Samsung HL-T5055W, HL-T5655W 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 List of Features General InformationViewing Position Buttons on the Lower Part of the Panel Checking PartsViewing the Control Panel Sold Separately+ VOL Indicator Light KeyRemote Control Sensor Indicator LightsVideo AV in 1 Viewing the Connection PanelRear Panel Jacks Side Panel JacksRemote Control Antennas with 75 Ω Round Leads Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlConnecting 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 VCRWhat is HDMI? Connecting a CamcorderConnecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HdmiDigital Audio OUT Optical Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via DVIConnecting a Digital Audio System What is OPTICAL?Using the HDMI/DVI Cable Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home TheaterConnecting a PC Using the D-Sub CableTurning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button on the remote control OperationUsing the Number Buttons Setting the Clock AutomaticallyIf you want to reset this feature Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Button Using the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous ChannelStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Selecting the Video Signal-sourceViewing the Menus Memorizing the ChannelsIt takes approximately 3 to 10 minutes to memorize channels StopYesNo Setting Up Your Remote Control English 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 SourceUsing Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlPicture Making Detailed Picture Settings Zoom1 Changing the Screen Size169 Wide FitDNIe Digital Natural Image engine Digital Noise ReductionSelecting the Film Mode Setting the Color GamutSetting the Blue Screen Mode Setting the Hdmi Black LevelFreezing the Picture Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsResetting the Equalizer Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound ControlMulti-Track Options Setting up DNSe Digital Natural Sound engineChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Track Digital Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Sound Automatic Volume ControlReduces the difference in volume level among broadcasters Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Track AnalogSelecting the Internal Mute To stop searching scrambled channels Channel ControlClearing Scrambled Channels Digital Adding and Erasing ChannelsChannel List /All Setting Your Favorite ChannelsYou can set channels you watch frequently as favorites Channel List /AddedViewing the Channel Lists Setting the Default Channel List Mode Labeling Channels AnalogName Signal Strength Fine Tuning Analog Channels AnalogChecking the Digital-Signal Strength Digital ResetDisplay Modes Using Your TV as a Computer PC DisplayPC Display LNA Low Noise AmplifierHDMI/DVI Input Setting up the TV with your PCHow to Auto Adjust Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync PolarityPress the Enter button to select Image Lock Adjusting the Screen QualityInitializing the Image Settings Changing the Screen PositionYou can get the resolution information of your PC Changing the Picture Size PC ModeSetting the Home Theater PC Viewing the Current ResolutionSelecting a Menu Language Setting the TimeSetting the Clock Manually Function DescriptionSetting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep TimerUsing the Game Mode Restrictions on Game mode CautionIf Game Mode is On Press the Menu button to display the menu Using the V-ChipHow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using TV Parental GuidelinesMpaa Rating How to set the FV, V, S, L and D sub-ratingsChannels. It may take several seconds Using the V-Chip for Digital channelsButton Rating menu is deactivatedCaption Viewing Closed CaptionsOn-Screen Text Messages AnalogDigital Captions function operates on digital channels Viewing Closed CaptionsOn-Screen Text Messages DigitalAdjusting the Melody Sound Setting the Function HelpMenu Transparency Level Software Upgrade OK CancelUpgrading the Software Visual quality is of an SDStandard Definition grade TroubleshootingPlease check the digital signal strength and input antenna AppendixReplacing 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 TVSpecifications Version 2, June GNU General Public License GPLEnglish No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Lgpl English English END of Terms and Conditions This page is intentionally Left blank Web Site Address Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDEContacte con Samsung WORLD-WIDE Country
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