Samsung HC-P5256W 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 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 ´ Audio Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input Antenna terminals ∏ Audio/Video Output jacks Connection Jacks RearVideo Input jacks ’ Audio Input jacksGuide Remote Control¨ Number buttons VOL -, VOL +VCR/DVD Controls Remote Control ˛ Still Main± DNIe Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting Cable TVCable without a Cable Box Terminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsBetween an Output 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 Power button Plug & Play FeatureTurning the TV On and Off Press the Enter button to enter the languageChannel Memory in Process Air Channel Activating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusPress the Menu button Self Focus is selected Press the Enter button againRemoving the Self Focus Message from the Display Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self FocusViewing the Menus Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Display Press the Exit button to exitSelecting the Antenna Input Selecting a Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourcePress the or Storing Channels in MemoryButton to select Antennas to memorizeAdding and Erasing Channels Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Button Using the Previous ChannelTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels Viewing the Channel Lists Customizing the Picture Picture ControlUsing Automatic Picture Settings Using the Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Customizing the SoundMode Standard Using Automatic Sound SettingsOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Setting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourcePress the Enter button to Select InputPress 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 Press the Enter button to select PIP Viewing Picture-in-PictureActivating Picture-in-Picture Changing the Size of the Sub picture Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIPSwapping the Sub picture and Main picture Changing the Channel of the Sub picture Freezing the PictureChanging the Position 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 TimerHow to Change Your Password Using the V-Chip USAPress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password V-Chip menu is displayedHow 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 GuideTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button Using the Electronic Program GuidePress the or button Press the Blue button or Exit button to exit Buttons and press the Info button on the remote controlViewing Information about a Single Channel Press the Green button to Viewing Information about ChannelsActivate -2 Hours Yellow button to Activate +2 Hours You may nowReminded Viewing List Symbol will be displayedReminder 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 ProblemsSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country
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