LG BD550 User Guide

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Preparation

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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”.

•  This player can playback AVCHD format 

discs. These discs are normally recorded and 
used in camcorders.

•  The AVCHD format is a high definition 

digital video camera format.

•  The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable 

of compressing images at higher efficiency 
than that of the conventional image 
compressing format.

•  Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” 

format.

•  This player can playback AVCHD discs using 

“x.v.Color” format.

•  Some AVCHD format discs may not play 

depending on the recording condition.

•  AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
•  “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than 

normal DVD camcorder discs.

For high definition video playback:
•  High definition display that has 

COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•  BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
•  HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your 

display device is required for some content 
(as specified by disc authors).

•  For up-conversion of standard definition 

DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input 
on your display device is required for copy 
protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-
HD multi-channel audio playback:
•  An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby 

Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 
DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

•  Main, center, surround speakers and 

subwoofer as necessary for chosen format. 

•  Because BD-ROM is a new format, 

certain disc, digital connection and other 
compatibility issues are possible. If you 
experience compatibility problems, please 
contact an authorized Customer Service 
Center.

•  Viewing high-definition content and up-

converting standard DVD content may 
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-
capable DVI input on your display device.

•  Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict 

the use of some operation commands or 
features.

•  Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-

HD are supported with maximum 7.1 
channels if you use HDMI connection for 
the audio output of the unit.

•  You can use a USB device that is used 

to store some disc related information, 
including downloaded on-line content. The 
disc you are using will control how long this 
information is retained.