Selecting Connected Devices, Options | Samsung UE55JS8500TXXC

06 Selecting Connected Devices

Press the SOURCE button to switch between external devices connected to the TV.

For example, to switch to a gaming console connected to the second HDMI port, press SOURCE. From the Source list, select HDMI2 to change the input signal to HDMI mode. Connector names may vary depending on the model.

-- For some compatible devices connected via HDMI ports, the TV may automatically select the correct source when this device is accessed. For this to work, the HDMI Anynet+ system must be switched on (System > Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)). Anynet+ will also automatically power off compatible HDMI devices when the TV is switched off.

The following options are available in the Source screen:

Options

To view the Options menu, press the button. The functions that appear in the Options menu can include any of the following:

-- The port names or available options may vary depending on the product.

Edit Device Type

Changes the types of the external devices. Select an external device to change.

Edit Name

You can rename devices connected to the TV to facilitate identifying external sources. For example, you can use an HDMI cable to designate a computer connected to the TV as PC. You can also use a HDMI-to-DVI cable to designate an AV devices as DVI Devices.

Information

Displays information about the connected devices.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

Displays a list of Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant devices that are connected to the TV.

-- This option is only available when Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)is set to On.

Remove USB Device

Removes a USB device connected to the TV.

Remove Source Thumbnail

Removes the captured images of the video that you viewed most recently saved on the external device connected to the TV.

Delete Universal Remote

Deletes the external device connected to the TV via the Universal Remote function.

Universal remote setup

You can use your TV remote control to control external devices.

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