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user manual

[HU8500-8550-ZA]BN68-06001A-01ENG.indb 1

2014-03-06 3:36:34

Summary of Contents for UN50HU8500

Page 1: ...e center Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca support English www samsung com ca_fr support French Samsung Electronics Canada Inc 2050 Derry Road West Mississauga Ontario L5N 0B9 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us support Samsung Electronics America Inc 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 If you have any question...

Page 2: ... likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at the plug end at wall outlets and the point where they exit from the appliance To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage...

Page 3: ...mpletely you must disconnect it from the wall outlet Consequently the wall outlet and power plug must be readily accessible at all times Do not allow children to hang onto the product Store the accessories battery etc in a location safely out of the reach of children Do not install the product in an unstable location such as a shaky self a slanted floor or a location exposed to vibration Do not dr...

Page 4: ...ter and network Your router s manual should provide additional details about how to implement the following measures Secure your wireless router s management settings with a unique password to prevent unauthorized changes to security related settings Implement standard encryption e g WPA2 encryption on your wireless router to secure your wireless network signal Secure access to your wireless netwo...

Page 5: ...ect SAMSUNG APPS Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of free and for pay news sports weather and gaming content you can download directly to and enjoy on your TV On TV View a listing of programs that are currently airing or are scheduled to air Select a program to watch MOVIES TV SHOWS Purchase and stream movies and series directly from the Internet MULTIMEDIA Play back photo video and mus...

Page 6: ...art Hub 05 Using the e Manual 22 Launching the e Manual 22 Additional e Manual Features 23 Updating the e Manual to the Latest Version 06 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 24 Troubleshooting 26 Network Troubleshooting 29 Eco Sensor and Screen Brightness 30 Getting Remote Support 30 Caring for the TV 07 Specifications wall mounting and other information 31 Specifications 33 Dimensions 34 Hear the abu...

Page 7: ... menu TV Controller The control stick is located on the lower left corner of the back of the TV Remote control sensor When you use the Samsung Smart Control the standby LED does not light except when you press the P button Arrange the cables using the Cable Holder Make sure you have the correct cable before plugging it in Illustrations of common plugs and ports are shown below Cable Plugs Ports HD...

Page 8: ...the latest features and content without having to purchase a new TV Experience the latest features and services offered by Samsung Electronics via One Connect One Connect is sold separately Purchasing One Connect will allow you to upgrade the software to the version from the year in which your One Connect was released Not supported on all models HU8500 8550 ZA BN68 06001A 01ENG indb 8 2014 03 06 3...

Page 9: ... Displays channel lists on the screen Press to select additional digital channels being broadcast by the same digital station For example to select channel 54 3 press 54 then press and 3 STB Turns the satellite or cable set top box connected to the TV on and off STB GUIDE Displays the STB s EPG Electronic Program Guide STB MENU Opens the STB s OSD Menu These buttons are only available when the uni...

Page 10: ...n the battery compartment NOTE Use the remote control within 23 feet of the TV Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control Avoid using near bright fluorescent lights or neon signs The color and shape may vary depending on the model HU8500 8550 ZA BN68 06001A 01ENG indb 10 2014 03 06 3 36 38 ...

Page 11: ...ng Smart Control The pointer on the screen moves in the direction you moved the Samsung Smart Control Press the touch pad to run the focused item Press and hold the touch pad to display the Context Sensitive Menus Moves the cursor selects the on screen menu items and changes the values seen on the TV s menu RETURN Returns to the previous menu SMART HUB Brings up Smart Hub applications See the e Ma...

Page 12: ...ou 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 and then move the Samsung Smart Control A pointer appears on the screen Move the Samsung Smart Control and the pointer moves on the screen in the direction you moved the Samsung Smart Control and the same distance Highlight an item on the scre...

Page 13: ...sor in the direction you want 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 Displaying Context sensitive Menus in Smart Hub Changing the Smart Hub Panel In Smart Hub highlight an item and then press and hold the touch pad The context sensitive menu for the item pops up The context sensitive menu may vary depending on...

Page 14: ...ntrol Sensor 2 Press the RETURN button and GUIDE button simultaneously for 3 seconds 3 The connecting icon appears on the screen A few moments later the connected icon appears The Samsung Smart Control is paired to the TV 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 recom...

Page 15: ... or content MENU Displays the TV s menu on the screen Speaker Settings Lets you select the speakers which will play the TV s audio You must connect a home theater or amplifier with external speakers to the TV to use this function PIP Lets you display video from an external device or computer on the main screen and a TV broadcast in a picture in picture window Multi Link Screen Lets you split the T...

Page 16: ... the process is connecting the IR extender cable included to the TV and positioning the transmitter end of the cable in front of the device you want to control You can also use the Anynet HDMI CEC function to operate external Samsung devices with your TV s remote control without any additional setup Connecting the IR Extender Cable The color and design of the IR extender cable may vary depending o...

Page 17: ...e set up and register the device The directions will be different depending on the device you want to control 7 Once set up is complete and you have confirmed that you can use the TV remote to control the device disconnect the IR extender cable from the TV and set it aside You can now control the device directly with your remote Controlling an External Device with the TV Remote During the universa...

Page 18: ...e Games panel are free while some require a fee To download a for pay game you must have a Samsung Account with a registered credit card Basic Games Panel Functions In the My Page or All Games panel move the focus to a game and then press and hold the touch pad An Options drop down list appears with the following functions Download Remove Downloads games to the TV or removes games from the TV View...

Page 19: ...app is not free follow the directions on the screen to pay for and download the app On TV Panel On TV displays your current program live in a small window a list of recommended programs currently on other channels and a list of recommended programs that will air later Use these lists to change the channel view more information about recommended programs running later including how much time is lef...

Page 20: ... hold the touch pad An Options drop down list appears with the following functions Play Content Now Displays the names of one or more content providers Select a content provider to play the selected movie or TV program immediately If the app for the content provider you selected is not installed on the TV a pop up window appears In the pop up window select either to display the app s information p...

Page 21: ...nnected to the TV are listed Alternatively select Multimedia Device Settings from the Network menu to see the list of the devices connected to the TV 3 Allow the connection with the device you want to connect to the TV Playing Content 1 If you want to play content located in a Storage Service navigate to the Smart Hub Samsung Account menu and then select Log In to sign in to your Samsung account I...

Page 22: ...al on the On Screen Remote You can also select Support e Manual in the TV s menu 2 Select a category from the left side of the screen Once a selection has been made the contents of the selected category appear on the right side of the screen 3 Select an item from the list This opens the e manual on the corresponding page If a description doesn t fit on a single screen Position the focus on the pag...

Page 23: ...ccessed from some menu screens Loading Reference Pages Select Link from the right side of a feature description page to access the corresponding reference page Updating the e Manual to the Latest Version You can update the e Manual in the same way you update apps 1 Press the button and then highlight the e Manual item in the SAMSUNG APPS screen 2 On the Samsung Smart Control press and hold the tou...

Page 24: ...ustment settings Blurred Images Turn on Auto Motion Plus Picture Picture Options Auto Motion Plus Unwanted Powering Off Check if Sleep Timer System Time Sleep Timer has been enabled Sleep Timer automatically turns off the TV after an amount of time that you select If the Sleep Timer has not been enabled see if No Signal Power Off System Eco Solution No Signal Power Off or Auto Power Off System Eco...

Page 25: ...necting the device s power cable The remote control does not work Replace the remote control batteries Make sure the batteries are installed with their poles in the correct direction Clean the sensor s transmission window on the remote Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away The cable set top box remote control doesn t turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume Program the Ca...

Page 26: ...cation The best place for a Wi Fi router is in the center of your home If that is not possible move it as close to the center of your home as possible Avoid putting it in a corner Single Story Bad Router Position Good Router Position Multi Story Bad Router Position Good Router Position HU8500 8550 ZA BN68 06001A 01ENG indb 26 2014 03 06 3 36 43 ...

Page 27: ...ser your router is to these obstructions the more severe the interference and the weaker the signal Reduce wireless interference The most common wireless technology 802 11g wireless G operates at a frequency of 2 4GHz Many cordless phones microwave ovens baby monitors garage doors and other wireless devices also use this frequency Reduce interference by avoiding wireless devices that use the 2 4GH...

Page 28: ...and the connection between the Modem Router and the Internet If you see a valid Mac address call your ISP and ask them to reset your network circuit to re register the Mac addresses of your new Modem Router and the TV Netflix problems Verify that your Modem Router is no more than 50 ft 15 2 m away from the TV Change the DNS to 8 8 8 8 Select MENU Network Network Status DNS Server Select Manually D...

Page 29: ...ck the sensor with any object It can decrease picture brightness Preventing burn in Avoid keeping a still picture or a picture with static elements black bars black borders logos etc on your TV for more than two hours at a time If that is unavoidable change the picture or change to another channel for a minute or two every couple of hours Reducing the brightness and contrast of the screen when it ...

Page 30: ... Caring for the TV If a sticker was attached to the TV screen some debris can remain after you remove the sticker Please clean the debris off before watching TV The exterior and screen of the product can get scratched during cleaning Be sure to wipe the exterior and screen carefully using a soft cloth to prevent scratches Do not spray water or any liquid directly onto the TV Any liquid that goes i...

Page 31: ...x 27 0 x 10 6 inches 1115 5 x 685 9 x 269 9 mm 48 3 x 27 7 x 1 3 inches 1228 2 x 705 8 x 35 2 mm 48 3 x 29 3 x 10 6 inches 1228 2 x 745 9 x 269 9 mm Weight Without Stand With Stand 32 4 lbs 14 7 kg 39 6 lbs 18 0 kg 39 2 lbs 17 8 kg 46 5 lbs 21 1 kg Model Name UN60HU8500 UN60HU8550 UN65HU8500 Screen Size Diagonal 60 Class 60 0 measured diagonally 65 Class 64 5 measured diagonally Sound Output 60W F...

Page 32: ...evice is a Class B digital apparatus For information about the power supply and more information about power consumption refer to the label attached to the product Typical power consumption is measured according to Energy Star Program requirements for Televisions Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyc...

Page 33: ... 3 4 2 7 7 5 7 11 0 5 0 9 6 UN60HU8500 UN60HU8550 18 9 6 9 8 2 5 7 12 2 5 0 9 6 UN65HU8500 UN65HU8550 20 6 7 9 9 1 5 7 12 3 5 0 11 7 All drawings are not necessarily to scale Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Refer to the dimensions before installing your TV Not responsible for typographical or printed errors 2014 Samsung Electronics America Inc HU8500 8550 ZA BN68 06001A ...

Page 34: ... displaying still images such as jpeg picture files still image elements such as TV channel logos stock or news crawls at the screen bottom etc or programs in panorama or 4 3 image format on the screen Constantly displaying still pictures can cause image burn in on the LED screen which will affect image quality To reduce risk of this effect please follow the recommendations below Avoid displaying ...

Page 35: ...you select to install the wall mount on your own To order the wall mount kit contact Samsung Customer Care at 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Installing a Wall Mount Using the Wall Mount Adapter Wall mount adapters are provided only with 75 inch TVs Before installing any wall mount kit install the wall mount adapters provided with the TV Refer to the Installation Manual included with the Samsung wall...

Page 36: ... of accidents Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non VESA or non specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt Always have two people mount the TV on to a wall Providing Proper Ventilation for Your TV When you install your TV maintain a distance of at least 4 inche...

Page 37: ...en firmly installed onto the wall You may need additional material such as an anchor depending on the type of wall 2 Remove the screws from the back center of the TV put the screws into the clamps and then fasten the screws onto the TV again These screws may not be supplied with the TV If they are not purchase screws with the following specifications For a 48 75 inches models M8 3 Connect the clam...

Page 38: ...n of other channels is not possible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator your body Warra...

Page 39: ...MSUNG Authorized Service Center please call toll free In the United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 In Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG BRAND PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER This SAMSUNG brand product as supplied and distributed by SAMSUNG and delivered new in the original carton to the original consumer purchaser is warranted by SAMSUNG against manufacturing defects in materials a...

Page 40: ...LIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIODS STATED ABOVE AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS FAILURE TO REALIZE SAVINGS OR OTHER BENEFITS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCID...

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