LG SoundPlate 540 User manual

SoundPlate 540 (SoundPlate 540, S54A2-D)
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
OWNER’S MANUAL
SoundPlate 540

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Safety Information
CAUTION
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.
This lightning ash 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 sucient 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 FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: Do not install this equipment in a
conned 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.
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 specied herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 specication 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 re. 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.
NOTICE: For Product Identication and
Compliance/Safety labeling information please
refer to Main label on the bottom of unit.

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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, re or the like.
CAUTION: The apparatus shall not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing) and no objects lled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by
the European Directive 2002/96/
EC.
2. All electrical and electronic
products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal
waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local
authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your
old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences
for the environment and human
health.
4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
1. When this crossed-out wheeled
bin symbol is attached to batteries/
accumulators of Your product
it means they are covered by
European Directive 2006/66/EC.
2. This symbol may be combined with
chemical symbols for mercury(Hg),
cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the
battery Contains more that 0.0005%
of mercury,0.002% of cadmium or
0.004% of lead.
3. All batteries/accumulators should
be disposed separately from
the municipal waste stream via
designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or
the local authorities.
4. The correct disposal of Your old
batteries/accumulators will help
to prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.
5. For more detailed information
about disposal of Your old batteries/
accumulators, please contact Your
city office, waste disposal service or
the shop where You purchased the
product.

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For Wireless product European Union Notice
LG Electronics hereby declares that this/these
product(s) is/are in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC,
2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.
Please contact to the following address for
obtaining a copy of the DoC (Declaration of
Conformity).
Contact oce for compliance of this product:
LG Electronics Inc.
EU Representative, Krijgsman 1,
1186 DM Amstelveen, The Netherlands
yPlease note that this is NOT a Customer Service
contact point. For Customer Service Information,
see Warranty Card or contact the dealer that you
purchased this product.
Indoor use only.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20 cm between the
radiator and your body.
Notes on copyrights
yBecause 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. 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.
yFurthermore, 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 content. To
obtain additional information on AACS, BD-ROM
Mark, BD+, or this product, please contact an
authorized Customer Service Center.
yMany 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.
yThis 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 Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
yUnder 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.

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Important Notice for TV colour
system
The colour system of this player diers according to
currently playing discs.
For example, when the player plays the disc
recorded in the NTSC colour system, the image is
output as an NTSC signal.
Only the multi system colour TV can receive all
signals output from the player.
yIf you have a PAL colour system TV, you will see
just distorted images when using discs or video
contents recorded in NTSC.
yThe multi system colour TV changes the colour
system automatically according to input signals.
In case that the colour system is not changed
automatically, turn it o and then on to see
normal images on screen.
yEven if the disc recorded in NTSC colour system
are well displayed on your TV, these may not be
recorded correctly on your recorder.
yWatching a 3D content for a long period
time may cause dizziness or tiredness.
yIt is not recommended to watch a movie
in 3D mode for inrm, child and pregnant
woman.
yIf you are experiencing headache, tiredness
or dizziness while viewing contents in 3D,
it is strongly recommended to stop the
playback and rest until you feel normal.
> Caution

Table of Contents6
Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
2 Safety Information
8 Introduction
8 – Playable discs and symbols used in
this manual
9 – About the “7” symbol display
9 – Regional code
9 – System Select
10 Remote Control
11 Front Panel
11 Rear Panel
2 Connecting
12 Setting up the unit
15 Wireless subwoofer connection
16 Connecting to your TV
17 – What is SIMPLINK?
17 – ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
17 – Resolution setting
19 Connections with external device
19 – OPTICAL IN connection
19 – HDMI IN connection
20 Connecting to your Home Network
20 – Wired network connection
21 – Wired network setup
22 – Wireless network connection
22 – Wireless network setup
3 System Setting
25 Initial Setup
26 Settings
26 – Adjust the setup settings
27 – [NETWORK] menu
28 – [DISPLAY] menu
29 – [LANGUAGE] menu
30 – [AUDIO] menu
31 – [LOCK] menu
32 – [OTHERS] menu
4 Operating
34 Sound Effect
35 Home Menu Display
35 – Using [HOME] menu
35 – Using the SmartShare
36 Playing the Linked Devices
36 – Playing a disc
36 – Playing Blu-ray 3D disc
37 – Playing a file on disc/USB device
38 – Playing a file on Android device
39 – Playing a file on a network server
40 Using Home Network Server for PC
40 – About SmartShare PC Software
(DLNA)
40 – Installing SmartShare PC Software
(DLNA)
40 – Sharing files and folders
41 – System requirements
42 General Playback
42 – Basic operations for video and audio
content
42 – Basic operations for photo content
42 – Using the disc menu
43 – Resume playback
43 – Last scene memory
44 On-Screen Display
44 – To control video playback
45 – To control photo view
46 Advanced Playback
46 – Repeat playback
46 – Repeating a specific portion
46 – Playing from selected time
47 – Selecting a subtitle language
47 – Hearing a different audio
47 – Watching from a different angle
47 – Changing the TV Aspect Ratio
48 – Changing subtitle Code Page
48 – Changing the Picture Mode
49 – Viewing content information
49 – Changing content list view
49 – Selecting a subtitle file
50 – Listening to music during slide show
50 – Playing content to 3D
51 Advanced Features
51 – Wi-Fi Direct™
52 – Enjoying BD-Live™

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1
2
3
4
5
6
52 – LG AV Remote
52 – Private Sound Mode
52 – Using an USB keyboard or mouse
53 Using the Premium
53 Using the LG Smart World
54 – Signing in
54 – Searching online content
55 Using the My Apps Menu
56 Using Bluetooth technology
56 – Listening to music stored on the
Bluetooth devices
5 Troubleshooting
58 Troubleshooting
58 – General
59 – Network
60 – Picture
60 – Sound
60 – Customer Support
60 – Open Source Software Notice
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
64 Additional Information
64 – File requirement
65 – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
66 – About DLNA
66 – Certain system requirements
66 – Compatibility notes
67 Audio Output Specifications
68 Area Code List
69 Language Code List
70 Trademarks and Licenses
72 Specifications
74 Maintenance
74 – Handling the unit
74 – Notes on discs
75 Important Information relating to Network
Services
Some of the content in this manual may dier from your player depending on the software of the
player or your service provider.

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Introduction
Playable discs and symbols used in this manual
Media/Term Logo Symbol Description
Blu-ray
e
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
y“Blu-ray 3D” discs and “Blu-ray 3D ONLY” discs.
yBD-R/RE discs that are recorded in BDAV format.
y
u
i
yBD-R/RE discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+RW
(12 cm)
r
yDiscs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
yMovie mode and nalized only
ySupports the dual layer disc also
oFinalized AVCHD format
y
u
i
yDVD±R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
DVD-RW (VR)
(12 cm) rVR mode and nalized only
Audio CD
(12 cm) tAudio CD
CD-R/RW
(12 cm)
y
u
i
yCD-R/RW discs that contain Movie, Music or
Photo les.
yISO 9660+JOLIET, UDF and UDF Bridge format
Note –,Indicates special notes and operating features.
Caution –>Indicates cautions for preventing possible damages
from abuse.

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yDepending on the conditions of the
recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or
DVD±R/RW) disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or
DVD±R/RW) discs cannot be played on the
unit.
yDepending on the recording software & the
nalization, some recorded discs (CD-R/RW,
DVD±R/RW, BD-R/RE) may not be playable.
yBD-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.
yIf you record a disc using a personal
computer, even if it is recorded in a
compatible format, there are cases in which
it may not play because of the settings of
the application software used to create the
disc. (Check with the software publisher for
more detailed information.)
yThis player requires discs and recordings to
meet certain technical standards in order to
achieve optimal playback quality.
yPre-recorded DVDs are automatically set to
these standards. There are many dierent
types of recordable disc formats (including
CD-R containing MP3 or WMA les) and
these require certain pre-existing conditions
to ensure compatible playback.
yCustomers should note that permission
is required in order to download MP3 /
WMA les and music from the Internet.
Our company has no right to grant such
permission. Permission should always be
sought from the copyright owner.
yYou 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)
, Note About the “7” symbol display
“7”may appear on your TV display during
operation and indicates that the function explained
in this owner’s manual is not available on that
specic media.
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”.
System Select
Press B(OPEN/CLOSE) when a disc is inserted,
and do not remove the disc. Press and hold M
(PAUSE) for more than ve seconds while [OPEN] is
displayed in the display window.

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Remote Control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the
rear of the Remote Control, and
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries
with 4and 5matched correctly.
• • • • • • a • • • • • •
1(POWER): Switches the player
ON or OFF.
B(OPEN/CLOSE): Ejects a disc.
FUNCTION: Changes input mode.
0-9 numerical buttons: Selects
numbered options in a menu.
CLEAR: Removes a number when
setting the password or network
connection.
REPEAT (h): Repeats a desired
section or sequence.
• • • • • • b • • • • •
c/v (SCAN): Searches
backward or forward.
C/V (SKIP): Goes to the
next or previous chapter / track /
le.
Z(STOP): Stops playback.
z(PLAY): Starts playback.
M(PAUSE): Pauses playback.
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound
level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound
eect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL/TV SOUND: Changes
input mode to optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
• • • • • • c • • • • •
HOME ( ): Displays or exits the
[Home].
CINEMA SOUND: Selects the
Cinema sound.
INFO/MENU (m): Displays or
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons (W/S/
A/D): Selects an option in the
menu.
ENTER (b): Acknowledges menu
selection.
BACK ( ): Exits the menu or
returns to the previous screen.
TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD
title menu or BD-ROM’s popup
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a
disc.
• • • • • • d • • • • •
Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:
Use to navigate BD-ROM menus.
They are also used as shortcut
buttons for specic menus.
SUBTITLE: Selects a subtitle
language.
AUDIO: Selects an audio language
or audio channel.
SLEEP: Sets a certain period of
time after which the unit will
switch to o.
?: Marked button is not available.
• • • • • • e • • • • •
TV Control Buttons: See page
61.

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Front Panel
ab c ed
f
a1/! (Power)
bDisc Slot
cR(Open / Close)
dRemote sensor
eDisplay window
fOperation buttons
F (Function)
Selects the function and input source.
T(Play / Pause)
I(Stop)
-/+ (Volume)
Precautions in using the touch buttons
yUse the touch buttons with clean and dry
hands.
- In a humid environment, wipe out any
moisture on the touch buttons before
using.
yDo not press the touch buttons hard to
make it work.
- If you apply too much strength, it can
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
yTouch the button that you want to work in
order to operate the function correctly.
yBe careful not to have any conductive
material such as metallic object on the
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions.
> Caution
Rear Panel
a b c d e
aUSB port
bOPT. IN
Optical input
cHDMI IN / OUT
HDMI input / output
dLAN port
eAC IN

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Setting up the unit
This unit is designed to be positioned under your
TV.
Before setting up this system with your TV, make
sure your TV’s specications.
yWeight
Max. 38 kg
ySize of the base
Max. 680 mm
Max. 270 mm
yDo not try to set up this unit alone. It may
need at least 2 persons to lift your TV.
Otherwise it may result in a personal injury
and/or property damages.
yDo not connect a CRT type TV to this unit.
Because this unit contains magnetic parts,
colour irregularity may occur on the TV
screen.
yDo not put the other objects except a TV or
a monitor on the unit.
yThe unit must be set up on a stable and
horizontal surface.
yDo not put any other object between the
unit and the supporting furniture when you
set up the unit.
> Caution
It is recommended to set up the unit on a
suciently rm and horizontal surface.
, Recommendation
1. Place the unit on the position where you want
to place your TV.

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2. Connect all the cables of external devices you
want to use such as TV, Blu-ray disc player or
DVD player. Connect the player’s LAN port to
LAN or Ethernet cable. A USB extension cable
and a power cord supplied as accessories are
also connected.
Because it is dicult to make a connection
after installing this unit, you should connect
the cables before installation.
> Caution
TV
Blu-ray disc
player, DVD
player, etc.
Power cord
For more information of connections and
operations, refer to the pages below.
(O) Optical : See page 19.
(H) HDMI : See page 16 and page 19.
(U) USB : See page 37.
(L) LAN : See page 20.
3. Place your TV on the center of the unit.
yBe careful not to hide control buttons on
the top of this unit when you put your TV on
the unit.
yPut the distance of the base of your TV and
the edge of the unit.
20 mm
Available zone
(Top of the unit)
10 mm 10 mm
30 mm
> Caution
4. Plug in the power cord of the unit.

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yDo not place your TV on the edge of this
unit. Otherwise it may result in a personal
injury and/or property damages.
yIf your TV is over recommended weight
(max 38 kg) or has a Base larger in area than
the Unit do NOT place TV on the Unit.
-In this case, it is recommended to place this
system in another location such as on the
shelf under the TV.
> Caution

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Wireless subwoofer
connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color Status
Green
(Blink)
The connection is trying.
Green The connection is completed.
Red The wireless subwoofer is
in standby mode or the
connection is failed.
O (No
display)
The power cord of wireless
subwoofer is disconnected.
Setting up the wireless subwoofer
for the first time
1. Connect the power cord of the wireless
subwoofer to the outlet.
2. Turn on the main unit : The main unit and
wireless subwoofer will be automatically
connected.
Manually pairing wireless subwoofer
When your connection is not completed, you can
see the red LED or the blinking of green LED on
the wireless subwoofer and the subwoofer does
not make sound. To solve the problem, follow the
below steps.
1. Adjust volume level of the main unit to
minimum.
-”VOL MIN” appears on the display window.
2. Press and hold MUTEi(Mute) on the remote
control for about 3 seconds.
-“WL RESET”appears on the display window
briey.
3. If the LED of the wireless subwoofer already
blinks in green continually, you can skip this
step.
Press and hold PAIRING on the back of the
wireless subwoofer for more than 5 seconds.
-The LED of the wireless subwoofer lights up
alternately in red and green.
4. Disconnect the power cord of the main unit
and the wireless subwoofer.
5. Connect them again after the LED of the main
unit and the wireless subwoofer is fully turned
off.
The main unit and the wireless subwoofer will
be paired automatically when you turn on the
main unit.
-When the connection is completed, you can
see the green LED on the subwoofer.
yIt takes a few seconds (and may take longer)
for the main unit and the subwoofer to
communicate with each other and make
sounds.
yThe closer the main unit and the subwoofer,
the better sound quality. It is recommended
to install the main unit and the subwoofer
as close as possible (within 5 m) and avoid
the cases below.
-There is a obstacle between the main
unit and the subwoofer.
-There is a device using same frequency
with this wireless connection such as a
medical equipment, a microwave or a
wireless LAN device.
, Note

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Connecting to your TV
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect
it to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, High
Speed HDMI™ Cable). Connect the HDMI jack on
the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible
TV or monitor.
HDMI cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s owner’s
manual).
Please refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo
System or other devices as necessary to make
the best connections.
, Note
Additional information for HDMI
yWhen you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible
device make sure of the following:
-Try switching o 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.
-The connected device is compatible with
720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or
1920x1080p video input.
yNot all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI devices
will work with this player.
-The picture will not be displayed properly
with non-HDCP device.
yIf a connected HDMI device does not accept
the audio output of the player, the HDMI
device’s audio sound may be distorted or
may not output.
yWhen you use HDMI connection, you can
change the resolution for the HDMI output.
(Refer to“Resolution setting” on page 17)
ySelect the type of video output from the
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting]
option on the [Settings] menu (page 29).
yChanging the resolution when the
connection has already been established
may result in malfunctions. To solve the
problem, turn o the player and then turn it
on again.
yWhen the HDMI connection with HDCP
is not veried, TV screen is changed to
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
yIf there are noises or lines on the screen,
please check the HDMI cable (length is
generally limited to 4.5 m (15 ft.)).
, Note

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What is SIMPLINK?
Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV’s remote control;
Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power O, etc.
Refer to the TV owner’s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV’s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
yDepending on the disc type or playing
status, some SIMPLINK operation may dier
from your purpose or not work.
yThe SIMPLINK function is not supported for
the device with SIMPLINK is connected to
HDMI IN jack.
, Note
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
dier 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™ 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 Home Theater to TV
compatible with ARC.
To activate [SIMPLINK / ARC] function, set this
option to [On]. (page 33)
, Note
Resolution setting
The player provides several output resolutions for
HDMI OUT jack. You can change the resolution
using [Settings] menu.
1. Press HOME ( ).
2. Use A/D to select the [Settings] and press
ENTER (b). The [Settings] menu appears.
3. Use W/S to select [DISPLAY] option then
press Dto move to the second level.
4. Use W/S to select the [Resolution] option
then press ENTER (b) to move to the third level.
5. Use
W/S to select the desired resolution then
press ENTER (b) to confirm your selection.

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yIf your TV does not accept the resolution
you have set on the player, you can set
resolution to 576p as follows:
1. Press HOME ( ) to disappear the HOME
menu.
2. Press
Z(STOP) for more than 5 seconds.
yIf you select a resolution manually and then
connect the HDMI jack to TV and your TV
does not accept it, the resolution setting is
set to [Auto].
yIf you select a resolution that your TV
does not accept, the warning message
will appear. After resolution change,
if you cannot see the screen, please
wait 20 seconds and the resolution will
automatically revert back to the previous
resolution.
yThe 1080p video output frame rate may
be automatically set to either 24 Hz or
50 Hz depending both on the capability
and preference of the connected TV and
based on the native video frame rate of the
content on the BD-ROM disc.
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Connections with
external device
OPTICAL IN connection
You can enjoy the sound from your component
with a digital optical connection through the
speakers of this system.
Connect the optical output jack of your component
into the OPT. IN (OPTICAL IN) jack on the unit.
And then select the [OPTICAL] option by pressing
FUNCTION. Or press OPTICAL/TV SOUND to select
directly.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the
front panel to select the input mode.
Optical cable
HDMI IN connection
You can enjoy the pictures and sound from your
component through this connection.
Connect the HDMI OUT jack of your component
into the HDMI IN jack on this unit. And then select
the [HDMI IN] option by pressing FUNCTION.
You can also use the F (Function) button on the
front panel to select the input mode.
To the HDMI OUT jack of your component
(set-top box, digital satellite receiver, video
game machine, etc.)
yYou cannot change the video resolution
in the HDMI IN mode. Change the video
resolution of the connected component.
yIf the video output signal is abnormal when
your personal computer is connected to
HDMI IN jack, change the resolution of your
personal computer to 576p, 720p, 1080i or
1080p.
yThe player sends audio from the HDMI
inputs to both the HDMI output and to the
unit’s speakers.
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Connecting to your
Home Network
This player can be connected to a local area
network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or
the internal wireless module.
By connecting the unit to a broadband home
network, you have access to services such as
software updates, BD-Live interactivity and online
content services.
Wired network connection
Using a wired network provides the best
performance, because the attached devices
connect directly to the network and are not subject
to radio frequency interference.
Please refer to the documentation for your network
device for further instructions.
Connect the player’s LAN port to the corresponding
port on your Modem or Router using a
commercially available LAN or Ethernet cable.
yWhen plugging or unplugging the LAN
cable, hold the plug portion of the cable.
When unplugging, do not pull on the LAN
cable but unplug while pressing down on
the lock.
yDo not connect a modular phone cable to
the LAN port.
ySince there are various connection
congurations, please follow the
specications of your telecommunication
carrier or internet service provider.
yIf you want to access content from DLNA
servers, this player must be connected to
the same local area network with them via a
router.
yTo set your PC as a DLNA server, install the
SmartShare PC software on your PC. (page
40)
, Note
Router
DLNA certied servers
Broadband
service