Samsung TX-P3076WH 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 pro- gram 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 AA68-03388A-00engPreface 4/21/04 513 PM 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 Digital TVOperation Identifying Problems Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Using Automatic Sound SettingsAccessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Side Panel Jacks Audio Input jacks Super Video Input jack´ Video Input jack ˇÔ Audio INPUT1, 2, 3 jacks Rear Panel JacksDVI Digital Visual Interface Audio Input jacks ´ AUDIO-VIDEO Monitor Output jacks+100 Remote ControlTV/COMP ¨ Number buttonsTelevision Sound ≠ FAV. CH Favorite ChannelVCR controls MTS Multi-channelAntennas 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 AntennasCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsS TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR Ferrite CoreTV Rear Panel 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 a Digital Audio System Connecting to an External Amplifier Variable Audio OutputThere are many types of audio systems on the market today Install two AAA size bat- teries Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlViewing the Display Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusPress 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 memoriz- ing all of the available channels Storing Channels in MemoryAdding and Erasing Channels Add channelDelete channel Changing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Previous ChannelPress the … or † button to Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsLabeling the Channels AnalogCustomizing the Picture Picture ControlUsing Automatic Picture Settings Selecting the Color Tone Customizing the Sound Adjusting the VolumeUsing Mute Sound ControlStandard sound set- tings Using Automatic Sound SettingsOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockCurrent time will appear Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time Zone Press the Enter button Time will be set automati- callySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceAssigning Names to External sources Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthChanging the Screen Size DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine Tilt 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 receivedOn the remote control When an Analog Signal is receivedChoosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep Timer How to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipPress the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new pass- word How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating Systems 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 HelpDepending on your STBSet Top Box, the picture size may vary Setting the DVI StandardD 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 ChannelViewing Information about Channels Displays the program times in two hour segmentsReminded Viewing List Remind ListTo view the Remind List Using Wise Link What is a Memory Card?Memory Cards Available in Wise Link Files supported by Wise Link Initialization of Wise Link ModeSwitching to Wise Link Mode Press the Enter button to select Source ListWise Link menu is dis- played Selecting Image Jpeg Files/ Music MP3 Files Picture Jpeg Playback Jpeg file format is supportedSelected memory card type is displayed Rotating the Picture Jpeg You can use the //œ/ √ buttons to move the enlarged picture Picture Zoom JpegMP3 file format is supported Music File MP3 PlaybackJPEG/MP3 files are displayed Playback All JPEG/MP3 FilesYou can set various functions in Wise Link mode Wise Link Menu SetupMusic Slide Show Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box CodesDVD Codes Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications P E N D I AA68-03388A-00engCover 4/21/04 517 PM