SONY 14VL43U Service Manual

Blu-ray Disc Player

user manual

BD-P1590 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.

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CD-RW/CD-R, DVD-RW/-R and USB storage device content such as MP3 and JPEG ﬁ les.

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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

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1280 x 720 High Deﬁ nition

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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.

PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS

Graphic Planes

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

HD Video

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Menu graphics

A-B

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

EXIT

INFO

TV VOL TV CH

POWER

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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.

Multi-page/PopUp Menus

Unlike DVD-Video, playback is not interrupted each time a new menu

PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS

screen is accessed. Due to Blu-ray Disc's ability to preload data from 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

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Certain Blu-ray Discs may contain Animated menus and Trivia games.

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.

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.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Check for the supplied accessories below.

Composite (Video), Audio L/R Cable

(AC39-00073A)

User Manual

(AK68-01783A)

Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)

(AC43-12002H)

Quick Guide

(AK68-01784A)

Remote Control (AK59-00104K)

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.

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To prevent injury, this player must be securely attached to the ﬂoor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

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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.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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.

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This Blu-ray Disc Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information.

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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

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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.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this player near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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 are 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.

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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.

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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.

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safety information

Handling Cautions

Before connecting other components to this Blu-ray Disc Player, be sure to turn them all off.

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Do not move the Blu-ray Disc Player while a disc is being played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the

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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.

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Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

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Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

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Exterior interferences such as lightning and static electricity can affect the normal operation of this Blu-ray Disc

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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.

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Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the Blu-ray Disc Player for long

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periods of time. To clean a disc, wipe it in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

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Do not expose the player to any liquid.

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When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet, the player will still draw power (standby mode) when it is turned

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off. The player should not be exposed to dripping or splashing of any liquid and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as

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vases, should be placed on the player. To disconnect the player from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains

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plug shall be easily accessible.

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.

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Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

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Restrictions on Playback

This player may not respond to all operating commands because some Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow

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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

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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

SAFETY INFORMATION

GETTING STARTED

DESCRIPTION

REMOTE CONTROL

CONNECTIONS

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)

23 Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable

(BEST QUALITY)

24 Connecting to a TV (Component)

(BETTER QUALITY)

25 Connecting to a TV (Video)

(GOOD QUALITY)

26 Connecting to an Audio System

(2 Channel Ampliﬁer)

27 Connecting to an Audio System

(Dolby Digital, DTS Ampliﬁer)

28 Connecting to an Audio System

(HDMI supported Ampliﬁer)

29 Connecting to the Network

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF YOUR

BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER

31 Before Playing 32 On-Screen Menu Navigation 32 Playing a Disc 33 Setting the sound 33 Using the Search and Skip Functions 34 Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

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SYSTEM SETUP

LANGUAGE SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

DISPLAY SETUP

HDMI SETUP

PARENTAL SETUP

35 Setting the Clock

36 Setting up the Language Options

37 Setting up the Audio Options

39 Setting up the display Options

43 Setting up the HDMI setup options

46 Setting up the Parental Lock

NETWORK SETUP

BD DATA MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM UPGRADE

48 Setting up the network setup options

53 System Device Management

54 Firmware Upgrade 56 System Information 56 Firmware upgrade notiﬁcation

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● CONTENTS

WATCHING A MOVIE

57 Using the Display Function 58 Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu 59 Repeat Play 60 Selecting the Audio Language 60 Selecting the Subtitle Language 61 Changing the Camera Angle 62 BONUSVIEW Settings 62 BD-LIVE™ 63 Using the Instant Streaming feature

provided by Netﬂix

LISTENING TO MUSIC

PLAYING BACK A PICTURE

APPENDIX

65 Buttons on the Remote Control used for

Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 playback

65 Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 66 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA)/MP3 68 Using the Internet Radio feature provided

by Pandora

70 Playing a JPEG disc

71 Troubleshooting 73 Speciﬁcations 74 Notice & Disclaimer

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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

h g f

Z C

A G F

About the use of this user’s manual

Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 4~6)

If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 71~72)

BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM.

BD-RE This involves a function available on the BD-RE.

BD-R This involves a function available on the 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 storage

device

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 storage devices.

This involves a function available on USB storage device.

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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.

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PAL discs will not play.

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Logos of Discs that can be played

AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided

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

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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”.

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DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”

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HD DVD

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DVD-RAM

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3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring.

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DVD-RW(VR mode)

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DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc

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CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD

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[Note]

Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this

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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.

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The unit cannot play CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-RW/-R and USB storage device content such as divx,

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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

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

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

Disc Types

BD-ROM

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The 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

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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

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A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32

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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

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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

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(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

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An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded.

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This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW and CD-R discs.

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The unit may not be able to play some CD-RW or CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording.

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CD-RW/CD-R

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Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/CD-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or

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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

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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

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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

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Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is ﬁnalized, it becomes DVD-Video.

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This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and ﬁnalized with a DVD video recorder. It may not be

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able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording.

DVD-RW Disc Playback

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Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs recorded in the Video Mode and ﬁnalized.

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Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is ﬁnalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back

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may depend on recording conditions.

Disc Format

DVD-RW/-R (V)

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This is a format that is used for recording data on a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. The disc can be

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played by this Blu-ray Disc Player once it has been ﬁnalized.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Deﬁnition)

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This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in

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camcorders. The AVCHD format is a high deﬁnition digital video camera format.

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The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efﬁciency than that

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of the conventional image compressing format. Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

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This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.

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“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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“AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd.

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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.

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DISC STORAGE & MANAGEMENT

Disc Handling

Disc Shape

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Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special

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shape) is used, this Blu-ray Disc Player may be damaged.

Holding discs

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Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed.

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Blu-ray Discs

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If the player is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and

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store it in its case. Be careful not to leave ﬁngerprints or scratches on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.

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DVD-RW and DVD-R

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Clean with an optional PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1 where available).

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Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RW/-R discs.

DVD-Video, Audio-CD

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Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

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Cautions on handling discs

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Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

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Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile

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chemicals, such as benzene or thinner. Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs ﬁxed with exposed

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tape adhesive or leftover peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

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Do not load warped or cracked discs.

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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.

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Keep in a cool ventilated area.

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Store vertically.

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Keep in a clean protection jacket.

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If you move your Blu-ray Disc Player suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may

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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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FRONT PANEL

BD-P1590

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BD-P1600

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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 both front and rear USB ports simultaneously for the USB storage devices.

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Detects signals from the remote control.

A USB storage device 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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description

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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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 ﬂash drive only.

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Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected.

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A USB device consuming more than 500mA requires a separate power supply device for normal operation.

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A USB storage device 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, Netﬂix and Pandora. 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

1 2 3

7 8 9

4 5 6

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

EXIT

INFO

TV VOL TV CH

POWER

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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

NUMBER Buttons

CANCEL Button

BONUSVIEW Button

with supported Blu-ray Discs.

Press to stop a disc.

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

(Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

STOP Button

TV VOL 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.

Point the remote control towards the television.

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.

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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.

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REGARDING THE BATTERY

If the remote does not operate properly:

Check the polarity +/– of the batteries (Dry-Cell)

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Check if the batteries are drained.

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Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.

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Check if there is any ﬂ uorescent lighting nearby.

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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)

Using an HDMI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to

the HDMI IN 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

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the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.

HDMI cable

(not included)

If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CD-DA, the player will stop playing.

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If the player is connected to your TV in HDMI 1080p output mode, you must use a High speed(category2)

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HDMI cable.

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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 41).

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

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resolution automatically within 10 seconds.

If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 41)

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When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the ﬁrst time or to a new TV, the HDMI

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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

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operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.) (See pages 43~44)

HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface)

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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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CONNECTING TO A TV WITH DVI CABLE (BEST QUALITY)

Using the HDMI-DVI cable (not included), connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc

Player 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

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 41).

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

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automatically within 10 seconds.

If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 41)

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When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the ﬁ rst time or to a new TV, the HDMI

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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.

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Audio Cable

HDMI-DVI cable

(not included)

WhiteRed

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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

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

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

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)

(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,

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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,

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depending on the disc type. (See page 41)

The actual resolution may differ from the setting in the SETUP menu if both Component and HDMI cables are

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connected. The resolution may also be different depending on the disc. (See page 41)

In DVD playback, if both HDMI and Component jacks are connected and you select the Component 1080p,

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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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