Samsung UN55F8000BFXZA Guide

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Basic Picture Settings
Screen Menu > Picture
The dispIayed image may differ depending on the modet,
The basic image settings alter the look and feel of the image displayed on the TV screen.
Changing the Picture Mode
Screen Menu > Picture > Picture Mode
Choose the optimal picture mode for your TV viewing conditions. When connected to a Computer via
an HDMI-to-DVl cable, only the Standard and Entertain modes can be chosen.
o Dynamic: This increases the brightness of the screen. It is most suitable for bright environments.
o Standard: This is the default mode.
o Natural: This is useful for reducing eye strain. This mode is available for LED TVs only.
o Relax: Consumes less power and reduces eye strain. This mode is only available for PDP TVs.
o Movie: Darkens the screen and reduces glare. Appropriate for darkened rooms, for watching
movies, and when experiencing eye fatigue.
o Entertain: Sharpens images for a more dynamic viewing experience. This mode is only available
when connected to a computer via an HDMI-to-DVl cable.
o Stadium: This is chosen automatically when Sports Mode is turned on under the Smart Features
menu. This functions is not available on U.S.A. and Canada.

Picture Quality
Screen Menu > Picture
Choose a Picture Mode and then select the following options to display a slide bar that allows the
corresponding setting to be adjusted. Adjust the value by dragging left/right on the touch pad and
change the setting by dragging up/down on the touch pad. Adjusted values are applied to the current
source and will remain in effect the next time the source is selected. When connected to a computer
via an HDMI-to-DVI cable, only the Color and Tint (G/R} adjustment options can be chosen.
Adjusts the brightness of individual pixels. Decreasing the brightness reduces power
consumption. This option is only available for LED TVs.
Cell Light
Adjusts the brightness of the panel. Decreasing the brightness reduces power consumption. This
option is only available for PDP TVs.
Contrast
Adjusts the screen contrast.
Adjusts the overall brightness.
Sharpens or dulls the edges of objects.
Color
Adjusts the overa II co Ior saturati on.
Tint (G/R}
Adjusts the ratio of green to red. Increase the green value to saturate the greens and the red
value to saturate the reds.
Applying the Cup'rent Pictu_e Quality Setting to Another _nput
Screen Menu> Picture > AppNy Picture Mode
You can apply the picture quality setting that you configured for the TV to all external devices
connected to the TV.
To apply the setting to all external devices connected to the TV, select ANI Sources. To only apply the
setting to the current input, select Current Source.

Picture Size
Screen Menu ) Picture ) Picture Size ) Picture Size
Most TV programs and videos are displayed in full screen, but some programs and videos don't fit the
screen. Users can change the picture size for such programs and videos. However, the available size
options may differ, depending on the video source. For details, see "Picture Size and Input Signal".
o 16:9: Set the picture to the 16:9 wide-screen format.
Zoom1: Magnifies the 16:9 screen size to up and down. A magnified picture can be moved up
and down.
Zoom2: Magnifies the Zoom1 screen size to up and down. A magnified picture can be moved up
and down.
Wide Fit: Enlarge the aspect ratio of the picture so it fits the entire screen. Enjoy 4:3 images as
undistorted 16:9 images.
4:3: Sets the picture to basic 4:3 mode.
ADo not leave the TV in 4:3 mode for an extended period. The dark borders displayed on the left
and right/top and bottom of the screen may cause image retention (screen burn). This is not
covered by the warranty. This mode is available for PDP TVs only.
Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cutoff,
Smart View 1: Reduces a 16:9 picture by 50%. This mode is only available for LED TVs and in
HDMI mode.
Smart View 2: Reduces a 16:9 picture by 25%. This mode is only available for LED TVs and in
HDMI or DTV mode.
The Picture Size opton s not ava lable with mages n the UHD resolut on because the supported screen
sze s fxed,

Screen Position
Screen Menu ) Picture ) Picture Size ) Position
The screen position can be adjusted if Picture Size is set to Zoom1, Zoom2, Wide Fit, or Screen Fit. In
DTV mode, the screen position cannot be adjusted if the Picture Size is set to Screen Fit.
To adjust the screen position, select Position and then Position from the popup window.
2, Drag on the touch pad to move the screen. Once done, select Position and then Close. Select
Reset to reset the screen position.
The Position opton s not ava lable with mages n the UHD resolut on because the supported screen sze s
fxed.
Picture Off
Screen Menu ) Picture ) Picture Off
Turns off the screen and plays audio only. To turn the screen back on, press any button except TV and
volume buttons.
Reset mmage Settings
Screen Menu ) Picture ) Reset Picture i !c
Reset all image settings for the current Picture Mode to the default settings. This does not affect other
Picture Modes.

Advanced ngs
Screen Menu > Picture > Advanced Settings
The disp ayed image may differ depending on the mode,
Use Advanced Settings to fine-tune how images are displayed on the TV screen. The Advanced
Settings option is only available when Picture Mode is set to Standard or Movie. When the TV is
connected to a computer via an HDMI-DVl cable, only White Balance and Gamma can be adjusted.
o Dynamic Contrast
Automatically adjusts the screen contrast. Use this option to achieve the optimal contrast setting.
o Black Tone
Adjuststheblackcolordepth.
o Flesh Tone
Adjusts the amount of red in skin-color tones.
o RGB Only Mode
Adjusts the red, green, and blue levels individually.

o ColorSpace
Adjuststhe rangeof colorsthat canbeexpressedon screen.Auto automaticallyadjuststhe
colorspacedependingon the inputsignal,andNativeappliesa rangethat iswiderthantheinput
signal.Customallow the userto manuallyadjusta rangeof the desiredcolor in the colorsof the
inputsignal._i:i!_:i:::::_
WhiteBalance
Adjuststhe colortemperatureof the pictureto makewhite objectslook whiteandthe overall
pictureappearnatural.Adjust eachcolor's luminositywith the offset menuandthebrightness
with thegainmenu.To restorethe defaultvalues,selectReset.
10pWhiteBalance
Adjuststhe white balanceby adjustingthe brightnessof the red,green,andblueelementsin
10-pointintervals.Thisoption isonly availablewhenPictureModeissetto Movieandmaynot
be supportedby someexternaldevices.
Gamma
Adjuststhe primarycolor intensity.
ExpertPattern
Displayspicturecalibrationpatternson thescreenwithout usinga separatepatterngeneratoror
filter.Pattern1isusedto calibratethe contrast,andPattern2isusedfor calibratingthecolor and
color saturation.If the screenmenudisappearsor adifferent menuisactivatedwhile thescreen
is beingcalibrated,this option will savethechangesup to that pointandautomaticallydeactivate
that menu.Thisfeatureis enabledin ComponentandHDMImodesonly. _1:ii::::,:!:_j'
• Motion Lighting
Adjuststhe picturebrightnessdependingonthe on-screenmovementsfor reducedpower
consumption.Thisfeatureisonly availablewhenPictureModeissetto Standardandis not
availablein 3Dmode.Inaddition,adjustingContrastor Brightnessautomaticallydeactivatesthis
feature.

Picture Options
Screen Menu > Picture > Picture Options
The displayed image may differ depending on the model,
Use Picture Options to further improve the picture quality. When connected to a computer via an
HDMI-to-DVl cable, users can only change Color Tone.
,, Color Tone
Adjusts the color tone. The setting is applied on an individual Picture Mode basis. When Picture
Mode is changed, the corresponding setting will apply automatically. If Picture Mode is set to
Dynamic, users can only choose between Cool and Standard. _ :!/:_
,, Digital Clean View
Reduces static and ghosting caused by weak signals. This feature is only available for ATV
channels. Selecting Auto Visualization displays the signal strength on the screen. Green indicates
the best possible sign a I.
,, MPEG Noise Filter
Reduces MPEG noise and improves the video quality.

o HDM_BlackLevem
Thisisavailableonlyfor videoinputviaan HDMIcable.Usethis to reduceimageretentionthat
mayoccurwhenwatchingvideofrom anexternaldevice.Chooseoneof theblacklevels.
FilmMode
Optimizesthe picturequalityfor movies.Selectthemodefor watchingmovies.Thisfeatureis
only availablewhenwatchingTVor whenthe inputsignal is AV,Component(480i,1080i),or
HDMI(1080i).TheCinemaSmoothoption isonly activewhentheTV inputsan HDMI24Hzsignal.
TheCinemaSmoothoption isonly availablefor PDP8500series.
Motion JudderCanceller
Optimizescreenfor displayingfast pacescenesfor movies.Thisfeatureisonly availablefor PDP
TVs.
Blackoptimizer
Adjust overallblackcolor depthto givea changeto picturedepth.Thisisnotavailablewhen
playinga mediafile or usingtheTVasacomputerdisplay.Thisfeatureisonly availablefor PDP
TVs.
Auto Motion Plus
Use this to reduce blur and judder from scenes with rapid movement. If you select Custom, you
can configure the afterimage and screen trembling removal ratio and you can view a sharper
image through the LED Clear Motion function. This feature is only available for LED TVs.
While Auto Motion Hus s _unrfinfj, select the virtua remote panes HIFO button to disp ay tlhe
_eso _tion and freq_ ency of the ncoming video sgna (60Hz)Iihe disp ayed freq_ency s _ot the same
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Smart LED
This controls the brightness of individual areas on screen to maximum contrast automatically,
This function is not supported depending on the region or model.
Cinema Black
In Movie mode, this feature dims the top and bottom areas of the video image to provide a more
immersive viewing experience. This function is available for LED 7450/7500, 8000 series models
only.

Basic Sound ngs
Screen Menu > Sound
The dispIayed image may differ depending on the modet,
Use the Sound Settings to change the sound mode, enable/disable surround sound, adjust the
equalizer, and optimize the TV's sound.
Changing the Sound Mode
Screen Menu > Sound > Sound Mode
Sound modes make adjustments to the sound output. However, Sound Modes are not available when
using external speakers only.
o Standard: This is the normal sound mode.
o Music: This mode emphasizes normal music instead of voices.
o Movie: This mode is calibrated to provide the best sound for movies.
o Clear Voice: This mode emphasizes voices.
o Amplify: This increases the overall intensity of high-frequency sounds for a better listening
experience. It is designed for hearing-impaired listeners.
o Stadium: This is chosen automatically when Sports Mode is turned on under the Smart Features
menu. This functions is not available on U.S.A. and Canada.