Samsung Television HU8550 User Manual

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●Wall-mounted LAN Outlet
Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Automatically
MENU  > Network >  Network Settings  Try Now
Automatically connect to an available network.
11 Set the Network type  to Wired, and then select  Connect.
21 The TV attempts to connect to an available network. Once it is successful, you will see a 
confirmation message. Select  OK. If the attempt fails, try again, or connect manually. 
						

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Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Manually
MENU > Network >  Network Settings
With networks that require a static IP address, you will need to enter the IP address, subnet mask, 
gateway, and DNS values manually to connect to the network. To get these values, contact your 
Internet Service Provider (ISP).  
"
Refer to the " Dynamic versus Static IP Addresses" section for more information on dynamic IP and static IP 
addresses.
11 Set the Network type  to Wired, and then select  Connect.
Network Settings
Select your network type.
Network type Wired
Connect
You can connect your 
TV to the internet.
21 Select  Stop when the TV attempts to connect to the network. Once the network connection has 
been interrupted, select IP Settings .
Network Settings
Connection verification cancelled.
Wired network connection test is stopped.
Change Network IP SettingsRetryClose 
						

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31 In the IP Settings screen, set IP Setting to Enter Manually .
IP Settings
IP Setting  Enter Manually
IP Address 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask  0.0.0.0
Gateway 0.0.0.0
DNS Setting  Enter Manually
DNS Server 0.0.0.0
OK Cancel
41 Select IP Address . When the IP Address entry window appears, enter three digits into each field 
on the IP Address line. If the value has less than three digits, add leading zeroes. For example, 
to enter 10, enter 010. After three digits have been entered in a field, the highlight automatically 
jumps to the next field.
 
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On a standard remote, enter numbers by pressing the number buttons. On the Samsung Smart Control, 
press the  KEYPAD button. The On-Screen Remote appears. Use the On-Screen Remote to enter 
numbers. After you have filled in all four fields, press the touch pad on the Samsung Smart Control or 
the E button on the standard remote again.
51 Repeat the process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server.
61 When done, select  OK.
71 The TV attempts to connect to the network again using the settings you entered. Once it has 
established the connection, it displays a confirmation message. Select  OK.
 
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The network connection speed may differ depending on the DNS server settings.
 
"For details on the DNS server settings, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). 
						

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Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection
Connecting the TV to the Internet gives you access to online services and SMART features, and lets 
you update the TV's software quickly and easily through the Internet.
Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Automatically
MENU > Network >  Network Settings
Connect the TV to the Internet via a wireless router. Make sure you have the wireless router's SSID 
(name) and password settings before attempting to connect. The password can be found on the 
wireless router's configuration screen.
11 On the Network Settings  screen, set Network type  to Wireless . The TV automatically displays a 
list of available wireless networks.
21 Select a network. If the network you want doesn't appear in the list, select  Add Network, and 
enter the network's SSID (name) manually.
31 Using the on-screen keyboard that appears, enter the password. When finished, select  Done. If 
the selected network is not security-enabled, the TV will by-pass the on-screen keyboard and 
attempt to connect right away.
 
–To select a character on the on-screen keyboard, highlight the character and then select it. 
Select Caps to view capital letters. Select the 123#& key to view additional characters.
 
–To view the password as you enter it, select  Show Password.
41 The TV attempts to connect to the network. Once a connection is established, the TV displays a 
confirmation message. Select OK. If the attempt fails, try again or connect manually 
						

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Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Manually
MENU > Network >  Network Settings
With networks that require a static IP address, you will need to enter the IP address, subnet mask, 
gateway, and DNS values manually to connect to the network. To get the IP address, subnet mask, 
gateway and DNS values, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).  
"
Refer to the " Dynamic versus Static IP Addresses" section for more information on dynamic IP and static IP 
addresses.
11 On the Network Settings screen, set  Network type to Wireless . The TV automatically displays a 
list of available wireless networks.
Network Settings
Select your network type.
Network type Wireless
Wireless network
AP0000You can connect your TV to 
the internet. Please select 
which wireless network to 
use.
AP0001
Add Network
Refresh WPS (PBC)
21 Select a network. If the network you want doesn’t appear in the list, select  Add Network, and 
enter the network’s SSID (name) manually.
31 Using the on-screen keyboard that appears, enter the password. When finished, select  Done. If 
the selected network is not security-enabled, the TV will by-pass the on-screen keyboard and 
attempt to connect right away.
 
–To select a character on the on-screen keyboard, highlight the character and then select it. 
Select Caps to view capital letters. Select the 123#& key to view additional characters.
 
–To view the security password as you enter it, select  Show Password.
41 Select Stop when the TV attempts to connect to the network. Once the network connection has 
been interrupted, select IP Settings .
Network Settings
Connection verification cancelled.
Wireless network connection test is stopped.
Change Network IP SettingsRetryClose 
						

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51 In the IP Settings screen, set IP Setting to Enter Manually .
IP Settings
IP Setting  Enter Manually
IP Address 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask  0.0.0.0
Gateway 0.0.0.0
DNS Setting  Enter Manually
DNS Server 0.0.0.0
OK Cancel
61 Select IP Address . When the IP Address entry window appears, enter three digits into each field 
on the IP Address line. If the value has less than three digits, add leading zeroes. For example, 
to enter 10, enter 010. After three digits have been entered in a field, the highlight automatically 
jumps to the next field.
 
"
On a standard remote, enter numbers by pressing the number buttons. On the Samsung Smart Control, 
press the  KEYPAD button. The On-Screen Remote appears. Use the On-Screen Remote to enter 
numbers. After you have filled in all four fields, press the touch pad on the Samsung Smart Control or 
the E button on the standard remote again.
71 Repeat the process for Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server.
81 When done, select  OK.
91 The TV attempts to connect to the network again using the entered settings. Once it has 
established the connection, it displays a confirmation message. Select  OK.
 
"
Network connection speeds may differ depending on the DNS server settings.
 
"For details on the correct DNS server settings, contact your Internet service provider (ISP).
Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network with WPS
MENU  > Network >  Network Settings
If the router has a WPS push button, you can use it to connect the TV to the router automatically. WPS 
automatically configures the SSID and WPA key settings.
 
●Your router must support WPS to use the WPS functionality.
11 On the Network Settings  screen, set Network type  to Wireless . The TV automatically displays a 
list of available wireless networks.
21 Select  WPS (PBC), and then press the router’s WPS or PBC button within two minutes.
31 The TV automatically acquires the SSID and password settings, and then connects to the 
network. Once a connection is established, the TV displays a connection message. Select  OK. 
						

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Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues
If you are not able to connect the TV to the Internet, read the information below.
Troubleshooting Wired Internet Connectivity Issues
No network cable found Try Now Try Now
Make sure the network cable is plugged in. If it is connected, make sure the router is turned on. If it is 
on, try turning if off and on again.
IP auto setting failed Try Now
Do the following or configure the IP Settings manually.
11 Ensure that the DHCP server is enabled on the router and reset the router.
21 If this does not work, contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
Unable to connect to the network Try Now
Do the following:
11 Check all IP Settings .
21 Ensure that the DHCP server is enabled on the router. Then, unplug the router and plug it back in.
31 If this does not work, contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
Connected to a local network, but not to the Internet Try Now
11 Make sure that the Internet LAN cable is connected to the router's external LAN port.
21 Check the DNS values in  IP Settings.
31 If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider. 
						

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Network setup is complete, but unable to connect to the Internet Try Now
If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connectivity Issues
Wireless network connection failed, Try Now Try Now
Selected wireless router not found. Go to Network Settings and select the correct router.
Unable to connect to a wireless router Try Now Try Now
Check the following:
11 Check if the router is turned on. If it is, turn it off and on again.
21 Enter the correct password if required.
IP auto setting failed Try Now
Do the following or configure the IP Settings manually.
11 Make sure that the DHCP server is enabled on the router. Then, unplug the router and plug it back 
in.
21 Enter the correct password if required.
31 If this does not work, contact your Internet Service Provider for more information.
Unable to connect to the network Try Now
Do the following:
11 Check all IP Settings .
21 Enter the correct password if required.
31 If this does not work, contact your Internet Service Provider for more information. 
						

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Connected to a local network, but not to the Internet Try Now
11 Make sure that the Internet LAN cable is connected to the router's external LAN port.
21 Check the DNS values in IP Settings.
31 If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Network setup is complete, but unable to connect to the Internet Try Now
If the problem persists, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Checking the Internet Connection Status
MENU > Network >  Network Status  Try Now
Network
Network Status
Network Settings
Wi-Fi Direct
AllShare Settings
Device Name  [TV]Samsung L…
 
"Your TV's menu may differ from the image above, depending on the model.
View the current network and Internet status. 
						

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Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link 
Screen)
MENU > Picture >  Open Multi-Link Screen Try Now
Multi-Link Screen allows you to search the Web, use apps, and much more simultaneously while 
watching TV.
 
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Before using Multi-Link Screen, make sure the TV is connected to the Internet. Using Multi-Link Screen 
requires an Internet connection.
 
"(In the U.S.A and Canada) Before using Smart Hub with Multi-Link Screen, go to On TV Settings  (Smart 
Hub >  On TV Settings  > Set Up Service Provider) and finish configuring Smart Hub if you haven't done so 
already.
 
"(For other countries) If you launch Multi-Link Screen, but have not yet configured Smart Hub, a pop-up 
window appears. In the pop-up window, select Set Up Smart Hub. You must configure Smart Hub before 
you can use Multi-Link Screen.
Launching Multi-Link Screen
On the Samsung Smart Control, press the M.SCREEN  button to launch Multi-Link Screen.
On a standard remote, press the KEYPAD button and then select  M.SCREEN to launch Multi-Link 
Screen.
Using  Multi-Link Screen
 
"UHD and FHD contents and channels cannot be viewed simultaneously.
 
"Launching  Smart Hub while using Multi-Link Screen automatically terminates Multi-Link Screen.
 
"Certain TV features and apps may not be supported by Multi-Link Screen. If this is the case, exit from 
Multi-Link Screen and then use the feature.
Selecting a Feature
11 Press the Samsung Smart Control's M.SCREEN  button while Multi-Link Screen is running. On 
a standard remote, press the KEYPAD button and select  M.SCREEN while Multi-Link Screen is 
running. The Options menu appears.
21 Select a feature from the Options menu. This initializes the selected feature.
 
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Features supported by Multi-Link Screen vary depending on your country.
Changing the Channel/Volume
11 Place the pointer or focus over the screen on which you want to change the channel or adjust the 
volume.
21 Use the channel buttons to change the channel or the volume buttons to adjust the volume.