Samsung BD-D5500 User manual

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Key features
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.
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 supported:
•1920 x1080
High Definition
•1280 x 720 High Definition
For High-Definition Playback
To view high-definition contents on a Blu-ray Disc,
you need an HDTV (High Definition Television).
Some Blu-ray Discs may require you to use the
player's HDMI OUT to view high-definition content.
The ability to view high-definition content on
Blu-ray Discs may be limited depending on the
resolution of your TV.
SO-LIVE
You can use a Blu-ray Disc that supports BD-
LIVE to download content provided by the disc
manufacturer
through anetwork connection.
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Blu-ray Disc Player Features
3D
This player can play 3D contents through an HDMI
cable.
To implement the 3D effect, connect a 3D device
(3D-compliant AV receiver, 3D-compliant TV) to
the player using an HDMI cable, and play the 3D
content while wearing 3D vision glasses.
Smart Hub
You can download various for payor free-
of-charge applications through anetwork
connection.
These applications provide a range
of Internet services and content including news,
weather forecasts, stock market quotes, games,
movies, and music.
AIIShare
You can play videos, music, and photos saved on
your devices (such as your PC, mobile phones, or
NAS) through anetwork connection.
Playing multimedia files
You can use the USB connection to play various
kinds of multimedia files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc.)
downloaded from a USB storage device.

Safety Information
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUCT
LASER PRODUKT
LASER LAITE
LASER APPARAT
LASER CLASE 1
The explanation point within the triangle
is a warning sign alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the product.
CLASS 1
KLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1
KLASS 1
PRODUCTO
~ NOTE
• If the Region number of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD disc
does not correspond to the Region number of this
player, the player cannot play the disc.
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 21 CFR 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 COVER AND DO
NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Warning
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 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.
FCC NOTE (for U.S.A)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on.
The user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
•Connect this equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different
from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult
the dealer or an experienced radiofTV
technician for help.
• This class B digital product meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference -
Causing Equipment Regulations.
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 ofthe building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
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Safety Information
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 they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When acart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
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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 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.
Viewing using 3D function
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFE1Y
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.

Disc Storage & Management
Disc Handling
Disc Shape
• Use discs with regular 0
shapes. If you use an irregular 0
disc (a disc with a special
shape), you can damage the player.
Holding discs
• Avoid touching the surface of
adisc where data has been
recorded.
Blu-ray Discs
• Do not leave a Blu-ray Disc in the player for long
periods of time. Remove the Blu-ray Disc from
the player and store it in its case.
• Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on
the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.
DVD-VIDEO, Audio CD (CD-DA)
• Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a
soft cloth.
Disc Storage
Be careful not to damage the disc because the
data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the
environment.
• Do not keep under direct sunlight.
• Keep in a cool ventilated area.
• Store vertically.
• Keep in a clean protection jacket.
•
If you move your player suddenly from a cold
place to a warm place, condensation may occur
on the operating parts and lens and cause
abnormal disc playback. If this occurs, unplug
the player, wait for two hours, and then connect
the plug to the power outlet. Then, insert the
disc, and try to play back again.
Handling Cautions
• Do not write on the printed side with aball-point
pen or pencil.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic
sprays to clean discs. Also, do not use volatile
chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.
• Do not apply labels or stickers to discs. (Do not
use discs fixed with exposed tape adhesive or
leftover peeled-off stickers.)
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not use discs printed with label printers
available on the market.
• Do not load warped or cracked discs.
• Before connecting other components to this
player, be sure to turn them off.
• Do not move the player while it is playing a disc.
The disc can be scratched or damaged and the
player's internal parts can be damaged.
• Do not put aflower vase filled with water or any
small metal objects on the player.
• Be careful not to put your hand into the disc
tray.
• Do not place anything other than the disc in the
disc tray.
• Interference from exterior sources such as
lightening and static electricity can affect
the normal operation of this player. If this
occurs, turn the player off and on again with
the POWER button, or disconnect and then
reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power
outlet. The player will operate normally.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the
player after use.
•Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet when you don't intend to use the player
for long periods of time.
• To clean a disc, wipe it in astraight ~
line from the inside to the outside of '.
the disc.
• Do not expose the player to any '.
liquid.
• When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet,
the player will still draw power (standby mode)
when it is turned off.
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Safety Information
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The main plug is used as adisconnect device
and shall stay readily operable at any time.
Maintenance of Cabinet
Before you clean the Blu-ray's cabinet, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.
• Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents
for cleaning.
• Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.
Restrictions on Playback
• This player may not respond to all operating
commands because some Blu-ray, DVD, and
CD discs allow specific or limited operation and
provide only certain features during playback.
Please note that this is not adefect in the
player.
• Samsung cannot guarantee that this player
will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc,
DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve,
and problems and errors may occur during the
creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and 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, DVD, or CD discs
in this player. Also, refer to rest of this user
manual for additional information on playback
restrictions.
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Contents
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3 Warning
4 Precautions
4Important Safety Instructions
4 Viewing using 3D function
5 Disc Storage &Management
5Disc Handling
11 Before using the User Manual
11 Disc Types and Contents your player can play
11 Disc types your player cannot play
12 Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
12 Disc Types
13 Region Code
13 Copyright
14 Supported File Formats
15 Logos of Discs the player can play
15 Accessories
16 Front Panel
17 Rear Panel
18 Remote Control
18 Tour of the Remote Control
19 Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
20 Connecting to a TV
20 Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable
-Best Quality (Recommended)
21 Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI-DVI
Cable - Best Quality (Also recommended)
22 Case 3 : Connecting to a TV with aComponent
Cable -Better Quality
23 Case 4 : Connecting to a TV with an AudioNideo
cable -Good Quality
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CONNECTIONS
.SETUP
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24 Connecting to an Audio System
24 Case 1 :Connecting to an Audio System
(HDMI supported AV receiver) - Best Quality
(Recommended)
25 Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System
(A V receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder)
- Better Quality
25 Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System
(2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality
26 Connecting to the Network
26 Cable Network
27 Wireless Network
28 Initial Settings
29 Accessing the Settings Menu
30 Display
30 3D Settings
31 TV Aspect
31 Smart Hub Screen Size
31 BD Wise (Samsung Players only)
31 Resolution
33 HDMI Color Format
33 Movie Frame (24Fs)
34 HDMI Deep Color
34 Still Mode
34 Progressive Mode
34 Audio
34 Digital Output
36 PCM Downsampling
36 Dynamic Range Control
36 Downmixing Mode
37 Network
37 Network Settings
40 Network Status
40 SO-LIVE Internet Connection

:: .BASIC FUNCTIONS
41 System
41 Initial Settings
41 Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)
41 SD Data Management
41 Time Zone
41 DivX® Video On Demand
41 Reset
42 Language
42 Security
42 SO Parental Rating
42 DVD Parental Rating
42 Change Password
42
General
42 Front Display
42 Network Remote Control
43 Support
43 Software Upgrade
44 Contact Samsung
45 Playing a Video
45 Playback
45 Disc Structure
45
Using the Disc MenufTitle Menu/Popup Menu
45 Using the Disc Menu
46 Using the Title Menu
46 Playing the Title List
46 Using the Popup Menu
46 Using the Search and Skip Functions
46 Searching for a Desired Scene
46 Skipping Chapters
47
Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play
47 Slow Motion Play
47 Step Motion Play
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Contents
BASIC FUNCTIONS
NETWORKSERVICES
APPENDIX
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47 Using the TOOLS button
47 Moving to a Desired Scene Directly
47 Repeating the Title or Chapter
48 Repeating aSection
48 Changing to Full Screen
48 Selecting the Picture Settings
48 Selecting the Audio Language
49 Selecting the Subtitle Language
49 Changing the Camera Angle
49 Setting BONUSVIEW
50 Listening to Music
50 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music
Playback
50 Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3
51 Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3
51 Playlist
52 Playing back Pictures
52 Playing a JPEG files
52 Using the TOOLS button
53 Playing back a USB Storage Device
54 Using Smart Hub
54 Starting Smart Hub the First Time
57 The Settings Menu - BLUE (D)
59 The Edit Mode Menu - YELLOW (C)
61 The Sort Menu - GREEN (B)
61 Samsung Apps
61 For Pay Apps
63 BD-L1VETM
63 Using the AIIShare Function
64 Troubleshooting
66 Repairs
67 Index
68 Specifications