Samsung GX-SM530SL User manual

The purpose of Safety Concerns is to ensure users’ safety and to prevent property losses.
Please read this document carefully for proper use.
USER MANUAL
GX-SM530SL

TRADEMARKS
Product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
 The term STB used in this manual represents this product of Digital Satellite Receiver.
This guide may be changed for product improvement, standardization or other technical
reasons without prior notice.
© 2017 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

ENG
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.
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.
This symbol indicates that high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous
to make any kind of contact with any internal part of this product.
This symbol indicates that important literature concerning operation and
maintenance has been included with this product.
Class II product : This symbol indicates that it does not require a safety
connection to electrical earth (ground).
AC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is AC voltage.
DC voltage : This symbol indicates that the rated voltage marked with the
symbol is DC voltage.
Caution, Consult instructions for use : This symbol instructs the user to
consult the user manual for further safety related information.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
WARNING
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This product satisfies CE regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect
the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances,
such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.
Safety Information
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Safety Information  Handling Cautions
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the power plug on this unit does not fit the wall outlets in your house, have the wall outlets
replaced with outlets that fit by a licensed electrician. If the power cord is not long enough,
obtain a suitable, safety-approved extension cord. If you have questions about the power cord
or plug, or need additional help, consult your dealer for assistance.
To turn off this unit completely, you must disconnect it from the wall outlet. Consequently, the
unit's power plug must be readily accessible at all times.
This product is manufactured under license in accordance with certain intellectual property
rights of certain third parties.
HANDLING CAUTIONS
WARNING
•
Never remove the top cover of this product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside it.
•
Make sure all electrical connecons are properly made.
•
Connect all equipment to the unit rst, and then plug in their power cords.
•
Disconnect the STB’s power plug from the wall outlet before you disconnect any equipment
from the product’s rear panel.
•
Never push anything into the holes, slots or other openings in the case.
•
If the supplied power plug does not t your wall outlets DO NOT plug it in. Have the wall
outlets replaced with appropriate wall outlets by a qualied electrician.
•
To turn o this product completely, you must disconnect it from the wall outlet.
Consequently, the unit's power plug must be readily accessible at all mes.
•
The main plug is used as a disconnected device and shall stay readily operable.
CAUTION
•
Do not move the STB when it is on.
•
Do not use or store the STB in hot, cold, damp or dusty places.
•
Minimum distance around the apparatus for sucient venlaon is 15cm. Venlaon
should not be impeded by covering the venlaon opening with items, such as newspapers,
table cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. This
apparatus is restricted in tropical climate.
•
Never place the STB on so furnishings or carpets.
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Do not put anything on the STB which might spill liquid into it or place it in an environment
where it may be subject to moisture or rain. This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
•
Do not place the STB on top of other powered electrical equipment such as an amplier or
DVD player.
•
Do not operate in an enclosed space such as a Hi-Fi cabinet.
•
Do not allow the power cable or DC wire from the power supply to become trapped under
any object, crushed or jammed in a cabinet door.
•
Do not clean with spray polish.
•
Only dust with a dry cloth.
•
Do not place the STB in front of a heat source such as a radiator or re.
•
Do not throw away used baeries near ammable areas.
•
Make sure to rest the AC/DC Adapter at on a table or the oor. If you place the AC/DC
Adapter so that it is hanging with the AC cord input facing upwards, water or other foreign
substances could enter the Adapter and cause the Adapter to malfuncon.
COPYRIGHT
© 2017 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved. No part of this user’s manual may be reproduced or copied without the
prior written permission of SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
Safety Information  Handling Cautions
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Contents
About the product ------------------------------------------------------------- 09
Key Feature ................................................................. 09
Media le format compability .............................................. 09
Contents your product can play................................................................................................. 09
Supportesd Formats ........................................................................................................................ 10
Accessories ................................................................. 11
Front Panel ................................................................. 12
Rear Panel .................................................................. 12
Remote Control ............................................................. 13
Connections--------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Connecng to a TV .......................................................... 16
Method 1) Connecon to a TV with the HDMI Port ........................................................ 16
Method 2) Connecon to a TV with the EXT(TV) Port - Scart Connecon ........... 18
SAT IN Connecon ............................................................................................................................ 18
Connecng to an Audio System .............................................. 19
Connecng to an HDMI supported AV receiver................................................................. 19
Connecng the Power ....................................................... 20
Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
The Setup Procedure ........................................................ 21
Run the rst installaon procedure ......................................................................................... 21
Main Menu ................................................................. 24
Accessing the Sengs Screen ................................................ 25
Remote Control.................................................................................................................................. 25
Channel .................................................................... 26
Auto tune .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Manual tune ........................................................................................................................................ 26
Edit Channels....................................................................................................................................... 27
Channel list export/import........................................................................................................... 27
Guide Timeline ................................................................................................................................... 27
Parental Rang ................................................................................................................................... 28
Tuners info............................................................................................................................................ 28
Expert mode ........................................................................................................................................ 29
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Contents
Sound ...................................................................... 33
Preferred audio type ....................................................................................................................... 33
Digital volume control..................................................................................................................... 33
Audio primary..................................................................................................................................... 33
Audio secondary................................................................................................................................ 33
Audio descripon.............................................................................................................................. 33
Picture ..................................................................... 34
Screen resoluon .............................................................................................................................. 34
HDMI aspect rao............................................................................................................................. 34
HDMI video conversion.................................................................................................................. 34
TV Scart aspect rao........................................................................................................................ 34
TV Scart video conversion............................................................................................................. 34
VBI Teletext ......................................................................................................................................... 35
Informaon banner meout ....................................................................................................... 35
Screen saver......................................................................................................................................... 35
Language ................................................................... 36
Language ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Automac subtles .......................................................................................................................... 36
Subtles primary............................................................................................................................... 36
Subtles secondary.......................................................................................................................... 36
Media ...................................................................... 37
Subtle sengs.................................................................................................................................. 37
Media auto open............................................................................................................................... 37
Resoluon change for movies..................................................................................................... 37
System ..................................................................... 38
Product informaon ........................................................................................................................ 38
Auto Turn O....................................................................................................................................... 38
Timeout to Power Saving Mode ................................................................................................ 38
Reset to default sengs................................................................................................................ 39
Soware Upgrade............................................................................................................................. 40
Change STB PIN-Code ..................................................................................................................... 42
Open Source Licenses..................................................................................................................... 42
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Using the Basic Functions ----------------------------------------------------- 43
Watching TV Channels ....................................................... 43
Using the Remote Control Buons........................................................................................... 43
Switching Channel ............................................................................................................................ 44
Volume Control .................................................................................................................................. 44
Audio Language.................................................................................................................................. 44
Subtle Language.............................................................................................................................. 44
Viewing the service Informaon ............................................. 45
Channel Informaon........................................................................................................................ 45
Program Informaon....................................................................................................................... 46
Viewing the EPG informaon ................................................ 47
Viewing Program informaon..................................................................................................... 47
Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Locking Channel................................................................................................................................. 48
Favorites List........................................................................................................................................ 48
Sorng Channel List ......................................................................................................................... 50
Media Playback----------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Playing Files on a USB Device ................................................ 51
Controlling Playback ......................................................... 52
To Delete the Files............................................................................................................................. 52
To Copy the Files................................................................................................................................ 52
To Move the Files .............................................................................................................................. 53
To Create a New Folder.................................................................................................................. 53
To Sort the Files.................................................................................................................................. 53
To Select All the Files....................................................................................................................... 53
To Deselect All the Files ................................................................................................................. 53
Appendix------------------------------------------------------------------------ 54
Troubleshoong ............................................................ 54
Specicaons ............................................................... 56
Licence ..................................................................... 57
Network Service Disclaimer .................................................. 57
Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Open Source Announcement ................................................ 59
Declaraon of Conformity ................................................... 59
Contents
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ENG
About the product
KEY FEATURE
Image Display of HD Grade
Supports high-resolution video output of up to 1080p, enabling you to enjoy clear and sharp
video.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Function
Using the EPG Channel Guide, you can check the program information and broadcasting
schedule for a desired channel.
Enjoy Contents with a USB Flash Device
Allows you to play media files using a USB flash device.
Please note that mass storage device like HDD is not supported.
Dolby Digital Plus Sound
Produces realistic digital sound by connecting the product to a STB amplifier through the
HDMI port which supports Dolby Digital Plus.
MEDIA FILE FORMAT COMPATIBILITY
Contents your product can play
Contents Media Details
VIDEO / MUSIC / PHOTO USB Video, music and photos stored in USB flash drive.
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About the product  Media file format compatibility
Supportesd Formats
VIDEO FILE SUPPORT
File
Extension Container Video
Codec Resoluon
Frame
rate
(fps)
Bit rate
(Mbps)
Audio
Codec
*.avi
*.mp4
*.mpg
*.ts
*.mov
*.divx
AVI
MKV
MP4
MOV
TS
H264
MPEG4
SP/ASP (Xvid,
DivX 5.x
DivX 6.x)
MPEG2
1920x1080P 15-30 20
AC3
AC3+
MPEG1
MPEG2
PCM
AAC (LTP)
HE-AAC
VORBIS
•
Limitaons
-Even when the le is encoded by a supported codec listed above, a le may not be
played if the content has a problem.
-Normal playback is not guaranteed if the le's container informaon is wrong or the le
itself is corrupted.
•
The supported subtle formats are microdvd, srt and vobsub embedded in containers *.txt
and *.srt
•
The supported music formats are MP3, Ogg, FLAC and AAC (le extensions: *.mp3, *.ogg,
*.ac, *aac) and the supported picture le format is jpeg (le extension: *.jpg or *.jpeg).
Notes on the USB connection
•
The STB supports USB 2.0 ash drive. It also supports connecon of the drives via USB HUB.
•
The USB input has power limitaon (max. current 500 mA) which can result as insucient
power supply for the drives aer connecng too many devices at once to passive HUB.
Recommended is usage of the HUB with external power supply.
•
There is no limitaon neither size nor speed for the drive to be used in media library, to
store pictures or music.
•
Supported le systems are ext2, ext3, ext4, ns, fat.
•
Using slow drives may result in a long me of loading media.
•
The STB does not support media with DRM (Digital Rights Management) downloaded from
commercial sites.
•
The STB does not support PTP protocol (Picture Transfer Protocol).
•
Do not remove USB ash drive while in use (formang, etc.).
•
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any loss of data on USB ash drive.
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About the product  Accessories
ENG
ACCESSORIES
Check for the supplied accessories below.
Remote Control/
Batteries for Remote Control
(AAA Size)
Power Adapter
SCART Gender Cable Power Cord
GX-SM530SL
BENUTZERHANDBUCH
User Manual
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You can purchase the cable accessories (not supplied with the product) from a
local Samsung dealer.
Not supplied cable:
- HDMI cable
- Coaxial cable
- LAN cable
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About the product  Front Panel
FRONT PANEL
This section describes the button and LEDs at the front panel.
POWER buon
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Status LED
\
Status LED : To Glow green when the STB is acve. To glow red when the STB is
power saving mode. If the LED is not glowing, press the Power buon on your
remote control in order to turn your STB on.
REAR PANEL
This section describes the names and functions of the ports on the rear panel.
1SAT IN 2EXT (TV) 4LAN 6DC POWER
3HDMI OUT 5USB
1To connect the Satellite antenna cable from your cable system.
2To connect a TV with a SCART gender cable.
3To connect to TV with an HDMI cable.
4LAN connection to router for future usages
5Port that connects to the external USB flash device.
6To connect external power adapter.
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About the product  Remote Control
ENG
REMOTE CONTROL
This section describes the function of each button on a remote control.
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TV power on/off.
Press to change TV or Radio
channels.
Tune to the previously
viewed channel.
Displays the scanned
channel list.
Displays the program
information in the screen.
Press it once and channel
information appears.
Press it twice and detailed
information appears.
Enter and confirm any data
to the receiver in the menu
system.
Press to exit the menu.
Displays the EPG (Electronic
Program Guide.)
Used to select a subtitle
available for current channel.
Used to control the media
playback.
Put the STB in stand-by mode
(no signal to TV).
Return to the previous menu.
To execute as corresponding
colors shown on the menu.
Used to select an audio track
available for current channel.
Display Teletext pages if
available.
Press number buttons to enter
numeric value or to access
channels directly.
Displays favourite channels.
Move the highlight bar for
selecting options on the menu.
Used to open Tools submenu
in channel list.
Volume adjustment.
Used to toggle between
normal & muted audio.
Switch to TV channel list or
Radio channel list.
Used to open up the menu.

About the product  Remote Control
Installing batteries
\
If the remote does not operate properly:
-
Check the polarity +/– of the batteries.
-
Check if the batteries are drained.
-
Check if the remote sensor is blocked by obstacles.
-
Check if there is any fluorescent lighting nearby.
\
Dispose of baeries according to local environmental regulaons. Do not put
them in the household trash.
\
Two idencal and new baeries should be used for the remote control.
\
When a remote control is not used for a long me, remove the baeries.
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
• To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below.
1. Turn your television on.
2. Point the remote control towards the television.
3. Press the TV button to set the remote to TV mode.
4. Press and hold the TV button, and then enter the two-figure code in the table to the
right that corresponds to the brand of your television by pressing the appropriate
number buttons.
If your television is compatible with the remote control, it will turn off. The remote is
now programed to operate the TV.
\
If several codes are listed for your television brand, try each one in turn unl
you nd one that works.
\
If you replace the remote control’s baeries, you must set the brand code again.
You can control the TV function below with this remote control.
Buon Funcon
TV Use to turn the television on and off.
\
The funcon above will not necessarily work on all televisions. If you encounter
problems, use the TV remote control.
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About the product  Remote Control
ENG
Brand Code
SAMSUNG TV+01, +02, +03, +04, +05, +06, +07,
+08, +09
AIWA TV+82
ANAM TV+10, +11, +12, +13, +14, +15, +16,
+17, +18
BANG &
OLUFSEN TV+57
BLAUPUNKT TV+71
BRANDT TV+73
BRIONVEGA TV+57
CGE TV+52
CONTINENTAL
EDISON TV+75
DAEWOO TV+19, +20, +23, +24, +25, +26, +27,
+28, +29, +30, +31, +32, +33, +34
EMERSON TV+64
FERGUSON TV+73
FINLUX TV+06, +49, +57
FORMENTI TV+57
FUJITSU TV+84
GRADIENTE TV+70
GRUNDIG TV+49, +52, +71
HITACHI TV+60, +72, +73, +75
IMPERIAL TV+52
JVC TV+61, +79
LG TV+06, +19, +20, +21, +22, +78
LOEWE TV+06, +69
LOEWE OPTA TV+06, +57
MAGNAVOX TV+40
METZ TV+57
MITSUBISHI TV+06, +48, +62, +65
MIVAR TV+52, +77
NEC TV+83
NEWSAN TV+68
Brand Code
NOBLEX TV+66
NOKIA TV+74
NORDMENDE TV+72, +73, +75
PANASONIC TV+53, +54, +74, +75
PHILIPS TV+06, +55, +56, +57
PHONOLA TV+06, +56, +57
PIONEER TV+58, +59, +73, +74
RADIOLA TV+06, +56
RADIOMARELLI TV+57
RCA TV+45, +46
REX TV+74
SABA TV+57, +72, +73, +74, +75
SALORA TV+74
SANYO TV+41, +42, +43, +44, +48
SCHNEIDER TV+06
SELECO TV+74
SHARP TV+36, +37, +38, +39, +48
SIEMENS TV+71
SINGER TV+57
SINUDYNE TV+57
SONY TV+35, +48
TELEAVA TV+73
TELEFUNKEN TV+67, +73, +75, +76
THOMSON TV+72, +73, +75
THOMSON ASIA TV+80, +81
TOSHIBA TV+47, +48, +49, +50, +51, +52
WEGA TV+57
YOKO TV+06
ZENITH TV+63
TV control Pannel
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Connections
This section describes the connection to peripherals. Connect the peripherals (TV,
DVD, etc.) referring to the descriptions in the following page.
CONNECTING TO A TV
You can connect your product to your TV using one of the methods illustrated on page 16
or 18.
Method 1)
Connection to a TV with the HDMI Port
This section describes how to connect to a TV with an HDMI cable.
Audio
Video
TV
1. Connect the product to your TV using an HDMI cable.
2. Turn on the product and TV.
3. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the signal from the product
appears on the TV screen.
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High Denion Mulmedia Interface (HDMI) is a video-audio integrated port to
provide high denion images by connecng a STB to an HD TV. Connect it to
the HDMI input port (not output port) on an HD TV.
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Connections  Connecting to a TV
ENG
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Do not connect the power cord unl you have made all the other connecons.
\
When you change connecons, turn o all devices before you start.
\
An HDMI cable outputs digital video/audio, so you don’t need to connect an
audio cable.
\
If you use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to connect to your display device, you must
also connect the Digital Audio Out on the product to an audio system to hear
audio.
\
Depending on your TV, certain HDMI output resoluons may not work. Please
refer to the user manual of your TV.
\
When you connect the product to your TV for the rst me using an HDMI cable
or connect it to a new TV using an HDMI cable, it will automacally set the
HDMI output resoluon to the highest supported by the TV.
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HDMI outputs only a pure digital signal to the TV.
If your TV does not support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protecon),
random noise appears on the screen.
Supported HDMI CEC function on Remote control
Anynet+ is a convenient function that offers linked operations with other Samsung products
that have the Anynet+ feature. To operate this function, connect this product to an Anynet+
Samsung TV using an HDMI cable.
The STB supports HDMI Anynet+ functionality (extensions of the HDMI CEC standard). This
makes it possible to control the STB using a TV remote control (or to control the TV using the
STB remote control in the case of the automatic power on function).
Supported functions are:
•
Automac power o (when the Standby buon is pressed on the TV, the TV goes to standby
mode together with the STB)
•
Automac power on (when the Standby buon is pressed on the STB, the STB wakes up
from standby mode together with the TV)
•
Remote control command sending; the following remote control buons are supported:
channel change, menu, guide, channel list and arrows.
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Connections  Connecting to a TV
Method 2)
Connection to a TV with the EXT(TV) Port - Scart Connection
This section describes how to connect to a TV with Scart cable.
TV
SCART Gender Cable
1. Connect the small end of the Scart cable gender(supplied) to the EXT(TV) port at the
rear of your STB.
2. Connect the large end(scart jack) of the Scart cable gender to your TV using an scart
cable(not supplied).
3. Turn on the product and TV.
4. Press the input selector on your TV remote control until the signal from the product
appears on the TV screen.
SAT IN Connection
Connect an RF coaxial cable(not supplied) to the satellite wall outlet and the SAT IN port at
the rear of the STB.
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Connections  Connecting to an Audio System
ENG
CONNECTING TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM
Audio / Video
TV
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
HDMI IN
1. Connect the product to an audio system using one of the two methods illustrated above.
2. 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.
3. Press the input selectors of the connected audio system and TV until the video signal
from the product appears on your TV and you hear the audio signal through your audio
system.
Connecting to an HDMI supported AV receiver
•
Use an HDMI cable (not included)
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Connections  Connecting the Power
CONNECTING THE POWER
After connecting your STB to your TV, connect the included power adaptor to the STB, and
then plug the power adaptor with power cord into a wall socket. When you plug in the power
adapter for the first time, the STB will turn on automatically and display the first installation
screen.
To turn off the product, press the Power button on your remote control. To turn it on, press
the Power button again.
Power Adapter
Power Cord
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If power is disconnected from the STB while it is operang normally, the product
will turn on automacally when power is reconnected.
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