Samsung TX P3071WH, TX P2670WH, TX P3075WH 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 assign- ments 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 pre- sent 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 Page Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How to View Digital TelevisionUsing a personal computer and monitor How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Operation InstallationYour New Digital TV Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Accessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Remote Control Sensor & Standby indicatorFront/Side Panel Buttons ¨ CH and CHAudio Input jacks Side Panel Jacks´ VIDEO1 Input jack Video Input jackDVI Digital Visual Interface Audio Input jacks Rear Panel Jacks´ AUDIO-VIDEO Monitor Output jacks ˇÔ Audio INPUT1, 2, 3 jacksTV/COMP Remote Control¨ Number buttons +100MTS Multi-channel VCR controlsTelevision Sound DNIeTX-P3076WHAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TVSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Install AT I O N TV Rear Panel Connecting a VCRFerrite Core Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting an S-VHS VCRConnecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box 480p/720p/1080i Connecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to an External Amplifier Variable Audio Output Connecting to a Digital Audio SystemInstall two AAA size batteries Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplayPress the Menu button Selecting a Menu LanguagePress the Enter button to select Antenna Selecting the Antenna InputMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-sourceTV will begin memo- rizing all of the available channels Storing Channels in MemoryDelete channel Adding and Erasing ChannelsAdd channel Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels AnalogCustomizing the Picture Picture ControlPress the Enter button to select Mode Using Automatic Picture SettingsSelecting the Color Tone Using Mute Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Customizing the SoundSound Using Automatic Sound SettingsPress the Enter button to select Clock Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Above Press the Exit button to exit Set the month you want byPressing the … or † button Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time Zone Press the Enter button. The time will be set automaticallySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourcePress the Menu button Press the Enter button to select Input Assigning Names to External sourcesPress the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthChanging the Screen Size TX-P3076WH DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engineTilt TiltUsing the R.Surf Feature Auto Volume Extra sound settings Auto Volume, BBEBBE Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack When a Digital Signal is receivedMenu Just press the MTS button on the remote control When an Analog Signal is receivedChoosing a Digital Sound Format √ button to move to the next step Setting the On/Off TimerSetting the Sleep Timer How to Change Your Password Using the V-Chip USAPress the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new password TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audience How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental GuidelinesTV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over Enter your password correctly Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsViewing Closed Captions Setting Up Analog Captions On-Screen Text MessagesPress the Enter button Setting Up Digital Captions On-Screen Text MessagesSize Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screenDisplays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpSetting the DVI Standard D E F G H Electronic Program GuideUsing the Electronic Program Guide Press the Blue button or Exit button to exit Viewing Information about a Single ChannelButton Viewing Information about ChannelsReminded Viewing List Reminder ListTo view the Reminder List Turn off your VCRor Customizing Your Remote ControlSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVD Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country M O M O M O
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