Samsung STB-E7900M User Manual

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  • Page 1 STB-E7500M STB-E7900M Samsung SMART PVR user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
  • Page 2: Warning

    Safety Information Safety Information Warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3: Handling Cautions

    Handling Cautions Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the • Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or other. A grounding type plug has two blades splashing.
  • Page 4: Using The 3D Function

    All rights reserved; No part or whole of this user’s Same screen duplicates Side by Side manual may be reproduced or copied without the horizontally. prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd. Same screen duplicates Top & Bottom vertically. English...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Samsung SMART PVR Best Quality (Recommended) Method 2 Using a Video and an Audio cable - Playing content located in your Mobile device on the Samsung SMART PVR Good Quality Connecting to an Audio System Controlling with your mobile device...
  • Page 6 Buttons on the Remote Control used for Music Using Smart Hub Playback Smart Hub at a Glance Using the Tools Menu Using the Web Browser Repeating Tracks Samsung Smart View Shuffling Tracks Dual View Creating a Playlist Playing Photo Contents Using the Tools Menu APPeNDIx...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started format Compatibility Supported Types and Contents your product can play Contents Details VIDEO Indicates a function available in a USB storage media containing DivX, MKV, MP4 contents. MUSIC Indicates a function available in a USB storage media containing MP3 or WMA contents. PHOTO Indicates a function available in a USB storage media containing JPEG contents.
  • Page 8: Supported Formats

    Getting Started Supported Formats Video File Support Frame rate File Extension Container Video Codec Resolution Bit rate (Mbps) Audio Codec (fps) *.avi Divx 3.11/4.x/ 5.x/6.x *.mkv MPEG4 SP/ *.asf *.wmv H.264 BP/ *.mp4 MP/HP *.3gp 1920x1080 6~30 LPCM Motion JPEG *.vro ADPCM Window...
  • Page 9 Music File Support - CODECs except for MVC, VP8, VP6 1) Below 1280 x 720 : 60 frames max. File Extension Type Codec 2) Above 1280 x 720 : 30 frames max. 3) Does not support GMC 2 or higher. MPEG1 Audio *.mp3 MPEG...
  • Page 10 USB is changed. memory). • At least 100MB of free space is required for • SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file recording. damage or data loss. • Recording will stop if the storage's free space • Your product does not support compression file,...
  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE RECEIVER SUBTITLE INPUT AD/SUBTITLE TITLE MENU AUDIO TV MUTE TV SOURCE CH LIST HOME GUIDE SMART HUB SEARCH 2D 3D DIGITAL SUBTITLE INPUT SOCIAL REC PAUSE PANDORA SUBTITLE Audio/Video cable RF cable for TV Remote Control Batteries for Remote Control (AAA Size)
  • Page 12: Front Panel

    Getting Started front Panel PROG BUTTON REC BUTTON STOP BUTTON COMMON PROG BUTTON INTERFACE SLOT USB HOST | NOTE | \ To upgrade the product's software through the USB Host jack, you must use a USB memory stick. \ You must obtain a "CI CAM with CI or CI+ CARD" from a local cable service provider. \ When removing the "CI CAM with CI or CI+ CARD", carefully pull it out with your hands since dropping the "CI CAM with CI or CI+ CARD"...
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    rear Panel ANT OUT (TO TV) AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT ANT IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT USB HOST English...
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Press this to operate a TV. RECEIVER SUBTITLE INPUT Alternately selects Teletext, Double or Mix. Press this to operate Samsung SMART PVR. Press numeric buttons to operate options or to access channels directly. Press this to select Dual I II.
  • Page 15 Brand Code To determine whether your television is „ NOBLEX TV POWER+66 compatible, follow the instructions below. TV POWER+01, +02, SAMSUNG +03, +04, +05, +06, NOKIA TV POWER+74 +07, +08, +09 Turn your television on. TV POWER+72, NORDMENDE +73, +75...
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Connections Connecting to a TV with an Audio/Video cables and rf cable Connect the RF cable as shown. Using video/audio cables, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) / AUDIO OUT (white and red) terminals on the rear of the product to the VIDEO IN (yellow) / AUDIO IN (white and red) terminals of your TV.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV Connect the product to your TV using one of the methods illustrated below. Turn on the product and TV. - Do not connect the power cord until you have made all the other connections. - When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the signal from the product appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 18: Connecting To An Audio System

    Connections Connecting to an Audio System You can connect the product to an audio system using one of the three methods illustrated below. Turn on the product, audio system and TV. - Do not connect the power cord until you have made all the other connections. - When you change the connections, turn off all devices before you start.
  • Page 19: Connecting To A Network Router

    \ If you select the Pure High-throughput (Greenfield) \ Internet access to Samsung’s software update server 802.11n mode and set the Encryption type on your router may not be allowed, depending on the router you use or or router to WEP, TKIP or TKIP-AES (WPS2Mixed), the your ISP’s policy.
  • Page 20: Settings

    Settings Settings The Setup Procedure Channel : Lets you configure your TV channels with features such as country and auto tune. • The Home screen will not appear if you do not Schedule Manager : Lets you set or edit recording configure the initial settings.
  • Page 21: Buttons On The Remote Control Used For The Settings Menu

    AD/SUBTITLE TITLE MENU AUDIO Buttons on the Remote Control used TV MUTE for the Settings menu TV SOURCE CH LIST HOME GUIDE HOME Button : Press to move to the Home screen. SMART HUB SEARCH 2D 3D DIGITAL SUBTITLE INPUT RETURN Button : Return to the previous menu.
  • Page 22: Settings Menu Functions

    Screen. Provides optimal picture quality when connected to a BD Wise Samsung TV that supports the "BD Wise" function. The picture will be richer and better quality. Set the output resolution of the HDMI video signal. The number indicates the number of lines of video per frame.
  • Page 23 Set Digital output option suitable for your TV or AV Audio Digital Output Receiver. For more details, please refer to the digital output selection table. (See page 66) PCM Downsampling Set whether to use downsampling processing or not. Set Dynamic Range Control option for Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus.
  • Page 24 Settings Audio Choose an equipment that you have connected to this product to hear the sound in addition to your TV. Loudness of DTV Program will be adjusted according to your equipment.  AV Receiver : Select this If you use a general AV Receiver / Home Theatre Equipment or a Television to hear sound.
  • Page 25 Channel Select this to change the country. Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. Default password is set to 0000. Country | NOTE | \ Password : Enter the desired 4-digit password using the number buttons. - Default password is set to 0000. Scans for all channels with active broadcast stations and stores them.
  • Page 26 Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products that have the Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Anynet+ feature. To operate this function, connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV using an HDMI cable. English...
  • Page 27 System Manage storage devices such as internal HDD or an external HDD connected via USB port for recording.  Format Device : Format selected device. All contents will be deleted from that device.  Check Device : Check to see if there is an error with the selected device.
  • Page 28 Settings You can select the language you prefer. System Language • The selected language will only appear if it is supported broadcast channel. If the programme broadcasts with digital text, this Digital Text feature is enabled. When you access this function, the security screen appears.
  • Page 29 System View DivX VOD Registration Codes to purchase and ® DivX Video On Demand ® play DivX VOD contents. ® Show the CI Menu Information screen.  CI Menu : This enables the user to select from the CAM provided menu. Select the CI Menu based on the menu PC Card.
  • Page 30 Provides contact information for assistance with your Contact Samsung product. Remote management lets our Call Centre access your samsung product remotely to troubleshoot a problem. To use this program, please accept the Terms of Service Agreement. Remote Management | NOTE | \ To connect to remote management, please contact our call centre first.
  • Page 31: Networks And The Internet

    Networks and the Internet Wired - Manual Ğ If you have a static IP address or the Automatic When you connect this product to a network, procedure does not work, you'll need to set the you can use network based applications and Network Settings values manually.
  • Page 32 Settings < Getting the Network Settings Values > Wireless (General) - Automatic Ğ After following Steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your You can view your Network Settings values on Network Connection" on page 31. most Windows computers. To view the Network Settings values, follow these steps: Select Start in the Network Settings screen, and then press the v button.
  • Page 33: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wireless (General) - Manual WPS(PBC) Ğ Ğ If you have a static IP address or the Automatic After following Steps 1 to 3 in "Configuring Your procedure does not work, you'll need to set the Network Connection" on page 31. Network Settings values manually.
  • Page 34: Soft Ap

    Settings You have three ways to complete the Wi-Fi Note the PIN code in the pop-up, and then connection: enter it into the appropriate field in the Wi-Fi Direct device you want to connect. • Through the Wi-Fi device. The Connecting pop-up appears, followed • Through the product using PBC.
  • Page 35: Allshare Settings

    Select Device List, and then press the v button. In the Device List, select a device, \ Samsung Electronics shall takes no legal responsibility and then press the v button. for product malfunction caused by an unstable Internet The AllShare Settings pop-up appears.
  • Page 36: By Channel

    By USB you decided not to install immediately or a file downloaded by the product in Standby Mode. Visit www.samsung.com. If upgrade software has been downloaded, Click SUPPORT on the top right of the page. you will see the software version number to Enter the product's model number into the the right of By Downloaded.
  • Page 37: Media Play

    Media Play Insert a USB or mobile Phone to Accessing the AllShare Play the USB port Screen You can play multimedia files located on a USB or You can play content located on an USB device mobile phone. through the AllShare screen. To play contents located on your mobile phone, Select AllShare Play on the Home screen, the product and mobile phone should be...
  • Page 38: Using The Allshare Play Function

    Once you have logged in to Smart Hub with a registered using the Allshare feature. Samsung account, you can add an account with that For more information, refer to pages 44~46. particular service by selecting Account Manager.
  • Page 39: Playing Content Located In Your Pc On The Samsung Smart Pvr

    Samsung SMART PVR Use your mobile device to view files stored in your You can view shared files of your computer on computer, played by Samsung SMART PVR. (Only your Samsung SMART PVR. available with Samsung mobile devices supporting You can get detailed instructions for using AllShare AllShare functionality.)
  • Page 40: Controlling Video Playback

    Media Play FUNCTION Controlling Video Playback POWER TV SOURCE RECEIVER You can play video content located on an USB, mobile device or PC. Depending on the contents, some SUBTITLE INPUT of the functions described in this manual may not be available. Buttons on the Remote Control used for Video Playback Using the Tools Menu AD/SUBTITLE...
  • Page 41: Controlling Music Playback

    Select to repeat a title, chapter, or Select to set the desired subtitle specific section. language. Subtitle - Off : Select to return to normal - You can also operate this function by pressing the SUBTITLE button on playback. - Title : Choose to repeat a selected the remote control.
  • Page 42: Using The Tools Menu

    Media Play Repeating Tracks Skip : During playback, press the GREEN (B) or YELLOW (C) button to move to the previous or next You can set the product to repeat tracks on an page of the playlist. USB, mobile device or PC. 7 button : Pauses a track.
  • Page 43: Playing Photo Contents

    Playing Photo Contents Repeat Step 3 to select and check additional tracks. You can play photo contents located on an USB, To remove a track from the list, move to the mobile device or PC. track, and then press the v button again. Using the Tools Menu The check on the track is removed.
  • Page 44: Using The Tools Menu When A File Is Highlighted

    Media Play Using the Tools menu when a file Select to enlarge the current picture. Zoom is highlighted (Enlarge up to 4 times) Select to rotate the picture. (This will When a file is highlighted, press the TOOLS Rotate rotate the picture either clockwise or button.
  • Page 45 The Log In/Out function lets you log in Login / Out again. to your online Samsung account. 6. To stop the slide show, press the Select to create a playlist or add files RETURN button.
  • Page 46 Media Play • Select the Playlist to which you want Select to go to the Playlist section of Go to Playlist to add the tracks or files and then the Main AllShare screen. press v button. Encoding - which changes by language • Select Create New, and then press or by geographical area - modifies the v button.
  • Page 47: Dtv Functions

    DTV Functions FUNCTION POWER TV SOURCE Watching TV Channels Select this to set the picture mode. RECEIVER FUNCTION - Dynamic : Choose this setting to POWER SUBTITLE INPUT TV SOURCE After Tuning is completed, you can watch TV increase Sharpness. channel.
  • Page 48: Using The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Function

    DTV Functions editing Channels Using the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) function Channel List You can see another TV channel together with the TV Channel you were already watching. Press the CH LIST button on the remote While you are watching a TV channel, press control to see all channels searched.
  • Page 49: Channel Screen

    Channel Screen Using the Tools Menu When the channel displayed, press the TOOLS You can manage the stored channels. buttons. In the Home screen, select Channel, and then press the v button. Select this to add the desired favourite Edit Favourites channel.
  • Page 50: Schedule Manager

    DTV Functions Schedule manager Press the GUIDE button. The guide screen will be displayed. • Guide Screen You can reserve the desired TV programmes using this menu. Make sure that clock must be set before operating Guide 9:20 Fri 11 Jun this function.
  • Page 51 Typical Teletext page 8 : Stores the Teletext pages. 4 : Displays the teletext on the upper half of the screen in double-size. To move the text to the lower half of the screen, press it again. For normal display, press it once again.
  • Page 52: Advanced Function

    Advanced Function Advanced Function recording \ Display of HDD Capacity - The Capacity of the HDD manufacturer is calculated Before recording assuming that 1KB = 1,000 Bytes. However, the operating system of the product calculates the capacity • Please check the default recording device of HDD capacity assuming that 1KB=1,024 Bytes,and and available storage size in storage device therefore detected capacity by this product is about...
  • Page 53: Simultaneous Recording

    Press the REC Button. 34 buttons : Search the desired scene. Each time this button is pressed, playback The recording will be started. speed will change. | NOTE | ) 1  ) 2  ) 3  ) 4  ) 5  ) 6  ) 7 \ Recording two different paid channel channels at the ( 1 ...
  • Page 54 Advanced Function Start Timeshift with PLAY button - Timeshift automatically stops when selected another menu in the Home menu. (Stops Timeshift and history functions that were operating.) When you are watching a TV channel, press the 6 button. - Returning to a Digital TV channel will automatically resumes Timeshift, if not accessed any other menu The Timeshift function starts and the item of the Home menu.
  • Page 55: Playing The Recorded Title

    editing the recorded Title ◄ button : Jump to - 10 sec from current position. In the Recorded TV screen, select the ► button : Jump to + 10 sec from current position. desired title you want to edit. Press the TOOLS button. 7 button : Pause the scene while keeping Timeshift operation.
  • Page 56: Splitting A Section Of A Title (Partial Delete

    Advanced Function Splitting a Section of a Title (Partial • PTP USB is not available when you copy to Delete) USB. • The broadcast signal can be recorded on HDD Follow Steps 1 through 3 in the ‘Edit the Recorded but copy feature is not supported.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The 3D Depth

    | NOTE | Press the ◄► buttons to select the desired 3D mode, then press the v button. \ You can’t convert 2D contents into 3D or use the 2D3D If you press the 2D3D button once more button In the following cases: during 3D viewing, displayed image will be - When the product is not connected with an HDMI changed into 2D mode.
  • Page 58: Network Services

    For instructions that explain how to use Smart Recommended : Displays recommended contents Hub, follow these steps: managed by Samsung. If the home page is updated or revised, the Commercial : Displays the Smart Hub Guide, an content mentioned in the user manual may differ from the actual menus.
  • Page 59: Using The Web Browser

    Web Browser at a Glance My Applications : Displays your personal gallery of applications which you can add to, modify, and delete. Samsung Apps : Open Samsung Apps to download http://www.google.com/ various for pay or free-of-charge application services. Using the Web Browser...
  • Page 60: Samsung Smart View

    Smart View from Android Market • Tools : To display Tools window. or Samsung Apps and install it on your device. (The • Exit : To exit the Web Browser. compatibility of mobile devices or mobile platform is subject to change in the future.)
  • Page 61: Appendix

    CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 62 Appendix • DivX - ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a ® subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays ® DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
  • Page 63: Recommendation - Eu Only

    Directive 1999/5/EC. The official Declaration of Conformity may be found at http://www.samsung.com, go to Support > Search Product Support and enter the model name. This equipment may be operated in all EU countries. In France, this equipment may only be used indoors.
  • Page 64: Additional Information

    TV. • This function is not available if the HDMI cable does not support CEC. • If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it supports the Anynet+ function. Selecting the Subtitle Language • This function changes both the primary and secondary subtitles at the same time.
  • Page 65 Resolution according to the output mode E-contents/Digital Contents playback „ HDMI / connected HDMI / not connected Contents Type Setup E-contents/ VIDEO Mode VIDEO Mode Digital contents BD Wise 1080p 576i/480i Max. Resolution Auto 576i/480i of TV input 1080p 1080p 576i/480i Movie Frame : Auto (24Fs) 1080@24F...
  • Page 66 Appendix | NOTE | \ DTV smart resolution is activated only when resolution option is set to Auto. \ If the TV you connected to the product does not support Movie Frame or the resolution you selected, the message "If no pictures are shown after selecting Yes, please wait for 15 seconds before returning to the previous resolution.
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    • Go to the contents and find the section of the user manual that contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again. • If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. No HDMI output.
  • Page 68: Repairs

    We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any work on your product. We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung.com, or contact Samsung Customer Care before seeking to repair your product.
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Weight 2.02 Kg Dimensions 330 (W) X 270 (D) X 52 (H) mm General Operating Temperature Range +5°C to +35°C Operating Humidity Range 10 % to 75 % Video Resolution : 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p/480p HDMI Audio PCM, Bitstream RCA Terminal, 1.0Vp-p (75ohm load) Video Output Composite Video (Analogue)
  • Page 70 UNITeD kINGDOm eIre This Samsung product is warranted for the period of 4. This product is not considered to be defective in twelve (12) months from the original date of materials nor workmanship by reason that it purchase, against defective materials and requires adaptation in order to conform to workmanship.
  • Page 71 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Area Contact Centre  Web Site Area Contact Centre  Web Site ALBANIA 42 27 5755 www.samsung.com 0900-SAMSUNG (0900- NETHERLANDS www.samsung.com...

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