Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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Checking Current Program Info
Recording is not supported in the U.S.A and Canada.
To get information about a show, press INFO on the standard remote. On the Samsung Smart Control, 
press the  KEYPAD button, and then select  INFO on the On-Screen Remote.
 
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To view the program info, you must first set the TV's clock. Go to Clock  (System > Time > Clock).
 
"The program information may vary depending on the type of incoming signal and may not be available at 
all for certain programs.
Select the current program in the Program Info window to instantly record the program.
Use the 
¡ and 
£ buttons to view information about upcoming programs. Select a program to set up a 
Schedule Viewing  or Schedule Recording for that program.
For more information on  Schedule Viewing, refer to "Setting Up a Schedule Viewing".
For more information on  Schedule Recording, refer to "Recording Programs ".
Changing the broadcast signal
MENU > Broadcasting  > Antenna  Try Now
You can choose the appropriate DTV mode for your viewing environment. Choose Air  or Cable. Air is 
suitable for homes equipped with a separate, over-the-air antenna. Cable  is suitable for homes that 
have subscribed to a local cable-service or satellite-service provider.
 
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Do not use this function if your TV is connected to a cable or satellite box.
Digital Channel Signal Info and Strength
MENU  > Support >  Self Diagnosis >  Signal Information  Try Now
Select Support >  Self Diagnosis >  Signal Information . This displays the digital channel's signal 
information and strength.
 
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If your TV is attached to a separate, over-the-air antenna, you can use the signal strength information to 
adjust the antenna for increased signal strength and improved HD channel reception.
 
"Signal information is only available for digital channels. 
						

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Recording Programs
This function is not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
You can record current and upcoming programs using a USB device instead of a video recorder.
However, this is only available for digital channels. The 
 icon appears next to programs and 
channels for which a Schedule Recording has been set.
 
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We recommend a USB hard disk drive with a minimum speed of 5,400rpm for TV recording. USB memory 
sticks are not supported.
 
"Read all precautions before using the recording feature.
Formatting a USB Recording Device
To record programs on a USB device connected to the TV, the device must first be formatted for the 
TV. Use the Format Device option to prepare the USB device.
 
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Formatting a USB device erases all data contained on the device. Back up data you want to retain before 
proceeding. Samsung will not be held responsible for damaged or lost files.
11 Press the  button to open the First Screen, and select the Panel icon. You will move to the 
Panel screen.
21 Select  USB Drive  from the bottom of the MULTIMEDIA  screen. A list of connected devices 
appears.
31 Select the USB device to use. A pop-up window appears.
41 Select  Ye s. This will bring up the Format Device screen and allow you to format the device for 
TV recordings.
51 Once formatting is complete, the USB device is tested to see if it has been properly formatted. 
You will be able to start using the device after the test is completed. If the device fails the test, it 
means that this device cannot be used to record TV programs. 
						

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Managing USB Recording Devices
To access functions that let you manage USB recording devices, follow these steps:
11 Press the  button to open the First Screen, and select the Panel icon. You will move to the Panel 
screen.
21 Select  USB Drive  from the bottom of the MULTIMEDIA  screen. A list of connected devices 
appears.
31 Select a USB recording device from the list. The list of recordings contained on the device 
appears.
41 Select  Options  from the top of the screen, and then  Manage Device. The Manage Device  screen 
appears.
The following options are available on the Manage Device  screen:
 
●Format Device
Formats the USB device for TV recordings.
 
●Check Device
Check the malfunctions of USB device. If the USB have a problem, try to recover.
 
●Device Performance Test
Tests the performance of the USB device. This test tells you whether the USB device can be used 
for TV recordings.
 
●Default Recording Device
If there are multiple USB recording devices connected to the TV, use this option to specify the 
default device. 
						

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Recording Programs
You can record current and upcoming programs.
Instant Recording
Press the  button to begin recording the current program right away.
Using the Instant and Schedule Recording options from the Guide
Select a current program from the Guide, and then select INFO on the On-Screen Remote. You can 
instantly start recording the program. Alternatively, select a program that will air in the future.
Using the Instant and Schedule Recording options from Program Info
Press the INFO  on the On-Screen Remote to display information about the current program. In 
the information screen, select a program that is currently airing to start recording it right away. 
Alternatively, press the  ¡, 
£  buttons and select a program that will air in the future to record it.
Using Schedule Recording to Record on a Specified Date and Time
11 Select 
Broadcasting  > Schedule Manager .
21 Select Schedule from the Schedule Manager  to bring up a pop-up menu. Select Schedule 
Recording.
31 Specify the Antenna , Channel, Repeat, Start Time , and End Time options for the program you 
want to record, and then select  OK to finish. 
						

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Buttons and Functions Available While Recording a Program
Press the 
E button while recording a program. The following buttons and the recording progress bar 
appear on the screen.
 
●Information
Displays detailed information about the program being recorded.
 
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The program information may differ depending on the broadcasting signal and may not be available at 
all for certain programs.
 
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REC Time
Lets you select the recording time.
 
●Stop Recording /  Go to Live TV
Stops recording. / Shifts viewing to live TV.
 
●Rewind  / Fast forward
Repeatedly select the Rewind or Fast Forward button to speed up rewind or fast forward to 
maximum speed in 5 steps. To restore normal playback speed, select  Play.
 
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You cannot use Fast forward while watching a program that is currently being broadcast.
 
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Pause  / Play
Lets you pause or resume the video.
 
●Channel List
Displays the channel list.
 
●Tools
Launches the Tools menu. The Tools menu provides functions that you can use while watching a 
recorded program. 
						

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Managing the Schedule Recording List
MENU > Broadcasting  > Schedule Manager
You can change the settings of scheduled recording sessions or cancel scheduled sessions altogether.
Deleting Schedule Recording Sessions
You can delete scheduled recording sessions.
11 Select  Broadcasting  > Schedule Manager .
21 Select a session from the Schedule Manager . A pop-up window appears.
31 Select Delete. This cancels the selected recording session.
Editing Schedule Recording Sessions
You can change the settings of scheduled recording sessions.
11 Select Broadcasting  > Schedule Manager .
21 Select a session from the Schedule Manager . A pop-up window appears.
31 Select Edit, and then change the settings of the selected session.
41 Once finished, select  OK. This applies the changes you made to the selected recording session. 
						

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Viewing Recorded Programs
Recorded broadcasts can be viewed using the USB Drive option at the bottom of the MULTIMEDIA 
screen.
11 Press the  button to open the  First Screen, and select the Panel icon. You will move to the Panel 
screen.
21 Select  USB Drive  from the bottom of the MULTIMEDIA  screen.
31 Select a USB recording device. A list of recordings appears.
41 Select a recording file from the list or select the 
∂ button on the On-Screen Remote or press the 
∂  button on the standard remote to play the selected file.
Buttons and Features Available while playing Recordings
On a Standard remote, press the 
E button. On the Samsung Smart Control, press the touch pad. The 
following buttons appear. Pressing the RETURN  button hides the buttons.
 
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Buttons that appear are different depending on the file being played.
 
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Zoom
If the video was recorded in  Soccer Mode, you can pause the current file (recorded program), and 
then select and  Zoom in on one of 9 sections of the paused picture.
 
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Press the a button for easier use.
 
"You can only use this function for programs recorded in  Soccer Mode.
 
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Stop
Stop the files being played (recorded programs) and then move the stored files.
 
●Pause  / Play
Pause the file (recorded program) or resume playing the file if paused.
When the video is paused, you can use the following functions. However, there is no audio while 
the video is paused.
 
–Step : Select the 
∑ button, to scan through a video one frame at a time.
 
–Slow Motion : Select the 
… button to play the video back at 1/4 the normal speed. 
						

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●Rewind  / Fast forward
Rewind or fast forward the recorded program. Repeatedly select the Rewind or Fast Forward 
button to speed up rewind or fast forward to maximum speed in 5 steps. To restore normal 
playback speed, press the  ∂ button.
 
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You cannot use Fast forward while watching a program that is currently being broadcast.
 
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Previous /  Next
To play the previous file (recorded program), press  € twice on the standard remote or select 
€ 
on the On-Screen Remote. Pressing  € once reloads the current video from the beginning.
To play the next file (recorded program), press the  ‚ button on the standard remote or select 
‚ 
on the On-Screen Remote.
 
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This function is not available when the program is recorded in soccer mode.
 
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Highlight Player
You can select  Highlight Player  and view highlights of the current recording.
 
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You can only use this function when highlights of a program which was recorded in  Soccer Mode have 
been saved.
 
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Live TV
This function lets you watch a live program in the PIP window while watching a recorded video 
on the main screen.
 
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Switching channels is not supported.
 
"You can only use this function for programs recorded in  Soccer Mode. 
						

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●Tools
Function Description
Search Search Titles: Select and play a different file located in the same folder.
Search Time bar: Press left/right button to scan through the file in 1-minute 
increments or enter a specific time value to jump to that point in the video.
Caption Turn the subtitles On or Off.
Repeat Mode Changes the repeat mode. Choose Repeat One
 to play the current file repeatedly or 
Repeat All  to play all files in the same folder repeatedly.
Picture Size Use to change the size of the screen. The supported picture sizes vary depending on 
the video.
Picture Mode Use to change the picture mode.
Sound Mode Use to change the sound mode.
Select Speakers Choose the speakers to play the audio through. Only available if you have a home 
theater or receiver connected to the TV.
Multi-Track Sound Use to select a different audio language. This option is only available with files that 
support multi-track sound.
Information Displays detailed information about the current file. 
						

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Managing Recorded Files
Select USB Drive  on the MULTIMEDIA  screen to lock/unlock, rename, delete, and generally manage 
recorded files.
11 Press the  button to open the  First Screen, and select the Panel icon. You will move to the Panel 
screen.
21 Select  USB Drive  from the MULTIMEDIA screen.
31 Select a USB recording device. A list of recordings appears.
Saved File List Features
 
●Sorting the Saved File List
Sorting with  Sort By: Select  Sort By at the top of the screen, and then select a viewing mode. 
The list is sorted based on the selected viewing mode.
Grouping with  Filter: Select  Filter at the top of the screen, and then select a filter. The list is 
refreshed to show only files that match the selected filter.
 
●Options
Function Description
Play Selected Select files from the file list to create a playlist, and then select Play. The TV plays the 
files you selected.
If the View mode is set to 
Folder view, only the files contained in the same folder can 
be selected. To add files from other folders to the playlist, change the View mode.
Lock Locking files prevents them from being deleted. Select the files, and then select Lock
. 
This locks all selected files.
Unlock Use this option to unlock any locked files. Select the files, and then select Unlock. 
This unlocks all selected files.
Delete Deletes recorded files. Select the files, and then select Delete. This deletes all selected 
files, except files that are locked.
Rename Renames a file. Enter the new name using the On-Screen Keyboard. When finished, 
select Done. The new name can be up to 29 characters long.
Index When searching through a large number of media items, select a character. Media 
items starting with that character appear.
 
"This is not available when View is set to Folder view.
Manage Device Used to manage USB recording devices connected to the TV. Refer to the "
Managing 
USB Recording Devices" section for more information.