Samsung UBD-K8500/ZA User Manual

UBD-K8500

Ultra HD Blu-ray Player

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Safety Information

Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR

BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

• The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from over heating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

- Do not place this apparatus in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

- Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

- Do not place vessels (vases etc.) containing water on this apparatus. A water spill can cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or pool, etc.). If this apparatus accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.

• This apparatus uses batteries. In your community, there might be environmental regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adaptors beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

• Route power-supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at the plug end, at wall outlets, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

• To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges.

• Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adaptor outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adaptor corresponds to the local electrical supply.

• Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this apparatus. Doing so may create a danger of electric shock.

• To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualified technician should open this apparatus.

• Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is firmly seated. When unplugging the power cord from a wall outlet, always pull on the power cord's plug. Never unplug by pulling on the power cord. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• If this apparatus does not operate normally in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.

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• Maintenance of Cabinet.

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

- If you move your product 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 product, wait for two hours, and then connect the plug to the power outlet. Then, insert the disc, and try to play back again.

• Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the product is to remain unused or if you are leaving the house for an extended period of time (especially when children, elderly, or disabled people will be left alone in the house).

- Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage, or a fire by causing the power cord to generate sparks and heat or the insulation to deteriorate.

• Contact an authorized service center for information if you intend to install your product in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substances, or where it will operate 24 hours a day such as in an airport, a train station, etc. Failing to do so may lead to serious damage to your product.

• Use only a properly grounded plug and wall outlet.

- An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class 1 Equipment only)

• To turn this apparatus off completely, you must disconnect it from the wall outlet. Consequently, the wall outlet and power plug must be readily accessible at all times.

• Do not allow children to hang on the product.

• Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a location

safely out of the reach of children.

• Do not install the product in an unstable location such as a shaky self, a slanted floor, or a location exposed to vibration.

• Do not drop or strike the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center.

• To clean this apparatus, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air fresheners, lubricants, or detergent. These chemicals can damage the appearance of the product or erase the printing on the product.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Do not plug multiple electric devices into the

same wall socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat, resulting in a fire.

• There is danger of an explosion if you replace the batteries used in the remote with the wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• WARNING - TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES AND OTHER ITEMS WITH OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

• WARNING

- This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A)

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

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

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Safety Information

• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

• Increasing the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connecting this equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the one the receiver is connected to.

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER product

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

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

DANGER :

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

CAUTION :

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

• THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER. DO NOT REPAIR THE PRODUCT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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

| NOTE |

\If the Region number of an Ultra HD Blu-ray

Disc/Blu-ray Disc/DVD does not correspond to the Region number of this product, the product cannot play the disc.

Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

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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.

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 an HDMI cable connected to the HDMI OUT port.

• The video resolution in 3D play mode is determined by the resolution of the original 3D video. You can not change the resolution.

• 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.

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Contents

SAFETY INFORMATION

2 Warning

4 Precautions

4 Important Safety Instructions

5 Using the 3D function

GETTING STARTED

8 Accessories

9 Front Panel

9 Rear Panel

10 Remote Control

10 Tour of the Remote Control

CONNECTIONS

12 Connecting to a TV

13 Connecting to an Audio System 13 Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI (HDR)

compatible AV receiver that supports pass through

14 Method 2 Connecting to an HDMI

compatible AV receiver that does not support pass through

15 Method 3 Connecting to an AV receiver

with a Digital Optical Cable

16 Connecting to a Network Router

16 Wired Network

16 Wireless Network

SETTINGS

17 The Initial Settings Procedure

17 The Home Screen

18 Accessing the Settings Screen

18 Buttons on the Remote Control Used for

the Settings Menu

19 Settings Menu Functions

19 Picture

20 Sound

21 Network

21 Smart Hub

21 System

23 Support

23 Networks and the Internet

23 Configuring Your Network Connection

26 Upgrading Software

27 Update now

27 Auto Update

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MEDIA PLAY

NETWORK SERVICES

28 Playing Commercial Discs

28 Disc Storage & Management

28 Playing Photos, Videos, and Music

(Multimedia)

29 Playing Media Content Saved on a USB

Device

29 Playing Media Content Saved in a

Computer/Mobile Device

30 Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content

31 Controlling Video Playback

31 Buttons on the Remote Control used for

Video Playback

32 Using the Settings Menu During Playback

34 Using the Sort by & Options Menus

34 Controlling Music Playback

34 Buttons on the Remote Control used for

Music Playback

35 Using the Options Menu During Playback

35 Using the Sort by & Options Menus on a

File Screen

36 Repeating Tracks on an Audio CD

36 Shuffling Tracks on an Audio CD

36 Creating a Playlist from an Audio CD

37 Ripping

37 Playing Photo Contents

37 Using the Tools Menu During Playback

38 Using the Sort by & Options Menus

39 Send files

39 Copying Videos, Music or Photos

39 Using the Send Function

40 Creating a Samsung Account

40 Before Using Samsung Apps

41 Using Samsung Apps

41 The Samsung Apps Screen at a Glance

42 Starting an Application

43 Screen Mirroring

44 Using the Web Browser

44 Link Browsing and Pointer Browsing

44 The Control Panel at a Glance

46 Using the Setting Menu

48 Linking Your Internet Service Accounts to

the Product

48 BD-LIVE™

APPENDIX

49 Additional Information

49 Notes

52 Resolution according to the contents type

53 Digital Output Selection

54 Troubleshooting

57 Disc and Format Compatibility

57 Disc types and contents your product can

play

57 Disc types your product cannot play

58 Region Code

58 Logos of Discs the product can play

59 Supported Formats

63 Compliance and Compatibility Notice

64 Copy Protection

64 Network Service Disclaimer

65 Licenses

66 Specifications

Contents

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Getting Started

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Lithium Battery (4301-001042)

Power Cable

(3903-000853)

DISC

TITLE MENU

POP-UP

INFO

TOOLS

123

POWER

VOL

SOURCE

User Manual

(AK68-02641A)

Remote Control (AK59-00179A)

WARNING, DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD, The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery.

If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the remote control and keep it away from children. If you think a child has swallowed a coin/button battery or placed it inside any part of his or her body, seek immediate medical attention.

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Front Panel

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

POWER BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

LED INDICATOR

Red: Power off

Green: Power on

Blue blinking: Remote control or

Front key input, Software update

DISC TRAY

USB HOST REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

| NOTES |

\To upgrade the product's software through the USB HOST jack, you must use a USB memory stick.

\When the product displays an Ultra HD Blu-ray or standard Blu-ray Disc's menu, you cannot start the

movie by pressing the Play button on the product or the remote control. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc's menu, and then press the OK button on the remote control.

Rear Panel

POWER

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

LAN

(Audio Only)

MAIN

SUB

( )

HDMI OUT

02 Getting Started

POWER

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

SUB

(Audio Only)

LAN

LANPOWER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

MAIN

( )

HDMI 1 outputs audio and video HDMI 2 outputs audio only

| NOTE |

\To use the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 terminal.

If you connect the cable to the HDMI 2 terminal, the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function will not be available.

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Getting Started

Remote Control

| NOTE |

\Previous BD-Player remote controls may not be compatible with this player.

Tour of the Remote Control

Turns the player on and off.

Press to play disc or files.

Press to pause playing.

Press to move to the Home screen.

Use to enter the disc menu.

Use to select menu items and change

Return to the previous menu.

After setup, allows you to set the input

menu values.

Turns the TV on and off.

source on your TV.

Installing Batteries

Press to open and close the disc tray.

DISC

POWER

SOURCE

INFO

123

TITLE MENU

POP-UP

TOOLS

VOL

Press to stop a disc or file.

Press to skip chapters. Press and hold to search backwards (() or forwards ()).

Use to enter the Popup menu/Title menu.

Use to display playback information. or Press and hold this button to display the number keypad on the screen.

Press to use the Tools menu.

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

TV volume adjustment.

| NOTE |

\Out of the box, the TV volume, source,

and on/off buttons only work with Samsung TVs. To use these buttons with another TV brand, enter the appropriate TV Control Code listed on page 11.

Use a coin to turn the remote control cover counterclockwise to remove it as shown in the figure above.

Insert a 3V lithium battery. Keep the positive (+) pole facing up when inserting the battery. Put the battery cover on and align the ' ' marks side by side as shown in the figure above.

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Use a coin to turn the cover clockwise as far as it will go to fix it in place.

TOOLS

INFO

123

DISC

TITLE MENU

POP-UP

Using Remote Control Buttons to Enter TV Codes

1. Press and hold the TV POWER button.

2. While holding the TV POWER button,

press the buttons on the remote that correspond to a two-digit TV Code from the list below. Use the illustration to the right as a guide. For example: To enter 01, press the TOOLS button and then press the DISC MENU button. Note that some TV brands have more than one 2-digit code. If the first code does not work, try the next.

TV Control Codes

Brand Codes

SAMSUNG 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09

AIWA 82

ANAM 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

BANG & OLUFSEN

BLAUPUNKT 71

BRANDT 73

BRIONVEGA 57

CGE 52

CONTINENTAL

EDISON

DAEWOO

EMERSON 64

FERGUSON 73

FINLUX 06, 49, 57

FORMENTI 57

FUJITSU 84

GRADIENTE 70

GRUNDIG 49, 52, 71

HITACHI 60, 72, 73, 75

IMPERIAL 52

JVC 61, 79

19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34

06, 19, 20, 21, 22, 78

Brand Codes

LOEWE 06, 69

7 9

LOEWE OPTA

MAGNAVOX

METZ 57

MITSUBISHI 06, 48, 62, 65

MIVAR 52, 77

NEC 83

NEWSAN 68

NOBLEX 66

NOKIA 74

NORDMENDE

PANASONIC 13, 53, 54, 74, 75

PHILIPS 06, 56, 57

PHONOLA 72, 73, 75

PIONEER 58, 59, 73, 74

RADIOLA 06, 56

RADIOMARELLI 57

RCA 45, 46

REX 74

SABA 57, 72, 73, 74, 75

SALORA 74

SANYO 41, 42, 43, 44, 48

SCHNEIDER 06

SELECO 74

SHARP 36, 37, 38, 39, 48

SIEMENS 71

SINGER 57

SINUDYNE 57

SONY 35, 48

TELEAVA 73

TELEFUNKEN

THOMSON 72, 73, 75

THOMSON ASIA 80, 81

TOSHIBA

WEGA 57

YOKO 06

ZENITH 63

06, 57

72, 73, 75

67, 73, 75, 76

47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52

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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.

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

MAIN

POWER

SUB

( )

(Audio Only)

DIGITAL

LAN

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

LAN

SUB

(Audio Only)

HDMI OUT

MAIN

( )

Audio Video

| NOTES |

\To use the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 terminal.

If you connect the cable to the HDMI 2 terminal, the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function will not be available.

- The HDMI 2 terminal does not output a video signal.

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT on the product 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 product to your TV using an HDMI cable or to a new TV, and then turn it on for

the first time, the product automatically sets the HDMI output resolution to the highest supported by the TV.

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

\To view video in the HDMI 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 2160p output mode, you must use a high speed

(category 2) HDMI cable.

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

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

\If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) version 2.2, some of

Ultra HD Blu-ray titles may play at the 1080p resolution.

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\This product supports the HDR function. (HDR: High Dynamic Range is a technique used in imaging to

reproduce a greater dynamic range of luminosity than is possible with conventional imaging devices.)

- To take advantage of the HDR function, you need HDR content, a TV supporting HDR, and a highspeed HDMI cable.

- Connect the player to an HDMI input terminal on the TV that supports the HDR function using the high speed HDMI cable.

- Use the TV's menu to activate the HDR related function. For further information, refer to the TV's user manual.

Connecting to an Audio System

You can connect this product to an audio system using 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 (HDR) compatible AV receiver that supports pass through

• Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT 1 jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your receiver. Connect another HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack of your receiver

to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

- Your receiver must have UHD pass through capability to pass through UHD video content.

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OPTICAL

POWER

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

HDMI (HDR)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

MAIN

SUB

( )

(Audio Only)

LAN

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

(Audio Only)

LAN

Audio/Video

SUB

HDMI OUT

MAIN

( )

compatible AV receiver

Video

| NOTE |

\If the AACS 2.0 was applied to the contents that you want to play, it may not be displayed on the screen

depending on the AV receiver connected. For more detailed information, refer to the user manual of your AV receiver.

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Connections

Method 2 Connecting to an HDMI compatible AV receiver that does not support pass through

• Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT 1 jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your your TV. Connect another HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT 2 jack on the product to the HDMI IN jack on your receiver.

OPTICAL

MAIN

POWER

SUB

( )

(Audio Only)

DIGITAL

LAN

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

LAN

SUB

(Audio Only)

HDMI OUT

MAIN

( )

VideoAudio

HDMI

compatible AV

receiver

| CAUTION |

\Do not connect the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 terminals of the product together with an HDMI

cable.

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Method 3 Connecting to an AV receiver with a Digital Optical Cable

• Using a digital Optical cable (not supplied), connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on the product to the DIGITAL OPTICAL IN jack of the receiver.

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

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OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

MAIN

POWER

SUB

( )

(Audio Only)

DIGITAL

LAN

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

AUDIO OUT

LAN

SUB

(Audio Only)

HDMI OUT

MAIN

( )

Audio

7.1 Channel Amplifier

| NOTE |

\If you connect a receiver to the player's OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port, the receiver’s audio

reproduction may not synchronize with that of the TV.

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Connections

LAN

HDMI OUT

SUB

(Audio Only)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

POWER

MAIN ( )

Connecting to a Network Router

You can connect your product 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. The connection can be wired or wireless.

Wired Network

Broadband modem

(with integrated router)

Broadband service

Router

Broadband service

Broadband

modem

| NOTES |

\Your router or your Internet Service Provider's

\DSL users, please use a router to make a

policies may prevent the product from accessing Samsung's software update server. If this occurs, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for more information.

network connection.

Wireless Network

Wireless Router

Broadband

service

| NOTES |

\If your wireless router supports DHCP, this

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

\Set your wireless router to Infrastructure mode.

Ad-hoc mode is not supported.

\The product supports only the following

wireless security key protocols:

- WEP (OPEN/SHARED), WPA-PSK (TKIP/ AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)

\Select a channel on the wireless router that

is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless router is currently being used by another device nearby, it will result in interference and communication failure.

\If you select the Pure High-throughput

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

\Wireless LAN, by its nature, may cause

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

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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 product after you upgrade the software version.

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

After you have connected the product to your TV, turn on the TV and product. When you turn on the product the first time, the product's Initial Settings screen appears on the TV. The Initial Settings procedure lets you set the On Screen Display (OSD) and menu languages, the aspect ratio (screen size), and network configuration, and connect the player to the Internet. Follow the directions on the screen. When the initial setup is completed, a tutorial screen explaining how to use the Home menu will appear. To exit this screen, press the button on the remote.

| NOTES |

\If you skip Network Setup during the Initial

Settings procedure, you can configure your network settings later. See "Configuring Your Network Connection" on pages 23~26 for instructions.

\If you want to display the Initial Settings screen

again and make changes, select Settings > System > Setup in the Home screen or select the Reset option. (See page 23)

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

function, please follow the instructions below.

1) Connect the product to an Anynet+ (HDMI- CEC)-compliant Samsung TV using an HDMI Cable.

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

3) Set the TV to the Initial Settings Procedure.

(RETURN)

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PLAY DISC : Lets you play photos,

videos, or music content from a Disc.

MULTIMEDIA : Lets you play photos, videos, or music content from USB or

mobile devices or PCs.

account.

Search : Lets you search for content in Apps and YouTube by entering

corresponding search words.

Help : The tutorial screen explaining how

to use the Home menu will appear.

SAMSUNG APPS : Gives you access to

various applications you can download.

RECOMMENDED : Gives you direct

access to recommended applications.

MY APPS : Apps downloaded from MY

APPS are displayed.

Screen Mirroring : Lets you view the

screen of your smart phone or android

tablet on a TV you have connected to this product.

Settings : Opens the product's menu. In the menu, you can set various functions to

suit your personal preferences.

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| NOTE |

\If you leave the product in the stop mode for

more than 5 minutes without using it, a screen saver will appear on your TV. If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 20 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.

Accessing the Settings Screen

1. Select Settings on the Home screen, and

then press OK button. The Settings screen appears.

Settings

Picture

Sound

Network

Smart Hub

System

Support

2. To access the menus, sub-menus, and

options on the Settings screen, please refer to the remote control illustration in the next column.

Picture

3D Settings TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Original

BD Wise Off

Resolution Auto

Movie Frame (24Fs) Auto DVD 24Fs Conversion Off

Fit Screen Size Size 3

Buttons on the Remote Control Used for the Settings Menu

(HOME) button : Press to move to the

Home screen.

(RETURN) button : Press to return to

the previous menu.

OK / DIRECTION buttons :

• Press select an item.

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

Detailed Function Information

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

to move the cursor or

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Settings Menu Functions

Picture

3D Settings

Select whether to play an Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc or Blu-ray Disc with 3D content in 3D Mode.

If you move to the Home or SAMSUNG APPS

screen while in 3D mode, the product will switch to 2D mode automatically.

TV Aspect Ratio

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

BD Wise

BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity

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

Resolution

Set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal to BD Wise, Auto, 2160p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p.

The number indicates the number of lines of video per frame. The i and p indicate interlaced and progressive scan, respectively. Generally, the more lines, the higher quality.

Movie Frame (24Fs)

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

•

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

•

Movie Frame is only available when the product is in the HDMI 1080i, 1080p or 2160p output resolution modes.

DVD 24Fs Conversion

Converts DVD playback to 24 frames per second and outputs it via HDMI. This option is only available when Movie Frame (24Fs) is set to On.

| NOTE |

\This feature applies to NTSC discs only.

Fit Screen Size

Set the screen to the optimal size. (Available for

Smart Hub and Screen Mirroring only)

HDMI Color Format

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

HDMI Deep Color

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

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Settings

Sound

Speaker Settings

You can configure this product to connect to a Multiroom Link compatible speaker wirelessly and enjoy rich sound.

Speaker Settings : You can set up speakers

that are connected via your home network.

| NOTES |

\To use this feature, you must connect at

least one Multiroom Link speaker.

\Sound quality may be affected by the

condition of your wireless network.

\The network connection can be negatively

affected and even lost if the network environment deteriorates over time.

\Activating Screen Mirroring disables

Multiroom Link.

\For further details, refer to the Multiroom Link

manual on the Samsung web site: www.samsung.com ; ; Search for Product name: UBD-K8500 ; Manuals ; Multiroom Link ; Download PDF

\The audio from each connected device may

lag behind the video and audio of the device which is playing the source contents.

Digital Output

Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or AV Receiver. For more details, see the digital output selection table on page 53.

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 TrueHD 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 product downmix to normal stereo or to surround compatible stereo.

DTS Neo:6 Mode

You can enjoy multichannel sound via HDMI output from a 2 channel audio source.

Audio Sync

In some cases, when the product is connected to a digital TV, the audio signal may not synchronize with the video signal. If this occurs, adjust the audio delay time to match the video signal.

•

You can set the audio delay time between 0 ms and 250 ms. Adjust it to the optimal setting.

| NOTE |

\The audio delay time you specify may not be

exact depending on the content played.

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HDMI Audio Output

Set HDMI audio to output through HDMI1 or HDMI2.

Auto : Audio output will be set automatically

based on the devices connected to HDMI1 and HDMI2.

HDMI1 : Audio will output to the device connected

to HDMI1.

HDMI2 : Audio will output to the device connected

to HDMI2.

Network

Network Status

Lets you check the current network and Internet status.

Network Settings

Configure the network connection so you can enjoy various features such as Internet services or DLNA functionality, and perform Software Updates.

Multimedia Device Settings

Lets you control which devices on your network, such as smart phones and tablets, can share content with your product.

Device Name

Lets you input a name for the product that will identify it on your network.

BD-Live Settings

Set various BD-Live functions. BD-Live allows you to access extra features available on some Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs or Blu-ray Discs if you are connected to the Internet.

| NOTE |

\To use this function, connect the USB storage

device first and select it from the BD Data Management menu.

BD-Live Internet Connection : Lets you fully

allow, partly allow, or prohibit a BD-Live Internet connection.

BD Data Management : Manage BD data

downloaded from a BD-Live service or Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc/Blu-ray Disc.

Smart Hub

Caption

The function is used for VOD playback that supports closed caption display. Use it to change the displayed caption's font color and size.

| NOTES |

\This function does not work with VOD

services that don't support closed caption display.

\For certain VOD services, the function's

settings may not be applied.

Terms & Policy

You must review and agree to both the App Terms & Conditions and the privacy policy to use App services.

Reset Smart Hub

Resets all Smart Hub settings to their default settings. To use, you must enter the security PIN. The default security PIN is 0000.

System

Accessibility

Voice Guide : You can activate voice guides

that describe the menu options aloud to aid the visually impaired.

High Contrast : Set up the background and

font in high contrast color in Samsung Apps (Smart Hub) and Multimedia.

Enlarge : Set whether to enlarge the highlighted

item in Samsung Apps (Smart Hub) and Multimedia.

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