Samsung SMT-S7800 User Manual

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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

Warn ing

Provides information or instructions that you should follow in order to avoid personal injury or fatality.

Caution

Provides information or instructions that you should follow in order to avoid a service failure or damage to your Set Top Box (STB).

Note

Indicates additional information for reference.

Checks

Provides the operator with checkpoints for stable system operation.

Symbols

Warning or Caution

Indication of a general caution

Restriction

Indication for prohibiting an action with a product

Instruction

Indication demanding a specific action

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Warning

WARNING

Power

Insert the power plug firmly.

Do not touch the main body, power cable, or power plug with wet hands.

Installation/Maintenance

Install the product in an area with good ventilation.

Do not install in humid or dusty areas, and avoid installing near heating devices.

Keep flammable substances or sprays away from the Set Top Box (STB).

Do not place heavy objects on this product.

General

Check if the coaxial cable is correctly grounded before connecting to the STB.

Class 1 LED Product.

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.

Do not cover the top.

Pull out the power plug during thunderstorms or when not used for a prolonged period of time.

Pull out the power plug at once and contact customer service if unusual noise, smell or smoke is emitted.

This product complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1, subchapter J.

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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.

Do not spray water directly on the unit and do not use chemicals such as wax, mosquito spray, alcohol or detergent.

Ensure the product is placed on a stable surface.

Do not disassemble, repair, or modify.

Do not insert any items into the product.

Before connecting the power source, a permanent protective earth connection to the cable distribution should be made.

Do not place any metal items such as pins, paper clips or coins on the top of the product.

Risk of electric shock, DO NOT OPEN.

Wipe the product with a soft and dry cloth when cleaning.

Connect two coaxial cables from the LNBs both to SAT IN 1 and SAT IN 2 on the back of your STB.

Cautions regarding data loss (HDD management)

1. When handling, take care not to damage the data in the hard disc.

- Hard discs are vulnerable to problems caused by the external environment or to impact during use, so take care not to damage the device.

- Take care not to move the set-top box while the power is on, or to subject it to impact, as this may damage the data.

2. Situations where the hard disc and data may be damaged

- The hard disc and data may be damaged if subjected to shock while moving the set-top box or during installation.

- The hard disc and data may be damaged when the set-top box is reset (reconfigured) or if there is a power outage while the hard disc is running.

- Data may be irrecoverable for a variety of several reasons (e.g. a virus infection).

- The hard disc and data may be damaged by turning the power off while recording or playing.

- Files may be damaged or bad sectors may result if the set-top box is subjected to shock

or moved while the hard disc is operating.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY CONCERNS 1

Conventions ............................................................................ 1

Symbols ................................................................................... 1

WARNING ................................................................................ 2

CAUTION ................................................................................. 3

BEFORE USE 6

freesat+ HD digital TV recorder ............................................. 6

Key Functions ......................................................................... 6

Package Contents .................................................................. 7

Names and Functions ............................................................ 8

Touch Pad and Front Panel ............................................................ 8

Rear Panel..................................................................................... 10

Remote Control .................................................................... 11

TV Operation Setting with a Remote Control .............................. 12

INSTALLATION 14

Installation Environment ...................................................... 14

Peripheral Device Connection ............................................ 15

Connection to a TV with an HDMI Port ....................................... 16

Connection to a TV with a SCART Port ....................................... 17

Connection to a VCR with a SCART Port ................................... 18

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

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HOW TO USE THE PRODUCT 25

Installation Wizard ............................................................... 25

Using the Basic Functions .................................................. 29

Using the Main Functions ................................................... 32

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  Library / Media ........................................................... 57

Settings  System ....................................................................... 58

TROUBLESHOOTING 61

ANNEX 63

TV Manufacturer Numbers.................................................. 63

Open Source Announcement ............................................. 72

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BEFORE USE

freesat+ HD digital TV recorder

freesat+ HD digital TV recorder (SMT-S7800) provides high quality video and audio broadcasting and interactive services.

Key Functions

HD Video Display (High Definition)

Supports high-resolution video output of up to 1080p, enabling you to enjoy clear and sharp video.

Electronic Program guide (EPG)

Using the EPG, you can check the programme information and broadcasting schedule of a desired channel, and schedule the programmes to watch.

You can record programmes and set up scheduled recordings.

You can search the programme by Day/Time/Category/Search Text.

Time shifting

As the channel you are watching is recorded, you can watch missed portions of the live programmes.

You can pause live TV programme for a certain amount of time, and resume it to watch. The STB allows maximum 120 minutes of recording for time shifting.

Recording

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.

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Package Contents

Please make sure the following items are contained in your product package box.

SMT-S7800

Remote Control &

Batteries (AAA x 2)

Video/Audio Cable

HDMI Cable SCART Cable

User Guide/

Quick Start Guide

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Names and Functions

This section describes the name and function of the parts.

Touch Pad and Front Panel

This section describes the touch pad and front panel.

Name Description

Power Change the STB state to standby or active mode.

- Active Mode : The STB is in operation mode and you can get

broadcasting.

- Low Power Standby Mode : The STB stops running, all the

services are suspended except Blue LED. (No Front Display, No

TV Service, No Cooling FAN)

Menu Display the main menu.

Back Return to the previous menu.

Tools Takes you to the ‘Tools’ Menu.

Exit Exit the menu and channel guide.

REC Records programmes on HDD.

Display screen Displays the programme information, etc.

/ Enter time shift mode and move the menu in horizontal direction.

/ Change the channel and move the menu in vertical direction.

OK Select the menu and function.

USB Connect to a USB storage device.

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When you press the STANDBY button ( ) whilst the STB is in Active Mode, 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. In this mode, the STB will automatically check for upgrades that are being broadcasted.

When you press the STANDBY button ( ) whilst the STB is Low Power Standby Mode, the STB will switch to Active Mode.

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Rear Panel

This section describes the names and functions of the ports on the rear panel.

Name Description

SAT IN1 / SAT IN2 A port which connects an LNB to an STB with a coaxial

cable.

ETHERNET A LAN port which connects a LAN cable.

USB A port which is connected to a USB storage device.

TV SCART A TV SCART output port which is connected to a TV with a

SCART cable.

VCR SCART A VCR SCART output port which is connected to a VCR with

a SCART cable.

VIDEO/

AUDIO OUT (L, R)

HDMI OUT An HDMI output port which is connected to a TV with a

SPDIF A digital audio output port, which is connected to an audio

Power on/off switch Switch for turning the STB power on/off.

A Video/Audio output port which is connected to a normal

analogue TV, VCR, Radio, etc. with a video/audio cable.

standard HDMI cable.

system with an SPDIF port with an optical cable.

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).

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Remote Control

This section describes the function of each button on the remote control.

Set Top Box (STB) power

Switch the mode to STB

characters or change the

Mark points on a timeline

Open the genre list and the

Display the Main menu

menu/on screen displays

on/standby

Enter numeric values

channel directly

Skip/Jump backward

Skip/Jump forward

STOP

PLAY

olume up

olume down

Mute the sound

guide

Confirm selection in

TV power on/off

Select TV input source

Switch the mode to T

Digital text

Fast rewind

Fast forward

Record a programme or schedule recordings

PAU SE

Channel up

Channel down

Open the library menu where your recordings are stored

Display the option menu

Take you back to the previous menu

Display the information banner

For interactive applications

or menus

Activate subtitles

Return to programme viewing

Adjust the aspect ratio of the video output

Turn the audio description on/off

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Loading batteries in the Remote Control

Alkaline batteries, not standard batteries, should be used for the remote control to ensure longer use. If you use standard batteries, it may cause problems in operating the remote control.

- Two identical and new batteries should be used for the remote control.

- When the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries.

TV Operation Setting with a Remote Control

You can operate the TV with a remote control. There are two ways to programme the remote control.

Using Automatic Code Search

Turn on the TV.

Press and hold the TV button (

LED on the remote control blinks.

Press and release the Programme Up button (

If the TV turns off, press and release the OK button (

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) for more than 5 seconds until the

) until the TV turns off.

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.

- If you get no response, try the automatic code search in the previous page.

If the TV turns off, press and release the OK button (

blinks three time.

- A limited number of TVs made by other manufacturers may be controlled by the remote control, and some functions may not work.

- If you leave the remote control with no battery (or a flat battery) for a long time, your TV settings may be deleted.

- When a connected device is an integrated TV model (VCR, DVDP), take care when using the remote control because it may operate both of simultaneously.

- If the configuration number does not work, try another number.

) for more than 5 seconds until the

), then the LED

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INSTALLATION

This section describes how to install the STB (SMT-S7800).

Installation Environment

The table below shows the installation environment for the STB.

Item Description

Operating Temperature 0-40°C

Operating Humidity 20–80% (40°C)

Rated Voltage, Frequency AC 230 V +/- 15%, 50 Hz

Rated Power Consumption Max. 40 W

Broadcasting Rx Frequency 950 ~ 2150 MHz channel 8Mhz

When Using and Installing the Product:

The product must be used under the specified environment. Otherwise, it may damage or shorten the life of the product.

When Connecting an STB to Peripherals

- Ask a service technician to check if the TV or VCR power supply where an STB will be connected is properly grounded. If not, there is a risk of fire.

- If excessive heat is produced from cables after connecting the video/audio

cables, contact your service centre. It may cause a fire.

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.

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.

(The product image may differ from the actual product.)

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).

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Connection to a TV with an HDMI Port

This section describes how to connect the STB to a TV with an HDMI port.

Connect the HDMI port on the rear of the STB to the HDMI port of the TV by using a standard HDMI® cable.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

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.

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.

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Connection to a VCR with a SCART Port

This section describes how to connect a VCR to a STB with a SCART cable.

Connect the VCR SCART port of the STB to the SCART port of the VCR by using a SCART cable.

When Connecting to a VCR:

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.

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.

Audio Connection

Using an audio cable, connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) ports on the rear panel of the STB to the AUDIO IN (L/R) ports of the TV/VCR.

Be sure to match audio ports with plugs of the same colour.

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Connection to a Digital Audio Receiver or Amplifier

This section describes how to connect a digital audio amplifier or home theatre system that has a Dolby Digital decoding function.

Using an optical cable for digital audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port at the rear of the body to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (SPDIF) port of a Dolby Digital audio receiver or amplifier.

When Connecting to a Dolby Digital Audio Receiver or Amplifier:

- Even when a Dolby Digital amplifier is connected to a digital voice output port, connect the voice output port to the voice input port of the 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.

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.

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Connection to Satellite Dish

The freesat service requires a satellite dish. Existing dishes may be suitable, (see http://www.freesat.co.uk for more information).

If you do not have a satellite dish installed, please ask your dealer to recommend a local dish installation engineer.

Connect two coaxial cables from the LNBs both to SAT IN 1 and SAT IN 2 on the back of your receiver. All cable connectors should only be tightened with your fingers; do not use any kind of wrench to tighten the connectors.

If you want to connect through a splitter:

- Use a splitter with DC pass on SAT IN 1.

- Only a limited number of frequencies can be turned simultaneously.

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).

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.

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USB Connection

This section describes how to connect a USB storage device.

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.

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. User Settings allows you to set the language, screen

ratio, display format and resolution. Press the Navigation Left/Right buttons (

) to choose the options. Select the [Next] button and press the OK button

(

) on the remote control.

Setting 'Screen ratio' and 'Resolution' is dependent on the type of TV you have.

A dish with only one LNB can be supported by choosing "SAT IN 1" for "Antenna setup".

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