2015 TV Video Specifications

Samsung Smart TV provides rich capabilities for video playback, using the available audio and video decoders. This topic describes the media formats supported by Samsung Smart TV, and the limitations on their support.

15TV_PREMIUM (UHD)

File
Extension

 Container Video Codec Resolution Frame Rate
(fps)

 Bit Rate
(Mbps)

 Audio Codec
*.avi
*.mkv
*.asf
*.wmv
*.mp4
*.mov
*.3gp
*.vro
*.mpg
*.mpeg
*.ts
*.tp
*.trp
*.mov
*.flv
*.vob
*.svi
*.m2ts
*.mts
*.divx

 AVI
MKV
ASF
MP4
3GP
MOV
FLV
VRO
VOB
PS
TS
SVAF

 H.264 BP/MP/HP 4096x2160 30 60 AC-3
LPCM
ADPCM (IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG (MP3)
DTS (Core, LBR)
G.711 (A-Law, µ-Law)
3840x2160 60
HEVC (H.265 Main/Main 10/Main 4:2:2 10) 4096x2160 80
Motion JPEG 3840x2160 30
MVC 1920x1080 60 20
DivX 3.11/4/5/6
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
*.webm WebM VP9 4096x2160 40 Vorbis
3840x2160 60
VP8 1920x1080 60 20
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) RealAudio 6

Table 1. 15TV_PREMIUM (UHD) video specifications

General Limitations

  • Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
  • Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
  • Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported with HLS + Verimatrix combination.
  • Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
  • Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.

Video Decoder Limitations

  • H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
  • H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
  • HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
  • HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
  • HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
  • All decoders except WMV 7/8, MS MPEG-4 version 3, MVC, and VP6:
    • Below 1280x720: Maximum 60 fps.
    • Above 1280x720: Maximum 30 fps.
  • GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
  • SVAF: Top/Bottom, Side by Side, and Left/Right view sequence types (2 ES) supported.
  • MVC: Supported only for BD.
  • RMVB: Supported only on target devices for China and Hong Kong.

Audio Decoder Limitations

  • WMA 9 Pro: Lossless not supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro: M2 profile supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
  • RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
  • QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
  • Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DTS LBR: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

15TV_STANDARD1 (UHD)

File
Extension

 Container Video Codec Resolution Frame Rate
(fps)

 Bit Rate
(Mbps)

 Audio Codec
*.avi
*.mkv
*.asf
*.wmv
*.mp4
*.mov
*.3gp
*.vro
*.mpg
*.mpeg
*.ts
*.tp
*.trp
*.mov
*.flv
*.vob
*.svi
*.m2ts
*.mts
*.divx

 AVI
MKV
ASF
MP4
3GP
MOV
FLV
VRO
VOB
PS
TS
SVAF

 H.264 BP/MP/HP 4096x2160 24 40 AC-3
LPCM
ADPCM (IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG (MP3)
DTS (Core, LBR)
G.711 (A-Law, µ-Law)
3840x2160 30
HEVC (H.265 Main/Main 10/Main 4:2:2 10) 4096x2160 60 80
Motion JPEG 3840x2160 30
MVC 1920x1080 60 20
DivX 3.11/4/5/6
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
*.webm WebM VP9 4096x2160 24 Vorbis
3840x2160 30
VP8 1920x1080 60
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) RealAudio 6

Table 2. 15TV_STANDARD1 (UHD) video specifications

General Limitations

  • Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
  • Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
  • Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported with HLS + Verimatrix combination.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
  • Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
  • Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.

Video Decoder Limitations

  • H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
  • H.264 UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
  • HEVC FHD: Level 4.1 supported.
  • HEVC UHD: Level 5.1 supported, seamless resolution change supported up to 3840x2160.
  • HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
  • All decoders except WMV 7/8, MS MPEG-4 version 3, MVC, VP6:
    • Below 1280x720: Maximum 60 fps.
    • Above 1280x720: Maximum 30 fps.
  • GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
  • SVAF: Top/Bottom, Side by Side, and Left/Right view sequence types (2 ES) supported.
  • MVC: Supported only for BD.
  • RMVB: Supported only on target devices for China and Hong Kong.

Audio Decoder Limitations

  • WMA 9 Pro: Lossless not supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro: M2 profile supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro: 5.1 channel supported.
  • RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
  • QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
  • Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DTS LBR: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.

15TV_STANDARD2 (FHD)

File
Extension

 Container Video Codec Resolution Frame Rate
(fps)

 Bit Rate
(Mbps)

 Audio Codec
*.avi
*.mkv
*.asf
*.wmv
*.mp4
*.mov
*.3gp
*.vro
*.mpg
*.mpeg
*.ts
*.tp
*.trp
*.mov
*.flv
*.vob
*.svi
*.m2ts
*.mts
*.divx

 AVI
MKV
ASF
MP4
3GP
MOV
FLV
VRO
VOB
PS
TS
SVAF

 H.264 BP/MP/HP 1920x1080 60 20 AC-3
LPCM
ADPCM (IMA, MS)
AAC
HE-AAC
WMA
DD+
MPEG (MP3)
DTS (Core, LBR)
G.711 (A-Law, µ-Law)
HEVC (H.265 Main)
Motion JPEG 30
MVC 60
DivX 3.11/4/5/6
MPEG-4 SP/ASP
Windows Media Video 9 (VC-1)
MPEG-2
MPEG-1
Microsoft MPEG-4 version 1/2/3 30
Windows Media Video 7 (WMV1) / Video 8 (WMV2)
H.263 Sorenson
VP6
*.webm WebM VP8 60 Vorbis
*.rmvb RMVB RV8/9/10 (RV30/40) RealAudio 6

Table 3. 15TV_STANDARD2 (FHD) video specifications

General Limitations

  • Media with errors cannot be played with some codecs.
  • Media cannot be played if the file is corrupted or the information in the container is wrong.
  • Media with higher bit or frame rate than specifications can cause video or audio playback to stall.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported with HLS + Verimatrix combination.
  • Seek (jump) function is not supported if the index table is corrupted.
  • Network streaming content playback can be choppy, depending on network status.
  • Some USB and digital camera devices can be incompatible with the player.

Video Decoder Limitations

  • H.264 FHD: Level 4.1 supported (FMO/ASO/RS not supported).
  • HEVC: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • VC-1 AP L4: Not supported.
  • All decoders except WMV 7/8, MS MPEG-4 version 3, MVC, and VP6:
    • Below 1280x720: Maximum 60 fps.
    • Above 1280x720: Maximum 30 fps.
  • GMC 2 and higher: Not supported.
  • SVAF: Top/Bottom, Side by Side, and Left/Right view sequence types (2 ES) supported.
  • MVC: Supported only for BD.
  • RMVB: Supported only on target devices for China and Hong Kong.

Audio Decoder Limitations

  • WMA 9 Pro: Lossless not supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro: M2 profile supported.
  • WMA 10 Pro : 5.1 channel supported.
  • RealAudio 10: Lossless not supported on target devices for China and Hong Kong.
  • QCELP and AMR NB/WB: Not supported.
  • Vorbis: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DD+: 5.1 channel supported.
  • DTS LBR: Supported only for MKV/MP4/TS containers.
  • Sampling rates 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz supported, depending on codec.