Samsung UN65C8000XFXZA User Manual
Quick setup guide, Step 1, Step 2

Quick Setup Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Samsung TV. 
Read this setup guide to get your TV up and running quickly.
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Call Center hours of operation: Mon-Sun, 9:00 AM -12 
AM EST.
To register this product, visit: www.samsung.com/
register.
STOP
Please do not return this unit.
If you have problems operating your
TV, call:
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
For web support please visit:
www.samsung.com/support
Step 1
: Install the Batteries into the Remote
To install batteries into your remote control, follow these steps:
1. Lift the cover on the back of the remote 
upward as shown in the figure to the 
right.
2. Install two AAA batteries.
✎
Make sure to match the + 
and - ends of the batteries 
to the diagram in the battery 
compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
Step 2
: Connect Power and Antenna or Cable
Step 4
: Run Plug & Play
When you turn on your TV for the first time, it automatically launches the Plug & 
Play function. With Plug & Play, you can select the On Screen Display language, set 
the clock mode, and launch the TV’s channel memorizing process. 
It also displays connection instructions similar to those in this guide.
To navigate while Plug & Play is running, press the Up, Down, Left or Right arrow 
buttons on your remote. To make a selection, press the 
ENTER
E button.
To skip a screen, press the
MENU
button. To turn on your TV, press the
POWER
button on the remote or on the TV. To run Plug & Play, follow these steps:
1
Using your remote control, select 
the language for the On Screen 
Display (OSD), and then press the 
ENTER
E button.
2
Select Home Use, and then 
press the 
ENTER
E button. If
you select Store Demo, the TV 
will reset your picture and audio 
settings every 30 minutes.
3
Select Antenna Source and 
Channel Source. If Antenna 
Source is Cable or Auto, you 
must select Channel Source to 
same type as your cable system 
type. After selecting source, 
select Search; then press the 
ENTER
E button on your remote.
Step 3
: Connect External Devices
Connecting an AV device (DVD/Blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, etc.)
✎
Most cable systems are Standard (STD) systems, If you are not sure 
about what kind of cable system you have, contact your cable company.
✎
If your TV is attached to a cable or satellite box, skip Steps 3 through 5. 
After Plug & Play is complete, set your TV to Channel 3 or 4, according 
to the directions for your cable or satellite box.
4
The TV memorizes the available 
channels. This process can take 
up to 45 minutes.
5
After the TV has memorized the 
channels, choose the Clock 
Mode. Select Auto if you have 
a digital channel in your area. 
Select Manual if you don’t, or if 
you have a cable or satellite box. 
When done, press the 
ENTER
E
button.
✎
If you select Manual, the clock 
setting screen appears.
6
Select the Daylight savings time 
setting: Off or On, and then press 
the 
ENTER
E button.
7
Select the time zone in which you live, and then press the
ENTER
E button.
8
After the time zone screen, The connection method for best HD screen 
quality is displayed. Press the Right arrow button on your remote to view 
each screen in succession. Press the Blue button to skip this section.
9
The Enjoy your TV. screen appears. Then press the
ENTER
E button.
Changing the Screen Size
Your TV has several screen size options, each designed to work best with specific 
types of video input. If you have a cable box or satellite receiver, it may have its own 
set of screen sizes as well.
To change the screen size, press the 
P.SIZE
button on your remote. The first time
you press it, your TV displays the current setting. Thereafter, each time you press 
the 
P.SIZE
button, you change the size of the picture on the screen.
The following sizes are available:
16:9 Widescreen
4:3 Standard screen
Wide Fit
Zoom 1
Zoom 2
Screen Fit
✎
Screen Fit: Displays the full image without any cut-off when HDMI (720p / 
1080i / 1080p) or Component (1080i / 1080p) signals are inputted.
Changing the Picture Mode
Your TV has four preset Picture Modes with factory adjusted settings, each 
designed to give you an excellent picture under specific conditions. 
The Picture Modes are listed and described in the table below:
Mode
Description
Dynamic
Brightens picture. For a vibrant, enhanced image in brightly lit or 
sunny room.
Standard
For a bright, detailed picture in a normally lit room.
Natural
For a comfortable, easy-on-the-eyes picture in a normally lit room.
Movie
For a studio quality cinema picture in a dimly lit or dark room.
To change the Picture Mode, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV, press the 
TOOLS
button on your remote.
The Tools menu appears.
2. Using the
▲ or ▼ on your remote, select Picture Mode.
3. On the Picture Mode menu, use the
◄ or ► button on your remote to select
the Picture Mode you want.
4. Press the
EXIT
button to exit the menu.
Setting the Clock
Before you can use your TV’s On/Off Timer, you must set the clock. To set the 
clock, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV, press the 
MENU
button on your remote, then select Setup
→
Time.
2. Select Clock Mode, and then press the
ENTER
E button.
3. Choose Auto or Manual.
x
If you select Auto, the current time will be set automatically using the time 
from a digital channel. 
x
If you select Manual, you can set the Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minute 
and am/pm directly by pressing up, down, left and right arrow button on 
your remote.
4. Press the
RETURN
button on your remote when done.
Connecting an audio device (Home Theater, etc.)
Connecting a PC
VHF/UHF Antenna
Connect Ant In to
• Wall cable jack 
• VHF/UHF Antenna 
• Cable or Satellite box 
Ant or Cable Out
Use a 75 ohm (round) cable.
or
AUDIO IN
OPTICAL
Digital Audio System
Analog Audio connection
Amplifier /
DVD Home Theater
Using an Audio Cable
Digital Audio connection
Using an Optical Cable
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
PC OUT
HD connection
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
Using a D-Sub Cable
Connect your TV to your Home Theater or other 
audio device to enjoy enhanced Sound quality.
Connect your TV to a PC to use it as a Monitor.
Use one of the connections below to connect 
your TV to an external A/V device.
We recommend using HDMI for the highest 
picture quality.
HDMI OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT OUT
AUDIO OUT
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Using an HDMI Cable
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Best Connection
DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable 
box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) 
satellite receiver
Using an HDMI to DVI Cable
Very Good Connection
HD connection (up to 1080p)
Good Connection
Component connection (up to 1080p)
Using a Component Cable
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, 
STB satellite receiver, VCR
Lowest Quality Connection
Using an Audio/Video Cable
Audio/Video connection (480i only)
DVD, Blu-ray player, cable box, 
STB satellite receiver, VCR
Device
Device
Device
Device
Component Adapter (Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Component Cable (Not Supplied)
Video Cable (Not Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI Cable (Not Supplied)
Optical Cable (Not Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied)
PC Adapter (Supplied)
D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied)
Optical Adapter (Supplied)
Audio Cable (Not Supplied)
Component Sound in Adapter (Supplied)
Antenna Adapter (Supplied)
Antenna Cable (Not Supplied)
AV Adapter (Supplied)
U Move E Enter
Select Language of the OSD.
Menu Language
:
Plug & Play
English
Español
Français
Previous U Move E Enter
Select the usage mode.
Store Demo
Home Use
Plug & Play
U Move E Enter
Antenna Source
:
Digital Cable System
:
Analog Cable System
:
Air
Cable
Auto
Search
Plug & Play
U Move E Enter
Set to daylight saving time.
DST
:
Off
On
Plug & Play
E Enter
Removing scrambled channel.
DTV Cable 14
76%
DTV Air
0
12
212
52
Air
DTV Cable
Cable
Stop
Plug & Play
U Move E Enter
Set the Clock Mode.
Clock Mode
:
Auto
Manual
Plug & Play
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