Samsung BD-D6500 User Manual
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  • Page 1 BD-D6500 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...
  • Page 2: Key Features

    Key features Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Disc Player Features Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. This player can play 3D contents through an HDMI The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc cable.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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 This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Safety Information Precautions Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Important Safety Instructions Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, Read these operating instructions carefully before such as power-supply cord or plug is using the unit.
  • Page 5: Disc Storage & Management

    Disc Storage & Management Handling Cautions • Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point Disc Handling pen or pencil. • Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic Disc Shape sprays to clean discs. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.
  • Page 6 Please note that this is not a defect in the player. • Samsung cannot guarantee 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, and CD software and/or the manufacture of discs.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Key FeATUreS Blu-ray Disc Features Blu-ray Disc Player Features SAFeTy INFOrMATION Warning Precautions Important Safety Instructions Viewing using 3D function Disc Storage & Management Disc Handling GeTTING STArTeD Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents your player can play Disc types your player cannot play Blu-ray Disc Compatibility Disc Types...
  • Page 8 Wireless Network SeTUP Initial Settings Accessing the Settings Menu Display 3D Settings TV Aspect Smart Hub Screen Size BD Wise (Samsung Players only) Resolution HDMI Color Format Movie Frame (24Fs) HDMI Deep Color Still Mode Progressive Mode Audio Digital Output...
  • Page 9 DVD Parental Rating Change Password General Front Display Light Effect Network Remote Control Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung BASIC FUNCTIONS Playing a Video Playback Disc Structure Using the Disc Menu/Title Menu/Popup Menu Using the Disc Menu Using the Title Menu...
  • Page 10 Using Smart Hub Starting Smart Hub for the First Time The Settings Menu - BLUE (D) The Edit Mode Menu - YELLOW (C) The Sort Menu - GREEN (B) Samsung Apps For Pay Apps BD-LIVE™ Using the AllShare Function APPeNDIx...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before using the User Manual Disc Types and Contents your player can play Term Logo Icon Definition Indicates a function available on a BD-ROM or BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format. VIDEO Indicates a function available on a DVD-VIDEO or recorded DVD+RW/ DVD-RW(V)/DVD-R/+R discs that have been recorded and finalized.
  • Page 12: Blu-Ray Disc Compatibility

    • When switching from the first layer to the ▪ Samsung cannot guarantee that this player will play second layer of a dual-layered DVD-VIDEO disc, every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo there may be momentary distortion in the image because disc formats evolve, and problems and and sound.
  • Page 13: Region Code

    Copyright rate condition. © 2011 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...
  • Page 14: Supported File Formats

    Getting Started Supported File Formats Notes on the USB connection • Your player supports USB storage media, MP3 players, digital cameras, and USB card readers. • The player does not support folder or file names longer than 128 characters. • Some USB/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.
  • Page 15: Logos Of Discs The Player Can Play

    Music File Support File Extension Container Audio Codec Support Range *.mp3 Compliant with WMA version 10 *.wma * Sampling rates (in kHz) - 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 * Bit rates - All bit-rates in the range 5kbps to 384kbps Logos of Discs the player can play Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc...
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Getting Started Front Panel g f e d 500mA REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Detects signals from the remote control. POWER BUTTON Turns the player on and off. DISC SLOT Inserts a disc. EJECT BUTTON Ejects a disc. ENTER BUTTON Selects menu items or starts a disc. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON Plays a disc or pauses playback.
  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    rear Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Connects to an AV receiver. Use for network based services (See pages 54~63), 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 AV receiver for the best quality sound.
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Getting Started 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 Press to eject a disc. BONUSVIEW SOURCE After setup, allows you to set the input Press to use the bonusview function.
  • Page 19: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Your Tv

    Brand Code Brand Code You can control certain functions of your TV with NOBLEX TV POWER+66 this remote control. TV POWER+01, +02, SAMSUNG +03, +04, +05, NOKIA TV POWER+74 +06, +07, +08, +09 Button Function TV POWER+72, +73, NORDMENDE AIWA...
  • Page 20: Connections

    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 rear of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Turn on the player and TV.
  • Page 21: Case 2 : Connecting To A Tv With A Component Cable - Better Quality

    Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with a Component Cable - Better Quality You can connect the player to your TV using Component video cables. You will enjoy high quality images with accurate colour reproduction. Component video separates the picture element into black and white (Y), blue (P ) and red (P ) signals to present clear and clean images.
  • Page 22: Case 3 : Connecting To A Tv With An Audio/Video Cable - Good Quality

    Connections Case 3 : Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video cable - Good Quality Using an Audio/Video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) / AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of the player to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.
  • Page 23: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connecting to an Audio System • Please turn the volume down when you turn on the AV receiver. A sudden loud sound may cause damage to the speakers and your ears. • Set the audio output format according to the capabilities of your AV receiver. (See pages 33~35) •...
  • Page 24: Case 2 : Connecting To An Audio System

    Connections Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (AV receiver with Dolby System (Stereo Amplifier) Digital or DTS decoder) - Better - Good Quality Quality Using the audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT (red and white) terminals on the rear of Using an optical cable, connect the DIGITAL the player to the AUDIO IN (red and white)
  • Page 25: Connecting To The Network

    NOTE ✎ ▪ 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). ▪ For DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection.
  • Page 26: Wireless Network

    Connections Wireless Network Your player has built in Wi-Fi capability. You can connect to a network through a Wireless IP sharer (a router or modem). To set the network options, see pages 36~40. Broadband service Wireless IP sharer Networking with PC for AllShare function NOTE ✎...
  • Page 27: Initial Settings

    ▪ If you use an HDMI cable to connect the player to an Network Settings : Wired, Wireless Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV and (General), WPS(PBC) or One Foot 1.) You have set the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature Connection, and then press the ENTER to On in both the TV and the player and 2.) You have...
  • Page 28: Accessing The Settings Menu

    Smart Hub from the Home menu. SMART SEARCH REPEAT MENU Button : Press to move to the Home menu. Download the desired content from Samsung Apps. (See pages 61~63) RETURN Button : Return to the previous menu. MUTE ▪ The access steps may differ depending on the menu ENTER / DIRECTION Button : you selected.
  • Page 29: Display

    Display Screen Size Lets you enter the actual screen size of your TV so You can configure various display options such as that the player can adjust the image according to the TV Aspect Ratio, Resolution, etc. the screen size and display an optimal 3D image. (For 3D displays bigger than 116 inches, simply 3D Settings setting it as 116 is also a safe choice.)
  • Page 30: Tv Aspect

    When you connect a Samsung player and a player to a 16:9 TV screen. The player will Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other via display all content in its original aspect ratio. HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the player and...
  • Page 31: Resolution According To The Output Mode

    Resolution according to the output mode Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents playback • HDMI / connected HDMI / not connected HDMI Mode Component Mode Output Component/ Setup E-contents/ E-contents/ VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode Blu-ray Disc Digital Blu-ray Disc Digital contents contents Resolution of BD Wise 1080p 576i/480i...
  • Page 32: Hdmi Color Format

    Setup HDMI Color Format NOTE ✎ ▪ If the TV you connected to the player does not Lets you set the colour space format for HDMI support Movie Frame or the resolution you selected, output to match the capabilities of the connected the message “If no pictures are shown after device (TV, monitor, etc).
  • Page 33: Hdmi Deep Color

    HDMI Deep Color Audio Lets you output video from the HDMI OUT jack Digital Output with Deep Colour. Deep Colour provides more accurate colour reproduction with greater colour You set the Digital Output to match the capabilities depth. of the AV receiver you’ve connected to the player : Auto : The player outputs video with Deep •...
  • Page 34 Setup Digital Output Selection Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encoded (Re-encoded (Unprocessed) DTS) Dolby D) HDMI HDMI HDMI supported HDMI supported Connection supported Optical supported Optical AV receiver or AV receiver or AV receiver AV receiver Optical Optical Re-encoded Up to 7.1ch PCM 2ch PCM 2ch DTS re-encoded...
  • Page 35: Pcm Downsampling

    Dynamic Range Control NOTE ✎ ▪ Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or you You can listen at low volumes, but still hear dialog will hear no sound or just loud noise. clearly. ▪ If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not compatible This is only active if your player detects a Dolby with compressed formats (Dolby digital, DTS), the Digital signal.
  • Page 36: Network

    Setup Wired Network Network Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out Setting Up a Wired Connection - Auto if your IP address is static or dynamic. If it is dynamic, and you are using a wired or wireless Press the ▲▼...
  • Page 37 Press the ▼ button to go to DNS Mode. On the dialog that appears, click the Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS Connection depending on your network entry field. Enter the numbers as above. connection.
  • Page 38 Setup Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired Windows 7  network, and then press the ENTER button. Click the Network icon on the bottom right of The Security screen appears. the Windows desktop. On the Security screen, enter your network’s In the pop-up menu, click Network and Pass Phrase.
  • Page 39: Network Status

    When done with each field, press the ► You can set up the wireless connection button to move successively to the next field. automatically if you have a Samsung Wireless You can also use the other arrow buttons to Router which supports One Foot Connection. To move up, down, and back.
  • Page 40: Bd-Live Internet Connection

    Set to allow or prohibit an Internet connection not support CEC. when you use the BD-LIVE service. ▪ If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it Allow (All) : The Internet connection is allowed • supports the Anynet+ function.
  • Page 41: Time Zone

    Time Zone Security You can specify the time zone that is applicable to This function works in conjunction with Blu-ray your area. Disc/DVDs that have been assigned an age rating or numeric rating that indicates the maturity level of the content. These numbers help you control Settings the types of Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that your family Time Zone...
  • Page 42: General

    If you do not make a selection in one minute or select Upgrade Later, the player stores Install the Samsung network remote control the new upgrade software. You can upgrade application to control your player on your the software later using the By Downloaded compatible portable device.
  • Page 43 ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility Finalize the disc before you remove it from for player malfunction caused by an unstable your computer. Internet connection or consumer negligence during a Insert the disc into player. software upgrade. In the player’s menu, go to Settings > Support ▪...
  • Page 44: Contact Samsung

    NOTE ✎ ▪ To use the Download in Standby Mode function, your player must be connected to the Internet. Contact Samsung Provides contact information for assistance with your player. English...
  • Page 45: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions Disc Structure Playing a Video The content of discs are usually divided as shown Playback below. Blu-ray Disc, DVD-VIDEO • Push a disc into the Blu-ray Disc player with the disc’s label facing up. title 1 title 2 chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 1...
  • Page 46: Using The Title Menu

    Basic Functions Using the Title Menu Using the Search and Skip Functions During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. Searching for a Desired Scene Press the ▲▼◄►...
  • Page 47: Repeat Playback

    repeat Playback Slow Motion Play/Step Motion Play Repeat the Title or Chapter Slow Motion Play hzZ� hzZ�� In pause mode, press the SEARCH ( Repeat the disc title or chapter. • button. Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may Each time you press the SEARCH ( not be available.
  • Page 48: Using The Tools Button

    Basic Functions Selecting the Picture Settings Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate the disc hzZ� menu by pressing the TOOLS button. This function enables you to adjust video quality when the player is connected to a TV. Tools Menu Screen •...
  • Page 49: Selecting The Subtitle Language

    ▪ ▪ Information about the main feature/BONUSVIEW This function changes both the primary and mode will also appear if the Blu-ray Disc has a secondary subtitles at the same time. BONUSVIEW section. ▪ The total numbers of primary and secondary Press the ◄►...
  • Page 50: Listening To Music

    Basic Functions Listening to Music SKIP button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in o� the Playlist. SKIP button : During playback, moves to the Buttons on the Remote Control previous page in the Music List or moves to the used for Music Playback POWER...
  • Page 51: Repeat An Audio Cd (Cd-Da)/Mp3

    To move to the Music List, press the STOP Display the current track/total tracks. ) or RETURN button. The Music List screen appears. Displays buttons available. Press the YELLOW (C) button. Shows the current play time/total play time. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to move to a Displays the current playback status.
  • Page 52: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic Functions Playing back Pictures Zoom : Select to enlarge the current picture. • (Enlarged up to 4 times) Rotate : Select to rotate the picture. (This will • rotate the picture either clockwise or counter Playing a JPEG files clockwise.) Information : Shows the picture information •...
  • Page 53: Playing Back A Usb Storage Device

    Playing back a USB Storage Device NOTE ✎ ▪ You must remove the USB storage device safely You can use the USB connection to play (by performing the “Safely Remove USB” function) multimedia files (MP3, JPEG, DivX, etc) located in order to prevent a possible damage to the USB from a USB storage device.
  • Page 54: Network Services

    Network Services You can enjoy various network services such as The Smart Hub screen appears. Smart Hub or BD-LIVE by connecting the player In a few cases, the Country screen appears to your network. immediately after. If the Country screen has appeared, press Read the following instructions before using any the ▲▼...
  • Page 55: Smart Hub At A Glance

    For easy access, use the SEARCH button on the • remote control. • For instructions to use search function, please visit www.samsung.com. Samsung Apps : You can download various for pay or free-of-charge application services. Recommended : Displays recommended contents managed by Samsung. English...
  • Page 56 Press the RED (A) button on your remote Shift Delete control. The Create Account screen appears.  b Input Method / Language: English Search Your Video Samsung Apps Contents 1 Contents 2 Contents 3 Contents 4 Login Recommended Smart TV ID...
  • Page 57: The Settings Menu - Blue (D)

    When done, press the ENTER button to Select your ID from the list that appears, and select OK, and then press the ENTER then press the ENTER button. The Create button again. The Create Account screen re- Account screen re-appears. appears.
  • Page 58 NOTE ✎ you registered on the Register Service Account ▪ If you have a Samsung apps account and you want screen. to use the Samsung Apps function in Smart Hub, Deactivate Account you must register your Samsung Apps account here.
  • Page 59: The Edit Mode Menu - Yellow (C)

    Press the ▲▼◄► to select Move, and then Runs a test which shows how fast your press the ENTER button. A position change connection to the Samsung's server is in Mbps icon appears above the widget. (Megabits per second). Press the ▲▼◄► to move the icon. Press Speeds lower than 1.5 Mbps can limit your...
  • Page 60 Network Services Rename Folder To Access Widgets in a Folder Close the Edit Mode menu. The Rename Folder function lets you rename folders. To use the Rename Folder function, follow In My Applications, press the ▲▼◄► to select a folder, and then press the ENTER these steps: button.
  • Page 61: The Sort Menu - Green (B)

    Unlock Samsung Apps Press the YELLOW (C) button on your Samsung Apps lets you download for pay or free- remote. of-charge applications and services to your Blu- ray Disc player and view or use them on your TV. Press the ▲▼◄► to select a locked widget, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 62 Network Services Using the Samsung Apps Screen Samsung Apps by category To use the Samsung Apps screen, follow these The following categories are available: What’s New? : Displays newly registered steps: • applications. Press the ◄► buttons to move to the Video : Displays various video media such as •...
  • Page 63: Bd-Live

    Using the coloured buttons on your Using the AllShare Function remote with Samsung Apps AllShare lets you play music, video, and photo RED (A) (Login) : To log into your Smart TV • files located in your PC or your DLNA compatible Account.
  • Page 64: Appendix

    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 6.1m. •...
  • Page 65 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 centre. The picture is noisy or distorted •...
  • Page 66 We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any work on your player. We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung.com, or contact Samsung Customer Care before seeking to repair your player.
  • Page 67 Specifications Weight 1.7 Kg Dimensions 430 (W) X 206 (D) X 37 (H) mm General Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % BD (Blu-ray Disc) Reading Speed : 9.834 m/sec. Reading Speed : 6.98 ~ 7.68 m/sec. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Approx.
  • Page 68: Compliance And Compatibility Notice

    • 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.
  • Page 69: Network Service Disclaimer

    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.
  • Page 70 Appendix Licence • Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under licence 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, &...
  • Page 71 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre  Web Site Area Contact Centre  Web Site ` North America 0700 Samsung (0700 726 Serbia www.samsung.com...
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