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OWNER’S MANUAL 3D Network Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL BX580 P/NO : MFL63727919 BX581-N-BPHLLLK-ENG.indd 1 BX581-N-BPHLLLK-ENG.indd 1 2010.5.17 1:2:26 PM 2010.5.17 1:2:26 PM...
Safety Information Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- To ensure proper use of this product, please read SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO this owner’s manual carefully and retain it for future QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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Safety Information This device is equipped with a portable battery or Notes on Copyrights accumulator. • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) Safety way to remove the battery or the battery is approved as content protection system for BD from the equipment: Remove the old battery format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are...
Contents Installation Connecting to Your TV HDMI Connection What is SIMPLINK? Component Video Safety Information Connection Video/Audio (Left/Right) Cautions and Warnings Connection Resolution Setting Connecting to an Amplifi er Connecting to an Amplifi er Preparation via HDMI Output Introduction Connecting to an Amplifi er via Digital Audio Output About the “...
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Operation Troubleshooting General Playback General Playing Blu-ray 3D disc Picture Advanced Playback Sound On-Screen display Network Enjoying BD-LIVE Playing a movie fi le and VR disc Selecting a subtitle fi le Appendix Changing subtitle code page Controlling a TV with the Supplied Viewing a photo Remote Control Options while viewing a...
Preparation Preparation Introduction Movie fi les in the DLNA MOVIE-N server or PC Music fi les contained in MUSIC the USB/Disc About the “ ” Symbol Display Music fi les in the DLNA MUSIC-N “ ” may appear on your TV display during server or PC operation and indicates that the function PHOTO...
[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) BX581-N-BPHLLLK-ENG.indd 7...
Preparation File compatibility NOTE Overall • HD movie fi les contained on the CD or USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly. BD, DVD or USB Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “ 2.0 are recommended to play back HD movie .avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, fi les.
Preparation For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS- Regional Code HD multi-channel audio playback: This unit has a regional code printed on the • An amplifi er/receiver with a built-in (Dolby rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.
Preparation Remote control ENTER ( ): Acknowledges menu selection. 1 (POWER): Switches the RETURN (O): Exits the menu player ON or OFF. or resumes playback. The (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and resume play function may not closes the disc tray. work depending on the BD- ROM disc.
Preparation Front panel a Disc Tray (PLAY / PAUSE) (OPEN/CLOSE) (STOP) (POWER) Button (SKIP) > d Display Window i USB Port e Remote Sensor Rear panel a AC power cord e LAN port b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) f HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3) c VIDEO OUT g DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) d 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)
Installation Installation HDMI Connection Connecting to Your TV If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, Version 1.3). Connect the HDMI jack Make one of the following connections, on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI depending on the capabilities of your existing compatible TV or monitor.
HDMI device Some functions of this unit are controlled by ’s audio sound may be distorted or may not the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG output. TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through •...
Installation Component Video Connection Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the TV using component video cable. Connect the video in jack on the TV using a video cable. the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of player to the audio left and right IN jacks on...
Installation Resolution Setting NOTE The player provides several output resolutions • If your TV does not accept the resolution you for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT have set on the player, you can set resolution to jacks. You can change the resolution using 480p as follows: [Setup] menu.
Installation Connecting to an Connecting to an Amplifi er via HDMI Output Amplifi er Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifi er using a HDMI cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on Make one of the following connections, pages 25-26.) depending on the capabilities of your existing...
Installation Connecting to an Amplifi er via Connecting to an Amplifi er via Digital Audio Output 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL or jacks on the player to the audio left and right COAXIAL) on your amplifi er.
Installation Connecting to your Wired Network Connection Home Network Router/Modem This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear Broadband panel. service By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, Home Link, BD-LIVE interactivity and streaming services.
Installation Wired Network Setup NOTE If there is a DHCP server on the local area If there is no DHCP server on the network and you network (LAN) via wired connection, this player want to set the IP address manually, select [Static] will automatically be allocated an IP address.
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Installation • Any fees charged by an ISP including, Notes on Network Connection: without limitation, connection charges are • Many network connection problems during your responsibility. set up can often be fi xed by re-setting the • A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is router or modem.
Installation 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using USB device I / i , and press ENTER ( ). connection This player can play movie, music and photo fi les contained in the USB device. 4. Select the [USB] option using I / i , and Playback content in the USB press ENTER ( ).
Installation Settings NOTE • This player supports USB fl ash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when Adjust the Setup Settings accessing fi les (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 You can change the settings of the player in and FAT32 formats are supported.
Installation 4. Use U / u to select a second setup option, and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third NOTE level. You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p.
Installation 1080p Display Mode [LANGUAGE] Menu When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24 Hz] for smooth presentation of fi lm material (1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display Display Menu compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on-screen display.
Installation [AUDIO] Menu NOTE Each disc has a variety of audio output options. • When [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch], Set the player’s Audio options according to the the audio may output as PCM Stereo if the PCM Multi-Ch information is not detected from HDMI type of audio system you use.
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Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) DTS Neo:6 This function allows you to listen to a movie at If the player is connected to the multi-channel a lower volume without losing clarity of sound. Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option to enjoy the multi-channel surround [Off ] sound with the 2-channel audio source.
Installation DVD Rating [LOCK] Menu Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) The [LOCK] settings aff ect only BD and DVD [Rating 1-8] playback. Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
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Installation [OTHERS] Menu [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use DivX VOD the software update, BD Live, Home Link and ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video NetCast features. format created by DivX, Inc. This is an offi cial DivX Certifi ed device that plays DivX video.
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Installation Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about fi ve minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns itself off after the Screen Saver is displayed for 25 minutes. Set this option to [Off ] to leave the screen saver until the unit is operated by the user.
Operation Operation 5. Select the [Disc] option using I / i , and General Playback press ENTER ( ). Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc This step is needed only when a disc and a USB device are connected simultaneously in this unit.
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Operation To stop playback Using the disc menu Press x (STOP) during playback. AVCHD To pause playback To display the disc menu Press X (PAUSE) during playback. The menu screen may be displayed fi rst after Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. loading a disc which contains a menu.
Operation Resume playback Playing Blu-ray 3D disc AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which ACD MUSIC MUSIC-N contains separate views for the left and right eyes. The unit records the point where you pressed the x (STOP) depending on the disc. If “Xx (Resume Stop)”...
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Operation 1. Press HOME ( ), and set the [3D Mode] 3D available Blu-ray 3D Discs option on the [Setup] menu to [On] The “Blu-ray 3D” logo labeled (page 24). BD-ROM disc can be played 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on on this player with 3D mode the disc tray.
Operation Advanced Playback Repeating a specifi c portion AVCHD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] AVCHD ACD MUSIC at the beginning of the portion you wish to MUSIC-N repeat.
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Operation Enlarge the playback image To delete a Marker 1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N on the screen. PHOTO 1. During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to display the [Zoom] menu. 2. Use red (R) or green (G) colored button to 2.
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Operation Using the search menu Changing content list view AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO Using search menu, you can easily to fi nd the On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] point where you want to start playback. menu, you can change the content list view.
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Operation Method 2 Last Scene Memory 1. On the content list, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. This unit memorizes the last scene from the 2. Use U / u to select the [View Change] last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains option.
Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support. a Title – current title number/total number • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is of titles not responsible or reliable for information from b Chapter – current chapter number/total the Gracenote Media Database.
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Operation Playing from selected time NOTE AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N • Some discs allow you to change audio selections 1. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) during playback. only via the disc menu. In this case, press TITLE/ The time search box shows the elapsed POP-UP or DISC MENU button and choose the playing time.
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Operation Watching from a different Changing the Picture Mode angle AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can change the [Picture mode] option If the disc contains scenes recorded at diff erent during playback. camera angles, you can change to a diff erent camera angle during playback.
Operation 3. Press HOME ( ), and set the [BD-LIVE Enjoying BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page 28). Depending on the disc, the BD-LIVE function may not be operated if [BD- This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as LIVE connection] option is set to [Partially picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual Permitted].
Operation Playing a movie fi le NOTE and VR disc • The fi le requirements are described on page 8. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 30-40. • Unfi nalized DVD VR format discs may not be You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded played in this player.
Operation Viewing a photo NOTE If you press x (STOP) during playback, the subtitle selection is cancelled. You can view photo fi les using this player. 1. Press HOME ( Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE-N If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle fi le properly.
Operation To play a slide show a Current photo/Total number of photos – Use I / i to view previous/next photo. Press B (PLAY) to start slide show. b Slide Show – Press ENTER ( ) to start or pause slide show. To stop a slide show c Music Select –...
Operation 7. Use U / u to select a device, and press ENTER Listening to music during a ( ). slide show Devices that you can select may diff er You can display photo fi les while listening to depending on the location of the photo fi le music fi les.
Operation Listening to music NOTE • The fi le requirements are described on page 8. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to The player can play Audio CDs and music fi les. pages 30-40. 1. Press HOME ( Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks from an Audio CD to a USB storage...
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Operation 6. Use U / u / I / i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). NOTE 7. Use U / u / I / i to select a destination folder • The table below shows the average recording to be copied.
1. Select a music fi le using U / u / I / i . content and content in DLNA servers. • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the not responsible or reliable for information from option menu.
Operation Playing content via Accessing a DLNA media server your home network 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 18-20). 2. Press HOME ( The player can browse and play content on 3. Select [Home Link] using I / i , and press your PC and DLNA certifi ed media servers ENTER ( ).
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Operation NOTE NOTE • The fi le requirements are described on page 8. • The Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM is designed for PCs and should not be inserted in • You can use various playback functions. Refer to this player or in any product other than a PC. pages 30-40.
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Operation Start up your computer, and insert the Nero Sharing fi les and folders MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your On your computer, you must share the folder computer’s CD-ROM drive. An installation contained movie, music and/or photo content wizard will walk you through the quick and to play them using [Home Link] features.
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Operation Accessing a share folder from NOTE your PC • The fi le requirements are described on page 8. 1. Start your PC that connected on your local • You can use various playback functions. Refer to area network. pages 30-40. 2.
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Operation 3. When you fi nish entering the network user Entering a network user ID and the ID and password, select [OK] using U / u / I / password i and press ENTER ( ) to access the folder. Depending on your PC’s environment, you The network user ID and password will may need to enter a network user ID and the...
Using the NetCast™ Playing YouTube™ videos You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ Entertainment Access videos over the internet on your TV via your LG BD player. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment 1.
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Operation About the YouTube™ menu NOTE There are various options on the YouTube™ menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an • The YouTube™ menu can display 5 videos in the option and press ENTER ( ) to select the videos list.
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Operation Keypad Mode Using the virtual keyboard On the virtual keyboard, there are two input This mode allows you to enter letters by modes for the entering a character. Press pressing the buttons on the remote control. the yellow (Y) coloured button to toggle the Press the buttons with the required letter once, display between keyboard mode and keypad twice, three or four times until the letter is...
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Operation Searching videos 2. Use U / u / I / i to select a character then press ENTER ( ) to confi rm your selection You can search for videos by entering search on the virtual keyboard. words of up to 128 characters. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard”...
Operation Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on menu.
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Operation About the Picasa™ menu Adding friends There are various options on the Picasa™ If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an menu option menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as public photos directly.
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Operation 3. Enter the password using the virtual Searching photos keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is You can enter a search word to fi nd related selected. photos. Your web album is displayed on the screen. 1. Select the [Search] on the Picasa™ menu using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ).
Operation 6. Use U / u / I / i to select [Home] and press Using the AccuWeather ENTER ( ) to display weather information of the selected city. See on-line local and global weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com. Viewing weather information 1.
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Operation Adding more cities 1. Use I / i to select [Favorite City List] on the AccuWeather menu, and press ENTER ( ). 2. Press ENTER ( ) while [Add City to Favorite City List] is selected. 3. Select a region, country and city using U / u / I / i and ENTER ( ).
Maintenance Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling the Unit Handling Discs When shipping the unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Please save the original shipping carton and Hold the disc by the edges so that fi ngerprints packing materials.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turn • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, playback. and regional code.) •...
Troubleshooting Picture Symptom Cause & Solution There is no picture. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. • Connect the video connection securely. • Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.
You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care centre. BX581-N-BPHLLLK-ENG.indd 66 BX581-N-BPHLLLK-ENG.indd 66...
Appendix Appendix Setting up the remote to Controlling a TV with control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied Control remote control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1.
Appendix Network Software Option 2: If the software update is available from the Update update server, the “Update” icon appears at the bottom of the Home menu. Press blue (B) coloured button to start the update procedure. Network update notifi cation Software Update From time to time, performance improvements You can update the player using the latest...
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The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Centre then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on 5. Select [OK] to download the update.
Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Fiji Monaco Singapore Argentina Finland Mongolia Slovak Republic Australia France Morocco Slovenia Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Bhutan...
Appendix 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...
“x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. On the LG products, an innovative power consumption system in stand-by mode is built. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Therefore, the small amounts of electricity...
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Appendix The Gracenote service uses a unique identifi er to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifi er is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the information, see the web page for the Gracenote “Powered by Gracenote”...
Appendix Audio Output Specifi cations Jack/Setting Digital Output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) Analog 2CH Output Source PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode Primary Pass-Thru Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital...
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Appendix *5 If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is • Multi-channel Digital Surround Sound via set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is digital connection can only be obtained limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [HDMI] if your receiver is equipped with a Digital or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS Multi-channel decoder.
Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected Resolution 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p /24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 480i 1080i 1080p / 60 Hz...
Appendix Specifi cations System Laser: Semiconductor laser General wavelength: 405 nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 200-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC colour TV system Power consumption: 22 W Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Approx.
The Network Services belong to third parties and facilities over which LG has no control. LG EXPRESSLY may be protected by copyright, patent, trademark DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY and/or other intellectual property laws. The Network...
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