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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BD-P1500 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/global/register...

  • Page 2: Key Features Of Your New

    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 of a DVD. Blu-ray Discs also support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality.

  • Page 3: What's Included

    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 Unlike the DVD-Video, playback is not interrupted each time a new menu screen is accessed.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.

  • Page 5: Precautions

    A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

  • Page 6: 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Tour of the Remote Control Setting the Remote Control Regarding the battery Controllable TV Codes Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable (Best Quality) HDMI Auto Detection Function Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable (Best Quality)
  • Page 8 Setting up the Display Options HDmI seTUP Setting up the HDMI setup options Setting up the Parental Lock TCP/IP Setting Proxy Setting NTP server setting (Used to Retrieve Time Information from NTP server) Mac Address BD-LIVE Internet Connection System Device Management Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 62~63) Copyright ©2008 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Definition This involves a function available on a BD-ROM.

  • Page 10: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc Dolby TrueHD Discs that cannot be played Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than "Region B". DVD-Video with a region number other than “2” or “ALL” HD DVD DVD-RAM 10_ getting started...

  • Page 11: Region Code

    Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for playback. When a BD-J title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly. Blu-ray...

  • Page 12: Disc Types

    An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW and CD-R discs. The unit may not be able to play some CD-RW or CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording. CD-RW/CD-R ❖...

  • Page 13: Disc Storage & Management

    Do not load warped or cracked discs. Disc Storage Be careful not to damage the disc because the data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the environment. Do not keep under direct sunlight. Keep in a cool ventilated area.

  • Page 14: Description

    Turns the Blu-ray Disc Player on and off. Opens to accept a disc. Plays a disc or pauses playback. Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. Stops disc playback. Displays the playing status, time, etc.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Display

    Lights to indicate the disc type in the tray. Lights to indicate when USB is connected. Lights to indicate when HDMI is connected. Indicates the 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution when HDMI or Component is connected. Playing time/current status indicator.

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    VIDEO OUT Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB flash drive only. Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected. 1_ description COMPONENT OUT...

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    OPEN/ STANDBY/ON CLOSE STANDBY/ON Tv sTANDBy/ON Tv INPUT sel. Button After setup, allows you to set the input source on your PAUse Button Press to pause a disc. PAUSE sTOP Button Press to stop a disc. PlAy Button Press to play a disc.

  • Page 18: Setting The Remote Control

    It is now programmed to operate with the remote control. If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works. If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must set the brand code again.

  • Page 19: Controllable Tv Codes

    BRANDT TV STANDBY/ON+73 BRIONVEGA TV STANDBY/ON+57 TV STANDBY/ON+52 CONTINENTAL EDISON TV STANDBY/ON+75 DAEWOO TV STANDBY/ON+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27, +28, +29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34 EMERSON TV STANDBY/ON+64 FERGUSON TV STANDBY/ON+73 FINLUX TV STANDBY/ON+06, +49, +57 FORMENTI...

  • Page 20: Connections

    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 control to operate your TV (see pages 18~19), press the TV INPUT SEL. button on the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.

  • Page 21: Hdmi Auto Detection Function

    If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 39) When you connect the player 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 provided by the TV.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Cable (Best Quality)

    If Component and HDMI are both connected, HDMI mode is automatically selected. (See page 39) When you connect the player 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 provided by the TV If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CDDA, the player will stop playing.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Tv (Component) (Better Quality)

    Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Component signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears on the TV screen. If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 18~19), press the TV INPUT SEL. button on the remote control and select COMPONENT as the external source of the TV.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Tv (Video) (Good Quality)

    Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the Video signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears on the TV screen. If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 18~19), press the TV INPUT SEL. button on the remote control and select VIDEO as the external source of the TV.
  • Page 25 Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO IN terminal of your TV as described on pages 20 to Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV and Amplifier.

  • Page 26: Connecting To An Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier)

    Using the video signal cable(s), connect the HDMI , COMPONENT or VIDEO OUT terminals on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI, COMPONENT or VIDEO IN terminals of your TV as described on pages 20 to Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV, and Amplifier.

  • Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System (Hdmi Supported Amplifier)

    Using the 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 Amplifier. Using the HDMI-HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the Amplifier to the HDMI IN terminal of your Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV, and Amplifier.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Network

    You can use a LAN adaptor to connect to BD-LIVE or upgrade the current firmware. Using the Direct LAN Cable (UTP cable, not included), connect the LAN terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the LAN terminal of your modem.

  • Page 29: Basic Functions Of Your

    BEFORE PLAYING Turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video Input (the input the Blu-ray Disc Player is connected to). If you connected an external Audio System, turn on your Audio System and set it to the correct Audio Input.

  • Page 30: Blu-Ray Disc Player

    To resume, press the PLAY ( If the player is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without any user interface, a screen saver will appear on your TV. If the player is left in the screen saver mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically turn off except during playback of an CDDA (Automatic Power-Off Function).

  • Page 31: Setting The Power On / Off Melody Sound

    ) button. ) X 2  ) X 4  ) X 8 ) X 16  ) X 32  ) X 128 ) X 2  ) X 4  ) X 8 ) X 2  ) X 4  ) X 8 hgfZCVD ) button.

  • Page 32: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

    Slow Motion Play During playback, press the SLOW button on the remote control. If you press the SLOW button, the playback speed is reduced to *1/8 * 1/4 * 1/2 To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY ( ) button.

  • Page 33: System Setup

    For your convenience, you can set this player’s features for the best use in your home environment. SETTING THE CLOCK Choose your time zone With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the ▲% buttons to select Setup, then press the OK or + button.

  • Page 34: Language Setup

    Once you set the audio, subtitle, disc menu and player menu language options, they will be applied automatically every time you watch a movie. If you want to choose a different audio and subtitle language while playing a disc, you can also use the disc menu to make the selection.

  • Page 35: Audio Setup

    OK button. Each audio option is described in detail below. Press the RETURN or _ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Digital Output Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams.

  • Page 36: Pcm Down Sampling

    Some Blu-ray Discs do not have Secondary and Effect audio. This Digital Output setup does not effect the analog (L/R) audio or HDMI audio output to your TV. It effects the optical and HDMI audio output when connected to a receiver.

  • Page 37: Display Setup

    • 16:9 Normal : Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios may not be available. If you select an aspect ratio which is different than the aspect ratio of your TV screen, then the picture might appear to be distorted.
  • Page 38 If the screen is blank, press and hold the ] 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 39: Front Display

    Display Setup menu will show the output resolution as 1080p. The resolution is actually 576i/480i. This player has the HDMI Auto Detect Feature. When the player is first connected to a TV via HDMI, the player's output will be set automatically to HDMI.

  • Page 40: Hdmi Setup

    Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products with the Anynet+ feature. You can operate this unit using a Samsung TV remote control or power on your Samsung TV and Home theater and start disc playback simply by pressing the PLAY button on the TV’s remote.

  • Page 41: Hdmi Format

    Select “Watching Blu-ray Disc Player" or "Connected to Blu-ray Disc Player" (depending on your TV's menu) in the Anynet+ menu on the TV. The Blu-ray Disc Player will automatically turn on and the TV will be switched to HDMI mode.

  • Page 42: Parental Setup

    The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Setting The Rating Level

    OK or + button. Press the ▲% buttons to select the rating level you want, then press the OK button. For example, if you select up to Level 6, discs that contain Level 7, 8 will not play. A larger number indicates that the program is intended for adult use only.

  • Page 44: Network Setup

    You can update your player via Samsung’s server. Follow the steps below to ensure the best connection to the Samsung's server for your player. To obtain information on the proper settings, check the network settings on your computer or contact your Internet provider.

  • Page 45: Proxy Setting

    If you don’t want to save your work, use the ▲%_+ buttons to select Cancel, then press the OK button. The IP address used in this manual is for illustrative purposes only. You must refer to the your network settings for the actual IP address.

  • Page 46: Mac Address

    Any fee charged for Internet connection is solely your responsibility. A DSL modem is needed to use DSL service. You may have agreed with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) on the number of concurrent internet connection devices. Under the agreement, your PC and Blu-ray Disc Player may not use the network simultaneously.

  • Page 47: Persistent Storage Management

    Available Size : Available size of the Device(Storage). Memory size information on the current device(storage) is located to the right of the PSM menu. In the external memory mode, disc playback will be stopped if you disconnect the USB device in the middle of the playback.

  • Page 48: System Upgrade

    Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray Disc Player's firmware in the future. To upgrade this firmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to the ‘SUPPORT’ page to download the latest firmware. You can use a CD-R or a USB flash drive to perform the firmware upgrade. For more information, see “Upgrade Manual”...
  • Page 49 When the system upgrade is done, check the firmware details in the System Upgrade menu. Do not turn off the player during the System Upgrade, as it may cause the player to not work properly. Software upgrades using the USB Host jack supports only a USB flash drive.

  • Page 50: System Information

    System Setup menu will be displayed. FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOTIFICATION The popup menu appears when a newer version of the firmware is available from SAMSUNG update server than that of the Blu-ray Disc Player, if the Blu-ray Disc Player is connected to network and powered on.

  • Page 51: Watching A Movie

    If you are playing contents from the info menu, some functions may not be enabled depending on the disc. Title : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than one movie on a Blu-ray Disc/DVD, each movie will be identified as a Title.

  • Page 52: Using The Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

    The Title menu setup options may vary from disc to disc. Depending on the disc, the Title Menu may not be available. Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc. Playing the Title List With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the DISC MENU or TITLE MENU button.

  • Page 53: Repeat Play

    Press the ▲% buttons to select Chapter or Title. Blu-ray Disc/DVD repeats play by chapter or title. To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again, then press the ▲% buttons to select Off. Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not be available.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Audio Language

    This function depends on what audio languages are encoded on the disc and may not be available. A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 32 audio languages and a DVD up to 8. Depending on the disc type, you can use the Audio button to change the audio soundtrack as well as the audio language.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    DISC MENU button. This function depends on what subtitles are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Disc /DVDs. A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 255 subtitle languages and a DVD up to 32.

  • Page 56: Bonusview Settings

    Select BD-LIVE supported in the disc before you can enjoy various contents. The way you use BD-LIVE and the features may differ, depending on the disc. To fully support BD-LIVE, you are required to connect a USB memory card with at least 1 GB in size. _ watching a movie...

  • Page 57: Using The Bookmark Function

    USING THE BOOKMARK FUNCTION This features lets you bookmark sections of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD, so you can quickly find them at a later time. Using the MARKER button During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. The Bookmark screen appears.
  • Page 58 Playing back a bookmark During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. Press the _+ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the OK or PLAY( Clearing a bookmark During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control.

  • Page 59: Listening To Music

    To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button. The Music List screen is displayed on your TV. Press the $% buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the OK button. AUDIO CD(CD-DA) SCREEN ELEMENTS...

  • Page 60: Buttons On The Remote Control Used For Audio Cd (Cd-Da) Disc Playback

    During playback, press the REPEAT or RED(A) button repeatedly to select the repeat mode you want. Normal ; Normal : Tracks on a disc are played in the order in which they were recorded on the disc. Repeat Track Random The random option plays a disc’s track in random order.
  • Page 61 The Music List screen is displayed. Press the GREEN(B) button. Press the $% buttons to select a track, then press the OK button to add it to the Playlist. Repeat this procedure to add additional tracks. If there is an undesired track in the playlist, press the $% button to select that track, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    2. The Blu-ray Disc/ DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles) 3. The feature is not available at the moment. 4. 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 63 No HDMI output. Abnormal HDMI output screen. When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the persistent storage will be deleted. SOLUTION • Press the ] button (in front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc inside.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    *Frequency Response Audio Output *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. _ appendix AC 110~240V, 50/60Hz 28 W 2.85 Kg 430(W) ×...

  • Page 65: Copy Protection

    CD-RW/CD-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. Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc...
  • Page 66 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 67 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
  • Page 68 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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