LG Bb5520a Owners Manual

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Getting Started1
 yThe file name is limited to 180 characters. 
 yM

aximum files/folder: Less than 2 000  
(total number of files and folders)
 y D

epending on the size and number of the 
files, it may take several minutes to read the 
contents on the media. 
 y F

ile compatibility may differ depending on 
the server. 
 y B

ecause the compatibility on DLNA server 
are tested on the bundle DLNA server 
(Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows 
edition) environment, file requirements and 
playback functions may differ depending on 
media servers.
 y T

he file requirements on page 10 are 
not always compatible. There may have 
some restrictions by file features and media 
server’s ability. 
 y P

laying a movie subtitle files are only 
available on share folder of a PC or DLNA 
media server created by supplied Nero 
MediaHome 4 Essentials software on this 
player package.
 y T

he files from removable media such as USB 
drive, DVD-drive etc. on your media server 
may not be shared properly.
 y T

his unit cannot support the ID3 Tag 
embedded MP3 file.
 y T

he total playback time of audio file 
indicated on the screen may not correct for 
VBR files.
 y HD mo

vie files contained on the CD/DVD or 
USB 1.0/1.1 may not played properly.  
Blu-ray Disc or USB 2.0 are recommended to 
play back HD movie files.
 y T

his player supports H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 
profile Main, High at Level 4.1. For a file 
with higher level, the warning message will 
appear on the screen.
 y T

his player does not support files that are 
recorded with GMC
*1 or Qpel*2.
*1
 
GMC – Global M

otion Compensation
*2
 
Qpel – Quar

ter pixel
 ,Note
 y A “avi” file which is encoded “WMV 9 codec” 
is not supported.
 y T

his player supports UTF-8 files even it 
contains Unicode subtitle contents. This 
player can not support the pure Unicode 
subtitle files.
 y D

epending on the types of file or ways of 
recording, it may not play back.
 y A disc which was r

ecorded by multi-session 
on normal PC is not supported on this 
player.
 y T

o be playback a movie file, movie file name 
and Subtitle file name must be the same.
 y I

f video codec is MPEG2 TS or MPEG2 PS, 
subtitle does not play back.
 y T

he total playback time of music file 
indicated on the screen may not correct for 
VBR files. ,Note
AVCHD (Advanced Video 
Codec High Definition)
 y This player can playback AVCHD format discs. 
These discs are normally recorded and used in 
camcorders.
 y T

he AVCHD format is a high definition digital 
video camera format.
 y T

he MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of 
compressing images at higher efficiency than 
that of the conventional image compressing 
format.
 y T

his player can playback AVCHD discs using 
“x.v.Color” format.
 y S

ome AVCHD format discs may not play 
depending on the recording condition.
 y A

VCHD format discs need to be finalized.
 y“

x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal 
DVD camcorder discs.
 
						

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Getting Started1
About DLNA
This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player 
that can display and play movie, photo and music 
content from your DLNA-compatible digital media 
server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a 
cross-industry 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.
Certain System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
 y H

igh definition display that has HDMI input jack.
 yBD

-ROM disc with high definition content.
 yHDMI or HDCP capable D

VI input on your display 
device is required for some content (as specified 
by disc authors).
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 five seconds while [OPEN] is 
displayed in the display window.
 
						

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Getting Started1Remote control
Battery Installation
Remove the battery cover on the 
rear of the Remote Control, and 
insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries 
with 
4 and 
5 matched 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 mark on the 
search menu or a number when 
setting the password.
REPEAT ( h): Repeats a desired 
section or sequence.
•  •  •  •  •  •   b
 • 
 •  •  •  • 
c/v
 (SC
 AN): Searches 
backward or forward.
C/V  (SKIP): Goes to the 
next or previous chapter / track / 
file. 
Z  (STOP): Stops playback.
d  (PLAY): Starts playback.
M  (PAUSE): Pauses playback.
SPEAKER LEVEL: Sets the sound 
level of desired speaker.
SOUND EFFECT: Selects a sound 
effect mode.
VOL +/-: Adjusts speaker volume.
OPTICAL: Changes input mode to 
optical directly.
MUTE: Mute the unit.
•  •  •  •  •  •   c
 • 
 •  •  •  • 
HOME (): Displays or exits the 
[Home Menu].
3D SOUND: Selects a 3D sound 
effect mode.
INFO/MENU ( m): Displays or 
exits On-Screen Display.
Direction buttons: Selects an 
option in the menu.
PRESET +/-: Selects programme 
of Radio.
TUNING +/-: Tunes in the desired 
radio station. ENTER (
b): Acknowledges menu 
selection.
BACK ( 1): Exits the menu or 
returns to the previous screen.
TITLE/POPUP: Displays the DVD 
title menu or BD-ROM’s pop-up 
menu, if available.
DISC MENU: Accesses menu on a 
disc.
•  •  •  •  •  •   d
 • 
 •  •  •  • 
C

olored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:  
-   
Use t
 o navigate BD-ROM menus. 
They are also used for [MOVIE], 
[PHOTO], [MUSIC], [Premium] and 
[LG Apps] menu.
-   
B butt
 on: Selects mono/ stereo 
in FM mode.
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 off.
X  (REC): Records an audio CD.
?  
:  Marked button is not available.
TV Control Buttons: See page 
61.
 
						

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Getting Started1
Front panel
a iP od/ iPhone/ iPad/ USB Port
b
 D
 isc Slot
c
 D

isplay Window
d
 O

peration buttons  
1/!  (POWER) 
R  (OPEN/CLOSE) 
F (Function) 
Changes the input source or function. 
D/M  (PLAY / PAUSE)  
I  (STOP)  
-/+ (Volume) Precautions in using the touch buttons
 y
Use the t

ouch buttons with clean and dry 
hands. 
- 
 
I
 n a humid environment, wipe out any 
moisture on the touch buttons before 
using.
 y D

o not press the touch buttons hard to 
make it work. 
- 
 
I
 f you apply too much strength, it can 
damage the sensor of the touch buttons.
 y T

ouch the button that you want to work in 
order to operate the function correctly.
 y B

e careful not to have any conductive 
material such as metallic object on the 
touch buttons. It can cause malfunctions. >Caution
 
						

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Getting Started1
Rear panel
a Antenna Connector
b
 POR
 T. IN
c
 OPTIC

AL IN
d
 VIDEO OUT e
 L
AN port
f
 HDMI IN 1/2
g
 HDMI 

OUT TO TV
h
 A

C power cord
 
						

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Connecting2
Mounting the main 
unit on a wall
You can mount the main unit on a wall.  
Prepare screws and brackets supplied.
Preperation
UnitWall bracket
WALL BRACKET 
INSTALL GUIDE
1. Match the TV BOTTOM LINE of  WALL BRACKET INSTALL GUIDE with the bottom of TV and 
attach to the position.
TV
2. When you mount it on a wall (concrete), use the wall plugs (Not supplied). You should drill some 
holes. A guide sheet ( WALL BRACKET INSTALL 
GUIDE) is supplied to drill. Use the sheet to 
check the point to drill.
Screws and Wall Plugs are not supplied for 
mounting the unit. We recommend the Hilti 
(HUD-1 6 x 30) for the mounting. Please 
purchase it.
 ,Note
3. Remove the WALL BRACKET INSTALL GUIDE.
4.
 
F
 ix it with screws (not supplied) as shown in the 
illustration below.
 
						

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Connecting2
5. Hang the main unit ont o the brackets, as shown 
below.
 y Do not hang onto the installed unit and 
avoid any impact to the unit.
 y S

ecure the unit firmly to the wall so that it 
does not fall off. If the unit falls off, it may 
result in an injury or damage to the product.
 y When the unit is installed on a wall

, please 
make sure that a child does not pull any of 
connecting cables, as it may cause it to fall. >Caution
Detach the unit from the bracket as shown 
below. ,Note
You can arrange cables with the cable holder 
as shown below.
To external devices etc To  T V
 ,Note
 
						

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Connecting2
Setting up
Wireless connection
LED indicator of wireless subwoofer
LED Color Operation
Blue or yellow The wireless subwoofer is 
receiving the signal of the 
unit.
Blue or yellow 
(blink) The wireless subwoofer is 
trying to connect.
Red The Wireless subwoofer is 
in standby mode.
Off (No 
display) The Wireless subwoofer is 
turned off.
Initial setting of an ID for the 
wireless subwoofer
1. Connect the power cord of the Wireless 
subwoofer to the outlet.
2.
 
T
 urn on the main unit : The main unit and 
wireless subwoofer will be automatically 
connected. 
Setting an ID for the wireless 
subwoofer
When the unit is manufactured, the ID is 
already set. If interference occurs or you  use 
a new wireless subwoofer, an ID should be set 
again.
1.
 
P
 ress HOME (
).
2.
 
Use  I
/i
 to select the [Setup] and  
press ENTER (
b). The [Setup] menu 
appears.
3.
 
Use  U
/u
 to select [AUDIO] option then 
press  i
 to move to the second level.
4.
 
Use  U
/u
 to select the [Connect wireless 
speakers] option then press ENTER (
b) or 
i  to move to the third level.  
The [ Wireless Speaker Connection Guide] 
appears.
5.
 
P

ress PAIRING button on the subwoofer.  
- 
 
I

f you see the blue or yellow LED 
indicator light, pairing was successful. 
6.
 
Use  I
/i
 to select the [Speaker test] and 
press ENTER (
b) for wireless speaker 
connection test. 
 
						

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Connecting2
 yIf there is a strong electromagnetic wave 
product nearby, interference may occur. Put 
the unit ( Wireless subwoofer and main unit) 
away from there.
 y I

f you operate main unit then wireless 
subwoofer (rear speakers) sound within a 
few seconds in standby mode.
 y S

et the distance between this unit and 
subwoofer Receiver within 10 m (32 ft.).
 y Optimum per

formance can be 
implemented only when the unit and 
the Wireless subwoofer within distance 
of 2 m (6 ft.) to 10 m (32 ft.) is used since 
communication failure may occur if longer 
distance is used.
 y I

t takes a few seconds (and may take longer) 
for the Wireless Transmitter and subwoofer 
to communicate with each other.
 ,NoteConnecting  to Your TV
Make one of the following connections, depending 
on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
 y HDMI connec

tion (page 20)
 yV

ideo connection (page 21)
 yD

epending 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.
 y P

lease refer to the manuals of your TV, 
stereo system or other devices as necessary 
to make the best connections.
 y M

ake sure the player is connected directly 
to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video 
input channel.
 y D

o not connect your player via your VCR. 
The image could be distorted by the copy 
protection system.
 ,Note
 
						

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Connecting2
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™ 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
TV HDMI cable
Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s 
manual). 
Additional Information for HDMI
 y When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible 
device make sure of the following:
 - T

ry 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.
 - T

he connected device’s video input is set 
correctly for this unit.
 - T

he connected device is compatible with 
720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or 
1920x1080p video input.
 y Not all HDCP

-compatible HDMI or DVI devices 
will work with this player.
 - T

he picture will not be displayed properly 
with non-HDCP device.
 y I
 f 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.
 y When y
 ou use HDMI connection, you can 
change the resolution for the HDMI output. 
(Refer to “Resolution Setting” on page 22.)
 y S
 elect the type of video output from the 
HDMI OUT jack using [HDMI Color Setting] 
option on the [Setup] menu (see page 
33).
 y Chang
 ing 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.
 y When the HDMI connec
 tion with HDCP 
is not verified, TV screen is changed to 
black screen. In this case, check the HDMI 
connection, or disconnect the HDMI cable.
 y I
 f there are noises or lines on the screen, 
please check the HDMI cable (length is 
generally limited to 4.5 m(15 ft.)).
 ,Note
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 Off, 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.
Depending on the disc type or playing status, 
some SIMPLINK operation may differ from your 
purpose or not work.
 ,Note