Samsung PS51F8500, PS60F8500, PS64F8500 User Manual

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BN68-04813A-02

Plasma TV

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Important Safety Instructions

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

(Please read the appropriate section that corresponds to the marking on your Samsung product before

attempting to install the product.)

CAUTION

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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 alerts you that important literature
concerning operation and maintenance has
been included with this product.

• 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 cover 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 resistor, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

− Do not place a water containing vessel(vases etc.) on this apparatus, as this can result in a risk of 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. Make sure to pull out the power
cord from the outlet before cleaning.

• This apparatus use batteries. In your community there might be regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly under
environmental considerations. 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 routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plug end, adaptors 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 many 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 inserted. When removing the power cord, make sure to hold the power plug when pulling the

plug from the outlet. 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 centre.

• 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 centre, when installing your set in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity,
chemical substances and where it operates for 24 hours such as the aerial port, the train station etc.

• Failure to do so may cause serious damage to your set.

• Use only a properly grounded plug and receptacle.

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

• To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

• 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 impart any shock to the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and contact a service centre.

• Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and wipe the product using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol,

thinners, insecticide, aerial freshener, lubricant or detergent. This may damage the appearance or erase the printing on the product.

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. 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.

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Contents

Basic Features

6 Using the Smart Touch Control

7 Connecting to the TV

7 Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)

8 Touchpad

8 Show Status and Notification Banner

8 History

8 Deleting History Data

8 Searching

9 Adjusting the Touchpad

10 Turning on the TV

10 Built-in TV Camera

11 Extending the TV Camera

11 Retracting the Camera

12 Universal Remote Setup

12 Add the External Device

13 SETUP

13 Switching Between Video Sources

14 The Evolution Kit Slot (Kit Sold Separately)

14 Viewing the e-Manual

14 Scrolling a Page

15 Using the Top Icons

15 Returning to the Home Page

15 Searching the Index

15 Searching Pages

15 Closing the e-Manual

15 Jumping to a Menu Item

15 Updating the e-Manual

Network Configuration

16 Connecting to a Network

16 Network Connection - Wireless

16 Wireless Network Precautions

16 Network Security Protocols

17 Network Connection - Wired

3D Basics

18 3D Active Glasses

18 Pairing 3D Active Glasses

20 Watching 3D Video

Troubleshooting and Other
Information

21 What is Remote Support?

22 Troubleshooting

22 Mounting the TV on the Wall Using

the Wall Mount Kit (Optional)

24 Storage and Maintenance

24 Providing Proper Ventilation for Your TV

25 Eco Sensor and Screen Brightness

26 Tip Prevention – Securing the TV to the Wall

Specifications

27 Specifications - TV

28 Licences

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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 for 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 centre. With Smart Hub, users
can surf the web, download applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video, and music files stored on external storage
devices.

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

Social: Watch the latest YouTube videos and you 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.

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.

For India only

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its
electronic accessories should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end
of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and
recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

For more information on safe disposal and recycling visit our website www.samsung.com/in or contact
our Helpline numbers -18002668282, 180030008282.

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Accessories

✎

Please make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer.

✎

The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models.

✎

Cables not included in the package contents can be purchased separately.

✎

Check that there is no accessory hidden behind packing materials when you open the box.

• Smart Touch Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) • Power Cord

• User Manual • Regulatory Guide

• Samsung 3D Active Glasses • Warranty Card (Not available in some locations)

• Cleaning-Cloth

Component adapter AV Adapter Holder-Wire stand IR Extender Cable

Blanking Bracket

Wireless Keyboard (Sold Separately)

Assembling the Holder-Wire stand

Warning: Screens can be damaged

from direct pressure when handled
incorrectly. We recommend lifting the
TV by the edges, as shown.

Don't Touch

This Screen!

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Using the Smart Touch Control

AD

MUTE

TV

MORE

EXIT

A

B C

D

MENU

HISTORY SEARCH

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.

VOICE

˜

Take your voice command and enter a text
using your voice.

You can use the MIC to give Voice Recognition commands.
Simply press the VOICE

˜

button.

✎

Voice Recognition function can be affected by unclear
pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise.

Displays a virtual remote control on the screen.
See the e-Manual chapter, Controlling TV >
Using the Virtual Remote Control.

Press the touchpad to select a desired function
(e.g. MENU(

m

), TOOLS(T), INFO(`), etc.)

easily.

Changes channels.

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

Turns the TV on and off.

Displays and selects the available video

sources.

Adjusts the volume.

Returns to the previous menu.

Press and hold this button to exit all currently

running applications.

Toggles this button between

History and Search.

Opens the OSD Menu.

The colour buttons work differently, depending
on the function that the TV is currently
performing.

Brings up Smart Hub applications. See the

e-Manual chapter, Smart TV Features >

Smart Hub.

✎

To exit an application that is running,
press the

™

button.

MUTE

M

Cuts off the sound temporarily.

AD

MUTE

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Connecting to the TV

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

1. When the TV is off, point the Smart Touch Control at the remote control receiver of the TV and press the TV button for the fi rst pairing. Only this
buttons sends an IR signal.

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 unit
automatically.

<Attempting to connect and completion icons>

Reconnecting the Smart Touch Control

<The Smart Touch Control pairing button>

If you need to reestablish the connection between the TV and the Smart Touch Control, press the pairing button at
the back of the Smart Touch Control. The pairing button can be accessed by removing the Smart Touch Control's
battery cover. Pressing the pairing button automatically reestablishes the connection between the control and the
T V.

Low Battery Power Warning

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

Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)

1

2

3

1. Slightly lift the battery cover by pulling the strap or using a plastic card. Next, pull on the cover's notch
with a fi ngernail to remove the cover completely.

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 press down along the edges until it is

cleanly attached to the remote control.

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Touchpad

Use the touchpad to perform 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 Press

HISTORY SEARCH

HISTORY SEARCH

HISTORY SEARCH

Drag on the touchpad in the desired direction.

Move the focus or the pointer in the direction the finger is dragging.

Press the touchpad. This selects the focused item.

Scrolling Up and Down Scrolling Left and Right

HISTORY SEARCH

HISTORY SEARCH

SEARCH

HISTORY SEARCH

SEARCH

Slide a finger along the raised line on either side of the Touch Pad to scroll

up or down in a list or webpage. The line on the left side is designed for

left-handed users.

Move your finger horizontally on the projected line at the top of the

touchpad. You can horizontally scroll a horizontal list or the Smart Hub

panel.

Show Status and Notification Banner

Press the MORE button on the Smart Touch Control and then select STATUS on the virtual control panel
to display the status and notification banner at the top of the screen.

History

Press the HISTORY/SEARCH 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.

Deleting History Data

You can delete the history information about recently viewed channels, content and applications.

Searching

Press the HISTORY/SEARCH button. The list appears at the bottom of the screen. Press the HISTORY/

SEARCH button again. Enter search criteria to search not only many apps and their contents on the TV

but also the Web.

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Adjusting the Touchpad

Users can adjust the sensitivity of the Smart Touch Control's touchpad. Set Touch Sensitivity to adjust
sensitivity and make it more convenient to use.

Using the Virtual Remote Control

Press MORE button to display the virtual remote panel on the screen. The virtual remote panel consists of
a number panel, a playback control panel, and a quick access panel. Use the touchpad to select numbers
and buttons. Press and hold the MORE button. A quick access panel of virtual remote panel appears. You
can select screen buttons easily.

Changing the Virtual Remote Control Panel

Choose the number panel, playback control panel, or quick access panel as the panel to be shown on the
screen.

Use the touchpad to keep moving the focus left or right. The panel changes when the focus is moved
beyond the leftmost or rightmost edge.

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

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 touchpad 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, and much more while
enjoying media content.

Using the Quick Access Panel

Quickly access the INFO, MENU and e-Manual buttons. However, the availability of buttons may vary
depending on the operating mode of the Smart Touch Control (with the TV only, as a universal remote,
etc.).