Samsung UN50HU8500F User manual

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Contents
Quick Guide
Using Smart Hub
Using Voice Control
Using Motion Control
Using the Samsung Smart Control
Using Multi-Link Screen
Connecting Antenna and External
devices
Antenna Connection
Video Device Connections
9 HDMI Connection
10 Component Connection
11 Composite (A/V) Connection
Audio Input and Output Connections
12 HDMI (ARC) Connection
13 Digital Audio (Optical) Connection
14 Audio Output Connection
Connecting to a Computer
16 Connecting Through the HDMI Port
17 Connecting With a DVI to HDMI Cable
18 Connecting Through Samsung Link
18 Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network
19 Connecting via Samsung Smart View 2.0
Connecting To a Mobile Device
20 Connecting With an MHL to HDMI Cable
21 Screen Mirroring
23 Connecting Mobile Devices without a Wireless Router
(Wi-Fi Direct)
23 Connecting Through Samsung Link
24 Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network
24 Connecting via Samsung Smart View 2.0
24 Specifying the Name of the TV on a Network
Switching Between Video Sources
25 Other Functions Available When You Display the Source
List
25 The Universal Remote Function
Using the Remote Control and
Peripherals
Installing Batteries into the Samsung Smart Control
26 The Low Battery Alarm Window
Pairing the Samsung Smart Control
27 Reconnecting the Samsung Smart Control
Using the Samsung Smart Control
28 Button Functions
31 Operating the TV by Moving the Samsung Smart Control
32 Using the Touch Pad and the Directional Buttons
34 Displaying and Using the On-Screen Remote
Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote -
Using the Universal Remote
36 Connecting the IR Extender Cable
37 Setting Up the Universal Remote Control
38 Universal Remote Features
Controlling the TV with a Keyboard
39 Connecting a Keyboard
40 Using the Keyboard
Controlling the TV with a Mouse
41 Connecting a Mouse
42 Using the Mouse
Entering Text Using the On-Screen QWERTY Keypad
43 Using Additional Functions
II
Internet Connection
Establishing a Wired Internet Connection
44 Using Cat 7 LAN Cables
45 Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Automatically
46 Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Manually
Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
48 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Automatically
49 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Manually
50 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network with WPS
Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues
51 Troubleshooting Wired Internet Connectivity Issues
52 Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connectivity Issues
Checking the Internet Connection Status
Smart Features
Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link
Screen)
54 Launching Multi-Link Screen
54 Using Multi-Link Screen
Smart Hub
56 Testing Smart Hub connections
57 Opening the First Screen
58 Moving to the Panel Screen
58 Using the Smart Hub Tutorial
58 Resetting Smart Hub
Using Smart Hub with a Samsung Account
59 Creating a Samsung Account
61 Signing in to a Samsung Account
62 Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service
Accounts
63 Changing and Adding Information to a Samsung Account
63 Deleting a Samsung Account from the TV
Using the SAMSUNG APPS Panel
65 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu -
Downloaded Apps
66 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu -
Recommended Apps
66 Installing an App
Using the e-Manual
68 Launching the e-Manual
69 Accessing the Menu from the e-Manual
69 Loading Reference Pages
69 Updating the e-Manual to the Latest Version
Using Web Browser
70 Browsing Methods
70 Scrolling on the Web Browser
70 Command and Status Bar at a Glance
72 Browsing Preferences
74 Relocating an App on the Apps Screen.
74 Deleting an App from the TV
75 Rating/Reviewing an App
75 Updating Apps
76 Using Other App Features and Functions
Using the Multimedia Panel (Playing Photos, Videos,
and Music)
78 Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device
79 Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/
Mobile Device
82 Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Photos
83 Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Videos
85 Buttons and Functions Available While Playing Music
86 Functions on the Media Content List Screen
Using the NewsON Panel
87 News
87 Weather
Using the SOCCER Panel
89 Setting Your Favorite Team
Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control)
90 Using Imperative Voice Control
92 Using Interactive Voice Control
Controlling the TV using Motions (Motion Control)
94 Testing Ambient Illumination Using the TV Camera
95 Activating Motion Control
97 Motion Control Screen Layout
Using Face Recognition
100 Registering Your Face to Your Samsung Account
101 Changing Your Login Method to Face Recognition
101 Signing in to a Samsung Account Using Face Recognition
II III
TV Viewing
Digital Broadcast Information at a Glance
102 Using the Guide
103 Viewing Detailed Information
104 Checking Current Program Info
104 Changing the broadcast signal
104 Digital Channel Signal Info and Strength
Recording Programs
105 Formatting a USB Recording Device
107 Recording Programs
108 Buttons and Functions Available While Recording a
Program
109 Managing the Schedule Recording List
110 Viewing Recorded Programs
113 Managing Recorded Files
Setting Up a Schedule Viewing
114 Digital Channel Schedule Viewing
115 Analog Channel Schedule Viewing
116 Canceling a Schedule Viewing
116 Editing a Schedule Viewing
Using Timeshift
Using the Channel List
Registering, Removing, and Editing Channels
119 Registering and Removing Channels
120 Editing Registered Channels
121 Program Rating Lock
Creating a Personal Favorites List
124 Registering Channels as a Favorites
125 Selecting from Favorite List Channels Only
Editing a Favorites List
126 Edit Favorites Screen Menu Items
Making Sports Programs More Realistic with Soccer
Mode
129 Enabling Soccer Mode
129 Extracting Highlights Automatically
130 Functions Available While Watching Sports in Soccer
Mode
131 Viewing a game recorded in Soccer Mode
TV-Viewing Support Features
132 Showing Captions
134 Enabling the Audio Guide for the Video Description
134 PIP Broadcast Viewing
135 Scanning for Available Channels
135 Selecting the Broadcast Audio Language
136 Fine-Tuning the Screen
136 Remove Scrambled Channels
Picture and Sound Settings
Changing the Picture Mode and Adjusting the Picture
Quality
137 Choosing the Right Picture Mode for the Viewing
Environment
138 Adjusting the Picture Quality for Each Picture Mode
139 Fine-Tuning Each Picture Mode (Advanced Settings)
141 Adjusting the Picture for Easier Viewing (Picture Options)
Viewing in 3D
143 Starting 3D
144 Changing the 3D Mode
145 Adjusting the 3D Effect
Picture Support Functions
146 PIP Broadcast Viewing
147 Changing the Picture Size and Position
148 Listening to Audio Only with the Screen Turned Off
(Picture Off)
148 Resetting the Picture Mode Settings
Changing the Sound Mode and Using Sound Effects
149 Choosing the Right Sound Mode for the Environment
149 Using Sound Effects
IV
Sound Support Functions
150 Selecting Speakers
151 Designating the TV's Installation Type
151 Listening to TV Sound through Samsung Bluetooth Audio
152 Listening to TV Sound through Samsung Multiroom Link
compatible Speakers
153 Listening to the TV through Bluetooth Headphones
153 Enabling Digital Audio Output
154 Listening to 3D Audio in 3D Mode
154 Resetting All Sound Settings
General
Setting the Time and Using the Timer
155 Setting the Current Time
157 Using the Timers
Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving
Features
159 Preventing Screen Burn
159 Using Energy Saving Features
Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
160 Setting Up Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
161 Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Updating the TV’s Software
162 Update now
162 Online
163 Manually, Using a USB Flash Drive
164 Enabling Automatic Software Updates
Protecting the TV from Hacking and malicious code
164 Checking the TV and Connected Storage Media
165 Automatically Scanning when the TV is Powered On
165 Automatically Adding malicious code to the Blocked List
Using Other Functions
166 Setting Up a Password
166 Changing the Menu Language
166 Checking Notifications
167 Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired
168 Adjusting the Menu Transparency
168 White Text on Black Background (High Contrast)
169 Expanding the Smart Hub's Focus Area
169 Enabling/Disabling Sound Feedback
169 Locking/Unlocking the Panel Keys
169 Showing/Hiding the Samsung Logo while Booting
169 Enabling the TV to Boot Faster
169 Enabling/Disabling the Front Indicators
170 UHD Evolution Kit Backup
170 Update Recorded Programs
170 Enabling Game Mode
171 Enjoying Rich Colors and Superior Picture Quality (BD
Wise)
171 Registering the TV as a DivX-Certified Device (Watching
For Pay DivX Movies)
172 Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings
172 Using the TV as a Display Model (exclusively for retail
stores)
Troubleshooting
Getting Support
173 Support through Remote Management
174 Finding the Information You Need for Service
Requesting support
There is a problem with the picture
175 Testing the Picture
I can't hear the sound clearly
177 Testing the Sound
I can't see 3D images clearly.
178 Testing 3D Picture Quality
There is a problem with the broadcast.
My computer won't connect.
I can't connect to the Internet.
The Schedule Recording/Timeshift function isn't
working.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) isn't working.
I am having trouble launching/using apps.
My file won't play.
I want to reset the TV.
Other Issues
IV V
Appendix
Before Using the Recording and Timeshift Functions
185 Before Using the Recording and Schedule Recording
Functions
186 Before the Using Timeshift Function
Read Before Using 3D Viewing Mode
187 3D Precautions
S-Recommendation Disclaimer
190 S Recommendation with Voice Interaction
190 S Recommendation
Supported Resolutions for 3D Modes
191 HDMI
191 Component
191 Digital Channel
191 Videos/Photos
191 Computer via HDMI Cable
Supported Resolutions for each of UHD Input Signals
192 HDMI Connector except for the MHL-to-HDMI Connector
192 MHL-to-HDMI Connector
Read Before Using Voice, Motion, or Face Recognition
193 Voice, Motion, and Face Recognition Precautions
195 Requirements for Using Voice, Motion, or Face
Recognition
Read Before Using Apps
Read Before Using the Web Browser
Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files
200 Photo, Video, and Music File Use Limitations
200 Compatible Storage Devices for File Transfers
201 Supported External Subtitles
201 Supported Internal Subtitles
202 Supported Image Formats and Resolutions
202 Supported Music Formats and Codecs
203 Supported Video Codecs
Read After Installing the TV
205 Picture Sizes and Input Signals
205 Installing an Anti-Theft Lock
206 Read Before Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection
Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported
Resolutions)
207 IBM
207 MAC
208 VESA DMT
Supported Resolutions for Video Signals
209 CEA-861
209 HDMI
Read Before Using the Bluetooth Devices
210 Restrictions for using Bluetooth
License
Glossary
VI
1
Using Smart Hub
Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
"
Connection and set up is not necessary if you connected the TV to the Internet and set up Smart Hub during
the Initial Set up.
Connecting the TV to the Internet
1. Connect the TV to the Internet via a wired or wireless connection.
2.
Set up Network Settings via MENU > Network > Network Settings.
Setting up Smart Hub
The first time you start Smart Hub, you need to set it up. Follow the directions on the
screen.
Set Up Smart Hub
Set Up Smart Hub
Quick Guide
2
Using Smart Hub
Go to Smart Hub > SAMSUNG APPS and download applications to your Samsung Smart
TV.
"
For more information, refer to "Smart Hub".
2 3
Using Voice Control
"
This function is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
Setting up Voice Control
Set up Voice Control via MENU > System > Voice Control.
System
Accessibility
Setup
Menu Language English
Smart Control Settings
Universal Remote Setup
Voice Control
Motion Control On
Using Voice Control
Press the VOICE button on the Samsung Smart Control, and then say the desired
commands.
"
For more information, refer to "Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control)".
4
Using Motion Control
Setting up Motion Control
Set up parameters for Motion Control via MENU > System > Motion Control.
System
Accessibility
Setup
Menu Language English
Smart Control Settings
Universal Remote Setup
Voice Control
Motion Control On
Using Motion Control
1. Raise your hand with your index finger extended. Move your hand slowly left and
right. A pointer appears on the screen.
2. Move your hand to move the pointer on the screen. Fold down and then raise your
index finger to select items.
"
To use Motion Control, you must connect a TV camera (sold separately) to the TV.
"
For more information, refer to "Controlling the TV using Motions (Motion Control)".
4 5
Using the Samsung Smart Control
"
The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
Pair the Samsung Smart Control to the TV the first time by pressing the Power button on the Samsung
Smart Control. To pair again - if necessary - press the RETURN and GUIDE buttons simultaneously for
3 seconds or more.
Pairing with the TV
To pair again, press RETURN and GUIDE simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
Setting the Samsung Smart Control
Set the Smart Control Settings via MENU > System > Smart Control Settings.
System
Accessibility
Setup
Menu Language English
Smart Control Settings
Universal Remote Setup
Voice Control
Motion Control On
6
Using the Samsung Smart Control
Use the buttons to perform actions. Place a finger on the touch pad, and then
move the Samsung Smart Control. The
pointer moves on the screen.
"
For more information, refer to "Using the Samsung Smart Control".
6 7
Using Multi-Link Screen
Running Multi-Link Screen
Press the M.SCREEN button.
Using the Multi-Link Screen
Search the web, use apps, and watch TV at the same time using Multi-Link. While Multi-
Link is running, press the M.SCREEN button to select additional features or options.
"
For more information, refer to "Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link Screen)".
8
Antenna Connection
If you are not connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box, you must connect an antenna or a cable
outlet to the TV to receive broadcast signals.
Connect a cable from an antenna or cable outlet to the ANT IN connector as shown in the diagram
below.
"
An antenna connection is not necessary when a cable box or satellite receiver is used.
Video Device Connections
Your TV has a variety of connectors for video input from external devices such as cable boxes, satellite
receivers, Blu-ray players, DVD players, camcorders, and gaming consoles. Below is a list of featured
connectors shown in descending order of picture quality.
HDMI
Component
Composite (A/V)
Connect a video device to the TV via an HDMI connector for the best picture quality. If the device does
not have an HDMI connector, try a component connector to get the next best picture quality.
"
The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.
"
Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device
connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the manufacturer.
Connecting Antenna and External devices
8 9
HDMI Connection
The following types of HDMI cables are recommended:
High-Speed HDMI Cable
High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet
"
Use an HDMI cable with a thickness of 0.55 inches (14mm) or less.
"
Using a non-certified HDMI cable may result in a blank screen or a connection error.
"
Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications.
"
This TV does not support HDMI Ethernet Channel. Ethernet is a LAN (Local Area Network) built with coaxial
cables standardized by the IEEE.
"
Try a cable shorter than 3M to get the next best UHD viewing quality.
"
HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's HDMI (MHL) port. HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital
Content Protection" and is used for video copyright protection.
Refer to the diagram and connect the HDMI cable to the video device's HDMI output connector and the
TV's HDMI input connector.
"
The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.
Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external
device.
10
Component Connection
Refer to the diagram and connect the Component cable to the TV's component input connectors and
the device's component output connectors.
Make sure the cable colors match the connector colors.
Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external
device.
10 11
Composite (A/V) Connection
Refer to the diagram and connect the AV cable to the TV's AV input connectors and the device's AV
output connectors.
If you are using the TV's AV1 input connectors, connect the device's audio output to the TV using a Y
connector.
If you are using the TV's AV2 input connectors, use the included AV connection adapter to connect the
device's audio and video output to the TV.
Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external
device.
12
Audio Input and Output Connections
Your TV has a variety of connections for audio input from devices such as Blu-ray players and DVD
players and for audio output to such devices as amplifiers. The connections are listed below.
HDMI/ARC (Audio Return Channel)
Digital Audio (Optical)
Audio (Analog)
"
For better audio quality, it is a good idea to use an AV receiver.
"
The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.
"
Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device
connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the manufacturer.
HDMI (ARC) Connection
ARC lets the TV output digital sound to an audio device and input digital sound from the same audio
device through one HDMI cable. ARC is only available through the HDMI (ARC) port and only when the
TV is connected to an ARC-enabled AV receiver.
"
Certain functions such as Smart Hub may not be available if the Source is set to HDMI and 3D Auto View is
set to On. If this is the case, set 3D Auto View or 3D Mode to Off.
Connect an HDMI cable to the TV's HDMI (ARC) connection and the device's HDMI output connection.
12 13
Digital Audio (Optical) Connection
Connecting an AV receiver to the TV via a digital audio (optical) connector lets you listen to digital
audio.
"
Connecting a device using an optical cable does not automatically turn off the TV speakers. To turn off the
TV's speakers, set TV Sound Output (Sound > Speaker Settings > TV Sound Output) to something other
than TV Speaker.
"
Adjust the audio device's volume using its remote control.
"
An unusual noise coming from the audio device while you are using it may indicate a problem with the
audio device itself. If this occurs, ask for assistance from the audio device's manufacturer.
"
Digital audio is only available with 5.1-channel broadcasts.
Refer to the diagram and connect the optical cable to the TV's digital audio output connector and the
device's digital audio input connector.
14
Audio Output Connection
Refer to the diagram and connect an audio cable to the TV's audio output connector and the device's
audio input connector.
Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external
device.
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