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  • Page 1 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 1 ENGLISH BD390C For questions about this product, please call. 1 1 - - 8 8 8 8 8 8 - - 5 5 4 4 2 2 - - 2 2 6 6 2 2 3 3 As an E ®...
  • Page 2 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 2 proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's This Class B digital apparatus complies with CAUTION instruction has been adhered to. Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK No. 4 (Dec. 2000) and No. 5(Nov. 2001). CAUTION: This product employs a Laser System.
  • Page 3 “Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark. Some functions of this unit are controlled by the (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, TV’s remote control when this unit and LG TV’s with “BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc certain restrictions are imposed on playback, SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI Association.
  • Page 4 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 4 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 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 2. Keep these instructions. caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury 3.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 5 Contents Introduction ........6-9 Playing YouTube videos .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 6 Introduction Handling the Unit When shipping the unit To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need carefully and retain for future reference. to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of originally packed at the factory.
  • Page 7 LG players when formatting rewritable discs. Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) When setting the option to Live System, you cannot use it on LG player. Audio CDs or CD-Rs/RWs in audio CD format that can be (Mastered/Live File System : Disc format system for windows Vista) purchased.
  • Page 8 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 8 BD-ROM Disc Features Menu sounds When you highlight or select a menu option, sounds can be heard such as BD-ROM Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.
  • Page 9 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 9 Regional Code Certain System Requirements This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can For high definition video playback: play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or •...

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 10 Remote control OPEN/CLOSE (Z): Opens and closes the disc tray. x (STOP): Stops playback. TV POWER: Switches the TV ON or OFF. N (PLAY): Starts playback. POWER: Switches the player ON or OFF. X (PAUSE): Pauses playback. m / M (SCAN): Searches backward or forward.

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 11 Front panel a 1 1 (POWER) Button f N / X (PLAY / PAUSE) Switches the unit ON or OFF. Starts playback. Pause playback temporarily, b Disc Tray press again to exit pause mode. Insert a disc here.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 12 Rear panel a AC IN connector g 2CH AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Connect the supplied power cord. Connect to a TV with 2 channel audio inputs. b COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y P h DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs.

  • Page 13: Connections To Your Tv

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 13 Connections to Your TV Connect the HDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). Set the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’s manual). Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment.
  • Page 14 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 14 Additional Information for HDMI Tip: • When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatible device make sure of the When you use COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection, you can change following: the resolution for the output. (Refer to “Resolution setting” on page 18-19.) - Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device and this player.

  • Page 15: Connecting To An Amplifier

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 15 Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an Amplifier via 7.1 Channel Analog Audio Output Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of Connect the 7.1CH ANALOG AUDIO OUT (SW, C, FL, FR, SL, SR, SBL your existing equipment.
  • Page 16 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 16 Connecting to an Amplifier via HDMI Output Notes: • You must select a digital audio output and a maximum sampling Connect the player’s HDMI OUT jack to the corresponding in jack on your frequency that your Amplifier (or AV receiver) accepts using [SPDIF], amplifier using a HDMI cable (H1).

  • Page 17: The Unit's Audio Output Specifications

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 17 The unit’s Audio Output Specifications *3 The [PCM Multi-CH]/[Primary Pass-Thru] setting of the [HDMI] option and [DTS re-encode] setting of the [SPDIF] option cannot be set together. If you set the [HDMI] option to [PCM Multi-CH] or Jack/ SPDIF (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) [Primary Pass-Thru], the [SPDIF] option is set to [PCM Stereo]...

  • Page 18: Resolution Setting

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 18 Resolution Setting Available resolution according to the resolution setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT and • When the non-copy protected media is playing back COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You can change the resolution using [Setup] menu or pressing the Video Output HDMI OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 19 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 19 HDMI OUT connection • For the 480i resolution setting, real output resolution of HDMI OUT will change to 480p. • If 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]. •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Your Home Network

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 20 Connecting to your Home Network 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. This player can be connected to a local area network (LAN) via the LAN port on the rear panel or the internal wireless module.
  • Page 21 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 21 Wireless network Use v V b B to select the IP mode between [Dynamic] and [Static]. Another connection option is to use an Access Points or an wireless Normally, select [Dynamic] to routers. In the example configuration for wireless connection below, this allocate an IP address player would be able to access content from either of the PCs.
  • Page 22 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 22 Caution: The player scans the all available access points or wireless routers Wired internet connection is strongly recommended. within range and display them as a list. Use v V to select an access Using the [My Media] features, network update and video streaming point or wireless router on the list, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 23 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 23 Notes on Network Connection • A DSL modem is required to use DSL service and a cable modem is required to use cable modem service. Depending on the access method • Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by of and subscriber agreement with your ISP, you may not be able to use re-setting the router or modem.

  • Page 24: Network Software Update

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 24 Network Software Update Updating software in the [Setup] menu You can update the player using the latest software to enhance the Network update notification products operation and/or add new features. You can update the software by connecting the unit directly to the software update server.
  • Page 25 In this case, you can obtain the latest update.) software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page 58. The player starts downloading the newest update from the server.

  • Page 26: Using A Usb Device

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 26 Notes: Using a USB device • This player supports USB flash memory/external HDD formatted in This unit can play the movie, music and photo ON REMOTE FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS when accessing files (music, photo, movie). files contained in the USB device.

  • Page 27: Using The Home Menu

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 27 Using the Home Menu Adjust the Setup settings ON REMOTE ON REMOTE 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 1 Displays the [Home Menu]: HOME 2 Selects an option: v V b B 2 Selects the [Setup] option: v V b B, ENTER 3 Displays the selected option menu: ENTER...
  • Page 28 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 28 [DISPLAY] Menu [1080p] – Outputs 1080 lines of progressive video. [1080i] – Outputs 1080 lines of interlaced video. [720p] – Outputs 720 lines of progressive video. [480p] – Outputs 480 lines of progressive video. [480i] –...
  • Page 29 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 29 [LANGUAGE] Menu HDMI / SPDIF (Digital Audio Output) Select the output sound format when a device equipped with a HDMI or Display Menu Digital Audio input jack is connected to the HDMI OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on this player.
  • Page 30 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 30 Sampling Freq. (Digital Audio Output) Select a connection type among [2.1 Channel], [5.1 Channel] and [7.1 Channel] and press ENTER. The [Speaker Setup] menu appears. [192KHz] – Select this if your A/V Receiver or Amplifier is capable of handling 192 KHz signals.
  • Page 31 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 31 [LOCK] Menu (Parental Control) DVD Rating The [LOCK] settings affect only BD and DVD playback. Blocks playback of rated disc based on their content. (Not all discs are rated.) [Rating 1-8] – Rating one (1) has the most restrictions and rating eight (8) is the least restrictive.
  • Page 32 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 32 [NETWORK] Menu BD-LIVE connection The [NETWORK] settings are needed to use the software update, BD Live, You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. My Media and YouTube features. [Permitted] – Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents. Some BD-ROM discs may enable you to access special BD-ROM sites, if [Partially permitted] –...
  • Page 33 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 33 [OTHERS] Menu DivX VOD ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

  • Page 34: Play A Disc

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 34 Resume playback Play a disc During playback, press STOP (x) to stop playback. ON REMOTE The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “Xx” appears on the screen briefly. Press PLAY (N) to resume playback (from the 1 Open the disc tray: OPEN/CLOSE (Z Z ) scene point).
  • Page 35 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 35 Repeating a specific portion (A-B) Pause a playback AVCHD During playback, press PAUSE (X) to pause playback. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback. Press REPEAT to select [A-] at the beginning of the portion you wish to repeat and press ENTER at the end of the portion.
  • Page 36 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 36 Using the search menu Selecting a subtitle file MOVIE AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N If names of the movie file and subtitle file are same, subtitle file is played automatically when playing the movie file. If the name of the subtitle file is During playback, press SEARCH to display the search menu.
  • Page 37 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 37 • If the total length of the title is less than 10 seconds, this function is not Screen Saver available. The screen saver appears when you leave the player in Stop mode for • This function may not work on some [My media] content depending on about five minutes.
  • Page 38 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 38 Adjusting the Picture Mode AVCHD MOVIE MOVIE-N Select the video quality mode during playback. You can adjust various options such as [Contrast], [Brightness], [Sharpness], etc. Press PIC MODE while playing a BD, DVD, movie file or Youtube video.

  • Page 39: Displaying Disc Information

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 39 Moving to another title/chapter Displaying disc information AVCHD MOVIE ON REMOTE When a disc has more than one title/chapter, you can move to 1 Play the disc loaded on the unit: PLAY (N another title/chapter. Press DISPLAY during playback then use v / V to select the 2 Displays the playback menu: DISPLAY...

  • Page 40: Enjoying Bd-Live

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 40 sufficient free space. At that time, the warning messages may be Enjoying BD-LIVE™ different depending on the discs. • If free space of the internal-Flash Memory is insufficient, change the [BD ON REMOTE Storage Select] to [USB Storage] or format the internal Flash Memory using [BD Storage Clear] option in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 41: Playing A Movie

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 41 Movie file requirement (USB/DISC) Playing a movie Movie file compatibility with this player is limited as follows: The player can play movie files on the disc/USB Available resolution size: 1920 x 1080 (W x H) pixels device and video contents recorded on a ON REMOTE File extensions: “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mp4”, “.mkv”...

  • Page 42: Listening To Music

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 42 Tips: Listening to music • To go directly to any track or file and play, enter the track/file number using the numbered buttons (0-9). The player can play Audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read •...
  • Page 43 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 43 Options during viewing a photo file in full screen Viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a picture in full screen. This unit can play a photo files. Before playing Use v V b B to select an option and use the options as described below. photo files, read “Photo file requirement”...
  • Page 44 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 44 f Use green or yellow buttons to zoom in or out the picture. You can Listening to music during slide show in [My Media] move through the zoomed picture using v V b B buttons. Press menu RETURN to exit the [Zoom] menu and return to the normal picture You can view photos as a slide show while listening to music content on...

  • Page 45: Accessing Dlna Server

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 45 About DLNA Accessing DLNA servers This Player is a DLNA Certified digital media player that can display and The player can browse and play movies, music play movie, photo and music content from your DLNA-compatiable digital and photo stored on your DLNA Certified media media server (PC and Consumer Electronics).
  • Page 46 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 46 Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Sharing files and folders Before you install Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials, check the system On your computer, you must share the folder containing movie, music requirement shown below. and/or photo content to play them using [My Media] features. This part explains the procedure for selecting the shared folders on your •...
  • Page 47 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 47 Playing shared files from DLNA media server Notes on DLNA features On this player, you can display and play movie, photo and music • Because the compatibility and available playback functions on the [My files stored on DLNA-compatiable digital media servers.
  • Page 48 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 48 File requirements Bit rate: between 20 - 320 kbps (WMA), between 32 - 320 kbps (MP3) • The movie file and subtitle names are limited to 128 characters. Overall • Not all WMA and AAC Audio formats are compatible with this unit. File extensions: “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, “.png”, “.avi”, “.divx”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, •...

  • Page 49: Accessing Your Pc

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/19/09 10:47 AM Page 49 Entering a network user ID and the password Accessing your PC Depending on your PC’s environment, you may need to enter a network The player can browse and play movie, music and user ID and the password for accessing a shared folder.The keyboard photo stored on your PC within your home menu appears automatically if the network user ID and the password are ON REMOTE...
  • Page 50 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 50 Playing shared files from your PC Press ENTER or PLAY (N) to playback the selected content. On this player, you can display and play movie, photo and music files Notes: stored on your PC. •...

  • Page 51: Playing Youtube Videos

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 51 a Featured – The featured videos list will be displayed. Playing YouTube videos b Recent Videos – The most recently updated videos list will be displayed. ON REMOTE c Most Viewed – The most viewed videos list will be displayed. The 1 Check the network connection and settings: HOME, v V b B period option appears at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 52 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 52 About YouTube playback screen Press DISPLAY to toggle between playback in full screen and playback screen with content detail. When you press PLAY (N) or ENTER at the video you want to watch, the playback screen and content detail will appear on the screen.
  • Page 53 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 53 Searching videos Use b B to select [Sign In] option from the menu and press ENTER to display the keyboard menu. Use v v V V b b B B to select a character then press You can search for videos by entering search words of up to 128 ENTER to confirm your selection on the keyboard menu.

  • Page 54: Reference

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 54 Reference Setting up the remote to control your TV You can operate your TV with the supplied remote control. Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code.

  • Page 55: Language Codes

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 55 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu]. Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar 6565 Croatian...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 56 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Correction • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No power. • No disc is inserted. • Insert a disc. (Check the disc indicator in the display The power is on, but the window is lit.) player does not work.
  • Page 57 BD390-N.BCANLLK-NEW-ENG 8/18/09 5:22 PM Page 57 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Correction Symptom BD-Live feature does not • The internal Flash Memory does not have enough • Change the [BD Storage Select] to [USB Storage] or for- work. space. mat the internal Flash Memory using [BD Storage Clear] option in the [Setup] menu.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): 3 V (p-p), Optical jack x 1 please visit http://lgservice.com or contact LG Electronics customer care center. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 59: Important Information Relating To Network Services

    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, NETWORK SERVICES SHALL LG BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, STATUTORY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OR ATTORNEY FEES OR PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

  • Page 60: Open Source Software Notice

    • Copyright © 1998, 1999 Thai Open Source Software Center Ltd. • Copyright © 1990 The Regents of the University of California. LG Electronics offers to provide source code to you on CD-ROM for a • Copyright © 1998-2005 The OpenSSL Project.

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