Samsung SIR-T150 User Manual

Samsung Electronics America inc.

105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, N.J. 07660

SERVICE DIVISION

TEL: 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864)

SIR-T150

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DIGITAL TV SET TOP BOX

AA68-01291A(ENG)

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Owner’s
Instructions

Warning! Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock
hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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.

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.

EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

• 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.

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• 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.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Connecting the Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1

Front Panel Controls and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1

Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2

Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3

Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Computer Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . .1.4

Chapter 2: Remote Control and On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1

Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3

Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3

The On-screen Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4

Using the On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5

Viewing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6

Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1

Memorizing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1

Adding and Deleting Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2

Changing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3

How to Set Your Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4

Checking Digital-Signal Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5

Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6

Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1

Changing the Screen Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1

Choosing a Sound “Multitrack” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3

Choosing a Digital Sound Format (AC3 or PCM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4

Setting Up Captions (On-screen Text Messages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5

Rating Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6

Electronic Program Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9

Using the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.10

Programming the Remote Control for Other Components . . . . . . .4.11

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.1

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A.3

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.

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ONTENTS

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CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER ONE

Connecting The Set-T op Box

Connecting The Set-T op Box

Front Panel Controls and LEDs

ΠPOWER

Press to turn the power on or off.

´ AIR (LED)

When a digital signal is received, the LED indicator lights

Green. Otherwise, it lights Red.

ˇ DISPLAY

Press to display information about the current box settings and

program: Channel number, Time, Program title, Program dura­tion, Caption, Rating control, Digital picture grade, and MTS
language.

¨ EXIT

Press to completely exit all the on-screen menus.

ˆ MENU

Press to display the on-screen menus.

Ø Menu Left/Right/Up/Down

Use to change channels or to move the “arrow” pointer (when

using the on-screen menus).

∏ ENTER

Press to activate a selection when using the on-screen menus.

NOTES

In this instruction book, the terms “Set-Top Box” and “DTV” are equivalent.
Both terms appear in this instruction book, on the remote control markings, and
on the On-Screen display.

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Connecting The Set-T op Box

Rear Panel Jacks

ΠRF 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 RESOLUTION SELECT

Switches between 1080i (interlaced scanning), 720p
(progressive scanning), 480p (progressive scanning),
and 480i (interlaced scanning) formats. (For HDTV
broadcasts, 1080i is usually the best setting.)

¨ DTV OUT SELECT

(Y, PB,PR/ R,G,B FORMAT)

Connect to the Y-PB-PR/RGB digital video input of a digi­tal-compatible TV set (or the Y-P
other video component).

ˆ DOLBY DIGITAL OUT (fiber optic connector)

Connect this terminal to the digital audio input of a TV
set (i.e., to a TV set that has a fiber-optic connector for
digital audio). Or, connect this terminal to the digital­audio input of a separate component (i.e., AC3-AMP ...).

B-PR

/RBG inputs of some

∏ DTV OUT COMPONENT (Y, PB, PRformat)

Connect to the Y-PB-PRdigital video input of a digital­compatible TV set (or the Y-P
video component).

” Lt/Rt ANALOG-AUDIO OUTPUTS

Connect these terminals to the analog audio inputs of a
TV set (i.e., to a TV that has jacks for L/R inputs).
Or, connect these terminals to the L/R inputs of a sepa­rate audio component.

’ S-VIDEO OUTPUT

Provides good picture quality. If your TV or monitor has
S-Video capability, use this jack along with the
Audio/Video jacks to connect the Set-Top Box to your
receiver.

˝ VIDEO OUT

If your TV or monitor has Audio/Video capability, con­nect this jack to the AV Input jack on your TV or monitor
using an Audio/Video cable.

Ô DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT (Coaxial)

Connect this terminal to the digital audio input of a TV
set.

B-PR

inputs of some other

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Ø DTV OUT (R,G,B FORMAT)

Connect to the R, G, B inputs of a TV set, computer moni­tor, or some other video component.

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Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set

Connect an Antenna cable to the RF Input
jack on the Set-Top Box.

1

Connect a coaxial cable between the
antenna throughout terminal on the

2

Set-Top Box and the antenna terminal
on the TV.

Connect the Video cables

Digital Ready TV: Connect a Video cable

3

between the HDTV Interlace jacks (Y, PB,
PR) on the Set-Top Box and the DTV Input
jacks on the TV.

Normal TV: Connect a Audio/Video
cable between the Video Out jack on
the Set-Top Box and the Video Input jack
on the TV. Or, connect a S-video cable
between the S-Video Output jack on the
Set-Top Box and the S-Video Input jack
on the TV.

Set-top box Rear Panel

From Antenna

TV Rear Panel

<DTV Ready TV>

Set-top box Rear Panel

From Antenna

Connect the Audio cables

Digital Ready TV: Connect an Audio

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cable between the Dolby Digital Output
jack (fiber optic connector) on the set-top
box and the Optical jack on the TV. Or,
connect an Audio/Video cable between
the Lt/Rt Analog Audio Output jacks on
the Set-Top Box and the L/R Audio IN
jacks on the TV.

Normal TV: Connect an Audio cable
between the Audio Out jacks on the
Set-Top Box and the Analog Left/Right
jacks on the TV.

TV Rear Panel

<Normal TV>

NOTE

The TV set must be "digital compatible" (i.e., it must have the appropriate audio and digi­tal-video terminals).

When 1080i, 720p or 480p (DTV) is selected from the Resolution Select on the rear,
the On Screen Displays (MENU, Electronic Program Guide...) are not supported for Video
OUT and S-Video OUT. The OSDs (MENU, EPG...) for Video OUT and S-Video OUT are
supported only when 480i (Analog) is selected.

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Connecting the Set-Top Box to a Computer Monitor

Connect an Antenna cable to the RF Input
jack on the Set-Top Box.

1

Connect a Computer Video Monitor
cable between the Video Out jack

2

(R,G,B format) on the Set-Top Box and
the Video IN jack on the Computer
Monitor.)

Connect an Audio cable between the
Lt/Rt Audio Out jacks on the Set-Top Box

3

and the L/R Audio IN jacks on the
Computer Monitor.

Set-Top Box Rear Panel

From Antenna

Computer Monitor
Rear Panel

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CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER TWO

Remote Control and On-Screen Menu

Remote Control and On-Screen Menus

Reviewing the Remote Control

The Set-Top Box remote control and on-screen menu system work together to make operat­ing the Set-Top Box as simple as possible. Understanding the relationship between the
remote control’s unique 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.

ΠPOWER

Press to turn the power on or off.

´ DISPLAY

Press to display information about the current box settings and program:
Channel number, Time, Program title, Program duration, Caption, Rating
control, Digital picture grade, and MTS language.

ˇ MTS (Multitrack Sound)

Press to select among the available “multitracks” (for example, depending
on the particular broadcast, one or more foreign-language
translations might be available).

¨ FAV-CH (Favorite Channel)

Press to switch among your favorite channels.

ˆ +100

#2

Press to select cable-TV channels over 100.

Ø VOLUME UP/DOWN

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

∏ Channel-Number Buttons

Press to tune to directly tune to a particular channel.

” REW (Rewind)

Press to rewind a videocassette or reverse search a DVD.

’ PAUSE

Press to temporarily stop a videocassette or DVD.
(A freeze-frame is displayed.)

˝ STOP

#3, #5

Press to stop the videocassette or DVD.

#3, #5

#3, #5

#1

#2

#1, #2, #3, #4

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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,” below.

 TV/VIDEO

Press to view the signal sources that are available for display on
your TV.

Ò PRE-CH (Previous Channel)

Press to alternate between the current channel and the last channel
that was displayed.

Ú MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

Æ CAPTION

When a digital signal is received, only available languages can be
selected. When an analog signal is received, either CC1, CC2, CC3
CC4 can be selected.

ı CH ▼,▲ (Channel Up and Down)

Press to change channels.

˜ ENTER

While using the on-screen menus, press ENTER to activate (or
change) a particular item.

¯ MENU

Press to display the on-screen menus, or to switch back to the pre­vious menu-screen that was displayed.

#2

#1

#2

#1, #2, #3, #4

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˘ GUIDE

Press to display the on-screen, Electronic Program Guide (EPG).

¿ I-Point control

Use to move the on-screen pointer left, right, up or down.

¸ EXIT

Press to completely exit all the on-screen menus.

˛ PLAY

◊ FF (Fast Forward)

± SET

#3, #5

Press to play a videocassette or DVD.

#3, #5

Press to fast forward a videocassette or forward search a DVD.

Use to program the remote control for other components.
(See to Operate other components, page 4.11)

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Remote Control and On-Screen Menus

Special Notes:

#1 The Channel buttons (CH ▲▼, FAV-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” buttons (FF, REW, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE):

To use these buttons, you must first switch the remote control to “VCR” mode.
(Use the SELECT button on the remote control to select “VCR.”)

#4 The “CATV” buttons

To use the CABLE Set-Top Box, you must first switch the remote control to “CATV”
mode. (Use the SELECT button on the remote control to select “CATV.”)

#5 The “DVD” buttons (FF, REW, PLAY, STOP, PAUSE):

To use these buttons, you must first switch the remote control to “DVD” mode.
(Use the SELECT button on the remote control to select “DVD.”)

Installing the Batteries

Press and remove the battery cover on the back of the remote control.
Put two AAA batteries into the compartment and replace the battery cover.

Programming the Remote Control

To program the remote control to operate a VCR, Cable Box, TV or DVD player, see
“Programming the Remote Control to Operate Other Components” (See page 4.11).

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