Samsung HC-R4245W 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, 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 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 Video Input Connection Jacks Side´ Video Input Audio InputAntenna terminals Connection Jacks Rear´ DVI Video Input jack ∏ Video Input jacksGuide Remote Control¨ Number buttons VOL -, VOL +Press 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 LeadsCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting Cable TVCable without a Cable Box Terminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsBetween an Output Connecting a VCR Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a CamcorderConnect a video cable between the AV OUT Video jack on the TV and the Video in jack on the VCRConnecting 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 ControlPress the Power button Plug & Play FeatureTurning the TV On and Off Plug & PlayAuto Program Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallyAuto Program Memorize Channel Press the Enter button again Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusPress the Exit button to exit PicturePress the Menu button Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self FocusRemoving the Self Focus Message from the Display Adjusting Convergence Manually Red Viewing the Menus Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Display InputSelecting the Antenna Input SetupSelecting a Menu Language Channel Selecting the Video Signal SourceMemorizing the Channels Press the or Storing Channels in MemoryButton to select Antennas to memorizeAir Adding and Erasing ChannelsAdd / Delete Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Button Using the Previous ChannelTo Store Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Favorite ChannelsLabeling the Channels Channel List Viewing the Channel ListsEdit Editing the Channel ListsCustom Using Automatic Picture SettingsPicture Control Mode Customizing the PicturePress the Enter button Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Using the Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockTime ClockTime Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourcePress the Enter button to Select InputEdit Name Assigning Names to External input modeFine Tune Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsDigital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthSize Changing the Screen SizeBBE Auto Volume Multi-Track Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS trackPress the Enter button to select Preferred Language SAP Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Melody When finished, press the Enter button Setting the On/Off TimerOn Timer Off TimerPress the … or † button to adjust Minute Setting the Sleep TimerTo cancel the set sleep timer VSleep TimerHow to Change Your Password Using the V-Chip USAPress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password V-Chip menu is displayedHow 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 GuidePress the or button Using the Electronic Program GuideTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button GuidePress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Buttons and press the Info button on the remote controlViewing Information about a Single Channel You may now Viewing Information about ChannelsInfo button Reminded Viewing List Symbol will be displayedRemind 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 ProblemsSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country BP68-00334B-00
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