Samsung BD-FM57C-ZA User Manual

BD-FM57C

Blu-ray™ Disc Player

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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	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF			The exclamation point within the triangle
triangle is a warning sign alerting you to	ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE			is a warning sign alerting you to important
dangerous voltage inside the product.	COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE			instructions accompanying the product.
	PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
	QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING

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

•This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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 the 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.

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

NOTES

`` 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.

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.

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`` Keep in a cool ventilated area.

`` Do not keep in direct sunlight.

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.

• Disc Storage

Contents

						`` Keep in a clean protection jacket and		Safety Information	2	Language Settings.....................................	14
						store vertically.		Warning.......................................................		Security Settings........................................	14
								Precautions	2	General Settings	14
						Handling Cautions
								Disc Storage & Management........................	3	Support Settings........................................	14
					•	Do not expose this apparatus to dripping
13.		Unplug this apparatus during lightning						Handling Cautions	3	Media Play
						or splashing. Do not put objects filled with
		storms or when unused for long periods				liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.		Copyright.....................................................	3	Playing a Commercially Recorded Disc	16
								Getting Started
14.		of time.			•	To turn this apparatus off completely, you				Playing Files on a USB Device....................	16
		Refer all servicing to qualified service				must pull the power plug out of the wall		Before using the User Manual	4	Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content	16
		personnel. Servicing is required when				socket. Consequently, the power plug must
		the apparatus has been damaged in any			•	be easily and readily accessible at all times.		Logos of Discs the player can play	4	Playing Content Located in Your PC	17
						Do not plug multiple electric devices into
		way, such as when the power-supply				the same wall socket. Overloading a socket		Accessories.................................................	6	Controlling Video Playback.........................	17
		cord or plug is damaged, liquid has				can cause it to overheat, resulting in a fire.		Front Panel	6	Controlling Music Playback	17
		been spilled or objects have fallen into			•
		the apparatus, the apparatus has been				Before connecting other components to		Rear Panel...................................................	6	Playing Photo Contents..............................	18
		exposed to rain or moisture, does not			•	this player, be sure to turn them off.		Remote Control	7	Appendix
						If you move your player suddenly from a cold
		operate normally, or has been dropped.									19
						place to a warm place, condensation may		Connections		Troubleshooting..........................................
						occur on the operating parts and lens and					20
		Disc Storage & Management				cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs,		......................................Connecting to a TV	7	.............................................Specifications
•	Holding Discs					unplug the player, wait for two hours, and		...................Connecting to an Audio System	8
						then connect the plug to the power outlet.		Connecting to a Network Router	8
	-- Fingerprints or scratches					Then, insert the disc, and try to play back
		on a disc may reduce			•	again.		Settings
		sound and picture quality				If the product makes an abnormal noise		The Initial Settings Procedure	9
		or cause skipping				or produces a burning smell or smoke,
	-- Avoid touching the surface of a disc					turn off the power switch immediately and		Menu Navigation..........................................	9
		where data has been recorded.				disconnect the power plug from the wall		Accessing the Settings Menu	9
						outlet. Then, contact the nearest customer
	-- Hold the disc by the edges so that					service center for technical assistance. Do		Display Settings...........................................	9
		fingerprints will not get on the surface.				not use the product. Using the product as		Audio Settings	11
	-- Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.					it is may cause a fire or an electric shock.
								Network Settings.......................................	12
•	Cleaning Discs								13
	--	If you get fingerprints or dirt				Copyright		.........................................System Settings
		on a disc, clean it with a mild
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		detergent diluted in water
		and wipe with a soft cloth.			All rights reserved; No part or whole of this
					user's manual may be reproduced or copied
	-- When cleaning, wipe gently				without the prior written permission of
		from the inside to the outside of the disc.
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Getting Started

Before using the User Manual

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.
				DVD-VIDEO
		VIDEO		DVD-RW			DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R that have
				DVD-R			been recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing MKV
				DVD+RW			or MP4 contents.
				DVD+R
				CD-RW/-R,			Music recorded on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R or a USB
		MUSIC		DVD-RW/-R,
							storage media containing MP3 or WMA contents.
				BD-RE/-R
				CD-RW/-R,			Photos recorded on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R or a USB
		PHOTO		DVD-RW/-R,
							storage media containing JPEG contents.
				BD-RE/-R
	NOTES
		`` 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.
Disc types your player cannot play
•		HD DVD		•	DVD-RAM			•	DVD-RW (VR mode) •	3.9 GB DVD-R for
•		DVD-ROM/PD/		•	Super Audio CD			•	CVD/CD-ROM/	Authoring.
		MV, etc			(except CD layer)				CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD
									(CD-Gs play audio
									only, not graphics.)

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 Code for this player is displayed on the rear panel of the player.

Disc Type	Region				Area
			Code
Blu-ray			a		North America, Central
					America, South America,
Disc					Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong
DVD-					Kong and South East Asia.
					The U.S., U.S. territories and
			1
VIDEO					Canada

Logos of Discs the player can play

Blu-ray Disc		BD-LIVE

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

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/External HDD/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.

•Your player supports the FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file 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 with a frame rate under 30fps (frames per second).

•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.

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•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 NTFS compressed files, sparse files, or encrypted files.

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

Video File Support

	File Extension	Container	Video Codec	Audio Codec	Resolution
			MP4v3	MP3	1920x1080
	*.avi			Dolby Digital
		AVI		DTS
			H.264 BP/MP/HP	WMA	1920x1080
				PCM
	*.mkv		VC-1 AP	MP3	1920x1080
		MKV		Dolby Digital
			H.264 BP/MP/HP		1920x1080
				DTS
	*.wmv	WMV (wmv9)	VC-1 AP	WMA	1920x1080
			VC-1 SM		1920x1080
	*.mp4	MP4	MP4 (mp4v)	AAC	1920x1080
			H.264 BP/MP/HP		1920x1080
	*.mpg		MPEG1	MP1, 2	1920x1080
		PS	MPEG2	Dolby Digital	1920x1080
	*.mpeg
				DTS
			H.264 BP/MP/HP		1920x1080

•• Limitations

-- Even when a file is encoded by a supported codec listed above, the 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 a higher Bit rate/frame rate than standard may stutter during sound/video playback. -- The Seek (skip) function is not available if the file’s index table is damaged.

•• Video decoder

-- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1 and AVCHD

-- Does not support H.264 FMO/ASO/RS and VC1 SP/MP/AP L4 -- 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 sampling rate of 22050Hz mono.
-- AAC: Max sampling rate: 96Khz (8, 11, 12, 16, 22,24, 32,44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96)
Max bitrate: 320kbps
Music File Support
File Extension		Container		Audio Codec		Support Range
*.mp3		MP3		MP3		-
*.wma		WMA		WMA		* Sampling rates (in kHz) - 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44.1, 48
						* Bit rates - All bit-rates from 5kbps to 355kbps
Picture File Support
File Extension				Type		Resolution
*.jpg				JPEG		15360x8640
*.jpeg
*.jpe
*.png				PNG		15360x8640

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DISC TRAY

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.

NOTES

`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 MKV and MP4 format discs may not play, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Batteries for Remote Control	User Manual
(AAA Size) (4301-000121)	(AK68-02285S)

HDMI cable	Remote Control
(BN39-01583A)	(AK59-00149A)

Front Panel

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

NOTES

`` When the player displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start a 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 vbutton.

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

Rear Panel

HDMI		OUT	USB		HOST

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Remote Control

Tour of the Remote Control

Turn the player on and off.

Press to open and close the disc tray.

Press the number buttons to operate options.

Use to enter the disc menu. Press to skip backwards or forwards.

Press to stop a disc. Press to play a disc.

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

Press to use the Tools menu.

Use to select menu items and change menu values.

Return to the previous menu.

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

Press to use the bonusview function. Allows you to repeat A-B disc.

BONUS	REPEAT REPEAT	FULL
VIEW	A-B	SCREEN

Turn the TV on and off.

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

TV volume adjustment.

Use to enter the popup menu/title

Press to search a disc backwards forwards.

Press to pause a disc.

Press to move to the Home menu

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

Use to display the playback information when playing a Blu-ray Disc/DVD.

Press to exit the menu.

Press to see the full screen on a TV. During the Blu-ray Disc/DVD's playback, the Full Screen button does not operate.

Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.

Installing batteries	NOTES
			`` 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.
			• Fluorescent lights can prevent the remote
			sensor from working properly. 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.

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

Audio

Video

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.

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Connecting to an Audio System

You can connect the Blu-ray player to an audio system as shown 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.

Connecting to an Audio System (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.

Connecting to a Network Router

This player lets you use network based services, such as BD-LIVE, and download software upgrades when it is connected to a network. We recommend using a Broadband modem (with integrated router) or an IP router for the connection. For more information on router connections, refer to the user manual of the router or contact the router manufacturer for technical assistance.

Wireless Network

Wireless Router

Broadband service

Audio/Video

NOTES

`` 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. Adhoc 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)

`` 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.

`` In compliance with the newest Wi-Fi certification specifications, Samsung Blu-ray players do not support WEP or TKIP security encryption in networks running in the 802.11n mode.

`` 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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