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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
BD565
P/NO : MFL62881896

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  • Page 1: Dvd Player

    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 BD565 P/NO : MFL62881896...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s...
  • Page 4 LG Electronics hereby declares that this/ these product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
  • Page 5 Notes on Copyrights • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Information Cautions and Warnings Preparation Introduction About the “ ” Symbol Display Symbols Used in this Manual Supplied Accesorries Playable Discs File compatibility Regional Code AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) Certain System Requirements Compatibility Notes Remote control Front panel Rear panel Installation Connecting to Your TV...
  • Page 7 Operation General Playback Advanced Playback On-Screen display Enjoying BD-LIVE Playing a movie file and VR disc Viewing a photo Listening to music during a slide show Listening to music Audio CD Recording Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database Using the NetCast™ Entertainment Access Playing YouTube™...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Introduction About the “ ” Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV display during operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific media. Symbols Used in this Manual NOTE Indicates special notes and operating features. CAUTION Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages from abuse.

  • 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)

  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    Preparation File compatibility Overall Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “ .avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav” • Some wav files are not supported on this player. • The file name is limited to 180 characters. • Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.

  • Page 11: Regional Code

    Regional Code This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can playback AVCHD format discs.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Preparation Remote control Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with matched correctly. • • • • • • a • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Front panel a Disc Tray (OPEN/CLOSE) (POWER) Button d Display Window e Remote Sensor Rear panel a AC power cord b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) c VIDEO OUT d 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) (PLAY / PAUSE) (STOP) (SKIP) > i USB Port e LAN port f HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1.3) g COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installation Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • HDMI connection (page 14-15) • Component Video connection (page 16) • Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection (page NOTE • Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player.

  • Page 15: What Is Simplink

    This player does not playback and TV screen is changed to black screen. What is SIMPLINK? Some functions of this unit are controlled by the TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection. Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;...

  • Page 16: Component Video Connection

    Installation Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using component video cable. Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the player to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables.

  • Page 17: Resolution Setting

    Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( 2. Use I / i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears. 3.

  • Page 18: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Installation Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. • HDMI Audio connection (page 18) • Digital Audio connection (page 19) • 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19) Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications”...

  • Page 19: Connecting To An Amplifier Via Digital Audio Output

    Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (COAXIAL) on your amplifier. Use an optional digital audio cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDIO] Menu” on pages 27-28.) Digital Audio Connection BD Player Coaxial cable...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Your Home Network

    Installation Connecting to your Home Network 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 services.

  • Page 21: Wired Network Setup

    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. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow.
  • Page 22 Installation Notes on Network Connection: • Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.

  • Page 23: Usb Device Connection

    USB device connection This player can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. USB device connection When you connect the USB device on the HOME menu, the player plays a music fi le contained in the USB storage device automatically.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Installation NOTE • This player supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats are supported. Use the USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in either FAT16 or FAT32 when using BD-LIVE and Audio CD recording.

  • Page 25: Display] Menu

    4. Use U / u to select a second setup option, and press ENTER ( ) to move to the third level. 5. Use U / u to select a desired setting, and press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection. [DISPLAY] Menu TV Aspect Ratio Select a TV aspect ratio option according to...

  • Page 26: Language] Menu

    Installation 1080p Display Mode When the resolution is set to 1080p, select [24Hz] for smooth presentation of film material (1080p/24 Hz) with a HDMI-equipped display compatible with 1080p/24 Hz input. NOTE • When you select [24 Hz], you may experience some picture disturbance when the video switches video and film material.

  • Page 27: Audio] Menu

    [AUDIO] Menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. NOTE Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 68-69 for details.

  • Page 28: Lock] Menu

    Installation DRC (Dynamic Range Control) When a title encoded in Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus is playing back, you may wish to compress the dynamic range of the audio output (the difference between the loudest sounds and the quietest ones). This allows you to listen to a movie at a lower volume without losing clarity of sound.

  • Page 29: Network] Menu

    NOTE The [BD rating] will be applied only for the BD disc that containing the Advanced Rating Control. Area Code Enter the code of the area whose standards were used to rate the DVD video disc, based on the list on page 64. [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live and on-line features.

  • Page 30: Others] Menu

    Installation [OTHERS] Menu DivX VOD ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

  • Page 31: General Playback

    Operation General Playback Playing Discs 1. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. Insert a disc 2. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. 3. Press HOME ( 4.
  • Page 32 Operation To stop playback Press x (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press X (PAUSE) during playback. Press B (PLAY) to resume playback. To play frame-by-frame Press X (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press X (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by- Frame playback. To scan forward or backward Press m or M to play fast forward or fast reverse during playback.

  • Page 33: Advanced Playback

    Resume playback AVCHD MOVIE ACD MUSIC The unit records the point where you pressed the x (STOP) depending on the disc. If “Xx (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press B (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press x (STOP) twice or unload the disc, “x (Complete Stop)”...
  • Page 34 Operation NOTE • If you press > once during Repeat Chapter/ Track playback, the repeat playback cancels. • This function may not work on some disc or title. Repeating a specific portion AVCHD This player can repeat a portion you have selected. 1. During playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat.
  • Page 35 To delete a Marker 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 delete. 3. Press CLEAR and the marked scene is erased from the search menu.
  • Page 36 Operation Changing content list view MOVIE MUSIC PHOTO On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) coloured button repeatedly. Method 2 1. On the content list, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2.

  • Page 37: On-Screen Display

    If the information from the Gracenote Media Database is either not correct or does not exist, please contact www.gracenote.com for support. • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is not responsible or reliable for information from the Gracenote Media Database. Operation...
  • Page 38 Operation Playing from selected time AVCHD MOVIE 1. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2. Select the [Time] option and then input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”.
  • Page 39 Watching from a different angle If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ( ) to to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U / u to select the [Angle] option. 3.

  • Page 40: Enjoying Bd-Live

    Operation Enjoying BD-LIVE This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and audio can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function.

  • Page 41: Playing A Movie File And Vr Disc

    Playing a movie file and VR disc You can play DVD-RW discs that are recorded in Video Recording (VR) format and movie files contained in a disc/USB device. 1. Press HOME ( 2. Select [Movie] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 3.

  • Page 42: Viewing A Photo

    Operation NOTE If you press x (STOP) during playback, the subtitle selection is cancelled. Changing subtitle code page MOVIE If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ( ) to to display the On-Screen display.
  • Page 43 To play a slide show Press B (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press x (STOP) during slide show. To pause a slide show Press X (PAUSE) during slide show. Press B (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press to go to the previous or next photo. NOTE •...

  • Page 44: Listening To Music During A Slide Show

    Operation Listening to music during a slide show You can display photo files while listening to music files. 1. Press HOME ( 2. Select [Photo] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). . 3. Select the [Disc] or [USB] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ENTER ( ).

  • Page 45: Listening To Music

    Listening to music The player can play Audio CDs and music files. 1. Press HOME ( 2. Select [Music] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc] or [USB] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a disc and a USB device is connected simultaneously on this unit.
  • Page 46 Operation 6. . Use U / u / I / i to select [Start], and press ENTER ( ). . 7. Use U / u / I / i to select a destination folder to be copied. If you want to create a new folder, use U / u / I / i to select [New Folder] and press ENTER ( ).

  • Page 47: Viewing Information From Gracenote Media Database

    Media Database. • This function is not available for on-line content. • LG is a licensee of Gracenote technology and is not responsible or reliable for information from the Gracenote Media Database. • Audio CDs that users made for their only private...

  • Page 48: Using The Netcast™ Entertainment Access

    AccuWeather feature. Playing YouTube™ videos You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ videos over the internet on your TV via your LG BD player. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV 1. On the player, select the [YouTube™] option in the [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ).
  • Page 49 About the YouTube™ menu There are various options on the YouTube™ menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an option and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed.
  • Page 50 Operation Using the virtual keyboard On the virtual keyboard, there are two input modes for the entering a character. Press the yellow (Y) coloured button to toggle the display between keyboard mode and keypad mode. Keyboard Mode Use U / u / I / i to select a letter on the screen, and press ENTER ( ) to confirm your selection.
  • Page 51 Searching videos You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 characters. 1. Use I / i to select [Search] option from the menu and press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyboard. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 50 for using virtual keyboard.

  • Page 52: Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums

    Operation Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on the Picasa™ on-line service. View Picasa™ Web Albums on your 1. On the player, select the [Picasa™ Web Albums] option in the [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Featured photos are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 53 About the Picasa™ menu There are various options on the Picasa™ menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an menu option and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. Home – The featured photo list will be displayed.
  • Page 54 Operation Searching photos You can enter a search word to find related photos. 1. Select the [Search] on the Picasa™ menu using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 2. Enter a search word using the virtual keyboard.

  • Page 55: Using The Accuweather

    Using the AccuWeather See on-line local and global weather forecasts from AccuWeather.com. Viewing weather information 1. On the player, select the [AccuWeather] option in the [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). The city selection menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 56 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 ( ENTER ( ).

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs 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 disc. Storing Discs After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom The Power does not turn The unit does not start playback. The angle cannot be changed. Cannot play music/photo/ movie files. The remote control does not work properly. The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.

  • Page 59: Picture

    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 60: 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. Cause & Solution •...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. Button Operation Turn the TV on or off. 1 (TV POWER) Switch the TV’s input AV/INPUT source between the TV and other input sources. Scan up or down PR/CH U/u through memorized channels.

  • Page 62: Network Software Update

    Appendix Network Software Update Network update notification From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows.
  • Page 63 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 60.

  • Page 64: Area Code List

    Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Afghanistan Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Code Area Fiji Monaco Finland Mongolia...

  • Page 65: Language Code List

    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 Afar 6565 French Afrikaans 6570 Frisian Albanian 8381 Galician Ameharic 6577 Georgian Arabic 6582 German Armenian 7289 Greek Assamese...

  • Page 66: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. “BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 67 On the LG products, an innovative power consumption system in stand-by mode is built. Therefore, the small amounts of electricity areconsumed even though the power plug is inserted. Gracenote®, Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote, Inc.

  • Page 68: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting 2CH Output Source Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch Jack/Setting Source PCM Stereo Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch *1 The secondary and interactive audio may not be included in the output bitstream if...
  • Page 69 *5 If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the audio output is limited to 48 kHz and 5.1Ch. If the [HDMI] or [Digital Output] option is set to [DTS re-encode], the DTS Re-encode audio is output for BD-ROM discs, and the original audio is output for the other discs (like [Primary Pass-Thru]).

  • Page 70: Video Output Resolution

    Appendix Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution i p 20p 100i 100p /2 Hz 100p / 0 Hz When the copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution i p 20p 100i 100p /2 Hz 100p / 0 Hz HDMI OUT connection...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements: AC 200-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 44 x 204 mm without foot Net Weight (Approx.): Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Outputs VIDEO OUT: 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, RCA jack x 1 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: (Y) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 Ω, sync negative, (Pb)/(Pr) 0.7 V (p-p), 75 Ω, RCA jack x 2...

  • Page 72: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    The Network Services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which LG has no control. LG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY INTERRUPTION OR SUSPENSION OF ANY NETWORK SERVICE.

  • Page 73: Open Source Software Notice

    LG Electronics at: opensource@lge.com This offer is valid for a period of three(3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by LG Electronics. You can obtain a copy of the GPL, LGPL licenses from http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-...

  • Page 75: 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 76 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...

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