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Samsung BN59-00857A TV Remote Control User's Manual

Samsung BN59-00857A TV Remote Control User Manual

Welcome to the ultimate setup and operational guide for your Samsung BN59-00857A infrared television remote control. This comprehensive resource outlines step-by-step battery insertion, key mapping layouts, and immediate fixes for unresponsive hardware buttons.

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Table of Contents

  1. Getting Started & Battery Compartment Access
  2. Remote Control Button & Function Guide
  3. Troubleshooting Unresponsive Hardware
  4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  5. Compatible Samsung TV Model Series
  6. Operational Safety Information

1. Getting Started

Battery Installation Steps

  1. Turn the remote control over to expose the back panel. Locate the plastic indentation flap on the lower half of the case.
  2. Gently press down on the release tab and slide the battery compartment cover downward to remove it.
  3. Insert two (2) new AAA batteries into the chamber. Ensure you strictly match the positive (+) and negative (-) battery ends with the matching polarity symbols engraved inside the plastic housing.
  4. Align the alignment tracks on the cover and slide it back upward until it clicks firmly into position.

Basic Plug-and-Play Setup

The Samsung BN59-00857A uses dedicated factory infrared frequencies. It functions completely plug-and-play right out of the box with zero manual programming or sync steps required. Simply point the front top edge of the remote directly toward your Samsung TV and press the Power button.

2. Remote Control Button Guide

To ensure easy operation, the button layout capabilities of this controller have been broken down by functional group below:

Power and Basic System Controls

  • POWER (Red Button): Powers your primary television monitor on or switches the main board into standby mode.
  • TV: Confirms the remote's operational focus is explicitly locked onto television frequencies.

Channel and Volume Navigation

  • Number Keys (0-9): Directly input numeric channel profiles to skip scanning lists entirely.
  • PRE-CH: Instantly rewinds your active tuner view back onto the immediate previously viewed channel.
  • MUTE: Suppresses all television audio output. Click a second time to restore sound back to its original volume level.
  • VOL + / -: Increases or decreases the volume level of your TV speakers.
  • CH + / -: Increments your active channel lineup upward or downward one station profile at a time.

Menu Interface & Navigation Map

  • MENU: Accesses your main TV setup display to adjust screen parameters, audio modes, and sleep times.
  • CH LIST: Generates a full on-screen scroll index of your actively discovered television stations.
  • FAV.CH: Grants fast access to your customized list of favorite marked channels.
  • Navigation Arrows (Up, Down, Left, Right): Move the selection cursor smoothly through options inside your TV menus.
  • Center Button (OK / ENTER): The center button inside the directional pad acts as an "OK" input to confirm menu updates.
  • RETURN: Backs up your menu focus exactly one step in the system directory tree.
  • TOOLS: Displays a quick contextual toolbar for swift configuration changes.
  • EXIT: Purges all on-screen layouts and menus from your view immediately.

Aspect Ratio & Specialized Audio Controls

  • P.SIZE (Picture Size): Cycles through native aspect ratio display modes (e.g., 16:9 widescreen, 4:3 standard, Zoom layouts).
  • MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound): Standard audio stream selector to cycle through Stereo, Mono, or SAP (Secondary Audio Programs for alternative language narrations).
  • CC (Closed Captioning): Instantly toggles closed text captions on or off for your active program display.
  • SOURCE: Cycles among external hardware inputs connected to your television ports, such as HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Component, or AV connections.
  • INFO: Renders active signal metadata summaries, listing active resolution levels, channel descriptors, and audio types.

3. Troubleshooting Unresponsive Hardware

If your television refuses to respond to wireless commands from the device, run through these diagnostic steps:

Remote Control Will Not Transmit Signals

  • Battery Volts Validation: Remove your current AAA batteries, wipe the spring contact connections clean with a dry towel, and load two fresh matching alkaline units. Mixing mismatched battery types can lower voltage thresholds below working parameters.
  • Clear Path Obstructions: Confirm no objects, soundbars, or solid decor items are physically blocking the infrared (IR) reception lens window on the lower front corner of your TV chassis.
  • Capacitive Remote Reset: Take both batteries out of the compartment. Hold down any single button on the remote face firmly for 20 seconds. This flushes residual electricity inside the remote's micro-circuits. Reinstall the batteries and test.

Specific Keys Fail to Register

  • Button Maintenance: If an individual key stops responding, dust or grease may have slipped into the shell casing. Gently rub the perimeter of the uncooperative node with a microfiber cloth to dislodge debris.

4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q: Do I need to enter a programming code to pair this remote?
    A: No. The BN59-00857A works automatically via native factory codes with compatible Samsung televisions. No complex setup or code entry is required.
  • Q: Can I program this unit to change channels on my cable box?
    A: No, this is a dedicated, single-device factory remote designed specifically to control Samsung televisions. It lacks universal macro programming systems.
  • Q: Why won't my Picture Size (P.SIZE) button shift layout constraints?
    A: The P.SIZE button relies on the broadcast format. Certain media inputs or active streaming platforms lock aspect scaling traits internally, which makes the TV unable to stretch the image.

5. Compatible Samsung TV Models (Partial Series List)

This replacement controller functions across a wide range of legacy Samsung LCD and LED television architectures, operating as a direct replacement for models found in these notable production series:

  • LN-T Series: (e.g., LN32T42, LN40T51F, LN46T61F, LN52T65FX)
  • LN-R Series: (e.g., LN32R71B, LN40R81BD, LN46R71W)
  • HL-T Series: (e.g., HLT5075S, HLT5675SX, HLT6176S)
  • HL-S Series: (e.g., HLS4266W, HLS5086WX, HLS5687W)
  • PN Series: (e.g., PN50A450, PN58A550, PN63A760)
  • UN Series: Fits numerous legacy UN smart display footprints built during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

6. Operational Safety and Maintenance Information

  • Keep the remote control away from exposure to extreme environmental temperatures, liquid humidity, or direct intense sunlight.
  • Clean the plastic frame exclusively with dry cloths. Avoid chemical sprays or liquids, which can easily seep inside the shell and permanently short out the carbon contacts.
  • Always remove all batteries from the chamber housing if your property will be unoccupied or the device goes unused for an extended timeframe.

We hope this user manual has been helpful. Enjoy controlling your Samsung TV!

Searching for configuration keys or layout instructions for a different product variant? Return to our central index of Samsung Remote Control Manual Indexes to diagnose another display system layout.