About the Samsung BD-E5900
Experience ultra-realistic images and rich, eye-popping colors from today's hottest Blu-ray discs including 3D Blu-ray releases on Samsung's BD-E5900. This player supports the latest high-res Dolby® and DTS® soundtracks, so you can hook it up to your receiver with an HDMI cable to enjoy master-quality surround sound. And when you connect it to your wired or Wi-Fi home network, you open the doorway to lots more entertainment possibilities.
Surf the Internet and enjoy streaming video
The BD-E5900 has a built-in browser for surfing the web on the biggest screen in the house. And if you're a fan of Netflix® or YouTube, Samsung's Smart apps let you enjoy those andy many other Internet sources, right on your TV. In the mood for music? With Pandora® Internet radio, you can use the 'E5900 to stream tunes from your favorite artists. Plus, the AllShare feature lets you access music, videos, and photos from compatible computers on your home network.
DVDs and CDs are always welcome
The 'E5900 handles just about any disc you may have. Pop in a classic from your DVD collection. This slim player performs its magic on standard-def DVDs, upconverting the video for a beautiful picture on your HDTV. Play regular CDs or home-burned discs, including those filled with MP3 tunes and JPEG digital photos.
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Key features:
- plays standard and 3D Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- Internet-ready plays TV shows, movies and music from a number of sources, including Netflix, YouTube, Pandora® Internet radio, and more (subscription required for Netflix service)
- full web browser on board
- Smart TV web apps let you sample the Internet on your TV
- built-in Wi-Fi® to link to a wireless network
- free Samsung remote app lets you use your iPod touch®, iPhone®, iPad® or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote
- BD-Live Ready requires USB memory drive
- streams photos/videos/music from a compatible DLNA-enabled Windows® PC
- wireless keyboard-compatible (keyboard not included)
- remote control
- viewing 3D video requires a 3D TV and 3D glasses
Technical Specs:
- HDMI audio/video output
- coaxial digital audio output
- selectable video resolution up to 1080p
- video upconversion for DVD
- built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, and DTS-HD
- Ethernet port for Internet connectivity
- USB port for storing downloaded BD-Live material
- 14-3/16"W x 1-11/16"H x 8-15/16"D
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor
- MFR # BDE5900/ZA
What's in the box:
Samsung BD-E5900 owner's manual
- Single-disc Blu-ray disc player
- Remote control (AK59-00145A)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- User Manual
- Quick Setup Guide
- "Important: Player Update Information" note
- Pandora brochure
- Blockbuster brochure
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Surround Sound Decoding | --- | |
4K Ultra HD | ||
3D Capable | Yes | |
Internet Movie Streaming | Netflix 5.1,Hulu,Vudu | |
Built-in Wi-Fi | N/A | |
Smartphone App Control | No | |
DVD Video Upconversion | 720p, 1080i, 1080p | |
Multibrand Remote | No | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
Compatibility | ||
CD-R Capable | Yes | |
CD-R/W Capable | Yes | |
SACD Playback | No | |
DVD-Audio Playback | No | |
Outputs | ||
Digital Optical Output | None | |
Digital Coaxial Output | 1 | |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | |
HDMI Version | 1.4 | |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | |
Analog Audio Outputs | None | |
1080p Video Output | Yes | |
Component Video Outputs | None | |
RS-232C Port | None |
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Disc Compatibility
Video Features
Audio Features
Network/USB Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Disc Compatibility
Disc Compatibility: The Samsung BD-E5900 Blu-ray disc player is compatible with many disc types.
Disc Type | Disc Description |
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Blu-ray | BD-ROM, BD-3D, BD-R, BD-RE |
DVD | DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW |
CD | CD-Audio, CD-R, CD-RW |
Blu-ray Disc Overview: Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a new high-definition disc format designed to take advantage of today's high quality HDTVs. The resolution is up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) and the data transfer rate is up to 40 mbps. Blu-ray Discs and players offer several advantages over the standard DVD format:
- Better Picture Quality: Blu-ray Disc is a true high-definition format offering video at 720p, 1080i, 1080p, or 1080/24p resolution. While standard DVDs look very good on an HDTV, they don't provide a high-definition signal (not even when you use an up-converting DVD player). Blu-ray Disc delivers an extraordinarily sharp, clean, detailed picture, with deeper, richer colors.
- Better Sound Quality: In addition to the same multi-channel sound formats you're accustomed to with DVD (Dolby Digital and DTS), Blu-ray Disc offers Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD, and uncompressed 7.1 channel PCM.
- Greater Storage Capacity: What makes Blu-ray Disc's superior picture and sound possible is the much higher storage capacity of Blu-ray Disc discs. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can hold 25 gigabytes of data, over five times the amount a standard DVD can hold. Dual-layer Blu-ray Discs hold 50 gigabytes, which equates to nine hours of High Definition or 23 hours of Standard Definition video, plus high-resolution multi-channel audio and the added features and material that require multiple discs with standard DVD.
- Backward Compatible: To ensure backward-compatibility with your existing library of discs, Blu-ray Disc players use a dual-laser mechanism: a blue laser for playing high-definition Blu-ray Discs, and a conventional red laser for playing DVDs and audio CDs.
Firmware/Software Upgrade: As Blu-Ray technology continues to evolve, new disc types with enhanced functionality will become available. In order for you to enjoy this new functionality, you will likely be required to update the firmware in your player. These firmware updates will become available for downloading from the Internet. The player's Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the player's software & firmware for these performance improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways - Internet, USB, Disc, or Downloaded file.
Video File Support: The Samsung BD-E5900 Blu-ray disc player supports the following video files recorded onto BD-RE, BD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD-R discs.
Video Codec | Resolution | Frame Rate (fps) | Bitrate (Mpbs) |
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MPEG4 SP/ASP | 1920 x 1080 | 6-30 | 20 |
H.264 BP/MP/HP | 25 | ||
H.263 | 720 x 480 | 10 | |
Windows Media Video v9 | 1920 x 1080 | 25 | |
MPEG2 | 24, 25, or 30 | ||
MPEG1 | 352 x 288 | 24 or 25 | 20 |
Music File Support: The Samsung BD-E5900 Blu-ray disc player supports the following music files recorded onto BD-RE, BD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, and CD-R/RW discs.
Audio Codec | Sampling Rates (kHz) | Bitrate (kbps) |
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MP3 (.mp3) | N/A | up to 320 kbps |
WMA (.wma) | 8, 11, 16, 22, 32, 44.1, or 48 | 5-384 |
Photo File Support: The Samsung BD-E5900 Blu-ray disc player supports JPEG still-image files recorded onto BD-RE, BD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, and CD-R/RW discs.
Video Features
HDMI ver.1.4: The Samsung Blu-ray player is equipped with an HDMI (v.1.4) output. HDMI simplifies A/V connections by carrying video and digital audio all in one cable. The HDMI output resolution can be set to 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p when playing a DVD or Blu-ray Disc; also 1080/24p when playing a compatible BD.
1080/24p: Movies are typically filmed at 24 frames per second and some Blu-ray Discs use the same frame rate. If your TV will accept a 1080/24p signal, the BD-E5900 can pass the signal in its native form, without converting the video.
Video Up-conversion: When connected to your TV using the HDMI output, the BD-E5900 scales the output of a standard DVD signal to HD-compatible 720p, 1080i, or 1080p. The unit also supports 480p and 480i output if your television is not HD-compatible.
Progressive Mode: The Samsung Blu-ray disc player provides a Progressive mode to improve picture quality when viewing a DVD movie.
Full HD 3D: The Samsung BD-E5900 3D Blu-ray disc player supports 3D playback of high-definition 3D Blu-ray discs when connected to a 3D-Ready HDTV via HDMI, along with wearing a pair 3D vision glasses. You can select from three 3D modes to suit your viewing needs.
- Auto: Automatically detects the 3D capability of your connected TV and play a 3D Blu-ray disc in 3D or 2D accordingly.
- 3D-to-3D: 3D Blu-ray disc played in 3D mode regardless of your connected TV. When your connected TV does not support 3D, you may see a black screen.
- 3D-to-2D: 3D Blu-ray disc is played in 2D image at all times. Choose this to view a 3D Blu-ray disc without 3D effect.
Deep Color: Deep Color allows more accurate color reproduction with deep color depth. The BD-E5900 must be connected to a Deep Color compatible TV via HDMI for this feature to function.
x.v.Color: The BD-E5900 supports x.v.Color; meaning it's ready for x.v.Color discs, such as AVCHD discs (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format).
Screen Size: You can enter the actual screen size (up to 116") of your TV, so that the player can adjust the image according to the screen size and display an optimal image.
TV Aspect: You can adjust the video output of the BD-E5900 to match the screen-type of your television. You can choose from 4:3 Letter-Box, 4:3 Pan-Scan, 16:9 Wide, and 16:9 Normal.
Picture Settings: This function enables you to adjust video quality when the player is connected to your TV.
- Normal: Suitable for most viewing applications.
- Movie: Suitable for watching movies.
- Dynamic: Increases sharpness.
- User: Lets you adjust the sharpness and noise reduction function manually.
BD Wise: BD Wise is Samsung's latest inter-connectivity feature. When you connect Samsung products with BD-Wise to each other via HDMI, the optimum resolution will be set automatically.
Bonus View: The Bonus View feature provides picture-in-picture capability with select Blu-ray Disc titles. You can view addition content (such as director/actor commentary) in a small display window while the movie is playing.
Audio Features
Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Decoding: The BD-E5900 can decode the following Dolby Digital/DTS surround formats; Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio. The player must be connected to a Dolby Digital/DTS surround AV receiver which also supports these same formats via coaxial or HDMI input.
Digital Output/Surround Mode Chart: You can set the unit's Digital Output (HDMI or Coaxial) to match the capabilities of your connected AV receiver.
Disc Type | Audio Stream | PCM | Bitstream (Unprocessed) | Bitstream (Re-encode) | ||
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HDMI | Coaxial | HDMI | Coaxial | HDMI or Coaxial | ||
Blu-ray | PCM | up to 7.1ch | 2ch | up to 7.1ch | 2ch | Dolby Digital/DTS |
Dolby Digital | 2ch | 2ch | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
Dolby Digital Plus | 2ch | 2ch | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
Dolby TrueHD | 2ch | 2ch | Dolby TrueHD | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
DTS | 2ch | 2ch | DTS | DTS | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
DTS-HD HRA | 2ch | 2ch | DTS-HD HRA | DTS | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
DTS-HD HD MA | 2ch | 2ch | DTS-HD MA | DTS | Dolby Digital/DTS | |
DVD | PCM | 2ch | 2ch | 2ch | 2ch | 2ch |
Dolby Digital | 2ch | 2ch | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital | |
DTS | 2ch | 2ch | DTS | DTS | DTS |
PCM Downsampling: This feature lets you choose to have 96kHz PCM signals downsampled to 48kHz before they are output to your AV receiver.
Downmixing Mode: This feature lets you select the multichannel downmix method that is compatible with your stereo receiver. You can choose to have the player downmix to normal stereo or to surround compatible stereo.
Dynamic Range Control: When movie soundtracks are played at low volume or from smaller speakers, the system can apply appropriate compression to make low-level content more intelligible and prevent dramatic passages from getting too loud. This is only active when a Dolby Digital signal is detected.
Digital Audio Output: The Blu-ray disc player features a digital coaxial (RCA) output. The player's audio menu allows you to select the digital audio format that is passed through the coaxial digital output; bitstream (Dolby Digital or DTS) or 2-channel PCM.
Network/USB Functions
Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the Samsung Blu-ray player so that it can access your home network and online Samsung Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using these four methods; PBC (WPS), Auto Network Search, One Foot, or Manually.
WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung Blu-ray player without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.
AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung Blu-ray disc player's AllShare function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch videos (MPEG), photos (JPEG), and listen to music (MP3/WMA) saved on your Windows PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.
Smart Hub: Once you have connected the BD-E5900 to your home network, you can start using Samsung's Smart Hub interactive menu system. With Smart Hub, you can stream audio/video content from select Internet sites, access various pay or free-of-charge applications, and view them on your TV. Application content includes news, sports, weather forecasts, stock market quotes, maps, photos, and games. The Smart Hub offers the following on-screen menu functions.
- Commercial: Displays the Smart Hub Guide - an introduction to the player and new application introductions.
- Your Video: Provides recommendations for on-line movies based on your tastes. Once you have selected a movie from the recommendation list, you can select which VOD (video-on-demand) provider to use.
- Search: Provides an integrated search for your video providers and connected All Share devices.
- Samsung Apps: You can download various for play or free-of-charge application services.
- Recommended: Displays recommended contents and apps managed by Samsung.
- Family Story: Effortless way to access family content. Provides access to family photos, messages, and events.
- Fitness: Provides a gateway to the Unified Self-Car Service. Presents fitness videos from various content partners with feedback on calories burned after every workout.
- Kids: Kids service gives kids an easy and safe way to enjoy their favorite content.
- My Applications: Display your personal gallery of applications which you can add to, modify, and delete.
Samsung Apps: Samsung Apps lets you download for pay or free-of-charge applications and services to the Blu-ray disc player and view or use them on your connected TV. You can enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos, music, photos, games, and news. Samsung Apps has a growing collection of pay and free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite online content; such as movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, TV shows from Hulu Plus, videos from YouTube, music from Pandora, and social updates from Facebook or Twitter. Once connected to your home network, you can visit the online Samsung Apps store from the TV's Smart Hub menu and download free Apps or purchase advanced applications. The following App categories are available.
App Category | Description and Listings |
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What's New | Displays newly registered applications. |
Video | Displays apps that provide video media; such as movies, TV shows, and short length videos. You can access Netflix (2ch), Vudu, HuluPlus, Blockbuster On-Demand, Flixter, CinemaNow, YouTube, AOL HD, etc.. |
Game | Displays various game app; such as Memory, Sudoku, and Texas Hold'em. |
Sports | Displays apps that provide sports content and exercise work outs. You can access MLB, NHL, or College for sports; and Push-Ups, Six-Pack, or Yoga for workouts. |
Lifestyle | Includes apps that provide lifestyle media services; such as music (Pandora/vTuner), personal photo management tools (Picasa), and social networking )Facebook/Twitter/Google Talk). |
Information | Includes apps that provide information content; such as news (CNBC/USA Today), weather (accuweather), and maps (Google maps). |
Education | Includes educational apps for kids. |
My Account | Displays the application list and your cyber cash balance. |
Help | For questions about Samsung Apps. |
Web Browser (powered by Google): You can access the internet using the player's Web Brower application (powered by Google). You can search by URL address or keywords. The player will archive your web browser history by Date, Name, or Frequency. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home" page. The Web Browser can be accessed from the Smart Hub menu. The Web Browser is maximized to fill your connected TV's screen.
Disc-to-Digital (via Flixter): Disc-to-Digital (via Flixter) lets you upload you DVD movies to your own personal, Internet Disc-to-Digital repository and then stream them in HD format to other Internet connected devices; including smartphone, tablets, laptops, and Smart TVs. Before you can stream a DVD movie to other Internet connected devices, you must register the movie using the Blu-ray player's Disc-to-Digital software and purchase the right to stream it to other devices. Visit flixster.com to create your own account.
USB Port (with ripping): The Samsung Blu-ray disc player features a front-panel USB (type-A) port that allows playback of MP3/WMA audio files, JPEG still-image files, and MKV video files stored on a USB mass storage class device. Your USB device must be formatted in FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS. The player also allows you to rip CD-Audio to USB. The ripping function converts CD audio from an inserted disc to the MP3 format and saves the converted files on a USB device connected to the Blu-ray player. In addition, the USB port also allows you to perform software upgrades using a USB flash drive. In addition, it can be used to add more local storage for BD-Live content.
BD-Live: BD-Live technology allows you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more from a broadband internet and home network connections (fees may apply). The BD-E5900 features an Ethernet port and built-in WiFi to connect to the internet via your home network, and features USB (type-A) port for additional storage.
Convenience Features
Quick Start: Quick Start speeds up the load time on movies, so discs start faster after they're inserted into the Blu-ray player. The Samsung Blu-ray player has a start-up time of approximately 3.4 seconds in Quick Start mode (10.7 seconds in normal mode). In Quick Start mode, it takes approximately 17.1 seconds for a Blu-ray disc to begin playback (22.7 seconds in normal mode).
Parental Lock: The Parental Lock function works in conjunction with Blu-ray Disc/DVDs that have been assigned a rating which helps you control the types of Blu-ray Discs/DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 ratings levels on a disc. The rating levels are protected by a customer user 4-digit password.
Screen Saver: If you leave the player in the stop mode for more than 5 minutes without using it, a screen saver will appear on the TV. If the player is left in the screen saver more for more than 20 minutes, the power will automatically turn off.
Remote Control
Wireless Remote: The supplied remote is pre-programmed to operate this unit and a number of functions on Samsung TVs. The remote controls the TV's power on/off, input select, and volume up/down. The remote also provides direct button access to Netflix and Pandora.
Optional Wireless Keyboard/Mouse: Using the front panel USB input, you can plug in a wireless USB keyboard or mouse. The Device Manager in the Settings Menu lets you configure the wireless HID (human interface device) keyboard or mouse to the player.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Anynet+ is a convenient feature that offers linked operation with other Samsung components that have the Anynet+ feature, and lets you control those products with one Samsung remote control. To operate this function, you must connect this player to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
The Samsung BD-E5900 replaces these items
Samsung BD-C5900
- plays 3D Blu-ray discs, standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- plays Netflix® and YouTube videos, PANDORA® music, and more
- Wi-Fi®-capable with optional USB adapter
Samsung BD-C5500
- plays Netflix® and YouTube videos, PANDORA® music, and more
- Wi-Fi®-capable with optional USB adapter
- built-in audio decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
LG BD570
- plays standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- plays Netflix® and YouTube videos, Pandora® music, and more
- built-in Wi-Fi for easy access to your home's wireless network
LG BD590
- plays standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- plays Netflix® and YouTube videos, Pandora® music, and more
- built-in 250GB hard disc drive for storing ripped CDs and downloaded online content
LG BD550
- plays standard Blu-ray discs, DVDs, and CDs
- plays Netflix® and YouTube videos, Pandora® music, and more
- built-in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks
Panasonic DMP-BD60K
- selectable HD video output (720p/1080i/1080p)
- bitstream output and decoding to PCM for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio via HDMI connection
- VIERA Cast for streaming content from Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Google's Picasa Web Album, and more
Samsung BD-P3600
- wireless Netflix and Blockbuster movies, YouTube video, and Pandora music streaming, plus 1GB memory for saving BD-Live content
- built-in decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
- stereo and 7.1-channel audio outputs
Samsung BD-P4600
- wireless Netflix and Blockbuster movie, YouTube video, and Pandora music streaming, plus 1GB memory for saving BD-Live content
- wall-mountable with Touch of Color high-gloss finish
- bitstream output and decoding to PCM for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Sharp BD-HP52U
- Netflix video streaming (firmware update required, currently expected February 2010)
- selectable HD video output (720p/1080i/1080p)
- built-in audio decoding to PCM and bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
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I really don't know why I waited to get this FINE product!! The BD-5900 has everything!! All in one unit & for a great price!! I must recommend. I do want to mention the fine tech support at Crutchfield, always there for you!!
Richie D from Springfield, Illinois