LG BP420-P Owner's Manual

LG BP420-P Owner's Manual

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MODEL
BP420
P/NO : MFL67681202
P/NO : MFL67681202 (00)

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  • Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. MODEL BP420 P/NO : MFL67681202 P/NO : MFL67681202 (00)
  • Page 3 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the LG DVD Player. After going through the instruction manual, you will be able to enjoy all the features and functions of the product.
  • 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 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 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 A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” y The file name is limited to 180 characters. is not supported. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total y This player supports UTF-8 files even if it number of files and folders) 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

    They are also used for [MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and search menu or a number when setting the password. [LG Apps] menu. REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired ?: This button is not available. section or sequence. AUDIO: Selects an audio language or audio channel.
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel a Disc Tray e N (PLAY / PAUSE) b Display Window f Z (STOP) c Remote Sensor g USB Port d B (OPEN/CLOSE) h 1 (POWER) 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

    Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc. Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of SIMPLINK function. LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as shown above. Note Depending on the disc type or playing status, some SIMPLINK operations may differ from your purpose or not work.
  • 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 (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 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 “ This unit can support up to 1TB for External Hard Disc type or 32GB for Flash USB Storage device.”...
  • 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 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.
  • 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

    BD-Live contents played on this unit. without a certificate. [Prohibited] Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live contents. Premium/LG Apps [Country Setting] Select your area for displaying proper services and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature.
  • 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.
  • 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 30).
  • 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 erot This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat Playback 1. While playback, press REPEAT (h) to select erotu [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 2. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion. Your During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to 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 INFO/ 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 BACK (1) 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 INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to time search box shows the elapsed playing display the On-Screen display. time. 2. Use W/S to select the [Audio] option. 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 INFO/MENU (m) to 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) 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

    1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME (n). 3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D, and press ENTER (b). Note...
  • Page 44 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 (R) colored button.
  • Page 45 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 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 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 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 49 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 50 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 51 The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software can be downloaded at http://www. Start up your computer, and insert the supplied CD- lg.com/global/support. Find the download ROM disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An link on the web page of this product.
  • Page 52 Appendix Sharing files and folders 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click On your computer, you must share the folder the [Next] button. contained movie, music and/or photo content to 10.
  • Page 53 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 54 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 55 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, Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of registered trademarks &...
  • Page 56 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 57 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...

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