LG BP230 Owner's Manual
LG BP230 Owner's Manual

LG BP230 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Network
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
BP230 / BP230N
P/NO : MFL67732424 1.0

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Network Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP230 / BP230N P/NO : MFL67732424 1.0...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK procedures other than those specified herein may DO NOT OPEN result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO CAUTION concerning the Power Cord USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3 Getting Started Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. 1. When this crossed-out wheeled Safety way to remove the battery or the bin symbol is attached to batteries/ battery from the equipment: Remove the accumulators of Your product it means old battery or battery pack, follow the steps they are covered by European Directive...
  • Page 4: Notes On Copyrights

    Notes on Copyrights y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Important Notice for TV colour system The colour system of this player differs according to currently playing discs. For example, when the player plays the disc recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an NTSC signal. Only the multi system colour TV can receive all signals output from the player.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Operating General Playback – Using [HOME] menu – Playing a disc Getting Started – Playing a file on disc/USB device – Enjoying BD-Live™ Safety Information – Basic operations for video and audio Introduction content –...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Customer support – Open source software notice Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your Network Software Update – Network update notification –...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Playable discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Symbol Description y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-ray y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
  • Page 9: About The "7" Symbol Display

    [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)
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: ON or OFF.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel a Disc Tray d B (OPEN / CLOSE) b Display Window e 1/! (POWER) c Remote Sensor f USB Port Rear Panel a DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) c HDMI OUT b LAN port d DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)
  • Page 12: Connecting

    Connecting 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™...
  • Page 13: What Is Simplink

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
  • Page 14: Resolution Setting

    Connecting Note Resolution setting y If your TV does not accept the resolution The player provides several output resolutions for you have set on the player, you can set HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution resolution to 576p as follows: using [Setup] menu.
  • Page 15: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting Connecting to an Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI output Amplifier Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using a Make one of the following connections, depending HDMI cable. on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y HDMI audio connection (page 15) Rear of the unit y Digital audio connection (page 16)
  • Page 16: Connecting To An Amplifier Via Digital Audio Output

    Connecting Connecting to an amplifier via digital audio output Connect the player’s COAXIAL OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. Rear of the unit Coaxial cable Receiver/Amplifier You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu”...
  • Page 17: Connecting To Your Home Network

    Connecting 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 content services.
  • Page 18 Connecting Advanced Setting 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] 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.
  • Page 19 Connecting Notes on network connection subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use the internet connection feature y Many network connection problems during contained in this player or you may be limited set up can often be fixed by re-setting the to the number of devices you can connect at router or modem.
  • Page 20: Usb Device Connection

    Connecting Note USB Device y This player supports USB flash drive/ Connection external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD This player can play movie, music and photo files recording, use the USB flash drive / external contained in the USB device.
  • Page 21: System Setting

    System Setting 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.
  • Page 22: Settings

    System Setting Settings [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Adjust the setup settings Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. [4:3 Letter Box] 1. Press HOME ( ). Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 23 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 14 for details about the resolution For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your setting.
  • Page 24: Display Menu

    System Setting [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 audio system you use. Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- screen display.
  • Page 25: Sampling Freq

    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] [Auto] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz The dynamic range of the Dolby TrueHD audio signal.
  • Page 26: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] Menu DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD content. (Not all discs are rated.) playback. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you [Unlock] must enter the 4-digit security code you have If you select [Unlock], parental control is not created.
  • Page 27: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] Menu [OTHERS] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the DivX® VOD software update, BD-Live and on-line content services. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Connection Setting Corporation.
  • Page 28: Auto Power Off

    System Setting Auto Power Off Software The screen saver appears when you leave the [Information] player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If Displays the current software version. you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns off within 20 minutes since the Screen Saver [Update] is displayed.
  • Page 29: Operating

    Operating General Playback Playing a disc erto 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the Using [HOME] menu disc tray. The home menu appears when you press HOME 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. ( ). Use A/D to select a category and press For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and ENTER (b).
  • Page 30: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Operating Enjoying BD-Live™ Basic operations for video and audio content BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network To stop playback extension function allows you to enjoy more Press Z (STOP) during playback. functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet. To pause playback 1.
  • Page 31: Basic Operations For Photo Content

    Operating Basic operations for photo Resume playback content eroyt To play a slide show The unit records the point where you pressed the Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, To stop a slide show press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene Press Z (STOP) during slide show.
  • Page 32: Advanced Playback

    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) to select erotu [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to selected portion will be repeated continually.
  • Page 33: Changing Content List View

    Operating Changing content list view Selecting a subtitle file On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can If the subtitle file name is different from the movie change the content list view. file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the [Movie] menu before playing the movie.
  • Page 34: Options While Viewing A Photo

    Operating Options while viewing a photo Listening to music during slide show You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. You can display photo files while listening to music 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ files.
  • Page 35: Playing A File On A Network Server

    Operating Note Playing a file on a network y The file requirements are described on page server y The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed, but those cannot be played This player can play video, audio and photo files on this player.
  • Page 36: Using Home Network Server For Pc

    Operating Using Home Network MAC OS X 1. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied Server for PC CD-ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Browse the CD-ROM drive and open the DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance, “MediaHome_4_Essentials_MAC”...
  • Page 37: About Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials

    Operating About Nero MediaHome 4 System requirements Essentials Windows PC Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for y Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® 7 computer to this unit as a DLNA-compatible digital (no Service Pack required), Windows®...
  • Page 38: On-Screen Display

    Operating Note On-Screen Display y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. You can display and adjust various information and y A title number cannot be selected on some settings about the content. discs. y Available items may differ depending on Displaying content information discs or titles.
  • Page 39: Playing From Selected Time

    Operating Playing from selected time Hearing a different audio eroy eroy 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to time search box shows the elapsed playing display the on-screen display. time. 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. 2.
  • Page 40: Changing The Tv Aspect Ratio

    Operating Changing the TV Aspect Ratio Changing subtitle Code Page You can change the TV aspect ratio setting during If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can playback. change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1.
  • Page 41: Changing The Picture Mode

    Operating Using the Premium Changing the Picture Mode eroy You can use various content services via Internet You can change the [Picture mode] option during with the Premium feature. playback. 1. Check the network connection and settings 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to (page 17).
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. y Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and playback.
  • Page 43: Network

    Troubleshooting Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does not work. y The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. y Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (page 17).
  • Page 44: Picture

    You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit http://www.lg.com or contact LG Electronics customer care centre. Open source software notice To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
  • Page 45: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 46: Network Software Update

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 47 Note 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 page...
  • Page 48: Additional Information

    Appendix Additional Information File requirement Video files File File Audio Codec Format Subtitle Location Extension Format “.avi”, “.mpg”, DIVX3.11, DIVX4, DIVX5, Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, DIVX6 (standard playback Digital, DTS, (.smi), SubStation Alpha “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, only), MP3, WMA, (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD...
  • Page 49: Avchd

    Appendix Note Note y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) y This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle contents.
  • Page 50: About Dlna

    Appendix About DLNA Compatibility notes This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player y Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, that can display and play movie, photo and music digital connection and other compatibility issues content from your DLNA-compatible digital media are possible.
  • Page 51: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting COAXIAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) Source BitStream PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode Dolby Digital PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS-HD PCM 2ch Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch...
  • Page 52 Appendix y The audio is outputted as PCM 48 kHz/16 bit for MP3/WMA file and PCM 44.1kHz/16 bit for Audio CD during playback. y You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [Digital Output] and [Sampling Freq.] options on the [Setup] menu (page 24).
  • Page 53: Area Code List

    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...
  • Page 54: Language Code List

    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...
  • Page 55: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 56: Cinavia Notice

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 57: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements DC 12 V 0 1 A AC adapter WA-12M12Fx Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 mm x 39 mm x 205 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 0.95 Kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs...
  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Appendix 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.
  • Page 59: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    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...

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