Samsung HL-T5656W, HL-T6756W 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 DLP TV Guide to Digital TV How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Contents Top view General Information Viewing PositionList of Features Checking PartsSold Separately Product color and shape may vary depending on the model Viewing the Control PanelButtons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel HL-T5656W HL-T6156W HL-T6756WViewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Service 2 For service only Video AV in 1Remote Control Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlConnections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300 Ω Flat Twin LeadsCable without a Cable Box Connecting Cable TVConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsVideo Connection Connecting a VCRBetween the Component Connecting a CamcorderConnecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box Connect a Component CablesConnecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via Hdmi Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVIWhat is HDMI? Connection terminal to the cable Connecting a Digital Audio SystemConnecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Analog What is OPTICAL?It may take a while when your TV starts Connecting a PCUsing the D-Sub Cable Using the HDMI/DVI CablePlug & Play Feature Press the Power button on the remote controlMessage Set the Clock Mode. is displayed Changing Channels Viewing the Display Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Press the Info button on the remote controlPress the Menu button Navigating Menus by Using the Menu MapSelecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsSetting Up Your Remote Control Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCRStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your Cable Box Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVDSetting Up the Remote to Operate Your Set Top Box Brand Code Remote Control CodesProduct Code VCR Record 012 000 001BD Record 005 007 008 009 010To Edit the Input Source Name To Select the SourcePicture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Making Detailed Picture Settings Changing the Screen Size DNIe Digital Natural Image engine Digital Noise ReductionSetting the Color Gamut Setting the Active ColorAdjusting the Screen Position Sound Control Using Automatic Sound SettingsFreezing the Picture Customizing the Sound Resetting the Equalizer Settings to the Factory DefaultsSound Balance Adjustment To adjust the sound balance of the L/R speakersSetting up DNSe Digital Natural Sound engine Multi-Track Sound Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Track DigitalChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Track Analog Preferred LanguageInternal Speakers Audio Out Optical OUT Audio Out L/R OUT Automatic Volume ControlReduces the difference in volume level among broadcasters Selecting the Internal MuteChannel Control Clearing Scrambled Channels Digital Adding and Erasing ChannelsTo stop searching scrambled channels You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites Setting Your Favorite ChannelsAppears Press the Exit button to exit Viewing the Channel ListsLabeling Channels Analog Enter button to assign the new nameFine Tuning Analog Channels Analog Setting the Default Channel List ModeLNA Low Noise Amplifier Checking the Digital-Signal Strength DigitalSetting the Time Option 1 Setting the Clock AutomaticallyFunction Description Selecting a Menu Language Option 2 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the Sleep TimerTo cancel the set sleep timer Restrictions on Game Mode Caution Using the Game ModeSetting the On/Off Timer Auto Power OffUsing the V-Chip How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipChip function is not available in Hdmi or component mode Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Press the or buttonFor Canada models only How to Set up Restrictions Using TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using Mpaa Ratings Canadian English Return Downloadable U.S. Rating screen will appear Using the V-Chip for Digital ChannelsDigital Captions function operates on digital channels Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages DigitalViewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Analog Setting the Blue Screen Mode Adjusts the transparency of the menu screenMenu Transparency Level Adjusting the Melody Sound Using the Color Weakness Enhancement FeatureTV power on/off melody sound can be adjusted Setting the Hdmi Black Level Setting the Film Mode Analog Setting the Function HelpDisplays help on the menu functions Upgrading the Software Setting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer PC DisplayHDMI/DVI Input Video Signal Resolution Horizontal VerticalDisplay Modes Sub InputAd justing the Screen Quality Setting up the TV with your PCHow to Auto Adjust Change to the PC mode first Press the Menu buttonChanging the Screen Position Initializing the Image SettingsViewing the Current Resolution You can get the resolution information of your PCSetting the Home Theater PC Changing the Picture Size PC ModeVisual quality may not be perfect Appendix Identifying ProblemsPlease check the digital signal strength and input antenna Visual quality is of an SDStandard Definition gradeReplacing the Lamp Why do I need to replace the lamp?When do I need to replace it? Check before lamp replacementUsing Your TV in Another Country Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVWeight Technical SpecificationsPC Resolution Dimension W x H x DVersion 2, June GNU General Public License GPLEnglish No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Lgpl English English END of Terms and Conditions Web Site Address Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDECommuniquez avec Samsung WORLD-WIDE Country
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