LG BD550 Owner's manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

Network

Player

Blu-ray

Disc

TM

Please read this manual carefully before operating

your set and retain it for future reference.

MODELS

BD550

P/NO: MFL62881868 www, lgusa,com

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Safety Information 3

CAUTION

CAUTION:TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE 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.

Cautions and Warnings

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR 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 LAS_ PRODUCT

KLASS_1 b_SERPRODUKT

tUO_N _L_S_ LAITE

_LASS_ _SE_ APpAR_T

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. Shah 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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4 SafetyInformation

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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 lile.

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 FCC 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 ] 5 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.

SafetyInformation 5

NotesonCopyrights

• BecauseAACS(AdvancedAccessContentSystem)

isapprovedascontentprotectionsystemforBD

Format,similartouseoFCSS(ContentScramble

System)ForDVDFormat,certainrestrictionsare

imposedonplayback,analogsignaloutput,etc.,

ofAACSprotectedcontents.Theoperationofthis

productandrestrictionsonthisproductmayvary

dependingonyourtimeofpurchaseasthose

restrictionsmaybeadoptedand/orchangedby

AACSaftertheproductionofthisproduct.

• Furthermore,BD-ROMMarkandBD+are

additionallyusedascontentprotectionsystems

forBDformat,whichimposescertainrestrictions

includingplaybackrestrictionsforBD-ROM

Markand/orBD+protectedcontents.Toobtain

additionalinformationonAACS,BD-ROMMark,

BD+,orthisproduct,pleasecontactanauthorized

CustomerServiceCenter.

• ManyBD-ROM/DVDdiscsareencodedwith

copyprotection.Becauseofthis,youshouldonly

connectyourplayerdirectlytoyourTV,nottoa

VCR.ConnectingtoaVCRresultsinadistorted

picturefromcopy-protecteddiscs.

• Thisproductincorporatescopyrightprotection

technologythatisprotectedbyU.S.patents

andotherintellectualpropertyrights.Useof

thiscopyrightprotectiontechnologymustbe

authorizedbyMacrovision,andisintendedfor

homeandotherlimitedviewingusesonlyunless

otherwiseauthorizedbyMacrovision.Reverse

engineeringordisassemblyisprohibited.

• UndertheU.S.CopyrightlawsandCopyright

lawsofothercountries,unauthorizedrecording,

use,display,distribution,orrevisionoftelevision

programs,videotapes,BD-ROMdiscs,DVDs,CDs

andothermaterialsmaysubjectyoutociviland/

orcriminalliability.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type 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.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

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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Contents

1

Safely Informafion

3 Cautions and Warnings

Pretoarafion

8 Introduction

8 About the "_)" Symbol

Display

S Symbols Used in this

Manual

S Supplied Accesorries

9 Playable Discs

10 File compatibility

10 Regional Code

10 AVCHD (Advanced Video

Codec High Definition)

10 Certain System

Requirements

11 Compatibility Notes

12 Remote control

13 Front panel

13 Rear panel

14 Connecting to Your TV

14 HDMI Connection

15 What is SIMPLINK?

16 Component Video

Connection

16 Video/Audio (Left/Right)

Connection

17 Resolution Setting

18 Connecting to an Amplifier

via HDMI Output

19 Connecting to an Amplifier

via Digital Audio Output

19 Connecting to an Amplifier

via 2 Channel Audio Output

20 Connecting to your Home Network

20 Network connection

21 Wired Network Setup

23 USB device connection

23 Playback content in the

USB device

24 Seftings

24 Adjust the Setup Settings

25 [DISPLAY] Menu

26 [LANGUAGE] Menu

27 [AUDIO] Menu

28 [LOCK] Menu

29 [NETWORK] Menu

30 [OTHERS] Menu

4

Operafion

31 General Playback

33 Advanced Playback

36 On-Screen display

39 Enjoying BD-LIVE

40 Playing a VR disc

40 Viewing a photo

41 Options while viewing a

photo

42 Listening to music while

slide show

43 Listening fo music

43 Audio CD Recording

44 Viewing information from

Gracenote Media Database

45 Using the NetCast TM Entertainment

Access

46 Using Netflix

48 Playing VUDU videos

51 Playing CinemaNow videos

55 Playing YouTube TM videos

58 Enjoying Pandora internet

radio

60 Viewing Picasa TM Web

Albums

63 Using the AccuWeather

65 Notes on Discs

65 Handling the Unit

6

Troubleshoofing

66 General

67 Picture

67 Sound

68 Network

7

Appendix

69 Controlling a TV with the Supplied

Remote Control

70 Network Software Update

72 Area Code List

73 Language code List

74 Trademarks and Licenses

76 Audio Output Specifications

78 Video Output Resolution

79 Specifications

80 Important Information Relating to

Network Services

81 Open source software notice

8

Warranty

83 Limited Warranty

8 Preparation

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Introduction

About the "®" Symbol Display

"@"mayappear on your TVdisplay during

operation and indicates that the function

explained in this owner's manual is not

availableon that specific media.

Symbols Used in this Manual

NOTE

Indicates special notesand operating features.

CAUTION

Indicates cautions for preventing possible

damages from abuse.

Asection whose title hasone of the following

symbolsareapplicable only to the disc

represented by the symbol.

:]D]

BD-ROMdisc

DVD-Video,DVD±R/RWin

Video mode or VRmode

and finalized

DVD±R/RWin AVCHD

format

Audio CDs

Audio files

Photo files

Supplied Accesorries

Video cable (1) Audio cables(1)

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Remotecontrol (1)

Batteries (2)

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Preparation 9

Playable Discs

Blu-rayDisc

B/_,-rayo,sc- Discssuch asmovies that carl

be purchasedor rented.

BD-R/REdiscsthat contain

Musicor Photo files.

VIDEO

DVD-VIDEO(8cm / 12cm disc)

Discssuch asmovies that carl be

purchased or rented.

DVD_+R(8 cm / 12cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only

Supports the dual layerdisc

also

FinalizedAVCHDformat

DVD_+Rdiscs that contain

Musicor Photo files.

DVD-RW(8 cm / 12cm disc)

VRmode, Video mode and

finalized only

FinalizedAVCHDformat

DVD-RWdiscs that contain

Musicor Photo files.

DVD+RW(8cm / 12cm disc)

Video mode and finalized only

FinalizedAVCHDformat

DVD+RWdiscsthat contain

Musicor Photo files.

AudioCD(8cm/ 12cm disc)

DIGITAL AUDIO

CD-R/RW(8cm / 12cm disc)

CD-R/RWdiscsthat contain

audio titles, Musicor Photo

files.

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10 Preparation

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File compatibility

Overall

Available File extensions:"Jpg","Jpeg",'tpng",

'tmp3",'twma",'twav"

Some wayfiles are not supported on this

player.

Thefile name islimited to 180characters.

Depending on the sizeand number of tile

files,it may take severalminutes to read tile

contents on tile media.

Maximum Files/Folder: Lessthan 2000 (total

number of files andfolders)

CD-R/RW,DVD_+R/RW,BD-R/REFormat:

ISO9660+JOLIET,UDFand UDF Bridge format

Audio Files

Sampling frequency: within 8 -48KHz(WMA),

within 11-48KHz (MP3)

Bit rate: within 8 - 320 kbps (WMA,MP3),

Regional Code

This unit hasaregional code printed on the

rearof the unit This unit carl play only BD-ROM

or DVDdiscs labeled sameasthe rearof the

unit or "ALL't

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec

High Definition)

This player carl playbackAVCHDformat

discs.Thesediscs arenormally recorded and

usedin camcorders.

The AVCHDformat isa high definition

digital video cameraformat.

The MPEG4AVC/H.264format iscapable

of compressing images at higher efficiency

than that of the conventional image

compressing format.

SomeAVCHDdiscs usettle"x.v.Color"

format.

This player carl playbackAVCHDdiscs using

"x.v.Color"format.

SomeAVCHDformat discs may not play

depending on tile recording condition.

AVCHDformat discs need to be finalized.

"x.v.Color"offersawider color range than

normal DVDcamcorder discs.

Photo Files

Recommended size:

Lessthan 4,000x 3,000x 24 bit/pixel

Lessthan 3,000x 3,000x 32 bit/pixel

Progressiveand Iosslesscompression photo

image filesare not supported.

Certain System Requirements

Forhigh definition video playback:

High definition displaythat has

COMPONENTor HDMIinput jacks.

BD-ROMdisc with high definition content

HDMIor HDCPcapable DVI input on your

display device is required for somecontent

(asspecified by disc authors).

Forup-conversion of standard definition

DVD,a HDMI or HDCPcapable DVIinput

on your display device isrequired for copy

protected content

Preparation 11

For Dolbyc_Digital Plus,DolbyTrueHD and DTS-

HD multi-channel audio playback:

An amplifier/receiver with a builtqn (Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,DolbyTrueHD,

DTSor DTS-HD)decoder.

Main,center,surround speakersand

subwoofer asnecessaryfor chosen format.

Compatibility Notes

BecauseBD-ROMisa new format,

certain disc,digital connection and other

compatibility issuesarepossible.If you

experience compatibility problems, please

contact an authorized Customer Service

Center.

Viewing high-definition content and up-

converting standard DVDcontent may

require aHDMI-capable input or HDCP-

capable DVIinput on your display device.

Some BD-ROMand DVDdiscs may restrict

tile useof some operation commands or

features.

DolbyTrueHD, Dolby Digital Plusand DTS-

HDaresupported with maximum 7.1

channels if you useHDMIconnection for

tile audio output of the unit.

Youcarl usea USBdevice that isused

to store some disc related information,

including downloaded omline content. The

disc you areusing will control how long tills

information isretained.

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12 Preparation

Remote control

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Remove the battery cover

on the rear of the Remote

Control, and insert two R03

(size AAA) batteries with 0

and 0 matched correctly.

• • • • • • n • • • • • •

(_ (POWER):Switches the

playerON or OFR

_- (OPEN/CLOSE):Opensand

closesthe disc tray.

0-9 numerical buttons:

Selects numbered options in

a menu or inputs letters in tile

keypad menu.

CLEAR:Removesa markon

the search menu or a number

when setting tile password.

REPEAT:Repeatsadesired

section or sequence.

_941/I,,1_(SCAN):Searches

backward or forward.

1,4_1/I.,I-I(SKIP):Goes to the

next or previous chapter / track

/file.

• (STOP):Stops playback.

ID_(PLAY):Starts playback.

II (PAUSE):Pausesplayback.

HOME (_): Displaysor exits

the [Home Menu].

MUSIC ID: When connected

to tile network, carl provide

information about tile current

song while movie playback.

INFOIDISPLAY(0): Displaysor

exitsOn-Screen Display.

Direction buttons: Selectsan

option in the menu.

ENTER((_): Acknowledges

menu selection.

RETURN(o'%):Exitsthe menu

or resumesplayback.The

resume playfunction may not

work depending on the BD-

ROMdisc.

TITLEIPOP-UP: Displaysthe

DVDtitle menu or BD-ROM's

pop-up menu, if available.

DISCMENU: Accessesmenu

on adisc.

Colored (R, G, Y, B) buttons:

Use to navigate BD-ROM

menus.They are also used for

[MOVIE], [PHOTO], [MUSIC] and

[NetCast] menu.

MARKER:Marksany point

during playback.

SEARCH: Displays or exits the

search menu.

ZOOM: Displaysor exitsthe

[Zoom] menu.

TV Control Buttons: See page

69.

Preparation13

Front panel

n [] [] [] []B• [] []

[] Disc Tray

[] _- (OPEN/CLOSE)

[] _ (POWER) Button

[] Display Window

[] Remote Sensor

[] I_/11 (PLAY / PAUSE)

[] • (STOP)

[] I_t_1/1_1 (SKIP)

[] USB Port

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Rear panel

[] ___

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[] AC power cord

[] DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

[] VIDEO OUT

[] 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right)

[]

[] LAN port

[] HDMI OUT (Type A, Version 1°3)

[] COMPONENTVIDEO OUT (Y PB PR)

14 Installation

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Connecting to Your TV

Makeone of tile following corlrlections,

depending on tile capabilities of your existing

equipment.

HDMIconnection (page 14-15)

Component Video connection (page 16)

Videoconnection (page 16)

HDMI Connection

Ifyou have a HDMITV ormonitor, you carl

connect it to this player using a HDMIcable

(TypeA,Version 1.3).Connect tile HDMIjack

on tile player to tile HDMIjack on aHDMI

compatible TVor monitor.

BDPlayer

HDMI

Cable

TV

Set theTV's source to HDMI (refer to TV's

Owner's manual).

Installation 15

What is SIMPLINK?

ImpLlnK

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 LGTV's remote

control; Play, Pause, Scan, Skip, Stop, Power Off,

etc.

Refer to theTV owner's manual for the details

of SIMPLINK function.

LGTV's with SIMPLINK function has the logo as

shown above.

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Additional Information for HDMI

When you connect a HDMIor DVI

compatible device makesureof the

following:

Tryswitching off the HDMI/DVIdevice

and this player.Next,switch on the

HDMI/DVI device and leaveit for around

30 seconds,then switch on this player.

Tile connected device'svideo input isset

correctly for tills unit.

Theconnected device iscompatible with

720x480p, 1280x720p,1920x1080ior

1920x1080pvideo input.

Not all HDCP-compatible HDMIor DVI

deviceswill work with this player.

Tile picture will not bedisplayed properly

with non-HDCPdevice.

This playerdoes not playbackand TV

screen ischanged to black screen.

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16 installation

Component Video Connection

Connect the COMPONENTVIDEOOUTjacks on

the playerto the corresponding input jacks on

theTV using component video cable.Connect

tile left and right AUDIOOUTjacks of tile

playerto tile audio left and right INjacks on

theTV using the audio cables.

Video/Audio (Left/Right)

Connection

Connect the VIDEOOUTjack on the playerto

tile video in jack on the TVusing avideo cable.

Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT]acksof

tile playerto the audio left and right INjacks

on theTV using the audio cables.

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BDPlayer

Cornponent

videocable -- cable

TV

Video cable

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installation 17

Resolution Setting

Tile player provides severaloutput resolutions

for HDMIOUTand COMPONENTVIDEOOUT

jacks.You carl change the resolution using

[Setup] menu.

1, PressHOME(_).

2, Use</> to select the [Setup] and press

ENTER(1_).Tile [Setup] menu appears.

3, UseA/V to select [DISPLAY]option then

press> to move to tile second level.

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4. UseA/V to select tile [Resolution] option

then pressENTER(_)) to move to tile third

level.

5. UseA/V to select tile desired resolution

then pressENTER((_) to confirm your

selection.

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18 Installation

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Connecting to an

Amplifier

Makeone of tile following corlrlections,

depending on tile capabilities of your existing

equipment.

HDMIAudio connection (page 18)

Digital Audio connection (page 19)

2CHAnalog Audio connection (page 19)

Sincemarly factors affect the type of audio

output, see"AudioOutput Specifications"for

details (pages 76-77).

About Digital Multi-channel sound

Adigital multi-channel corlnection provides

tile best sound quality. Forthis,you need

amulti-channel Audio/Video Receiverthat

supports one or more of the audio formats

supported byyour player.Checktile receiver

manual and tile Iogoson tile front of tile

receiver.(PCMStereo,PCMMulti-Ch, Dolby

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus,DolbyTrueHD, DTS

and/or DTS-HD)

Connecting to an Amplifier via

HDMI Output

Connect tile player's HDMI OUTjack to tile

corresponding in jack on your amplifier using

a HDMI cable.You will need to activate tile

player'sdigital output. (See"[AUDIO]Menu"on

pages27-28.)

BDPlayer

HDMIcable

Receiver/Amplifier

HDMIcable

TV

Connect the amplifier's HDMIoutput jack to

HDMIinputiack on yourTV usinga HDMI cable

ifyour amplifier hasHDMI output jack.

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installation 19

Connecting to an Amplifier via

Digital Audio Output

Connect tile player's DIGITALAUDIO OUTjack

to tile corresponding in jack (COAXIAL)on your

amplifier. Usean optional digital audio cable.

You will need to activate the player'sdigital

output. (See"[AUDIO]Menu"on pages 27-28.)

Connecting to an Amplifier via

2 Channel Audio Output

Connect tile Left and Right 2CHAUDIOOUT

jacks on the playerto the audio left and right

in jacks on your amplifier, receiver,or stereo

systemusing audio cables.

BDPlayer

Coaxial

Receiver/Amplifier

BDPlayer

Receiver/Amplifier

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20 Installation

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Connecting to your

Home Network

This player carl be connected to a local area

network (LAN) via the LAN port or] the rear

par]el.

By cor]necting the unit to a broadband home

network, you have access to services such as

software updates, BD-LIVE interactivity and

streaming services.

Network connection

Connect the player'sLANport to the

corresponding port or] your Modem or Router

using a commercially availableLANor Ethernet

cable (CAT5or better with RJ45connector).

Router/Modem

,roadband

service

PC

LAN cable

BD Player

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