Digital NR → Off / Low / Medium / High / Auto

If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.

N When the signal is weak, select one of the other options until the best picture is displayed.

HDMI Black Level → Normal / Low

You can select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth.

N This function is active only when an external device is connected to the TV via HDMI. The HDMI Black Level function may not be compatible with all external devices.

Film Mode → Off / Auto1 / Auto2

The TV can be set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture for optimum quality.

N Film Mode is supported in TV, Video, Component (480i / 1080i) and HDMI (480i / 1080i).

Off: Turns the Film Mode function off.

Auto1: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best quality when watching a film.

Auto2: Automatically optimizes the video text on the screen (not including closed captions) when watching a film.

Blue Only Mode → Off / On

This function is for AV device measurement experts. This function displays the blue signal only by removing the red and green signals from the video signal so as to provide a Blue Filter effect that is used to adjust the color and Tint of video equipment such as DVD players, Home Theaters, etc. Using this function, you can adjust the color and Tint to preferred values appropriate to the signal level of each video device using the Red / Green / Blue / Cyan / Magenta / Yellow color Bar Patterns, without using an additional Blue Filter.

N Blue Only Mode is available when the picture mode is set to Movie or Standard.

Auto Motion Pro 240Hz → Off / Clear / Standard / Smooth / Custom / Demo

Removes drag from fast scenes with a lot of movement to provide a clearer picture.

N If you enable Auto Motion Pro 240Hz, noise may appear on the screen. If this occurs, set Auto Motion Pro 240Hz to Off. N When Smart LED is set to Demo, the Demo option for Auto Motion Pro 240Hz will not be available.

Off: Switches Auto Motion Pro 240Hz off.

Clear: Sets Auto Motion Pro 240Hz to minimum.

Standard: Sets Auto Motion Pro 240Hz to medium.

Smooth: Sets Auto Motion Pro 240Hz to maximum.

Custom: Adjusts the blur and judder reduction level to suit your preference.

•Blur Reduction: Adjusts the blur reduction level from video sources.

•Judder Reduction: Adjusts the judder reduction level from video sources when playing films.

•Reset: Reset the custom settings.

Demo: Displays the difference between Auto Motion Pro 240Hz on and off modes.

Smart LED → Off / On / Demo

Controls LED backlight to maximize picture clarity.

N When Auto Motion Pro 240Hz is set to Demo, the Demo option for Smart LED will not be available.

Off: Switches off the Smart LED mode.

On: Switches on the Smart LED mode.

Demo: Displays the difference between Smart LED on and off modes. The screen after applying Smart LED appears on the left.

Picture Reset → Reset Picture Mode / Cancel

Resets all picture settings to the default values.

N Reset Picture Mode: Current picture values return to default settings.

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UN55B8500 specifications

The Samsung UN55B8500 is a premium LED television that offers a sophisticated combination of cutting-edge technology and stunning design. With a 55-inch screen, this model emphasizes a sleek aesthetic while delivering exceptional picture quality and performance.

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