Guide to Digital TV | Samsung TX-R3081WH specs

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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Samsung TX-R3081WH manual Guide to Digital TV, Digital Television Services

Contents

Owner’s Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television Services How 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 Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Identifying Problems Accessories List of Features Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Audio Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input ´ Video Input Component Input jacks Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L/R Connection Jacks RearVideo Input jack ´ Video Input jacks +100 Remote ControlAntenna ¨ Number buttons Controls the caption decoder VCR/DVD ControlsPress to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory Press to display the memorized channels menu Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable Box Connecting Cable TVAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Cable Box Switch TV Rear Panel Connecting a VCR Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box TV Side Panel Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play Feature Auto Program Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallySelect the time zone in which you live is displayed Auto Program Memorize Channel Press the Exit button to exit Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the Display Press the Menu button SetupSelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna Input Selecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Storing Channels in Memory Air Air antenna signal Cable Cable antenna Signal Add / Delete Adding and Erasing Channels Changing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Selecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Name Labeling the Channels Picture Using Automatic Picture SettingsPicture Control Press the Enter button again Mode Customizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Equalizer Customizing the Sound Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually† button Press the Exit button to exit Time Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Setting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal Source Assigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tunedFine Tune Digital Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Size Changing the Screen Size Tilt LNA Low Noise AmplifierTilt Using the R.Surf Feature Button. The on-screenPress the R.SURF button Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Options Analog Auto Volume Choosing a Digital Sound Format BBE You must set the clock first Setting the On/Off Timer Press the … or † button to Setting the Sleep TimerAdjust Minute To cancel the Set sleep timer V-Chip menu is displayed Using the V-ChipHow to Change Your Password Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Block All NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsImportant Notes About Parental Locks General audience no restriction SetupSetup How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French V-Chip menu isSelect the appropriate Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Caption Digital Captions function operates on digital channels Digital Caption Options Press the Enter button to select Size Displays help on the menu functions Setting the Function HelpAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen Menu Transparency Level Displays the current time and date Electronic Program Guide Guide Using the Electronic Program GuidePress the or button To select Guide, then Press the Enter button Buttons 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 Displays the program times in two hour segments Symbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To View the Remind List To Remove the Scheduled ProgramsRemind List Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Quality is of an SD grade Identifying ProblemsOr digital Quality program Weight Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country Specifications AA68-03739C-00