Samsung BD-C7900 User Manual
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BD-C7900 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.com/register...
  • Page 2: Key Features

    This player can play 3D contents through an HDMI cable. To implement the 3D effect, connect a 3D device (3D-compliant AV receiver, 3D-compliant TV) to the player using an HDMI cable, and play the 3D content while wearing 3D vision glasses.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information 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. The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 5: Disc Storage & Management

    Blu-ray Discs • Do not leave a Blu-ray Disc in the player for long periods of time. Remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and store it in its case. • Be careful not to leave fingerprints or scratches on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.
  • Page 6: Maintenance Of Cabinet

    Safety Information • Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use. • Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time. •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Remote Control Controllable TV Codes Connecting to a TV Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with a DVI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended)
  • Page 8 Contents CONNECTIONS English Connecting to an Audio System Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI and 3D Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended)
  • Page 9 Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc Playback Disc Structure Using the Disc menu/Title menu/Popup menu Using the Disc Menu Using the Title Menu Playing the Title List Using the Popup Menu Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching for a Desired Scene...
  • Page 10 Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS NETWORK SERvICES APPENDIx English Listening to Music Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback Playing an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/MP3 Playlist Playing back a Picture Playing a JPEG Disc Using the TOOLS button...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The player may not play certain CD-RW/-R and DVD-R due to the disc type or recording conditions. ▪ If a DVD-RW/-R disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable. Disc types that cannot be played •...
  • Page 12: Blu-Ray Disc Compatibility

    Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow specific or limited operation and features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the player. ▪ Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo...
  • Page 13 CD-RW/-R • Use a 700MB (80 minute) CD-RW/-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB (90 minute) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. • If the CD-RW/-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded files may not play.
  • Page 14: Region Code

    Both the player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. 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.
  • Page 15: Logos Of Discs That Can Be Played

    Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc BD-LIVE Dolby TrueHD Check for the supplied accessories below. Audio/Video cable (AC39-00073A) User Manual (AK68-01960T) DTS-HD Master Audio NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan Accessories Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    POWER BUTTON USB HOST NOTE ▪ Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB memory flash stick only. ▪ The front panel's Play button does not start some BD titles from the Blu-ray disc's menu. English Front Panel Opens to accept a disc.
  • Page 17: Front Panel Display

    IN DISC INDICATOR Lights when a disc is inserted or played back. CURRENT TIME AND Displays the play time and the current status. STATUS INDICATOR 3D DISC INDICATOR Lights when 3D disc is inserted or played back. WIFI INDICATOR Lights when a wireless network is connected.
  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal on your TV for the best quality picture or to your receiver for the best quality sound. Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal on your receiver for the best quality sound.
  • Page 19: Remote Control

    Press to move to the home menu. Press to use Tools menu. Return to the previous menu. Press to link to various Internet@TV services. Press to see the full screen on a TV. TV volume adjustment. Mutes the speakers of your TV. Installing batteries Remote Control...
  • Page 20: Setting The Remote Control

    TV SOURCE connected to the TV. TV VOL (+/–) Used to adjust the volume of the television. TV CH ( , / . ) Used to select the desired channel. TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off. NOTE ▪...
  • Page 21: Connections

    Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. ▪ When you connect the player to a TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or connect to a new TV, the player sets the HDMI output resolution to the highest supported by the TV automatically.
  • Page 22: Case 2 : Connecting To A Tv With A Dvi Cable

    Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. ▪ When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI-DVI cable for the first time or connect to a new TV, the player sets the HDMI output resolution to the highest supported by the TV automatically.
  • Page 23: Case 3 : Connecting To A Tv With Component Cables - Better Quality

    NOTE ▪ Depending on the manufacturer, the component terminals on your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y ” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “P , Y”. The number and position of the terminals may vary depending on the TV set.
  • Page 24: Case 4 : Connecting To A Tv With Video Cables - Good Quality

    ▪ The number and position of the terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. If there is only one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the AUDIO OUT (right/white) terminal of the player.
  • Page 25: Connecting To An Audio System

    Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI and 3D Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT 1 terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your amplifier.
  • Page 26: Case 2 : Connecting To An Audio System

    Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT 1 terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT 2 terminal on the rear of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your amplifier.
  • Page 27: Case 3 : Connecting To An Audio System (Dolby Digital, Dts Amplifier) - Better Quality

    (not included) White NOTE ▪ If you use the Digital Audio connection described in Case 3, you will hear discs with PCM audio soundtracks only through the front two speakers. Case 4 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)
  • Page 28: Connecting To The Network

    NOTE ▪ Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). ▪ DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
  • Page 29: Wireless Network

    ▪ Select a channel for the wireless IP sharer that is not currently being used. If the channel set for the wireless IP sharer is currently being used by another device nearby, this will result in interference and communication failure.
  • Page 30: Before Starting (Initial Settings)

    Initial Settings I Network Network Setting is needed to use various Internet services. Choose the primary method for connecting to network. Wired : Set the network connection using Ethernet cable. Please make sure that the Ethernet cable is connected. Wireless...
  • Page 31: Setting The Menu

    For this to work, the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature BONUSVIEW SOURCE should be set to On in both the TV and the player. ▪ If the player is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without being used, a screen saver appears on your TV.
  • Page 32: Display

    English TV Screen Size Lets you enter the actual screen size of your TV so that the player can adjust the image according to the screen size and display an optimal 3D image.
  • Page 33: Tv Aspect Ratio (Screen Size)

    TV screen, the picture might appear distorted. ▪ If you select the 4:3 Pan-Scan or 4:3 Letter Box, the FULL SCREEN button on your remote will not work. ▪ If you select the 16:9 Normal, your TV may display 4:3 Pillar-box.
  • Page 34: Resolution According To The Output Mode

    720p 480i 480p 480i If the screen is blank, press and hold the STOP ( ▪ button on the front of the player for more than 5 seconds (no disc inserted). All settings are restored to the factory default. Follow the steps on the previous page to access each mode and select the Display Setup that your TV will support.
  • Page 35: Hdmi Format

    HDMI Format You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI output by selecting a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via • HDMI.
  • Page 36: Pcm Downsampling

    Sound Effects. into DTS bitstream. PCM Downsampling Select whether to downsample 96kHz signals. On : Select when the Amplifier connected to the • player is not 96kHz compatible. 96kHz signals are down converted to 48kHz. Off : Select this when the Amplifier connected •...
  • Page 37: Dynamic Range Control

    If the receiver is not connected to the player or turned off, you will hear audio through the TV speakers. HDMI 1 & HDMI 2 : You can listen to the audio • from both the receiver and TV speakers.
  • Page 38: System

    Set the Internet@TV Screen to the optimal size. Size 1 : Display smaller application icons. • You may see some black on the sides of the screen. Size 2 : Display normal application icons. • The image may be too large for your TV screen.
  • Page 39: Clock

    If it is dynamic, we recommend using the Auto setting. This is the easiest and will work in the majority of cases. If it is static, you must use the manual set up procedure. Directions for wired networks are below. Directions for wireless networks are after the directions for wired networks.
  • Page 40: Wired Network

    On the Internet Protocol Setup screen, press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address). ' Return Use the number buttons on your remote to enter numbers.
  • Page 41 Network Selection Screen, and automatically acquires all the network setting values it needs and connects to your network. When it is done, it displays an OK button. Press the ENTER button on your remote. After the network connection is set up, press the RETURN button to exit the Network Setting screen.
  • Page 42 On the Security screen, enter your network’s Pass Phrase. NOTE ▪ You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem. Network Setting Security Key –...
  • Page 43: Network Test

    ▪ 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 transferred data to check if the disc is valid and sends the certificate back to the player.
  • Page 44: General

    Dim : Dim the display window. • Bright : Brighten the display window. • Power On/Off Sound Play a melody when the player is turned on and off. On : Turn Power Sound On. • Off : Turn Power Sound Off. •...
  • Page 45: Support

    ▪ Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with no disc inside. ▪ If you want to cancel the upgrade in the process of downloading the upgrade data, press the ENTER button. ▪ When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the software Upgrade menu.
  • Page 46: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( close the disc tray. Press the PLAY ( ) button.
  • Page 47: Using The Popup Menu

    BD-ROM, ) 1  ) 2  ) 3  BD-RE/-R, ) 4  ) 5  ) 6  ) 7 DVD-RW/-R, ( 1  ( 2  ( 3  DVD+RW/+R, ( 4 ...
  • Page 48: Repeat Playback

    Press the ENTER button. NOTE ▪ You must set point (B) at least 5 seconds after point (A). If you don’t, a warning appears. During playback, you can operate the disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button. Tools Menu Screen •...
  • Page 49: Selecting The Audio Language

    Disc Menu. Press the DISC MENU button. ▪ This function depends on which subtitles are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Discs/DVDs. ▪ A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 255 subtitle languages and a DVD up to 32.
  • Page 50: Setting Bonusview

    ◄► buttons : Jump Play. (except for the Audio CD (CD-DA)) STOP button : Stops a track. SKIP button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist. o� POWER...
  • Page 51: Playing An Audio Cd (Cd-Da)/Mp3

    SKIP button : During playback, moves to the previous page in the Music List or moves to the previous track in the Playlist. If you press this button after three seconds of playback in the Playlist, the current track is replayed from the beginning.
  • Page 52: Playing Back A Picture

    To go to the Music List, press the STOP ( or RETURN button. To go to the Playlist, press the ENTER button. NOTE ▪ You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks on Audio CD (CD-DA). English Playing a JPEG Disc 3 files selected 1/2 Page Insert a JPEG disc into the disc tray.
  • Page 53: Playing Back A Usb Storage Device

    MP3 files must be contained in the same folder. However, the sound quality can be affected by the bit rate of the MP3 file, the size of the photo, and the encoding method. Playing back a USB Storage Device You can use the USB connection to play multimedia files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc.) downloaded from a...
  • Page 54: Supported File Formats

    • Supports the PTP protocol. • Connect USB devices directly to the product's USB port. If you connect a device through a USB adaptor, hub, or secondary cable, you may have compatibility problems. • If you insert more than one memory device into a multi-card reader, the reader may not operate properly.
  • Page 55: Network Services

    Navigation Help : Displays remote control buttons available. RED (A) : To log in to Internet@TV. • GREEN (B) : To mark the application as a favorite. • BLUE (D) : To sort the applications. • Return : To return to the previous menu.
  • Page 56: Using The Keypad

    ▪ The Internet@TV service is to download and process data via the Internet so that you can enjoy the contents on your TV screen. If the Internet connection is unstable, the service may be delayed or interrupted.
  • Page 57: Settings

    Internet@TV may close momentarily during the installation process. ▪ A number of screens appear after installation. You can press Enter to close them or let them close on their own. To start an application, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to highlight the application, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 58 NOTE If you forgot your password, press the STOP ( ▪ button on the front panel of the product for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted. Don’t use this unless absolutely necessary. Works the same as Reset.
  • Page 59 If you do, press the ENTER button, and then go to Step 4. If not, press Return and return to the Settings Screen. If you pressed the ENTER button, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to associate another service site.
  • Page 60: Samsung Apps

    Use the ◄► buttons to select Delete, and then press the ENTER button. The message, “Do you want to delete service?” appears. Press the ◄ button to got to Yes, and then press the ENTER button. The service or application is deleted. English Properties Displays information about Internet@TV.
  • Page 61 ▪ Applications you have downloaded appear on the Internet@TV main screen. ▪ You can also access the tabs on the top of the screen using the ▲▼◄► buttons. Samsung Apps by category The following categories are available: What’s New?: Displays newly registered •...
  • Page 62: Bd-Live

    Update is complete when the player turns off after restarting. Press the POWER button to turn on the updated player for your use. Never turn the player off or on manually during the update process. ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility...
  • Page 63 To select a device, use the RED (A) or BLUE (D) button to select a file to play. (For playing back Video, Music or Photos files, see pages 50~53.) Please activate Internet@TV service You Tube internet radio to enjoy a variety of Internet Services.
  • Page 64: Appendix

    • The Blu-ray Disc/DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles). • You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range. • Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.
  • Page 65 When the factory default settings are restored, all the stored user BD data is 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.
  • Page 66: Viewing Using 3D Function

    If you experience any such symptom, stop viewing 3D TV, remove 3D Active Glasses, and rest. • Watching 3D images for an extended period of time may cause eye strain. If you feel eye strain, stop viewing 3D TV, remove your 3D Active Glasses, and rest.
  • Page 67: Index

    Background Music Component Cable Network Camera Angle Digital Output 35~36 Dynamic Range Control Downmixing Mode DTS Neo:6 DST (Daylight Saving Time) 39 DivX Disc Menu Disc Structure HDMI 21, 37 HDMI Supported Amplifier HDMI Deep Color HDMI Audio Output Internet@TV...
  • Page 68: Specifications

    10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 4.917m/sec Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min.
  • Page 69: Compliance And Compatibility Notice

    BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, and Audio CD (CD-DA) discs; BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R discs; and CD-RW/-R discs. • Discs other than the above cannot and/or is not intended to be played by this player. And some of the above discs may not play due to one or more reasons provided below. •...
  • Page 70: Network Service Disclaimer

    Many Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your Player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs.
  • Page 71: License

    The product unit accompanying this user manual is licensed under certain intellectual property rights of certain third parties. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents : 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 6,043,912 6,438,099 6,467,061 6,556,521 6,578,163 6,697,307 6,728,474...
  • Page 72 The time within which an action must be commended to enforce any obligations of SAMSUNG arising under the warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or of any state thereof, is hereby limited to ninety (90) days from the date you discovered or should have discovered the defect.
  • Page 73 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center  ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com ` Latin America...
  • Page 74 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-0511 AK68-01960T-00...

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