BD-C7500 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...
Key features Subtitles Blu-ray Disc Features Depending on what is contained on the Blu-ray Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video Disc, you may be able to select different font available in the industry - Large capacity means styles, sizes and colors for the subtitles. Subtitles no compromise on video quality.
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 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC The lighting flash and Arrowhead within the The explanation point within the triangle triangle is a warning sign alerting you of...
Safety Information Note to CATV system installer Precautions This reminder is provided to call CATV system Important Safety Instructions installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that provides guidelines Read these operating instructions carefully before for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies using the unit.
Disc Storage Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Be careful not to damage the disc because the Refer all servicing to qualified service data on these discs is highly vulnerable to the personnel.
• Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the • Samsung cannot assure that this player will player after use. play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD • Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and outlet when you don’t intend to use the player...
Contents KEy FEATURES Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Disc Player Features SAFETy INFORMATION Warning Precautions Important Safety Instructions Disc Storage & Management Disc Handling GETTING STARTED Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents that can be played. Disc types that cannot be played Blu-ray Disc Compatibility Disc Types Region Code...
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Case 1 : Installing on the stand Case 2 : Installing on a wall SETUP Before Starting (Initial Settings) Setting the Menu Display TV Aspect BD Wise (Samsung Players only) Resolution HDMI Format Movie Frame (24Fs) Progressive Mode Still Mode HDMI Deep Color...
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General Background Energy Saving Front Display Power On/Off Sound Panel Messages Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung BASIC FUNCTIONS 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...
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Playing a JPEG Disc Using the TOOLS button Playing back a USB Storage Device Notes on USB connection NETWORK SERvICES Using Internet@TV Getting Started with Internet@TV Settings Samsung Apps BD-LIVE™ Software Upgrade Notification Using the AllShare Function APPENDIx Troubleshooting Index Specifications...
Getting Started Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents that can be played. Term Logo Icon Definition BD-ROM This indicates a function available on a BD-ROM. BD-RE/-R � This indicates a function available on a BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format. DVD-VIDEO This indicates a function available on a DVD-VIDEO.
Please note that this is not a defect in the player. recorded and finalized with a DVD video recorder. ▪ Samsung cannot assure that this player will play Ability to play back may depend on recording every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo conditions.
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DVD+R AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) • This player can play back a DVD+R disc recorded and finalized with a DVD Video • This player can playback AVCHD format discs. recorder. Ability to play back may depend on These discs are normally recorded and used in recording conditions.
If the codes do not match, the disc will manual may be reproduced or copied without the not play. prior written permission of Samsung Electronics The Region Number for this player is described on Co.,Ltd. the bottom panel of the player.
Use only the provided audio/video cable that comes with this player. The signal from an external source may not be output properly if using other audio/video cable for the connection. If you lost this cable, visit the nearest Samsung service center for purchasing the cable. English...
Getting Started Top Panel g f e d • To make use of the touch buttons on the top panel, press the dotted area corresponding to the button symbol. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. DISC TRAY Opens to accept a disc.
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. ▪ Do not place an object on the top or left side of this player. Otherwise, the door on the top panel will open, which may cause damage to the player or a malfunction.
Getting Started Bottom Panel DC 12V Connects to power supply. Can be used for network based services (See pages 54~59), BD-LIVE and software upgrades using a network connection. 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.
Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control POWER POWER Turn the player on and off. Turn the TV on and off. (To operate your TV, please refer to page 20) To open and close the disc tray. BONUSVIEW SOURCE After setup, allows you to set the input Press this to use Bonusview function.
Code Brand Code this remote control. NOBLEX TV POWER+66 TV POWER+01, +02, Button Function SAMSUNG +03, +04, +05, NOKIA TV POWER+74 +06, +07, +08, +09 TV POWER Used to switch the television on and off. TV POWER+72, +73, NORDMENDE AIWA...
Connections Connecting to a Tv Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the bottom of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Turn on the player and TV.
Connections Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI-DVI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the bottom of the player to the DVI IN terminal of your TV. Using the audio/video cable, connect the A/V OUT (yellow) terminals on the bottom of the player to the AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.
Case 3 : Connecting to a TV (Video) - Good Quality Using the audio/video cable, connect the A/V OUT (yellow) terminals on the bottom of the player to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV. Turn on the player and TV.
Connections Connecting to an Audio System • Please turn the volume down when you turn on the Amplifier. Sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears. • Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 34~36) •...
Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, DTS System (2 Channel Amplifier) Amplifier) - Better Quality - Good Quality Using an optical cable, connect the DIGITAL Using the audio/video cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) terminal on the A/V OUT (yellow) terminals on the bottom of bottom of the player to the DIGITAL AUDIO...
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.
Wireless Network You can connect to a network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. To set the network options, see pages 38~42. Broadband service Wireless IP sharer Networking with PC for AllShare function (See pages 58~59) NOTE ✎...
Connections Putting on the Cover-Jack To access the connection terminals, slide the cover jack off the player. Replace it when you are finished making connections. Installing the Blu-ray Disc Player You can install your player on a stand or hang it on the wall. When installing the player, please make sure that enough space is left to open the door.
Case 2 : Installing on a wall Insert the Bracket-Set into the bottom slot of the Blu-ray Disc player and turn the two screws clockwise to fix it. Place the Wall Bracket on the wall so that the arrow side faces upward and use four screws (not included) to fix it on the wall.
▪ Use the HDMI cable to connect the player to an Wired Wireless PBC (WPS) Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV. If the TV uses a language supported by the player, Previous Skip < Move " Select that language will be set to a preferred language automatically.
▪ When the player is connected to the network, select Internet@TV from the home menu. RETURN EXIT Download desired content from Samsung Apps. (See page 57) INTERNET@ FULL SCREEN REPEAT MENU Button : Press to move to the Home menu.
Depending on the type of television you have, you BD Wise is Samsung’s latest inter-connectivity may want to adjust the screen setting. (aspect ratio) feature. When you connect Samsung players with BD 16:9 Normal • Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc playback • HDMI connected HDMI not connected Output Setup HDMI Mode VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode Auto Optimal Resolution 480i 1080p, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080p@60F 480i 1080p/1080i, 1080p@24F 480i Movie Frame(24Fs) on 1080i, Movie Frame(24Fs) off 1080i 480i 480i...
Setup HDMI Format HDMI Deep Color You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI Set to output the picture from the HDMI OUT jack output by selecting a connected device Type. with Deep Color or without. Deep Color allows TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI.
Digital Output Selection Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encode) (Audiophile) Connection HDMI Receiver Optical HDMI Receiver or Optical HDMI Receiver Optical Up to 7.1ch PCM 2ch DTS re-encoded PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Up to 5.1ch PCM 2ch DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Up to 7.1ch...
To operate this function, connect this player to a virtual surround functions such as Dolby Pro Samsung TV with an HDMI cable. Logic. You can operate this player using a Samsung TV Surround Compatible : Downmixes multi- • remote control and start disc playback simply channel audio into surround compatible stereo.
USB devices that support the not support CEC. USB 2.0 protocol with 4 MB/sec or faster read/write ▪ If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then it speed. supports the Anynet+ function. ▪ The Resume Play function may not work after ▪...
Setup DivX(R) Registration Network Setup View the DivX(R) VOD Registration Code to To begin setting up the network connection for purchase and play DivX(R) VOD content. your player, follow these steps: In the Home menu, press the ◄► buttons Settings to select the Settings, and then press the ENTER button.
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Setting Up a Wired Connection - Auto Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address). If you selected Auto, the Network Function acquires and fills in the values for IP Address, Settings Subnet Mask, etc., automatically. Network Setting Display NOTE...
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Setup Wireless Network Setting Up the Network Connection To set up the wireless connection using Auto You can setup the wireless network three ways: Network Search, follow these steps: • Using PBC (WPS) In the Network Settings menu, press the ▲▼ •...
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NOTE To test the connection, press the ▼ button ✎ to select Network Test, and then press the ▪ You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of ENTER button. the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem.
Setup Press the ▼ to go to DNS. NOTE ✎ What is a valid certificate? ▪ Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS When the player uses BD-LIVE to send the disc data entry field. Enter the numbers as above. and a request to the server to certify the disc, the When done, press the ▲...
Energy Saving Settings Display Parental Rating You can reduce power consumption by setting Off Audio Change Password 8(Adults) the top panel to turn off automatically when there System is no operation for 5 seconds. Network On : The top panel automatically turns off when Language •...
• connected to the network by cable or wirelessly, bluraysupport, download and write the latest the player will automatically connect to Samsung’s software (RUF file) onto a disc. Insert and play website each time it is turned on and download the disc in the player to start the update, then update files if any valid upgrade exists.
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Using the Disc menu/Title menu/ Popup menu Playback Using the Disc Menu Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s During playback, press the DISC label facing up.
Basic Functions Using the Popup Menu Skipping Chapters h�Z�� During playback, press the SKIP ( • During playback, press the POPUP button. MENU button on the remote control. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, the disc Press the ▲▼◄► buttons or ENTER moves to the next chapter.
Repeat Playback Press the ENTER button at the point where you want repeat play to stop (B). To return to normal play, press the REPEAT Repeat the Title or Chapter button again. Press the ENTER button. h�Z� NOTE ✎ Repeat the disc title or chapter. ▪...
Basic Functions Selecting the Audio Language NOTE ✎ ▪ Depending on the Blu-ray Disc / DVD, you may be able to change the desired subtitle in the Disc Menu. h�Z� Press the DISC MENU button. ▪ You can also operate this function by This function depends on which subtitles are pressing the AUDIO button on the encoded on the disc, and may not be available on all...
Listening to Music Dynamic : Choose this setting to increase • Sharpness. o� Normal : Choose this setting for most • viewing applications. Buttons on the Remote Control Movie : This is the best setting for watching • used for Music Playback POWER POWER POWER...
Basic Functions SKIP button : During playback, moves to the Shows the current play time/total play time. previous page in the Music List or moves to the Displays the current playback status previous track in the Playlist. If you press this button after three seconds of Displays the repeated playback status.
Playing back a Picture Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to move desired track, then press the YELLOW (C) button to check desired tracks. Repeat this procedure to select additional Playing a JPEG Disc tracks. Music 3 files selected 1/2 Page TRACK 003 Insert a JPEG disc into the disc tray.
Basic Functions Zoom : Select if you want to enlarge the current Press the ▲▼ buttons to select USB, then • press the ENTER button. picture. (Enlarged up to 4 times) Rotate : Select if you to rotate the picture. (This •...
Notes on USB connection • 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. •...
Settings : You can set up the system and create accounts, etc. Press the ◄► buttons to select Internet@TV Samsung Apps : You can download various for a and press the ENTER button. fee or free-of-charge application services. In the start screen of the Internet@TV service, you will see the service agreement screen.
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NOTE ✎ you are using the Screen Keypad lets you change ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility the text fields to lower case, upper case, numbers for any interruption of the Internet@TV service and icons. caused by the service provider for any reasons.
You can control your account including contents Password : site’s account information. Create [0~9] Enter PIN ' Cancel This account is only for Internet@TV. Samsung Apps Settings Create Login Mark as Favourite Sort by ' Return Create an account and link it with desired service applications.
Service Manager Using the color buttons with the Samsung Apps Delete and lock applications installed to Internet@ RED (A) (Login) : To log in to the internet • service. GREEN (B) (Thumbnail View) : To change the • Lock view mode.
PC via the network (See pages 26~27) and Check the size of the remaining memory. install the SAMSUNG PC Share Manager on the The memory device must have at least 1GB PC. To install Share Manager, follow these steps.
Application Program at a Glance 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 49~52.) SAMSUNG PC Share Manager File Share Server Help...
Appendix Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. PROBLEM SOLUTION No operation can be performed with the • Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. remote control. • Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet. •...
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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. • If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. The picture is noisy or distorted •...
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Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION BD-LIVE I cannot connect to the BD-LIVE server. • Check whether the network connection is successful or not by using Network Test menu. (See page 42) • Check whether a USB memory device is connected to the player or not.
• Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the BD-ROM, BD-RE/-R, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R logos, and this player may not respond to all operating commands or operate all features of every disc.
CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
License • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s : 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,212,872; 7,333,929; 7,392,195; 7,272,567 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, &...
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SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge with new or reconditioned parts, if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. The product must be returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to SAMSUNG’s designated service center.
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Area Contact Center Web Site Area Contact Center Web Site ` North America 0700 Samsung (0700 726 Serbia www.samsung.com...
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