Samsung HL-R6156W, HL-R5656W, HL-R5056W manual How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?

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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 antenna.

If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts.

You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet web sites such as www.titantv.com, www.10000watts.com, and www.fcc.gov.

2.How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?

This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV receivers to produce high-quality images and sound.

Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast.

This is a big advantage for DTV over analog TV - there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.

3.How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative apartment, condominium, or apartment?

The Federal Communications Commission’s OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not located in common areas and are no more than 12’ in height.

Residents of rental units (apartments, etc.) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment.

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 currently incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor 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 you need is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions Digital Picture Quality Digital Television ServicesWhat is Digital Television? Guide to Digital TVHow difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Table of Contents Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track M S U N G Your New Wide TV Viewing Position Your New Wide TVChecking Accessories List of FeaturesSide Panel Jacks Right side buttonsFront Panel LED Indicators Indicator Light KeyRemote Control Sensor Rear Panel Jacks Remote Control Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ConnectionsAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connections Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connecting a VCRConnecting a Camcorder Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting to Audio and Video Jacks Connecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a DTV Set-Top BoxConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a Digital Audio SystemOperation Viewing the Menus OperationTurning the TV On and Off Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysSelecting a Menu Language SetupSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Auto Program Add/Delete Adding and Erasing ChannelsUsing the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the ButtonDVD Customizing Your Remote ControlVCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control CodesClock Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually TimeTime Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallyOff Timer Setting the On/Off TimerAuto Power Off On TimerSetting the Sleep Timer Sleep TimerAlternate method Viewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceSource List Edit Name Assigning Names to External Input ModeM S U N G Channel Control To Store Your Favorite Channels Channel ControlSelecting Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsName Labeling the ChannelsFine Tune AnalogDigital Signal StrengthLNA Low Noise Amplifier Picture Control Mode Picture ControlPicture Control Changing the Picture StandardSelect a particular option Customizing the Picture SettingsResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Size Changing the Picture SizeDigital Noise Reduction Viewing the DNIe Demonstration Setting the My Color Control Mode Using the Easy Control MenuMy Color Control Detail Control Custom SettingsColor Weakness Using the Color Weakness Enhancement FeatureSetting the Film Mode Freezing the Picture Setting the Blue Screen Mode M S U N G Sound Control Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlEqualizer Using Automatic Sound SettingsAuto Volume Multi-Track Options Multi-Track Sound Choosing a Digital Sound Format Selecting the Internal Mute Setting the On/Off Melody Setting up DNSe Digital Natural Sound engine Special Features Setting the Function Help Special FeaturesMenu Transparency Level Change PIN Using the V-ChipHow to Change Your Password ChipHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating How to Set up Restrictions Using the Mpaa RatingMpaa Rating System Movies TV FCC Content CategoryImportant Notes About Parental Locks TV FCC Age-Based RatingsHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English Canadian English Block All Press to lock all TV ratingsHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French Canadian French Caption Mode Default Digital Captions function operates on digital channels Foreground Color Return to DefaultSize Font StyleUsing the Guide GuideChannel List Adding and Erasing Channels Restrictions on Game Mode Caution Using Game ModeAppendix Appendix Why do I need to replace the lamp?When do I need to replace it? Check before lamp replacementEnglish Problem Possible Solution TroubleshootingCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications BP68-00524A-00
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