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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. MODEL BD570C P/NO : MFL62881816 http://www.lg.ca BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 1 BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 1 2010.1.22 8:33:31 PM 2010.1.22 8:33:31 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...
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Safety Information 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or Important Safety when unused for long periods of time. Instructions 14. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 1.
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 Advanced Playback Picture On-Screen display Sound Enjoying BD-LIVE Network Playing a movie fi le and VR disc Selecting a subtitle fi le Changing subtitle code Appendix page Viewing a photo Controlling a TV with the Supplied Options while viewing a Remote Control photo...
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) BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 9...
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 29-30.) 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 or the internal wireless module. 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 If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted.
Installation Wireless Network Connection NOTE Another connection option is to use an Access For best performance, a direct wired connection Point or a wireless router. In the example from this player to your home network’s router or confi guration for wireless connection below, cable/DSL modem is always the best option.
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Installation 2. The [Connection Setting] menu appear on the screen. Use U / u to select [Wireless] and NOTE press ENTER ( ). • WEP security mode generally have 4 keys available on an access point or wireless router’ s setting. If your access point or wireless router use WEP security, enter the security code of the key “No.1”...
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Installation 7. The player will ask you to test the network not operate properly because of internet connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER congestion, the quality or bandwidth of ( ) to complete the network connection. your internet service, or problems at the provider of the content.
Installation • For the purpose of the better transmission, USB device place the player as close as possible to the connection access point. • In some instances, placing the access point or wireless router at least 0.45 m above the fl oor may improve the reception.
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Installation 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). NOTE • This player supports USB fl ash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing fi les (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported.
Installation 4. Use U / u to select a second setup option, Settings and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1.
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Installation 1080p Display Mode NOTE When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24 Hz] for smooth presentation of fi lm material You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan (1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p.
Installation [LANGUAGE] Menu [AUDIO] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Display Menu Set 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. NOTE Disc Menu/Disc Audio/Disc Subtitle Since many factors aff ect the type of audio output,...
Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) NOTE When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to • When [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch], compress the dynamic range of the audio the audio may output as PCM Stereo if the PCM output (the diff erence between the loudest Multi-Ch information is not detected from HDMI...
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Installation If you forget your password NOTE If you forget your password, you can clear it The [BD rating] will be applied only for the BD disc using the following steps: that containing the Advanced Rating Control. 1. Remove any disc that might be in the player.
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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 Software The screen saver appears when you leave [Information] the player in Stop mode for about fi ve Displays the current software version. minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns itself off after the Screen [Update] Saver is displayed for 25 minutes.
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 Advanced Playback AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N ACD MUSIC MUSIC-N 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 MUSIC-N briefl y, press B (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point).
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Operation Enlarge the playback image NOTE AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N PHOTO • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/ Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. 1. During playback or pause mode, press • This function may not work on some disc or title. ZOOM to display the [Zoom] menu.
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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.
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Operation Changing content list view Viewing content information MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO MOVIE MOVIE-N On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] The player can display the content information. menu, you can change the content list view. 1. Select a fi le using U / u / I / i . 2.
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 32). 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 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-41. • 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 10. • You can use various playback functions. Refer to The player can play Audio CDs and music fi les. pages 34-41. 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. time from an audio track with 4 minutes of playback time to a music fi le with 192kbps as an example.
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 20-25). 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 10. • 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 34-41.
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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 10. 1. Start your PC that connected on your local • You can use various playback functions. Refer to area network. pages 34-41. 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...
You can use various content services via You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ Internet with the NetCast Entertainment videos over the internet on your TV via your LG Access feature. BD player. 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 20-25).
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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, color system, and playback. 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 center. BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 68 BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 68...
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 Center 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...
Appendix Trademarks and Licenses DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED® are trademarks, service marks, or certifi cation marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. 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...
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Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. On the LG products, an innovative power You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights consumption system in stand-by mode is built.
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 120 V ~, 60 Hz Signal system: Standard NTSC color 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.
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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As an E ® Partner, LG has NERGY LG Customer Information Center determined that this product or product models meet the E NERGY 1-888-542-2623 ® guidelines for energy efficiency. CANADA ® is a U.S. registered mark. NERGY BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 82 BD572-N-BCANLLK-ENG.indd 82 2010.1.22 8:34:8 PM...