Samsung BD-H5500 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

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

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Blu-ray Disc Player USES AN INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH CAN CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE Blu-ray Disc Player CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

CAUTION

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS

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.

AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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

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

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

The product unit accompanying this user manual is licenced under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties.

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.

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.

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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.

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

• 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 centre for technical assistance. Do not use the product. Using the product as it is may cause a fire or an electric shock.

Using the 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.

• If you want to enjoy 3D content, connect a 3D device (3D compliant AV receiver or TV) to the player's HDMI OUT port using a high-speed HDMI cable. Put on 3D glasses before playing the 3D content.

• The player outputs 3D signals only through HDMI cable connected to the HDMI OUT port.

• As the video resolution in 3D play mode is fixed according to the resolution of the original 3D video, you can not change the resolution to your preference.

• Some functions such as BD Wise, screen size adjustment, and resolution adjustment may not operate properly in 3D play mode.

• You must use a high-speed HDMI cable for proper output of the 3D signal.

• Stay at least three times the width of the screen from the TV when watching 3D images. For example, if you have a 46-inch screen, stay 138 inches (11.5 feet) from the screen.

• Place the 3D video screen at eye level for the best 3D picture.

• When the player is connected to some 3D devices, the 3D effect may not function properly.

• This player does not convert 2D content into 3D.

• "Blu-ray 3D" and "Blu-ray 3D" logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

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

Contents Getting Started

SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning ....................................................... 2

Precautions .................................................2

Disc Storage & Management ....................... 3

Handling Cautions ....................................... 3

Using the 3D function ..................................3

GETTING STARTED

Before using the User Manual ...................... 4

Logos of Discs the player can play ..............5

Accessories ................................................. 6

Front Panel .................................................. 7

Rear Panel ...................................................7

Remote Control ........................................... 7

CONNECTIONS

Connecting to a TV ......................................8

Connecting to an Audio System ..................8

Connecting to a Network Router .................9

SETTINGS

The Initial Settings Procedure.......................9

Menu Navigation ..........................................9

Accessing the Settings Menu ....................10

Display Settings ......................................... 10

Audio Settings ........................................... 11

Network Settings ....................................... 12

System Settings ........................................13

Language Settings .....................................14

Security Settings........................................14

General Settings ........................................ 14

Support Settings .......................................14

MEDIA PLAY

Playing a Commercially Recorded Disc ......15

Playing Files on a USB Device ...................15

Playing a Disc with User Recorded

Content ..................................................... 16

Playing Content Located on Your PC or

DLNA Device through the Blu-ray

Disc Player ................................................16

Controlling Video Playback ........................ 17

Controlling Music Playback ........................17

Playing Photo Contents .............................19

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting ......................................... 19

Specifications ............................................ 21

Before using the User Manual

Disc Types and Contents your player can play

Media Disc Type Details

Blu-ray Disc

3D Blu-ray Disc

VIDEO

MUSIC

PHOTO

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 bit rate 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

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

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

• 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.

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

Blu-ray

Disc

DVD-

VIDEO

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, Africa, Greenland

Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong

Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Caribbean

Russia, Eastern Europe, India, North Korea, Mongolia

China

Logos of Discs the player can play

Blu-ray Disc BD-LIVE

3D Blu-ray Disc DivX

PAL broadcast System in U.K., France, Germany,

etc.

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.

• 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.

• 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

*.avi

*.mkv

*.wmv

*.mp4

*.mpg

*.mpeg

AVI

MKV

WMV (wmv9)

MP4

DivX 3.11/4/5/6

MP4v3

H.264 BP/MP/HP

VC-1 AP

H.264 BP/MP/HP

VC-1 AP

VC-1 SM

MP4 (mp4v)

H.264 BP/MP/HP

MPEG1

MPEG2

H.264 BP/MP/HP

MP3

Dolby Digital

DTS

WMA

PCM

MP3

Dolby Digital

DTS

WMA

AAC

MP1, 2

Dolby Digital

DTS

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 bit rate: 320kbps



Supported DivX subtitle file formats

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

NOTES

✎

`Playback of some DivX, MKV or MP4 file may not be supported depending on their video resolution and

frame rate.

Music File Support

File Extension Container Audio Codec Support Range

*.mp3

*.wma

MP3 MP3

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

JPEG

15360x8640

*.jpe

*.png

PNG

15360x8640

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 colour range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

AUDIO HOME SUBTITLE

FULLBONUS REPEATREPEAT

SCREEN

A-BVIEW

Batteries for Remote Control

(AAA Size)

User Manual Remote Control

Front Panel

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

Remote Control

Tour of the Remote Control

STOP BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

USB HOST

REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

✎

NOTES

DISC TRAY

`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.

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

Rear Panel

HDMI OUT LAN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Turn the player on and off.

Press to open and close the disc tray.

Press numeric buttons to operate options.

Use to enter the disc menu.

Press to skip backwards or forwards.

Press to stop a disc.

Use to access various audio functions on a

Use to select menu items and change menu

These buttons are used both for menus on the

player and also several Blu-ray Disc functions.

Press to play a disc.

disc (Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Press to use Tools menu.

Return to the previous menu.

Press to use bonusview function.

Allows you to repeat A-B disc.

Installing batteries

NOTES

✎

`If the remote does not operate properly:

Check the polarity (+/–) of the batteries.

•

values.

AUDIO HOME SUBTITLE

FULLBONUS REPEAT REPEAT

SCREEN

A-BVIEW

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 menu.

Press to search a disc backwards or 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.

Press to exit the menu.

Press to see the full screen on a TV. During Blu-ray or DVD disc playback, the Full screen button does not operate.

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

•

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 `Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. `Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. `Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Connections

Connecting to a TV

Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) 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

NOTES

✎

`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 Colour to Off in the menu. `To view video in the HDMI 720p, 1080i, or 1080p output mode, you must use a High speed 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 one of the methods 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 (not supplied) 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 a 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

Connecting to a Network Router

AUDIO HOME SUBTITLE

You can connect your player to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below. To use the DLNA network functionality, you must connect your PC to your network as shown

in the illustrations.

Wired Network

Broadband modem

NOTES

✎

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.

(with integrated router)

Router

Broadband

modem

Broadband service

Settings

The Initial Settings Procedure

• The Home screen 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.

•

After the initial settings process is complete, you can then operate the panel buttons and remote control.

After you have connected the player to your TV, turn on the TV and player. When you turn on the player the first time, the player's Initial Settings screen appears on the TV. The Initial Setting procedure lets you set the On Screen Display (OSD) and menu languages, the aspect ratio (screen size), the network type, and connect the player to your network.

NOTES

✎

`The Home menu will not appear if you do not

configure the initial settings except as noted below.

`If you press the BLUE (D) button during

network setup, you can access the Home menu even if the network setup is not completed yet.

`When you return to the Home menu, the full

screen mode is cancelled automatically.

`If you want to display the Initial Setting screen

again to make changes, press the @ button on the top panel of the player for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted. This resets the player to its default settings.

`After the initial settings process is complete.

you can operate the HDMI-CEC function.

`If you want to use the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)

function to aid in the initial set up process, please follow the instructions below.

1) Connect the player to an Anynet+(HDMICEC) compliant Samsung TV using HDMI Cable.

2) Set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature to On in both the TV and the player.

3) Set the TV to the Initial Settings Procedure.

`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 25 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.

Menu Navigation

HOME Button : Press to move to the Home

menu.

RETURN Button :

(Enter) / DIRECTION Button :

Move the cursor or select an item.

Activate the currently selected item. Confirm a setting.

EXIT Button : Press to exit the current menu.

Return to the previous menu.

• Home Menu

Play Disc Photos Videos Music

No disc

App 1 App 2 App 3 App 4

Selects Videos.

Selects Music.

Selects Settings.

Selects Change Device.

Selects Photos.

Selects Play disc.

Selects applications.

Selects More applications.

NOTES

✎

`The Videos, Photos, and Music options require

that you have an appropriate disc inserted into the player or a USB flash device attached to the player.

App 5

Change Device

Settings

Accessing the Settings Menu

To access the Settings menu and sub-menus, follow these steps:

1. Press the POWER button.

The Home Menu appears.

Press the

▲▼

Settings, and then press the v button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the

desired submenu, and then press the v button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired

item, and then press the v button.

5. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu. NOTES

✎

`The access steps may differ depending on

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

◄► buttons to select

Display Settings

You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect Ratio, Resolution, etc.

3D Settings

Select whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode.

NOTES

✎

`For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D

playback, press the 5 button once. The movie stops and the 3D mode option is de-activated. To change a 3D option selection when you are playing a 3D movie, press the 5 button once. The Blu-ray menu appears. Press the 5 button again, then select 3D Settings in the Blu-ray menu.

`Depending on the content and the position of

the picture on your TV screen, you may see vertical black bars on the left side, right side, or both sides.

TV Aspect Ratio

Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen size setting.

NOTES

✎

`Depending on the disc type, some aspect

ratios may not be available.

If you select an aspect ratio and option which is different than the aspect ratio of your TV screen, the picture might appear to be distorted.

BD Wise (Samsung TVs only)

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/ DVDs.

NOTES

✎

`When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting

automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise appears in the Resolution menu.

If the player is connected to a device that does not support BD Wise, you cannot use the BD Wise function.

`For proper operation of BD Wise, set the BD

Wise menu of both the player and the TV to On.

Resolution

Lets you set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal to Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p. The number indicates the number of lines of video per frame. The i and p indicate interlaced and progressive scan, respectively. The more lines, the higher the quality.

Resolution according to the output mode

• Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback

HDMI / connected

Output

Setup

BD Wise

Auto

1080p@60F

(Movie Frame : Off)

Movie Frame :

Auto (24 fps)

1080i 1080i 1080i

720p 720p 720p

576p/480p 576p/480p 576p/480p

HDMI Mode

Blu-ray Disc

Resolution of

Blu-ray Disc

Max. Resolution

of TV input

1080p@60F 1080p@60F

1080p@24F 1080p@24F

E-contents/

Digital

contents

1080p

Max. Resolution

of TV input

• DVD playback

Output

Setup

HDMI / connected

HDMI Mode

BD Wise 576i/480i

Auto Max. Resolution of TV input

1080p 1080p

1080i 1080i

720p 720p

576p/480p 576p/480p

NOTES

✎

If the TV you connected to the player does not support Movie Frame or the resolution you selected, the message "If no pictures are shown after selecting ‘Yes’, please wait for 15 seconds to return to the previous resolution. Do you want to change the resolution?" appears. If you select Yes, the TV’s screen will go blank for 15 seconds, and then the resolution will revert to the previous resolution automatically.

`If the screen stays blank after you have

changed the resolution, remove all discs, and then press and hold the the player for more than 5 seconds. All settings are restored to the factory default. Follow the steps on the previous page to access each mode and select the Display Setup that your TV will support.

`When the factory default settings are restored,

all stored user BD data is deleted.

The Blu-ray Disc must have the 24 frame feature for the player to use the Movie Frame (24 fps) mode.

button on the top of

Movie Frame (24 fps)

Setting the Movie Frame (24 fps) feature to Auto allows you to adjust the player’s HDMI output to 24 frames per second for improved picture quality. You can enjoy the Movie Frame (24 fps) feature only on a TV supporting this frame rate. You can select Movie Frame only when the player is in the HDMI 1080p output resolution modes.

HDMI Colour Format

Lets you set the colour space format for HDMI output to match the capabilities of the connected device (TV, monitor, etc).

HDMI Deep Colour

Lets you output video from the HDMI OUT jack with Deep Colour. Deep Colour provides more accurate colour reproduction with greater colour depth.

Progressive Mode

Lets you improve picture quality when viewing DVDs.

Audio Settings

Digital Output

Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or AV Receiver. For more details, please refer to the Digital Output Selection table below.

Digital Output Selection

Setup PCM

Connection

Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Re-encoded DTS

Dolby Digital Plus PCM 2ch PCM 2ch

Audio Stream

on Blu-ray

Audio Stream

Definition for

Blu-ray Disc

Dolby TrueHD PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Re-encoded DTS

Disc

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master

on DVD

Dolby Digital PCM 2ch PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital

Bitstream

(Unprocessed)

HDMI

Coaxial

Receiver

PCM Up to 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM PCM 2ch Re-encoded DTS

DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS Re-encoded DTS

PCM 2ch PCM 2ch

Audio

PCM PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch

DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS DTS

Decodes main feature

audio and BONUSVIEW

Any

audio stream together

into PCM audio and add

Navigation Sound Effects.

HDMI

Receiver

Dolby Digital

DTS-HD High

Resolution

DTS-HD

Master Audio

Outputs only main feature audio stream so that your

AV receiver can decode the

You will not hear BONUSVIEW

audio and Navigation Sound

Coaxial

Dolby Digital Re-encoded DTS

Plus

Audio

DTS Re-encoded DTS

audio bitstream.

Effects.

Bitstream

(Re-encoded

DTS)

HDMI Receiver or

Coaxial

Decodes main feature audio and BONUSVIEW audio stream together

into PCM audio and add Navigation Sound Effects, then

re-encodes the PCM audio into DTS

bitstream

* If Source Stream is 2ch, "Re-encoded Dolby D" Settings are not applied.

Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams :

- Main Feature Audio : The audio soundtrack of the main feature.

- BONUSVIEW audio : An additional soundtrack such as the director or actor’s commentary.

- Navigation Sound Effects : When you choose a menu navigation selection, a Navigation Sound Effect may sound. Navigation Sound Effects are different on each Blu-ray Disc.

Bitstream

(Re-encoded

Dolby D)

HDMI supported

AV receiver or

Coaxial

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Re-encoded

Dolby Digital *

Decodes main

feature audio and

BONUSVIEW audio stream together into PCM audio and add

Navigation Sound

Effects, then re-

encodes the PCM

audio into Dolby Digital bitstream

NOTES

✎

`Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or

you will hear no sound or just loud noise.

`If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not

compatible with compressed formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM.

`Regular DVDs do not have BONUSVIEW audio

and Navigation Sound Effects.

`Some Blu-ray Discs do not have BONUSVIEW

audio and Navigation Sound Effects.

`If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio

signal outputs as PCM regardless of your Digital Output selections (PCM or Bitstream).

`If your TV is not compatible with compressed

multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the player may output PCM 2ch downmixed audio even though you selected Bitstream (either Reencoded or Unprocessed) in the setup menu.

`If your TV is not compatible with PCM sampling

rates over 48kHz, the player may output 48kHz downsampled PCM audio even though you set PCM Downsampling to Off.

PCM Downsampling

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.

Dynamic Range Control

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.

Downmixing Mode

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 Settings

Please contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic

- and most are - we recommend using the Auto procedure for network setup. This is easiest and will work in the majority of cases. If it is static, you must use the manual set up procedure.

Network setup directions start below.

NOTES

✎

`This unit can only be connected to a Network

via a wired connection

Wired Network Settings

1. In the Home menu, press the ▲▼◄►

buttons to select Settings, and then press the v button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network,

and then press the v button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Wired Network Settings, and then press the

button. The Wired Network Settings

screen appears.

Settings

Wired Network Settings

Display

Internet Protocol Setup : Auto

Audio

IP Address : 0 0 0 0

Network

Subnet Mask :

System

Gateway : 0 0 0 0

Language

DNS : Auto

Security

DNS Server :

General Support

Move " Select ' Return

4. In the Internet Protocol Setup field, select Auto if it is not selected. (Press v to select Auto, and then press v.)

5. The Auto Function acquires and fills in the values for IP Address, Subnet Mask, etc., automatically.

NOTES

✎

`This process can take up to five minutes.

6. After the Network Function has acquired the network values, press the RETURN button.

7. Select Network Test, and then press v to ensure the player has connected to your network.

8. When the Network Test is complete, press the RETURN twice to return to the Main Menu.

0 0

0 0 0

9. If the Network Function does not acquire

the network values, go to the directions for Manual Setup.

Manual Network Setup

Before you start manual network setup, you need the network setting values.

To get the network setting values, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) or your network administrator.

To enter the Network Settings into your player, follow these steps:

1. In the Home menu, press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select Settings, and then press the v button.

Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network, and then press the v button.

3. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Wired Network Settings, and then press the

button. The Wired Network Settings

screen appears.

4. Select the Internet Protocol Setup field, and then press the v button.

5. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual, and then press the v button.

6. Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address).

7. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers.

8. When done with each field, use the ► button to move to the next field. You can also use the other arrow buttons to move up, down, and back.

9. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway values in the same way.

10. Press the ▼ button to go to DNS.

11. Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS

entry field.

12. Enter the numbers as above.

13. Press the RETURN button on your

remote control.

14. Run a Network Test to ensure the player

has connected to your network.

Network Test

Use this menu item to check whether your network connection is working or not.

Network Status

Use to check whether a connection to a network and the Internet has been established.

Device Name

Device Name function allows you to change player's name by selecting from device name list box.

BD-Live Internet Connection

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

• Allow (All) : The Internet connection is

allowed for all BD-LIVE contents.

• Allow (Valid Only) : The Internet

connection is allowed only for BD-LIVE contents containing a valid certificate.

• Prohibit : No Internet connection is allowed

for any BD-LIVE content.

NOTES

✎

`What is a valid certificate?

When the player uses BD-LIVE to send the disc data and a request to the server to certify the disc, the server uses the transmitted data to check if the disc is valid and sends the certificate back to the player.

`The Internet connection may be restricted

while you are using BD-LIVE contents.

Using BD-LIVE™

Once the player is connected to the network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents using a BD-LIVE compliant disc.

Attach a USB memory stick to the USB jack on the front of the player, and then check its remaining memory. The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE services.

2. Insert a Blu-ray Disc that supports BD-

LIVE.

3. Select an item from various BD-LIVE

service contents provided by the disc manufacturer.

NOTES

✎

`The way you use BD-LIVE and the provided

contents may differ, depending on the disc manufacturer.

The DLNA Function

DLNA lets you play music, video, and photo files located in your PC or NAS on the player.

To use DLNA with your player, you must connect the player to your network. (See page 12-13). To use DLNA with your PC, you must install DLNA software on your PC.

If you have NAS, you can use DLNA without any additional software.

To download DLNA software

1. Go to Samsung.com

2. Click Support, enter your player’s product

number in the field that appears, and then click Product.

3. On the next screen, click Get downloads

under Downloads.

4. Click Software on the next page.

5. Click the icon in the DLNA line under File

to start the download.

System Settings

Initial Settings

By using the Initial Settings function, you can set the language, Network Settings, etc. For more information about the Initial Settings function, refer to the Initial Settings section of this user manual (page 9).

Quick Start

You can turn on the power quickly by decreasing the boot time.

NOTES

✎

`If this function is set to On, Standby power

consumption will be increased.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung players that have the Anynet+ feature. To operate this function, connect this player to an Anynet+ Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. With Anynet+ on, you can operate this player using a Samsung TV remote control and start disc playback simply by pressing the PLAY ( ) button on the TV’s remote control. For more information, please see the TV user manual.

NOTES

✎

`This function is not available if the HDMI cable

does not support CEC.

`If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then

it supports the Anynet+ function.

`Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output

resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV.

`If you have Anynet+ turned on, when you

turn off the product, disconnect, and then reconnect the power cable, the product turns on automatically to re-establish the Anynet+ connection. After about 15 seconds, it turns off again automatically.

`Some Samsung TVs, when connected to this

product using the Anynet+ function will, when you turn them on, display a warning popup message saying no connection has been found. Never-the-less, the Anynet+ connection is properly established and available to use.

BD Data Management

Enables you to manage the downloaded contents you accessed through a Blu-ray disc that supports the BD-LIVE service and stored on a flash drive.

You can check the device’s information including the storage size, delete the BD data, or change the Flash memory device.

NOTES

✎

`In the external memory mode, disc playback

may be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of playback.

`Your player supports the FAT16, FAT32, and

NTFS file systems. We recommend you use USB devices that support USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/write speed.

`The Resume Play function may not work after

you format the storage device.

`The total memory available to BD Data

Management may differ, depending on the conditions.

DivX® Video On Demand

View DivX® VOD Registration Codes to purchase and play DivX® VOD contents.

Language Settings

You can select the language you prefer for the On-Screen menu, disc menu, audio, and subtitles.

NOTES

✎

`The selected language will only appear if it is

supported on the disc.

Security Settings

When you access this function for the first time, the PIN screen appears. Enter the default PIN - 0000 - using the number buttons. To change the PIN, use the Change PIN function. Each time you access the Security Settings hereafter, you must enter that four digit PIN. If you don’t change the PIN, continue using the default PIN.

BD Parental Rating

Prevents playback of Blu-ray Discs with specific age ratings unless the 4 digit PIN is entered.

DVD Parental Rating

This function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned an age rating or numeric rating that indicates the maturity level of the content. These numbers help you control the types of DVDs that your family can watch.

Select the rating level you want to set. For example, if you select Level 6, discs rated above 6 - Level 7 and 8 - will not play.

A larger number indicates more mature content. When the DVD Parental Rating function is on,

you must enter the 4 digit PIN to play discs with restricted rating levels.

Change PIN

Change the 4-digit password used to access security functions.

To change the PIN, follow these steps:

1. Select Change PIN, and then press the

button. The Enter old PIN screen

appears.

2. Enter the old PIN. If you never changed

the PIN, enter the default PIN: 0000. The Enter new PIN screen appears.

3. Enter the new PIN in the Enter new PIN

fields.

4. Re-enter the new PIN in the Confirm

new PIN fields. The "PIN is changed successfully." message appears.

5. Press the v button.

If you forget your password

1. Remove any discs.

2. Press and hold the @ button on the top

panel for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings.

NOTES

✎

`When the factory default settings are restored,

all the user stored BD data will be deleted.

General Settings

Time Zone

Lets you specify the time zone that is applicable to your area.

Support Settings

Software Upgrade

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

By Online

To upgrade By Online, follow these steps:

1. In the player’s menu, go to Settings > Support > Software Upgrade.

2. Select By Online, and then press the

button. The Connecting to Server

message appears.

3. A popup message will appear if an update is available.

4. If you select Yes, download process started. (Never turn the player on during an upgrade.)

5. When the update is completed, the player will restart automatically.

NOTES

✎

`The upgrade is complete when the player turns

off, and then turns on again by itself.

`Never turn the player off or back on manually

during the update process.

`Samsung Electronics takes no legal

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

`No disc should be in the product when you

upgrade the software By Online.

By USB

To upgrade by USB, follow these steps:

1. Visit www.samsung.com/bluraysupport.

2. Download the latest USB software

upgrade zip archive to your computer.

3. Unzip the zip archive to your computer.

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

4. Copy the RUF file to a USB flash drive.

5. Make sure there is no disc in the player,

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

6. In the player’s menu, go to Settings > Support > Software Upgrade.

7. Select By USB.

NOTES

✎

`No disc should be in the product 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.

Auto Upgrade Notification

If you have connected the player to your network, and then set Auto Upgrade Notification on, the player automatically notifies you when a new software version is available for the player.

To set Auto Upgrade Notification on, follow these steps:

1. Select Auto Upgrade Notification, and

then press the v button.

2. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select On, and

then press the v button.

If there is a new software version available, the player notifies you with a popup message.

1. To upgrade the firmware, select Yes in the

Pop-up. The player turns off automatically, then restarts, and begins the download. (Never turn the player on or off manually during an upgrade.)

2. The update progress popup appears.

3. When the update is completed, the player

will restart automatically.

NOTES

✎

`No disc should be in the product when you

upgrade the software using the USB Host jack.

`Never turn the player off or on manually during

the update process.

`Samsung Electronics takes no legal

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

Contact Samsung

Provides contact information for assistance with your player.

Lets you view the general disclaimer regarding third party contents and services.

Reset

Returns all settings to their factory defaults except for the network settings.

Media Play

Playing a Commercially Recorded

1. Press the 8 button to open the disc tray.

2. Place 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.

Playing Files on a USB Device

There are two methods you can use to play or view multimedia files located on a USB device through your player.

Method 1

1. Turn the player on.

2. Connect the USB device to the USB port

on the front panel of the player. The New Device Connected pop-up appears.

Play Disc Photos Videos Music

No disc

App 1 App 2 App 3 App 4 App 5

NOTES

✎

If the pop-up does not appear, go to Method 2.

Disc

New device connected.

123

Photos

Videos

Music

Move

" Enter ' Return

Change Device

Settings

3. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Photos, Videos, or Music, and then press the

button. The Photos, Videos & Music

screen appears listing the content of the device. Depending on how the contents is arranged, you will see either folders, individual files, or both.

NOTES

✎

`Even though the player will display folders for

all content types, it will only display files of the Content Type you selected in Step 3. For example, if you selected music, you will only be able to see music files. You can change this selection by returning to the Photos, Videos & Music screen and going to Step 3 in Method 2 below.

4. If necessary, use the the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a folder, and then press the v button.

5. Select a file to view or play, and then press the v button.

6. Press the RETURN button to exit a folder or the EXIT button to return to the Home screen.

7. Go to pages 17~19 for instructions that explain how to control playback of videos, music, and pictures on a USB device.

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