Samsung BD-F5900/ZA manual

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Safety Information | 2 English WARNING • T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. • This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and repr oductive toxicity . FCC NOTE (for U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f[...]

01 Safety Information Precautions Important Safety Instructions Read these operating instructions carefully befor e using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer ence. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions.[...]

Safety Information • Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat, resulting in a fir e. • Before connecting other components to this player , be sure to turn them off. • If you move your player suddenly from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may occur on the [...]

Contents Contents English 5 | SAFETY INFORMA TION 2 W arning 3 Precautions 3 Important Safety Instructions 3 Disc Storage & Management 3 Handling Cautions 4 Using the 3D function 4 Copyright GETTING ST ARTED 7 Disc and Format Compatibility 7 Disc types and contents your player can play 7 Disc types your player cannot play 8 Region Code 8 Logos [...]

| 6 English 39 Controlling Music Playback 39 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback 39 Using the View & Options Menus 40 Repeating T racks on an Audio CD 40 Shuffling T racks on an Audio CD 40 Creating a Playlist fr om an Audio CD 41 Ripping 41 Playing Photo Contents 41 Using the T ools Menu 42 Using the View & Options Menus [...]

02 Getting Started Getting Started Disc and Format Compatibility Disc types and contents your player can play Media Disc T ype Details VIDEO Blu-ray Disc 3D 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 s[...]

Getting Started Region Code Both players and discs are coded by r egion. 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 T ype Region Code Area Blu-ray Disc A North America, Central America, South America, K[...]

02 Getting Started Supported Formats Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bitrate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv *.asf *.wmv *.mp4 *.3gp *.vro *.mpg *.mpeg *.ts *.tp *.trp *.mov *.flv *.vob *.svi *.m2ts *.mts AVI MKV ASF MP4 3GP MOV F LV VRO VOB PS TS SV AF MPEG4 SP/ASP 1920x1080 (WMV v7,v8, MSMPEG4 v3[...]

Getting Started - CODECs except for WMVv7, v8, MSMPEG4 v3, MVC, VP6 1) Below 1280 x 720 : 60 frames max. 2) Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max. - Does not support GMC 2 or higher . - Supports SV AF (T op/Bottom, Side by Side). - Supports BD MVC Spec. ` Audio decoder - Supports WMA 10 PRO (Up to 5.1). - Does not support WMA lossless audio. - Supports [...]

02 Getting Started Notes on the USB connection • Y our player supports USB storage media, MP3 players, digital cameras, and USB card r eaders. • Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player . • Y our player supports the F A T16, F A T32, and NTFS files systems. • Connect USB devices directly to the playe[...]

Getting Started Accessories Check for the supplied accessories shown below . Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (4301-000121) User Manual (AK68-02285N) APPS PANDORA DIGITAL SUBTITLE INPUT HOME 1 4 7 VOL + 2 5 8 0 VOL – 3 6 9 SOURCE DISC MENU HOME TITLE MENU VOL VOL POPUP A B C D SEARCH FULL SUBTITLE SCREEN SAMSUNG TV – + INFO TOOLS RETURN [...]

02 Getting Started Front Panel | NOTES | T o 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 control. T o play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the dis[...]

Getting Started Remote Control T our of the Remote Contr ol Installing batteries | NOTES | If the remote control 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 | Dis[...]

03 Connections Connections Connecting to a TV Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the pr oduct 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. | NOTES | [...]

Connections Connecting to an Audio System Y ou can connect the Blu-ray player to the 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. Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI supported A[...]

03 Connections Connecting to a Network Router Y ou can connect your player to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below . T o use the AllShare network functionality , you must connect your PC to your network as shown in the illustrations. The connection can be wired or wir eless. Wired Network | NOTES | Y our router or your I[...]

Settings The Initial Settings Procedur e • The Home screen 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. After you have connected the player to your TV , tur[...]

04 Settings Accessing the Settings Screen 1. Select Settings on the Home screen, and then press v button. The Settings screen appears. 2. T o access the menus, sub-menus, and options on the Settings screen, please r efer to the remote contr ol illustration below . Buttons on the Remote Control Used for the Settings Menu 1 HOME Button : Press to mov[...]

Settings Settings Menu Functions Display 3D Settings Select whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. • If you move to the Home or Apps screen while in 3D mode, the player will switch to 2D automatically . TV Aspect Ratio Lets you adjust the output of the player to the screen size and screen format of your TV . BD Wise BD Wis[...]

04 Settings Audio Digital Output Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or A V Receiver . For more details, see the digital output selection table on page 62. PCM Downsampling Lets you choose to have 96Khz PCM signals downsampled to 48Khz before they ar e outputted to an amplifier . Choose On if your amplifier [...]

Settings Network AllShare Settings Lets you control which devices on your network, such as smart phones and tablets, can share content with your Blu-ray Disc Player . Device Name Lets you input a name for the player that will identify it on your networks. BD-Live Settings Set various BD-Live functions. BD-Live allows you to access extra features av[...]

04 Settings System Setup Lets you re-run the Initial Settings pr ocedure. See the Quick Setup Guide for details. Quick Start Lets you set the player to turn on quickly by decreasing the boot time. | NOTES | If this function is set to On , Standby power consumption will be increased. Language Y ou can select the language you prefer for the On- scr[...]

Settings System 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.  BD Parental Rating : Pr events playback of Blu-ray Discs with a rating equal to[...]

04 Settings Support Remote Management When activated, lets Samsung Call Center agents diagnose and fix problems with the pr oduct remotely . Requires an active Internet connection. | NOTES | Remote Management service might not be available in some countries. Contact your nearest service center for your PIN code and tell the code to the person i[...]

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 thr ough the network connection. For more information about accessing and using Internet services, see the Network Services chapter of this manual on[...]

04 Settings Wireless Network Y ou can setup a wireless network connection in four ways: - Wireless Automatic - Wireless Manual - WPS(PBC) - WPS(PIN) When you configure the wir eless network connection, any wireless network devices curr ently connected through the player or , if applicable, the player's current wir ed connection, will be discon[...]

Settings 6. Select a value to enter ( IP Address , for example), and then press v button. Use the number keypad on your remote contr ol to enter the numbers for the value. Y ou can also enter numbers using the ▲▼ buttons. Use the ◄► buttons on the remote contr ol to move from entry field to entry field within a value. When done with one val[...]

04 Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi Direct function allows you to connect Wi-Fi Direct devices to the player and each other using a peer -to-peer network, without a wireless router . | NOTES | Some Wi-Fi Direct devices may not support the AllShare function if connected via Wi-Fi Direct. If this is the case, it is advisable to change the network co[...]

Settings Upgrading Software The Software Update 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. In the Home screen, select the Settings , and then press the v button. 2. Select Support , and then press the v [...]

04 Settings Auto Update Y ou can set the Auto Update function so that the player downloads new upgrade software when it is in Auto Update mode. In Auto Update mode, the player is off, but its Internet connection is active. This allows the pla yer to download upgrade software automatically , when you are not using it. 1. Press the ▲▼ buttons to [...]

Media Play Y our Blu-ray Disc Player can play content located on Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs, USB devices, PCs, smart phones, tablets, and on the Web. T o play content located on your PC or on mobile devices, you must connect them and this product to your network. T o play content on your PC, you must also install Allshare network softwar e on your PC. | [...]

05 Media Play 4. If necessary , use the the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a folder , and then press the v button. 5. Select a file to view or play , and then press the v button. 6. Press the RETURN button to exit a folder or the EXIT button to return to the Home screen. 7. Go to pages 36~43 for instructions that explain how to control playback of [...]

Media Play 5. Use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a file to view or play , and then press the v button. 6. Press the RETURN button one or mor e times to exit a current scr een, exit a folder , or to return to the Home screen. Press the EXIT button to r eturn directly to the Home Screen. 7. Go to pages 36~43 for instructions that explain how to c[...]

05 Media Play Playing Content Located on Y our PC or Allshare Device thr ough the Blu-ray Disc Player 1. Connect the Blu-ray Disc Player , your PC, and/or your Allshare compatible device to the same wireless network. 2. Follow the directions in the Allshar e software Installation/Instruction manual to set up devices and files for playing or viewing[...]

Media Play Controlling V ideo Playback Y ou can control the playback of video content located on a Blu-ray/DVD disc, USB, mobile device or PC. Depending on the disc or contents, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback  Using the disc menu, title menu, popup menu, [...]

05 Media Play Search Scene Y ou can use the Search Scene function during playback to view or start a movie from the scene of your choice. | NOTES | If the index information in the file is damaged or the file does not support indexing, you will not be able to use the Search Scene function. If you are using the Allshare function after connecting [...]

Media Play Subtitle Select to set the desired subtitle language. - Y ou can also operate this function by pressing the SUBTITLE button on the remote control. Subtitle Settings Select to set the desired subtitle options. Angle Select to view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays the number of angles available to view. When a Blu-ray [...]

05 Media Play Controlling Music Playback Y ou can control the playback of music content located on a DVD, CD, USB, mobile device or PC. Depending on the disc or contents, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback 1 NUMBER buttons : If numbered tracks are displayed, pre[...]

Media Play Ripping The Ripping function converts CD audio to the mp3 format and saves the converted files on a USB device or the mobile device connected to the player . See Ripping on page 41. Information Select to see the (Contents) information. Encoding Select to manage the text encoding options. Delete Select to delete a file from the device. | [...]

05 Media Play - Use Select All to select all tracks. This cancels your individual track selections. When you press the RETURN button on your remote control or select the Play button, and then press the v button, all tracks will appear on the Music Playback screen, and the product will begin to play all tracks from T rack 001. - Use Clear All to des[...]

Media Play Slide Show Settings Select the Slide Show settings. Zoom Select to enlarge the current picture. (Enlarge up to 4 times) Rotate Select to rotate the picture. (This will rotate the picture either clockwise or counter clockwise.) Background Music Select to listen to music while viewing a slide show . Settings Select the picture mode - Dynam[...]

05 Media Play Using the Send Function Y ou can upload files to an on-line site (Picasa, Facebook etc) or a device. 1. With the Photo Playback screen displayed, select the Options button, and then press the v button. The Options menu appears. 2. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Send , and then press the v button. The Selection screen appears. 3. Use[...]

Network Ser vices Y ou can enjoy various network services such as streaming video or on-line apps by connecting the player to your network. T o use network services, you must first: 1. Connect the player to the network. (See page 17) 2. Configure the network settings. (See pages 26~29) Logging In to Y our Samsung Account Before you access Movies &a[...]

06 Network Services 1. On the Home screen, select either Movies & TV Shows or Apps , and then press the v button. If you have selected Apps , go to Step 4. 2. If you selected Movies & TV Shows , the Smart Hub pop-up appears asking if you want to set up Smart Hub. Select Ye s , and then press the v button. The Welcome screen appears. 3. Sele[...]

Network Ser vices 3. T o watch a selection, select W atch now , and then press the v button. A selection screen appears listing various locations from which you can rent the film along with prices. 4. Select a location, and then press the v button. Follow the directions on the scr een to start the movie. | NOTES | If you haven't logged into [...]

06 Network Services 3. After the app has downloaded, select Run , and then press the v button to run the app now . T o run the app later , press the RETURN button. In either case, the icon for the app will appear on the Apps screen. 4. T o see additional apps, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to move to the category list on the left side of the screen.[...]

Network Ser vices 2. Select Lock/Unlock , and then press the v button. 3. When the Lock service appears, enter the PIN using the number buttons on your r emote control. 4. T o lock an application, select the application, and then press the v button. A lock appears on the app. Repeat to lock other , individual apps. 5. T o unlock a locked app, selec[...]

06 Network Services Create Folder Create Folder lets you cr eate a folder on the More Apps screen into which you can put apps. 1. On the More Apps scr een, use the ▲► buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then pr ess the v button. 2. Select Create Folder , and then pr ess the v button. The Set Folder Name pop-up appears. 3. Pre[...]

Network Ser vices Delete Delete lets you delete apps and folders from the My Apps screen. If ther e are apps in a folder , both the folder and the apps are deleted together . Delete removes apps permanently . If you decide you want to use an app you deleted, you will need to download it again. 1. On the More Apps scr een, use the ▲► buttons to [...]

06 Network Services Screen Mirr oring The Screen Mirr oring function lets you view the screen of your smart phone or andr oid tablet on the TV you have connected to the Blu-ray player . 1. With the Blu-ray's Home screen displayed, press the BLUE (D) button on the r emote. The Screen Mirr oring pop-up appears. 2. Launch AllShare Cast on your de[...]

Network Ser vices The Control Panel at a Glance The Control Panel, which runs acr oss the top of the screen, has a series of icons which start a number of useful functions. The icons are described below , starting with the icon on the far left of the screen. 1 • : Moves to the previous page. • : Moves to the next web page. • : Displa[...]

06 Network Services | NOTES | If you have a wireless keyboard connected to your player , you can use the wireless keyboard to enter letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation. Note that the wireless keyboard will work only when the keyboard popup appears and can only be used to enter letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation. Options on the Keyb[...]

Network Ser vices Private Browsing On/Off Enable or disable the Privacy mode. When the Privacy mode is enabled, the browser does not retain the URLs of sites you visit. If you want to enable Privacy mode, select OK . If the Privacy mode is running, the “Stop” icon appears in front of the URL at the top of the screen. T o disable Privacy mode, s[...]

06 Network Services BD-LIVE™ Once the player is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents available on BD-LIVE compliant discs. 1. Attach a USB flash memory drive to the USB jack on the front of the player , and then check its remaining memory . The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accomm[...]

Appendix Compliance and Compatibility Notice NOT ALL discs are compatible • Subject to the restrictions described below and those noted thr oughout this Manual, including the Disc T ype and Characteristics section of this user manual, disc types that can be played are: pr e-recor ded commercial BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, and Audio CD (CD-DA); BD-RE/-R[...]

07 Appendix Copy Protection • Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as content pr otection system for Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for DVD format, certain restrictions ar e imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents. The operation of this product and r[...]

Appendix THIRD P ARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSL Y OR IMPLIEDL Y , FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P AR TICULAR PURPOSE. SAMSUNG DOES [...]

07 Appendix Additional Information Notes Settings 3D Settings • For some 3D discs, to stop a movie during 3D playback, press the 5 (STOP) button once. The movie stops and the 3D mode option is de-activated. T o change a 3D option selection when you are playing a 3D movie, press the 5 (STOP) button once. The Home Screen menu appears. Press the [...]

Appendix Settings BD-LIVE Internet Connection • What is a valid certificate? When the player uses BD-LIVE to send the disc data and a request to the server to certify the disc, the server uses the transmitted data to check if the disc is valid and sends the certificate back to the player . • The Internet connection may be restricted while[...]

07 Appendix Resolution according to the contents type Contents T ype Setup Blu-ray Disc E-contents/ Digital contents BD Wise Resolution of Blu-ray Disc 1080p@60F Auto Movie Frame : Auto 1080p@24F 1080p@24F Movie Frame : Off Max. Resolution of TV input Max. Resolution of TV input Movie Frame : Auto (24Fs) 1080p@24F 1080p@24F 1080p (Movie Frame : Off[...]

Appendix Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Bitstream (Unprocessed) Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported AV r eceiver Optical HDMI supported AV r eceiver Optical HDMI supported AV receiver or Optical HDMI supported AV r eceiver or Optical Audio Stream on Blu-ray Disc PCM Up to PCM 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM PCM[...]

07 Appendix T roubleshooting Before r equesting service, please try the following solutions. PROBLEM 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 player . • Remove the ba[...]

Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION The picture is noisy or distorted. • Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched. • Clean the disc. No HDMI output. • Check the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the player . • Check if your TV supports the 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p HDMI input resolution. Abnormal HDMI output screen.[...]

07 Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server . • T est whether the network connection is working using the Network Status function. (See page 21) • Check whether a USB memory device is connected to the player . • The memory device must have at least 1GB of free space to accommodate the BD-LIVE service. [...]

Appendix Specifications General Power Requirements AC110-120V 50/60Hz Power Consumption 17W Weight 2.6 Ibs Dimensions 14.2 (W) X 7.7 (D) X 1.6 (H) inches Operating T emperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % USB T ype A USB 2.0 DC output 5V 500mA Max. HDMI Video 2D : 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p 3D : 1080p, 720p Audio PCM,[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product, as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and deliver ed new , in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser , is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a limited warranty period of: One (1) Y ear Parts and Labor* (*90 Days Part[...]

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