Samsung BD-D6500-ZA User Manual

BD-D6500

Blu-ray

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Disc Player

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.

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 supported:

• 1920 x 1080 High Definition

• 1280 x 720 High Definition

For High-Definition Playback

To view high-definition contents on a Blu-ray Disc, you need an HDTV (High Definition Television). Some Blu-ray Discs may require you to use the player’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.

BD-LIVE

You can use a Blu-ray Disc that supports BDLIVE to download content provided by the disc manufacturer through a network connection.

Blu-ray Disc Player Features

This player can play 3D contents through an HDMI cable.

To implement the 3D effect, connect a 3D device (3D-compliant AV receiver, 3D-compliant TV) to the player using an HDMI cable, and play the 3D content while wearing 3D vision glasses.

Smart Hub

You can download various for pay or freeof-charge applications through a network connection. These applications provide a range of Internet services and content including news, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, games, movies, and music.

AllShare

You can play videos, music, and photos saved on your devices (such as your PC, mobile phones, or NAS) through a network connection.

Playing multimedia files

You can use the USB connection to play various kinds of multimedia files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc.) located from a USB storage device.

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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

The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product.

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on.

The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• This class B digital product meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

The explanation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Complies with 21CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

DANGER :

• VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)

CAUTION :

• CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM (IEC 60825-1)

• 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 COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1

NOTE

✎

`If the Region number of a Blu-ray Disc/DVDs does

not correspond to the Region number of this player, the player cannot play the disc.

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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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

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

9. 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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

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

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart,

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.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms

or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service

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.

Viewing using 3D function

IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the 3D function.

• Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea, and headaches. If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove the 3D Active Glasses, and rest.

• Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain. If you feel eye strain, stop viewing 3D TV, remove your 3D Active Glasses, and rest.

• A responsible adult should frequently check on children who are using the 3D function. If there are any reports of tired eyes, headaches, dizziness, or nausea, have the child stop viewing 3D TV and rest.

• Do not use the 3D Active Glasses for other purposes (such as general eyeglasses, sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.)

• Do not use the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while walking or moving around. Using the 3D function or 3D Active Glasses while moving around may cause you to bump into objects, trip, and/or fall, and cause serious injury.

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Disc Storage & Management

Disc Handling

Disc Shape

• Use discs with regular shapes. If you use an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape), you can damage the player.

Holding discs

• Avoid touching the surface of a disc where data has been recorded.

Blu-ray Discs

• Do not leave a Blu-ray Disc in the player for long periods of time. Remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and store it in its case.

• Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints 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.

• If you move your player suddenly from a cold

place to a warm place, condensation may occur on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, unplug the player, wait for two hours, and then connect the plug to the power outlet. Then, insert the disc, and try to play back again.

Handling Cautions

• Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic sprays to clean discs. 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.

• Before connecting other components to this

player, be sure to turn them off.

• Do not move the player while it is playing a disc. The disc can be scratched or damaged and the player’s internal parts can be damaged.

• Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the player.

• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc slot.

• Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc slot.

• Interference from exterior sources such as lightening and static electricity can affect the normal operation of this player. If this occurs, turn the player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The player will operate normally.

• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use.

• Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player 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 player to any liquid.

• When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet, the player will still draw power (standby mode) when it is turned off.

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Safety Information

• 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.

• Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. Otherwise, it can cause an electric shock.

• Do not share one power socket with multiple electric devices. Otherwise, it may cause an overheat, resulting in a fire.

• If you encounter an abnormal noise, burning smell or smoke, turn off the power switch immediately and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Then, contact the nearest customer center for technical assistance. If you still use the product as it is, this may cause an electric shock or fire.

Maintenance of Cabinet

Before you clean the Blu-ray Disc’s cabinet, 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.

Restrictions on Playback

• This player may not respond to all operating commands because some Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and CD discs allow specific or limited operation and provide only certain features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the player.

• Samsung cannot guarantee that this player 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, and 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 Disc, DVD, or CD discs in this player. 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 Blu-ray Disc Player Features

3 Warning 4 Precautions 4 Important Safety Instructions 4 Viewing using 3D function 5 Disc Storage & Management 5 Disc Handling

11 Before using the User Manual 11 Disc Types and Contents your player can play 11 Disc types your player cannot play 12 Blu-ray Disc Compatibility 12 Disc Types 13 Region Code 13 Copyright 14 Supported File Formats 16 Logos of Discs the player can play 16 Accessories 17 Front Panel 18 Rear Panel 19 Remote Control 19 Tour of the Remote Control 20 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

ENGLISH

CONNECTIONS

21 Connecting to a TV 21 Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable

- Best Quality (Recommended)

22 Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with a Component

Cable - Better Quality

23 Case 3 : Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video

cable - Good Quality

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CONNECTIONS

SETUP

24 Connecting to an Audio System 24 Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System

25 Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System

25 Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System

26 Connecting to the Network 26 Cable Network 27 Wireless Network

28 Initial Settings 29 Accessing the Settings Menu 30 Display 30 3D Settings 31 TV Aspect 31 Smart Hub Screen Size 31 BD Wise (Samsung Players only) 31 Resolution 33 HDMI Color Format 33 Movie Frame (24Fs) 34 HDMI Deep Color 34 Still Mode 34 Progressive Mode 34 Audio 34 Digital Output 36 PCM Downsampling 36 Dynamic Range Control 36 Downmixing Mode 36 DTS Neo:6 Mode 37 Network 37 Network Settings 40 Network Status 41 BD-LIVE Internet Connection

(HDMI supported AV receiver) (Recommended)

(AV receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder)

- Better Quality

(Stereo Amplifier) - Good Quality

- Best Quality

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SETUP

41 System 41 Initial Settings 41 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) 41 BD Data Management 42 Time Zone 42 DivX® Video On Demand 42 Reset 42 Language 42 Security 42 BD Parental Rating 42 DVD Parental Rating 42 Change Password 43 General 43 Front Display 43 Light Effect 43 Network Remote Control 43 Support 43 Software Upgrade 45 Contact Samsung

ENGLISH

BASIC FUNCTIONS

46 Playing a Video 46 Playback 46 Disc Structure 46 Using the Disc Menu/Title Menu/Popup Menu 46 Using the Disc Menu 47 Using the Title Menu 47 Playing the Title List 47 Using the Popup Menu 47 Using the Search and Skip Functions 47 Searching for a Desired Scene 47 Skipping Chapters 48 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play 48 Slow Motion Play 48 Step Motion Play

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BASIC FUNCTIONS

NETWORK SERVICES

48 Using the TOOLS button 48 Moving to a Desired Scene Directly 48 Repeating the Title or Chapter 49 Repeating a Section 49 Changing to Full Screen 49 Selecting the Picture Settings 49 Selecting the Audio Language 50 Selecting the Subtitle Language 50 Changing the Camera Angle 50 Setting BONUSVIEW 51 Listening to Music 51 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 51 Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 51 Playlist 52 Playing back Pictures 52 Playing a JPEG files 52 Using the TOOLS button 53 Playing back a USB Storage Device

54 Using Smart Hub 54 Starting Smart Hub for the First Time 57 The Settings Menu - BLUE (D) 59 The Edit Mode Menu - YELLOW (C) 61 The Sort Menu - GREEN (B) 61 Samsung Apps 61 For Pay Apps 63 BD-LIVE™ 63 Using the AllShare Function

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APPENDIX

64 Troubleshooting 66 Repairs 67 Index 68 Specifications

Getting Started

Before using the User Manual

Disc Types and Contents your player can play

Ter m Logo Icon Definition

Indicates a function available on a BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format.

VIDEO

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

Indicates a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R disc or a USB storage media containing DivX, MKV, MP4 contents.

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

Indicates a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R disc or a USB storage media containing MP3 or WMA contents.

Indicates a function available in a CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R disc or a USB storage media containing JPEG contents.

MUSIC

PHOTO

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NOTE

✎

`The player may not play certain CD-RW/-R and DVD-R because of the disc type or recording conditions.

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

`Your player will not play content that has been recorded on a DVD-R at a bit-rate that exceeds 10 Mbps.

`Your player will not play content that has been recorded on a BD-R or USB device at a bit rate that exceeds 30 Mbps.

Disc types your player cannot play

• 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

✎

`Some commercial discs and DVDs purchased

outside your region may not play on this player.

`Playback may not work for some types of discs, or

when you use specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment. 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.

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

`Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot

be played using this player.

`This player is compatible with the NTSC color system

only.

`When you play a BD-J title, loading may take longer

than a normal title or some functions may perform slowly.

`This player may not respond to all operating

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

`Samsung cannot guarantee that this player 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, and CD software and/or the manufacture of discs. Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center if you have questions or encounter difficulty when playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or CD discs in this player. Also, refer to rest of this user manual for additional information on playback restrictions.

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

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

BD-RE/-R

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

DVD-VIDEO

• This player can play back pre-recorded commercial DVDs (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 player.

DVD-RW/-R/+R

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

DVD+RW

• This player can play back a DVD+RW disc recorded with a DVD Video recorder. The ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

Audio CD (CD-DA)

• This player can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW/-R discs.

• The player may not be able to play some CD-RW/-R discs due to the condition of the recording.

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CD-RW/-R

• Use a 700MB (80 minute) CD-RW/-R disc. If possible, do not use an 800MB (90 minute) or larger 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 play on this player, 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 the contents and discs.

Region Code

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

Disc Type

Region

Code

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

Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.

Area

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AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

• This player can play back 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 compresses images with greater efficiency than the conventional image compressing format.

• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format. This player can play back AVCHD discs that use “x.v.Color” format.

• “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks

of Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

NOTE

✎

`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.

`Some DivX, MKV and MP4 format discs may not

play, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition.

Blu-ray Disc

DVD-VIDEO

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

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

Notes on the USB connection

• Your player supports USB storage media, MP3 players, digital cameras, and USB card readers.

• The player does not support folder or file names longer than 128 characters.

• Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.

• Your player supports the FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS files systems.

• Connect USB devices directly to the player’s USB port. Connecting through a USB cable may cause

compatibility problems.

• Inserting more than one memory device into a multi-card reader may cause the reader to operate improperly.

• The player does not support the PTP protocol.

• Do not disconnect a USB device during a “loading” process.

• The bigger the image resolution, the longer the image takes to display.

• This player cannot play MP3 files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) downloaded from commercial

sites.

• Your player only supports the video that is under 30fps (frame rate).

• Your player only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices. Examples of MSC are Thumb

drives and USB HDD. (HUB is not supported.)

• A Certain USB HDD Device, multi-card reader and Thumb drives may not be compatible with this product.

• If some devices require excessive power, USB device may be limited by the circuit safety device.

• If the device is disconnected or playback is unstable during contents playback from USB HDD, please

supply the power. If the problem still occurs, contact the USB HDD manufacturer.

• You must remove the USB storage device safely (by performing the “Safely Remove USB” function) in order to prevent a possible damage to the USB memory. Press the MENU button to move to the home menu, and select the YELLOW (C) button and press the ENTER button.

• SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss.

Video File Support

File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution

*.avi

*.mkv

AVI

MKV

DivX 3.11/4.x

/5.1/6.0

H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 6 ~ 30 25

MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080

DivX 3.11/4.x

/5.1/6.0

H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080

MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080

1920x1080 6 ~ 30 8

1920x1080

Frame rate

(fps)

6 ~ 30 8

6 ~ 30 25 6 ~ 30 8

Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec

MP3 AC3

LPCM

DTS Core

MP3 AC3

LPCM

DTS Core

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*.asf

*.wmv

*.mp4

*.3gp

*.vro

*.mpg

*.mpeg

*.ts *.tp

*.trp

ASF

MP4

3GPP

VRO VOB

DivX 3.11/4.x

/5.1/6.0

1920x1080

H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080

MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080

Window Media

Video v9

1920x1080

H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080

MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080

H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080

MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080

MPEG2 1920x1080

MPEG1 1920x1080

MPEG2 1920x1080

H.264 1920x1080

MPEG2 1920x1080

H.264 1920x1080

VC1 1920x1080

6 ~ 30 8

6 ~ 30 25 6 ~ 30 8

6 ~ 30 25 WMA

6 ~ 30 25 6 ~ 30 8

6 ~ 30 25

6 ~ 30 8

24/25/30 25

6 ~ 30 25

24/25/30 25

6 ~ 30 25

MP3 AC3

LPCM

WMA

MP3 AAC

AAC

AC3 MPEG LPCMMPEG1 1920x1080

AC3 MPEG LPCM

AAC

AC3 AAC MP3 DD+

Limitations

- Even when the file is encoded by a supported codec mentioned above, a file might not be played if its content has a problem.

- Normal playback is not guaranteed if the file’s container information is wrong or the file itself is corrupted.

- Files having higher Bit rate/frame rate than standard may stutter with sound/video playback.

- Seek (skip) function is not available if the file’s index table is damaged.

- When you playback a file remotely through network connection, video playback may stutter depending on established network speed.

Video decoder

- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1

- Does not support H.264 FMO/ASO/RS, VC1 SP/MP/AP L4 and AVCHD

- MPEG4 SP, ASP : Below 1280 x 720 : 60 frames max Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max

- Does not support GMC 2 or higher

Audio decoder

- Supports WMA 7, 8, 9 and STD

- Does not support WMA 9 PRO multi-channel if number of channels is more than 2 or lossless audio decoding

- Does not support WMA sampling rate of 22050Hz mono

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Supported DivX subtitle file formats

*.ttxt, *.smi, *.srt, *.sub, *.txt

Music File Support

File Extension Container Audio Codec Support Range

*.mp3

*.wma

MP3

WMA

Logos of Discs the player can play

Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD Master Audio DivX

MP3 -

Compliant with WMA version 10

WMA

* Sampling rates (in kHz) - 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 * Bit rates - All bit-rates in the range 5kbps to 384kbps

BD-LIVE Dolby TrueHD

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Audio/Video cable

(AC39-00073A)

User Manual

(AK68-02025A)

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NTSC broadcast system in

U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan

Accessories

Batteries for Remote Control

(AAA Size)

(AC43-12002H)

Quick Guide

(AK68-01996C)

Java

POWER



BONUSVIEW

SOURCE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

DISC MENU TITLE MENUMENU

POPUP

TOOLS

INFO

EXITRETURN

INTERNET@

SEARCHSMART

ALL

HUB

MUTE

VOL CH

Remote Control (AK59-00123A)

Front Panel

b ca

h g f e d

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control.

POWER BUTTON Turns the player on and off.

DISC SLOT Inserts a disc.

5V 500mA

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EJECT BUTTON Ejects a disc.

ENTER BUTTON Selects menu items or starts a disc.

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback.

STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback.

DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc.

USB HOST

NOTE

✎

`You can perform software upgrades using the USB Host jack with a USB memory flash stick only.

`When the player displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you may not start the movie by pressing the Play button on the player

or the remote. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc menu, and then press the ENTER button.

You can connect a USB memory flash stick here and use it as storage when the player is connected to BD-LIVE. You can also use the USB Host for software upgrades and MP3/JPEG/DivX/MKV/MP4 playback.

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Getting Started

Rear Panel

b ca

f e

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connects to an AV receiver.

LAN

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT OUT Connects to external devices that have Component video input.

Use for network based services (See pages 54~63), BD-LIVE, and software upgrades using a network connection.

Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal on your TV for the best quality picture or to your AV receiver for the best quality sound.

VIDEO OUT Connects to the video input of external devices using a video cable.

AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input of external devices using audio cables.

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Tour of the Remote Control

Remote Control

03 Getting Started

Turn the player on and off.

Press to eject a disc.

Press to use the bonusview function.

Press numeric buttons to operate options.

Press to switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD’s

Press to skip backwards or forwards.

Press to move to the home menu.

Return to the previous menu.

Mutes the speakers of your TV.

subtitle language.

Press to stop a disc.

Use to enter the disc menu.

Press to use Tools menu.

Press to use Netflix.

Press to use Smart Hub.

TV volume adjustment.

POWER

BONUSVIEW

1 2

4 5 6

7 8 9

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU TITLE MENUMENU

TOOLS

INTERNET@

HUB

MUTE

VOL CH

POWER

SOURCE

AUDIO

POPUP

INFO

EXITRETURN

SEARCHSMART

ALL

Turn the TV on and off. (To operate your TV, please refer to page

20)

After setup, allows you to set the input source on your TV.

Use to access various audio functions on a disc (Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Press to search a disc backwards or forwards.

Press to pause a disc.

Press to play a disc.

Use to enter the popup menu/title menu.

Use to display the playback information during playing a Blu-ray Disc/DVDs.

Use to select menu items and change menu value.

Press to exit the menu.

These buttons are used both for menus on the player and also several Blu-ray Disc functions.

Press to search contents.

Use to select a TV channel.

Installing batteries

NOTE

✎

`If the remote does not operate properly:

• Check the polarity +/– of the batteries.

• Check if the batteries are drained.

• Check if the remote sensor is blocked by

obstacles.

• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

CAUTION

`Dispose of batteries according to local environmental

regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

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Getting Started

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV

You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control.

Button Function

TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off.

TV SOURCE

TV VOL (+/–) Used to adjust the volume of the television.

TV CH (,/.) Used to select the desired channel.

TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off.

NOTE

✎

`The functions listed above will not necessarily work

To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.

1. Switch your television on.

2. Point the remote control towards the

television.

3. Press and hold the TV POWER button, and

then enter the two-figure code in the table to the right that corresponds to the brand of your television by pressing the appropriate number buttons. If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will switch off. The remote is now programmed to operate the TV.

NOTE

✎

`If several codes are listed for your television brand,

`If you replace the remote control’s batteries, you

Used to select an external source connected to the TV.

on all televisions. If you encounter problems, use the TV remote control.

try each one in turn until you find one that works.

must set the brand code again.

TV Control Codes

Brand Code

SAMSUNG

BANG & OLUFSEN

BLAUPUNKT TV POWER+71

BRIONVEGA TV POWER+57

CONTINENTAL

EMERSON TV POWER+64

FERGUSON TV POWER+73

FORMENTI TV POWER+57

GRADIENTE TV POWER+70

IMPERIAL TV POWER+52

LOEWE OPTA TV POWER+06, +57

MAGNAVOX TV POWER+40

MITSUBISHI

TV POWER+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07, +08, +09

AIWA TV POWER+82

TV POWER+10, +11,

ANAM

+12, +13, +14, +15, +16, +17, +18

TV POWER+57

BRANDT TV POWER+73

CGE TV POWER+52

TV POWER+75

EDISON

TV POWER+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27, +28,

DAEWOO

+29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34

TV POWER+06, +49,

FINLUX

+57

FUJITSU TV POWER+84

TV POWER+49, +52,

GRUNDIG

+71

TV POWER+60, +72,

HITACHI

+73, +75

JVC TV POWER+61, +79

TV POWER+06, +19,

+20, +21, +22, +78

LOEWE TV POWER+06, +69

METZ TV POWER+57

TV POWER+06, +48, +62, +65

MIVAR TV POWER+52, +77

NEC TV POWER+83

NEWSAN TV POWER+68

Brand Code

NOBLEX TV POWER+66

NOKIA TV POWER+74

NORDMENDE

PANASONIC

PHONOLA

RADIOMARELLI TV POWER+57

SCHNEIDER TV POWER+06

SINUDYNE TV POWER+57

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON

THOMSON ASIA TV POWER+80, +81

TV POWER+72, +73, +75

TV POWER+53, +54, +74, +75

TV POWER+06, +55,

PHILIPS

+56, +57

TV POWER+06, +56, +57

TV POWER+58, +59,

PIONEER

+73, +74

RADIOLA TV POWER+06, +56

RCA TV POWER+45, +46

REX TV POWER+74

TV POWER+57, +72,

SABA

+73, +74, +75

SALORA TV POWER+74

TV POWER+41, +42,

SANYO

+43, +44, +48

SELECO TV POWER+74

TV POWER+36, +37,

SHARP

+38, +39, +48

SIEMENS TV POWER+71

SINGER TV POWER+57

SONY TV POWER+35, +48

TELEAVA TV POWER+73

TV POWER+67, +73, +75, +76

TV POWER+72, +73, +75

TV POWER+47, +48,

TOSHIBA

+49, +50, +51, +52

WEGA TV POWER+57

YOKO TV POWER+06

ZENITH TV POWER+63

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Connections

Connecting to a TV

Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended)

1. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN

terminal of your TV.

2. Turn on the player and TV.

3. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the player appears on

your TV screen.

• If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (See page 20), press the TV SOURCE button

on the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.

HDMI cable

(not included)

04 Connections

NOTE

✎

`An HDMI cable outputs digital video/audio, so you don’t need to connect an audio cable.

`If the player is connected to your TV in the HDMI 720p, 1080i, or 1080p output mode, you must use a High speed

(category 2) HDMI cable.

`HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.

If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen.

`Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV.

`When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output

resolution will be automatically set to the highest supported by the TV.

`You must have an HDMI connection to enjoy videos with 3D technology.

`A long HDMI cable may cause a screen noise. If this occurs, set Deep Color to Off in the menu.

If you use HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect to your display device, you must also connect the AV Out or Digital Audio Out to your display device or an audio sytem to hear audio.

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Connections

Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with a Component Cable - Better Quality

- You can connect the player to your TV using Component video cables.

- You will enjoy high quality images with accurate color reproduction. Component video separates the picture element into black and white (Y), blue (P images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.)

1. Using a Component video cable, connect the COMPONENT OUT terminals on the rear of the player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV.

2. Using audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of the player to the AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.

3. Turn on the player and TV.

4. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the “COMPONENT” signal from the player

appears on the TV screen.

• If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (See page 20), press the TV SOURCE button

on the remote control and select COMPONENT as the external source of the TV.

) and red (PR) signals to present clear and clean

Component cable

Audio cable

(not included)

Red

White Red Blue Green

NOTE

✎

`Depending on the manufacturer, the component terminals on your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y ” or “Cr, Cb, Y”

instead of “P Please refer to the user manual of your TV.

`You can select from a variety of resolution settings as 1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i, depending on the contents type.

(See pages 31~33)

`The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the setup menu if you have connected both Component and HDMI

cables. The resolution may also be different depending on the contents type. (See pages 31~33)

, PR, Y”. The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set.

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Case 3 : Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video cable - Good Quality

1. Using an Audio/Video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) / AUDIO OUT (red and white)

terminals on the rear of the player to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.

2. Turn on the player and TV.

3. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the “VIDEO” signal from the player appears

on the TV screen.

• If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (See page 20), press the TV SOURCE button

on the remote control and select VIDEO as the external source of the TV.

Audio/Video cable

04 Connections

WhiteRed Yellow

NOTE

✎

`Noise may be generated if the audio cable is placed too close to the power cable.

`If you want to connect to an AV receiver, please refer to the AV receiver connection pages. (See pages 24~25)

`The number and position of input terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user manual of your

TV.

CAUTION

`Do not connect the player to your TV through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright

protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.

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Connections

Connecting to an Audio System

• Please turn the volume down when you turn on the AV receiver. A sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears.

• Set the audio output format according to the capabilities of your AV receiver. (See pages 34~36)

• The position of HDMI input terminals may vary depending on your AV receiver. Please refer to the

user manual of your AV receiver.

Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI supported AV receiver)

- Best Quality (Recommended)

1. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN

terminal of your AV receiver.

2. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the AV receiver to the HDMI IN terminal of

your TV.

3. Turn on the player, TV, and AV receiver.

4. Press the input select button of the AV receiver and TV to select the external input to hear sound

from the player. Refer to your AV receiver’s user manual to set the AV receiver’s audio input.

HDMI cable

(not included)

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HDMI cable

(not included)

Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (AV receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder) - Better Quality

1. Using an optical cable, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of your AV receiver.

2. Using the video signal cable(s), connect

the HDMI, COMPONENT, or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the player to the HDMI, COMPONENT, or VIDEO IN terminal of your TV. (See pages 21~23)

3. Turn on the player, TV, and AV receiver.

Press the input select button of the to select the external input and hear sound from the player. Refer to your manual to set the

5. Press the input selector on your TV remote control to select the video source (HDMI, Component, or Video.)

AV receiver’s

receiver

AV receiver’s

audio input.

user

Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (Stereo Amplifier)

- Good Quality

1. Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of

the player to the AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your Stereo Amplifier.

2. Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI, COMPONENT, or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the player to the HDMI, COMPONENT, or VIDEO IN terminal of your TV. (See pages 21~23)

Turn on the player, TV and Stereo Amplifier.

Press the input select button of the Amplifier

5. Press the input selector on your TV remote

to select the external input in order to hear sound from the player. Refer to your Stereo Amplifier’s Amplifier’s

control to select the video source (HDMI, Component, or Video.)

user manual to set the

audio input.

Stereo

04 Connections

Stereo

Case 2 : Optical cable

(not included)

WhiteRed

NOTE

✎

`If you use the Digital Audio connection described in Case 2, you will hear only front two speakers with Digital Output

setting as PCM.

Case 3 : Audio cable

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