Samsung HC-R4245W 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 program 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 Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How to View Digital TelevisionHow difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Your New TV Special Features Accessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Audio Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input ´ Video Input∏ Video Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAntenna terminals ´ DVI Video Input jackVOL -, VOL + Remote ControlGuide ¨ Number buttonsPress to view closed caption information ˘ CH. ListAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsConnecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Between an OutputTerminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting a VCR Video jack on the TV and the Video in jack on the VCR Connecting a CamcorderConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connect a video cable between the AV OUTConnecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480p, 720pConnecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxConnecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a Digital Audio SystemInstall two AAA size batteries Replace the cover Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlPlug & Play Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffCompleted. Time will Be updated automatically Auto Program Memorize ChannelAuto Program Picture Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusPress the Enter button again Press the Exit button to exitDeactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Removing the Self Focus Message from the DisplayPress the Menu button Adjusting Convergence Manually Red Input Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySetup Selecting a Menu LanguageSelecting the Antenna Input Selecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Antennas to memorize Storing Channels in MemoryPress the or Button to selectAdding and Erasing Channels Add / DeleteAir Using the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the ButtonFavorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsLabeling the Channels Channel List Viewing the Channel ListsEdit Editing the Channel ListsUsing Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlCustom Customizing the Picture Press the Enter buttonMode Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Customizing the Sound Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlUsing Automatic Sound Settings Clock Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually TimeTime Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySelect Input Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Press the Enter button toEdit Name Assigning Names to External input modeFine Tune Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthSize Changing the Screen SizeBBE Auto Volume Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Options SAP Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Melody Off Timer Setting the On/Off TimerWhen finished, press the Enter button On TimerVSleep Timer Setting the Sleep TimerPress the … or † button to adjust Minute To cancel the set sleep timerV-Chip menu is displayed Using the V-Chip USAHow to Change Your Password Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new passwordHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsCaption Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text MessagesDigital Captions function operates on digital channels Digital Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text MessagesCaption Options Font StyleMenu Translucency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screenDisplays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpDisplays the current time and date Electronic Program GuideGuide Using the Electronic Program GuidePress the or button To select Guide, then Press the Enter buttonButtons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Viewing Information about Channels Info buttonYou may now Symbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To remove the scheduled programs To view the Remind ListCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications BP68-00334B-00