Samsung HL-S6165W 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 Owner’s Instructions Digital Picture Quality Digital Television ServicesWhat is Digital Television? Guide to Digital TVHow difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Table of Contents 104 M S U N G Your New Wide TV Viewing Position Your New Wide TVChecking Accessories List of FeaturesSide Panel Jacks Right side buttonsHL-S4265W/HL-S5065W/HL-S5665W/HL-S6165W/HL-S6765W Front Panel LED IndicatorsIndicator Light Key Remote Control SensorRear Panel Jacks Remote Control Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ConnectionsAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connections Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jackConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting a DTV Set-Top BoxConnecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a Digital Audio SystemConnecting to an Analog Amplifier Operation Plug & Play Feature OperationTurning the TV On and Off Auto Program Option 2 Setting the Clock Manually Option 1 Setting the Clock AutomaticallyViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusViewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language SetupMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceSelects a cable signal type for your location Changing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the ButtonSetting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR Customizing Your Remote ControlSetting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box VCR Remote Control CodesCable BOX Samsung DVD Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time Setting the On/Off TimerAlternate method Setting the Sleep TimerSetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Input Mode Channel Control Selecting Your Favorite Channels Channel ControlTo Watch Favorite channels To View Your Favorite Channels listViewing the Channel Lists Editing the Channel Lists Press the or button to select Default List mode Labeling the Channels Analog Digital LNA Low Noise Amplifier M S U N G Picture Control Picture Control Picture ControlChanging the Picture Standard Customizing the Picture Settings Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Changing the Picture Size Digital Noise Reduction DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine Viewing the DNIe DemonstrationUsing the Easy Control Menu Setting the My Color Control ModeSelect My Color Control Custom SettingsUsing the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature Setting the Film Mode Freezing the Picture Setting the Blue Screen Mode M S U N G Sound Control Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlSound Balance Adjustment Using Automatic Sound SettingsAuto Volume Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Multi-Track Sound Selecting the Internal Mute Setting the On/Off Melody Setting up DNSe Digital Natural Sound engine If Game Mode is On Sound ResetSpecial Features Setting the Function Help Special FeaturesMenu Transparency Level Using Game Mode Restrictions on Game Mode CautionIf Game Mode is On How to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipChip Lock Off How to Enable/Disable the Rating ControlsHow to Set up Restrictions Using TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using Mpaa Rating Mpaa Rating System Movies TV FCC Content CategoryImportant Notes About Parental Locks TV FCC Age-Based RatingsHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English Press the … or † button to select a appropriate restriction How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French Canadian French Using the V-Chip for Digital channels Rating title Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Foreground Color Return to DefaultSize Font StylePC Display PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer PC DisplayHow to Connect Your PC to the TV Connecting a PC 15p D-SUB to the TVSetting up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP Display Modes Adjusting the Picture Quality Changing the Picture Position Few seconds later Press the Exit button to exit Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position AutomaticallyChanging the Picture Size PC Mode Viewing the Current Resolution Initializing the Picture Settings Appendix Appendix Why do I need to replace the lamp?When do I need to replace it? Check before lamp replacementEnglish Problem Possible Solution TroubleshootingCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications This page is intentionally Left blank This page is intentionally Left blank Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE
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