Samsung TX-R2675WH, TX-R2678WH, TX-R3075WH 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 Instructions English 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 FeaturesStandby indicator Remote Control SensorFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Control ButtonsAudio Input Connection Jacks Side´ VIDEO1 Input Video InputAudio-Video Output jacks Connection Jacks Rear´ Audio Input jacks Video Input jacks Antenna terminalsTV/COMP Remote Control¨ Number buttons +100DNIe VCR controlsAntennas 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 English Ferrite Core Connecting a VCRTV Rear Panel Connecting an S-VHS VCRConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box 480p/720p/1080i Connecting to HDMIHigh Definition Multimedia 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 ControlPress the Power button Plug & Play FeatureRemote control Turning the TV On and OffChannel Memory in Process TV Channel Viewing the Menus Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Display Input menu appears on the screenPress the Menu button Selecting a Menu LanguagePress the Antenna button repeatedly to select Air or Cable Selecting the Antenna InputPress the Enter button to select Antenna Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-sourceStoring Channels in Memory Delete channel Adding and Erasing ChannelsAdd channel Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels AnalogPicture Control Using Automatic Picture SettingsCustomizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Using Mute Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Customizing the SoundPress the Enter button to select Mode Using Automatic Sound SettingsPress the Enter button to select Clock Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Clock Set 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 Input ModePress the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuning Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthTX-R2675WH/TX-R2678WH TX-R3075WH Changing the Screen SizeTilt TiltUsing the R.Surf Feature Auto Volume Extra sound settings Auto Volume, BBEBBE Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track When a Digital Signal is receivedWhen an Analog Signal is received Choosing a Digital Sound Format √ button to move to the next step Setting the On/Off TimerSetting the Sleep Timer Press the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new password Using the V-ChipHow to Change Your Password How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Locked movie ratings You can independently Lock the movie ratingsNC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Important Notes About Parental LocksGeneral audience no restriction Viewing Closed Captions Setting Up Analog Captions On-Screen Text MessagesDigital Captions function operates on digital channels Setting Up Digital Captions On-Screen Text MessagesReturn to Default Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screenDisplays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpD E F G H Electronic Program GuideEnglish Using 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 Remind ListTo remove all the scheduled programs To view the Remind 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 English
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