Region A/BD Live (2.0)

Video: Video Resolution:1080p/24p DVD upscaling: 1080p Audio: HDMI output: N/A Analog output: 2.0 Media: Blu-ray / DVD / CD	Other: HDMI version: 1.3 Ethernet: Yes Release Date: February, 2010
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The BD-570 is a new stand alone Blu-ray Player from LG. A follow up to last years model, the very successful BD390. The biggest change LG made was in the look of the BD570. It has a much more slimmer, sleeker design. The front panel can be lowered, revealing the disc loading tray and the control panel display, including the USB Port. So if you have an USB device inserted you will not be able to close the front panel.

• Integrated WiFi Connectivity:You can use NetCast™ Entertainment Access from any available Wi-Fi connection with in range. 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band only) Also has an Ethernet Port.
• NetCast™ Entertainment Access : This will bring you the best that online services have to offer right to your TV. You can instantly have access to 1000’s of movies and TV shows, news and weather and the world’s largest library of High Definition movies all in 1080p. This includes Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather.
• USB 2.0 Media Host: With USB Media Host you can view photos and listen to music from a USB storage device.
• DVD Upscaling via HDMI technology: DVD Upscaling via HDMI will make your standard DVDs look better on your HDTV by upscaling them to near HD quality.
• BD-Live Technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more. And with Bonus View, you can enjoy “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray titles. External memory (sold separately) is required.
• Bonus View feature provides “picture-in-picture” capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles — useful for viewing director or actor commentary while the movie plays.
• Home Link: With this DLNA certified media player you can access videos, photos and music from a connected computer.
• Dimensions: 7.9 x 16.9 x 1.8 inches inches (DxWxH) 4.4 pounds
• Warranty: 1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor

LG has also, redesign the GUI (Graphical User Interface) of this years model. You are given a design of floating cubes to make your selections. While not hard to use, it could have been made a little simpler. Such as when you enter the Netcast section, you are given a series of big blocks to make your choice. This GUI is direct, easy and will get you to where you want to be right away.


The image quality is excellent. You can connect the BD570 video through one of three connections: HDMI, Component or Composite video outputs. These are locate at the rear of the player. As always the HDMI connection will provide you with the best image quality. You will get Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc playback.




Audio for the BD570 is very good, although it is missing the 7.1-channel analog outputs the last years model BD390 had. You can connect the audio for the BD570 through the HDMI, Digital Audio (Optical, Coaxial) or the Analog Audio out: 2Ch Stereo. The player has internal audio decoding for DTS, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio. Which should provide you with most of your High Definition requirements.



Some other great features of the BD570 is its online streaming services. LG brings you NetCast™ Entertainment Access. Which will allow you to access Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa and AccuWeather. This Bluray Player is also a DLNA certified media player. Meaning you can stream videos, photos or music located on your computer through the Blu-ray Player and then onto your TV.

Of course it comes with BD-Live and Bonus View (Picture-in-Picture) capability. Unfortunately, it has no internal memory, so to take advantage of these features you will have to use a USB Memory device. BD-Live will give you access to many online content such as movie trailers, extra scenes, chat rooms and live commentary. Connection to the internet can be done via the Ethernet port or the built-in 802.11 Wi-Fi.