Samsung BD-C8200M, BD-C8200 User Manual

BD-HDD Combo

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Key features

Blu-ray Disc Features

Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD.

The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary. Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc. Not all discs will have the features described below.

Video highlights

The BD-ROM format supports three highly advanced video codecs, including AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-2.

HD video resolutions are also available:

1920 x 1080 High Definition

• 1280 x 720 High Definition

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For High-Definition Playback

To view high-definition contents on a Blu-ray Disc, an HDTV (High Definition Television) is required. Some Blu-ray Discs may require using the product’s HDMI OUT to view high-definition content. The ability to view high-definition content on Blu-ray Discs may be limited depending on the resolution of your TV.

Interactivity

Certain Blu-ray Discs may contain Animated menus and Trivia games.

User Browsable Slideshows

With Blu-ray Discs, you can browse through various still pictures while the audio remains playing.

Subtitles

Depending on what is contained on the Blu-ray Disc, you may be able to select different font styles, sizes and colours for the subtitles. Subtitles may also be animated, scrolled or faded in and out.

BD-LIVE

You can use a Blu-ray Disc supporting BD-LIVE through network connection to enjoy various contents provided by the disc manufacturer.

BD-HDD Combo Features

Internet@TV

You can download various chargeable or free-ofcharge applications through network connection.

Various internet service and contents will be provided, which include news, weather forecast, stock market, games, movies and music.

Digital TV

Functionalities related to Digital TV (DVB) are

• only available in countries/areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AVC) digital terrestrial signals are broadcasted or where you are able to access to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4 AAC) cable-TV service. Please check with your local dealer the possibility to receive DVB-T or DVB-C signal.

DVB-T is the DVB European consortium

• standard for the broadcast transmission of digital terrestrial television and DVB-C is that for the broadcast transmission of digital TV over cable. However, some differentiated features like EPG (Electric Programme Guide), VOD (Video On Demand) and so on, are not included in this specification. So, they cannot be workable at this moment.

Some Digital TV functions might be unavailable

• in some countries or regions and DVB-C might not work correctly with some cable service providers.

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Safety Information

Warning

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

BD-HDD Combo USES AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE BD-HDD Combo CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This product satisfies CE regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances, such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a molded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug. Replacement covers are available from your dealer.

If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug, remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do not connect the plug to a mains jack, as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licenced under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This licence is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licenced contents.

No rights are granted for commercial use. The licence does not cover any product unit other

than this product unit and the licence does not extend to any unlicenced product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The licence only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this licence for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety Information

Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on

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or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified

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by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart,

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stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

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or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

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personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Disc Storage & Management

Disc Handling

Disc Shape

Use discs with regular

• shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this product may be damaged.

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of a

• disc where recording is performed.

Blu-ray Discs

If the product is not used for a long period of

• time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the product and store it in its case.

Be careful not to leave fingerprints or scratches

• on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.

DVD-VIDEO, Audio CD (CD-DA)

Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a

• soft cloth.

Disc Storage

Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.

Do not keep under direct sunlight.

• Keep in a cool ventilated area.

• Store vertically.

• Keep in a clean protection jacket.

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If you move your product suddenly from a cold

• place to a warm place, condensation may generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, wait for two hours before connecting the plug to the power outlet. Then insert the disc and try to play back again.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

Do not use the BD-HDD Combo in a place

• subject to extreme changes in temperature.

Do not apply a strong shock to the BD-HDD

• Combo.

Do not place the BD-HDD Combo in a location

• subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

Do not place the BD-HDD Combo on top of a

• heat source.

Do not disconnect the AC power cord while the

• power is on.

Do not attempt to change the hard disk. This

• may result in a malfunction.

Should the hard disk be damaged, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk is only a temporary storage space.

Handling Cautions

Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point

• pen or pencil.

Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic.

• Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not

• use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.)

Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use discs printed with label printers

• available on the market.

Do not load warped or cracked discs.

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Before connecting other components to this

• product, be sure to turn them all off.

Do not move the product while a disc is being

• played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the product’s internal parts may be damaged.

Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any

• small metal objects on the product.

Be careful not to put your hand into the disc

• tray.

Do not place anything other than the disc in the

• disc tray.

Exterior interferences such as lightning and

• static electricity can affect the normal operation of this product. If this occurs, turn the product off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The product will operate normally.

Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the

• product after use.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

• outlet when you don’t intend to use the product for long periods of time.

To clean a disc, wipe it in a straight

• line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Do not expose the product to any

• liquid.

When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet,

• the product will still draw power (standby mode) when it is turned off.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

• splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The main plug is used as a disconnect device

• and shall stay readily operable at any time.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents

• for cleaning.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

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Safety Information

Restrictions on Playback

This product may not respond to all operating

• commands because some Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow specific or limited operation and features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the product.

Samsung cannot assure that this product will

• play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs. Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center if you have questions or encounter difficulty in playing Blu-ray, DVD, or CD discs in this product. Also, refer to rest of this user manual for additional information on playback restrictions.

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Contents

KEY FEATURES

SAFETY INFORMATION

GETTING STARTED

2 Blu-ray Disc Features 2

BD-HDD Combo Features

3 Warning 4

Precautions

4 Important Safety Instructions 4 Disc Storage & Management 4 Disc Handling

11 Before using the User Manual 11 Disc Types and Contents that can be played. 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 16 16 Accessories 17 18 19 20 20 Tour of the Remote Control 21 22

Disc types that cannot be played HDD Recording Blu-ray Disc Compatibility Disc Types Region Code Copyright Supported File Formats Logos of Discs that can be played

Front Panel Front Panel Display Rear Panel Remote Control

Setting the Remote Control Controllable TV Codes

ENGLISH

CONNECTIONS

23 Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video cables

and RF cable

Connecting to a TV

24 Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable

- Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable

- Best Quality (Recommended) Case 3 : Connecting to a TV (Component)

- Better Quality

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CONNECTIONS

SETUP

27 Connecting to an Audio System 27 Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System

29 Connecting to the Network 29 Cable Network 30

31 Before Starting (Plug & Play) 32 32 32 Channel Settings 33 34 34 Settings 34 Display 37 39 41 45 46 46 47

(HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended)

Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality

Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, DTS Amplifier) - Better Quality

Wireless Network

Setting the Menu Channels

Channel Manager Channel List

Audio System Network Language Security General Support

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

49 Playing a Disc 49 Playback 49 49 49 Using the Disc menu/Title menu/Popup menu 49 Using the Disc Menu 49 50 50 50 Using the Search and Skip Functions 50 Searching for a Desired Scene 50

Playback related buttons Disc Structure

Using the Title Menu Playing the Title List Using the Popup Menu

Skipping Chapters/Titles

BASIC FUNCTIONS

50 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play 50 Slow Motion Play 50 51 Using the TOOLS button 51 Moving to a Desired Scene Directly 51 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 Listening to Music 54 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music

54 54 55 55 55 56 Playing back a Picture 56 Playing a JPEG 56 57 Playing back a DivX file 57 57 Screen Display

Step Motion Play

Repeat the Title or Chapter Repeat the Title or All Repeat the Section Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle Selecting the Picture Setting Selecting the Information Setting BONUSVIEW

Playback Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 AMG function Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Screen Elements Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Playlist

Using the TOOLS button

Media Play

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DTV FUNCTIONS

60 Display Screen 60

Using the TOOLS button

60 Selecting the Subtitle Language 60 60 61 61 Viewing the Guide Screen 62 62 Using the GUIDE button 62

Selecting the Audio Description Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Dual I II

Timer Recording and Timer Viewing

Using the Home Menu

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Contents

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

NETWORK SERVICES

APPENDIX

63 Recording 63 Recording the current TV channel you are

63 64 Playing the Recorded Title 64 65 65 Copying Videos, Music or Photos 66

67 Using Internet@TV 67 Getting Started with Internet@TV 69 70 71 BD-LIVE™ 71

73 Troubleshooting 76 77 78 Compliance and Compatibility Notice 78 79 80

watching Time Shift function

Edit the Recorded Title Copy

Ripping from a Audio CD (CD-DA)

Settings Samsung Apps

Using the AllShare Function

Index Specifications

Copy Protection Network Service Disclaimer License

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Getting Started

Before using the User Manual

Disc Types and Contents that can be played.

Term Logo Icon Definition

HDD

BD-ROM

BD-RE/-R

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RW(V)

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

Audio CD

MP3

WMA

JPEG

DivX MKV MP4

T h z Z

This involves a function available on the HDD.

This involves a function available on a BD-ROM.

This involves a function available on a BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format.

This involves a function available on a DVD-VIDEO.

This involves a function available on recorded DVD+RW or DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R discs that have been recorded and finalized.

This involves a function available on an audio CD-RW/-R (CD-DA format).

This involves a function available on CD-RW/-R, DVD±RW/±R discs or HDD.

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NOTE

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The product may not play certain CD-RW/-R and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording conditions.

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If a DVD-RW/-R disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable.

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Disc types that cannot be played

HD DVD

• DVD-ROM/PD/MV-

• Disc, etc

DVD-RAM

• Super Audio CD

• (except CD layer)

DVD-RW(VR mode)

• CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/

• CD-G/CD-I/LD (CD-Gs play audio only, not graphics.)

3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for

• Authoring.

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NOTE

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Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased

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outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “This disc can not be played.” or “Cannot read this disc. Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.

Playback may not work for some types of discs, or

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when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the disc box. Please refer to this if necessary.

Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched.

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Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for playback.

When a BD-J title is played, loading may take longer

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than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly.

This product may not respond to all operating

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commands because some Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow specific or limited operation and features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the product.

Samsung cannot assure that this product will play

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every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs. Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre if you have questions or encounter difficulty when playing Blu-ray, DVD, or CD discs in this product. Also, refer to rest of this user manual for additional information on playback restrictions.

HDD Recording

BD-C8200M

You can record up to Approx. 56 hours of HD

• video (8 Mbps) on the internal 250GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

BD-C8500M

You can record up to Approx. 120 hours of HD

• video (8 Mbps) on the internal 500GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD).

Blu-ray Disc Compatibility

Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this user manual.

Disc Types

BD-ROM

This Blu-ray disc can only be played back. This product can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.

BD-RE/-R

This Blu-ray disc can be recorded and played back. This product can play back a BD-RE/-R disc recorded by other compatible Blu-ray disc recorders.

DVD-VIDEO

This product can play back pre-recorded

• commercial DVD discs (DVD-VIDEO discs) with movies.

When switching from the first layer to the second

• layer of a dual-layered DVD-VIDEO disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the product.

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DVD-RW/-R/+R

This product can play back a DVD-RW/-R/+R disc recorded and finalized with a DVD video recorder. Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

DVD+RW

This product can play back a DVD+RW disc

• recorded with a DVD Video recorder. Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

Audio CD (CD-DA)

This product can play back CD-DA format audio

• CD-RW/-R discs.

The product may not be able to play some

• CD-RW/-R discs due to the condition of the recording.

CD-RW/-R

Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc.

• If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.

If the CD-RW/-R disc was not recorded as a

• closed session, you may experience delays when playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded files may not play.

Some CD-RW/-R discs may not be playable

• with this product, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/-R media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.

Region Code

Both the product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this product is described on the rear panel of the product.

Disc Type

Blu-ray

DVD-VIDEO

Region

Code

North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan,

Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.

Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa,

Australia and New Zealand.

India, China, Russia, Central

and South Asia.

The U.S., U.S. territories and

Canada

Europe, Japan, the Middle East,

Egypt, South Africa, Greenland

Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines,

Indonesia, Hong Kong

Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia,

New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Caribbean

Area

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Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea,

Mongolia

China

Copyright

manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.

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Supported File Formats

Video File Support

File

Extention

*.avi

*.mkv

*.asf

*.wmv

*.mp4

*.3gp

*.vro

*.mpg

*.mpeg

*.ts

*.tp

*.trp

Container Video Codec Resolution

Divx 3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0 1920x1080 6 ~ 30

XviD 1920x1080 6 ~ 30

AVI

MKV

ASF

ASF Window Media Video v9 1920x1080 6 ~ 30

MP4

3GPP

VRO VOB