BD-C5500 Blu-ray Disc Player user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Blu-ray Discs support the highest quality HD video available in the industry - Large capacity means no compromise on video quality. Furthermore, a Blu-ray Disc has the same familiar size and look as a DVD. The following Blu-ray Disc features are disc dependant and will vary.
Safety Information 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. This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Avoid touching the surface of a disc where recording is performed. Blu-ray Discs • If the product is not used for a long period of time, remove the Blu-ray Disc from the product and store it in its case. •...
Setting the Remote Control Controllable TV Codes Connecting to a TV Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with DVI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended)
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Setting the Menu Display Audio System Network Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Case 2 : Connecting to an Audio System (Dolby Digital, DTS Amplifier) - Better Quality Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System...
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Support Software Upgrade Contact Samsung Playing a Disc Playback Disc Structure Using the Disc menu/Title menu/Popup menu Using the Disc Menu Using the Title Menu Playing the Title List Using the Popup Menu Using the Search and Skip Functions Searching for a Desired Scene...
(i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual) you bring the unit to a repair centre and there is no defect in the product. (i.e. where you have failed to read this user manual).
If contents which are consisting of more than 10 Mbps bit-rate have been recorded in DVD-R, it is not supported. If contents which are consisting of more than 30 Mbps bit-rate have been recorded in BD-R or USB, it is not supported.
Blu-ray, DVD and CD discs allow specific or limited operation and features during playback. Please note that this is not a defect in the product. ▪ Samsung cannot assure that this product will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD logo...
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Audio CD (CD-DA) • This product can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW/-R discs. • The product may not be able to play some CD-RW/-R discs due to the condition of the recording. CD-RW/-R • Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/-R disc.
Both the product and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play. The Region Number for this product is described on the rear panel of the product.
Getting Started Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc PAL broadcast System in U.K., France, Dolby TrueHD Check for the supplied accessories below. Audio/Video cable User Manual English DTS-HD Master Audio Germany, etc. Accessories Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)
USB HOST NOTE ▪ Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with a USB memory flash stick only. ▪ In disc menu of BD title, it does not operate play action by front panel's PLAY button. Front Panel Opens to accept a disc.
Getting Started IN DISC INDICATOR CURRENT TIME AND STATUS INDICATOR WIFI INDICATOR English Front Panel Display Lights when a disc is inserted or played back. Displays the play time and the current status. Lights when the wireless network is connected.
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 Receiver for the best quality sound. COMPONENT OUT Connects to equipment having component video input.
Press this to use Tools menu. Return to the previous menu. Press this to link to various Internet@TV services. Press this to see the full screen on a TV. TV volume adjustment. Mutes the speakers of your TV. Installing batteries...
TV SOURCE connected to the TV. TV VOL (+/–) Used to adjust the volume of the television. TV CH ( , / . ) Used to select the desired channel. TV MUTE Used to toggle the sound on and off. NOTE ▪...
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. ▪ When you connect the product to the TV using the HDMI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest supported by the TV.
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. ▪ When you connect the product to the TV using the HDMI-DVI cable for the first time or to a new TV, the HDMI output resolution will be automatically set to the highest supported by the TV.
NOTE ▪ Depending on the manufacturer, the component terminals on your TV may be marked “R-Y, B-Y, Y ” or “Cr, Cb, Y” instead of “P , Y”. The number and position of terminals may vary depending on the TV set.
▪ The number and position of terminals may vary depending on your TV set. Please refer to the user manual of your TV. If there is only one audio input terminal on the TV, connect it to the AUDIO OUT(right/white) terminal of the product.
Case 1 : Connecting to an Audio System (HDMI Supported Amplifier) - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the product to the HDMI IN terminal of your Amplifier. Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal of the Amplifier to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV.
Case 2 : Optical cable (not included) White NOTE ▪ When following the case 2 connection, discs with PCM audio soundtracks will only be heard over the front two channels. Case 3 : Connecting to an Audio System (2 Channel Amplifier) - Good Quality...
NOTE ▪ Internet access to Samsung’s software 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.
Do not use this adapter with any other third-party products. Please contact the retailer of this product for purchasing the wireless LAN adapter. ▪ You must use a wireless IP sharer that supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.) ▪...
Do not confuse because this is not malfunction. ▪ The home menu will not be displayed if you do not configure the initial settings. If you press the BLUE(D) button during the network ▪...
If the product is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without being used, a screen saver will appear on your TV. If the product is left in the screen saver mode for more than 25 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.
TV screen, then the picture might appear to be distorted. ▪ If you select the 4:3 Pan-Scan or 4:3 Letter Box, you can’t see full screen by pressing the FULL SCREEN button on the remote control.
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576i/480i 720p 576i/480i 576i/480i If the screen is blank, press and hold the STOP ( ▪ button on the front of the product for more than 5 seconds (no disc inserted). All settings are restored to the factory default. Follow the steps on the previous page to access each mode and select the Display Setup that your TV will support.
Setup HDMI Format You can optimize the colour setting from the HDMI output. Select a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI. • Monitor : Select if connected to a Monitor via • HDMI.
48kHz. Off : Select this when the Amplifier connected • to the product is 96kHz compatible. NOTE Even when PCM Downsampling is set to Off, some ▪ discs will only output downsampled audio through the optical digital outputs. Bitstream...
48kHz, the product may output 48kHz downsampled PCM audio even though you set PCM Downsampling to Off. Dynamic Range Control You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly. This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.
NOTE ▪ This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. ▪ If your Samsung TV has an n logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. ▪ Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work.
If it is dynamic, we recommend using the Auto setting. This is the easiest and will work in the majority of cases. If it is static, you must use the manual set up procedure. Directions for wired networks are below. Directions for wireless networks are after the directions for wired networks.
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On the Internet Protocol Setup screen, press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address). Settings Network Setting Display...
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Security (for Security Key). On the Security screen, enter your network’s Pass Phrase. NOTE ▪ You should be able to find the Pass Phrase on one of the set up screens you used to set up your router or modem. Settings Display...
On the Internet Protocol Setup screen, press the ENTER button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Manual, and then press the ENTER button. Press the ▼ button to go to the first entry field (IP Address). Settings Network Setting Display...
▪ When the product uses BD-LIVE to send the disc data and a request to the server to certify the disc, the server uses the transferred data to check if the disc is valid and sends the certificate back to the product.
Dim : Dim the display window. • Bright : Brighten the display window. • Power On/Off Sound Play a melody when the product is turned on and off. On : Turn Power Sound On. • Off : Turn Power Sound Off.
▪ Software upgrades using the USB Host jack must be performed with no disc inside. ▪ If you want to cancel the upgrade in the process of downloading the upgrade data, press the ENTER button. ▪ When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the software Upgrade menu.
Basic Functions Playing a Disc Playback Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( open the disc tray. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( close the disc tray. Press the PLAY ( ) button.
To return to normal play, press the REPEAT button again. Press the ENTER button. NOTE ▪ If you set point (B) before 5 seconds has lapsed, the prohibition message will appear. Using the TOOLS button During playback, you can operate disc menu by pressing the TOOLS button.
BONUSVIEW section does not contain any BONUSVIEW audio settings. ▪ Information about the main feature/BONUSVIEW mode will also be displayed if the Blu-ray Disc has a BONUSVIEW section. Use the ◄► button to switch between main feature and BONUSVIEW audio modes.
◄► buttons : Jump Play. (except for Audio CD (CD-DA)) STOP button : Stops a track. SKIP button : During playback, moves to the next page in the Music List or moves to the next track in the Playlist. o� POWER...
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Basic Functions SKIP button : During playback, moves to the previous page in the Music List or moves to the previous track in the Playlist. If you press this button after three seconds of playback in the Playlist, the current track will be replayed from the beginning.
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RETURN button. To go to the Playlist, press the ENTER button. NOTE ▪ You can create a playlist with up to 99 tracks on Audio CD (CD-DA). Playing back a Picture Playing a JPEG Disc 1/2 Page Insert a JPEG disc into the disc tray.
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Before you can enable the background music function, the photo file should exist in the same storage media with the music file. However, the sound quality can be affected by the bit rate of the MP3 file, the size of the photo and the encoding method.
Supported devices: USB storage media, MP3 player, digital camera, USB card reader • Does not support if a folder or file name is longer than 128 characters. • A certain USB/digital camera device may not be compatible with the product.
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BLUE(D) : To sort the applications. • Return : To return to the previous menu. • Settings : You can set the system setup and create " Enter accounts, etc. Samsung Apps : You can download various chargeable or free-of-charge application services.
If you have connected your product to your TV using Component or video cables, the DivX video signal can not output or the popup message “Connect with a HDMI cable to play this file.” or “Cannot play current file.” will be displayed. English...
NOTE If you forgot your password, press the STOP ( ▪ button on the front panel of the product for more than 5 seconds with no disc inserted. Internet@TV ID by Date 1/3 Use this menu to create or delete an account and enter or delete account information.
My page Displays the application list. Help If you questions about Internet@TV, check this section first. If none of the tips apply, please visit the help website. Using the colour buttons with the Samsung Apps RED(A) (Login) : To log in to the internet •...
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Update will be completed when the product turns off after restarting. Press the POWER button to turn on the updated product for your use. Never turn off or on the product manually during the update process. ▪ Samsung Electronics shall take no legal responsibility...
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Share Folder Disabled icon : Use this if you want to set folder sharing off. Refresh icon : Use this if you want to refresh list of folders and files in My Computer. Set Change State icon : Select a folder to share and don’t forget to press this button.
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• The Blu-ray Disc/DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles) • You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range. • Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.
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When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. • 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.
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When using the BD-LIVE service, an error occurs. NOTE ▪ When the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in the BD data will be deleted. English SOLUTION • Check whether the network connection is successful or not by using Network Test menu.
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BONUSVIEW Background Music Component Cable Network Camera Angle Digital Output 32~33 Dynamic Range Control Downmixing Mode DTS Neo:6 DST (Daylight Saving Time) 35 DivX 35~36 Disc Menu Disc Structure HDMI 20, 34 HDMI Supported Amplifier HDMI Deep Color Internet@TV 36, 52~55...
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*S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the power supply and power consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. Weight and dimensions are approximate. English Specifications 1.7 kg 433 (W) X 205 (D) X 43 (H) mm +5°C to +35°C...
BD-ROM, DVD-VIDEO, and Audio CD (CD-DA) discs; BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R discs; and CD-RW/-R discs. • Discs other than the above cannot and/or is not intended to be played by this product. And some of the above discs may not play due to one or more reasons provided below. •...
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Many Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your Product directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted picture from copy-protected Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs.
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However, Samsung Authorised Dealers and Authorised Service Centres in other EC Countries will comply with the warranty on the terms issued to purchasers in the country concerned. In case of difficulty, details of our Authorised Service Centres are available from: Samsung Electronics U.K.
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This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.