safety information

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) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this player near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other player (including amplifiers) that produce heat. The polarized or the grounding type plug has an important safety purpose. 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 are 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 deformed or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the player. 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 player. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/player combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this player during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the player has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the player, the player has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Handling Cautions

~ Before connecting other components to this Blu-ray Disc Player, be sure to turn them all off. ~ Do not move the Blu-ray Disc Player while a disc is being played as the disc may be scratched or broken, or the Blu-ray Disc Players internal parts may be damaged. ~ Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the Blu-ray Disc Player. ~ Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray. ~ Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray. ~ Exterior interferences such as lightning and static electricity can affect the normal operation of this Blu-ray Disc Player. If this occurs, turn the Blu-ray Disc Player off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The Blu-ray Disc Player will operate normally. ~ Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the Blu-ray Disc Player after use. ~ Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you dont intend to use the Blu-ray Disc Player for long periods of time. ~ To clean a disc, wipe it in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. ~ Do not expose the player to any liquid. ~ When the AC plug is connected to a wall outlet, the player will still draw power (standby mode) when it is turned off. ~ The player should not be exposed to dripping or splashing of any liquid and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the player. ~ To disconnect the player from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be easily accessible.

audio setup display setup

HDMI setup

parental setup

network setup

35 Setting up the Audio Options
37 Setting up the Display Options
40 Setting up the HDMI setup options
42 Setting up the Parental Lock
44 TCP/IP Setting 45 Proxy Setting 45 NTP server setting (Used to Retrieve Time Information from NTP server) 46 Mac Address 47 System Device Management
persistent storage management

system upgrade

48 Firmware Upgrade 50 System Information

watching a movie

Using the Display Function Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Selecting the Subtitle Language Changing the Camera Angle BONUSVIEW Settings Using the Bookmark Function

listening to music

59 Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA) 59 Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements 60 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Audio CD (CD-DA) disc playback 60 Repeat Audio CD(CD-DA) 62 Troubleshooting

troubleshooting

appendix

64 Specifications

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Before USING the Users Manual
Make sure to check the following terms before using the users manual.
Icons that will be used in this manual
G Icon Term BD-ROM BD-RE BD-R DVD-VIDEO DVD-RW DVD-R Audio CD Note Definition This involves a function available on a BD-ROM. etting S This involves a function available on the BD-RE. This involves a function available on the BD-R. This involves a function available on DVD-Video or DVD-R/DVD-RW discs that have been recorded and finalized in Video Mode. This involves a function available on DVD-RW. (V mode and finalized only) This involves a function available on DVD-R. (V mode and finalized only) This involves a function available on an audio CD-RW/CD-R (CD-DA format). This involves tips or instructions on the page that help each function operate.

Z C V B M

tarted
About the use of this users manual
1) Be sure to be familiar with Safety Instructions before using this product. (See pages 4~6) 2) If a problem occurs, check the Troubleshooting section. (See pages 62~63)

Copyright

2008 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved; No part or whole of this users manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd.
Disc Type and Characteristics
Disc types that can be played
Disc Types BD-ROM BD-RE/BD-R Disc Logo Recorded content AUDIO + VIDEO Disc Shape Single sided (25GB/50GB) Single sided(5 inches) DVD-VIDEO AUDIO + VIDEO Double sided(5 inches) Single sided(3 1/2 inches) Double sided(3 1/2 inches) DVD-RW (V mode and finalized only) DVD-R (V mode and finalized only) AUDIO-CD AUDIO + VIDEO 5 inches (4.7GB) Max. Playing minute Playing time depends on the Title 480 (EX : Extended Play) 480 (EX : Extended Play) 74 20

AUDIO + VIDEO

5 inches (4.7GB) Single sided(5 inches) Single sided (3 1/2 inches)
~ This player is compatible with the NTSC color system only. ~ PAL discs will not play.
Logos of Discs that can be played

Blu-ray Disc

Dolby Digital Plus

Digital Audio

Dolby TrueHD
NTSC broadcast system in U.S.A, Canada, Korea, Japan

Stereo

Discs that cannot be played
~ ~ ~ ~ Blu-ray Discs with a region code other than "Region A". DVD-Video with a region number other than 1 or ALL HD DVD DVD-RAM ~ ~ ~ ~ 3.9 GB DVD-R Disc for Authoring. DVD-RW(VR mode) DVD-ROM/PD/MV-Disc, etc CVD/CD-ROM/CDV/CD-G/CD-I/LD

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[Note] ~ Some commercial discs and DVD discs purchased outside your region may not be playable with this product. When these discs are played, either No disc. or Please check the regional code of the disc. will be displayed. ~ If a DVD-R/-RW disc has not been recorded properly in DVD video format, it will not be playable. ~ The unit cannot play CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-RW/-R recorded content such as divx, avi, mpg, mov, wma, mp3,digital photo view(JPEG) file.

Region code

Both the Blu-ray Disc Player 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 Blu-ray Disc Player is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player. Disc Type Region code Blu-ray DVD-VIDEO G etting S
Blu-ray Disc Region Code A B C DVD Region Code The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada
North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia. Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia. Area Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Caribbean Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea, Mongolia China
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all discs are compatible and not every disc will play back. For additional information, refer to the Compliance and Compatibility Notice section of this Manual. If you encounter compatibility problems, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center at 1-800 SAMSUNG. This Samsung Blu-ray Disc Player (BD-P1500) supports only the BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1 specification.

Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specific operations, such as angle change and aspect ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is written in detail on the disc box. Please refer to this if necessary. smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc for playback.
` Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or deposits of cigarette ` Discs with PAL programs recorded on them cannot be played using this product. ` When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions may perform slowly.

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Disc Types

BD-ROM

Blu-ray Disc Read Only Memory. A BD-ROM disc contains pre-recorded data. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Blu-ray Disc Player's. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial BD-ROM discs.

BD-RE/BD-R

Blu-ray Disc Rewritable/Blu-ray Disc Recordable. BD-RE/BD-R is the ideal format for making backups, or recording personal video.

DVD-Video

~ A digital versatile disc (DVD) can contain up to 135-minutes of images, 8 audio languages and 32 subtitle languages. It is equipped with MPEG-2 picture compression and Dolby Digital surround, allowing you to enjoy vivid and clear theatre quality images. ~ When switching from the first layer to the second layer of a dual-layered DVD Video disc, there may be momentary distortion in the image and sound. This is not a malfunction of the unit. ~ Once a DVD-RW/-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Pre-recorded (pre-stamped) commercial DVDs with movies are also referred to as DVD-Videos. This unit can play back pre-recorded commercial DVD discs (DVD-Video discs) with movies. ~ An audio disc on which 44.1kHz PCM Audio is recorded. ~ This unit can play back CD-DA format audio CD-RW and CD-R discs. ~ The unit may not be able to play some CD-RW or CD-R discs due to the condition of the recording. ~ Use a 700MB(80 minutes) CD-RW/CD-R disc. If possible, do not use a 800MB(90 minutes) or above disc, as the disc may not play back. ~ If the CD-RW/CD-R disc was not recorded as a closed session, you may experience delays when playing back the beginning of the disc or all recorded files may not play. ~ Some CD-RW/CD-R discs may not be playable with this unit, depending on the device which was used to burn them. For contents recorded on CD-RW/CD-R media from CDs for your personal use,playability may vary depending on contents and discs. ~ Once a DVD-R recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. ~ This unit can play back DVD-R discs recorded and finalized with a DVD video recorder. It may not be able to play some DVD-R discs depending on the disc and the condition of the recording. ~ Playback can be performed with DVD-RW discs recorded in the Video Mode and finalized. ~ Once a DVD-RW recorded in Video Mode is finalized, it becomes DVD-Video. Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.

Displays current setting or disc status.

INFO Button

E XIT Button
Use this to enter the disc menu.

DISC MENU Button

POPUP MENU/TITLE MENU Button
Use this to enter the popup menu/title menu.
COLORButtons : RED(A), GREEN (B), YELLOW(C), BLUE(D) REPEAT A-B Button
Use this to access various audio functions on a disc (Blu-ray Disc/DVD). Allows you to repeat playback of a certain section.

AUDIO Button

MARKER Button
Use this to bookmark a position while playing a disc.

BONUSVIEW Button

Use this to turn on or off the BONUSVIEW function on supported Blu-ray Discs.
Press this to switch the Blu-ray Disc/DVDs subtitle language.

SUBTITLE Button

REPEAT Button
Allows you to repeat a title, chapter, track or disc.

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Setting the Remote Control
You can control certain functions of your TV with this remote control.
Control function buttons include : TV POWER, TV CH ,/., TV VOL +/, TV MUTE, TV INPUT SEL. button.
To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. 1. Switch your television on. 2. Point the remote control towards the television. 3. Press and hold the TV POWER button and enter the two-figure code corresponding to the brand of your television, by pressing the appropriate number buttons. (see the next page for the code list). If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will switch off. It is now programmed to operate with the remote control.
If several codes are indicated for your television brand, try each one in turn until you find one that works.
` If you replace the remote control's batteries, you must set the brand code again.
You can then control the television using the following buttons after pressing the TV button. Button TV POWER TV INPUT SEL. TV VOL (+/) TV CH (,/.) TV MUTE Function Used to switch the television on and off. Used to select an external source. Used to adjust the volume of the television. Used to select the desired channel. Used to toggle the sound on and off.

The functions listed above will not necessarily work on all televisions. If you encounter problems, operate the television directly.

REGARDING THE BATTERY

If the remote does not operate properly:
~ ~ ~ ~ Check the polarity +/ of the batteries (Dry-Cell) Check if the batteries are drained. Check if remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
Dispose of batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash.

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Controllable TV Codes
SAMSUNG AIWA ANAM BANG & OLUFSEN BLAUPUNKT BRANDT BRIONVEGA CGE CONTINENTAL EDISON DAEWOO EMERSON FERGUSON FINLUX FORMENTI FUJITSU GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI IMPERIAL JVC LG LOEWE LOEWE OPTA MAGNAVOX METZ MITSUBISHI MIVAR NEC NEWSAN NOBLEX NOKIA NORDMENDE PANASONIC PHILIPS PHONOLA PIONEER RADIOLA RADIOMARELLI RCA REX SABA SALORA SANYO SCHNEIDER SELECO SHARP SIEMENS SINGER SINUDYNE SONY TELEAVA TELEFUNKEN THOMSON THOMSON ASIA TOSHIBA WEGA YOKO ZENITH TV POWER+82 TV POWER+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, +15, +16, +17, +18 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+71 TV POWER+73 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+52 TV POWER+75 TV POWER+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27, +28, +29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34 TV POWER+64
TV POWER+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07, +08, +09

remote

TV POWER+73 TV POWER+06, +49, +57 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+84 TV POWER+70 TV POWER+49, +52, +71 TV POWER+60, +72, +73, +75 TV POWER+52 TV POWER+61, +79 TV POWER+06, +19, +20, +21, +22, +78 TV POWER+06, +69 TV POWER+06, +57 TV POWER+40 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+06, +48, +62, +65 TV POWER+52, +77 TV POWER+83 TV POWER+68 TV POWER+66 TV POWER+74 TV POWER+72, +73, +75 TV POWER+53, +54, +74, +75 TV POWER+06, +55, +56, +57 TV POWER+06, +56, +57 TV POWER+58, +59, +73, +74 TV POWER+06, +56 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+45, +46 TV POWER+74 TV POWER+57, +72, +73, +74, +75 TV POWER+74 TV POWER+41, +42, +43, +44, +48 TV POWER+06 TV POWER+74 TV POWER+36, +37, +38, +39, +48 TV POWER+71 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+35, +48 TV POWER+73 TV POWER+67, +73, +75, +76 TV POWER+72, +73, +75 TV POWER+80, +81 TV POWER+47, +48, +49, +50, +51, +52 TV POWER+57 TV POWER+06 TV POWER+63

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This section involves various methods of connecting the Blu-ray Disc Player to other external components such as a TV.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI Cable (BEST QUALITY)
1. Using an HDMI-HDMI cable (not included) connect the HDMI OUT terminal on the rear of the Blu-ray Disc Player to the HDMI IN terminal of your TV. 2. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the HDMI signal from the Blu-ray Disc Player appears on your TV screen. ~ If you have set the remote control to operate your TV (see pages 18~19), press the TV INPUT SEL. button on the remote control and select HDMI as the external source of the TV.

` The unit cannot play CD-RW/CD-R and DVD-RW/-R with recorded content such as divx, avi, mpg, mov, wma,

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On-Screen Menu Navigation

Video Music Setup

Language Setup Audio Subtitle Disc Menu Menu System Setup System Information Time Zone Clock Set Power On/Off sound Persistent Storage Management System Update
Audio Setup Display Setup TV Aspect Movie Frame (24 Fs) Resolution Screen Message Front Display HDMI Setup
Digital Output PCM Down Sampling Dynamic Compression
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) HDMI Format

Network Setup

TCP/IP Proxy NTP Server MAC Address

Parental Setup

Parental Lock Rating Level New Password

Playing a Disc

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens. Place a disc gently into the tray with the discs label facing up. Press the PLAY ( ) button or OPEN/CLOSE ( ) button to close the disc tray. ) button
When you stop disc play, the player remembers where you stopped, so when you press PLAY ( again, it will pick up where you left off.
` Press the STOP ( ) button twice during playback to disable the Resume function. ` To pause the playback, press the PAUSE ( ) button during playback.
To resume, press the PLAY ( ) button.
` If the player is left in the stop mode more than 5 minutes without any user interface, a screen saver will appear
on your TV. If the player is left in the screen saver mode for more than 30 minutes, the power will automatically turn off except during playback of an CDDA (Automatic Power-Off Function). discs).
` If no input is entered for more than 5 minutes in pause mode, the operation will stop (except for some Blu-ray

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Setting the Power On / Off Beep sound
When you turn the player on or off, a beep sound is produced. 1. With the unit in Stop mode, press the MENU button. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the buttons to select System Setup, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the buttons to select Power On/Off sound, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the buttons to select Off or On, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the MENU button to exit the setup menu. basic
Using the Search and Skip Functions
During play, you can search quickly through a chapter or track, and use the skip function to jump to the next selection. functions
Searching through a Chapter or Track
During playback, press the SEARCH ( ) button.

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~ If you press the SEARCH ( ) button, the playback speed is increased to ) X2 ) X4 ) X8 ) X16 ) X32 ) X128 ~ If you press the SEARCH ( ) button, the playback speed is increased to ( X2 ( X4 ( X8 ( X16 ( X32 ( X128 ~ To return to normal speed playback, press the PLAY ( ) button.

Setup not available

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When you select an item, use the number and $%_+ buttons.
` If the automatic settings dont work then the customer should call their ISP.
. When done, use the $% buttons to select Save, then press the ENTER button. If you dont want to save your work, use the $%_+ buttons to select Cancel, then press the ENTER button.

network

The IP address used in this manual is for illustrative purposes only. You must refer to the your network settings for the actual IP address. computer or contact your internet service provider.
` To obtain settings for IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway and Primary DNS, check the network settings in your

Proxy Setting

A proxy server services requests by forwarding them to other servers. If you are required to configure the proxy setting, enter the settings specified by the ISP. To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "TCP/IP Setting" on page 44. Press the buttons to select Proxy, then press the ENTER or + button. ~ Server ~ Port ~ User ~ Password
Display Setup Music Proxy
HDMI Setup Network Setup Off : : Parental Setup : 8080 : : Save
TCP/IP Proxy NTP Server MAC Address : Off
Setup Proxy Server Port User

Password

For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
NTP SERVER SETTING (USED TO RETRIEVE TIME INFORMATION FROM NTP SERVER)
To setup, follow steps 1 to 3 in "TCP/IP Setting" on page 44. Press the buttons to select NTP Server , then press the ENTER or + button. ~ On : the player automatically connects to the Internet server in order to adjust the time setting. ~ Off : the player does not connect to the Internet server for adjusting the time setting.
Display Setup Music Setup HDMI Setup Network Setup Parental Setup TCP/IP Proxy NTP Server MAC Address : Off On Off

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Mac Address
Displays the MAC address of the player. A MAC address(Media Access Control address) is a unique identifier attached to most network adapters. It is a address that acts like a name for a particular network adapter. It cannot be changed. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the buttons to select Network Setup, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the buttons to select Mac Address, then press the ENTER or + button. The MAC address appears.
Display Setup Music Setup HDMI Setup Network Setup MAC Address Parental Setup
Proxy NTP Server MAC Address Network Setup
00 : 16 : 6c : 1a Upgrade Start : 7a : f1 OK
Samsung shall not be responsible for any malfunction or failed operation due to Internet connection failure or a communication error. Neither Samsung shall be responsible for failure of the users Internet connection. provider.

` When the system upgrade is done, check the firmware details in the System Upgrade menu. ` Do not turn off the player during the System Upgrade, as it may cause the player to not work properly. ` Software upgrades using the USB Host jack supports only a USB flash drive.
Other USB devices(ex. MP3 player) are not guaranteed to work.
` There should be only one firmware upgrade file in USB flash drive for the player to perform upgrade properly. ` USB flash drives with the bulky dimension cannot be inserted when an HDMI cable or a LAN cable is

connected.

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System Information

When the firmware upgrade is done, check the firmware details by following the steps below. 1. With the unit in Stop mode/No Disc mode, press the MENU button. Press the $% buttons to select Setup, then press the ENTER or + button. Press the $% buttons to select System Setup, then press the ENTER or + button.
. Press the $% buttons to select System Information, then press the ENTER or + button. You can see detailed information about the current firmware.
Music Setup System Setup Language Setup Audio Setup Display Setup HDMI Setup Network Setup Parental Setup System Information Time Zone Clock Set Power On/Off sound : On Persistent Storage Management System Update
. Press the ENTER button to select OK. System Setup menu will be displayed.
Music Setup System Setup System Information System Information Language Setup Clock Set S/W : XXXXXX_XXXX Audio Setup (BD/DVD) Time Zone Region : A/1 Display Setup HDMI Setup Network Setup Parental Setup OK Power On/Off sound : On Persistent Storage Management System Update

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Using the Display Function
1. During playback, press the INFO button on the remote control. ~ If the current title of a Blu-ray Disc has the BONUSVIEW feature, press the INFO button in the BONUSVIEW section to display BONUSVIEW-related information. Press the $% buttons to select the desired item. Press the _+ buttons to make the desired setup change and then press the ENTER button. ~ You may use the number buttons of the remote control to directly access a title, chapter or to start the playback from a desired time. To make the screen disappear, press the INFO button again.
BD Title Chapter Audio Subtitle Angle Change : 001/006 : 001/016 : 1/1 ENG 2CH : 0/1 Off
Info Playing Time : 00:04:17

watching a

: 01/01 s Select
<INFO menu for the BONUSVIEW section>
BD Title Chapter Playing Time Audio Subtitle Angle : 001/006 : 001/016 : 00:04:17 : 1/1 ENG 2CH : 0/1 Off : 01/01 : 01/01 : 1/1 ENG 2CH Info
BONUSVIEW Video BONUSVIEW Audio Change
If you are playing contents from the info menu, some functions may not be enabled depending on the disc. one movie on a Blu-ray Disc/DVD, each movie will be identified as a Title.
` Title : To access the desired title when there is more than one in the disc. For example, if there is more than ` Chapter: Most Blu-ray Disc/DVD discs are recorded in chapters so that you can quickly find a specific chapter. ` Audio : Refers to the film's soundtrack language. A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 32 audio languages and a

DVD up to 8.

` Playing Time : Allows playback of the film from a desired time. You must enter the starting time
as a reference. The time search function does not operate on some discs.
` Subtitle : Refers to the subtitle languages available in the disc. You will be able to choose the subtitle
languages or, if you prefer, turn them off from the screen. A Blu-ray Disc can contain up to 255 subtitle languages, and a DVD up to 32. function.
` Angle : When a Blu-ray Disc/DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can use the ANGLE ` BONUSVIEW Video/ BONUSVIEW Audio : You can make BONUSVIEW Video or BONUSVIEW Audio settings if the
current title of a Blu-ray Disc appears in the BONUSVIEW section. The BONUSVIEW Video / BONUSVIEW Audio options, however, will be disabled with a Blu-ray Disc that does not support the BONUSVIEW feature.

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Using the Disc Menu & Popup/Title Menu

Using the Disc Menu

1. During playback, press the DISC MENU button on the remote control. Press the $%_+ buttons to make the desired selection, then press the + or ENTER button. ~ The Disc menu setup items may vary from disc to disc.

PLAY MOVIE LANGUAGES

SCENE SELECTIONS PREVIEWS
Depending on the disc, the Disc Menu may not be available.

Using the Title Menu

1. During playback, press the TITLE MENU button on the remote control. Press the $%_+ buttons to make the desired selection, then press the ENTER button. ~ The Title menu setup options may vary from disc to disc.
Depending on the disc, the Title Menu may not be available.
` Title Menu will only be displayed if there are at least two titles in the disc.

Playing the Title List

1. With the unit in Stop mode/Playback mode, press the DISC MENU or TITLE MENU button. Press the $% buttons to select an entry you want to play from Title List, then press the + or ENTER button. The selected entry (title) will be played back.
Video Music Setup Title 007 Title 008 Title 009 Title 010 Title 011 Title 012 Title 013 Title 014 00:03:32 00:04:36 00:04:17 00:04:11 00:04:07 00:04:46 00:04:21 00:03:43

a Playlist [/] Page

- Go to Playlist To go to the Playlist, press the RED(A) button

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Using the Popup Menu
1. During playback, press the POPUP MENU button on the remote control. Press the $%_+ buttons or ENTER button to select the desired menu. ~ The Popup menu setup options may vary from disc to disc.

BONUSVIEW

BONUSVIEW On

BONUSVIEW Off

You can change detailed settings of the BONUSVIEW feature in the INFO menu. BONUSVIEW Video.
` If you switch from BONUSVIEW Video, BONUSVIEW Audio will change automatically in accordance with ` If the Blu-ray Disc supports only BONUSVIEW Audio, you can just press the BONUSVIEW button to turn on or
off the secondary audio mode.

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Using the Bookmark Function
This features lets you bookmark sections of a DVD so you can quickly find them at a later time.

Using the MARKER button

1. During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control. The Bookmark screen appears. Press the ENTER button when the desired scene appears. The selected scene will be stored.
Marker + 00:12:13 / 01:53:26

Add { Move

Add e Exit
. To bookmark another section, press the _+ buttons to move to the next position. Press the ENTER button again when the desired scene appears. The scene will be stored at the selected position and the bookmark time information will be shown. ~ Repeat above to bookmark other positions. ~ You can bookmark up to 8 scenes.

Marker

00:12:21 / 01:53:26

T:1 00:12:17

a Delete Marker

s Play

00:12:33 / 01:53:26

T:1 00:12:27

a Delete
When the disc tray is opened and then closed, bookmark information will be lost.

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Playing back a bookmark
1. During playback, press the MARKER button on the remote control.
. Press the _+ buttons to select a bookmarked scene. Press the ENTER or PLAY(
) button to start playing from the selected scene.

Clearing a bookmark

00:13:11 / 01:53:26

T:1 00:12:53

T:1 00:12:55 { Move

T:1 00:12:57

T:1 00:12:59
. Press the _+ buttons to select a bookmarked scene.

00:13:27 / 01:53:26

. Press the RED(A) button to delete the selected bookmark.

00:13:38 / 01:53:26

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Playing an Audio CD(CD-DA)
1. Insert an Audio CD(CD-DA) into the disc tray. For an audio CD, the first track will be played automatically. To move to the Music List, press the STOP or RETURN button. The Music List screen is displayed on your TV.

a Play Mode TRACK 001

01/12 00:01:29 / 00:04:06 +

listening to

. Press the $% buttons to select the track you want to play, and then press the ENTER button.
Video Music Setup TRACK 001 TRACK 002 TRACK 003 TRACK 004 TRACK 005 TRACK 006 TRACK 007 TRACK 008 00:03:20 00:03:32 00:04:36 00:04:17 00:04:11 00:04:07 00:04:46 00:04:21

b Playlist [/] Page

Audio CD(CD-DA) Screen Elements

Displays the media type.

01/12 00:01:29 / 00:04:06

Disc does not play.

Disc Menu does not appear. The icon appears on the screen.
Play mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed.

No audio.

The screen is blocked
If the HDMI output is set to a resolution your TV cannot support (for example, 1080p), you may not see a picture on your TV.

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PROBLEM Forgot password
SOLUTION ress the ] button (in front panel) for more than 5 seconds with no disc P inside. All settings including the password will revert to the factory settings. Don't use this unless absolutely necessary. hen the factory default settings are restored, all the user data stored in W the persistent storage will be deleted. o to the contents and find the section of the instruction manual that G contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again. f the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung I authorized service center or call 1-800-SAMSUNG. Make sure that the disc is not dirty or scratched. Clean the disc. heck the connection between the TV and the HDMI jack of the Blu-ray Disc C Player. heck if your TV supports 480p/720p/1080i/1080p HDMI input C resolution. f random noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support I HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
If you experience other problems.
The picture is noisy or distorted

No HDMI output.

Abnormal HDMI output screen.

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Specifications
Power Requirements Power Consumption General Weight Dimensions Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range BD (Blu-ray Disc) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Disc CD : 5 inches (COMPACT DISC) CD : 3 1/2 inches (COMPACT DISC) Composite Video Video Output Component Video AC 120V, 60Hz 28 W 6.3 Ibs 16.9(W) X 10.6(D) X 2.3(H) inches +41F to +95F 10 % to 75 % Reading Speed : 4.917m/sec Reading Speed : 3.49 ~ 4.06 m/sec. Approx. Play Time (Single Sided, Single Layer Disc) : 135 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 74 min. Reading Speed : 4.8 ~ 5.6 m/sec. Maximum Play Time : 20 min. 1 channel : 1.0 Vp-p (75 load) Blu-ray/DVD Disc : 480i Y : 1.0 Vp-p (75 load) Pr : 0.70 Vp-p (75 load) Pb : 0.70 Vp-p (75 load) Blu-ray Disc : 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i Video/Audio HDMI 2 Channel Digital Audio Output Audio Output *Frequency Response *S/N Ratio *Dynamic Range *Total Harmonic Distortion 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p PCM multichannel audio, Bitstream audio L(1/L), R(2/R) Optical 48 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 22 kHz 96 kHz Sampling : 4 Hz to 44 kHz 110 dB 100 dB 0.003% *: Nominal specification - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. - Weight and dimensions are approximate. DVD : 480p, 480i

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BD-P1500

Blu-ray Player

Samsung lets you see for yourself the amazing Blu-ray Disc advantage. Full 1080p resolution gives you the most outstanding HD image quality.Enjoy a richer, bolder color palette via extendedgamut YCC technology. HDMI 1.3 transmission bandwidth capabilities ensure the strongest signal fidelity, while the Ethernet connection lets you easily check for the latest firmware upgrades online. Control all your Samsung AV devices from one remote, via Anynet+ technology. And advanced audio compatibility, including DD+, and True-HD, offers premium sound, for the greatest HD experience.
Blu-ray player Full HD 1080p Bonus View BD Live 2.0 Ready Ethernet and USB for firmware upgrades 2 channel analog audio out XVYCC Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital True-HD DTS-HD upgradable HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) USB 2.0
All features, specifications, and model numbers subject to change.

Player

Blu-ray player Full HD 1080p Bonus View BD Live Ready Ethernet 2 channel analog XVYCC Dolby Digital+ DTS HD upgradable Dolby Digital True-HD HDMI-CEC (Anynet+) A true plug and
play product, it comes with a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature that lets you operate multiple HDMI products with a single remote control.

Wa r r a n t y

1 year parts and 90 days labor warranty
backed by Samsung toll-free support.
Net dimensions & weight (WxHxD)
Dimensions: 16.9" x 3.3" x 10.8" Weight: 8.6 lbs.

Te r m i n a l s

VIDEO HDMI output: yes Composite video: yes Component video out: yes S-Video out: yes
Shipping dimensions (WxHxD)
Dimensions: 20.6" x 7.1" x 15.0" Weight: 12.6 lbs.

O rd e r c o d e

AUDIO Audio out: yes Coaxial out: no Optical out: yes

BD-P1500/XAA

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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. 2008 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 408-SS Printed in USA

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Remote control
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