is an obstacle in the path of the remote control and the unit.
yy The batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
The unit is plugged in, but the You can reset the unit as follows.
power will not turn on or off. yy Unplug the power cord, wait at least five seconds, and then plug it in
The unit is not operating again.
normally.
 48 Troubleshooting

Network

Symptom Cause & Solution

BD-Live feature does not work. yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect
the USB storage with at least 1 GB free space.
yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network
and can access the internet (see page 16).
yy Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-Live
features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the
broadband speed is recommended.
yy The [BD-LIVE connection] option in the [Settings] menu is set to
[Prohibited]. Set the option to [Permitted].
Streaming video services (such yy Your broadband service speed may not be fast enough to stream
as YouTube™, etc.) are often video services. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and
stopped or “buffer” during increase the broadband speed is recommended.
playback.
Media servers are not displayed yy The firewall or anti-virus software on your media server is running.
on the device list. Turn off the firewall or anti-virus software running on your media
server.
yy The player is not connected to the local area network that your media
server is connected.

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 Troubleshooting 49

Picture

Symptom Cause & Solution

There is no picture. yy Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture
from the unit appears on the TV screen.
yy Connect the video connection securely.
yy Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Settings] menu is set to the
appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
yy Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the player.
Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
yy The player’s HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device that does
not support copyright protection.
Picture noise appears. yy You are playing a disc recorded in a color system that is different from
your TV.
yy Set the resolution which your TV accepts.

Blu-ray 3D disc playback does yy Connect the player to your TV with HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
not output 3D views. HDMI™ Cable).
yy Your TV may not support “HDMI 3D mandatory format”.
yy The [3D Mode] option in the [Settings] menu is set to [Off ].
Set the option to [On].

Customer support 5
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new

Troubleshooting
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 opensource@lge.com. This offer is valid for
three (3) years from the date on which you purchased the product.
 50 Appendix

Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to

control your TV
the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote
Control control.
If your TV is listed in the table below, set the
appropriate manufacturer code.
You can control your TV using the buttons below.
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

By pressing You can GoldStar 1, 2

1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. Samsung 6, 7

Switch the TV’s input source Sony 8, 9

INPUT between the TV and other Hitachi 4
input sources.
2. Release the 1 (TV POWER) button to complete
VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV setting.
Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not
,,Note function on the TV, even after entering the correct
Depending on the unit being connected, you manufacturer code. When you replace the batteries
may not be able to control your TV using some of the remote, the code number you have set may
of the buttons. be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate
code number again.
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 Appendix 51

Network Software Software update

Update You can update the player using the latest software
to enhance the products operation and/or add
new features. You can update the software by
connecting the unit directly to the software update
Network update notification server.

From time to time, performance improvements ,,Note

and/or additional features or services may be yy Before updating the software in your player,
made available to units that are connected to a remove any disc and USB Device from the
broadband home network. If there is new software player.
available and the unit is connected to a broadband
yy Before updating the software in your player,
home network, the player will inform you about the
turn the player off and then turn it back on.
update as follows.
yy During the software update procedure,
Option 1: do not turn off the player or disconnect
AC power, or do not press any button.
1. The update menu will appear on the screen
when you turn on the player. yy If you cancel the update, turn off the power
and turn it on for stable performance.
2. Use A/D to select a desired option and then
press ENTER (b). yy This unit cannot be updated to previous
software version.

1. Check the network connection and settings

(page 16).
2. Select [Software] option in the [Settings] menu
then press ENTER (b).
3. Select [Update] option, and press ENTER (b).

[OK] Starts the software update.

[Cancel]
Exits the update menu and the 6
home menu appears.

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Option 2:
If the software update is available from the update The player will check for the newest update.
server, the “Update” icon appears in the Home
menu. Press blue (B) colored button to start the ,,Note
update procedure. yy Pressing ENTER (b) while checking for the
update will end the process.
yy If there is no update available, the Message,
“No update is found.” appears. Press ENTER
(b) to return to the [Home Menu].
 52 Appendix

4. If newer version exists, the message “A new

update was found. The update takes a few
minutes. Do you want to update?” appears.
5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel]
will end the update.)
6. The player starts downloading the newest
update from the server. (Downloading will
takes several minutes depending on your home
network condition)
7. To update software the next time, the software
update procedure has to be started from the
beginning again.

>>Caution
Do not turn off the power during the software
update.

,,Note
If the software includes the driver update, disc
tray may open during the process.

8. When update is completed, the power will be

turned off automatically in a few seconds.
9. Turn the power back on. The system now
operates with the new version.

,,Note
The Software Update function may not
work properly depending on your internet
environment. In this case, you can obtain
6 the latest software from the authorized LG
Electronics Service Center then update your
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player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page

49.
 Appendix 53

Additional Information
File requirement

Video files
File File Audio
Codec Format Subtitle
Location Extension Format
“.avi”, “.mpg”, XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/ Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi),
“.mpeg”, “.mkv”, MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 Digital, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
“.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM DTS, MP3, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub
Disc, “.m4v” (DRM free), (WMV3) WMA, (.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
USB “.vob”, “.3gp”, “.mov”, AAC, AC3 SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),
“.trp”, “.m2t”, “.mpe”, TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
“.m1v”, “.m2v”, “.wm”, System (.txt)
”.flv”, “.ts”, “.dat”
“.avi”, “.mpg”, XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/ Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI
“.mpeg”, “.mkv”, MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 Digital, (.smi), SubStation Alpha
“.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM DTS, MP3, (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.
DLNA “.m4v” (DRM free), (WMV3) WMA, txt), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
“.3gp”, “.mov”, “.mpe”, AAC, AC3 SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),
“.m1v”, “.m2v”, ”.flv”, TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
“.ts”, “.dat” System (.txt)

Audio files
File File
Sampling Frequency Bitrate Note
Location Extension
“mp3”, “.wma”, within 32 - 48 kHz within 32 - 192 kbps Some wav files are 6
“.wav”, “.m4a” (WMA), within 16 - 48 (WMA), within 32 - 320 not supported on
Disc,

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(DRM free), kHz (MP3) kbps (MP3) this player.
USB
“.flac”, “.ogg”,
“.aiff”
“mp3”, “.wma”, within 32 - 48 kHz within 32 - 192 kbps Some wav files are
“.wav”, “.m4a” (WMA), within 16 - 48 (WMA), within 32 - 320 not supported on
DLNA
(DRM free), kHz (MP3) kbps (MP3) this player.
“.flac”, “.ogg”

Photo files
File File Recommended
Note
Location Extension Size
Disc, “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Progressive and lossless
USB, “.png”, “.gif”, Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel compression photo image files
DLNA “.mpo”, “.jps” are not supported.
 54 Appendix

,,Note ,,Note
yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec”
yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total is not supported.
number of files and folders) yy This player supports UTF-8 files even it
yy Depending on the size and number of the contains Unicode subtitle content. This
files, it may take several minutes to read the player can not support the pure Unicode
content on the media. subtitle files.
yy File compatibility may differ depending on yy Depending on the types of file or ways of
the server. recording, it may not play back.
yy Because the compatibility on DLNA server yy A disc which was recorded by multi-session
are tested on the SmartShare environment, on normal PC is not supported on this
file requirements and playback functions player.
may differ depending on media servers. yy To be playback a video file, video file name
yy The file requirements on page 53 are and Subtitle file name must be the same.
not always compatible. There may have yy When you play a video file with a extension
some restrictions by file features and media such as “.ts”, “.m2ts”, “.mts”, “.tp”, “.Trp” or “.m2t”,
server’s ability. your player may not support subtitle files.
yy Playing video subtitle files are only available yy The total playback time of audio file
on a media server created by SmartShare PC indicated on the screen may not correct for
Software downloaded from website. VBR files.
yy The files from removable media such as USB yy Video / Audio codec compatibility may
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server differ depending on video file.
may not be shared properly.
yy The total playback time of audio file
indicated on the screen may not correct for AVCHD (Advanced Video
VBR files.
Codec High Definition)
yy HD video files contained on the CD/DVD or
USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. yy This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
Blu-ray Disc or USB 2.0 are recommended to These discs are normally recorded and used in
play back HD video files. camcorders.
6 yy The AVCHD format is a high definition digital
yy This player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
video camera format.
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profile Main, High at Level 4.1. A file with

higher level may not be supported. yy The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher efficiency than
yy This player does not support files that are
that of the conventional image compressing
recorded with GMC*1 or Qpel*2.
format.
*1 GMC – Global Motion Compensation
yy This player can playback AVCHD discs using
*2 Qpel – Quarter pixel “x.v.Color” format.
yy Some AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.
yy AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
yy “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal
DVD camcorder discs.
 Appendix 55

About DLNA Compatibility notes

This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc,
that can display and play video, photo and audio digital connection and other compatibility issues
content from your DLNA-compatible digital media are possible. If you experience compatibility
server (PC and Consumer Electronics). problems, please contact an authorized
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a Customer Service Center.
cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, yy This unit allows you to enjoy functions such
computing industry and mobile device companies. as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting
of digital media through your home network. BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy 1.1). Secondary video and audio can be played
to find products that comply with the DLNA from a disc compatible with the picture-in-
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with picture function. For the playback method, refer
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5. to the instructions in the disc.
When a PC running DLNA server software or yy Viewing high-definition content and up-
other DLNA compatible device is connected to converting standard DVD content may require a
this player, some setting changes of software or HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input
other devices may be required. Please refer to the on your display device.
operating instructions for the software or device for yy Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
more information. use of some operation commands or features.
yy Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are
Certain system requirements supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you
use HDMI connection for the audio output of the
For high definition video playback: unit.
yy High definition display that has HDMI input jack. yy You can use an USB device to store some disc
yy BD-ROM disc with high definition content. related information, including downloaded
yy HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display online content. The disc you are using will
device is required for some content (as specified control how long this information is retained.
by disc authors).
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
multi-channel audio playback:
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yy An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or
DTS-HD) decoder.
yy Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer
as necessary for chosen format.
 56 Appendix

Audio Output Specifications

Jack/Setting COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)
Source PCM DTS Re-encode *3 Auto
Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital
Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Dolby Digital
DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS
DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS
Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch
Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 2ch DTS PCM 2ch

Jack/Setting HDMI OUT

Source 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 2ch Dolby TrueHD
DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS
DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS-HD
Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Linear PCM 2 ch
Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Linear PCM 5.1ch
Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Linear PCM 7.1ch
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*1 The secondary and interactive audio may not yy If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to your TV
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be included in the output bitstream if [Digital with High Speed HDMI™ Cable and Dolby Digital
Output] option is set to [Auto]. (Except LPCM Plus/Dolby TrueHD is outputted from HDMI OUT
Codec : the output always include interactive jack, DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack is limited to “PCM
and secondary audio.) 2ch” (When the HDMI and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
*2 This player automatically selects the HDMI audio are connected simultaneously).
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]).
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yy The audio is outputted up to PCM 48 kHz/16 bit

for MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for
Audio CD during playback.
yy You must select a digital audio output and
a maximum sampling frequency that your
Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital
Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the
[Settings] menu (page 23).
yy With digital audio connection (DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT or HDMI OUT), Disc Menu button sounds of
BD-ROM may not be heard if the [Digital Output]
option is set to [Auto].
yy 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.
yy 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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Area Code List

Choose an area code from this list.

Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code

Afghanistan AF Fiji FJ Monaco MC Singapore SG
Argentina AR Finland FI Mongolia MN Slovak Republic SK
Australia AU France FR Morocco MA Slovenia SI
Austria AT Germany DE Nepal NP South Africa ZA
Belgium BE Great Britain GB Netherlands NL South Korea KR
Bhutan BT Greece GR Antilles AN Spain ES
Bolivia BO Greenland GL New Zealand NZ Sri Lanka LK
Brazil BR Hong Kong HK Nigeria NG Sweden SE
Cambodia KH Hungary HU Norway NO Switzerland CH
Canada CA India IN Oman OM Taiwan TW
Chile CL Indonesia ID Pakistan PK Thailand TH
China CN Israel IL Panama PA Turkey TR
Colombia CO Italy IT Paraguay PY Uganda UG
Congo CG Jamaica JM Philippines PH Ukraine UA
Costa Rica CR Japan JP Poland PL United States US
Croatia HR Kenya KE Portugal PT Uruguay UY
Czech Republic CZ Kuwait KW Romania RO Uzbekistan UZ
Denmark DK Libya LY Russian Vietnam VN
Ecuador EC Luxembourg LU Federation RU Zimbabwe ZW
Egypt EG Malaysia MY Saudi Arabia SA
6 El Salvador SV Maldives MV Senegal SN
Ethiopia ET Mexico MX
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 Appendix 59

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 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368
Afrikaans 6570 Frisian 7089 Macedonian 7775 Singhalese 8373
Albanian 8381 Galician 7176 Malagasy 7771 Slovak 8375
Amharic 6577 Georgian 7565 Malay 7783 Slovenian 8376
Arabic 6582 German 6869 Malayalam 7776 Spanish 6983
Armenian 7289 Greek 6976 Maori 7773 Sudanese 8385
Assamese 6583 Greenlandic 7576 Marathi 7782 Swahili 8387
Aymara 6588 Guarani 7178 Moldavian 7779 Swedish 8386
Azerbaijani 6590 Gujarati 7185 Mongolian 7778 Tagalog 8476
Bashkir 6665 Hausa 7265 Nauru 7865 Tajik 8471
Basque 6985 Hebrew 7387 Nepali 7869 Tamil 8465
Bengali; Bangla 6678 Hindi 7273 Norwegian 7879 Telugu 8469
Bhutani 6890 Hungarian 7285 Oriya 7982 Thai 8472
Bihari 6672 Icelandic 7383 Panjabi 8065 Tonga 8479
Breton 6682 Indonesian 7378 Pashto, Pushto 8083 Turkish 8482
Bulgarian 6671 Interlingua 7365 Persian 7065 Turkmen 8475
Burmese 7789 Irish 7165 Polish 8076 Twi 8487
Byelorussian 6669 Italian 7384 Portuguese 8084 Ukrainian 8575
Chinese 9072 Japanese 7465 Quechua 8185 Urdu 8582
Croatian 7282 Kannada 7578 Rhaeto-Romance 8277 Uzbek 8590 6
Czech 6783 Kashmiri 7583 Rumanian 8279 Vietnamese 8673

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Danish 6865 Kazakh 7575 Russian 8285 Volapük 8679
Dutch 7876 Kirghiz 7589 Samoan 8377 Welsh 6789
English 6978 Korean 7579 Sanskrit 8365 Wolof 8779
Esperanto 6979 Kurdish 7585 Scots Gaelic 7168 Xhosa 8872
Estonian 6984 Laotian 7679 Serbian 8382 Yiddish 7473
Faroese 7079 Latin 7665 Serbo-Croatian 8372 Yoruba 8979
Fiji 7074 Latvian, Lettish 7686 Shona 8378 Zulu 9085
Finnish 7073 Lingala 7678
 60 Appendix

Trademarks and
Licenses

All other trademarks are trademarks of their

respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™,

BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of
the Blu-ray Disc Association.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo together are registered trademarks, and DTS
Licensing Corporation. 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS,
Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are
trademarks, service marks, or certification marks
of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
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Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
 Appendix 61

Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the
use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-
produced film 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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Specifications

General
Model : WA-12M12FG
Manufacturer: Asian Power Devices Inc.
AC adapter
Input: 100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz 0.5 A Max.
Output: 12 V 0 1 A
Networked standby power
0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.)
consumption
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 mm x 43 mm x 195 mm
Net Weight (Approx.) 0.85 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C - 35 °C
Operating humidity 5 % - 90 %

Outputs
HDMI OUT (video/audio) 19 pin (Type A, HDMI™ Connector)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) 0.5 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 1

System
Laser Semiconductor laser
wavelength 405 nm / 650 nm
Signal system Standard NTSC color TV system
LAN port Ethernet jack x 1, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Bus Power Supply (USB) 5 V 0 500 mA
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yy Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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 Appendix 63

Maintenance Notes on Discs

Handling Discs
Handling the Unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold
the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not
get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the
When shipping the unit disc.
Please save the original shipping carton and
packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for Storing Discs
maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
originally packed at the factory.
expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat
and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct
Cleaning the unit sunlight.
To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the
surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly Cleaning Discs
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or
picture quality and sound distortion. Before playing,
thinner, as these might damage the surface of the
clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from
unit.
the center to out.
Keeping the exterior surfaces clean
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
yy Do not use volatile liquids such as insecticide benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners,
spray near the unit. or anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.
yy Wiping with strong pressure may damage the
surface.
yy 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.
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For details, please contact your nearest authorized

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service center.
 64 Appendix

Important Information
Relating to Network
Services
All information, data, documents, communications,
downloads, files, text, images, photographs,
graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools,
resources, software, code, programs, applets,
widgets, applications, products and other content
(“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”)
provided or made available by or through any
third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole
responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it
originated.
The availability of and access to Content and
Services furnished by the Service Provider through
the LGE Device are subject to change at any time,
without prior notice, including, but not limited to
the suspension, removal or cessation of all or any
part of the Content or Services.
Should you have any inquiry or problem related
to the Content or Services, you may refer to the
Service Provider’s website for the most up-to-
date information. LGE is neither responsible nor
liable for customer service related to the Content
and Services. Any question or request for service
relating to the Content or Services should be made
directly to the respective Content and Service
Providers.
6 Please note that LGE is not responsible for any
Content or Services provided by the Service
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Provider or any changes to, removal of, or cessation

of such Content or Services and does not warrant
or guaranty the availability of or access to such
Content or Services.