BD-EM57 BD-EM57C 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.
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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The explanation point within the triangle triangle is a warning sign alerting you of ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE is a warning sign alerting you of important dangerous voltage inside the product.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 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 2 2 Warning Precautions Important Safety Instructions 3 Disc Storage & Management 3 Copyright 3 Handling Cautions Getting Started 5 5 Connections 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 Disc and Format Compatibility Disc types and contents your player can play Connecting to a TV Connecting to an Audio System Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver Method 2 Connecting to an AV receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder Connecting to a Network Router Wired Network
Getting Started Disc and Format Compatibility Disc types your player cannot play VIDEO MUSIC PHOTO Disc Type Details Blu-ray Disc BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-R DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-VIDEO, recorded DVD+RW/DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R that have been recorded and finalized, or a USB storage media containing MKV, MP4 contents.
Getting Started Region Code 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. Disc Type Blu-ray Disc DVD-VIDEO |6 English Region Code a b Area North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
Supported Formats `` Video decoder *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp `` Limitations Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) MPEG4 SP/ASP AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP VRO VOB PS TS H.
Getting Started Notes on the USB connection • Your player supports USB storage media, MP3 players, digital cameras, and USB card readers. • Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player. • Your player supports the FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS files systems. • Connect USB devices directly to the player's USB port. Connecting through a USB cable may cause compatibility problems. • Inserting more than one memory device into a multi-card reader may cause the reader to operate improperly.
Front Panel Rear Panel Getting Started DISC TRAY DISPLAY REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON POWER BUTTON 02 OPEN/CLOSE 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.
Getting Started Remote Control Installing batteries Tour of the Remote Control After setup, allows you to select the input source on your TV. (This button only works with Samsung TVs.) 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 Press to pause a disc. HOME SMART HOME HUB TOOLS INFO Press to use the Tools menu.
Connections Connecting to a TV Connecting to an Audio System Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver • Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your receiver. • Best quality (Recommended) Audio Video Method 2 Connecting to an AV receiver with Dolby Digital or DTS decoder • Using a digital Coaxial cable (not supplied), connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Out jack on the product to the Digital Coaxial In jack of the receiver.
Connections Connecting to a Network Router You can connect your player to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below. To use the AllShare network functionality, you must connect your PC to your network as shown in the illustrations. The connection can be wired or wireless. ||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).
Settings The Initial Settings Procedure Videos 2 1 ||NOTE | \\ If you skip Network Setup during the Initial Settings procedure, you can configure your network settings later. See "Configuring Your Network Connection" on pages 17~18 for instructions. \\ If you want to display the Initial Settings screen again and make changes, select Settings > System > Initial Settings in the Home screen or select the Reset option.
Settings Settings Menu Functions Display TV Aspect Lets you adjust the output of the player to the screen size and screen format of your TV. Smart Hub Screen Size Lets you select the optimal size for the Smart Hub Screen. BD Wise BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature.
Audio 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. Dynamic Range Control Downmixing Mode Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby True HD audio. Auto : Automatically controls the dynamic range of Dolby TrueHD audio, based on information in the Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.
Settings Language 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. Disc Menu : Select the language for the disc menu displays. Audio : Select the language for the disc audio. Subtitle : Select the language for the disc subtitles. 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.
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 23~24. Instructions for configuring the network connection start below.
Settings ĞĞ Wireless (general) - Automatic To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your Network Connection" on page 17. 1. Select Wireless (general) in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button. The player searches for and then displays a list of the available networks. Settings Display Audio Network System Language Security General Support 2. 3. 4.
By Internet 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select By Internet, and then press the v button. The Connecting to Server message appears. If there is a download available, the Download pop-up appears with a progress bar and the download starts. When the download is complete, the Upgrade Query window appears with three choices: Upgrade Now, Upgrade Later, or Don't Upgrade. If you select Upgrade Now, the player upgrades the software, turns off, and then turns on automatically.
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 pages 23~24. 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.
7 button Pauses playback. Slow Motion Play In pause mode, press the 4 button. Each time you press the 4 button, the playback speed will change. Step Motion Play Skip Motion Play In pause mode, press the 7 button. Each time you press the 7 button, a new frame appears. During playback, press the 1 or 2 button. Each time you press 1 or 2 button, the disc moves to the previous or next chapter or file. During playback, press the TOOLS button.
Media Play Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 1. 2. 3. During Playlist playback, press the TOOLS button. ( ) One Song The current song is repeated. ( ) All All songs are repeated. ( ) Shuffle Mode The random option plays songs in random order. To operate this function, please set the shuffle mode to On. Playlist 2. 3. TRACK 004 04:41 04:02 03:43 03:40 TRACK 005 Using the Tools Menu TRACK 006 TRACK 007 TRACK 008 04:06 03:52 c Close Edit Mode ( ) Page / Tools " Select ' Return 4. 5. 6.
Network Services 1. 2. Connect the player to the network. (See page 12) Configure the network settings. (See pages 17~18) Using Smart Hub On the Manuals tab, click the file icon to the right of Smart Hub Users Manual. The manual downloads. ||NOTE | \\ The web location of the Smart Hub manual is subject to change without notice. Go to www.samsung.com. 3. On the Support page, enter the model number of your player into the Model Number field, and then press the Enter button. 2. 4.
Network Services 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. On the page that appears, click Get downloads on the left side under Downloads. The Download Center appears. On the Download Center page, click the Software tab. On the software tab, click the File icon on the right side of the AllShare line. In the pop-up that appears, click Save File. Find the AllShare install file on your disk, and then double click the file. In the pop-up that appears, click Run, and then follow the directions that appear on your screen.
Appendix Compliance and Compatibility Notice • Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the BD-ROM, BD-RE/-R, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R logos, and this player may not respond to all operating commands or operate all features of every disc.
Appendix • Under the U.S. Copyright laws and Copyright laws of other countries, unauthorized recording, use, display, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and other materials may subject you to civil and/or criminal liability. • Cinavia Notice : This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks.
• Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Additional Information 07 Note • 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 sides of picture).
Appendix PCM Downsampling Selecting the Audio Language • Even when PCM Downsampling is set to Off, some discs will only output downsampled audio through the coaxial digital outputs. • HDMI -- If your TV is not compatible with compressed multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the player may output PCM 2ch downmixed audio even though you selected Bitstream (either Reencoded or Unprocessed) in the setup menu.
Resolution according to the contents type Contents Type Auto 1080p@60F (Movie Frame : Off) Movie Frame : Auto (24Fs) 1080i 720p 480p Resolution of Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents 1080@60F DVD 480i Max. Resolution of TV input Max. Resolution of TV input Max.
Appendix PCM Audio Stream on Dolby Digital DVD DTS PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS DTS DTS DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Decodes main feature audio and BONUSVIEW audio stream together into PCM audio and add Navigation Sound Effects, then reencodes the PCM audio into DTS bitstream Decodes main feature audio and BONUSVIEW audio stream together into PCM audio and add Navigation Sound Effects, then re-encodes the
PROBLEM If you experience other problems. • Press the p button (on front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside. All settings including the password 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 will be deleted. • Go to the contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.
Appendix PROBLEM When using the BD-LIVE service, an error occurs. Specifications SOLUTION • 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 15) General ||NOTE | \\ When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data will be deleted.
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