Samsung UE55NU8500 User manual

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USER MANUAL
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Before Reading This User Manual
This TV comes with this user manual and an embedded e-Manual.
Before reading this user manual, review the following:
User
Manual
Read this provided user manual to see
information about product safety, installation,
accessories, initial configuration, and product
specifications.
e-Manual For more information about this TV, read the
e-Manual embedded in the product.
•To open the e-Manual,
> Settings > Support > Open e-Manual
On the website, you can download the user manual and see its contents on your PC or mobile
device.
Learning the e-Manual's assistance functions
•Some menu screens cannot be accessed from the e-Manual.
Search Select an item from the search results to load the corresponding
page.
Index
Select a keyword to navigate to the relevant page.
– The menus may not appear depending on the geographical
area.
Recent pages Select a topic from the list of recently viewed topics.
Learning the functions of the buttons that appear on e-Manual
topic pages
Try Now Access the associated menu item and try out the feature directly.
Link Access an underlined topic referred to on an e-Manual page
immediately.
English
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Features of your new TV
Home Screen
In Home Screen, you can easily run the apps that have been used previously or frequently. The
apps can also be moved or deleted in the screen.
e-Manual
Get help from a detailed, on-screen user's manual built into your TV.
Voice Interaction
Access and control menu options and functions using voice commands.
"Live TV" "HDMI1" "USB"
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions
Please read the Safety Instructions before using your TV.
CAUTION Class II product: This symbol
indicates that a safety connection
to electrical earth (ground) is not
required.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ALL
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
AC voltage: Rated voltage
marked with this symbol is AC
voltage.
This symbol indicates that high
voltage is present inside. It is
dangerous to make any kind of
contact with any internal part of
this product.
DC voltage: Rated voltage
marked with this symbol is DC
voltage.
This symbol indicates that this
product has included important
literature concerning operation
and maintenance.
Caution. Consult instructions
for use: This symbol instructs
the user to consult the user
manual for further safety related
information.
•The slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for
necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of this apparatus and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.
– Do not place this apparatus in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet,
unless proper ventilation is provided.
– Do not place this apparatus near or over a radiator or heat register, orwhere it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
– Do not place vessels (vases etc.) containing water on this apparatus, as this can result in
a fire or electric shock.
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•Do not expose this apparatus to rain or place it near water (near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.). If this
apparatus accidentally gets wet, unplug it and contact an authorised dealer immediately.
•This apparatus uses batteries. In your community, there might be environmental
regulations that require you to dispose of these batteries properly. Please contact your
local authorities for disposal or recycling information.
•Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or adaptors beyond their capacity, since this
can result in fire or electric shock.
•Power-supply cords should be placed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at the plug end, at
wall outlets, and at the point where they exit from the appliance.
•To protect this apparatus from a lightning storm, orwhen left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges.
•Before connecting the AC power cord to the DC adaptor outlet, make sure that the voltage
designation of the DC adaptor corresponds to the local electrical supply.
•Never insert anything metallic into the open parts of this apparatus. This may cause a
danger of electric shock.
•To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this apparatus. Only a qualified technician
should open this apparatus.
•Be sure to plug in the power cord until it is firmly seated. When unplugging the power cord
from a wall outlet, always pull on the power cord's plug. Never unplug it by pulling on the
power cord. Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.
•If this apparatus does not operate normally - in particular, if there are any unusual sounds
or smells coming from it - unplug it immediately and contact an authorised dealer or
service centre.
•Be sure to pull the power plug out of the outlet if the TV is to remain unused or if you are
to leave the house for an extended period of time (especially when children, elderly, or
disabled people will be left alone in the house).
– Accumulated dust can cause an electric shock, an electric leakage, or a fire by causing
the power cord to generate sparks and heat or by causing the insulation to deteriorate.
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•Be sure to contact an authorised Samsung service centre for information if you intend
to install your TV in a location with heavy dust, high or low temperatures, high humidity,
chemical substances, orwhere it will operate 24 hours a day such as in an airport, a train
station, etc. Failure to do so may lead to serious damage to your TV.
•Use only a properly grounded plug and wall outlet.
– An improper ground may cause electric shock or equipment damage. (Class l Equipment
only.)
•To turn off this apparatus completely, disconnect it from the wall outlet. To ensure you can
unplug this apparatus quickly if necessary, make sure that the wall outlet and power plug
are readily accessible.
•Store the accessories (batteries, etc.) in a location safely out of the reach of children.
•Do not drop or strike the product. If the product is damaged, disconnect the power cord and
contact a Samsung service centre.
•To clean this apparatus, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and wipe the product
with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinners,
insecticide, aerial fresheners, lubricants, or detergents. These chemicals can damage the
appearance of the TV or erase the printing on the product.
•Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing.
•Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
•Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or overheat the batteries.
•There is danger of an explosion if you replace the batteries used in the remote with the
wrong type of battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
* The figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may
differ from the actual product appearance. The product design and specifications may change
without notice. CIS languages (Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakhs) are not available for this product,
since this is manufactured for customers in the EU region.
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Before Reading This User Manual ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2
Features of your new TV ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Warning! Important Safety Instructions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
01 What's in the Box?
02 Assembling the TV
Attaching the TV to the Stand ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Mounting the TV on a wall ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Providing proper ventilation for your TV ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Safety Precaution: Securing the TV to the wall
to prevent falling ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12
03 The TV Control Stick
Using the TV Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------- 14
04 The Remote Control
About the Buttons on the Remote Control ---------------------------------------------------------------- 15
About the Buttons on the
Samsung Smart Remote ---------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Installing batteries into the
Samsung Smart Remote ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18
About the Samsung Smart Remote ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Controlling External Devices with the TV
Remote - Using the Universal Remote ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Contents

05 Performing the initial setup
Initial setup ---------------------------------------------------------------- 21
06 Connections
Connecting devices to your TV ---------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Connecting to the Internet ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23
07 Selecting Connected Devices
Changing the input signal ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Editing external devices ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Using additional functions ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24
08 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------- 25
What is Remote Support? ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Eco Sensor and screen brightness ---------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Caring for the TV ---------------------------------------------------------------- 28
09 Specifications and Other Information
Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Environmental Considerations ---------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Decreasing power consumption ---------------------------------------------------------------- 29
Licences ---------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Warranty Card ---------------------------------------------------------------- 32
WARRANTY CONDITIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 32
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01 What's in the Box?
Make sure the following items are included with your TV. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer.
Samsung Smart Remote & Batteries
(AA x 2)
Remote Control & Batteries
(AAA x 2)
x 4
User Manual Regulatory Guide TV Power Cable Wall Mount Adapter
CI Card Adapter
•The items’ colours and shapes may vary depending on the models.
•Cables not included can be purchased separately.
•Check for any accessories hidden behind or in the packing materials when opening the box.
An administration fee may be charged in the following situations:
(a) An engineer is called out at your request, but it is found that the product has no defect
(i.e., where the user manual has not been read).
(b) You bring the unit to a repair centre, but it is found that the product has no defect (i.e.,
where the user manual has not been read).
You will be informed of the administration fee amount before a technician visits.
Warning: Screens can be damaged from
direct pressure when handled incorrectly. We
recommend lifting the TV at the edges, as shown.
Do Not Touch
This Screen!
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02 Assembling the TV
Attaching the TV to the Stand
x 8
Make sure you have all the accessories shown, and that you assemble the stand following the
provided assembly instructions.
Mounting the TV on a wall
If you mount this TV on a wall, follow the instructions exactly as set out by the
manufacturer. Unless it is correctly mounted, the TV may slide or fall and cause
serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the TV.
For models providing wall mount adapters, install them as shown in the figure below before
installing the wall mount kit.
•Refer to the installation manual included with the Samsung wall mount kit.
TV
TV
Wall mount
bracket
Wall mount
bracket
C
C
Wall mount Adapter
Wall mount Adapter
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•Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself
or others if you choose to install the wall mount on your own.
•You can install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. Before attaching
the wall mount to surfaces other than plaster board, contact your nearest dealer for
additional information. If you install the TV on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and
result in severe personal injury.
•Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table below.
•If you are installing a third-party wall mount, note that the length of the screws you can
use to attach the TV to the wall mount is shown in column C in the table below.
•When installing a wall mount kit, we recommend you fasten all four VESA screws.
•If you want to install a wall mount kit that attaches to the wall using two top screws only,
be sure to use a Samsung wall mount kit that supports this type of installation. (You may
not be able to purchase this type of wall mount kit, depending on the geographical area.)
TV size in
inches
VESA screw hole
specs (A * B) in
millimetres
C (mm) Standard Screw Quantity
55 200 x 200 43-45 M8 4
65 400 x 400
Do not install yourwall mount kit while your TV is turned on. This may result in
personal injury from electric shock.
•Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the
VESA standard screw specifications. Screws that are too long may cause damage to the
inside of the TV set.
•For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications, the
length of the screws may differ depending on the wall mount specifications.
•Do not fasten the screws too firmly. This may damage the product or cause the product to
fall, leading to personal injury. Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
•Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-
specified wall mount is used or when the consumer fails to follow the product installation
instructions.
•Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt.
•Always have two people mount the TV onto a wall.
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Providing proper ventilation foryour TV
When you install your TV, maintain a distance of at least 10 cm between the TV and other
objects (walls, cabinet sides, etc.) to ensure proper ventilation. Failing to maintain proper
ventilation may result in a fire or a problem with the product caused by an increase in its
internal temperature.
When you install your TV with a stand or a wall mount, we strongly recommend you use parts
provided by Samsung Electronics only. Using parts provided by another manufacturer may
cause difficulties with the product or result in injury caused by the product falling.
Installation with a stand Installation with a wall mount
10 cm
10 cm10 cm 10 cm10 cm
10 cm
10 cm
Other Cautions
•The actual appearance of the TV may differ from the images in this manual, depending on
the model.
•Be careful when you touch the TV. Some parts can be somewhat hot.
Safety Precaution: Securing the TV to the wall to prevent
falling
Caution: Pulling, pushing, or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall. In
particular, ensure your children do not hang on or destabilise the TV. This
action may cause the TV to tip over, causing serious injuries or death. Follow
all safety precautions provided in the Safety Flyer included with your TV. For
added stability and safety, you can purchase and install the anti-fall device
as described on the next page.
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WARNING: Never place a television set in an unstable location. The television set may
fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children,
can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as
•Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.
•Only using furniture that can safely support the television set.
•Ensuring the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting
furniture.
•Not placing the television set on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or
bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television set to a
suitable support.
•Not placing the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located
between the television set and supporting furniture.
•Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the
television set or its controls.
If you are retaining and relocating the television set that you are replacing with this
new set, you should apply the same precautions to the old set.
Preventing the TV from falling
1. Using the appropriate screws, firmly fasten a set of
brackets to the wall. Confirm that the screws are firmly
attached to the wall.
– You may need additional material such as wall anchors
depending on the type of wall.
2. Using the appropriately sized screws, firmly fasten a set of
brackets to the TV.
– For the screw specifications, refer to "Standard Screw"
in the table on the previous page.
3. Connect the brackets fixed to the TV and the brackets
fixed to the wall with a durable, heavy-duty string, and
then tie the string tightly.
– Install the TV near the wall so that it does not fall
backwards.
– Connect the string so that the brackets fixed to the wall
are at the same height as or lower than the brackets
fixed to the TV.
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03 The TV Control Stick
Using the TV Controller
You can turn on the TV with the TV Controller button at the bottom of the TV, and then use the
Control Menu. The Control menu appears when the TV Controller is pressed while the TV is On.
For more information about its usage, refer to the figure below.
TV Controller / Remote control
sensor
Press: Move
Press & Hold: Select
The TV Controller is located on the
bottom of the TV.
Control menu
: Power off : Volume Up
: Channel Up : Volume Down
: Channel Down : Source
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04 The Remote Control
About the Buttons on the Remote Control
•This remote control has Braille points on the Power, Channel, Volume, and Enter buttons
and can be used by visually impaired persons.
•The images, buttons, and functions of the remote control may differ depending on the
model.
Alternately selects Teletext
mode, Full > Double > Mix > Off.
Turns the sound on/off.
(Smart Hub)
Launches Home Screen.
Displays the main on-screen
menu.
Adjusts the volume.
Records whatever you are
currently watching.
•This function is not available
in specific geographical areas.
Returns to the previous menu or
channel.
E(Enter)
Selects or runs a focused item.
PIC SIZE
Changes the picture size.
PICTURE
Changes the picture mode.
AD/SUBT.
Displays the Accessibility
Shortcuts.
Turns the TV on and off. Displays and selects available
video sources.
Gives direct access to channels.
Returns to the previous channel.
Changes the current channel.
Launches the Channel List.
Displays the Electronic
Programme Guide (EPG).
Displays information about the
current programme or content.
Moves the cursor, selects the
on-screen menu items, and
changes the values seen on the
TV's menu.
Exits the menu.
Use these buttons with specific
features. Use these buttons
according to the directions on the
TV screen.
Use these buttons according to
the directions on the TV screen.
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About the Buttons on the Samsung Smart Remote
•The images, buttons, and functions of the Samsung Smart Remote may differ depending on
the model.
(Number button)
When pressed, a number strip
appears on the bottom of the
screen. Select numbers and then
select Done to enter a numeric
value. Use to change the channel,
enter a PIN, enter a ZIP code, etc.
•When pressed for1 second or
more, the TTX menu appears.
(Power)
Press to turn the TV on or off.
Directional pad (up/down/left/
right)
Moves the focus and changes the
values seen on the TV's menu.
(Return)
Returns to the previous menu.
When pressed for1 second or
more, the running function is
terminated. When pressed while
you are watching a programme,
the previous channel appears.
(Play/pause)
When pressed, the playback
controls appear. Using these
controls, you can control the
media content that is playing.
(Smart Hub)
Returns to the Home Screen.
(Voice Interaction)
Runs Voice Interaction. Press and
hold the button, say a command,
and then release the button to
run Voice Interaction.
When you press the button, the
EnterVoice Command Guide
menu appears at the bottom of
the screen.
VOL (Volume)
Move the button up or down to
adjust the volume. To mute the
sound, press the button. When
pressed for1 second or more, the
Accessibility Shortcuts menu
appears.
CH (Channel)
Move the button up or down to
change the channel. To see the
Guide screen, press the button.
•When pressed for1 second or
more, the Channel List screen
appears.
(Colour button)
Use these coloured buttons to
access additional options that are
specific to the feature in use.
Select
Selects or runs a focused item.
When pressed while you are
watching content, detailed
programme information appears.
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Installing batteries into the remote control (Battery size: AAA)
Match the polarities of the batteries to the symbols on the battery compartment.
1
3
2
•The colour and shape of the remote may vary depending on the model.
•Use the remote control within 7 m of the TV.
•Bright lights may affect the performance of the remote control. Avoid using the remote
control near special fluorescent lights or neon signs.
1. Gently pull on the battery cover's notch and then remove the cover completely once it
comes loose.
2. Insert 2 AAA alkaline batteries, making sure to align the positive and negative polarities
correctly.
3. Place the battery cover on the remote control and insert the cover into the remote control.
4. Slide the battery cover in the order shown so that the cover is completely attached to the
remote control.
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Installing batteries into the Samsung Smart Remote
To install the batteries, push the rear cover open in the direction of the arrow, and then insert
the batteries as shown in the figure. Make sure that the positive and negative ends are facing
in the correct direction.
•Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer battery life.
About the Samsung Smart Remote
When you start the TV for the first time by pressing the P(Power) button on the Samsung
Smart Remote, the TV automatically pairs with the Samsung Smart Remote. Once the TV and
Samsung Smart Remote have paired, you can use the Samsung Smart Remote to operate the
TV.
We recommend using Samsung Smart Remote at a distance of less than 6 m. A usable
distance may differ depending on the wireless environmental conditions.
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Pairing the TV to the Samsung Smart Remote
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the Samsung Smart Remote pairs to the TV
automatically. If the Samsung Smart Remote does not pair to the TV automatically, point
it at the remote control sensor of the TV, and then press and hold the and buttons
simultaneously for 3 seconds or more.
•The Samsung Smart Remote can only be paired to one TV at a time.
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Controlling External Devices with the TV Remote - Using the
Universal Remote
> sSource > Universal Remote
You can control external devices connected to the TV using the remote control. To control
external devices, register them by following the instructions on the screen.
•This function may not be supported depending on the model.
•You can also use the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function to operate external Samsung devices
with your TV's remote control without any additional setup.
•Certain external devices connected to the TV may not support the universal remote feature.
•Do not place any obstacles in front of an external device. It may cause signals from the
remote control to be transmitted improperly.
•The TV memorises both the external device and its connection port (HDMI 1, HDMI 2, etc.).
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