LG BX580 - 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.“Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs - - - DVD-VIDEO (8 cm / 12 cm disc)Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented....

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. Th...

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 a...

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

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 you wish t...

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 type of a...

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...

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...

31 Installation Installation 3 NOTE This function is not available on an on-line service. Only the audio source with less than 48 kHz sampling frequency is available for this function. This function is availabe only when [HDMI] option is set to [PCM Multi-Ch]. • • • [LOCK] Menu The [LOCK] settings a...

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 ...

36 Operation Operation 4 Resume playback BD DVD AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N ACD MUSIC MUSIC-N The unit records the point where you pressed the x (STOP) depending on the disc. If “ Xx (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefl y, press B (PLAY ) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press x (STO...

38 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...

39 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...

40 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...

42 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...

43 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...

45 Operation Operation 4 Playing a movie fi le and VR disc You can play DVD-RW discs that is recorded in Video Recording ( VR) format and video fi les contained in a disc/USB device. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Movie] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select [Disc] or [USB] option using I / i ,...

46 Operation Operation 4 NOTE If you press x (STOP) while playback, the subtitle selection is cancelled. Changing subtitle code page MOVIE MOVIE-N If the subtitle is not displayed properly, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle fi le properly. 1. During playback, press INFO/DISP...

47 Operation Operation 4 To play a slide show Press B (PLAY ) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press x (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press X (PAUSE) while slide show. Press B (PLAY ) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in ful...

49 Operation Operation 4 Listening to music The player can play Audio CDs and audio fi les. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Select [Music] using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 3. Select the [Disc] or [USB] option using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). This step is needed only when a disc and a USB device is connect...

50 Operation Operation 4 5. Use U / u to select a track you wish to copy on the menu, and press ENTER ( ). Repeat this step to select tracks as many as you can. Selects all the tracks on an Audio CD. Selects an encoding option from the pop-up menu (128kbps, 192kbps, 320kbps or Lossless). Cancels the...

51 Operation Operation 4 If there is no music information from the database, music titles will not appear on the screen. Music fi le 1. Select a music fi le or audio track using U / u / I / i . 2. Press INFO/DISPLAY ( ) to display the option menu. 3. Select the [Information] option using U / u , and ...

54 Operation Operation 4 Sharing fi les and folders On your computer, you must share the folder contained movie, music and/or photo content to play them using [Home Link] features. This parts explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Double-click the “Nero MediaHome...

55 Operation Operation 4 NOTE The fi le requirements are described on page 10. You can use various playback functions. Refer to pages 34-43. The thumbnail of the unplayable fi les can be displayed in the [Home Link] menu, but those cannot be played on this player. If there is an unplayable music fi ...

56 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 ( ). ...

57 Operation Operation 4 4. On your computer, visit: www.netfl ix.com/activate 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 add movies & T V episodes to your instant Queue. You can then use your player...

58 Operation Operation 4 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 [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 2. On the [Instant Queue] screen, p...

59 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...

60 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...

62 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...

63 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...

64 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]...

65 Operation Operation 4 Playing YouTube™ videos You can browse, search and watch YouTube™ videos over the internet to your T V via your LG Blu-ray disc player. Watch YouTube™ videos on your TV 1. On the player, select the [ YouTube™] option in the [NetCast] menu using I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 2...

66 Operation Operation 4 NOTE The YouTube™ menu can display 5 videos in the videos list. Press green (G) or yellow ( Y ) buttons to display previous/next 5 videos. If you select the [Most Viewed] or [ Top Rated] option in the YouTube™ menu, the period options appear at the bottom of the screen. Use ...

67 Operation Operation 4 m / M Changes the character set of the remote control (#+-=&, 123, ABC or abc) NOTE The keypad mode is available only in the [ YouTube™] and [Picasa™ Web Albums] features. Searching videos You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 characters. 1. Use...

68 Operation Operation 4 Enjoying Pandora internet radio You can instantly listen to personalized radio stations, streamed over the internet, from Pandora via your LG BD player. Activating Pandora radio You must activate your player before using the player to listen to internet radio streamed over t...

69 Operation Operation 4 3. Use U / u / I / i to enter a username , and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] option is selected. 4. Use U / u / I / i to enter a password , and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] option is selected. Your station list appears on the screen. 5. If you want to sign out the current user na...

70 Operation Operation 4 Using the station screen While listening to musics from Pandora via your player, you can set various options to the currently playing song. Tells Pandora that you like the currently playing song. Pandora will then play you more songs that are similar. Tells Pandora that you ...

72 Operation Operation 4 Adding friends If you add your friends on the [NetCast Friends] menu, you can see the photos of your friend’s public photos directly. 1. Select the [NetCast Friends] on the Picasa™ menu using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 2. Press ENTER ( ) to display the virtual keyb...

73 Operation Operation 4 3. Enter the password using the virtual keyboard, and press ENTER ( ) while [OK] is selected. Your web album is appeared on the screen. 4. If you want to sign out, select the [Sign Out] from the Picasa™ menu and press ENTER ( ). This unit can automatically store up to 5 user...

74 Operation Operation 4 4. Select a country using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 5. Select a city using U / u / I / i , and press ENTER ( ). 6. Use U / u / I / i to select [Home] and press ENTER ( ) to display weather information of the selected city. Press red (R) colored button to toggle di...

75 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...

76 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 the ...

77 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 is set...

78 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 access th...

79 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...

80 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...

82 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 ...

83 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 ...

88 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 will ap...

89 Appendix Appendix 7 Specifi cations General Power requirements: AC 120 V ~, 60 Hz Power consumption: 22 W Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 430 x 44 x 204 mm (16.9 x 1.7 x 8.0 inches) without foot Net Weight (Approx.): 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Operating ...

95 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 d...

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