Samsung SMT-S7800 User Manual

Samsung SMT-S7800 User Manual

Freesat+hd digital tv recorder

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  • Page 1 Contact Samsung Electronics U.K. If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Tel : 0330 SAMSUNG (0330 7267864) Web : www.samsung.com/uk...
  • Page 2 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66.
  • Page 3: Safety Concerns

    SAFETY CONCERNS The purpose of the Safety Concerns section is to ensure the safety of users and prevent property damage. Please read this document carefully for proper use. Conventions Warning Provides information or instructions that you should follow in order to avoid personal injury or fatality.
  • Page 4: Warning

    General Check if the coaxial cable is correctly grounded before connecting to the STB. Class 1 LED Product. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Do not connect multiple devices to a single outlet simultaneously. If video/audio cable generates heat after connection, pull out the power plug and contact customer service immediately.
  • Page 5: Caution

    Warning CAUTION Power Connect your TV to the Set Top Box (STB) after powering off the TV and the STB by pulling out the power plugs. The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. Installation/Maintenance Install the product correctly complying with the instructions in the user guide.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Connection to a TV/VCR with a Composite Port ... 19 Connection to a Digital Audio Receiver or Amplifier ... 20 Connection to an Audio Receiver or Amplifier ... 21 Connection to Satellite Dish ... 22 Network Connection ... 23 USB Connection ... 24 _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7 Main Menu ... 34 Guide ... 35 Channel ... 37 Library ... 39 Media ... 44 Samsung WebTV ... 48 Settings ... 50 Settings  Channel ... 50 Settings  Sound ... 52 Settings  Picture ... 54 Settings  Language ... 56 Settings ...
  • Page 8: Before Use

    You can record live TV or radio programmes on the Hard Disk Drive (HDD). You can record a maximum of two programmes at a time. Library You can pause, play, rewind and forward for recorded contents. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please make sure the following items are contained in your product package box. Remote Control & Batteries (AAA x 2) Video/Audio Cable SMT-S7800 HDMI Cable User Guide/ Quick Start Guide SCART Cable English _...
  • Page 10: Names And Functions

    Enter time shift mode and move the menu in horizontal direction. Change the channel and move the menu in vertical direction. Select the menu and function. Connect to a USB storage device. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Description broadcasting. services are suspended except Blue LED. (No Front Display, No...
  • Page 11 When you press the STANDBY button ( the STB will switch to Active Standby Mode. After a period of 5 minutes, the STB will switch to Low Power Standby Mode. During normal operation every day, the STB will switch momentarily from Low Power Standby Mode to Upgrade Mode for a moment.
  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    You also need a satellite dish with a multiple LNB (which is the protruding antenna of the dish). _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Description A port which connects an LNB to an STB with a coaxial cable.
  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Remote Control This section describes the function of each button on the remote control. Set Top Box (STB) power on/standby Switch the mode to STB Enter numeric values/ characters or change the channel directly Mark points on a timeline Skip/Jump backward Skip/Jump forward STOP PLAY...
  • Page 14: Tv Operation Setting With A Remote Control

    Press and release the Programme Up button ( If the TV turns off, press and release the OK button ( _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) for more than 5 seconds until the ) until the TV turns off.
  • Page 15 Entering TV Manufacturer Number Check the ‘TV manufacturer number’ in the ‘Annex’ to see the relevant 3- digit TV manufacturers number, and turn on the TV. (See page 63). Press and hold the TV button ( LED on the remote control blinks. Enter the 3-digit number, and then the LED will blink.
  • Page 16: Installation

    If the STB is stored at a low temperature, HDD-related functions might not work properly. This is not a malfunction. You need to boot the system at room temperature, wait about half an hour, and then reboot it again. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Description 0-40°C 20–80% (40°C)
  • Page 17: Peripheral Device Connection

    Peripheral Device Connection This section describes how to connect cables and peripheral devices to the STB. Typical device connections are shown in the following figure. You need two cables for a freesat+ installation so that you can watch one channel and record another. You also need a satellite dish with a multiple LNB (which is the protruding antenna of the dish).
  • Page 18: Connection To A Tv With An Hdmi Port

    The SMT-S7800 incorporates HDMI® technology. The HDMI port is a video-audio integrated port to provide high-definition images by connecting an STB to a HD TV. Connect it to the HDMI port on a HD TV. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 19: Connection To A Tv With A Scart Port

    Connection to a TV with a SCART Port This section describes how to connect the STB to a TV with a SCART port. Connect the TV SCART port on the rear of the STB to the SCART port of the TV by using a SCART cable.
  • Page 20: Connection To A Vcr With A Scart Port

    When connecting to a VCR, power off both the VCR and the STB and pull out both power plugs before connecting. You can also do the connection by referring to the VCR's User Manual. - VCR may not record programmes including anti-record signals properly. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 21: Connection To A Tv/Vcr With A Composite Port

    Connection to a TV/VCR with a Composite Port This section describes how to connect the STB to either a TV or VCR with a Composite (VIDEO/AUDIO OUT) port. Video Connection Using a video cable, connect the VIDEO OUT port on the rear panel of the STB to the VIDEO IN port of the TV/VCR.
  • Page 22: Connection To A Digital Audio Receiver Or Amplifier

    TV, for when the TV speaker is used. - When digital voice output is used, adjust the volume of the digital amplifier, not of the receiver. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 23: Connection To An Audio Receiver Or Amplifier

    Connection to an Audio Receiver or Amplifier This section describes how to connect an audio receiver or amplifier. Using the audio cable, connect the AUDIO port at the rear of the STB to the AUDIO port of an audio receiver or amplifier. English _...
  • Page 24: Connection To Satellite Dish

    You need two cables for a freesat+ installation so that you can watch one channel and record another. You also need a satellite dish with a multiple LNB (which is the protruding antenna of the dish). _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 25: Network Connection

    Network Connection This section describes how to connect a residential gateway. Connect the ETHERNET port on the rear panel of the STB with the residential gateway using an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable A shielded Ethernet cable is recommended. English _...
  • Page 26: Usb Connection

    Connect the USB storage device containing photos, music and/or movie files to the USB port at the front/rear of the product. The External HDD device is not supported. The USB HUB is not supported. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 27: How To Use The Product

    HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT Installation Wizard Before you can view the television programmes, you must run the installation wizard that starts when the Set Top Box (STB) is first powered up. Step 1 When the product is connected to the TV for the first time the product will display the initial User Settings screen.
  • Page 28 Green button on the remote control. Select the [Next] button and press the OK button ( ) after entering your postcode. Space is required between the first and second part of your post code. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 29 Step 4 You will see a summary screen after set-up is complete. Select the [Finish] button and press the OK button ( ) to complete the installation. Step 5 The STB will carry out a channel scan in order to find all the freesat channels. English _...
  • Page 30 After successful scanning, a results screen will be shown indicating the numbers of TV and radio channels found. Select the [Save] button and press the OK button ) to confirm. Final The STB software will be updated if a new software is available. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 31: Using The Basic Functions

    Using the Basic Functions Display icons Icon Definition Favourite channel Lock channel HD channel HD simulcast Paid channel Parental Lock Watch timer Series record timer Record Timer Subtitle available Audio stereo Audio mono AAC sound Icon Definition AAC+ sound Dolby Digital Sound Dolby Digital Plus Sound Audio description DVB Subtitle...
  • Page 32 You can adjust the volume using the VOLUME button ( To turn off the sound, press the MUTE button ( When it is pressed again, sound is turned on. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Current programme progress Programme time...
  • Page 33 Channel List / Favourite Channel Pressing the OK button ( ) on the remote control displays the channel list on the screen. - Pressing the Yellow button allows you to set a favourite channel. Guide You can see the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for all channels. Press the GUIDE button ( ) on the remote control whilst watching a programme and select the channel genre.
  • Page 34: Using The Main Functions

    Seek Modes (only when play banner is displayed.) Mode Remote Control Seek Backward Seek Forward _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64 x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64  x1/2, x1/4, x1/8, x1/25 ...
  • Page 35 Video Recording To record TV channels and Radio channels, press the Record button ( You can record a programme not only whilst watching the desired programme, but also after selecting the desired programme from the information banner, the TV guide or the Search menu.
  • Page 36: Main Menu

    Before Using the Product The information contained in this chapter may be subject to change by a programme provider without prior written notice. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) whilst watching the live TV, the main menu Main Menu...
  • Page 37: Guide

    Guide Channel Genre ‘Channel Genre’ allows you to view channels by genre. (e.g. News & Sports, Entertainment, Music, Radio, etc) To use ‘Channel Genre’, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button ( remote control. 2. Select the [Guide] category and press the OK button ( ) on the remote control.
  • Page 38 "Series" can be used if the programme is part of a series. - Pressing the Record button ( the timer. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) on your remote control for watching desired ) on the remote control for record timer.
  • Page 39: Channel

    Channel Channel You can see the pop-up window of the channel list. - Pressing the OK button ( remote control displays the channel list on the screen. - Pressing the Left/Right buttons ( ) allows you to navigate between channel lists (All Channels, Entertainment, News &...
  • Page 40 Sort by number: Sort channel list by channel number. Rename list: Rename favourite list. Renumber: Renumber channels on your favourite list. Delete FAV.list : Delete selected favourite list. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) or ( ) on the channel list. ) input the ) on the left side of the menu.
  • Page 41: Library

    Library Contents You can see a list of the TV programmes that you have recorded and are recording. - Pressing the INFO button ( remote control displays the programme information of the selected recording. - Pressing the OK button ( remote control will playback the selected content.
  • Page 42 3. Press the OK button ( 4. Input the name of the folder using the Left/Right/Up/Down ( 5. Confirm with the OK button ( _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64 x1, x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64 ...
  • Page 43 Library (continued) To lock record, follow these steps: 1. Select the programme. (Only one programme at a time.) 2. Press the TOOLS button ( 3. Select [Lock] on the tools pop-up window. 4. Enter your PIN code. 5. Confirm with the OK button ( To unlock record, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 44 To sort scheduled recording programmes, follow these steps: 1. Press the TOOLS button ( 2. Select [Sort] on the tools pop-up window. 3. Confirm with the OK button ( _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) on ) on the remote control. ) on the remote control.
  • Page 45 Library (continued) To select all records, follow these steps: 1. Press the TOOLS button ( 2. Select [Select All]. 3. Confirm with the OK button ( To deselect all records, follow these steps: 1. Press the TOOLS button ( 2. Select [Deselect All]. 3.
  • Page 46: Media

    - Before connecting your device to the product, please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. - The External HDD device is not supported.
  • Page 47 Media (continued) You can play contents using a USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device device, follow these steps: 1. Turn on your product. 2. Connect the USB storage device containing photos, music and/or movie files to the USB port at the front/rear of the product.
  • Page 48  Press the Green button to create a new folder.  Press the Red button to see main folders.  Press the Yellow button to move files. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) on the remote control. ) on the remote control.
  • Page 49 Media (continued) To create a new folder, follow these steps: 1. Press the TOOLS button ( 2. Select [New Folder]. 3. Confirm with the OK button ( 4. Input the name of the folder using the Left/Right/Up/Down ( buttons. 5. Confirm with the OK button ( To sort files, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 50: Samsung Webtv

    YouTube™ content. To view further content sign into your YouTube™ account. To do this, you must create a YouTube™ account first. - After sign-in, you can see Uploads, Favourites, Playlists and Subscriptions. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 51 - Rate : allows you to rate videos - Flag Video : add a complaint about a video. * Some content may be not supported because of product limitations. * SAMSUNG does not warrant continuous availability of service. English _...
  • Page 52: Settings

    - Select the [Save] button and press the OK button ( Guide timeline You can set a Guide timeline value - 60 minutes - 120 minutes - 240 minutes _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) to start scanning. ) to apply the scan.
  • Page 53 Settings  Channel (continued) Parental rating You can set the Parental rating value. - You can choose one from: Adult Only, Unblocked Adult service You can choose whether to use Adult Services . - Visible - Hidden Parental setting You can choose whether to protect your PIN code or not. - Pin code protected - Not protected - The default PIN code is 0000.
  • Page 54: Settings  Sound

    Following table is created based on HDMI/SPDIF audio output. Dolby Digital/ Digital volume control Digital volume control Allows you to control the volume of digital output by using remote controller. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Output audio Input audio format format Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital /...
  • Page 55 Settings  Sound (continued) Audio primary You can change the language for the Audio primary. - Select the default language for the Audio primary using the Up/Down button ( Audio secondary You can change the language for the Audio secondary, which is available if an Audio secondary service is provided by the programme provider.
  • Page 56: Settings  Picture

    Allows you to change the screen output type. TV screen ratio Picture size conversion Auto, 16:9 Letter box, 14:9 Letter box, Centre Cut Out 16:9 Auto, 4:3 Pillar box, 14:9 Pillar box, 16:9 Centre Cut Out _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 57 Settings  Picture (continued) Information banner timeout Allows you to change the display time for the service information that appears at the top of the screen when you change channels or press the INFO button ( Screen saver You can set the time delay for the screen saver. - If there is no input from the remote control for a given period of time, the menu window disappears.
  • Page 58: Settings  Language

    Allows you to change the primary language for the subtitles. Subtitles secondary Allows you to change the secondary language for the subtitles. - Subtitles are available when a secondary language service is provided by the programme provider. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 59: Settings  Library / Media

    Settings  Library / Media USB auto-open Allows you to automatically open the Media when the USB storage device is connected. Time shift recording Allows you to switch time shift recording auto-start on/off when you change channel. Time shift buffer Allows you to set the time shift buffer duration.
  • Page 60: Settings  System

    4. Automatic acquires and enters the required internet values automatically. 5. Select the OK button ( 6. A pop-up will appear to let you know if the IP configuration was a success or if it failed. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 61 Settings  System (continued) Use the Manual IP/DNS configuration when connecting your product to a network that requires a static IP address. To set up the Network manually use the following steps: 1. Connect your product to your LAN. 2. Press the MENU button ( setting] 3.
  • Page 62 ~ 5 A.M., the STB with the option turned on goes from live mode to standby mode. Please refer to the pages 8~9 for the active standby mode and low-power standby mode. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. ) and Select [Setting]. ) on the...
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to handle the problems that may occur whilst using the STB. If the STB operates abnormally, first check the following: If the problem persists, contact your local service centre. Screen Trouble Nothing appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 64 Trouble The TV produces no audio. I cannot remember the password for the STB. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Solution 1. Check the connection status of the cable between the audio port of the TV/audio system and the AUDIO OUT port at the rear of the STB.
  • Page 65: Annex

    The TV manufacturers and associated numbers that can be supported by a remote control are listed in the table below. Manufacturer Setting Numbers SAMSUNG 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 050 066 076 102 195 217 365 379 421 A.R. SYSTEMS...
  • Page 66 DE GRAAF 107 139 209 307 479 DECCA 049 102 106 120 217 DECCA(UK) 046 049 050 102 106 131 152 379 DEITRON 049 152 _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Manufacturer Setting Numbers DENKO DENON DERWENT DESMET 049 113 152...
  • Page 67 Manufacturer Setting Numbers FORMENTI 049 090 107 113 139 307 324 379 407 467 469 480 481 FORMENTI- 050 104 113 307 PHOENIX FORTRESS 190 324 FRABA 049 152 421 FRIAC 045 049 152 195 FRONTECH 066 076 139 195 307 379 413 466 470 477 FUJITSU 042 045 071 102 107 195 236 379 FUJITSU...
  • Page 68 MAAZ MADISON 049 152 MAGNADYNE 045 046 062 065 104 107 120 139 150 168 324 413 469 _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Manufacturer Setting Numbers MAGNAFON 045 046 050 068 090 120 379 407 481 MAGNAVOX 018 042 049 152...
  • Page 69 Manufacturer Setting Numbers NECKERMANN 011 049 050 065 107 139 152 163 210 247 249 307 324 357 379 413 421 455 470 481 NEDIATOR 049 125 152 225 477 NESCO 042 413 NETSAT 049 152 NETWORK NEUFUNK 049 152 195 435 NEW TECH 049 050 152 182 195 379 NEW WORLD...
  • Page 70 045 046 065 104 107 120 139 324 469 481 SIEMENS 018 049 066 113 152 247 249 307 320 345 451 454 469 481 _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Manufacturer Setting Numbers SIERA 050 065 079 112 152 160...
  • Page 71 Manufacturer Setting Numbers TEAC 049 076 152 163 195 217 378 380 426 457 458 470 040 050 064 168 195 213 218 243 379 413 TECH LINE 049 152 195 TECHICA TECHNEMA 113 467 TECHNICS TECHNOL ACE TEDELEX TEIRON TEKNIKA TELEAVIA 014 074 182 186 218 424 453 462 463...
  • Page 72 Video/Audio Concurrent Output Port Rated Voltage, Frequency Rated Power Consumption Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions (mm) Weight _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. Description SMT-S7800 DVB-S/S2 F-Type IEC female in accordance with IEC 169-24 75 Ω 950 ~ 2150 MHz...
  • Page 73 Dolby Logo Usage Approval Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVB Product Notice DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. HDMI Product Notice ACCESS Product Notice This product contains NetFront Living Connect of ACCESS CO., LTD.
  • Page 74: Open Source Announcement

    If you want to obtain the complete Corresponding Source code in the physical medium such as CD-ROM, the cost of physically performing source distribution may be charged. You may also find a copy of the source at http://opensource.samsung.com/ This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information.
  • Page 75 everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations.
  • Page 76 Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 77 NO WARRANTY 11) BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 78 Although the Lesser General Public License is Less protective of the users’ freedom, it does ensure that the user of a program that is linked with the Library has the freedom and the wherewithal to run that program _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 79 using a modified version of the Library. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. Pay close attention to the difference between a “work based on the library” and a “work that uses the library”. The former contains code derived from the library, whereas the latter must be combined with the library in order to run.
  • Page 80 This must be distributed under the terms of the Sections above. b) Give prominent notice with the combined library of the fact that part of it is a work based on the _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 81 Library, and explaining where to find the accompanying uncombined form of the same work. 8) You may not copy, modify, sublicense, link with, or distribute the Library except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense, link with, or distribute the Library is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License.
  • Page 82 Yoyodyne, Inc., hereby disclaims all copyright interest in the library ‘Frob’ (a library for tweaking knobs) written by James Random Hacker. Signature of Ty Coon, 1 April 1990 Ty Coon, President of Vice That’s all there is to it! _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.
  • Page 83 The MIT License Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
  • Page 84 Therefore, by using, distributing, or modifying the FreeType Project, you indicate that _ © SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd. documentation and makefiles, at the...
  • Page 85 you understand and accept all the terms of this license. 4. Contacts There are two mailing lists related to FreeType: o freetype@nongnu.org Discusses general use and applications of FreeType, as well as future and wanted additions to the library and distribution. If you are looking for support, start in this list if you haven't found anything to help you in the documentation.
  • Page 86 2. Samsung’s obligations are limited to the repair or, at its discretion, replacement of the product or the defective part. 3. Warranty repairs must be carried out by Authorised Samsung Dealers or Authorised Service Centres.

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