Samsung BD-H8500 User manual

BD-H8500
BD-H8900
BD-HDD Combo
user manual
E-MANUAL
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For more information on how to use
e-Manual (P. 9)
Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are
provided for reference only and may differ from
actual product appearance. Product design and
specifications may be changed without notice.
Available Recording Time for
internal HDD
You can record digital broadcast on the internal
HDD as below.
Depending on the actual broadcast, available
recording time may be different with the table
shown below.
In On Screen Display, you can check available
recording time as shown in "high" case in the table
shown below.
Broadcast
Type
Estimated
Bitrate
Recording Time
BD-H8500 BD-H8900
HD
8 Mbps
(Normal) 124 Hours 257 Hours
20 Mbps (High) 49 Hours 102 Hours
SD
5 Mbps
(Normal) 199 Hourss411 Hours
10 Mbps (High) 99 Hours 205 Hours
| NOTE |
\Since the product's Timeshift and other implemented
functions require a certain amount of HDD space
allocated internally, the total size shown in the Storage
Device Manager of Settings menu may differ from the
HDD's capacity shown in the manual.
Region Code
Both products and discs are coded by region.
These regional codes must match for a disc to play.
If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this product is displayed
on the rear panel of the product.
Disc Type Region
Code Area
Blu-ray Disc
B
Europe, Greenland, French
territories, Middle East, Africa,
Australia and New Zealand.
DVD-VIDEO
2
Europe, Japan, the Middle East,
Egypt, Africa, Greenland
4
Mexico, South America,
Central America, Australia,
New Zealand, Pacific Islands,
Caribbean
Logos of Discs the product can
play
Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc
BD-Live DivX
PAL broadcast System in U.K.,
France, Germany, etc.
Accessories
Check for the supplied accessories below.
• RF cable for TV
• Remote Control
• Batteries for Remote Control(AAA Size)
• Power cord
• User Manual
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Front Panel or Rear Panel
DISC TRAY
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
STOP BUTTON
OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
USB HOST
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
ANT OUT (TO TV) ANT IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
HDMI OUT POWER
LAN
USB HOST
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Remote Control
Tour of the Remote Control
Installing batteries | NOTE |
\If the remote does not operate properly:
-Check the polarity +/– of the batteries.
-Check if the batteries are drained.
-Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
-Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
| CAUTION |
\Dispose of batteries according to local environmental
regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.
Press this to operate a TV.
Turn the product on and off.
Press to use Tools menu.
Return to the previous menu.
Press numeric buttons to operate options
or to access channels directly.
Use to enter the disc menu.
Press this to operate the product.
Press to move to the home screen.
Use to select menu items and change
menu value.
Turn the TV on and off.
Press to exit the menu.
Alternately selects Teletext, Double or Mix.
Use to enter the popup menu/title menu.
After setup, allows you to set the input
source on your TV.
Press this to display the playback information
during playing a content in Disc/USB or
display the information of TV channel.
Press to search backwards or forwards.
Press to skip backwards or forwards.
Stops playback or recording.
TV volume adjustment.
Mutes the speakers of your TV.
Displays channel lists on the screen.
Press this to pause a playback or pause the
Timeshift function.
Press this to play or start the Timeshift
function.
Press this to select a TV channel.
Displays the EPG (Electronic Programme
Guide.)
These buttons are used both for menus on
the product and also several Blu-ray Disc
functions.
FUNCTION
TV SOURCE
POWER
RECEIVER
DIGITAL SUBTITLE INPUT
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
PANDORA SUBTITLE
SUBTITLE INPUT
DISC MENU TITLE MENU
0
POPUP
A B C D
BD TV
TV MUTE
TV SOURCE
TTX/MIX
REC REC PAUSEWEB BROWSER
CH LIST HOME GUIDE
1
SMART HUB SEARCH E-MANUAL
REC TV
LIST
3D
Press to open and close the disc tray.
Press to use Apps.
Press to search contents.
Press this to user web browser function.
Press this to display recorded TV list.
Press this when you want to use 3D function.
Press this to enter the e-manual.
Press this to pause during recording.
Press this to make a recording.
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Setting the Remote Control to Operate
Your TV
To determine whether your television is
compatible, follow the instructions below.
1. Turn your television on.
2. Point the remote control towards the
television.
3. Press the TV button to set the TV mode.
4. Press and hold the TV POWER button, and
then enter the two-figure code in the table
to the right that corresponds to the brand of
your television by pressing the appropriate
number buttons.
If your television is compatible with the
remote control, it will Turn off.
The remote is now programmed to operate
the TV.
| NOTE |
\If several codes are listed for your television brand, try
each one in turn until you find one that works.
\If you replace the remote control’s batteries, you must set
the brand code again.
You can control certain functions of your TV with
this remote control.
Button Function
TV POWER Used to Turn the television on and off.
Number Used to input number directly.
TV VOL +/– Used to adjust the volume of the
television.
TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off.
PROG (
,
/
.
)Used to select the desired channel.
TV SOURCE Used to select an external source
connected to the TV.
| NOTE |
\The functions listed above will not necessarily work on all
televisions. If you encounter problems, use the TV remote
control.
TV Control 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
Brand Code
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
Connecting to a TV
Audio
Video
To ANT INPUT
To TV
RF cable
To ANT IN
Connecting to an Audio System
Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver
• Use an HDMI cable (not included)
Method 2 Connecting to an AV receiver with Optical input
• Use an Optical Cable (not included)
• You will hear sound only through the front two speakers with Digital Output set to PCM.
Method 2
Method 1
Audio/Video
Audio
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Network Connection
You can connect your product to your network
router using one of the methods illustrated below.
Wired Network
Or Broadband
service
Broadband
service
Broadband modem
(with integrated router)
Broadband
modem
Router
| NOTE |
\Internet access to Samsung’s software update server
may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or
your ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
\DSL users, please use a router to make a network
connection.
\To use the AllShare function with your PC, you must
connect your PC.
Wireless Network
Broadband
service
Wireless Router
| NOTE |
\If the wireless router supports DHCP, your 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
or router to WEP,TKIP or TKIP-AES (WPS2Mixed), the
product will not support a connection in compliance with
new Wi-Fi certification specifications.
\If your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup),
you can connect to the network via PBC (Push Button
Configuration) or PIN (Personal Identification Number).
WPS will automatically configure the SSID and WPA key
in either mode.
\Wireless LAN, by its nature, may cause interference,
depending on the operating conditions (router
performance, distance, obstacles, interference by other
radio devices, etc).
\To use the AllShare function with your PC, you must
connect your PC.
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The Setup Procedure
• The Home screen will not appear if you do not
configure the initial settings.
• The OSD (On Screen Display) of this product may
change after you upgrade the software version.
• The access steps may differ depending on the menu
you selected.
Turn on your TV after connecting the product.
When you connect the product to a TV for the first
time, product turns on automatically and the Initial
Settings screen appears.
Start the Initial Settings Procedure.
| NOTE |
\When the product is connected to the TV for the first
time, the product turns on automatically. This is normal
operation.
\Password : Enter the desired 4-digit password using the
number buttons.
1) Belgium, France, Italy, Norway : You can not set the
password to "0000". Please choose other numbers.
2) Others : Default password is set to 0000.
The Home Screen
PLAY DISC FILMS AND TV SHOWS MULTIMEDIA
WebBrowser e-Manual 3
Schedule
Manager Screen Mirroring Settings
SAMSUNG APPS
1 2 3
Recorded
TV
No Disc
1 2 3 6
4 5
RECOMMENDED MY APPS
7 8 9 0 ! @
1
PLAY DISC : Lets you play photos, videos, or music
content from Disc.
2
FILMS AND TV SHOWS : Lets you view Films and
TV Shows from the Internet.
| NOTE |
\Depending on your country, this menu function
may not be supported.
3
MULTIMEDIA : Lets you play photos, videos, or
music content from USB or mobile devices, or PCs.
4
Sign In : Lets you log in with your Samsung
account.
5
Search : Lets you search for contents in Films
and TV Shows, Apps and YouTube by entering
corresponding search words.
6
SAMSUNG APPS : Gives you access to various
for pay or free of-charge applications you can
download.
7
RECOMMENDED : Gives you direct access to
recommended applications.
8
MY APPS : Apps downloaded from My Apps are
displayed.
9
Recorded TV : Access Recorded TV directly.
0
Schedule Manager : Reserve the desired TV
programmes.
!
Screen Mirroring : Lets you view the screen of
your smart phone or android tablet on a TV you
have connected to the product.
@
Settings : Opens the product's menu. In the menu
can set various functions to suit your personal
preferences.
| NOTE |
In the Home menu screen, it will switch to DTV Channel
mode after 3 minutes. When accessing the Settings menu,
the screen saver will be activated after 5 minutes.
Saves power by turning off product automatically when no
user operation is received for 4 hours. If Auto Power Off
menu is set to Off, the power will not turn off automatically.
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Accessing the Settings Screen
1. Select Settings on the Home screen, and
then press vbutton.
The Settings screen appears.
Settings
Picture
Sound
Broadcasting
Network
Smart Hub
System
Support
Picture
UHD Output Auto
3D Settings
TV Aspect Ratio 16:9 Original
BD Wise Off
Resolution Auto
DTV Smart Resolution Off
Movie Frame (24fps) Auto
2. To access the Settings menus, sub-menus,
and options, please refer to the remote
control illustration and the setting table.
Buttons on the Remote Control used
for the Settings menu
FUNCTION
TV SOURCE
POWER
RECEIVER
DIGITAL SUBTITLE INPUT
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
PANDORA SUBTITLE
SUBTITLE INPUT
DISC MENU TITLE MENU
0
POPUP
A B C D
BD TV
TV MUTE
TV SOURCE
TTX/MIX
REC REC PAUSEWEB BROWSER
CH LIST HOME GUIDE
TV
1
SMART HUB SEARCH E-MANUAL SOCIAL
3D
1
2 4
3
1HOME button : Press to move to the Home screen.
2RETURN button : Return to the previous menu.
3
v(Enter) / DIRECTION buttons :
• Press ▲▼◄► to move the cursor or select an
item.
• Press the vbutton to activate the currently
selected item or confirm a setting.
4EXIT button : Press to exit the current menu.
How to use the e-Manual
E-MANUAL
You can find instructions about your
product's features in the e-Manual
in your product. To use, press the
E-MANUAL button on your remote
control.
Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to
highlight a category, and then press
the vbutton.
The E-manual Screen
Search
Index
Opened page
Connections
Settings
Media Play
DTV Functions
Advanced Function
Connecting to a TV
v X.XXX
Connecting to an Audio System
Connecting to a Network Router
Appendix
1
2
3
Set whether to play 3D Blu-ray disc in 3D or 2D image.
• Auto : Automatically detect if a connected TV has 3D capability and play a Blu-ray 3D disc in 3D or 2D
accordingly or a 3D only disc in 3D if the TV supports 3D. 3D only discs will not be played if your TV does
not support 3D.
• 3D ;3D : Play 3D only and Blu-ray 3D discs in 3D mode at all times.
• 3D ;2D : Play Blu-ray 3D discs in 2D mode at all times. 3D only discs will not be played.
✎For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D playback, press the @button once. The movie stops and
the 3D mode option is de-activated. To change a 3D option selection when you are playing a 3D movie,
press the @button once. The Home Screen menu appears. Press the @button again, then select 3D
Settings in the Blu-ray menu.
✎Depending on the content and the position of the picture on your TV screen, you may see vertical black
bars on the left side, right side, or both sides.
Screen Size
✎If you move to the Home or Apps screen while in 3D mode, the product will switch to 2D automatically.
3D Blu-ray Playback Mode Try Now
4
1Search : Allows you to search for information by
entering words.
2Index : Displays the index screen.
3opened page : Contents that have been searched
on the E-manual screen at least once will appear.
4Try Now : Allows you to go to corresponding OSD
menu.
| NOTE |
\This function is not enabled in some menus.
\If displayed E-manual page on your TV screen is
incomplete and partially hidden, set the Fit Screen Size
to Size 1.
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Troubleshooting
If the BD-HDD combo seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.
If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit “www.samsung.com”, then click on Support, or call
Samsung customer service centre.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The screen is blocked • If the HDMI output is set to a resolution your TV cannot support (for
example, 1080p), you may not see a picture on your TV.
• Press the
5
(STOP) button (on top panel) for more than 5 seconds with
no disc inside on the home screen. All settings will revert to the factory
settings.
• When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data is
deleted.
Forgot password • Press the
5
(STOP) button (on top panel) for more than 5 seconds with
no disc inside on the home screen. All settings including the PIN will revert
to the factory settings. Don’t use this unless absolutely necessary.
• When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data is
deleted.
Repairs
If you contact us to repair your product, an administration fee may be charged if either:
1. An engineer is called out to your home at your request and there is no defect in the product.
2. You bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product.
We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any
work on your product.
We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung.com,
or contact Samsung Customer Care before seeking to repair your product.
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