Connections

Connecting to an Audio Device

You can connect this product to an audio system using the methods illustrated below.

-- Do not connect the power cord to the wall outlet until you have made all the other connections. -- When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start.

Method 1 Connecting to an HDMI (HDR) compatible Soundbar / AV receiver that supports pass through

Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your receiver. Connect another HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT jack of your receiver to the HDMI IN jack of your TV.

-- Your receiver must have 4K pass through capability to pass through UHD video content.

MAIN

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HDMI OUT

Audio/Video

Soundbar / AV receiver

Video

NOTES

\\ You must set up HDMI UHD Color to enable HDR on your Samsung TV manually if your player is not directly connected to the TV. (For example, through a Soundbar or AV receiver.)

\\ If AACS 2.0 was applied to the contents that you want to play, the contents may not be displayed on the screen depending on the AV receiver connected. For more detailed information, refer to the user manual of your AV receiver.

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Samsung UBD-M8500/ZF, UBD-M8500/EN, UBD-M8500/ZG, UBD-M8500/XE manual Connecting to an Audio Device, Soundbar / AV receiver

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