Disc & USB Compatibility
Video Section
Audio Section
Network/Internet Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Disc & USB Compatibility
Disc Compatibility: The Samsung BD-F5100 Blu-ray disc player is compatible with
many disc types.
| Disc Type |
Disc Description |
| Blu-ray
|
BD-ROM, 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 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.
Note: Like DVD, BD uses region codes. The region code on
your disc must match the region code on your player, otherwise the disc will
not play. The BD-F5100 is Blu-ray region A and DVD region 1. Blu-ray Disc
uses the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) to prevent unauthorized
recording of copyrighted material.
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 via Network or USB.
Note: The tested Samsung Blu-ray player contained
firmware version BSP-F5100ZAB-1001.8 (as of 3/14/2013). Visit the
Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates.
Video File Support: The Samsung BD-F5100 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 |
Audio Codec |
|
AVCHD |
1920 x 1080 |
MP3, Dolby Digital,
DTS, WMA, PCM |
|
MKV (.mkv) |
1920 x 1080 |
MP3, Dolby
Digital, DTS |
|
WMV9 (.wmv) |
1920 x 1080 |
WMA |
|
MP4 (.mp4) |
1920 x 1080 |
AAC |
|
MPEG1/MPEG 2
(.mpg/.mpeg) |
1920 x 1080 |
MP1, MP2, Dolby
Digital, DTS |
Music File Support: The Samsung BD-F5100 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) |
| MP3 (.mp3) |
N/A |
up to 320 kbps |
| WMA (.wma) |
8, 11, 16, 22, 32,
44.1, or 48 |
5-455 |
Photo File Support: The Samsung BD-F5100 Blu-ray disc player supports
the following still-image files recorded onto BD-RE, BD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R,
DVD-RW, DVD-R, and CD-R/RW discs.
| Photo Codec |
Resolution |
| JPEG
(.jpeg/.jpg/.jpe) |
15,360 x 8,640 |
| PNG (.png) |
15,360 x 8,640 |
USB Port: 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/MP4 video files stored on a USB mass storage class device. Your USB device must be
formatted in FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS. 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.
Note: A USB device consuming more than 500mA requires a separate
power supply device for normal operation.
Video Section
HDMI ver.1.3: The Samsung Blu-ray player is equipped with an HDMI (v.1.3) 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.
Note: The Blu-ray player provides no analog video
or audio outputs.
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-F5100 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-F5100
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.
Deep Color: Deep Color allows more accurate color reproduction with
deep color depth. The BD-F5100 must be connected to a Deep Color compatible TV
via HDMI for this feature to function.
x.v.Color: The BD-F5100 supports x.v.Color; meaning it's
ready for x.v.Color discs, such as AVCHD discs (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format).
TV Aspect: You can adjust
the video output of the BD-F5100 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.
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 Section
Dolby Digital/DTS Surround Decoding: The BD-F5100 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) |
| 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.
Note: The Blu-ray player provides no analog audio
outputs.
Network/Internet Functions
Ethernet Network Connection: You can set up the
Samsung Blu-ray player so that it can access your home network and select online
apps through your local area network (LAN) using the units RJ-45 Ethernet jack.
You can setup a wired network connection automatically or manually.
Compatible Network Services: The Samsung Blu-ray disc
player (BD-F5100) provides access to three online movie & music services (as of
3/14/2013).
| Apps |
Description |
|
Netflix
(5.1ch) |
Unlimited Movies & TV
episodes: For only $7.99 a month, instantly watch unlimited movies &
TV episodes streaming over the Internet to your Blu-ray player & TV. |
|
YouTube |
The world's most popular
online destination, comes to Samsung Blu-ray. This forum
allows people to discover and watch millions of originally-created
videos. |
|
Pandora |
Free,
personalized internet radio playing only music you love. Pandora
brings an effortless personal soundtrack into your living room.
Enter your favorite artists and enjoy stations created just for you.
Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and
adapts stations to your feedback on the spot. |
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. This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files to a
separate USB storage device.
Note: Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require Samsung's PC
Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free at www.samsung.com.
Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac.
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-F5100 features an Ethernet port to connect to
the internet via your home network, and features USB (type-A) port for
additional storage. You must have a minimum 1GB USB memory device
inserted in the unit's USB slot in order to download content from BD-Live.
Convenience Features
Compact Design: The Samsung BD-F5100 Blu-ray player features
a sleek compact design with a distinctive rounded corner and matte black finish
that complements almost any room.
OSD Only: The Samsung Blu-ray player features an on-screen
menu through its HDMI output. It does not offer a front-panel display.
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 0.9 seconds in Quick
Start mode (11.5 seconds in normal mode). In Quick Start mode, it takes
approximately 22.7 seconds for a Blu-ray disc to begin playback (33.1 seconds in
normal mode).
Note: The Start Up/Play Back Time tests were started
with the Blu-ray player initially turned off & in standby mode. The Start Up
Time test was stopped when the player's Home Menu screen appeared. The Play
Back Time test was stopped when the Blu-ray disc began playback.
Energy Star: Energy Star qualified products meet strict
energy-efficiency specifications set by the government. This Samsung Blu-ray
player meets the 2013 Energy Star criteria for energy use. See
energystar.gov for more
information.
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 25 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. This remote control
also has Braille points on the
Power and #5 buttons for the visually impaired.
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.
