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Safety Information
CAUTION
CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRK.
SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS iNSiDE REFERSERViCiNG
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCTTO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
CAUTION: Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from over heating. The
openings shall be never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface.This product shall not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's
instruction has been adhered to.
CLASS1 _ASERpRODUCT
[EKI_ASSE __.ASF_PRODUKT
LUOKAN1_ASERL._IT_
K_ASS1 LASERA_PARAT
CAUTION:This product employs a Laser System.
To ensure proper use of this product, please read
this owner's manual carefully and retain it for future
reference. Shall the unit require maintenance,
contact an authorized service center.
Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not try
to open the enclosure.Visible laser radiation when
open. DO NOT STAREINTO BEAM.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon
a dedicated circuit;
That is, a single outlet circuit which powers only
that appliance and has no additional outlets or
branch circuits. Check the specification page of this
owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall
outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged
wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or
damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric
shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage
or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the
appliance, and have the cord replaced with an
exact replacement part by an authorized service
center. Protect the power cord from physical or
mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,
pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay
particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance.To
disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug.When installing the product,
ensure that the plug is easily accessible.
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This device is equipped with a portable battery or
accumulator.
Safety 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.To prevent
contamination of the environment and bring on
possible threat to human and animal health, the
old battery or the battery put it in the appropriate
container at designated collection points. Do
not dispose of batteries or battery together with
other waste. It is recommended that you use
local, free reimbursement systems batteries and
accumulators.The battery shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION:The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FEE
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
if this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement : This
equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body. End users must follow the
specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference
Requirements :This device is restricted to indoor
use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz
frequency range. FCC requires this product to
be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15
to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
CAUTION: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit
airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with
critical aircraft instruments.
Responsible Party :
LG Electronics USA, Inc.1000 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood (.lifts, NJ 07632
TEL. : + 1-800-243-0000

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Notes on Copyrights
•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
contents. The operation of this product and
restrictions on this product may vary depending
on your time of purchase as those restrictions
may be adopted and/or changed by AACS after
the production of this product.
Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are
additionally used as content protection systems
for Blu-ray Disc format, which imposes certain
restrictions including playback restrictions for
BD-ROM Mark and/or BD+ protected contents.
To obtain additional information on AACS, BD-
ROM Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact
an authorized Customer Service Center.
Many BD-ROM/DVD discs are encoded with
copy protection. Because of this, you should only
connect your player directly to your TV, not to a
VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted
picture from copy-protected discs.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Rovi, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Rovi. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
• Under the U.S.Copyright laws and Copyright
laws of other countries, unauthorized recording,
use, display, distribution, or revision of television
programs, videotapes, BD-ROM discs, DVDs, CDs
and other materials may subject you to civil and/
or criminal liability.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
l. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Followall 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.
g. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding4ype plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong.The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
lO. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
l l. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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6Table o'f Contents
Table of Contents 29 USB device connection
29 - Playback content in the USB device
1 Getting Started
3 Safety Information
8 Introduction
8 - Playable Discs and symbols used in
this manual
9- About the "Q" Symbol Display
10 - File compatibility
11 - AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
11 - About DLNA
12 - Certain System Requirements
12 - LG Remote
12 - WOL (Wake On LAN)
12 - Regional Code
12 - Compatibility Notes
13 Remote control
14 Front panel
15 Rear panel
2Connecting
16 Positioning the system
17 Speaker Connection
17 - Attaching the speakers to the player
18 Connecting to Your TV
18 - HDMI Connection
19 - What is SIMPLINK?
19 - ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
20 - Component Video Connection
20 - Video Connection
21 - Resolution Setting
21 Antenna connection
22 Connections with external device
22 - AUX Connection
22 - PORT. IN connection
23 - OPTICAL IN connection
23 - HDMI IN 1/2 connection
24 Connecting to your Home Network
24 - Wired network connection
25 - Wired Network Setup
26 - Wireless Network Connection
26 - Wireless Network Setup
3 System Setting
30 Settings
30 - Adjust the Setup Settings
30 - [DISPLAY] Menu
32 - [LANGUAGE] Menu
32 - [AUDIO] Menu
33 - [LOCK] Menu
34 - [NETWORK] Menu
35 - [OTHERS] Menu
37 Sound Effect
37 3D Sound Effect
4 Operating
38 General Playback
38 - Using [HOME] menu
38 - Playing a Disc
38 - Playing a file on a disc/USB device
39 - Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
39 - Enjoying BD-LIVE
40 - Playing a file on a network server
41 - Connecting to a Wi-Fi Direct TM
certified server
41 - Basic operations for video and audio
content
42 - Basic operations for photo content
42 - Using the disc menu
42 - Resume playback
43 Advanced Playback
43 - Repeat Playback
43 - Repeating a specific portion
44 - Marker Search
44 - Using the search menu
45 - Changing content list view
45 - Viewing content information
45 - Selecting a subtitle file
46 - Last Scene Memory
46 - Applying your photo to the Wallpaper
46 - Options while viewing a photo
47 - Listening to music while slide show
47 On-Screen display
47 - Displaying content information on-
screen

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4S - Playing from selected time
4S - Listening to a different audio track
49 - Selecting a subtitle language
49 - Watching from a different angle
49 - Changing TV Aspect Ratio
49 - Changing subtitle code page
50 - Changing Picture Mode
51 Audio CD to USB Recording
52 Viewing information from Gracenote
Media Database
53 Playing your iPod /iPhone
53 - Enjoying your iPod /iPhone on the
screen
54 - Enjoying the iPod IN mode
55 Radio Operations
55 - Listening to the radio
55 - Presetting the Radio Stations
55 - Deleting a saved station
55 - Deleting all the saved stations
55 - Improving poor FM reception
56 Using the Premium
56 Using the LG Apps
57 - Signing in
57 - Managing my Apps
6 Appendix
61 Controlling a TV with the Supplied
Remote Control
61 - Setting up the remote to control your
TV
62 Network Software Update
62 - Network update notification
62 - Software Update
63 About Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials
63 - Installing Nero MediaHome 4
Essentials
64 - Sharing files and folders
65 Area Code List
66 Language code List
67 Trademarks and Licenses
69 Video Output Resolution
70 Specifications
72 Maintenance
72 - Handling the Unit
72 - Notes on Discs
73 Important Information Relating to
Network Services
5 Troubleshooting
58 Troubleshooting
58 - General
59 - Network
60 - Picture
60 - Sound
60 - Customer Support
60 - Open source software notice

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Introduction
Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual
MedialTerm Logo Symbol Description
BI_-f_LIDIsc
B!u-Ray
3D ONLY
Q
DVD=ROM .... o
DVD-R
DVD:RW
DVD+R
DVD÷RW
(Scm/ ovo+.
12cm)
OVO÷ReW_table
• Discssuch asmovies that can be purchased or
rented.
• "Blu-ray3D'discs and'Blu-ray 3D ONLY"discs.
• BD-R/REdiscsthat are recorded in BDAVformat.
BD-R/RE discs that contain Video, Audio or
Photo files.
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
Video mode and finalized only
Supports the dual layer disc also
Finalized AVCHD format
|DVD±R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or
Photo files.
ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
DVD;RW vRmodeandfinalizedonly
(vR) _
(Semi
12cm)
12 cm) o,_,_ _o,o
| • CD-R/RW discs that contain Video, Audio or
CD-R/RW []j]_ _ Photo files.
(8 cm /_6_TAL_U_O _ ISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
12cm) _
Indicates special notes and operating features.
Indicates cautions for preventing possible
Caution damages from abuse.

--@ Note
Dependingontheconditionsof:the
recordingequipmentortheCD-R/RW(or
DVD+R/RW)discitself:,someCD-R/RW(or
DVD+R/RW)discscannotbeplayedonthe
unit.
Dependingontherecordingsoftware&the
finalization,somerecordeddiscs(CD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW,BD-R/RE)maynotbeplayable.
BD-R/RE,DVD+R/RWandCD-R/RWdiscs
recordedusingapersonalcomputerora
DVDorCDRecordermaynotplayifthe
discisdamagedordirty,orif:thereisdirtor
condensationontheplayer'slens.
* ffyourecordadiscusingapersonal
computer,evenifitisrecordedina
compatibleformat,therearecasesinwhich
itmaynotplaybecauseof:thesettingsof
theapplicationsoftwareusedtocreatethe
disc.(Checkwiththesoftwarepublisherfor
moredetailedinformation.)
Thisplayerrequiresdiscsandrecordingsto
meetcertaintechnicalstandardsinorderto
achieveoptimalplaybackquality.
Pre-recordedDVDsareautomaticallysetto
thesestandards.Therearemanydifferent
typesofrecordablediscformats(including
CD-RcontainingMP3orWMAfiles)and
theserequirecertainpre-existingconditions
toensurecompatibleplayback.
Customersshouldnotethatpermission
isrequiredinordertodownloadMP3/
WMA files and music from the Internet.
Our company has no right to grant such
permission. Permission should always be
sought from the copyright owner.
You have to set the disc format option
to [Mastered] in order to make the discs
compatible with the LG players when
formatting rewritable discs. When setting
the option to Live System, you cannot use
it on LG player. (Mastered/Live File System :
Disc format system for windows Vista)
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Getting Started 9
About the "Q" Symbol Display
"@" may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained
in this owner's manual is not available on that
specific media. ©

10 Getting Started
File compatibility
Video files
File
Location
i¸[
Disc,
USB
DLNA;PC
".avi',".divx',
".mpg',".mpeg',
".mkv',".mp4",
".ast',".wmv',
".m4v"(DRM
free)
"avi',"divx',
"mpg', "mpeg',
"mkv', "mp4",
"asf',"wmv',
DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,
DIVXS.xx, DIVX6.xx
(Standard playback
only), XVID, MPEG1 SS,
H.264/M PEG-4 AVE.,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,
VC.-1 SM (WMV3)
DIVX3.xx, DIVX4.xx,
DIVXS.xx, DIVX6.xx,
XVID, MPEG1 SS,
H.264/M PEG-4 AVC,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS,
VC-I SM (WMV3)
Dolby Digital,
DTS,MP3,
WMA, AAC,
AC3
Dolby Digital,
DTS,MP3,
WMA, AAC,
AC3
SubRip (.srt /.txt), SAMI (.smi),
SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), VobSub
(.sub), SubViewer 1.0 (.sub),
SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.txt),TMPlayer
(.txt), DVD Subtitle System (.txt)
SubRip (.srt /.txt), SAMI (.smi),
SubStation Alpha (.ssa/.txt),
MicroDVD (.sub/.txt), SubViewer
1.0 (.sub), SubViewer 2.0 (.sub/.
txt), TMPlayer (.txt), DVD Subtitle
System (.txt)
Audio files
File I File I i
Location Extension SamP!ingFrequenc y , Bitr ate iNote ....
"mp3",'twma', within 32 - 48 kHz (WMA), within 20 - 320 kbps Some wav files are
USB, 'twav','m4a" within 16 -48 kHz (MP3) (WMA), within not supported on this
DLNA, PC (DRM free) 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) player.
Photo files
J
Recommended Note
File ,
Location Extension Size .
"jpg','jpeg', Less than 4,000 x 3,000 x 24 bit/pixel Progressive and Iossless
USB, 'tpng", Less than 3,000 x 3,000 x 32 bit/pixel compression photo image files
DLNA, PC are not supported.

-- @ Note
• Thefile name is limited to 180characters.
• Maximum files/folder: Lessthan 2000
(total number of files and folders)
• Depending on the sizeand number of the
fles, it may take severalminutes to read the
contents on the media.
• Filecompatibility may differ depending on
the server.
• Becausethe compatibility on DLNAserver
aretested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero
MediaHome 4 Essentials)environment, file
requirements and playback functions may
differ depending on media servers.
• Thefile requirements on page 10are not
always compatible. There may have some
restrictions by file features and media
server'sability.
• Playing avideo subtitle files are only
availableon sharefolder of a PCor DLNA
media server created by supplied Nero
MediaHome 4 Essentialssoftware on this
player package.
• Thefiles from removable media suchas USB
drive, DVD-drive etc.on your media server
may not be shared properly.
• This unit cannot support the ID3Tag
embedded MP3file.
• Thetotal playback time of audio file
indicated on the screen may not correct for
VBRfiles.
• HD video files contained on the CD or USB
1.0/1.1may not played properly. Blu-ray
Disc,DVDor USB2.0are recommended to
play back HD video files.
• Thisplayer supports H.264/MPEG-4AVC
profile Main, High at Level4.1.Fora file
with higher level,the warning message will
appear on the screen.
• This playerdoes not support files that are
recorded with GMC_1or QpeP2.
_1 GMC Global Motion Compensation
_2 Qpel Quarter pixel
Getting Started 11
AVCHD (Advanced Video
Codec High Definition)
• This player can playback AVCHD format discs.
These discs are normally recorded and used in
camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high definition digital
video camera format
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of
compressing images at higher efficiency than
that of the conventional image compressing
format
• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
"x.v.Co]or" form at.
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play
depending on the recording condition.
• AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
• "x.v.Color'offers a wider color range than normal
DVD camcorder discs.
About DLNA
This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player
that can display and play movie, photo and music
content from your DLNA-compatib]e digital media
server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a
crossdndustry organization of consumer electronics,
computing industry and mobile device companies.
Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing
of digital media through your home network.
The DLNA certification logo makes it easy
to find products that comply with the DLNA
Interoperability Guidelines. This unit complies with
DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.5.
When a PC running DLNA server software or
other DLNA compatible device is connected to
this player, some setting changes of software or
other devices may be required. Please refer to the
operating instructions for the software or device for
more information.
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12 GettingStarted
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Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
High definition display that has (.OMPONENT or
HDMI input jacks.
* BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
* HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display
device is required for some content (as specified
by disc authors).
For playing flies on your PC's share folder via your
home network, the PC requires below.
* Windows ®XP (Service Pack 2 or higher),
Windows Vista ®(no Service Pack required)
Windows 7® (no Service Pack required)
* 1.2 GHz Intel ® Pentium ®III or AMD
Sempron TM 2200+ processors
* Network environment: 100 Mb Ethernet, WLAN
(IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
* More than 1 folder on your PC has to be shared.
Visit suppot link of your operating system for
more information on file share settings.
LG Remote
You can control this player with your iPhone
or Android phone via your home network.This
player and your phone must be connected to your
wireless network device such as access point.
Visit "Apple iTunes" or"Google Apps Marketplace" for
detailed information of"LC_ Remote".
WOL (Wake On LAN)
Users can turn on this player using WOL ernbeded
utility on your personal computer or smartphone
via your home network.To use this feature, this
player must be connected to theWOL available
access point or router. Refer to the relevant manual
of the utility or network devices for more detailed
information.
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"
Compatibility Notes
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 (.enter.
This unit allows you to enjoy functions such
as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and
Virtual packages, etc., with BD-ROM supporting
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version
1.1/Final Standard Profile). Secondary video and
audio can be played from a disc compatible with
the picture-in-picture function. For the playback
method, refer to the instructions in the disc.
Viewing high-definition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may require a
HDMPcapable input or HDCP-capable DVI input
on your display device.
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the
use of some operation commands or features.
You can use a USB device to store some disc
related information, including downloaded on-
line content. The disc you are using will control
how long this information is retained.

GettingSt"art"ed13
Remote control
Battery Installafion
Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries
with 0 and @ matched correctly.
°°°°°° n °°°°°°
(._ (POWER): Switches the player
ON or OFR
(OPEN/CLOSE): Opens and
closes the disc tray.
RADIO&INPUT: Changes input
mode.
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 a number when
setting the password.
REPEAT (C_-_): Repeats a desired
section or sequence.
_1/_ (SCAN}: Searches
backward or forward.
I_ /_1 (SKIP): Goes to the
next or previous chapter /track /
file.
[] (STOP): Stops playback.
(PLAY): Starts playback.
I! (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound
level of desired speaker. This
adjustment is not available on 3D
Sound mode.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound
effect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL: Changes input mode to
optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
HOME (_): Displays or exits the
[Home Menu].
3D SOUND: Selects a 3D sound
effect mode.
INFO/DISPLAY ([_): Displays or
exits OnGcreen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an
option in the menu.
PRESET +/-: Selects programme
of Radio.
TUNING +/-:Tunes in the desired
radio station.
ENTER (®): Acknowledges menu
selection.
BACK (o_'%): Exits the menu or
resumes playback. The resume
play function may not work
depending on the BD-ROM disc.
TITLE/POP-UP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM's pop-up
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a
disc.
•••••• E! °••••
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:
- Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.
They are also used for [MOVIE],
[PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and
[LG Apps] menu.
- BButton: Selects mono/stereo
in FM mode.
MARKER: Marks any point during
playback.
SEARCH: Displays or exits the
search menu.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of
time after which the unit win
switch to off.
MUSIC ID: When connected
to the network, can provide
information about the current
song while video playback.
• (REC): Records an audio CD.
TV Control Buttons: See page 61.
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14 Getting Started
£@
F
Front panel
Dll [] []
[] C._/J (POWER) Button
[] Disc Tray
1_ Operation buttons
>/I I (PLAY/PAUSE)
[] (STOP)
1<</>>J (SKIP)
F (Function)
Changes the input source or function.
VOL, -/+
(OPENICLOSE)
[] PORT, IN
[] USB Port
[] Remote Sensor
[] Display Window
.- _ Caution
Precautions in using the touch buttons
• Use the touch buttons with dean and dry
hands.
-In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before
using.
Do not press the touch buttons hard to
make it work.
-ffyou apply too much strength, it can
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
Touch the button that you want to work in
order to operate the function correctly.
Be careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.

GettingStarted15
Rear panel
n []
[] AC power cord
[] Speakers connectors
_J Cooling Fan
[] LAN port
[] OPTICAL iN
[] HDMliN 1/2
[] HDMI OUT
[] VIDEO OUT
COMPONENTVIDEO (Y PB PR)
OUTPUT (PROGRESSIVE SCAN)
[] Antenna Connector
[] iPod (24 pin)
(.onnect to the furnished iPod cradle.
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16 Connecting
Positioning the system
The following illustration shows an example of
positioning the system. Note that the illustrations
in these instructions differ from the actual unit for
explanation purposes.
For the best possible surround sound, all the
speakers other than the subwoofer should be
placed at the same distance from the listening
position (O).
_-....j._ Caution
• Be careful to make sure children not to put
their hands or any objects into the %peaker
duct.
%peaker duct: A hole for plentiful bass
sound on speaker cabinet (enclosure).
Place the center speaker at a safe distance
from the child's reach.
Otherwise it may result in the speaker falling
down and causing personal injury and/or
property damage.
The speakers contain magnetic parts, so
colour irregularity may occur on the CRT
TV screen or PC monitor screen. Please use
the speakers away from theTV screen or PC
monitor screen.
(_) Front left speaker (L)/
(_) Front right speaker (R):
Place the front speakers to the sides of the monitor
or screen and as flush with the screen surface as
possible.
_) Center speaker:
Place the center speaker above or below the
monitor or screen.
(_ Surround left speaker (L)/
(_) Surround right speaker (R):
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards.
(_ Subwoofer:
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical,
because low bass sounds are not highly directional.
But it is better to place the subwoofer near the
front speakers.Turn it slightly toward the center of
the room to reduce the wall reflections.
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Speaker Connection
Attaching the speakers to the
player
1. Connect speaker cords to the player.
Each speaker connector is color-coded.
Use matching color connector f:or
corresponding speakers. When connecting
speaker cords to the player, insert the connector
until it clicks.
Connector Speaker Position
color .
Rear right
Rear left
Center
Grey Rear right
Blue Rear left
Green Center
Subwoof:er
right
Orange Subwoof:er
left
Red Front right
White Front left
Any f:ront position
Front right
Front left
2. Connect the speaker cord to the connector on
the speaker.
The connectors of:the f:ront left and right and
rear left and right speakers are at the bottom of:
the speakers.
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18 Conne¢i'ing
Connecting to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
• HDMI connection (page 18)
Component Video connection (page 20)
• Video connection (page 20)
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Depending on your TV and other
equipment you wish to connect, there are
various ways you could connect the player.
Use only one of the connections described
in this manual.
• Please refer to the manuals ofyourTV,
stereo system or other devices as necessary
to make the best connections.
• Make sure the player is connected directly
to the TV.Tune the TV to the correct video
input channel.
• Do not connect your player via your V(.R.
The image could be distorted by the copy
protection system.
HDMI Connection
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
speed HDMI TM cable with Ethernet). Connect the
HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a
HDMI compatible TV or monitor.
Rear of the unit
HDMI
cable TV
Set the TV's source to HDMI (refer toTV's Owner's
manual).
Additional Information for HDMI
• When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
- Try switching off the HDMWDVI device and
this player. Next, switch on the HDMWDVI
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.
- The connected device is compatible with
720x480p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920xl 080p video input.
• Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player.
- The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-H DCP device.

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• Ira 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.
When you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to"Resolution Setting"on page 21 .)
Select the type of video output from the
HDMI OUTjack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Setup] menu (see page 31).
Changing the resolution when the
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions.To solve the
problem, turn off the player and then turn it
on again.
When the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not verifled, TV screen is changed to
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
If there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
function
The ARC.function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of this player.
To use this function:
- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be
set to On.
- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
differ depending on the TV. For details about
ARC function, refer to your TV manual.
- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI TM cable with Ethernet).
- You must connect with the HDMI IN that
supports the ARC function using the HDMI OUT
on this player.
- You can connect only one HomeTheater toTV
compatible with ARC.
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What is SIMPLINK?
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_ImPLIr'IK
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV's remote control when this unit and LGTV's with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LGTV's remote control;
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off, etc.
Refer to the TV owner's manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LGTV's with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
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20 Connecfing
Component Video Connection
Connect the COMPONENTVIDEOOUTjacks on the
playerto the corresponding input jackson the TV
using component video cable.You can hear the
sound the through the system'sspeaker.
Rear of the unit
Video Connection
Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the player to the
video in jack on the TV using a video cable. You can
hear the sound through the system's speakers.
Video cable --
Component
video cable
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When you useCOMPONENTVIDEOOUT
connection, you can change the resolution for
the output. (Referto "Resolution setting"on
page 21.)
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Resolution Setting
The [)layer provides several output resolutions for
HDMI OUT and COMPONENTVIDEO OUTPUT jacks.
You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu.
1. Press HOME('_).
2. Use </> to select the [Setup] and press ENTER
(®).The [Setup] menu appears.
3. Use A /V to select [DISPLAY] option then
press > to move to the second level.
4. Use A /V to select the [Resolution] option
then press ENTER(®) to move to the third level.
Antenna connection
Connect the supplied antenna for listening to the
radio.
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5. Use A /V to select the desired resolution then
press ENTER ((_)) to confirm your selection.
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• If your TV does not accept the resolution
you have set on the player, you can set
resolution to 480p as follows:
1. Press _ to open the disc tray.
2 Press [] (STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
Since several factors affect the resolution of
video output, see "Video Output Resolution"
on page 69.
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Rear of:the unit
_- @ Note
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM Loop
antenna away from the unit and other
components.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep
it as horizontal as possible. Be sure to fully
extend the FM wire antenna.