Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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							Contents
Quick Guide
Using Smart Hub
Using  Voice Control
Using  Motion Control
Using the Samsung Smart Control
Using  Multi-Link Screen
Connecting Antenna and External 
devices
Antenna Connection
Video Device Connections
9 HDMI Connection
10  Component Connection
11  Composite (A/V) Connection
Audio Input and Output Connections
12 HDMI (ARC) Connection
13  Digital Audio (Optical) Connection
14  Audio Output Connection
Connecting to a Computer
16 Connecting Through the HDMI Port
17  Connecting With a DVI to HDMI Cable
18  Connecting Through Samsung Link
18  Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network
19  Connecting via  Samsung Smart View 2.0
Connecting To a Mobile Device
20 Connecting With an MHL to HDMI Cable
21  Screen Mirroring
23  Connecting Mobile Devices without a Wireless Router 
(Wi-Fi Direct)
23  Connecting Through Samsung Link
24  Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network
24  Connecting via  Samsung Smart View 2.0
24  Specifying the Name of the TV on a Network
Switching Between Video Sources
25 Other Functions Available When You Display the Source 
List
25  The Universal Remote Function
Using the Remote Control and 
Peripherals
Installing Batteries into the Samsung Smart Control
26 The Low Battery Alarm Window
Pairing the Samsung Smart Control
27 Reconnecting the Samsung Smart Control
Using the Samsung Smart Control
28 Button Functions
31  Operating the TV by Moving the Samsung Smart Control
32  Using the Touch Pad and the Directional Buttons
34  Displaying and Using the On-Screen Remote
Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote - 
Using the Universal Remote
36 Connecting the IR Extender Cable
37  Setting Up the Universal Remote Control
38  Universal Remote Features
Controlling the TV with a Keyboard
39 Connecting a Keyboard
40  Using the Keyboard
Controlling the TV with a Mouse
41 Connecting a Mouse
42  Using the Mouse
Entering Text Using the On-Screen QWERTY Keypad
43 Using Additional Functions
Internet Connection
Establishing a Wired Internet Connection
44 Using Cat 7 LAN Cables
45  Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Automatically
46  Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Manually
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							Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
48 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Automatically
49  Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Manually
50  Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network with WPS
Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues
51 Troubleshooting Wired Internet Connectivity Issues
52  Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connectivity Issues
Checking the Internet Connection Status
Smart Features
Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link 
Screen)
54 Launching Multi-Link Screen
54  Using  Multi-Link Screen
Smart Hub
56 Testing Smart Hub connections
57  Opening the  First Screen
58  Moving to the Panel Screen
59  Using the  Smart Hub Tutorial
59  Resetting Smart Hub
Using Smart Hub with a Samsung Account
60 Creating a Samsung Account
62  Signing in to a Samsung Account
63  Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service 
Accounts
64  Changing and Adding Information to a Samsung Account
64  Deleting a Samsung Account from the TV
Using the Games Panel
65 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
66  Installing and Running a Game
67  Managing Downloaded or Purchased Games
Using the SAMSUNG APPS Panel
69 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu - 
Downloaded Apps
70  Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu - 
Recommended Apps
70  Installing an App
Using the e-Manual
72 Launching the e-Manual
73  Accessing the Menu from the e-Manual
73  Loading Reference Pages
73  Updating the e-Manual to the Latest Version
Using  Web Browser
74 Browsing Methods
74  Scrolling on the Web Browser
74  Command and Status Bar at a Glance
76  Browsing Preferences
78  Relocating an App on the Apps Screen.
78  Deleting an App from the TV
79  Rating/Reviewing an App
79  Updating Apps
80  Using Other App Features and Functions
Using the On TV Panel
82 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
82  Viewing Detailed Program Information
83  Configuring On TV Settings
Using the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  Panel
85 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
86  Watching a Movie/TV Program
86  Preventing Children from Watching Adult Content
86  Preventing Children from Watching Adult UHD Content
87  Rating and Sharing a Purchased Content
Using the Multimedia Panel (Playing Photos, Videos, 
and Music)
89 Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device
90  Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/
Mobile Device
93  Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Photos
94  Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Videos
96  Buttons and Functions Available While Playing Music
97  Functions on the Media Content List Screen
Using the NewsON Panel
98 News
98  Weather
Using the SOCCER Panel
100 Setting Your Favorite Team
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							Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control)
101 Using Imperative Voice Control
103  Using Interactive Voice Control
Controlling the TV using Motions ( Motion Control)
105 Testing Ambient Illumination Using the TV Camera
106  Activating Motion Control
108  Motion Control Screen Layout
Using Face Recognition
111 Registering Your Face to Your Samsung Account
112  Changing Your Login Method to Face Recognition
112  Signing in to a Samsung Account Using Face Recognition
TV Viewing
Digital Broadcast Information at a Glance
113  Using the  Guide
114  Viewing Detailed Information
115  Checking Current Program Info
115  Changing the broadcast signal
115  Digital Channel Signal Info and Strength
Recording Programs
116 Formatting a USB Recording Device
118  Recording Programs
119  Buttons and Functions Available While Recording a 
Program
120  Managing the Schedule Recording List
121  Viewing Recorded Programs
124  Managing Recorded Files
Setting Up a Schedule Viewing
125 Digital Channel Schedule Viewing
126  Analog Channel Schedule Viewing
127  Canceling a Schedule Viewing
127  Editing a Schedule Viewing
Using Timeshift
Using the Channel List
Registering, Removing, and Editing Channels
130 Registering and Removing Channels
131  Editing Registered Channels
132  Program Rating Lock
Creating a Personal Favorites List
135 Registering Channels as a Favorites
136  Selecting from Favorite List Channels Only
Editing a Favorites List
137 Edit Favorites Screen Menu Items
Making Sports Programs More Realistic with Soccer 
Mode
140 Enabling  Soccer Mode
140  Extracting Highlights Automatically
141  Functions Available While Watching Sports in  Soccer 
Mode
142  Viewing a game recorded in Soccer Mode
TV-Viewing Support Features
143 Showing Captions
145  Enabling the Audio Guide for the Video Description
145  PIP Broadcast Viewing
146  Scanning for Available Channels
146  Selecting the Broadcast Audio Language
147  Fine-Tuning the Screen
147  Remove Scrambled Channels
Picture and Sound Settings
Changing the Picture Mode and Adjusting the Picture 
Quality
148 Choosing the Right Picture Mode for the Viewing 
Environment
149  Adjusting the Picture Quality for Each Picture Mode
150  Fine-Tuning Each Picture Mode ( Advanced Settings)
152  Adjusting the Picture for Easier Viewing (Picture Options)
Viewing in 3D
154  Starting 3D
155  Changing the 3D Mode
156  Adjusting the 3D Effect
Picture Support Functions
157 PIP Broadcast Viewing
158  Changing the Picture Size and Position
159  Listening to Audio Only with the Screen Turned Off 
(Picture Off)
159  Resetting the Picture Mode Settings
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							Changing the Sound Mode and Using Sound Effects
160 Choosing the Right Sound Mode for the Environment
160  Using Sound Effects
Sound Support Functions
161 Selecting Speakers
162  Designating the TV's Installation Type
162  Listening to TV Sound through Samsung Bluetooth Audio
163  Listening to TV Sound through Samsung Multiroom Link 
compatible Speakers
164  Listening to the TV through  Bluetooth Headphones
164  Enabling Digital Audio Output
165  Listening to 3D Audio in 3D Mode
165  Resetting All Sound Settings
General
Setting the Time and Using the Timer
166 Setting the Current Time
168  Using the Timers
Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving 
Features
170 Preventing Screen Burn
170  Using Energy Saving Features
Using  Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
171 Setting Up Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
172  Using  Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Updating the TV’s Software
173 Update now
173  Online
174  Manually, Using a USB Flash Drive
175  Enabling Automatic Software Updates
Protecting the TV from Hacking and malicious code
175 Checking the TV and Connected Storage Media
176  Automatically Scanning when the TV is Powered On
176  Automatically Adding malicious code to the Blocked List
U sing Other Functions
177 
Setting Up a Password
177  Changing the Menu Language
177  Checking Notifications
178  Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired
179  Adjusting the Menu Transparency
179  White Text on Black Background (High Contrast)
180  Expanding the Smart Hub's Focus Area
180  Enabling/Disabling Sound Feedback
180  Locking/Unlocking the Panel Keys
180  Showing/Hiding the Samsung Logo while Booting
180  Enabling the TV to Boot Faster
180  Enabling/Disabling the Front Indicators
181  UHD Evolution Kit Backup
181  Update Recorded Programs
181  Enabling Game Mode
182  Enjoying Rich Colors and Superior Picture Quality (BD 
Wise)
182  Registering the TV as a DivX-Certified Device (Watching 
For Pay DivX Movies)
183  Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings
183  Using the TV as a Display Model (exclusively for retail 
stores)
Troubleshooting
Getting Support
184 Support through Remote Management
185  Finding the Information You Need for Service
Requesting support
There is a problem with the picture
186 Testing the Picture
I can't hear the sound clearly
188 Testing the Sound
I can't see 3D images clearly.
189 Testing 3D Picture Quality
There is a problem with the broadcast.
My computer won't connect.
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							I can't connect to the Internet.
The Schedule Recording/Timeshift function isn't 
working.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) isn't working.
I am having trouble launching/using apps.
My file won't play.
I want to reset the TV.
Other Issues
Appendix
Before Using the Recording and Timeshift Functions
196 Before Using the Recording and Schedule Recording 
Functions
197  Before the Using  Timeshift Function
Read Before Using 3D Viewing Mode
198 3D Precautions
S-Recommendation Disclaimer
201 S Recommendation with Voice Interaction
201  S Recommendation
Supported Resolutions for 3D Modes
202 HDMI
202  Component
202  Digital Channel
202  Videos/Photos
202  Computer via HDMI Cable
Supported Resolutions for UHD
203 HDMI Connector except for the MHL-to-HDMI Connector
203  MHL-to-HDMI Connector
Read Before Using Voice, Motion, or Face Recognition
204 Voice, Motion, and Face Recognition Precautions
206  Requirements for Using Voice, Motion, or Face 
Recognition
Read Before Using Apps
Read Before Using the Web Browser
Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files
211 Photo, Video, and Music File Use Limitations
211  Compatible Storage Devices for File Transfers
212  Supported External Subtitles
212  Supported Internal Subtitles
213  Supported Image Formats and Resolutions
213  Supported Music Formats and Codecs
214  Supported Video Codecs
Read After Installing the TV
216 Picture Sizes and Input Signals
216  Installing an Anti-Theft Lock
217  Read Before Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection
Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported 
Resolutions)
218 IBM
218  MAC
219  VESA DMT
Supported Resolutions for Video Signals
220 CEA-861
220  HDMI
Read Before Using the Bluetooth  Devices
221 Restrictions for using  Bluetooth
License
Glossary
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Using Smart Hub
Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
 
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Connection and set up is not necessary if you connected the TV to the Internet and set up Smart Hub during 
the Initial Set up.
Connecting the TV to the Internet
1. Connect the TV to the Internet via a wired or wireless connection.
2. Set up 
Network Settings  via MENU  > Network >  Network Settings .
Setting up Smart Hub
The first time you start  Smart Hub, you need to set it up. Follow the directions on the 
screen.
Set Up Smart Hub
Set Up Smart Hub 
						

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Using Smart Hub
Go to Smart Hub  > SAMSUNG APPS  and download applications to your Samsung Smart 
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"For more information, refer to "Smart Hub". 
						

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Using Voice Control
 
"This function is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
  Setting up  Voice Control
Set up Voice Control via  MENU > System >  Voice Control.
System
Accessibility
Setup
Menu Language English
Smart Control Settings
Universal Remote Setup
Voice Control
Motion Control On
Using Voice Control
Press the VOICE  button on the Samsung Smart Control, and then say the desired 
commands.
 
"For more information, refer to " Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control) ". 
						

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Using Motion Control
Setting up  Motion Control
Set up parameters for Motion Control via  MENU > System >  Motion Control.
System
Accessibility
Setup
Menu Language English
Smart Control Settings
Universal Remote Setup
Voice Control
Motion Control On
Using Motion Control
1.Raise your hand with your index finger extended. Move your hand slowly l\
eft and 
right. A pointer appears on the screen.
2. Move your hand to move the pointer on the screen. Fold down and then raise your 
index finger to select items.
 
"To use Motion Control, you must connect a TV camera (sold separately) to the TV.
 
"For more information, refer to " Controlling the TV using Motions (Motion Control) ".