Samsung CL-29Z40MQ manual Guide to Digital TV, Digital Television Services

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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 Digital surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one program 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 broadcast.

Digital Television Services

Digital Picture Quality

DTV programs are transmitted in two different formats. The first is Standard Definition Television (SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV).

SDTV program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video. 480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality.

HDTV program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

Dolby Surround Sound

With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby Digital audio formats from Dolby Surround 2.0 to Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks.

Interactive Communications and Datacasting

DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program guide, ordering products on-line while watching TV, and accessing ancillary data about a program.

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Contents

Owner’s Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How to View Digital TelevisionHow difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix Checking Accessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV Audio R/L Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input ´ Video Input´ Video Input jacks Audio-Video Output jacks Upgrade Port USBConnection Jacks Rear Antenna terminalsMenu Remote Control´ Number buttons ¨ VOL +, VOLAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsConnecting Cable TV Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsCable without a Cable Box This terminal might be labelled ANT IN, VHF in or simply, Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsVCR Rear Panel Connecting a VCRThey are usually found on the side or rear Camcorder Connecting a CamcorderConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Locate the A/V output jacks on the CamcorderConnecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks AV OUT R-AUDIO-L Connecting to an Analog AmplifierInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeatureFirst analog, then digital channels will be memorized Press the … or † button to select the desired connectionPress the Enter button Start Plug & Play is displayed Refer to Setting the Clock onViewing the Display Press the Info button on the remote controlViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusSelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputPress the Menu button Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceStoring Channels in Memory When selection Cable TVStart Adding and Erasing Channels Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Button in DTV modeWhich will be selected Labelling the ChannelsUsing Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlPress the Enter button again Customizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults + or VOL button Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlUsing Automatic Sound Settings Press the Enter button AdjustedCustomizing the Sound Press the … or † buttonClock Setting the ClockSetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourcePress the Enter button Press the Exit button to exit Assigning Names to External Input ModeAnalog Fine Tuning ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthTV Mode DTV ModeChanging the Screen Size Digital Noise Reduction Press the … or † button to select Tilt TiltSurf Off is displayed Using the R.Surf FeatureChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track English Auto Volume Set the Off Timer as methods for On Timer setting Setting the On/Off TimerOn Timer Channel Setting the Preferred OptionSetting the Sleep Timer Press the Enter button to select Caption Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text MessageCaption Off Digital Captions function operates on digital channels Size Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setting the On/Off Melody Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications This page is intentionally Left blank This page is intentionally Left blank Country Customer Care Center Web Site Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE