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 parts provided by another manufacturer, it may cause difficulties with the product or result 
in injury caused by the product falling.
Installation with a stand. Installation with a wall-mount.
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Other Warnings
 
✎The actual appearance of the TV may differ from the images in this manual, depending on the model.
 
✎Be careful when you touch the TV. Some parts can be somewhat hot.
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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.
mR
P
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 selecting the function by moving the controller to the up/down/left/right directions, be sure 
not to press the controller. If you press it first, you cannot operate it to move the up/down/left/right 
directions.
 
✎When you use a TV camera, you should check whether a tape attached or not in rear of the TV 
camera, and then you can use a TV camera after adjust a camera angle. When you don't want to 
use a TV camera, we recommend to use after a camera lens fixes to upwards. In this case, Face 
recognition  and Motion Control  are not available.
Power on Turn the TV on by pressing the Controller when the TV is in standby 
mode.
Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume by moving the Controller from side to side when 
the power is on.
Selecting a channel Select a channel by moving the Controller backwards and forwards 
when the power is on.
Using the Function menu To view and use the Function menu, press and release the Controller 
when the power is on. To close the Function menu, press and release 
the Controller again.
Selecting the SMART HUB (\231) With the Function menu visible, select SMART HUB (\231) by moving 
the Controller backwards. The SMART HUB main screen appears. 
Select an application by moving the Controller, and then pressing the 
Controller.
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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 right. The Source list screen appears. To select 
a source, move the Controller back and forth. When the source you 
want is highlighted, press the Controller.
Power Off (P) With the Function menu visible, select Power Off (P) by moving the 
Controller forwards, and then press the Controller.
 
✎To close the Menu , Smart Hub, or Source, press the Controller for more than 1 second. 
Standby mode
Your TV enters Standby mode when you turn it off and continues to consume a small amount of electric 
power. To be safe and to decrease power consumption, do not leave your TV in standby mode for long 
periods of time (when you are away on vacation, for example). It is best to unplug the power cord.
Connecting the Power Cord and the Antenna or Cable Connection
ANT OUT
VHF/UHF Antenna
Power Input
or
Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)
Cable
 
✎Plug the power cord into a wall outlet only after you have made all other connections.
 
✎If you are connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box using HDMI, Component, or Composite 
connections, you do not need to connect the ANT IN jack to an antenna or a cable connection.
 
✎The Plasma TV may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio.
 
✎Using two-way radio mobile and portable units or amateur radio or AM radio near your TV may cause 
the TV to malfunction.
 
✎Use caution when you move or swivel the TV if the antenna cable is tightly connected. You could 
break the antenna jack off the TV.
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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.
SOURCE
MUTE
MENU
HISTOR Y
INFOTOOLS
RETURN
Family StorySEARCH CAMERA
SUPPOR TP.SIZE
EXIT
PRE-CH
CH
LIST
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Turns the TV on and off.
Displays and selects the available video  sources. (page 25)
Press to select additional digital 
channels being broadcast by the same  digital station. For example, to select 
channel ‘54-3’, press ‘54’, then press  ‘-’ and ‘3’.
Adjusts the volume.
Opens the OSD (Menu).
Displays channel lists on the screen.
Quickly select frequently used functions.  Use this button in a specific feature. For  details, refer to the e-Manual.
Returns to the previous menu.
Use these buttons according to the  directions on the TV's screen.
Use these buttons in a specific feature.  For details, refer to the e-Manual.
Moves the cursor, selects the on-screen 
menu items, and changes the values  seen on the TV's menu. Turns the remote control light on or 
off. When on, the buttons become 
illuminated for a moment when pressed. 
(Using the remote control with this 
button set to On will reduce the battery 
usage time.)
Returns to the previous channel.
Changes channels.
Displays a list of recently used functions. 
You can select a function again easily 
and quickly.
Displays information on the TV screen.
Exits the menu.
Family Story: Connect to the Family 
Story application. See e-Manual chapter 
Advanced Features → Family Story.
SEARCH: Starts search function. See 
e-Manual chapter Advanced Features 
→ Search.
CAMERA: Connect to camera 
application.
SUPPORT: Lets you use various 
support functions including the 
e-Manual. (page 48)
P.SIZE: Lets you select the Picture 
Size. See e-Manual chapter Basic 
Feature → Changing the Picture Size.
X: Turns the 3D image on or off. See 
e-Manual chapter Advanced Features → 
Using the 3D function. Cuts off the sound temporarily.
Brings up the Smart Hub applications. 
See e-Manual chapter Advanced 
Features → Smart Hub.
Gives direct access to channels.
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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. Avoid using it near fluorescent lights 
or neon signs.
 
• The color and shape of the remote may vary depending on the model.
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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. Tools menus are available when the TOOLST menu 
Icon is displayed on the bottom right of the screen.
The illustration below displays the buttons on the standard remote you use to navigate the menus and 
select and adjust different functions. For information about using the Smart Touch Control, see page 39.
INFOTOOLS
RETURN
HISTORYMENU
EXIT
1
2
35
4
1  MENUm button: Displays the main on-screen menu.
2  TOOLST button: Displays the Tools menus when available.
3  E and Direction buttons: Use the Direction buttons to move the cursor and highight an item. Use the 
Enter button to select an item or confirm the setting.
4  RETURNR button: Returns to the previous menu.
5  EXITe button: Exits the on-screen menu.
How to Operate the Main Menu (OSD - On Screen Display) Using the Standard Remote
The access steps may differ depending on the menu option you select.
1MENUm The main menu options appear on the screen:
Picture, Sound, Channel, Network, System, Support.
2u / d
Select a main menu option on the left side of the screen with the u or d 
button.
3EPress E to access the sub-menus.
4u / dSelect the desired submenu with the u or d button.
5u / d / l / r Adjust the value of an item with the l , r, u, or d button. The 
adjustment in the OSD may differ depending on the selected menu.
6E Press E to confirm the selection.
7EXITePress EXITe.
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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  sequence, select Previous.
 
✎If you are not using a cable box or satellite box, make sure you have connected the TV to an antenna 
or cable connection before you turn on the TV. See page 13  for instructions.
 
✎If you want to configure a wired network connection during Setup , make sure you've connected a 
LAN cable to your TV. See pages 36  for instructions. If you want to configure a wireless network 
connection during Setup , make sure your wireless modem or router is on and working.
1Menu Language: 
Select a Language.After you press the P button, the Start screen appears. Select Next 
to continue. The Menu Language screen appears. Select the menu 
language you want using your remote, and then select Next. The TV will 
display on-screen menus using the language you select beginning with 
the next step in the Setup
 process.
2Use Mode: Select 
the Home Use 
Mode.On the Use Mode screen, select the Home Use using your remote, and 
then select Next. The Network Settings screen appears. 
 
✎Store Demo  is for retail environments only. If you select Store 
Demo , some functions will not work, and the TV will reset all 
functions to their factory default after a certain period of time. For 
more information about Store Demo , go to the end of this section.
3Network Settings: 
Configure the 
network settings.
 
✎To configure 
later, select  Skip. 
You can set up 
the network 
connection later 
using the on-
screen Network  
menu. To configure your network settings, select Next using your remote, and 
then go to 3A - Wireless Network or 3B - Wired Network on the next 
page.
If you do not know your network configuration information or want to 
configure the settings later, or do not have a network, select Skip, and 
then go to 5 - Auto Program (1) on page 19. 
To configure network settings later, refer to “Setting up the Wired or 
Wireless Network” in the e-Manual or see the Network Connection 
sections in this manual (pages 35 and 37).
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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 key or WPS PIN using your remote.
 
✎Enter numbers and letters using your remote.
 
• If you are using the standard remote, you can enter numbers 
by pressing the number buttons on the remote.
 
• To enter a letter, move the Highlight to the letter, and then 
select it. You can enter numbers in the same fashion if you 
choose.
 
✎To display capital letters (or redisplay small letters if capital letters 
are displayed), select Caps  or Shift.
 
✎To display symbols and punctuation, select 1 F. To redisplay 
letters, select 1 F again.
3.  When done, select Next if you have entered a security key or WPS 
PIN if you have entered a WPS PIN.
4.  The TV checks the wireless connection. If the connection is 
successful, the You are connected to the Internet. If you have any 
problems using online services, please contact your Internet 
Service Provider. message appears. Select Next, and then go to 4 
Software Upgrade Step.
 
✎If the connection fails, select Previous , repeat Step 1 and 2, 
carefully re-enter your security key or WPS PIN, then repeat 
Steps 3 and 4. If it fails again, select Next  on the “Connection 
Failed” screen, and then go to 5 - Auto Program  (1) on the next 
page. Configure your network later through Network Settings  
in the TV’s Menu. For more information, refer to “Setting up the 
Wired or Wireless Network” in the e-Manual or see the Network 
Connection sections in this manual (pages 35  and 37).
3bWired Network The TV checks the network connection, then displays the You are 
connected to the Internet. If you have any problems using online 
services, please contact your Internet Service Provider. message 
appears. Select Next. The Software Upgrade screen appears.
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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, depending on your network status.
 
✎You can only upgrade software if your TV has an active network 
connection.
 
✎If no new update software is available, a no new updates message 
appears on the screen. Select OK .
5Auto Program (1): 
Select where your 
TV signal comes 
from.Select the appropriate option for your TV using your remote, and then 
select Next.
 
• Yes, I need to.: Select if you have an antenna or a cable connection 
without a set-top box. If you select this option, go to 6 - Auto 
Program (2) Step.
 
• No, I don’t need to.: Select if you have a satellite or cable set-top 
box. You do not need to run Auto Program. If you select this option, 
go to 8 - Clock on the next page.
6Auto Program (2): 
Select the search 
options. 1. 
Select Air or Cable using your remote. A check appears on your 
selection. When done, select Next. You can check both if you have 
both connected.
2.  If you selected Air, go to 7 - Auto Program (3).
3.  If you selected Cable, you’ll go to the cable system screen. Select 
Digital Cable System. The option window appears. Select the 
correct cable signal format; STD, HRC, or IRC. Most cable systems 
use STD (Standard). Repeat the same process with Analog Cable 
System.
4.  When done, select Next.
7Auto Program (3):  
Channel 
memorization Channel memorization stars. Channel memorization can take up to 45 
minutes, depending on your cable system.
For more information, refer to Auto Program (Channel Menu → 
Memorizing Channels) in the e-Manual.
 
✎Select Stop  at any time to halt the memorization process.
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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 
adjust the clock for Daylight Savings Time. Select On if you want to turn 
the DST adjustment on. Select Off  to turn off the DST adjustment. You 
can also turn the DST function on through the TV's on screen menu 
(Menu → System → Time → Clock → DST).
Manual
If you selected Manual, you’ll go to the Clock screen. Select Date or 
Time. You can set the current date and time using your remote. When 
done setting the Date and Time, select Next.
9Voice and Motion 
Control: Setting the 
Voice and Motion 
Control function. You can turn the Voice and Motion Control function on or off. Select Off
 
or On, and then select Next.
10Setup: Complete Review the Setup data, and then select Close to finish.
 
✎The completed settings are displayed.
11Set the Universal 
Remote. 1. 
Turn on the POWER button on the bottom of the IR Blaster, and then 
press the PAIRING button.
2.  Select Ye s  to start the Universal Remote Setup.
 
✎For more detailed information about the  Universal Remote Setup, 
refer to "Setting up the Universal Remote Control" section in the 
manual (page 45 ).
If You Want to Rerun Setup...
Menu → System → Setup
If You Want to Turn the Store Demo Mode On or Off .
To set or unset Store Demo mode outside of Setup, press and release the Controller when the power is 
on. The Function menu screen appears. Push the Controller to the left (to MENU (m)) and hold for more 
than 5 seconds. The Store Demo mode is set. To cancel Store Demo, bring up the Function menu using 
the Controller, push the Controller to the right (to Source (s)) and hold for more than 5 seconds. See 
page 12 for information about the Controller.
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