Samsung UN65C8000XF Quick Setup Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV.
Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
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Step 1
: Install the Batteries into the Remote
To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:
1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote
upward as shown in the figure to the
right.
2. Install two AAA batteries.
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Make sure to match the +
and - ends of the batteries
to the diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 2
: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable
VHF/UHF Antenna
Connect Ant In to
• Wall cable jack
Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)
• VHF/UHF Antenna
• Cable or Satellite box
or
Antenna Adapter (Supplied) Ant or Cable Out
Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.
Step 4
: Run Plug & Play
When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug &
Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set
the clock mode, and launch the TV's channel memorizing process.
It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.
To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow
buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the ENTERE button.
To skip a screen, press the MENU button. To turn on your TV, press the
button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:
1
Plug & Play
Using your remote control, select
Select Language of the OSD.
the language for the On Screen
Display (OSD), and then press the
Menu Language :
ENTERE button.
U Move E Enter
2
Select Home Use, and then
Plug & Play
press the ENTERE button. If
you select Store Demo, the TV
Select the usage mode.
will reset your picture and audio
settings every 30 minutes.
Store Demo Home Use
Previous U Move E Enter
3
Select Antenna Source and
Plug & Play
Channel Source. If Antenna
Antenna Source :
Source is Cable or Auto, you
Air
Digital Cable System :
must select Channel Source to
Cable
same type as your cable system Auto
Analog Cable System :
type. After selecting source,
Search
select Search; then press the
ENTERE button on your remote. U Move E Enter
Step 3
: Connect External Devices
Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)
Use one of the connections below to connect
your TV to an external A/V device.
We recommend using HDMI for the highest
picture quality.
Lowest Quality Connection
Component Adapter (Supplied)
Audio/Video connection (480i only)
AV Adapter (Supplied)
Using an Audio/Video Cable
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Video Cable (Not Supplied)
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Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems, If you are not sure
about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
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If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5.
After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according
to the directions for your cable or satellite box.
4
The TV memorizes the available
Removing scrambled channel.
channels. This process can take
DTV Cable
up to 45 minutes.
DTV Air
DTV Cable
5
POWER
After the TV has memorized the
channels, choose the Clock
Set the Clock Mode.
Mode. Select Auto if you have
a digital channel in your area. Clock Mode
English Select Manual if you don't, or if
Español
you have a cable or satellite box.
Français
When done, press the ENTERE
button.
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If you select Manual, the clock
setting screen appears.
6
Select the Daylight savings time
setting: Off or On, and then press
Set to daylight saving time.
the ENTERE button.
DST
HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Component Sound in Adapter (Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,
STB satellite receiver, VCR
Device
Component Cable (Not Supplied)
7
Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the ENTERE button.
8
After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen
quality is displayed. Press the Right arrow button on your remote to view
each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.
9
Plug & Play
The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the ENTERE button.
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Changing the Screen Size
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Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with specific
Stop types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own
set of screen sizes as well.
E Enter
To change the screen size, press the
you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press
the button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.
Plug & Play P.SIZE
The following sizes are available:
Auto
:
Manual
U Move E Enter
16:9 Widescreen
Plug & Play
Zoom 1
Off
:
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Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p /
On
1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.
U Move E Enter
Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)
Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other
audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.
Best Connection
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Using an HDMI Cable
DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable
HDMI OUT
box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box)
satellite receiver
Device
Very Good Connection
Optical Adapter (Supplied)
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Connecting a PC
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.
DVI OUT
Device
AUDIO OUT
Good Connection
Component connection (up to 1080p)
Using a Component Cable
AUDIO OUT DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box,
PC Adapter (Supplied)
STB satellite receiver, VCR
Device
COMPONENT OUT
Changing the Picture Mode
Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each
designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions.
The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:
Mode
Dynamic
Standard
Natural
Movie
To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:
P.SIZE button on your remote. The first time
1. Turn on your TV, press the
The Tools menu appears.
2. Using the ▲ or ▼ on your remote, select Picture Mode.
3. On the Picture Mode menu, use the ◄ or ► button on your remote to select
the Picture Mode you want.
4. Press the
Setting the Clock
4:3 Standard screen Wide Fit
Before you can use your TV's On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the
clock, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV, press the
Time.
Zoom 2 Screen Fit
2. Select Clock Mode, and then press the ENTERE button.
3. Choose Auto or Manual.
x
If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time
from a digital channel.
x
If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute
and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, left and right arrow button on
your remote.
4. Press the
Analog Audio connection
Using an Audio Cable
Amplifier /
DVD Home Theater
AUDIO IN
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Digital Audio connection
Using an Optical Cable
Digital Audio System
Optical Cable (Not Supplied)
OPTICAL
HD connection
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Using a D-Sub Cable
AUDIO OUT
PC OUT
D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)
Description
Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or
sunny room.
For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room.
For a comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes picture in a normally lit room.
For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.
TOOLS button on your remote.
EXIT button to exit the menu.
MENU button on your remote, then select Setup →
RETURN button on your remote when done.