Samsung TX-R3081WH 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 Owner’s Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesHow to View Digital Television Using a personal computer and monitorIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Installation Your New TVOperation Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Identifying ProblemsAccessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV Audio Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input ´ Video InputComponent Input jacks Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L/R Connection Jacks RearVideo Input jack ´ Video Input jacks+100 Remote ControlAntenna ¨ Number buttonsControls the caption decoder VCR/DVD ControlsPress to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory Press to display the memorized channels menuAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasCable without a Cable Box Connecting Cable TVAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate VHF and UHF AntennasConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsCable Box Switch TV Rear Panel Connecting a VCRConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxTV Side Panel Connecting a CamcorderConnecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeatureAuto Program Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallySelect the time zone in which you live is displayed Auto Program Memorize ChannelPress the Exit button to exit Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplayPress the Menu button SetupSelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Storing Channels in Memory Air Air antenna signal Cable Cable antenna SignalAdd / Delete Adding and Erasing ChannelsChanging Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous ChannelSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Name Labeling the ChannelsPicture Using Automatic Picture SettingsPicture Control Press the Enter button againMode Customizing the PictureResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsEqualizer Customizing the SoundSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually† button Press the Exit button to exit Time Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tunedFine Tune Digital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthSize Changing the Screen SizeTilt LNA Low Noise AmplifierTilt Using the R.Surf Feature Button. The on-screenPress the R.SURF button Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Options Analog Auto Volume Choosing a Digital Sound Format BBE You must set the clock first Setting the On/Off TimerPress the … or † button to Setting the Sleep TimerAdjust Minute To cancel the Set sleep timerV-Chip menu is displayed Using the V-ChipHow to Change Your Password Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new passwordHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental GuidelinesBlock All NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsImportant Notes About Parental Locks General audience no restrictionSetupSetup How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian EnglishHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French V-Chip menu isSelect the appropriate Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Caption Digital Captions function operates on digital channelsDigital Caption Options Press the Enter button to select SizeDisplays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen Menu Transparency LevelDisplays the current time and date Electronic Program GuideGuide Using the Electronic Program GuidePress the or button To select Guide, then Press the Enter buttonButtons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program times in two hour segmentsSymbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To View the Remind List To Remove the Scheduled ProgramsRemind List Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Quality is of an SD grade Identifying ProblemsOr digital Quality programWeight Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country SpecificationsAA68-03739C-00