Samsung Smart Remote BN68 Series

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Summary

SAMSUNG Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Button Functions

Details the functions of each numbered button on the SAMSUNG remote control for TV operation.

Accessibility Shortcuts Button

Explains how to access the TV's accessibility functions via the CC/VD button.

Using Accessibility Functions

Voice Guide and Audio Features

Covers Voice Guide, TV Background Volume, Picture Off, Video Description, and Multi-output Audio.

Visual Accessibility Settings

Includes High Contrast, Grayscale, Color Inversion, Enlarge, and Sign Language Zoom.

Interactive Learning and Captioning

Details Learn TV Remote, Learn Menu Screen, Caption Settings, and Remote Button Repeat.

Overview

Device Description: Samsung TV Remote Control
Function Description
Usage Features
Accessibility Features (via Accessibility Shortcuts menu, accessed by CC/VD button)
Maintenance Features

This document describes the features and functions of a Samsung TV remote control and its associated accessibility settings.

Device Description: Samsung TV Remote Control

The Samsung TV remote control is a handheld device designed for intuitive interaction with a Samsung television. It features a comprehensive array of buttons for controlling various aspects of the TV's operation, from basic power and channel selection to advanced accessibility features and smart TV functions. The remote is designed with accessibility in mind, incorporating Braille points on key buttons (Power, Channel, Volume, and Select) to assist visually impaired users.

Function Description:

The remote control provides the following primary functions:

Power Control (1): Turns the TV on and off.
Source Selection (2): Displays and allows selection of available video sources (e.g., HDMI inputs, antenna).
Channel Navigation (3, 4, 8):
- Direct Channel Access (3): Numeric keypad (0-9) for direct channel input.
- Sub-channel Selection (4): The '-' button allows selection of digital sub-channels (e.g., '54-3' by pressing '54', then '-', then '3').
- Previous Channel (5): Returns to the previously viewed channel.
- Channel Up/Down (8): Changes channels sequentially.
- Pre-CH (4): Returns to the previous channel.
- Channel List (9): Launches the on-screen Channel List.
Volume Control (6, 7):
- Volume Up/Down (6): Adjusts the audio volume.
- Mute (7): Turns the sound on and off.
Smart TV & Navigation (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17):
- Home Screen (10): Returns to the TV's Home Screen.
- App Launch (11, 12): Dedicated buttons for launching specific apps (e.g., Netflix, Prime Video, Samsung TV Plus).
- Guide (13): Displays the electronic program guide (Guide screen).
- Navigation Pad (14): Used to navigate TV menus, highlight items, and change values.
- Select (15): Confirms selections or runs highlighted items.
- Return (16): Returns to the previous menu.
- Exit (17): Exits the current menu or application.
Contextual Buttons (18): Four colored buttons (A, B, C, D) whose functions vary depending on the on-screen directions.
Settings & Information (19, 20):
- Settings (19): Displays the main on-screen menu.
- Info (19): Displays information relevant to the TV screen (e.g., program details).
- Feature-Specific Buttons (20): Buttons with functions tied to specific features as directed on-screen.

Usage Features:

The remote control is designed for ease of use, with a logical layout and tactile feedback. Its primary usage involves pointing it towards the TV and pressing the desired buttons.

Accessibility Features (via Accessibility Shortcuts menu, accessed by CC/VD button):

The Samsung TV and its remote offer extensive accessibility features, which can be accessed through the Accessibility Shortcuts menu (by pressing the CC/VD button). These features aim to make the TV usable for individuals with various impairments:

Voice Guide Settings:
- Function: Activates spoken descriptions of menu options, channel changes, volume adjustments, program information, and other TV functions.
- Customization: Users can configure volume, speed, pitch, and level of the voice guide.
- Language Support: Voice Guide supports the language specified in the TV's Language settings; English is always supported, though some languages may not have Voice Guide support.
TV Background Volume:
- Function: Automatically lowers broadcast content volume when the voice guide is active to ensure clarity. Users can adjust this volume if needed.
Picture Off:
- Function: Turns off the TV screen while keeping the audio on, reducing power consumption. The screen reactivates with any button press.
Video Description:
- Function: Provides an audio description of video scenes for visually impaired users. This feature is only available with supporting broadcasts.
High Contrast:
- Function: Changes major service screens to white text on a black background and makes transparent TV menus opaque for easier reading.
Grayscale:
- Function: Converts the TV screen to black and white, sharpening blurred edges caused by colors.
- Limitation: Some Accessibility menus may be unavailable when Grayscale is active. Support may vary by model/region.
Color Inversion:
- Function: Inverts text and background colors in setting menus for improved readability.
- Limitation: Some Accessibility menus may be unavailable when Color Inversion is active.
Enlarge:
- Function: Increases the font size on the screen.
Learn TV Remote:
- Function: When activated (and Voice Guide is enabled), pressing any button on the remote causes the TV to announce the button's name, helping visually impaired users learn the remote layout.
- Exit: Press RETURN twice to exit.
Learn Menu Screen:
- Function: When activated (and Voice Guide is enabled), the TV describes the structure and features of the menus as the user navigates them.
Caption Settings:
- Function: Displays captions for programs.
- Limitations: Captions are only displayed for programs that support them and do not relate to DVD/Blu-ray player subtitles.
- Separate Closed Caption: Allows displaying captions in a separate area from the broadcast screen.
- Caption Mode:
  - Analog TV: Default/CC1~CC4/Text1~Text4 modes.
  - Digital TV: Default/Service1~Service6/CC1~CC4/Text1~Text4 modes.
  - Note: Functionality may vary based on broadcast signal and digital caption mode.
- Digital Caption Options: Allows customization of font color, background color, size, and position. Foreground and background colors/opacity cannot be the same. Position function is only active for broadcast captions.
Multi-output Audio:
- Function: Enables simultaneous audio output from TV speakers and a Bluetooth device.
- Volume Control: Allows setting the Bluetooth device volume higher than the TV speaker volume.
- Activation: Automatically activates when Bluetooth headphones are connected. Support may vary by model/region.
Sign Language Zoom Settings:
- Function: Zooms into the sign language screen when provided by the program.
- Customization: Users can edit the position and magnification of the zoom area.
Remote Button Repeat Settings:
- Function: Configures the operation speed of remote control buttons when held down continuously. Users can adjust the repeat interval.

Maintenance Features:

Battery Replacement: While not explicitly detailed, remote controls typically require periodic battery replacement.
Compatibility: The manual notes that images, buttons, and functions may differ by model. Using the remote with a different TV may result in some functions not operating normally. This suggests that the remote is designed for optimal performance with its intended Samsung TV model.