LG BP255N Owner's Manual

LG BP255N Owner's Manual

Streaming blu-ray disc/ dvd player
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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.com
P/NO : MFL68903001

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  • Page 1 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.com P/NO : MFL68903001...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Safety Information proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruction has been adhered to. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System. USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING To ensure proper use of this product, please read TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3 Getting Started This device is equipped with a portable battery or y Connect the equipment into an outlet on a accumulator. circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Safe way to remove the battery or the battery from the equipment: Remove the old battery y Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV or battery pack, follow the steps in reverse order...
  • Page 4 Getting Started Notes on Copyrights y 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.
  • Page 5 Getting Started IMPORTANT SAFETY 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has INSTRUCTIONS been damaged in any way, such as power- supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 1. Read these instructions. spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or 2.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    – [DISPLAY] menu – Audio CD recording – [LANGUAGE] menu Using the Premium – [AUDIO] menu Enjoying with – [LOCK] menu LG Multi-room Audio (LG Music Flow) – [OTHERS] menu Troubleshooting Operating Troubleshooting Home Menu Display – General – Using [HOME] menu –...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents – Picture – Customer support – Open source software notice Appendix Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control – Setting up the remote to control your Network Software Update – Network update notification – Software update Additional Information –...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Symbol Description y Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented. y BD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format. Blu-ray y BD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or Photo files.
  • Page 9: About The "7" Symbol Display

    “Apple iTunes” or “Google Android Market (Google the application software used to create the Play Store)” for detailed information of “LG AV disc. (Check with the software publisher for Remote”. more detailed information.)
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control • • • • • • a • • • • • • • • • • • • d • • • • • 1 (POWER): Switches the player Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons: Use ON or OFF.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel 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) c HDMI OUT b LAN port...
  • Page 12: Connecting

    Connecting Connecting the AC Connecting to your TV Adapter If you have an HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this player using an HDMI cable (Type Connect the unit to the power supply with the A, High Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI supplied AC adapter.
  • Page 13: What Is Simplink

    Some functions of this unit are controlled by the - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with this player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVI SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
  • Page 14: Resolution Setting

    Connecting Note Resolution setting y If your TV does not accept the resolution The player provides several output resolutions for you have set on the player, you can set HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution resolution to 480p as follows: using [Settings] menu.
  • Page 15: Connecting To An Amplifier

    Connecting Connecting to an Connecting to an amplifier via HDMI Output Amplifier Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your amplifier using an Since many factors affect the type of audio output, HDMI cable. see “Audio Output Specifications” for details (page Rear of the unit 54).
  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Home Network

    Connecting Connecting to your home network 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.
  • Page 17 Connecting Advanced Setting 1. Select [Connection Setting] option in the [Setup] menu then press ENTER (b). 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.
  • Page 18 Connecting Notes on network connection y A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem y Many network connection problems during service. Depending on the access method of and set up can often be fixed by re-setting the subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not router or modem.
  • Page 19: System Setting

    5. Use w/s to select a desired setting, and press select 1 and press ENTER (b). ENTER (b) to confirm your selection. 5. Displays the guide to enjoy online contents using LG AV Remote. Press ENTER (b).
  • Page 20: [Network] Menu

    System Setting [NETWORK] menu Smart Service Setting The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the [Country Setting] software update, BD-Live and online content Select your area for displaying proper online services. content service. Connection Setting [Initialize] If your home network environment is ready Depending on the region, [Initialize] function to connect the player, the player needs to be may not be available.
  • Page 21: [Display] Menu

    System Setting [DISPLAY] menu Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. TV Aspect Ratio Refer to page 14 for details about the resolution setting. Select a TV aspect ratio option according to your TV type. [Auto] [4:3 Letter Box] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
  • Page 22: [Language] Menu

    System Setting [LANGUAGE] menu HDMI Color Setting Select the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. Display Menu For this setting, please refer to the manuals of your display device. Select a language for the [Settings] menu and on- screen display.
  • Page 23: [Audio] Menu

    System Setting [AUDIO] menu Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) Each disc has a variety of audio output options. Set the player’s Audio options according to the type of [48 kHz] audio system you use. Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is Note not capable of handling 192 kHz and 96 kHz signal.
  • Page 24: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] menu DVD Rating Blocks playback of rated DVD based on their The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD content. (Not all discs are rated.) playback. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you [Rating 1-8] must enter the 4-digit security code you have Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and created.
  • Page 25: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] menu Software [Information] Quick Start Displays the current software version. This player can stay in standby mode with low [OSS Notice] power consumption, so that the player can instantly boot without delay when you turn on this LGE Open Source Software Notice is displayed.
  • Page 26 System Setting [Digital CC] i Selects a window color. (When [CC Type] is selected to [Digital]) j Adjusts the opacity for the window color. The language option of the online content Note can be selected here. (but language option y On disc jacket or description page, a CC will be supported fully or partially according logo will appear if closed captioning is to contents)
  • Page 27: Operating

    Operating Operating Home Menu Display Playing the Linked Devices Using [HOME] menu The home menu appears when you press HOME Playing a disc (1). Use a/d to select a category and press erot ENTER (b). 1. Press B (OPEN/CLOSE), and place a disc on the disc tray.
  • Page 28: Playing A File On Disc/Usb Device

    Operating Playing a file on disc/USB Notes on USB device device y 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 This player can play video, audio and photo files flash drive / external HDD formatted in FAT32.
  • Page 29: Playing A File On Android Device

    Operating Playing a file on Android Notes on Connecting Android device device y This unit can support only MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) Android (4.0 or later is recommended) devices. y Do not extract Android device during operation This player can play video, audio and photo files (play, etc.).
  • Page 30: Playing A File On A Network Server

    Operating Note Playing a file on a network y The file requirements are described on page server y The thumbnail of the unplayable files can be displayed, but those cannot be played This player can play video, audio and photo files on this player.
  • Page 31: Using Home Network Server For Pc

    Mac OS. Software y The SmartShare PC Software is a customized software edition only for sharing files and 1. Start up your computer, visit http://www.lg.com. folders to this player. If necessary, select your region. y This manual explains operations with the 2.
  • Page 32: Sharing Files And Folders

    Operating Sharing files and folders System requirements On your computer, you must share the folder Minimum System containing video, audio and/or photo content to play them on this player. y CPU : Intel® 2.0 GHz or AMD Sempron™ 2000+ processors This part explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your computer.
  • Page 33: General Playback

    Operating General Playback Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Basic operations for video and audio content Press z (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show To stop playback Press Z (STOP) while slide show. Press Z (STOP) during playback.
  • Page 34: Resume Playback

    Operating Resume playback Last scene memory eroyt This unit memorizes the last scene from the last disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory The unit records the point where you pressed the even if you remove the disc from the unit or switch Z (STOP) depending on the disc.
  • Page 35: On-Screen Display

    Operating On-Screen Display Displaying content information on- screen eroy You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER To control video playback (b). eroy You can control playback and set options while watching videos.
  • Page 36: To Control Photo View

    Operating To control photo view Setting the slide show option You can use various options during viewing a Controls playback and sets options while viewing photo in full screen. pictures in full screen. 1. While viewing pictures, press INFO/MENU (m). You can control playback and set options while viewing pictures in full screen.
  • Page 37: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeating a specific portion eroy This player can repeat a portion you have selected. Repeat playback 1. During playback, press REPEAT (h). erotu 2. Select [A-B] using w/s, and press ENTER (b). 3. Press ENTER (b) at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat.
  • Page 38: Selecting A Subtitle Language

    Operating Selecting a subtitle language Watching from a different angle eroy 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m). 2. Select [Option] using a/d, and press ENTER If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback.
  • Page 39: Changing Subtitle Code Page

    Operating Changing subtitle Code Page Changing the Picture Mode eroy If the subtitle is displayed in broken letter, you can You can change the [Picture mode] option during change the subtitle code page to view the subtitle playback. file properly. 1.
  • Page 40: Viewing Content Information

    Operating Viewing content information Selecting a subtitle file 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 1. Select a file using w/s/a/d. [Movie] menu before playing the movie.
  • Page 41: Listening To Music During Slide Show

    Operating Listening to music during slide show 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).
  • Page 42: Advanced Features

    Operating > Caution Advanced Features Do not extract the connected USB device while content is being downloaded or a Blu- ray disc is still in the disc tray. Doing so may Enjoying BD-Live™ damage the connected USB device and BD- Live features may not operate properly with the damaged USB device anymore.
  • Page 43: Audio Cd Recording

    The playback starts automatically. criminal offense. This equipment should not be 3. Press red (R) colored button to start [CD used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims Recording]. any responsibility for illegal distribution or During...
  • Page 44: Using The Premium

    1. Check the network connection and settings (page 16). 2. Press HOME (1). LG smart Hi-Fi audio system MUSIC flow allows you 3. Select the [Premium] using a/d, and press to enjoy music with the several speaker wirelessly. ENTER (b).
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Issue Cause & Solution The unit does not work y Turn off the power of this unit and the connected external device (TV, properly. Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and turn it on again. y Disconnect the power cord of this unit and the connected external device (TV, Woofer, DVD-player, Amplifier, etc.) and then try connecting again.
  • Page 46: Network

    Troubleshooting 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 1 GB free space. y Ensure that the unit is correctly connected to the local area network and can access the internet (page 16).
  • Page 47: Picture

    LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of per- forming such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to open-...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Controlling a TV with Setting up the remote to control your TV the Supplied Remote You can operate your TV with the supplied remote Control control. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
  • Page 49: Network Software Update

    Appendix Network Software Software update Update You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update Network update notification server.
  • Page 50 Note The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your player. Refer to “Customer support” on page...
  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Appendix Additional Information File requirement Video files File File Audio Codec Format Subtitle Location Extension Format “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, XVID, MPEG1 SS, Dolby SubRip (.srt / .txt), SAMI (.smi), “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, H.264/MPEG-4 Digital, SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt), “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM AVC, MPEG2 PS, DTS, MP3, MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub (.sub),...
  • Page 52: Avchd (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

    Appendix Note Note y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” is not supported. y Maximum files/Folder: Less than 2000 (total number of files and folders) y This player supports UTF-8 files even it contains Unicode subtitle content.
  • Page 53: About Dlna

    Appendix About DLNA Compatibility notes This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player y Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, that can display and play video, photo and audio digital connection and other compatibility issues content from your DLNA-compatible digital media are possible.
  • Page 54: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting HDMI OUT Source Auto DTS Re-encode Dolby Digital PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch DTS-HD PCM 2ch DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS 2ch Linear PCM 2ch...
  • Page 55: Area Code List

    Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Afghanistan Fiji Monaco Singapore Argentina Finland Mongolia Slovak Republic Australia France Morocco Slovenia Austria Germany Nepal South Africa Belgium Great Britain Netherlands South Korea Bhutan...
  • Page 56: Language Code 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]. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 French 7082 Lithuanian 7684 Sindhi 8368 Afrikaans 6570 Frisian...
  • Page 57: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. 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. © DTS, Inc.
  • Page 58 Appendix Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- produced 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.
  • Page 59: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications General - Model : WA-12M12FU - Manufacturer : Asian Power Devices Inc. AC adapter - Input : 100-120 V~, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A Max. - Output : 12 V 0 1 A Networked standby 0.5 W (If all network ports are activated.) power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx.
  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Appendix Maintenance Notes on Discs Handling Discs Handling the Unit Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints do not get on the surface. Never stick paper or tape on the When shipping the unit disc.
  • Page 61: Important Information Relating To

    Appendix 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...

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