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BD-P2500
Blu-ray Disc Player

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    BD-P2500 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

    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: Warning

    Replacement covers are available from your dealer. If the fi tted 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 fi t 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

    Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable (BEST QUALITY) HDMI Auto Detection Function Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable (BEST QUALITY) Connecting to a TV (Component) (BETTER QUALITY) Connecting to a TV (Video) (GOOD QUALITY) Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifi...
  • Page 8 Setting up the display Options 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 System Information Firmware Upgrade Notifi...
  • Page 9: Before Using The User's Manual

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 64~65) 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. English _9...
  • Page 10: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Dolby TrueHD u.k, france, germany, etc. 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 •...
  • Page 11: Region Code

    SAMSUNG customer care center.  Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specifi c operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the disc box. Please refer to this if necessary.
  • 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

    ❖ Blu-ray Discs • If the player is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the player and store it in its case. • Be careful not to leave fi ngerprints or scratches on the surface of the Blu-ray Disc.
  • Page 14: Front Panel

    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

    Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB fl ash drive only.  Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected. 16_ description The fan always revolves when the power is on.
  • Page 17: Tour Of The Remote Control

    OPEN/ STANDBY/ON CLOSE STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON Button 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 fi nd 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: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi Cable (Best Quality)

    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 41)  When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the fi rst 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 41)  When you connect the player to the TV using the HDMI cable for the fi rst time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest provided by the TV ...
  • Page 23: Connecting To A Tv (Component) (Better Quality)

    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: Connecting To An Audio System

    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 Amplifi er.
  • Page 26: 7.1 Channel Amplifi Er

    Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifi er. (See pages 36~37)  The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifi er. Please refer to the user's manual of your Amplifi er.  The front left and right outputs on your player and 7.1 channel amplifi er must be connected to hear disc menu audio from certain Blu-ray discs.
  • Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System (Dolby Digital, Dts Amplifi Er)

    Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifi er. (See pages 35~36)  The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifi er. Please refer to the user's manual of your Amplifi er.  When using this connection, discs with LPCM audio soundtracks will only be heard over the front two channels.
  • Page 28: Connecting To An Audio System (Hdmi Supported Amplifi Er)

    Player to the HDMI IN terminal of your Amplifi er. Using the HDMI-HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the Amplifi er to the HDMI IN terminal of your Turn on the Blu-ray Disc Player, TV, and Amplifi er.
  • Page 29: Connecting To The Network

    You can use a LAN adaptor to connect to BD-LIVE or upgrade the current fi rmware. 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 30: Before Playing

    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 31: On-Screen Menu Navigation

     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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Setting The Clock

    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 ►...
  • Page 35: Setting Up The Language Options

     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. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: Speaker Setup

    Small : If LFE is on, bass below 100 Hz will be outputted through a Subwoofer instead of the speakers. If LFE is off and the Front Speaker is set to Large, sound will be outputted through the Front Speaker.
  • Page 39: Display Setup

    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. Language Setup...
  • Page 40  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 41: 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 fi rst connected to a TV via HDMI, the player's output will be set automatically to HDMI.
  • Page 42: Hdmi Setup

    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 43: Hdmi Format

    If the player is connected to a TV, the Monitor option is unavailable.  TV or monitor has to be connected to the player before you select this option. Sharpness To adjust the sharpness of the picture. (Off, Low, Middle, High)
  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: Network Setup

    You can update your player via Samsung’s server. Follow the steps below to ensure the best connection to 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Persistent Storage Management

    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 50: System Upgrade

    Samsung may offer upgrades to your Blu-ray Disc Player's fi rmware in the future. To upgrade this fi rmware you must : Go to samsung.com and refer to the ‘SUPPORT’ page to download the latest fi rmware. You can use a CD-R or a USB fl ash drive to perform the fi rmware upgrade. For more information, see “Upgrade Manual”...
  • Page 51 Other USB devices(ex. MP3 player) are not guaranteed to work.  There should be only one fi rmware upgrade fi le in USB fl ash drive for the player to perform upgrade properly.  Oversized USB drives may not be able to be inserted when a LAN or HDMI cable is connected.
  • Page 52: System Information

    FIRMWARE UPGRADE NOTIFICATION The popup menu appears when a newer version of the fi rmware 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 53: 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 identifi ed as a Title.
  • Page 54: Using The Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

    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 55: 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 56: Selecting The Audio Language

    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. Some Blu-ray Discs may allow you to select either the multi-channel LPCM or Dolby digital audio soundtrack in English.
  • Page 57: 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 58: Bonusview Settings

    BONUSVIEW SETTINGS The Bonusview feature allows you to view additional content (such as commentaries) in a small screen window while the movie is playing. If the current Blu-ray Disc features the BONUSVIEW function, you can use the BONUSVIEW button to turn BONUSVIEW On or Off.
  • Page 59: Using The Bookmark Function

    USING THE BOOKMARK FUNCTION This feature lets you bookmark sections of a Blu-ray Disc/DVD, so you can quickly fi nd them at a later time. Using the MARKER button During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. The Bookmark screen appears.
  • Page 60 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 61: Listening To Music

    PLAYING AN AUDIO CD(CD-DA) Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the disc tray. The fi rst track will be played automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button. The Music List screen is displayed on your TV.
  • Page 62: 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 •...
  • Page 63 You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the disc tray. For an audio CD, the fi rst track will be played automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button.
  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    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 65 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 66: Appendix

    Audio Output *Frequency Response *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifi cations without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 66_ appendix AC 110~240V, 50/60Hz 36 W 3.1 Kg 430(W) ×...
  • Page 67: Contents

    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 68 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 69 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 70 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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