LG Electronics BD300 manual

Network Blu-ray Disc Player Owner ’ s Manual Model: BD300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely . For service/ support Call: T oll Free Number 1-800-243-0000 (http://us.lgservice.com) © Copyright 2008, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. As an E NERGY S TA R ® Partner , LG [...]

2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol with- in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- angle is intended to ale[...]

3 Introduction Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions. 8. Do not install n[...]

4 Notes on Copyrights  Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection sys- tem for BD format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restric- tions are imposed on playback, analog signal out- put, etc., of AACS protected contents. The opera- tion of this product and restrictions o[...]

5 Introduction T o ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’ s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your player . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service loca- tion. About the Symbol Display “ “ may appear on your TV disp[...]

6 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be pur- chased or rented - BD-R/RE discs that contain audio titles, MP3, WMA, or Photo files. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be pur- chased or rented DVD-R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) - Video mode and finalized only - Supports the dual layer disc also - A VCHD format[...]

7 BD-ROM Disc Features BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity of a DVD. BD-ROM Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry (up to 1920 x 1080) - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality . Furthermore, a BD-ROM disc has the s[...]

8 Compatibility Notes   Because BD-ROM are a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility prob- lems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center .   Viewing high-definition content and up-converting standard DVD content may require an HDMI- capable in[...]

9 Using an USB Devices This unit can play the music and photo files con- tained in the USB device. Inserting/Removing the USB Device Inserting the USB device Insert straight-in until it fits into place. Removing the USB device Withdraw the USB device or cable carefully . Notes:  This unit supports only USB Flash Drive and USB External HDD with F[...]

10 a 1 1 (POWER) Button Switches the unit ON or OFF . b Disc T ray Insert a disc here. c Display Window Shows the current status of the player . d Remote Sensor Point the Remote Control here. e Z (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray . f N / X (PLA Y / P AUSE) Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily , press again to exit pause mode. g x (S[...]

11 Introduction           a           POWER: Switches the player ON or OFF . TV POWER: Switches the TV ON or OFF . OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ): Opens and closes the disc tray . PIP*: Switches on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (BD- ROM only). REPEA T : Repeat a desired sec- tion. PIP AUDIO*:[...]

12 a AC IN connector Connect the supplied power cord. b COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. c DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Connect to digital (coaxial) audio equipment. d HDMI OUT (T ype A) Connect to TV with HDMI inputs. (Interface for digital audio and video) e LAN port Connect a network with an always-on broadband [...]

13 Installation and Setup HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor , you can connect it to this player using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H) . 2. Set the TV’ s source to HDMI (refer to TV’ s Owner ’ s manual). Notes:  Y ou must select a HDMI audio output a[...]

14 Connections to Y our TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips   Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player . Use only one of the connections described below .   Please refer to the manuals of your TV [...]

15 Installation and Setup Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Note: Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “The unit’s Audio Output Specifications” on page 40 for details. Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the L[...]

16 Internet connection This player can be connected to a local area net- work (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. After making the physical connection the player needs to be set up for network communication. This is done from the [Setup] menu — see “[NETWORK] Menu” on page 22 for detailed instructions. Connect the player ’ s LAN port [...]

17 Installation and Setup Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Y ou can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the RESOLUTION button in stop mode. Note: Since several factors affect the resolution of video output, see “Video output according to the Resolution s[...]

18 Video output according to the Resolution setting • When the copy unprotected media is playing back Video Output HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Resolution Setting HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 480i 480p 480i 480i 480p 480p 480p 480i 720p 720p 720p 480i 1080i 1080i 1080i 480i 1080p / 24Hz Mode 1080p / 24Hz Mode 480i 1080i 480i 1080p /[...]

19 Installation and Setup Initial Settings By using the Setup menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. Y ou can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup menu, among other things. For details on each Setup menu item, see pages 19 to 23. T o display and exit the Menu: Press HOME and the Home Menu appears. [...]

20 [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on- screen display . Disc Menu / Disc Audio / Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] – Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded. [Other] – Press ENTER to select another l[...]

21 Installation and Setup [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) The [LOCK] settings affect only Netflix movie, BD and DVD playback. Password Y ou can enter or change the password. 1. Select [Password] option on the [LOCK] menu then press B . 2. T o create new password, press ENTER when the [New] option is highlighted. Input new password and press ENTER. E[...]

22 [NETWORK] Menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the BD Live and Netflix feature. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if you connect the player to the Internet. For example, if an BD-ROM site includes content such as links to future movie trail- ers, you can watch the downloaded on-line content on the player .[...]

23 [OTHERS] Menu Skin Changes the background of the initial screen. Java Font Size Y ou can adjust the default text size displayed for the BD-J contents during BD-ROM playback. This setting is only valid when BD-J contents do not set the size of text. Please select a font size bigger than 24 when the player is connected with an HD TV . Initialize Y[...]

24 Operations General disc playback features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down. 2. Start playback using the HOME menu (see page 9). Buttons Operations OPEN / CLOSE ( Z ) Opens or closes the disc tray . x (STOP) Stops the playback. The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “ Xx ” appears on the s[...]

25 Operation General disc playback features (Continued) Buttons Operations TITLE/POP UP If the current DVD or BD-ROM disc has a menu, the T itle menu or Popup menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available. DISC MENU The menu appears on the screen. Depending on the disc, the menu may not be available. ANGLE ( ) Dur[...]

26 If a disc menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a disc which contains a menu. Use b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press ENTER to start play- back. Enlarge the playback image 1. During playback or pause mode, press ZOOM to display the [ZOOM] menu. 2. Use b / B to se[...]

27 Operation Displaying Disc Information On-Screen Y ou can display various information about the disc loaded on-screen. 1. Press DISPLA Y to show various playback infor- mation. The items displayed differ depending on the disc type or playing status. 2. During BD-ROM or DVD playback, you can select an item by pressing v / V and change or select th[...]

28 Enjoying BD-LIVE™ or BONUS VIEW™ in BD-Video This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as pic- ture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual pack- ages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM versio[...]

29 Operation Playing a DVD VR Format Disc This unit will play DVD-RW disc that is recorded using the Video Recording (VR) format. 1. Insert a disc and close the tray . The [MOVIE] menu appears on the TV screen 2. Press v / V to select a title then press N (PLA Y) and playback starts. Y ou can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. 3[...]

30 Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA files The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right. 1. Insert Audio CD or a disc containing MP3/WMA files, or connect the USB Device containing MP3/WMA files 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Select [Music] then press ENTER. [...]

31 Operation Viewing a Photo file This unit can play a photo files. Before playing photo recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on below . 1. Insert a disc containing photo files, or connect the USB Device containing photo files. 2. Press HOME and Home Menu appears. 3. Select [Photo] then press ENTER. The PHOTO menu appears on the TV screen.[...]

32 Netflix Operation Y ou can instantly watch movies (very few new releases) & TV episodes from Netflix streamed over the internet to your TV via your LG BD300. T o become a Netflix member visit: www .netflix.com/LG Preparations: Step 1: Check the Network Connection See page 16. Step 2: Configuring Network Settings See page 22. Step 3: Checking[...]

33 Netflix Operation Using your player for Netflix After you activate your player , you’re ready to add movies & TV episodes to your instant Queue. Y ou can then use your player ’ s remote to browse your instant Queue and to select and watch titles on your TV . Y ou will be amazed at how quick and easy it is. Filling your instant Queue Y ou[...]

34 Playing a movie While watching a movie or TV episode from Netflix via your player , you have full control over your view- ing experience. Y ou can use the buttons on the remote to pause and resume viewing and to scan forward and backward, just like when you watch a DVD. While playing a movie, the buttons on the remote do the following: Button(s)[...]

35 Reference Reference Controlling a TV with the Supplied Universal Remote Control Y ou can control the volume, input source, and power state of your TV with the supplied Universal Remote Control. If your TV is listed in the table on page 36, set the appropriate manufacturer code. Follow steps 1-2 as shown right. Y ou can control your TV using the [...]

36 Manufacturer Code Number A MARK 1 12 143 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKAI 006 146 AMPRO 073 167 AMSTRAD 052 ANAM 026 043 054 056 080 104 108 1 12 1 15 1 18 121 131 AOC 004 006 058 1 12 BLAUPUNKT 088 CANDLE 002 003 004 006 CAPEHART 058 CETRONIC 043 CITIZEN 002 003 004 006 043 101 103 143 CLASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC 039 043 050 051 CORONADO 143 CRAIG [...]

37 Reference Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Gre[...]

38 Symptom No power . The power is on, but the player does not work. No picture. No sound. The player does not start playback. BD-Live feature does not work. The Remote Control does not work properly . Possible Cause • The power cord is disconnected. • No disc is inserted. • The TV is not set to receive DVD sig- nal output. • The video cabl[...]

39 Reference Specifications General Power requirements: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz Power consumption: 26W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 16.9 x 2.3 x 10.9 inches (430 x 58 x 277 mm) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 6.6 lbs (3 kg) Operating temperature: 41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 % Outputs VIDEO OUT : 1.0 V (p-p), 75 ?[...]

40 The unit’ s Audio Output Specifications HDMI OUT PCM PCM DTS Primary Source Format Stereo Multi-Ch * 3 Re-encode * 6 Pass-Thru * 1, * 2 Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby T rueHD PCM 2ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Dolby T rueHD DTS PCM 2ch PCM 5.1ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch PCM [...]

41 Reference Software Update Y ou can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. Y ou can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server . Step 1: Check the Network Connection See page 16. Step 2: Configuring Network Settings See page 22. Step 3: Checking[...]

42 Open source software notice The following GPL executables and LGPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUT ABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, bash, busybox, dhcpcd, mtd-utils, net-tools, procps, sysutils, tinylogin LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc, DirectFB, iconv , cairo LG Electronics offers to provide sourc[...]

43 Reference Notes[...]

This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period (“W arranty Period”) listed below , effective from the date (“Date of Purchase”) of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the or[...]