AVS master thread for the Samsung BD-D5500 - Page 2

Yes, it is specified (RTFM): 100/10 not gigabit. However all modern network devices, and especially anything marked "gigabit" will figure it out and connect at the highest common speed, so don't worry. There is nothing you are going to get over the network that 100Mb/sec cannot handle.

For those that are looking at this thread and trying to figure out what this player does:

BD-D5500 is Samsung's 2011 entry-level 3D Bluray player. It has all of the SmartHub features that go into the 2011 Samsung line (DLNA, Netflix, social networks, Sudoku(!), and a partridge in a pear tree). The BD-D5500C model has an HDMI cable bundled in, otherwise you just get a useless composite video cable.

The BD-C5500 is the 2010 version that DOES NOT HAVE 3D. And is the subject of some other thread, not this one.

Has anyone figured out how to get the iphone app to turn the BD-D5500 on? It seems that the unit has to be active for the network remote to work. Am I missing something?

I finally got a spare cat6 cable and ran the player to my router. Upon entering the "internet" applications, (the smartTV homepage) the player detected and downloaded an update. I've checked out netflix, pandora, hulu (useless without a subscription), etc and everything is working fine. I didn't try to buy an app, but the free ones work ok.

I did try to access BD Live on the monsters inc. bluray and it told me it was not available in my area....hmmm.

Has anyone had problems playing their homemade DVDs using the D5500?

I have tons of travel DVDs I made using Pinnacle Studio and some play with the D5500, and some do not. The ones that do not play stop near the begining and freeze up the player.

I have upgraded the firmware to ver. 1008, but still have the same problem. I have one set of 3 DVDs that were made at about the same time using the same type media, and the first DVD one plays, but the second one doesn't play.

They all played on my old SD JVC player, but not on the D5500. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Wes

Would this player have better picture quality and sound than the PlayStation 3?

When it comes to DVD-R's there is no guarantee that the discs will play from player to player. It depends a lot on the quality of the DVD-R media too. Brand name discs have a better chance of playing succcesfully.

Were the discs properly finalized? I've played a lot with no issues so far. Can you take a few discs that weren't playing to a store that has the Samsung model and try them there?

Thanks for the input.

Yes, they were finalized and all will play on a SD JVC Player. I've used the same brand of media to create a three part DVD series of a trip, and the first DVD played, but the second DVD started to play then stopped. I have used DVD-R, as well as, DVD+R and some play in the D5500 and some don't play. The ones that don't play all start then freeze at about 00 04 on the counter.

I had the problem on my first player and exchanged it for another D5500. The experts at BB suggested I download any upgrade to the "new" player and see what happens. I did the upgrade using a USB and now have the upgrade firmware, but the same results. I contacted the "live Chat" on Samsung's support and went through the drill, without any change. They suggested I call the 2nd Tier Support #. That is my next step.

I can always use my JVC when watching my 'homemade" DVDs and then switch over for the BluRay and 3D DVDs that seem to be fine. However, that might be too much of a compromise after paying for a player that indicates it will play the type of DVDs in question.

I'll let you know what the outcome ends up being,

Wes

I've made many blank DVD's and use only DVD-R [minus R]. I heard long ago that the +R variety wasn't as reliable as the -R's for set top players and playability.

I just tried a disc I made back in 2003 and it played flawlessly. Just so you know, I use Adobe Encore for my DVD and BD authoring. Never tried any Pinnacle products before.

I contacted Samsung Tier 2 Technical Support and after going through a list of "have you done" they have determine it's not the player. Why am I not surprised? However, it doesn't seem logical to me that some work and some don't work when they were made the exact same way, but what do I know.

I guess my next step is to return my player and to pick another player that will play ALL my DVDs. A friend has a Panasonic BMP-BDT 110P and he has agreed to let be checkout my DVDs on his player.

Wes

I just received the same blu-ray player and have the same question. Any experience is appreciated.

Can this player play 3D iso files through it's usb ports?

I tried my DVDs that wouldn't play on the D5500 on my friend's Panasonic BDT-110, and they ALL played with no problems. So, I'm returning the Samsung and getting a Panasonic.

Wes

Actual ISO's? probably not. ISO not a playback format or codec, its related to the format for disc copies whether DVD or CD or BD.

My WD Live Plus plays iso files just fine. No need to burn a disc; just attach an external drive or go WiFi.

So, no reason this BD player couldn't do it.

Did you ever do a firmware update?


Do you need wireless for this or can you do it directly with ethernet cable?

jmsync

Yes I did an upgrade to ver. 1008, but still had the same problem. Today I bought the Panasonic HD 3D Blu-Ray Player DMPBDT210 and it plays ALL the DVDs the Samsung would not Play. So I guess I'm going to switch to the Panasonic Fourm.

Thanks for all the input, and I hope your Samsung works for you.

Wes

Cool. I have a Samsung PN59D6500 being delivered with the Samsung player. I also ordered a Panasonic BDT110 so I can get Avatar too. I figured I would get the Avatar DVD and then sell of the players. Maybe I will sell the Samsung and have a Panny Bluray with a Sammy TV.

We also have a BD-D5500C, we got it at BJs. From what I can tell the "C" is only available at the big box stores. I can't find the "C" on Samsung's website.

how much was it at bjs?

So far the Panasonic 210 Player works well with my Samsung D7000 TV. I also can play ALL my "homemade" travel DVDs.

Wes

after working just fine, the network components of my BD-D5500 do not work. Network not found. I have two other wired devices and 3 wireless devices all working fine getting DHCP info from my router, just as this samsung unit was.

but now, when I run the network setup and select auto (dhcp) it comes back with a weird IP address outside of the available range provided from my router (it comes back as a 164.xxx.....address)

If I put in manually, and reserve an IP in the router, it does not connect either. i've restarted the router and tried re-installing the latest firmware on the samsung, but it wouldn't let me (nothing to install it says).

Level 1 chat support had me hold down the stop button for 10 seconds to reboot the samsung entirely, but that didn't work either.

so I'll have to call level 2 support.

The network card seems to be a bit ''flakey'' so I have found if you unplug and allow at least two minutes to pass and plug it back in the network will connect.

avid

well I had to power cycle the cable modem, router, and player. It was just easier to turn off the circuit breaker for that room than move furniture trying to get to the power strip.

The power was only off 30 seconds, but that did the trick. the unit was pulling a weird IP in auto (dhcp) mode, but after turning EVERYTHING off it pulled a correct one from the router.

So for the moment, back in business. Still haven't had a chance to try any BDLive content yet.

I don't have LoveFilm app in the Smart Hub. Shouldnt it be there?

I just got the Samsung BD-D5500 (part of the UN65D8000 Deal) and it won't play my David Gilmour "Live at the Royal Albert Hall". It skips and the sounds goes in and out, nothing wrong with DVD because I put in on my Sony Blu-Ray player and it plays fine. Any suggestions?

Can you try the disc on another BD5500 player at a store somewhere to see if there is a problem playing it on another like model player?

Is the players output connected to an HDMI Reciever? Bad cable?

Talk to Samsung support?

Maybe a defective unit? It can happen.

Just suggestions.

Yes, the DVD plays OK on another Blu-Ray player (Sony). It play other DVD OK. This is the only one I have found so far that it won't play. I have only had the Samsung a couple of weeks.

I am having a rather odd problem with this Blu Ray player. When clicking into the smart hub-i previously had icons for HuLu, Weather, NetFlix and some others-facebook, etc. Now when i go into the smarthub all i see are Videos and Samsung Apps on the top of the screen and no apps listed below. Very strange. Any suggestions??

My D5500 works and connects fine to the network, using either DHCP or a static IP, however after about 36 hours, it simply fails to connect any longer. Now I can do nothing to resolve the connection issue other than unplug it and plug it back in, then whether it is static or DHCP it will work again. I have the latest Firmware installed on the unit already, since nothing else has the problem I know it is the device and not the network that is at fault. In fact when using DHCP I can see the DHCP server get the requests and send an IP, but the player refuses to accept the new address until it is unplugged and powered back on.

Does anyone have a solution that does not include unplugging the unit?
ERIC