Samsung AK59-00149 Blu-Ray Disc Remote User Manual

Samsung AK59-00149 Blu-Ray Disc Remote

Safety Information

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

FCC NOTE (for U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect this equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. This class B digital product meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including AV receivers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Getting Started

Before using the User Manual

Disc Types and Contents that your player can play

NOTES

•  The player may not play certain CD-RW/-R and DVD-R discs because of the disc type or recording conditions.
• If a DVD-RW/-R has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable.
• Your player will not play content that has been recorded on a DVD-R at a bit rate that exceeds 10 Mbps.
• Your player will not play content that has been recorded on a BD-R or USB device at a bitrate that exceeds 25 Mbps.
• Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when you use specific functions, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment. Information about the discs is written in detail on the disc box. Please refer to this if necessary.
• When you play a BD-J title, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly.

Disc types your player cannot play

• HD DVD
• DVD-ROM/PD/MV, etc
• DVD-RAM
• Super Audio CD (except CD layer)
• DVD-RW (VR mode)
• CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD (CD-Gs play audio only, not graphics.)
• 3.9 GB DVD-R for Authoring.

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/External HDD/digital camera devices may not be compatible with the player.
• Your player supports the FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems.
• Connect USB devices directly to the player’s USB port. Connecting through a USB cable may cause compatibility problems.
• Inserting more than one memory device into a multi-card reader may cause the reader to operate improperly.
• The player does not support the PTP protocol.
• Do not disconnect a USB device during a “loading” process.
• The bigger the image resolution, the longer the image takes to display.
• This player cannot play MP3 files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) downloaded from commercial sites.
• Your player only supports video with a frame rate under 30fps (frames per second).
• Your player only supports USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices such as thumb drives and USB HDDs. (HUB is not supported.)
• Certain USB HDD Devices, multi-card readers, and thumb drives may not be compatible with this player.
• If some USB devices require excessive power, they may be limited by the circuit safety device.
• If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB HDD manufacturer.
• You must remove the USB storage device safely by performing the “Safely Remove USB” function to prevent possible damage to the USB memory. Press the HOME button to move to the home screen, press the YELLOW (C) button, and then press thebutton.
• SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss.
• Your player does not support NTFS compressed files, sparse files, or encrypted files.
• You can repair or format a USB device on your Desktop PC. (MS-Windows OS only)

Video File Support

• 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 4.1 and AVCHD
  • Does not support H.264 FMO/ASO/RS and VC1 SP/MP/AP L4
  • MPEG4 SP, ASP :
    • Below 1280 x 720: 60 frames max
    • Above 1280 x 720: 30 frames max
  • Does not support GMC 2 or higher
• Audio decoder
  • Supports WMA 7, 8, 9 ,and STD
  • Does not support WMA sampling rate of 22050Hz mono.
  • AAC: Max sampling rate: 96Khz (8, 11, 12, 16, 22,24, 32,44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96)
    • Max bitrate: 320kbps

Music File Support

Picture File Support

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

• This player can play back AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high-definition digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format compresses images with greater efficiency than the conventional image compression format.
• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format. This player can play back AVCHD discs that use the “x.v.Color” format.
• “x.v.Color is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.

NOTES

• Some AVCHD format discs may not play, depending on the recording conditions. AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
•  “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.
• Some MKV and MP4 format discs may not play, depending on the video resolution and frame rate conditions.

Accessories

Check for the supplied accessories shown below.

Front Panel

NOTES

• When the player displays the Blu-ray Disc menu, you cannot start the movie by pressing the Play button on the player or the remote. To play the movie, you must select Play Movie or Start in the disc menu and then press thebutton.
• You can perform software upgrades using the USB Host jack with a USB flash memory stick only.

Rear Panel

Remote Control

Tour of the Remote Control

Installing batteries

NOTES

If the remote does not operate properly:

• Check the polarity (+/–) of the batteries.
• Check if the batteries are drained.
• Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
• Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.

CAUTION!! Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

Connections

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.

NOTES

• If you use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect to your display device, you must also connect the Digital Audio Out on the player to an audio system to hear audio.
• An HDMI cable outputs digital video and audio, so you don’t need to connect an audio cable.
• Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resolutions may not work. Please refer to the user manual of your TV.
• When you connect the player to your TV using the HDMI cable or to a new TV, and then turn it on for the first time, the player automatically sets the HDMI output resolution to the highest supported by the TV.
• A long HDMI cable may cause screen noise. If this occurs, set HDMI Deep Color to Off in the menu.
• To view video in the HDMI 720p, 1080i, or 1080p output mode, you must use a high-speed (category 2) HDMI cable.
• HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV. If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), random noise appears on the screen.

Audio Settings

Digital Output

Lets you select the digital audio output format that is suitable for your TV or AV Receiver. For more details, please refer to the Digital Output Selection table below.

Digital Output Selection

** If the Source Stream is 2ch, “Re-encoded Dolby D” Settings are not applied.

Blu-ray Discs may include three audio streams :

Main Feature Audio: The audio soundtrack of the main feature.

• BONUSVIEW audio: An additional soundtrack,s uch as the director’s or actor’s commentary.
• Navigation Sound Effects: When you choose a menu navigation selection, a Navigation Sound Effect may sound. Navigation Sound Effects are different on each Blu-ray Disc.

NOTES

• Be sure to select the correct Digital Output, or you will hear no sound or just a loud noise.
• If the HDMI device (AV receiver, TV) is not compatible with compressed formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the audio signal output as PCM.
• Regular DVDs do not have BONUSVIEW audio and Navigation Sound Effects.
• Some Blu-ray Discs do not have BONUSVIEW audio and Navigation Sound Effects.
• If you play MPEG audio soundtracks, the audio signal outputs as PCM regardless of your Digital Output selections (PCM or Bitstream).
• If your TV is not compatible with compressed multi-channel formats (Dolby Digital, DTS), the player may output PCM 2ch downmixed audio even though you selected Bitstream (either Reencoded or Unprocessed) in the setup menu.
• If your TV is not compatible with PCM sampling rates over 48kHz, the player may output 48kHz downsampled PCM audio even though you set PCM Downsampling to Off.

PCM Downsampling

Let you choose to have 96KHz PCM signals downsampled to 48KHz before they are outputted to an amplifier. Choose only if your amplifier or receiver is not compatible with a 96KHz signal.

Dynamic Range Control

Lets you apply dynamic range control to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby True HD audio.

• Auto: Automatically controls the dynamic range of Dolby TrueHD audio, based on information in the Dolby TrueHD soundtrack. Also, turn the dynamic range control on for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.
• Off: Leaves the dynamic range uncompressed, letting you hear the original sound.
• On: Turns dynamic range control on for all three Dolby formats. Quieter sounds are made louder and the volume of loud sounds is reduced.

Downmixing Mode

Let’s you select the multi-channel downmix method that is compatible with your stereo system. You can choose to have the player downmix to normal stereo or to surround-compatible stereo.

Media Play

Using YouTube

You can use your Blu-ray player to stream video content from YouTube. To stream content from YouTube, you must connect your Blu-ray player to your network. (See page 8.)

Starting YouTube for the First Time

1. On the Home screen, select YouTube, and then press thebutton.
   NOTES
   If this is the first time you start any of the apps at the bottom of the screen (Netflix, Pandora, or YouTube), you will be asked to read and agree to the Terms of Service Agreement and the Samsung Service Privacy Policy. You must agree to both to continue. After you have agreed to both, go to Step 2.
2. On the YouTube screen, use the ▲▼ buttons to select Discover Channels, Search, My YouTube, or Featured, and then press thebutton.
   • Discover Channels lets you see the channels that are available and lets you select a channel.
   • Search lets you search for videos using keywords or names.
   • My YouTube lets you access your YouTube account and send videos from your tablet or smartphone to your TV.
   • Featured displays the currently featured videos by category and let you select a category.

Playing and Controlling Videos

1. To begin, select either Discover Channels or Featured, and then press thebutton.
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. On the Control Panel, you can stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, and perform other operations on the running video by using the ◄► buttons on your remote to select the appropriate button on the Control Panel, and then pressing thebutton on the remote.

Finding and Selecting Other Videos

Related Videos

1. With a video running and the Control Panel displayed, press the ▼ button once. The Information screen appears.
2. In the Information screen, press the ▼ button once. The Related Videos category appears, displaying individual related videos.
3. Use the ◄► buttons to select a video, and then press thebutton. The first video stop,s and the video you selected plays.
4. If you do not find a video you want, press the Return or ▲ button to return to previous screens.

Current Play List Videos

1. With a video running and the Control Panel displayed, press the ▼ button once. The Information screen appears.
2. In the Information screen, press the ▼ button once. The Related Videos category appears, displaying individual related videos.
3. Press the ▼ button again. The Current Play List appears, displaying individual videos in the Current Play List.
4. Use the ◄► buttons to select a video, and then press the v button. The first video stops, and the video you selected plays.
5. If you do not find a video you want, press the Return or ▲ button to return to previous screens.

Using Search

1. On the YouTube Home screen, select Search, and then press thebutton.
2. On the Search screen, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to select a character, and then press thebutton. The character you selected appears in the field at the top.
3. Repeat Step 2 to select more letters or numbers.
4. As you add more characters, YouTube will start to display matches in the field on the right. This may take some time.
5. To move to the list of matches, press the ► button one or more times.
6. To select a video, use the ▲▼◄► buttons to highlight it, and then press thebutton. YouTube plays the video.

NOTES

• Select Clear at the top of the screen to clear all entered characters.
• Select the Delete button (with an ←) at the top of the screen to delete the last character you entered.

My YouTube

My YouTube lets you access your YouTube account and send videos from your tablet or smartphone to your TV.

Using My YouTube

To use My YouTube, follow these steps;

1. On the YouTube Home page, select My YouTube, and then press thebutton.
2. On the My YouTube page, use the ◄► buttons to select either Sign In or Pair, and then press thebutton.
3. Follow the directions on the screen.

NOTES

• When the factory default settings are restored, all stored user BD data is deleted.

Repairs

If you contact us to repair your player, an administration fee may be charged if either:

1. An engineer is called out to your home at your request, and there is no defect in the product.
2. You bring the unit to a repair center, and there is no defect in the product. 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 manual thoroughly, search for a solution online at www.samsung.com, or contact Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) before seeking to repair your player.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, please try the following solutions.

Specifications

Network speeds equal to or below 10Mbps are not supported.

• Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
• Weight and dimensions are approximate.
• Dispose of unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call, (877) 278 – 0799

Compliance and Compatibility Notice

NOT ALL discs are compatible

• Subject to the restrictions described below and those noted throughout this Manual, including the Disc Type and Characteristics section of this user manual, disc types that can be played are: pre-recorded commercial 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 those listed above cannot be and are not intended to be played by this player. Some of the discs listed above may not play due to one or more reasons provided
  below.
• 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. These and other disc compatibility and player operation issues with new and existing format discs are possible because:
  • Blu-ray is a new and evolving format and this player may not operate all features of Blu-ray Discs because some features may be optional, additional features may have been added to the Blu-ray Disc format after the production of this player, and certain available features may be subject to delayed availability.
  • Not all new and existing disc format versions are supported by this player.
  • new and existing disc formats may be revised, changed, updated, improved, and/or supplemented;
  • Some discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation or restricts features during playback.
  • some discs bearing the BD-ROM, BD-RE/-R, DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R logos may still be non-standardized discs;
  • Some discs may not be played depending on their physical state or recording conditions.
  • Problems and errors can occur during the creation of Blu-ray Disc or DVD software and/or the manufacture of discs;
  • This player operates differently than a standard DVD player or other AV equipment, and/or
  • for reasons noted throughout this user manual and for other reasons (s) discovered and posted by the SAMSUNG customer care center.
• If you encounter disc compatibility or player operation problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. You may also contact the SAMSUNG customer care center for possible updates on this player.
• For additional information on playback restrictions and disc compatibility, refer to the Precautions, Before Reading the User Manual, Disc Types and Characteristics, and Before Playing sections of this user manual.

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