Samsung UE50H5303AW - User Manual

4 Connecting - Component Before connecting any external devices and cables to the TV, first verify the model number of the TV you purchased. A sticker containing the model number is attached to the back of the TV. The connection method varies depending on the model. Refer to the diagram and connect ...

4 5 Connecting - External Input Before connecting any external device or cable to the TV, first verify the TV's model number. A sticker containing the model number is attached to the back of the TV. The connection method varies depending on the model. Refer to the diagram and connect the AV cable to...

6 7 TV Audio through the External Speakers Your TV has a variety of connectors for audio input from devices such as Blu-ray players and DVD players and for audio output to such devices as amplifiers. The connectors are listed below. ● Digital Audio (Optical) There are several issues to bear in mind ...

8 9 Connecting - Headphone " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Before connecting any external device or cable to the TV, first verify the TV's model number. A sticker containing the model number is attached to the back of the TV. The connection method varies depending on the m...

10 Connecting to a Computer You can directly connect a computer to the TV or to the network to view the computer screen or content on the TV. Connect the computer to the TV as follows. ● Connecting via HDMI Port You can connect the computer to the TV using the HDMI cable to display the computer scre...

10 11 Connecting - HDMI Port Before connecting any external device or cable to the TV, first verify the TV's model number. A sticker showing the model number is attached to the back of the TV. The connection method varies depending on the model. For HDMI connection, one of the following HDMI cable t...

12 13 Connecting - Samsung Link Quickly access photo, video and music files saved on a computer with Samsung Link software installed. Also, use Samsung Link to play and view the content of a computer that has been registered to Samsung Link under your Samsung account, even if the computer and the TV...

14 Connecting with a Mobile Device Connect mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet to the TV directly or indirectly over a shared network and display the mobile device screen or content on the TV screen. Connect the mobile device to the TV as follows. ● Mobile Device Screen on TV (Screen Mirror...

14 15 Mobile Device Screen on TV (Screen Mirroring) " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Network > Screen Mirroring Try Now Wirelessly connect a mirroring-enabled mobile device to the TV and play the video and audio files stored on the device on the TV. Mirroring refers to t...

18 Name of TV on Network Network > Device Name Try Now Choose or enter a TV name to be displayed on the network. 11 Select Device Name from the Network menu. A list will appear. 21 Choose a name from the list. Alternatively, select User Input to enter a name manually. You can view the specified T...

19 Displaying the Remote Control on the Screen Press the KEYPAD button to display the virtual remote control on the screen. You can easily enter digits, control content, and use TV buttons with the virtual remote control. " The virtual remote control buttons may vary depending on the TV's curren...

20 Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote (Universal Remote Setup) System > Universal Remote Setup Try Now " Availability depends on the specific model and area. The universal remote control feature lets you control cable boxes, Blu-ray players, home theatres, and other external devi...

20 21 Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote External Device Registration 11 Turn on the external device to set up the universal remote function for, and bring up the Source screen. 21 Select Universal remote setup from the top of the screen. This initiates the universal remote setup proces...

22 Universal Remote Features 11 Press SOURCE to bring up the Source screen. 21 Select Universal remote setup from the top of the screen. This initiates the universal remote setup process. 31 Select an external registered device on the Universal remote setup screen. The following options are availabl...

22 23 Controlling the TV with a Keyboard System > Device Manager > Keyboard Settings Try Now You can use a keyboard to control the TV. " Certain models do not support USB HID class keyboards. Connecting a Keyboard Connecting a USB Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the TV's USB port. A ...

24 Changing Keyboards Try Now " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Select System > Device Manager > Keyboard Settings > Select Keyboard . Designate which keyboard to use. " Only one keyboard can be used at a time. Input Languages, Keyboard Type, and Switch Language...

24 25 Controlling the TV with a Mouse System > Device Manager > Mouse Settings Try Now This TV can be operated with ease using a mouse instead of a remote control. " Certain models do not support USB HID class mice. Connecting a Mouse Connecting a USB Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the TV...

26 Using the Mouse Once a USB mouse is connected to the TV, a pointer will appear on the TV's screen. You can use this pointer to control the TV as you would a computer. ● Selecting and Running an Item Left-click on the mouse. ● Displaying the Volume, Mute, and Channel Buttons Select the volume/chan...

26 27 Entering Text Using QWERTY A QWERTY keypad appears when you need to enter text (entering the network password, logging into your Samsung account, etc.), allowing you to enter text using your remote control. Using Additional Functions Select on the QWERTY keyboard screen. The following options ...

28 Establishing a Wired 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 a LAN Cable Use a LAN cable. " The TV will not be able to connect to the...

28 29 Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Automatically Network > Network Settings Try Now Settings - Network 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 successful, you ...

30 31 Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection " The connection method varies depending on the model. 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 Wirele...

32 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Manually 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 value...

32 33 51 In the IP Settings screen, set the IP setting to Enter manually , enter the IP Address , Subnet Mask , Gateway , and DNS Server values, and then select OK . ● Use one of the following methods to enter the numerical values. Set the numbers using the u and d buttons. Enter the numbers directl...

34 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 ro...

34 35 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...

36 Mobile Network " Availability depends on the specific model and area. While connecting to the mobile network, some functions might be unavailable. Refer to the diagram and insert the Mobile Dongle (sold separately) into the USB port. The Mobile Dongle must be connected to the TV in order to c...

36 37 Checking the Internet Connection Status Network > Network Status Try Now Network Network Status Network Settings Wi-Fi Direct Multimedia Device Settings Screen Mirroring Device Name [TV]Samsung LE... " Actual menu screen may differ depending on the TV model. View the current network and...

38 Smart Hub Smart Hub > Open Smart Hub Try Now With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download apps. In addition, you can use photo, video, and music files stored on external storage devices. " Some Smart Hub services are paid services. To purchase such a service, the service provider account...

38 39 Opening the Home Screen Press while watching TV to open the Home Screen . On the Home Screen , search through favourites apps, channels or sources and access previously run or frequently used functions. Setting your favourite item 11 Press while watching TV to open the Home Screen , and move t...

40 Moving to the Panel Screen Press the button to open the Home Screen , and select the Panel icon. On the Panel screen for each service panel, the following are available: " Usability depends on the specific model and local region. ● SAMSUNG APPS You can enjoy variety of free and paid news, spo...

40 41 Using Smart Hub with Samsung Account Samsung Account Log In Edit profile Link Service Accounts Remove Accounts from TV Create Account Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy " Actual menu screen may differ depending on the TV model. Creating a Samsung Account Smart Hub > Samsung Account Tr...

42 43 Signing into Samsung Account Smart Hub > Samsung Account > Log In Logging into and Saving a Samsung Account If you haven't logged into your Samsung Account on the TV, you must save your Samsung Account on the TV. 11 Navigate to Smart Hub > Samsung Account and select Log In . 21 Select...

44 Linking My Samsung and App Accounts Smart Hub > Samsung Account > Link Service Accounts Linking your Samsung Account to accounts of apps installed on the TV lets you automatically log into your linked app accounts when you log into your Samsung Account . For example, you can download the Fa...

44 45 Changing and Adding Information to Samsung Account Smart Hub > Samsung Account Using the Samsung Account menu, you can manage your Samsung Account. " To change the account information, you must be logged into your Samsung Account. 11 Navigate to Smart Hub > Samsung Account and select...

46 Using SAMSUNG APPS Panel SAMSUNG APPS RECOMMENDED MY APPS Most Popular What's New Categories " Actual menu screen may differ depending on the TV model. " This service or some of functions of it may be not available in some countries or region. Smart Hub offers a variety of free news, spor...

46 47 Using Pop-Up Menu Functions Move the focus to an app and press and hold the Enter button. You can use the following functions: ● Move Relocates the selected app. ● Delete Removes the selected app. ● Delete Multiple Removes multiple apps at once. ● View Details Move to the detailed information ...

48 Installing an App " When the TV's internal memory is insufficient, you can install an app on a USB device. " Only when the USB device is connected are the app icons installed on the USB viewable on the SAMSUNG APPS screen. You can use an app installed on a USB device only when the USB dev...

48 49 Launching an App Select an app on the SAMSUNG APPS screen to launch it. The icons indicate the following: ● : The app is installed on a USB device. Default Apps e-Manual The embedded e-Manual contains information. Using Web Browser Web Browser Web Browser is an Internet browsing app. " Use...

50 Command and Status Bar at a Glance Open the Web Browser to display the command and status bar at the top of the screen. The following items are available: ● Back Move to the previous page. ● Forward Move to the next page. ● Bookmarks & History Move to the Bookmarks & History screen. On th...

50 51 ● Add to Bookmark Add the current page to Bookmarks. ● Search Make a keyword search using the user-specified search engine. " To change the search engine, select the icon and then select a search engine in the Set Search Engine menu. ● Zoom Zoom in or out of the current web page. ● Link Br...

52 ● Private browsing on / Private browsing off Enable/disable the Private Browsing feature. Enabling Private Browsing will not save the browsing history. " When enabling Private Browsing , the icon appears at the start of the address bar. ● Set Search Engine Set the default search engine from t...

52 53 Removing an App from the TV " Note that if an app is removed, the data related to the app is also deleted. Removing an App 11 On the SAMSUNG APPS screen, move to the app you wish to remove. 21 Press and hold the Enter button. A pop-up menu appears. 31 On the pop-up menu on the screen, sele...

54 Updating an App 11 On the SAMSUNG APPS screen, move to the app you wish to update. 21 Press and hold the Enter button. A pop-up menu appears. 31 On the pop-up menu on the screen, select Update apps . A pop-up window appears. 41 Select all the apps you wish to update and then select Update . All t...

54 55 Setting Push Notification Push notification function enables apps installed on the TV to send alerts and messages to the user. 11 Navigate to Smart Hub > Apps Settings > Push Notification Settings and set the Push Notification to On . Settings - Push Notification 21 Set the Push Notifica...

56 Using On TV Panel On TV FOR YOU Guide Timeline View Trending " Actual menu screen may differ depending on the TV model. " This service or some of functions of it may be not available in some countries or region. " Availability of recommended content depends on the specific model and a...

58 Using Pop-Up Menu Functions Move the focus to a desired programme and press and hold the Enter button. The following options are available: " Available functions may differ depending on the selected programme. ● Viewing Detailed Information You can move to the detail information screen about ...

58 59 ● Viewing Related Content View a list of content related to the programme. If you select an item from the list, the detailed screen of the selected item appears. ● Rate You can rate the programme. Configuring On TV Settings " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Smart Hub &...

60 Playing Photos, Videos, and Music (MULTIMEDIA) " You cannot play media content if the content or the storage device are not supported by the TV. For more information, refer to "Photo, Video, and Music File Limitations". " Backup important files before connecting a USB device. Sams...

60 61 Playing Multimedia Content Saved in a Computer/Mobile Device Allowing Connection with a Computer/Mobile Device To play multimedia content in a computer or mobile device on the TV, you need to allow the connection with the computer on the TV. " You can connect to a computer or mobile device...

62 When Connected through Home Network (DLNA) " To connect a computer through home network (DLNA). " To connect a mobile device through home network (DLNA). " You may experience compatibility issues when attempting to play media files via a third-party DLNA server. " However, the con...

62 63 Playing Photos You can play photos. Buttons and Functions Available while Viewing Photos Press enter to access the following buttons. Pressing RETURN hides the playback buttons. ● Pause / Play Start or stop the slide show. The slide show feature displays all the photos contained in the selecte...

64 Playing Videos You can play Videos. Buttons and Functions Available while Watching Video Press enter to access the following buttons. Pressing RETURN hides the playback buttons. ● Pause / Play Pause or play the video. When the video is paused, you can use the following functions. However, audio w...

66 Playing Music You can play Music. Buttons and Functions Available while Playing Music Press enter to access the following buttons. Pressing RETURN hides the playback buttons. ● Pause / Play Pause or resume the music. ● Rewind / Fast Forward Rewind or fast forward the music. To restore normal play...

66 67 Functions on the Media Content List Screen The media content screen for the selected storage device includes the following functions. ● Filter Use this option to filter the list to see only the photo, video, or music files contained in the storage device. ● Options " This function is not a...

68 Digital Broadcast Information at a Glance Broadcasting > Guide Try Now EPG The Guide provides an overview of each digital channel's programme lineup. You can check the programme schedules and set up a Schedule Viewing . Press GUIDE to launch the guide. " The information in the Guide is for...

68 69 Checking the Current Programme Info While watching TV, select INFO to view information about the current programme. " In order to view the programme info, you must first set the TV's clock. Set the Clock ( System > Time > Clock ). " The programme information may vary depending on...

70 Setting Up a Schedule Viewing Configure the TV to show a specific channel or programme at a specific time and date. The icon appears next to programmes that have been configured for a Schedule Viewing . " To set up a Schedule Viewing , you must first set the TV's clock. Go to Clock ( System &...

70 71 Managing the Schedule Viewing List Broadcasting > Schedule Manager You can change the settings of Schedule Viewing sessions or cancel scheduled sessions altogether. Deleting Schedule Viewing Sessions You can delete Schedule Viewing sessions. 11 Select Broadcasting > Schedule Manager . 21...

72 Using the Channel List Broadcasting > Channel List Try Now Launch the Channel List while watching TV to change channels or to see what's on other 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...

72 73 Registering, Removing, and Editing Channels Broadcasting > Edit Channel Try Now Channel - Edit Remove channels from the index of channel restore removed channels, and rename analogue channels. The Edit Channel screen icons indicate the following: ● : An analogue channel ● : A favourites cha...

74 ● Rename channel Rename Analogue Channels. The new name can be up to 5 characters long. ● Channel Info Check the information of the channel. ● Information View detailed information about the current programme. Enabling/Disabling Password Protection on Channels Broadcasting > Edit Channel You c...

74 75 Creating a Personal Favourites List Broadcasting > Edit Favourites Try Now You can designate frequently watched channels as favourites. Favourites channels are highlighted in the Edit Channel and Channel List screens with the symbol. You can create up to 5 favourites channel lists. Register...

76 Viewing Favourites List Channels Only It's possible to flip through Favourites list channels using only the channel up/down buttons. " A Favourites list can only be selected if it contains at least one favourites channel. 11 Run Channel List . ( Broadcasting > Channel List ). 21 Press £ bu...

76 77 Removing Registered Channels from a Favourites List Remove channels from a favourites channels list. 11 Select Change Fav. at the bottom of the screen and then change the Favourites list to the Favourites list you want to use. 21 Select the channels you want to remove from the selected Favouri...

78 Renaming a Favourites List Rename an existing favourites channels list. 11 Select Change Fav. at the bottom of the screen and then change the Favourites list to the Favourites list you want to use. 21 Select Options . A list appears. 31 Select Rename Favourites from the list. A pop-up window appe...

78 79 Adding Realism to Sports " Availability depends on the specific model and area. System > Football Mode Try Now Football Mode enables optimal picture and sound settings for sports events, making them appear and sound as if you were actually there. " Whether Football Mode or Soccer Mo...

80 Functions Available in Football Mode Press enter. The following buttons will appear. ● Zoom You can pause the current video and zoom in on one of 9 different sections of the screen. Pan the zoomed-in image using < , > , ¡ , £ buttons. " You cannot use this function when watching a 3D ch...

80 81 TV-Viewing Support Features Showing Subtitles System > Accessibility > Subtitle Try Now Show subtitles. Subtitles will be displayed when watching a broadcast that supports subtitles. Switches subtitles On or Off . " DVD subtitles are only available if the DVD player is connected to a...

82 Changing Teletext Language Broadcasting > Channel Settings > Teletext Language " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Use this to set the teletext language. ● Primary Teletext Set the primary teletext language. ● Secondary Teletext Set the secondary teletext language. Di...

82 83 PIP Broadcast Viewing Picture > PIP Try Now Use the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function to watch TV in a small window while also watching images from an external source such as a DVD player, a Blu-ray player, or a computer in the background. Select Picture > PIP to display the PIP settings...

84 Scanning for Available Channels " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Broadcasting > Auto Tuning Try Now Channel - Auto Tuning Automatically scans and indexes all channels received through the TV's antenna input connector. " If there are saved channels, this feature de...

84 85 Selecting the Broadcast Audio Options Broadcasting > Audio Options Try Now ● Audio Language (Digital channels only) Change the default value for audio languages. Primary Audio : Set the primary audio language. Secondary Audio : Set the secondary audio language. " The available language ...

86 Using the Channel Settings Broadcasting > Channel Settings Settings - Channel Country (Area) Broadcasting > Channel Settings > Country (Area) Try Now Select your country so that the TV can correctly auto-tune the broadcasting channels. This depends on the country or region. When the PIN ...

86 87 When Aerial Source is set to Terrestrial or Cable ● Digital Channel Tuning Scans for a digital channel. 11 Select the New . " When selecting Aerial → Terrestrial : Channel , Frequency , Bandwidth " When selecting Aerial → Cable : Frequency , Modulation , Symbol Rate 21 Select the Searc...

88 Transfer Channel List Broadcasting > Channel Settings > Transfer Channel List Try Now Imports or exports the channel map. When the PIN input screen appears, enter the PIN. You should connect a USB storage device to use this function. ● Import from USB : Import channel list from USB. ● Expor...

90 Common Interface " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Broadcasting > Common Interface ● CI Menu Enables the user to select from the CAM-provided menu. Select the CI menu based on the menu PC Card. ● CAM video transcoding You can configure the setting to transcode the vide...

91 Changing the Picture Mode and Adjusting the Picture Quality Choosing the Right Picture Mode for the Viewing Environment Picture > Picture Mode Try Now The following picture modes utilise different contrast and brightness settings to provide the best viewing experience for the environment. "...

92 Adjusting the Picture Quality for Each Picture Mode Picture > Backlight , Contrast , Brightness , Sharpness , Colour or Tint (G/R) Select one of the settings to display its slide bar. Change the adjustment value using ¡ , £ . Change the item using < , > . Adjusted values are applied to t...

94 95 Adjusting the Picture for Easier Viewing (Picture Options) Picture > Picture Options Try Now Select Picture > Picture Options to make additional adjustments for an easier viewing experience. " When the TV is connected to a computer via an HDMI-DVI cable, only Colour Tone can be adjus...

96 97 Viewing in 3D " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Picture > 3D The 3D option lets you view 3D media content and broadcasts. You will need to wear Samsung 3D Active Glasses to play 3D content. IR-type Samsung 3D Active Glasses and third-party 3D glasses are not support...

98 Changing the 3D Mode Picture > 3D > 3D Mode 11 Launch 3D and then select 3D Mode under Picture > 3D . 21 Choose from the 3D modes that appear on the screen. Supported 3D Mode may vary depending on the 3D content. " 3D Mode is automatically configured for most 3D content. The followin...

98 99 Adjusting the 3D Effect Picture > 3D Configure the viewpoint, depth, and other 3D settings for a custom viewing experience. ● Adjusting the 3D perspective Select Picture > 3D > 3D Perspective . Use the adjustment bar shown on the screen to adjust the perspective. ● Adjusting the 3D De...

100 Picture Support Functions PIP Broadcast Viewing Picture > PIP Use the PIP ("Picture-In-Picture") function to watch TV in a small window while also watching content from a DVD player, Blu-ray player, computer, or a different external device in the background. Select Picture > PIP to...

100 101 Changing the Picture Size and Position Choosing the Right Screen Size Picture > Picture Size > Picture Size Try Now Most TV programmes and videos are displayed in full screen, but some programmes and videos are larger or smaller. Change the screen size for such programmes and videos so...

102 Adjusting the Screen Position Picture > Picture Size > Zoom/Position or Position Adjusts the screen position. This option is only available with Picture Size set to Wide Zoom , Zoom , or Screen Fit . When the TV is tuned to a digital channel, the screen position cannot be adjusted if the P...

102 103 Changing the Sound Mode and Using Sound Effects Choosing the Right Sound Mode for the Environment Sound > Sound Mode Try Now Sound modes apply preset adjustments to the sound output, optimised for different viewing and listening circumstances. " The sound modes cannot be used when you...

104 Using Sound Effects Sound > Sound Effect Try Now Use sound effects to alter how the TV projects sound. Restrictions: ● Sound effects can only be used with the Sound Mode set to Standard . ● Sound effects cannot be used when you are listening to audio through external speakers. Choose a Sound ...

104 105 Sound Support Functions Selecting Speakers Sound > Speaker Settings > TV Sound Output Try Now This lets you choose which speakers the TV uses for audio output. To listen to the audio through the speakers of a connected receiver or home theatre only, select Receiver or Audio Out. To lis...

106 Audio Delay Try Now This setting helps correct timing mismatches between the audio and video tracks when you are watching TV and listening to audio through a digital audio device. Enabling the feature displays a slide bar that you can use to adjust the delay by up to 250ms. ● Dolby Digital Comp ...

107 Setting the Time and Using the Timer Setting the Current Time System > Time > Clock Try Now Set the clock manually or automatically. Once the clock has been set, you can select the INFO button to check the current time. " The clock must be reset every time the power is disconnected. Se...

108 Using the Timers Using the Sleep Timer System > Time > Sleep Timer Try Now This automatically shuts off the TV after a preconfigured period of time. Select System > Time > Sleep Timer . You can set the timer up to 180 minutes in 30-minute increments. Turning On the TV using On Timer ...

108 109 ● Aerial Set the Source to TV to select a broadcast signal. ● Channel Set the Source to TV to select a channel. ● Music / Photo Set the Source to USB to choose a USB folder that contains music or photo files. Selecting both music and image files plays the music files and displays the images ...

110 Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving Features Preventing Screen Burn System > Auto Protection Time Try Now Still images can leave burned-in after-images on the screen if left for a long time. Use Screen Burn Protection to protect the screen. Select System > Auto Protection Ti...

110 111 Using the e-Manual Launching the e-Manual Support > e-Manual The embedded e-Manual contains information. " You can also download a copy of the e-Manual from Samsung's website, and read it on your computer or print it out. " Yellow words indicate a menu item; white bold words indic...

112 Loading Pages from the Index Page Select Index from the side of the screen to bring up the index screen. Select a keyword from the list to navigate to the relevant page. Using History to Load Previously Read Pages Select Recent pages from the side of the screen. A list of previously read pages i...

112 113 Updating the Software Support > Software Update Try Now Check your TV's software version and upgrade it if necessary. If the TV is connected to the Internet, TV is set to update software automatically. If you don’t want to update it automatically, set Auto update ( Software Update > Au...

114 Enabling Automatic Software Updates Support > Software Update > Auto update Try Now If the TV is connected to the Internet, the Auto update option upgrades the TV’s software while it is in Standby Mode. In Standby Mode, the TV appears to be turned off, but still has access to the Internet....

114 115 Protecting the TV from Hacking and malicious code System > Smart Security Try Now When the TV is connected to the Internet, it is vulnerable to hacks and malicious code. Smart Security protects the TV and storage media connected to the TV from such threats. Navigate to System > Smart S...

116 Using Other Functions Enabling the High Contrast System > Accessibility > High Contrast Try Now Navigate to System > Accessibility and set the High Contrast option to On . This option changes major service screens to white text on black background or change the transparent TV menus to o...

116 117 Checking Notifications System > Notifications Try Now Select Notifications from the System menu to view the list of event messages generated by the TV. Notifications appear on the screen when events such as an update release for an app or Samsung Account login/logout occurs. " Select ...

118 Programme Rating Lock Broadcasting > Programme Rating Lock Try Now " Availability depends on the specific model and area. The Programme Rating Lock blocks programmes with ratings higher than those desired. This is useful for controlling what children watch on TV. This will not function fo...

118 119 Showing/Hiding the Samsung Logo while Booting System > General > Boot Logo Try Now Use to enable or disable the Samsung logo display that appears when the TV starts up. Registering the TV as a DivX-Certified Device (Watching Paid DivX Movies) System > DivX® Video On Demand Try Now V...

120 Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset Try Now This option restores all TV settings (excluding the Internet) to the factory defaults. 11 Select Support > Self Diagnosis > Reset . The Security PIN entry window appears on the screen. 21 Enter the Secu...

120 121 Connecting to a TV Viewing Card slot " The connection method differs depending on the model. To connect the CI CARD, follow these steps: Using the “CI or CI+ CARD” To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted. " Turn the TV off to connect or disconnect a CI card. ● I...

122 To connect the CI CARD Adapter, follow these steps: " We recommend attaching the adapter before installing the wall mount, or inserting the “CI or CI+ CARD”. " Turn the TV off to connect or disconnect a CI card adapter. <TV Rear> 11 Insert the CI CARD Adapter into the two holes on ...

124 Teletext Feature " Availability depends on the specific model and area. The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the Service. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some ...

126 Getting Support The TV has several built-in systems designed for user and TV system support. Support through Remote Management Support > Remote Management Try Now If you need assistance with your TV, you can use this feature to let Samsung Electronics diagnose your TV remotely. You will need ...

128 Finding the Information You Need for Service Support > Contact Samsung Try Now Use this option to find the support service website's address and contact number, your TV's model number, your TV's software version, the Smart Hub info, and other information you need to receive the service suppor...

130 131 I can't hear the sound clearly Testing the Sound Support > Self Diagnosis > Sound Test Try Now Before you review the list of problems and solutions below, make sure that the Speaker Select menu item is set to TV Speaker , and then listen to the speakers again. If the TV still does not ...

132 I can't see 3D images clearly. Testing 3D Picture Quality " Availability depends on the specific model and area. Support > Self Diagnosis > 3D Picture Test " If you have not paired your 3D glasses with the TV, pair them first. To test 3D picture quality, the TV and the 3D glasses m...

132 133 There is a problem with the broadcast. The Problem Try this! The TV is not receiving all channels. If your TV is not connected to a cable box or satellite box: ● Confirm that the coaxial cable is securely connected to the TV. ● If you are using an antenna, verify it is positioned correctly a...

134 I am having trouble launching/using apps. The Problem Try this! I launched an app, but it's in English. How can I change the language? Languages supported by the app may be different from the user interface language. The ability to change the language depends on the service provider. My applicat...

134 135 Other Issues The Problem Try this! The TV is hot. Watching TV for an extended period of time causes the panel to generate heat. The heat from the panel is dissipated through internal vents running along the top of the TV. The bottom, however, may feel hot to the touch after extended use. Chi...

137 Read Before Using 3D Viewing Mode " Availability depends on the specific model. 3D Precautions [ Warning ● When viewing a 3D video under a fluorescent lamp (50 Hz – 60 Hz) or 3-wavelength lamp, you may notice a small amount of screen flickering. " If this occurs, dim or turn off the ligh...

140 Supported Resolutions for each 3D Mode " Availability depends on the specific model and area. These specifications apply to the 16:9 display ratio only. HDMI ● 3D Mode: (L/R), (T/B) Resolution Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 720p 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080i 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080p 23.98 / 24 / 2...

140 141 Component Resolution Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 720p 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080i 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080p 23.98 / 24 / 25 / 29.97 / 30 / 50 / 59.94 / 60 Digital Channel Resolution Frequency (Hz) 1280 x 720p 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080i 50 / 59.94 / 60 1920 x 1080p 25 Videos/Photos Refer to t...

142 Read Before Using SAMSUNG APPS ● Due to the product characteristics featured on the Samsung Smart Hub, as well as limitations in available content, certain features, applications, and services may not be available on all devices or in all territories. Some Smart Hub features may also require add...

142 143 Web Browser Restrictions ● Select Web Browser . The browsing screen may differ from the one on your computer. ● The web browser is not compatible with Java applications. ● You cannot download files. If you attempt to download a file, you will receive an error message instead. ● The web brows...

144 145 Photo, Video, and Music File Limitations ● The TV supports MSC (Mass Storage Class) USB devices only. MSC is a class designation for mass USB Drives. Types of MSC devices include external hard drives, flash card readers, and digital cameras. (USB hubs are not supported.) These kinds of devic...

146 Supported External Subtitles " Certain files, depending on how they were encoded, may not play on the TV. " Certain files are not available depending on the model. Name Format MPEG-4 Timed text .ttxt SAMI .smi SubRip .srt SubViewer .sub Micro DVD .sub or .txt SubStation Alpha .ssa Advanc...

146 147 Supported Image Formats and Resolutions " Certain files, depending on how they were encoded, may not play on the TV. " Certain files are not available depending on the model. File Extension Format Resolution *.jpg *.jpeg JPEG 15360x8640 *.png PNG 4096x4096 *.bmp BMP 4096x4096 *.mpo M...

148 Supported Video Codecs " Certain files, depending on how they were encoded, may not play on the TV. " Certain files are not available depending on the model. File Format Container Video Codecs Resolution Frame Rate (fps) Bitrate (Mbps) Audio Codec *.avi *.mkv *.asf Motion JPEG 640x480 8 ...

150 Restrictions Restrictions to PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ● PIP cannot be used while Smart Hub or 3D is active. " Availability depends on the specific model and area. ● Turning off the TV automatically disables PIP. ● Playing a game or using the karaoke feature on the main screen can result in l...

150 151 Read After Installing the TV Picture Sizes and Input Signals Picture Size Input Signal Auto Wide ATV, EXT, AV, DTV (576i/p, 720p), DTV (1080i, 1080p) 16:9 ATV, EXT, AV, DTV (576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), Component (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p), HDMI (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)...

152 Read Before Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection Wireless Internet Precautions ● This TV supports the IEEE 802.11a/b/g /n communication protocols. Samsung recommends using IEEE 802.11n. Video files stored on a device connected to the TV via DLNA may not play back smoothly. ● To use wireless...

152 153 Computer Connection Precautions When you connect your TV to a computer, set the computer's video card to one of the standard resolutions listed in the tables below or on the next page. The TV will automatically adjust to the resolution you choose. Note that the optimal and recommended resolu...

154 VESA DMT Resolution (DotsxLines) Display Format Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Clock Frequency (MHz) Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 640x480 60Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 -/- 640x480 72Hz 37.861 72.809 31.500 -/- 640x480 75Hz 37.500 75.000 31.500 -/- 800x600 60Hz 37.879 60.317 40...

156 157 Supported Video Resolutions Resolution (DotsxLines) Display Format Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Clock Frequency (MHz) Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 720(1440)x480i 60Hz 15.734 59.940 27.000 -/- 720(1440)x576i 50Hz 15.625 50.000 27.000 -/- 720x480 60Hz 31.469 59.940 27....

158 Licence DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays Div...

160 Glossary ● 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p Generally refers to the number of effective scanning lines that determines the screen's resolution. There are two scanning methods: interlaced and progressive. – Scanning Sequential projection of pixels to form images. The higher the number of pixels, the cl...