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LG BD560 info and resources
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1080p upscaling
Upscaling takes a non-HD video source (such as an old style DVD) and displays it correctly on an HD television. It increased the pixel count in the non-HD video so that it matches your HDTV. While a standard DVD is never going to match the incredible level of detail offered on a Blu-ray disc, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good DVDs look using upscaling. They appear sharper, clearer and somewhere between a DVD and Blu-ray quality.
BD-Live
BD-Live works with Blu-ray players and the Internet to bring you extra content related to the disc you've bought or rented. So what kinds of things can you get with BD-live?
- Up-to-date information about the movie or actors
- Online interactivity
- Ringtone / wallpaper downloads
- Live events
- Sound track information
- Exclusive bonus content
- Games
- Picture in picture content that plays along side the movie
- Chatting with other people while watching the movie
- ... other cool stuff that will be released in the future
Who is BD-Live important to? Well if you've always enjoyed watching the extra features found on DVD movies (and later on Blu-ray movies) then you'll likely get a kick out of BD live. To get it, you'll need a Blu-ray player, such as the BD560 that's BD Live compatible. (Most are these days) and a broadband internet connection. To get the best out of BD-Live, you'll need to update your player with the latest firmware. This can be done at the manufacurer's website. There's a really good page from the Sony website here showing some examples of what BD-Live can do.
Simplink
LG BD560 Specifications
DivX/MPEG4 compatible: Yes
Compatible Media: BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD (PAL / NTSC), DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW / -R (VR/ Video Mode), AUDIO-CD, MPEG4, DivX, DivX HD, DTS CD
Internal hard drive: No
Integrated Audio Decoder: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD Master
Video Out: 1 x Component
1 x Composite
1 x HDMI v1.3
Audio Out: 1 x Coaxial
1 x Optical
2.0 channel analogue output
HDMI v1.3
Scart Adapter: No
Included Accessories: Remote control, batteries, AV RCA Cable, manual
Dimensions (mm)
430 x 45 x 200 mm (W x H x D)
Other: 3D Graphical User Interface
1080p upscaling
Grace Note Playback
NetCast™ Entertainment Access
USB 2.0 Media Plus
HD DivX Playback
LG SimpLink™ Connectivity