Samsung BD-C5900 User Manual
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BD-C5900 Blu-ray Disc Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Key Features

    This product 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 product 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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Blu-ray Discs • If the product is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the product and store it in its case. •...
  • Page 5: Disc Storage

    • Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the product. • Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
  • Page 6: 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 DVI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended)
  • Page 7 Before Starting (Initial Settings) Setting the Menu Display Audio System Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, DTS Amplifier) - Better Quality...
  • Page 8 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 9: Network Services

    (i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product. (i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    If contents which are consisting of more than 10 Mbps bit-rate have been recorded in DVD-R, it is not supported. If contents which are consisting of more than 30 Mbps bit-rate have been recorded in BD-R or USB, it is not supported.
  • Page 11: 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 product. ▪ Samsung cannot assure that this product will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo...
  • Page 12 Audio CD (CD-DA) • This product can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW/-R discs. • The product may not be able to play some CD-RW/-R discs due to the condition of the recording. CD-RW/-R • Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc.
  • Page 13: Region Code

    Both the product 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 product is described on the rear panel of the product.
  • Page 14: Logos Of Discs That Can Be Played

    Getting Started Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc BD-LIVE Check for the supplied accessories below. Audio/Video cable User Manual English 3D Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD Master Audio PAL broadcast System in U.K., Dolby TrueHD France, Germany, etc. Accessories...
  • Page 15: Front Panel

    USB HOST NOTE ▪ Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB memory flash stick only. ▪ In disc menu of BD title, it does not operate play action by front panel's PLAY button. Front Panel Opens to accept a disc.
  • Page 16: Front Panel Display

    Getting Started IN DISC INDICATOR CURRENT TIME AND STATUS INDICATOR WIFI INDICATOR English Front Panel Display Lights when a disc is inserted or played back. Displays the play time and the current status. Lights when the wireless network is connected.
  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Using an HDMI cable, connect this HDMI output terminal to the HDMI input terminal HDMI OUT on your TV for the best quality picture or to your Receiver for the best quality sound. COMPONENT OUT Connects to equipment having component video input.
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Press this to use Tools menu. Return to the previous menu. Press this to link to various Internet@TV services. Press this to see the full screen on a TV. TV volume adjustment. Mutes the speakers of your TV. Installing batteries...
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 product to the TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest supported by the TV.
  • Page 21: Case 2 : Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Cable - Best Quality (Recommended)

    Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. ▪ When you connect the product to the TV using the HDMI-DVI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest supported by the TV.
  • Page 22: Case 3 : Connecting To A Tv (Component) - 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 terminals may vary depending on the TV set.
  • Page 23: Case 4 : Connecting To A Tv (Video) - Good Quality

    ▪ The number and position of 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 product.
  • Page 24: Connections

    Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the product to the HDMI IN terminal of your Amplifier. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the Amplifier to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV.
  • Page 25: Case 2 : Connecting To An Audio System (Dolby Digital, Dts Amplifier) - Better Quality

    Case 2 : Optical cable (not included) White NOTE ▪ When following the case 2 connection, discs with PCM audio soundtracks will only be heard over the front two channels. Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality...
  • Page 26: 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). ▪ For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
  • Page 27: Wireless Network

    Do not use this adapter with any other third-party products. Please contact the retailer of this product for purchasing the wireless LAN adapter. ▪ You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.) ▪...
  • Page 28: Setup

    Do not confuse because this is not malfunction. ▪ The home menu will not be displayed if you do not configure the initial settings. If you press the BLUE(D) button during the network ▪...
  • Page 29: Setting The Menu

    If the product is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without being used, a screen saver will appear on your TV. If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 25 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.
  • Page 30: Display

    It is played in 2D mode if your product detects a TV which cannot support it. 3D : The 3D Blu-ray Disc is played in 3D mode • at all times. If a TV cannot support 3D Blu-ray discs, the playing screen can be black.
  • Page 31: Tv Aspect

    TV screen, then the picture might appear to be distorted. ▪ If you select the 4:3 Pan-Scan or 4:3 Letter Box, you can’t see full screen by pressing the FULL SCREEN button on the remote control.
  • Page 32: Dvd Playback

    720p 576i/480i 576p/480p 576i/480i If the screen is blank, press and hold the STOP ( ▪ button on the front of the product 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 33: Hdmi Format

    HDMI Format You can optimize the colour setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via • HDMI. Movie Frame (24Fs) Setting the Movie Frame (24Fs) feature to On allows you to adjust the product’s HDMI output to...
  • Page 34: Pcm Downsampling

    48kHz. Off : Select this when the Amplifier connected • to the product is 96kHz compatible. NOTE Even when PCM Downsampling is set to Off, some ▪ discs will only output downsampled audio through the optical digital outputs. Bitstream...
  • Page 35: Dynamic Range Control

    48kHz, the product may output 48kHz downsampled PCM audio even though you set PCM Downsampling to Off. Dynamic Range Control You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly. This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.
  • Page 36: Bd Data Management

    Setup NOTE ▪ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. ▪ If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. ▪ Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
  • Page 37: Wired Network

    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 38 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). Settings Network Setting Display...
  • Page 39 Security (for Security Key). 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. Settings Display...
  • Page 40: Network Status

    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). Settings Network Setting Display...
  • Page 41: Language

    ▪ When the product 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 product.
  • Page 42: Energy Saving

    Dim : Dim the display window. • Bright : Brighten the display window. • Power On/Off Sound Play a melody when the product is turned on and off. On : Turn Power Sound On. • Off : Turn Power Sound Off.
  • Page 43: Contact Samsung

    ▪ 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Repeat Playback

    To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again. Press the ENTER button. NOTE ▪ If you set point (B) before 5 seconds has lapsed, the prohibition message will appear. During playback, you can operate disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button. Tools Menu Screen •...
  • Page 47: Selecting The Audio Language

    BONUSVIEW section does not contain any BONUSVIEW audio settings. ▪ Information about the main feature/BONUSVIEW mode will also be displayed if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section. Use the ◄► button to switch between main feature and BONUSVIEW audio modes.
  • Page 48: Setting Bonusview

    ◄► buttons : Jump Play. (except for 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 49 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 will be replayed from the beginning.
  • Page 50 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 51 Before you can enable the background music function, the photo file should exist in the same storage media with the music file. However, the sound quality can be affected by the bit rate of the MP3 file, the size of the photo and the encoding method.
  • Page 52: Supported File Formats

    Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader • Does not support if a folder or file name is longer than 128 characters. • A certain USB/digital camera device may not be compatible with the product.
  • Page 53 BLUE(D) : To sort the applications. • Return : To return to the previous menu. • Settings : You can set the system setup and create " Enter accounts, etc. Samsung Apps : You can download various chargeable or free-of-charge application services.
  • Page 54: Using The Keypad

    If you have connected your product to your TV using Component or video cables, the DivX video signal can not output or the popup message “Connect with a HDMI cable to play this file.” or “Cannot play current file.” will be displayed.
  • Page 55: System Setup

    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. Internet@TV ID Use this menu to create or delete an account and by Date 1/3 enter or delete account information.
  • Page 56: Samsung Apps

    Thumbnail View My page Displays the application list. Help If you questions about Internet@TV, check this section first. If none of the tips apply, please visit the help website. English Using the colour buttons with the Samsung Apps RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet •...
  • Page 57 Update will be completed when the product turns off after restarting. Press the POWER button to turn on the updated product for your use. Never turn off or on the product manually during the update process. ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility...
  • Page 58 Share Folder Disabled icon : Use this if you want to set folder sharing off. Refresh icon : Use this if you want to refresh list of folders and files in My Computer. Set Change State icon : Select a folder to share and don’t forget to press this button.
  • Page 59 • 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 60 When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the 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.
  • Page 61 NOTE ▪ When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. Viewing using 3D function IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the 3D function.
  • Page 62 BONUSVIEW Background Music Component Cable Network Camera Angle Digital Output 33~34 Dynamic Range Control Downmixing Mode DTS Neo:6 DST (Daylight Saving Time) 36 DivX 36~37 Disc Menu Disc Structure HDMI 20, 35 HDMI Supported Amplifier HDMI Deep Color Internet@TV 35, 53~56...
  • Page 63 *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Specifications 1.7 kg 433 (W) X 205 (D) X 43 (H) mm +5°C to +35°C...
  • Page 64: Copy Protection

    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 product. And some of the above discs may not play due to one or more reasons provided below. •...
  • Page 65 Many Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your Product 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 66 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 67 However, Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned. In case of difficulty, details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from: Samsung Electronics U.K.
  • Page 68 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre  ` North America Canada 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Mexico 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ` Latin America Argentine 0800-333-3733 Brazil...
  • Page 69 This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.

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