Samsung Plasma TV PN8000GF User Manual

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Using the Touch Pad
To display the shortcut functions list on the bottom of the screen, press the \213 button at the bottom of the 
Touch Pad. This list includes Menu, Source, Ch List, 3D, Support, and a number of other functions.
To display the color and playing control functions on the top of the screen, press the 
 button on the 
top of the Touch Pad.
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To Move the Highlight: Rest your finger on the Touch Pad, and then slide it 
from one side to the other, from top to bottom, or bottom to top.
 
✎To move the Highlight continuously, flick your finger across the Touch Pad 
from right to left, left to right, top to bottom, or bottom to top.
Menu
Source
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To Select an item: Press the Touch Pad.
Open the History screen.: Press the \212 button in the left of the Touch Pad. 
Displays a list of recently used functions. You can select a function again using 
the Touch Pad easily and quickly.
Open the Tools menu.: Press the T button in the right of the Touch Pad. 
Quickly select frequently used functions.
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Open the color, playing control and exit buttons.: To display the color, exit 
and play control buttons at the top of the screen, press the 
 button at the 
top of the Touch Pad.
e: Close all menus shown on the screen.
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Open the shortcut functions screen.: Press the \213 button in the bottom 
center of the Touch Pad.  
You can select a desired function (e.g. Menu (m), Source (s), Info (`), etc.) 
easily.
Using the Mute function
 
− If you press and hold the Touch Pad, it has same effect as pressing the MUTEm button on your 
remote.
 
− However, if you press and hold the touch pad when using Web Browser, the Touch Pad switches to 
the Scroll mode. When you press the Touch Pad again, the Scroll mode switches general mode.
 
− Press the Touch Pad or RETURNR button to return to the general mode.
To Enter a channel number through Smart Touch Control 1.  While watching a broadcast, press the NUMBER\232  button on the Smart Touch Control. The TV 
displays the number button screen.
2.  Using the Touch Pad, highlight a number, and then press the Touch Pad. The TV displays a list of 
channels that start with the number you selected.
3.  Using the Touch Pad, highlight the channel in the list you want, and then press the Touch Pad.
 
✎You can also change the channel by touching the up or down channel icon on the Touch Pad. If 
you touch the Touch Pad immediately after, the TV displays the list of memorized channels. Select a 
channel by moving or flicking your finger up or down, and then pressing the Touch Pad.
 
✎If you change a channel by entering the channel number, that channel number is memorized and 
added to the Added Ch. list automatically. You can change channels using the memorized channel 
list easily and quickly.
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The IR Blaster
When you connect an IR Blaster with your TV, you can control connected external devices with your TV 
using the Smart Touch Control.
 
✎If you control an external device by using the Smart Touch Control, the IR Blaster sends an IR signal 
into a corresponding external device.
 
✎Install the IR Blaster within 50 cm and 45 degrees of the up, down, left and right directions of the IR 
sensor of the external device.
IR Blaster
OPEN
ON
OFF PA
IRING
OPEN
121Power Switch Device Indicator LED
IR Blaster shows the pairing state.
Pairing Button
Installing batteries (Battery size : AA)
X
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
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2
1.  Hold the both sides of the battery holder and pull it out.
2.  Install four batteries so that the polarity of the batteries (+/-) mat\
ches the illustration in the battery 
compartment.
3.  Push it back.
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IR Blaster Pairing1.  When you turn the IR Blaster on, the LED blinks.
2.  Briefly point the IR Blaster toward the IR sensor of the TV and press the PAIRING button at the bottom.
3.  The connection icons appear on the bottom left of the screen, and the TV connects to IR Blaster 
automatically.
 
✎If the connection process failed, please turn off and on the IR Blaster, try again from step 2.
OPEN
ONOFF PA
IRING
OPEN
 
• IR Blaster PAIRING Reset button.
 
✎To set an Universal Remote Control after pairing 
an IR Blaster, select Ye s .
To use IR Blaster, universal remote control 
setup needs to be complete. Do you want to  continue with setup?
Ye s No
 
[Precautions for Using an IR Blaster
To use an IR Blaster, the IR Blaster must be located nearby with external devices connected to the TV. 
Note that it should be no obstacle between the external device's IR receiver and an IR Blaster.
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Setting up the Universal Remote Control
Lets you control a Set-Top-Box (STB) or a BD player or both connected to the TV using your Sma\
rt Touch 
Control. After you connect the device to the TV, the Smart Touch Control can control the navigation, 
number, and other keys needed to operate and control the device.
 
✎The Universal Remote Control can adjust TV's volume, but STB's volume cannot be adjusted. Watch 
STB after adjusting STB's volume to appropriate level.
 
✎Depending on the version of an application, the Universal Remote Setup  instructions may differ. In 
this case, please follow the instructions on the screen.
To connect the external device to your Smart Touch Control, follow these steps: 1.  Select Add a device to control, and then press 
the Touch Pad.
What do you want to do?
Add a device to control
View remote control settings Previous
2. 
Select an external device from the connected 
devices, and then press the Touch Pad.
Set-top box
Select a device to 
control. The device 
you select must be 
powered on and 
connected to your TV.
Blu-ray/DVD player
Which device do you want to control?
PreviousNext
3.  Select the port used to connect the external 
device, and then press the Touch Pad.
 
✎Make sure that the selected device is on. If 
it is turned off, turn the power on and press 
Refresh .
Which port is your Set-top box plugged in to?
Select the port that the 
Set-top box is connected 
to.
If the port you want to 
select is deactivated, 
please power on Set-top 
box you want to connect 
and press the refresh 
button.
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
AV
Component
Refresh
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4.  Select Search brands/TV service providers, 
and then press the Touch Pad. A keyboard and 
an entry field appear. Enter the first few letters of 
the brand name of your device using the Smart 
Touch Control, and then select Done at the 
bottom of the keyboard. In the list that appears 
below the entry field, select the brand name of 
your device, and then press the Touch Pad.
 
✎If you want to search the brand of STB (Set-
Top box), you can search the STB by using 
the brand name or a cable provider.
Search brands/TV service providers
Select 'Search brands 
/ TV service provider' 
then enter the brand 
name/service provider 
of your Set-top box.
What is the brand/TV service provider of Set-top box?
PreviousNext
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 5. 
Select Search Model, and then press the Touch 
Pad. A keyboard and an entry fi eld appear. Enter 
the fi rst few letters and numbers of the model 
name of your device using the Touch Control, 
and then select Done at the bottom of the 
keyboard. In the list that appears below the entry 
fi eld, select the model name of your device, and 
then press the Touch Pad.
 
✎ If the search for model name does not work 
properly, search with a part of the model 
name or use the search for recommended 
model code.
 
✎ For more information on the search for 
recommended model code function, refer to 
page 47 .
 
  Search Model
  Recommended model
 
Check the model 
number of your 
Set-top box. Then 
select 'Search Model' 
and enter the correct 
model number for your 
Set-top box.
  What is the model number of your Set-top box?
 
Previous 
Next
 6.  Select Download, and then press the Touch 
Pad. Download the confi guration data for the IR 
Blaster in the same way.
 
  Setup data for your device will now be downloaded to 
your Smart Touch Control.
 
  Select Download on the TV screen using your Smart 
Touch Control.
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 7. 
When all the settings are complete, select the 
Complete button and press the Touch Pad.
 
  Universal Remote setup complete.
  Congratulations! Your 
Set-top box-Samsung 
connected via Component 
is now ready to use.
 
  Now you can use Watch 
TV(set-top box) option to 
control your set-top box.   Previous
 
Set up another   
Complete
 
Complete  
Complete
 
✎ To reset IR Blaster and Smart Touch Control, 
press the \213 button on Smart Touch Control, 
and then select Universal Remote Setup  
. 
  Universal Remote Setup
 
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Using the Search for Recommended Model Code
1. In the Search Model step in the integrated 
remote control setup, select the Recommended 
model and press the Touch Pad.
Search Model
Recommended
If you can't find your 
exact model, select 
Recommended Model.
What is the model number of your Set-top box?
PreviousNext
2.  Select Download to download the 
recommended model code.Setup data for your device will now be downloaded to 
your Smart Touch Control.
Select Download on the TV screen using your Smart 
Touch Control.
Previous
Download
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3. 
Point the Smart Touch Control forward to the IR 
sensor of the external device and then press the 
Touch Pad to test if the device works.Point your remote towards the Set-top box, then press the button 
below until the power is turned off and on on your Set-top box.
Is it working?
Yes, go to the next step.
No, try the test with a different code set. Previous
Test
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4. If the downloaded recommended model code 
does not work, repeat the steps from step 3.Point your remote towards the Set-top box, then press the button 
below until the power is turned off and on on your Set-top box.
Is it working?
Yes, go to the next step.
No, try the test with a different code set. Previous
Test
Next
 
✎When you use the BD home theater by using Universal Remote, some buttons may not be supported. 
In this case, we recommend to use Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)  function.
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How to view the e-Manual
 
 Access the e-Manual
 To use the e-Manual, follow these steps:  1.  When you need help, select Support using your remote. The Support screen appears.
 2.  Select e-Manual using your remote. The e-Manual screen appears.
 3.  Select a desired category.
 4.  Select a desired topic. The e-Manual displays the page you want to see.
 
✎ Blue words in e-Manual signify menu options or selections on TV screen.
 
✎ Green icons in the e-Manual signify a button on your remote.
 
✎ Arrow steps (e.g. Menu  → Support → e-Manual ) in the e-Manual signify the sequence of steps 
required to access an option or activate a function.
 
 How to toggle between an e-Manual topic and the corresponding OSD menu(s).
 
 Picture
 Picture  Mode
 Cell  Light
 Brightness
 Color  Contrast
 Sharpness
 Tint  (G/R)  G50 Changing the Preset Picture Mode Picture  Mode Menu → Picture → Picture Mode
	• 	
Dynamic
   Brightens the screen. Suitable for a bright room.
	• 	 Standard
   Suitable for a normal environment. 
	• 	 Natural 
 for LED TV  / Relax  for PDP TV    Suitable for reducing eye strain.
	• 	Movie
    Darkens the screen, making it less glary. Suitable for watching  movies in a darkened room. Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture.
 
N  When your TV is connected to a PC via the HDMI to DVI cable, 
you can only select Entertain and Standard. 
 
 Picture
 Picture  Mode
 Cell  Light
 Brightness
 Color  Contrast
 Sharpness
 Tint  (G/R)  G50 Changing the Preset Picture Mode Picture  Mode Menu → Picture → Picture Mode
	• 	
Dynamic
   Brightens the screen. Suitable for a bright room.
	• 	 Standard
   Suitable for a normal environment. 
	• 	 Natural 
 for LED TV  / Relax  for PDP TV    Suitable for reducing eye strain.
	• 	Movie
    Darkens the screen, making it less glary. Suitable for watching  movies in a darkened room. Picture modes apply preset adjustments to the picture.
 
N  When your TV is connected to a PC via the HDMI to DVI cable, 
you can only select Entertain and Standard.
 \221 Back to e-Manual
 
✎ This function is not enabled in some menus.
 
✎ You can’t use the Tr y  N o w  function if the menu is not available.
 1.  To go to the topic's corresponding menu option, select a using your remote.
 2.  To return to the e-Manual screen, select Support using your remote.
 
   You can fi nd instructions for your TV’s features in the e-Manual. To open the e-Manual, press the 
SUPPORT button on your standard remote or select Support using the Smart Touch Control.
 You can also access it through the menu:
  Menu → Support → e-Manual
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Using the colored and function buttons with the e-Manual 
• Scroll bar: Scroll the e-Manual screen up or down.
 
• l / r : Moves to the previous or next chapter.
 
• a Try Now: Move to the OSD menu that corresponds to the topic. To return to the e-Manual screen, 
select Support using your remote.
 
• b Home: Moves to the e-Manual home screen.
 
• { Position: Each time you select {, you change the position of the e-Manual screen.
 
• } Index: Displays the Index screen.
 
• R Return: Return to the previous screen.
How to search for a topic on the index page 1.  Select } using your remote. The Index screen appears.
2.  To search for a topic, select a letter. The Index displays a list of topics and keywords that begin with the 
letter you selected.
3.  Select a topic or keyword you want.
4.  The e-Manual page with the topic appears.
 
✎To close the Index  screen, press the RETURN R button.
To Change the screen position of the e-Manual
If the e-Manual screen is not invisible well because the OSD Menus screen, you can change the e-Manual 
screen's position. 1.  Move the Highlight to the e-Manual screen by pressing the SUPPORT button on your standard remote 
or select Support using the Smart Touch Control.
2.  Press the { button on your standard remote, or select { using the Smart Touch Control. Each time 
you select {, the position of the e-Manual will change.
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Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of possible problems and solution. Also review the 
Troubleshooting Section in the e-Manual. If none of the troubleshooting tips apply, visit www.samsung.
com/support or call Samsung Customer Service at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-72\
6-7864).
IssuesSolutions and Explanations
Flickering and Dimming If your Samsung Television is flickering or dimming sporadically, you may 
need to disable some of its energy efficient features such as the Eco 
Sensor or the Energy Saving feature. Follow the steps below with your 
remote to turn these features off or on.
 
• Energy Saving: User Menu → System → Eco Solution → Energy 
Saving
 
• Eco Sensor: User Menu → System → Eco Solution → Eco Sensor
Component Connections /
Screen Color If you find that the color on your Samsung television’s screen is not 
correct or black and white, first run a Self Diagnosis on the TV to make 
sure there are no device issues.
 
• Self Diagnosis: User Menu → Support → Self Diagnosis → 
Picture Test
If the problem does not appear in the Picture test, make sure:  
• Your connections are all consistent. For example, if you’ve used the 
AV In jack on your TV, make sure you have used the AV Out jack on 
your video source. 
 
• You have connected your devices to the correct jacks. For example, if 
you use the Component jacks, labeled Pb, Pr, and Y, to connect your 
TV and video source, make sure you have connected the blue Pb jack 
on the video source to the blue Pb jack on the TV, and the yellow Y 
jack on the source to the yellow Y jack on the TV.
Screen Brightness If you find that the colors on your Samsung TV are correct but just a little 
too dark or bright, try adjusting the following settings in the Picture menu 
option of the Main menu:
 
• Cell Light, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint (G/R) and 
so on.
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