Samsung 8500 user manual Configuring the Setup Menu

SETUP

You can set up additional functions.

¦Configuring the Setup Menu

❑Language

You can set the menu language.

❑Time

For detailed procedures on setting up options, refer to the ‘Setting the Time’ instructions. (see pages 29~30)

❑Game Mode → Off / On

Setup

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Language	: English	▶
Time
Game Mode	: Off
BD Wise	: On
Network Type	: Cable
Network Setup
V-Chip
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When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation™ or Xbox™, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting game menu.

NRestrictions on game mode (Caution)

•To disconnect the game console and connect another external device, set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu.

•If you display the TV menu in Game Mode, the screen shakes slightly.

NGame Mode is not available in regular TV and PC mode.

NWhile PIP is in operation, the Game Mode function cannot be used.

NIf the picture is poor when external device is connected to TV, check if Game Mode is On. Set Game Mode to Off and connect external devices.

NIf Game Mode is On:

•Picture mode is automatically changed to Standard and cannot be changed.

•Sound mode is automatically changed to Custom and cannot be changed. Adjust the sound using the equalizer.

•The Reset Sound function is activated. Selecting the Reset function after setting the equalizer resets the equalizer settings to the factory defaults.

❑BD Wise → Off / On

Provides the optimal picture quality for SAMSUNG DVD, Blu-ray and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. You can enjoy a richer picture when using them connected to this Samsung TV.

NConnect SAMSUNG products that have BD Wise using an HDMI cable.

NWhen the BD Wise set to On, the picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal resolution.

NBD Wise is available in HDMI mode.

❑Network Type / Network Setup

For detailed procedures on setting up options, refer to the ‘Setting the Network’ instructions. (see pages 34~36)

❑V-Chip

The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. The user must enter a PIN (personal ID number) before any of the V-Chip restrictions are set up or changed.

NV-Chipfunction is not available in HDMI, Component or PC mode.

NThe default PIN number of a new TV set is 0-0-0-0.

NAllow all: Press to unlock all TV ratings. / Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings.

■Change PIN

The Change PIN screen will appear. Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, the Confirm New PIN screen appears. Re-enter the same 4 digits. When the Confirm screen disappears, your PIN has been memorized.

NIf you forget the PIN, press the remote-control buttons in the following sequence, which resets the pin to 0-0-0-0 : POWER

(Off) → MUTE → 8 → 2 → 4 → POWER (On).

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