Samsung Series 7 Manual

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Enabling voice guides for the visually impaired
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Voice Guide Settings Try Now
You can activate voice guides that describe the menu options aloud to aid the visually impaired. To activate this 
function, set Voice Guide to On. With Voice Guide on, the TV provides voice guides for channel change, volume adjust, 
information on current and upcoming programmes, schedule viewing, other TV functions, various content in the Web 
Browser, and in Search.
 "The Voice Guide is provided in the language that is specified on the Language screen. However, some languages are not 
supported by Voice Guide even though they are listed in the Language screen. English is always supported.
Changing the volume, speed, and pitch of the Voice Guide
You can configure the volume, pitch, speed, and level of the Voice Guide.
Audio Description
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Audio Description Settings Try Now
You can use the Audio Stream for the Audio Description (AD) which is sent along with the Main audio from the 
broadcaster. Adjust the audio description volume using Audio Description Volume.
 "This function is only available on digital channels.
 ●Audio Description
Turns the audio description function on or off.
 ●Audio Description Volume
Adjusts the audio description volume. 
						

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Watching TV broadcasts with subtitles
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Subtitle Settings Try Now
Set Subtitle to On. Then you can watch the programme with the subtitle displayed.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "The TV cannot control or modify DVD or Blu-ray subtitles. To control DVD or Blu-ray subtitles, use the sub-title feature of 
the DVD or Blu-ray player and the player's remote control.
 ●Subtitle
Turns on or off the subtitle.
 ●Subtitle Mode
Sets the subtitle mode.
 ●Subtitle Language
Sets the subtitle language.
 "The TV cannot control or modify DVD or Blu-ray subtitles. To control DVD or Blu-ray subtitles, use the subtitle feature 
of the DVD or Blu-ray player and the player's remote control.
Selecting the broadcasting subtitle language
You can select the default subtitle language. The list of modes may vary depending on the broadcast.
 ●Primary Subtitle Language
Sets the primary subtitle language.
 ●Secondary Subtitle Language
Sets the secondary subtitle language. 
						

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White text on black background (high contrast)
   Settings  General  Accessibility  High Contrast Try Now
You can change major service screens to white text on a black background or change the transparent TV menus to 
opaque so that text can be more easily read. To activate this function, set High Contrast to On.
Enlarging the font (for the visually impaired)
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Enlarge Try Now
You can enlarge the size of the font on the screen. To activate this function, set Enlarge to On.
Learning about the remote control (for the visually impaired)
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Learn TV Remote Try Now
This function helps individuals with a visual impairment to learn the positions of the buttons on the remote control. 
When this function is activated, you can press a button on the remote control and the TV will tell you its name. To 
return to the previous screen, press the  button twice. To exit, press and hold the  button.
 "This function is only available when Voice Guide is enabled.
Learning about the TV menu
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Menu Learning Screen
Learn the menus on the TV screen. Once enabled, your TV will tell you the structure and features of the menus you 
select.
Listening to the TV through Bluetooth devices (for the hearing impaired)
   Settings  General  Accessibility  Multi-output Audio Try Now
You can turn on both the TV speaker and Bluetooth devices at the same time. When this function is active, you can 
set the volume of the Bluetooth devices higher than the volume of the TV speaker.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "When you connect Bluetooth devices to the TV, Multi-output Audio is activated. For more information about connecting 
Bluetooth devices to the TV, refer to "Listening to the TV through Bluetooth devices". 
						

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Configuring advanced system settings
   Settings  General  System Manager Try Now
Changing the menu language
   Settings  General  System Manager  Language Try Now
Setting up a password
   Settings  General  System Manager  Change PIN Try Now
The PIN input window appears. Enter a PIN. Enter it again to confirm it. The default PIN is 0000 (for France, Italy: 
1111).
 "If you forget your PIN, you can reset it with your remote control. With the TV turned on, press the following buttons on the 
remote control in the order shown to reset the PIN to 0000 (for France, Italy: "1-1-1-1").
On the Samsung Smart Remote: VOL → Volume Up →  → Volume Down →  → Volume Up → .
On the standard remote control:  → () (Volume Up) → RETURN → () (Volume Down) → RETURN → () (Volume Up) 
→ RETURN.
Enabling/Disabling the front indicators
   Settings  General  System Manager  Light Effect
 "The colour of the TV's indicator lights may differ by the model.
 "This function is not available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
Checking Notifications
   Settings  General  System Manager  View Notifications Try Now
You can view the list of event messages generated by the TV. View Notifications appears on the screen when events 
such as an update release for an app or a Samsung account login/logout occurs.
 "To delete all notifications, select Delete All.
 "To check the SMART TV's service notifications in a Internet, select Service Notice.
Using the TV as a display model (for retail stores)
   Settings  General  System Manager  Usage Mode Try Now
You can turn the TV into a display model for retail environments by setting Usage Mode to Retail Mode.
 "For all other uses, select Home Mode.
 "With Retail Mode, some functions are disabled, and the TV automatically resets itself after a preset amount of time. 
						

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Checking digital channel signal info and strength
   Settings  Support  Self Diagnosis  Signal Information Try Now
 "If your TV is attached to a separate, over-the-air antenna, you can use the signal strength information to adjust the antenna 
for increased signal strength and improved HD channel reception.
Restoring the TV to the factory settings
   Settings  Support  Self Diagnosis  Reset Try Now
You can restore all TV settings (excluding the Internet and network settings) to the factory defaults.
1. Select Reset. The security PIN entry window appears.
2. Enter the security PIN, and then select Reset. All settings are then reset. The TV turns off and on again 
automatically and displays the Start Setup screen.
 "For more information on Start Setup, refer to the user manual that came with the TV. 
						

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Running Data Service Automatically
Allows the user to use information (text, still images, graphics, documents, software, etc.) transmitted via broadcast 
media.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
   Settings  Broadcasting  Expert Settings  Auto Run Data Service
You can set whether or not to automatically run data service. If the channel you are currently watching provides data 
service, you can enjoy a variety of data services by selecting the red colour button.
 "This function is not available when any other secondary function is under way.
 "Provided data service information may vary depending on the broadcast.
 "Changing the channel with the numeric keys while using data service may not be available, depending on the service.
 "If Auto Run Data Service is On, the loading screen is displayed and the function is not available temporarily.
HbbTV
Access services from entertainment providers, online providers and CE manufactures through HbbTV.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
 "Some channels may not include the HbbTV service.
In some countries, HbbTV is disabled by default. In this case, HbbTV can be used by installing the HbbTV widget (the 
HbbTV Activation Widget) from Samsung APPS.
To set the HbbTV automatic start to on or off, access    Settings  Broadcasting  Expert Settings  HbbTV 
Settings and set HbbTV to on or off. (Depending on the country)
If you want this function enabled or disabled, use the Select button to turn it on or off.
 ●HbbTV is not available when Timeshift is running or when a recorded video is being played back.
 ●An application on HbbTV may malfunction temporarily depending on the circumstances of the broadcast 
station or application provider.
 ●An application is only available for use on HbbTV when the TV network is connected to an external network. 
The application may malfunction depending on the network conditions.
 ●It is possible to use both Digital Teletext and Traditional Teletext in several limited channels by pressing the 
TTX/MIX button in a toggling manner. 
						

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Using HbbTV:
 ●When the screen indicates (with the red colour button etc.) that HbbTV is being accessed.
 ●Select TTX using the remote once to enter the HbbTV text-input mode.
 ●Select TTX using the remote twice to enter the non-HbbTV text-input mode.
Using a TV Viewing Card (“CI or CI+ Card”)
Watches paid channels by inserting your TV viewing card slot into the COMMON INTERFACE slot.
 "2 CI card slots are available, depending on the model.
 "Turn the TV off to connect or disconnect a “CI or CI+ Card”.
 "Availability depends on the specific model.
Connecting the “CI or CI+ Card” via COMMON INTERFACE slot
Connect the “CI or CI+ Card” to the COMMON INTERFACE slot as shown in the image below. 
						

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Using the “CI or CI+ Card”
To watch paid channels, the “CI or CI+ CARD” must be inserted.
 ●Samsung TV follow up CI+ 1.3 standard. When TV product display the "Scrambled Signal", it may happen due to 
CI+ 1.3 Version inconsistency. If you have a problem, please contact Samsung Call Centre.
 ●If you don’t insert the “CI or CI+ CARD”, some channels will display the “Scrambled Signal” message.
 ●The pairing information containing a telephone number, the “CI or CI+ CARD” ID, the Host ID, and other 
information will be displayed in about 2~3 minutes. If an error message is displayed, please contact your 
service provider.
 ●When the configuration of channel information has finished, the message “Updating Completed” is displayed, 
indicating the channel list is updated.
 "You must obtain a “CI or CI+ CARD” from a local cable service provider.
 "When removing the “CI or CI+ CARD”, carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the “CI or CI+ CARD” may cause 
damage to it.
 "Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” in the direction marked on the card.
 "The location of the COMMON INTERFACE slot may be different depending on the model.
 "“CI or CI+ CARD” is not supported in some countries and regions; check with your authorised dealer.
 "If you have any problems, please contact a service provider.
 "Insert the “CI or CI+ CARD” that supports the current aerial settings. The screen will be distorted or will not be seen.
Teletext Feature
Learn how to use Teletext and run the functions provided by Teletext Service.
 "This function is available only in the channel that supports the teletext service.
 "This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
The index page of the Teletext service gives you information on how to use the Service. For Teletext information to 
be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable. Otherwise, information may be missing or some pages may 
not be displayed.
 "You can change Teletext pages by select numeric using your remote control. 
						

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/ Full TTX / Double TTX / Mix / Off: The teletext mode is activated in the channel that is being watched. Each 
time you press the / button, the teletext mode changes in the order of Full TTX → Double TTX → Mix → Off.
 ●Full TTX: The teletext mode appears on the full screen.
 ●Double TTX: The teletext mode appears on the half screen along with the currently viewed channel on the 
other half.
 ●Mix: The teletext mode appears transparently on the currently viewed channel.
 ●Off: The teletext mode is disabled.
8 Store: Stores the Teletext pages.
4 Size: Displays the teletext on the upper half of the screen in double-size. To move the text to the lower half of the 
screen, press it again. For normal display, press it once again.
9 Hold: Holds the display at the current page, in the case that there are several secondary pages that follow 
automatically. To undo, press it again.
Colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue): If the FASTEXT system is used by the broadcasting company, the different 
topics on a Teletext page are colour-coded and can be selected by coloured buttons. Press the colour corresponding 
to the topic of your choice. A new colour coded page appears. Items can be selected in the same way. To display the 
previous or next page, select corresponding coloured button.
0 Mode: Selects the Teletext mode (LIST / FLOF). If pressed during LIST mode, switches the mode to List save 
mode. In List save mode, you can save a Teletext page into a list using the 8 (store) button.
1 Sub-page: Displays the available sub-page.
2 Page up: Displays the next Teletext page.
3 Page down: Displays the previous Teletext page.
6 Index: Displays the index (contents) page at any time while you are viewing Teletext.
5 Reveal: Displays the hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example). To display the normal screen, press it 
again.
7 Cancel: Shrinks the Teletext display to overlap with the current broadcast. 
						

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Typical Teletext page
PartContents
ASelected page number.
BBroadcasting channel identity.
CCurrent page number or search indications.
DDate and time.
EText.
FStatus information. FASTEXT information.