LG BD590 - User Manual

9 Preparation Preparation 2 Playable Discs Blu-ray Disc - Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. - BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo fi les. DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. DVD±R (8 cm / 12 cm disc) - Video mode and fi ...

10 Preparation Preparation 2 File compatibility Overall Available File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav” • Available fi le extensions diff er depending on the DLNA servers. • Some wav fi les are not supported on this player....

11 Preparation Preparation 2 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 Defi nition) • This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs...

12 Preparation Preparation 2 Remote control • • • • • • a • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. Z (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu or inputs letters in the keypad menu. CLEAR: Removes a mark on the search menu or ...

13 Preparation Preparation 2 a 1 (POWER) b Disc Tray c Remote Sensor d Display Window e N (PLAY) f X (PAUSE) g x (STOP) h . / > (SKIP) i Z (OPEN/CLOSE) j USB Port Front panel Rear panel a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) b VIDEO OUT c 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) d AC power jack e LAN port f HDMI OUT (T...

14 Installation Installation 3 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 connection (page 16) NOTE • Depending on your T V and other equipment yo...

16 Installation Installation 3 Component Video Connection Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the player to the corresponding input jacks on the T V 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 T V using the au...

17 Installation Installation 3 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. Use U...

18 Installation Installation 3 Connecting to an Amplifi er 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 aff ect the typ...

19 Installation Installation 3 Connecting to an Amplifi er via Digital Audio Output Connect the player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to the corresponding in jack (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) on your amplifi er. Use an optional digital audio cable. You will need to activate the player’s digital output. (See “[AUDI...

20 Installation Installation 3 Connecting to your Home Network This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, Home...

21 Installation Installation 3 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...

22 Installation Installation 3 Wireless Network Connection Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. In the example confi guration for wireless connection below, this player would be able to access content from either of the PCs. The network confi guration and connect...

24 Installation Installation 3 7. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( ) to complete the network connection. 8. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER ( ) at step 7 above, the network connection status is displayed on the screen. You can also test it o...

27 Installation Installation 3 Settings Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Use I / i to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( ). The [Setup] menu appears. 3. Use U / u to select the fi rst setup option, and press i to move to...

28 Installation Installation 3 NOTE You cannot select [4:3 Letter Box] and [4:3 Pan Scan] option when the resolution is set to higher than 720p. Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 and 104 for details about the resolution setting. [Auto] If ...

29 Installation Installation 3 [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 wh...

32 Installation Installation 3 BD-LIVE connection You can restrict Internet access when BD-LIVE functions are used. [Permitted] Internet access is permitted for all BD-LIVE contents. [Partially permitted] Internet access is permitted only for BD-LIVE contents which have content owner certifi cates. ...

34 Operation Operation 4 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. Select [Movie], [Pho...

35 Operation Operation 4 To stop playback Press x (STOP) while playback. To pause playback Press X (PAUSE) while 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 ...

37 Operation Operation 4 Advanced Playback Repeat Playback BD DVD AVCHD ACD MUSIC MUSIC-N During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. BDs/DVDs A- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. Title – The c...

38 Operation Operation 4 Marker Search BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N You can start playback from up to nine memorized points. To enter a marker 1. While playback, press MARKER at the desired point. The Marker icon appears on the T V screen briefl y. 2. Repeat step 1 to add up to nine markers. To recall...

39 Operation Operation 4 Changing content list view MOVIE MOVIE-N MUSIC MUSIC-N PHOTO On the [Movie], [Music], [Photo] or [Home Link] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. Method 2 1. On the content list, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the o...

41 Operation Operation 4 Playing from selected time BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N 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 exa...

42 Operation Operation 4 Watching from a different angle BD DVD If the disc contains scenes recorded at diff erent camera angles, you can change to a diff erent camera angle during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use U / u to select the [Angl...

43 Operation Operation 4 Copying Copying fi le(s)/folder(s) to the internal hard disk drive You can copy music, photo, video fi le(s)/folder(s) from disc/USB storage device to the internal hard disk drive. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Movie], [Photo], [Music] or [Home Link] using I / i , and press E...

49 Operation Operation 4 Selecting a subtitle fi le MOVIE If a video fi le name and the subtitle fi le name are the same, subtitle fi le is played automatically when playing the video fi le. If the subtitle fi le name is diff erent with the video fi le name, you need to select the subtitle fi le on t...

50 Operation Operation 4 Viewing a photo You can view photo fi les using this player. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Photo] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc], [USB] or [HDD] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a disc or a USB device is connect...

51 Operation Operation 4 Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using U / u . a g f e d c b h a Current photo/Total number of phot...

52 Operation Operation 4 7. Use U / u to select a device, and press ENTER ( ). Device that you can select are diff er depending on the location of the photo fi le you are displaying in full screen. Photo location Available Device Disc Disc, USB, HDD USB Disc, USB, HDD Internal HDD Disc, USB, HDD Sha...

53 Operation Operation 4 Audio CD Archiving You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to the internal hard disk drive or a USB storage device. 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE( Z ), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE( Z ) to close the disc tray. The playback starts a...

54 Operation Operation 4 The making of unauthorized copies of copy- protected material, including computer programs, fi les, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal off ense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes. Be responsible R...

55 Operation Operation 4 Using the Music Library The player off ers Music Library menu for the music contents stored in the internal hard disk drive. The player accesses the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information for all of the music contents in the internal hard disk drive. You ca...

56 Operation Operation 4 Adding an audio fi le to your playlist 1. Use U / u / I / i to select a directory that fi les you want to add to the playlist are located. 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Use U / u to select [Add to playlist] option, and press ENTER ( ) to display the...

57 Operation Operation 4 Playing content via your home network The player can browse and play content on your PC and DLNA certifi ed media servers connected on your home network. About DLNA This Player is a DLNA Certifi ed digital media player that can display and play movie, photo and music content...

59 Operation Operation 4 • Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher • DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher • Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Start up your computer, and insert the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. An ins...

62 Operation Operation 4 Using the NetCast™ Entertainment Access You can use various content services via Internet with the NetCast Entertainment Access feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (pages 20-25). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select the [NetCast] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). ...

63 Operation Operation 4 3. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see an activation code. The activation code appears on the screen. Note the activation code. 4. On your computer, visit: www.netfl ix.com/activate You need to log into your account. 5. Enter the activation code, and click [Activa...

64 Operation Operation 4 5. Repeat step 4 to add more movies & T V episodes to your instant Queue. Filling your instant Queue from your player You can add and manage the movies & T V episodes in your instant Queue from the player. 1. On the player, select the [Netfl ix] option in the [NetCas...

65 Operation Operation 4 Playing VUDU videos You can browse, search and watch movies & T V episodes from VUDU streamed over the internet to your T V via your LG Blu-ray disc player. Activating your player You must activate your player before using the player to watch movies streamed over the int...

66 Operation Operation 4 My Vudu - Displays the movies and T V shows you have bought or rented from categorized options. You can also browse the movies and T V shows that you have added to the [MY WISH LIST ]. Parental Controls Vudu has a fl exible parental control feature which controls the MPAA ra...

68 Operation Operation 4 Downloading your owned movie You can download your purchased movies to the internal hard disk drive on the player, so that you can watch downloaded movies without disturbance caused by network congestion. 1. Use I / i to select the [My Vudu] in the Vudu Home, and press ENTER...

69 Operation Operation 4 Playing CinemaNow videos You can browse, search and watch movies & T V episodes from CinemaNow streamed over the internet to your T V via your LG Blu-ray disc player. Activating your player You must activate your player before using the player to watch movies streamed ov...

70 Operation Operation 4 About the CinemaNow menu After activating your player, you’re ready to use the CinemaNow service. Movies – The movie list appears on the screen. Browse movies you want to buy/rent from the categorized options or search by selecting the [Search by Title] option. TV Shows – Th...

71 Operation Operation 4 Renting and Purchasing videos After activating your player, you are ready to buy or rent movies & T V episodes. You can then use your player’s remote to browse, search and watch directly on your T V. 1. Select a video you want to buy or rent from [Movies] or [ T V Shows]...

73 Operation Operation 4 4. On your computer, visit: http://www.mlb.com/LG You need to log into your account. 5. Enter the activation code, and click [Activate] icon. After you activate your player, you’re ready to watch MLB® games instantly. For questions regarding the MLB.TV® service please contac...

74 Operation Operation 4 NOTE The playback of MLB.T V® may be paused, stopped or buff ering occurring often depending on your broadband speed. We recommend a minimum connection speed of 3 Mbps. Sometimes your broadband speed varies based on your ISP’s network conditions. Contact your ISP if you have...

75 Operation Operation 4 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. Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos...

77 Operation Operation 4 Sign in with your YouTube™ account To watch videos from your [Favorites] video list on the YouTube™ server with your account, you need to sign in with your YouTube™ account. 1. Use I / i to select [Sign In] option from the menu and press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyb...

78 Operation Operation 4 LAUNCH SCREEN 1 2 3 The launch screen has several menu selections. a A user can select the available services off ered by DivX T V™, including Browse Videos, Manage Settings and Exit to Netcast. b The Featured Content menu where new content will be available for the user to ...

79 Operation Operation 4 Browse VIDEOS: Search Within the Search feature, a user can perform cross site searches into specifi c groupings of high-interest content through a keyboard, without browsing through the general navigator. The Search feature will also help the user to save searches in order ...

80 Operation Operation 4 Parental Control – Change Parental Control settings including Enable/Disable and Create/Change PIN. Enable/Disable – This menu is used for enabling a user to access Parental Control. Create/Change PIN – A 4-digit PIN number allows you to access Parental Controls. Input 4-dig...

81 Operation Operation 4 4. On your computer, visit web site address you have noted at step 3. 5. Complete the Pandora registration process with the activation code you have noted at step 3. 6. On your player, press ENTER ( ) to complete the activation. For questions regarding the Pandora service pl...

82 Operation Operation 4 4. Use U / u to select a station in the [Search Result], and press ENTER ( ) to start the music playback. Button Operation X or x Pause a music while it is playing. To resume playing a paused music, press B (PLAY ). > Skips to the next song.( This is limited to at most 6 ...

83 Operation Operation 4 Enjoying Napster You can enjoy the ultimate digital music service off ering unlimited on-demand streaming. Signing in You must sign in before enjoying the service. 1. Use U / u to select the option from the menu and press ENTER ( ). To sign in, you must be a member. If you a...

84 Operation Operation 4 About the menu There are various options on the menu. Use U / u / I / i to select an option and press ENTER ( ) to select the options as described below. My Playlists - My Playlists menu is the fi rst screen of Napster service and shows the playlists created by user. Display...

85 Operation Operation 4 Viewing Picasa™ Web Albums Enjoy photo albums from friends and family on the Picasa™ on-line service. View Picasa™ Web Albums on your TV 1. On the player, select the [Picasa™ Web Albums] option in the [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). Featured photos are appe...

86 Operation Operation 4 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. NetCast Friends – List of your friends will be dis...

87 Operation Operation 4 Searching photos You can enter a search word to fi nd 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. Refer to “Using the virtual keyboard” on page 75-76 for using virtua...

88 Operation Operation 4 Using the AccuWeather See on-line local and global weather forcasts 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. 2. ...

89 Operation Operation 4 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 ( ). 4. Repeats step 2-3 to ...

90 Maintenance Maint enance 5 Notes on Discs Handling Discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fi ngerprints 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 t...

91 Maintenance Maint enance 5 About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the player following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. • Do not move the player while it is on. • Install and use a player on a ...

92 Troubleshooting T roubleshoo ting 6 6Troubleshooting General Symptom Cause & Solution The Power does not turned on. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. The unit does not start playback. • Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color system, and regional code.) • Place ...

93 Troubleshooting T roubleshoo ting 6 Picture Symptom Cause & Solution There is no picture. • Select the appropriate video input mode on the T V so the picture from the unit appears on the T V screen. • Connect the video connection securely. • Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu ...

94 Troubleshooting T roubleshoo ting 6 Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-LIVE feature does notwork. • The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1GB free space. • Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can acces...

95 Appendix Appendix 7 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your T V using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 ( T V POWER) Turn the T V on or off . AV/INPUT Switch the T V’s input source between the T V and other input sources. PR/CH U / u Scan up or down through m...

96 Appendix Appendix 7 Network Software Update Network update notifi cation 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...

98 Appendix Appendix 7 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria AT 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 ...

99 Appendix Appendix 7 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 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian ...

104 Appendix Appendix 7 Video Output Resolution HDMI OUT connection • If you select a resolution manually and then connect the HDMI jack to T V and your T V does not accept it, the resolution setting is set to [Auto]. • If you select a resolution that your T V does not accept, the warning message wi...

105 Appendix Appendix 7 Specifi cations General Power requirements: AC 120 V ~, 60 Hz Power consumption: 29 W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 49 x 295 mm (16.9 x 1.9 x 11.6 inches) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 3.2 kg (7.0 lbs) Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operatin...

111 Warranty Warrant y 8 LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA 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 (“Warranty Period”) listed below, eff ective from the ...

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