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- Page 1 SIR-T150 DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX Samsung Electronics America inc. 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660 SERVICE DIVISION TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) Owner’s Instructions AA68-01291A(ENG)
- Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
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Page 3: Important Safety Information
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 • 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. •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
O N T E N T S Chapter 1: Connecting the Set Top Box ......... .1.1 Front Panel Controls and LEDs . -
Page 6: Chapter 1: Connecting The Set Top Box
CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set-Top Box Connecting The Set-Top Box Front Panel Controls and LEDs Œ POWER Press to turn the power on or off. ´ AIR (LED) When a digital signal is received, the LED indicator lights Green. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Jacks
CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set-Top Box Rear Panel Jacks Œ RF INPUT (75 Ohm) Connect the antenna here. ´ RF THROUGHOUT Connect a coaxial cable between the antenna throughout terminal on the set-top box and the antenna terminal on the TV. ˇ... -
Page 8: Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Tv Set
CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set-Top Box Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set Connect an Antenna cable to the RF Input jack on the Set-Top Box. Connect a coaxial cable between the antenna throughout terminal on the Set-Top Box and the antenna terminal on the TV. -
Page 9: Connecting The Set-Top Box To A Computer Monitor
CHAPTER ONE Connecting The Set-Top Box Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Computer Monitor Connect an Antenna cable to the RF Input jack on the Set-Top Box. Connect a Computer Video Monitor cable between the Video Out jack (R,G,B format) on the Set-Top Box and the Video IN jack on the Computer Monitor.) Connect an Audio cable between the... -
Page 10: Remote Control
I-Point “joystick” and the menus allow you to operate the Set-Top Box with ease. If you need some assistance while using the remote control and the menus, Samsung has provided an on-screen help feature. See “Using the On-screen Help” on page 2.5. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Remote Control And On-Screen Menus
CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Remote Control Ô SELECT Press to choose a particular component to be controlled by the remote. When you press SELECT, a green light will blink under the component that is being controlled (DTV, TV, VCR, CATV, or DVD). See “Programming the Remote Control,”... -
Page 12: Installing The Batteries
CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Special Notes: #1 The Channel buttons (CH To use these buttons, the available channels must first be memorized. (See page 3.1) #2 The “TV” buttons (VOL +-, Mute, TV/Video and +100 ): To use these buttons, you must first switch the remote control to “TV” mode. (Use the SELECT button on the remote control to select “TV.”) #3 The “VCR”... -
Page 13: The On-Screen Menu System
CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus The On-Screen Menu System The five menu controls are located in the center of the remote control: MENU, ENTER, EXIT, GUIDE, and “I-POINT” (a joystick-type control that moves the on-screen “arrow” pointer). Push the I-Point control up, down, left or right to move the arrow-pointer. -
Page 14: Using The On-Screen Help
CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Using the On-screen Help To turn the on-screen help on: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Push the I-Point control up/down to highlight the Help/Off icon and press ENTER. The Help/Off icon changes to Help/On and the on-screen help appears. -
Page 15: Viewing The Display
CHAPTER TWO Remote Control and On-Screen Menus Viewing the Display To view the Display: Press DISPLAY on the remote control. To hide the Display: Press DISPLAY again or wait 10 seconds and the display will disappear. You can quickly check the status of many of the Set-Top Box features and options by using the Display. -
Page 16: Chapter 3: Operation
CHAPTER THREE Operation Memorizing Channels Before you can use any of the special channel buttons (CH channels must first be scanned and memorized. This is an easy, automatic process that typically takes two minutes. To memorize channels: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Push the I-point control up or down to highlight the Channel icon and press ENTER. -
Page 17: Adding And Deleting Channels
CHAPTER THREE Operation Adding and Deleting Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from the memory): Enter the digits of the channel to be added or deleted. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Push the I-point control up or down to highlight the Channel icon and press ENTER. -
Page 18: Changing Channels
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 “arrow”... -
Page 19: How To Set Your Favorite Channels
CHAPTER THREE Operation How to Set Your Favorite Channels Press the MENU button on the remote control. Push the I-Point control up or down to highlight “Channel” icon and press ENTER. Push the I-Point control up or down to highlight “Set Favorite Channels”... -
Page 20: Checking Digital-Signal Reception
CHAPTER THREE Operation Checking the Digital-Signal Reception Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digi- tal (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 reception of the available digital channels. -
Page 21: Setting The Time And Date
CHAPTER THREE Operation Setting the Time and Date First of all, select a channel that has a Digital Signal. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Push the I-Point control to high- light the “Setup” icon and press ENTER. Push the I-Point control to highlight “Clock Options”... -
Page 22: Chapter 4: Special Features
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. Press the MENU button on the remote control. your TV screen size. Push the I-Point control up or down to highlight the “Setup”... - Page 23 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features With a 4:3 Ratio TV or Monitor If you are using a 4:3 ratio TV or monitor and receive an image with a 16:9 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 format.
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Page 24: Choosing A Sound "Multitrack
CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Choosing a Sound “Multitrack” 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 particular program. To select a sound multitrack: NOTES The Multitrack Sound Selection feature on the menu allows you to select any of available... -
Page 25: Choosing A Digital Sound Format (Ac3 Or Pcm)
CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Choosing a Digital Sound Format (AC3 or PCM) Both audio and digital sound are available from the rear-panel connectors of the Set-Top Box. The digital audio output is an optical connector labeled “Dolby Digital Output.” After connecting the optical digital-audio component, you must specify the transmission for- mat (PCM or AC-3, as appropriate to your particular equipment). -
Page 26: Setting Up Captions (On-Screen Text Messages)
CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Setting Up Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) A “caption” is text that is sometimes broadcast with a digital TV program. (Example: A printed version of the dialogue, additional narration, or a translation into a foreign language.) How to Activate or Deactivate the On-screen Captions Press the MENU button on the remote control. -
Page 27: Rating Control Menu
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 (Later on, if necessary, you can change it.) NOTES Password Error •... - Page 28 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features How to Lock Programs Using the TV (FCC) or MPAA Ratings Press the MENU button on the remote control. Puss the I-Point control up or down to highlight the “Setup” icon and press ENTER. Push the I-Point control up or down to highlight “Rating Control”...
- Page 29 CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Some Important Notes About Parental Locks (“P.Locks”) Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Codes: TV (FCC) Age Categories TV-MA Mature audiences only. This pro- gram may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence and explicit sexual content.
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Page 30: Electronic Program Guide
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 Program Guide supplies information such as pro- gram listings and start and end times for all available channels. -
Page 31: Using The Epg (Electronic Program Guide)
CHAPTER FOUR Special Features Using the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) NOTES You can quickly switch to a GUIDE mode by pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control. When you display EPG after selecting DTV (1080i, 720p, 480p) from Resolution Select, no video is output through the Video Out jack, S-Video jack. -
Page 32: Programming The Remote Control For Other Components
TV box, a VCR or a DVD (even if they are made by a manufacturer other than Samsung). Press the SELECT button on order to activate the appropriate com- ponent (VCR, TV, Cable, DVD, etc.) - Page 33 7, 8, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 Osk Sigma Panasonic Philips 7, 8, 19, 21, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41 Pioneer Randtek DVD Remote Control Codes Philips Sony Samsung Panasonic 4.12 7, 8 7, 8 Regal 7, 8 Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta...
- Page 34 7, 9, 13, 45, 46, 52 Philips Pioneer 7, 12 Portland ProScan 13, 45, 76 Quartz 14, 16 Quasar Radio Shack/Realistic Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears 0, 7, 8, 32, 53 Sharp Shintom 9, 14, 46, 60 Signature Sony 5, 15, 35, 36...
- Page 35 Proton 88, 90 Quasar 7, 49, 50 Radio Shack Realistic 1, 6, 20, 90, 17, 31 Sampo Samsung 88, 1, 61, 28, 43, 29, 81, 48, 49, 90, 92, 51 Sanyo Scott 1, 6, 20 Sears Sharp Signature 8, 80, 61, 15, 125...
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Page 36: Appendix
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solu- tions. It may save you time and money. Problem Poor picture quality. Poor sound quality or no sound. No picture or sound. No color or wrong colors. Picture rolls vertically. -
Page 37: Care And Maintenance
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 38: Specifications
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 DTV (ATSC) AC 120 V, 60 Hz 40 watts / In standby: 2 watts 16.54 x 14.21 x 3.07 in 1.72 lbs VHF 2 ~ 13...