LG BD640 - User Manual

Table of Contents 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 Troubleshooting 43 Troubleshooting43 – General44 – Picture44 – Sound45 – Network45 – Customer Support45 – Open source software notice 6 Appendix 46 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control 46 – Setting up the remote to control your TV 47 Network Software ...

Getting Started 8 Getting S tar ted 1 Introduction Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Symbol Description Blu-ray e y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. y, u, i y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music o...

Getting Started 9 Getting S tar ted 1 y Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW ) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW ) discs cannot be played on the unit. y Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/...

Getting Started 10 Getting S tar ted 1 File compatibility Video files File Location File Extension Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle Disc, USB “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf ”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WM...

Getting Started 11 Getting S tar ted 1 y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y A “avi “file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. y Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media. y This unit cannot support the ID3 Tag ...

Getting Started 12 Getting S tar ted 1 Certain System Requirements For high definition video playback: y High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks. y BD-ROM disc with high definition content. y HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (a...

Getting Started 13 Getting S tar ted 1 Battery Installation Remove the battery cover on the rear of the Remote Control, and insert a R03 (size AAA) battery with 4 and 5 matched correctly. • • • • • • a • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tr...

Getting Started 14 Getting S tar ted 1 Front panel a Disc Tray b Display Window c Remote Sensor d B (OPEN/CLOSE) e N (PLAY / PAUSE) f Z (STOP) g 1 (POWER) Button h USB Port Rear panel a AC power cord b VIDEO OUT c 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P B P R ) e HDMI OUT f DIGITAL AUD...

2 Connecting Connecting 15 C onnecting 2 Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y HDMI connection (page 15) y Component Video connection (page 16) y Video connection (page 17) y Depending on your TV and other equipment y...

16 C onnecting 2 Connecting y If a connected HDMI device does not accept the audio output of the unit, the HDMI device’s audio sound may be distorted or may not output. y When you use HDMI connection, you can change the resolution for the HDMI output. (Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 17). y Se...

Connecting 17 C onnecting 2 Video/Audio (Left/Right) Connection Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the video in jack on the TV using a 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. Rear of the uni...

Connecting 18 C onnecting 2 Connecting to an Amplifier Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y HDMI Audio connection (page 18) y Digital Audio connection (page 18) y 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19) Since many factors affect the type of...

Connecting 19 C onnecting 2 Connecting to an Amplifier via 2 Channel Audio Output Connect the Left and Right 2CH AUDIO OUT jacks on the player to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system using audio cables. Audio cable Receiver/Amplifier Rear of the unit Connec...

Connecting 20 C onnecting 2 Rear of the unit Router Broadband service PC 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 network...

Connecting 21 C onnecting 2 You can also test it on the [Connection Status] in the [Setup] menu. Wireless Network Connection Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the ne...

Connecting 22 C onnecting 2 Wireless Network Setup For the wireless network connection, the player needs to be set up for network communication. This adjustment can be done from the [Setup] menu. Adjust the [NETWORK] setting as follow. Setting up the access point or the wireless router is required b...

Connecting 23 C onnecting 2 6. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( b ) to apply network settings. 7. The player will ask you to test the network connection. Select [OK] and press ENTER ( b ) to complete the network connection. 8. If you select [ Test] and press ENTER ( b ) at step 7 above, the network con...

Connecting 24 C onnecting 2 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. When you connect the USB device on the HOME menu, the player plays a mu...

3 System Setting System Setting 25 S ys tem Se tting 3 Settings Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the unit in the [Setup] menu.1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Use a/d to select the [Setup] and press ENTER ( b ). The [Setup] menu appears. 3. Use w/s to select the first setup option, an...

System Setting 26 S ys tem Se tting 3 Resolution Sets the output resolution of the Component and HDMI video signal. Refer to page 17 and 54 for details about the resolution setting. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolu...

System Setting 28 S ys tem Se tting 3 DTS Neo:6 If the unit is connected to the multi-channel Audio Receiver by HDMI connection, set this option to enjoy the multi-channel surround sound with the 2-channel audio source. [Off ] Outputs the stereo sound via front speakers. [Music] Outputs the multi-ch...

System Setting 29 S ys tem Se tting 3 DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) [Rating 1-8] Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive. [Unlock] If you select [Unlock], parental control is not active and th...

4 Operating Operating 31 Oper ating 4 General Playback Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME ( n ). Use a/d to select a category and press ENTER ( b ). a [Movie] - Plays video contents. b [Photo] - Plays photo contents. c [Music] - Plays audio contents. d [NetCast] - Access to ...

32 Oper ating 4 Operating Enjoying BD-Live TM e y To enjoy the BD-Live feature with a wireless LAN Adapter, you must use a USB HUB device by connecting it to the USB port on the front panel. y When you connect USB sticks to the USB HUB, the number of USB sticks should be limited to one USB flash mem...

Operating 33 Oper ating 4 Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Press z (PLAY ) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press z (PLAY ) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previou...

Operating 34 Oper ating 4 Advanced Playback Repeat Playback erotu, y During playback, press REPEAT ( h ) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. Blu-ray discs/DVDs/ Video j A- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. j Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. j Title...

Operating 35 Oper ating 4 Marker Search eroy 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 TV screen briefly. 2. Repeat step 1 to add up to nine markers. To recall a marked scene 1. Pres...

Operating 36 Oper ating 4 Changing content list view yui On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] 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 ( m ) to display the option menu. 2. Use w/s to select the [ V...

Operating 37 Oper ating 4 Last Scene Memory er This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene memorized, the scene is automatically recalled...

Operating 38 Oper ating 4 Listening to music while slide show i You can display photo files while listening to audio files.1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ DISPLAY ( m ) to display the option menu. 2. Use w/s to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER ( b ) to display the [...

Operating 39 Oper ating 4 2. Select an option using w/s . 3. Use a/d to adjust the selected option value. 4. Press BACK ( x ) to exit the On-Screen display. y If no button is pressed for a few seconds, the on-screen display disappears. y A title number cannot be selected on some discs. y Available i...

Operating 40 Oper ating 4 Watching from a different angle er 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 ( m ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use w/s to select the [Angle] opt...

Operating 41 Oper ating 4 Audio CD Recording You can record one desired track or all of the tracks in Audio CD to a USB storage device.1. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray.Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the ...

Operating 42 Oper ating 4 Enjoying 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 19-23). 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select the [NetCast] using a/d , and press ENTER ( ...

5 Troubleshooting 43 Trouble shoo ting 5 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 playback. y Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, colour system, and region...

Troubleshooting 44 Trouble shoo ting 5 Picture Symptom Cause & Solution There is no picture. y Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. y Connect the video connection securely. y Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Setup] menu is...

Troubleshooting 45 Trouble shoo ting 5 Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does notwork. 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 acces...

6 Appendix Appendix 46 Appendix 6 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 ( TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. AV/INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. PR/CH +/– Scan up or down throug...

Appendix 47 Appendix 6 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...

Appendix 49 Appendix 6 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 ...

Appendix 50 Appendix 6 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 ...

Appendix 51 Appendix 6 Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the 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 cou...

Appendix 52 Appendix 6 Audio Output Specifications *1 The secondary and interactive audio may not be included in the output bitstream if [Digital Output (SPDIF)] or [HDMI] option is set to [Primary Pass-Thru]. (Except LPCM Codec : the output always include interactive and secondary audio.) *2 This p...

Appendix 54 Appendix 6 Video Output Resolution When the non-copy protected media is playing back Video Out Resolution HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT HDMI connected HDMI disconnected 480i 480p 480i 480p 480p 480p 720p 720p 720p 1080i 1080i 1080i 1080p/24 Hz 1080p / 24 Hz - 1080i 1080p / 60 Hz 1080p / 6...

Appendix 55 Appendix 6 Specifications General Power requirements AC 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power consumption 14 W Dimensions ( W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 45 x 190 mm (16.9 x 1.7 x 7.4 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating humidity 5 % to 90...

Appendix 56 Appendix 6 Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory.Keeping the exterior surfaces clean y Do not u...

Appendix 57 Appendix 6 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 ...

7 Warranty Limited Warranty Warranty 58 W arr an ty 7 Warranty LG Electronics, Inc. Limited Warranty - USA This LG Electronics product, will be repaired or replaced with refurnished units, at LG’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty ...