Samsung SCI-503 User manual

Owner’s
Instructions
SFT-503
SCI-503
Digital Satellite Receiver (FTA, CI)
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Safety Precautions
This STB has been manufactured to meet international safety standards.
Please read the following safety precautions carefully before you handle the STB.
MAIN SUPPLY Use only 90-250V AC 50/60Hz.
CABLE Use standard certified cables to prevent any malfunction of
the STB.
LOCATION Locate the STB indoor. Locate STB away from potential
hazards such as houseplants, lightning, raining and direct
sunlight.
CLEANING 1. Always disconnect the STB power cord from the wall socket
before cleaning it.
2. Use a light damp cloth(no solvents)to dust the STB.
OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters.
These can cause fire or electrical shock.
VENTILATION 1. NEVER block ventilation slots of STB.
2. NEVER stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets.
3. Ensure that a free airflow is maintained around the STB.
4. Do not use or store the STB where it is exposed to direct
sunlight or near a heater.
5. NEVER stack other electronic equipment on top of the STB.
LIQUIDS Keep liquids away from the STB.
SMALL OBJECTS Coins or other small objects must be kept away from the STB.
They can fall through ventilation slots of the STB and cause
serious damage.
ATTACHMENTS Do not use any attachments that are not recommended.
These may cause hazards or damage the equipment.
CONNECTION TO Before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite
THE SATELLITE dish to the STB, disconnect the STB from the mains supply.
DISH LNB FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.
EARTHING The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED to the system earth for the
satellite dish. The earthing system must comply with SANBS061.
General Information
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For best satisfaction of SAMSUNG’s customer, we do our best for each product and serv-
ices.
Also we will support our customer through our local sales, service network and electronic
server system of SAMSUNG.
Moreover, we maintain very close working relationships with our customers.
We take a highly disciplined engineering approach to product design, manufacture, test-
ing, acceptance and to technical and maintenance support.
We conduct comprehensive testing of the units, provide complete documentation support
and deliver the highest quality, most consistent products on time, every time.
SAMSUNG supports you via its homepage with useful information and new software of
the STB.
When you have a question about this product, please refer the following homepage.
Homepage : http://stb.samsungcorp.com
To provide you the convenience of usage SAMSUNG has the right to make changes and
improvements to any of the products described in this manual and the manual of the
products without any notice in advance.
Copyright 2000. SAMSUNG CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
LIGHTNING 1. The STB must remain connected at all times to the main
power supply and satellite dish.
2. However, Manufacture's instructions for safeguarding other
equipment connected to the STB, TV set, etc., must be
followed during lightning storms.
3. Ensure lightning protection devices for the terrestrial
antenna, mains, and LNB are installed.
SERVICING 1. Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
2. Refer all servicing to qualified service representatives.
Support & Copyright
General Information
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Contents
Understanding the Remote Control Unit 1 ~ 2
Connecting Your Equipment 3
Front Panel 3
Rear Panel 4
Connection 5 ~ 6
Reference 7 ~ 8
Setting Up Your System 9
Menu Tree 9
Automatic Channel Search for a Satellite 10
Manual Channel Search for Transponder 10
NIT channel search 11
Basic Function 11 ~ 12
Menu Operation 13
Main Menu 13
Channel List 14
Program Guide 15
Channel Control 16
Edit Channel List 16
Edit Favorite TV/Radio Channels 17
Edit Lock Channel 18
Rename Channel 19
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Contents
Installation 19
DiSEqC Mode 20
Channel Search 21
Rename Satellite 21
Automatic Channel Search 22
Manual Channel Search 23
NIT Channel Search 24
Parental Lock 25
Receiver Lock 25
Change PIN Code 26
Factory Reset 26
Delete Whole Channel 26
System Setting 27
Utillity 28 ~ 29
Common Interface 30
Troubleshooting 31
Technical specifications 32 ~ 33
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Understanding the
Remote Control Unit
SLEEP(option)
Remote Control Unit (RCU)
18 MUTE
17 PAUSE
TEXT (option)
11 CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
6 BACK
5 INFORMATION
4 TV/RADIO
7 EPG
14 NUMERIC
10 VOLUME UP/DOWN
STANDBY
SOUND
TIME
SUBTITLE(option)
MENU
LEFT/RIGHT
PAGE UP/DOWN
OK
EXIT
FAVORITE
(F1,F2,F3,F4)
TV/SAT
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Understanding the
Remote Control Unit
Please note: The design of the Remote Control Unit (RCU) may be changed
without notice in advance.
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SOUND
Selects the sound track list for the current
service.
SUBTITLE (RED)
Used to change satellite at channel
control menu.
TIME (GREEN)
Displays the current time on the right side
of the screen .
TV/RADIO (YELLOW)
Receiver switches between TV program
and Radio only receive mode.
INFORMATION (BLUE)
Displays the program information box on
the screen .
BACK (At channel control menu.)
Returns to the item.
EPG
Displays the TV/Radio program guide.
MENU
Displays the Main Menu on the screen or
returns to the previous menu.
OK
Used to confirm your choice.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Used to increase or decrease the volume.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Used to tune to the next or previous channel.
Used to move up or down highlight marked
cursor.
EXIT
Returns to the viewing mode from a menu.
STANDBY
Switches between Operation and Standby
mode.
NUMERIC
Used to select the service and enter the channel
information and PIN Code.
FAVORITE (F1,F2,F3,F4)
Used to set the favorite service list of each user.
4 users can have his own favorite option.
Displays the Favorite channel.
TV/SAT
Receiver switches between TV and Satellite
receive mode.
PAUSE
Used to select the freeze function.
Press once to freeze the screen picture.
Press again or change channel to go to normal
again.
MUTE
Used to enable or disable the audio.
LEFT/RIGHT, PAGE UP/DOWN
Used to move left or right highlight
marked Cursor.
Used to move up or down a page in the
channel list.
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Connecting Your Equipment
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STANDBY Switches between Operation and Standby mode.
MENU Displays the Main Menu on the screen or returns to the previous memu.
CLEAR Returns to the viewing mode from a menu (in menu mode).
CH UP/DOWN Use to tune to the next or previous channel.
Use to move up or down highlight marked Cursor.
VOL UP/DOWN Use to increase or decrease the volume.
Use to move left or right highlight marked Cursor .
OK Use to confirm your choice.
CAM Slots 2 Slots for Common Interface CAM (VIACCESS, IRDETO,
NAGRAVISION, CRYPTOWORKS, CONAX) with SmartCard
Front Panel
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Connecting Your Equipment
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ANT IN Connect to TV ANT input
TV OUT Connect to TV or VCR via a coaxial cable.
RS232 Connect to a PC for S/W upgrade.
VCR SCART Connect this socket to that of VCR via scart cable.
(SFT-503E only)
TV SCART Connect this socket to that of TV via scart cable.
(SFT-503E only)
0V / 12V Connect 12V to an external 0V/12V switch.
VIDEO Connect video to TV using RCA jack.
AUDIO Connect audio R/L to TV or Audio Amp or System.
LOOP THROUGH Connect to the other satellite receiver.
LNB Connect to satellite antenna.
POWER Power ON( ), OFF( )
Rear Panel
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Connecting Your Equipment
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Connection
There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system.
We recommend using one of the following connection cases for best results:
1. TV only
1. Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch jack on the back of
the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch jack on your TV.
If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch jack, connect one end of RF cable to the
TV OUT on the back of the STB and the other end to a RF input jack on your TV.
2. Finally connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN jack on the STB.
2. With Hi Fi System
Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L, R jacks on the back of
the STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input jacks on your Hi Fi System.
(To RCA/Cinch on your TV)
(If your TV does’nt have
a RCA/Cinch Jack)
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Connecting Your Equipment
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Connection
3. TV with Terrestrial antenna
1. Connect one end of
RCA/Cinch cable to the
RCA/Cinch jack on the back
of the STB and the other end
to a RCA/Cinch jack on your
TV. If your TV doesn’t have a
RCA/Cinch jack, connect one
end of RF cable to the TV
OUT on the back of the STB
and the other end to a RF input
jack on your TV.
2. Connect one end of RF cable to the ANT IN on the back of the STB and the other
end to a terrestrial antenna connection or the jack for public antenna on the wall.
3. Finally connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN jack on the STB.
4. TV with Motorised System (DiSEqC 1.2)
1. Connect one end of
RCA/Cinch cable to the
RCA/Cinch jack on the back
of the STB and the other end
to a RCA/Cinch jack on your
TV. If your TV doesn’t have a
RCA/Cinch jack, connect one
end of RF cable to the
TV OUT on the back of the STB
and the other end to a RF input
jack on your TV.
2. Connect one end of your coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector on the STB
and the other end to the REC or Receiver connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.
3. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB connector on the
DiSEqC 1.2 motor.
(To RCA/Cinch on your TV)
(To RCA/Cinch on your TV)
(If your TV doesn’t
RCA / Cinch Jack)
(If your TV doesn’t
RCA / Cinch Jack)
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Reference
Connecting Your Equipment
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DiSEqC 1.0 Connection
All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 and DiSEqC 1.2 compatible.
This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the STB at the same time.
If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs then we recommend you use a
DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB A input connector
of the DiSEqC switch.
Do the same for any other LNBs that you have.
Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the RF output connector of the
DiSEqC switch, connect the other end to the LNB IN socket on the STB.
DiSEqC 1.2 Connection
Please refer to page 20.
To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or
LNB of multi-feed equipment.
Upgrade via personal computer
To maintain the STB up-to-date, it will be possible
to upgrade the software of the STB via STB and
personal computer.
New versions of the software may
include new or improved functions for the latest one.
If you want to download and upgrade the software via
personal computer, visit our homepage
(http : //stb.samsungcorp.com) to get more information
and the new software.
1. Go to the Homepage and check the latest software to upgrade.
2. Download the latest software of your STB model to your PC directory.
3. Connect a cable between the COM1 port of your PC and RS232 port of the STB.
4. After that connection, make sure the STB is in STANDBY status.
(Front panel displays )
5. Then, run the downloaded file by double click it on your PC.
6. Then, power on STB by pressing the power button of front panel or by pressing the
power button of RCU
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7. Then, upgrading starts, the PC will shows the
progress in window, and the and
appears on the front LED of the STB.
8. When the upgrading is completed,
appears.
9. Then, you have to power off and on for running
new software.
10. You can check correct upgrading by
comparing software version in system
information of system setting menu (page27).
Connecting Your Equipment
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Front Panel Display Message
KEY & DISPLAY The message of the 7-segment LED (Light-Emitting Diode) on the STB
and keys are explained as below.
Indicates the memo has been
memorized. Download procedure.
Upgrade procedure.
When program download /
upgrade is normally complete.
When program download /
upgrade is normally complete.
Download in master.
When error happens.
When operating manual search.
When operating auto search.
When selecting CVBS mode.
When selecting RGB mode.
When selecting TV mode.
When selecting SAT mode.
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Setting Up Your System
Menu Tree
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Setting Up Your System
Automatic Channel Search for a Satellite
You can automatically detect and save all TV, Radio channels of a Satellite as follows:
System Connection
Power On
Main Menu/Installation
Channel search / Auto
Channel List
Favorite Channel List
Main Menu/Installation
Channel Search / Manual
➞➞➞ ➞➞ ➞
• Connect STB to all peripheral devices.
• Turn on the power of STB and other devices.
• Press , and STB will automatically search all
TV/Radio channels from a satellite and save them
into Channel List.
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If you select Channel List in Menu Mode, you can
see all channels that you saved into channel list.
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Select Menu/Channel Control/Edit Favorite Channel
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Select a channel that you want to add into the
favorite channel list.
• Enter your PIN Code.
• Select Manual Search in Search Mode.
• Select the satellite which you want to search.
• Select the transponder from transponder list which
you want to search.
• If you cannot find it from transponder list, you should
insert all the transponder information
(i.e., Frequency, Symbol Rate, Polarity and FEC).
• Press button and STB will automatically search
for all channels contained in the selected transponder.
Manual Channel Search for a Transponder
You can automatically search and save all TV, Radio channels of a transponder as follows.
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• Enter your PIN Code. (Initial PIN Code is “0000”)
• Select Automatic Search in Search Mode.
• Select the satellite which you want to search by
pressing the Red button.
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Setting Up Your System
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Main Menu/Installation
Channel Search / NIT
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NIT Channel Search
You can automatically detect and save all TV, Radio channels of a satellite as follows:
• Enter your PIN code.
• Select NIT Search in Search Mode.
• Select the NIT of satellite which you want to search.
• Press , and STB will automatically search all
TV/Radio channels using NIT and save them into
channel List.
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NNoo oott ttee ee: If NIT information is not properly broadcasted, all TP or channels may not be saved.
Channel (Service) Change
1. Use the numeric buttons (0~9) on the remote control to select the Channel No. you want
2. Press the button on the remote control and select the channel you want from the
Channel List.
3. Use the CH buttons on the remote control to select the channel you want.
4. Use the INFO (BLUE BUTTON) button on the remote control to view information of that
channel.
Basic Function
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Volume Control / Mute
Use the VOL button to control the volume.
When the volume is adjusted under the MUTE button holding pressed, the Mute
feature cannot be cancelled. Press the MUTE button once again to cancel.
Sound Track
The Audio control menu appears when the Sound button on the remote control is
pressed on the channel having different types of sounds.
Use the buttons on the remote control to select the sound you want.
Use the buttons on the remote control to select the sound type
(Stereo, mono, left, right).
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Setting Up Your System
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Main Menu
1. Turn on TV and your STB, after you have connected all peripheral devices to it.
2. Press the Menu button of the RCU. You will see the "Main Menu" on the TV screen as follow:
3. You can move into the desired submenu using buttons.
4. Press to confirm your selection.
5. Press the button to return to previous menu. Or press the button to quit the Menu
System completely.
Main menu shows the following information.
Channel List
Program Guide
Channel Control
Installation
System Setting
Utility
Common Interface
Demonstration
Shows the whole channel list stored in STB.
Shows the information of Now, Next and Weekly Programs.
Edit Channel List/Favorite Channel/Lock Channel/Rename
Channel.
Allows you to configure Antenna, search channels
Automatically/Manually and Rename satellite.
Sets Video Output mode, RF Channel, RF Mode, Screen
Type, Banner Time, Time Adjust, Menu Language and
System Information.
BIO Rhythm, Calendar, Othello Game, Snake Game, Write
Memo and Read Memo.
2 Slots for Common Interface CAM with Smart Card.
Shows the usage of STB Functions.
Menu Operation
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Channel List
TV and Radio Channel List
This menu helps you to easily select the channel that you want to watch.
The channel list can be constructed independently for each Satellite, Channel Control, TV or Radio.
1. Select "Channel List" in"Main Menu". Then you will get a "Channel List" as follows.
You can get the information of channel number, channel name, and the program is
scrambled(S).
2. To watch a specific channel, first select it by pressing the button and button.
Then press button on the RCU. The selected channel will appear on the right
display window.
==You can also move into a specific channel using numeric button on the RCU.
==When you press Red button on the RCU, you can see and control the Channel List by
each satellite.
==When you press Green button on the RCU, you can see and control the Channel List by each
channel control.
==When you press Yellow button on the RCU, you can automatically select TV and Radio
Channel List.
==When you press F1~F4 on the RCU, you can see the Favorite Channel List.
Menu Operation
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Program Guide
Your STB has an Electronic Program Guide(EPG) to help you navigate programs through all the
possible viewing options. The TV Guide supplies information such as program listings and starting
and ending times for all available programs.
==Select Program Guide in Main Menu or press the EPG button of RCU and the Program
Guide screen will be displayed.
Menu Operation
1. Now / Next EPG
==Shows the titles of the Now and Next Program on different channels.
==The information is only available from the transponder in which the channel you are
watching belongs.
==The information may include: current time, name of the Now and Next Program, the starting
and ending time of the Now/Next Program, progress bar of the program and on-screen display
window.
==Program information will be available only when it is included in the transmission.
==When you press F1 on the RCU, you can alternatively select Now or Next Program Guide.
==When you press on the RCU, you can alternatively select TV or Radio Channel Guide.
==When you press button, it display the extended event description text in the right side of the
window
2. Weekly EPG
==Shows the information of program that will be played for a week.
==When you press on the RCU, you can alternatively select Now or Weekly EPG.
==To see more information about the program you want on the weekly EPG, move the highlighted
channel by pressing and then press the button.
==Press the Blue button to select the date you want.
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NNoo oott ttee ee : If the button is not pressed hard on Channels (Programs), the BLUE button doesn’t operate.
To see detailed information about the event you want when a channel has been selected,
press the button on the appropriate event.
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