Video Features
Audio Features
Network/USB Functions
Convenience Features
Remote-Voice-Gesture Control
Mounting Options
Video Features
Super Contrast Panel: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV's
new Super Contrast Panel delivers incredible brightness, contrast, and clarity.
Larger Red/Green/Blue sub-pixel color areas within the panel create a picture
that rivals LED-LCD TVs for brightness. To further improve the already
impressive picture, the Super Contrast Panel combines two key innovations for
enhanced black levels and color reproduction
- Real Black Pro II: Through technology advancement to both the
hardware and software of the TV, you can now experience a richer picture
quality with deeper blacks, bolder color, and higher contrast. By improving
the reflection reduction proprieties of the panel, combined with improving
the reset pulse algorithm in the software, you can get the most cinematic
viewing experience in a bright or dark room.
- Wide Color Enhancer Plus: Wide Color Enhancer Plus allows
you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the
entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally
vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent.
Clear Image Technology: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV employs two
advanced Clear Image technologies which help eliminate blurring caused by
off-axis viewing or fast motion video.
- Single Layer Panel: The Plasma TV employs a single layer panel
structure which eliminates the production of dual images and blurring,
especially at off angled viewing.
- 600Hz Subfield Motion: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
generates a frame of video at 600 times per second. The result is smoother
images with unprecedented picture quality, especially beneficial when
viewing sports and fast action movies.
Cinema Smooth Plus: Movies are shot at 24 fps (frames per second); Cinema
Smooth Plus is a refined playback process of 24p movies from Blu-ray and Satellite TV
sources that accurately converts and displays content originally shot on film at
24fps as compared to the 30fps of DVD and Blu-ray disc. This allows for smoother
motion scenes when watching sources shot at the standard movie rate of 24fps.
HDTV Tuner: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and
Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive
and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.
1080p Resolution: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV displays all inputs
at a resolution of 1080p (1920 x 1080). The television's HDMI and component
video inputs will accept 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i video
signals.
- HDMI (v.1.4): The Samsung Plasma TV features four HDMI 1.4 inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player,
Satellite/Cable receiver, or AV receiver. All HDMI inputs support x.v.Color,
Deep Color, 3D, and CEC. The HDMI 3 input also supports the ARC function.
The HDMI 4 input is MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) compliant. In addition, any HDMI input can be
used to connect a PC to this TV.
- Component Video: The Plasma TV
features a single component video input. The TV's component video input can
also be used as a composite video input (480i only).
HDMI (MHL) Port: The HDMI 4 port is designed for the
connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices using
the new MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) standard. Simply plug your MHL
compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 4 (MHL) port using the HDMI cable that
is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video
and still images on the Samsung TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR
remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop
Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also
charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 4 port. To find MHL-certified devices,
go to
www.mhlconsortium.org.
Full HD 3D (via HDMI 1.4): The Samsung F8500 series Plasma
TV offers Full HD (1080p) 3D capability. Samsung 3D TV utilizes
Bluetooth-enabled active shutter glasses (two pair included) for a full 1080p 3D
viewing experience when coupled with a 3D source, such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray
player or an HD 3D broadcast from satellite or cable providers (connected via
HDMI 1.4). The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV automatically adjusts the
overall picture to provide an optimal 3D effect. The Samsung 3D TV also offers a
unique feature that allows you to intensify your 2D viewing experience by
up-converting it to virtual 3D. In addition, you can adjust the overall 3D
perspective (+/-5) and overall 3D image depth (1-10). Samsung 3D TV supports
Full HD 3D for 1920 x 2205p (24Hz) or 1280 x 1470p (60Hz) video signals; and
virtual 3D for 1920 x 1080p (24/30/60Hz), 1920 x 1080i (60Hz), or 1280 x 720p
(60hz) video signals. The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV offers various 3D
modes to match your 3D viewing needs.
- 2D-3D: Changes a 2D image to 3D; you can adjust the
focus and depth of the image to maximize 3D experience.
- Side-by-Side: Displays two images next to each other.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.
- Top & Bottom: Displays one image above another.
Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p.
- 3D-2D: Displays the image for the left eye only.
- Off: Turns the 3D function off.
Note: 2010 Samsung IR 3D glasses and3D glasses from
other manufacturers are not compatible. Some 3D modes may not be
available depending on the format of the image source. PIP, Auto Program,
and some Picture Adjustment functions will also be disabled in 3D mode.
Included 3D Glasses (4 pair): The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV includes four pair of 3D active glasses with built-in Bluetooth.
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses (SSG-5100GB) offer a comfortable fit through its
lightweight frame and flexible noise- and ear-pieces. The Samsung 3D Active
Glasses are powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium coin-type battery
(pre-installed). The battery can last up to 150 hours when powered on. The
Samsung's 3D Active Glasses provide a viewing range between 6.5' and 19.5' from
the Samsung 3D-ready TV.
Note: If the 3D glasses move outside of the recommended
operating distance, the signal from the TV will be disconnected and the
display of the 3D glasses will turn off after several seconds. If you lie
on your side while watch TV with 3D glasses, the picture may look dark or
may not be visible. When viewing 3D video under fluorescent lighting
(50-60Hz), you may notice a small amount of screen flickering.
Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for
an optimum picture.
- Screen Sizes: You
can choose one of the following screen sizes.
- 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode.
- Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture and
allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote.
- Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture
more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the
arrows on the remote.
- Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to fit
the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio.
- 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with pillars
on the left and right of the screen.
- Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing when
HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are inputted
- Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset
adjustments to the picture.
- Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen
(suitable for bright rooms)
- Standard: suitable for a normal environment
- Relax: useful for reducing eye strain
- Movie: darkens the screen and reduces glare
(appropriate for dark rooms)
- Entertain: sharpens images for a more dynamic
viewing experience (only available when connected to a computer)
- Manual Picture Settings: The TV has several options for manually adjusting the picture quality.
- Cell Light: sets the individual pixel brightness
- Contrast: adjusts the contrast level of the picture
- Brightness: adjusts the brightness level of the
picture
- Sharpness: adjusts the edge definition of the
picture
- Color: adjusts the color saturation of the picture
- Tint (G/R): adjusts the color tint of the picture
- Advanced Picture Settings: The TV also offers more advanced picture adjustments for fine tuning.
- Dynamic Contrast: adjusts the screen contrast so
that the optimal contrast is provided
- Black Tone: adjusts the black level on the screen
to adjust the screen depth
- Flesh Tone: emphasize the pink flesh tone in a
picture
- RGB Only: displays the red, green, and blue colors so you can
make fine adjustments to hue and saturation
- Color Space: adjusts the range of colors available
to create the image (Auto/Native)
- White Balance: adjusts the color temperature for
more natural picture colors
- 10p White Balance: controls the white balance in 10
point intervals by adjusting the re, green, and blue brightness
- Gamma: adjusts the primary color (red, green, blue)
intensity
- Expert Pattern: use this function to calibrate the
picture using shades of grey and black, plus color
- Motion Lighting: The TV automatically adjusts the brightness
of the screen in response to the brightness of the room. In bright light, the
screen brightens. In dim light, the screen dims.
- Picture Options: Additional picture options provide you
with a better viewing experience.
- Color Tone: adjusts the overall color tone of the
televisions using one of four presets: Cool, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2
- Digital Clean View: if the broadcast signal received by
the TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View feature to reduce
any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen
- MPEG Noise Filter: reduces MPEG noise to provide an
improved picture
- HDMI Black Level: select the black level on the screen
to adjust the screen depth when you have a component connected via HDMI to
the television
- Motion Judder Canceller: Optimizes the TV screen for displaying
face paced movie scenes.
- Black Optimizer: Adjusts overall black color depth to give a
change to picture depth. This is not available when playing a media file or
using the TV as a computer display.
Note: Picture settings can be applied to all sources
or only the current source.
Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game
modes.
- Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).
- Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game
console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting
Game Mode.
BD Wise: BD Wise provides the optimal picture quality for
Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When BD
Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal
resolution.
Anti Burn-In Technology: To reduce the possibility of screen
burn-in, this Plasma TV is equipped with screen burn-in prevention technology.
Samsung's Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift and signal pattern
processing functions to ensure that no images are burned into the plasma panel.
The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture
in minutes.
- Pixel Shift: This function shifts the pixels of the
displayed image every 1-4 minutes to prevent burn-in.
- Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the
screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.
- Side Gray (Dark/Light): When you watch TV with the
screen ratio of 4:3, the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting
the white balance on both the extreme left and right sides of the
television.
- Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (10, 20, 40, 60 minutes) defined by
the user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the
formation of host images on the screen.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and
one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously. The component/HDMI
source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be
displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the
television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and
sub-screen.
Audio Features
Sound Customizer: The
Samsung TV's Sound Customizer function lets you calibrate the television for the
optimal sound quality based on the your hearing level and your room's ambient
conditions.
DNSE+ Processing: The Samsung Plasma TV employs DNSe+ processing which provides selectable custom settings for
experiencing surround sound with maximum bass response, dialog clarity, and
consistent volume levels from any content source, including Blu-ray movies, TV
programming, streaming, and games.
- Virtual Surround: The TV delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound
experience through its two-speaker system.
- Dialog Clarity: This function allows you to increase the
intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that
dialog can be heard more clearly.
- Auto Volume: Auto Volume automatically adjusts the volume of
the desired channel, lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is
high or raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. This reduces
the difference in volume when changing channels. The Auto Volume feature can be
set to Normal, Night or Off.
5-Band EQ + Preset Sound Modes: You can manually adjusts the TV's built-in 5-band
EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz) for a more customized sound, or you can
simply choose from the following Preset Sound
Modes:
- Standard: Selects the normal sound mode.
- Music: Emphasizes music over voices.
- Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.
- Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
- Amplify: Amplify mode is for people who have difficulty
hearing.
Audio Extras: The Samsung TV offers a variety of audio
adjustments to meet your listening needs.
- 3D Audio: 3D audio
technology provides immersive sound that matches the pop-up effect of 3
Video by using perspective in the audio depth control. 3D Audio in only
available while viewing 3D content.
- Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects audio/video
mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital audio output
using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust the audio delay
from 0ms to 250 ms.
- Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off and
still listen to audio.
Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/DTS compatible): The
optical digital output terminal will output Dolby Digital/DTS (when
available) or 2 channel PCM. The digital optical output terminal only sends
an audio signal in Dolby Digital/DTS when receiving Dolby Digital/DTS
surround sound from a digital broadcast channel through the tuner, network
apps, and USB ports on the Plasma TV. The optical digital audio output will
only output in 2ch stereo from sources connected to the TV via HDMI or RCA.
ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI
1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to an
A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any
separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the
television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used
to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables
connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection,
inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard
through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The
audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby
Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM
only.
Note: Both the television and the receiver must support
ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that
is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 3
input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel
(ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is
necessary.
Network/USB Functions
Samsung's Quad Core Processor: Samsung's Quad Core
processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as
using an app while downloading another one. It also enables extremely faster web browsing
and application access.
Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the
Samsung Plasma TV so that it can access your home network and online Samsung
Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or
wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection
automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using
these four methods; PBC(WPS), Auto Network Search, One Foot, or Manually.
Note: The TV's built-in WiFi supports IEEE 802.11
a/b/g/n wireless LAN networks and WEP (open/shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES),
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) network security.
WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect
directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to
wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung
Plasma TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely
bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of
copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported.
AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung Plasma TV's AllShare
function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV),
photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on
your Windows PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its
Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to
copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device.
Note: Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require
Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free at
www.samsung.com. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac.
Screen Mirroring: This Screen Mirroring
function lets you view the screen of your WiFi-enabled Samsung Android smart
phone or tablet (with support for AllShare Cast) on the Samsung Plasma TV.
Samsung Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home
network, you gain access to Samsung Apps. Samsung Apps lets you download for pay
or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung Plasma TV. You can
enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos,
music, photos, games, and news. Samsung Apps has a growing collection of pay and
free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite
online content; such as movies from Netflix or Vudu, TV shows from Hulu Plus,
videos from YouTube, music from Pandora, and social updates from Facebook or
Twitter.
- Movies: Watch movies and TV shows on
Netflix (5.1ch),
Vudu,
HuluPlus,
Amazon Instant Video,
HBO GO, &
CinemaNow.
- Music: Listen to music from
Pandora,
Spotify,
TuneIn,
SHOUTcast Radio, &
vTuner
- Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about a program
on the air through social networking services. Social Networks displays
social network services such as
Twitter,
Facebook, &
Google Talk, on a single screen. You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would using a computer. You also have access to
YouTube, &
Picasa.
- News & Weather: Includes apps that provide information
content; such as news (USA
Today), weather (AccuWeather),
and more.
- Fitness: Fitness is an application that helps
you stay fit. Create a profile, set up an exercise plan, and start
exercising according to a structured regimen.
- Kids: A recommended
list for applications and content that is suitable for children and even
provides services not currently installed on the TV. Using Kids, you can
download applications and content for your children to your TV. Certain
services, however, are fee-based.
Note: Samsung Apps require an Internet connection with a
speed of 1.5mbps or greater. Some application services may be provided in
English only and the content available may vary, depending on your area.
Visit Samsung's
App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps.
Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's
Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may
enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your
web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home"
page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is
optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience
Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same
as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java
applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported.
ActiveX is not supported.
Skype w/ Built-in Camera & Mic: Samsung's free Skype app,
plus the TV's built-in pop-up camera & mic lets you make video
calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the TV's remote control, you
can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a
simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype
voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from
the Samsung TV.
Note: The built-in, pop-up Camera adds 0.5625" to the height of
the TV.
Tickers: The Ticker application provides useful News,
Weather, and Stock Market information on-screen.
Link Service Accounts: The Link Service Accounts function
lets you link your player to your accounts with Internet services (such as
Twitter, Facebook, etc.) so that the player can log you into the service
automatically when you start the app for that service.
Firmware/Software Updates: The television's Software Upgrade
menu allows you to upgrade the TV's software & firmware for performance
improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways; USB, Internet,
Alternative Software, or Standby Mode. The tested television contained firmware
version (T-FXPAKUC-1013.2, BT-S as of 3/27/2013). There was an immediate firmware update
(1015)
available. Visit the
Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates.
Triple USB Ports: The television is equipped with three USB
(type-A) ports. Two of the USB ports can accept a USB mass-storage-class device
(5V, 0.5A), while the other USB port will accept a USB hard-disk-drive (5V, 1A).
Either USB port lets you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio
files saved on a compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT16/32 or
NTFS. The TV can recognize up to 1,000 files in each folder.
- Video Playback: The TV supports the following video
file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are
displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order.
The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for
compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device.
- Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following
still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be
viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view. Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.
- Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports
the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and OGG. Music files
are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by Artist,
Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a selected
folder.
Convenience Features
Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive
multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download
applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social
networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files
stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your
entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels.
- Social: Connect to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You
can also make Skype video calls to friends by connecting the TV to a camera
(sold separately from Samsung).
- Apps: Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of
free and paid news, sports, weather, and gaming content you can directly
download to and enjoy on your TV.
- On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are
currently airing and are scheduled to be aired (supports off-air, cable, and
satellite programming).
- Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV
shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites,
Featured, Movies, or TV Shows.
- Photos/Videos/Music: Play back photo, video, and music
files from an external USB or network storage device.
Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and
access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps.
- Recommendations (w/ voice control): The Recommendation feature helps you
discover what you want to watch on TV or the Internet with customized
content options based on your preferences. Select Timeline View to display
program recommendations for different times of the day.
You can even use the TV's voice control system to ask the TV to find things
to watch and get program suggestions.
- Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched
channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for
each member of you family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel
lists.
- Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if
the channels contain proper genre information.
- Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the
TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your
choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday,
Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun.
Input Source Names: You can assign a pre-programmed name to
each of the inputs. When input naming is completed, you will no longer have to
remember which component is connected to each input when selecting a source to
watch. Source names include VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV
Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, DVI PC, DVI Device, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD,
and Digital Media Adapter.
Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung Plasma TV offers
Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired.
- Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed
Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable
text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and
HDMI input sources.
- Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually
impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service.
Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature
automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You
can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA rating, so you have more
control over what your children watch. The Program Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit
PIN.
ECO Settings: The Samsung Plasma
TV provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power
consumption and cut-down on energy costs.
- Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures
the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the
brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the
screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This
feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy.
- Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the
TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the
Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power
consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off
(sound remains on).
- No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to
standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount
of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes).
- Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off
after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating.
Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Plasma TV provides a Self
Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and
signal problems.
- Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the
problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions
on the screen.
- Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for
sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and
follow the directions on the screen.
- Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality
is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to
increase signal strength.
Timers: The Samsung Plasma TV offers On/Off and Sleep
timers for your convenience.
- On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to
program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on
time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only
once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work
independently of one another.
- Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television
off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60,
90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.
Remote Support: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you
one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV,
adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended
firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless
network.
Smart Evolution Port: The Smart Evolution Port on the
rear-panel of the TV allows you to update the TV in the future. Samsung's Smart
Evolution Kit (sold separately; available in 2014) plugs into this port on back
of the TV and updates it with new software and technology that will improve the
TV's performance - faster speed, more content, more features.
E-Manual: The television only comes with a brief User
Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed
on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features.
Remote-Voice-Gesture Control
Smart Touch Remote (w/ IR Blaster): The new Samsung Smart
Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's
entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user
convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the
volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in
touchpad removes the need for a mouse when you change the menu settings or
search for something on the Internet. You can even activate a virtual on-screen
remote controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on
the TV which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a
built-in microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. In
addition, the remote can be programmed to control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray
players, and home theaters from other manufactures using the TV's setup menu and
the included IR blaster. You can turn on the remote's backlight function for a
brief moment with a press of a button.
Note: The Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV through
wireless Bluetooth communication. This means you don't have to point the
remote directly at the TV. The remote will need to be initially paired with
the TV.
Smart Interaction: The Samsung F8500 series Plasma TV
offers Smart Interaction with voice & motion control, as well as face
recognition through its built-in pop-up camera and integrated microphone. The
camera is retractable and its viewing angle is adjustable. Using the TV's Smart
Interaction, you can access and control menu options and
functions using speech, hand gestures, and face recognition.
- Voice Control: Using the TV's built-in microphone or
the microphone on the included Smart Touch Remote and the voice control
function of the TV, your voice is all you need to turn on the Samsung
television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite Smart TV content. You
can use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust the volume
level, and launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which removes the need for the
conventional remote control. The Smart Touch Remote's mic even lets you use
"natural language" to search for content on the TV, your network, and online
apps. To use Voice Control, you must
pronounce words and phrases clearly and correctly in the language
(English/French/Spanish) you selected. The Voice Control function can be
affected by unclear pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise. Make
sure to speak in a loud (~40dB) and
clear voice and reduce any background noise (below 40db) in the room. Use
the TV's voice control management test for best performance.
- Motion Control: Thanks to the television's built-in
camera and motion control function, a simple hand gesture is all it takes to
access your favorite movies, sports, apps, and other Smart TV content. Use a
specific hand motions to switch the channel or adjust the volume level, as
well as to move the mouse pointer to a desired position while surfing online
content from the Smart Hub. Simply use your hand to control TV functions by
swiping (moving your hand left or right) to navigate and grabbing (closing
your hand or making a fist) to select. The motion control function can be
affected by user's location, motion posture, or ambient brightness
conditions. The built-in camera's angle is adjustable to compensate for the
television's mounting height (high on wall or low on stand). Make sure the
palm of your hand is open, flat, and facing the TV when making "swiping"
movements (not too fast or too slow). If your hand moves outside of the
camera's view, motion control will be deactivated. Your room should be well
lit room (50-500 Lux) with the light illuminating you. Use the TV's gesture
control environment test for best performance.
- Face Recognition: The built-in camera also recognizes
your face and logs you in to your profile, giving you instant access to your
favorite apps, your personal Skype address book, and more. In order for Face
Recognition to function, the TV's built-in camera will take a snapshot of
your face and a thumbnail image of your face will be stored in the TV for
logging-in purposes.
The TV can store up to five face recognition profiles.
Note: Samsung recommends using the Voice & Motion
Control function within approximately 5-13' of your TV. The motion control's
range may differ depending on the angle of camera or other conditions. Voice
Control performance levels will vary based on the language spoken. Some TV
and menu functions will require the use of the included IR remote control.
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+
(HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control Samsung external devices
connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control
to operate all your compatible Samsung devices that are connected to the TV via
HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the
same type).
Smart View Mobile App: Download the
Smart View Mobile App from the Android Market on select Samsung smartphones
and tablets (Android 2.2-up) for yet another way to control the Samsung F8500
series Plasma TV. If both your Samsung smartphone or tablet and TV are
connected to the same wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to
the TV automatically where you can use your smartphone or tablet like a remote
control. The TV can also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main
features include:
- Remote: Your Samsung mobile device can work as remote
for the Samsung Plasma TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home
theater system.
- TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from
your Samsung mobile device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can
watch the same content as on the TV or different content from other input
source.
Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung F8500 series
Plasma TV will also support either a USB or Bluetooth enabled keyboard and mouse
(both sold separately), which makes web browsing a lot easier.
5-Way Joy Stick: The television is equipped with a 5-way
"joy stick" like button on the bottom right side of the TV's rear-panel that
lets you control the TV without the remote control or Smart Interaction.
Mounting Options
Base: The TV is shipped with its base unattached. The base
attaches to the television using the supplied hardware. The television weighs
79.8 lbs with the base.
Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is 600mm (h) x 400mm (v) in accordance with the industry standards set by the
Video Electronics Standards Association. The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm)
machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 72.3 lbs without the stand.
Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with
optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and
4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.
Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung Plasma TV comes with a
5' detachable AC power cord. The power cord sits 0.9375" from the back of the
television. The power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.875" from the wall.
