OWNER’S MANUAL Streaming Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD Player Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BP255 www.lg.
1 Getting Started 2 Getting Started Safety Information 1 CAUTION Getting Started RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Getting Started CAUTION: Only use the AC adapter supplied with this device. Do not use a power supply from another device or another manufacturer. Using any other power cable or power supply may cause damage to the device and void your warranty. Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order than the assembly.
Getting Started Notes on Copyrights 1 Getting Started yy Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected content.
Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read 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 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Table of Contents Table of Contents 27 28 29 30 31 31 31 – Playing a disc – Playing a file on disc/USB device – Playing a file on Android device – Playing a file on a network server Using Home Network Server for PC – About SmartShare PC Software – Downloading SmartShare PC Software – Installing SmartShare PC Software – Sharing files and folders – System requirements General Playback – Basic operations for video and audio content – Basic operations for photo content – Using the disc menu – Resume playb
Table of Contents 47 47 47 – Picture – Customer support – Open source software notice 6 Appendix 48 Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your TV Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software update Additional Information – File requirement – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – About DLNA – Certain system requirements – Compatibility notes Audio Output Specifications Area Code List Language Code List Trademarks and Licenses Sp
Getting Started Introduction 1 Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Getting Started Media/Term Logo Symbol e Blu-ray y u i r DVD-ROM Description yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. yy BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. yy BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files. yy ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format yy Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented.
Getting Started ,,Note yy Depending on the recording software & the finalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable. yy BD-R/RE, DVD±R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded using a personal computer or a DVD or CD Recorder may not play if the disc is damaged or dirty, or if there is dirt or condensation on the player’s lens.
Getting Started Remote Control 1 Getting Started CAPTION • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player ON or OFF. Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use to navigate BD-ROM menus. They are also used as shortcut buttons for specific menus. B (OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and closes the disc tray. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu. CAPTION: Turns on or off closed caption function. REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired section or sequence.
Getting Started 11 Front Panel 1 Getting Started a Disc Tray d R (OPEN / CLOSE) b Power Indicator e 1/! (POWER) c Remote Sensor f USB Port Rear Panel a DC IN 12V (AC adapter input) b LAN port c HDMI OUT
Connecting Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the unit to the power supply with the supplied AC adapter. Rear of the unit Connecting to your TV If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on an HDMI compatible TV or monitor. Rear of the unit 2 Connecting HDMI cable Plug into a power source.
Connecting Additional Information for HDMI 13 What is SIMPLINK? yy When you connect an HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the following: -- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI device and leave it for around 30 seconds, then switch on this player. -- The connected device’s video input is set correctly for this unit. yy Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices will work with this player.
Connecting Resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution using [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME (1). 2. Use a/d to select the [Settings] and press ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears. 2 3. Use w/s to select [DISPLAY] option then press d to move to the second level. Connecting 4. Use w/s to select the [Resolution] option then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level. 5.
Connecting Connecting to an Amplifier Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (page 54). 15 Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI Output Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using an HDMI cable. Rear of the unit About Digital Multi-channel sound 2 Connecting A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound quality.
Connecting Connecting to your home network 2 Broadband service This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel. By connecting the unit to a broadband home network, you have access to services such as software updates, BD-Live interactivity and on-line content services.
Connecting 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b). 17 Advanced Setting If you want to set the network settings manually, use w/s to select [Advanced Setting] on the [Network Setting] menu and press ENTER (b). 1. Use w/s/a/d to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Normally, select [Dynamic] to allocate an IP address automatically. 2. Read the preparations for the network settings and then press ENTER (b) while [Start] is highlighted.
Connecting Notes on network connection yy 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 modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again.
3 System Setting System Setting Initial Setup Settings When you turn on the unit for the first time, the initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language and network settings on the initial setup wizard. Adjust the setup settings 1. Press 1 (POWER). The initial setup wizard appears on the screen. 19 You can change the settings of the player in the [Settings] menu. 1. Press HOME (1). 2. Use w/s/a/d to select a display language and press ENTER (b). 3.
System Setting [NETWORK] menu The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD-Live and online content services. Connection Setting If your home network environment is ready to connect the player, the player needs to be set the wired network connection for network communication(See “Connecting to your Home Network” on page 16.
System Setting 21 [DISPLAY] menu Resolution TV Aspect Ratio Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 14 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the picture.
System Setting HDMI Color Setting [LANGUAGE] menu Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. Display Menu [YCbCr] Select when connecting to an HDMI display device. [RGB] Select when connecting to a DVI display device. Home Menu Guide 3 System Setting This function allows you to display or delete the guide bubble on the Home Menu. Set this option to [On] for displaying guide.
System Setting 23 [AUDIO] menu Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of audio system you use. ,,Note Since many factors affect the type of audio output, see “Audio Output Specifications” on page 54 for details. Digital Output [Auto] [PCM] Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack to a device with digital decoder. [DTS Re-Encode] Select if you connect this unit’s HDMI OUT jack to a device with DTS decoder.
System Setting [LOCK] menu DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) 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. Enter a 4-digit password twice, and press ENTER (b) to create a new password. Password You can create or change the password.
System Setting 25 [OTHERS] menu Quick Start This player can stay in standby mode with low power consumption, so that the player can instantly boot without delay when you turn on this unit. Set this option to [On] for activating [Quick Start] function. ,,Note yy If [Quick Start] option is set to [On] and an AC power is accidently re-connected to the player by power failure etc., the player automatically boots itself to be the standby status.
System Setting [Digital CC] i Selects a window color. (When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital]) j Adjusts the opacity for the window color. d The language option of the online content can be selected here. (but language option will be supported fully or partially according to contents) [CC Mode] e (When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital]) Selects the closed caption mode between [Custom] and [Auto].
4 Operating Operating 27 Home Menu Display Playing the Linked Devices Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME (1). Use a/d to select a category and press ENTER (b). Playing a disc erot 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray. 2. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE) to close the disc tray. For the most Audio CD, BD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, playback starts automatically. 3. Press HOME (1). 4. Select [Movie] or [Music], and select disc icon. a [Movie] - Plays video content.
Operating Playing a file on disc/USB device yui This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in the disc or USB device. 1. Insert a data disc on the tray or connect a USB device. Notes on USB device yy This player supports USB flash drive/external HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). However, for BD-Live and Audio CD recording, use the USB flash drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32. yy This unit can support up to 4 partitions of the USB device.
Operating 29 Playing a file on Android device yui Notes on Connecting Android device This player can play video, audio and photo files contained in Android device. yy Do not extract Android device during operation (play, etc.). 1. Connect Android device to the unit with USB cable. Make sure that MTP is activated on Android device. yy Video, audio and photo files can be played. For details of playing each file type, refer to the relevant pages.
Operating Playing a file on a network server yui This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA-compatible digital media server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 16). 2. Press HOME (1). 3. Select [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] using a/d, and press s. ,,Note yy The file requirements are described on page 51. yy The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed, but those cannot be played on this player.
Operating Using Home Network Server for PC Before connecting to PC to play a file, SmartShare PC Software should be installed on your PC. About SmartShare PC Software SmartShare PC Software is for sharing video, audio and photo files stored on your computer to this unit as a DLNA-compatible digital media server. Downloading SmartShare PC Software Installing SmartShare PC Software 1. Before installation, close all running programs including firewall and Anti-Virus programs. 2.
Operating Sharing files and folders System requirements On your computer, you must share the folder containing video, audio and/or photo content to play them on this player. Minimum System This part explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer. 1. Double-click the “SmartShare” icon. 2. Click [Movie], [Photo] or [Music] icon on the center, and then click [Settings] on the top right corner of the SmartShare PC Software. The [Settings] menu appears on the screen. 3.
Operating 33 General Playback Basic operations for photo content Basic operations for video and audio content To play a slide show To stop playback To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) during playback. To pause playback Press M (PAUSE) during playback. Press z (PLAY) to resume playback. To play frame-by-frame (Video) Press M (PAUSE) during video playback. Press M (PAUSE) repeatedly to play Frame-by-Frame playback.
Operating Resume playback eroyt u The unit records the point where you pressed the Z (STOP) depending on the disc. If “MZ (Resume Stop)” appears on the screen briefly, press z (PLAY) to resume playback (from the scene point). If you press Z (STOP) twice or unload the disc, “Z(Complete Stop)” appears on the screen. The unit will clear the stopped point. ,,Note 4 Operating yy The resume point may be cleared when a button is pressed (for example; 1 (POWER), B (OPEN/CLOSE), etc).
Operating 35 On-Screen Display Displaying content information onscreen You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. eroy To control video playback eroy 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). You can control playback and set options while watching videos. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). a Progress bar - Displays the current position and total playing time.
Operating To control photo view Setting the slide show option Controls playback and sets options while viewing pictures in full screen. You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. You can control playback and set options while viewing pictures in full screen. 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b) a [Slide show] - Starts or pause slide show.
Operating 37 Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroy Repeat playback erotu y This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Video files During playback, press REPEAT (h) to select a desired repeat mode. A-B – Selected portion will be repeated continually. 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h). 2. Select [A-B], and press ENTER (b). 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat. 4. Press ENTER (b) at the end of the portion.
Operating Selecting a subtitle language eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b) Watching from a different angle er 3. Use w/s to select the [Subtitle] option. If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 4. Use a/d to select desired subtitle language. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). By pressing ENTER (b), you can set various subtitle options. 5.
Operating 39 Changing subtitle Code Page y Changing the Picture Mode eroy If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle file properly. You can change the [Picture mode] option during playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b) 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b) 3. Use w/s to select the [Code Page] option. 4. Use a/d to select desired code option. 1.
Operating Viewing content information y Selecting a subtitle file y The player can display the content information. If the subtitle file name is different from the video file name, you need to select the subtitle file in the [Movie] menu before playing the movie. 1. Select a file using w/s/a/d. 2. Press INFO/MENU (m). The file information appears on the screen. During video playback, you can display the file information by pressing TITLE/POP-UP. 1.
Operating 41 Listening to music during slide show i You can display photo files while listening to audio files. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). 3. Use w/s to select [Music Select] option, and press ENTER (b) to display the [Music Select] menu. 4. Use w/s to select a device, and press ENTER (b). Available device may differ depending on the location of the current photo file.
Operating Advanced Features Enjoying BD-Live™ e BD-ROM supporting BD-Live that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as downloading new movie trailers by connecting this unit to the internet. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 16). 2. Insert a USB storage device to the USB port on the front panel. A USB storage device is needed to download bonus content. 4 3. Press HOME (1), and set the [BD-LIVE connection] option on the [Settings] menu (page 20).
Operating 43 >>Caution 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. Insert an Audio CD into the player. The playback starts automatically. 3. Press red (R) colored button to start [CD Recording].
Operating Using the Premium You can use various content services via Internet with the Premium feature. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 16). 2. Press HOME (1). 3. Select the [Premium] using a/d, and press ENTER (b). Enjoying with LG Multi-room Audio (LG Music Flow) tu LG smart Hi-Fi audio system MUSIC flow allows you to enjoy music with the several speaker wirelessly. Using MUSIC flow, you can enjoy audio contents being played by this unit with high quality. 1.
5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 45 Troubleshooting General Issue Cause & Solution The unit does not work properly. yy Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. yy Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again. The power does not turn on. yy Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
Troubleshooting Network Symptom Cause & Solution BD-Live feature does not work. yy The connected USB storage may not have enough space. Connect the USB storage with at least 1 GB free space. yy Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (page 16). yy Your broadband speed may not fast enough to use the BD-Live features. Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and increase the broadband speed is recommended.
Troubleshooting 47 Picture Issue Cause & Solution There is no picture. yy Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the unit appears on the TV screen. yy Connect the video connection securely. yy Check the [HDMI Color Setting] in the [Settings] menu is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your video connection. yy Your TV may not support the resolution you have set on the player. Change the resolution that your TV accepts.
6 Appendix 48 Appendix 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. INPUT Switch the TV’s input source between the TV and other input sources. VOL +/– Adjust the volume of the TV ,,Note 6 Depending on the unit being connected, you may not be able to control your TV using some of the buttons.
Appendix 49 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 a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows. Option 1 1. The update menu will appear on the screen when you turn on the player. 2.
Appendix 4. If newer version exists, the message “A new update was found. The update takes a few minutes. Do you want to update?” appears. 5. Select [OK] to start update. (Selecting [Cancel] will end the update.) 6. The player starts downloading the newest update from the server. (Downloading will takes several minutes depending on your home network condition) 7. To update software the next time, the software update procedure has to be started from the beginning again.
Appendix 51 Additional Information File requirement Video files File Location File Extension Codec Format Audio Format Disc, USB “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp”, “.mov”, “.trp”, “.m2t”, “.mpe”, “.m1v”, “.m2v”, “.wm”, ”.flv”, “.ts”, “.dat” XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, AC3 SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.
Appendix ,,Note yy The file name is limited to 180 characters. yy Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) yy Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the content on the media. yy This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle content. This player can not support the pure Unicode subtitle files. yy File compatibility may differ depending on the server.
Appendix 53 About DLNA Compatibility notes This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and play video, photo and audio content from your DLNA-compatible digital media server (PC and Consumer Electronics). yy Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.
Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source HDMI OUT PCM DTS Re-encode *3 Auto *1 *2 Dolby Digital PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch DTS Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Dolby TrueHD DTS PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch PCM 5.1ch DTS Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch PCM 7.1ch DTS Linear PCM 7.
Appendix 55 Area Code List Choose an area code from this list.
Appendix Language Code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu].
Appendix 57 Trademarks and Licenses All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, 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. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
Appendix Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commerciallyproduced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com.
Appendix 59 Specifications General AC adapter - Model : WA-12M12FU - Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. - Input : 100-120 V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. - Output : 12 V 0 1 A Networked standby power consumption 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 270 mm x 43 mm x 195 mm (10.6 x 1.7 x 7.7 inch) Net Weight (Approx.) 0.84 kg (1.
Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs 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. Cleaning the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Appendix 61 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 other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it or
