Samsung HC-P5256W 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 DD 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 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? Your New TV Special Features Accessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Connection Jacks Side Video Input´ Audio Input ’ Audio Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAntenna terminals ∏ Audio/Video Output jacks Video Input jacksVOL -, VOL + Remote ControlGuide ¨ Number buttonsRemote Control ˛ Still Main ± DNIeVCR/DVD Controls Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsConnecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Between an OutputTerminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting CableCARD Connecting a VCRConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a CamcorderConnect a set of audio cables between Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480p, 720pConnecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxConnecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a Digital Audio SystemInstall two AAA size batteries Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlPress the Enter button to enter the language Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffChannel Memory in Process Air Channel Self Focus is selected Press the Enter button again Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusActivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Press the Menu buttonRemoving the Self Focus Message from the Display Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self FocusPress the Exit button to exit Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting the Antenna Input Selecting a Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceAntennas to memorize Storing Channels in MemoryPress the or Button to selectAdding and Erasing Channels Using the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the ButtonSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels Viewing the Channel Lists Customizing the Picture Picture ControlUsing Automatic Picture Settings Customizing the Sound Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlMode Standard Using Automatic Sound SettingsOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Select Input Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Press the Enter button toPress the Menu button Press the Enter button to select Input Assigning Names to External input modeAnalog Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthChanging the Screen Size DNIe Digital Natural Image engine Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PicturePress the Enter button to select PIP Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Swapping the Sub picture and Main pictureChanging the Size of the Sub picture Freezing the Picture Changing the Position of the Sub pictureChanging the Channel of the Sub picture Setting the SRS Tsxt Auto Volume Press the Enter button to select Preferred Language Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS trackAnalog Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Melody When finished, press the Enter button Setting the On/Off TimerPress the … or † button to adjust Minute Setting the Sleep TimerV-Chip menu is displayed Using the V-Chip USAHow to Change Your Password Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new passwordHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsViewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1Digital Captions function operates on digital channels Size Selecting the DVI Standard Menu Translucency LevelDisplays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpDisplays the current time and date Electronic Program GuideUsing the Electronic Program Guide Press the or buttonTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button Buttons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit You may now Viewing Information about ChannelsPress the Green button to Activate -2 Hours Yellow button to Activate +2 HoursSymbol will be displayed Reminder ListReminded Viewing List To remove the scheduled programs To view the Reminder ListCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications