Samsung BD-H8500A Service Manual

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John Elmer

February 25, 2025

How to reformat hard disk

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Mr. Anderson

February 25, 2025

To reformat the hard disk on a Samsung BD-H8500A, follow these steps:

1. Copy the files 'HDD_FORMAT_FLAG' and 'musicMetaDB.db' to a USB drive.
2. Connect the USB drive to the player.
3. In the menu screen, enter "54831" using the remote control.
4. The screen will display "HDD Format", and the player will reboot.
5. After the reboot, enter "54832" in the menu screen while keeping the USB connected.
6. The VFD will display "DBCOPY", and the player will turn off.

This process will format the HDD.

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Summary of Contents for Samsung BD-H8500A

Page 1 Blu-ray Disc Player BD-F8500 Application BD-H8500 / BD-H8500A / Models BD-H8500M / BD-H8500N / BD-H8509S / BD-H8900 / BD-H8900A / BD-H8900M / BD-H8900N / BD-H8909S Application Area BAS,EN,GO,ZF,XY,XU,XE SERVICE MANUAL Blu-Ray Disc Player Contents 1. Precautions 2. Product Specifications 3. Disassembly and Reassembly 4.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.1. Troubleshooting ........................4 − 1 4.2. Software Update ........................4 − 12 4.2.1. Update Now ....................... 4 − 12 4.2.2. Auto Update ....................... 4 − 13 4.3. Deck Adjustment ........................4 − 14 Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 3 6.15. TSD_Power (Main PCB)......................6 − 20 6.16. Tuner_LNB (Main PCB) ......................6 − 21 6.17. CI (Main PCB)........................6 − 22 6.18. Front (Front PCB)........................6 − 23 6.19. Touch (Touch PCB)........................6 − 24 Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 4: Precautions
2) Inspect all protective devices such as nonmetallic control knobs, insulating materials, cabinet backs, adjustment and compartment covers or shields, isolation resistorcapacitor networks, mechanical insulators, etc. 3) Leakage Current Hot Check: Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 6: Servicing Precautions
AC plug and accessible conductive parts (see above) should be greater than 1 megohm. 6) Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the instrument chassis ground before connecting the positive lead; always remove the instrument’s ground lead last. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 7: Static Electricity Precautions
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit and observe all other safety precautions. 8) Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing clothes together, or lifting your foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damage an ESD. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 8: Installation Precautions
• Do not short circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries. • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Do not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 10: Player Features
Various wipes, fades and scroll effects may be available on both layers. • Menu graphics Support 256 full color resolution graphics and animation, thereby greatly surpassing the capabilities of DVDVideo. Unlike DVD, Menus can be accessed during video playback. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 11: Disc Types And Contents Your Product Can Play
Subtitles may also be animated, scrolled or faded in and out. • BD-LIVE You can use a Blu-ray Disc supporting BD-LIVE through network connection to enjoy various contents provided by the disc manufacturer. 2.1.3. Disc types and contents your product can play Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 12: Disc Types Your Product Cannot Play
You can record digital broadcast on the internal HDD as below. Depending on the actual broadcast, available recording time may be different with the table shown below In On Screen Display, you can check available recording time as shown in "high" case in the table shown below. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 13: Region Code
Both the product 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 product is described on the rear panel of the product. 2.1.7. Logos of Discs the product can play Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 14: Supported Formats
1) Below 1280 x 720 : 60 frames max. 2) Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max. Does not support GMC 2 or higher. Supports SVAF Top/Bottom, Side by Side , Left/ Right view sequence type(2 ES) Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 15 The DTS LBR codec is supported only for MKV / MP4 / TS containers. NOTE • Playback of some MKV or MP4 file may not be supported depending on their video resolution and frame rate. Supported Subtitle File Formats Music File Support Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 16 • Certain USB HDD Devices, multi-card readers and thumb drives may not be compatible with this product. • If some USB devices require excessive power, they may be limited by the circuit safety device. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 17 Before formatting your device to this product, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. •...
Page 28: Disassembly And Reassembly
3. Disassembly and Reassembly 3. Disassembly and Reassembly 3.1. Cabinet and PCB NOTE Connector Must be removed with care 3.1.1. Top Cabinet Removal Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 47: Software Update
7) If you select Cancel, the product cancels the upgrade. NOTE • When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the Product Information section of the Contact Samsung screen. • Do not turn off the player during the Software Update. It may cause the player to malfunction..
Page 48: Auto Update
• There should be no disc in the player when you upgrade the software using the USB jack. • When the system upgrade is done, check the software details in the Product Information section of the Contact Samsung screen. •...
Page 49: Deck Adjustment
-> You push the tray to insert the disc (do not use close key or button) -> You don’t need to play DVD. - Step5 : Eject the disc after Step 4 - Step6 : Power off Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved. 4-14...
Page 50 - Step2 : Call the home menu. - Step3 : Press 'Stop' button on the touch panel during 5 seconds. - Step4 : Hold off the Stop button. Device will be turned off. 4-15 Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 58: Schematic Diagrams
Most semiconductor devices are electrostatically sensitive and therefore require the special handling techniques described under the “electrostatically sensitive (ES) devices” section of this service manual. WARNING Components identified with the mark have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components. Use only the same type. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 62: Power
IC1 because dt is a very short. b) SNUBBER circuit protects IC1 from damage through leakage voltage suppression by RC, (Charges the leakage voltage to DIS10 and CIS10 and discharges to R1S10). Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 63 Use the output of transformer as ICIS01 Vcc : The loads are different before and after ICIS01 driving. (Vcc of ICIS01 decreases below OFF voltage , using only the resistance dut to lode increase after ICIS01 driving.) 4) Feedback Control Circuit a) F/B Terminal of IC1 determines output duty cycle. b) C-E (Collector-Emitter) of and F/B potential of PQIZ1 are same. Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 64: Internal Block Diagram (Internal Block Diagram Of S.m.p.s Circuit)
6. Schematic Diagrams 6.2.3. Internal Block Diagram (Internal Block Diagram of S.M.P.S Circuit) Copyright© 1995-2013 SAMSUNG. All rights reserved.
Page 82 E.Asia, W.Asia, https://gspn2.samsungcsportal.com China, Japan N.America, S.America https://gspn3.samsungcsportal.com This Service Manual is a property of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Any unauthorized use of Manual can be punished under All rights reserved. applicable International and/or domestic law.

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