Samsung Series 7 Manual

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Using the TV with Voice Guide on
You can turn on Voice Guide that describe the menu options aloud to aid the visually impaired.
To use your TV with Voice Guide enabled, your TV must be set up and connected to the Internet.
Watching TV
Turning the TV on
Press the  button to turn the TV on. Voice guide will speak the channel number, channel name, programme title 
and the start and end times for this programme.
Changing channel
You can change the channel in a number of ways. Every time you change channels, the new channel details will be 
announced.
 ●Channel up/down rocker button
 ●Open the channel list, use the up and down arrow buttons to move between channels, and then press Select.
 ●Use the number buttons directly on the standard remote control.
 ●Use the  button on the Samsung Smart Remote to display the virtual numeric pad on the screen. 
						

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Using on-screen number entry via the Samsung Smart Remote:
The the virtual numeric pad entry is used to enter numbers e.g. to enter a channel number or to enter a PIN.
Press the  button on the Samsung Smart Remote and the virtual numeric pad with 2 rows appears on screen. 
Voice Guide speaks “virtual numeric pad, 6” which indicates that the number strip is on screen and the focus is on the 
number 6. This strip has the following buttons:
 ●On the bottom row: From the far left: TTX, 1 – 9, 0, move the virtual numeric pad to the top
 ●The top row: is one button, Done.
Use the left and right arrow buttons to move along the row, and then press Select to choose a number or button. 
When you have finished selecting all the numbers you need (for example, 123), press the up arrow to move to the 
Done button, and then press Select to finish.
When entering a channel number, you can enter the number, and then select the Done button on the top row or you 
can enter the channel number and wait. After a short while, the channel will change and the virtual number pad will 
disappear from the screen.
Changing volume
Use the volume rocker button on the left to change the volume. Every time you change the volume, the new volume 
level will be announced.
Using programme information
When watching live TV, press the Select button to bring up programme information at the top of the screen. Voice 
Guide will speak the programme details and say if it has Audio Description and Subtitles available. Press the left and 
right arrow buttons to see what is on later on the same channel. Press the up and down arrow buttons to move to the 
other channels and see what is on at the moment on these channels.
Press and hold Select to bring up more detailed programme information.
Voice Guide will speak the programme details including the synopsis. Beneath the synopsis there are buttons that 
allow you to carry out functions such as recording, schedule viewing, timeshift (where you can pause live TV). This 
synopsis cannot currently be interrupted, so you will need to listen it in its entirety. Use the left and right arrow 
buttons to move between the buttons, and then press Select when you have reached the one you want. You can also 
press  to go back or go directly to live TV. 
						

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Using the guide
See an overview of each channel's programme lineup.
  Live TV  Guide
You can see the daily programme schedules for each broadcaster and programme information in the Guide. You can 
also use the Guide to select programmes to watch and to schedule programmes to record.
 "In the Guide, you can see only the TV programmes scheduled after the current time.
You can also open the Guide using Voice Interaction. Press and hold the  button on your Samsung Smart Remote, 
and then say the command “guide”.
 "The information in the Guide is for digital channels only. Analogue channels are not supported.
 "To view the Guide, you must first set the TV's clock (   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Clock).
The clock should have been set to automatic when the TV was installed. If you need to set the clock again, follow the 
instructions below.
1. Press the button to open Smart Hub.
2. Press the left arrow until you reach Settings.
3. Press Select to open the main menu.
4. Use the up and down arrows to move through this menu until you reach General, and then press Select.
5. Again, use the up and down arrows to move through this menu until you reach System Manager, and then 
press Select.
6. Again, use the up and down arrow buttons to reach Time, and then press Select.
7. Move to Clock, and then press Select. Move to the Clock Mode item, and then press Select.
8. Move to the Auto setting, and then press Select. Alternatively you can select Manual, and then use the menu to 
set the time. 
						

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When you open the Guide, a table grid of channels and programmes is displayed. The top row shows Channel Filter 
being displayed then the day and times. Each row has a channel name on the left and programmes on that channel 
on the right.
In the Guide, use the up and down arrow buttons to move between channels and the left and right buttons to move 
between programmes within a channel. You can also use the  button to enter a channel number and go to that 
channel directly. You can use the  button to go to the current time.
If you are using the standard remote control, you will be able to move backwards and forwards 24 hours through the 
programme guide by using the  and  buttons.
When you move the focus to a programme, you will hear the programme title, start/end time, and synopsis. You 
will also hear if the Audio Description and Subtitles are available for the programme. When you move the focus 
to a different channel, you will hear the channel name and number, and then the programme details. If you move 
to a different day, you will hear the day announced for the first programme you reach on that day. The day is not 
repeated, so if you are not sure what the day is, you can move forwards and backwards 24 hours and then the day will 
be announced.
To view a programme on now
Move to a programme that is currently broadcasting, and then press Select to go to live TV on the channel and 
programme you selected in the guide.
Other options in the guide
After moving to a desired programme, press and hold the Select button on the remote control. A pop-up window 
listing the following functions appears.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to move within this menu, and then press Select to choose an item. Press  to 
close the menu and go back to the Guide.
 ●Scheduled viewing
After selecting Schedule Viewing, you can schedule viewing for a broadcast scheduled programme. 
						

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 ●Scheduled recording
After selecting Schedule Recording, you can schedule recording for a broadcast scheduled programme.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "For more information on Schedule Recording, refer to "Recording Programmes".
 ●Detailed information
After selecting View Details, you can see the detailed information on the selected programme. The 
information may differ with the broadcast signal. If the information is not provided with the programme, 
nothing appears.
Press Select on the View Details option. This will open the Details page for that programme which will display 
a synopsis. To close this page, press the Select button.
 ●Displaying Record & Schedule Manager
After selecting Schedule Manager, you can see the Recording & Schedule Manager screen.
When you have scheduled a programme to record or view, an icon will be shown next to the programme title 
in the Guide denoting if the programme is scheduled to view or record (these icons are different visually). 
Voice Guide will not speak this information. To find out if a programme is scheduled to record or view, press 
and hold the Select button. The option in the menu will be Cancel schedule instead of schedule viewing or 
schedule recording. Press  to go back to the Guide without changing the setting.
Displaying your favourite channels:
If you have set up favourite channels, you will be able to filter the Guide, so that only those channels are shown. This 
makes it easier to find programmes you want.
To display your favourites list, move to the current time (press the  button) and then press the left arrow to move 
to the list of channels. Use the up arrow to move up the list until you reach the Channel Filter button. Press Select 
to bring up a list of options. Use the up and down arrows to move between the categories in the list. Highlight the 
option you want, for example, Favourites 1, and then press Select. The Guide will then show the information for only 
those channels.
 "When you have set a filter in the Guide, it will remain when you close and re-open the Guide. If you find that you don’t have 
the channels you think you should, it is a good idea to check the category, and then select “All” which will display all tuned 
channels. 
						

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Setting Up a Schedule Viewing
Configure the TV to show a specific channel or programme at a specific time and date.
The  icon appears next to programmes that have been configured for a schedule viewing.
Setting up a schedule viewing for a channel
 ●The Guide Screen
On the Guide screen, select a programme you would like to view, and then press and hold the Select button. 
Select Schedule Viewing on the pop-up menu that appears.
 ●The Programme Info Screen
Press the Select button while watching the TV. The Programme Info window appears. Select a broadcast 
scheduled programme by using the left or right directional buttons, and then press and hold the Select 
button. You can schedule watching the programme by selecting Schedule Viewing.
Cancelling a schedule viewing
  Live TV  Schedule Manager o r Recordings  Schedules  Delete
You can cancel a scheduled viewing via the Guide o r Smart Hub.
From the programme guide, move to the programme, and then press and hold Select. Move to the Cancel schedule 
option, and then press Select. You will return to the programme guide with the scheduled viewing removed.
To use Smart Hub, press the  button to open Smart Hub, press the up arrow to move to the top row and the right 
arrow to move to Schedule Manager. Press Select to open Schedule Manager. Press the up arrow to reach the top 
menu which has two buttons Recordings and Schedules. Press the left or right arrows to highlight Schedules, and 
then press Select. Use the down arrow to move to the list of programmes scheduled to view. Move to the programme 
you want, and then press the right arrow to move to a list of options. Use the up and down arrows to move between 
these options until you reach the Delete button. Press the Select button to remove the scheduled viewing. 
						

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Using the Channel List
See how to list the channels available on your TV.
  Live TV  Channel List
Using Channel List, you can change the channel or check programmes on other digital channels while watching TV.
Press the  button on the remote to open Smart Hub, press the left or right arrows to move to Live TV, press the 
up arrow to move to the top row, press the right arrow to move to Channel List, and then press the Select button. 
This shows a list of the channels and the programme currently on. The focus will be on the channel you are currently 
watching, showing channel name, channel number, and programme title.
Use the up and down arrows to move within the channel list (or use the channel rocker button to go up and down a 
page at a time). You can also use the  button to enter a channel number and go to that channel directly.
Pressing the right arrow takes you to the category list. Use the up and down arrows to move within this list. Press 
Select to choose an option. You will open a second list. Use the up and down arrows to move between the items in 
the list. Press Select to choose one.
 ●All
Displays the channels that have been automatically searched.
 ●TV PLUS
While the TV is connected to the Internet, you can watch popular programmes or highlights for each theme 
through a virtual channel at any time. As in a general channel, it provides the daily programme schedules of 
TV PLUS.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas. 
						

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 ●Favourites
Displays Favourites Lists 1 to 5. Use the up and down arrows to move between the lists of favourites. Highlight 
the one you want, and then press Select. The channel list will now show only the channels in this list.
 ●Channel Type
Sorts the list so that it includes channels of a selected genre only. However, Channel Type can only be used 
with channels that contain genre information. Use the up and down arrows to move within the list of genres 
(or TV, radio, data). Highlight the genre you want, and then press Select. The channel list will now show only 
the channels in this genre.
 ●Sort
Sorts the list by Channel Number o r by Name.
 "This option is only available on digital channels and may not always be available.
 ●Aerial
Allows you to choose between Terrestrial, Cable, and Satellite.
 "This option is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
Creating a Personal Favourites List
Designate frequently watched channels as favourite channels.
Favourite channels are highlighted in the Edit Channel and All screens with the symbol .
 "There is currently no feedback with Voice Guide for this. 
						

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Registering channels as favourites
  Live TV  Channel List
1. Press the right directional button on your remote control.
2. Select Favourites.
3. Select a desired favourites list.
4. Move to Edit Favourites.
5. Select a channel to add to the favourites list
6. Press Select. The selected channel is added to the favourites list.
To add channels to a favourites list - Detail
1. Open the Channel List.
2. Press the right arrow to move to the category list.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to Favourites, and then press Select. You will see Favourites Lists 
1 to 5. The five lists let you set up different lists of favourites.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to the list you want, and then press Select.
5. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move between channels. When you reach a channel you want as a 
favourite, press Select. This will select the channel and put a check in the checkbox.
6. When you have selected all the channels you want, press the right arrow button.
7. On the next screen, highlight Add to Favourites, and then press Select. The selected channels are added to the 
Favourites List. 
						

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Deleting channels from a favourites list – Detail
1. Open the Channel List.
2. Press the right arrow to move to the category list.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to Favourites, and then press Select. You will see Favourites Lists 
1 to 5.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move to the list you want, and then press Select.
5. Use the up arrow buttons to move to Edit Favourites, and then press Select.
6. Use the right arrow button to move to Favourites, move to the channel to remove, and then press Select. 
Repeat for other channels to remove.
7. Press the left arrow button to move to the Add to Favourites / Remove from Favourites buttons.
8. Highlight Remove from Favourites, and then press Select to remove the selected channels from the Favourites 
List.
9. Press the right arrow button.
10. On the next screen, highlight the Exit button, and then press Select.
Viewing and selecting channels on favourites lists only
  Live TV  Channel List
1. Open the channel list by pressing the Channel List button
2. Press the right directional button on your remote control. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move within 
the list.
3. Highlight Favourites, and then press Select.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to move within the list. Select the desired list among five favourites lists 
on the screen. The channels in the selected favourites list appear.
 "A list of channels appears only if the favourite list you selected contains channels.