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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. BP420B www.lg.com P/NO : SAC35454219...
- Page 3 Getting Started Safety Information CAUTION CAUTION : CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY DO NOT OPEN WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO procedures other than those specified herein may USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING...
- Page 4 Getting Started Notes on Copyrights This device is equipped with a portable battery or accumulator. y Because AACS (Advanced Access Content Safety way to remove the battery or the System) is approved as content protection battery from the equipment: Remove the system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of old battery or battery pack, follow the steps CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format,...
- Page 5 Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. INSTRUCTIONS 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has 1. Read these instructions. been damaged in any way, such as power- 2.
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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 Using the Premium Using the LG Apps – Signing in – Managing my Apps Troubleshooting Troubleshooting – General – Network – Picture – Customer Support – Open source software notice Appendix Network Software Update – Network update notification –...
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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 “.asf”, “.wmv”,... -
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: About Dlna
Getting Started About DLNA Regional Code This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of that can display and play movie, photo and music the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD content from your DLNA-compatible digital media discs labelled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Colored buttons: Use to navigate ON or OFF. BD-ROM menus. They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], BLU-RAY: Switches the remote [MUSIC], [Premium] and [LG Apps] control to BLU-RAY mode. menu. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects Z (STOP): Stops playback. numbered options in a menu. -
Page 14: Front Panel
Getting Started Front panel a Disc Tray f Z (STOP) b Display Window g USB Port c Remote Sensor h 1 (POWER) d B (OPEN/CLOSE) e N (PLAY / PAUSE) Rear panel a AC power cord d HDMI OUT b LAN port e VIDEO OUT c DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) f 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) -
Page 15: Connecting
Connecting Connecting to Your TV HDMI Connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High Make one of the following connections, depending Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on on the capabilities of your existing equipment. -
Page 16: What Is Simplink
4.5 m). 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 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 480p 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 (page 18) y Digital Audio connection (page 19) Rear of the unit... -
Page 19: Channel Audio Output
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier via Connecting to an Amplifier via Digital Audio Output 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL) on your on the player to the audio left and right in jacks amplifier using an optional digital audio cable. -
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 OK (b). If you want to set the network settings manually, use W/S to select [Advanced Setting] on the [Network Setting] menu and press OK (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.
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Page 23: Usb Device Connection
Connecting Note USB device connection y This player supports USB flash drive/ external HDD formatted in FAT16, FAT32 and This player can play movie, music and photo files NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, contained in the USB device. movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, only FAT16 and FAT32 formats Playback content in the USB are 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. 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.
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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 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. [192 kHz] [Off] Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is capable of handling 192 kHz signals.
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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 [Rating 1-8] must enter the 4-digit security code you have Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and created. -
Page 30: [Network] Menu
The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the [Country Setting] software update, BD-Live and on-line content Select your area for displaying proper services services. and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready Device Name... - Page 31 System Setting Network Play Initialize This function allows you to control the playback [Factory Set] of media streamed from DLNA media server by a You can reset the player to its original factory DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified settings. smartphone has a function to control the playback media on your home network.
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Page 32: Operating
This player can play movie, music and photo files screen. contained in the disc or USB device. e [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen. 1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB f [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings. -
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: Playing A File On A Network Server
Operating Playing a file on a network Basic operations for video and server audio content To stop playback This player can play video, audio and photo files Press Z (STOP) while playback. located in a DLNA server through your home network. -
Page 35: Basic Operations For Photo Content
Operating Basic operations for photo Resume playback content eroyt To play a slide show The unit records the point where you pressed the Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, To stop a slide show press d (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene Press Z (STOP) while slide show. -
Page 36: Advanced Playback
Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroty This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. While playback, press REPEAT to select [A-] at erotu the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press OK (b) at the end of the portion. Your selected portion will be repeated continually. -
Page 37: Changing Content List View
Operating Changing content list view Selecting a subtitle file On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can If the subtitle file name is different from the movie change the content list view. file name, you need to select the subtitle file on the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. -
Page 38: Options While Viewing A Photo
Operating Options while viewing a photo Listening to music while slide show You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. You can display photo files while listening to music 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press (m) files. -
Page 39: On-Screen Display
Operating On-Screen display 2. Select an option using W/S. 3. Use A/D to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press 1(BACK) to exit the On-Screen display. You can display and adjust various information and Note settings about the content. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, Displaying content information the on-screen display disappears. -
Page 40: Playing From Selected Time
Operating Playing from selected time Hearing a different audio eroy eroy 1. Press (m) Q.MENU during playback. The time 1. During playback, press (m) Q.MENU to display search box shows the elapsed playing time. the On-Screen display. 2. Select the [Time] option and then input the 2. -
Page 41: Changing The Tv Aspect Ratio
Operating Changing the TV Aspect Ratio Changing the Picture Mode eroy You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while You can change the [Picture mode] option while playback. playback. 1. During playback, press (m) Q.MENU to display 1. During playback, press (m) Q.MENU to display the On-Screen display. -
Page 42: Audio Cd Recording
This equipment should not be used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims any responsibility for illegal distribution or use of unauthorized content in commercial If you want to create a new folder, use purpose. -
Page 43: Using The Premium
(b). through at software update. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME. 3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press OK (b). 4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D, and press OK (b). Note... -
Page 44: Signing In
Operating Signing in Managing my Apps To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in You can move or delete an installed application in with your account. the [My Apps] menu. 1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red Move an application colored button. -
Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: Appendix
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 49 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 47.
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Page 50: About Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials
Appendix About Nero y Hard drive space: 200 MB hard drive space for a typical installation of Nero MediaHome stand- MediaHome 4 alone y 1.2 GHz Intel® Pentium® III or AMD Essentials Sempron™ 2200+ processors y Memory: 256 MB RAM Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is a software for y Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, sharing movie, music and photo files stored on your... -
Page 51: Sharing Files And Folders
Appendix Sharing files and folders 8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started. On your computer, you must share the folder 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous contained movie, music and/or photo content to collection of data, select the check box and click play them on this player. -
Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55 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.
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Page 56: Audio Output Specifications
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting OPTICAL (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) Analog Source 2CH Output BitStream PCM Stereo DTS Re-encode 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 PCM 2ch PCM 2ch... - Page 57 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).
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Page 58: Specifications
Appendix Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 12 W Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 41 x 188 mm Net Weight (Approx.) 1.6 Kg Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % Outputs... -
Page 59: 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 60: 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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