SAMSUNG BD-EM57 User Manual

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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.

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.

• 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 82040 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.

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.

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.

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.

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10. Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits 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 when the 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

• Holding Discs

- Fingerprints or scratches on a disc may reduce sound and picture quality or cause skipping

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

- Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not get on the surface.

- Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• Cleaning Discs

- If you get fingerprints or dirt on a disc, clean it with a mild detergent diluted in water and wipe with a soft cloth.

- When cleaning, wipe gently from the inside to the outside of the disc.

• Disc Storage `Do not keep in direct sunlight. `Keep in a cool ventilated area. `Keep in a clean protection jacket and

store vertically.

Handling Cautions

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping

or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• To turn this apparatus off completely, you

must pull the power plug out of the wall socket. Consequently, the power plug must be easily and readily accessible at all times.

• Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat, resulting in a fire.

• Maintenance of Cabinet.

- Before connecting other components to this player, be sure to turn them off.

- 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.

• If the product makes an abnormal noise or produces a burning smell or smoke, turn off the power switch immediately and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Then, contact the nearest customer service center for technical assistance. Do not use the product. Using the product as it is may cause a fire or an electric shock.

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION

2 Warning 2 Precautions 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Disc Storage & Management 3 Handling Cautions 3 Copyright

GETTING STARTED

5 Disc and Format Compatibility 5 Disc types and contents your player can

play 5 Disc types your player cannot play 6 Region Code 6 Logos of Discs the player can play 7 Supported Formats 8 Accessories 9 Front Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Control 10 Tour of the Remote Control

CONNECTIONS

11 Connecting to a TV 11 Connecting to an Audio System 11 Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI

supported AV receiver

11 Method 2 Connecting to an AV receiver

with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder

12 Connecting to a Network Router 12 Wired Network 12 Wireless Network

SETTINGS

13 The Initial Settings Procedure 13 The Home Screen 13 Accessing the Settings Screen 13 Buttons on the Remote Control Used for

the Settings Menu

14 Settings Menu Functions 17 Networks and the Internet 17 Configuring Your Network Connection 18 Upgrading Software 19 By Internet 19 By USB 19 By Disc 19 By Downloaded 19 Download in Standby Mode

MEDIA PLAY

20 Insert a Disc 20 Insert a USB Device 20 My Contents 20 My Devices 20 Controlling Video Playback 20 Buttons on the Remote Control used for

Video Playback

21 Using the Tools Menu 21 Controlling Music Playback 21 Buttons on the Remote Control used for

Music Playback 22 Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 22 Playlist 22 Playing Photo Contents 22 Using the Tools Menu

NETWORK SERVICES

23 Using Smart Hub 23 Smart Hub at a Glance 23 BD-LIVE™ 23 Using the AllShare Network Function 23 To Download the AllShare Software 24 Playing Content Located on Your PC or

DLNA Device through the Blu-ray Disc

Player

APPENDIX

25 Compliance and Compatibility Notice 25 Copy Protection 26 Network Service Disclaimer 26 License 27 Additional Information 27 Note 29 Resolution according to the contents type 29 Digital Output Selection 30 Troubleshooting 32 Repairs 32 Specifications

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Getting Started

Disc and Format Compatibility

Disc types and contents your player can play

Media Disc Type Details

Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R recorded in the BD-RE format.

VIDEO

MUSIC

PHOTO

| 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 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 bitrate that exceeds 25

Mbps.

\Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when you use specific functions, 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.

\When you play a BD-J title, loading may take longer than a normal title or some functions may perform slowly.

DVD-VIDEO

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+RW

DVD+R

CD-RW/-R,

DVD-RW/-R,

BD-RE/-R

CD-RW/-R,

DVD-RW/-R,

BD-RE/-R

DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R that have been recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing MKV, MP4 contents.

Music recorded on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R or a USB storage media containing MP3 or WMA contents.

Photos recorded on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R or a USB storage media containing JPEG contents.

Disc types your player cannot play

• HD DVD

• DVD-ROM/PD/

MV, etc

| NOTE |

\This player may not respond to all operating commands because some Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and CD 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 in this player. Also, refer to rest of this user manual for additional information on playback restrictions.

\Some commercial discs and DVDs purchased outside your region may not play on this player.

• 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 for Authoring.

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Getting Started

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 Area

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

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

Blu-ray Disc

DVD-VIDEO

Logos of Discs the player can play

Blu-ray Disc BD-LIVE

NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan

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China

Supported Formats

Video File Support

File

Extension

*.avi

*.mkv

*.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp

*.vro *.mpg

*.mpeg

*.tp

*.trp

`Limitations

- Even when a file is encoded by a supported codec listed above, the file might not be played if its content is defective or corrupted.

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

- Files having higher bit or frame rates than standard may stutter when played back.

- The seek (skip) function is not available if the file's index table is damaged.

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

- Some USB/Digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.

Container Video Codec Resolution

MPEG4 SP/ASP

AVI

MKV

ASF MP4 3GP VRO

Media Video v9

VOB

*.ts

PS TS

H.264 BP/

MP/HP

H.263 720x480

Window

MPEG2

MPEG1 352x288

1920x1080

Frame rate

(fps)

6~30

24/25/30

24/25/3 20

Bitrate (Mbps)

Audio Codec

Dolby Digital

LPCM

AAC

HE-AAC

WMA

MP3 DTS

`Video decoder

- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1

- Does not support GMC 2 or higher

`Audio decoder

- Supports WMA 7, 8, 9 and STD

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

- Does not support WMA sampling rate of 22050Hz mono.

`Comments

- MPEG4 : Supports up to GMC 1-Warping Point.

- H.264 : Supports up to BP/MP/HP Level 4.1.

- H.263 : Supports up to Profile3, restricted up to SD resolution.

- WMV : Supports V9, VC1 SP/MP/AP L3.

- MPEG1 : Does not support D-picture.

- MPEG2 : Supports up to Hight Profile High Level.

| NOTE |

\Some MKV and MP4 format discs may not play, depending on their video resolution and frame rate.

Music File Support

File Extension Container Audio Codec Support Range

*.mp3

*.wma

MP3

WMA

MP3 -

WMA

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

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Getting Started

Notes on the USB connection

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

• 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 video that is under 30fps (frame rate).

• Your player only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices such as thumb drives and USB HDD. (HUB is not supported.)

• Certain USB HDD Devices, multi-card readers and thumb drives may not be compatible with this player.

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

• If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB HDD manufacturer.

• You must remove the USB storage device safely. (by performing the "Safely Remove USB" function to prevent possible damage to the USB memory.) Press the HOME button to move to the home screen, press the YELLOW (C) button, and then press the v button.

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

• Your player does not support compression file, sparse file and encryption file of NTFS.

- Before disconnecting a USB device, please use USB Safety Removal.

- If you don't use USB Safety Removal, your data on USB device can be corrupted or lost

- You can repair or format a USB device on your Desktop PC. (MS-Windows OS only)

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 conditions.

AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

\"x.v.Color" offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) HDMI cable (BD-EM57C only)

SOURCE

VOL VOL

– +

VOL

–

SAMSUNG TV

DISC MENU

TITLE MENU

POPUP

HOME CinemaNow

HOME

INFOTOOLS

RETURN

EXIT

A B C D

SMART SUBTITLE FULL

AUDIO

SCREEN

PANDORA

DIGITAL

SUBTITLE

INPUT

HUB

User Manual Remote Control

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Front Panel

DISC TRAY

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Rear Panel

02 Getting Started

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

DISPLAY USB HOST

| NOTE |

\To upgrade the player's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. \When the player displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot 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 v button.

LAN

HDMI OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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Getting Started

Remote Control

Tour of the Remote Control

After setup, allows you to set the input

(This button is only available in samsung TV.)

Press to open and close the disc tray.

Press numeric buttons to operate options.

Press to skip backwards or forwards.

Press to move to the home menu.

These buttons are used both for menus

on the player and also several Blu-ray Disc

Use to access various audio functions on a

source on your TV.

Turn the player on and off.

Use to enter the disc menu.

Press to stop a disc.

Press to use Netflix.

Press to use Tools menu.

Return to the previous menu.

Press to use Smart Hub. Press to use full screen function.

functions.

disc.

SOURCE

VOL VOL

– +

VOL

–

SAMSUNG TV

AUDIO

DIGITAL

TITLE MENU

POPUP

INFOTOOLS

EXIT

SCREEN

SUBTITLE

INPUT

DISC MENU

HOME CinemaNow

HOME

RETURN

A B C D

SMART SUBTITLE FULL

PANDORA

HUB

Turn the TV on and off. (This button is only available in samsung TV.)

TV volume adjustment. (This button is only available in samsung TV.)

Use to enter the popup menu/title menu.

Press to search backwards or forwards.

Press to pause a disc.

Press to play a disc.

Press to use CinemaNow.

Use to display the playback information.

Use to select menu items and change menu value.

Press to exit the menu.

Press to switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD's subtitle language.

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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Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.

- Do not connect the power cord to the wall outlet until you have made all the other connections.

- When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start.

Audio Video

| NOTE |

\If you use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect to your display device, you must also connect the Digital Audio Out

on the player to an audio system to hear audio. \An HDMI cable outputs digital video and audio, so you don't need to connect an audio cable. \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 your TV using the HDMI cable or to a new TV, and then turn it on for the first

time, the player automatically sets the HDMI output resolution to the highest supported by the TV. \A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this occurs, set HDMI Deep Color to Off in the menu. \To view video 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.

Connecting to an Audio System

You can connect the Blu-ray player to an audio system using the method illustrated below.

- Do not connect the power cord to the wall outlet until you have made all the other connections.

- When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start.

Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver

• Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your receiver.

• Best quality (Recommended)

Method 2 Connecting to an AV receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder

• Using a digital Coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Out jack on the product to the Digital Coaxial In jack of the receiver.

• Good quality

• You will hear sound only through the front two speakers with Digital Output set to PCM.

Method 2Method 1

AudioAudio

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03 Connections

Connecting to a Network Router

You can connect your player to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below.

To use the AllShare network functionality, you must connect your PC to your network as shown in the illustrations. The connection can be wired or wireless.

Wired Network

Broadband modem

(with integrated router)

Broadband service

| NOTE |

\Internet access to Samsung's software update

server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or your ISP's policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

\DSL users, please use a router to make a network

connection.

Wireless Network

Wireless Router

Broadband

service

\Select a channel on the wireless router that is not

currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless router is currently being used by another device nearby, it will result in interference and communication failure.

\If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield)

802.11n mode and set the Encryption type on your router or router to WEP, TKIP or TKIPAES (WPS2Mixed), the player will not support a connection in compliance with new Wi-Fi certification specifications.

\Wireless LAN, by its nature, may cause interference,

depending on the operating conditions (router performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other radio devices, etc).

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Router

Broadband

modem

Broadband service

| NOTE |

\If your wireless router supports DHCP, this player

can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network.

\Set your wireless router to Infrastructure mode. Ad-

hoc mode is not supported.

\The player supports only the following wireless

security key protocols:

WEP (OPEN/SHARED), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES),

WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)

Settings

HOME

VOL

–

SOURCE

DISC MENU

HOME CinemaNow

TITLE MENU

VOL VOL

POPUP

SAMSUNG TV

– +

INFOTOOLS

RETURN

EXIT

The Initial Settings Procedure

• The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure the initial settings.

• The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this player after you upgrade the software version.

• The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected.

The Initial Settings Procedure lets you set the OSD and menu languages, configure the connection to your home network, choose the aspect ratio output (screen size and format) that is correct for your TV.

| NOTE |

\If you skip Network Setup during the Initial Settings

procedure, you can configure your network settings later. See "Configuring Your Network Connection" on pages 17~18 for instructions.

\If you want to display the Initial Settings screen

again and make changes, select Settings > System > Initial Settings in the Home screen or select the Reset option. (See page 15)

\If you use an HDMI cable to connect the player to

an Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV and

1.) You have set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature to On in both the TV and the player and 2.) You have set the TV to a The Initial Settings Procedure.

The Home Screen

My Contents

My Devices

My Contents : Lets you select contents located on connected devices by type to view

or play: You can select videos, photos, or music.

My Devices : Lets you select a connected device to play or access. The device can be the player itself, a device directly connected

to the player, such as a USB thumb drive, or a device connected via your network, such as a shared drive on your PC.

Smart Hub : Starts Smart Hub. From Smart Hub, you can access YouTube, games, and

other apps.

Settings : Set various functions to suit your

personal preferences.

Displays the colored buttons on your remote that you can press to access or perform

functions.

Videos Photos Music

SettingsSmart Hub

WPS(PBC)

`Selecting an Option on the Home Screen

1. To select an option on the Home screen,

move the cursor using the ◄► buttons until it highlights the option of your choice, and then press the v button.

| NOTE |

\If you leave the player in the stop mode for more

than 5 minutes without using it, a screen saver will

appear on your TV. If the player is left in the screen

saver mode for more than 20 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.

Accessing the Settings Screen

1. Select Settings on the Home screen,

and then press v button. The Settings screen appears.

Settings

TV Aspect : 16:9 Original

Display

Smart Hub Screen Size : Size 2

Audio

BD Wise : On

Network

Resolution : Auto

System

HDMI Color Format : Auto

Language

Movie Frame (24Fs) : Auto

Security

HDMI Deep Color : Auto

General

Still Mode : Auto

Support

2. To access the Settings menus, sub-

menus, and options, please refer to the remote control illustration and the table on page 13.

Buttons on the Remote Control Used for the Settings Menu

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HOME Button : Press to move to the Home

screen.

RETURN Button : Return to the previous

menu.

(Enter) / DIRECTION Buttons :

• Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor or select an item.

• Press the v button to activate the currently selected item or confirm a setting.

EXIT Button : Press to exit the current menu.

Detailed Function Information

Each Settings function, menu item, and individual option is explained in detail onscreen. To view an explanation, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select the function, menu item, or option. The explanation will usually appear on the right side of the screen. A short description of each Settings function starts on the next page. Additional information on some of the functions is also in the Appendix of this manual.

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04 Settings

Settings

Settings Menu Functions

Display

TV Aspect

Smart Hub Screen

Size

BD Wise

Resolution

HDMI Color Format

Lets you adjust the output of the player to the screen size and screen format of your TV.

Lets you select the optimal size for the Smart Hub Screen.

BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature.

When you connect a Samsung player and a Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the player and TV, the player outputs video at the video resolution and frame rate of the Blu-ray Disc/ DVD.

Set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal to Auto,1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p. The number indicates the number of lines of video per frame. The i and p indicate interlaced and progressive scan, respectively. Generally, the higher quality.

Lets you set the color space format for the HDMI output so that it matches the capabilities of the connected device (TV, monitor, etc). The screen goes black momentarily after you have selected a format.

Display

Movie Frame (24Fs)

HDMI Deep Color

Still Mode

Progressive Mode

If the player is connected to a 24Fs compatible TV, setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to Auto lets the player adjust its HDMI output to 24 frames per second automatically for improved picture quality.

•

You can enjoy the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature only on a TV supporting this frame rate.

•

Movie Frame is only available when the player is in the HDMI 1080i or 1080p output resolution modes.

Lets you set the product to output HDMI video with Deep Color. Deep Color provides more accurate color reproduction with greater color depth.

Lets you set the type of picture the player displays when you pause DVD playback.

Lets you improve picture quality when viewing DVDs.

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Audio

Digital Output

PCM Downsampling

Dynamic Range

Control

Downmixing Mode

Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or AV Receiver. For more details, see the digital output selection table on page 31.

Lets you choose to have 96Khz PCM signals downsampled to 48Khz before they are outputted to an amplifier. Choose On if your amplifier or receiver is not compatible with a 96Khz signal.

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby True HD audio.

Auto : Automatically controls the dynamic

range of Dolby TrueHD audio, based on information in the Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. Also turns dynamic range control on for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.

Off : Leaves the dynamic range

uncompressed, letting you hear the original sound.

On : Turns dynamic range control on for all

three Dolby formats. Quieter sounds are made louder and the volume of loud sounds is reduced.

Lets you select the multi-channel downmix method that is compatible with your stereo system. You can choose to have the player downmix to normal stereo or to surround compatible stereo.

Network

System

Network Settings

Network Status

BD-Live Internet

Connection

Initial Settings

Quick Start

Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

BD Data

Management

Time Zone

Reset

Configure the network connection so you can enjoy various features such as Internet services or AllShare, and perform software upgrades.

Lets you check the current network and Internet status.

Set to allow or prohibit an Internet connection when you use the BD-LIVE service.

You can set the language, Network Settings, etc. by using the Initial Settings function.

Lets you set the player to turn on quickly by decreasing the boot time.

| NOTE |

\If this function set to On, Standby power

consumption will be increased.

Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung players that have the Anynet+ feature and lets you control those products with one Samsung TV remote. To operate this function, you must connect this player to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.

Lets you manage the downloaded contents you accessed through a Blu-ray Disc that supports the BD-LIVE service.

You can specify the time zone that is applicable to your area.

Resets all settings to their default settings except for the network and Smart Hub settings. The default security PIN is 0000.

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Settings

Language

Security

You can select the language you prefer for the Home menu, disc menu, etc.

On-Screen Menu : Select the language for the on-screen displays. Disc Menu : Select the language for the disc menu displays. Audio : Select the language for disc audio. Subtitle : Select the language for disc subtitles.

| NOTE |

\The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc.

The default password is 0000. Enter the default password to access the security function if you haven't created your own password.

BD Parental Rating : Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating

equal to or above a specific age rating unless a password is entered.

DVD Parental Rating : Prevents playback of DVDs with a rating above

a specific numerical rating unless a password is entered.

Change Password : Change the 4-digit password used to access

security functions.

`If you forgot your password

Remove any disc or USB storage device.

Press and hold the p button on the front panel for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings.

General

Support

Network Remote

Control

Software Upgrade

Contact Samsung

The Network Remote Control function lets you control your Blu-ray Disc player from a remote device such as a smart phone through a wireless connection to your local area network.

Select On in the Network Remote Control menu.

Install the Samsung network remote control application to control your player on your compatible portable device.

Make sure your portable device and your player are connected to the same wireless router.

Start the application on your portable device. The application should find your player and display it on a list.

Select the player.

If this is the first time you are using the function, it will ask you to allow or deny remote control of the player. Select Allow.

Follow the instructions that came with the application to control the player.

For more information about the Software Upgrade function, see "Upgrading Software" on pages 18~19.

Provides contact information for assistance with your player.

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Networks and the Internet

When you connect this player to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as Smart Hub and BD-LIVE, and upgrade the player's software through the network connection. For more information about accessing and using Internet services, see the Network Services chapter of this manual on pages 23~25. Instructions for configuring the network connection start below.

Configuring Your Network Connection

Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, and you have a wired or wireless network, we recommend using the Automatic configuration procedures described below. If you are connecting to a wired network, connect the player to your router using a LAN cable before you start the configuration procedure. If you are connecting to a wireless network, disconnect any wired network connection before you begin.

To begin configuring your network connection, follow these steps:

1. In the Home menu, select Settings, and

then press the v button.

2. Select Network, and then press the v

button.

3. Select Network Settings, and then

press the v button. The Network Settings screen appears.

Settings

Display Audio

Network

System Language Security General Support

Network Settings

Select a network connection type.

Wired

Wireless (General)

Connect to the network using LAN cable. Please make

WPS(PBC)

sure that the LAN cable is connected.

Move " Enter ' Return

Wired Network

Wired - Automatic

To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your Network Connection" on page 17.

1. Select Wired in the Network Settings

screen, and then press the v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

Wired - Manual

If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually.

1. Select Wired in the Network Settings

screen, and then press the v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player attempts to verify the network connection and fails.

Settings

Display Audio

Network

System

Cannot connect to Network. Try the following.

Language

- Check if IP is set correctly in 'IP Settings'.

Security

- Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.

General

Support

Network Settings

MAC Address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 DNS Server 0.0.0.0

IP Settings Retry OK

Move " Enter ' Return

2. Select IP Settings on the bottom of the

screen, and press the v button. The IP Settings screen appears.

3. Select the IP Mode field, and then set

to Manual.

4. Use the number keypad on your remote

to enter the Network values. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons on the remote to move from entry field to entry field.

5. When done, highlight OK, and then

press v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

< Getting the IP Settings values >

You can view your Network Settings values on most Windows computers. To view the Network Settings values, follow these steps:

• Windows XP

1. Right click the Network icon on the

bottom right of the Windows desktop.

2. In the pop-up menu, click Status.

3. On the dialog that appears, click the

Support tab.

4. On the Support tab, click the Details

button. The Network settings are displayed.

• Windows 7

1. Click the Network icon on the bottom

right of the Windows desktop.

2. In the pop-up menu, click Network and

Sharing Center.

3. On the dialog that appears, click the

Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection depending on your network connection.

4. On the Support tab, click the Details

button. The Network settings are displayed.

| NOTE |

\Depending on your Windows version, the

information may differ.

Wireless Network

You can setup a wireless network connection in three ways:

- Wireless Automatic

- Wireless Manual

- WPS(PBC)

When you configure the wireless network connection, any wireless network devices currently connected through the player or, if applicable, the player's current wired connection, will be disconnected.

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Settings

Wireless (General) - Automatic

To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your Network Connection" on page 17.

1. Select Wireless (General) in the

Network Settings screen, and then press the v button. The player searches for and then displays a list of the available networks.

Settings

Display Audio

Network

System Language

Security

General

Support

Network Settings

Select a Wireless Router to connect.

XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

WEP WPA WPA WPA WEP

Previous m Move " Enter ' Return

1/11

Refresh

2. Select the desired network, and then

press the v button. The Security screen appears.

3. On the Security screen, enter your

network's Security Code or Pass Phrase. Enter numbers directly using the number buttons on your remote control. Enter letters by selecting a letter with an arrow button, and then pressing v button.

4. When done, select DONE at the bottom

of the screen, and then press v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

| NOTE |

\You should be able to find the Security Code or

Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem.

Wireless (General) - Manual

If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually.

After folloiwng Steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your Network Connection" on page 17.

1. Select Wireless (General) in the

Network Settings screen, and then press the v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player attempts to verify the network connection and fails.

Settings

Display Audio

Network

System

Cannot connect to the Network. Try the following.

Language

Security

- Contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.

General

Support

Network Settings

MAC Address XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX IP Address 0.0.0.0

Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 DNS Server 0.0.0.0

Move " Enter ' Return

KT_WLAN

Check security key on Wireless Router, and check if IP is set correctly in 'IP Settings'.

IP Settings Retry OK

2. Select IP Settings on the bottom of the

screen, and then press v button. The IP Settings screen appears.

3. Select the IP Mode field, and then set

to Manual.

- For the IP setting values, see "Getting the IP Settings values" on page 17.

4. Use the number keypad on your remote

to enter the Network values. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons on the remote to move from entry field to entry field.

5. When done, highlight OK, and then

press v button. The Security screen appears.

6. On the Security screen, enter your

network's Security Code or Pass Phrase. Enter numbers directly using the number buttons on your remote control. Enter letters by selecting a letter with an arrow button, and then pressing v button.

7. When done, select DONE at the bottom

of the screen, and then press v button. The Network Status screen appears. The player verifies the network connection and then connects to the network.

WPS(PBC)

One of the easiest ways to set up the wireless network connection is using the WPS(PBC) function. If your wireless router has a WPS(PBC) button, follow these steps:

1. Open the Home screen.

2. Press the BLUE (D) button on the

remote control.

3. Press the WPS(PBC) button on your

router within two minutes. Your player automatically acquires all the network settings values it needs and connects to your network. The Network Status screen appears. The player connects to the network after the network connection is verified.

Upgrading Software

The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the player's software for performance improvements or additional services.

• Never turn the player off or back on manually during the update process.

1. In the Home screen, select the Settings,

and then press the v button.

2. Select Support, and then press the v

button.

3. Select Software Upgrade, and then

press the v button.

4. Select one of the following methods:

• By Internet

• By USB

• By Disc

• By Downoaded

• Download in Standby Mode

5. Press the v button.

| NOTE |

\The upgrade is complete when the player turns off,

and then turns on again by itself.

\Samsung Electronics shall takes no legal

responsibility for player malfunction caused by an unstable Internet connection or consumer negligence during a software upgrade.

\If you want to cancel the upgrade while the upgrade

software is downloading, press the v button.

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By Internet

Your player must be connected to the Internet to use the By Internet function.

1. Select By Internet, and then press the

button. The Connecting to Server

message appears.

2. If there is a download available, the

Download pop-up appears with a progress bar and the download starts.

3. When the download is complete, the

Upgrade Query window appears with three choices: Upgrade Now, Upgrade Later, or Don't Upgrade.

4. If you select Upgrade Now, the player

upgrades the software, turns off, and then turns on automatically.

5. If you do not make a selection in one

minute or select Upgrade Later, the player stores the new upgrade software. You can upgrade the software later using the By Downloaded function.

6. If you select Don't Upgrade, the player

cancels the upgrade.

By USB

1. Visit www.samsung.com.

2. Click SUPPORT on the top right of the

page.

3. Enter the product's model number into the search field, and then click Find

Product.

4. Click Get downloads in the center of

the page below the Downloads header.

5. Click Firmware in the center of the

page.

6. Click the ZIP icon in the File column on

the right side of the page.

7. Click OK in the pop-up that appears to

download and save the firmware file to your PC.

8. Unzip the zip archive to your computer.

You should have a single folder with the same name as the zip file.

9. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive.

10. Make sure no disc is inserted in the

player, and then insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of the player.

11. In the player's menu, go to Settings >

Support > Software Upgrade.

12. Select By USB.

| NOTE |

\There should be no disc in the player when you

upgrade the software using the USB Host jack.

\When the software upgrade is done, check the

software details in the software Upgrade menu.

\Do not turn off the player during the software

upgrade. It may cause the player to malfunction.

\Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must

be performed with a USB flash memory stick only.

By Disc

1. Follow Steps 1 through 7 in By USB.

2. Unzip the zip archive to your computer.

You should have a single folder with the same name as the zip file.

3. Write the folder onto a disc. We

recommend a CD-R or DVD-R.

4. Finalize the disc before you remove it

from your computer.

5. Insert the disc into the player.

6. In the player's menu, go to Settings >

Support > Software upgrade.

7. Select By Disc.

| NOTE |

\When the system upgrade is done, check the

software details in the software Upgrade menu.

\Do not turn off the player during the Software

Upgrade. It may cause the player malfunction.

By Downloaded

The By Downloaded option lets you upgrade using a file the player downloaded earlier but you decided not to install immediately or a file downloaded by the player in Standby Mode.

1. If upgrade software has been

downloaded, you will see the software version number to the right of By Downloaded.

2. Select By Downloaded, and then press

the v button.

3. The player displays a message asking if you want to upgrade. Select Yes . The player begins the upgrade.

4. When the update is complete, the player turns off automatically, and then turns on.

| NOTE |

\When the system upgrade is done, check the

software details in the software Upgrade menu.

\Do not turn off the player during the software

Upgrade. It may cause the player to malfunction.

Download in Standby Mode

You can set the Download in Standby Mode function so that the player downloads new upgrade software when it is in Standby Mode. In Standby Mode, the player is off, but its Internet connection is active. This allows the player to download upgrade software automatically, when you are not using it.

1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Download in Standby Mode, and then

press the v button.

2. Select On or Off. If you select On, the player will automatically download new upgrade software when it is in Standby Mode with the power off. If it downloads new upgrade software, the player will ask you if you want to install it when you turn the player on.

| NOTE |

\To use Standby Mode Upgrade function, your player

must be connected to the Internet.

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HOME

VOL

–

SOURCE

DISC MENU

HOME CinemaNow

TITLE MENU

VOL VOL

POPUP

SAMSUNG TV

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Your Blu-ray player can play Disc and USB contents and the contents located on your PC using the AllShare function. For more information about AllShare, refer to pages 23~24.

Insert a Disc

1. Press the 8 button to open the disc

tray.

2. Push a disc gently into the disc tray with

the disc's label facing up.

3. Press the 8 button to close the disc

tray. Playback starts automatically.

4. If playback does not start automatically,

select the My Contents or My Devices option on the Main screen, and then press the v button.

Insert a USB Device

You can play multimedia files located on a USB storage device.

1. With the player off, connect the USB

storage device to the USB port on the front panel of the player.

2. Turn on the player. When the Main

screen appears, select My Devices > USB, and then press the v button.

My Devices

Disc USB

AllShare

Settings My Contents Smart Hub

WPS(PBC)

3. Select Videos, Photos, or Music,

and then press the v button The contents of the USB device is displayed. Depending on how the contents is arranged, you will see either folders, individual files, or both.

4. Using the ▲▼◄► buttons on your

remote, select the desired contents. To open a folder, select it, and then press the v button. To play a file, select it, and then press the v button.

5. Press the RETURN button to exit a

folder or to return to the Main screen.

| NOTE |

\You must remove the USB storage device safely (by

performing the "Safely Remove USB" function) in order to prevent possible damage to the USB memory. Press the HOME button to move to the Home menu, select the YELLOW (C) button, and then press the v button.

\If you insert a disc when playing a USB storage

device, the device mode changes to "DVD or CD" automatically.

My Contents

HOME  My Contents  Videos, Photos or Music

The My Contents option lists only files of the type you select. For example, if you select Music, the player will list only music files on the screen. Note that the player will display all folders. You must open the folders to display the music files.

My Contents

Videos Photos Music

SettingsSmart Hub

WPS(PBC)

My Devices

HOME  My Devices  USB, Disc or AllShare

The My Devices option lists only those folders and files on the kind of device you select. For example, if you select USB, the player will list only those folders or files on an attached USB device on the screen.

My Devices

Disc

USB

AllShare

Settings My Contents Smart Hub

WPS(PBC)

Controlling Video Playback

You can control the playback of video content located on a DVD, CD or USB storage device. Depending on the disc, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available.

Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback

Playback related buttons



The player does not play sound in Search, Slow or Step mode.

• To return to normal speed playback, press the 6 button.

button

Starts playback.

Stops playback.

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DISC MENU

TITLE MENU

VOL VOL

POPUP

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button

Pauses playback.

During playback, press the 3 or

button.

Fast Motion Play

Each time you press the 3 or

button, the playback speed

will change.

In pause mode, press the 4

Slow Motion Play

button. Each time you press the 4 button, the playback speed will change.

In pause mode, press the 7

Step Motion Play

button. Each time you press the 7 button, a new frame appears.

During playback, press the 1 or

button.

Skip Motion Play

Each time you press 1 or 2 button, the disc moves to the previous or next chapter or file.

Using the disc menu, title menu,



popup menu and title list

DISC MENU button

TITLE MENU button

POPUP MENU button

During playback, press this button to start the disc menu function.

During playback, press this button to start the title menu function.

• If your disc has a playlist,

press the GREEN (B) button to go to the playlist.

During playback, press this button to start the popup menu function.

Using the Tools Menu

During playback, press the TOOLS button.

Title Search

Chapter Search

Time Search

Repeat Mode

Full Screen

Picture Settings

Select to move to a desired scene.

Select this to repeat the desired scene.

- Off : Choose this to return to

normal playback.

- Title : Choose this to repeat a

selected title.

- Chapter : Choose this to

repeat a selected chapter.

- Repeat A-B : Choose this to

set a repeat point where you want to play.

| NOTE |

\If you set point (B) before

5 seconds has lapsed, the prohibition message will appear.

Select this to set the desired full screen size.

Select this to set the picture settings.

- Dynamic : Choose this setting

to increase sharpness.

- Normal : Choose this setting

for most viewing applications.

- Movie : This is the best setting

for watching movies.

- User : Lets you adjust the

sharpness and noise reduction function respectively.

Picture Settings

| NOTE |

\When you use the BD wise

function, this menu will not appear.

Audio

Select to set the desired audio language.

Select to set the desired subtitle language.

Subtitle

- You can also operate this

function by pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote control.

Select to view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays the number of angles

Angle

available to view. When a Blu-ray Disc/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can change angle.

BONUSVIEW Video

BONUSVIEW

Select to set the desired bonusview option.

Audio

| NOTE |

\Depending on the disc or storage device, the Tools

menu may differ.

Controlling Music Playback

You can control the playback of music content located on a DVD, USB, mobile device or PC.

Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback

NUMBER buttons : During Playlist playback, press the desired track number.

The selected track is played.

Skip : During playback, press the 1 or 2 button to move to the previous or next page

of playlist.

button : Stops a track.

Fast Play (Audio CD (CD-DA) only)

During playback, press the 3 or 4

button. Each time you press the 3 or 4 button, the playback speed will change.

Pause : Pauses a track.

button : Plays the currently selected

track.

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