Samsung BD-F8500 User Manual

BD-F8500/F8900BD-F8500M/F8900MBD-F8500N/F8900NBD-F8500A/F8900ABD-F8509S/F8909SBD-F6900/F6909SE-MANUALThank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To

10Wireless 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

100The Control Panel at a GlanceThe Control Panel, which runs across the top of the screen, has a series of icons which start a number of useful funct

100 101 ● : Lets you search for information by entering words or characters using the keyboard pop-up. See Using the Keyboard Pop-up. ● : Lets you enl

102Options on the Keyboard Pop-UpTo access the keyboard pop-up options, highlight the button on the bottom left of the keyboard, and then press the

102 103 ●Approved Sites : Lets you restrict your children’s access to inappropriate web pages by allowing access only to the web sites you have regist

104 –Pointer : You can set the speed of the cursor when the cursor is set to Pointer and turn Smart Cursor On and Off. –Browser Information : Display

104 105BD-Live SettingsBD-LIVE™ For BD-F8 series Once the product is connected to your network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents

106BD-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

107Supported FormatsVideo File SupportFile ExtentionContainer Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio Codec*.avi*.mkvDivX 3.11 / 4

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

108 109Supported Subtitle File FormatsName File ExtensionMPEG-4 Timed text .ttxtSAMI .smiSubRip .srtExternal SubViewer .subMicro DVD .sub or.txtSubSta

11DisplayYou can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect Ratio, Resolution, etc.3D SettingsSelect whether to play a Blu-ray Disc with

110Picture File SupportFile Extension Type Resolution*.jpg*.jpegJPEG 15360x8640*.png PNG 4096x4096*.bmp BMP 4096x4096*.mpo MPO 15360x8640AVCHD (Advanc

110 111TroubleshootingBefore requesting service, please try the following solutions.PROBLEM SOLUTIONNo operation can be performed with the remote cont

112PROBLEM SOLUTIONIf you experience other prob-lems.Go to the contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations regardi

112 113PROBLEM SOLUTIONBD-LiveI cannot connect to the BD-Live server.Check whether the network connection is successful or not by using the Network St

12Screen 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 disp

12 13TV Aspect Ratio Try Now Lets you adjust the output of the product to the screen size of your TV. ●16:9 Original : Select when you connect the pr

14 " When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise appears in the Resolution menu. " If the prod

14 15Resolution according to the output mode ●Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents/DTV/DVD playbackResolution Blu-ray DiscE-contents/Digital conte

16DTV Smart Resolution Try Now Use this function to automatically optimised screen resolution for digital broadcasts. ●Auto : Screen resolution is au

16 17Smart 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

18HDMI Deep Colour Try Now Lets you output video from the HDMI OUT jack with Deep colour. Deep colour provides more accurate colour reproduction with

18 19 ●Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS) : Choose if you have connected an AV receiver using a Digital Optical input that can decode DTS. ●Bitstream (Re-enco

ConnectionsConnecting to a TVConnecting to an Audio System8 Method 1: Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver8 Method 2: Connecting to an AV rec

20Digital Output SelectionSetup PCMBitstream (Unprocessed)Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS)Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D)ConnectionHDMI supported AV receiver

20 21Setup PCMBitstream (Unprocessed)Bitstream (Re-encoded DTS)Bitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D)ConnectionHDMI supported AV receiverOpticalHDMI supported

22PCM Downsampling Try Now Set whether to use downsampling processing or not. ●Off : Select when the AV receiver connected to the product is 96kHz co

22 23Downmixing Mode Try Now Select Downmix method for stereo output. ●Normal Stereo : Downmixes the multi-channel audio into two channel stereo. Cho

24Connected 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 Prog

24 25BroadcastingYou can configure your TV channels with features such as country and auto tune.Auto Tuning Try Now Scans all channels and stores the

26Guide Try Now Provide programme information for each channels.Schedule Manager Try Now It can manager lists for schedule viewing or recording.Edit

26 27Manual Tuning Try Now Scans for a channel manually and stores in the product.When scanning has finished, channels are updated in the channel lis

28Subtitle Try Now Configures the subtitle options.Primary Subtitle Language Try Now Select the Primary Subtitle language.Secondary Subtitle Languag

28 29Programme Rating Lock Try Now Block some programmes. "Password : Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. 1) France, It

37 Wi-Fi Direct39 AllShare Settings39 Content Sharing39 Share Hard Drive39 Set Remote Access39 Remote Scheduler39 Register to AllShare Play40

30Teletext Language Try Now Set teletext language.Primary Teletext Language Try Now Select the primary teletext language.Secondary Teletext Language

30 31Common Interface Except for BD-F8900A, F8500A model Show common interface menu and application information. ●CI Menu : This enables the user to

32 " Some CAM in the market with older firmware versions are not fully interoperable with this device that is compliant to v1.3 specification. &

32 33Wired NetworkWired - Automatic1. In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the E button.2. Select Network, and then press the E button.

34Wireless NetworkYou can setup a wireless network connection in four ways: –Wireless Automatic –Wireless Manual –WPS(PBC) –WPS(PIN)When you configure

34 35Wireless - ManualIf you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values ma

36WPS(PBC)1. In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the E button.2. Select Network, and then press the E button.3. Select Network Setting

36 37Wi-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

38Through the Product Using PBC1. Select the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect to this product, and then press the E button. The PBC/PIN pop up

38 39AllShare Settings Try now Manage your network connected devices and set this product's hard drive sharing options.Content SharingAllow othe

Playing Photo Contents65 Using the Tools Menu66 Using the View & Options Menus66 Using the View Menu 66 Using the Options Menu DTV FunctionsWa

40Device 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 func

40 41Smart FeaturesSet your preferences for using Apps.Apps SettingsLets you configure App notification settings and view basic info about your Apps.A

42Terms & Conditions, Privacy PolicyYou must review and agree to both the Terms & conditions and the privacy policy in order to enjoy App serv

42 43Keyboard Settings Try Now Lets you configure a wireless USB keyboard connected to the product. "You can use the Keyboard only when a QWERTY

44Clock Try Now Sets the current date and time. "If Schedule Viewing and Schedule Recording is set using GUIDE, Channel List, or Info menu, It w

44 45Default Recording Device Try now Change the location of where you store recorded files.Auto Power Off Try now Saves power by turning off your p

46General Try Now You can change the options listed below to match your preferences.Advanced Music Copy For BD-F8 series When you copy music files,

46 47SupportRemote Management Try Now Remote management lets our Call Centre access your Samsung product remotely to troubleshoot a problem. To use t

48Update NowYou can use Update Now to update the software through your network connection or by using a USB flash drive. The network instructions are

48 49By USB1. Visit www.samsung.com.2. Click SUPPORT on the top right of the page.3. Enter the product's model number into the search field. As y

Screen MirroringUsing the Web Browser99 Link Browsing and Pointer Browsing100 The Control Panel at a Glance101 Using the Keyboard Pop-up 102 Options

50Manage Satellite Channels For BD-F8909S, F8509S, F6909S model Manage software downloads via a satellite channel.Contact Samsung Try Now Provides c

51Your 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 an

52Playing Files on a USB De-viceThere are two methods you can use to play or view multimedia files located on a USB device through your product.Method

52 536. Use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select the desired device and then press the E button. Depending on how the contents are arranged, you will see either

54To Download the AllShare SoftwareAllShare Play makes it easy to retrieve and enjoy media files from computers and DLNA-enabled devices. However, com

54 55Playing Content located on internal HDD of this device(DMS) through the the PC or your SmartPone(DMP) For BD-F8 Series (Only available with Sams

56Playback related buttonsThe product does not play sound in Search, Slow or Step mode. ●To return to normal speed playback, press the ∂ button. ●∂ bu

56 57Using the Tools MenuDuring playback or in pause mode, press the TOOLS button. ●Play from the Beginning : Select to return to the beginning of the

58 ●Search Time Bar : Select to play the movie from a selected time point.1. Select Search Time Bar, and then press the E button.2. Using the number b

58 59 ●Subtitle Settings : Select to set the desired subtitle options. ●Angle : Select to view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays t

6Connecting to a TV Except for F8909S,F6909S,F8509S model For F8909S,F6909S,F8509S model " Depending on your model, rear panel may be different

60Using the Options MenuOn a file screen containing video files, select the Options and press the E button. ●Play Selected : Play Selected lets you se

60 61Using the View & Options MenusUsing the View MenuOn playback screen, select the View and press the E button. ●Track : Appears on the View fun

62Repeating Tracks on an Audio CDYou can set the product to repeat tracks on an audio CD (CD-DA/MP3).1. On the Playback screen, use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons t

62 63Creating a Playlist from an Audio CD1. With the Playback screen displayed, select the Options button and then press the E button. The Options men

64Ripping1. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the front of the product.2. With the Playback screen displayed, select the Options button and the

64 65Playing Photo ContentsYou can play photo contents located on a DVD, USB, mobile device or PC. Using the Tools MenuDuring playback, press the TOOL

66Using the View & Options MenusUsing the View Menu On a file screen containing photo files, select the View and press the E button. ●Date : Appea

67Watching TV ChannelsAfter Tuning is completed, you can watch TV channel.Using the channel optionUsing the remote control buttonsPress the below butt

68Using the Tools ButtonPress the TOOLS button while you are viewing a channel. ●Picture Mode : Select this to set the picture mode. –Dynamic : Choose

68 69Editing ChannelsChannel List1. Press the CH LIST button on the remote control to see all channels searched. The Channel List will be displayed.2.

6 7 " HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noi

70Using the remote control buttonsWhen the Edit Channel Screen is displayed, you can manage the stored channels. ●a : Select this to change the channe

70 71Viewing the Guide ScreenThe EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using channel schedules provided by broadca

72Using the Teletext ServiceIf DTV programme supports teletext signal, you can use teletext service. For Teletext information is displayed correctly,

72 73Typical Teletext pagePart ContentsA Selected page number.B Broadcasting channel identity.C Current page number or search indications.D Date and t

74RecordingChecking Available Storage SizePlease check the default recording device and available storage size in storage device for recording. (pleas

74 75Recording the current TV channel you are watching1. Press the PROG or number buttons to select a TV Channel you want to record.2. Press the REC b

766. ∑ button : Pause the scene while keeping recording progress.7. ' button : If you are watching the past scene, the playback point will jump t

76 77Watching different TV channels that is not under recording For BD-F8 series You can watch yet another channel while recording two TV channels at

78Timeshift functionYou can pause a live TV or start watching the TV programme from the beginning point you started Timeshift function.Start Timeshift

78 79Playback control button during Timeshift function is enabled1. † … buttons : Search the desired scene. Each time this button is pressed, playback

8Connecting to an Audio Sys-temMethod 1: Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiverMethod 2: Connecting to an AV receiver with Optical input " A

80Playing the Recorded Title1. Select Photos, Videos & Music on the Home screen, then press the E button.2. Select the Recorded TV, then press the

80 81Using the Options MenuOn playback screen or a file screen containing Recorded TV files, select the Options and press the E button. ●Play Selected

82Editing the Recorded TitleSplitting a Section of a Title (Divide into two)1. In the Recorded TV screen, select the Options, then press the E button.

82 83CopyCopying Videos, Music or Photos ●Only models of F8 series support copying files from the HDD to another storage device and vice versa.Content

843D FunctionsViewing DTV with the 3D effectYou can experience 3D effect with live TV and recorded TV programme with 3D contents.1. During watching th

84 85Logging In to Your Samsung AccountBefore you access Movies & TV Shows or Apps, we suggest you log in to your Samsung account.To log in to you

86Before Using Movies & TV Shows or AppsIf you haven’t set up Smart Hub, when you use Movies & TV Shows or Apps for the first time, the player

86 87Using Movies & TV ShowsYou can download or stream for pay and free-of-charge Films and TV shows and view them on your TV.1. On the Home scree

883. To watch a selection, select Watch now, and then press the E button. A selection screen appears listing various locations from which you can rent

88 89 ●Recommended : Displays recommended contents managed by Samsung. ●My Apps : Displays your personal gallery of applications modifiable on the Mor

8 9Connecting to a Network RouterYou can connect your product to your network router using one of the methods illustrated below.Wired Network " I

903. After the app has downloaded, select Run, and then press the E button to run the app now. To run the app later, press the RETURN button. In eithe

90 91Using the More Apps ScreenThe More Apps Screen lists all the apps you have downloaded and lets you: ●Sort the apps on the More Apps screen by Dat

92Using the Options MenuLock/UnlockUsing the Lock/Unlock function and the Security PIN, you can lock applications so they cannot be started on either

92 93Edit My AppsEdit 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

94Move an App in My Apps1. On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at the top of the screen, and then press the E button.2. Selec

94 95Move to FolderMove to Folder lets you move apps to the folder of your choice.1. On the More Apps screen, use the ▲▶ buttons to go to Options at t

965. Enter the new name for the folder. When finished, select Done on the right side, and then press the E button. The Rename pop-up reappears display

96 97Update AppsWhen the application require to update to the latest version, select Apps and then select More Apps. On the More Apps screen, select A

985. The TV displays a connecting message (for example, Connecting to Android_92gb...) and then displays the connected message.6. In a few moments, th

98 99Link Browsing and Pointer BrowsingThe Web Browser provides two types of browsing, Pointer Browsing and Link Browsing. When you launch the browser