Samsung H8000 Television User Manual

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Using the On TV Panel
This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
On TV
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GuideTimeline View Trending
 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
On TV displays your current program live in a small window, a list of recommended programs currently 
on other channels, and a list of of recommended programs that will air later. You can use these lists to 
change the channel and watch another program. You can also use these lists to view more information 
about recommended programs running later, including how much time is left until they air. In addition, 
you can set up a Schedule Viewing of a program that hasn't aired.
To view a program recommended by On TV , select the image. The TV changes the channel and 
displays the program you selected.
 
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Availability of recommended content depends on the specific model and area.
 
"You must connect the TV to the Internet to use On TV .
 
"The channels or programs recommended by On TV  may differ from the actual channels or programs 
depending on the broadcast information provider.
You can use the following features by selecting the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
 
●Viewing the Program Schedule of Digital Channels
Select  Guide at the bottom of the screen to view the program schedule of each digital channel. 
You can check the program schedule and even set up a Schedule Viewing. For more information 
about  Guide, refer to the " Using the Guide" section.
 
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The Guide provides information only about digital channels. Analog channels are not supported.
 
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Program Recommendations by Time
Select  Timeline View at the bottom of the screen to view program recommendations for different 
times of the day.
 
●Popular Videos
Select  Trending at the bottom of the screen to see what is the most trendy or popular content on 
Twitter, and then set up a Schedule Viewing to view or record that content. 
						

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Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
Move the focus to a desired program, and then press and hold the touch pad or press and hold the E 
button. The following options are available:
 
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Available options may differ depending on the selected program.
 
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Viewing Detailed Information
Lets you view detailed information about the program you selected.
 
●Reserving
Lets you set up a Scheduled Viewing for the program you selected.
Viewing Detailed Program Information
11 Move the focus to a desired program, and then press and hold the touch pad or press and hold 
the 
E button. A context-sensitive menu appears.
21 On the context-sensitive menu, select 
View details. Detailed information about the selected 
program screen appears.
Select a program from the list to see more information about the program and to access the following 
options:
 
●Moving to a Channel
Jumps to the selected program's channel.
 
●Reserving
Lets you set up a  Schedule or Schedule Recording for the program.
 
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Recording is not supported in the U.S.A and Canada.
 
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Viewing Related Content
View a list of content related to the program. If you select an item from the list, the detailed 
information screen of the selected item appears.
 
●Rate
Lets you rate the program.
 
●Sharing
You can share information about the selected program via an SNS. 
						

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Configuring On TV Settings
MENU > Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  > On TV Setup
Lets you select the source of your TV programs and the source of the program information that 
appears on the On TV screen (the signal source, cable company provider, etc.). Follow the Instructions 
that appear on your TV screen when you start this function. On TV Setup is only available if you have 
not set up Smart Hub.
Receiving Recommended Content Notification
You can configure the TV to display a notification when a frequently watched program is broadcast.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  and set Automatic Notifications  to On.
Changing Recommendation Type
Lets you choose the kind of program notifications you will see. Select  Preference to see notifications 
for shows you watch often or Popularity  to see notifications for popular shows. You must enable 
Automatic Notifications for this function to work. See Automatic Notifications above.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings , select Recommendation Type and set it to a desired type.
Removing Adult Content from the Recommended List
Enabling Block Adult Content prevents the On TV screen from listing TV programs with adult content.
Navigate to Smart Hub  > On TV Settings  and set Block Adult Content  to On. 
						

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Using the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  Panel
This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
NEWLY ADDED
FeaturedMoviesTV Shows TrailersTrending
 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
The MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen lets you buy or rent movies and TV shows online and stream them 
to your TV using apps you downloaded via Smart Hub. This is called Video on Demand or VOD. To 
make browsing for VOD content easier, the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen displays recommended 
movies and TV shows and displays multiple VOD content sources so you can browse and watch all 
you want in one place.
 
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All the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  options may not be available depending on the content you are trying to 
access or your region.
 
"The TV must be connected to the Internet for you to use MOVIES & TV SHOWS .
 
"Select  on the screen to change the recommended content list.
The following options are available at the bottom of the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen:
 
●Featured
View movies or TV programs grouped according to various themes such as movies of an actor/
actress who went to Hollywood, acted in a TV series, and so on.
 
●Movies
View movies by release date, popularity, or genre. 
						

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●TV Shows
Search TV shows by air date, popularity, or genre.
 
●Trailers
View movie trailers for upcoming movies.
 
●Trending
View movies and TV programs that are the most trendy or popular on Twitter.
 
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To sort the content items in each menu, select the  button and then choose a sorting criteria.
 
"Depending on the selected menu, the  button may not appear.
Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
On the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen, select a movie or TV program, and then press and hold the 
touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the  E button. A list with the following options 
appears:
 
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Available options may differ depending on the selected content.
 
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Play Content Now
The pop-up window displays the names of one or more content providers. Select a content 
provider to play your selected movie or TV program now.
 
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If the app for the content provider you selected is not installed on your TV, a pop-up window appears. 
In the pop-up window, select to display the app's information page or to install the app immediately. 
Note that you can also install the app from the app's information page. 
						

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Watching a Movie/TV Program
 
"If you are using  MOVIES & TV SHOWS  for the first time, or you have not logged into your Samsung 
account, the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen displays only new and popular movies and TV shows. To view 
a custom recommended list, you must have used MOVIES & TV SHOWS  for a period of time and you must 
first log into your Samsung account.
 
"In addition, if you have been using  MOVIES & TV SHOWS for a period of time, you can also view your 
frequently played content list.
11 On  MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen, select a movie or TV program you want to watch. Detailed 
information about your selection appears on the screen.
21 On the detailed information screen, select a provider app icon to play the content. The selected 
app is launched, and you can view detailed information about the content in the app.
 
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If the app for the content provider you selected is not installed on your TV, a pop-up window appears. 
In the pop-up window, select to display the app's information page or to install the app immediately. 
Note that you can also install the app from the app's information page.
31 You can play the content by selecting Play or Start in the detailed information screen.
 
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If the selected content is free, you can instantly watch the content. If the content is for-pay content, 
you must first purchase the content in the app (In-App Purchase).
 
"The purchasing procedures in each app may differ depending on the app. You may need to log into the 
service or site that provides the app, or enter payment information.
Preventing Children from Watching Adult Content
MENU  > Smart Hub  > VOD Rating Lock
You can lock content rated as adult so that children cannot access it.
Navigate to Smart Hub  and set VOD Rating Lock  to On.
 
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To turn the VOD Rating Lock  on or off, the security password is required. 
						

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Rating and Sharing a Purchased Content
Rating Content
11 Select content on the MOVIES & TV SHOWS screen. Detailed information about your selection 
appears on the screen.
21 Select the  button on the detailed information screen. A pop-up window appears.
31 In the pop-up window, you can set the star score by using the  ¡ and 
£ buttons.
Writing a Content Review on an SNS (Social Networking Site)
11 Select content on the MOVIES & TV SHOWS
 screen. Detailed information about your selection 
appears on the screen.
21 Select either the  or  button in the detailed information screen. The login page of the selected 
SNS appears.
 
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If you have linked your Samsung account to your SNS account, you are automatically logged into the 
SNS when you log into your Samsung account. For information about linking your Samsung account to 
an SNS account, refer to the " Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service Accounts" section.
31 On the SNS login screen, enter your SNS ID and password to log into the SNS.
 
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If you have linked your Samsung account to the SNS account, you can skip this step.
41 In the pop-up window, type the article you want to post to the SNS, and then select  Post. The 
article is posted to the SNS. 
						

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Using the Multimedia Panel (Playing Photos, Videos, 
and Music)
MULTIMEDIA
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USB DriveNetwork Device Storage Service
 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
The Multimedia Panel lets you play media content saved on USB devices, smartphones, cameras, 
computers, or in a Storage Service site on the TV.
 
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You cannot play media content if the content or the storage device is not supported by the TV. For more 
information, refer to " Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files".
 
"Backup important files before connecting a USB device. Samsung is not responsible for damaged or lost 
files. 
						

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Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device
11 Select USB Drive  on the MULTIMEDIA  panel. The USB devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select the device you want to connect to. The folders and files in the selected USB are listed.
31 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, navigate to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content.
41 To exit, press the 
∫ button or 
RETURN button.
 
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If you connect a USB device to the TV while watching the TV, the New Device Connected pop-up appears. 
Select  All, Music , Videos, or  Photos, and then press the touch pad. On a standard remote, press the E 
button. The folders and files on the USB device are listed.
 
"Alternatively, if you select a USB device on the Source  screen, a pop-up window appears on the screen 
displaying the folders and files of the USB device.
Safely Removing a USB Device
11 Press the SOURCE  button. The Source screen appears.
21 Navigate to the USB device you want to remove. Press and hold the touch pad on the Samsung 
Smart Control or the 
E button on a standard remote. An options list window appears.
31 Select 
Remove USB in the list. 
						

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Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/Mobile Device
 
"To view a guide about Computer connections, select  Connect to a PC on the MULTIMEDIA  panel.
 
"To view a guide about Smartphone or tablet connections, select  Connect to a Phone on the MULTIMEDIA  
panel.
Allowing Connections with a Computer/Mobile Device
To play multimedia content located on a computer or mobile device on the TV, you need to:
 
●First, establish the connection to the computer or device.
 
●Then, allow the connection with the computer/mobile device on the TV.
For information about establishing connections, see the " Connecting to a Computer" and "Connecting 
To a Mobile Device" sections.
To allow a connection with a computer or mobile device, follow these steps:
11 Select  Network Device on the MULTIMEDIA panel. The devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select Options , and then  Multimedia device settings . The devices connected to the TV are listed 
with their settings.
 
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Alternatively, select  Multimedia Device Settings  from the Network menu to see the list of the devices 
connected to the TV with their settings.
31 Allow the connection with the device you want to connect to the TV. You can only play media 
files from devices that have been allowed to connect to the TV.
 
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If a computer or mobile device asks that it be allowed to connect, the connection allowance confirmation 
window appears on the TV so that you can easily connect it.
 
"You can connect to a computer or mobile device on any DLNA DMC device, such as this TV. The DLNA 
DMC function enables you to connect a mobile device to the TV, search for multimedia content and control 
play operations on the TV.