Samsung SIR-T165 1, 2

1.9

CHAPTER ONE

Connecting The Set Top Box

Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Device with a DVI jack

1Connect a DVI cable between the

DVI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box

and the DVI IN jack on the DVI device

(TV, monitor).

2Connect audio cables between the Lt/Rt

AUDIO OUT jacks on the Set-Top Box

and the L/R AUDIO IN jacks on the DVI

device.

NOTES

•This Set-Top Box supports HDCP technology. HDCP stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content

Protection, which provides secure data transmission for high definition video.

•Only DVI-HDCP supported devices can be connected.

•A 25-pin DVI-D jack is used, so only digital signals can be viewed.

TV Rear Panel

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Contents

Main Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION Thank You for Choosing Samsung Important Safety Information Page A Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television? Digital Television Services Digital Picture Quality Dolby Surround Sound How to View Digital Television 1. Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors 2. Using your existing analog TV set 3. Using a personal computer and monitor Q&A 1. Is the antenna I use for existing TV reception good enough for DTV? 2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? 3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative apartment, condominium, or apartment? Q&A 4. Can I connect my DTV set-top receiver to my cable TV service? C C Front Panel Controls and LEDs DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) RESOLUTION SELECT SWITCH DTV OUT SELECT Rear Panel Jacks Connecting Antennas 1 2 Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set Plasma Display Panel (PDP) Digital Ready TV or Normal TV Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Computer Monitor 1 2 1 Connecting Video Component 3 4 5 6 Connecting an Audio Component Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Device with a DVI jack 1 2 Connecting a D-VHS device 1 2 Important Notes About Copy Protection Reviewing the Remote Control Remote Control Installing the Batteries Programming the Remote Control Special Notes : The On-Screen Menu System Using the On-screen Help To turn the on-screen help on: To turn the on-screen help off: Viewing the Information The Info shows: To view the Info: To hide the Info: Memorizing Channels Adding and Deleting Channels 1 2 4 Changing Channels Setting Your Favorite Channels 3 5 Fine Tuning Analog Channels 3 Checking the Digital-Signal Strength 4 Setting the Time and Date 3 4 5 Changing the Screen Format Page Page Choosing a Sound Multitrack (When a Digital Signal is received) 3 Selecting a multitrack language 4 5 Choosing a Sound Multitrack (When an Analog Signal is received) 4 Selecting a multitrack sound Choosing a Digital Sound Format (Dolby or PCM) 1 Using Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) 1 Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) How to Activate or Deactivate the On-screen Captions 5 Setting Up Analog Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) 2 How to Activate or Deactivate the On-screen Captions 5 Rating Control Menu 4 How to Change Your Password 5 6 Page Important Notes About Parental Locks (P.Locks) Electronic Program Guide Viewing the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Page Viewing Information about a Single Channel 2 5 Viewing Information about Channels Timer Recording 1 4 5 Controlling FireWire Devices 1 3 6 5 4 1 2 Page Page Page Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Problem Possible Solution Care and Maintenance Specifications General Specifications RF Specification