Samsung GX-SH530CF User manual

HD Interactive Set-Top Box
USER GUIDE
SAMSUNG GX-SH530CF

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Contents
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................. 3
HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX................................................................................................................... 3
STARHUB REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................................................................... 4
SMART CARD ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Guide to High Definition TV Applications...................................................................................................... 6
HDTV ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
VIDEO RESOLUTION ................................................................................................................................... 7
SURROUND SOUND ................................................................................................................................... 8
Guide to Digital Cable Features..................................................................................................................... 9
MAIN MENU AND OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 9
INFO BAR ..................................................................................................................................................10
INFO PAGE................................................................................................................................................11
ON-SCREEN TV GUIDE ...............................................................................................................................12
GENRE SEARCH .........................................................................................................................................14
MORE SHOW TIMES..................................................................................................................................15
PROGRAMME INFORMATION IN CHINESE.................................................................................................16
FAVOURITE CHANNELS .............................................................................................................................17
LAST CHANNEL RECALL .............................................................................................................................18
SEARCH.....................................................................................................................................................18
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE.................................................................................................................................19
GENERAL SETTINGS...................................................................................................................................23
PARENTAL CONTROL.................................................................................................................................25
Guide to Video On Demand .........................................................................................................................27
MOVIES AND SHOWS ON DEMAND...........................................................................................................27
ON DEMAND CATALOGUE.........................................................................................................................28
ON DEMAND INFO PAGE...........................................................................................................................29
MY PURCHASED CONTENT ........................................................................................................................31
ON DEMAND CHANNELS ...........................................................................................................................32
KARAOK! - SONG CATALOGUE...................................................................................................................33
KARAOK! - PLAYLIST ..................................................................................................................................34
KARAOK! - FAVOURITES ............................................................................................................................35
KARAOK! - OTHER FEATURES ....................................................................................................................36

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Guide to Interactive Services .......................................................................................................................37
INSTANT BUY ............................................................................................................................................37
CATCH UP TV (AVAILABLE ONLY FOR SELECTED CHANNELS) ......................................................................38
START OVER AND ETV ...............................................................................................................................39
INTERACTIVE TV........................................................................................................................................40
PERSONALISED RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................................................41
MEDIA CENTRE .........................................................................................................................................42
MEDIA CENTRE - LIBRARY..........................................................................................................................43
MEDIA CENTRE - MEDIA SERVERS .............................................................................................................44
Guide to Smart TV™ .....................................................................................................................................45
SMART TV™ ..............................................................................................................................................45
CONTROL LIVE TV......................................................................................................................................46
INSTANT RECORDING................................................................................................................................48
RECORD BY SHOW ....................................................................................................................................49
RECORD BY SERIES ....................................................................................................................................50
RECORD BY TIME ......................................................................................................................................51
RECORDING SCHEDULES ...........................................................................................................................52
MY RECORDINGS ......................................................................................................................................53
RECORDING PLAYBACK AND BOOKMARK LIST ...........................................................................................55
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE.................................................................................................................................56
SMART TV™ SETTINGS ..............................................................................................................................58
Installation Guide.........................................................................................................................................60
CONNECTION VIA HDMI (HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE)......................................................60
CONNECTION VIA COMPONENT VIDEO AND COMPOSITE AUDIO ..............................................................61
CONNECTION WITH HOME THEATRE SYSTEM (DIGITAL AUDIO SPDIF).......................................................62
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................63
TIPS FOR IMPROVING TV RECEPTION ........................................................................................................63
Signal Leakage..............................................................................................................................................64
A REMINDER .............................................................................................................................................64
General Information ....................................................................................................................................65
Open Source Software License Notice..........................................................................................................65

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Getting Started
HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX
The HD Interactive Set-Top Box provides you with a host of features, including the Menu system, volume
control and channel navigation. You can access these features via the control buttons on the front of the HD
Interactive Set-Top Box.
IMPORTANT
When you switch off your TV set, you should always put the HD Interactive Set-Top Box on stand-by
mode for regular software updates.
Always place your HD Interactive Set-Top Box on a smooth, flat surface.
Air should circulate freely under and around the box to prevent overheating. Do not place anything on
top of your HD Interactive Set-Top Box.
Do not place the HD Interactive Set-Top Box near wet or moist areas.
If the display flickers and the HD Interactive Set-Top Box does not change channels, unplug it from the
wall cable point and wait at least ten seconds before plugging it back again. Press the ON/OFF button to
reactivate the HD Interactive Set-Top Box and try again.
Do not dismantle the HD Interactive Set-Top Box to attempt servicing it on your own. Please call 1633.

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STARHUB REMOTE CONTROL
The StarHub remote control offers you the convenience of accessing the features available from the set-top
box remotely.
IMPORTANT
When using the remote control, make sure there are no obstructions between the remote control and
the HD Interactive set-top box.
If the channels can be changed with the HD Interactive set-top box and not with the remote control,
check if the remote control batteries are weak.
If you cannot change channels using either the HD Interactive set-top box or the remote control, do not
attempt your own servicing. Please call 1633.

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SMART CARD
Each HD Interactive set-top box has a designated Smart Card which can be found in the Smart Card slot at
the side of the HD Interactive set-top box.
The Smart Card is used to store data about your unique customer subscription package. It also allows
StarHub to provide ‘live’ updates of programme rights and other application data directly to your HD
Interactive set top box.
How To Insert
If you are inserting your Smart Card, please follow the directional arrow
indicated on the Smart Card. If your Smart Card is not inserted correctly, an
error message will appear on your TV Screen.
IMPORTANT
Please keep the Smart Card in its slot at all times. Removal of Smart Card can lead to disruption of
programmes or interruption of regular software updates from StarHub.
Should you suspect that your Smart Card is faulty, do not attempt to service it yourself. Please call 1633.

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Guide to High Definition TV Applications
HDTV
With HDTV service on StarHub TV, you and your family will embark on a new level of television viewing
experience like never before. In addition to crystal-clear images that are 4 times sharper than standard TV
and
colours that are true to life, you will enjoy HD programmes in widescreen format just like at the cinema.
Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (where available) capability means that you can enjoy multi-dimensional, cinema
quality sound right in your living room.
What’s more, your HD Interactive Set-Top Box supports both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition
(HD) channels. Hence, you can conveniently access and view both SD and HD programmes using the same
box.
Here’s how to enhance your TV viewing experience:
Widescreen Picture (16:9)
Get a panoramic view of the action with 33% more of the picture to see.
True-to-life Colours
Be mesmerized by lifelike images with a display of million more colours.
Crystal Clear Images
You won’t miss a single detail with 4x more sharpness than ever before.
Cinematic Sound
Enjoy Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound on selected shows with a compatible speaker system.
Quality HD Programmes
With the suite of HD channels available on StarHub TV, you can enjoy high definition entertainment from
world-class, award-winning channels.
To enjoy HDTV, you need to be using a HD-ready TV set that meets the following minimum
specifications:
Supports vertical video resolution of at least 720 lines
Supports 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
Supports the following Video Input types: Component (Y-Pb-Pr) or High Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Supports HDCP copy protection

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VIDEO RESOLUTION
HD programmes are broadcasted on a high visual quality with a vertical resolution of up to 1,080 lines.
In order to obtain the best viewing experience possible, adjust the video output of the HD Interactive Set-
Top Box using the remote control given.
The following four video output resolutions are available on the HD Interactive Set-Top Box:
576i, 576p, 720p & 1080i (default)
To obtain the best visual experience, the video output resolution has been set to 1080i.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To view the current video resolution
Press the HEX #button on your remote control. The current
video output resolution will be shown on screen.
To change video output resolution
Press the HEX # button on your remote control again, and the
selection will toggle to the next available video output
resolution.
When you have reached your desired video output resolution,
stop pressing the HEX #button.
Please note that on some HD-ready TV sets, you may experience problems displaying video
output on the 576i resolution. If you see a black screen on TV, please continue to press the
HEX # button on your remote control to change to the next higher video output resolution.

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SURROUND SOUND
Where available, HD programmes are broadcasted with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound effects.
If you are using a Dolby® Digital 5.1 home theatre system, you can connect the HD Interactive Set-Top Box
to your home theatre system to complete your HDTV viewing experience with surround sound digital audio
effects.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To enable Dolby® Digital 5.1 audio
output
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Use the navigation arrow buttons to select Settings followed by
General Settings and Dolby Digital.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to change the selection to
YES.
Press the EXIT or BACK button to save your selection.
Enable Dolby® Digital audio output selection ONLY if you are using a Dolby® Digital 5.1 home
theatre system or if your HD-ready TV supports Dolby® Digital surround sound.

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Guide to Digital Cable Features
MAIN MENU AND OPTIONS
The Main Menu gives you complete access to all the Digital Cable features using a simple and intuitive design.
To access the Main Menu, press the MENU button on your remote control and navigate using the navigation
arrow buttons. The sub-menu will be displayed at the bottom of the screen (if applicable).
In different applications, the MENU button also functions as an Options button. This is applicable to
applications with the on-screen MENU for options prompt:
Similarly, Options can be navigated using the navigation arrow buttons and the OK button for confirmation
of selection.

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INFO BAR
The Info Bar gives you details of the programmes you are watching including the channel number, channel
name, programme title, programme start and end times, short synopsis and cast. Details of programmes in
the next 24 hours will also be available on the Info Bar.
Information may not be available for some programmes.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To access the Info Bar
Press the INFO button on your remote control.
To access channel information for a
programme on another channel
Use the UP or DOWN arrow button on your remote control to
scroll through the channel listing.
To check the programmes within 24
hours
Press RIGHT arrow button to view the next programme. Press
LEFT arrow button to go back to the previous programme.
To access additional programme
information (Info Page)
For more information,
please refer to Info Page
on page 11.
Press the INFO button on your remote control while the Info
Bar is active.
To select your preferred audio track
for the programme
Selection is possible only if
another audio language
track is available.
Press the AUDIO button on your remote control.

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INFO PAGE
The Info Page offers you detailed information on a programme such as programme genre, programme
duration, episode number and title, directors and cast and available audio tracks.
To access the Info Page from the Info Bar, press the INFO button.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
For More Show Times (if available)
Select More Show Times using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
buttons. Press the OK button to view more show times.
To Search for other programmes
Select Search using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons. Press the
OK button to proceed.
To Lock this channel
Select Lock using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons. Press the
OK button to proceed.
To Add To Favourites
Select Add To Favourites using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
buttons. Press the OK button to confirm.
For Programme Alert of selected
programme (for future events)
Select Add To Favourites using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
buttons. Press the OK button to confirm.

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ON-SCREEN TV GUIDE
The On-Screen TV Guide gives you access to comprehensive information on current and upcoming
programmes including schedules, synopses, cast and crew, available audio tracks and programme genre for
the channel of your choice.
Information may not be available for some programmes.
To access the On-Screen TV Guide, press the GUIDE button on your remote control. You will see the channel
listing on your TV screen as shown below.
GRID GUIDE
LIST GUIDE

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How To Use
Functions
Directions
To toggle between Grid Guide and
List Guide
Press the GUIDE button on your remote control to toggle
between Grid Guide and List Guide.
To select a channel
The channel you are currently watching is highlighted.
Use the UP or DOWN arrow button on your remote control to
scroll through the list of channels and press the OK button to go
to the channel you wish to watch.
To access current and upcoming
programme listings
For Grid: Press the RIGHT arrow button on your remote control.
For List: Press the DOWN arrow button on your remote control.
To access programme schedules for
today
For Grid: Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow button on your remote
control to scroll through the programme listing.
For List: Press the DOWN or UP arrow button on your remote
control to scroll through the programme listing.
To access programme schedules for
tomorrow
Press the NEXT button on your remote control.
To access programme schedules
from 4th to 7th day
Press the NEXT button on your remote control. To return to the
previous day, press the PREVIOUS button on your remote
control.
To go to the previous or next page
Press the CH UP or CH DOWN buttons on your remote control
to go to the previous or next page.
For additional information on
programmes
Additional programme
information such as
synopses, cast and audio
tracks may not be available
for some programmes.
Press the INFO button on your remote control.
To set default Guide style
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Use the navigation arrow buttons to select Settings followed by
General Settings and Guide Style.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to change the selection.
Press the EXIT or BACK button to save your selection.
To enable Picture-In-Guide (PIG)
Picture-In-Guide (PIG)
allows you to view the
current channel in a small
video frame instead of the
background overlay.
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Use the navigation arrow buttons to select Settings followed by
General Settings and Enable Picture-In-Guide.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to change the selection.
Press the EXIT or BACK button to save your selection.

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GENRE SEARCH
To help you find your favourite programmes easily, you can sort the channels in the On-Screen TV Guide
according to their genre.
By default, the channels are arranged according to Channel Number.
You can sort the channels in the On-Screen TV Guide based on one of the following:
Alphabetical
Sports
Movies
Favourites
Kids
News
My Subscribed Channels
Education
Chinese
International
Lifestyle
Ethnic
Entertainment
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To sort the channels according to
genre on the TV Guide
Press the GUIDE button on your remote control.
The channels are arranged according to Channel Number by
default.
Press the MENU button for Options and select Sort.
Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

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MORE SHOW TIMES
More Show Times offers you the ease of checking the alternative show times of your favourite programme.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To access More Show Times from
Info Page
Press the INFO button on your remote control twice for the Info
Page.
Select More Show Times using the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
buttons. Press the OK button to view more show times.
To access More Show Times from TV
Guide
Press the GUIDE button on your remote control.
Press the MENU button for Options and select More Show
Times.
Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

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PROGRAMME INFORMATION IN CHINESE
The Bilingual language mode allows for programme information to be displayed in Chinese text for Chinese
Channels (800 series) and in English text for all other channels by default.
To view all programme information in English only, you may change the Preferred Language Setting to
English.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION IN CHINESE ON THE INFO BAR
PREFERRED LANGUAGE SETTING IN GENERAL SETTINGS
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To change the Preferred Language
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Use the navigation arrow buttons to select Settings followed by
General Settings and Preferred Language.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to change the selection.
Press the EXIT or BACK button to save your selection.

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FAVOURITE CHANNELS
You can switch within a pre-selected list of preferred channels by pressing the FAVOURITE button on your
remote control. To begin, please select the channels to be included in your list of favourite channels.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To set a favourite channel
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Select TV Guide followed by Favourites and press OK to
proceed.
Press the OK button on + New Favourite Channel. Select your
channel category and press the RIGHT arrow button to choose
the channels in the selected category.
Press the UP or DOWN arrow button to choose the channels
and the OK button to add the channel to your Favourites list.
Press the BACK button to return to the Favourites list.
To access a favourite channel
The FAVOURITE button will
only tune to the channels
in the activated Favourites
list.
Option 1:
Press the FAVOURITE button on your remote control to access
your favourite channels.
Surf your favourite channels by toggling using the FAVOURITE
button.
Option 2:
Press the GUIDE button on your remote control while watching
TV. Press the MENU button and select Sort. Select Favourites
and press the OK button.
Your favourite channels will be listed. Select the channel you
want to watch and press the OK button.
To remove a favourite channel
Press the MENU button on your remote control.
Select TV Guide followed by Favourites and press OK to
proceed.
Press the OK button to select the favourite channel(s).
Press the MENU button for Options to choose an action: Delete
This Channel / Delete Selected Channels / Delete All Channels

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LAST CHANNEL RECALL
For instant access to the channel you were last viewing, press the LIVE TV button on the viewing channel.
SEARCH
The Search feature allows you to look for your favourite programmes within TV Guide, Video On Demand,
Catch UP TV or On Demand Channels based on the programme title.
How To Use
Functions
Directions
To access the Search function
Press the MENU button on your remote control and select
Search.
Use the navigation arrow buttons to highlight the letter and
press the OK button to input into the search.
To correct a mistake, select the “”or “”to adjust the
position of the cursor and the DELETE “”to edit.
To clear the search key words, select Clear and press the OK
button.
After the entry of the key words, navigate to DONE and press
the OK button to browse the search result(s). Use the UP or
DOWN arrow button and the OK button to view the details.
To change the Search Filter
Press the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to change the search filter.

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
The Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature allows you to watch 2 channels at the same time with one active audio
track either from the main channel or the PIP.
It is accessible via the MENU button for Options by selecting Enable PIP from the Info Bar or the TV Guide.
PIP can only be enabled for your subscribed live channels (except for On Demand Channels and
Interactive TV).
There are 2 modes of PIP available: Small Size (via a small video frame) or Half Screen (2 channels side by
side).
SMALL SIZE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
The position of the small size PIP can be changed to one of the 4 corners of the TV screen via MENU for
Options, with the default position at Top Right.
HALF SCREEN PICTURE-IN-PICTURE