LG BD690 - User Manual

Table of Contents 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 48 – Playing from selected time 48 – Hearing a different audio 49 – Selecting a subtitle language49 – Watching from a different angle 49 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio49 – Changing the Picture Mode50 – Changing subtitle code page50 Copying50 – Copying file(s)/folder(s...

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 “Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. y...

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 requirement Video files File Location File Extension Codec Format Audio Format Subtitle Disc, USB, HDD “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf ”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free) DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx, DIVX5.xx, DIVX6.xx (standard playback only), XVI...

Getting Started 11 Getting S tar ted 1 y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) y Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media. y File compatibility may dif...

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 two R03 (size AAA) batteries with 4 and 5 matched correctly. • • • • • • a • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the dis...

Getting Started 14 Getting S tar ted 1 Front panel a 1 (POWER) Button b Disc Tray c Display Window d T (PLAY / PAUSE) e I (STOP) f Y/U (SKIP) g USB Port h R (OPEN/CLOSE) i Remote Sensor Rear panel a AC power cord b LAN port c HDMI OUT d DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) e VIDEO OUT f 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/R...

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 player, 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 S...

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. TV Video/Audio ...

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 19) y 2CH Analog Audio connection (page 19) Since many factors affect the type of...

Connecting 20 C onnecting 2 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, BD-Live...

Connecting 21 C onnecting 2 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 to...

Connecting 22 C onnecting 2 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 network environment.This player is equipped with an IEEE 802.11n (Dual-...

Connecting 24 C onnecting 2 Notes on Network Connection: y Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable mod...

Connecting 25 C onnecting 2 USB device connection This player can play video, audio 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 an a...

3 System Setting System Setting 26 S ys tem Se tting 3 Settings Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player 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, ...

System Setting 28 S ys tem Se tting 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 langua...

System Setting 30 S ys tem Se tting 3 [LOCK] Menu The [LOCK] settings affect only CinemaNow movie, Blu-ray Disc and DVD playback.To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so...

System Setting 32 S ys tem Se tting 3 Vudu Deactivate Vudu You can deactivate your player from your Vudu account. It is recommended that you do this if you give your player to someone else who should not share your Vudu account. [Delete Vudu Movie] Deletes all the downloaded movies from Vudu. Premiu...

4 Operating Operating 34 Oper ating 4 General Playback Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME ( n ). Use W/S/A/D to select a category and press ENTER ( b ). Depending on the region, the LG Apps service may not be available at the moment. The service will become available in thes...

Operating 35 Oper ating 4 Playing Blu-ray 3D disc e This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: y Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI input(s). y Wear...

36 Oper ating 4 Operating Playing a file on a network server yui This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a PC or a DLNA server through your home network.1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D ,...

Operating 37 Oper ating 4 Wi-Fi Direct™ Connection Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified device yui This player can play movie, music and photo files located in a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified device. The Wi-Fi Direct™ technology make the player to be directely connected to a Wi-Fi Direct™ certified dev...

Operating 38 Oper ating 4 Connecting to a Wi-Fi available devices yui This player can connect to a general Wi-Fi device using Wi-Fi Direct™ function. 1. Set the [ Wi-Fi Direct] option on the [Setup] menu to [On] (page 31). 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using A/D , and pr...

Operating 39 Oper ating 4 Basic operations for video and audio content To stop playback Press Z (STOP) while playback. To pause playback Press M (PAUSE) while playback. Press d (PLAY ) to resume playback. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) while movie playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly...

Operating 40 Oper ating 4 Searching content in the hard disk drive by entering file name If you are having difficulties finding content in the hard disk drive, you can search for the content by entering keyword with the virtual keyboard1. On the [Movie], [Photo], [Music] or Home menu, press SEARCH t...

Operating 41 Oper ating 4 Advanced Playback Repeat Playback erotu During playback, press REPEAT ( h ) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. Blu-ray Disc /DVD j A- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. j Chapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly. j Title – The curr...

Operating 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 47 Oper ating 4 Using the Photo Library The player offers Photo Library menu for the photos stored in the internal hard disk drive. 1. Press HOME ( n ). 2. Select [Photo] using A/D , and press ENTER ( b ). 3. Select the [HDD] using W/S , and press ENTER ( b ). 4. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( m ) t...

Operating 48 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 it...

Operating 49 Oper ating 4 Selecting a subtitle language eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/DISPLAY ( m ) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [Subtitle] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired subtitle language. 4. Press BACK( x ) to exit the On-Screen display. Some discs allow y...

Operating 50 Oper ating 4 4. Use W/S/A/D to adjust the [Picture Mode] options.Select [Default] option then press ENTER ( b ) to reset the all video adjustments. 5. Use W/S/A/D to select the [Close] option, and press ENTER ( b ) to finish setting. Changing subtitle code page y If the subtitle is disp...

Operating 51 Oper ating 4 Select all the files and folders on the current directory. Shows all type of files on the screen. (Movie, Photo and Music) Cancels the copying and returns to the previous screen. 8. Use W/S/A/D to select [Start], and press ENTER ( b ). 9. Use W/S/A/D to select the destinati...

Operating 54 Oper ating 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( B ), and place an Audio CD on the disc tray.Press OPEN/CLOSE( B ) to close the disc tray. The playback starts au...

Operating 56 Oper ating 4 Viewing information from Gracenote Media Database The player can access the Gracenote Media Database and loads the music information so that Track name, Artist Name, Genre and other text information can be displayed on the list. Audio CD When you insert an Audio CD, the pla...

Operating 57 Oper ating 4 Using the Premium You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature.1. Check the network connection and settings (page 20). 2. Press HOME ( n ). 3. Select [Premium] using A/D , and press ENTER ( b ). 4. Select an on-line service using W/S/A/D , and ...

Operating 58 Oper ating 4 Signing in To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in with your account.1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red (R) colored button. 2. Fill the [ID] and [Password] field using the virtual keyboard.If you do not have an account, press red (R) colored button...

5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 59 Trouble shoo ting 5 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, color system, and regiona...

Troubleshooting 60 Trouble shoo ting 5 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 acce...

61 Trouble shoo ting 5 Troubleshooting 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...

6 Appendix Appendix 62 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 W/S Scan up or down throug...

Appendix 63 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 64 Appendix 6 4. If newer version exists, the message “Do you want to update?” appears. 5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update.) Do not turn off the power during the software update. > Caution If the software includes the driver update, disc tray may open...

Appendix 65 Appendix 6 y Memory: 256 MB RAM y Graphics card with at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit color settings y Windows® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher y DirectX® 9.0c revision 30 (August 2006) or higher y Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN...

Appendix 66 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 67 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 Amharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7...

Appendix 68 Appendix 6 Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or r...

Appendix 70 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 72 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 480i 1080i 1080p / 60 Hz 1080p ...

Appendix 73 Appendix 6 Specifications General Power requirements Refer to main label on the rear panel. Power consumption 25 W Dimensions ( W x H x D) Approx. 430 x 59 x 249 mm (16.9 x 2.3 x 9.8 inches) Net Weight (Approx.) 3 kg (6.6 lbs) Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operatin...

Appendix 74 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 75 Appendix 6 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. y Do not move the player while it is on. y Install and use a player on a stable,...