LG BH6720S Owner's Manual

LG BH6720S Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
SMART Blu-ray™

Home Theater System

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
BH6720S (BH6720S, S62S1-S, S62T1-C, S62S1-W)

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  • Page 1: Home Theater System

    OWNER’S MANUAL SMART Blu-ray™ Home Theater System Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BH6720S (BH6720S, S62S1-S, S62T1-C, S62S1-W)
  • Page 3: Getting Started 34

    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 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...
  • Page 4 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 Cliffs, NJ 07632 TEL. : +1-800-243-0000...
  • Page 5: Important Safety

    Notes on Copyrights y 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Safety Information Introduction – Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual – About the “7” Symbol Display – Compatibility Notes – File compatibility – AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) – About DLNA – Certain System Requirements –...
  • Page 7 – Presetting the Radio Stations – Deleting a saved station – Deleting all the saved stations – Improving poor FM reception Using the Premium Using the LG Apps – Signing in – Managing my Apps – Searching online content Troubleshooting Troubleshooting –...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Introduction Playable Discs and symbols used in this manual Media/Term Logo Blu-Ray DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW (8 cm, 12 cm) DVD-RW (VR) (8 cm, 12 cm) Audio CD (8 cm, 12 cm) CD-R/RW (8 cm, 12 cm) Note –...
  • Page 9: About The "7" Symbol Display

    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) Getting Started About the “7” Symbol Display “7”...
  • Page 10: File Compatibility

    Getting Started File compatibility Movie files File File Location Extension “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, Disc, “.mp4”, “.asf”, “.wmv”, “.m4v” (DRM free), “.vob”, “.3gp” “.avi”, “.mpg”, “.mpeg”, “.mkv”, “.mp4”, “.asf”, DLNA “.wmv”, ".m4v" (DRM free) Music files File File Location Extension Disc, “mp3”, “.wma”, “.wav”, “.m4a”...
  • Page 11: Avchd (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

    Note y The file name is limited to 180 characters. y Maximum files/folder: Less than 2 000 (total number of files and folders) y Depending on the size and number of the files, it may take several minutes to read the contents on the media.
  • Page 12: About Dlna

    Getting Started 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.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    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. - B button: Selects mono/ stereo in FM mode. 0-9 numerical buttons: Selects numbered options in a menu.
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front panel a Disc tray b Display Window c PORT. IN d USB (iPod/iPhone/iPad) Port e Operation buttons R (Open / Close) T (Play / Pause) I (Stop) F (Function) Changes the input source or function. VOL -/+ 1 (Power)
  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    Rear panel a AC power cord b Speakers connectors c Cooling Fan d OPTICAL IN e Antenna Connector f AUX (L/R) INPUT Getting Started g LAN port h HDMI OUT TO TV i VIDEO OUT...
  • Page 16: Connecting

    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 ( Front left speaker (L)/...
  • Page 17: Speaker Connection

    Speaker Connection Attaching the speakers to the player 1. Connect speaker wires to the player. Each speaker wire is color-coded. Use matching color wires for corresponding speakers. Color Speaker Position Grey Rear Rear right Blue Rear Rear left Green Center Center Orange Any front position...
  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Tv

    Connecting Connecting to Your TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. y HDMI connection (page 18) y Video connection (page 20) Note y Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the player.
  • Page 19: What Is Simplink

    4.5 m(15 ft.)). 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;...
  • Page 20: Video Connection

    Connecting 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. Rear of the unit Video cable Resolution Setting The player provides several output resolutions for HDMI OUT jack.
  • Page 21: Antenna Connection

    Note y If your TV does not accept the resolution you have set on the player, you can set resolution to 480p as follows: 1. Press B to open the disc tray. 2 Press Z (STOP) for more than 5 seconds. y When you set the resolution to 480i with HDMI connection, actual resolution is outputted to 480p.
  • Page 22: Connections With External Device

    Connecting Connections with external device AUX Connection You can enjoy the sound from an external component through the speakers of this system. Connect the analog audio output jacks of your component into the AUX L/R (INPUT) on this unit. And then select the [AUX] option by pressing FUNCTION and ENTER (b).
  • Page 23: Optical In Connection

    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 OPTICAL IN jack on the unit. And then select the [OPTICAL] option by pressing FUNCTION and ENTER (b).
  • Page 24: Connecting To Your Home Network

    Connecting 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 on-line content services.
  • Page 25: Wired Network Setup

    Wired Network Setup If there is a DHCP server on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, this player will automatically be allocated an IP address. After making the physical connection, a small number of home networks may require the player’s network setting to be adjusted.
  • Page 26: Wireless Network Connection

    Connecting Wireless Network Connection Another connection option is to use an Access Point or a wireless router. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. Wireless Communication Access Point or Wireless Router Broadband service...
  • Page 27: Advanced Setting

    Note y WEP security mode generally have 4 keys available on an access point setting. If your access point or wireless router use WEP security, enter the security code of the key “No.1” to connect on your home network. y An Access Point is a device that allows you to connect to your home network wirelessly.
  • Page 28: Notes On Network Connection

    Connecting Notes on Network Connection: y Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/ or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem.
  • Page 29: Usb Device Connection

    USB device connection This player can play movie, music and photo files contained in the USB device. Playback content in the USB device 1. Insert a USB device to the USB port until it fits into place. When you connect the USB device on the HOME menu, the player plays only music file contained in the USB storage device automatically.
  • Page 30: System Setting

    System Setting Settings Initial Setup When you turn on the unit for the first time, the initial setup wizard appears on the screen. Set the display language, network setting and speaker setup on the initial setup wizard. 1. Press 1 (POWER). The initial setup wizard appears on the screen.
  • Page 31 6. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b) to apply network settings. Network connection status is displayed on the screen. For details on network settings, refer to "Connecting to your Home Network" on page 7. Select [Next] and press ENTER (b). 8.
  • Page 32: Adjust The Setup Settings

    System Setting Adjust the Setup Settings You can change the settings of the player in the [Setup] menu. 1. Press HOME ( ). 2. Use A/D to select the [Setup] and press ENTER (b). The [Setup] menu appears. 3. Use W/S to select the first setup option, and press D to move to the second level.
  • Page 33: Hdmi Color Setting

    Resolution Sets the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. Refer to page 20 for details about the resolution setting. [Auto] If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to TVs providing display information (EDID), automatically selects the resolution best suited to the connected TV.
  • Page 34: [Language] Menu

    System Setting [LANGUAGE] Menu Display Menu Select a language for the [Setup] menu and on- screen display. Disc Menu/Disc Audio/ Disc Subtitle Select the language you prefer for the audio track (disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. [Original] Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.
  • Page 35: Speaker Setup

    Speaker Setup To obtain the best possible sound, use the speaker setup display to specify the volume of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Use the test to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same level. [Speaker] Select a speaker that you want to adjust.
  • Page 36: [Lock] Menu

    System Setting [LOCK] Menu The [LOCK] settings affect only BD-ROM and DVD playback. To access the any features in [LOCK] settings, you must enter the 4-digit security code you have created. If you have not entered a password yet, you are prompted to do so.
  • Page 37: [Network] Menu

    Vudu account. Premium/LG Apps [Country Setting] Select your area for displaying proper services and contents on the [Premium] and [LG Apps] feature. Device Name You can make a network name using virtual keyboard. This player will be recognised by the name you are entering on your home network.
  • Page 38: [Others] Menu

    System Setting [OTHERS] Menu Network Play This function allows you to control the playback of media streamed from DLNA media server by a DLNA certified smartphone. Most DLNA certified smartphone has a function to control the playback media on your home network. Set this option to [On] for allowing your smartphone to control this unit.
  • Page 39: Sound Effect

    Sound Effect You can select a suitable sound mode. Press SOUND EFFECT repeatedly until the desired mode appears on the front panel display or the TV screen. The displayed items for the equalizer maybe different depending on sound sources and effects. [Natural Plus]: You can enjoy the natural sound effect same as 5.1 channel.
  • Page 40: Operating

    [Photo] - Plays photo contents. [Premium] - Displays the Premium Home screen. e [LG Apps] - Displays the [LG Apps] screen. f [Input] - Changes input mode. g [Setup] - Adjusts the system settings. [Search] - Searching an on-line content by inputting a keyword on the search menu.
  • Page 41: Playing Blu-Ray 3D Disc

    Playing Blu-ray 3D disc This player can play the Blu-ray 3D discs which contains separate views for the left and right eyes. Preparation In order to playback Blu-ray 3D title in stereoscopic 3D mode, you need to: y Check your TV is 3D capable and has HDMI input(s).
  • Page 42: Playing A File On A Network Server

    Operating Playing a file on a network server This player can play video, audio and photo files located in a DLNA server through your home network. 1. Check the network connection and settings (page 26). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3.
  • Page 43 Note When you connect this unit from other Wi-Fi Direct™ devices, PIN connection method is not available. 6. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi Direct™ device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) to navigate the server. To select a server from the device list, files or folders must be shared by DLNA server from the connected Wi-Fi Direct™...
  • Page 44: Basic Operations For Video And Audio Content

    Operating 8. Select a server that shared from the connected Wi-Fi device using W/S, and press ENTER (b) to navigate the server. To select a server from the device list, files or folders must be shared by DLNA server from the connected device.
  • Page 45: Basic Operations For Photo Content

    Basic operations for photo content To play a slide show Press d (PLAY) to start slide show. To stop a slide show Press Z (STOP) while slide show. To pause a slide show Press M (PAUSE) while slide show. Press d (PLAY) to re-start the slide show. To skip to the next/previous photo While viewing a photo in full screen, press A or D to go to the previous or next photo.
  • Page 46: Advanced Playback

    Operating Advanced Playback Repeat Playback erotu During playback, press REPEAT (h) repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. Blu-ray Disc / DVD / Movie files jA- – Selected portion will be repeated continually. jChapter – The current chapter will be played back repeatedly.
  • Page 47: Changing Content List View

    Changing content list view On the [Movie], [Music] or [Photo] menu, you can change the content list view. Method 1 Press red (R) colored button repeatedly. Method 2 1. On the content list, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2.
  • Page 48: Options While Viewing A Photo

    Operating Options while viewing a photo You can use various options during viewing a photo in full screen. 1. While viewing a photo in full screen, press INFO/ MENU (m) to display the option menu. 2. Select an option using W/S. a Current photo/Total number of photos –...
  • Page 49: On-Screen Display

    On-Screen display You can display and adjust various information and settings about the content. Displaying content information on-screen eroy 1. While playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to show various playback information. a Title – current title number/total number of titles b Chapter – current chapter number/total number of chapters c Time –...
  • Page 50: Playing From Selected Time

    Operating Playing from selected time eroy 1. Press INFO/MENU (m) during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2. Select the [Time] option and then input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. For example, to find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020”.
  • Page 51: Changing The Tv Aspect Ratio

    Changing the TV Aspect Ratio You can change the TV aspect ratio setting while playback. 1. During playback, press INFO/MENU (m) to display the On-Screen display. 2. Use W/S to select the [TV Aspect Ratio] option. 3. Use A/D to select desired option. 4.
  • Page 52: Audio Cd Recording

    This equipment should not be used for such purposes. LG expressly disclaims any responsibility for illegal distribution or use of unauthorized content in commercial purpose. Be Responsible...
  • Page 53: Playing The Ipod

    Playing the iPod You can enjoy the sound with your iPod. For details about iPod, refer to the iPod’s User Guide. Preparation Before connecting the iPod, turn this unit off and reduce the volume of this unit to its minimum. Note Use the iPod cable supplied with your iPod.
  • Page 54 Operating Note y An error message “CHECK” or “Connected iPod model is not supported. ” appears when: - your iPod is not available for the function to be operated. y An error message “CHECK” or “Please update your iPod’s software. ” appears when: - your iPod has an old software version.
  • Page 55: Radio Operations

    Radio Operations Be sure that the antennas are connected. (Refer to the page 21) Listening to the radio 1. Press FUNCTION until TUNER (FM) appears in the display window. The last received station is tuned in. 2. Press and hold TUNING (-/+) for about two seconds until the frequency indication starts to change.
  • Page 56: Using The Premium

    1. Check the network connection and settings (page 24). 2. Press HOME ( ). 3. Select the [LG Apps] using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 4. Select a category using A/D, and press ENTER (b). 5. Use W/S/A/D to select an application, and press ENTER (b) to display the information.
  • Page 57: Signing In

    Signing in To use the [LG Apps] feature, you need to sign in with your account. 1. On the [LG Apps] or [My Apps] screen, press red (R) colored button. 2. Fill the [ID] and [Password] field using the virtual keyboard.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Symptom The Power does not turned on. The unit does not start playback. The angle cannot be changed. Cannot play movie, photo or music files. The remote control does not work properly. The unit is plugged in, but the power will not turn on or off.
  • Page 59: Network

    Network Symptom BD-Live feature does not work. Streaming video services (such as YouTube™, etc.) are often stopped or “buffer” during playback. Media servers are not displayed on the device list. Cannot connect the player to the access point or wireless LAN router.
  • Page 60: Picture

    You can update the Player using the latest software to enhance the products operation and/or add new features. To obtain the latest software for this player (if updates have been made), please visit http://www.lg.com/global/support or contact LG Electronics customer care centre. Open source software notice To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
  • Page 61: Appendix

    Controlling a TV with the Supplied Remote Control You can control your TV using the buttons below. By pressing You can 1 (TV POWER) Turn the TV on or off. Switch the TV’s input source AV/INPUT between the TV and other input sources.
  • Page 62: Network Software Update

    Appendix Network Software Update Network update notification From time to time, performance improvements and/or additional features or services may be made available to units that are connected to a broadband home network. If there is new software available and the unit is connected to a broadband home network, the player will inform you about the update as follows.
  • Page 63 The Software Update function may not work properly depending on your internet environment. In this case, you can obtain the latest software from the authorized LG Electronics Service Center then update your player. Refer to “Customer Support” on page Appendix...
  • Page 64: About Nero Mediahome 4 Essentials

    Internet services and Apple iTunes y The supplied Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials software can be downloaded at http://www. lg.com/global/support. Find the download link on the web page of this product. y This manual explains operations with the English version of Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials as examples.
  • Page 65: Sharing Files And Folders

    8. Click [Typical] and click [Next]. The installation process is started. 9. If you want to take part in the anonymous collection of data, select the check box and click the [Next] button. 10. Click the [Exit] button to complete the installation.
  • Page 66: Area Code List

    Appendix Area Code List Choose an area code from this list. Area Code Area Afghanistan Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Code Area Fiji Monaco Finland...
  • Page 67: Language Code List

    Language code List Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: [Disc Audio], [Disc Subtitle] and [Disc Menu]. Language Code Language Afar 6565 French Afrikaans 6570 Frisian Albanian 8381 Galician Amharic 6577 Georgian Arabic 6582 German Armenian 7289...
  • Page 68: Trademarks And Licenses

    Appendix Trademarks and Licenses Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, BD-Live™, BONUSVIEW™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Java is a trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United...
  • Page 69 Appendix Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially- produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.
  • Page 70: Audio Output Specifications

    Appendix Audio Output Specifications Jack/Setting Source PCM Stereo Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS-HD Linear PCM 2ch Linear PCM 5.1ch Linear PCM 7.1ch *1 The secondary and interactive audio may not be included in the output bitstream if [Digital Output] option is set to [Bit Stream].
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications General Power requirements Power consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Net Weight (Approx.) Operating temperature Operating humidity Inputs/Outputs VIDEO OUT HDMI OUT (video/audio) ANALOG AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN (OPTICAL) PORT. IN Tuner FM Tuning Range Amplifier Power output (3 Ω/ 3 Ω), (RMS), THD 10 % Total Front Center...
  • Page 72 Appendix System Laser Wavelength Signal system Frequency response Harmonic distortion Dynamic range LAN port Wireless LAN (internal antenna) Bus Power Supply (USB) Speakers Front speaker (Left/ Right) Type 1 Way 1 speaker Impedance Rated 3 Ω Input Power 167 W x 2 Rear speaker (Left/ Right) Type 1 Way 1 speaker...
  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Maintenance Handling the Unit When shipping the unit Please save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If you need to ship the unit, for maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. Keeping the exterior surfaces clean Cleaning the unit To clean the player, use a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 74: Important Information Relating To

    Appendix Important Information Relating to Network Services All information, data, documents, communications, downloads, files, text, images, photographs, graphics, videos, webcasts, publications, tools, resources, software, code, programs, applets, widgets, applications, products and other content (“Content”) and all services and offerings (“Services”) provided or made available by or through any third party (each a “Service Provider”) is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider from whom it...

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