BD-E5500 Blu-ray™ Disc Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.
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Precautions 1. Read these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a 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, stoves, or other apparatus (including AV receivers) that produce heat.
Safety Information Using the 3D function IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the 3D function. • Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea, and headaches. If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove the 3D Active Glasses, and rest. • Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain.
Contents Safety Information 3 3 Warning Precautions Important Safety Instructions 3 Disc Storage & Management 4 Using the 3D function 3 4 6 6 7 12 12 Handling Cautions 12 Copyright 13 Getting Started 6 12 13 13 Connecting to a Network Router Wired Network Wireless Network 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 The Initial Settings Procedure 24 Region Code 14 Accessing the Settings Screen 24 Disc types your player cannot play 14 14 Accessories 15 10 Rear Panel 18 11 Method 2 Connectin
Getting Started Disc and Format Compatibility Disc types your player cannot play Disc types and contents your player can play Media VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO Disc Type Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R Details BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R that have been recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing DivX, MKV, MP4 contents.
Region Code Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO Region Code a b Area Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc Getting Started Disc Type 02 Both players 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 player is displayed on the rear panel of the player. Logos of Discs the player can play BD-LIVE North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
Getting Started Supported Formats `` Video decoder -- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.1 -- Does not support GMC 2 or higher Video File Support File Extension *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp `` Limitations Container AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP VRO VOB PS TS Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) DivX 3.11/ 4.x/5.x/6.1 MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 6~30 1920x1080 MPEG2 MPEG1 Audio Codec 20 H.
Notes on the USB connection • This player can play back AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. • The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format. • The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format compresses images with greater efficiency than the conventional image compressing format. ||NOTE | \\ Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording conditions. AVCHD format discs need to be finalized. \\ "x.v.
Getting Started Front Panel Rear Panel OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON DISC TRAY DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON POWER BUTTON USB HOST ||NOTE | \\ To upgrade the player's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. \\ When the player displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start the movie by pressing the Play button on the player or the remote. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc menu, and then press the v button.
Remote Control Installing batteries 02 Tour of the Remote Control SOURCE Turn the player on and off. Press to open and close the disc tray. Press numeric buttons to operate options. Use to enter the disc menu. VOL VOL – + VOL +– VOL SAMSUNG TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DISC MENU POPUP HOME SMART HOME REPEAT These buttons are used both for menus on the player and also several Blu-ray Disc functions. Press to use bonusview function. TOOLS INFO Use to access various audio functions on a disc.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connecting to an Audio System 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. You can connect the Blu-ray player to an the audio system using one of the methods illustrated below.
\\ 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.
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure • The Home menu will not appear if you do not configure the initial settings. • The OSD (On Screen Display) may change in this player after you upgrade the software version. • The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected. The Initial Settings Procedure lets you set the OSD and menu languages, configure the connection to your home network, choose the aspect ratio output (screen size and format) that is correct for your TV.
Settings Menu Functions TV Aspect Lets you adjust the output of the player to the screen size and screen format of your TV. Smart Hub Screen Size Movie Frame (24Fs) Lets you select the optimal size for the Smart Hub Screen. HDMI Deep Colour Lets you set the product to output HDMI video with Deep Colour. Deep Colour provides more accurate colour reproduction with greater colour depth. BD Wise BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature.
Settings Audio Digital Output Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or AV Receiver. For more details, see the digital output selection table on page 32. Lets you choose to have 96Khz PCM signals downsampled to 48Khz before they are PCM Downsampling outputted to an amplifier. Choose On if your amplifier or receiver is not compatible with a 96Khz signal.
System Language The Network Remote Control function lets you control your Blu-ray Disc player from a remote device such as a smart phone through a wireless connection to your local area network. General Resets all settings to their default settings except for the network and Smart Hub settings. The default security PIN is 0000. 1. 2. You can select the language you prefer for the Home menu, disc menu, etc. On-Screen Menu : Select the language for the on-screen displays.
Settings Networks and the Internet When you connect this player to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as Smart Hub and BD-LIVE, and upgrade the player's software through the network connection. For more information about accessing and using Internet services, see the Network Services chapter of this manual on pages 25~26. Instructions for configuring the network connection start below. 1. 2. 3. | 18 English Select Network, and then press the v button.
||NOTE | You can setup a wireless network connection in three ways: -- Wireless Automatic -- Wireless Manual -- WPS(PBC) When you configure the wireless network connection, any wireless network devices currently connected through the player or, if applicable, the player's current wired connection, will be disconnected. ĞĞ Wireless (general) - Automatic To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your Network Connection" on page 18. 1.
Settings Upgrading Software The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the player's software for performance improvements or additional services. • Never turn the player off or back on manually during the update process. 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the v button. Select Support, and then press the v button. Select Software Upgrade, and then press the v button.
Via downloaded 2. 3. 4. If upgrade software has been downloaded, you will see the software version number to the right of Via downloaded. Select Via downloaded, and then press the v button. The player displays a message asking if you want to upgrade. Select Yes. The player begins the upgrade. When the update is complete, the player turns off automatically, and then turns on. ||NOTE | \\ When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the software Upgrade menu.
Media Play Your Blu-ray player can play Disc and USB contents and the contents located on your PC using the AllShare function. For more information about AllShare, refer to page 26. My Devices Disc USB AllShare Insert a Disc 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the 8 button to open the disc tray. Push a disc gently into the disc tray with the disc's label facing up. If playback does not start automatically, select the My Contents or My Devices option on the Main screen, and then press the v button.
Controlling Video Playback SOURCE VOL – + VOL +– VOL Buttons on the Remote Control 1 2 3 used for Video Playback SAMSUNG TV 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISC MENU 0 TITLE MENU POPUP HOME HOME REPEAT HUB TOOLS INFO qqPlayback related buttons The player does not play sound in Search, RETURN EXIT Slow or Step mode. • To return to normal speed playback, press A B C D the 6 button.
Media Play Controlling Music Playback 5 You can control the playback of music content located on a DVD, USB, mobile device or PC. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback SOURCE VOL VOL – + VOL +– VOL 1 SAMSUNG TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISC MENU 0 2 HOME SMART 3 HOME HUB BONUS VIEW 3 4 | 24 INFO Skip : During playback, press the 1 or 2 button to move or next page A Bto the C previous D of the playlist.
Network Services 1. 2. Connect the player to the network. (See page 13) Configure the network settings. (See pages 18~19) Using Smart Hub Using Smart Hub, you can download movies, videos, and music from the Internet, and access various for pay or free-of-charge applications and view them on your TV. Application content includes news, sports, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, maps, photos, and games. For instructions that explain how to use Smart Hub, follow these steps: 1. Go to www.samsung.com.
Network Services Using the AllShare Network Function AllShare lets you play Videos, Photos, or Music located on your PC or your DLNA compatible device through the player using a wireless network connection. Playing Content Located on Your PC or DLNA Device through the Bluray Disc Player PC To Download the AllShare Software To use AllShare with your PC or DLNA device, you must install AllShare software on your PC.
Appendix Compliance and Compatibility Notice • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content protection system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analogue signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.
Appendix • Cinavia Notice : This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Centre at http://www.cinavia.com.
Additional Information Note • For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D playback, press the 5 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 5 button once. The Blu-ray menu appears. Press the 5 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.
Appendix Settings Digital Output Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) • Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or you will hear no sound or just loud noise. • If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not compatible with compressed formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the audio signal outputs as PCM. • Regular DVDs do not have BONUSVIEW audio and Navigation Sound Effects. • Some Blu-ray Discs do not have BONUSVIEW audio and Navigation Sound Effects.
Selecting the Subtitle Language Output BD Wise Auto 1080p Blu-ray Disc Resolution of Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents 1080p 576i/480i 1080p 1080p 1080i 1080i 576p/480p 576p/480p Max. Resolution of TV input Max. Resolution of TV input Max.
Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup HDMI Receiver Coaxial PCM Up to 7.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM No operation can be performed with the remote control. • 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 p button (on front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. All settings will revert to the factory settings. • When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data will be deleted.
Appendix PROBLEM AllShare function SOLUTION I can see folders shared through AllShare, but I cannot see the files. • AllShare only shows Video, Photo, and Music files. Other types of files are not displayed. The video plays intermittently. • Check if the network is stable. • Check if the network cable is properly connected and if the network is not overloaded. • The wireless connection between the DLNA compatible device and the player is unstable. Check the connection.
Specifications HDMI Audio Output Video Audio Digital Audio Output Ethernet Wireless LAN Network Security WPS(PBC) • • • • 1.3 Kg 360 (W) X 193 (D) X 37 (H) mm +5°C to +35°C 10 % to 75 % USB 2.0 5V 500mA Max. 2D : 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p 3D : 1080p, 720p PCM, Bitstream Coaxial 100BASE - TX Terminal Supports when the player is connected with the Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter.
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