Samsung H8000 Television User Manual

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Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Use Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) to control all external devices that support HDMI-CEC using just the TV's 
remote control. Note that Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) only works with the TV's remote control and not with 
the panel keys.
 
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You can configure the TV's universal remote function to control - using the TV's remote control - 
third-party cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters that do not support HDMI-CEC. Refer to 
the " Controlling External Devices...

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Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Selecting an External Device
11 On the Samsung Smart Control, press the KEYPAD button, and then select  TOOLS on the On-
Screen Remote. On a standard remote, press the TOOLS  button. The Tools list appears.
21 Select Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)  from the list. The Select Device screen appears.
31 Select a device and wait for the switch to take place. This process may take up to 2 minutes to 
complete and cannot be cancelled once started.
Accessing the External Device's Menu
Once...

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Using the e-Manual
Launching the e-Manual
MENU > Support >  e-Manual
The embedded e-manual contains information about your TV's key features.  
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Alternatively, you can download a copy of the e-manual from Samsung's website, and read it on your 
computer or print it out.
 
"Words in yellow (e.g.,  Picture Mode) indicate a menu item and bold words in white (e.g.,  Smart Hub) 
indicate remote control buttons.
 
"Arrows are used to indicate the menu path. (Example:  MENU > Picture...

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Using History to Load Previously Read Pages
Select Opened page. A list of previously read pages is shown. Select a page. The e-Manual jumps to 
the selected page.
Accessing the Menu from the e-Manual
Select  (Try Now) from the right side of a feature-description page to access the corresponding 
menu item and try out the feature right away. If you want to read the e-Manual entry on a specific 
screen menu feature:
 
–On the Samsung Smart Control, press the KEYPAD button, and then select  e-Manual on...

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Updating the TV’s Software
MENU > Support >  Software Update Try Now
View your TV’s software version and update it if necessary.
The TV is set to update software automatically via the internet by default. If you don’t want to update 
it automatically, set  Auto Update (Support > Software Update >  Auto Update) to Off.
 
[DO NOT turn off the TV’s power until the update is complete. The TV will turn off and on 
automatically after completing the software update. All video and audio settings return...

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Manually, Using a USB Flash Drive
To update your TV using the Manual method, follow these steps:
11 All video and audio settings return to their default settings after a software update. We 
recommend you record your current settings so you can easily re-establish these settings when 
the update is complete.
21 On a computer, visit www.samsung.com.
31 Select GET SUPPORT > Get Downloads.
41 Enter the product’s model number into the search field. As you enter the model number, a drop 
down will display...

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Enabling Automatic Software Updates
MENU > Support >  Software Update >  Auto Update Try Now
If the TV is connected to the Internet, it can be updated via  Auto Update while watching the TV. When 
the Background upgrade completed, the update will be applied the next time the TV is used.
 
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This option requires an Internet connection.
If you agree to the Smart Hub terms and conditions, Auto Update will be set to On automatically. If 
you don't want the TV's software updated...

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If malicious code is detected...
If malicious code is found, the results of the scan will appear on the screen. This result window 
displays all malicious code found, and provides options to either quarantine the code or allow it to 
function.
11 Select all the malicious code you want to quarantine or allow.
21 Select Block or Allow. This moves the selected malicious code to the Isolated List or  Allowed 
List.
 
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The Isolated List displays all quarantined and blocked malicious code. You can...

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Using Other Functions
Setting Up a Password
MENU > System >  Change PIN  Try Now
Set a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to lock channels, reset the TV, and change the TV settings.
11 Select System >  Change PIN . The PIN input window appears.
21 Enter a PIN. The default PIN is 0000.
31 Enter a new PIN and then enter it again to confirm it. The PIN change is complete.
 
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If you forget your PIN, you can reset it using your remote control. With the TV turned on, press the 
following buttons...

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Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired
MENU > System >  Accessibility >  Voice Guide
This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Voice guides for the menu options are available to aid the visually impaired. Enabling this option 
provides voice guides for focus movement, channel change, volume change, and various other TV 
functions.
Navigate to System >  Accessibility > Voice Guide and set Voice Guide  to On.
 
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Press and hold the ¢ button on the Samsung Smart Control to...