Disc Compatibility
Video Features
Audio Features
USB/Internet Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Disc Compatibility
Disc Compatibility: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player is
compatible with many disc types:
| Disc
Type |
Disc
Description |
| Blu-ray
|
BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE |
|
DVD |
DVD-Video, DVD-R,
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW |
| CD |
CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW, DTS-CD |
Blu-ray Disc Overview: Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a new
high-definition disc format designed to take advantage of today's high quality
HDTVs. The resolution is up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and the data transfer rate is
up to 54 mbps. Blu-ray Disc discs and players offer several advantages over the
standard DVD format:
- Better Picture Quality: Blu-ray Disc is a true
high-definition format offering video at 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution.
While standard DVDs look very good on an HDTV, they don't provide a
high-definition signal (not even when you use an up-converting DVD player).
Blu-ray Disc delivers an extraordinarily sharp, clean, detailed picture,
with deeper, richer colors.
- Better Sound Quality: In addition to the same
multi-channel sound formats you're accustomed to with DVD (Dolby Digital and
DTS), Blu-ray Disc offers Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master
Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, and uncompressed 7.1 channel PCM.
- Greater Storage Capacity: What makes Blu-ray Disc's
superior picture and sound possible is the much higher storage capacity of
Blu-ray Disc discs. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25 gigabytes of
data, over five times the amount a standard DVD can hold. Dual-layer Blu-ray
Discs hold 50 gigabytes, which equates to nine hours of High Definition or
23 hours of Standard Definition video, plus high-resolution multi-channel
audio and the added features and material that require multiple discs with
standard DVD.
- Backward Compatible: To ensure backward-compatibility
with your existing library of discs, Blu-ray Disc players use a dual-laser
mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs, and a
conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs.
Note: Like DVD, BD uses region codes. The region code on
your disc must match the region code on your player, otherwise the disc will
not play. The BDP-S185 is Blu-ray region A and DVD region 1. Blu-ray Disc
uses the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) to prevent unauthorized
recording of copyrighted material.
Firmware Updates: As Blu-Ray technology continues to evolve,
new disc types with enhanced functionality will become available. In order for
you to enjoy this new functionality, you will likely be required to update the
firmware in your player. These firmware updates will become available for
downloading from the Internet. Occasionally, LG may release updated firmware for
this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are
available free of charge. This unit is capable of checking the firmware
automatically when connected to the Internet via broadband connection.
Note: The tested Blu-ray player contained software/firmware
version BD7.392.00.00.C with an immediate update for software/firmware
version BD7.574.00.00.C (as of 7/25/2012). Visit LG's
Support Site for the latest firmware/software updates.
AVCHD: AVCHD (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) is a high definition digital
video camera format used to record in high definition or standard definition on
DVD, using an efficient data compression coding technology. The format is
designed to compress video and audio (Dolby Digital or Linear PCM) data,
enabling a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder
to be recorded on DVD discs, in the same way as it would be for a standard
definition signal.
Video File Support: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player
supports the following video files recorded onto disc.
| Disc Type |
File Format |
File Extension |
| BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW |
XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVCHD,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) |
.avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mkv, .mp4, .asf,
.wmv, .m4v (DRM free), .vob, .3gp |
Audio File Support: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player
supports the following audio files recorded onto disc.
| Disc Type |
File Format |
Bit Rate |
Sampling
Frequency |
| BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW |
MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC |
32-320 kbps(MP3), 32-192 kbps
(WMA) |
16-48 kHz (MP3), 32-48 kHz (WMA) |
Photo File Support: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player
supports the following photo files recorded onto disc.
|
Disc Type |
File Format |
Recommended Size |
| BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW |
JPEG, PNG, GIF |
less than 4,000 x 3,000
x 24-bit/pixel; or 3,000 x 3,000 x 32-bit/pixel |
Video Features
Video Outputs: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player features one
high-definition HDMI output and one standard-definition composite video output.
- HDMI (ver.1.4): The BP520's HDMI output simplifies A/V
connections by carrying video and digital audio in one cable. The HDMI
resolution can be fixed at 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, or set to
Auto, which selects the highest resolution accepted by your television.
- Composite Video: The composite video output will only
output 480i, no matter the source.
Note: This player does not offer a component or S-video
output.
1080/24p: Movies are typically filmed at 24 frames per
second and some Blu-ray Discs use the same frame rate. If your TV will accept a
1080/24p signal, the BP520 can pass the signal in its native form, without
converting the video.
DVD Upscaling: When connected to your TV using the HDMI output, the
BP520 scales the output of a standard DVD signal to HD-compatible 720p, 1080i,
or 1080p. The unit also supports 480p and 480i output if your television is not
HD-compatible.
3D Ready: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player supports 3D playback of
high-definition 3D Blu-ray discs when connected to a 3D-Ready HDTV via HDMI,
along with wearing a pair 3D vision glasses.
Deep Color: Deep Color allows more accurate color
reproduction with deep color depth. The BP520 must be connected to a Deep Color
compatible TV via HDMI for this feature to function.
x.v.Color: The BP520 supports x.v.Color; meaning it's ready
for x.v.Color discs, such as AVCHD discs (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format).
TV Aspect Ratio: You can select which aspect ratio the player outputs
according to your television's aspect ratio.
- 16:9 Original: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is
connected; the 4:3 picture is displayed with an original 4:3 aspect ratio,
with black bars appearing at the left and right sides.
- 16:9 Full: Select when a 16:9 wide TV is
connected; the 4:3 picture is adjusted horizontally (in a linear proportion)
to fill the entire screen.
- 4:3 Letter Box: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is
connected; displays theatrical images with masking bars above and below the
picture.
- 4:3 Pan Scan: Select when a standard 4:3 TV is
connected; displays pictures cropped to fill your TV screen. Both sides of
the picture are cut off.
Picture Mode: You can adjust the Contrast, Brightness,
Color, and Sharpness of the Blu-ray player's video output.
Audio Features
Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Decoding: The LG BP520 can decode
the following Dolby Digital/DTS surround formats; Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
The player must be connected to a Dolby Digital/DTS surround AV receiver which
also supports these same formats via optical or HDMI input. You can set the
unit's Digital Output (HDMI or Optical) to match the capabilities of your
connected AV receiver.
|
Disc Type |
Audio Stream |
PCM |
Bitstream (Unprocessed) |
Bitstream (Re-encode) |
| HDMI |
Coaxial |
HDMI |
Coaxial |
HDMI or
Optical |
|
Blu-ray |
PCM |
up to 7.1ch |
2ch |
up to 7.1ch |
2ch |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| Dolby
Digital |
2ch |
2ch |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| Dolby
Digital Plus |
2ch |
2ch |
Dolby Digital Plus |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| Dolby
TrueHD |
2ch |
2ch |
Dolby TrueHD |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| DTS |
2ch |
2ch |
DTS |
DTS |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| DTS-HD
HRA |
2ch |
2ch |
DTS-HD HRA |
DTS |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
| DTS-HD
HD MA |
2ch |
2ch |
DTS-HD MA |
DTS |
Dolby Digital/DTS |
|
DVD |
PCM |
2ch |
2ch |
2ch |
2ch |
2ch |
|
Dolby Digital |
2ch |
2ch |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital |
Dolby Digital |
| DTS |
2ch |
2ch |
DTS |
DTS |
DTS |
Dynamic Range Control: This function allows you to listen to a movie
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby TrueHD content) at a lower volume
without losing clarity of sound. The player's DRC function can be set to Auto,
On, or Off.
Down Sampling: 192 kHz and 96 kHz digital signals can be
converted to 48 kHz for components not compatible with higher sampling rates.
Audio Outputs: The LG BP520 Blu-ray disc player features an
optical (toslink) digital audio output and one analog RCA stereo audio output.
- Digital Audio Outputs: The Blu-ray disc player features
a optical (toslink) digital audio output. The player's audio menu allows you
to select the digital audio format that is passed through the optical
digital output; bitstream (Dolby Digital or DTS) or 2-channel PCM.
- Analog Audio: There is also one set of stereo analog
RCA outputs.
USB/Internet Functions
USB Port: The Blu-ray player features a front-panel USB (type-A)
port for playback of video, still image, and music files stored on a connected
USB memory device. The player can support USB external hard disc drives (up
to 2TB) and USB mass storage class devices (up to 32GB). The USB storage device
must be formatted as FAT 16/32 or NTFS file system.
| File Type |
File Format |
Description |
| Audio |
MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV |
Bit Rates: 32-320 kbps(MP3), 32-192 kbps (WMA)
Sampling Frequencies: 16-48 kHz (MP3), 32-48 kHz (WMA) |
| Video |
XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVCHD,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) |
File Extension: .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mkv, .mp4, .asf,
.wmv, .m4v (DRM free), .vob, .3gp |
| Photo |
JPEG, PNG, GIF |
Recommended Size: less than 4,000 x 3,000 x
24-bit/pixel; or 3,000 x 3,000 x 32-bit/pixel |
CD-Audio to USB Recording: You can record one desired track
or all of the tracks from a CD-Audio disc to an inserted USB storage device. CD
audio tracks are converted to MP3 format (128/192/320kbps) and saved to your
connected USB device.
Network Connection: The LG Blu-ray player
can be connected to your home network via its Ethernet (LAN) port. The network
connection offers access to your PC movie/photo/music files & online LG Apps. A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this
TV. Use a standard LAN cable with this TV (Cat5 or better with a RJ45
connector).
Note: LG's AN-WF100 WiFi USB adapter (689USBWIFI,
sold separately) can be added to create a wireless network connection
between the LG Blu-ray player and your home's wireless router/modem.
LG Apps: LG Apps allows you to access a variety of
online services and content directly on the BP520 Blu-ray player through a wired
(Ethernet) network connection. LG Apps is an easy way to access online movies,
music, news, and social networks; all
organized in a simple user interface. LG Apps offers
pay and free-of-charge instant streaming of movies, music, news, and photo
album services. Once you have connected the LG Blu-ray player to your home
network and the internet, you can enjoy entertainment content, up-to-the minute
news, weather updates, photo management, and more by simply using the player's
remote control and on-screen menu; all without a separate PC.
| Category |
Description |
| Movies |
CinemaNow:
CinemaNow is a digital entertainment service that offers instant
access to an extensive library of premium video content for rental
or purchase, including new release movies and TV shows, with no
subscription required. Seamlessly access content directly from your
LG Blu-ray player. |
| Netflix 5.1:
Unlimited Movies & TV episodes: For only $7.99 a month, instantly
watch unlimited movies & TV episodes streaming over the Internet to
your LG Blu-ray player. |
| Hulu+:
Hulu Plus lets you watch current hit TV shows, classic series, and
acclaimed movies anytime in HD for $7.99/month with limited
advertising. |
| Vudu: VUDU
offers an enormous collection of streaming HD movies and TV shows,
available in stunning 1080p with rich Dolby Digital Plus 5.1
surround sound. New releases are available for on-demand streaming
the same day they're released on physical DVD, and are available for
rental or purchase without a subscription. |
| Viewster: |
|
Music |
| AUPEO:
With AUPEO! Personal Radio, you can listen to free
music on the web. AUPEO! lets you play lots of music and choose the
playlist based on your personal taste. The basic concept is based on
personal music DNA, which allows you to 'love' or 'ban' songs. The
highly advanced software then remembers this and adjusts as
necessary. As a result, AUPEO offers over 100 compilation genre
channels, as well as thousands of artist channels. Listen to music
online based on your tastes and preferences or use our one-of-a-kind
'Mood Tuner' to fit how you're feeling. |
| Pandora: Pandora is
a free, personalized Internet radio service that plays the music you
know and helps you discover music you'll love. You can select
Internet radio stations by Artist, Song, or Genre. |
| vTuner:
Access web-based radio stations, TV shows and podcasts via an
extremely reliable database with a wide variety of content and
additional information like genre, quality, status, location, and
even station schedule services. |
| Sports |
MLB:
MLB.tv Live Baseball Games in HD Quality Watch every out-of-market
game live. |
| Information |
AP: The
Associated Press ("AP") is the essential global news network,
delivering fast, unbiased news from every corner of the world to all
media platforms and formats. |
| ACCU Weather:
Local forecasts for everywhere in the United States and over two
million locations worldwide. |
| Google Maps:
Find local businesses, view
maps and get driving directions in
Google
Maps. |
| Social |
Dailymotion:
Engages your world with video of your interests and hobbies,
eyewitness accounts of recent news and distant places and everything
else from strange to spectacular. |
| Facebook:
Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends,
upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and
learn more about the people they meet. |
| Twitter:
Instantly connect to what's
most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite
celebrities, and breaking news. |
| Picasa Web Albums:
Follow your interests: instant updates from your friends, industry
experts, favorite celebrities, and what's happening around the
world. |
| YouTube:
YouTube Leanback is the version of YouTube that is optimized for
viewing user-generated content directly from your LG Blu-ray player
without a PC. |
Note: Visit
LG Smart TV for the latest compatible apps. Internet connection &
subscriptions required. A minimum connection speed of 1.5 Mbps is required.
For the best playback condition, a connection speed of 4.0 Mbps is required.
BonusView: The BonusView feature provides picture-in-picture
capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles. You can view addition content (such
as director/actor commentary) in a small display window while the movie is
playing.
BD-Live: BD-Live technology allows you to download and
stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based
games, and more from a broadband Internet and home network connections (fees may
apply). The LG Blu-ray player features an Ethernet port to connect to the
Internet via your home network & features front-panel USB port for additional
storage.
Note: You must have a minimum 1GB USB memory device
inserted in the unit's front-panel USB port in order to download content
from BD-Live.
DLNA Certified: This Blu-ray player is a DLNA Certified
digital media product that can play movie, photo, and music content from your
DLNA Certified network device and DLNA server (such as your Windows 7 PC). 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 a wired or
wireless network in the home.
| File Type |
File Format |
Description |
| Audio |
MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV |
Bit Rates: 32-320 kbps(MP3), 32-192 kbps (WMA)
Sampling Frequencies: 16-48 kHz (MP3), 32-48 kHz (WMA) |
| Video |
XVID, MPEG1 SS, H.264/MPEG-4 AVCHD,
MPEG2 PS, MPEG2 TS, VC-1 SM (WMV3) |
File Extension: .avi, .mpg, .mpeg, .mkv, .mp4, .asf,
.wmv, .m4v (DRM free) |
| Photo |
JPEG, PNG, GIF |
Recommended Size: less than 4,000 x 3,000 x
24-bit/pixel; or 3,000 x 3,000 x 32-bit/pixel |
Note: 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 Blu-ray
player, some setting changes of software or other devices may be required.
Neor MediaHome 4 Essentials: Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is easy to
use online DLNA server software for Windows. If you are already using DLNA
server software on your PC, Nero MediaHome is not required. Nero MediaHome is
not required for Windows 7, since it has a built-in DLNA server.
|
Requirements |
Description |
|
CPU |
1.2 GHz Intel Pentium
III or AMD Sempron 2200+ processor |
| OS |
Windows XP (SP 2 or higher) Windows Vista (no SP required), Windows
XP Media Center Edition 2005 (SP 2 or higher), Windows Server 2003,
Windows Vista 64-bit edition (application runs in 32-bit mode)
|
|
Hard Drive Space
|
200 MB hard drive space |
| Memory |
256 MB
RAM |
|
Graphics Card |
at least 32 MB video memory, minimum resolution of
800 x 600 pixels, and 16-bit color settings |
|
Internet: |
Windows Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher |
| Software |
DirectX 9.0c revision 30 (Aug. 2006) or higher |
| Network
Environment |
100 Mb
Ethernet, WLAN (IEE 802.11b/g/n) |
Convenience Features
Start Up/Play Back Time: The LG BP520 Blu-ray player has a
start-up time of approximately 7.5 seconds. It takes approximately 23.5 seconds for a Blu-ray disc to begin playback.
Note: The Start Up/Play Back Time tests were started
with the Blu-ray player initially turned off & in standby mode. The Start Up
Time test was stopped when the player's Home Menu screen appeared. The Play
Back Time test was stopped when the Blu-ray disc began playback.
On-Screen Display: The LG BP520 provides an OSD via its HDMI
or composite video output. The on-screen text can be set to English, French,
Spanish, or various other languages. The unit also features a front-panel display
(green text).
Last Scene Memory: This unit memorizes the last scene from the last
disc that is viewed. The last scene remains in memory even if you remove the
disc from the unit or switch off the unit. If you load a disc that has the scene
memorized, the scene is automatically recalled. The last scene memory function
for a previous disc is erased once a different disc is played.
Parental Control: The LG BP520 offers Parental Control
settings to limit BD (0-255) and DVD (1-8) discs according to the age of the
users. The control settings are protected by a custom 4-digit password.
Auto Power Off: The BP520's screen saver appears when you leave the
player in Stop mode for approximately five minutes. If you set this option to
"On", the unit automatically turns off within 20 minutes since the Screen Saver
is displayed. Set this option to "Off" to leave the screen saver until the unit
is operated by the user.
Remote Control
IR Remote Control: The LG BP520 includes an IR remote control for
wireless operation of the Blu-ray player. The remote is pre-programmed to
control basic functions (Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, AV Input, Channel
Up/Down, & Mute) of select LG flat-panel TVS, and can be programmed to control
other manufacture televisions (Zenith, GoldStar, Samsung, Sony, Hitachi).
SIMPLINK: Some functions of this player can be controlled by
your LG TV's remote control when this unit and your LG SIMPLINK compatible TV
are connected through a HDMI connection. You can control Blu-ray player playback
functions (such as Play/Pause, Fast Forward/Rewind, Skip Previous/Next, and
Stop) from your LG TV's remote control. The Blu-ray player can also be set to
automatically power On/Off with your LG SIMPLINK compatible TV.
Note: To operate SIMPLINK, an HDMI cable over Version
1.3 with CEC function should be used. This Blu-ray player may work with
devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with the "SIMPLINK" logo are
fully supported.
