Samsung SP50L7HD 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. 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.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions Page Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesCableCARD and Digital Cable Ready TVs How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Table of Contents Channel Control M S U N G Your New Wide TV Replacing the Lamp Viewing PositionEnglish Accessories List of FeaturesFront Panel Buttons Front Panel Information Window Antenna terminals Rear Panel JacksMode Remote ControlInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control M S U N G Connections Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasConnecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels N n e c t i o n s Connecting a VCR to the Video or S-Video/Audio jack Connecting a VCRConnecting CableCARD Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a DTV Set-Top BoxConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a Digital Audio SystemM S U N G Operation Viewing the Display Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusSelecting a Menu Language SetupSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Auto Program Add/Delete Adding and Erasing ChannelsChanging Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the ButtonDVD player Customizing Your Remote ControlVCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Remote Control CodesClock Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually TimeTime Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySetting the On/Off Timer On TimerOff Timer Setting the Sleep Timer Sleep TimerAlternate method Viewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceSource List Edit Name Assigning Names to External Input ModeM S U N G Channel Control Selecting Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsFavorite Channels Name Labeling the ChannelsFine Tune AnalogDigital Signal StrengthLNA Low Noise Amplifier Picture Control Mode Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory DefaultsPicture Control Customizing the PictureUsing Automatic Picture Settings Selecting the Color Tone Size Changing the Picture SizeDigital Noise Reduction DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine Setting the My Color Control Mode Using the Easy Control MenuMy Color Control Detail Control Customizing the setting of My Color ControlColor Weakness Using the Color Weakness Enhancement FeatureSetting the Film Mode Activating the PIP Viewing Picture-In-PicturePIP Selecting an External SourceSwapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture Changing the Size of the Sub Picture Changing the Location of the Sub Picture Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture Sound Selecting the Sound SourceFreezing the Picture Setting the Blue Screen Mode Sound Control Customizing the Sound Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlEqualizer Using Automatic Sound SettingsSetting the SRS Tsxt Auto Volume Multi-Track Options Input Preferred Language English Picture Choosing a Digital Sound Format Selecting the Internal Mute Setting the On/Off Melody Special Features Setting the Function Help Special FeaturesMenu Transparency Level Using the V-Chip ChipChange PIN How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating How to Set up Restrictions Using the Mpaa RatingTV FCC Age-Based Ratings Important Notes About Parental LocksCaption Default Mode Default Caption Options Caption Options Font StyleDisplaying CableCARD related information Using the CableCARDUsing the CableCARD Setup Function CableCARD ResetCableCARDTM Setup Channel List Reorganization Using the Guide GuideChannel List Adding and Erasing Channels Appendix P e n d i TroubleshootingCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications BP68-00561A-00