SAMSUNG BD-C5500 Blu-ray Player

Experience the next level in digital entertainment with the highly advanced Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray player. Packed with a stunning assortment of next generation audio and video features, the BD-C5500 Blu-ray player is a purpose-built device, specifically designed to let you enjoy various digital media with the best possible quality.

This high-end Blu-ray player runs on the Blu-ray Profile 2.0 or BD Live, which opens the door to a variety of internet based activities. Sporting a single disc tray loading mechanism, the Blu-ray drive supports a gamut of compatible types of Blu-ray, DVD and CD.

This high definition Blu-ray player is capable of a wide range of video output resolution right from the basic 480p, all the way up to 1080p. Complementing this amazing output resolution is the HD upscaling function that allows you to watch standard definition media or DVD media on an upgraded resolution with super sharp and ultra-realistic picture quality.

Powered by a AC 120 V adaptor, the Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray player has a power consumption of 12 W when operational and 0.9 W on standby. This makes the Blu-ray player be more than capable of handling all the available features with immediate response, while automatically switching to power saving option when on standby.

Design

With a stylish and sleek look, the BD-C5500 sports an elegant design composed of gloss black and metallic grey. The easily noticeable ergonomic design can be credited to its compact dimensions of 433 x 43 x 205 mm and an overall weight of just 1.6 kg. The middle of the front panel has the LED clock display with the main control buttons on the right. Just below the control buttons is the USB 2.0 port for expandable connectivity.

Video and Audio

The Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray player is capable of playing both PAL and NTSC input signals while also supporting a wide range of digital media file formats. This Blu-ray player also plays media from an assortment of Disc formats that include BD Video, BD-R/RE, DVD, DVD-Video, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/CD-RW and Audio CD.

This high-end, multifunctional Blu-ray player sports an array of incredible features and functions like Progressive Scan, Component Video Output and HD upscaling. These help the Blu-ray player to produce the highest possible picture resolution of 1080p, which is almost 5 times higher than standard definition. The playable video file formats include MPEG2, DivX Plus HD, MKV, WMV, 3GP and MP4.      

The audio output function is supported by a combination of Dolby Digital sound and DTS technologies. This includes Dolby Digital, Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS HD High Resolution Audio, all designed to deliver the best of high definition sound and audio quality. With a Signal to Noise ratio of 100 dB for clear and crisp sound, the BD-C5500’s supported audio file formats include WAV, MP3, WMA and LPCM.

Connectivity and Features

One of the additional features found on this Samsung Blu-ray player is its internet capability. This can be done through the built-in Wi-Fi internet receiver or a wired connection through the Ethernet port. The internet connectivity function gives you access to infinite online entertainment including streaming video/audio and social networking.

The DLNA technology makes the sharing of digital media between a large collection of digital media devices while the Anynet+ lets you control multiple Samsung media devices using just one remote. The USB port is used to play digital media or store audio tracks that are ripped from an audio disc.

Buying Tips

The Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray Player is a power performer that lets you enjoy movies, music and photos on your TV with an upscaling capacity to nearly full HD quality. The Dolby Digital and DTS sound technology helps produce near lossless, multi-channel high definition sound.

The DivX playback lets you view downloaded DivX files from a disc or from your PC via the USB connection. The integration of Anynet+ further allows multiple media device operation through a single remote giving you a rich and convenient home entertainment experience.