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How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband compo- nent video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal comput- er (PC) tuner cards and computer monitors. 1. Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors The advan
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Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? Over-the-air (OTA) digital TV broadcasting uses the same channels as analog TV and works well with many existing TV antennas. However, DTV broadcast channel assignments are different than analog channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF (channels 14-69) to see if you need a different anten- na. If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, y
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Q&A 4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service? Cable TV systems use a different method for transmitting digital TV programs that is current- ly incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an out- door or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs. The good news is that you won’t have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV and HDTV programs. They’re free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Connecting the Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Front Panel Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 Chapter 2: Remote Control and On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER TWO 2 2 Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Reviewing the Remote Control The Set-Top Box remote control and on-screen menu system work together to operate the Set-Top Box as simply as possible. Understanding the remote control buttons and the menus allows you to operate the Set-Top Box with ease. If you need some assistance while using the remote control and the menus, the provided on-screen help feature will be helpful. See “Using the On-screen Help” on page 2.5. For #1, #2, #3, #4, se
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CHAPTER TWO 2 2 Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Remote Control Ú COMPONENT SELECTION BUTTONS Press to select a particular component (STB, TV, VCR, CATV, DVD) to be controlled by the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control for Other Components” on page 4.15. Æ PRE-CH (Previous Channel) #1 Press to alternate between the current channels and the last channel that was displayed. ı MTS (Multitrack Sound) #1 Press to select the available “multitracks.” (Depending on the particular bro
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CHAPTER TWO 2 2 Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Special Notes: #1 The “TV” buttons (POWER, VOL +-, CH , Number buttons): To use these buttons in TV, you must first switch the remote control to “TV” mode by using the SELECT button. #2 The “VCR” buttons (POWER, FF, REW, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE): To use these buttons in VCR, you must first switch the remote control to “VCR” mode by using the SELECT button. #3 The “CATV” buttons (POWER, CH , Number buttons): To use the CABLE Set-Top Box, you must f
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CHAPTER TWO 2 2 Remote Control and On-Screen Menus The On-Screen Menu System Using the Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons in the center of the remote control, you can move between the menus. To enter a particular menu, press ENTER. The menu system has three different levels. The four icons on the left side of the screen are the “first level” menu: Guide, Preference, Channel, and Setup. When you activate one of these four icons, the on-screen display presents a “second level” submenu (which often l
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CHAPTER TWO 2 2 Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Viewing the Information You can quickly check the status of many of the Set-Top Box features and options by using the Info button. The Info shows: • The major channel number and the minor channel number (if you are viewing a digital channel). • The current time and date. See page 3.6. • Program title. • Program duration. • The status of closed captions (if the broadcast includes them, and if you have turned on the closed captions fea- ture)
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SIR-T151
DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX
Samsung Electronics America inc.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
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Owner’s
Instructions
MD68-00276A(ENG)
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Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung Digital TV receiver represents the latest in DTV IRD technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information Always be careful when using your product. To reduce the risk of fire, ele
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, conve- nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line s
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A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby digi- tal surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one pro- gram on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital br
