Samsung BD-H8500N User Manual

BD-H8500/H8900BD-H8500M/H8900MBD-H8500N/H8900NBD-H8500A/H8900ABD-H8509S/H8909SE-MANUALThank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more c

10Wireless Network " If the wireless router supports DHCP, your product can use a DHCP or static IP address to connect to the wireless network. &

100Using the Web BrowserYou can access the Internet using the Web Browser application.Select WebBrowser on the Home screen, and then press the E butto

100 101The 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 f

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

102 1034. To access symbols and additional punctuation marks, highlight the 123#& button on the left, and then press the E button.5. To delete a c

104Using the Setting MenuThe Setting menu contains functions that control how the Browser operates and Browser security functions. To open the Setting

104 105 ●Web Browser Setting –Set as homepage : You can set the Browser's home page. –Pop-up Block : Turns the Popup Block on and off. –Page Bl

106Linking Your Internet Service Accounts to the productThe Link Service Accounts function lets you link your product to your accounts with Internet s

107Supported FormatsVideo File SupportFile ExtentionContainer Video Codec ResolutionFrame rate (fps)Bit rate (Mbps)Audio CodecMVC 24/25/30 60*.avi*.mk

108Limitations –Even when a file is encoded by a supported codec listed in the Video File Support table, the file might not play if its content has a

108 109Audio decoder –Supports WMA 10 PRO (Up to 5.1). –Does not support WMA lossless audio. –Also supports the M2 profile. –The RealAudio 10 lossless

11The Home ScreenPLAY DISC FILMS AND TV SHOWSMULTIMEDIASAMSUNG APPSAudio CDWebBrowsere-Manual 3 4 5 6 Recorded TVSchedule ManagerScreen MirroringSetti

110Music File SupportFile Extension Type Codec Support Range*.mp3 MPEG MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 -*.m4a*.mpa*.aacMPEG4 AAC -*.flac FLAC FLACSupports up to t

110 111Picture File SupportFile Extension Type Resolution*.jpg*.jpegJPEG 15360x8640*.png PNG 4096x4096*.bmp BMP 4096x4096*.mpo MPO 15360x8640AVCHD (Ad

112TroubleshootingBefore requesting service, please try the following solutions.PROBLEM SOLUTIONNo operation can be performed with the remote control.

112 113PROBLEM SOLUTIONIf you experience other prob-lems.Go to the contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations reg

114PROBLEM SOLUTIONBD-LiveI cannot connect to the BD-Live server.Check whether the network connection is successful or not by using the Network Status

12PicturePictureUHD Output Auto3D SettingsTV Aspect Ratio 16:9 OriginalBD Wise OffResolution AutoDTV Smart Resolution OffMovie Frame (24fps) Auto

12 133D Blu-ray Playback Mode Try Now Set whether to play 3D Blu-ray disc in 3D or 2D image. ●Auto : Automatically detect if a connected TV has 3D ca

14TV 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 produ

14 15 " When BD Wise is on, the Resolution setting automatically defaults to BD Wise and BD Wise appears in the Resolution menu. " If the p

16Resolution according to the output mode ●Blu-ray Disc/E-contents/Digital Contents/DTV/DVD playback For BD-H85 series Resolution Blu-ray DiscE-conten

16 17DTV Smart Resolution Try Now Use this function to automatically optimise screen resolution for digital broadcasts. ●Auto : Screen resolution is

18HDMI Colour Format Try Now Set the colour space format for HDMI output, depending on the connected device. ●Auto : Automatically set the optimum fo

18 19SoundSoundDigital Output PCMPCM Downsampling OnDynamic Range Control AutoDownmixing Mode Normal StereoDTS Neo:6 Mode OffAudio Sync 0 msConne

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 SelectionAudio Stream on Blu-ray DiscSetup Connection Audio source stream OutputsPCM Up to PCM 7.1chDolby Digital Up to PCM 7.1chDolb

20 21Setup Connection Audio source stream OutputsPCM Re-encoded DTSDolby Digital Re-encoded DTSDolby Digital Plus Re-encoded DTSBitstream (Re-encoded

22Setup Connection Audio source stream OutputsPCM PCM 2chBitstream (Re-encoded Dolby D)HDMI supported AV receiver or OpticalDolby Digital Dolby Digita

22 23Definition for Blu-ray DiscSetup ConnectionAudio source streamOutputsPCMHDMI supported AVreceiverAnyDecodes the main feature audio and BONUSVIEW

24PCM Downsampling Try Now Set whether to use downsampling processing or not. ●Off : Select when the AV receiver connected to the product is 96kHz co

24 25Downmixing Mode Try Now Select Downmix method for stereo output. ●Normal Stereo : Downmixes the multi-channel audio into two channel stereo. Cho

26Connected 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

26 27BroadcastingYou can configure your TV channels with features such as country and auto tune.BroadcastingAuto Tuning Aerial TerrestrialChannel List

28Cable Search Option Except for H8509S, H8909S, H8500A, H8900A model Configure search settings, such as frequency and symbol rate, for cable network

28 29Schedule Manager Try Now It can manager lists for schedule viewing or recording. "Depending on your country, this menu function may not be

41 Wi-Fi Direct42 Content Sharing42 Multimedia Device Settings42 Share Hard Drive42 Set Remote Access42 Register to Samsung Link43 Device Name4

30Manual Tuning Try Now Scans for a channel manually and stores in the product.When scanning has finished, channels are updated in the channel list.T

30 31Channel Lock Try Now Prevent your children from accessing harmful content by locking channels.When "Channel Lock" set to "on"

32Secondary Audio Language Try Now Select the Secondary Audio language.Programme Rating Lock Try Now Block some programmes. (Depending on the countr

32 33RF Bypass Gain For BD-H8500N, H8900N model When the TV and product are connected together with a RF cable, this function prevents the distortion

34NetworkWhen you connect this product to a network, you can use network based applications and functions, and upgrade the product's software thr

34 35Wired NetworkWired - Automatic1. In the Home screen, select Settings, and then press the E button.2. Select Network, and then press the E button.

36Wired - ManualIf you have a static IP address or the Automatic procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Settings values manually

36 37Wireless NetworkYou can setup a wireless network connection in four ways: –Wireless Automatic –Wireless Manual –WPS(PBC) –WPS(PIN)When you config

385. Select the desired network, and then press the E button.6. On the Security screen, enter your network's Security Code or Pass Phrase. Enter

38 398. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until you have filled in all values. "You can get the Network values from your Internet provider.9. When finished, s

Playing Photo Contents71 Using the Tools Menu (During Playback)72 Using the View & Options Menus72 Using the View Menu72 Using the Options Men

40WPS(PIN)Before you begin, open the router's setup menu on your PC and access the screen with the WPS PIN entry field.1. In the Home screen, sel

40 41Wi-Fi DirectThe Wi-Fi Direct function allows you to connect Wi-Fi Direct devices to the product and each other using a peer-to-peer network, with

42Content SharingMultimedia Device SettingsAllow other devices on your network, like smart phones and tablets, to share content with your product.Shar

42 43Device NameLets you input a name for the product that will identify it on your networks.BD-Live Settings Try Now Set various BD-Live function. B

44Smart HubSet your preferences for using Apps.Smart HubApps Settings VOD Rating Lock OffTerms & PolicySamsung account Terms and Conditions, Priv

44 45VOD Rating LockYou can lock access to Video on Demand (VOD) content based on its rating. "Depending on your country, this menu function may

46SystemSystemSetup Language Device Manager Clock Storage Device Manager Auto Power Off OffSecurity Setup Try Now Sets the channels and the time whe

46 47Keyboard Settings Try Now Lets you configure a wireless USB keyboard connected to the product.Mouse Settings Try Now Lets you configure a wirel

48Clock 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

48 49Select Device for RecordingChange the location of where you store recorded files.Auto Power Off Try Now Saves power by turning off your product

AppendixSupported Formats107 Video File Support109 Supported Subtitle File Formats110 Music File Support111 Picture File Support111 AVCHD (Advanc

50General Try Now You can change the options listed below to match your preferences.Advanced Music Copy Try Now When you copy music files, informati

50 51SupportSupportRemote Management e-Manual Software UpdateContact Samsung ResetRemote Management Try Now Remote management lets our Call Centre ac

524. To download update software and update now, select Update Now, and then press the E button.5. To let the product download update software automat

52 53Auto UpdateYou can set the Auto Update function so that the product downloads new upgrade software when it is in Auto Update mode. In Auto Update

549. Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You should have a single folder with the same name as the zip file.10. Copy the folder to a USB flash dri

55Your 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

56Playing Photos, Videos, and Music (Multimedia)You can play media content saved on a USB device, built-in HDD, smartphone, camera, computer, or cloud

56 57Playing Media Content Saved in a Computer/Mobile DeviceYou can play media content on the product with a computer or mobile device connected to th

58Allowing Connection with a Mobile Device(HOME → Settings → Network → Content Sharing)To play the media content stored on a mobile device, you must a

58 59Playing Media Content Saved in a Cloud ServiceCloud service saves user content such as photos, videos, and music files on a server so that it can

6Connecting to a TV Except for H8509S, H8909S model For H8509S, H8909S model " Depending on your model, rear panel may be different. For more d

60Samsung LinkFor more information, visit the Samsung Content & Service portal (http://link.samsung.com). "You may experience compatibility i

60 61 ●Fast Motion Play : During playback, press the † or … button. Each time you press the † or … button, the playback speed will change. ●Slow Motio

62Using the Settings Menu (During the Playback)During playback or in pause mode, press the TOOLS button.Use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select the button, an

62 63 ●Search –Search Scene : You can use the Search Scene function during playback to view or start a movie from the scene of your choice. –Search Ti

64 ●Angle : Lets you view a scene from another angle. The Angle option displays the number of angles available to view. When a Blu-ray Disc/DVD contai

64 65Using the Options MenuOn a file screen containing video files, select and then press the E button. ●Play Selected : Play Selected lets you sele

66Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback ●NUMBER buttons : Press the number of a track. The selected track is played. ●€ ‚ button : Mov

66 67Using the View & Options Menus (On a file screen)Using the View MenuOn the playback screen, button and then press the E button. ●Track : Di

68Repeating 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

68 69Creating a Playlist from an Audio CD1. With the Playback screen displayed, select the button and then press the E button. The Settings menu app

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

70Ripping1. Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the front of the product.2. With the Playback screen displayed, select the button and then pres

70 71Playing Photo ContentsYou can play photo contents located on a DVD, USB, mobile device or PC. Using the Tools Menu (During Playback)During playba

72Using the View & Options MenusUsing the View MenuOn a file screen containing photo files, button and then press the E button. ●Date : Groups a

73Watching TV ChannelsAfter Tuning is completed, you can watch TV channel.(Please refer to "Broadcasting" to search channel.)Using the chann

74Using the Tools ButtonPress the TOOLS button while you are viewing a channel. ●Picture Mode : Select this to set the picture mode. –Dynamic : Choose

74 75Watching Pay chan-nels Except for BD-H8500A, H8900A model To watch a paid channel, the CI or CI+ card must be inserted.After channel tuning is c

76Channel List1. Press the CH LIST button on the remote control to see all channels searched. The Channel List will be displayed.2. Press the ◀ button

76 77Using the remote control buttonsWhen the Edit Channel Screen is displayed, you can manage the stored channels. ●Change Number : Select this to ch

78EPG & Schedule ManagerThe EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is provided by broadcasters. Using channel schedules provided by broadcas

78 79Using the Teletext ServiceIf DTV programme supports teletext signal, you can use teletext service. For Teletext information is displayed correctl

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

80Typical Teletext pagePart ContentsA Selected page number.B Broadcasting channel identity.C Current page number or search indications.D Date and time

81RecordingChecking Available Storage SizePlease check the default recording device and available storage size in storage device for recording. (pleas

82Recording 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 butt

82 836. ∑ button : Pause the scene while keeping recording progress.7. ' button : If you are watching the past scene, the playback point will jum

84Watching different TV channels that is not under recordingYou can watch yet another channel while recording two TV channels at the same time.1. Pres

84 85Timeshift functionYou can pause a live TV or start watching the TV programme from the beginning point you started Timeshift function.Start Timesh

86Playback control button during Timeshift function is enabled1. † … buttons : Search the desired scene. Each time this button is pressed, playback sp

86 87Playing the Recorded Title1. Select the Recorded TV on the Home screen, then press the E button. The Recorded TV List will be displayed.2. Select

88Using the Options MenuOn playback screen or a file screen containing Recorded TV files, select the and press the E button. ●Play Selected : Play S

88 89Editing the Recorded TitleSplitting a Section of a Title (Divide into two)(Recorded TV → Options → Split)1. In the Recorded TV screen, select the

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

90Send filesCopying Videos, Music or PhotosContentsDISC/HDD/Network Device/Cloud Service → USBDISC/USB/Network Device/Cloud Service → HDDDISC/HDD/Netw

90 913D FunctionsViewing DTV with the 3D effectYou can experience 3D effect with live TV and recorded TV programme with 3D contents.1. During watching

92Creating a Samsung AccountCreate a Samsung account so you can take advantage of all Samsung has to offer on line. Set up accounts for each household

92 93Before Using Samsung AppsIf you haven’t set up Smart Hub, when you use Samsung Apps for the first time, the product will ask you to perform the S

94Using Films and TV ShowsIf you haven’t set up Smart Hub, when you use Films and TV Shows for the first time, the product will ask you to perform the

94 954. Follow the directions on the screen to start the movie. "Contents items and the corresponding bottom menu in Films and TV Shows differ be

96 ●Recommended : Displays recommended contents managed by Samsung. You cannot delete Recommended Apps. ●My Apps : Displays your personal gallery of a

96 97Starting an Application1. Select SAMSUNG APPS on the Home screen, and then press the E button.2. On the SAMSUNG APPS screen, use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons

98Delete Multiple1. On the My Apps screen, select an app you want to delete and then press the E button for 3 seconds. The Options menu appears.2. Sel

98 99Screen MirroringThe Screen Mirroring function lets you view the screen of your smart phone or android tablet on the TV you have connected to the