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A Quick How-To on Connecting Devices to QLED TV

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 11:37:21 +0000

When setting up a new TV, connecting all your peripherals and devices can be a real bother.
First you have to dig behind the TV to find the ports and then you’ve got a bunch of cables snaking out from the back… Yikes! Talk about a dust magnet. And that’s not even the worst of it! When you’re done plugging everything in, you have to remember which port you plugged each device into… it’s a nightmare! Well, with QLED TV these problems are offered simple solutions, meaning getting your TV all set up is super simple.^* Read on to find out how to connect your various devices to 2017 Samsung QLED TVs…

Easier than sending a text: connecting mobile devices to QLED TV

Connecting your phone to the TV is a good way to share content on a bigger screen so more people can see it! Whether you’ve discovered a funny video online that the whole room should see, or if you’ve just returned from a trip and want to show off your photos, sending it to the TV will give your audience an easier way to see it! Plus you can impress them by showing off your tech skills, right? Except it really doesn’t require all that much skill. It’s incredibly easy to do. How? Well, with QLED TV, all you need is the Smart View app to connect your device.^† Then you can push videos, photos, and streaming content to your TV with a tap. No, seriously, that’s it. But we’ll keep your secret.

Wondering how to connect your laptop to the TV?

Making a presentation at the office often requires two things: confidence and a connection to the TV. Likewise, if you want to see something from your laptop at home on the big screen, you also need a connection to the TV.^‡ Lucky for you, with QLED TV there are two options for connecting your computer to your TV! You can either download the Smart View app onto your computer and connect just like you would with your mobile device. Whoa, so simple. Or you can use an HDMI cable to connect, which is also super easy because you just plug it into the One Connect Box.

Hold up. What’s the One Connect Box?

Oh, you haven’t met yet? Let us introduce you to your new connection best friend. Pick up the Invisible Connection and follow it to the end. There’s no pot of gold, but QLED TV has the One Connect Box, a little box of ports that lives at the end of the Invisible Connection.^§ It’s what allows you to tuck devices out of sight. Let’s look at what else you can plug into the One Connect Box.

Connecting your video consoles is simply plug and play

When you’ve picked up the latest game console or a new media player, you want to get right down to the fun. Well, QLED TV is about to change your life. Here’s how to connect your DVD player to the TV (or Blu-ray!) … plug in its HDMI cable to the One Connect Box. That’s it. Or if you’re wondering how to connect your gaming devices to the TV, it’s the same thing. Plug into the One Connect Box and get ready to win. It’s so easy!

Get the audio hookup for your new TV

Looking to get that surround sound action going? Good news for you: hooking up speakers is no problem because you can connect either the digital audio cable or the HDMI cable to the One Connect Box!

Boom. You’re connected. Now what?

QLED TV doesn’t just make connecting simple with the Invisible Connection and One Connect Box, it’s also equipped with Auto Detection, which means that whatever you plug in will be automatically listed on the TV screen. No more guesswork or clicking through every HDMI port in order to find what you’re looking for. Just select it from the menu because QLED TV tells you what’s where. Not to mention that the Invisible Connection allows you to use just one Samsung smart remote to control each device—that’s why we call it the One Remote Control.^‖ No more pressing buttons and getting no reaction because it’s the wrong remote. QLED TV makes it simple to set up your TV in a snap so you can get straight to the entertainment. Now let’s get plugged in!

^*Samsung QLED TV is a Quantum dot-based TV.

^†Smart View mobile app can be updated and changed.

^‡Some devices may be incompatible with QLED TV.

^§The ‘Invisible Connection’ refers to a single, transparent optical cable connected to the One Connect Box integrating external device cables, but it does not refer to the power cable of the TV or cables connected to other devices such as sound bar.

^‖Auto Detection and controlling function may not be supported by certain devices connected to Samsung Smart TV.

How to tune your QLED TV

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:10:08 +0000

Your QLED TV is all set up, and you’ve been watching your favorite shows and playing cloud games through the Smart Hub. Or maybe you want to make sure that your QLED TV is ready for you even before you start watching your shows. Either way, you want to make sure that you get the full benefits of QLED colour and the TV’s 100% colour volume abilities. But how? We’re here to show you how to tune QLED to get an ideal setting for whatever it is you’re viewing, whether that’s movies, games, or sports.

Why tune my QLED TV?

As you may know, your QLED TV offers lifelike colours due to the New Metal Quantum dots it has within the screen. Quantum dots produce different colours based on their sizes, and the resulting colour comes through in such a dense manner it feels like you’re right there in the scene. And thanks to the HDR screen, the QLED TV has brilliant contrast that not only offers a wonderfully detailed picture, it also helps it provide 100% colour volume for the deep dark colours and bright whites.^* Now let’s talk about how best to take advantage of that based on your content.

Adjust Colour Tone to get a colour balance you can enjoy

People like different things from their TV, and colour preference is no exception. So adjust your QLED TV to the settings you enjoy. Whether you’re watching a modern thriller or a hilarious sitcom you found on the Smart Hub, you can modify the colour to match your desired screen. There are four options for you to choose from.

Cool: Only available in Dynamic mode, the Cool setting provides a cool blue hue to the picture.
Standard: Only available in Dynamic mode, the Standard setting doesn’t adjust the colours at all.
Warm1: This adds a warm pink hue to colours.
Warm2: This setting adds a stronger pink hue to colours.

How to get there: Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Color Tone.

Turn on Game Mode to get the most out of your gaming

For those who like to come home and go to town on the latest video game, this mode is for you. Not only does Game Mode optimize QLED TV’s image for an enhanced picture, it also optimizes frame rate and reduces blur. The combination of full colours and a fast refresh rate makes for a more responsive gaming experience with little lag. Game Mode is especially ideal for cloud games available through the Smart Hub, but it also works amazingly on console games. Turn on Game Mode and start your next adventure.

How to get there: Settings > General > External Device Manager > Game Mode.

Movie Mode makes movie night exciting

Watch movies how they were made to be watched. Movie Mode not only adjusts colours to make them more lifelike in a way that aligns with QLED TV’s dynamic colour and contrast, it also adjusts the image quality to line up with the movie director’s vision. You can even turn on Digital Clean View and Auto Motion Plus to create a throwback Soap Opera Effect. Together with QLED TV’s Ultra Black technology, which reduces reflection and glare, this innovative combination makes for an amazing movie experience. So, whether you stream movies through the Smart Hub or pop in a Blu-ray movie, you can enhance the quality with Movie Mode.

How to get there: Picture > Picture Mode > Movie.

Turn regular content into HDR content with HDR+ Mode

There is a plethora of HDR content to watch in the Smart Hub, but sometimes you want some childhood nostalgia. For the moments you want to go back in time, but not sacrifice picture quality, your QLED TV’s HDR+ Mode offers an HDR quality to non-HDR content by adjusting the contrast of the video source. This creates images that are very similar to what you see in real life!

How to get it: Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > HDR+ Mode.

Catch every action-packed sports moment with Auto Motion Plus Settings

The excitement of sports is in the energy. But if you can’t stay on top of the action, game nights with your buddies are ruined. Now that you have your very own QLED TV, you can put those thoughts behind you. Auto Motion Plus settings enhance picture sharpness so even fast-moving images come through clearly.

How to get it: Settings > Picture > Expert Settings > Auto Motion Plus Settings

Expert Settings lets you take matters into your own hands

If these different modes weren’t enough, Expert Settings is here to take your QLED TV viewing experience to another level of personalization. Go to Expert Settings and tinker with Backlight, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Colour, and Tint to find the most satisfying settings for you. You can also use Backlight and Tint to tailor your QLED TV to your surroundings. If you are in a notably dark or bright room, use Backlight to control your screen’s light. Then adjust the green and red hues of your picture in Tint if necessary. This may seem like a lot, but don’t worry, you don’t need to be an expert to work with Expert Settings.

How to get there: Settings > Picture > Expert Settings

Go forth and tune!

Now that you know how to tune your QLED TV, you also know how to retune it! None of these settings are permanent which means that whatever you’re watching, you can easily get the ideal setting for it by simply retuning. Are you ready to get the most out of your QLED TV? You’re armed with the knowledge, so get to it!

^*Color volume tested using the IDMS 1.03b standard and DCI-P3 color space. Brightness tested at maximum luminance with 10% White Window in HDR. Testing verified by an independent third party.

^{Color volume 100% in Movie Mode on HDR content only.}

What you need to know when you’re mounting a TV

Sun, 10 Dec 2017 00:04:46 +0000

Figuring out how to mount a TV can seem intimidating. We get it. Some TVs are bulky, some mounts even bulkier, and the instructions can be really complex for a—let’s be real—somewhat lackluster presentation at the end. Samsung QLED TV and the No-Gap Wall Mount are here to put an end to that.^* Not only is QLED TV sleek and beautiful all around, the No-Gap Wall Mount makes TV installation simple and holds the TV so close to the wall, the result is impressive.^† Here’s what you need to know when you’re mounting a TV.

Positioning is important

There are three main factors to think about when preparing to mount your TV: location, eye level, and viewing distance.

Taking these measurements and ideas into consideration is very important for an optimal TV experience. You know the old saying, measure twice, cut once? Here it’s measure twice, drill once!

For location, it’s not just room. You likely have an idea of which room to put it in, but which wall is important too. Determine which area would best suit your décor and keep the room comfortable. A wall not directly facing the window is also good to reduce potential glare (although QLED TVs have Ultra Black technology built in to help reflect glare too!).

Regarding eye level height, you’ll need to get the measuring tape ready! Depending on your height and whether you’re on the couch or in bed, the eye level measurement is going to be different.

Finally, viewing distance. The recommended distance is 1.5–2.5x the diagonal screen measurement for UHD (1080p) TVs, and 1–1.5x that measurement for QLED (4K) TVs. Once you know where you’re mounting the TV, you may need to move some furniture slightly for the ideal view. Luckily, 2017 Samsung TVs provides colorful, crisp, and detailed picture quality at many angles, so everyone in the house can enjoy it. Plus, the No-Gap Wall Mount allows you to make some adjustments after mounting for comfort, too.

Consider the best use of space for your TV

The most immediate benefit of mounting the TV is freeing up floor space! So if you’ve been looking for a way to open up the room a bit, a wall-mounted TV is great. With the No-Gap Wall Mount, your Samsung QLED TV will sit nearly flush against the wall, making it a seamless, clean-looking addition to any interior—especially since there’s no clunky mount arm behind the screen! Plus, the minimal gap Samsung’s wall mount offers has hygienic purposes, too! While many TVs are a gathering place for dust (ew!), No-Gap Wall Mount holding the QLED TV so close to the wall means fewer surfaces for dust to settle.

No more straining your arm to reach behind the TV with your duster. Not to mention that the Invisible Connection answers any questions you’ve had about how to hide TV cables by hiding away your devices. It’s an ultrathin optical cable with the One Connect at the end, allowing you to plug in your game consoles and media players with ease and tuck them out of sight.^‡ Meaning, even fewer surfaces to dust around the TV.

Discover QLED TV’s simple mounting method

Most people have horror stories about mounting a TV. Don’t fret, though, because the No-Gap Wall Mount makes mounting easy. In fact, there are only four steps, and even a video that shows you how simple it is!

Install the wall mount kit on the back of the QLED TV.
Connect the Invisible Connection and power cable to the back of the TV before you mount. It gets tricky if you don’t do this first.
Install hanger kit on the wall using the included guide, based on the measurements you determined in step two.
Place TV on the hanger, and adjust the angle to make the TV level and tilted the way you prefer.

Now, to enjoy your mounted TV

You’re done! Your QLED TV’s mounted and here’s what you’ll get: great image quality whether you’re sitting right in front or moving around the room, a tiny gap between the TV and the wall, and the clean view that the Invisible Connection creates by allowing you to place any game consoles out of the way. Imagine your home with your new Samsung TV mounted and ready… doesn’t the room feel more spacious already? Now it’s time to make that dream a reality by setting it up so you can get the best out of your QLED TV. Keep checking back to learn more about how to setup Samsung TVs!

^* Samsung QLED TV is a Quantum dot-based TV.
^†Gap may differ based on the installation, QLED model, and wall type. Wall mount sold separately and Q9 generates 6mm gap.
^‡The ‘Invisible Connection’ refers to a single, transparent optical cable connected to the One Connect Box integrating external device cables, but it does not refer to the power cable of the TV or cables connected to other devices such as sound bar.

Dive into the Details of the Samsung Premium UHD TVs

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 22:02:33 +0000

Hello! You must be here about Samsung Premium UHD TVs.

If you’re in the market for a UHD TV, you’ve likely done a lot of research and decided to go with a Samsung Premium UHD TV. You’ve picked a great time to buy a new TV, because the 2017 lineup of Samsung UHD TVs is truly amazing. Trust us on this one.

You want to know more about it before you take the plunge? Fair enough! We’re happy to give some more information to you—we love talking about TV, especially the Samsung Premium UHD TVs. Meet the MU9, 8, and 7 series TVs.

Each is available in a variety of sizes, and some are flat while others are curved, so you’re able to choose what’s best for your home when you pick up your new UHD TV. And five simple words sum up this lineup: “Innovation is in the details.”

What does that mean for UHD TV? Well just take a peek at these TVs and it’s easy to see. Let’s dive even deeper into the details of UHD TV, including picture quality, sleek exterior details, and the smart features.

Get pulled into every scene with detail from HDR 1000

While UHD 4K technology is a hot topic in the TV world, HDR is what makes the higher resolution really shine for an even grander TV experience. That’s why each Samsung Premium UHD TV offers HDR 1000 for superb details.* As you may know, HDR means High-Dynamic Range and speaks to the brightness of a screen. HDR 1000 is the brightness equivalent of 1000 candles, giving these TVs a bright screen that produces clear detail without affecting the color.

So you can turn up the brightness and still not miss a detail or wash out the view. And when UHD 4K and HDR come together, you can see a movie or show as if you were on set, witnessing it how the creator intended it to be viewed.

To help ensure that the contrast stays bold, whether day or night, MU9 and 8 series TVs offer Ultra Black, which is a technology that helps deflect light on the screen to minimize glare, keeping the dark and black areas on screen as deep as they should be—no reflection of your window or the lamp. So whether you’ve got the curtains open and the sun streaming in or it’s nighttime and you turn on the light, what’s on screen will still come in clear.

Feast your eyes on the stunning picture of UHD 4K TV

It’s all in the name. UHD stands for Ultra High Definition, and as part of that, these are 4K TVs. UHD 4K means more pixels in your TV screen, which in turn means crisp definition of details, only heightened by the true colors and bright

clarity you’ll see. So while HDR ensures it’s bright and clear, just turn on Samsung Premium UHD TVs and you’ll notice incredible, lifelike color on screen. That’s the Dynamic Crystal Color, a collection of one billion colors that can

represent incredible subtle differences in hue.† Say you’re watching a show and the sun is setting over the horizon in the background, you’ll see the variations and gradients that make sunsets so striking in person.

It’s the little design touches that make Samsung Premium UHD TV unique

The Samsung Premium UHD TVs are a sight to see, not just on screen but all around. Take a peek at the back and you’ll see something you may have never seen before: a distinct lack of cables worming their way out from the back of the TV.

That’s right, they’re all tucked away, along with their devices, thanks to the Clean Cable Solution.‡ Instead of plugging them directly into the TV, the devices and consoles can be plugged into the One Connect and placed out of sight (in the cabinet, for example) while the TV cables are routed through the TV’s stand for a super sleek appearance.

Product details of Samsung UHD TV stand

Speaking of the back of the TV, by hiding away cables and screws, the entire TV is sleek from front to back. That’s 360 Design, ensuring that wherever you put your TV it’ll add to your decor, and you no longer have to arrange the room to

best hide the back of the TV. Sounds nice, right?

Smart TVs are everywhere, but UHD TVs are even smarter

Smart TV means different things to different people, but to us a smart TV has a lot to do with making your TV experience convenient. That includes eliminating detective work and having your hands full. Samsung Premium UHD TVs automatically recognize connected devices when plugged into the One Connect and displays their name on screen. So when you pull up the Smart Hub, you can instantly know what’s what.

The Premium UHD TVs help clean up on your coffee table, too, because you can select and control it with one remote, aptly named the One Remote Control.‖ We call it that because it’s the one remote that does whatever you’d like to do with your Samsung Premium UHD TV. No more scrambling for the right remote—all you need is the One Remote Control because the One Remote Control is always right.

Of course, if your hand is glued to your mobile phone, no worries there. The Smart View app lets you control Samsung Premium UHD TVs easily, as well as push content to the TV so you can view it on a bigger screen.¶ Then when you want to show off a video you took on vacation, it’s simple.

So to recap on the terrific 2017 Samsung Premium UHD TV lineup…

As you can see, each 2017 Samsung Premium UHD TV is full of features that come from innovation and incredible attention to detail. Whether you want curved or flat, a larger screen for the living room or something to put up in your bedroom, you can’t go wrong.

Each offers beautiful picture quality, wonderful design details that clear up the TV area and add to your interior, and smart features that make your TV time as easy as it should be. Making the decision to purchase a Samsung Premium UHD TV isn’t hard. Picking which Samsung Premium UHD TV is. But rest assured you’ll get a great TV, whichever you choose.

Meet The Frame, a TV Designed for Your Space

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:44:15 +0000

This is The Frame. It’s not just a TV.

The artistic addition to the 2017 Samsung TV lineup is more than just a TV. It’s Samsung’s The Frame, which not only provides the picture quality you expect from a Samsung UHD TV, but brings a personal touch wherever it’s placed, as it comes with a wide range of artwork available to display—or your own photos.

The Frame is different from your everyday TV in more ways than just its artistic tendencies, too. It’s gorgeous to look at—on or off. So instead of adjusting the decor to the TV or trying to hide it away in a cabinet when it’s not in use, The Frame looks and hangs just like a real frame, so it enhances your interior. But make no mistake, it is a TV.

In fact, the Frame is a 4K UHD TV, ensuring that what you see on screen comes through clearly and with vibrant, stunning color. Not only will movies and TV shows have brilliant hues, your art will too.

The Frame will change how TV fits into your lifestyle

When you turn on The Frame for the first time, you experience the stunning picture quality of a Samsung 4K UHD TV. But tap the power button, and suddenly it’s a painting from your favorite artist. This is Samsung Art Mode, and on The Frame, it adds value and personality to the room. Simply select an artwork or photograph from the Samsung Collection or the Art Store.

This membership allows you to enjoy artwork from famous galleries and museums from around the world, including SAATCHI ART, The Albertina, Magnum Photos, and more. So you can find artwork that can subtly (or dramatically) change your interior to your taste. Not to mention that with a variety of genres to choose from, whether you want photography or paintings, or abstract or landscapes, you’ll find old favorites and discover new pieces.

The Samsung Collection is included with The Frame and has a range of 100 beautiful pieces from 37 different artists to put on display. So right out of the box, you have a wide choice of stunning art that you can browse through. And if you want more choice, you can check out the Art Store, which offers a membership service that grants you access to an even wider art collection.

And personalizing The Frame isn’t only about choosing your favorite artists’ works to show on screen. You can add your own personal touch, as well. By plugging in a USB or uploading from your smartphone, you can display your own photos on The Frame’s large screen.^* So that new family portrait you want to show off to anyone and everyone?

You can do so on The Frame. And for an even more custom display, you’re able to adjust the way the art or your photographs are displayed with a range of mat layout and color options. You can arrange and rearrange to find the display you like best.

^* Some USB flash drives or smartphones may not be compatible with The Frame.

^†The gap is measured from the back of the TV and may differ based on the installation and wall type.

^‡The ‘Invisible Connection’ refers to a single, transparent optical cable connected to the One Connect Box integrating external device cables, but it does not refer to the power cable of the TV or cables connected to other devices such as sound bar.