Samsung BD-F8500 E-Manual

Samsung BD-F8500 E-Manual

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  • Page 1 BD-F8500/F8900 BD-F8500M/F8900M BD-F8500N/F8900N BD-F8500A/F8900A BD-F8509S/F8909S BD-F6900/F6909S E-MANUAL E-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: Table Of Contents

    11 3D Blu-ray Playback Mode 28 Secondary Subtitle Language 12 Screen Size Audio Language TV Aspect Ratio 28 Primary Audio Language BD Wise (Samsung Products only) 28 Secondary Audio Language Resolution Edit Channel Number 15 Resolution according to the output mode Programme Rating Lock...
  • Page 3 Set Remote Access 48 Update Now 39 Remote Scheduler 48 Auto Update 39 Register to AllShare Play 50 Manage Satellite Device Name Contact Samsung BD-Live Settings Reset 40 BD-Live Internet Connection 40 Delete BD Data Media Play 40 BD Data Management...
  • Page 4 3D Functions Using the Guide Screen option Viewing DTV with the 3D effect 71 Using the remote control buttons Logging In to Your Samsung Account Setting the Schedule Manager Using the Teletext Service Before Using Movies & TV Shows or Apps Typical Teletext page Using Movies &...
  • Page 5 Screen Mirroring Using the Web Browser Link Browsing and Pointer Browsing 100 The Control Panel at a Glance 101 Using the Keyboard Pop-up 102 Options on the Keyboard Pop-Up 102 Using the Setting Menu Linking Your Internet Service Accounts to the Player BD-Live Settings 105 BD-LIVE™...
  • Page 6: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Except for F8909S,F6909S,F8509S model For F8909S,F6909S,F8509S model " Depending on your model, rear panel may be different. For more details, please refer to the user manual of product. " The RF cable connection of this product sends only signals of TV. You must connect the HDMI cable to watch output from your product.
  • Page 7 " HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen. " Do not connect the power cord until you have made all the other connections. When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start.
  • Page 8: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connecting to an Audio Sys- Method 1: Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver Method 2: Connecting to an AV receiver with Optical input " After finishing the connections, press the input selector of the connected audio system and TV until the video signal from the product appears on your TV and you hear the audio signal through your audio system.
  • Page 9: Connecting To A Network Router

    You can connect your product to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below. Wired Network " Internet access to Samsung’s software update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or your ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). "...
  • Page 10: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network For BD-F8 series " If the wireless router supports DHCP, your product can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network. " Set your wireless router to Infrastructure mode. Ad-hoc mode is not supported. "...
  • Page 11: Display

    Display You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect Ratio, Resolution, etc. 3D Settings Select whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents in 3D Mode. ● If you move to the Home or Apps screen while in 3D mode, the product will switch to 2D automatically.
  • Page 12: Screen Size

    Screen Size Try Now Lets you enter the actual screen size of your TV so that the product can adjust the image according to the screen size and display an optimal 3D image. (For 3D displays bigger than 116 inches, simply setting it as 116 is a safe choice.) "...
  • Page 13: Tv Aspect Ratio

    Try Now When you connect a Samsung product and a Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product and TV, the product outputs video at the video resolution and frame rate of the Blu-ray Disc/DVDs.
  • Page 14: Resolution

    " When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise appears in the Resolution menu. " If the product is connected to a device that does not support BD Wise, you can not use the BD Wise function.
  • Page 15: Resolution According To The Output Mode

    Resolution according to the output mode ● Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents/DTV/DVD playback E-contents/Digital Resolution Blu-ray Disc contents/DTV Resolution of Blu-ray BD Wise 1080p 576i/480i Disc Max. Resolution of TV Max. Resolution of TV Max. Resolution of TV Auto input input input 1080p 1080p 1080p...
  • Page 16: Dtv Smart Resolution

    DTV Smart Resolution Try Now Use this function to automatically optimised screen resolution for digital broadcasts. ● Auto : Screen resolution is automatically optimised for digital broadcast. ● : Turn off DTV Smart Resolution. " When you change your TV channel with this function set to Auto, according your TV, the display time of next channels may take longer than the function set to Off.
  • Page 17: Smart Hub Screen Size

    Smart Hub Screen Size Try Now Set the Smart Hub Screen to the optimal size. " If displayed E-manual page on your TV screen is incomplete and partially hidden, set Smart Hub Screen Size Size HDMI Colour Format Try Now Set the colour space format for HDMI output, depending on the connected device.
  • Page 18: Hdmi Deep Colour

    HDMI Deep Colour Try Now Lets you output video from the HDMI OUT jack with Deep colour. Deep colour provides more accurate colour reproduction with greater colour depth. ● Auto : The product outputs video with Deep Colour to a connected TV which supports HDMI Deep Colour.
  • Page 19 ● Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) : Choose if you have connected an AV receiver using a Digital Optical input that can decode DTS. ● Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D) : Select if you don’t have an HDMI supported AV receiver, but have an AV receiver with Dolby Digital decoding capabilities. "...
  • Page 20: Digital Output Selection

    Digital Output Selection Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream (Re- (Re- Setup (Unprocessed) encoded encoded DTS) Dolby D) HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI supported supported supported supported Connection Optical Optical receiver receiver receiver receiver or Optical or Optical Up to PCM encoded PCM 2ch PCM 2ch encoded 7.1ch...
  • Page 21 Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream (Re- (Re- Setup (Unprocessed) encoded encoded DTS) Dolby D) HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI supported supported supported supported Connection Optical Optical receiver receiver receiver receiver or Optical or Optical Dolby Up to PCM Dolby Dolby encoded PCM 2ch encoded Digital 5.1ch...
  • Page 22: Pcm Downsampling

    PCM Downsampling Try Now Set whether to use downsampling processing or not. ● : Select when the AV receiver connected to the product is 96kHz compatible. ● : Select when the AV receiver connected to the product is not 96kHz compatible.
  • Page 23: Downmixing Mode

    Downmixing Mode Try Now Select Downmix method for stereo output. ● Normal Stereo : Downmixes the multi-channel audio into two channel stereo. Choose when connected to equipment that does not support virtual surround functions such as Dolby Pro Logic. ● Surround Compatible : Downmixes multi-channel audio into surround compatible stereo.
  • Page 24: Connected Device

    Connected Device Try Now Choose an equipment that you have connected to this product to hear the sound in addition to your TV. Loudness of DTV Programme will be adjusted according to your equipment. ● AV Receiver : Select this If you use a general AV Receiver / Home Theatre Equipment or a Television to hear sound.
  • Page 25: Broadcasting

    Broadcasting You can configure your TV channels with features such as country and auto tune. Auto Tuning Try Now Scans all channels and stores them in the product’s memory. Auto Tuning Configure auto-tuning settings to scan and store channels. Cable Search Option Except for F8900A, F8500A, F8909S, F8509S, F6909S model Configure search settings, such as frequency and symbol rate, for cable network.
  • Page 26: Guide

    Guide Try Now Provide programme information for each channels. Schedule Manager Try Now It can manager lists for schedule viewing or recording. Edit Channel It is provided to edit functions for channel. Edit Favourites It is provided to make and edit favourite lists for channel. Channel Settings Country (Area) Try Now...
  • Page 27: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Try Now Scans for a channel manually and stores in the product. When scanning has finished, channels are updated in the channel list. Transfer Channel list Try Now This function can import or export the channel map. You should connect a USB storage to use this function. ●...
  • Page 28: Subtitle

    Subtitle Try Now Configures the subtitle options. Primary Subtitle Language Try Now Select the Primary Subtitle language. Secondary Subtitle Language Try Now Select the Secondary Subtitle language. Audio Language Select the type of Audio Language. Primary Audio Language Select the Primary Audio language. Secondary Audio Language Select the Secondary Audio language.
  • Page 29: Programme Rating Lock

    Programme Rating Lock Try Now Block some programmes. " Password : Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. 1) France, Italy : You can not set the password to "0000". Please choose other numbers. 2) Others : Default password is set to 0000. Digital Text For BD-F8900M, F8500M model If the programme broadcasts with digital text, this feature is enabled.
  • Page 30: Teletext Language

    Teletext Language Try Now Set teletext language. Primary Teletext Language Try Now Select the primary teletext language. Secondary Teletext Language Try Now Select the secondary teletext language. RF Bypass Gain For BD-F8900N, F8500N model Select this function to watch TV channels even though product's power is turned off.
  • Page 31: Common Interface

    Common Interface Except for BD-F8900A, F8500A model Show common interface menu and application information. ● CI Menu : This enables the user to select from the CAM provided menu. Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card. ● CAM video transcoding : You can configure the setting to transcode the video codec from the CAM automatically.
  • Page 32: Network

    " Some CAM in the market with older firmware versions are not fully interoperable with this device that is compliant to v1.3 specification. " It is a problem of legacy CAM, not this CI Plus compliant device. In this case , this problem can be resolved by applying a firmware upgrade to the CAM.
  • Page 33: Wired Network

    Wired Network Wired - Automatic In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the button. Select Network, and then press the button. Select Network Settings, and then press the button. Select Wired in the Network Settings screen, and then press the button.
  • Page 34: Wireless Network

    Wireless Network You can setup a wireless network connection in four ways: – Wireless Automatic – Wireless Manual – WPS(PBC) – WPS(PIN) When you configure the wireless network connection, any wireless network devices currently connected through the player or, if applicable, the player's current wired connection, will be disconnected.
  • Page 35 Wireless - Manual If you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually. Follow the directions in Wireless - Automatic through Step 5. The player searches for a network, and then displays the connection failed message.
  • Page 36 WPS(PBC) In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the button. Select Network, and then press the button. Select Network Settings, and then press the button. Select Wireless in the Network Settings screen, and then press the button. Press the ▲ button on your remote, and then press the ▶ button to select the WPS(PBC).
  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Except for BD-F6 series The Wi-Fi Direct function allows you to connect Wi-Fi Direct devices to the product and each other using a peer-to-peer network, without a wireless router. " Some Wi-Fi Direct devices may not support the AllShare function if connected via Wi- Fi Direct.
  • Page 38 Through the Product Using PBC Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to this product, and then press the button. The PBC/PIN pop up appears. Select PBC, and then press the button. The PBC pop-up appears. Press the button on the Wi-Fi Direct device within 2 minutes.
  • Page 39: Allshare Settings

    Set Remote Access Try Now Remote access allows you to access and control your product from other devices. You have to log in Samsung account ID to use Remote Access functions with Samsung Smartphone devices. Remote Scheduler You can remotely schedule recording. Only available with Samsung phones supporting remote schedule functionality.
  • Page 40: Device Name

    Device Name Try Now Lets you input a name for the product that will identify it on your networks. BD-Live Settings Try Now Set various BD-Live function. BD-Live allows you to access extra features available on some Blu-ray discs if you are connected to the Internet. BD-Live Internet Connection Try Now Lets you fully allow, partly allow, or prohibit a BD-Live Internet connection.
  • Page 41: Smart Features

    Smart Features Set your preferences for using Apps. Apps Settings Lets you configure App notification settings and view basic info about your Apps. Auto Ticker This automatically turns on the selected ticker service. Push Notification Settings Receive notifications from selected services. Channel-Bound Apps Enable or disable Channel-Bound Apps.
  • Page 42: Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy

    You must review and agree to both the Terms & conditions and the privacy policy in order to enjoy App services. Reset Smart Hub Reset your App services and Samsung account settings stored on your device. System Setup Try Now Sets the channels and the time when setting up this product for the first time or when resetting it.
  • Page 43: Keyboard Settings

    Keyboard Settings Try Now Lets you configure a wireless USB keyboard connected to the product. " You can use the Keyboard only when a QWERTY keyboard screen or window appears in the Web Browser and Apps screen. Mouse Settings Try Now Lets you configure a wireless USB mouse connected to the product.
  • Page 44: Clock

    Clock Try Now Sets the current date and time. " If Schedule Viewing and Schedule Recording is set using GUIDE, Channel List, or Info menu, It will work based on the time information of the TV programme. If you set the Clock Mode to Manual and change time manually, Schedule Viewing and Schedule Recording function can be limited or work abnormally.
  • Page 45: Default Recording Device

    Default Recording Device Try now Change the location of where you store recorded files. Auto Power Off Try now Saves power by turning off your product automatically when no user operation is received for 4 hours. " This function isn't available when "Share Hard Drive" is set to On. For BD-F8 series Security Try Now...
  • Page 46: General

    Adjust the transparency of the menu box. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Try Now Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products that have the Anynet+ feature. To operate this function, connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 47: Support

    Support Remote Management Try Now Remote management lets our Call Centre access your Samsung product remotely to troubleshoot a problem. To use this programme, please accept the Terms of Service Agreement. e-Manual(Troubleshooting) Check the E-manual stored in the device to get troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 48: Update Now

    If you select Cancel, the product cancels the upgrade. " When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the Product Information section of the Contact Samsung screen. " Do not turn off the player during the Software Update. It may cause the player to malfunction.
  • Page 49 " When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the Product Information section of the Contact Samsung screen. " Do not turn off the player during the Software Update. It may cause the player to malfunction.
  • Page 50: Manage Satellite

    Manage Satellite Channels For BD-F8909S, F8509S, F6909S model Manage software downloads via a satellite channel. Contact Samsung Try Now Provides contact information for assistance with your product. Reset Try Now Resets all settings to their default settings except for the network and App service settings.
  • Page 51: The Allshare Play Screen

    Your product can play content located on Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs, USB devices, and PCs. To play content located on your PC, you must connect your PC and the product to your network and download and install the AllShare network software on your PC. The AllShare Play Screen For all media, the AllShare Play Main screen or one of its sub screens are your primary means of accessing and playing contents saved on a variety of devices,...
  • Page 52: Playing Files On A Usb Device

    Playing Files on a USB De- vice There are two methods you can use to play or view multimedia files located on a USB device through your product. Method 1 Turn the product on. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel of the player. The New Device Connected pop-up appears.
  • Page 53: Using The Allshare Network Function

    Only within the same network, a Samsung smartphone device installed with the AllShare app can be connected. " A Samsung smartphone or a PC installed with the AllShare Play app can be connected to the Blu-ray product through a remote network. "...
  • Page 54: To Download The Allshare Software

    To Download the AllShare Software AllShare Play makes it easy to retrieve and enjoy media files from computers and DLNA-enabled devices. However, computers need to be installed with AllShare PC and mobile devices need to support AllShare Play. For more information, visit the AllShare website (http://www.allshareplay.com).
  • Page 55: Playing Content Located On Internal Hdd Of This Device(Dms) Through The The Pc Or Your Smartpone(Dmp)

    PC or your SmartPone(DMP) For BD-F8 Series (Only available with Samsung phones supporting AllShare functionality.) Connect the product, your PC, and/or your AllShare compatible Samsung mobile phone to the same wireless network. In the product’s menu, go to Settings >...
  • Page 56 Playback related buttons The product does not play sound in Search, Slow or Step mode. ● ∂ To return to normal speed playback, press the button. ● ∂ button : Starts playback. ● button : Stops playback. ● ∑ button : Pauses playback. ●...
  • Page 57: Using The Tools Menu

    Using the Tools Menu During playback or in pause mode, press the TOOLS button. ● Play from the Beginning : Select to return to the beginning of the movie, and then press the button. ● Movie Note : Movie Note provides information such as director, cast, synopsis, etc.
  • Page 58 ● Search Time Bar : Select to play the movie from a selected time point. Select Search Time Bar, and then press the button. Using the number buttons, enter the time point you want to go to, and then press the button.
  • Page 59: Using The View & Options Menus

    ● Subtitle Settings : Select to set the desired subtitle options. ● Angle : Select to view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays the number of angles available to view. When a Blu-ray Disc/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can change angle. ●...
  • Page 60: Using The Options Menu

    Using the Options Menu On a file screen containing video files, select the Options and press the button. ● Play Selected Play Selected lets you select specific file to play. It works essentially the same for all media. ● Send : Select Send to upload selected files to app (Picasa, Facebook etc) or...
  • Page 61: Using The View & Options Menus

    Using the View & Options Menus Using the View Menu On playback screen, select the View and press the button. ● Track : Appears on the View function screen. Sort to Track. ● Album : Appears on the View function screen. Sort to Album. ●...
  • Page 62: Repeating Tracks On An Audio Cd

    Repeating Tracks on an Audio CD You can set the product to repeat tracks on an audio CD (CD-DA/MP3). On the Playback screen, use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select in the lower left corner of the screen, and then press the button.
  • Page 63: Creating A Playlist From An Audio Cd

    Creating a Playlist from an Audio CD With the Playback screen displayed, select the Options button and then press button. The Options menu appears. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Play Selected, and then press the button. The Selection Play screen appears. Use the ▲▼...
  • Page 64: Ripping

    Ripping Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the front of the product. With the Playback screen displayed, select the Options button and then press button. The Options menu appears. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Ripping, and then press the button.
  • Page 65: Playing Photo Contents

    Playing Photo Contents You can play photo contents located on a DVD, USB, mobile device or PC. Using the Tools Menu During playback, press the TOOLS button. ● Previous : Select to move the previous picture. ● Next : Select to move the next picture. ●...
  • Page 66: Using The View & Options Menus

    Using the View & Options Menus Using the View Menu On a file screen containing photo files, select the View and press the button. ● Date : Appears on the View function screen. Sort to Date. ● Title : Appears on the View function screen. Sort to Title. ●...
  • Page 67: Watching Tv Channels

    Watching TV Channels After Tuning is completed, you can watch TV channel. Using the channel option Using the remote control buttons Press the below buttons while you are viewing a channel. ● NUMBER buttons : To move TV channel directly, press the channel numbers of desired TV channel.
  • Page 68: Using The Tools Button

    Using the Tools Button Press the TOOLS button while you are viewing a channel. ● Picture Mode : Select this to set the picture mode. – Dynamic : Choose this setting to increase Sharpness. – Standard : Choose this setting for most viewing applications. –...
  • Page 69: Editing Channels

    Editing Channels Channel List Press the CH LIST button on the remote control to see all channels searched. The Channel List will be displayed. Press the ◀ button to sort channels. You can Change the list ordered by name or number. Press the ▶...
  • Page 70: Using The Remote Control Buttons

    Using the remote control buttons When the Edit Channel Screen is displayed, you can manage the stored channels. ● : Select this to change the channel number. ● : Select this to lock or unlock channels. ● : Select this to deletes selected channel. ●...
  • Page 71: Viewing The Guide Screen

    Viewing the Guide Screen The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using channel schedules provided by broadcasters, you can specify channels you want to watch in advance so that the channel automatically changes to the selected channel at the specified time. Channel entries may appear blank or out of date depending on a channel status.
  • Page 72: Using The Teletext Service

    Using the Teletext Service If DTV programme supports teletext signal, you can use teletext service. For Teletext information is displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may not be displayed. Press TTX/MIX button while you are viewing a TV channel.
  • Page 73: Typical Teletext Page

    Typical Teletext page Part Contents Selected page number. Broadcasting channel identity. Current page number or search indications. Date and time. Text. Status information. FASTEXT information. " Teletext TTX/MIX control is available only when the DTV programme support teletext signal.
  • Page 74: Recording

    HDD Vendor Specification Available Size BD-F8900, F8900M, F8900N, 1 TB 889 GB 8900A, 8909S BD-F8500, F8500M, F8500N, 500 GB 431 GB 8500A, 8509S " Display of HDD Capacity : The Capacity of the HDD manufacturer is calculated assuming that 1 KB = 1,000 Bytes. However, the operating system of the product calculates the capacity of HDD capacity assuming that 1 KB=1,024 Bytes, and therefore detected capacity by this product is about 93% of HDD Manufacturer representation.
  • Page 75: Recording The Current Tv Channel You Are Watching

    Recording the current TV channel you are watching Press the PROG or number buttons to select a TV Channel you want to record. Press the button. If you want to adjust length of the recording, press the button. Select the desired length of the recording, then press the button.
  • Page 76: Watching Other Channels During Recording A Tv Channel

    ∑ button : Pause the scene while keeping recording progress. button : If you are watching the past scene, the playback point will jump to the same scene with Live TV. If you are watching same scene with Live TV, recording will be stopped.
  • Page 77: Watching Different Tv Channels That Is Not Under Recording

    Watching different TV channels that is not under recording For BD-F8 series You can watch yet another channel while recording two TV channels at the same time. Press the CH LIST button to check which TV channel is possible to watch. Blue coloured TV Channel in Channel List is what you can move without stopping the recordings already started.
  • Page 78: Timeshift Function

    Timeshift function You can pause a live TV or start watching the TV programme from the beginning point you started Timeshift function. Start Timeshift with PLAY button ∂ When you are watching a TV channel, press the button. The Timeshift function starts and the Timeshift bar will appear. Live TV is displayed on the left side of Timeshift bar.
  • Page 79: Playback Control Button During Timeshift Function Is Enabled

    Playback control button during Timeshift function is enabled † … buttons : Search the desired scene. Each time this button is pressed, playback speed will change. … … … … … 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → † †...
  • Page 80: Playing The Recorded Title

    Playing the Recorded Title Select Photos, Videos & Music on the Home screen, then press the button. Select the Recorded TV, then press the button. The Recorded TV List will be displayed. Select the desired device, then press the button. Select the title you want to play, then press the button.
  • Page 81: Using The Options Menu

    Using the Options Menu On playback screen or a file screen containing Recorded TV files, select the Options and press the button. ● Play Selected : Play Selected lets you select specific tract to play. It works essentially the same for all media. See the Repeating tracks on an Audio CD. ●...
  • Page 82: Editing The Recorded Title

    Editing the Recorded Title Splitting a Section of a Title (Divide into two) In the Recorded TV screen, select the Options, then press the button. Select the Split, then press the button. Select the title you want to edit. Using the playback-related buttons, move to a point for splitting and then press the button.
  • Page 83: Copy

    Copy Copying Videos, Music or Photos ● Only models of F8 series support copying files from the HDD to another storage device and vice versa. HDD/DISC/AllShare DISC/USB/AllShare HDD/DISC/USB → Contents → USB → HDD AllShare Music Supported Supported Supported Photos Supported Supported Supported...
  • Page 84: 3D Functions

    3D Functions Viewing DTV with the 3D effect You can experience 3D effect with live TV and recorded TV programme with 3D contents. During watching the TV programme or playing recorded TV programme, press button on your remote control. The 3D menu will appear. ●...
  • Page 85: Logging In To Your Samsung Account

    Before you access Movies & TV Shows or Apps, we suggest you log in to your Samsung account. To log in to your Samsung account, follow these steps: With the Home screen displayed, press the button. The Log In screen appears.
  • Page 86: Before Using Movies & Tv Shows Or Apps

    Before Using Movies & TV Shows or Apps If you haven’t set up Smart Hub, when you use Movies & TV Shows or Apps for the first time, the player will ask you to perform the Smart Hub set up procedure. On the Home screen, select either Movies &...
  • Page 87: Using Movies & Tv Shows

    Using Movies & TV Shows You can download or stream for pay and free-of-charge Films and TV shows and view them on your TV. On the Home screen, select Movies & TV Shows, and then press the button. Select one of the Featured or Recommended Films, and then press the button.
  • Page 88: Using Apps

    Follow the directions on the screen to start the movie. " If you haven't logged into your Samsung account, the Log In screen will appear after Step 3 and you will need to log in. " If you don't have a credit card associated with your Samsung account, after you log in, the Register Card screen will appear.
  • Page 89: Downloading Applications

    " To buy an app, you must be logged into your Samsung account and have a credit card registered to the account. Press the button on your remote to log in.
  • Page 90: Starting An Application

    After the app has downloaded, select Run, and then press the button to run the app now. To run the app later, press the RETURN button. In either case, the icon for the app will appear on the Apps screen. To see additional apps, use the ▲▼◀▶...
  • Page 91: Using The More Apps Screen

    Using the More Apps Screen The More Apps Screen lists all the apps you have downloaded and lets you: ● Sort the apps on the More Apps screen by Date downloaded, Recently opened, and Title. ● Apply a number of Options Menu functions to the apps listed in the My Apps section of the Apps screen including updating apps, moving apps into a folder, deleting the apps from My Apps, and locking the apps.
  • Page 92: Using The Options Menu

    Using the Options Menu Lock/Unlock Using the Lock/Unlock function and the Security PIN, you can lock applications so they cannot be started on either the Apps screen or the More Apps screen. The default PIN is 0000. On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then press the...
  • Page 93: Edit My Apps

    Edit My Apps Edit My Apps lets you add apps to and delete apps from My Apps. It also lets you change the position of an app in My Apps. Add an App to My Apps On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then press the...
  • Page 94: Create Folder

    Move an App in My Apps On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then press the button. Select Edit My Apps, and then press the button. The Edit My Apps screen appears.
  • Page 95: Move To Folder

    Move to Folder Move to Folder lets you move apps to the folder of your choice. On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then press the button. Select Move to Folder, and then press the...
  • Page 96: Delete

    Enter the new name for the folder. When finished, select Done on the right side, and then press the button. The Rename pop-up reappears displaying the new name. Select OK, and then press the button. The folder is renamed. Select Close on the right side of the screen, and then press the button.
  • Page 97: Update Apps

    Update Apps When the application require to update to the latest version, select Apps and then select More Apps. On the More Apps screen, select Apps to update, and then select application from the list. The application starts updating to the latest version. However, Apps to update appears on the screen only when the update is required.
  • Page 98: Using The Web Browser

    The TV displays a connecting message (for example, Connecting to Android_92gb...) and then displays the connected message. In a few moments, the screen of your device appears on the TV screen. To stop Screen Mirroring, press the EXIT RETURN button on the remote control, or disable Screen Mirroring function of your smart phone.
  • Page 99: Link Browsing And Pointer Browsing

    Link Browsing and Pointer Browsing The Web Browser provides two types of browsing, Pointer Browsing and Link Browsing. When you launch the browser for the first time, Pointer Browsing is active. If you are using a mouse to navigate in the Web Browser, we recommend leaving Pointer Browsing active.
  • Page 100: The Control Panel At A Glance

    The Control Panel at a Glance The Control Panel, which runs across the top of the screen, has a series of icons which start a number of useful functions. The icons are described below, starting with the icon on the far left of the screen. ●...
  • Page 101: Using The Keyboard Pop-Up

    ● : Lets you search for information by entering words or characters using the keyboard pop-up. See Using the Keyboard Pop-up. ● : Lets you enlarge or shrink the screen by various percentages. ● : Turn on the PIP function. ●...
  • Page 102: Options On The Keyboard Pop-Up

    Options on the Keyboard Pop-Up To access the keyboard pop-up options, highlight the button on the bottom left of the keyboard, and then press the button. ● Language : Select the language for the keyboard. You can select English, French, Russian, etc.
  • Page 103 ● Approved Sites : Lets you restrict your children’s access to inappropriate web pages by allowing access only to the web sites you have registered. Every time you access this function, the PIN screen appears. The first time you access this function, enter the default PIN, 0000 using the number buttons on your remote.
  • Page 104: Linking Your Internet Service Accounts To The Player

    To create a service account link, follow these steps: On the Home screen, press the button on your remote to log in to your Samsung Account. After you have logged in, press the button on your remote again. Select...
  • Page 105: Bd-Live Settings

    BD-Live Settings BD-LIVE™ For BD-F8 series Once the product is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie- related service contents available on BD-LIVE compliant discs. By default, the memory is configured and requires no separate settings. If there is not enough free space and disturbs BD-Live operation, delete BD Data to free memory space.
  • Page 106 BD-LIVE™ For BD-F6 series Once the player is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents available on BD-LIVE compliant discs. Attach a USB flash memory drive to the USB jack on the front of the player, and then check its remaining memory.
  • Page 107: Supported Formats

    Supported Formats Video File Support File Frame Bit rate Container Video Codec Resolution Audio Codec Extention rate (fps) (Mbps) *.avi DivX 3.11 / 4 / 5 / 6 *.mkv *.asf MPEG4 SP/ASP *.wmv *.mp4 H.264 BP/MP/ *.3gp 1920x1080 *.vro Dolby Digital Motion JPEG 6~30 (WMV...
  • Page 108 – Files having higher Bit rate/frame rate than indicated in the table above may stutter when played back. – Seek (Jump) function is not available if the file’s index table is damaged. – When you playback a file remotely through a network connection, video playback may stutter depending on the network speed.
  • Page 109: Supported Subtitle File Formats

    Supported Subtitle File Formats Name File Extension MPEG-4 Timed text .ttxt SAMI .smi SubRip .srt External SubViewer .sub Micro DVD .sub or.txt SubStation Alpha .ssa Advanced SubStation Alpha .ass Powerdivx .psb Xsub SubStation Alpha Internal Advanced SubStation Alpha SubRip MPEG-4 Timed text Music File Support File Extension Type...
  • Page 110: Picture File Support

    Picture File Support File Extension Type Resolution *.jpg JPEG 15360x8640 *.jpeg *.png 4096x4096 *.bmp 4096x4096 *.mpo 15360x8640 AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) ● This product can play back AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders. ●...
  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please try the following solutions. PROBLEM SOLUTION Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than No operation can be performed 6.1m. with the remote control. Remove the batteries and hold down one or more buttons for several minutes to drain the microprocessor inside the remote control to reset it.
  • Page 112 If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. The picture is noisy or distort- Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched. Clean the disc.
  • Page 113 PROBLEM SOLUTION BD-Live Check whether the network connection is successful or not by using the Network Status menu. Check whether the USB memory device is connected to the product. The memory device must have at least 1 GB of free space I cannot connect to the BD- to accommodate the BD-Live service.

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