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Safety Information Warning CAUTION 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. 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. Class II product : This symbol indicates that a safety connection to electrical earth (ground) is not required.
English Safety Information 3 • 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 Samsung service center.
Safety Information CAUTION (for Canada) This equipment complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device and its antenna(s) must not be colocated or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Precautions 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 dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Contents SAFETY INFORMATION 2 5 5 SETTINGS Warning Precautions 9 9 10 10 Important Safety Instructions 14 14 15 15 15 17 Accessing the Settings Screen 17 18 18 Accessories 18 Rear Panel 21 The Home Screen Buttons on the Remote Control Used for the Settings Menu Settings Menu Functions Picture Sound Front Panel 19 Remote Control 21 Networks and the Internet 22 Upgrading Software 23 Auto Update 21 Tour of the Remote Control 23 CONNECTIONS 12 The Initial Settings Procedure 16
MEDIA PLAY NETWORK SERVICES Playing Commercial Discs 33 Creating a Samsung Account 24 Playing Photos, Videos, and Music (Multimedia) 34 Using Apps 24 24 25 25 26 26 27 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 Disc Storage & Management 34 Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device Playing Media Content Saved in a Computer 34 35 36 37 Playing a Disc with User Recorded Content Controlling Video Playback Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback 39 40 40 Before Using Apps The APPS Sc
Getting Started Accessories Check for the supplied accessories shown below.
Front Panel POWER BUTTON POWER POWER DISC TRAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR USB HOST ||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 p button on the remote control or player. 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.
Getting Started Remote Control ||NOTE | \\ Previous BD-Player remote controls may not be compatible with this player. Tour of the Remote Control Turns the TV on and off. TV volume adjustment. Turns the player on and off. TV Press to open and close the disc tray. Use to display the number, color, or information keypad on the screen. The color buttons are used both for menus on the player and also several Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc or Blu-ray Disc functions.
Using Remote Control Buttons to Enter TV Codes Brand TV DISC MENU POP UP /MENU 2. While holding the (TV Power) button, 5 6 press the buttons on the remote that correspond to 7 a two-digit TV Code from 8 the list below. Use the 9 0 illustration to the right as a guide. For example: To enter 01, press the TOOLS button and then press the 123 button. Note that some TV brands have more than one 2-digit code. If the first code does not work, try the next.
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 AUDIO OUT POWER POWER OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( LAN MAIN ( LAN MAIN ) HDMI OUT ) HDMI OUT Audio Video ||NOTES | \\ Optimum picture quality is automatica
\\ This product supports the HDR function. (HDR: High Dynamic Range is a technique used 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.
Connections Connecting to an Audio Device 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.
Connecting to a Network Method 2 Connecting to a Soundbar / AV receiver with a Digital Optical Cable OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( LAN MAIN Wired Network Router or wall connection ) HDMI OUT POWER OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT LAN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( LAN MAIN ) HDMI OUT LAN ( MAIN ) HDMI OUT ||NOTES | \\ Your router or your Internet Service Provider's policies may prevent the product from accessing Samsung's software update server.
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure The Home Screen • 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.
TV ||NOTE | Buttons on the Remote Control Used for the Settings Menu DISC 123 Sound General Support Picture Resolution Movie Frame (24p) Fit Screen Size HDMI Color Format HDMI Deep Color HDR to SDR 16:9 Original Auto 3 4 1 Size 4 (100%) Auto Off 2 Middle Gamma 3 2. To access the menus, sub-menus, and options on the Settings screen, please refer to the remote control illustration in the next column. Settings 1. Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press (OK) button.
Settings Settings Menu Functions HDMI Deep Color TV Aspect Ratio Lets you set the product to output HDMI video with Deep Color. Deep Color provides more accurate color reproduction with greater color depth. Resolution Lets you set the gamma level when watching video converted from HDR to SDR. Picture Lets you adjust the output of the product to the screen size and screen format of your TV. Set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal to Auto, 2160p, 1080p, 720p, or 480p.
Dynamic Range Control 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 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, and perform Software Updates. BD-Live Settings : Set various BD-Live functions.
Settings Samsung Account : Create and manage your own Samsung account. To create a Samsung account select : Settings > General > System Manager > Samsung Account > Create Account. Some of the Smart Hub services are paid services. Security : The default security PIN is 0000. Enter the default PIN to access the security function if you haven't created your own PIN. After you have accessed the security function for the first time, change the PIN using the Change PIN function.
Networks and the Internet Support 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. Reset Resets all settings to their default settings except for the network and Smart Hub settings, and then starts the Setup function. To use, you must enter the security PIN. The default security PIN is 0000.
Settings 6. The product detects the wired connection, verifies the network connection, and then connects to the network. 7. Press the ĞĞ (OK) button. Wired - Manual If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually. Follow Steps 1 through 3 in Wired - Automatic, and then follow these steps: 1. Select Network Status. The product searches for a network, and then displays the connection failed message. 2.
Update Now Update by USB To upgrade by USB, follow these steps: ||NOTES | \\ When the system update is done, check the software details in the Product Information section of the Contact Samsung screen. \\ Do not turn off the product during the Software Update. It may cause the product to malfunction. Auto Update You can set the Auto Update function so that the product downloads new upgrade software when it is in Auto Update mode.
Media Play Your Ultra HD Blu-ray Player can play content located on Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs, USB devices, PCs, and on the Web. To play content located on your PC, you must connect the PC and the product to your network. Playing Commercial Discs 1. Press the ^ button to open the disc tray. 2. Place a disc gently into the disc tray with the disc’s label facing up.
Playing Media Content Saved in a Computer \\ To play content on a computer, make sure that home network mode is enabled on the computer. \\ The content shared by a computer may not play depending on the encoding type and file format of the content. In addition, some functions may not be available. \\ The media content may not play smoothly depending on the network status.
TV Media Play DISC MENU /MENU Controlling Video Playback 123 POP UP You can control the playback TV of video content located on a Disc, USB, or PC. Depending on the disc or contents, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available.
Using the On-screen Menu during Playback of a Video (OK) button. When playing a disc: Press TOOLS on the remote control. When playing a video file: Press (OK) on the remote control, and then select on the screen. ||NOTE | \\ Available optional menus differ by disc or file format. Refer to the table below. Optional Menu Information Play from the Beginning Menu Availability Description Lets you view a video's information. Select to return to the beginning of the movie, and then press the (OK) button.
Media Play Optional Menu Menu Availability Description Disc ||NOTES | File \\ You can also use the Left/Right buttons to advance or rewind the movie. The movie advances or rewinds one minute each time you press the Left/Right buttons. Select Scene Repeat Mode \\ If the index information in the file is damaged or the file does not support indexing, you will not be able to use the Select Scene function. \\ If you play files on a network device after you have connected the player to a computer on
TV Controlling MusicDISC Playback Using the Sort By & Options Menus 123 Using the Options Menu On a file screen containing video files, select Options, and then press the (OK) button. Lets you select specific files Play Selected to play. It works essentially the same for all media. Refresh Refreshes the files and folders list from the media or storage device. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback TOOLS 2 4 1 2 3 4 29 3 1 English @ button : Stops a track.
Media Play Using the Options Menu During Playback Repeating Tracks on an Audio CD On the music file playback screen, use the Up/ Down/Left/Right buttons to select the and then press the (OK) button. Lets you create a playlist by selecting specific tracks to play. It works essentially the same Play Selected way for all media. See "Creating a Playlist from an Audio CD" on page 30. Information You can set the product to repeat tracks on an audio CD (CD-DA/MP3). 1.
4. Repeat Step 3 to select and check additional tracks. ||NOTES | \\ You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks on Audio CDs (CD-DA). \\ On the Selection Play screen, you can also choose Select All, Deselect All, and Cancel. -- Use Select All to select all tracks. This cancels your individual track selections.
Media Play \\ To enable the Background Music function, the photo file must be on the same storage media as the music file. Note that the sound quality can be affected by the bitrate of the MP3 file, the size of the photo, and the encoding method. Using the Sort By & Options Menus Using the Sort By Menu On a file screen containing photo files, select Sort By, and then press the (OK) button. Arrange folders or files in order by Date or Title.
Network Services 1. Connect the player to a network. (See page 15) 2. Configure the network settings. (See pages 21~22) Creating a Samsung Account Create a Samsung account so you can take advantage of all Samsung has to offer on line. Set up accounts for each household member so each member can access their own accounts on Facebook, Twitter, etc. You also need a Samsung account if you want to download for-pay apps and rent movies. ||NOTE | \\ The terms of agreement screen appears if you skipped Smart Hub
Network Services Before Using Apps The APPS Screen at a Glance If you haven’t set up Smart Hub, when you use Apps for the first time, the product will ask you to perform the Smart Hub set up procedure. 1. On the Home screen, select (APPS), and then press the (OK) button. 2. If you haven't set up Smart Hub, the Smart Hub Terms of Agreement and Privacy Policy screen appears. The APPS screen displays a list of a variety of apps. Use the list to download apps with ease.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to move to the app you want to download, and then press the (OK) button. The Detail Information screen for the app appears. ||NOTE | \\ Apps already installed show "Installed" in the app thumbnail. 3. Select Install on the screen, and then press the (OK) button. Install changes to Cancel and the app begins to download. 4. If you want to cancel the download, select Cancel, and then press the (OK) button. 5. When the download is complete, Cancel changes to Open.
Network Services Lock/Unlock View Details 1. On the Settings screen, select the app to be locked. 2. Select View Details, and then press the (OK) button. The detailed information page for the app appears. This function blocks access to an app unless you enter your PIN. Unlock removes the lock. 2. Select Lock/Unlock, and then press the (OK) button. Enter your PIN. A check appears next to the app. 1. On the Settings screen, select the app you want to view details for. Using the Internet ||NOTE | \\ To
The Web Browser window at a Glance 23 4 5 6 http://www.samsung.com Featured Most visited 100% Bookmarks Open Tabs • 3 • 1 • Current Tab: Shows the current screen name. To delete the tab, click the next to the tab name. • Open new tab : Opens a new web browser tab. • Open New Secret Tab: Opens a new browser tab in Security Mode. • Featured: Shows recommended websites. • Most visited: Shows frequently visited websites. 2 • • • : Lets you configure the Browser’s settings.
Network Services Using the Keyboard Pop-up When you click the , or access a data or text entry field, and then press the (OK) button, the keyboard pop-up appears. To use the keyboard pop-up with your remote, follow these steps: Featured http://www.samsung.com #@! ENG 1 2 q w z x a 100% Most visited Featured s 3 e d c 4 r f v 5 t g b Bookmarks 6 y h n 7 8 j k u m i , www. .com 9 o l . / 0 p ~ ? < Open Tabs ^ @ * ! - > 6.
Using the Browser Menu http://www.samsung.com Featured Most visited History Bookmarks Desktop View 100% Open Tabs View Certificates Settings History Displays a list of visited websites. To delete the list, click Remove All. Desktop View You can turn on or turn off Desktop View. View Certificates Shows the certificate information of the current Web Site.
Network Services Linking Your Internet Service Accounts to the Product The Link Service Accounts function lets you link your product to your accounts with Internet services such as Pandora so that the product can log you in to the service automatically when you start the app for that service. Register your account by going to HOME (APPS) Sign in Create with Facebook.
Appendix Additional Information 07 Notes • Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios may not be available. • If you select an aspect ratio and option that is different than the aspect ratio of your TV screen, the picture might appear to be distorted. • If you select the 16:9 Original, your TV may display 4:3 Pillarbox (black bars on the sides of the picture). Digital Output Settings • Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or you will hear no sound or just loud noise.
Appendix BD Data Management Settings • In the external memory mode, disc playback may be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of playback. • Only those USB devices formatted in the FAT file system (DOS 8.3 volume label) are supported. We recommend you use USB devices that support the USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/write speed. • The Resume Play function may not work after you format the storage device.
Resolution according to the contents type Resolution E-contents/ Digital contents DVD Disc Appendix Movie Frame(24p) * 2160p, 1080p only Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc/ Blu-ray Disc 07 Setup Contents Type Auto 2160p(1080p)@24 2160p(1080p)@60 2160p(1080p)@60 Off Max.Resolution of TV input Max.Resolution of TV input Max.Resolution of TV input Auto 2160p(1080p)@60 2160p(1080p)@24 2160p(1080p)@60 Off Max.Resolution of TV input Max.Resolution of TV input Max.Resolution of TV input Auto Max.
Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup Connection PCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Audio Stream on Dolby TrueHD Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc/ DTS Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio PCM Audio Stream on DVD Definition for Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc/ Blu-ray Disc Bitstream (Unprocessed) Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) PCM 2ch HDMI or Optical HDMI or Optical Re-encoded PCM PCM 2ch DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Re-encoded Dolby Digital Dolby Digital DTS re
Troubleshooting SOLUTION No operation can be performed with the remote control. • Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet from the product. • Remove the batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control to reset it. Reinstall the batteries and try to operate the remote control again. The disc does not play.
Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION Forgot password. • Press the ^ (Open/Close) button (on the top panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. The initialization message appears on the screen, and the player turns off automatically. When you turn your product on again, all the settings will be reset. Don't use this unless absolutely necessary. • When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data will be deleted. The picture is noisy or distorted.
PROBLEM SOLUTION • Test whether the network connection is working using the Network Status function. (See page 19) • Check whether a USB memory device is connected to the product. • The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE service. You can check the available size in BD Data Management. (See page 19) • See if the BD-Live Internet Connection option is set to Allow(All). • If all above fails, contact the content provider or update the product to the latest firmware.
Appendix Disc and Format Compatibility Disc types and contents your product can play Media VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO Disc Type Ultra HD Ultra HD BD-ROM format. Blu-ray Disc Details Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM format. DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R that have been DVD-R recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing MKV, MP4 DVD+RW contents.
Region Code Region Code A Blu-ray Disc B C DVDVIDEO North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia. The U.S., U.S.
Appendix Supported Formats Supported Video File Formats File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution H.264 BP/MP/HP *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.mov *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.mov *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts *.divx AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV FLV VRO VOB PS TS SVAF 4096x2160 HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) Motion JPEG 3840x2160 MVC Frame rate (fps) 4096X2160: 30 3840X2160: 60 Bit rate (Mbps) 60 60 80 30 80 DivX 3.
`` Limitations -- Supports DD+ (Up to 7.1ch) -- The DTS LBR codec is supported only for MKV / MP4 / TS containers. \\ Some MKV and MP4 format discs may not play, depending on their video resolution and frame rate. Supported Subtitle File Formats Name MPEG-4 Timed text `` Video decoder -- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1. (Does not support FMO/ASO/RS) -- Does not support VC1/AP/L4. -- CODECs except for WMV v7, v8, MSMPEG4 v3, MVC, VP6 1) Below 1280 x 720 : 60 frames max.
Appendix Supported Music File Formats Supported Picture File Formats File Extension Type Codec Support Range *.mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 - *.m4a *.mpa *.aac MPEG4 AAC - *.flac FLAC FLAC *.ogg OGG Vorbis Supports up to two channels. *.wma WMA For WMA 10 Pro supports up to M2 profile and 5.1 WMA channels. WMA lossless audio is not supported. *.wav wav - Type Resolution *.jpg *.jpeg JPEG 15360x8640 *.bmp PNG BMP 4096x4096 *.png 24bit/192kHz Supports up to two channels.
07 • If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB HDD manufacturer. • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. • This player does not support NTFS compressed, sparse, or encrypted files. -- You can repair or format a USB device on your Desktop PC. (MS-Windows OS only) Appendix AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can play back AVCHD format discs.
Appendix Compliance and Compatibility Notice NOT ALL discs are compatible • Subject to the restrictions described below and those noted throughout this Manual, including the Disc Type and Characteristics section of this user manual, disc types that can be played are: pre-recorded commercial Ultra HD BD-ROM, BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, and Audio CD (CD-DA); BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R; and CD-RW/-R. • Discs other than the above cannot and/or are not intended to be played by this player.
Copy Protection All content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider.
Appendix THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
General USB HDMI Audio Output Network Weight 4.0 Ibs (1.8 kg) Dimensions 16.0 (W) X 1.8 (H) X 9.1 (D) inches (406.0 (W) X 44.7 (H) X 230.0 (D) mm) Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F (+5°C to +35°C) Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Type A USB 2.0 DC output 5V 500mA Max. Video 2160p, 1080p, 720p, 480p Audio PCM, Bitstream Digital Audio Output Optical Ethernet 100BASE - TX Terminal • Network speeds equal to or below 10Mbps are not supported.
LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.(SECA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SECA further warrants that if this product falls to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective materials, SECA will repair or replace the product at its option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SECA Authorized Service Center.
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