Samsung BD-P1000 user manual online

Chris S · 06-06-2006, 08:52 AM

Just saw the report on Engadget.com that the user manual (in PDF) has surfaced on the Samsung website. Haven't gotten a chance to read through the whole thing yet but it doesn't appear to contain anything too shocking.

Samsung User Manual

Hank_P · 06-06-2006, 10:04 AM

just reading through it, found this interesting on page 24..

Discs which cannot be played and/or are
not intended to be played with this player.
• HD DVD • DVD+RW • DVD+R
• CD-ROM • CVD
• CD-I
• Super Audio CD(except CD layer)
• CDGs play audio only, not graphics.
Ability to play back may depend on recording conditions.
• DVD-R
• CD-RW
• DVD-RW (V mode)
• The unit may not play certain CD-R,
CD-RW and DVD-R due to the disc type
or recording conditions.

Why not DVD+R or DVD+RW ?? ..and 'may' not play CD-R

Chris S · 06-07-2006, 08:16 AM

Good point Hank. I'm not sure I understand why +R and +RW aren't supported... are there two separate lasers in the Samsung player for reading the DVD and BD discs? If so then I would assume that they could use a red laser capable of reading + discs. Odd... not a deal breaker for me as I've mainly used dash/minus discs, but odd none the less.

Todd H · 06-07-2006, 08:30 AM

Hey Chris, nice sig! I remember when I posted that.

I think they're just trying to cover their asses with all of the different types of CD-R's out there. I occasionally run into one that won't play on my DVD player.

Hank_P · 06-07-2006, 12:53 PM

not sure who to believe (but I'm guessing the manual probably over-rides a website)

from Onecall on the Samsung P1000. Here is says it accepts +RW, +R

General Features
Surround Modes DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital / AC-3
Compatible Formats MPEG, MP3, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD, BD-RE, BD-R, BD
D/A Converter 192kHz / 24-bit, 12-bit/216MHz
Progressive Scan Yes
Remote Control Multi-Brand TV Compatible Jog/Shuttle, Included

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Lew Crippen · 06-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank_P

not sure who to believe (but I'm guessing the manual probably over-rides a website)

from Onecall on the Samsung P1000. Here is says it accepts +RW, +R

General Features
Surround Modes DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital / AC-3
Compatible Formats MPEG, MP3, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD, BD-RE, BD-R, BD
D/A Converter 192kHz / 24-bit, 12-bit/216MHz
Progressive Scan Yes
Remote Control Multi-Brand TV Compatible Jog/Shuttle, Included

It is possible that both things are true: The player will accept CD +R, + RW, but that some of those disks may not play—just like with some CD players (as already noted) on some +R, +RW disks.

Dan Rudolph · 06-10-2006, 10:41 PM

I was under the impression there's no such thing as CD+R and that distinction only applies to DVDs.

Chris S · 06-11-2006, 04:36 PM

There isn't a plus format for CD. I'm pretty sure Lew meant CD-R and CD-RW.

Lew Crippen · 06-11-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris S

There isn't a plus format for CD. I'm pretty sure Lew meant CD-R and CD-RW.

Right you are Chris--I wrote without thinking