PIP capability? Does any owner know if this feature is supported and if so, how to access it?
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This TV does not; Samsung makes another TV with the same image quality but with added features such as PIP and a CableCard slot, designated the HL-S5688W as opposed to this HL-S5687W.
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If you're having difficulties locating the Native software, consider trying IR2Command (I know it works), or Girder (I've only heard it works).
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Sorry I haven't used that feature yet.... Did you consult the company? Go to their website and see... The manual there is also pretty awesome, it's huge!
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Not entirely sure, but it's possible. Just do some digging and there might be a way to make it work with other programs.
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No there is not, PIP is to display 2 cable channels at the same time with the cable going straight to your TV. No there is not a device that will do what you are wanting
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I haven't used the PIP but I have heard its not really PIP like a SONY, it's just an ability to pipe two different inputs to different windows on the display (i.e. unlike a SONY, the TV does not have 2 tuners, it only has 1 tuner.) So if you are wanting to see 2 pictures at once, you can see one picture on the tuner, but you will either need a 2nd external tuner or a raw video source (such as HDMI digital from a DVD or S-Video) to view the 2nd source at the same time ??
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I ran the software in a Windows VM on Mac OSX. It's been a while since I set it up, but I probably did it that way because there was no OSX version. Hope this helps.
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I have exactly this same setup and problem. No ideas. Samsung mentioned that they don't support PiP, which seems like a ridiculous ideas since we can see video but just not get the audio. Jake
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I got 860 but was unable to use the PIP can any one help me how to activate PIP in LN52A860
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It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave all the PIP's on screen, but it would be a pain to watch and use for anything OTHER than choosing and input. It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave... » Read More It displays all the ACTIVE inputs on screen so that you can choose and switch to the desired input based upon what is displaying in the PIP windows on screen rather than memorizing the number of that input or using the graphic labels. The PIP's are pretty small in size because it was never designed for viewers to watch and enjoy like traditional PIP features. This feature works on ANY TV because the DVDO is generating the PIP's and requires nothing from the TV. The PIP was strictly designed for switching to a desired input using the images in the PIP's to make the decision. You can leave all the PIP's on screen, but it would be a pain to watch and use for anything OTHER than choosing and input. « Show Less
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No, I don't think so. We used to have pip in our old television....we hardly ever used it. This picture is too beautiful to complicate it with another picture.
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Sorry, but that would be a great question for someone much more technical than i, I am just a user and got lucky, but several people chimed in to help and it worked perfectly. Also try YouTube for help installing, it was amazing and easy to do. Good luck.
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hi dan, i just talked to my IT tech partner and he said yes you can, just watch how you configure it.
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In both the PIP and P&P; only one source is changeable, the other one defaults to TV and cannot be changed, so viewing of 2 different HDMI sources is not possible, I messed around with it for a bit and couldn't change it beyond that. I dont know what you mean by "Smart" mode, but like I said, there's 4 HDMI inputs and an HD Component insert that the display defaults to TV, I'm guessing they expect you to plug your cable box through that, personally I only use the HDMI ports and seeing as you cannot use this feature with 2 HDMI sources, I don't use it, hope this answers your question, let me know if you want me to test anything else.Regards, In both the PIP and P&P; only one source is changeable, the other one defaults to TV and cannot be changed, so viewing of 2 different HDMI sources is not possible, I messed around with it for a bit and couldn't change it beyond that. I dont know what you mean by "Smart" mode, but like I said, there's 4 HDMI inputs and an HD Component insert that the display defaults to TV, I'm guessing they expect you to plug your cable box through that, personally I only use the HDMI ports and seeing as you cannot use this feature with 2 HDMI sources, I don't use it, hope this answers your... » Read More In both the PIP and P&P; only one source is changeable, the other one defaults to TV and cannot be changed, so viewing of 2 different HDMI sources is not possible, I messed around with it for a bit and couldn't change it beyond that. I dont know what you mean by "Smart" mode, but like I said, there's 4 HDMI inputs and an HD Component insert that the display defaults to TV, I'm guessing they expect you to plug your cable box through that, personally I only use the HDMI ports and seeing as you cannot use this feature with 2 HDMI sources, I don't use it, hope this answers your question, let me know if you want me to test anything else.Regards, « Show Less
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I have the double tuner Hauppauge and I have not found a PIP function in Windows Media Center. It does allow you to record two shows at once. The Hauppauge software might allow PIP but I use the MS Media Center software exclusively. It is the only useful software from Microsoft in the last 10 years.
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I'm not sure as my client installed this and I have yet to see how it works.
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There is a SharePoint option in the downloads. I've not tried it, but it is there.