Samsung Plasma TV PN8000GF User Manual

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Providing Proper Ventilation for Your TV
When you install your TV, maintain a distance of at least 4 inches between the TV and other obje\
cts (walls, 
cabinet sides, etc.) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to maintain proper ventilation may result in a fire or a 
problem with the product caused by an increase in its internal temperature.
 
✎Whether you install your TV using a stand or a wall-mount, we strongly recommend you use parts 
provided by Samsung Electronics only.
 
• If you use...

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Using the TV's Controller (Panel Key)
The TV's Controller, a small joy stick like button on the bottom left side of the TV, lets you control the TV 
without the remote control.
 
✎The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.
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Down (Front)
Up (Rear) Right
Left Camera
Function menu
Remote control sensor
TV ControllerWhen you use the Smart Touch Control,  a standby LED does not work (except  P button).
 
✎Follow these instructions facing the front of your TV.
 
✎When...

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Selecting the MENU (m)With the Function menu visible, select the MENU (m) by moving the 
Controller to the left. The OSD (On Screen Display) Menu appears. 
Select an option by moving the Controller to the right. Move the 
Controller to the right or left, or backwards and forwards to make 
additional selections. To change a parameter, select it, and then press 
the Controller.  
Selecting a Source (s) With the Function menu visible, open the Source (s) list by moving 
the Controller to the...

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The Standard Remote Control
Learn where the function buttons are on your remote. Especially note SOURCE, MUTE, VOL, CH, MENU, 
TOOLS, E, INFO, CH LIST, RETURN, and EXIT.
 
✎This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used 
by visually impaired persons.
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MUTE
MENU
HISTOR Y
INFOTOOLS
RETURN
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Turns the TV on and off.
Displays and selects the available video  sources....

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Installing batteries (Battery size: AAA)
Match the polarity of the batteries to the symbols in the battery compar\
tment.



 
✎Your TV also comes with a Smart Touch Control. For information about the Smart Touch Control, see 
page 39 .
 
✎NOTE
 
• Install the batteries so that the polarity of the batteries (+/-) matc\
hes the illustration in the battery 
compartment.
 
• Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV.
 
• Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control....

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How to Navigate Menus
Your TV’s Main and Tools menus contains functions that let you control the TV’s features. For example, in 
the Main menu you can change the size and configuration of the picture, its brightness, its contrast and so 
on. There are also functions that let you control the TV’s sound, channel configuration, energy use, and a 
host of other features. To access the main, on-screen menu, press the MENUm button on your remote. 
To access Tools menus, press the TOOLST button....

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Configuring the Basic Settings in Initial Setup
When you turn the TV on for the first time, a sequence of screens and on-screen prompts will assist you in 
configuring the TV’s basic settings. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet, and then press the P button to 
turn on the TV.
 
✎Use the standard remote to run the Initial Setup.
 
✎Setup  is available only when the input source is set to TV. See "Changing the Input Source" (page 25 ).
 
✎To return to the previous step in the Setup...

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3aWireless Network1. The TV searches for and then displays all the wireless networks 
within range. When done, it displays a list of the networks. In the list\
 
of networks, move the Highlight to select a network, and then select 
Next. If the selected network requires a Security Key, the Security 
Key screen appears.
 
✎If you have a WPS(PBC) compatible router, select WPS(PBC)  
instead, and then follow the directions on the screen. When 
done, go to Step 4.
2.  Enter your network security...

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4Software Upgrade: 
Update the software 
to the latest version.
 
✎To update later, 
select Skip .When Network Settings is complete, your TV will check for a new 
software version automatically. If new software is available, the TV 
downloads and installs the new software. When the download is 
complete, select Next.
 
✎If you want to upgrade later, select Skip . For more information, refer 
to Software Update (Preference Features → Support Menu) in the 
e-Manual.
 
✎This may take some time,...

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8Clock: Set the 
Clock.Select Auto or Manual, and then select Next.
 
✎If you selected No, I don’t need to. in 5 - Auto Program (1), you can 
only set the current time and date manually, using your remote.
Auto
If you selected Auto, the TV will automatically download the correct time 
from a digital channel. The Time Zone screen will appear. Select your 
Time Zone, and then select Next. The DST (Daylight Savings Time) 
screen will appear. The DST function sets the time ahead one hour to...