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imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register Portable Blu-ray Multimedia Player user manual BD-C8000 BD-C8000-XAA-ENG-1_0703.indd 1 BD-C8000-XAA-ENG-1_0703.
2 English Blu-ray Disc Features 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.
English 3 02 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.
4 English Safety Information Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadi.
English 5 02 Safety Information Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
6 English Safety Information Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the player after use. Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the player for long periods of time. Remove the battery pack from the player if you don’t intend to use it for a long period of time.
English 7 02 Safety Information Do not throw or disassemble the battery and do not put it into water. - This may cause and injury, fire or explosion. Never heat the battery or throw the battery into a fire. Do not place or use the battery in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle, near a stove, and so on.
8 English Safety Information Cautions on Using the Car Power Cable The product is not designed for use in vehicles with batteries that exceed standard voltage (12V ±10%) or in buses, trucks, military/ construction vehicles, or heavy equipment.
English 9 ENGLISH Contents KEY FEATURES 2 Blu-ray Disc Features 2 Portable Blu-ray Multimedia Player Features SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Warning 4 Precautions 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Disc Storage & Management 5 Disc Handling 6 Battery Usage 7 Moving, Storing, and Driving, etc.
10 English Contents SETUP 37 Resolution 39 HDMI Format 39 Movie Frame (24Fs) 39 Progressive Mode 39 Still Mode 39 HDMI Deep Color 39 Audio 39 Digital Output 40 PCM Downsampling 41 Dynamic Range Contro.
English 11 ENGLISH Contents BASIC FUNCTIONS 52 Using the TOOLS button 52 Moving to a Desired Scene Directly 53 Repeat the Title or Chapter 53 Repeat the Section 53 Selecting the Audio Language 54 Sele.
12 English Before Using the user manual Disc Types and Contents that can be played. Term Logo Icon Definition BD-ROM h This indicates a function available on a BD-ROM. BD-RE/-R z This indicates a function available on a BD-RE/-R disc recorded in the BD-RE format.
English 13 03 Getting Started NOTE Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this player. When these discs are played, either “This disc can not be played.” or “Cannot read this disc. Please check the regional code of the disc.
14 English Getting Started Audio CD (CD-DA) This player can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW/-R discs. The player 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 minute) CD-RW/-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB (90 minute) or above disc, as the disc may not play back.
English 15 03 Getting Started AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This player can playback 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.
16 English Getting Started Logos of Discs that can be played Blu-ray Disc 3D Blu-ray Disc DTS-HD Master Audio DivX BD-LIVE Dolby TrueHD NTSC broadcast system in U.
English 17 03 Getting Started Front Panel Front View 1 HOLD SWITCH Slide to lock or unlock the button functions. When the Hold switch is in the lock position, none of the buttons on the player work except the Power button.
18 English Getting Started 10 SKIP BUTTON ( ) Press to skip backwards. STOP BUTTON ( ) Stops disc playback. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ( ) Plays a disc or pauses playback. SKIP BUTTON ( ) Press to skip forwards. 11 VOLUME CONTROL This is a wheel type volume control.
English 19 03 Getting Started Right View 1 LAN Connect a LAN cable to the LAN jack to access network based services (See pages 59~64), BD-LIVE, and software upgrades using a network connection.
20 English Getting Started Rear Panel Bottom View 1 BATTERY PACK Charge the battery pack using the AC Power Adapter. On the battery, there are LED indicators that show the remaining capacity. Press the PUSH button to view the LED indicators. 2 BATTERY PACK RELEASE SWITCH Slide to release the battery pack.
English 21 03 Getting Started Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control POWER DISC MENU TITLE MENU POPUP MENU B BCD A TOOLS RETURN INFO LCD ON/OFF Turn the player on and off. Press numeric buttons to operate options. Press to skip backwards or forwards.
22 English Getting Started Installing the battery into the remote Turn the lithium battery’s cover counterclockwise, and then remove. Place the lithium battery in the battery compartment plus (+) side facing up. Replace the cover, and then turn it clockwise.
English 23 03 Getting Started Charging the battery pack Use the bundle AC adapter to charge the battery pack. Please charge the battery pack fully before using the player for the first time. Before charging, make sure that the battery pack is correctly seated.
24 English Getting Started Battery level display LCD To check the battery status on the Built-in LCD Panel, press the INFO button on the remote control or the TOOLS button on the player or remote control while it is turned on.
English 25 03 Getting Started Car Power Cable ※ Before using the product If you are driving, park the car in a safe place before using the product. If you leave the player in your car in the summer, it can overheat. If this occurs, cool down the product by placing it in a cool place before using.
26 English Getting Started CAUTION The product is not designed for use in vehicles with batteries that exceed standard voltage (12V ±10%) or in buses, trucks, military/ construction vehicles, or heavy equipment.
English 27 03 Getting Started Warnings and cautions on using the Car Power Cable This product is intended for use on negative grounded vehicles only. Using it on a positive grounded vehicle may result in fire or malfunction. When plugging this product into your vehicle’s cigar lighter, do so with your vehicle’s engine turned on.
28 English Connections Connecting Earphones to the Player You can attach earphones to the earphones jack for private listening. Two people can listen to the player together by using a Y type Earphone Adapter. How to use earphones Turn the volume down to the minimum setting before connecting.
English 29 04 Connections Connecting to a TV Case 1 : Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable - Best Quality (Recommended) Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the side of the player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. Turn on the player and TV.
30 English Connections Case 2 : Connecting to a TV with Audio/Video cables - Good Quality Using Audio/Video cables, connect the AV OUT (yellow) terminals on the side of the player to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (red and white) terminals of your TV.
English 31 04 Connections Connecting an External Digital Component (Amplifier) Connect the OPTICAL OUT terminal on the side of the product to the Digital input of the external digital component (amplifier) using a digital optical cable. Turn on the player, TV, and amplifier.
32 English Connections Connecting to the Network This player lets you view network based services (See pages 59~64) such as Internet@TV and BD-LIVE, as well as receive software upgrades through a network connection. We recommend using an AP (Access Point) or IP router for the connection.
English 33 04 Connections Wireless Network You can connect your player to your network with a Wireless IP sharer. A wireless AP/IP router is required to make a wireless network connection. To set the network options, see pages 43~47. - You can check the network connection indicator(Blue LED) to see the status of the network connection.
34 English Setup Before Starting (Initial Settings) After plugging in the player, the first time you press the POWER button, this screen comes up. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired language, then press the ENTER button. Press the ENTER button to select Start .
English 35 05 Setup Use the HDMI cable to connect the player to an Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) -compliant Samsung TV. If the TV uses a language supported by the player, that language will be set to a preferred language automatically. For this to work, the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) feature should be set to On in both the TV and the player.
36 English Setup Display You can configure various display options such as the TV Aspect, Resolution, etc. 3D To play a 3D disc, you must connect the player to your TV using an HDMI cable. You can not play a Blu-ray Disc with 3D contents using this player’s Built-in LCD Panel.
English 37 05 Setup TV Aspect Ratio (Screen Size) Depending on the type of television you have, you may want to adjust the screen size setting. 16:9 Normal • The player plays 4:3 source movies in 4:3 Pillar-box (black bars on sides of picture) on your wide scren TV if you select 16:9 normal.
38 English Setup Resolution according to the output mode Output Setting HDMI is Connected HDMI is not Connected Built-In LCD HDMI out AV out Built-In LCD AV out Auto Automatically turned off (If user press"LCD ON/OFF" button on the remote control,then Standard Definition Picture will be displayed.
English 39 05 Setup HDMI Format You can optimize the color setting from the HDMI output by selecting a connected device Type. TV : Select if connected to a TV via HDMI.
40 English Setup Digital Output Selection Setup PCM Bitstream (Re-encode) Bitstream (Audiophile) Connection HDMI Receiver Optical HDMI Receiver or Optical HDMI Receiver Optical Audio Stream on Blu-ray Disc PCM Up to 7.1ch PCM 2ch DTS re-encoded PCM PCM 2ch Dolby Digital Up to 5.
English 41 05 Setup Virtual Surround You can enjoy a multi-channel, surround sound like effect even when you are listening to multi- channel audio through 2 channel speaker or headphones or earphones. Off : Tune Virtual Surround off. Virtual Speaker : Select when using 2CH speaker.
42 English Setup System Initial Settings By adjusting the Initial Settings, you can set the language, TV aspect ratio, and Network Settings, etc. For more information on the settings, refer to the corresponding section in this user manual. (See pages 34~49) Internet@TV Screen Size Set the Internet@TV Screen to the optimal size.
English 43 05 Setup Clock Set time-related functions. Clock Mode : You can set it to Auto or Manual . If you select Manual , the Clock Set menu is activated and DST is deactivated. Clock Set : You can specify the current time and date manually. Time Zone : You can specify the time zone that is applicable to your area.
44 English Setup Wired Network In the Network Settings menu, press the ▲▼ buttons to select Network Settings , and then press the ENTER button. The Internet Protocol Setup screen appears. Press the ► button, then select Auto or Manual , and then press the ENTER button.
English 45 05 Setup Press the ▼ button to go to DNS . Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS entry field. Enter the numbers as above. Press the RETURN button on your remote. Run a Network Test to ensure the player has connected to your network (See page 47 ).
46 English Setup In the list of networks, press the ▲▼ buttons to select a network, and then press the ENTER button. If the PIN/Security pop-up appears, go to Step 7. If the Network Connecting Screen appears, go to Step 11. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select PIN or Security.
English 47 05 Setup Enter the IP Address , Subnet Mask , and Gateway values. Press the ▼ to go to DNS . Press the ▼ button to go to the first DNS entry field. Enter the numbers as above. When done, press the ▲ button to return to Access Point Selection.
48 English Setup Change Password Change the 4-digit password used to access security functions. If you forgot your password Remove the disc. Press and hold the STOP ( ) button on the front panel for 5 seconds or more. All settings will revert to the factory settings.
English 49 05 Setup Support Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade software for performance improvements or additional services. You can check the current software version, upgrade using the Internet and set the Auto upgrade notification.
50 English Closing the Disc Cover Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc cover until it clicks shut. NOTE We recommend that you open the Disc Cover in the stop mode. When you press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button during playback, the disc inside the tray may continue to spin for a short period of time.
English 51 06 Basic Functions Using the Popup Menu h During playback, press the POPUP MENU button on the remote control. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons or ENTER button to select the desired menu. NOTE Depending on the disc, the menu items may differ or this menu may not be available.
52 English Basic Functions Skipping Chapters hzZyx During playback, press the SKIP ( ) button. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, the disc moves to the next chapter. If you press the SKIP ( ) button, the disc moves to the beginning of the chapter. One more press makes the disc move to the beginning of the previous chapter.
English 53 06 Basic Functions Repeat the Title or Chapter hzZy Repeat the disc title or chapter. Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not be available. During playback, press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Repeat , then press the ENTER button.
54 English Basic Functions Selecting the Subtitle Language hZx During playback, press the TOOLS button. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select Subtitle . Press the ◄► buttons to select the desired subtitle language. NOTE This function depends on which subtitles are encoded on the disc and may not be available on all Blu-ray Discs/DVDs.
English 55 06 Basic Functions Listening to Music ow Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Playback DISC MENU TITLE MENU POPUP MENU B BCD A TOOLS RETURN INFO 0 5 3 ! 4 9 8 2 1 6 7 1 SEARCH buttons : Fast Play. (Audio CD (CD-DA) only) 2 PAUSE button : Pauses playback.
56 English Basic Functions You must use adequate force to insure proper operation. If you touch the buttons lightly, the function may not work correctly. You must move your finger slowly for best performance. If you move your finger too quickly, the volume may not be adjusted.
English 57 06 Basic Functions To remove a track from the playlist, move to the track, and then press the YELLOW (C) button again. The check on the track is deleted. Press the ENTER button to play the selected tracks. Selected tracks play automatically.
58 English Basic Functions Information : Shows the picture information including the name and size, etc. NOTE To enable the Background Music function, both music and MP3 files must be contained in the same folder. However, the sound quality can be affected by the bit rate of the MP3 file, the size of the photo, and the encoding method.
English 59 07 Network Services Network Services You can enjoy various network services such as Internet@TV or BD-LIVE by connecting the player to your network. Check the following instructions before using any network service. Connect the player to the network.
60 English Network Services Using the Keypad Through your remote, you can use the On-Screen Keypad in several Internet@TV applications to enter text. Language : English 1 The current keypad. Use to enter characters. 2 Press the DISC MENU button on the remote control to shift the input mode.
English 61 07 Network Services Starting Internet@TV for the First Time To start up Internet@TV for the first time, follow these steps: Access Internet@TV as described on the previous page. The Internet@TV screen appears. In most cases, immediately after, the Country screen appears.
62 English Network Services On the next screen, enter a new, four digit password on the first line. Enter it again on the second line to confirm. The Changing Password Complete message screen appears. Press Enter or wait for the screen to close - about 5 seconds.
English 63 07 Network Services If you have entered the ID and password correctly, the Registered Successfully message appears, asking you if you want to add another service site. If you do, press Enter, and then go to Step 4. If not, press Return and return to the Settings Screen.
64 English Network Services Service Manager Lock, unlock, and delete services and applications installed in Internet@TV. When a service or application is locked, you must enter the Service Password to access it. Lock/Unlock On the Settings screen , select Service Manager, and then press Enter.
English 65 07 Network Services Using the Samsung Apps Screen To use the Samsung Apps screen, follow these steps: Use the ◄► buttons to move to the category list on the left. Use the ▲▼ to highlight a category. In a few seconds, the Samsung Apps screen displays the applications in that category.
66 English Network Services BD-LIVE™ Once the player is connected to the network, you can enjoy various movie-related service contents using a BD-LIVE compliant disc. Attach a USB memory stick to the USB jack on the side of the player, and then check its remaining memory.
English 67 07 Network Services To select a device, use the RED (A) or BLUE (D) button to select a file to play. (For playing back Video, Music or Photos files, see pages 55~58.) internet radio You T ube No Disc a Change Device d View Devices " Enter Please activate Internet@TV service to enjoy a variety of Internet Services.
68 English Appendix Cautionary Notes Cautions on Using the Player Avoid strong magnetic fields. Using the player under strong fluorescent lighting, in a car, near a TV or magnetic object may cause recorded images to deteriorate. Be sure to remove the disc, turn off the player, and remove the battery pack after use.
English 69 08 Appendix Saving Power We recommend that you turn off the power to the player when not using it. If you are not going to use the player for prolonged period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Maintenance of LCD Screen To keep the screen clean, turn off the power, and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
70 English Appendix Caution! When not using the battery pack, remove it and store in a cool place. Do not use the AC power adapter or battery pack for a prolonged period of time during recharging. You might get a low temperature burn. Keep the battery pack free from smoke, steam, moisture, and dust.
English 71 08 Appendix Cautions on Storing the Battery pack Even when not in use, power is consumed continuously. To reduce the power consumption, follow the procedures below. Remove the battery pack from the player after every use. When not using the player, turn off the power.
72 English Appendix Troubleshooting Before requesting service, please check the following. PROBLEM SOLUTION Video does not appear with on the external component connected to the Blu-ray player Check that the TV is set to VIDEO or HDMI. Check that the Audio/Video Cable is securely connected.
English 73 08 Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION A loud noise is heard from the earphones. Check whether the earphones are connected to the earphones jack ( ) properly. If they are connected to the AV jack (yellow), you cannot hear sound normally. • There is no video from the analog AV connection.
74 English Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION The prohibition message appears on the screen. This message appears when an invalid button is pressed. 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.
English 75 08 Appendix PROBLEM SOLUTION PC Share Manager function I can see folders shared through the PC Share Manager, but I cannot see the files. Share Manager shows only Image, Music, and Movie fi les. Files that do not correspond to these categories are not displayed.
76 English Appendix Viewing TV using the 3D function IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3D PICTURES. Read and understand the following safety information before using the TV’s 3D function. WARNING Some viewers may experience discomfort while viewing 3D TV such as dizziness, nausea and headaches.
English 77 08 Appendix S Supported File Format 14 Software Upgrade 49, 66 Search and Skip 51 Slow and Step 52 Subtitle Language 54 Slide Show 57 SAMSUNG PC Share Manager 66~67 T TV Aspect 37 Title Men.
78 English Appendix Specifications General Power Source 12V AC Adapter 11.1V Lithium-ion Battery Pack Car Power Cable ( support 12V ± 10% ) does not support Voltage beyound this condition. Do not support use in Truck/bus/military/construction vehicles/heavy equipment Power Consumption DC12V 2.
English 79 08 Appendix Battery Pack Type Lithium-ion Voltage 11.1V (nominal) Capacity 4000mA (nominal) Compatibility Support Only dedicated Bundle Battery Pack Do not guarntee use of other Batterypack Operating Time in Battery Mode With Bundled 42W/4000mA Battery approx.
80 English Appendix 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 Cha.
English 81 08 Appendix Many Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your Player 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.
82 English Appendix BD-C8000-XAA-ENG-3_0703.indd 82 BD-C8000-XAA-ENG-3_0703.indd 82 2010-07-03 12:00:27 2010-07-03 12:00:27 License Manufa ctu red un der li cen s e f r om Dol b y Labor atories. “Dolby” an d t he dou ble-D sy mbo l are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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