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LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player Review

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player Feature

Networked Blu-ray Disc player connects to Netflix and YouTube streaming video without a computer via Ethernet and Wi-Fi (802.11n)
Full HD 1080p output for Blu-ray Discs and upconversion of standard DVD video to 1080p
BD Live capable for accessing bonus content from BD-Live Blu-ray Discs; Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus and DTS-HD; 1 GB built-in memory
Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 analog audio (L/R), 1 digital optical audio, 1 digital coaxial audio, 1 discrete 7.1 channel audio
Includes remote control and component AV cable; measures 17 x 2.2 x 10.9 inches

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player Overview

Blu-ray Disc Player w/1GB Memory, 7.1 discrete analog output, BD-P, Netflix HD, YouTube, CinemaNow Full HD 1080P Output via HDMI, DVD 1080p Up-conversion.

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Customer Reviews

Great... until it died after 7 months - Adam Barnard -
Bought this player at the end of December 2009. My first Blu-ray player, and did online research prior to purchasing it. Loved the Netflix capability, and the speed at which it read the Blu-ray discs. However, starting in late July 2010 it started giving errors when trying to read discs (Blu-ray, DVD, and CD), and now it won't read any discs (it either says "Disc read error" or simply "No disc". Obviously I have tried powering it off and on, unplugging, and resetting it, but nothing helped. Did further Internet research and found that other people have had similar failures after only 3+ months. Very disappointing. Will not purchase an LG player again.

LG BD390 no longer plays ANY DVDs - "No Disc" error - J. Wemer -
I bought this LG BD390 in October 2009. Worked well playing Blu-rays and DVDs until last week (7/20/2010). It will no longer recognize any of my DVDs - even brand new ones that have never been opened or played. I started getting a "No Disc" in the upper left-hand corner of the TV with DVDs immediately after closing the tray [with a DVD in the tray]. The DVDs were at least spun as DVD position was changed when opening the tray after receiving the message. It will play all Blu-ray movies fine (still has some issues with Avatar, though). I have the BD390 connected to my network and have the latest firmware version (08.08.531). Contacted LG support to see if there was anything I could do to reset it or troubleshoot and "Gustavao" was not all that helpful. His "support" consisted of asking me to update the firmware version after telling him that I already had the latest version and his cut & paste of what to do with the product ( blah blah). "He" ended the chat session about 30 seconds after his "Hello?" - I had been reading his instructions when he was more than happy to end the session ("excellent service"? I don't think so....):

Gustavao: Hello Jason Xxxxx. Welcome to LG Electronics! How may I provide you with excellent service today?
Jason Xxxxx: My LG bd390 has stopped playing DVDs. It will play Blu-rays but no DVDs... This just started on Tuesday of last week. Was wondering if there is something I should check that may resolve this? I have tried about 40 undamaged DVDs... It has the latest firmware version (08.08.531 from April 2010).
Gustavao: I see.
Gustavao: Have you tried updating the unit to the latest firmware?
Jason Xxxxx: it says it has the latest firmware version.
Gustavao: Let me get you a link
Jason Xxxxx: I actually tried a DVD it had played the day before it stopped working and it will give me a message that just says "No Disc" in the upper left hand corner of my TV.
Gustavao: Because if there was an issue with the lense, the blu rays would not play either.
Gustavao: [...]
Jason Xxxxx: Blu-rays are working fine in the player...
Gustavao: Search under drivers and software
Gustavao: Try doing this update as stated in the instructions you would be able to get here
Gustavao: Once done, check to see if it helped.
Gustavao: If it in fact still does not work you would want to send it in to us so our techs could check the unit out for you.
Gustavao: It is most likely software related.
Jason Xxxxx: my bd390 is connected to the internet... i tested the connection, it says it is connected, and has the latest firmware version.
Gustavao: Ok.
Gustavao: hmm.
Gustavao: When was the unit purchased exaclty?
Gustavao: Exactly?
Jason Xxxxx: October 2009
Gustavao: Do you have the original purchase receipt still?
Jason Xxxxx: yes
Gustavao: In regards to repairing the unit, first we would send you free shipping labels via email, which you should get it in around 24 to 48 hours. Then you would want to send in the unit, with a copy of the sales receipt. In regards to the payment you would have to ways to pay for the labor, either through credit card or money order. I will also provide you with a case number that should be written on each side on the outside of the box. Please do not send in accessories with the unit (remote control, cables, etc). The labor payment should be in the facility before the technicians start working on the unit and the "repair and return" department will contact you in case there are parts needed for the repair so you can send the money in for the parts if you would like to repair it, if there are no parts needed for the repair, they will go ahead and repair it and send it back to you. This is in case your unit is no longer under the 1 year warranty for parts. For credit card payments you will need to contact our customer service department to the 1-800-243-0000 so you can get in contact with the "repair and return" department specific department that will take your payment. For money order payments, you will need to send it to LG Electronics, Alabama Inc. P.O. Box 240007 Huntsville, AL. 35813-6407. The process should take between 5 -7 business days after we receive the unit. Labor would cost , if you wish to pay via credit card you would need to call in to 1-800-243-0000.
Gustavao: This is the process if you would like to send it in.
Gustavao: In this case since the unit is still under part warranty, the parts should be covered. But you would still have to pay for labor fees since labor warranty was for 90 days.
Jason Xxxxx: ok... will you e-mail me those instructions with the case#?
Gustavao: That would be emailed by the repair and return department.
Gustavao: In from 24 to 48 business hours you should receive the email.
Gustavao: If you would want to send it in, we would need to set it up first.
Gustavao: Hello?
Gustavao: I apologize it appears I may have lost my connection with you. I will remain on the line for approximately 2 minutes before exiting the chat. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact us back via Live Chat or you may call 800-243-0000. Thank you for choosing LG Live Chat.
Gustavao: Unfortunately due to a lack of response your chat session will be ending. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us again via Live Chat or by calling 800-243-0000. Thank you for choosing LG Electronics. We appreciate your business. Have a great day!
Notice: Gustavao has exited the chat session.

So... he notes that Labor is 90 days. I believe I read in one of the reviews someone was told or understood labor to be covered for only 30 days. I don't feel that great about paying + - for shipping. Basically 0 for something I paid 9 for 9 months ago. A terrible and disappointing purchase even if Blu-rays work, for now. I still have two Sony DVD players I have had for 7 and 4 years that play all of these DVDs fine - not to mention the DVD players in both my Volvo XC-90 and Mercedes ML350.

Correction... This BD390 will no longer play the following Blu-rays and receive a "Check Disc" error:
Into the Blue
Fool's Gold
The Edge

All are flawless (no prints, smudges, dust, or scratches) and previously worked fine. I only have 24 Blu-rays - the others worked fine with initial (until it shows "Blu-ray Disc" on the screen in the upper left-hand corner) load times from 10 seconds to about 35 seconds.

AVOID LG Blue Ray Players - LG stinks -
About 10 months ago I bought an LG BD390. It was an expensive unit. I thought I was getting a quality player. I had a good DVD player, so it only played a couple new Blue Rays and no DVDs. It has played less than 10 movies. It is basically new.

The unit will no longer read either Blue Ray discs or DVDs. The unit attempts to read the disc and then displays "no disc". LGs customer support & warranty are basically worthless.

I see many others on the net with similar issues.

I have had DVD players last for years, the reliability of this unit is unacceptable. Save your money and avoid LG!

Unit broke after less than six months and infrequent use - Alexandgus -
I purchased this unit at Bestbuy. The setup was relatively easy, although the remote is a pain, and it would be nicer if the remote was lighted. After less than six months, the unit will no longer play any disks. I phoned LG and a technician there walked me through an evaluation of the unit and said that it would have to come in for repair. The unit still works as a receiver for Netflix but anything that goes into the disk drive (the Blu-Ray player) is not recognized. The movie function is "grayed out" on the menu screen. There is nothing in the manual and nothing online about this problem but I definitely had the notion after talking with the technician that they have lots of problems with this issue of the Blu-ray disk portion of the unit breaking down. Considering what I paid, it seems to me that this unit should last longer before it breaks down. I didn't get an extended warranty, so the cost for repair is at least .00. The unit has a one year warranty, but so what? It shouldn't be in need of repair this quickly, especially since it isn't used all that often.

My recommendation: look for another brand.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Aug 25, 2010 23:00:04

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