Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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Switching Between Video Sources
Press the SOURCE button to switch between external devices connected to the TV. For example, to 
switch to a game console connected to the second HDMI connector, press the SOURCE  button. The 
Source List appears across the top of the screen. From the Source List, select  HDMI2.
 
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The connector names may vary depending on the product.
Other Functions Available When You Display the Source List
A number of functions are available in the pop-up  Options menu when the TV displays the Source 
List. The functions that appear in the Options  menu vary, depending on the source you selected in the 
Source List and the external device connected to the source.
To view the Options  menu, press the TOOLS  button or press and hold the 
E button on the standard 
remote. On the Samsung Smart Control, press and hold the touch pad or press the KEYPAD button, 
and then select  TOOLS on the On-Screen Remote.
The functions that appear in the Options  menu can include any of the following:
 
●Edit Name : Lets you assign a device name to an input source, for example, Blu-ray to HDMI1. To 
assign a device name to an input source, follow these steps:
11 Open the Source List. The list appears in a horizontal line across the top of the TV. Using your 
remote, highlight the source you want to assign a device name to.
21 Select  Edit Name  in the Options  menu. The on-screen keyboard appears.
31 Using the keyboard, enter a new name. You can enter up to 15 characters.
41 When finished, select  DONE on the keyboard, and then press the touch pad or the 
E button.
 
●Information : View information about the connected devices.
 
●Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) : Displays a list of Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant devices that are 
connected to the TV.
 
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This option is only available when  Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On.
 
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Remove USB: Use to safely remove a USB device connected to the TV. This option is only 
available when a USB device has been selected.
 
●Delete: Use to delete an external device from a source. When you delete an external device 
from a source, you erase the information the TV has stored about the device and you delete the 
association the device has with the source.
The Universal Remote Function
When you display the Source List, the Universal Remote Setup  button is displayed in the upper right 
corner of the screen. Select this button to start the Universal Remote function. The Universal Remote 
function lets you control cable boxes, Blu-ray players, home theaters, and other external devices using 
your TV remote control. Refer to the " Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote - Using the 
Universal Remote" section for more information on using the Universal Remote function. 
						

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Installing Batteries into the Samsung Smart Control
To use the Samsung Smart Control, insert the batteries into the device referring to the figure below. 
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The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
 
"The color and shape may vary depending on the model.
11 Gently pull on the notch in the battery cover. When the cover comes loose, remove the cover 
completely.
21 Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries, making sure to align the positive and negative polarities correctly.
31 Place the battery cover on the remote control, and then press the top part of the cover into the 
remote control.
41 Press the catches on both sides of the battery cover in the order shown in the figure above until 
the cover is completely attached to the remote control.
The Low Battery Alarm Window
If the Samsung Smart Control's batteries become low, the Low Battery Alarm appears on the screen. 
When the Alarm appears, replace the batteries. We recommend using alkaline batteries for longer 
operating life.

 
"Usability depends on your specific model and local region. 
						

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Pairing the Samsung Smart Control
 
"The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
To use the Samsung Smart Control with the TV, you must first pair it to the TV via Bluetooth. To pair 
the Samsung Smart Control to the TV for the first time:
Turn on the TV by pointing the Samsung Smart Control at the remote control sensor of the TV, and 
then pressing the TV  button. The TV and Samsung Smart Control pair automatically.
 
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The Samsung Smart Control can only connect to one TV at a time.
 
"The remote control sensor's location may vary depending on the model.
Reconnecting the Samsung Smart Control
If the Samsung Smart Control stops operating or works abnormally, try replacing the batteries. If the 
problem persists, pair the Samsung Smart Control and TV again.
11 Move to between 1 foot and 13 feet of the TV (30cm to 4m), and then aim the Samsung Smart 
Control at the TV's remote control sensor.
 
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The closer you are to the TV the better.
21 Press the RETURN  and GUIDE  buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
31 The Connection in Progress icon appears on the screen. A few moments later, the Connected icon 
appears. The Samsung Smart Control is paired to the TV.
 
"The color and shape may vary depending on the model. 
						

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Using the Samsung Smart Control
 
"The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
The Samsung Smart Control makes it easier and more convenient to use the TV. Unlike conventional 
remote controls that feature buttons only, the Samsung Smart Control has a motion sensor (gyro 
sensor) that allows you to control the TV easily by holding and moving the Samsung Smart Control. If 
you press the KEYPAD button, an On-Screen Remote appears on the screen that allows you to enter 
numbers, control content, and use functions easily.
 
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We recommend using the Samsung Smart Control at a distance of less than 20 feet (6m). The usable 
distance may vary depending on the wireless environmental conditions.
Button Functions
 
"Your Samsung Smart Control may differ from the image above, depending on the model.
 
"Some buttons may differ depending on the country or model.
 
"The color and shape may vary depending on the model. 
						

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ButtonDescription
TV Turns the TV on and off.
SEARCH Press this button to search for information through the search window available 
in various services.
KEYPAD Displays the On-Screen Remote. With the On-Screen Remote on the screen, 
you can easily enter numbers, control content, and use functions. For more 
information, refer to the "
Displaying and Using the On-Screen Remote" section.
SOURCE Changes the source.
VOL Changes the volume.
VOICE Starts voice recognition. When the microphone icon appears on the screen, 
speak a voice command into the microphone. Say "Help" to learn about basic 
usage and voice commands.
 
"Say a voice command 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm) from the microphone at an 
appropriate volume. 
¢ Turns the sound off and on.
CH Changes the channel.
u , 
d , 
l , 
r Moves the pointer or focus.
Touch pad Place a finger on the touch pad and move the Samsung Smart Control. The 
pointer on the screen moves in the same direction. Press the touch pad to select 
or run the focused item. For more information, refer to the "
Using the Touch Pad 
and the Directional Buttons" section.
† , 
∂ , 
∑, 
… Controls video, photo, or music file playback on the TV. You can also use these 
buttons to control the playback of content on an external device (for example, a 
Blu-ray player).
a, b, {, }
Use these colored buttons to access additional options specific to the feature in 
use.
 
"This buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
RETURN Returns to the previous menu. Additionally, when you press this button while 
watching TV, you can return to the previous channel.
SMART HUB Launches Smart Hub's First Screen. From this panel, you can search through 
favorite apps, channels, or sources and quickly access previously run or 
frequently used functions. You can also use services provided on each Smart Hub 
panel.
GUIDE Displays the digital channel broadcasting schedule. For more information, refer 
to the "
Digital Broadcast Information at a Glance" section. 
						

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ButtonDescription
3D Turns the 3D function on or off. (For UHD 8500 and 8700 series.)
MTS Press to choose stereo, mono, or Separate Audio Program (SAP broadcast).
CC Displays captions. Controls the caption decoder.
P.SIZE Lets you choose the picture size.
MENU Displays the menu on the screen.
¥ Enables/Disables Soccer Mode
. For more information, refer to the " Making 
Sports Programs More Realistic with Soccer Mode" section.
 
"This functions is not available in the U.S.A and Canada.
M.SCREEN Lets you split the TV screen and use multiple functions - such as watching TV, 
surfing the web, and playing a video - at the same time. For more information, 
refer to "
Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link Screen)".
Additional Functions
Press and hold the following buttons for 1 second to use additional functions.
Button Description
Touch pad When you use the on screen keyboard, press and hold the touch pad instead of 
selecting the 
DONE button to finish entering characters and return to the previous 
screen.
RETURN  (EXIT)
Press and hold the RETURN  button to exit all currently running applications
GUIDE  (CH.LIST )
Press and hold to launch the Channel List .
¢ Press and hold to turn on or turn off the Voice Guide
, Video Description, 
Caption , High Contrast, and  Enlarge functions.
 
"Availability depends on your specific area.
b ( MENU ) Press and hold to display a menu on the screen. 
"This buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
{ ( REC ) Press and hold to record the broadcast. 
"This buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
} ( INFO ) Press and hold to view information about the current digital channel or media 
file.
 
"This buttons are not available in the U.S.A. and Canada. 
						

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Operating the TV by Moving the Samsung Smart Control
 
"The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
The Samsung Smart Control has a motion sensor (gyro sensor) that lets you control the TV easily by 
moving the Samsung Smart Control and using it much like a cordless mouse.
Place a finger on the Samsung Smart Control's touch pad. A pointer appears on the screen. Move the 
Samsung Smart Control, and pointer moves on the screen in the direction you moved the Samsung 
Smart Control and the same distance. Highlight an item on the screen with the pointer, and then press 
the touch pad to select it.
You can also move the Samsung Smart Control in the same fashion to scroll scrollable screens up and 
down.
 
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When you remove your finger from the touch pad, the pointer disappears.
 
"Navigate to System >  Smart Control Settings , and select Motion Sensitivity  to adjust the pointer speed. Try 
Now
 
"If  Voice Guide  is set to On , the Samsung Smart Control's motion sensor does not work. For the motion 
sensor in the Samsung Smart Control to work, you must set  Voice Guide to Off. 
						

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Using the Touch Pad and the Directional Buttons
 
"The Samsung Smart Control is only available with the UHD 6900 series and higher.
The touch pad and directional buttons on the Samsung Smart Control let you select and launch items 
and move the cursor, focus, or panels on the screen.
 
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In the TV's menu, navigate to Support >  Smart Control Tutorial to view a tutorial that shows how to use the 
touch pad. Try Now
If the touch pad's sensitivity is too high or low, navigate to the System >  Smart Control Settings 
menu, and then select the Touch Sensitivity  option to change the touch pad sensitivity. 
Try Now
Moving the Focus or Pointer
Press the directional buttons (up, down, left, and right) to move the focus, pointer, or cursor in the 
direction you want.
Entering a Menu / Selecting an Item
To enter a menu or select an item, highlight the item or the menu title, or move the pointer over it, and 
then press the touch pad.
Loading the CH List
Press and hold the touch pad while watching TV. To launch the CH List. 
						

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Displaying a Context-sensitive Menu in Smart Hub
In Smart Hub, highlight an item, and then press and hold the touch pad. The context-sensitive menu 
for the item pops up.
 
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The context-sensitive menu may vary depending on the item you selected.
Changing the Smart Hub Panel
On the Smart Hub screen, drag left or right on the touch pad to display the previous or next panel.
Scrolling on the Web Browser
 
Drag up/down or left/right on the touch pad in the web browser to scroll the browser screen. 
						

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Displaying and Using the On-Screen Remote
Press the KEYPAD button on your remote to display the On-Screen Remote on the TV's screen. Use 
the On-Screen Remote to enter numbers, control content playback, and use the features and functions 
of the TV, just like a real remote. 
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The On-Screen Remote buttons may vary, depending on the TV model and the TV functions you are using.
Button Description
Lets you switch channels by entering channel numbers directly. Select Pre-CH to 
return to the previous channel.
Controls the playback of video, photo, or music files from all sources, and the 
playback of media content on external devices (for example, a Blu-ray player).
a, b, {, }
Use these colored buttons to access additional options specific to the feature in 
use.
 
"This buttons are only available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
TOOLS Press to display the Tools menu while you are watching TV. The Tools menu gives 
you easy access to frequently used functions. The functions listed are context-
sensitive and vary depending on how you are currently using the TV. 
INFO Shows information about the current digital broadcast program or content.