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BD-P1500
Blu-ray Disc Player
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key features of your new Blu-ray Disc Player Player Features Supports a Variety of Video Disc Types Supports Blu-ray (BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R), DVD Video and DVD-RW/-R (V mode and finalized only) discs. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) HDMI reduces picture noise by allowing a pure digital video/audio signal path from the player to your TV. Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Discs can store 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer) on a single sided disc - about 5 to 10 times the capacity
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Menu graphics Support full color resolution graphics and animation, thereby greatly surpassing the capabilities of DVD-Video. Unlike DVD, Menus can be accessed during video playback. Menu sounds When you highlight or select a menu option on a disc, sounds can be heard such as button clicks or a voice-over explaining the highlighted menu choice. Multi-page/PopUp Menus PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS Unlike the DVD-Video, playback is not interrupted each time a new menu screen
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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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The explanation point within the triangle Triangle Is a warning sign alerting you of SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage Inside the
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● SAFETY INFORMATION Note: ~ This unit can be used only where the power supply is AC 120V, 60Hz. It cannot be used elsewhere. ~ This Blu-ray Disc Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information. If the Region number of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Blu-ray Disc Player, the Blu-ray Disc Player cannot play the disc. ~ The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property righ
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safety information Handling Cautions ~ Before connecting other components to this Blu-ray Disc Player, be sure to turn them all off. ~ Do not move the Blu-ray Disc Player while a disc is being played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the Blu-ray Disc Player’s internal parts may be damaged. ~ Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the Blu-ray Disc Player. ~ Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. ~ Do not place anything other than the disc i
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● CONTENTS contents 3 What’s included KEy fEATURES Of yOUR NEw BLU-RAy DISC PLAyER 2 4 Warning SAfETy INfORmATION 5 Precautions 4 9 Before using the User’s Manual gETTINg STARTED 10 Disc Type and Characteristics 13 Disc Storage & Management 9 14 Front Panel DESCRIPTION 15 Front Panel Display 16 Rear Panel 14 17 Tour of the Remote Control REmOTE CONTROL 18 Setting the Remote Control 18 Regarding the battery 17 19 Controllable TV Codes 20 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable CONNECTIONS
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contents 35 Setting up the Audio Options AUDIO SETUP 35 37 Setting up the Display Options DISPLAy SETUP 37 40 Setting up the HDMI setup options HDmI SETUP 40 42 Setting up the Parental Lock PARENTAL SETUP 42 44 TCP/IP Setting NETwORK SETUP 45 Proxy Setting 45 NTP server setting (Used to Retrieve Time 44 Information from NTP server) 46 Mac Address 47 System Device Management PERSISTENT STORAgE mANAgEmENT 47 48 Firmware Upgrade SySTEm UPgRADE 50 System Information 48 51 Using the Display
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● GETTING STARTED getting started BEFORE USING THE USER’S MANUAL Make sure to check the following terms before using the user’s manual. Icons that will be used in this manual Icon Term Definition BD-ROM This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. h BD-RE This involves a function available on the BD-RE. g BD-R This involves a function available on the BD-R. f This involves a function available on DVD-Video or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs DVD-VIDEO Z that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode
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getting started DISC TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS Disc types that can be played Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded content Disc Shape Max. Playing minute BD-ROM Playing time depends AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided (25GB/50GB) on the Title BD-RE/BD-R Single sided(5 inches) 240 Double sided(5 inches) 480 DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Single sided(3 1/2 inches) 80 Double sided(3 1/2 inches) 160 DVD-RW 480 (V mode and AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB) (EX : Extended Play) finalized only) DVD-R 480 (V mode and AUDIO
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● GETTING STARTED [Note] ~ Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either “No disc.” or “Please check the regional code of the disc.” will be displayed. ~ If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable. ~ The unit cannot play CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-RW/-R recorded content such as divx, avi, mpg, mov, wma, mp3,digital photo view(JPEG) file. Region code Bo
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getting started Disc Types ❖ BD-ROM Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Blu-ray Disc Player's. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs. ❖ BD-RE/BD-R Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, or recording personal video. ❖ DVD-Video ~ A digital versatil
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● GETTING STARTED ~ “AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electronic Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation. ` Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording condition. M AVCHD format discs need to be finalized. ` “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs. DISC STORAGE & MANAGEMENT Disc Handling ❖ Disc Shape ~ Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is used, this Blu-ray Disc Player
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description FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 POWER BUTTON Turns the Blu-ray Disc Player on and off. DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback. SEARCH/SKIP BUTTONS Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects any signal from the remote control. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. 1_ description
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● DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL DISPLAY Playback-related, Lights when playback-related and open/close buttons are selected. Open/Close indicator In Disc Indicator Lights when a disc is in the tray. Disc type indicators Lights to indicate the disc type in the tray. USB Indicator Lights to indicate when USB is connected. HDMI Indicator Lights to indicate when HDMI is connected. Indicates the 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution when HDMI or Component is Resolution Indicator connected. STATUS Indicator Play
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description REAR PANEL COMPONENT OUT DIGITAL A AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT LAN USB HOST 1 OPTICAL AV OUT 7 Fan The fan always revolves when the power is on. Ensure a minimum of 4 inches of clear space on COMPONENT OUT all sides of the fan when installing the product. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT LAN 1 USB HOST OPTICAL AV OUT 2 3 4 5 6 LAN The LAN jack is used to connect to Samsung’s server for firmware updates. USB HOST You can use only a USB flash drive to perform software upgrades. Using a HDMI cable,
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● REMOTE CONTROL remote control TOUR OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Installing batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote . Install two AAA size batteries. . Replace the cover. control upward as shown. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends Assuming typical TV usage, the batteries last of the batteries with the diagram inside the for about one year. compartment. OPEN/CLOSE Buttons To open and close the disc tray. OPEN/CLOSE POwER Button Tv POwER Button Tv INPUT SEL
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remote control SETTING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control. Control function buttons include : TV POWER, TV CH ,/., TV VOL +/–, TV MUTE, TV INPUT SEL. button. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV POWER button and enter the two-figure code corresponding to the brand of your television, by pres
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● REMOTE CONTROL CONTROLLABLE TV CODES Brand Code SAMSUNG TV POWER+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07, +08, +09 AIWA TV POWER+82 ANAM TV POWER+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, +15, +16, +17, +18 BANG & OLUFSEN TV POWER+57 BLAUPUNKT TV POWER+71 BRANDT TV POWER+73 BRIONVEGA TV POWER+57 CGE TV POWER+52 CONTINENTAL EDISON TV POWER+75 DAEWOO TV POWER+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27, +28, +29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34 EMERSON TV POWER+64 FERGUSON TV POWER+73 FINLUX TV POWER+06, +49, +57 FORMENTI TV
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connections This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Disc Player to other external components such as a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV WITH AN HDMI CABLE (BEST QUALITY) 1. Using an HDMI-HDMI cable (not included) connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. 2. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears on your TV screen. ~ If you have set the remote cont
