Samsung BD-P2550 User Manual

Samsung BD-P2550 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BD-P2550 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/global/register Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 2: Ray Disc Player

    One layer is assigned to video-related graphics Planes (like subtitles), and the other layer is assigned to interactive elements, such as buttons or menus. Various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available on both layers. HD Video _ English Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 3: What's Included

    WHAT’S INCLUDED Check for the supplied accessories below. OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE Composite (Video), Audio L/R Cable Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size) (AC39-42001R) (4301-001035) ENTER User Manual Quick Guide Remote Control (AK68-01588B) (AK68-01732A) (AK59-00070D) English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. _ safety information Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 5: Precautions

    English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Please note that this is not a defect in the player. Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo because disc formats evolve, and problems and errors may occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Playing a Disc Setting the Power On / Off Melody sound Using the Search and Skip Functions Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play SySTEm SETUP Setting the Clock LANgUAgE SETUP Setting up the Language Options English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 8 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD (CD-DA) disc playback Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA) Using the Internet Radio feature provided by Pandora TROUBLESHOOTINg Troubleshooting APPENDIx Specifications _ contents Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 68~69) 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 _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 10: Disc Type And Characteristics

    Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than "Region A". 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” DVD-RW(VR mode) HD DVD DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc DVD-RAM CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD 10_ getting started Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 11: Region Code

    Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800 SAMSUNG. Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed.
  • Page 12: Disc Types

    The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format. Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format. This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format. “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 1_ getting started Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 13: Disc Handling

    If this occurs, wait for two hours before connecting the plug to the power outlet. Then insert the disc and try to play back again. English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 14: Description

    Goes to the next title/chapter/track or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track. STOP BUTTON Stops disc playback. DISPLAY Displays the playing status, time, etc. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON Opens and closes the disc tray. 1_ description Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 15: Front Panel Display

    Lights to indicate when USB is connected. HDMI Indicator Lights to indicate when HDMI is connected. Indicates the 1080p, 1080i or 720p resolution when HDMI or Component is Resolution Indicator connected. STATUS Indicator Playing time/current status indicator. English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    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 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    Use this to bookmark a position while playing a disc. supported Blu-ray Discs. REPEAT Button SUBTITLE Button Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc. Press this to switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVD’s subtitle language. English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 18: Setting The Remote Control

    Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby. Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash. 1_ remote control Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 19: Controllable Tv Codes

    TELEFUNKEN TV POWER+67, +73, +75, +76 THOMSON TV POWER+72, +73, +75 THOMSON ASIA TV POWER+80, +81 TOSHIBA TV POWER+47, +48, +49, +50, +51, +52 WEGA TV POWER+57 YOKO TV POWER+06 ZENITH TV POWER+63 English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 20: Connections

    If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CDDA, the player will stop playing. If the player is connected to your TV in HDMI 1080p output mode, you must use a High speed(category2) HDMI cable. 0_ connections Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 21: Hdmi Auto Detection Function

    TV. If you connect a Samsung TV to the Blu-ray Disc Player using an HDMI cable, the player can be easily operated using the TV remote control. (This is only available with Samsung TVs that support the Anynet+ feature.) (See...
  • Page 22: Connecting To A Tv With Dvi Cable (Best Quality)

    TV If the HDMI cable is connected or removed during playback of a CDDA, the player will stop playing. Audio Cable HDMI-DVI cable (not included) White _ connections Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 23: Connecting To A Tv (Component) (Better Quality)

    In DVD playback, if both HDMI and Component jacks are connected and you select the Component mode, the Display Setup menu will show the output resolution as 1080p. The resolution is actually 480i. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Tv (Video) (Good Quality)

    If there is only one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the [AUDIO OUT][left] (white) terminal of the Blu-ray Disc Player. The VIDEO source is always output in 480i resolution regardless of the resolution set in the SETUP menu. (See page 41) _ connections Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 25: Connecting To An Audio System

    6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbol, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Advanced Digital Out are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2008 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 26: 7.1 Channel Amplifier

    Blu-ray discs. When connecting to a 5.1 channel home theater or receiver, connect all the Analog Audio output jacks from the player except for the Surround Back Left/Surround Back Right outputs. _ connections Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 27: Connecting To An Audio System (Dolby Digital, Dts Amplifier)

    The position of terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of your Amplifier. When using this connection, discs with LPCM audio soundtracks will only be heard over the front two channels. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 28 Please set the audio in the menu screen according to the Amplifier. (See pages 35~36) The position of HDMI terminals may vary depending on the Amplifier. Please refer to the user's manual of your Amplifier. _ connections Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 29: Connecting To The Network

    To LAN port To LAN port Internet access to Samsung’s update server may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or the ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
  • Page 30: Basic Functions Of Your Blu-Ray Disc Player

    Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will playback. For additional information, refer to the Disc Type and Characteristics and Compliance and Compatibility Notice sections of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact SAMSUNG customer care center.
  • Page 31: On-Screen Menu Navigation

    CDDA (Automatic Power-Off Function). If no input is entered for more than 5 minutes in pause mode, the operation will stop (except for some Blu-ray discs). English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 32: Setting The Power On / Off Melody Sound

    ) button, it moves to the next chapter. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, it moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press makes it move to the beginning of the previous chapter. _ basic functions Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 33: Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play

    ( ) button is pressed a new frame will appear. PAUSE To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY ( ) button. No sound is heard during step mode. Step motion operates only in the forward direction. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 34: System Setup

    No Disc Language Setup Power On/Off sound : On hr. min. am/pm Audio Setup Persistent Storage Management JAN/01/2008 Display Setup System Update Tuesday HDMI Setup s Save r Return Network Setup Parental Setup _ system setup Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 35: Language Setup

    Press the RETURN or ◀ button to return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected language will only appear if it is supported on the disc. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 36: Audio Setup

    1.3 receiver which has DTS- (Audiophile) Effect audio. which has DTS-HD Master Audio receiver can decode the audio HD Master Audio decoding decoding capability. bitstream. capability. _ audio setup Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 37 Display Setup Speaker Setup HDMI Setup from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate Network Setup compression to make low-level content more intelligible and Parental Setup prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 38: Speaker Setup

    The test tone can only be activated when no discs are in the unit. The test tone outputs through the 7.1 channel analog outputs only. Press the RETURN to return to the previous menu. _ audio setup Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • 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. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 40 Display Setup that your TV will support. When the factory default settings are restord, all the user data stored in the persistent storage will be deleted. 0_ display setup Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 41 Dim : Select to dim the display window. Display Setup Front Display : Bright Setup Automatic No Disc Bright : Select to brighten the display window. HDMI Setup Bright Network Setup Parental Setup English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 42: Hdmi Setup

    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 43: Hdmi Format

    TV Anynet+ Menu When you press the Anynet+ button on your Samsung TV's remote control, the following On-Screen Display (OSD) will be BD Player View TV shown. Select Device Record Blu-ray Disc Player Menu Menu on Device - When playing a movie : brings up the disc’s menu (same...
  • Page 44: Parental Setup

    5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings. When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the persistent storage will be deleted. _ parental setup Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 45 HDMI Setup Parental Lock : Off Disclaimer Network Setup Rating Level : 1 (Kids) the remote control. Setup Parental Setup New Password No Disc Parental Setup Confirm the password. - Number r Return English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • 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

    Parental Setup MAC Address BD-LIVE Internet : Allow (Valid Only) Off : the player does not connect to the Internet server Connection to adjust the time setting. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 48: Mac Address

    ENTER or ▶ button. The MAC address appears. Samsung shall not be responsible for any malfunction or failed operation due to Internet connection failure or a communication error. Samsung is also not responsible for failure of the user’s Internet connection.
  • Page 49: Persistent Storage Management

    It is recommended to use an USB device that supports USB 2.0 protocols, FAT32 format and 4MB or more read / write speed. The function of Resume Play may not work after formatting the storage device. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 50: 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 51: Management

    There should be only one firmware upgrade file in USB flash 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. English _1 Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 52: System Information

    Parental Setup 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 53: Watching A Movie

    Blu-ray Disc appears in the BONUSVIEW section. The BONUSVIEW Video / BONUSVIEW Audio options, however, will be disabled with a Blu-ray Disc that does not support the BONUSVIEW feature. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 54: Using The Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

    00:04:11 Pandora Title 011 00:04:07 Title 012 00:04:46 Disclaimer Title 013 00:04:21 Setup Title 014 00:03:43 Page - Go to Playlist - To go to the Playlist, press the RED(A) button _ watching a movie Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 55: Repeat Play

    Press the REPEAT A-B button at the point where you want repeat play to stop (B). To return to normal play, press the CANCEL button. Point B cannot be set until 5 seconds of playback has elapsed from point A. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 56: Selecting The Audio Language

    Use the ◀▶ button to switch between primary and secondary audio modes. The ◀▶ indicator will not be displayed on the screen if the BONUSVIEW section does not contain any BONUSVIEW audio settings. _ watching a movie Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 57: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    : 01/01 � Change } Move If the disc has only one angle, this feature won’t work. Currently, very few discs have this feature. Depending on the disc, these functions may not work. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 58: Bonusview Settings

    Insert a Blu-ray disc that supports BD-LIVE. 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. _ watching a movie Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 59: Using The Bookmark Function

    00:12:17 00:12:27 a Delete { Move s Play e Exit When the disc tray is opened and then closed, bookmark information will be lost. In some BD discs(BD-J), Bookmark function can be prohibited. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 60 { Move s Play e Exit Marker Press the RED(A) button to delete the selected bookmark. 00:13:38 / 01:53:26 00:12:17 00:12:27 00:12:53 00:12:55 00:12:57 a Delete { Move s Play e Exit 0_ watching a movie Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 61: Using The Instant Streaming Feature Provided By Netflix

    "I'm now a member" You can also start the Netflix streaming service by pressing "Red color key (A button) in Samsung LOGO Screen. Video resolution of the netflix contents (SD or HD) is depend on the network speed and the original bitrate of the Netflix contents.
  • Page 62 Press the SCAN button to select a scene of your choice. To stop the movie or go to the instant movie list, press the upper arrow key or press stop key. _ watching a movie Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 63: Listening To Music

    Displays the number of the track currently being 00:01:29 / 00:04:06 played. Play Status Bar. Displays the current play index, total track number. a Play Mode Current /Total Play Time. Displays available COLOR buttons. (see next page for Color button usage). English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 64: Buttons On The Remote Control Used For Audio Cd (Cd-Da) Disc Playback

    The random option plays a disc’s track in random order. Repeat All : All tracks are repeated. - To return to normal playback - Press the REPEAT or RED(A) button repeatedly to return to normal playback. _ listening to music Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 65 To edit the Playlist, press the STOP or RETURN button. To go to the Music List, press the Green(B) or RETURN a Play Mode button. MP3 and JPEG discs cannot be played in this player. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 66: Using The Internet Radio Feature Provided By Pandora

    ENTER or ▶ button. Pandora’s initial screen appears. To run Pandora, you need to input the activation code at <http://www.pandora.com/samsung> page with your PC. PANDORA ® After input the activation code, you may have to create a internet radio new account if you don't have one yet.
  • Page 67 The www.pandora.com server reflects the changes made on your player. Activating (1st connection for Pandora) your Blu-ray Disc Player for Pandora, you may need a two lan cables for both PC and the Player. English _ Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    All settings will revert to the factory settings. 1080p), you may not see a picture on • When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in your TV. the persistent storage will be deleted. _ troubleshooting Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 69 • Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction 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 or call 1-800-SAMSUNG. The picture is noisy or distorted •...
  • Page 70: Specifications

    110 dB *Dynamic Range 100 dB *Total Harmonic Distortion 0.003% *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. 0_ appendix Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...
  • Page 71: Copy Protection

    Furthermore, BD-ROM Mark and BD+ are Samsung cannot assure that this player will play every disc additionally used as content protection system for bearing the BD-ROM, BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-Video, DVD-RW /...
  • Page 72 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 par- ties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 73 SAMSUNG or SAMSUNG’s authorized service center. Transportation to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. 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.
  • Page 74 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Region Country Contact Center  Web Site CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca North America MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/mx U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/us...
  • Page 75 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRy CALL OR vISIT US ONLINE AT wRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG IN THE US www.samsung.com 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, (7267864) NJ 07660-0511 AK68-01588B Downloaded From Disc-Player.com Samsung Manuals...

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