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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.
FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS,
PLEASE REFER TO INNER PAGE OF BACK COVER.
MODEL
BD560
P/NO : MFL62881811
BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 1
BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 1
2010.1.13 6:17:31 PM
2010.1.13 6:17:31 PM

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  • Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. FOR THE GUARANTEE TERMS & CONDITIONS, PLEASE REFER TO INNER PAGE OF BACK COVER. MODEL BD560 P/NO : MFL62881811 BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 1 BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 1 2010.1.13 6:17:31 PM...
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  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 4 This product is manufactured to comply with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. European representative : LG Electronics Service Europe B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands (Tel : +31-036-547-8940) BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 4 BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 4 2010.1.13 6:17:34 PM...
  • Page 5 Safety Information Notes on Copyrights Important Notice for TV colour system • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) The colour system of this player diff ers according to is approved as content protection system for BD currently playing discs. format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble For example, when the player plays the disc recorded System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are in the NTSC colour system, the image is output as an...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 “...
  • Page 7 Operation Appendix General Playback Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control Advanced Playback Network Software Update On-Screen display Area Code List Enjoying BD-LIVE Language code List Playing a movie fi le and VR disc Trademarks and Licenses Viewing a photo Audio Output Specifi...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Introduction Music fi les contained in MUSIC the USB/Disc PHOTO Photo fi les About the “ ” Symbol Display Supplied Accesorries “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specifi c media.

  • Page 9: Playable Discs

    [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) BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 9...

  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    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.

  • Page 11: Regional Code

    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.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    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.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    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 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P d 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

  • Page 14: Installation

    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.

  • Page 15: What Is Simplink

    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 •...

  • Page 16: Component Video Connection

    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...

  • Page 17: Resolution Setting

    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 576p as follows: [Setup] menu.

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Amplifi Er Via Hdmi Output

    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 27-28.) depending on the capabilities of your existing...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Amplifi Er Via Digital Audio Output

    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 jack Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your jacks on the player to the audio left and right amplifi er.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Your Home Network

    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, BD-LIVE interactivity and YouTube service.

  • Page 21: Wired Network Setup

    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.
  • Page 22 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.

  • Page 23: Usb Device Connection

    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 press ENTER ( ).

  • Page 24: Settings

    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.

  • Page 25: Display] Menu

    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.

  • Page 26: Language] Menu

    Installation 1080p Display Mode [LANGUAGE] Menu When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24Hz] 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.

  • Page 27: Audio] Menu

    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.

  • Page 28: Lock] Menu

    Installation If you forget your password DRC (Dynamic Range Control) When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby If you forget your password, you can clear it Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to using the following steps: compress the dynamic range of the audio 1.

  • Page 29: Network] Menu

    Installation [NETWORK] Menu NOTE The [BD rating] will be applied only for the BD disc The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the that containing the Advanced Rating Control. software update, BD Live and on-line features. Area Code Connection Setting Enter the code of the area whose standards If your home network environment is ready to were used to rate the DVD video disc, based...

  • Page 30: Others] Menu

    Installation Auto Power Off [OTHERS] Menu 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 DivX VOD automatically turns itself off after the Screen ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX®...

  • Page 31: General Playback

    Operation Operation 4. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using General Playback I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select the [Disc] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray.

  • Page 32: Using The Disc Menu

    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.

  • Page 33: Resume Playback

    Operation Resume playback Advanced Playback AVCHD MOVIE ACD MUSIC The unit records the point where you pressed Repeat Playback the x (STOP) depending on the disc. AVCHD ACD MUSIC If “Xx (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefl y, press B (PLAY) to resume playback During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to (from the scene point).

  • Page 34: Enlarge The Playback Image

    Operation Enlarge the playback image NOTE AVCHD MOVIE PHOTO • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/ 1. During playback or pause mode, press Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. ZOOM to display the [Zoom] menu. • This function may not work on some disc or title. 2.

  • Page 35: Using The Search Menu

    Operation To delete a Marker To start playback from a marked scene 1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears on the screen. 1. Press SEARCH and the search menu appears on the screen. 2. Press u to highlight a marker number. Use I / i to select a marked scene that you want to playback.

  • Page 36: Changing Content List View

    Operation Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO MOVIE On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you The player can display the content information. can change the content list view. 1. Select a fi le using U / u / I / i . 2.

  • Page 37: On-Screen Display

    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.

  • Page 38: Playing From Selected Time

    Operation Playing from selected time NOTE AVCHD MOVIE • 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.

  • Page 39: Changing The Picture Mode

    Operation Watching from a different Changing the Picture Mode angle AVCHD MOVIE 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. 1.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Operation 3. Press HOME ( ), and set the [BD-LIVE Enjoying BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Setup] menu (page 29). 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].

  • Page 41: Playing A Movie Fi Le And Vr Disc

    Operation Playing a movie fi le NOTE and VR disc • The fi le requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 31-39. • Unfi nalized DVD VR format discs may not be You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded played in this player.

  • Page 42: Viewing A Photo

    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 If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle fi le properly.

  • Page 43: Options While Viewing A Photo

    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 –...

  • Page 44: Listening To Music During A Slide Show

    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.

  • Page 45: Listening To Music

    Operation Listening to music NOTE • The fi le requirements are described on page 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to The player can play Audio CDs and music fi les. pages 31-39. 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...
  • Page 46 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. time from an audio track with 4 minutes of playback time to a music fi le with 192kbps as an example.

  • Page 47: Viewing Information From Gracenote Media Database

    1. Select a music fi le using U / u / I / i . • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is not responsible or reliable for information from 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the the Gracenote Media Database.

  • Page 48: Playing Youtube Videos

    ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. You can browse, search and watch YouTube Featured – The featured videos list will be videos over the internet on your TV via your LG displayed. BD player. Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos list will be displayed.

  • Page 49: Using The Virtual Keyboard

    Operation [Cancel] – Returns to the previous screen. NOTE [Space] – Inserts a space at the cursor position. • The YouTube menu can display 5 videos in the videos list. Press green (G) or yellow (Y) buttons [Backspace] – Deletes the previous character to display previous/next 5 videos.

  • Page 50: Searching Videos

    Operation 1. Use I / i to select [Sign In] option from the REPEAT Inserts a space at the cursor menu and press ENTER ( ) to display the position. virtual keyboard. Changes the character set of the remote control (#+-=&, 123, ABC or abc) NOTE The keypad mode is available only in the [YouTube]...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    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.) •...

  • Page 53: Picture

    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 Colour Setting] in the [Setup] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection.

  • Page 54: Network

    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. BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 54 BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 54...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    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.

  • Page 56: Network Software Update

    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...
  • Page 57 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.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was...
  • Page 61 You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. On the LG products, an innovative power consumption system in stand-by mode is built. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifi er to Therefore, the small amounts of electricity track queries for statistical purposes.

  • Page 62: Audio Output Specifi Cations

    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...
  • Page 63 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.

  • Page 64: Video Output Resolution

    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 576i 576p 576i 576p 576p 576p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p /24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz 576i 1080i 1080p / 50 Hz...

  • Page 65: Specifi Cations

    Appendix Specifi cations System Laser: Semiconductor laser General wavelength: 405 nm / 650 nm Power requirements: AC 110-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Signal system: Standard PAL/NTSC colour TV system Power consumption: 20 W Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D): (48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sampling) Approx.

  • Page 66: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    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...

  • Page 67: Open Source Software Notice

    © 1991, 1992 Paul Kranenburg gSOAP Public License 1.3 LIBRARY: gsoap copyright © 1993 Branko Lankester LG El ectronics off ers to provide source code to copyright © 1993 Ulrich Pegelow you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of copyright ©...
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  • Page 71: Warranty

    2. The dealer (or his service agent) who sold the product will be reimbursed for any labour provided in the repair of this LG equipment, for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. These claims must be made in accordance with the published scale of service charges and relevant claims procedure.
  • Page 72 As an E ® Partner, NERGY LG has determined that this product or product models meet the E ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 72 BD561-P-BGBRLLK-ENG.indd 72 2010.1.13 6:18:0 PM 2010.1.13 6:18:0 PM...

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