5Cable/SAT box
(Cable or Satellite box)
You can control your cable or satellite box with the Samsung Smart Control. To establish control, you must first set up the IR extender cable. If you don’t have an cable or satellite box, skip this section.
1Connect the IR extender cable to the TV’s IR output connector.
TV’s IR Out
Connect the IR extender cable to the back of the TV.
Cable or satellite box
Position the transmitter end 4 inches in front of the cable or satellite box.
4 inches
IR extender
✎ To help hold the IR extender in place, set the extender cable under your satellite or cable box. Position the transmitter in front of the box.
2Position the transmitter end within 4 inches (10 cm) of the cable or satellite box’s remote control sensor, pointing in the direction of the sensor.
✎Make sure there are no obstacles between the transmitter end of the IR extender cable and the cable or satellite box. Any obstacles will interfere with the transmission of the remote control signals.
3Finalize control of your cable or satellite box when you run Initial Setup.