Samsung Series 7 Manual

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Registering the TV as a DivX-certified device (watching for pay DivX movies)
   Settings  General  External Device Manager  DivX® Video On Demand Try Now
 "Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technical security mechanism that protects the content provider's copyright.
 "You can watch recorded movies or free DivX movies without registration.
 "Visit the DivX website (http://www.divx.com) and log in to your user account before registering the TV as a DivX-certified 
device. If you do not have an account, create one.
Picture Support Functions
Configure the picture settings for your TV.
Viewing a picture-in-picture (PIP)
   Settings  Picture  PIP
While viewing video from an external device such as a Blu-ray player on the main screen, you can watch a TV 
broadcast in a picture-in-picture (PIP) window.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "PIP is not available while Smart Hub is active.
 "Playing a game or using the karaoke function on the main screen can result in lower PIP picture quality.
 "The PIP function is only available under the following conditions: 1) The main screen's source is a Component or HDMI 
connection. 2) The input resolution is less than FHD (Full HD).
 "The PIP window supports digital channels only and does not support UHD channels.
Changing the picture size
   Settings  Picture  Picture Size Settings  Picture Size Try Now
You can change the size of the picture displayed on the TV screen.
 ●16:9 Standard
 ●Custom
 ●4:3 
						

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 [Do not watch TV in 4:3 mode for an extended period of time. This may cause black bars to appear and rest for a 
while at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen. Note that this information is not presented on the 
warranty.
 "Supported picture sizes differ with the input signal. For more information about supported picture sizes, refer to "Picture 
sizes and input signals".
Changing the picture size automatically
   Settings  Picture  Picture Size Settings  Auto Wide Try Now
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
Changing the picture size in 4:3 or Screen Fit mode
   Settings  Picture  Picture Size Settings  4:3 Screen Size Try Now
You can select a picture size suitable for your geographical area while you are watching TV in the 4:3 o r Fit to screen 
mode. The supported screen sizes differ with the country and this function allows you to adjust the picture size in 
this case.
 "The 4:3 mode is not available when an external device is connected to the TV via a Component connector or an HDMI 
connector.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
Fitting the picture to the screen
   Settings  Picture  Picture Size Settings  Fit to screen Try Now
 "The availability of this function depends on the Picture Size.
 "The availability of this function depends on broadcasting signals.
Adjusting the picture size and/or position
   Settings  Picture  Picture Size Settings  Zoom and Position Try Now
 "This function is available only if Picture Size is set to Custom.
 "To change the picture position on analogue channels, first enlarge the picture and then change the position. 
						

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Adjusting the Sound Quality
Change the Sound Mode and adjust Expert Settings.
Choosing a sound mode
   Settings  Sound  Sound Mode Try Now
You can select a favourite sound mode suitable for the content type or the listening environment.
 ●Standard
 ●Optimised
 ●Amplify
Configuring advanced sound settings
   Settings  Sound  Expert Settings Try Now
You can personalise the sound quality by adjusting the following settings.
 ●Balance Try Now
 ●Equaliser Try Now
 ●HDMI Input Audio Format Try Now
 ●Digital Output Audio Format Try Now
 "If you use a receiver that does not support Dolby Digital Plus, you will hear no sound if you select Dolby Digital+.
 "The Dolby Digital+ option is only available via ARC(HDMI) for external devices that support the format.
 "Dolby Digital+ is not supported by TV channels.
 ●Audio Delay Try Now
 ●Sound Feedback Try Now
 ●Reset Sound Try Now
 "Standard audio signals are sampled at 48 kHz while HD audio signals are sampled at 96 kHz.
 "Some S/PDIF receivers may not be compatible with HD audio format. 
						

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Using the Sound Support Functions
Configure the sound settings for your TV.
Selecting speakers
   Settings  Sound  Sound Output Try Now
You can select which speakers the TV uses for audio output.
 "External speakers may not be controlled with the Samsung Smart Remote. When an external speaker is enabled, some 
sound menus are not supported.
Listening to the TV through Bluetooth devices
   Settings  Sound  Sound Output   Speaker List
You can connect Bluetooth audio devices to the TV. They must be paired using the TV's Bluetooth function. For more 
information on pairing, refer to the Bluetooth audio device's operating manual.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "If the TV fails to find a Bluetooth audio device, place the device closer to the TV, and then select Refresh.
 "When you turn on a paired Bluetooth audio device, the TV detects it automatically, and then displays a pop-up window. Use 
this pop-up window to activate/deactivate the Bluetooth audio device.
 "The sound quality may be affected by the condition of the Bluetooth connection.
 "Before using a Bluetooth audio device, refer to “Read Before Using Bluetooth Devices". 
						

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Listening to the TV through a Multiroom speaker
For more information about connection and usage, refer to the user manual of the multi-room audio device.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
Using the surround effect function and Multiroom speakers to create a surround sound 
configuration
   Settings  Sound  Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup Try Now
If you've connected one or more multiroom speakers to the TV, you can create an optimal sound set up by 
configuring the surround effect settings. You can select any of the Multiroom speaker configurations, with or without 
a sound bar.
After you have configured the surround effect, you can hear the TV's audio through the Multiroom speaker(s).
 "The Wi-Fi Speaker Surround Setup function is only available when at least one Samsung Multiroom Link compatible 
speaker is connected to the TV.
 "The Multiroom Link function is deactivated when you activate Smart View (Screen Mirroring).
 "The audio from the secondary device(s) may lag behind the audio and video of the main device that is playing the source 
content.
 "For more information, refer to the Multiroom Link manual on the Samsung web site. (www.samsung.com) 
						

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System and Support
You can configure system and support settings such as time, screen burn protection, software update, etc.
Setting the Time and Using the Timer
Set the current time and use the timer function.
Setting the current time
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time Try Now
You can set the Clock manually or automatically. Once the Clock is set, you can view the current time on the TV 
anytime.
You must set the clock in the following cases:
 ●The power cable is disconnected and then connected.
 ●The Clock Mode is changed from Manual to Auto.
 ●The TV is not connected to the Internet.
 ●No broadcast signals are received.
Setting the clock automatically
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Clock  Clock Mode  Auto
 "This function works only when the TV is connected to the Internet or is receiving digital broadcasts through an antenna 
connected.
 "Depending on the broadcast signal, the displayed time may differ.
 "The accuracy of the time information received may differ with the channel and signal.
Setting the clock manually
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Clock  Clock Mode  Manual
When Clock Mode is set to Manual, you can directly enter the current time. Select the date and time by using the 
arrow buttons on the remote control. 
						

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Setting the clock automatically
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Clock  Time Zone
Sets the right time by setting Daylight Savings Time (DST) and your local time zone.
 "This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto.
 ●GMT
Selects your time zone.
 ●DST
Switches the Daylight Saving Time (DST) function on or off.
 "This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto.
Changing the current time
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Clock  Time Offset
 "Time Offset adjusts the time through a network connection. This function is only available if Clock Mode is set to Auto and 
the TV is connected to the Internet though a local area network.
 "Time Offset adjusts the time if the TV fails to receive time information through normal digital broadcast signals.
Using the timers
Using the sleep timer
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Sleep Timer
You can use this function to automatically shut off the TV after a pre-set period of time. You can set the sleep timer 
to up to 180 minutes to automatically turn off the TV.
Turning off the TV using the off timer
   Settings  General  System Manager  Time  Off Timer
You can set Off Timer to shut off the TV automatically at a specific time. Off Timer is only available if the Clock has 
been set. 
						

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Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving Functions
Protect the screen from screen burn-in and reduce the TV's energy consumption.
Preventing screen burn
   Settings  General  System Manager  Auto Protection Time Try Now
Still images can leave burned-in after-images if left on the screen for a long period of time. If a still image continues 
for two hours, the screen burn protection function can be activated automatically to protect the screen from burned-
in after-images.
Reducing the energy consumption of the TV
   Settings  General  Eco Solution Try Now
You can adjust the brightness level of the TV, reduce overall power consumption, and prevent overheating.
 ●Ambient Light Detection Try Now
Automatically adjusts the brightness level of the TV, according to the ambient light level, to reduce power 
consumption. If the Ambient Light Detection has adjusted the screen brightness to a too bright or dark level, 
you can select Minimum Backlight to manually adjust the minimum screen brightness.
 ●Minimum Backlight Try Now
When the Ambient Light Detection is turned on, you can manually adjust the minimum brightness of the TV 
screen to consider the brightness level of the surroundings. This function acts only when the value is less than 
the setting in    Settings  Picture  Expert Settings  Backlight.
 ●Energy Saving Mode Try Now
Allows you to select a brightness setting from the list to reduce the TV's power consumption.
 ●Motion Lighting Try Now
Adjusts the brightness in response to on-screen movements to reduce power consumption.
 ●Auto Power Off Try Now
Automatically turns off the TV to reduce unnecessary power consumption if there is no operation for 4 hours. 
						

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Updating the TV’s Software
View your TV's software version and update it if necessary.
   Settings  Support  Software Update Try Now
Updating the TV’s software to the latest version
 [DO NOT turn off the TV’s power until the update is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after 
completing the software update. Video and audio settings will be reset to their defaults after a software 
update.
Updating through the Internet
   Settings  Support  Software Update  Update Now Try Now
 "Updating from the Internet requires an active Internet connection.
Updating through a USB device
   Settings  Support  Software Update  Update Now
After downloading the update file from the Samsung website and storing it on a USB device, connect the USB device 
to the TV to update.
 "To update using a USB flash drive, download the update package from Samsung.com to your computer. Then, save the 
update package in the USB device's top-level folder. Otherwise, the TV will not be able to locate the update package.
Updating the TV automatically
   Settings  Support  Software Update  Auto update Try Now
If the TV is connected to the Internet, you can have the TV update its software automatically while you are watching 
the TV. When the background update is completed, it is applied the next time the TV is turned on.
If you agree to the Smart Hub terms and conditions, Auto update is set to On automatically. If you want this function 
disabled, use the Select button to turn it off.
 "This function may take a longer time if another network function is running concurrently.
 "This function requires an Internet connection. 
						

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Protecting the TV from Hacking and Malicious Code
Protect your TV from hacking attempts and malicious code.
   Settings  General  System Manager  Smart Security Try Now
You can use Smart Security to protect the TV from hacking and malicious code when it is connected to the Internet.
Scanning the TV and connected storage for malicious code
   Settings  General  System Manager  Smart Security  Scan
If malicious code is found, the results of the scan will appear on the screen. This result window displays all malicious 
code found. You can quarantine (isolate) the code. Quarantining prevents it from executing.
1. Select all the malicious code to quarantine.
2. Select Isolate. The selected malicious code is relocated to the Isolated List.
 "The Isolated List displays all quarantined malicious codes.
Using Other Functions
View other functions.
Running the accessibility functions
   Settings  General  Accessibility Try Now
The Accessibility Shortcuts provide access to the accessibility functions. To display the Accessibility Shortcuts, press 
and hold the Volume button for 1 second or more. You can easily turn on or turn off the functions such as Voice Guide, 
Audio Description, High Contrast, Enlarge, Learn TV Remote, Menu Learning Screen, Subtitle, Multi-output Audio, 
etc.
 "Even if the Voice Guide is set to Off or muted, the voice guide for Accessibility Shortcuts is enabled.