Samsung UN65HU8550 User Manual

E-MANUAL

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Contents

Quick Guide

Using Smart Hub

Using Voice Control

Using Motion Control

Using the Samsung Smart Control

Using Multi-Link Screen

Connecting Antenna and External devices

Antenna Connection

Video Device Connections

9 HDMI Connection

10 Component Connection

11 Composite (A/V) Connection

Audio Input and Output Connections

12 HDMI (ARC) Connection

13 Digital Audio (Optical) Connection

14 Audio Output Connection

Switching Between Video Sources

24 Other Functions Available When You Display the Source

List

24 The Universal Remote Function

Using the Remote Control and Peripherals

Installing Batteries into the Samsung Smart Control

25 The Low Battery Alarm Window

Pairing the Samsung Smart Control

26 Reconnecting the Samsung Smart Control

Using the Samsung Smart Control

27 Button Functions

30 Operating the TV by Moving the Samsung Smart Control

31 Using the Touch Pad and the Directional Buttons

33 Displaying and Using the On-Screen Remote

Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote Using the Universal Remote

35 Connecting the IR Extender Cable

36 Setting Up the Universal Remote Control

37 Universal Remote Features

Connecting to a Computer

15 Connecting Through the HDMI Port

16 Connecting With a DVI to HDMI Cable

17 Connecting Through Samsung Link

17 Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network

Connecting To a Mobile Device

19 Connecting With an MHL to HDMI Cable

20 Screen Mirroring

22 Connecting Mobile Devices without a Wireless Router

(Wi-Fi Direct)

22 Connecting Through Samsung Link

23 Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network

23 Connecting via Smart View 2.0

23 Specifying the Name of the TV on a Network

Controlling the TV with a Keyboard

38 Connecting a Keyboard

39 Using the Keyboard

Controlling the TV with a Mouse

40 Connecting a Mouse

41 Using the Mouse

Entering Text Using the On-Screen QWERTY Keypad

42 Using Additional Functions

Internet Connection

Establishing a Wired Internet Connection

43 Using Cat 7 LAN Cables

44 Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Automatically

45 Connecting to a Wired Internet Network Manually

Using the SAMSUNG APPS Panel

67 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu -

Downloaded Apps

68 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu -

Recommended Apps

68 Installing an App

70 Default Apps

Establishing a Wireless Internet Connection

47 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Automatically

48 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network Manually

49 Connecting to a Wireless Internet Network with WPS

Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues

50 Troubleshooting Wired Internet Connectivity Issues

51 Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connectivity Issues

Checking the Internet Connection Status

Smart Features

Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link Screen)

53 Launching Multi-Link Screen

53 Using Multi-Link Screen

Smart Hub

55 Testing Smart Hub connections

56 Opening the First Screen Settings

57 Moving to the Panel Screen

57 Using the Smart Hub Tutorial

71 Relocating an App on the Apps Screen.

71 Deleting an App from the TV

72 Rating/Reviewing an App

72 Updating Apps

73 Using Other App Features and Functions

Using the On TV Panel

75 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu

75 Viewing Detailed Program Information

76 Configuring On TV Settings

Using the MOVIES & TV SHOWS Panel

78 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu

79 Watching a Movie/TV Program

79 Preventing Children from Watching Adult Content

79 Adding Content to Favorites

80 Rating and Sharing a Purchased Content

Using the Multimedia Panel (Playing Photos, Videos, and Music)

82 Playing Media Content Saved on a USB Device

83 Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/

Mobile Device

86 Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Photos

Using Smart Hub with a Samsung Account

58 Creating a Samsung Account

60 Signing in to a Samsung Account

61 Linking Your Samsung Account to External Service

Accounts

62 Changing and Adding Information to a Samsung Account

62 Deleting a Samsung Account from the TV

Using the Games Panel

63 Using Supported Features via the Pop-Up Menu

64 Installing and Running a Game

65 Managing Downloaded or Purchased Games

87 Buttons and Functions Available While Viewing Videos

89 Buttons and Functions Available While Playing Music

90 Functions on the Media Content List Screen

Using the NewsON Panel

91 News

91 Weather

Using the SOCCER Panel

93 Setting Your Favorite Team

Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control)

94 Using Imperative Voice Control

96 Using Interactive Voice Control

Controlling the TV using Motions (Motion Control)

98 Testing Ambient Illumination Using the TV Camera

Creating a Personal Favorites List

128 Registering Channels as a Favorites

99 Activating Motion Control

101 Motion Control Screen Layout

Using Face Recognition

104 Registering Your Face to Your Samsung Account

105 Changing Your Login Method to Face Recognition

105 Signing in to a Samsung Account Using Face Recognition

TV Viewing

Digital Broadcast Information at a Glance

106 Using the Guide

107 Viewing Detailed Information

108 Checking Current Program Info

108 Changing the broadcast signal

108 Digital Channel Signal Info and Strength

Recording Programs

109 Formatting a USB Recording Device

111 Recording Programs

129 Selecting from Favorite List Channels Only

Editing a Favorites List

130 Edit Favorites Screen Menu Items

Making Sports Programs More Realistic with Soccer Mode

133 Enabling Soccer Mode

133 Extracting Highlights Automatically

134 Functions Available While Watching Sports in Soccer

Mode

135 Viewing a game recorded in Soccer Mode

TV-Viewing Support Features

136 Showing Captions

138 Enabling the Audio Guide for the Video Description

138 PIP Broadcast Viewing

139 Scanning for Available Channels

139 Selecting the Broadcast Audio Language

140 Fine-Tuning the Screen

140 Remove Scrambled Channels

112 Buttons and Functions Available While Recording a

Program

113 Managing the Schedule Recording List

114 Viewing Recorded Programs

117 Managing Recorded Files

Setting Up a Schedule Viewing

118 Digital Channel Schedule Viewing

119 Analog Channel Schedule Viewing

120 Canceling a Schedule Viewing

120 Editing a Schedule Viewing

Using Timeshift

Using the Channel List

Registering, Removing, and Editing Channels

123 Registering and Removing Channels

124 Editing Registered Channels

125 Program Rating Lock

Picture and Sound Settings

Changing the Picture Mode and Adjusting the Picture Quality

141 Choosing the Right Picture Mode for the Viewing

Environment

142 Adjusting the Picture Quality for Each Picture Mode

143 Fine-Tuning Each Picture Mode (Advanced Settings)

145 Adjusting the Picture for Easier Viewing (Picture Options)

Viewing in 3D

147 Starting 3D

148 Changing the 3D Mode

149 Adjusting the 3D Effect

Picture Support Functions

150 PIP Broadcast Viewing

151 Changing the Picture Size and Position

152 Listening to Audio Only with the Screen Turned Off

(Picture Off)

152 Resetting the Picture Mode Settings

Changing the Sound Mode and Using Sound Effects

153 Choosing the Right Sound Mode for the Environment

Updating the TV’s Software

166 Update now

153 Using Sound Effects

Sound Support Functions

154 Selecting Speakers

155 Designating the TV's Installation Type

155 Listening to TV Sound through Samsung Bluetooth Audio

156 Enabling Digital Audio Output

156 Listening to 3D Audio in 3D Mode

156 Resetting All Sound Settings

General

Setting the Time and Using the Timer

157 Setting the Current Time

159 Using the Timers

Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving Features

161 Preventing Screen Burn

161 Using Energy Saving Features

Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

162 Setting Up Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

163 Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

166 Online

167 Manually, Using a USB Flash Drive

168 Enabling Automatic Software Updates

Protecting the TV from Hacking and malicious code

168 Checking the TV and Connected Storage Media

169 Automatically Scanning when the TV is Powered On

169 Automatically Adding malicious code to the Blocked List

Using Other Functions

170 Setting Up a Password

170 Changing the Menu Language

170 Checking Notifications

171 Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired

172 Adjusting the Menu Transparency

172 White Text on Black Background (High Contrast)

173 Expanding the Smart Hub's Focus Area

173 Enabling/Disabling Sound Feedback

173 Locking/Unlocking the Panel Keys

173 Showing/Hiding the Samsung Logo while Booting

173 Enabling the TV to Boot Faster

173 Enabling/Disabling the Front Indicators

174 Evolution Kit Backup

174 Update Recorded Programs

Using the e-Manual

164 Launching the e-Manual

164 Additional e-Manual Features

165 Accessing the Menu from the e-Manual

165 Loading Reference Pages

165 Updating the e-Manual to the Latest Version

174 Enabling Game Mode

175 Enjoying Rich Colors and Superior Picture Quality (BD

Wise)

175 Registering the TV as a DivX-Certified Device (Watching

For Pay DivX Movies)

176 Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings

176 Using the TV as a Display Model (exclusively for retail

stores)

Troubleshooting

Supported Resolutions for 3D Modes

193 HDMI

Getting Support

177 Support through Remote Management

178 Finding the Information You Need for Service

There is a problem with the picture

179 Testing the Picture

I can't hear the sound clearly

181 Testing the Sound

I can't see 3D images clearly.

182 Testing 3D Picture Quality

There is a problem with the broadcast.

My computer won't connect.

I can't connect to the Internet.

The Schedule Recording/Timeshift function isn't working.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) isn't working.

I am having trouble launching/using apps.

My file won't play.

194 Component

194 Digital Channel

194 Videos/Photos

194 Computer via HDMI Cable.

Supported Resolutions for UHD

195 HDMI Connector except for the MHL-to-HDMI Connector

195 MHL-to-HDMI Connector

Read Before Using Voice, Motion, or Face Recognition

196 Voice, Motion, and Face Recognition Precautions

198 Requirements for Using Voice, Motion, or Face

Recognition

Read Before Using Apps

Read Before Using the Web Browser

Read Before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files

203 Photo, Video, and Music File Use Limitations

203 Compatible Storage Devices for File Transfers

204 Supported External Subtitles

204 Supported Internal Subtitles

205 Supported Image Formats and Resolutions

I want to reset the TV.

Other Issues

Appendix

Read Before Using 3D Viewing Mode

189 3D Precautions

S-Recommendation Disclaimer

192 S Recommendation with Voice Interaction

192 S Recommendation

205 Supported Music Formats and Codecs

206 Supported Video Codecs

Read After Installing the TV

208 Picture Sizes and Input Signals

208 Installing an Anti-Theft Lock

209 Read Before Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection

Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions)

210 IBM

210 MAC

211 VESA DMT

Supported Resolutions for Video Signals

212 CEA-861

212 HDMI

License

Glossary

Using Smart Hub

Usability depends on your specific model and local region.

Connection and set up is not necessary if you connected the TV to the Internet and set up Smart Hub during the Initial Set up.

Connecting the TV to the Internet

1. Connect the TV to the Internet via a wired or wireless connection.

Set up Network Settings via MENU > Network > Network Settings.

Setting up Smart Hub

The first time you start Smart Hub, you need to set it up. Follow the directions on the screen.

Set Up Smart Hub

Using Smart Hub

Go to Smart Hub > SAMSUNG APPS and download applications to your Samsung Smart TV.

For more information, refer to "Smart Hub".

Using Voice Control

Setting up Voice Control

Set up Voice Control via MENU > System > Voice Control.

System

Accessibility

Setup

Menu Language English

Smart Control Settings

Universal Remote Setup

Voice Control

Motion Control On

Using Voice Control

Press the VOICE button on the Samsung Smart Control, and then say the desired commands.

For more information, refer to "Controlling the TV with Your Voice (Voice Control)".

Using Motion Control

Setting up Motion Control

Set up parameters for Motion Control via MENU > System > Motion Control.

System

Accessibility

Setup

Menu Language English

Smart Control Settings

Universal Remote Setup

Voice Control

Motion Control On

Using Motion Control

1. Raise your hand with your index finger extended. Move your hand slowly left and right. A pointer appears on the screen.

2. Move your hand to move the pointer on the screen. Fold down and then raise your index finger to select items.

To use Motion Control, you must connect a TV camera (sold separately) to the TV.

For more information, refer to "Controlling the TV using Motions (Motion Control)".

Using the Samsung Smart Control

Pair the Samsung Smart Control to the TV the first time by pressing the Power button on the Samsung Smart Control. To pair again - if necessary - press the RETURN and GUIDE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Pairing with the TV

To pair again, press RETURN and GUIDE simultaneously for 3 seconds.

Setting the Samsung Smart Control

Set the Smart Control Settings via MENU > System > Smart Control Settings.

System

Accessibility

Setup

Menu Language English

Smart Control Settings

Universal Remote Setup

Voice Control

Motion Control On

Using the Samsung Smart Control

Use the buttons to perform actions. Place a finger on the touch pad, and then

For more information, refer to "Using the Samsung Smart Control".

move the Samsung Smart Control. The pointer moves on the screen.

Using Multi-Link Screen

Running Multi-Link Screen

Press the M.SCREEN button.

Using the Multi-Link Screen

Search the web, use apps, and watch TV at the same time using Multi-Link. While MultiLink is running, press the M.SCREEN button to select additional features or options.

For more information, refer to "Using Multiple Functions on a Single Screen (Multi-Link Screen)".

Antenna Connection

If you are not connecting your TV to a cable or satellite box, you must connect an antenna or a cable outlet to the TV to receive broadcast signals.

Connect a cable from an antenna or cable outlet to the ANT IN connector as shown in the diagram below.

An antenna connection is not necessary when a cable box or satellite receiver is used.

Video Device Connections

Your TV has a variety of connectors for video input from external devices such as cable boxes, satellite receivers, Blu-ray players, DVD players, camcorders, and gaming consoles. Below is a list of featured connectors shown in descending order of picture quality.

HDMI

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Component

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Composite (A/V)

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Connect a video device to the TV via an HDMI connector for the best picture quality. If the device does not have an HDMI connector, try a component connector to get the next best picture quality.

The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.

Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the manufacturer.

HDMI Connection

The following types of HDMI cables are recommended:

High-Speed HDMI Cable

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High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

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Use an HDMI cable with a thickness of 0.55 inches (14mm) or less.

Using a non-certified HDMI cable may result in a blank screen or a connection error.

Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications.

This TV does not support HDMI Ethernet Channel. Ethernet is a LAN (Local Area Network) built with coaxial cables standardized by the IEEE.

Try a cable shorter than 3M to get the next best UHD viewing quality.

HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's HDMI (MHL) port. HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for video copyright protection.

Refer to the diagram and connect the HDMI cable to the video device's HDMI output connector and the TV's HDMI input connector.

The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Component Connection

Refer to the diagram and connect the Component cable to the TV's component input connectors and the device's component output connectors.

Make sure the cable colors match the connector colors.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Composite (A/V) Connection

Refer to the diagram and connect the AV cable to the TV's AV input connectors and the device's AV output connectors.

If you are using the TV's AV1 input connectors, connect the device's audio output to the TV using a Y connector.

AV1

If you are using the TV's AV2 input connectors, use the included AV connection adapter to connect the device's audio and video output to the TV.

AV2

AV connection adapter

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Audio Input and Output Connections

Your TV has a variety of connections for audio input from devices such as Blu-ray players and DVD players and for audio output to such devices as amplifiers. The connections are listed below.

HDMI/ARC (Audio Return Channel)

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Digital Audio (Optical)

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Audio (Analog)

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For better audio quality, it is a good idea to use an AV receiver.

The number of connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.

Refer to the external device's operating manual when connecting it to the TV. The number of external device connectors and their names and locations may vary depending on the manufacturer.

HDMI (ARC) Connection

ARC lets the TV output digital sound to an audio device and input digital sound from the same audio device through one HDMI cable. ARC is only available through the HDMI (ARC) port and only when the TV is connected to an ARC-enabled AV receiver.

Certain functions such as Smart Hub may not be available if the Source is set to HDMI and 3D Auto View is set to On. If this is the case, set 3D Auto View or 3D Mode to Off.

Connect an HDMI cable to the TV's HDMI (ARC) connection and the device's HDMI output connection.

Digital Audio (Optical) Connection

Connecting an AV receiver to the TV via a digital audio (optical) connector lets you listen to digital audio.

Connecting a device using an optical cable does not automatically turn off the TV speakers. To turn off the TV's speakers, set TV Sound Output (Sound > Speaker Settings > TV Sound Output) to something other than TV Speaker.

Adjust the audio device's volume using its remote control.

An unusual noise coming from the audio device while you are using it may indicate a problem with the audio device itself. If this occurs, ask for assistance from the audio device's manufacturer.

Digital audio is only available with 5.1-channel broadcasts.

Refer to the diagram and connect the optical cable to the TV's digital audio output connector and the device's digital audio input connector.

Audio Output Connection

Refer to the diagram and connect an audio cable to the TV's audio output connector and the device's audio input connector.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect a computer directly to the TV using an HDMI or DVI to HDMI cable and use the TV as a monitor. You can also connect the TV to a computer via your home network and access media files saved on the computer on the TV screen. The kinds of connections you can make are listed below.

To use the TV as a Computer Monitor

Connect through the HDMI Port using an HDMI cable.

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You can connect the computer to the TV using an HDMI cable and display the computer screen on the TV.

Connect though the HDMI (DVI) port using a DVI to HDMI cable.

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You can connect a computer to the TV by connecting the computer's DVI port to the TV's HDMI (DVI) port with a DVI to HDMI cable and display the computer screen on the TV.

To Access Media Files on a Computer and View or Play Them on the TV

Connect Through Samsung Link.

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Quickly access photo, video, and music files saved on a computer on which Samsung Link software is installed, even if you do not connect the TV directly to the computer.

Connect Through DLNA Using Your Home Network.

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Quickly access photo, video, and music files saved on a computer by connecting the TV and the computer to the same router or AP.

Connecting Through the HDMI Port

For an HDMI connection, we recommend one of the following HDMI cable types:

High-Speed HDMI Cable

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High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

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Use an HDMI cable with a thickness of 0.55 inches (14mm) or less. Using a non-certified HDMI cable may result in a blank screen or a connection error.

Some HDMI cables and devices may not be compatible with the TV due to different HDMI specifications.

This TV does not support HDMI Ethernet Channel. Ethernet is a LAN (Local Area Network) built on coaxial cables standardized by the IEEE.

Many computer graphics adaptors do not have HDMI ports, but have DVI ports instead. If your computer graphics adaptor has a DVI port, use a DVI to HDMI cable to connect the computer to the TV. For more information, refer to "Connecting With a DVI to HDMI Cable".

Try a cable shorter than 3M to get the next best UHD viewing quality.

HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's HDMI (MHL) port. HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for video copyright protection.

Refer to the diagram and connect an HDMI cable to the computer's HDMI output connector and the TV's HDMI input connector.

The number of ports, and their names and locations may vary depending on the model.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Connecting With a DVI to HDMI Cable

If the graphics adapter of your computer does not support the HDMI interface, connect the computer to the TV with a DVI (Digital Visual Interactive) to HDMI cable. Note that the DVI to HDMI connection is only supported by the HDMI (DVI) port and does not support audio signal transmission. To listen to the computer sound, connect external speakers to the computer’s audio output connector.

For the resolutions supported by the TV, refer to "Read Before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions)".

Refer to the diagram and connect the DVI to HDMI cable to the TV's HDMI (DVI) port and the computer's DVI output port.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Connecting Through Samsung Link

Quickly access photo, video, and music files saved on a computer on which Samsung Link software is installed. In addition, using Samsung Link, you can view or play the content of a computer which is registered with Samsung Link through your Samsung account, even if the computer and the TV are not connected to the same router or AP.

On a computer, navigate to the Samsung content and service portal (http://link.samsung.com),

and then sign into your Samsung account.

To install the Samsung Link desktop software, you need to sign into your Samsung account. If you don't have a Samsung account, create one first.

Install the Samsung Link desktop software. When the installation is complete, the computer will

be registered with Samsung Link.

Specify a folder on the computer to connect to the TV. You can view or play the photo, video,

and music files in the specified folder on the TV. For more information about playing or viewing multimedia content, refer to the "Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/Mobile Device" section.

For more information about using the Samsung Link desktop software, refer to the Help section of the Samsung Link software.

Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network

Quickly access and play photo, video, and music files stored on a computer on the TV.

Connect the TV and the computer to the same router or AP. Once you connect them to the same

router or AP, a home network is configured.

DLNA is the technology that lets TV's, computers, and mobile devices connected to one wired or wireless router share content.

On the computer, select [Control Panel] > [Network and Internet] > [Network and Sharing Center]

> [Change advanced sharing settings], and then select [Choose media streaming options...] to activate media streaming.

From the list, set the TV to [Allowed].

Launch Windows Media Player on a computer. Select [Settings] > [Library Management], and then

add the location where photo, video, and music files are saved to play them on the TV. For more information about playing content, refer to "Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/ Mobile Device" section.

Alternatively, you can move the files to the default folder specified by Windows Media Player, and then play or view them on the TV.

As long as File Sharing is activated, unauthorized access may occur. When you do not need to access data, disable File Sharing.

Connecting To a Mobile Device

You can connect a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet directly to the TV, or connect it to the network and display the mobile device's screen or play its content on the TV. The kinds of connections you can make are listed below.

Connect Using an MHL to HDMI cable

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Connect the USB port of the mobile device and the HDMI port of the TV with an MHL to HDMI cable to view the mobile device's screen on the TV screen.

Connect by Mirroring the Mobile Device's Screen on the TV (Screen Mirroring)

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Wirelessly connect the TV and the mobile device with the mirroring function. You can view the mobile device's screen on the TV screen.

This option is available only on a mobile device that supports the mirroring function.

Connect Mobile Devices without a Wireless Router (Wi-Fi Direct)

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Wi-Fi Direct enables you to connect the TV and the mobile device without a router or AP. Quickly access and play photo, video, and music files in the connected mobile device on the TV.

This option is available only on a mobile device that supports the Wi-Fi Direct function.

Connect Through Samsung Link

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Samsung Link enables you to play photo, video, and music files saved on a Samsung Linkenabled mobile device easily, without the need for a connection to the TV.

Connect Through DLNA Using Your Home Network

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You can conveniently play photo, video, and music files saved on a mobile device by connecting the mobile device and the TV to the same router or AP.

Connect via Smart View 2.0

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Install and run the Smart View 2.0 app on your mobile device, and connect your mobile device to the TV on the same network. However, Smart View 2.0 does not work when this function is in use.

When you are playing UHD-level video saved on a USB device

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When viewing the digital channel with UHD-level resolution

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Connecting With an MHL to HDMI Cable

MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) lets you display a mobile device’s screen on the TV. However, MHL is only available through the TV's HDMI (MHL) port and only when used in conjunction with an MHL-enabled mobile device. For information on configuring MHL on your mobile device, refer to the device's User Manual.

Connecting the MHL-to-HDMI cable automatically switches Picture Size to Screen Fit. This setting will not change automatically if you are using an HDMI adapter. In this case, change the settings manually in the menu.

If you are using an HDMI adapter, the TV recognizes the signal as an HDMI signal and may respond differently than it would to an MHL to HDMI cable connection.

HDCP 2.2 is supported only by the TV's HDMI (MHL) port. HDCP is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for video copyright protection.

Refer to the diagram and connect the MHL-to-HDMI cable to the TV's HDMI (MHL) port and the mobile device's USB port.

Once the connection has been made, press the SOURCE button to select the connected external device.

Screen Mirroring

MENU > Network > Screen Mirroring

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 the function that plays the video and audio files located on a mobile device on a TV and on the mobile device simultaneously.

To use the Screen Mirroring function, the mobile device must support a mirroring function such as AllShare Cast or Screen Mirroring. To check whether your mobile device supports the mirroring function, please visit the mobile device manufacturer's website.

The video or audio may intermittently stop depending on network conditions.

Connecting via a mobile device

On the mobile device, run Screen Mirroring. The mobile device searches for available devices to

connect to.

In the search result list, select the TV. The TV displays a pop-up at the top of the screen.

In the pop-up, select Allow to connect the mobile device.

All previously allowed mobile devices will automatically connect without needing approval.

If you select Deny, the device cannot connect. In addition, you are setting the device's connection status to Deny and it will not be able to connect in the future unless you change its connection status. To change the connection status of a denied device, Navigate to Network > Screen Mirroring > Device

Manager, select the device, and then select Allow.

Connecting by Automatically Allowing the Connection

Navigate to Network > Screen Mirroring, and then select Screen Mirroring. The Screen Mirroring

function starts. You can also start screen mirroring by pressing the SOURCE button on your remote, and then selecting Screen Mirroring from the list at the top of the screen.

Launch Screen Mirroring on your mobile device. The device searches for available devices.

Select the TV from the list. The TV automatically allows the connection and the device connects.

If the mobile device cannot connect, try turning the TV off and on.

Managing the Connection Status of Previously Connected Mobile Devices

This function is only available if devices have previously connected to the TV or have previously attempted to connect and been denied.

Navigate to Network > Screen Mirroring > Device Manager. The TV displays a list of devices that

have previously connected to the TV or have tried to connect to the TV and been denied. The status of the connection (Allow/Deny) is also displayed.

Select a device. A pop-up appears.

In the pop-up, you can select Allow connection, Deny connection, or Delete the device from the

list.

Connecting Mobile Devices without a Wireless Router (Wi-Fi Direct)

Navigate to MENU > Network > Wi-Fi Direct

You can connect a mobile device with the Wi-Fi Direct feature directly to the TV without using a wireless router or AP. By connecting a mobile device to the TV through Wi-Fi Direct, you can play photo, video, and music files saved on the mobile device on the TV.

This option is available only on a mobile device that supports the Wi-Fi Direct function. Please check if your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct.

Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the mobile device, and then navigate to Network and select Wi-Fi Direct

on the TV. The TV automatically scans for and displays a list of available devices. The TV's name also appears on the mobile device.

Select the device from the list to initiate a connection. If a connection request is made by the TV,

a permission message appears on the mobile device and vice versa.

Allow the connection. The TV and mobile device connect. For more information on the

multimedia content, refer to the "Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/Mobile Device" section.

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Connecting Through Samsung Link

Samsung Link lets you play the photo, video, and music files saved on a Samsung Link-enabled mobile device. In addition, using Samsung Link, you can play the content of a mobile device, which is registered to Samsung Link through your Samsung account, even if the mobile device and the TV are not connected to the same router or AP.

Run the Samsung Link app on the mobile device, and then sign in to your Samsung account.

To use Samsung Link, you have to sign in to your Samsung account. If you don't have a Samsung account, create one first.

Access and play photo, video, and music files saved on the mobile device. For more information

about playing multimedia content, refer to the "Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/ Mobile Device" section.

For more information about using the Samsung Link mobile software, refer to the Help section of the software.

Connecting Through DLNA Using Your Home Network

Quickly access and play photo, video, and music files stored on a mobile device on the TV.

Connect both the TV and the mobile device to the same router or AP. Once you connect them to

a single router or AP, a home network is configured.

DLNA is the technology that lets TV's, computers, and mobile devices connected to one wired or wireless router share content.

Enable File Sharing on the mobile device. You can play the content shared on the mobile

device on the TV. For more information about playing multimedia content, refer to the "Playing Multimedia Content Saved on a Computer/Mobile Device" section.

As long as File Sharing is active, unauthorized access can occur. When you do not need to access data, disable File Sharing.

Connecting via Smart View 2.0

By installing and running the Smart View 2.0 app on a mobile device, you can view the device's screen on the TV or play the device's multimedia content (videos, photos, and music) on the TV.

However, Smart View 2.0 does not work when this function is in use.

When you are playing UHD-level video saved on a USB device

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When viewing the digital channel with UHD-level resolution

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Go to Google Play, and search for and install Smart View 2.0 on your mobile device. Smart View 2.0 is a cross-platform, multi-screen app that enables you to display the mobile device's screen on the TV, share multimedia contents between two devices, and control the TV remotely. For more information, refer to the Smart View 2.0 manual.

Specifying the Name of the TV on a Network

MENU > Network > Device Name

Choose or specify a name for the TV that will appear on mobile devices and laptop computers.

Select Device Name from the Network menu, and then choose a name from the list that appears.

Alternatively, select User Input to enter a name manually.

Check the name from a mobile device or laptop computer.

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Switching Between Video Sources

Press the SOURCE button to switch between external devices connected to the TV. For example, to switch to a game console connected to the second HDMI connector, press the SOURCE button. The

Source List appears across the top of the screen. From the Source List, select HDMI2.

The connector names may vary depending on the product.

Other Functions Available When You Display the Source List

A number of functions are available in the pop-up Options menu when the TV displays the Source List. The functions that appear in the Options menu vary, depending on the source you selected in the Source List and the external device connected to the source.

To view the Options menu, press the TOOLS button or press and hold the E button on the standard remote. On the Samsung Smart Control, press and hold the touch pad or press the KEYPAD button, and then select TOOLS on the On-Screen Remote.

The functions that appear in the Options menu can include any of the following:

Edit Name: Lets you assign a device name to an input source, for example, Blu-ray to HDMI1. To

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assign a device name to an input source, follow these steps:

Open the Source List. The list appears in a horizontal line across the top of the TV. Using your

remote, highlight the source you want to assign a device name to.

Select Edit Name in the Options menu. The on-screen keyboard appears.

Using the keyboard, enter a new name. You can enter up to 15 characters.

When finished, select DONE on the keyboard, and then press the touch pad or the E button.

Information: View information about the connected devices.

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Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Displays a list of Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant devices that are

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connected to the TV.

This option is only available when Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On.

Remove USB: Use to safely remove a USB device connected to the TV. This option is only

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available when a USB device has been selected.

Delete: Use to delete an external device from a source. When you delete an external device

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from a source, you erase the information the TV has stored about the device and you delete the association the device has with the source.

The Universal Remote Function

When you display the Source List, the Universal Remote Setup button is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. Select this button to start the Universal Remote function. The Universal Remote function lets you control cable boxes, Blu-ray players, home theaters, and other external devices using your TV remote control. Refer to the "Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote - Using the Universal Remote" section for more information on using the Universal Remote function.

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