Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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●TV Shows
Search TV shows by air date, popularity, or genre.
 
●Trailers
View movie trailers for upcoming movies.
 
●Trending
View movies and TV programs that are the most trendy or popular on Twitter.
 
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To sort the content items in each menu, select the  button and then choose a sorting criteria.
 
"Depending on the selected menu, the  button may not appear.
Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu
On the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen, select a movie or TV program, and then press and hold the 
touch pad. On a standard remote, press and hold the  E button. A list with the following options 
appears:
 
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Available options may differ depending on the selected content.
 
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Play Content Now
The pop-up window displays the names of one or more content providers. Select a content 
provider to play your selected movie or TV program now.
 
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If the app for the content provider you selected is not installed on your TV, a pop-up window appears. 
In the pop-up window, select to display the app's information page or to install the app immediately. 
Note that you can also install the app from the app's information page. 
						

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Watching a Movie/TV Program
 
"If you are using  MOVIES & TV SHOWS  for the first time, or you have not logged into your Samsung 
account, the MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen displays only new and popular movies and TV shows. To view 
a custom recommended list, you must have used MOVIES & TV SHOWS  for a period of time and you must 
first log into your Samsung account.
 
"In addition, if you have been using  MOVIES & TV SHOWS for a period of time, you can also view your 
frequently played content list.
11 On  MOVIES & TV SHOWS  screen, select a movie or TV program you want to watch. Detailed 
information about your selection appears on the screen.
21 On the detailed information screen, select a provider app icon to play the content. The selected 
app is launched, and you can view detailed information about the content in the app.
 
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If the app for the content provider you selected is not installed on your TV, a pop-up window appears. 
In the pop-up window, select to display the app's information page or to install the app immediately. 
Note that you can also install the app from the app's information page.
31 You can play the content by selecting Play or Start in the detailed information screen.
 
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If the selected content is free, you can instantly watch the content. If the content is for-pay content, 
you must first purchase the content in the app (In-App Purchase).
 
"The purchasing procedures in each app may differ depending on the app. You may need to log into the 
service or site that provides the app, or enter payment information.
Preventing Children from Watching Adult Content
MENU  > Smart Hub  > VOD Rating Lock
You can lock content rated as adult so that children cannot access it.
Navigate to Smart Hub  and set VOD Rating Lock  to On.
 
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To turn the VOD Rating Lock  on or off, the security password is required.
Preventing Children from Watching Adult UHD Content
MENU > Smart Hub  > UHD Video Rating Lock
You can lock UHD content rated as adult so that children cannot access it.
Navigate to Smart Hub  and set UHD Video Rating Lock  to On.
 
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To turn the UHD Video Rating Lock  on or off, the security password is required. 
						

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Rating and Sharing a Purchased Content
Rating Content
11 Select content on the MOVIES & TV SHOWS screen. Detailed information about your selection 
appears on the screen.
21 Select the  button on the detailed information screen. A pop-up window appears.
31 In the pop-up window, you can set the star score by using the  ¡ and 
£ buttons.
Writing a Content Review on an SNS (Social Networking Site)
11 Select content on the MOVIES & TV SHOWS
 screen. Detailed information about your selection 
appears on the screen.
21 Select either the  or  button in the detailed information screen. The login page of the selected 
SNS appears.
 
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If you have linked your Samsung account to your SNS account, you are automatically logged into the 
SNS when you log into your Samsung account. For information about linking your Samsung account to 
an SNS account, refer to the " Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service Accounts" section.
31 On the SNS login screen, enter your SNS ID and password to log into the SNS.
 
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If you have linked your Samsung account to the SNS account, you can skip this step.
41 In the pop-up window, type the article you want to post to the SNS, and then select  Post. The 
article is posted to the SNS. 
						

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Using the Multimedia Panel (Playing Photos, Videos, 
and Music)
MULTIMEDIA
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"Usability depends on your specific model and local region.
The Multimedia Panel lets you play media content saved on USB devices, smartphones, cameras, 
computers, or in a  cloud service site on the TV.
 
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You cannot play media content if the content or the storage device is not supported by the TV. For more 
information, refer to " Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files".
 
"Backup important files before connecting a USB device. Samsung is not responsible for damaged or lost 
files. 
						

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Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device
11 Select USB Drive  on the MULTIMEDIA  panel. The USB devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select the device you want to connect to. The folders and files in the selected USB are listed.
31 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, navigate to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content.
41 To exit, press the 
∫ button or 
RETURN button.
 
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While video with UHD-level resolution is being played, Smart View 2.0 and Motion Control are not available.
 
"If you connect a USB device to the TV while watching the TV, the New Device Connected pop-up appears. 
Select  All, Music , Videos, or  Photos, and then press the touch pad. On a standard remote, press the E 
button. The folders and files on the USB device are listed.
 
"Alternatively, if you select a USB device on the Source  screen, a pop-up window appears on the screen 
displaying the folders and files of the USB device.
Safely Removing a USB Device
11 Press the SOURCE  button. The Source screen appears.
21 Navigate to the USB device you want to remove. Press and hold the touch pad on the Samsung 
Smart Control or the 
E button on a standard remote. An options list window appears.
31 Select 
Remove USB in the list. 
						

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Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/Mobile Device
 
"To view a guide about Computer connections, select  Connect to a PC on the MULTIMEDIA  panel.
 
"To view a guide about Smartphone or tablet connections, select  Connect to a Phone on the MULTIMEDIA  
panel.
Allowing Connections with a Computer/Mobile Device
To play multimedia content located on a computer or mobile device on the TV, you need to:
 
●First, establish the connection to the computer or device.
 
●Then, allow the connection with the computer/mobile device on the TV.
For information about establishing connections, see the " Connecting to a Computer" and "Connecting 
To a Mobile Device" sections.
To allow a connection with a computer or mobile device, follow these steps:
11 Select  Network Device on the MULTIMEDIA panel. The devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select Options , and then  Multimedia device settings . The devices connected to the TV are listed 
with their settings.
 
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Alternatively, select  Multimedia Device Settings  from the Network menu to see the list of the devices 
connected to the TV with their settings.
31 Allow the connection with the device you want to connect to the TV. You can only play media 
files from devices that have been allowed to connect to the TV.
 
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If a computer or mobile device asks that it be allowed to connect, the connection allowance confirmation 
window appears on the TV so that you can easily connect it.
 
"You can connect to a computer or mobile device on any DLNA DMC device, such as this TV. The DLNA 
DMC function enables you to connect a mobile device to the TV, search for multimedia content and control 
play operations on the TV. 
						

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When Connected Through DLNA Using Your Home Network
 
"To connect a computer through DLNA using your home network, refer to the " Connecting to a Computer" 
section.
 
"To connect a mobile device through DLNA using your home network, refer to the " Connecting To a Mobile 
Device " section.
 
"You may experience compatibility issues when attempting to play media files via a third-party DLNA server.
 
"The content shared by a computer or a mobile device may not play depending on the encoding type and file 
format of the content. In addition, some functions may not be available.
 
"The multimedia content may not play smoothly depending on the network status. If this occurs, transfer the 
content to a USB storage device, and then play content from the device.
11 Select  Network Device on the MULTIMEDIA panel. The devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select a device connected through DLNA using your home network, the folders and files shared 
by the selected device are listed.
31 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, move to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content.
When Connected Through Samsung Link
 
"To connect a computer through Samsung Link, refer to the " Connecting to a Computer" section.
 
"To connect a mobile device through Samsung Link, refer to the " Connecting To a Mobile Device" section.
 
"The content shared by a computer or a mobile device may not play depending on the encoding type and file 
format of the content. In addition, some functions may not be available.
 
"The multimedia content may not play smoothly depending on the network status. If this occurs, transfer the 
content to a USB storage device, and then play content from the device.
11 Navigate to the Smart Hub  > Samsung Account menu, and then select  Log In to sign in to your 
the Samsung account.
21 Select  Cloud Service on the MULTIMEDIA  panel. The devices connected to the TV are listed.
31 Select a device connected through Samsung Link. The folders and files shared by the selected 
device are listed.
41 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, move to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content. 
						

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Connecting through Smart View 2.0
 
"Availability depends on the model.
 
"To connect a computer through Smart View 2.0 , refer to the "Connecting to a Computer" section.
 
"To connect a mobile device through Smart View 2.0 , refer to the "Connecting To a Mobile Device" section.
 
"The content shared by a computer or a mobile device may not play depending on the encoding type and file 
format of the content. In addition, some functions may not be available.
 
"The multimedia content may not play smoothly depending on the network status. If this occurs, transfer the 
content to a USB storage device, and then play content from the device.
11 Select  Network Device on the MULTIMEDIA panel. The devices connected to the TV are listed.
21 Select a device connected through Smart View 2.0 . The folders and files shared by the selected 
device are listed.
31 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, move to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content.
However, Smart View 2.0 does not work when this function is in use.
 
–When you are playing UHD-level video saved on a USB device
 
–When viewing the digital channel with UHD-level resolution
Playing Media Content Saved in a  Cloud Service
Cloud services such as Dropbox and SkyDrive save user content such as photos, videos, and music 
files on a remote server accessible through the Internet. When your TV is connected to the Internet, 
you can view or play media content saved in a  cloud service on the TV.
 
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To play content in a  cloud service, you must log in to your Samsung account and link the Samsung account 
to the cloud service account. For information about linking your Samsung account to a cloud service 
account, refer to the " Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service Accounts" section.
11 Navigate to the Smart Hub  > Samsung Account menu, and then select  Log In to sign in to your 
the Samsung account.
21 Select  Cloud Service on the MULTIMEDIA  panel. Cloud services linked to your Samsung Account 
appear.
31 Select a desired cloud service. The folders and files in the selected cloud service are listed.
41 Select the media content you want to play from the list. The media content plays.
 
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Alternatively, move to the media content you want to play, and then press the ∂ button to play the 
content. 
						

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Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Photos
The TV displays the buttons below when you press the touch pad - or the 
E button on a standard 
remote - while viewing photos from a multimedia source. The playback buttons disappear if the 
RETURN  button is pressed.
 
●Pause  / Play
Start or stop the slideshow. Using slideshow, you can play all the photos in a folder one by one.
 
●Previous /  Next
View the previous or the next photo.
 
●Settings
The following functions are available when you select the Settings button.
Function Description
Slideshow Settings Speed: Set the slideshow speed.
Effects
: Apply transition effects for the slide show.
Rotate Rotate the photo.
Zoom Zoom in by up to a factor of 4.
Picture Mode Change the Picture Mode setting.
Background Music Listen to background music while viewing photos.
 
"The music file must be saved in the same device as the photo file.
 
"When background music plays, the mini player appears on the screen. Using the 
mini player, you can pause the current music file or play another music file.
Sound Mode Change the Sound Mode setting.
 
"This option is supported only when background music is playing.
Select Speakers Choose the speakers to play the background music through. Only available if you have 
a home theater or receiver connected to the TV.
Send This function is the same as the 'Copy' function of a computer. Using this function, 
you can send the current photo to another storage device.
 
"To see a list of the storage devices supported by this feature, refer to " Compatible 
Storage Devices for File Transfers".
Information View detailed information about the current photo. 
						

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Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Videos
The TV displays the buttons listed below when you press the touch pad - or the E button on a 
standard remote - while viewing videos from a multimedia source. The playback buttons disappear if 
the RETURN  button is pressed.
 
●Pause  / Play
Pause or play the video.
When the video is paused, you can use the following functions. The TV does not play audio when 
the video is paused or when you are using the Step or Slow Motion functions described below.
 
–Step : Whenever you press the 
∑ button, it scans the paused video one frame at a time.
 
–Slow Motion : Select the 
… button to play the video in slow playback speed (1/8, 1/4, 1/2).
 
●Rewind  / Fast Forward
Rewind or fast forward the video. Repeatedly select the button to make the rewind/fast forward 
speed up to 3 times faster. To restore normal playback speed, select the  ∂ button.
 
●Previous /  Next
Select the  € button twice to play the previous video. Selecting 
€ once starts the current video 
from the beginning.
To play the next video, select the  ‚ button.