Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual
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174175 Enabling Automatic Software Updates MENU > Support > Software Update > Auto Update Try Now If the TV is connected to the Internet, it can be updated via Auto Update while watching the TV. When the Background upgrade completed, the update will be applied the next time the TV is used. " This option requires an Internet connection. If you agree to the Smart Hub terms and conditions, Auto Update will be set to On automatically. If you don't want the TV's software updated automatically, set Auto Update (Support > Software Update > Auto Update ) to Off. Protecting the TV from Hacking and malicious code MENU > System > Smart Security When the TV is connected to the Internet, it is vulnerable to hacks and malicious code. Smart Security protects the TV and storage media connected to the TV from such threats. Navigate to System > Smart Security and set Smart Security to On. Checking the TV and Connected Storage Media MENU > System > Smart Security > Scan Navigate to System > Smart Security and select Scan. This scans the TV and connected media for the presence of malicious code. If no malicious code is detected, a notification window appears on the screen.
176 If malicious code is detected... If malicious code is found, the results of the scan will appear on the screen. This result window displays all malicious code found, and provides options to either quarantine the code or allow it to function. 11 Select all the malicious code you want to quarantine or allow. 21 Select Block or Allow. This moves the selected malicious code to the Isolated List or Allowed List. " The Isolated List displays all quarantined and blocked malicious code. You can also relocate codes from this list to the Allowed List. "The Allowed List displays all allowed malicious code. You can also relocate codes from this list to the Isolated List. Automatically Scanning when the TV is Powered On MENU > System > Smart Security > Settings > Auto Scan Navigate to System > Smart Security > Settings and then set Auto Scan to On. This automatically scans the TV and connected storage media when the TV is powered on. Automatically Adding malicious code to the Blocked List MENU > System > Smart Security > Settings > Move to Isolated List automatically Navigate to System > Smart Security > Settings and set Move to Isolated List automatically to On. Malicious code found during the scanning process is automatically added to the Blocked List.
176177 Using Other Functions Setting Up a Password MENU > System > Change PIN Try Now Set a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to lock channels, reset the TV, and change the TV settings. 11 Select System > Change PIN . The PIN input window appears. 21 Enter a PIN. The default PIN is 0000. 31 Enter a new PIN and then enter it again to confirm it. The PIN change is complete. " If you forget your PIN, you can reset it using your remote control. With the TV turned on, press the following buttons on the remote to reset the PIN to 0000: MUTE → w → RETURN → v → RETURN → w → RETURN . "+" is the Volume Up button. "-" is the Volume Down button. Changing the Menu Language MENU > System > Menu Language Try Now Use this option to change the menu language. Select System > Menu Language , and then choose a language from the list. Checking Notifications MENU > System > Notifications Try Now Select Notifications from the System menu to view the list of event messages generated by the TV. Notifications appear on the screen when events such as an update release for an app or Samsung Account login/logout occurs. " Select Delete All to delete all notifications. "Select Service Notice to check the SMART TV service notifications in a web browser.
178 Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired MENU > System > Accessibility > Voice Guide " This function is only available in the U.S.A. and Canada. "This function is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher. Voice guides for the menu options are available to aid the visually impaired. Enabling this option provides voice guides for focus movement, channel change, volume change, and various other TV functions. Navigate to System > Accessibility > Voice Guide and set Voice Guide to On. " Press and hold the ¢ button on the Samsung Smart Control to turn on or off Voice Guide. Availability depends on the specific area. "The Voice Guide is provided in the language that is specified on the Menu Language screen. (System > Menu Language ). However, some languages are not supported by Voice Guide even though they are listed in the Menu Language screen. "To change the gender of the Voice Guide 's voice, navigate to System > Voice Control > TV Voice, and then change the Voice Gender option. "If Voice Guide is set to On , motion sensor of Samsung Smart Control does not work. To use the motion sensitivity sensor, set Voice Guide to Off. The Voice Guide will give information for the following functions on the TV. " Voice Guide is not available for some sub-function or function menus. When you access one of those sub- function or function menus, the TV will tell you that Voice Guide is not available. ● Changing Channels ●Changing TV Volume ●Program Info Window ( INFO) ●Channel List ●Source ●Guide ●On TV ●Voice Control ●TV Menus
178179 Changing the Volume, Speed, Pitch and Level of Voice Guide Select System > Accessibility > Voice Guide. Using the following functions, you can configure the Voice Guide feature's volume, speed, pitch and level settings. ●Volume Change the Voice Guide 's volume level. The volume of the Voice Guide is determined by this Volume setting. You cannot control the Voice Guard's volume with the TV's volume control. The Voice Guide volume may vary occasionally, depending on the TV volume setting. ●Speed Change the Voice Guide 's tempo. ●Pitch Tune the pitch of the Voice Guide. ●Description Level You can adjust the Voice Guide's expertise level to better suit the user's proficiency. Adjusting the Menu Transparency MENU > System > Accessibility > Menu Transparency Try Now Navigate to System > Accessibility and adjust the opacity level and the menu's transparency. " When the High Contrast (System > Accessibility > High Contrast) setting is set to On , the menu display is automatically set to opaque and you cannot change the Menu Transparency settings. White Text on Black Background (High Contrast) MENU > System > Accessibility > High Contrast Navigate to System > Accessibility and set High Contrast to On. This option changes major service screens to white text on a black background or changes the transparent TV menus to opaque so that text can be read more easily. " Press and hold the ¢ button on the Samsung Smart Control to turn High Contrast on or off. Availability depends on your specific area.
180 Expanding the Smart Hub's Focus Area MENU > System > Accessibility > Enlarge Try Now Navigate to System > Accessibility and set Enlarge to On. This zooms in the focused item when you use Smart Hub and makes the item larger. Enabling/Disabling Sound Feedback MENU > System > General > Sound Feedback Try Now Sound Feedback provides audio cues as you navigate through menus and select menu options. Sound Feedback is on by default. You can set it to Low , Medium, High, or Off. Locking/Unlocking the Panel Keys MENU > System > General > Panel Lock Try Now Use to lock and unlock the TV's front panel buttons (menu, channel, and volume) and the control stick on the back of the TV. Select System > General > Panel Lock and lock/unlock the keys. Showing/Hiding the Samsung Logo while Booting MENU > System > General > Boot Logo Try Now Use to enable or disable the Samsung logo display that appears when the TV starts up. Enabling the TV to Boot Faster MENU > System > General > Samsung Instant On Set Fast Boot on to have the TV boot up faster. Enabling/Disabling the Front Indicators MENU > System > General > Light Effect This function is only available on the UHD 8500 and 8700 series. Use to turn the indicators on the front of the TV on/off. Turning the Light Effect off reduces the TV's power consumption. " The color of the TV's light may vary depending on the model. "Availability depends on the model.
180181 UHD Evolution Kit Backup MENU > System > UHD Evolution Kit Backup Try Now Upgrade your Samsung TV with the 2015 Evolution Kit to unlock the new features and services offered by Samsung Electronics. To upgrade, you must first back up and convert the data and apps currently in your TV so that they are compatible with the Evolution Kit. 11 In the System menu, select UHD Evolution Kit Backup. The UHD Evolution Kit Backup screen appears. 21 Select Start. Data in the TV is backed up. " Do not turn the TV off or unplug the power cable of the TV during this backup. "Do not disconnect the USB storage device during this backup. 31 When complete, select Done. Update Recorded Programs MENU > System > Update Recorded Programs This function is only available on the UHD 8500 and 8700 series. This function is not available in the U.S.A. and Canada. To watch a previously recorded program on a Samsung TV that has been upgraded with the 2015 Evolution Kit, you must convert the previously recorded program saved on a USB Drive to the Samsung TV format with the 2015 Evolution kit. 11 Connect the recording USB device to the USB HDD 5V 1A terminal. 21 In the System menu, select Update Recorded Programs. The Update Recorded Programs screen appears. 31 Select Start. The conversion process begins. 41 When the conversion is complete, select Done. Enabling Game Mode MENU > System > General > Game Mode Try Now Game Mode optimizes the TV's settings for playing video games on a gaming console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™. " Game Mode cannot be used for normal TV viewing. "Connect the gaming console before enabling Game Mode. Otherwise, the picture quality may suffer. "The screen may shake a little. "Enabling Game Mode automatically sets the Picture Mode to Standard and the Sound Mode to Movie. "To use a different external device, first disconnect the game console and disable Game Mode.
182 Enjoying Rich Colors and Superior Picture Quality (BD Wise) MENU > System > General > BD Wise Try Now Connecting a Samsung DVD player, Blu-ray player, or home theater system that supports BD Wise enables the richest colors and best possible picture quality. Enabling BD Wise automatically optimizes the TV's resolution. " This feature is only available when the external device is connected via an HDMI cable. Registering the TV as a DivX-Certified Device (Watching For Pay DivX Movies) MENU > System > DivX® Video On Demand Try Now To watch DivX DRM protected movies on the TV, you must register the TV as a DivX certified device. " DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and is a technical security mechanism to protect the copyright of the content provider. "You can watch movies that you have recorded or free DivX movies without registration. "Visit the DivX website (http://www.divx.com) and log into your user account before registering the TV as a DivX-certified device. If you do not have an account, please create one. 11 Select System > DivX® Video On Demand . A window with a registration code appears on the screen. 21 Visit the DivX website on a computer, and then click [Register Your Device] under [Support] in the top menu. 31 Enter the registration code shown on the TV's screen in the [Enter your registration code] field. 41 Enter the TV's name in the [Name your device] field, and then click [NEXT]. 51 Click [DOWNLOAD], and then save the [device_name.divx] file. 61 Transfer the [device_name.divx] file from the computer onto a USB device, and then plug the USB device into the TV. 71 Run the [device_name.divx] file on the TV to register the TV as a DivX-certified device.
182183 Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings MENU > Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset Try Now This option restores all TV settings (excluding the Internet and network settings) to the factory defaults. 11 Select Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset. The Security PIN entry window appears on the screen. 21 Enter the Security PIN, and then select Ye s. All settings are then reset. The TV turns off and on again automatically, and then displays the Setup screen. " For more information on Setup, refer to the user manual that came with the TV. Using the TV as a Display Model (exclusively for retail stores) MENU > Support > Use Mode Try Now Select Support > Use Mode > Store Demo. This turns the TV into a display model for use in a retail environment. " For all other uses, select Home Use. "Store Demo should be used in retail environments only. With Store Demo, certain functions are disabled and the TV automatically resets itself after a certain amount of time.
184 Getting Support The TV has several built-in systems designed for user and TV system support. Support through Remote Management MENU > Support > Remote Management Try Now If you need assistance with your TV, you can use this feature to let Samsung Electronics diagnose your TV remotely. You will need to read and agree to the service agreement before using this feature. A Samsung Electronics technician will then diagnose, repair, and update your TV remotely. These features are only available when your TV is connected to the Internet. Getting Remote Support Samsung Remote Support service offers you one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely. ●Diagnose your TV ●Adjust the TV settings for you ●Reset your TV to its factory settings. ●Install recommended firmware updates How Does it Work? Having a Samsung Tech service your TV remotely is easy. Call the Samsung Contact Center and ask for remote support. Open the menu on your TV and go to the Support section . Select Remote Management, and then read and agree to the service agreements. When the PIN screen appears, provide the PIN number to the agent. The agent accesses your TV .