LG BP325 Owner's Manual

LG BP325 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Network 3D
Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
BP325 / BP325N
P/NO : MFL67475851_1.0

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Network 3D Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP325 / BP325N P/NO : MFL67475851_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 Most appliances recommend they be placed upon...
  • 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

    Getting Started Notes on Copyrights LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these product(s) is/are y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content in compliance with the essential System) is approved as content protection requirements and other relevant provisions of system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of...
  • 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 System Setting Settings – Initial Setup – Adjust the setup settings Getting Started – [DISPLAY] Menu – [LANGUAGE] Menu Safety Information – [AUDIO] Menu Introduction – [LOCK] Menu – Playable discs and symbols used in –...
  • 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 “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs. 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: File Requirement

    Getting Started File requirement Movie files File File Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle Location Extension “.avi”, “.divx”, DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, Dolby Digital, SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx DTS, MP3, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), “.mkv”, “.mp4”, (standard playback WMA, AAC, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub Disc,...
  • Page 11: Avchd (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

    Getting Started 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 12: Certain System Requirements

    Getting Started Certain system requirements Regional code For high definition video playback: This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD y High definition display that has HDMI input jack. discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired ON or OFF. section or sequence.
  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 Rear of the unit y Digital audio connection (page 19)
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 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 22 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 23: Usb Device Connection

    Connecting Note USB device connection y This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS This player can play movie, music and photo files when accessing files (music, photo, movie). contained in the USB device. However, for Blu-ray contents, only FAT32 format is supported.
  • Page 24: System Setting

    System Setting Settings 4. Check all the settings that you have set in the previous steps. Initial Setup 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 25: Adjust The Setup Settings

    System Setting Adjust the setup settings [DISPLAY] Menu You can change the settings of the player in the TV Aspect Ratio [Setup] menu. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV 1. Press HOME (n). type. [4:3 Letter Box] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 26 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 17 for details about the resolution For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your setting.
  • Page 27: [Language] 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 28: 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 29: [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 30: [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 31: Auto Power Off

    System Setting Auto Power Off The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for about five minutes. If you set this option to [On], the unit automatically turns off within 20 minutes since the Screen Saver is displayed.
  • Page 32: 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. (n). Use a/d to select a category and press For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and ENTER (b).
  • Page 33: Playing Blu-Ray 3D Disc

    Operating Playing Blu-ray 3D disc Enjoying BD-Live™ This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network contains separate views for the left and right eyes. extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet.
  • Page 34: Basic Operations For Video And Audio

    Operating Basic operations for video and Basic operations for photo audio content content To stop playback To play a slide show Press Z (STOP) while playback. Press z (PLAY) to start slide show. To pause playback To stop a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while playback.
  • Page 35: Resume Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Resume playback eroyt Repeat playback The unit records the point where you pressed the erotu Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press z (PLAY) to resume playback (from the During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to scene point).
  • Page 36: Repeating A Specific Portion

    Operating Repeating a specific portion Changing content list view eroty This player can repeat a portion you have selected. On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to Method 1 repeat.
  • Page 37: Selecting A Subtitle File

    Operating Selecting a subtitle file Options while viewing a photo If the subtitle file name is different from the movie You can use various options during viewing a file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the photo in full screen. [Movie] menu before playing the movie.
  • Page 38: Listening To Music While Slide Show

    Operating On-screen display Listening to music while slide show You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. You can display photo files while listening to music files. Displaying content information 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ on-screen MENU (m) to display the option menu.
  • Page 39: Playing From Selected Time

    Operating Playing from selected time 2. Select an option using w/s. 3. Use a/d to adjust the selected option value. eroy 4. Press BACK (1) to exit the on-screen display. 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The Note time search box shows the elapsed playing y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, time.
  • Page 40: Hearing A Different Audio

    Operating Hearing a different audio Changing the TV Aspect Ratio eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while display the on-screen display. playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to 2. Use w/s to select the [Audio] option. display the On-Screen display.
  • Page 41: Changing Subtitle Code Page

    Operating Changing subtitle Code Page Changing the Picture Mode eroy If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can You can change the [Picture mode] option while change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle playback. file properly. 1.
  • Page 42: Using The Premium

    Operating Using the Premium You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [Premium] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an on-line service using w/s/a/d, and press ENTER (b).
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 (see page 20).
  • Page 45: 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/global/support 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 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 49: 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 Mongolia Slovak Republic Argentina Finland Slovenia Australia France Morocco Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Bhutan...
  • Page 50: 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 51: 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™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a BONUSVIEW™...
  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 while 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 (see page 27).
  • Page 55: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General Power requirements DC 12 V 0 1 A AC adapter WA-12M12Fx Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 x 39 x 198 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 0.95 Kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs HDMI OUT (video/audio)
  • Page 56: 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 57: 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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