Samsung SolarCell Remote (Smart Remote) User Guide

This document provides detailed information about the Samsung SolarCell Remote, also known as the Samsung Smart Remote. It covers its features, operation, accessibility functions, and important safety and regulatory information.

About the Samsung SolarCell Remote

The Samsung SolarCell Remote is designed for efficient and user-friendly control of your Samsung TV. It features a solar cell for charging, reducing the need for traditional batteries, and offers advanced functions like voice control and accessibility features.

Key Features and Components:

The remote control has the following main components:

Solar Cell (6): Located on the back, it charges the remote when exposed to light, extending its operating time.
USB Port (C-type) (7): Used for quick charging when light exposure is insufficient. A USB cable is not provided.
MIC / LED (1): Serves as a microphone for voice recognition and an LED indicator for charging status.
Voice Assistant Button: Activates the voice assistant feature.
Settings / Number / Color Button: Accesses the settings menu, virtual numeric keypad, or color buttons.
Multi View Button: Directly accesses the Multi View function.
Directional Buttons (2): Used for navigating menus and highlighting items.
Select Button (3): Confirms selections or runs focused items.
Return Button: Navigates back to the previous menu or terminates functions.
Smart Hub Button: Returns to the TV's Home Screen.
Play/Pause Button: Controls media playback.
Volume Button: Adjusts volume or mutes the sound. Holding this button accesses Accessibility Shortcuts.
Channel Button: Changes channels or accesses the TV Guide.
Launch App Button (5): Opens a specific application.

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Usage and Pairing

Pairing: If the remote does not pair automatically, point it at the TV and press and hold the [Power] and [Return] buttons simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.

Operating Distance: Use the remote within 20 feet (6 meters) of the TV. The effective range may vary based on wireless environmental conditions.

Universal Remote Function: This function works correctly only with the Samsung Smart Remote supplied with the TV.

Model Variations: Images, buttons, and functions may differ based on the model or geographical region.

Charging: It is recommended to use an original Samsung charger. Charging via the USB-C port is available for low battery situations. The LED indicator shows charging status.

Button Functionality: Some buttons may not function depending on the apps installed on the TV. Button layout may differ from older TV models.

Important Safety Precautions:

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in fire, explosion, damage to the remote, or personal injury.

Do not apply shock to the remote control.
Prevent foreign substances (metal, liquid, dust) from contacting the charging terminal.
If the remote is damaged or emits smoke/fumes, stop use immediately and seek repair at a Samsung service center.
Do not disassemble the remote control arbitrarily.
Keep the remote away from infants and pets to prevent them from sucking or biting it.

Accessibility Functions

The Samsung Smart Remote provides access to various TV accessibility functions via the [Volume] button (press and hold to open the Accessibility Shortcuts menu).

Voice Guide Settings: Enables spoken descriptions of menu options for visually impaired users. Supports English and other languages, though not all listed languages may be supported by the voice guide feature.
TV Background Volume: Adjusts the content volume to ensure clear hearing of voice guides.
Picture Off: Turns off the TV screen while keeping the sound on to reduce power consumption.
Graphic Zoom: Enlarges the screen display for better visibility of pictures or text.
Audio (Video) Description: Provides audio descriptions for video scenes for the visually impaired, available for broadcasts that support this service.
High Contrast: Enhances readability by changing service screens to high-contrast text or making menus opaque.
Grayscale: Converts the screen to black and white to sharpen edges, though some accessibility menus may be unavailable when active.
Color Inversion: Inverts text and background colors in menus for easier reading; some accessibility menus may be unavailable when active.
Enlarge: Increases the font size on the screen.
Learn TV Remote: Helps users learn button positions by announcing button names when pressed. Press [Return] twice to exit.
Learn Menu Screen: Explains the structure and features of TV menus.
Caption Settings: Enables captions for programs. Supports various caption modes (Default, CC1-CC4, Text1-Text4, Service1-Service6) for analog and digital broadcasts, with options for digital caption appearance (font, color, size, position).
Multi-output Audio: Allows simultaneous use of TV speakers and a Bluetooth device, with adjustable volume levels for the Bluetooth device.
Sign Language Zoom Settings: Zooms in on sign language portions of a program.
Remote Button Repeat Settings: Adjusts the speed at which buttons repeat when held down.

Product Verification and Compliance

This product has been independently verified by Intertek.

Model Numbers: TM2180E/F, TM2180A/B

Energy Efficiency: Consumes 86% less energy than previous models.

Sustainability: The plastic parts of the Smart Control contain a minimum of 24% post-consumer recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity:

Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information:

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
85 Challenger Road.
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Class B FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, users are encouraged to try to correct it by reorienting the antenna, increasing separation, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a dealer/technician.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY (Applicable for networking models only.): Perchlorate warning applies to primary CR(Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells sold in California. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. Find locations at www.samsung.com/recycling or call 1-800-SAMSUNG.

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Canadian Compliance:

This equipment contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: no interference, and acceptance of any interference. This equipment and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

ICES-003 Class B Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Warranty

This Samsung product is warranted for twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship. For service within the first month, return the product to the retailer. After that, contact a Samsung service center for warranty service.

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