Samsung Television UN48H5500 User Manual

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Using Timeshift
This function is not available in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Timeshift lets you pause and rewind live TV as you would a DVD. Timeshift is only available for digital 
channels. Activating Timeshift disables the Broadcasting option.
 
–To use Timeshift, you must connect a USB recording device to the TV. Refer to the " Formatting a 
USB Recording Device" section for more information.
 
–We recommend a USB hard disk drive with a minimum speed of 5,400rpm for use with the TV's 
Timeshift feature. USB memory sticks are not supported.
 
–Read all precautions before using the Timeshift function.
Press  ∂ while watching TV to activate the Timeshift function. The TV displays a progress bar and the 
following buttons at the top of the screen:
 
●Information
Displays detailed information about the current program.
 
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The program information may vary depending on the type of incoming signal and may not be available 
at all for certain programs.
 
"This button is only available when you are watching a live program.
 
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Go to Live TV  / Stop Timeshift
Shift to live TV or exit Timeshift.
 
●Pause
Pauses the screen.
The following features are available while the screen is paused. 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 Playback: Select the 
† / 
… to play the video back at 1/4 the normal speed.
 
●Rewind  / Fast forward
Repeatedly select the Rewind or Fast Forward button to speed up rewind or fast forward up to 5 
times. To restore the normal playback speed, select  ∂.
 
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You cannot use Fast forward while watching a program that is currently being broadcast.
 
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Channel List
Displays the channel list.
 
●Tools
Launches the Tools menu. 
						

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Using the Channel List
MENU > Broadcasting  > Channel List  Try Now
Press and hold the GUIDE  button while watching TV to bring up the Channel List  and change the 
channel or check programs on other digital channels.
Select a channel from the Channel List  to jump to it right away. To quickly scroll through the list, use 
the channel up/down buttons. This moves the focus one page at a time.
The Channel List screen contains the following icons:
 
– : An analog channel
 
– : A favorite channel
 
– : A locked channel
 
●Using Options
Press the 
¡ button, and then select 
Options. The following options are available:
Function Description
Antenna Choose Air
 or Cable as the DTV mode.  Air is suitable for homes equipped with 
separate, over-the-air antennas.  Cable is suitable for homes that subscribe to a local 
cable-service or satellite-service provider.
Genre Sort the list so that it includes channels of a selected genre only. You can only use 
Genre if you have set the channel mode in the Channel List
 to Added Ch. and only if 
the added channels contain genre information.
Edit Favorites Designate favorite channels. Refer to the "
Creating a Personal Favorites List" section 
for more information.
 
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Viewing the Added Channels or Favorites Lists
In the Channel List , press the 
£ button, and then select 
Added Ch. or Favorites. Favorites will 
only appear if you have registered at least one favorite channel. For more information, refer to 
"Creating a Personal Favorites List". 
						

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Registering, Removing, and Editing Channels
MENU > Broadcasting  > Edit Channel  Try Now
Remove channels from the index of channels, restore removed channels, and rename analog channels. 
The Edit Channel  screen icons indicate the following:
 
● : An analog channel
 
● : A favorite channel
 
● : A locked channel
Registering and Removing Channels
MENU  > Broadcasting  > Edit Channel
Removing Registered Channels
Removing a registered channel from the channel index removes it from the list of channels you can 
access using the CH.LIST  buttons on your remote.
11 Move the highlight to a channel, and then select it to remove it. Repeat to select additional 
channels.
21 To unselect a channel, move the highlight to the channel, and then select it.
31 To select all channels, select  Options, and then select  Select All from the list. You can also select 
Deselect All.
41 After you have made your selections, select  Delete. 
						

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Adding Back Removed Channels
You restore channels to the index of channels by adding them back. Removed channels are displayed 
in gray in the All list only. In addition, the Add option is only available for removed channels.
11 Select Options  to display a list of options. Select  Category from the list, and then select  All.
21 Move the highlight to a channel you want to add. Repeat to select additional channels.
31 To unselect a channel, move the highlight to the channel, and then select it.
41 To select all channels, select  Options, and then select  Select All from the list. You can also select 
Deselect All.
51 After you have made your selections, select  Add.
Editing Registered Channels
MENU > Broadcasting  > Edit Channel
Select  Options  at the bottom left of the screen to access the following options. The available options 
may vary depending on the broadcast signal.
 
●Select All
Selects all channels displayed on the Edit Channel  screen.
 
●Antenna
Choose Air  or Cable as the DTV mode.
 
●Category
Channels stored in the TV are grouped into the following categories:  All and  Added Ch. .
 
●Edit Favorites
Designate favorite channels. For more information, refer to " Creating a Personal Favorites List".
 
●Rename Channel
Rename analog channels. The new name can be up to 5 characters long.
 
●Information
View detailed information about the current program. 
						

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Program Rating Lock
MENU > Broadcasting  > Program Rating Lock
The Program Rating Lock  feature lets you block programs based on their ratings. This is useful for 
controlling what children watch on TV. Program Rating Lock does not block programs originating from 
external sources, such as Blu-ray players, DVD players, or USB files.
Every time you access the Program Rating Lock  feature, you must enter the security PIN. You must 
also enter this PIN to watch a blocked program. The default PIN is 0000. To change the PIN, go to 
System >  Change PIN .
The Program Rating Lock  is available only in TV mode.
Blocking Programs Using the TV Rating
To block content, select a rating category to lock. All programs at that level and higher are blocked 
and require the PIN to watch. To unblock a category, select the lock icon. To unblock all the categories 
in a row, select the lock under ALL .
Categories on the left:
 
●TV-Y: Young children
 
●TV-Y7: Children 7 and over
 
●TV-G : General audience
 
●TV-PG : Parental guidance
 
●TV-14: Viewers 14 and over
 
●TV-MA: Mature audience
Categories on the top:
 
●ALL : Lock all TV ratings.
 
●FV : Fantasy violence
 
●V: Violence
 
●S: Sexual situations
 
●L: Adult Language
 
●D: Sexually Suggestive Dialog 
						

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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.
 
●G: General audience (no restrictions).
 
●PG : Parental guidance suggested.
 
●PG-13 : Parents strongly cautioned.
 
●R : Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
 
●NC-17: No children under age 17.
 
●X: Adults only.
 
●NR : Not rated.
Blocking Based on Canadian English Rating
Block material based on its English Canadian rating. This applies to all rated material viewed on 
English-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.
 
●C: Programming intended for children under age 8
 
●C8+: Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on 
their own
 
●G: General programming, suitable for all audiences.
 
●PG : Parental Guidance
 
●14+: Programming containing themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the 
age of 14
 
●18+: Adult programming 
						

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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
16 ans+: Programming not suitable for children under the age of 16
18 ans+: Programming restricted to adults
Blocking Based on Downloadable U.S. Rating
Block material based on its  Downloadable U.S. Rating. This rating system only applies to material 
originating from US DTV channels.
Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while you watch DTV channels. This 
download may take several seconds. If the information is unavailable from the broadcasting station, 
the Downloadable U.S. Rating  menu is deactivated.
Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station. The default menu name and 
the Downloadable U.S. Rating  name changes depending on the downloaded information.
Even when the on-screen display is set to another language, the Downloadable U.S. Rating  menu 
appears only in English.
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.
Watching Blocked / Restricted Programs
To watch a blocked program, enter the PIN when requested.
When initially showing a restricted program or movie, the screen is blank because the Program Rating 
Lock  blocks it. Enter the PIN to unblock the program when a message appears requesting the code. 
						

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Creating a Personal Favorites List
MENU > Broadcasting  > Edit Favorites Try Now
You can designate frequently watched channels as favorite channels. Favorite channels are highlighted 
in the Edit Channel  and Channel List screens with the 
 symbol. You can create up to 5 favorite 
channel lists.
Registering Channels as a Favorites
MENU  > Broadcasting  > Edit Favorites
Registering the Current Channel as a Favorite
To register the current channel as a favorite:
11 While watching a TV channel, press the TOOLS  button on the standard remote. On the Samsung 
Smart Control, press the KEYPAD button, and then select  TOOLS on the On-Screen Remote.
21 Select Edit Favorites from the list.
31 In the popup window that appears, select the Favorites lists you want, and then select  OK.
 
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You can select more than one Favorites list.
41 Select  OK again. The TV has added the current channel to the Favorites list(s) you selected. 
						

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Registering Multiple Channels as Favorites
To register multiple channels as favorites at the same time:
11 Press the MENU button, and then select Broadcasting > Edit Favorites.
21 Select the channels that you want to add to your Favorites list(s) from the list in the screen.
31 Select  Change Fav. on the screen.
41 Press the touch pad repeatedly on the Samsung Smart Control or the 
E button repeatedly on 
the standard remote to cycle through the Favorites list until the list you want appears.
51 Select  Add on the screen. The TV adds the channels you selected to the Favorites list you chose.
Selecting from Favorite List Channels Only
To flip through Favorite list channels only and select a channel using the channel up/down buttons:
 
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You can select a Favorites list only if it contains at least one favorite channel.
11 Press the MENU button, and then select  Broadcasting > Channel List . The Channel List  appears.
21 Press the 
£ button. A Favorites list appears.
31 Press the 
¡ or 
£ button to view other Favorites list.
41 Highlight a channel from the selected Favorites list using the channel up/down buttons, and then 
select it. The channel changes. 
						

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Editing a Favorites List
MENU > Broadcasting  > Edit Favorites
You can rename and edit Favorites lists.
Edit Favorites Screen Menu Items
Select  Options  on the Edit Favorites screen to access the following options:
 
●Copy to Favorites
Copy channels from one favorite channels list to another. Refer to the " Copying Channels from 
One Favorites list to Another " section for more information.
 
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You can use Copy to Favorites only if you have registered one or more channels to at least one 
Favorites list.
 
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Rename Favorites
Rename an existing favorite channels list. Refer to the " Renaming a Favorites List" section for 
more information.
 
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You can use Rename only if you have registered one or more channels to at least one Favorites list.
 
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Antenna
Choose between  Air and  Cable .
 
●Edit Channel
Lets you manage the channels saved on the TV. For more information, refer to " Registering, 
Removing, and Editing Channels".
 
●Information
View detailed information about the current program.