Samsung UN32M4500BFXZA - User Manual

- 7 - 3 Source You can select an external device connected to the TV. " For more information, refer to "Switching between external devices connected to the TV." 4 Search You can search data for channels, programs, movie titles, and apps from Smart Hub. " To use this feature, the TV m...

- 8 - Updating the TV’s Software View your TV's software version and update it if necessary. Settings Support Software Update Try Now Updating the TV’s software to the latest version [ DO NOT turn off the TV’s power until the update is complete. The TV will turn off and on automatically after comple...

- 9 - Getting Support Get help directly from Samsung if you have a problem with your TV. Getting support through Remote Management Settings Support Remote Management Try Now After consenting to our service agreement, you can use Remote Management to access Remote Support and have a Samsung service t...

- 10 - Finding the contact information for service Settings Support About This TV Try Now You can view the address of the Samsung website, the call center phone number, your TV's model number, your TV's software version, Open Source License and other information you may need to get service support f...

- 11 - Connections You can watch live broadcasts by connecting an antenna and antenna cable to your TV and can get access to the Internet by using a LAN cable or wireless router. Using various connectors, you can also connect external devices. Connection Guide You can view detailed information about...

- 12 - Connecting to the Internet You can get access to the Internet through your TV. Connecting to your Internet network Settings General Network Open Network Settings Try Now Connect to an available network. Establishing a wired Internet connection Settings General Network Open Network Settings Wi...

- 13 - Establishing a wireless Internet connection Settings General Network Open Network Settings Wireless Make sure that you have the wireless router's SSID (name) and password settings before attempting to connect, and then follow the directions on the screen. Wireless Connection Select your wirel...

- 14 - Resetting Your Network Settings General Network Reset Network Try Now Restore the network settings to the factory default. Turning on the TV with a mobile device Settings General Network Expert Settings Power On with Mobile You can turn on the TV with your mobile device when both of them are ...

- 15 - Checking the Internet connection set up over IPv6 Settings General Network Expert Settings IPv6 Status " This function may not be supported depending on the model or geographical area. Changing the name of the TV on a network Settings General System Manager Device Name Try Now You can cha...

- 17 - Connecting Video Devices Make the correct video connections between your TV and your external devices. Connecting with an HDMI cable HDMI IN Connecting with a component cable Connect the component cable to the component input connections of the TV and the component output connections of the d...

- 19 - Audio Input and Output Connections Make the correct audio connections between your TV and your external devices. " For more information about how to select external speakers, refer to "Selecting speakers." Connecting with an HDMI (ARC) cable HDMI IN (ARC) Connecting with a digital...

- 20 - Connecting a Computer Use the TV as a computer monitor or connect the TV to a computer via your network and access the computer's content. Connecting through the HDMI port ― Screen sharing (HDMI) HDMI IN HDMI DVI HDMI IN " When you have connected a PC, go to Source , and then select the P...

- 21 - Connecting Your Mobile Device Connect your mobile device to the TV on the same network to control the TV with the mobile device or enjoy the content of the mobile device on the TV. Use the SmartThings app on your mobile device to quickly and easily connect to the TV and control its main setti...

- 23 - Managing Mobile Devices Settings General External Device Manager Device Connect Manager Try Now ● Access Notification Set whether to display a notification when a mobile device attempts to connect to the TV. ● Device List View, edit, or remove a list of mobile devices registered to the TV. Sw...

- 24 - Editing the name and icon of an external device Source You can change the port name for a connected external device or add it to the Home Screen. Edit Information Sources Add to Home Source " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area...

- 25 - Using additional functions You can use the following features on the Source screen. ● Connection Guide : Displays device connection instructions. Connection Notes When connecting an external device, note the following. " The number of connectors and their names and locations may differ wi...

- 26 - Connection notes for audio devices ● For better audio quality, it is a good idea to use an AV receiver. ● If you connect an external audio device using an optical cable, the Sound Output setting is automatically changed to the connected device. However, to make this happen, you must turn on t...

- 27 - Connection notes for computers ● For the resolutions supported by the TV, refer to " Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions) ." ● As long as file sharing is activated, unauthorized access may occur. When you do not need to access data, disable file sharing. ● If you ...

- 29 - Read before connecting an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) device " Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) -enabled devices must be connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Note that some HDMI cables may not support Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) . " Anynet+ cannot be used to control external devices that do not support HDMI-CEC. ...

- 30 - Using the keyboard and mouse Button Description Directional keys Moves the focus Windows key Displays the TV settings Enter key Selects or runs a focused item ESC key Returns to the previous screen F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 key Color buttons ― / / / F5 key Displays the Home Screen F6 key Displays the...

- 31 - Setting up the input devices Setting up the keyboard Settings General External Device Manager Input Device Manager Keyboard Settings You can set up the keyboard with the following functions: ● Keyboard Language ● Keyboard Type Setting up the mouse Settings General External Device Manager Inpu...

- 32 - Entering Text using the On-Screen Virtual Keyboard Use the virtual keyboard to enter text on your TV. Recommended text Options Predict Next Character " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. 1 Recommended text When you type a wor...

- 33 - Smart Features You can enjoy various apps with Smart Hub. Smart Hub View descriptions of Smart Hub's basic functions. From Smart Hub, you can use the Internet search function, install and use various apps, view photos and videos, or listen to music stored on external storage devices, and perf...

- 34 - Displaying the Home Screen Press the button. Sources TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB 1 USB 2 Connection Guide Source " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. On the Home Screen, you can easily run the apps you have used previously or freque...

- 37 - Move Remove " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. 7 Moving an item on the Home Screen Move the focus to the app you want to move, press the down directional button on the remote control, and then select Move . Move the app to ...

- 38 - Launching the last used app automatically Settings General Smart Features Autorun Last App Try Now If Autorun Last App is set to On , the last used app is automatically run when you turn on the TV. You can also turn this function on or off: press the Select button at the current menu. " T...

- 39 - Creating a new account Settings General System Manager Samsung Account ( Add Account ) Create Account To create a new Samsung account, follow the instructions on the screen. " For more information about the terms, select View Details . " To protect personal information, select Profile...

- 40 - Configure the sync Internet settings Settings General System Manager Samsung Account My Account Sync Internet Once you sign in to your Samsung account and configure the sync Internet settings, you can share the favorites that you registered on other devices. " To configure the sync Intern...

- 41 - Using the APPS Service Download and run various apps from Smart Hub. APPS You can enjoy a wide range of content including news, sports, weather, and games by installing the corresponding apps on your TV. " To use this feature, the TV must be connected to the Internet. " When Smart Hub...

- 42 - Installing and running an app Installing an app 1. Move to the app you want to install, and then press the Select button. The detailed information screen appears. 2. Select Install . When the installation is complete, the Open menu appears. 3. Select Open to run the app immediately. " You...

- 43 - Managing purchased or installed apps Select Settings on APPS . You can manage installed apps. Settings Auto Update : ON Delete Add to Home Lock/Unlock Move Reinstall View Details " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. 1 Removin...

- 44 - 3 Locking and unlocking apps 1. Select an app to lock or unlock. 2. Select Lock/Unlock . The selected app is locked or unlocked. " To lock or unlock an app, enter the PIN. The default PIN is "0000." You can set the PIN in Settings General System Manager Change PIN . 4 Moving apps ...

- 45 - Using the Gallery App View photos and videos synchronized with the Samsung Cloud. Gallery Gallery View: Daily " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. You can enjoy various content synchronized with a mobile device that supports ...

- 46 - Using the Universal Guide App Search for and enjoy content such as TV shows, dramas, movies, sports broadcasts, and music. Universal Guide For You TV Shows Movies Sports Music On Now " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. Unive...

- 47 - Using the SmartThings App Monitor and configure the smart devices you have connected to the SmartThings service. SmartThings All Devices Set Your Scene Devices " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and geographical area. From your TV, you can monito...

- 48 - 3 Settings Turn notifications on or off for the connected smart devices. 4 Set Your Scene Create a custom mode to easily control multiple devices with a single command. 5 Device list View a list of the connected smart devices and their statuses. You can add a new device through the SmartThing...

- 49 - Using the buttons in the e-Manual ● ( Search ): Select an item from the search results to load the corresponding page. ● ( Index ): Select a keyword to navigate to the relevant page. ● ( Recently Viewed Topics ): Select a topic from the list of recently viewed topics. ● ( Try Now ): Allows yo...

- 50 - Playing pictures/video/music Play media content stored on your TV, USB devices, smartphones, cameras, PCs, etc. Source Connected Device Try Now Samsung USB Samsung USB Filter By : All Sort By : Title Options " The image on your TV may differ from the image above depending on the model and...

- 51 - 2 Sort By Sorts the content list by title or date. " This function may not be supported depending on the type of external device. 3 Options Deletes or plays the selected media content in the media content list. When you select Refresh , the content list is reloaded. " You can delete o...

- 52 - TV Viewing You can use convenient features while watching TV. Additionally, you can edit the channel list or create favorite channel lists. Viewing Broadcast Information at a Glance See an overview of each channel's program lineup. Using the guide Live TV Guide Try Now Guide Channel List Sche...

- 54 - Setting Up a Schedule Viewing Configure the TV to show a specific channel or program at a specific time and date. " The appears next to programs that have been configured for a scheduled viewing. " To set up a scheduled viewing, you must first set the TV's clock ( Settings General Sys...

- 55 - Using schedule viewing to view programs at a specified time on a specified date Live TV Schedule Manager Add Viewing To schedule a viewing, set the values for Antenna , Channel , Repeat , Date and Start Time of the broadcast program to view, and then select Save . " Check the current time...

- 56 - Using the Channel List Change the channel or check programs on other digital channels. Live TV Channel List Using the Channel List , you can change the channel or check programs on other digital channels while watching TV. Press the CH LIST button to view the Channel List . The Channel List s...

- 57 - Editing channels Edit the channels stored on your TV. Live TV Channel List All Channels Edit Channels The Edit Channels screen contains the following icons: ● : A favorite channel ● : A locked channel. Re-registering and deleting a channel Removing registered channels To remove a channel, sel...

- 58 - Using Program Rating Lock Settings Broadcasting Program Rating Lock Settings Try Now This function is useful for controlling what children watch on TV. Program Rating Lock Settings does not, however, block programs originating from external sources, such as Blu-ray players, DVD players, or US...

- 59 - Creating a Personal Favorites List Designate frequently watched channels as favorite channels. Favorite channels are highlighted in the Edit Channels and Channel List screens with the symbol. You can create up to five favorites lists so that your family members can create their own personal f...

- 60 - Editing a Favorites List Edit a favorites channel list. Live TV Channel List After pressing the right directional button on your remote control, select Favorites Favorites 1 - Favorites 5 Edit Favorites . The Edit Favorites screen appears. Adding channels to a favorites list Select channels t...

- 61 - TV-Viewing Support Functions Use the functions that are available while watching TV. Changing the broadcast signal Live TV Channel List After pressing the right directional button on your remote control, and then move the focus to Air or Cable , press the Select button. " You do not need ...

- 62 - Selecting a Language Settings Broadcasting Audio Options Preferred Language This is the language you will hear while watching TV if the language is included in the broadcast signal. Listening to Multi-Track Sound Settings Broadcasting Audio Options Multi-Track Sound Checking digital channel s...

- 63 - Picture and Sound You can change the settings for the picture and the sound according to your preference. Adjusting the Picture Quality Change the Picture Mode and adjust Expert Settings. Choosing a picture mode Settings Picture Picture Mode Try Now You can select the Picture Mode that provid...

- 64 - Configuring advanced picture settings Settings Picture Expert Settings Try Now Configure the screen settings to your taste by using the following functions: ● Backlight Try Now ● Brightness Try Now ● Contrast Try Now ● Sharpness Try Now ● Color Try Now ● Tint (G/R) Try Now ● Apply Picture Set...

- 65 - Setting the Viewing Environment for External Devices You can optimize the TV for viewing specific video formats. Playing games on an optimized screen Settings General External Device Manager Game Mode You can enable game mode to optimize the TV's settings for playing video games with a gaming...

- 66 - Changing the Picture Size and Position Change the picture size and position for your TV. Changing the picture size Settings Picture Picture Size Settings Picture Size Try Now You can change the size of the picture displayed on the TV screen. ● 16:9 Standard ● Custom ● 4:3 " Supported pict...

- 67 - Configuring a Sound Mode and Expert Settings Change the Sound Mode and adjust Expert Settings. Choosing a sound mode Settings Sound Sound Mode Try Now You can select a favorite sound mode suitable for the content type or the listening environment. ● Standard ● Optimized ● Amplify " When a...

- 68 - Using the Sound Support Functions Configure the sound settings for your TV. Selecting speakers Settings Sound Sound Output Try Now You can select which speakers the TV uses for audio output. " External speakers may not be controlled with the remote control. When an external speaker is ena...

- 69 - System and Support You can configure system and support settings such as clock, timers, energy usage and software updates. Using the Time Functions and the Timers Set the current time and use the timer function. Setting the current time Settings General System Manager Time Try Now You can set...

- 71 - Using the timers Using the sleep timer Settings General System Manager Time Sleep Timer You can use this function to automatically shut off the TV after a pre-set period of time. You can set the sleep timer for up to 180 minutes after which it will turn off the TV. Turning off the TV using th...

- 72 - Using the Auto Protection Time and Energy Saving Functions Setting the Auto Protection Time and reduce the TV's energy consumption. Setting the Auto Protection Time Settings General System Manager Auto Protection Time Try Now Activate a screensaver when your TV displays a still image for two ...

- 74 - Protecting the TV from Hacking and Malicious Code Protect your TV from hacking attempts and malicious code. Settings General System Manager Smart Security Try Now You can use Smart Security to protect the TV from hacking and malicious code when it is connected to the Internet. Scanning the TV...

- 75 - Running Accessibility Shortcuts The Accessibility Shortcuts provide easy access to the accessibility functions. To display the Accessibility Shortcuts , press the CC/VD button. You can easily turn on or turn off the functions such as Voice Guide , Video Description , High Contrast , Enlarge ,...

- 76 - White text on black background (high contrast) Settings General Accessibility High Contrast Try Now You can change Smart Hub and setting menu screens to white text on a black background or change the transparent TV menus to opaque so that text can be more easily read. To activate this functio...

- 77 - Learning about the TV menu Settings General Accessibility Learn Menu Screen Try Now Learn the menus on the TV screen. Once enabled, your TV will tell you the structure and features of the menus you select. " This function is only available when Voice Guide is enabled. Showing captions Set...

- 78 - Configuring advanced system settings Settings General System Manager Try Now Changing the menu language Settings General System Manager Language Try Now Setting up a password Settings General System Manager Change PIN Try Now The PIN input window appears. Enter a PIN. Enter it again to confir...

- 80 - Finding the contact information for service Settings Support About This TV Try Now You can view the address of the Samsung website, the call center phone number, your TV's model number, your TV's software version, information about Smart Hub, and other information you may need to get service ...

- 81 - There Is a Problem with the Picture When the TV has trouble with the picture, these steps may help resolve the problem. Testing the picture Settings Support Self Diagnosis Start Picture Test Try Now Before you review the list of problems and solutions below, use Start Picture Test to determin...

- 84 - I Can't Hear the Sound Clearly When the TV has difficulties with sound, these steps may help resolve the problem. Testing the sound Settings Support Self Diagnosis Start Sound Test Try Now If the TV plays the Start Sound Test melody without distortion, there may be a problem with an external ...

- 85 - There Is a Problem with the Broadcast When the TV has difficulties receiving broadcasts, these steps may help resolve the problem. The problem Try this! “Weak or No Signal” displayed in TV mode/ cannot find channel. Select Source to confirm that the correct input source has been selected. If ...

- 88 - I Have Trouble Launching/Using Apps When apps aren't working, these steps may help resolve the problem. 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 ...

- 89 - Other Issues Use these procedures to resolve other issues that may occur. 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, ...

- 91 - Precautions and Notes You can get instructions and information that you must read after installation. Read Before Using APPS Read this information before using APPS. ● Due to the product characteristics featured on Samsung Smart Hub, as well as limitations in available content, certain featur...

- 92 - Read Before Using the Internet Function Read this information before using the Internet function. ● The Internet function is not compatible with Java applications. ● File download is not supported. ● The Internet function may not be able to access certain websites. ● The TV does not support p...

- 93 - ● Depending on the types of video/audio codecs supported, you may not be able to play certain HTML5 video and audio files. ● Video sources from PC-optimized streaming service providers may not play properly on our proprietary Internet browser. Read before setting up a wireless Internet connec...

- 94 - Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files Read this information before playing media content. Limitations to the use of photo, video, and music files Try Now ● The TV supports MSC (Mass Storage Class) USB devices only. MSC is a class designation for mass storage devices. Types of MSC d...

- 96 - Supported image formats and resolutions File extension Format Resolution *.jpg *.jpeg JPEG 15360 x 8640 *.png PNG 4096 x 4096 *.bmp BMP 4096 x 4096 *.mpo MPO 15360 x 8640 " The MPO format is supported partly. Supported music formats and codecs File extension Format Codec Note *.mp3 MPEG M...

- 97 - Supported video codecs File format Container Video codecs Resolution Frame rate (fps) Bitrate (Mbps) Audio codecs H.264 BP/MP/HP 60 HEVC (H.265 - Main, Main10) *.avi *.mkv Motion JPEG 30 *.asf *.wmv MVC Dolby Digital LPCM *.mp4 *.mov AVI MKV MPEG4 SP/ASP ADPCM(IMA, MS) AAC *.3gp *.vro ASF MP4...

- 98 - Other restrictions ● Codecs may not function properly if there is a problem with the content. ● Video content does not play or does not play correctly if there is an error in the content or container. ● Sound or video may not work if they have standard bit rates/frame rates above the TV’s com...

- 99 - Read After Installing the TV Read this information after installing the TV. Picture sizes and input signals The Picture Size settings are applied to the current source. The applied Picture Size Settings will remain in effect whenever you select that source unless you change them. Input signal...

- 100 - Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions) Check the resolutions supported for PC input signals. 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 a...

- 101 - VESA DMT Resolution (Dots x lines) Display format Horizontal frequency (KHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Clock frequency (MHz) Polarity (horizontal / vertical) 640 x 480 60 Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 - / - 640 x 480 72 Hz 37.861 72.809 31.500 - / - 640 x 480 75 Hz 37.500 75.000 31.500 - / - 800 x 6...

- 102 - Supported Resolutions for Video Signals Check the resolutions supported for video signals. VESA CVT Resolution (Dots x lines) Display format Horizontal frequency (KHz) Vertical frequency (Hz) Clock frequency (MHz) Polarity (horizontal / vertical) 1920 x 1080 100 Hz 112.500 100.000 297.000 + ...

- 103 - Blocking programs based on their TV Rating Read this information before viewing a blocking program. 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 ...

- 104 - Blocking movies base on their Movie Rating (MPAA) This rating system applies to all materials with supplied ratings in the U.S.A. From the MPAA: “The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has implemented a rating system that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on w...

- 105 - Blocking programs based on their Canadian French Rating This rating system 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...

- 108 - License Check the license information and trademarks applied in your TV. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI...

- 109 - Accessibility Guidance Provides a menu and a remote control guide that aid the visually impaired. Learn the Menu Screen Learn the menus on the TV screen. Once enabled, your TV will tell you the structure and features of the menus you select. Using the accessibility menu View descriptions of ...

- 110 - Opening the Accessibility Shortcuts menu If you press the CC/VD button while Voice Guide is turned off, the Accessibility Shortcuts menu appears and Voice Guide starts. You can turn on or turn off the functions such as Voice Guide , Video Description , High Contrast , Enlarge , Caption , and...

- 112 - Using the TV with Voice Guide on You can turn on Voice Guide that describe the menu options aloud to aid the visually impaired. Watching TV Turning the TV on Press the button to turn the TV on. Voice guide will speak the channel name. Changing channel You can change the channel in a number o...

- 116 - Displaying your favorite channels: If you have set up favorite channels, you will be able to filter the Guide so that only those channels are shown. This makes it easier to find channels you want. To display your favorites list, move to the current time (press the button) and then press the ...

- 117 - Cancelling a scheduled viewing You have two ways to cancel a scheduled viewing. 1. Cancelling a scheduled viewing from the Guide Live TV Guide Move to the program you want to cancel scheduled viewing for, and then press the Select button. Move to Cancel Scheduled Viewing , and then press the...

- 122 - Using the Home Screen in Smart Hub On the leftmost part of the Home Screen in Smart Hub is the static menu listed below. You can quickly and easily use the listed menu items to access the main TV settings or external devices, search, and apps. ● Notification You can view a list of notificati...