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- Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 1
... SIR-T151 DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX Samsung Electronics America inc. SERVICE DIVISION 400 Valley Road, Suite 201 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) www.samsungusa.com Owner's Instructions MD68-00276A-01(ENG) - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 2
Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 3
new Samsung Digital TV receiver represents the latest in DTV IRD technology. We designed it with easy-to-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its class. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, dependable service and - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 4
about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in OF ANTENNA GROUNDING GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions - if the product has been dropped or the cabinet - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 5
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 - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 6
able to watch DTV broadcasts by connecting a computer monitor to the 15-pin jack on the rear of the set-top DTV receiver. 2 DIGITAL TV GUIDE - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 7
. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment. 3 DIGITAL TV GUIDE - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 8
Q&A 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 and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality audio. 4 DIGITAL TV GUIDE - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 9
4.12 Using the EPG (Electronic Program Guide 4.13 Viewing Information about One Channel 4.14 Viewing Information about Channels 4.15 Programming the Remote Control for Other Components 4.16 Appendix A.1 Troubleshooting A.1 Care and Maintenance A.2 Specifications A.3 Manufactured under - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 10
, Program duration, Caption, Rating control, Digital picture grade, and MTS language. ∏ EXIT Press to completely exit from all the on-screen menus. NOTES In this instruction book, the terms "Set-Top Box" and "DTV" are equivalent. Both terms appear in this - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 11
of 480p on a 16 X 9 monitor may cause Aspect Ratio picture distortion. 720p will only work on selected HDTV Ready TVs. Check the TV monitor's owner's manual to verify this capability. 480i will only work on conventional TV sets. 1.2 - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 12
terminals). When 1080i, 720p or 480p (DTV) is selected with the Resolution Select switch on the rear panel, the On Screen Displays (MENU, Electronic Program Guide...) are not supported for Video OUT and S-Video OUT. The OSDs (MENU, EPG...) for Video OUT and S-Video OUT are - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 13
2 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Reviewing the Remote Control The Set-Top Box remote control and on-screen menu system work together to operate the Set-Top Box as simply as possible. Understanding the remote control buttons and the menus allows you to operate the Set-Top Box with - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 14
Channel) #1 Press to switch among your favorite channels. ˘ Channel L,M (Channel Up and Down) #1, #2, #3 Press to change channels. ¿ GUIDE #1 Press to display the on-screen Electronic Program Guide (EPG). ¸ Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT #1 Use to move the on-screen pointer up, down, left, or right - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 15
2 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Special Notes: #1 The "TV" buttons (POWER, VOL +-, CH LM, Number buttons): To use these buttons in TV, you must first switch the remote control to "TV" mode by using the SELECT button. #2 The "VCR" buttons (POWER, FF, REW, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE): To - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 16
menu, press ENTER. The menu system has three different levels. The four icons on the left side of the screen are the "first level" menu: Guide, Preference, Channel, and Setup. When you activate one of these four icons, the on-screen display presents a "second level" submenu (which often leads to - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 17
2 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Using the On-screen Help To turn the on-screen help on: 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight Help and press ENTER. - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 18
2 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Viewing the Information You can quickly check the status of many of the Set-Top Box features and options by using the Info button. The Info shows: • The major channel number and the minor channel number (if you are viewing a digital channel). • The - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 19
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation Memorizing Channels Before you can use any of the special channel buttons (CH LM, FAV-CH), the available channels must first be scanned and memorized. This is an easy, automatic process that typically takes two minutes. To memorize channels: 1 Press the MENU button on - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 20
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation Adding and Deleting Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from the memory): 1 Enter the digits of the channel to be added or deleted. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 21
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation Changing Channels Number buttons Press the number buttons (0 - 9) to enter channel numbers. NOTES When the channel you selected contains one or more "minor" channels, the list of the channels will be displayed on the screen. To select one of them, position the highlight - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 22
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation How to Set Your Favorite Channels 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Select Favorite Channels icon and press ENTER. 3 To designate - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 23
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation Checking the Digital-Signal Reception Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from "snowy" to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 24
3 CHAPTER THREE Operation Setting the Time and Date First, select the channel that has a Digital Signal. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Setup icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Auto Time Setup icon - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 25
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Changing the Screen Format Your selection in the Screen Format menu depends on the type of TV or monitor you are using with your Set-Top Box. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Setup icon, then use the - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 26
shrinks the picture so the entire image will fit on the screen. Blank panels appear at the top and bottom of the screen. (1080i doesn't support letter box mode. FULL mode will be automatically selected.) Full Choose this when you want the television to adjust the16:9 image vertically so it fills - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 27
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features With a 16:9 Ratio TV or Monitor If you are using a 16:9 aspect ratio TV or monitor and receiving an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image will be displayed at the 4:3 aspect ratio on your monitor unless you specify otherwise. The Screen Format menu allows you to - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 28
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Choosing a Multitrack Language The digital-TV transmission system is capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks (for example, simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages). The availability of these additional "multitracks" depends - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 29
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Choosing a Digital Sound Format (Dolby or PCM) Both analog and digital sounds are available from the rear-panel connectors of the Set-Top Box. The digital sound output is an optical or coaxial connector labeled "Dolby Digital Output" After connecting the optical or - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 30
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Using Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) When you switch channels, the volume may vary depending on the channel. The Dynamic Range Compression function can adjust the volume difference automatically. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/ - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 31
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. How to Activate or Deactivate the On-screen Captions 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 32
Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. You can change the ground color of the caption. The default is Black. Return to Default: This option sets each of Service, Size, Style, Foreground, Background to its default. Abc12: This will appear at bottom of the screen every time each option is applied. NOTES • The - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 33
Control Menu Access to channels and programs is controlled by a password (i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user).The on-screen menu will instruct you to assign a password (and you can change it later, if necessary). How to Change Your Password 1 Press the MENU button on the remote - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 34
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features How to Lock Programs Using the TV (FCC) or MPAA Ratings 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Rating Control icon and press ENTER - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 35
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Important Notes About Parental Locks ("P.Locks") Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: TV (FCC) Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content. - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 36
shows the titles of the avail- able programs of one channel. Press the Red button on the remote control. The set default guide is Mini Guide. C Scrolls backwards quickly (2 hours). Press the Green button on the remote control and repeatedly press ENTER until the appropriate time is displayed - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 37
the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Guide icon and press ENTER. 3 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Set Default Guide icon and press ENTER. 4 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to alternate between "Mini" and "Full" and press ENTER - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 38
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Viewing Information about One Channel 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Guide icon and press ENTER. 3 Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Mini Guide icon and press ENTER. 4.14 - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 39
return to normal viewing mode: Press the Blue button (FF) or the EXIT button. NOTES You can switch to the GUIDE mode quickly by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control When you display EPG after selecting DTV (1080i, 720p, 480p) with the Resolution Select switch, no video is output through - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 40
4 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Programming the Remote Control for Other Components 1 Press the appropriate button among the Component Selection buttons to activate another component (STB, TV, VCR, CATV, DVD). For example, if you want to program the remote control to operate your VCR, press the - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 41
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A APPENDIX Troubleshooting If you have difficulty with your digital TV set-top receiver, there are several possibilities you should investigate before calling for a service technician. Problem Intermittent signal, or no signal at all. Possible Solution Try another channel. Make sure the antenna - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 45
A APPENDIX Care and Maintenance With proper care, your Set-Top Box will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance. Placement • Do not put the Set-Top Box near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. • - Samsung SIRT151 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (Multi Language) - Page 46
A APPENDIX Specifications General Specifications Broadcasting standard Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight DTV (ATSC) AC 120 V, 50-60Hz 40 watts / In standby: 2 watts 15 x 12.36 x 3.07 (inches) 7.5 lbs RF Specification Tuning system type Band coverage Antenna Number
Owner’s
Instructions
DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX
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MD68-00276A-01(ENG)
SIR-T151
Samsung Electronics America inc.
SERVICE DIVISION
400 Valley Road, Suite 201
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)
www.samsungusa.com