Samsung HCN559W, HCN479W, HCN529W, HCN659W 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 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Page Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TVHow 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 TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features AccessoriesPrecautions When Moving and Installing the Unit Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV ´ Video Input jack Using the Component ShelfSide Panel Jacks Audio Input jacksAntenna terminals ∏ Video Input jacks Service PortRear Panel Jacks ´ Digital Input Digital Visual Interface jackFav. CH Favorite Channel Remote ControlPower ¨ Number buttons± DNIe Remote Control ˛ S.ModeReset VCR controlsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TVAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Install AT I O N Connecting a VCR Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-top Box 480i, 480p, 720p Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to DVI Digital Visual InterfaceConnecting a Digital Audio System There are many types of audio systems on the market todayInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Install two AAA size batteries Replace the coverTurning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Press the Enter button to enter the languagePress the button to select Yes or No, then the Enter button Message Completed TIme will be updated autoWhen you have finished Press the Enter button Matically. is displayedUsing the Perfect Focus Feature Press the Menu buttonPress Menu button to return Adjusting Manual Convergence Make a single vertical line that Adjust Red ConvergenceIf a horizontal red line is visible, use Is as white as possibleViewing the Menus Press the Info button on the remote controlViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the DisplaySelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputSelecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory TV will begin memorizing all of the avail- able channelsUsing the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Changing ChannelsSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Adding and Erasing Channels Add channelDelete channel Picture Control Customizing the PictureUsing Automatic Picture Settings Selecting the Color Tone Press the Exit button to exitSound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing Mute Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time will be set automaticallyViewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceAssigning Names to External input mode Edit Name Select Channel, then Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsPress the button to Press the Exit button exitChecking the Digital-Signal Strength Press the Menu button returnChanging the Screen Size Quick way to change the ScreenDNIe Digital Natural Image engine Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSelecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Swapping the Contents of the PIP Image and Main Image Changing the Size of the PIP Window Changing the Position of the PIP Simply press the PIP CH button on the remote control Changing the PIP ChannelExtra sound settings Auto Volume, BBE Auto VolumePress the button to select On Press the Exit button to exit BBE When a Digital Signal is received Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS SoundtrackWhen an Analog Signal is received Menu Just press the MTS button on the remote controlSetting the On/Off Timer On TimerIf no function buttons Setting the Sleep Timer How to Change Your Password Press the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new passwordRating Control Menu TV-G General audience How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental GuidelinesPress the Enter button to select TV Parental Guidelines TV-14 Viewers 14 and over TV-MA Mature audienceMovie Ratings Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating Systems Important Notes About Parental LocksSetting Up Digital Captions On-Screen Text Messages Viewing Closed CaptionsDigital Caption Options Setting Up Analog Caption On-Screen Text Messages Viewing Closed CaptionAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen Menu Translucency LevelSetting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functionsElectronic Program Guide Displays the current time and dateUsing the Electronic Program Guide Viewing Information about a Single Channel Viewing Information about Channels You may nowReminder List Reminded Viewing ListTo view the Reminder List To remove all the scheduled programsCustomizing Your Remote Control Press the SET button on your TVs remote controlSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box VCR Codes Cable Box CodesIdentifying Problems Chapter FiveCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications