Activating PVR on D5500


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This page describes how to activate PVR on Samsung D5500. Witch PVR you can use Timeshift function (pause the live program, go back in a while and watch it from that moment), and Digital Video Recorder (TV is capable to record only from DVB-T and DVB-C tuner). This is very simple operation.


Working models

As now it is fully confirmed to be working on:

  • UE46D5500

If You have tested on other models, please update this wiki or let me know.


Needed stuff

  • TV and PC connected to the same network (I've tested on LAN)
  • PC tool called ruSamsungTVCommunicator
  • Working Remote Controller :)


Step 1: Download ruSamsungTVCommunicator

  • Download ruSamsungTVCommunicator FROM HERE.
  • Turn on TV in normal mode, and next alow remote controlling via network in your TV's settings.
  • Run ruSamsungTVCommunicator. It should automaticly detect TV's IP address and try to connect.
  • On TV accept ruSamsungTVCommunicator as network remote controller (this step is very important).
  • Close ruSamsungTVCommunicator on your PC and turn off your TV.


Step 2: Turn on TV in Service Mode

  • Turn on TV in service mode by pressing INFO MENU MUTE POWER buttons in sequence.
  • Wait a while as TV boot up and show Service Menu on screen.
  • Run ruSamsungTVCommunicator on your PC, and wait a while to connect.
  • In ruSamsungTVCommunicator click Factory (service menu dissapears on TV).
  • In ruSamsungTVCommunicator click 3Speed (service menu appears again, with hidden options visible).