Samsung BD-P1590-XAC, BD-1600-XAC User Manual

Blu-ray Disc Player
user manual
BD-P1590 BD-P1590C BD-P1600
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key features of your blu-ray disc player

Player Features
Supports a Variety of Disc Types
Blu-ray (BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R), DVD Video, DVD-RW/-R (V mode and fi nalized only) discs and Audio CD.
CD-RW/CD-R, DVD-RW/-R and USB memory fl ash stick content such as MP3 and JPEG fi les.
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the player to your TV.
Blu-ray Disc Features
Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD.
* The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary.
Appearance and navigation of features will also vary from disc to disc. Not all discs will have the features described below.
Video highlights
The BD-ROM format supports three highly advanced video codecs, including AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-2.
HD video resolutions are also available:
1920 x 1080 High Defi nition
1280 x 720 High Defi nition
For High-Defi nition Playback
To view high-defi nition contents on a Blu-ray Disc, an HDTV (High Defi nition Television) is required. Some Blu-ray Discs may require using the player's HDMI OUT to view high-defi nition content. The ability to view high-defi nition content on Blu-ray Discs may be limited depending on the resolution of your TV.
Graphic planes
Two individual, full HD resolution (1920x1080) video layers are available on top of the HD video layer. One layer is assigned to video-related graphics (like subtitles), and the other layer is assigned to interactive elements, such as buttons or menus. Various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available on both layers.
Menu graphics
Support full color resolution graphics and animation, thereby greatly surpassing the capabilities of DVD-Video. Unlike DVD, Menus can be accessed during video playback.
Menu sounds
When you highlight or select a menu option on a disc, sounds can be heard such as button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice.
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PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS
Graphic Planes
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HD Video
Multi-page/PopUp Menus
A-B
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1 2 3
7 8 9
4 5 6
RETURN
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE REPEAT REPEAT
CANCEL
TV SOURCE
STOP PLAY
BONUSVIEW PAUSE
TV MUTE
ENTER
POPUP MENUDISC MENU
TITLE MENU
A B C D
MENU
EXIT
INFO
TV VOL TV CH
TV
POWER
AK59-00104K
Unlike DVD-Video, playback is not interrupted each time a new menu screen is accessed. Due to Blu-ray Disc's ability to preload data from
PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS
the disc without interrupting playback, a menu may consist of several pages. You can browse through the menu pages or select different menu paths, while the audio and video continues playing in the background.
Interactivity
Certain Blu-ray Discs may contain Animated menus and Trivia games.
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User Browsable Slideshows
With Blu-ray Discs, you can browse through various still pictures while the audio remains playing.
Subtitles
Depending on what is contained on the Blu-ray Disc, you may be able to select different font styles, sizes and colors for the subtitles. Subtitles may also be animated, scrolled or faded in and out.
BD-LIVE
You can use a Blu-ray Disc supporting BD-LIVE through network connection to enjoy various contents provided by the disc manufacturer.
BLOCKBUSTER
This Blu-ray Disc Player enables you to enjoy movies on-demand provided by Blockbuster through a network connection.
NETFLIX
This Blu-ray Disc Player enables you to enjoy movies on-demand provided by Netfl ix through a network connection.
PANDORA
This Blu-ray Disc Player enables you to enjoy Internet Radio provided by Pandora through a network connection.
© 2005-2009 Pandora Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved Pandora and the Music Genome Project are registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc.
KEY FEATURES
YouTube
This Blu-ray Disc Player enables you to enjoy videos on-demand provided by YouTube through a network connection.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Check for the supplied accessories below.
Composite (Video), Audio L/R Cable
(AC39-00073A)
User Manual
(AK68-01783F)
Quick Guide
(AK68-01784F)
HDMI Cable (BD-P1590C only)
(MF39-00299A)
Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)
(AC43-12002H)
Remote Control (AK59-00104K)
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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.
To prevent injury, this player must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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 player meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The explanation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LÁSER CLASE 1
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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 COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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Note:
This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere.
This Blu-ray Disc Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information.
If the Region number of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Blu-ray Disc Player, the Blu-ray Disc Player cannot play the disc.
The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain
third parties. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 6,043,912 6,438,099 6,467,061 6,556,521 6,578,163 6,697,307 6,728,474 6,771,891 6,894,963 6,895,593 6,937,815 6,996,327 7,009,926 7,085,221 7,088,649 7,092,327 7,099,566 7,123,564 7,142,493 7,142,495 7,145,861 7,146,624 7,151,729 7,161,879 7,164,647 7,167,437 7,173,891 7,177,250 7,194,187 7,203,891 7,209,423 7,210,067 7,228,062 7,245,566 7,245,567 7,257,065 7,263,045 7,269,110 7,272,086 7,272,106 7,280,460 7,283,729 7,286,454 7,304,938
This product is covered by the following U.S. patents: US4,930,158 US4,930,160
This license is limited to private non-commercial use by end-user consumers for licensed contents. No rights are granted for commercial use. The license does not cover any product unit other than this product unit and the license does not extend to any unlicensed product unit or process conforming to ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/ IEC 13818-3 used or sold in combination with this product unit. The license only covers the use of this product unit to encode and/or decode audio files conforming to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3. No rights are granted under this license for product features or functions that do not conform to the ISO/IEC 11172-3 or ISO/IEC 13818-3.

PRECAUTIONS

Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
Read these instructions.
1)
Keep these instructions.
2)
Heed all warnings.
3)
Follow all instructions.
4)
Do not use this player near water.
5)
Clean only with dry cloth.
6)
Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7)
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other player (including amplifiers)
8) that produce heat.
The polarized or the grounding type plug has an important safety purpose. A polarized plug has two blades
9) 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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being deformed or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
10) the point where they exit from the player.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11)
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
12) sold with the player. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/player combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this player during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13)
Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the player has been damaged in
14) any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the player, the player has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Handling Cautions
Before connecting other components to this Blu-ray Disc Player, be sure to turn them all off.
Do not move the Blu-ray Disc Player while a disc is being played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the
Blu-ray Disc Player’s internal parts may be damaged. Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
Exterior interferences such as lightning and static electricity can affect the normal operation of this Blu-ray Disc
Player. If this occurs, turn the Blu-ray Disc Player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The Blu-ray Disc Player will operate normally.
Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the Blu-ray Disc Player after use.
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the Blu-ray Disc Player for long
periods of time. To clean a disc, wipe it in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
Do not expose the player to any liquid.
When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet, the player will still draw power (standby mode) when it is turned
off. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus. The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall stay readily operable at any time.
Maintenance of Cabinet
For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.
Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Restrictions on Playback
This player may not respond to all operating commands because some Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow
specific or limited operation and features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the player.
Samsung cannot assure 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, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs. Please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center if you have questions or encounter difficulty in playing Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD discs in this player. Also, refer to rest of this Manual for additional information on playback restrictions.
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KEY FEATURES OF YOUR BLU-RAY
DISC PLAYER
2
SAFETY INFORMATION
4
GETTING STARTED
10
DESCRIPTION
15
REMOTE CONTROL
18
CONNECTIONS
21
3 What’s included
CONTENTS
4 Warning 5 Precautions
10 Before Using the User’s Manual 11 Disc Type and Characteristics 14 Disc Storage & Management
15 Front Panel 16 Front Panel Display 17 Rear Panel
18 Tour of the Remote Control 19 Setting the Remote Control 19 Regarding the Battery 20 Controllable TV Codes
21 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable
- BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
23 Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable
- BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
24 Connecting to a TV (Component)
- BETTER QUALITY
25 Connecting to a TV (Video)
- GOOD QUALITY
26 Connecting to an Audio System
(HDMI supported Amplifier)
- BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
27 Connecting to an Audio System
(Dolby Digital, DTS Amplifier)
- BETTER QUALITY
28 Connecting to an Audio System
(2 Channel Amplifier) - GOOD QUALITY
29 Connecting to the network
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF YOUR
BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER
31
31 Before Playing 32 On-Screen Menu Navigation 33 Playing a Disc 33 Setting the Sound 34 Using the Search and Skip Functions 34 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
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SYSTEM SETUP
35
LANGUAGE SETUP
36
AUDIO SETUP
37
DISPLAY SETUP
40
HDMI SETUP
44
PARENTAL SETUP
47
35 Setting the Clock
36 Setting up the Language Options
37 Setting up the Audio Options
40 Setting up the display Options
44 Setting up the HDMI setup options
47 Setting up the Parental Lock
NETWORK SETUP
49
BD DATA MANAGEMENT
54
SYSTEM UPGRADE
55
49 Setting up the Network Setup Options
54 System Device Management
55 Firmware Upgrade 57 System Information 57 Firmware upgrade notification
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CONTENTS
WATCHING A MOVIE
58
LISTENING TO MUSIC
64
58 Using the Display Function 59 Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu 60 Repeat Play 61 Selecting the Audio Language 61 Selecting the Subtitle Language 62 Changing the Camera Angle 63 BONUSVIEW Settings 63 BD-LIVE™
64 Buttons on the Remote Control used for
Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 playback
64 Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 65 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3
PLAYING BACK A PICTURE
68
USING THE E-CONTENTS
69
APPENDIX
80
68 Playing a JPEG disc
69 Using Blockbuster 70 Using Netflix 72 Using Pandora 74 Using YouTube
80 Troubleshooting 82 Specifications

getting started

BEFORE USING THE USER’S MANUAL

Make sure to check the following terms before using the user’s manual.
Icons that will be used in this manual
Icon Term Definition
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About the use of this user’s manual
Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 4~6)
1)
If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 80~81)
2)
BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM.
BD-RE This involves a function available on a BD-RE.
BD-R This involves a function available on a BD-R.
DVD-VIDEO
DVD-RW This involves a function available on DVD-RW. (V mode and finalized only)
DVD-R This involves a function available on DVD-R. (V mode and finalized only)
Audio CD This involves a function available on an audio CD-RW/CD-R (CD-DA format).
MP3
JPEG
USB memory
flash stick
Note This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate.
This involves a function available on DVD-Video or DVD-RW/-R discs that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode.
This involves a function available on DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/CD-R discs and USB memory flash sticks.
This involves a function available on DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/CD-R discs and USB memory flash sticks.
This involves a function available on USB memory flash stick.
Copyright
©2009 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
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DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Disc types that can be played
Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute
BD-ROM BD-RE/BD-R
DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO
DVD-RW (V mode and finalized only)
DVD-R (V mode and finalized only)
AUDIO-CD AUDIO
This player is compatible with the NTSC color system only.
PAL discs will not play.
Logos of Discs that can be played
AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided
AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB)
AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB)
Playing time depends
on the Title
Single sided(5 inches) 240
Double sided(5 inches) 480
Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 80
Double sided(3 1/2 inches) 160
480
(EX : Extended Play)
480
(EX : Extended Play)
Single sided(5 inches) 74
Single sided (3 1/2 inches) 20
GETTING STARTED
Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD Master Audio Digital Audio BD-LIVE
Dolby TrueHD
NTSC broadcast system in
U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan
Stereo Java
Discs that cannot be played
Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than “Region A”.
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”
HD DVD
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-RAM
DVD-RW(VR mode)
3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.
DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc
Super Audio CD(except CD layer)
CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD
(CDGs play audio only, not graphics.)
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[Note]
Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this
product. When these discs are played, either “This disc can not be played.” or “Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed.
If a DVD-RW/-R disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable.
The unit cannot play CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-RW/-R and USB memory flash stick content such as
divx, avi, mpg, mov.
Region code
Both the Blu-ray Disc Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this Blu-ray Disc Player is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Disc Type Blu-ray DVD-VIDEO
Blu-ray Disc Region Code Area
DVD Region Code Area
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800 SAMSUNG.
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Region code
A
B Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
C India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia.
1 The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada
2 Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
3 Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong
4
5 Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6 China
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the disc box. Please refer to this if necessary.
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for playback.
Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot be played using this product.
When a BD-J title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly.
North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Caribbean
A
1
Disc Types
BD-ROM
This Blu-ray disc can only be played back. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM
may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format
for playback on Blu-ray Disc Player's. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.
BD-RE/BD-R
Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, or recording personal video.
DVD-Video
A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32
subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby Digital surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images. When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there
may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Pre-recorded
(pre-stamped) commercial DVDs with movies are also referred to as DVD-Videos. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial DVD discs (DVD-Video discs) with movies.
Audio CD
An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.
This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW and CD-R discs.
The unit may not be able to play some CD-RW or CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording.
CD-RW/CD-R
Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/CD-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or
above disc, as the disc may not play back. If the CD-RW/CD-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when
playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded files may not play. Some CD-RW/CD-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which
was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/CD-R media from CDs for your personal use, playability may vary depending on contents and discs.
DVD-R Disc Playback
Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video.
This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a DVD video recorder. It may not be
able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.
DVD-RW Disc Playback
Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs recorded in the Video Mode and finalized.
Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back
may depend on recording conditions.
Disc Format
DVD-RW/-R (V)
This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be
played by this Blu-ray Disc Player once it has been finalized.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)
This player can playback 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 is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that
of the conventional image compressing format. Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.
This player can playback AVCHD discs using “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.
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Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording condition.
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AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
“x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

DISC STORAGE & MANAGEMENT

Disc Handling
Disc Shape
Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special
shape) is used, this Blu-ray Disc Player may be damaged.
Holding discs
Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.
Blu-ray Discs
If the player is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and
store it in its case. Be careful not to leave fingerprints or scratches on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.
DVD-RW and DVD-R
Clean with an optional PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1 where available).
Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RW/-R discs.
DVD-Video, Audio-CD
Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.
Cautions on handling discs
Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile
chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs fixed with exposed
tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Do not load warped or cracked discs.
Disc Storage
Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment.
Do not keep under direct sunlight.
Keep in a cool ventilated area.
Store vertically.
Keep in a clean protection jacket.
If you move your Blu-ray Disc Player suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may
generate on the operating parts and lens and cause abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, wait for two hours before connecting the plug to the power outlet. Then insert the disc and try to play back again.
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description

FRONT PANEL

BD-P1590/P1590C
BD-P1600
DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc.
DESCRIPTION
DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray.
SEARCH/SKIP BUTTONS Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.
STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback.
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback.
POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Disc Player on and off.
USB HOST
You must use the USB HOST on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player to connect a wireless LAN Adapter.
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You cannot use USB memory flash stick simultaneously in both the front and rear USB ports.
Detects signals from the remote control.
A USB memory flash stick can be connected here and used as storage when connected to BD-LIVE. It can also be used for firmware upgrades and MP3/JPEG playback.
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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY

IN DISC INDICATOR Lights when a disc is in the tray.
DISC TYPE INDICATORS Lights to indicate the disc type in the tray.
USB INDICATOR Lights to indicate when USB is connected.
HDMI INDICATOR Lights to indicate when HDMI is connected.
HD INDICATOR Indicates the display output is HD (High Definition).
24F INDICATOR Indicates the current mode is 24Fs (24 frames per second).
STATUS INDICATOR Playing time/current status indicator.
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DESCRIPTION

REAR PANEL

Fan
The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4 inches of clear space on all sides of the fan when installing the product.
USB HOST
LAN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)
HDMI OUT
VIDEO OUT Connects the input of external equipment using a video cable.
AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input of external equipment using audio cables.
Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB memory flash stick only.
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Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected.
A USB device consuming more than 500mA requires a separate power supply device for normal operation.
A USB memory flash stick can be connected here and used as storage when connected to BD-LIVE. It can also be used for firmware upgrades and MP3/JPEG playback, as well as for connecting to BD-LIVE with a wireless LAN adapter.
Can be used for connection to BD-LIVE, Blockbuster, Netflix, Pandora and YouTube. It can be also used for firmware upgrades.
Connects to equipment having Component video input.
Connects to a Receiver.
Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal on your TV for the best quality picture and to your Receiver for the best quality sound.

remote control

A-B
0
1 2 3
7 8 9
4 5 6
RE
TURN
POWER
OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO SUBTITLE REPEAT REPEAT
CANCEL
TV SOURCE
STOP PLAY
BONUSVIEW PAUSE
TV MUTE
ENTER
POPUP MENUDISC MENU
TITLE MENU
A B C D
MENU
EXIT
INFO
TV VOL TV CH
TV
POWER
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TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

Installing batteries in the Remote Control
1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown.
OPEN/CLOSE Button
To open and close the disc tray.
POWER Button
Press this to switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD’s subtitle
Use this to access various audio functions on a disc
Use this to turn the BONUSVIEW function on or off
REVERSE/FORWARD SKIP Buttons
Press to skip backwards or forwards.
Brings up the Blu-ray Disc Player’s setup menu.
Displays current setting or disc status.
SUBTITLE Button
(Blu-ray Disc/DVD).
NUMBER Buttons
CANCEL Button
BONUSVIEW Button
with supported Blu-ray Discs.
Press to stop a disc.
TV VOL Button
TV volume adjustment
TV MUTE Button
Mutes the speakers of your TV.
DISC MENU Button
Use this to enter the disc menu.
language.
AUDIO Button
STOP Button
MENU Button
INFO Button
2. Install two AAA size batteries.
Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last for about one year.
TV POWER Button
REPEAT Button
Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.
REPEAT A-B Button
Allows you to repeat playback of a certain section.
TV SOURCE Button
After setup, allows you to set the input source on your TV.
PAUSE Button
Press to pause a disc.
PLAY Button
Press to play a disc.
REVERSE/FORWARD SEARCH Buttons
Press to search a disc backwards or forwards.
TV CH Button
Use this to select a TV program.
RETURN Button
ENTER/DIRECTION Buttons
EXIT Button
COLOR Buttons : RED(A), GREEN (B), YELLOW(C), BLUE(D)
Used to access special features on BD-J discs (disc dependent).
POPUP MENU/TITLE MENU Button
Use this to enter the popup menu/title menu.
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SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL

You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control.
Control function buttons include : TV POWER, TV CH ,/., TV VOL +/–, TV MUTE, TV SOURCE button.
To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.
Switch your television on.
1.
Point the remote control towards the television.
2.
Press and hold the TV POWER button and enter the two-fi gure code corresponding to the brand
3. of your television by pressing the appropriate number buttons. (see the next page for the code list).
If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.
If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try each one in turn until you fi nd one that works.
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If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must set the brand code again.
You can then control the television using the following buttons after pressing the TV button.
Button Function
TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off.
TV SOURCE Used to select an external source.
TV VOL (+/–) Used to adjust the volume of the television. TV CH (,/.) Used to select the desired channel.
TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off.
The functions listed above will not necessarily work on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the
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television directly.
REMOTE CONTROL

REGARDING THE BATTERY

If the remote does not operate properly:
Check the polarity +/– of the batteries (Dry-Cell)
Check if the batteries are drained.
Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
Check if there is any fl uorescent lighting nearby.
Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.
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CONTROLLABLE TV CODES
Brand Code
SAMSUNG TV POWER+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07, +08, +09
AIWA TV POWER+82
ANAM TV POWER+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, +15, +16, +17, +18
BANG & OLUFSEN TV POWER+57
BLAUPUNKT TV POWER+71
BRANDT TV POWER+73
BRIONVEGA TV POWER+57
CGE TV POWER+52
CONTINENTAL EDISON TV POWER+75
DAEWOO TV POWER+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27, +28, +29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34
EMERSON TV POWER+64
FERGUSON TV POWER+73
FINLUX TV POWER+06, +49, +57
FORMENTI TV POWER+57
FUJITSU TV POWER+84
GRADIENTE TV POWER+70
GRUNDIG TV POWER+49, +52, +71
HITACHI TV POWER+60, +72, +73, +75
IMPERIAL TV POWER+52
JVC TV POWER+61, +79
LG TV POWER+06, +19, +20, +21, +22, +78
LOEWE TV POWER+06, +69
LOEWE OPTA TV POWER+06, +57
MAGNAVOX TV POWER+40
METZ TV POWER+57
MITSUBISHI TV POWER+06, +48, +62, +65
MIVAR TV POWER+52, +77
NEC TV POWER+83
NEWSAN TV POWER+68
NOBLEX TV POWER+66
NOKIA TV POWER+74
NORDMENDE TV POWER+72, +73, +75
PANASONIC TV POWER+53, +54, +74, +75
PHILIPS TV POWER+06, +55, +56, +57
PHONOLA TV POWER+06, +56, +57
PIONEER TV POWER+58, +59, +73, +74 RADIOLA TV POWER+06, +56
RADIOMARELLI TV POWER+57
RCA TV POWER+45, +46 REX TV POWER+74
SABA TV POWER+57, +72, +73, +74, +75
SALORA TV POWER+74
SANYO TV POWER+41, +42, +43, +44, +48
SCHNEIDER TV POWER+06
SELECO TV POWER+74
SHARP TV POWER+36, +37, +38, +39, +48
SIEMENS TV POWER+71
SINGER TV POWER+57
SINUDYNE TV POWER+57
SONY TV POWER+35, +48
TELEAVA TV POWER+73
TELEFUNKEN TV POWER+67, +73, +75, +76
THOMSON TV POWER+72, +73, +75
THOMSON ASIA TV POWER+80, +81
TOSHIBA TV POWER+47, +48, +49, +50, +51, +52
WEGA TV POWER+57 YOKO TV POWER+06
ZENITH TV POWER+63
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connections

This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Disc Player to other external components such as a TV.
CONNECTING TO A TV WITH AN HDMI CABLE
- BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI IN
1. terminal of your TV.
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears
2. on your TV screen.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 19~20), press the TV SOURCE button on
the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.
HDMI cable
CONNECTIONS
If the Blu-ray Disc Player is connected to your TV in HDMI 1080p output mode, you must use a High
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speed(category2) HDMI cable.
If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CD-DA, the player will stop playing.
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HDMI Auto Detection Function
The player's video output will automatically change to HDMI output resolution when connecting an HDMI cable while power is on (see page 42).
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
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Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.
If an HDMI cable is connected from the player to a TV, the Blu-ray Disc Player’s output is set to HDMI output
resolution automatically within 10 seconds.
If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 42)
When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI
output resolution will automatically be set to the highest provided by the TV.
If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Disc Player using an HDMI cable, the player can be easily
operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.) (See pages 44~45)
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that enables the digital transmission of video and audio data with just a single connector. Using HDMI, the Blu-ray Disc Player transmits a digital video and audio signal and displays a vivid picture on a TV having an HDMI input jack.
HDMI connection description
HDMI connector - Supports video and digital audio data (LPCM or Bitstream).
- 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.
Why does Samsung use HDMI?
Analog TVs require an analog video/audio signal. However, when playing a Blu-ray Disc/DVD, the data transmitted to a TV is digital. Therefore either a digital-to-analog converter (in the Blu-ray Disc Player) or an analog-to-digital converter (in the TV) is required. During this conversion, the picture quality is degraded due to noise and signal loss. HDMI technology is superior because it requires no D/A conversion and is a pure digital signal from the player to your TV.
What is the HDCP?
HDCP (High-band width Digital Content Protection) is a system for protecting Blu-ray Disc/DVD content outputted via HDMI from being copied. It provides a secure digital link between a video source (PC, DVD. etc) and a display device (TV, projector. etc). Content is encrypted at the source device to prevent unauthorized copies from being made.
What is Anynet+?
Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit through Samsung TVs with the Anynet+ feature.
- If your Samsung TV has an
- If you turn on the player and insert a disc, the player will start playing the disc, and the TV will turn on automatically and switch to HDMI mode.
- If you turn on the player and press the PLAY immediately turn on and switch to HDMI mode.
What is BD Wise?
BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature.
- When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
' logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function.
button with a disc already inserted, the TV will
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CONNECTIONS
CONNECTING TO A TV WITH DVI CABLE
- BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
Using an HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player
1.
to the DVI IN terminal of your TV.
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc
2.
Player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player and TV.
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the DVI signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears on
3. your TV screen.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 19~20), press the TV SOURCE button on
the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.
Connecting the HDMI cable while the Blu-ray Disc Player’s power is on will result in the player’s video output being changed to HDMI mode automatically (see page 42).
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
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Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.
If an HDMI-DVI cable is plugged into the TV, the Blu-ray Disc Player’s output resolution is set to HDMI
automatically within 10 seconds.
If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 42)
When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the fi rst time or to a new TV, the HDMI
output resolution will automatically be set to the highest provided by the TV
If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CD-DA, the player will stop playing.
Audio cable
HDMI-DVI cable
(not included)
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CONNECTING TO A TV (COMPONENT) - BETTER QUALITY

- Connecting to your TV using Component video cables.
- You will enjoy high quality images with accurate color reproduction. Component video separates the picture element into black and white(Y), blue(PB) and red(PR) signals to present clear and clean images. (Audio signals are delivered through the audio output.)
Using Component video cables (not included) , connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear
1.
of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the COMPONENT IN terminals of your TV.
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc
2.
Player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV. Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player and TV.
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player
3.
appears on the TV screen.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 19~20), press the TV SOURCE button on
the remote control and select COMPONENT as the external source of the TV.
Component cable
Audio cable
(not included)
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(Audio)Red
White Red Blue Green
Depending on the manufacturer, the component terminals on your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y” or “Cr,
Cb, Y” instead of “PB, PR, Y”. The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set. Please refer to the user's manual of your TV.
You can select from a variety of resolution settings for Blu-ray Discs such as 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i,
depending on the disc type. (See page 42)
The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the SETUP menu if both Component and HDMI cables are
connected. The resolution may also be different depending on the disc. (See page 42)
In DVD playback, if both HDMI and Component jacks are connected and you select the Component 1080p,
1080i or 720p mode, the Display Setup menu will show the output resolution as 1080p, 1080i or 720p in the menu. The resolution is actually 480i.
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CONNECTING TO A TV (VIDEO) - GOOD QUALITY

Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO (yellow) / AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of
1.
the Blu-ray Disc Player to the VIDEO (yellow) / AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your TV.
Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player and TV.
2.
Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Video signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears
3. on the TV screen.
If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 19~20), press the TV SOURCE button on
the remote control and select VIDEO as the external source of the TV.
Audio/Video cable
Noise may be generated if the audio cable is placed too close to the power cable.
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If you want to connect to an Amplifi er, please refer to the Amplifi er connection pages. (See pages 26~28)
The number and position of terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user's manual
of your TV.
If there is only one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT][left] (white) terminal of the
Blu-ray Disc Player.
The VIDEO source is always output in 480i resolution regardless of the resolution set in the SETUP menu.
(See page 42)
Do not connect the unit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright
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protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the television.
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CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM (HDMI SUPPORTED AMPLIFIER) - BEST QUALITY (RECOMMENED)
Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI IN
1. terminal of your Amplifier.
Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the Amplifier to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV.
2.
Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV and Amplifier.
3.
Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select the external input in order to hear sound from
4. the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's audio input.
HDMI cable
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HDMI cable
Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the
speakers and your ears.
Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 37~39)
The position of HDMI terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of
your Amplifier.
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CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM (DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS AMPLIFIER) - BETTER QUALITY

Using an optical cable (not included), connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the rear of the
1.
Blu-ray Disc Player to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) terminal of your Amplifier.
Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the
2.
Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO IN terminals of your TV. (see pages 21~25)
Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV and Amplifier.
3.
Press the input select button of the Amplifier to select the external input in order to hear sound from
4. the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to your Amplifier's user manual to set the Amplifier's audio input.
Optical cable
(not included)
Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the
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speakers and your ears.
Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 37~39)
The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of your
Amplifier.
When using this connection, discs with LPCM audio soundtracks will only be heard over the front two
channels.
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CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM (2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER)
- GOOD QUALITY
Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO (red and white) OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc
1.
Player to the AUDIO (red and white) IN terminals of your Amplifi er.
Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the
2.
Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO IN terminal of your TV. (See pages 21~25)
Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV and Amplifi er.
3.
Press the input select button of the Amplifi er to select the external input in order to hear sound from
4. the Blu-ray Disc Player. Refer to your Amplifi er's user manual to set the Amplifi er's audio input.
Audio cable
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2-Channel stereo amp
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

To access network service or upgrade the current firmware, you must make one of the following connections.
By connecting to a network, you can access the BD-LIVE, Blockbuster, Netflix, Pandora, YouTube services and Software upgrades from Samsung’s update server. We recommend you use an AP or router for the network.
Cable Network
Using the Direct LAN Cable (UTP cable, not included), connect the LAN terminal of the Blu-ray Disc
1. Player to the LAN terminal of your modem.
To LAN port
Broadband modem
(with integrated router)
Broadband
service
Set the network options after connecting the LAN cable.(See pages 49~50)
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Internet access to Samsung’s update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the
ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
Or
Connecting using a router
(e.g. DSL)
Router
To LAN portTo LAN port
Broadband modem
Broadband
service
connections
Wireless Network
You can connect to network with a Wireless IP sharer.
A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. Connect the wireless
1. LAN adapter to the USB port on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player, and set the wireless network options. (See pages 50~52)
Modem Port
This unit is compatible with Samsung's Wireless LAN Adapter only. (not included)
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(Model name: WIS09ABGN).
- The Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter is sold separately.
- Contact a Samsung Electronics agent or service center for purchasing.
You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable
operation of the wireless network.)
Wireless LAN, in its nature, may cause interference, depending on the use condition (AP performance,
distance, obstacle, interference by other radio devices, etc).
Set the wireless IP sharer to Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not supported.
When applying the security key for the AP (wireless IP sharer), only the following is supported.
Authentication Mode : WEP, WPAPSK, WPA2PSK
1)
Encryption Type : WEP, TKIP, AES
2)
Wireless IP sharer
Modem Cable
Wireless LAN Adapter (not included)
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