How to update my Samsung Blu-ray player

Hello,

If it helps, I translated with Google Translate the manual for the update procedure found here
:https://www.samsung.com/us/common/notfound.html

It states that you need to burn in disc image mode, ImgBurn might be ideal for this operation, "In Write image file to disc mode."

Software Update Procedure for BD-P1000

Introduction

This manual describes the S/W update procedure for BD-P1000, please
follow the procedure below. If you have any issues during the S/W
update, please contact the Samsung Service Call Center.

How to make an update CD

Burn the downloaded file onto a CD-R or CD-RW, following
the procedures below.

1) Download the software update file from the Samsung website.
(www.samsung.com)
2) If the update file is compressed (*.zip / rar), the file must be uncompressed

before burning.
3) You need to burn the update file onto a blank CD-R/W disc using

"Burn Image" option.

(Ref. "Recorder" menu.
"Burn Image" if using Nero Burning ROM)
4) Burn an image file of the software update (*.iso).

Notice

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Recommended CD burning program
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Nero Burning ROM
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Burning options (if using Nero Burning ROM)
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"Recorder" menu.
"Burn Image".
Select a non-compressed
software update image file (*.iso).
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Please check "Finalize CD (No further writing possible)".
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Please refer to your own CD burning program manual if you wish
to use any other CD burning software for burning the ISO image file.
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Make sure that the downloaded software is compatible with your BD-P1000.
(cf. CD image file name: XXXXXX_XX_BDP1000XAA.iso)
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The software update will not execute if the update CD is made
without following the above procedures.)
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Update Procedure
WARNING

It is very important, please read the notices below before updating
your unit.
The following events may interrupt the update process and can lead to
permanent damage to the entire unit.

.. Unplugging the power cord.
.. Power failure.
.. Dirt or scratches on the disc.
.. Opening a disc tray during the process.
1) Press OPEN / CLOSE to open the disc tray.
2) Insert the burned update CD with the software update, label side up.
3) Press OPEN / CLOSE to close the tray.

System F/W Update
Do you want to update System F/W
PSD: YYMMDD.xx -> YYMMDD.xx%
LDR: XXX
DMN: YYMMDD.xx -> YYMMDD.xx
Yes No
After checking the old and new versions,
select "Yes" or "No" with "." or "."
on the remote control.
If you select "No", the BD-P1000 will
power off after ejecting the tray.
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The version is indicated by
"YYMMDD.xx"

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If you do not see the above message, try another disc.
In general, this is due to the quality of the disc and disc creation issues.

4) Press the ENTER key on the remote control.

Main F/W Update
Now processing ...
Please do not power off.
You will see "CD-UP" on the FLT display.

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5) It takes about 14 ~ 15 minutes to complete the update.
The message below will be displayed on the screen after the update is
completed and the tray will open automatically.
Do not power off the device; it will turn off automatically

Main F/W has been successfully updated.
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If the message on the left does not
appear after 16 minutes and the unit
is not working properly,
contact an Authorized Samsung
service center.

6) After removing the update disc (ensure the device is powered off
automatically), turn the device on
with the power button. The screen will display the language selection menu within a few
seconds.

LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU
Press 1 for English
Press 2 for Español
Press 3 for English
Macrovision: XXXXX
Select the language you want with the corresponding numeric button.
The Flash update is now complete.