Samsung PN60F8500AFXZA User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

• The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of this apparatus, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

− Do not place this apparatus in a conﬁned space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

− Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

− Do not place vessels (vases etc.) containing water on this apparatus, as this can result in a ﬁre or electric shock.

• Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool etc.). If this apparatus accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorized dealer immediately.

• This apparatus uses batteries. In your community, there might be environmental regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly. Please contact your local authorities for disposal or recycling information.

• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adaptors beyond their capacity, since this can result in ﬁre or electric shock.

• Power-supply cords should be placed so that they are not 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 to the set due to lightning and power line surges.

• Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adaptor outlet, make sure the voltage designation of the DC adaptor corresponds to the local electrical supply.

• Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this apparatus. Doing so may create a danger of electric shock.

• To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualiﬁed technician should open this apparatus.

• Make sure to plug the power cord in until it is ﬁrmly seated. When unplugging the power cord from a wall outlet, always pull on the power

cord's plug. Never unplug by pulling on the power cord. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

• If this apparatus does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorized dealer or service center.

• Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the TV is to remain unused or if you are to leave the house for an extended period of time (especially when children, elderly or disabled people will be left alone in the house).

− Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage or a ﬁre by causing the power cord to generate sparks and heat or the insulation to deteriorate.

• Be sure to contact an authorized service center for information if you intend to install your TV in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity, chemical substances, or where it will operate 24 hours a day such in an airport, a train station, etc. Failing to do so may lead to serious damage of your TV.

• Use only a properly grounded plug and wall outlet.

− An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment only.)

• To turn this apparatus off completely, 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 drop or apply any shock to the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a service center.

• To clean this apparatus, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals

such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners, insecticide, air fresheners, lubricants, or detergent. These chemicals can damage the appearance of the TV or erase the printing on the product.

• Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing.

• Do not dispose of batteries in ﬁre.

• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or overheat the batteries.

• There is danger of an explosion if you replace the batteries used in the remote with the wrong type of battery. Replace

only with the same or equivalent type.

• WARNING - TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OTHER OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.

This symbol indicates that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

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Contents

Basic Features

5 Using the Remote Control

6 Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)

7 Using the Smart Touch Control

8 Connecting to the TV

8 Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)

9 Low Battery Power Warning

10 Using the touch pad

10 Changing Channels by Entering Numbers

11 Show Status and Notiﬁcation Banner

11 Recommended

11 History

11 Searching

11 Using the Virtual Remote Control

12 Turning on the TV 13 Built-in TV Camera and Microphone

13 Extending the TV Camera

13 Retracting the Camera

14 Switching Between Video Sources 15 Universal Remote Setup

15 Add the External Device

3D Basics

20 3D Active Glasses

20 Pairing 3D Active Glasses

22 Watching 3D Video

Troubleshooting and Other Information

23 What is Remote Support? 23 The Evolution Kit Slot (Kit Sold Separately) 24 Troubleshooting 25 Mounting the TV on the Wall Using

the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)

27 Assembling the Cable clip 27 Eco Sensor and Screen Brightness 28 Maintenance 28 Providing Proper Ventilation for Your TV 29 Securing the TV to the Wall

Speciﬁcations

Viewing the e-Manual

16 Viewing the e-Manual

16 Scrolling a Page

16 Using the Top Icons

16 Returning to the Home Page

16 Searching the Index

17 Searching Pages

17 Closing the e-Manual

17 Jumping to a Menu Item

17 Updating the e-Manual

Network Conﬁguration

18 Connecting to a Network

18 Network Connection - Wireless

18 Wireless Network Precautions

18 Network Security Protocols

19 Network Connection - Wired

30 Speciﬁcations 31 Dimensions 31 Licenses

Guides

32 Warranty Information 34 Regulatory Compliance Statements

(For 3D Active Glasses)

35 SAMSUNG BRAND PRODUCTS

35 LIMITED WARRANTY TO

ORIGINAL PURCHASER

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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from the actual product appearance. Product design and speciﬁcations may change without notice.

Features of your new TV

• 3D: This new feature enables you to view 3D content.

• SMART HUB:

This TV features Smart Hub, a multi-purpose entertainment and family center. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social networking services. In addition, you can view or play photo, video, and music ﬁles stored on external storage devices.

Press the ™ button to launch Smart Hub. Choose a service using the icons displayed in the top part of the screen.

Smart Hub services and functionality include:

Social: Watch the latest YouTube videos and your and your friends' video posts on Facebook and Twitter. You can also make video calls to friends by the TV camera.

Apps: Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of free and paid news, sports, weather, and gaming content you can directly download to and enjoy on your TV.

On TV: Check a listing of programs that are currently airing or are scheduled to air.

Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and series without a separate external device.

Photos, Videos & Music: Play back photo, video, and music ﬁles from an external storage device.

• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This allows you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with your Samsung TV’s remote.

• e-Manual: Provides a detailed, on-screen user's manual built into your TV.

• SMART Interaction: Using this function, you can access and control menu options and functions using motions.

• Device Manager: Use the TV features with a USB or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

• MHL & Screen Mirroring: Displays mobile device screens on your TV using a wired or wireless connection.

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Using the Remote Control

Learn where the function buttons are on your remote. Especially note these: SOURCE, MUTE, VOL, CH,

MENU, TOOLS, E, INFO, CH LIST, RETURN, and EXIT.

This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, and Volume buttons and can be used

✎

by visually impaired persons.

Displays and selects the available video sources.

Turns the TV on and off.

Turn on the backlight for the buttons.

The backlight lasts for only a few seconds.

Turns the remote control light on or off.

When on, the buttons become illuminated

for a moment when pressed. (Using the

remote control with this button set to On

will reduce the battery usage time.)

Gives direct access to channels.

STB: Turn on and off the satellite or cable

set-top box connected to the TV.

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 universal remote control is set and TV turns on.

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’.

Adjusts the volume.

Displays channel lists on the screen.

Opens the OSD (Menu).

Quickly selects frequently used functions.

Moves the cursor, selects the on-screen

menu items, and changes the values seen

on the TV's menu.

Returns to the previous menu.

Use these buttons according to the

directions on the TV's screen.

Use these buttons in a speciﬁc feature.

Use these buttons according to the

directions on the TV's screen.

BCD

Returns to the previous channel.

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

Changes channels.

Brings up Smart Hub applications. See the e-Manual chapter, Smart TV Features > Smart Hub.

Displays the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

Displays information on the TV screen.

Exits the menu.

NETFLIX: Run the NETFLIX application. STATUS: The notiﬁcation banner is

shown at the top of the screen. See the e-Manual chapter, Smart TV Features >

Notiﬁcation.

AMAZON: Run the AMAZON application. SEARCH: Run search function. See the

e-Manual chapter, Smart TV Features > Search.

RECOMMEND: Displays a list

of scheduled-to-air program recommendations. See the e-Manual chapter, Smart TV Features > On TV.

MORE: Displays a virtual remote control

on the screen. See the e-Manual chapter,

Controlling the TV > Virtual Remote Control.

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Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)







Match the polarity of the batteries to the symbols in 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 when near special ﬂuorescent lights or neon signs.

− The color and shape may vary depending on the model.

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Using the Smart Touch Control

MUTE

Use Voice Recognition function with

the microphone embedded in remote

The Voice Recognition function

✎

can be af fected by unclear

pronunciation, voice level, or

surrounding noise.

Turns the TV on and off.

Displays and selects the available video

control.

sources.

MIC

SOURCE

STB

Turn on and off the satellite or cable set-top box connected to the TV. For this, the Smart Touch Control must be conﬁgured as a universal remote control. See the e-Manual chapter,

Controlling the TV > Universal Remote Setup.

VOICE: Take your voice command and

enter a text using your voice.

MUTE: Cuts

off the sound

temporarily.

Adjusts the volume.

LIGHT: Turn on the backlight for the

buttons. The backlight lasts for only a

few seconds. Turns the remote control

light on or off. When on, the buttons

become illuminated for a moment when

pressed. (Using the remote control with

this button set to On will reduce the

battery usage time.)

DVR: This button is only available

when the Smart Touch Control is

conﬁgured to function as a universal

remote control to control a set-top box.

Run DVR (Digital Video Recording) in

set-top box.

MENU: Opens the OSD.

3D: Turns the 3D function on or off.

See e-Manual chapter,

TV Viewing > 3D TV.

Returns to the previous menu.

VOL

LIGHT DVR MENU 3D

EXIT

VOICE

SMART HUB

GUIDERETURN

Changes channels.

Displays a virtual remote panel on the screen. See the e-Manual chapter,

Controlling the TV > Using the Virtual Remote Control.

Touch Pad

• Drag on the touch pad to move the focus on the screen.

• Press the touch pad to run, activate, or select the highlighted item.

• Press and hold the touch pad to display the Channel List.

Displays the EPG (Electronic Program Guide).

Brings up Smart Hub applications. See the e-Manual chapter, SMART TV Features > Smart Hub.

To exit an application that is

✎

running easily, press the

™

button.

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Connecting to the TV

In order to operate the TV using a Smart Touch Control, you must ﬁrst pair it to the TV via Bluetooth. However, the Smart Touch Control is only available for the paired Samsung TV.

We recommend to use the Smart Touch Control in less than 20ft(6m). A usable distance may differ

✎

depending on the wireless environmental conditions.

1. To turn on the TV, point the Smart Touch Control at the remote control receiver of the TV and press the

P button. The remote control receiver's location may vary depending on the model.

2. A Bluetooth icon will appear at the bottom left of the screen as shown below. The TV will then attempt to connect to the Smart Touch Control automatically.

Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)

1 2 3

1. Slightly lift the battery cover using a plastic card. Next, pull on the cover’s notch with a ﬁngernail to remove the cover completely.

Check the location of the battery cover groove. The groove's location may vary depending on the

✎

type of Smart Touch Control is provided with the product.

2. Insert 2 AAA batteries, making sure to align the positive and negative ends correctly.

3. Align the battery cover with the back of the remote control, and then press down along the edges until

it is completely attached to the remote control.

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Reconnecting the Smart Touch Control

If the Smart Touch Control stops operating or works abnormally, replace the battery as this may be caused by insufﬁcient battery power. If the problem persists, press the PAIRING button on the Smart Touch Control to restore pairing with the TV. The PAIRING button cannot be accessed without removing the Smart Touch Control's battery cover. Within a distance between 1ft to 13.1ft(30cm to 4m), point the Smart Touch Control to the TV receiver and press the PAIRING button. When pairing is complete, the pairing image displays at the bottom left of the TV screen.

Low Battery Power Warning

If the battery becomes low while using the Smart Touch Control, the following alarm window appears at the bottom of the left screen. If the alarm window pops up, replace the batteries of the Smart Touch Control. Use alkaline batteries for longer usage.

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Using the touch pad

Use the touch pad to implement various commands. Navigate to Tutorial (System > Device Manager >

Smart Touch Control Settings > Tutorial) to view an on-screen guide to using the Smart Touch Control.

Dragging Pressing

Drag on the touch pad to move the focus, pointer, or highlight in the

direction the ﬁnger is dragging.

Press the touch pad to select the item highlighted or in focus.

When watching TV, press and hold the touch pad for 2 seconds displays

the channel list. On some apps, press and hold the touch pad for 2

seconds displays a list of functions available for the app.

Changing Channels by Entering Numbers

While watching TV, tap on the protruding line on the left or right edge of the touchpad to bring up the numerical input window on the screen. Use your ﬁnger to enter the number for the channel you want to watch. The recognized number is displayed on the screen and the TV switches to the corresponding channel. However, the number you have entered may not be recognized properly by the TV. Refer to the guide below to ensure that your numerical entries are recognized accurately.

Numerical Input Guide

Refer to the diagrams below when entering numerical values. The TV may not recognize your entries if you do not follow the sequences shown below.

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Show Status and Notiﬁcation Banner

Press the MORE button on the Smart Touch Control and then select STATUS on the virtual remote panel that appears on the screen. The status and notiﬁcation banner appears at the top of the screen. For more information about using the status and notiﬁcation banner, refer to e-Manual > SMART TV Features >

Status and Notiﬁcation.

Recommended

Press the RECOMM. / SEARCH button and then select the Recommended from the list on bottom of the screen. This shows the current/scheduled program and application recommendations.

Select a program that is currently airing to jump to the corresponding channel or a program that is scheduled to air to set up a Schedule Viewing setting. Refer to e-Manual > SMART TV Features > On TV for more information.

Select an application to launch. Samsung Apps will launch if the selected application is not installed on the TV. Refer to e-Manual > SMART TV Features > Apps > Samsung Apps for more information.

History

Press the RECOMM. / SEARCH button and then select History from the list displayed at the bottom of the screen. This displays an interactive list of recently accessed channels, media content and applications.

Searching

Press the RECOMM. / SEARCH button on the Smart Touch Control. The list appears at the bottom of the screen. Press the RECOMM. / SEARCH button again. The keypad will appear on the screen. Enter search criteria to search not only many apps and their contents on the TV but also the Web.

Refer to e-Manual > SMART TV Features > Searching for more information.

Using the Virtual Remote Control

Press the MORE button to display the virtual remote panel on the TV screen. The virtual remote panel consists of the number panel, a playback control panel, and the quick access panel. Use the touch pad to highlight and select icons, numbers, and buttons on the panels.

The displayed virtual remote panel on the TV screen may differ depending on the country.

✎

Channel History

No Channel numbers

have been saved.

Changing the Virtual Remote Panel

You can change which virtual remote panel is displayed on the TV screen. To shift between panels, move the focus highlight beyond the left or right edge of the displayed panel.

Use left/right scroll function on the touch pad to change the panel easily.

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Change a position of the Virtual Remote Panel

Press the MORE button on the Smart Touch Control. The virtual remote panel appears on the screen. Press and hold the touch pad for one second. Users can change a position of the virtual remote panel of the screen.

Using the Number Panel

Use the number panel to enter numbers on a keypad screen or webpage or to change the channel while watching TV. Changing the channel using the number pad leaves a record, allowing you to easily return to previous channels.

Using the Playback Control Panel

Use the playback control panel to pause, rewind, fast forward, skip to the next ﬁle, select a function with the a, b, {, } buttons, and much more while enjoying media content.

Using the Quick Access Panel

Use the buttons on the quick access panel to bring up the TV's INFO, TOOLS, or e-Manual screens. Note that the buttons that appear may vary depending on the operating mode of the Smart Touch Control (with the TV only, as a universal remote, etc.).

Turning on the TV

Turn on the TV using the P button on the Smart Touch Control or TV panel.

The first time you turn on your TV, it will immediately start the initial setup.

✎

The product color and shape may vary depending on the model.

✎

The TV’s Controller, a small joy stick like button on the rear left side of the TV, lets you control the TV

✎

without the remote control.

If both the camera and the microphone are pushed in, the applications related to the voice and motion

✎

recognition functions will be disabled. To enable the functions, first press down on the camera so that it pops up. You can adjust the angle from the back of the camera.

Camera

Open Smart Hub.

Select a source.

button.

STB

MIC

SOURCE

VOICE

VOL

GUIDERETURN

DVR

LIGHT

SMART HUB

EXIT

Open the menu.

Turn off the TV.

TV Controller

The control stick is located at the lower-right corner on the back of the TV.

Remote control sensor

When you use the Remote control, the

standby LED does not respond, except

when you press the

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