Samsung HCN659W, HCN479W, HCN559W, HCN529W 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 assign- ments 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 pre- sent 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 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Page Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TVIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How to View Digital TelevisionUsing a personal computer and monitor How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Operation InstallationYour New TV Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Precautions When Moving and Installing the Unit List of FeaturesAccessories Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Using the Component Shelf Side Panel Jacks´ Video Input jack Audio Input jacksService Port Rear Panel JacksAntenna terminals ∏ Video Input jacks ´ Digital Input Digital Visual Interface jackRemote Control PowerFav. CH Favorite Channel ¨ Number buttonsRemote Control ˛ S.Mode Reset± DNIe VCR controlsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsConnecting Cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels 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 coverPlug & Play Feature Press the Power buttonTurning the TV On and Off Press the Enter button to enter the languageMessage Completed TIme will be updated auto When you have finished Press the Enter buttonPress the button to select Yes or No, then the Enter button Matically. is displayedPress Menu button to return Using the Perfect Focus FeaturePress the Menu button Adjusting Manual Convergence Adjust Red Convergence If a horizontal red line is visible, useMake a single vertical line that Is as white as possiblePress the Info button on the remote control Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus 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 Channel Buttons Using the Number ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Delete channel Adding and Erasing ChannelsAdd channel Picture Control Customizing the PictureUsing Automatic Picture Settings Selecting the Color Tone Press the Exit button to exitAdjusting the Volume Using MuteSound Control Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time will be set automaticallyAssigning Names to External input mode Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Edit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Press the button toSelect Channel, then 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 ChannelPress the button to select On Press the Exit button to exit Extra sound settings Auto Volume, BBEAuto Volume 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 Rating Control Menu How to Change Your PasswordPress the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new password How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Press the Enter button to select TV Parental GuidelinesTV-G General audience 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 FiveSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country
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