betsy Posted November 30, 2019 Report Share Posted November 30, 2019 Just got this tv - inherited from my deceased relative. No manual. We're trying to get some channels ( we have the basic cable package since we don't really watch a lot of tv - just mostly news), but we can't. We end up with this smart hub option. What is a smart hub? I'm afraid to click the okay button (agreeing to it) without knowing exactly what could be entailed with it. Does it have an extra cost? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 If your cable service uses an addressable box for selecting channels, you should be able to select the input port for the HDMI or composite cables coming out of the cable box and connected to the TV. The TV should have at least one HDMI port to choose from. https://www.samsung.com/au/support/tv-audio-video/samsung-tv-setting-my-tv-source/ Smart Hub is Samsung's proprietary streaming app and subscription service built into the TV (e.g. Netflix) without having to use a separate plug in streaming stick. If the TV has an ATSC tuner (some don't), then you can go into menu setup and scan for all the free local channels in your area if you attach an antenna to the back of the TV. If you tell us the model number of the TV, we can find you a link to the user manual online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 1 hour ago, bush_cheney2004 said: If your cable service uses an addressable box for selecting channels, you should be able to select the input port for the HDMI or composite cables coming out of the cable box and connected to the TV. The TV should have at least one HDMI port to choose from. https://www.samsung.com/au/support/tv-audio-video/samsung-tv-setting-my-tv-source/ Smart Hub is Samsung's proprietary streaming app and subscription service built into the TV (e.g. Netflix) without having to use a separate plug in streaming stick. If the TV has an ATSC tuner (some don't), then you can go into menu setup and scan for all the free local channels in your area if you attach an antenna to the back of the TV. If you tell us the model number of the TV, we can find you a link to the user manual online. Model number is UN60JU6390FXZC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, betsy said: Model number is UN60JU6390FXZC OK...here is the "6 series" manual as a PDF file. http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201512/20151210090904492/ENG_US-HMUATSCJ-1.318-1203.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Please be aware that some of these smart TVs will collect your user data and viewing habits as part of a "free subscription" (like Smart Hub). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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