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USER MANUAL
GX-SM550SM / GX-SM540SM

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL GX-SM550SM / GX-SM540SM The purpose of Safety Concerns is to ensure users’ safety and to prevent property losses. Please read this document carefully for proper use.
  • Page 2 Product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This guide may be changed for product improvement, standardization or other technical reasons without prior notice. © 2018 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
  • Page 3 afety Information The purpose of the Safety Concerns section is to ensure the safety of users and prevent property damage. Please read this document carefully for proper use. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
  • Page 4 Safety Information  Handling Cautions IMPORTANT NOTE If the power plug on this unit does not fit the wall outlets in your house, have the wall outlets replaced with outlets that fit by a licensed electrician. If the power cord is not long enough, obtain a suitable, safety-approved extension cord.
  • Page 5 • If your equipment uses an AC adapter: – Only use the AC adapter with your product by Samsung. – Do not use the power cord with other products. • Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter flat on a table or the floor. If you place the AC/DC Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfunction.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ontents ---------------------------------------------------- About the product Key Feature ............Media file format compatibility .
  • Page 7 Contents Picture ............. . Screen resolution ....................
  • Page 8 Using the DLNA (Only for GX-SM550SM) ........
  • Page 9: Key Feature

    bout the product KEY FEATURE Image Display of HD Grade Supports high-resolution video output of up to 1080p, enabling you to enjoy clear and sharp video. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Function Using the EPG Channel Guide, you can check the program information and broadcasting schedule of a desired channel, and schedule the programs to watch.
  • Page 10: About The Product

    • The STB does not support media with DRM (Digital Rights Management) downloaded from commercial sites. • The STB does not support PTP protocol (Picture Transfer Protocol). • Do not remove USB storage device while in use (formatting, etc.). • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any loss of data on USB storage device.
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Power Cable (AAA Size) Quick installation Guide HD+ Supplement Smart Card \ You can purchase the cable accessories (not supplied with the product) from a local Samsung dealer. Not supplied cable: - HDMI cable - Coaxial cable - LAN cable...
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    About the product  Front Panel FRONT PANEL This section describes the button and LEDs at the front panel. Smart Card Slot Channel button POWER button Remote Control Sensor Status LED \ Status LED : Glows green when the STB is on active mode. Glows red when the STB is on standby mode.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    About the product  Remote Control REMOTE CONTROL This section describes the function of each button on a remote control. Put the STB in stand-by mode (no TV power on/off. signal to TV). Press number buttons to enter numeric value or to access channels directly.
  • Page 14 About the product  Remote Control Installing batteries \ If the remote does not operate properly: - Check the polarity +/– of the batteries. - Check if the batteries are drained. - Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles. - Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
  • Page 15 About the product  Remote Control TV Control Codes Brand Code Brand Code NOKIA TV+74 SAMSUNG TV+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07, +08, +09 NORDMENDE TV+72, +73, +75 AIWA TV+82 PANASONIC TV+53, +54, +74, +75 ANAM TV+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, +15, +16, +17, +18...
  • Page 16: Connections

    onnections This section describes the connection to peripherals. Connect the peripherals (TV, DVD, etc.) referring to the descriptions in the following page. CONNECTING TO A TV Connection to a TV with the HDMI Port This section describes how to connect to a TV with an HDMI cable. OPTICAL HDMI OUT ANT IN...
  • Page 17 Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products that have the Anynet+ feature. To operate this function, connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable. The STB supports HDMI Anynet+ functionality (extensions of the HDMI CEC standard). This makes it possible to control the STB using a TV remote control (or to control the TV using the STB remote control in the case of the automatic power on function).
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connections  Connecting to an Audio System CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM HIMI OUT HIMI IN OPTICAL HDMI OUT ANT IN 13/18V DC 500mA Max. HIMI IN Audio OPTICAL HDMI OUT Method 1 Method 2 Audio / Video Connect the product to an audio system using one of the two methods illustrated above. Turn on the product, audio system, and TV.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Network Router

    ISP’s policy. For more information, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider). \ DSL users, please use a router to make a network connection. \ To use the Samsung Link function with your PC, you must connect your PC to your network.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Power

    Connections  Connecting the Power CONNECTING THE POWER After connecting your STB to your TV, connect the included power adapter to the STB, and then plug the power adapter with power cord into a wall socket. When you plug in the power adapter for the first time, the STB will turn on automatically and display the first installation screen.
  • Page 21: Settings

    THE SETUP PROCEDURE • The OSD (On Screen Display) of this product may change after you upgrade the software version. \ You can download the latest user manual on www.samsung.com/de • The access steps may differ depending on the menu you selected.
  • Page 22 Settings  The Setup Procedure Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose a resolution, and then press the " button on the remote control. 6. Use the buttons to choose a search type, ▲▼ and then press the button on the remote "...
  • Page 23: Scanning

    Settings  The Setup Procedure Scanning There are three different scanning options. Quick Scanning This is the recommended scanning type it is the simplest and the fastest. It downloads the complete channel list from a dedicated Astra transponder: 12.60375 Horizontal 22000 DVB-S KS/s...
  • Page 24 Settings  The Setup Procedure Auto tune Auto tune performs channel search on all predefined transponders of the selected satellite. After successful scanning, a result screen appears with showing the numbers of the TV and radio channels found. Select [Save] and press the " button to confirm. \ Auto tune can take several minutes depending on the satellite selected.
  • Page 25: Software Upgrade

    Settings  The Setup Procedure Software Upgrade You have to upgrade your STB with the latest software to use all the functionalities. - The detail upgrade way is described in [Settings] > [System] > [Software upgrade]. SatCR environment users have to do the [USB Update] way for the first time. - Refer to page 46 to do the software upgrade by the [USB Update] way.
  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Settings  Main Menu MAIN MENU Guide : View the program schedule, select programs to watch, and view information about future programs. (See page 53.) Channel : Displays the list of channels memorized. (See page 58.) Library : Provides access to and allows management of the list of recorded material. (See page 62.) Media : Plays videos, photos or music content from an external USB storage device.
  • Page 27: Accessing The Settings Screen

    Settings  Accessing the Settings Screen ACCESSING THE SETTINGS SCREEN Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Main menu appears. Select [Settings], and then press the " button. To access the Settings menus, sub-menus, and options, please refer to the remote control illustration and the Settings Control Button table in the below.
  • Page 28: Channel

    Settings  Channel CHANNEL You can configure various channel options. ASTRA channel list update Astra channel list update is the simplest and fastest way of scanning services. This option allows you to Change or Update the channel list available for the ASTRA satellite network. If channel list has not been chosen previously, please select [Change] and press the "...
  • Page 29: Manual Tune

    Settings  Channel Manual tune To scan the channel list of a satellite manually, follow these steps. Select the [Channel] option using the ▲/▼ button, and then press the ▶ button. Select the [Manual tune] option using the ▲/▼ button, and then press the ▶ button. Select an option you want using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 30 Settings  Channel LNB Settings It is possible to change current LNB settings in accordance with your antenna configuration. Positioner According to this option, you can disable or enable the positioner. You can select one of the following options: [DiSEqC Motor] / [USALS] or disable it by selecting [NONE].
  • Page 31 Settings  Channel Positioner Settings If you select one of the [Positioner] type (DiSEqC motor or USALS), additional [Positioner Settings] option will appear in the [Channel] menu. You are able to use one of the following options: [User settings] or [Installer settings].
  • Page 32 Settings  Channel ◈ Installer settings These settings should be done while mounting the antenna with a motor and shouldn’t be changed during normal use. It is to set limits on the positioner motor if the satellite dish can’t move over whole driver angle (~180 degrees).
  • Page 33: Guide Timeline

    Settings  Channel Guide timeline This menu specifies the standard for setting the time interval for the display of the program list on a channel guide screen. The longer the interval the more programs can be checked on a single screen. Tuners info You can see information about tuner status.
  • Page 34: Sound

    Settings  Sound SOUND You can configure various audio options such as the [Prefered audio type], [Digital volume control], etc. Preferred audio type This allows selection of which audio type (Stereo or Multi-channel) should be used when both are available on the service selected.
  • Page 35: Picture

    Settings  Picture PICTURE You can configure various display options such as the [Screen resolution], [Aspect ratio], etc. Screen resolution This allows you to set the output resolution of the video signal. The number indicates the number of lines of video per frame.
  • Page 36: Screen Saver

    Settings  Picture Screen saver You can set the time delay for the screen saver. If there is no input from the remote control for a given period of time, the menu window disappears and the screen saver is activated. \ The screen saver is enabled only when any part of OSD is visible.
  • Page 37: Language

    Settings  Language LANGUAGE You can configure on-screen message language as well as subtitle languges. The selected language will only appear if it is supported. Language On Screen Display (OSD) is used to change the language of the menu screen. Automatic subtitles This allows you to enable/disable subtitles, or change to Hearing Impaired.
  • Page 38: Library / Media

    Settings  Library / Media LIBRARY / MEDIA You can configure various options related to recording and USB storage setting. Subtitle settings This allows you to change Color/Size/Position and Encoding of subtitles for movies displayed from Media (USB or DLNA). This option do not concern subtitles displayed while watching satellite services. Media auto open Allows you to automatically open the library/media when a USB memory stick is inserted.
  • Page 39: Hdd/Usb Storage Settings

    Settings  Library / Media HDD/USB storage settings This allows you to see USB storage device information, format and assign to PVR. Media renderer This allows you to enable or disable streaming media over the local network Media renderer name This allows you to set the media renderer name visible in the local network...
  • Page 40: Cas

    Settings  CAS This section of the Settings contains information about Conditional Access System i.e. inserted Smart Card. Smart Card information When you select this option, the STB displays the information about inserted Smart Card. Change Smartcard PIN-Code This option allows changing of an inserted Nagravision Smart Card’s PIN code. The Smartcard’s PIN Code is not the same as the STB’s PIN code and is not set to 0000 when performing a reset to default settings.
  • Page 41: System

    Settings  System SYSTEM You can check product information or reset the STB to default settings. Product information This menu displays the product information: [Brand ID], [Product ID], [Firmware version], [Downloader version], [Software version], [Serial number] and [Last software update]. Auto Turn off This lets you set the STB go into the standby mode automatically from live mode if your STB is not being used for the set up time.
  • Page 42: Network Configuration

    Settings  System Network Configuration Allows you to choose a way to connect your receiver to the internet. Before you begin, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to find out if your IP address is static. If it is dynamic and you have a wired network, we recommend using the procedure described below: Connect the STB to your router using a LAN cable before you start the configuration procedure.
  • Page 43: Network Settings

    Settings  System Network settings Before you begin, contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to find out if your IP address is static. If it is dynamic and you have a wired network, we recommend using the Automatic configuration procedures described below.
  • Page 44: Reset To Default Settings

    Settings  System Reset to default settings Resets all settings to their default settings. The default PIN is 0000. To Reset to the default, follow these steps: Press the MENU button. Select [Settings] > [System], and then press the ▶ button.
  • Page 45: Software Upgrade

    \ Never turn the STB off during the upgrade process. \ When the upgrade is completed, the STB turns off and then turns on again by itself. \ SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS takes no legal responsibility for STB malfunction caused by consumer negligence during a software upgrade.
  • Page 46 USB Update You can update the software by using a USB flash drive. Visit www.samsung.com/de Click SUPPORT in the top right menu. Enter the product's model name into the search field. As you enter the model name, the picture of the product will be displayed with some description as a search result.
  • Page 47 Settings  System OTN Update \ Available only when access to the internet is available. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Select [Settings] > [System] > [Software upgrade] and then press the ▶ button. Choose OTN mode by pressing the ▶ button. Select [Search] and press the "...
  • Page 48: Change Stb Pin-Code

    Settings  System Change STB PIN-Code This function works in conjunction with the Parental Rating function which requires you to enter a PIN before it allows access. You can change the 4-digit PIN used to access the Parental Rating function. To change the PIN, follow these steps: Press the MENU button on the remote control.
  • Page 49: Using The Basic Functions

    sing the Basic Functions After Auto tune is completed, you can watch your TV channels. Using the remote control buttons To use these buttons, see the table on the right. NUMBER buttons : To move to a TV channel directly, press the number buttons that correspond to the desired TV channel.
  • Page 50: Switching Channel

    Using the Basic Functions  System Switching channel You can switch the current channel by pressing the CH / button or entering the channel number directly using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. • Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio channels. •...
  • Page 51: Viewing The Service Information

    Using the Basic Functions  Viewing the service Information VIEWING THE SERVICE INFORMATION Pressing the INFO button on the remote control displays information about the channel being watched. Pressing the INFO banner twice makes more detailed information appear. Channel Information You can see the channel info banner by pressing once the INFO button while watching a program.
  • Page 52: Program Information

    Using the Basic Functions  Viewing the service Information Display icons Icon Definition Icon Definition Favourite channel Dolby Digital Sound Lock channel Dolby Digital Plus Sound HD channel Audio description SD channel DVB Subtitle Parental Lock Digital text Watch timer New recording Record Timer Video aspect ratio...
  • Page 53: Viewing The Epg Information

    Using the Basic Functions  Viewing the EPG information VIEWING THE EPG INFORMATION EPG (Electronic Program Guide) provides users with television, radio, and other media applications with continuously updated menus that display broadcast programming and scheduling information for current and upcoming programs.
  • Page 54: Viewing Program Information

    Using the Basic Functions  Viewing the EPG information Viewing Program information Select a channel in the EPG screen, and then press the INFO button on the remote control. The program's detail information will appear in the banner on the screen. Searching programs You can search programs by selecting the appropriate search options(Day/Time/Genre/Category/Search text).
  • Page 55: Pausing And Rewinding Live Tv (Only For Gx-Sm550Sm)

    Using the Basic Functions  Pausing and rewinding live TV (Only for GX-SM550SM) PAUSING AND REWINDING LIVE TV (Only for GX-SM550SM) While watching live TV or listening live radio, after pressing p button the time shifting mode starts. This mode makes it possible to stop live mode, rewind and review the program that was recorded the moment before.
  • Page 56: Recording Programs (Only For Gx-Sm550Sm)

    Using the Basic Functions  Recording programs (Only for GX-SM550SM) RECORDING PROGRAMS (Only for GX-SM550SM) You can record a program not only whilst watching the desired program, but also after selecting the desired program from the information banner, the TV guide or the Search menu.
  • Page 57 Using the Basic Functions  Recording programs (Only for GX-SM550SM) • Programs to be recorded are marked with red icon in the information banner and the channel list. • If the program is to be broadcasted at a later time or day, the STB will automatically book it, and will record it when it is broadcasted.
  • Page 58: Channel List

    Using the Basic Functions  Channel list CHANNEL LIST The Channel list displays the list of channels memorized and indexed during the Scanning process. On the Channel list screen, you can select and change channels, lock and unlock channels, view indexed channels by sort order (name, number), and access and edit Favourites.
  • Page 59 Using the Basic Functions  Channel list Create new favourite channel list Add a channel to new favourite channel list. In the Channel list, press the Yellow button. Select the [Create new favourites list], and then press the " button. The virtual keyboard appears. Input the favourite list name using the pop-up keyboard.
  • Page 60: Sorting Channel List

    Using the Basic Functions  Channel list Sorting channel list To sort the channels in the Channel list. You can order the list by name or number. In the Channel list, press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Select the sort option you want, and then press the "...
  • Page 61: Using The Hbbtv

    Using the Basic Functions  Using the HbbTV USING THE HBBTV HbbTV(Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) is a major new pan-European initiative aimed at harmonizing the broadcast and broadband delivery of entertainment to end consumers through connected TVs and set-top boxes. If the satellite TV service provider which you are subscribed to offers the interactive service, you can launch it at any time by pressing the RED button on the remote control while watching a TV program.
  • Page 62: Using The Library

    Library \ PVR feature is available in GX-SM550SM model, There is no PVR feature in GX-SM540SM model. This function launches the PVR contents list by using the [Library] menu. Cyclic recordings can be browsed within their own folders. You may play a selected recording and browse through it using Rewind, Forward, Pause and Play.
  • Page 63 To delete the timer Select a timer by pressing the Yellow button on the remote control. Press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Select [Delete] on the pop-up window and press the " button on the remote control. To sort timers Press the TOOLS button on the remote control.
  • Page 64: Media Play

    edia Play Your STB can play the contents located on the USB devices. It is also possible to navigate through menus, selecting items, viewing information about items, browsing and playing/viewing an item. You can delete, copy, move, sort, select and deselect all items on the storage medium by pressing the TOOLS button and choosing an option from the list.
  • Page 65: Controlling Playback

    Media Play  Controlling Playback CONTROLLING PLAYBACK You can control the playback of media file located on an external USB storage device. Depending on the contents, some of the functions described in this manual may not be available. • Press the p button on the remote control to pause or resume playback. •...
  • Page 66: To Create A New Folder

    Media Play  Controlling Playback To create a new folder Press the TOOLS button on the remote control. Select [New Folder] on the pop-up window, and then press the " button on the remote control. Input the name of the new folder by using the ▲/▼/◀/▶ and " buttons on the remote control. When finished, select [Done] on the keyboard and then press the "...
  • Page 67: Using The Dlna (Only For Gx-Sm550Sm)

    Media Play  Using the DLNA (Only for GX-SM550SM) USING THE DLNA (Only for GX-SM550SM) DLNA functionality gives you to share digital contents between STB and other multimedia devices, control the contents remotely and render the contents by using external device e.g. phone. The STB supports DLNA Media Player and DLNA Media Renderer device profiles.
  • Page 68 Media Play  Using the DLNA (Only for GX-SM550SM) • Play files similarly to playback from USB or HDD. For more information about playback from USB or HDD, see 'Playing Files on a USB Device' on page 64. In the DLNA, Trick modes are not supported, audio jumps are limited to 15 second steps and files are not cached.
  • Page 69: Appendix

    Go to the table of contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again. y If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. - Samsung Germany Call center: 01806 7267864...
  • Page 70 Appendix  Troubleshooting Abnormal HDMI output screen. y If random noise appears on the screen, it means that TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). y Plug Out/In the TV and the STB again. First installation screen is shown again after performing the [Reset to default settings]. y It is a correct operation.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Appendix  Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Model Name USB port GX-SM550SM / GX-SM540SM USB 2.0 Host x 1 (1A) ▪ ▪ Power General Power Consumption ▪ Net Weight: 0.38 Kg ▪ Power On: Typical 10 W, Max. 25 W Dimensions(W x H x D): 166 x 29.9 x 147 mm ▪...
  • Page 72: Licence

    Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and...
  • Page 73: Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen Hd

    Appendix  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen HD+ ALLGEMEINE GESCHÄFTSBEDINGUNGEN HD+ Geltungsbereich, Vertragsgegenstand und HD+ Karte Diese allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen der HD PLUS GmbH mit Sitz in der Betastraße 1-10, 85774 Unterföhring („HDP“) gelten ausschließlich für den HD+ Service. HDP überlässt dem Nutzer nach Maßgabe dieser allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen den Besitz an einem Datenträger („HD+ Karte“).
  • Page 74 Appendix  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen HD+ Eine uneingeschränkte, vollumfängliche Nutzung des HD+ Services ist nur bei der Verwendung von HD+ zertifizierten Digitalempfängern möglich. Bei der Verwendung von Digitalempfängern ohne HD+ Zertifizierung kann es zu technischen Nutzungseinschränkungen des HD+ Services kommen, auch wenn HD+ zertifizierte Common-Interface-Empfangsmodule verwendet werden.
  • Page 75 Appendix  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen HD+ Freistellung Der Nutzer haftet gegenüber HDP für die Einhaltung der in den Ziffern 4 und 5 aufgeführten Pflichten. Er stellt HDP von sämtlichen Ansprüchen Dritter frei, die infolge einer schuldhaften Verletzung dieser Pflichten und/oder schädigender Handlungen des Nutzers gegen HDP geltend gemacht werden und leistet Ersatz für darüber hinausgehende Schäden einschließlich der Kosten für eine eventuell erforderliche Rechtsverfolgung und -verteidigung.
  • Page 76 Appendix  Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen HD+ Haftung HDP haftet nur, soweit HDP, ihren Erfüllungsgehilfen und/oder gesetzlichen Vertretern ein vorsätzliches oder grob fahrlässiges Verhalten zur Last fällt. Bei leicht fahrlässig verursachten Schäden haftet HDP nur, wenn eine wesentliche Vertragspflicht verletzt wurde oder ein Fall des Verzugs oder der Unmöglichkeit vorliegt. In diesen Fällen ist die Haftung auf den typischen vorhersehbaren Schaden begrenzt.
  • Page 77: Herstellergarantie

    Kassenbeleg oder eine entsprechende Bestätigung vorlegen. Die Seriennummer am Gerät muss unbeschädigt und lesbar sein. 2. Es liegt im Ermessen von Samsung, ob die Garantie durch Reparatur oder durch Austausch des Gerätes bzw. des defekten Teils erfüllt wird. Weitere Ansprüche sind ausgeschlossen. Alle Originalteile, die im Rahmen der Erbringung von Serviceleistungen ersetzt wurden, gehen in das Eigentum von Samsung über.
  • Page 78 Garantie nicht angetastet. Soweit die nationale Gesetzgebung nichts anderes vorsieht, beschränken sich die Ansprüche des Käufers auf die in dieser Garantie genannten Punkte. Die Samsung Ltd. sowie deren Tochtergesellschaften und Händler haften nicht für den indirekten bzw. in Folge auftretenden Verlust von Ton- und Bildträgern oder anderem ähnlichen Material bzw.
  • Page 79: Open Source Announcement

    Appendix  Open Source Announcement OPEN SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT Open Source used in this product can be found on the following webpage. (http://opensource.samsung.com) Open Source License Notice is written only English. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, Samsung Electronics, declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 80 To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system. For information on Samsung’s environmental commitments and product specific regulatory obligations e.g. REACH, WEEE, Batteries, visit: http://www.samsung.com/uk/aboutsamsung/samsungelectronics/ corporatecitizenship/data_corner.html...
  • Page 81 Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd, Euro QA Lab. Blackbushe Business Park Saxony Way, Yateley, Hampshire GU46 6GG United Kingdom (Ed.00)

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