Samsung Television PNF8500 User Manual

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Switching Between Video Sources
Press the SOURCE button to switch between devices connected to the TV.
For example, to switch to a game console connected to the second HDMI connector, press the 
SOURCE  button. From the Source  list, select HDMI2. The connector names may vary depending on the 
product.
Select  Tools at the upper-right corner of the Source  screen to access the following functions.
 
●Edit Name : You can rename devices connected to the TV to more easily identify external sources.
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Programming
Scan and index available channels.
Broadcasting
Auto Program
Antenna  Cable
Channel List
Guide
Schedule Manager
Edit Channel
Edit Favorites
 
The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
You can also remove channels from the index, restore removed channels and designate favorite 
channels for a more convenient TV viewing experience. Programming is not necessary if you are 
connected to a cable or satellite receiver.
Auto Program
Screen Menu >  Broadcasting > Auto Program Try...

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Channel Management
Screen Menu > Broadcasting > Edit Channel  Try Now Try Now
Broadcasting
Auto Program
Antenna  Cable
Channel List
Guide
Schedule Manager
Edit Channel
Edit Favorites
 
The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
Remove channels from the index, restore removed channels, and rename analog channels. The Edit 
Channel screen icons indicate the following:
 
●: An analog channel
 
●: A favorite channel
 
●: A locked channel
From the Edit Channel  screen, select the virtual remote...

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Restore Removed Channels
Restore removed channels. Removed channels are displayed in gray on the All list. In addition, the Add 
option is only available for removed channels.
11 Select the virtual remote panel's  TOOLS button to display the list. Select  Category and then 
select All .
21 From the All  list, select the channels you wish to restore. Unselect channels by choosing them 
again.
31 Select the { button on the virtual remote panel. The selected channel(s) will be added.
Program Rating...

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Blocking based on Movie Rating (MPAA)
Block movies based on their MPAA rating. This applies to all material with supplied ratings in the USA.
From the MPAA:
“The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides 
parents or guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate for children.”
Select a lock beside one of the rating categories to block that category and all higher categories. To 
unblock a category, select the lock icon.
 
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Blocking Based on Canadian French Rating
Block material based on its French Canadian rating. This applies to all rated material viewed on 
French-Canadian TV channels.
Select a lock beside one of the rating categories to block that category and all higher categories. To 
unblock a category, select the lock icon.
G: General
8 ans+: Programming acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own
13 ans+: Programming that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13
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Favorite Channels
Screen Menu > Broadcasting > Edit Favorites Try Now
Broadcasting
Auto Program
Antenna   Cable
Channel List
Guide
Schedule Manager
Edit Channel
Edit Favorites
 
The displayed image may differ depending on the model.
You can designate frequently watched channels as favorites. The channels assigned as a favorite are 
displayed with the 
 symbol on the Edit Channel  and channel list screens. You can create up to 5 
favorite channel lists. You can also rename and edit favorite channel...

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Rearrange the Favorite Channels List
Rearrange the order of the channels in a Favorite Channels List.
11 Select the b button on the virtual remote panel to bring up the favorite channels list and select 
the channel you wish to move.
21 Select the a button on the virtual remote panel to rearrange the order of the selected channel. 
Press the touch pad to finish.
Rename a Favorite Channel List
Rename an existing favorite channels list.
11 Select the virtual remote panel's  TOOLS button to display...

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Network Configuration
Connecting the TV to a network gives you access to online services such as the Smart Hub as well as 
software updates.
Wired Network
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8000 series models
There are three ways to connect the TV to a Local Area Network (LAN).
 
●External Modem
 
●① IP Router + ② External Modem
 
●Wall-mounted LAN Outlet 

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For the S9 models
There are three ways to connect the TV to a Local Area Network (LAN).
 
●External Modem
 
●① IP Router + ② External Modem
 
●Wall-mounted LAN Outlet