BD-JM57 BD-JM57C 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.
Safety Information ●● Warning ●● This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
●● ●● ●● ●● ●● ●● Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing. Do not put objects filled with liquids, such as vases on the apparatus. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Do not plug multiple electric devices into the same wall socket. Overloading a socket can cause it to overheat, resulting in a fire. There is danger of an explosion if you replace the batteries used in the remote with the wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Contents Getting Started Safety Information Network Settings................................ 14 Warning................................................ 2 System Settings................................... 17 Precautions........................................... 3 Language Settings.............................. 17 Getting Started General Settings................................. 18 Before using the User Manual............... 4 Logos of Discs the player can play.......... 5 Accessories.............
Region Code Both players and discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Code for this player is displayed on the rear panel of the player. Disc Type Blu-ray Disc Region Code Area a North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. b Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
•• Limitations -- Even when a file is encoded by a supported codec listed above, the file might not be played if its content has a problem. -- Normal playback is not guaranteed if the file’s container information is wrong or the file itself is corrupted. -- Files having a higher Bit rate/frame rate than standard may stutter during sound/video playback. -- The Seek (skip) function is not available if the file’s index table is damaged. •• Video decoder -- Supports up to H.264 Level 4.
Front Panel REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Remote Control POWER BUTTON Tour of the Remote Control Turn the TV on and off. (This button is only available for Samsung TVs,) After setup, allows you to set the input source on your TV. (This button is only available for Samsung TVs,) TV volume adjustment. (This button is only available for Samsung TVs,) Turn the player on and off. Press to open and close the disc tray. Press the number buttons to operate options.
Connections Connecting to an Audio System Connecting to a TV Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV. -- Do not connect the power cord to the wall outlet until you have made all the other connections. -- When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start. You can connect the Blu-ray player to an audio system using one of the methods illustrated below.
Connecting to a Network Router Wireless Network You can connect your player to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below. To use DLNA network functionality, you must connect your PC to your network as shown in the illustrations. The connection can be wired or wireless.
Settings The Setup Procedure 5. If you have connected a LAN cable to the Blu-ray player, Initial Setup defaults to Wired Network. Go to the Wired Network section below. If you have not connected a LAN cable, Initial Setup defaults to Wireless Network. Go to the Wireless Network section in the next column Setup I On-Screen Language Select a language for the on-screen displays. ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~ The Home screen will not appear if you do not configure the Setup.
5. Go to Step 6 of The Setup Procedure on the previous page. ■■ ✎✎ NOTES ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The Home screen will not appear if you do not configure the player's settings during Setup, except as noted below. If you press the BLUE (D) button during network setup, you can access the Home screen even if the network setup is not completed yet. If you do not complete network set up during the Initial Setup, you can do it later. See page 14.
✎✎ NOTES ■■ ■■ Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios may not be available. If you select an aspect ratio and option which is different than the aspect ratio of your TV screen, the picture might appear to be distorted. BD Wise (Samsung TVs only) BD Wise is Samsung’s latest interconnectivity feature.
Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Connection PCM Dolby Digital Bitstream (Unprocessed) Dolby TrueHD DTS Coaxial HDMI Receiver Coaxial HDMI Receiver or Coaxial HDMI supported AV receiver or Coaxial Up to 7.
Network Settings When you connect this player to a network, you can use network based applications and functions such as BDLIVE (see page 16), Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube (see pages 23~25). You can also use the network connection to upgrade the player's software (see page 18). Instructions for configuring the network connection start below. Configuring Your Network Connection Before you begin, contact your ISP to find out if your IP address is static or dynamic.
8. When verification is complete, select OK, and then press the v button. ✎✎ NOTE ■■ You should be able to find the Security Code or Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem. ĞĞ 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. 1. Follow the directions in Wireless Automatic through Step 5. 2.
Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi Direct function allows you to connect Wi-Fi Direct devices to the player and each other using a peer-topeer network, without a wireless router. ✎✎ NOTES ■■ ■■ Some Wi-Fi Direct devices may not support the DLNA function if connected via Wi-Fi Direct. If this is the case, we recommend that you change the network connection method you used to connect the devices. Bluetooth transmissions can interfere with the Wi-Fi Direct signal.
The DLNA Function Quick Start DLNA lets you play music, video, and photo files stored in your PC through your Blu-ray player. To use DLNA, you must install DLNA software or already have DLNA software installed on your PC and connect the home theater to your PC via your network (see pages 14~15). When set to On, Quick Start lets the player start up more quickly by decreasing the boot time. ✎✎ NOTE ■■ PCs running Windows 7 and Windows 8 have DLNA software (Play To) built in.
DVD Parental Rating If you forget your password By Online By USB This function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned an age rating or numeric rating that indicates the maturity level of the content. These numbers help you control the types of DVDs that your family can watch. Select the rating level you want to set. For example, if you select Level 6, discs rated above 6 - Level 7 and 8 will not play. A larger number indicates more mature content.
Auto Upgrade Notification ✎✎ NOTES ■■ If you have connected the player to your network, and then set Auto Upgrade Notification on, the player automatically notifies you when a new software version is available for the player. To set Auto Upgrade Notification on, follow these steps: 1. Select Auto Upgrade Notification, and then press the v button. 2. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select On, and then press the v button. If there is a new software version available, the player notifies you with a popup message. 1.
Method 2 1. Turn the player on. 2. Connect the USB device to the USB port on the front panel of the player. Select Change Device and then press the ▲▼ button to select USB. Press the v button. Play Disc Photos Videos Change Device Music No Disc 123 a No Disc App 3 App 4 App 5 More Change Device Settings 3. Use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select Photos, Videos, or Music on the Home screen, and then press the v button. The Photos, Videos & Music screen appears listing the content of the device.
5. A screen appears listing the contents of the PC or DLNA device. Depending on how the contents are arranged, you will see either folders, individual files, or both. 6. If necessary, use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select a folder, and then press the v button. 7. Use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select a file to view or play, and then press the v button. 8. Press the RETURN button one or more times to exit a current screen, exit a folder, or to return to the Home screen.
Repeat an Audio CD (CD-DA)/ MP3 1. During Playlist playback, press the TOOLS button. Playlist Tools TRACK 001 TRACK 001 Repeat Mode ? Off Rip TRACK 002 1/6 ■■ 1. To move to the Music List, press the 5 or RETURN button. The Music List screen appears. Music \ 05:57 04:07 TRACK 004 00:08 / 05:57 03:41 TRACK 005 03:17 TRACK 006 Tools ' Return 2. Press the ◀▶ buttons to select Track, All, Shuffle, or Off. 3. Press the v button. Off Songs are played in the order in which they were recorded.
Disc Copy to USB Lets you copy video/photo/music contents from a data disc to a USB/HDD device. 1. Open the disc tray. Place the data disc on the tray, and close the tray. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the front of the product. The new device pop-up appears. 2. Press the ▲ button, and then press the ◀▶ to select Blu-ray, DVD or CD. 3. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select Photos, Videos, or Music, and then press the v button. The Photos, Videos & Music screen appears listing the content of the device.
4. When done, move the cursor to Next at the bottom of the screen, and then press the v button. 5. Repeat the same process for the Password field. 6. After you have entered your password, select Next at the bottom of the screen, and then press the v button. ✎✎ NOTES ■■ ■■ To return to the previous page, press the Return button on your remote. To exit Netflix, press the Exit button on your remote. Selecting a Movie or Video Movies and videos on Netflix are displayed in rows by category.
Sign In & Settings lets you access your YouTube account and send videos from your tablet or smart phone to your TV. Playing and Controlling Videos 1. To begin, select either Popular on YouTube, and then press the v button. 2. Use the ◀▶ buttons to select a category you want, and then press the v button. YouTube automatically starts the first video in that category. 3. After the video starts, press the v button. The Control Panel appears.
Appendix PROBLEM Troubleshooting If you experience other problems. SOLUTION ~~ ~~ Before requesting service, please try the following solutions. PROBLEM No operation can be performed with the remote control. ~~ ~~ The disc does not play. The Disc Menu does not appear. The prohibition message appears on the screen. Check the batteries in the remote control. They may need replacing. Operate the remote control at a distance of no more than 20 feet from the player.
Specifications General USB HDMI Audio Output Network ----- Power Requirements AC110-120V 50/60Hz Power Consumption 10.8W Weight 2.2 Ibs Dimensions 11.4 (W) X 8.7 (D) X 1.5 (H) inches Operating Temperature Range +41°F to +95°F Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Type A USB 2.0 DC output 5V 0.5A Max.
Copy Protection ●● ●● ●● ●● Because AACS (Advanced Access Content System) is approved as the content protection system for the Blu-ray Disc format, similar to use of CSS (Content Scramble System) for the DVD format, certain restrictions are imposed on playback, analog signal output, etc., of AACS protected contents.
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