Samsung DTB-H260F/XAA User Manual
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
DTB-H260F
DIGITAL SET TOP BOX
MF68-00414A-00
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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Warning! Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
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 the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the
plug.
Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is
an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in
part may be in violation of these rights.
Warning-To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
Important Safety Information
Always be careful when using your product. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other
injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your
machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your product.
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the product receiver and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such
additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
• Do not use the product where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near
bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer
or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer. Move the product and cart with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart
unsteady and likely to overturn.
• Provide ventilation for the product. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to
protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register.
If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that
you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
• Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this product is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.
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• 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,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a
lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from
touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous
voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna is
connected to the product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
provides information about proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
- if the product has been exposed to rain or water
- if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in a safe operating condition.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with
§15.119 of the FCC rules.
NOTES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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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 digital surround
audio, and new services such as multicasting (transmitting more than one 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 first is Standard Definition Television
(SDTV) and the second is High Definition Television (HDTV).
SDTV
program formats include 480-line interlaced (480i) and 480-line progressive (480p) video.
480i programs are essentially a digital version of our current analog TV programs, while the 480p
format offers improved image detail over 480i. Some 480p programs are broadcast in widescreen
and are comparable to progressive-scan DVD movies in image quality.
HDTV
program formats include 1080-line interlaced (1080i) and 720-line progressive (720p). Both
HDTV formats are always broadcast in widescreen, and both offer much higher picture quality than
SDTV.
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. This type of TV or monitor will have wideband component
video and stereo audio inputs. You can also watch DTV signals with personal computer
(PC) tuner cards and computer monitors.
1. Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors
The advantage of an integrated DTV set is that it can tune both analog and digital TV channels
at the same time. All you’ll need to do is add an external antenna and you are ready
to watch DTV.
However, integrated DTV sets are not as common as DTV-ready TVs and monitors. If you already
own a DTV-ready TV with component video, digital visual interface (DVI) or high definition
multimedia interface (HDMI) inputs, you can enjoy DTV broadcasts by simply adding a low-cost DTV
set-top receiver and antenna.
2. Using your existing analog TV set
Your analog TV set can be used to view down-converted DTV broadcasts by connecting the
DTV set-top receiver to your composite (yellow RCA jack) or S-video (black circular jack)
AV inputs, as well as connecting stereo audio inputs. While the picture quality won’t be as
good as you’d see on a DTV-ready TV set, it will be as good or slightly better than analog
TV broadcasts.
Dolby Digital Sound
With DTV, you can listen to a variety of Dolby Digital auto formats from Dolby Digital 2.0 to Dolby
Digital 5.1 using your home audio system. Many HDTV programs are now broadcast with Dolby
Digital 5.1 soundtracks.
Interactive Communications and Datacasting
DTV will allow you to interact with your television; choosing programs from a detailed program
guide and accessing ancillary data about a program.
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 from analog
channels. You should find out whether your local DTV broadcasts are on VHF (channels 2-13) or UHF
(channels 14-69) to see if you need a different antenna.
If your DTV channels are on UHF and you already get good UHF reception, your present antenna
may work fine. The same holds true for VHF DTV reception. Note that in some markets, both VHF and
UHF channels are used for DTV broadcasts.
You can find out the latest DTV channel assignments for your area by browsing selected Internet
web sites such as www.fcc.gov.
2. How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors?
This depends on whether your local DTV stations are running full power or not and how close your
location is to the transmission tower. DTV receivers do not require as much signal as analog TV
receivers to produce high-quality images and sound.
Once the DTV signal level exceeds a certain threshold at the receiver, the digital video and audio
data is decoded at the same quality it was originally encoded for broadcast. This is a big advantage
for DTV over analog TV—there is no noise, ghosting, static, or scratchy audio.
3. How can I connect an antenna in my townhouse, co-operative apartment,
condominium, or apartment?
The Federal Communications Commission’s OTARD Rule (part of the Telecommunications Act of
1996) allows residents of condominiums, townhouse, or members of neighborhood associations
to put up outside antennas for reception of broadcast TV signals as long as those antennas are not
located in common areas and are no more than 12’ in height.
Residents of rental units (apartments, etc) are not covered by the OTARD rules and will have to use
indoor antennas to receive DTV broadcasts. It is possible that the landlord of an apartment complex
can provide broadcast DTV signals via a master TV antenna system to each apartment.
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 DTV set-top receivers. So you will still need to use an outdoor or
indoor antenna to receive OTA broadcast DTV programs.
The good news is that you won’t have to pay a monthly or per-program charge to watch OTA DTV
and HDTV programs. They’re free, unlike subscription satellite TV or premium cable TV. All you need
is an antenna and a DTV set-top receiver to enjoy clear, sharp widescreen images and high-quality
audio.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Connecting the Set-Top Box ................................................................. 10
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................................................10
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................................
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................................
Connecting Antennas ..........................................................................................................................
Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set .......................................................................................
Connecting an Audio Component ..................................................................................................
Chapter 2: Remote Control and On-Screen Menus ............................................... 17
Reviewing the Remote Control ........................................................................................................17
Installing the Batteries .........................................................................................................................
Handling On-Screen Menus ..............................................................................................................
Using the On-screen Help ..................................................................................................................
Viewing the Information ....................................................................................................................
Chapter 3: Operation ............................................................................................... 23
Memorizing Channels .........................................................................................................................23
Adding and Deleting Channels ........................................................................................................
Setting Your Favorite Channels ........................................................................................................
Changing Channels ..............................................................................................................................
Checking the Signal Strength ...........................................................................................................
Viewing Full Guide and Mini Guide ................................................................................................
Scheduling to Watch Programs ........................................................................................................
Adjusting the Volume ..........................................................................................................................
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Chapter 4: Special Features .................................................................................... 31
Setting the Local Language ...............................................................................................................31
Changing the Screen Format ............................................................................................................
Setting the Local Time .........................................................................................................................
Setting the Sound Output .................................................................................................................
Selecting a Multi-track Language ...................................................................................................
Configuring the Captions-related Settings ..................................................................................
Configuring the Rating Control ........................................................................................................
Setting the Transparency ...................................................................................................................
Using the Menu Map ...........................................................................................................................
Appendix .................................................................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................46
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................
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Front Panel
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Press to turn the power on or off.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
NOTE
In this instruction book, the terms “Set-Top Box” and “STB” are equivalent.
IR Receiver
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Receives IR (Infra-red) signals from the remote
control.
Rear Panel
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ANT OUT
Use to connect your TV using a coaxial cable. The
received RF signals from ANT / CABLE IN are bypassed
for analog channels.
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ANT / CABLE IN
Connect the AIR antenna or CATV antenna here.
Connect the cable in the event that a local cable
provider is passing through 8-level Vestigial Sideband
(8VSB) and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM)
on their systems.
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HDMI OUT
Connect the HDMI input of your display using HDMI
cable.
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This USB port is used for maintenance purpose only.
Please, do not insert USB devices into the port.
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S-VIDEO OUT
Provides good picture quality. If your TV has S-Video
compatibility, use this jack along with the Video
jacks to connect the Set-Top Box. Use this output for
conventional TV sets that have an S-Video input but
no component video inputs. This output port supports
only the standard definition (SD) output. (OSD not
supported)
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DTV OUT (COMPONENT)
You can connect Y, PB, and PR to a TV or another video
component input. As with DTV OUT, 1080i (interlaced
scanning), 720p (progressive scanning), and 480p are
available by setting the RESOLUTION SELECT switch. This
output port supports SD and high definition (HD).
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VIDEO OUT
If your TV has Video capability, connect this jack to the
video input jack on your TV using a video cable. Use
this output for conventional TV sets that do not have
S-Video or component video inputs. This output port
supports SD only. (OSD not supported)
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L/R AUDIO OUT
Connect these jacks to the analog audio inputs on
your TV set (i.e., to a TV that has jacks for L/R inputs). Or
connect these jacks to the L/R inputs of a separate audio
component.
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DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
Use to connect the Digital Audio Input on your TV set.
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RESOLUTION SELECT
Switches between 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i formats.
Switches the DTV Component outputs to the following
formats:
• 1080i
Use this setting for an HDTV-ready wide screen (16:9)
aspect ratio TV monitor that can handle the 1080i
video output format.
• 720p
Use this setting for an HDTV-ready wide screen (16:9)
aspect ratio TV monitor that can handle the 720p
video output format.
• 480p
Use this setting for a Digital-ready screen (4:3) aspect
ratio TV monitor with Progressive Scan DTV ready
component video inputs that can handle the 480p
video output format. The TV monitor may be labeled
Enhanced Definition or Progressive Scan, but not
Wide Screen.
• 480i
Use this setting for a conventional TV with regular
video, S-Video, or component video inputs.
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DTV OUT SELECT
Use to select any of Y, PB, PR and HDMI according to the
video input of the TV or monitor.
NOTE
The use of 1080i on a 4 x 3 monitor or the use of 480p
on a 16 x 9 monitor may cause Aspect Ratio picture
distortion.
Check the TV monitor’s owner’s manual to verify this
capability.
Subscription cable services require service-specific
requirements for viewing.
• SD=Standard Definition (480i)
HD=High Definition (480p, 720p, 1080i)
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Accessories
Please make sure the following items are included with your Set-Top Box.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Remote Control (MF59-00291B) /
AAA Batteries (4301-001035)
Component Cable
(MF39-00284A)
Owner’s Instructions
(MF68-00414A)
Composite/Audio Cable
(MF39-00286A)
RF Cable (AC39-42001J)
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.
Indoor/Outdoor Antenna: You may need
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a 75
adaptor or a combiner, as shown in
Ω
the illustration on the right.
Cable TV without a Cable Box: If you
have a cable TV and do not use a cable
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box, connect the cable to ANT/CABLE IN
on the rear of the Set-Top Box.
Cable TV with a Cable Box: If you have
a cable box, connect as shown in the
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illustration on the right.
NOTES
• If your antenna has separate leads for VHF/UHF signals, you will need to purchase a combiner and
connect it as shown in the illustration above.
• The Set-Top Box can receive DTV signals in the event that a local cable provider is passing 8VSB and
QAM through on their system. (8VSB is the RF modulation format utilized to transmit digital bits over
the airwaves to the home consumer. QAM conveys data by modulating the amplitude of two carrier
waves.)
• When receiving Digital Cable Signal: If your cable service signal does not comply with the ATSC
requirement, this product may not operate properly.
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Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set
Digital TV
Connect an antenna cable to the ANT/
CABLE IN jack on your Set-Top Box.
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Connect the Video Cables.
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YPBPR format: Connect a Component
video cable between the DTV OUT
(COMPONENT) jacks on your Set-Top Box
and the DTV INPUT jacks on the digital
TV.
HDMI format: Connect a HDMI cable
between the HDMI OUT jack on your
Set-Top Box and the HDMI INPUT jack
on the digital TV.
Connect the Audio Cables.
Connect an audio cable between the L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on your Set-Top Box and L/R AUDIO IN jacks on
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the digital TV.
NOTES
• You must set to Y, PB, PR with the DTV OUT SELECT switch on the rear of your Set-Top Box.
• The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus are supported for DTV OUT (COMPONENT) and HDMI only.
<Digital TV>
Digital Ready TV or Normal TV
Connect an antenna cable to the ANT/
CABLE IN jack on your Set-Top Box.
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Connect the Video Cables.
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Digital Ready TV: Connect a
Component video cable between the
DTV OUT (Component) jacks on your
Set-Top Box and the VIDEO INPUT jacks
on TV. Or connect a HDMI cable between
the HDMI OUT jack on your Set-Top Box
and the HDMI INPUT jack on TV.
Normal TV: Connect a video cable
between the VIDEO OUT jack on your
Set-Top Box and the VIDEO INPUT jack
on the TV. Or connect an S-Video cable
between the S-VIDEO OUT jack on your
Set-Top Box and the S-VIDEO INPUT jack
on the TV.
Connect the Audio Cables
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Digital Ready TV: Connect an audio
cable between the DOLBY DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack on your Set-Top Box and
the DOLBY DIGITAL IN jack on the TV.
Or connect an audio cable between the
L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on your Set-Top
Box and L/R AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
Normal TV: Connect an audio cable
between the L/R AUDIO OUT jacks on
your Set-Top Box and L/R AUDIO IN
jacks on the TV.
<Digital Ready TV>
< Normal TV>
NOTES
• The TV set must be “digital compatible” (i.e., it must have appropriate audio and digital
videoterminals).
• The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus are supported for DTV OUT (COMPONENT) and HDMI only.
• You must set to Y, P
, PR with the DTV OUT SELECT switch on the rear of your Set-Top Box.
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