Hi All, I just received my Samsung BD-C5500 blu-ray player from forum seller commomtan today. As far as I know, this is one of the cheapest entry level BD player at RM399, the other being the Philips BDP3100. So far it plays all the DVD, BD and CD that I have tested and I must say it is very good value for money. For those of you looking for a budget BD player, this is highly recommended. If you are looking for a DVD player with HDMI output to play your DVD collection on your HDTV, it is better to get this BD player since it cost just RM100 more than those branded DVD players with HDMI output at RM299 (like Sony, LG, Pioneer, Toshiba, etc.) and you can move up to BD later.
Anyway, there may be other issues so the purpose of this thread is for owners to share their experience, solutions and tips for this BD player so owners can get the most out of it.
For starters, here are two physical differences that I know for those considering either the Samsung BD-C5500 or the Philips BDP3100 to use with your old AVR without HDMI inputs. The Samsung has only optical digital output while the Philips has only coaxial digital output. The Philips remote does not have the eject (tray open/close) button while the Samsung has, if this is important for you.
Hope other owners will share their experience here.

Just want to check with other owners of the Samsung BD-C5500. Does the display on the unit goes off after a few seconds and only shows whenever the Info button is pressed? Not sure if this is the normal working or my set is faulty.
I was able to use the BD player remote to control my Toshiba 32AV700E LCD TV by setting the code 47 with the TV buttons. All the buttons worked except the Source button. Do other owners (with Toshiba LCD TVs) have the same results?

Got my BD-C5500 yesterday and connected to my 42ZV600E - still experimenting with it.

Re display going off after a few seconds, you have set the Energy Saving setting to ON (Settings-General-Energy Saving), set it to OFF and the display will be on permanently.

I can't get the BD player remote to control the ZV, can you please give more details on the code 47.

Thanks, I missed that; the display is showing now. To set the remote to control your TV, refer to page 19 of the user manual. For Toshiba, you have to try the codes 47 to 52 to see which one works while pressing the TV POWER button down. Mine works with the code 47.

Thanks Bro. Code 47 also work for mine.

Can you control the Toshiba TV input SOURCE with the Samsung remote? Mine could not, only all the other TV functions work.

Any idea on LG TV?

You mean using the Samsung BD player remote to control the LG TV? If yes, turn on the TV, point the remote at the TV and press and hold the TV POWER button on the remote. Press the following two-digit codes on the remote - 19, 20, 21, 22 or 78. The correct code will turn off the TV.

just got a BD-C5500 and the remote works fine with my SOny 32EX300

Thanks... it working now...

Have been away for the last week. No, I also could not control the TV source using the Samsung remote.

Hi guys ... I'm looking for a decent BD Player now ...

Just want to ask can I use the BD-C5500 to download or share files through the ethernet or wifi?? I plan to attach my external hard disk to the BD and use it for storing new files.

which one better oh? philips or samsung?

does it play mkv with ac3/dts5.1 audio with embedded subtitle?

Sorry, bro, cannot help you on this one as I don't have any mkv files to test; it will be easier to use a HD Media Player for this pupose. I mainly use my 5500 for playing BD, DVD and music CD; seldom use the USB port.
BTW, since I have just got a true HD AVR (the Denon 1610) I was able to test the Samsung C5500 with the Denon and it outputs true HD when you set the Digital Output to Bitstream (Audiophile) on the Samsung. There is no compatibility issue using the HDMI connection.

how to use the internet@tv? should i slot in the usb wifi adapter?can the player detect the driver for particular adapter and after that using it as usual???

I believe you have to get the Samsung wi-fi adaptor and it is proprietary so I am doubtful if any other adaptor can work. You can try using other adaptor if you have one, no harm doing it. The best alternative is to get a LAN (ethernet) cable and physically connect the BD-C5500 to your modem LAN port to access the internet. I will try this when I find the time. Do share with us here your experience using the internet@tv with the C5500.

hi guys... i lost my remote control. Anyone has any idea where to get a replacement in Penang? cheers..

Yesterday i setup use the LAN connection. i unable get connect to internet have error message "The HTTP port is disabled Please check if the HTTP port is blocked by something like the internal firewall program" for the information i dont use firewall. i attached the print screen

MY setup is the Modem in the room, Dlink router modem is connect to Dlink switch from the switch is connect to PC and Aztech Homeplug i have another Aztech homeplug in living room this homeplug is have wireless and wired, the wired connect to BD player, I test the wifi and cable connection is working fine use pc able go to internet when use BD player have error msg.





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I just tried the internet connection on the C5500 to access the Internet@TV function. Since I do not have the Samsung wifi adaptor I use a normal LAN cable to connect to my modem running Streamix. It went very smoothly and I was able to connect to the net without any problems. I followed the user manual, left everything at AUTO and it went exactly according to the book. I will post more on this later.