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Table of Contents2
Using Smart Hub7
- Connecting to the Internet7
Using Voice Interaction8
- Setting up Voice Interaction8
- Running Voice Interaction8
Connecting the Samsung Smart Control to the TV9
Connecting an Antenna10
Connecting to the Internet10
- Connecting to Your Internet Network10
Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues12
- Troubleshooting Wired Internet Connectivity Issues12
- Troubleshooting Wireless Internet Connectivity Issues13
Connecting Video Devices14
- Connecting with an HDMI Cable14
- Connecting with a Component Cable (Only for Models with COMPONENT in / AV IN)14
- Connecting with a Composite Cable (Only for Models with COMPONENT in / AV IN)15
Audio Input and Output Connections16
- Connecting with an HDMI (ARC) Cable16
- Connecting with a Digital Audio (Optical) Cable16
- Connecting Bluetooth Devices16
Connecting a Computer17
- Connecting through the HDMI Port17
- Connecting through Your Home Network17
Connecting a Mobile Device18
- Using Smart View (Screen Mirroring) or Contents Sharing18
- Connecting Mobile Devices Without a Wireless Router (Wi-Fi Direct)18
- Connecting a Mobile Device Via the Smart View App18
Switching between External Devices Connected to the TV18
- Changing the Input Signal18
- Editing External Devices19
- Using Additional Functions19
Connection Notes19
- Connection Notes for HDMI19
- Connection Notes for Audio Devices20
- Connection Notes for Computers20
- Connection Notes for Mobile Devices20
About the Samsung Smart Control (Voice Interaction Version)21
About the Samsung Smart Control (no Voice Interaction)23
Connecting to the Samsung Smart Control25
Controlling External Devices with the Samsung Smart Control25
Using the Universal Remote25
Controlling the TV with a Keyboard or Gamepad26
- Connecting a USB Keyboard26
- Connecting a Bluetooth Keyboard and Gamepad26
- Using the Keyboard26
Entering Text Using the On-Screen QWERTY Keyboard27
- Using Additional Functions27
Smart Hub28
- Displaying the Home Screen28
- Launching Smart Hub Automatically30
- Testing Smart Hub Connections30
- Resetting Smart Hub30
Using a Samsung Account30
- Creating a Samsung Account30
- Signing in to a Samsung Account31
Using the GAMES Service32
- Installing and Running a Game32
- Managing Purchased or Installed Games33
- Rating Games34
Using the APPS Service34
- Installing and Running an App35
- Managing Purchased or Installed Apps35
- Rating Apps37
- Using Other App Features and Functions37
Using the E-Manual37
- Launching the E-Manual37
- Using the Buttons in the E-Manual37
Using the Web Browser38
Playing Pictures/Video/Music38
- Playing Media Content39
- Functions on the Media Content List Screen39
Using Voice Interaction40
- Setting up Voice Interaction40
- Running Voice Interaction40
Viewing Broadcast Information at a Glance41
- Using the Guide41
- Changing the Broadcast Signal42
- Checking Digital Channel Signal Info and Strength42
Recording Programs42
- Managing the Schedule Recording List43
- Viewing Recorded Programs43
Setting up a Schedule Viewing44
- Setting up a Schedule Viewing for a Channel44
- Editing a Schedule Viewing44
Using Timeshift45
Using the Channel List45
Editing Channels46
- Re-Registering and Deleting a Channel46
- Editing Registered Channels46
- Using Program Rating Lock46
Creating a Personal Favorites List47
- Registering Channels as Favorites47
- Viewing and Selecting Channels on Favorites Lists Only47
Editing a Favorites List47
- Removing Channels from a Favorites List48
- Rearranging a Favorites List48
- Renaming a Favorites List48
Making Sports Programs more Realistic with Sports Mode48
- Extracting Highlights Automatically48
- Viewing a Game Recorded in Sports Mode49
TV-Viewing Support Functions49
- Scanning for Available Channels49
- Configuring Advanced Broadcasting Settings50
- Selecting the Broadcast Audio Language50
- Fine-Tuning Analog Broadcasts50
Adjusting the Picture Quality51
- Choosing a Picture Mode51
- Configuring Advanced Picture Settings51
Picture Support Functions53
- Viewing a Picture-In-Picture (PIP)53
- Changing the Picture Size53
Adjusting the Sound Quality54
- Choosing a Sound Mode54
- Configuring Advanced Sound Settings54
Using the Sound Support Functions55
- Selecting Speakers55
- Listening to the TV with a Samsung Audio Device55
- Listening to the TV through Bluetooth Devices56
- Listening to the TV through a Multiroom Speaker56
Setting the Time and Using the Timer57
- Setting the Current Time57
- Using the Timers57
Using the Screen Burn Protection and Energy Saving Functions58
- Preventing Screen Burn58
- Reducing the Energy Consumption of the TV59
Using Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)59
- Connecting an External Device through Anynet+ and Using Their Menus59
Updating the Tv's Software60
- Updating the Tv's Software to the Latest Version60
- Updating the TV Automatically61
Protecting the TV from Hacking and Malicious Code61
- Checking the TV and Connected Storage for Malicious Code61
- Scanning for Viruses in Real Time62
- Viewing Scan Results62
Using Other Functions62
- Running the Accessibility Functions62
- Enabling Voice Guides for the Visually Impaired62
- Enabling Audio for the Video Description Function62
- Showing Captions63
- Adjusting the Menu Transparency63
- White Text on Black Background (High Contrast)63
- Enlarging the Font (for the Visually Impaired)64
- Learning about the Remote Control (for the Visually Impaired)64
- Listening to the TV through Bluetooth Devices (for the Hearing Impaired)64
- Configuring Advanced System Settings64
- Checking Notifications65
- Enabling Game Mode66
- Restoring the TV to the Factory Settings66
Getting Support67
- Getting Support through Remote Management67
- Finding the Contact Information for Service67
- Requesting Service68
Diagnosing TV Operational Issues68
There Is a Problem with the Picture68
- Testing the Picture68
I Can't Hear the Sound Clearly70
- Testing the Sound70
There Is a Problem with the Broadcast71
My Computer Won't Connect72
The TV Won't Connect to the Internet72
The Schedule Recording/Timeshift Function Isn't Working73
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Isn't Working73
I Have Trouble Launching/Using Apps74
My File Won't Play74
I Want to Reset the TV75
Other Issues75
Before Using the Recording and Timeshift Functions77
- Before Using the Recording and Schedule Recording Functions77
- Before Using the Timeshift Function78
Supported Resolutions for UHD Input Signals78
- If HDMI UHD Color Is Set to off78
- If HDMI UHD Color Is Set to on79
Read before Using Voice Interaction79
- Precautions for Voice Interaction79
- Requirements for Using Voice Interaction79
Read before Using Apps80
Read before Using the Web Browser81
Read before Playing Photo, Video, or Music Files82
- Limitations on Use of Photo, Video, and Music Files82
- Supported External Subtitles83
- Supported Internal Subtitles83
- Supported Image Formats and Resolutions84
- Supported Music Formats and Codecs84
- Supported Video Codecs85
Read after Installing the TV87
- Picture Sizes and Input Signals87
- Installing an Anti-Theft Lock88
- Read before Setting up a Wireless Internet Connection88
Read before Connecting a Computer (Supported Resolutions)89
- Ibm89
- Mac89
- Vesa Dmt90
- Supported Resolutions for Video Signals91
Read before Using Bluetooth Devices92
- Restrictions on Using Bluetooth92
Blocking Programs Based on Their TV Rating93
- Blocking Movies Base on Their Movie Rating (MPAA)94
- Blocking Programs Based on Their Canadian English Rating94
- Blocking Programs Based on Their Canadian French Rating95
- Blocking Programs Based on Their Downloadable U.S. Rating95
Buttons and Functions96
- Buttons and Functions Available While Playing Multimedia Content96
- Buttons and Functions Available While Using Sports Mode98
- Buttons and Functions Available While Recording a Program or Timeshift98
License100

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Brand	Samsung
Model	UN49KS8500
Category	LED TV
Language	English

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