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Samsung SIR-T351 Owner's Instructions Manual

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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
SIR-T351
.............
MD68-00284A-00
DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX
Owner's
Instructions
Made under one or more of the following US patents;
6,480,239; 6,243,431; 6,192,090; 6,184,938; 6,133,964; 5,659,372; 5,479,449

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  • Page 1 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 MD68-00284A-00 SIR-T351 DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX Owner’s Instructions Made under one or more of the following US patents; 6,480,239; 6,243,431; 6,192,090; 6,184,938; 6,133,964; 5,659,372; 5,479,449...
  • Page 2 MD68-00XXXA-Inside Front Cover Warning! Important Safety Instructions 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. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    4/2/03 Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your 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 enjoyment for years to come.
  • Page 4 MD68-00XXXA(E)-PREFACE 4/2/03 • Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, conve- nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. •...
  • Page 5 MD68-00XXXA(E)-PREFACE 4/2/03 9:55 AM Page 5 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 digi- tal surround audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one pro- gram on the same TV channel) and datacasting (providing electronic program guides and interactive television).
  • Page 6 MD68-00XXXA(E)-PREFACE 4/2/03 9:55 AM Page 6 How to View Digital Television There are three ways to watch DTV. The first is to use an integrated digital TV; one with a built-in digital television tuner. The second is to connect an external DTV set-top receiver to a DTV-ready television or monitor.
  • Page 7 MD68-00XXXA(E)-PREFACE 4/2/03 9:55 AM Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 MD68-00XXXA(E)-PREFACE 4/2/03 9:55 AM 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 current- ly incompatible with broadcast DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an out- door or indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CONTENTS 4/4/03 O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Connecting the Set Top Box ......... .10 Chapter 2: Remote Control and On-Screen Menus .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Connecting The Set Top Box

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Front Panel Controls and LEDs Œ POWER Press to turn the power on or off. ´ DTV (LED) When a digital signal is received, the LED indicator lights up Green. When regular signals are received, it lights up Green.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel Jacks

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Rear Panel Jacks Œ AIR/CATV INPUT (75Ω) Connect the AIR antenna or CATV antenna here. Connect cable in the event that a local cable provider is passing through 8VSB and Clear QAM on their system. ´...

  • Page 12: Connecting Antennas

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Connecting Antennas This section shows how to connect a cable TV with or without a cable box, and how to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna. Cable TV without a Cable Box: If you have a cable TV and do not use a cable box, connect the cable to RF (CABLE) INPUT on the rear of the Set-Top Box.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Tv Set

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set Plasma Display Panel (PDP) Connect an antenna cable to the RF input jacks on the Set-Top Box. Connect the Video Cables. format: Connect a video cable between the DTV OUT(COMPONENT) jacks on the Set-Top Box and the DTV INPUT jacks on the PDP.
  • Page 14 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Digital Ready TV or Normal TV Connect an antenna cable to the RF input jacks on the SetTop Box. Connect the Video Cables. Digital Ready TV: Connect a video cable between the DTV OUT COMPO- NENT (YP ) jacks on the Set-Top Box and the DTV INPUT jacks on the TV.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Computer Monitor

    Be certain to remove the black cover from the optical output before inserting the cable. Both coaxial and optical digital audio inputs, SAMSUNG recommends you use the optical digital output. Do not connect both optical and coaxial cables. This may damage your audio system.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Device With A Dvi Jack

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 1 4/4/03 CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set Top Box Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Device with a DVI jack Connect a DVI cable between the DVI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box and the DVI IN jack on the DVI device (TV, monitor).

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Remote Control And On-Screen Menus

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 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 ease.
  • Page 18 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Ú COMPONENT SELECTION BUTTONS Press to select a particular component (STB, TV, VCR, CATV, DVD) to be controlled by the remote control. See “Programming the Remote Control for Other Components” on page 43. Æ...

  • Page 19: Installing The Batteries

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 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.

  • Page 20: The On-Screen Menu System

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus The On-Screen Menu System Using the Menu UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons in the center of the remote control, you can move between the menus. To enter a particular menu, press ENTER. The menu system has three different levels.

  • Page 21: Using The On-Screen Help

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Using the On-screen Help To turn the on-screen help on: 10:57 AM Page 21 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down but- tons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Information

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 2 4/4/03 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. To view the Info: Press INFO on the remote control. To hide the Info: Press INFO again or EXIT or wait 10 seconds, and the Info will disappear.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Operation

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 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: NOTES The Set-Top Box MUST be connected to an antenna in order to receive digital TV signals.

  • Page 24: Adding And Deleting Channels

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 CHAPTER THREE Operation Adding and Deleting Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from the memory): 11:10 AM Page 24 Enter the digits of the channel to be added or deleted. Press the MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 25: How To Set Your Favorite Channels

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 CHAPTER THREE Operation How to Set Your Favorite Channels You can now jump from one favorite channel to another by pressing the FAV-CH button. 11:10 AM Page 25 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER.

  • Page 26: Checking The Digital-Signal Reception

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 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 digital channel. But you can adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.

  • Page 27: Changing Channels

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER THREE Operation Operation Changing Channels 11:10 AM Page 27 Number buttons Press the number buttons (0 – 9) to enter channel numbers. NOTES When the channel you selected contains one or more “minor” chan- nels, the list of the channels will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 3 4/4/03 CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER THREE Operation Operation Setting the Time and Date First, select the channel that has a Digital Signal. 11:10 AM Page 28 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Setup icon and press ENTER.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Special Features

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 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. 11:14 AM Page 29 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Setup icon, then use the Menu...
  • Page 30 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features With a 4:3 Ratio TV or Monitor If you are using a 4:3 aspect ratio TV or monitor and receiving an image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, you need to specify how the image is displayed. Letter box Choose this when receiving a 16:9 image and you want to see the original wide for-...
  • Page 31 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 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.

  • Page 32: Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Dolby Or Pcm)

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 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”...

  • Page 33: Changing The Position Of The Image

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Changing the Position of the Image Adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. 11:14 AM Page 33 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Setup icon and press ENTER.

  • Page 34: Choosing A Multitrack Language

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 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 upon the program. To select a multi- track language: NOTE You can switch between current available multitrack languages by using the MTS button...

  • Page 35: Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Setting Up Digital Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. 11:14 AM Page 35 How to Activate or Deactivate the On-screen Captions Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press...
  • Page 36 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Select the option (Service, Size, Style, Foreground or Background) you want using the Menu Up/Down buttons. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to select the menu you want and press ENTER. Service: Size: Style: Foreground: This option consists of Default, White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Background: This option consists of Default, White, Black, Return to Default:...

  • Page 37: Rating Control Menu

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Rating 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).
  • Page 38 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features How to Lock Programs Using the TV (FCC) or MPAA Ratings 11:14 AM Page 38 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Preference icon and press ENTER.
  • Page 39 MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 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 pro- gram may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content.

  • Page 40: Electronic Program Guide

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Electronic Program Guide Your Set-Top Box has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The EPG supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels.

  • Page 41: Using The Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Using the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 11:14 AM Page 41 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Guide icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Default Guide and press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Viewing Information About One Channel

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Viewing Information about One Channel 11:14 AM Page 42 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Guide icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Go to Mini Guide and press ENTER.

  • Page 43: Viewing Information About Channels

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Viewing Information about Channels 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 the Video Out jack or S-Video jack.

  • Page 44: To View The Remind List

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features To view the Remind List 11:15 AM Page 44 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Guide icon and press ENTER. Use the Menu Up/Down buttons to highlight the Go to Remind List and press ENTER.

  • Page 45: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-CHAPTER 4 4/4/03 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Programming the Remote Control for Other Components 11:15 AM Page 45 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 VCR button on the remote control.
  • Page 46 22,25 Panasonic Pentax Pentex Research+ 16,18,22,54,55,61 Philco 17,62 Philips 16,18,22,54,55,61 Pioneer Portland 16,21 Proscan 9,16,17,23,24,55,62,73,76 Quartz 3,4,5,6,7,8,22,54,85 Quasar 23,25 Radio Shack/Realistic Samsung Sansui 17,18,19,22,24,29,32,36,43 Sanyo Scott 11,21,27,28,52,57,67 Sears Sharp 9,16,17,41,62 Shintom Signature 18,23,55,69 Sony Sylvania 14,24,44,45 Symphonic Tandy Tatung 11,17,23,25,39,55...
  • Page 47 General Instrument 12,13,23,31,32,33,38,44,75,76,77 Hamlim Hitachi Jerrold 12,13,23,31,32,33,38,44,54,70,73 Macom Magnavox 15,16,27,29,34,36,37,40,41,48,49 Nawoo Osk Sigma Panasonic Philips 15,16,27,29,34,36,37,40,41,48,49 DVD Remote Control Codes Philips Sony Samsung Panasonic 11:15 AM Page 47 15,16 Pioneer 15,16 Randtek Regal Regency 15,16 SAEWOO Samsung Signature Spruce 11,12,20,21,42,56 Starcom...
  • Page 48 Proton 88, 90 Quasar 7, 49, 50 Radio Shack Realistic 1, 6, 20, 90, 17, 31 Sampo Samsung Sanyo 34, 46, 50, 35, 36, 4, 5, 6, 8 Scott 1, 6, 20 Sears Sharp Signature 8, 80, 61, 15, 125...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-APPENDIX 4/4/03 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. Poor sound quality, or no sound.

  • Page 50: Care And Maintenance

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-APPENDIX 4/4/03 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. •...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    MD68-00XXXA(E)-APPENDIX 4/4/03 APPENDIX Specifications General Specifications Broadcasting standard Power requirement Power consumption Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight RF Specification Tuning system type Band coverage Antenna Number of inputs/outputs 11:15 AM Page 51 DTV (ATSC) AC 120 V, 50-60Hz 40 watts / In standby: 2 watts 15 x 12.36 x 3.07 (inches) 7.5 lbs...

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