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Table of Contents2
Viewing the E-Manual8
Scrolling a Page8
Using the Top Icons8
- Returning to the Home Page8
- Searching the Index9
- Searching Pages9
- Closing the E-Manual9
Jumping to a Menu Item9
Updating the E-Manual9
Antenna Connection10
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series10
For the S9 Models10
Video Device Connections11
HDMI Connection12
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series12
- Models12
For the S9 Models13
Component Connection14
For the LED 7450/7500 Series Models14
For the LED 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models15
For the S9 Models16
AV Connection17
For the LED 7450/7500 Series Models17
For the LED 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models18
For the S9 Models19
Audio Device Connections20
Digital Audio (Optical) Connection20
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models21
For the S9 Models21
Audio Output Connection22
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 Series Models22
For the S9 Models22
ARC (Audio Return Channel)23
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series23
For the S9 Models24
Computer Connection25
- For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models25
HDMI Connection25
- For the S9 Models26
HDMI-To-DVI Connection27
- For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models27
- For the S9 Models28
Models29
Smartphone Connection29
For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series29
For the S9 Models30
Switching between Video Sources31
Programming32
Auto Program32
Remove Scrambled Channels32
Channel Management33
Remove Channels33
Restore Removed Channels34
Program Rating Lock34
- Blocking Programs Using the TV Rating34
- Blocking Based on Movie Rating (MPAA)35
- Blocking Based on Canadian English Rating35
- Blocking Based on Canadian French Rating36
- Blocking Based on Downloadable U.S. Rating36
- Watching Blocked / Restricted Programs36
Rename Analog Channels36
Favorite Channels37
Add Favorite Channels37
Remove Favorite Channels37
Rearrange the Favorite Channels List38
Rename a Favorite Channel List38
Copy a Favorite Channels List38
Network Configuration39
Wired Network39
- For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models39
- For the S9 Models40
Wireless Network41
- Wireless Network Precautions41
- Network Security Protocols41
Wired Network Setup42
Automatic Wired Network Setup42
Manual Wired Network Setup42
Network Type43
Failed Wired Connection44
Wireless Network Setup45
Automatic Wireless Network Setup45
Manual Wireless Network Setup46
Using the WPS Button47
Failed Wireless Connection48
Checking the Network Status50
Mobile Device Connection50
Wi-Fi Direct51
Allshare Settings51
Rename the TV51
Smart Touch Control52
Inserting the Batteries (AAA X 2)52
Connecting to the TV52
- Reconnecting the Smart Touch Control53
Battery Low Alarm53
Buttons and Descriptions54
Special Functions56
Using the Touch Pad57
Dragging57
Pressing57
Flicking58
Pressing and Holding58
Pressing and Dragging59
Scrolling Up/Down59
Scrolling Left/Right59
Changing Channels by Entering Numbers60
- Numerical Input Guide60
Adjusting the Touch Pad60
Show Status and Notification Banner61
Recommended61
History61
- Deleting History Data61
Searching61
Virtual Remote Control62
Changing the Virtual Remote Control Panel62
Change a Position of the Virtual Remote Panel62
Using the Number Panel62
Using the Playback Control Panel62
Using the Quick Access Panel62
Adjusting the Virtual Remote Panel62
Universal Remote Setup63
Connecting the IR Extender63
- For the LED 7450/7500, 8000 and PDP 8500 Series Models63
- For the S9 Models64
Add the External Device64
Using the Universal Remote Control64
Registered External Device Management64
Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keypad65
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keypad65
- Additional Features65
SMART Interaction66
Precautions66
- Face Recognition66
- TV Camera Use66
- Motion Control67
- Voice Recognition68
Operating Environment68
Voice Recognition Environment Test69
Enabling Voice Recognition69
Voice Recognition Tutorial69
Basic Voice Recognition Use70
Voice Recognition Settings70
Interactive Voice Recognition Commands71
Deactivating Voice Recognition71
Motion Control72
Operating Environment72
Motion Control Environment Test73
Motion Control Tutorial73
Motion Control Activation73
Using the Basic Motion Controls74
Motion Control Options74
Motion Control Screen75
- The Screen Composition While Viewing TV75
- The Smart Hub Screen Composition76
Face Recognition78
Operating Environment78
Face Registration79
- Face Registration from the Smart Hub Account Information Screen79
- Face Registration for the Smart Hub Account Using Face Recognition80
Face Recognition Login80
Using Peripheral Devices81
Keyboard Connection81
- Keyboard Use81
Mouse Connection82
- Mouse Use82
TV Viewing83
Program Info83
Change the Broadcast Signal83
Guide84
- Change Channels84
- Change Category84
- Quick Navigation84
- Schedule Viewing84
- Checking the Program Info84
Channel List85
- Change Channels85
- Genre85
- Change the Broadcast Signal85
- Change the Channel List85
Schedule Viewing86
Digital Channel Schedule Viewing86
- Guide87
- Program Info87
Analog Channel Schedule Viewing87
Cancel a Schedule Viewing87
Edit Schedule List87
Precautions88
- Restrictions89
- Tips89
Activating 3D Mode90
Setting 3D Effects91
Pip92
Analog Screen Calibration93
Fine Tune93
Broadcast Audio Options94
Digital Broadcast Audio Options94
Analog Broadcast Audio Options94
Sports Mode95
Show Subtitles95
Subtitle Options96
Subtitle Display Options96
Basic Picture Settings97
Changing the Picture Mode97
Picture Quality98
- Applying the Current Picture Quality Setting to Another Input98
Picture Size99
Screen Position100
Picture off100
Reset Image Settings100
Advanced Settings101
Picture Options103
Basic Sound Settings105
Changing the Sound Mode105
Adjusting the Sound Settings106
Auto Volume106
TV Installation Type106
Resetting the Sound106
Sound Customizer107
Creating a Custom Sound107
Modifying Sound Profiles107
Managing Custom Sounds107
3D Audio108
Speaker Settings108
Speaker Select109
Digital Audio Output109
Samsung Audio Device Connection109
Clock and Timer110
Setting the Time110
- Auto111
- Manual111
Sleep Timer111
On Timer112
Off Timer112
Screen Protection and Maintenance113
Eco Solution113
Screen Burn Protection114
- Pixel Shift114
- Auto Protection Time115
- Scrolling115
- Side Gray115
Auto Protection Time116
Password116
Change Password116
Additional Features117
Changing the Menu Language117
Game Mode117
- Precautions and Restrictions117
BD Wise118
Menu Transparency118
Sound Feedback118
Panel Locking118
Booting Logo119
Light Effect119
DIVX® Video on Demand119
Smart Hub120
Agreements Required to Use Smart Hub120
Samsung Account121
- Creating a Samsung Account121
- Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy121
  - Logging in122
- Linking a Samsung Account to Other Accounts122
- Managing Accounts122
Resetting Smart Hub123
Searching123
Keyword Search123
Setting Search Scope123
Status and Notification124
Show Status and Notification Banner124
- Voice Recognition & Motion Control Configuration124
- Samsung Account Configuration124
- Network Configuration124
- Check Notifications124
Social125
Social Settings125
- Checking the Application125
- Connecting a Service to a Samsung Account125
Watching Videos126
Friend Profile126
Select a Friend to Call126
Filters126
Precautions128
Installing Standard Applications129
Launching an Application129
Samsung Apps129
- Searching for Apps129
- Installing Applications129
Apps Management130
- Edit My Apps130
- Deleting Applications131
- Managing Application Folders131
- Application Lock/Unlock131
- Application Update131
- Setting up the Application Auto Update131
Fitness132
- Creating a Profile132
Kids132
Webbrowser133
Social Networks133
- Linking Service Accounts133
Apps Settings134
- Auto Ticker134
- Push Notification Settings134
- Channel-Bound Apps134
- Properties134
On TV135
On TV Settings136
- On TV Setup136
- Recommendation Notice136
- Auto Start136
- Recommendation Method136
- Adult Contents Block136
Watching an On-Air Recommended Program137
Scheduled Recommended Program Info137
Activating the Guide137
Program Recommendations by Time137
Movies & TV Shows138
Buying Movies139
Playing Movies139
Parental Control139
Photos, Videos & Music140
Restrictions140
Supported File Formats141
USB Device Connection141
- USB Device Removal141
Playing All the Content on a Storage Device142
Clearing the Recent Playlist142
Using Networked External Storage Devices142
- Allowing DLNA Device Connections143
- Allshare143
Exporting Contents143
Changing the View Mode144
Playlist Creation144
Opening a Different File144
Video Scanning144
Show Subtitles145
Additional Video Playback Settings145
Music146
Changing the View Mode146
Playlist Creation146
Music Scanning146
Opening a Different File146
Additional Music Playback Settings146
Changing the View Mode147
Slide Show147
- Slide Show Settings147
Playlist Creation147
Opening a Different File148
Background Music148
- Mini Player148
Additional Photo Playback Settings148
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)149
Precautions149
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Setup150
Using the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)150
- Switching between Anynet+ Devices150
- Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Device Menu151
Arc151
Sharing Mobile Device Screens on the TV152
Mhl152
- Mhl Use152
Screen Mirroring153
- Mobile Device Connection153
Remote Management154
- What Is Remote Support155
- How Does It Work155
Self Diagnosis156
- Picture Test156
- Sound Test157
- Voice & Motion Control Environment Check157
- Signal Information157
- Reset157
Updating the Software158
- Update Now158
- Manual Update158
- Auto Update158
Usage Mode159
Support Info159
Kensington Security Lock160
Display Resolution160
Ibm160
Mac160
Vesa Dmt161
Picture Size and Input Signal162
Supported 3D Resolutions163
Hdmi163
- 3D Format: L/R, T/B163
- 3D Format: Frame Packing163
Component164
Digital Channel164
Videos/Photos164
Computer Via HDMI164
Subtitle and Media Contents File Formats, and Codec165
Subtitle165
- External165
- Internal165
Supported Image Resolutions166
Supported Music File Formats166
Video Codec167
- Other Restrictions167
- Video Decoders168
- Audio Decoders168
D Precautions169
Caution169
Safety Precautions170
Warranty171
Procedure for Making a Warranty Claim171
Warranty Conditions171
S-Recommendation Disclaimer173
Recommendation with Voice Interaction173
Screen175
Sound177
Antenna (Air/Cable) Connection178
PC Connection178
Networking178
Reset the Personal Info and Tv Settings182
Web Browser183

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