Samsung SIR-TS160 owner manual Dolby Digital

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Chapter 1: Technical overview

Dolby® Digital 5.1

Just as the ATSC has specified 1080i or 720p as the video formats required for HDTV, they have also specified a recommended audio format: Dolby Digital 5.1. Dolby Digital 5.1 provides 5 discrete channels of digital audio information for use by A/V receivers capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal. The audio signals are broken into left-front, center, right-front, left-rear, right-rear and a low-frequency effects channel (designed for subwoofers). The result when connected to a compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 channel A/V receiver and speaker setup is a home theater experience that provides much of the dynamic range, 360-degree imaging, and sonic excitement of a real theater.

Not all Digital TV programming is broadcast using Dolby Digital 5.1. For DIRECTV® programming, you can see which programs are broadcast using this high-quality audio standard by checking the Info Banners and Program Guides for the Dolby Digital icon ( ).

To take full advantage of the Dolby Digital 5.1 capabilities of the DIRECTV® High- Definition Receiver, you will need a Dolby Digital 5.1 compatible A/V receiver connected to the DIRECTV HD Receiver through the Dolby Digital Optical jack or the Dolby Digital Coaxial jack.

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Contents Model SIR-TS160 Important Safety Instructions Page Telephone Line Interruption For Hardware Warranty Samsung Digital Satellite ReceiverSamsung Customer Service Table of Contents 101 Analog TV Technical overviewWhat are Analog TV, Digital TV, NTSC, ATSC, SDTV, and HDTV? Digital TVWhat equipment is required to view Hdtv programming? Resolution and interlacing Video output optionsVideo jacks will output Aspect ratio Screen formatsTVs showing 169 programs TVs showing 43 programs Technical overview Dolby Digital Box contents Getting startedPower button and light Front panel controls and lightsBack of the Directv High-Definition Receiver AIRTEL Line Installing the batteries in the remote control Inserting the Access Card Setting up and connecting Protect your components from power surgesBefore making connections Make strong connections Jacks and cablesProtect your components from overheating Avoid cable damageVideo jack and cable Audio/Video out jacks and cables RCA-typeTelephone jack and cord Component video jacks and cables cable not includedOptical digital audio jack and cable cable not included DVI jack and cableRGB OUT jack and cable cable not included Coaxial digital audio jack and cableConnecting your Directv High-Definition Receiver HD Connections Receiver VCR Setting your TV input switch Connecting the VCR control cable Adjusting the satellite dish Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Checking the satellite signal strength Setting the dish type Setting up and connecting Using Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv High-Definition Receiver Setting up local networks Scanning off-air and cable TV channelsSetting up and connecting Upgrades Activating your Directv accountRemote control overview Watching TVMute Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting help Getting information on the TV program you are watching Channel BannerFull Channel Banner Information icons Program Detail ScreenProgram Detail Screen actions Quick Guide Finding out what’s on the GuidesTypes of Guides Grid GuideSetting the default Guide style Using the Quick Guide Using the Grid Guide Displaying and clearing the Grid GuideGrid Guide overview Getting around in the Grid Guide Tuning to a channel with the Grid Guide Switching to another Guide styleViewing the Guide for a different time Viewing a category of programs in the Guide Using the Logo Guide Displaying and clearing the Logo GuideLogo Guide overview Tuning to a channel with the Logo Guide Getting around in the Logo GuideSearching for programs in the Guide Searching by Credits, Title, or TextSearching by Category Choosing an alternate audio format for a program Changing the User setting Pay per view programsIdentifying pay per view programs Ordering pay per view programsReviewing your pay per view purchases Viewing your Past Purchase listViewing your Future Purchase list Canceling a pay per view purchase Program reminders and recording timers Setting up the VCR controlScheduling program reminders and recording timers Reviewing and modifying reminders and recording timers Program reminders and recording timers User profiles User profile basicsEditing user profile names User profiles Editing channel lists Setting ratings limits Setting the ratings limits for TV programs Setting ratings limits for movies Allowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucency Setting the current user profile Locking and unlocking your Directv SystemUser profiles Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extrasReading your mail Setting system preferences Setting the language for on-screen Menus and GuidesSetting the screen format Setting the bar color for Letter box and Pillar box Setting the closed caption options Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the default audio preference Setting the Digital Audio format Turning the Caller ID feature on or off Reviewing and controlling Caller IDIdentifying callers Reviewing your Caller ID listSetting the Local Time options Settings, preferences, upgrades, and extras Installing a new Access Card Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Viewing fun system extrasProgramming the remote control Programming the remote controlManual method Operating a device with your programmed remote control Scanning methodCode lists Brand namesLogik VCR VCRMEI AUX-AUDIO AUX-AUDIOAUX-CATV DVDTroubleshooting and specifications TroubleshootingForgot my password Physical Specification SpecificationsPower supply Video DecoderAccessories Input/Output InterfaceIndex Index102