Samsung UN50H6201AF User Manual Ver.1.0 (English) - Page 23

Setting Up the Universal Remote Control

Page 23 highlights

Setting Up the Universal Remote Control "" If you want to control a set-top-box, you need to have your zip code and your cable provider's name and location on hand before you begin. If you want to control a Blu-ray player or home theater, you need the manufacturer's name and the device's model number. 111 Turn on the external device you want to control with the universal remote function. 222 Press the SOURCE button on your remote to bring up the Source screen. 333 Select the Universal Remote Setup icon. "" You can also start Universal Remote Setup through the TV's menu. Navigate to System > Universal Remote Setup. 444 The TV checks if the IR Extender cable is connected. If it confirms the connection, press the E button. 555 Select the type of device you want to control - set-top-box, Blu-ray player, or home theater. 666 Follow the directions on the screen to complete the set up and register the device. The directions will be different, depending on the device you want to control. "" If the external device does not respond after being registered, register it again using its model number. "" You must leave the IR extender in place so that it faces the external device to be able to control the device. Controlling an External Device with the TV Remote During the universal remote set up process, the TV registers the connector (source) the external device is connected to. To control a registered external device with your TV's remote, select the external device on the Source List. 111 Press the SOURCE button on your remote. 222 Select the source (connector) the device is connected to (HDMI1, HDMI2, etc.). If the external device is a Blu-ray player, home theater, or similar kind of device, the external device's home screen or menu appears on the TV screen. If the external device is a set-top-box, a channel appears on the screen. 333 Aim the remote at the IR sensor on the TV to control the device.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
  • 136
  • 137
  • 138
  • 139
  • 140
  • 141
  • 142
  • 143
  • 144
  • 145
  • 146

Setting Up the Universal Remote Control
"
If you want to control a set-top-box, you need to have your zip code and your cable provider's name and
location on hand before you begin. If you want to control a Blu-ray player or home theater, you need the
manufacturer's name and the device's model number.
Turn on the external device you want to control with the universal remote function.
Press the
SOURCE
button on your remote to bring up the
Source
screen.
Select the
Universal Remote Setup
icon.
"
You can also start Universal Remote Setup through the TV's menu. Navigate to
System
>
Universal
Remote Setup
.
The TV checks if the IR Extender cable is connected. If it confirms the connection, press the
E
button.
Select the type of device you want to control - set-top-box, Blu-ray player, or home theater.
Follow the directions on the screen to complete the set up and register the device. The directions
will be different, depending on the device you want to control.
"
If the external device does not respond after being registered, register it again using its model number.
"
You must leave the IR extender in place so that it faces the external device to be able to control the
device.
Controlling an External Device with the TV Remote
During the universal remote set up process, the TV registers the connector (source) the external device
is connected to. To control a registered external device with your TV's remote, select the external
device on the Source List.
Press the
SOURCE
button on your remote.
Select the source (connector) the device is connected to (HDMI1, HDMI2, etc.). If the external
device is a Blu-ray player, home theater, or similar kind of device, the external device's home
screen or menu appears on the TV screen. If the external device is a set-top-box, a channel
appears on the screen.
Aim the remote at the IR sensor on the TV to control the device.