Samsung SIR-U200i User manual

DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL
RECEIVER
SIR-U200i
Owner’s Instructions
Before operating the unit,
please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain for future reference.

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Safety Instructions
This Set Top Box (STB) has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the
following recommended safety precautions carefully.
For more information regarding installation, operation and safety of the STB, please contact the
technical help desk at 0870-242-0303 or [email protected]
◆Do not place the STB on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or floor where it can fall.
◆Do not place the STB on newspaper or soft carpet as it can cause a fire.
◆Do not expose the STB to extreme temperature conditions or to humidity conditions.
◆Place the STB at least 50mm from the wall.
◆Do not expose the STB to direct sunlight.
◆Do not install on top of anything that emits heat.
◆Do not expose the STB to any liquids, and do not place a water-containing vessel on the STB.
◆Never put objects of any kind into the STB.
◆During storm conditions (especially during lightening storms) unplug the STB from the mains and
aerial sockets.
◆Do not touch the electric plug with wet hands as this can cause electric shock.
◆Do not step on or twist the power cord.
◆Do not overload wall sockets or power extension cords as this may result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
◆Disconnect the power cord when not in use for long period of time. Thick dust can cause heat
generation, which may ignite and lead to fire.
◆Please use a soft and dry cloth when you clean the STB.
◆If the STB is broken, do not try to repair it yourself. Contact qualified service personnel.
◆If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a
cool, dry place.
◆Do not drop the remote control.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash and arrow
head within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you of
“dangerous voltage” inside the
product.
The exclamation point within
the triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of important
instructions accompanying the
product.
☛Mains Supply : 220 - 240V~, 50/60Hz
Cautions

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Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions ........................................................................................... 2
■Caution ............................................................................................................ 2
◆CONNECTING AND PREPARING YOUR SET TOP BOX
■Viewing your Set Top Box................................................................................ 4
■Connecting the Aerial ...................................................................................... 5
■Connecting the Set Top Box to a TV and a VCR ............................................ 5
■Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control................................................... 6
■Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ................................................. 7
■Switching On and Off....................................................................................... 8
■Placing in Standby Mode................................................................................. 8
■Storing Channels Automatically....................................................................... 9
■Previewing the On-Screen Menu System ....................................................... 10
■Viewing the Demonstration.............................................................................. 11
■Programme Information................................................................................... 12
■Viewing Channel Lists ..................................................................................... 12
■Checking the Signal Information ..................................................................... 13
◆SETTING THE CHANNELS
■Updating the Channel List ............................................................................... 13
■Editing Your Favourite Channels ..................................................................... 14
■Selecting Channel Lists ................................................................................... 15
◆USING YOUR SET TOP BOX
■Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information............................... 16
■Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels................................................ 18
■Selecting Categories Colours .......................................................................... 19
■Setting The Default Guide Style ...................................................................... 19
■Using the Preferences ..................................................................................... 20
- Changing the TV Screen Format
- Using the Zoom Mode
- Selecting a Video Output
- Selecting a Audio Output
- Adjusting the Translucency Level
■Selecting the Preferred Language (Subtitle or Audio)..................................... 21
■Using Digital Text ............................................................................................. 21
◆VIEWING THE SYSTEM INFORMATION
■Viewing Product Information............................................................................ 22
■Upgrading the Software................................................................................... 23
■Resetting.......................................................................................................... 24
◆RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................... 25
■Technical Specifications .................................................................................. 26
■Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) ............................................. 27
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Press Important Note
Symbols

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Viewing your Set Top Box
Front Panel
Rear Panel
a
d
c
b
e
Stand by
Switches between operation and standby mode.
Indicator
The indicator light flickers when your STB is receiving a signal
from your remote control.
- Red; In standby.
- Green: Running.
- Amber: Initialising.
▼ P▲
Channel selection.
a) RF-IN
Connects to your TV aerial cable.
b) RF-OUT
Connects to the aerial input on your TV.
c) VCR
Connects to a VCR via SCART cable.
d) TV
Connects to a TV via SCART cable.
e) SERVICE
NEVER connect anything here.

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You can connect TV/VCR to the Set Top Box using a SCART Cable.
1Plug the aerial input cable to the appropriate socket on the
TV/VCR.
2Connect a coaxial cable to the:
◆TV/VCR aerial output socket
◆Set Top Box aerial input socket
3Connect your STB to a TV or VCR with SCART.
Connecting the Aerial
To view digital TV channels correctly, a signal must be received by
the STB from one of the following sources:
◆An outdoor aerial
◆An indoor aerial (not recommended)
Connect the aerial input cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket on the rear of
the STB.
Connecting the Set Top Box to a TV and a VCR
Rear of the STB
VCR
Television

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Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control
The remote control is used mainly to:
◆Change channels and adjust the various settings
◆Use the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
◆Set up the STB using the on-screen menu system
The following table presents frequently used buttons and their functions.
“Refer to the illustration on opposite page to find where they are on the remote control.”
Button Viewing Mode EPG Mode On-Screen Menu Mode
STANDBY Switches off (Standby mode) and on.
MUTE Switch sound on/off.
MENU Displays the on-screen Displays the on-screen Displays the previous menu level
menu system. menu system. or returns to normal viewing.
SUBTITLE Digital subtitle display on – –
and off.
WIDE Adjusts the zoom mode ––
(Letterbox, Centre Cut-Out).
0to 9Changes the selected channel. ––
LIST Displays the channel list. ––
TEXT Displays digital text. ––
RETURN Returns to the previously Returns to the previous Returns to the previous menu.
selected channel. setting and closes the EPG.
+ Adjusts the volume. ––
VOL
–
▲Channel up and down. Display the previous and –
Pnext channels respectively.
▼
EXIT –Exit the EPG. Returns immediately to viewing
mode.
GUIDE Displays the EPG. Hides the EPG. Displays the EPG;
otherwise, has no effect.
INFO Displays program. Displays detailed program –
information. information.
▲–When pressed in any of the four directions:
œ √ ◆Move to the required menu option.
▼ ◆ Decrease and increase an option value respectively.
OK –When pressed, selects the highlighted item.
Colour –Display the EPG features Edit your favourite channels.
buttons (refer to page 16 ~19) (refer to page 14 ~15)

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Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆Purchase the STB
◆Find that the remote control is no longer operating
correctly
1Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the
symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it.
2Insert two R6, 1.5V, “AA”or equivalent batteries, taking care to
respect the
+ and - polarities.
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote control
and sliding it back into place.

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Switching On and Off
The mains lead is attached to the rear of the STB.
☛If you have purchased this STB in the United Kingdom,
refer to page 27 for further instructions on plug wiring.
1Plug the mains lead into an appropriate power socket.
Result: The Standby indicator on the front of the STB lights up.
➣Mains voltage : 220 - 240V~, 50/60Hz.
2Press the “ ” button on the front of the STB to switch on.
➢The LED will be amber when the STB initialises. The LED will
be green when ready to use.
3To switch off, press the “”button again.
Placing in Standby Mode
Your STB can be placed in Standby mode, in order to reduce the
Power consumption.
1Press the STANDBY ( ) button on the remote control.
Result: The screen is turned off and the red standby indicator
on the front of the STB lights.
2To switch back on, simply press the STANDBY ( ) button again.
Front of the STB

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Storing Channels Automatically
When the STB is powered on for the first time it will automatically
perform a channel scan operation.
1If the STB is in Standby mode, press the STANDBY ( ) button on
the remote control.
Result: The UPDATE CHANNEL LIST dialog is displayed.
The progress bar shows how much of the scan is
complete. The scan will end automatically and the
channels are sorted and stored. The first channel from
the list will be displayed.
2After the channels have been stored, you may edit (add, move,
renumber or delete) favourite channels (see page 14~15).
➣In the event that no channels are found, check the aerial
connections or if the antenna have been pointing at a
transmitting station direction.

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Previewing the On-Screen Menu System
Press the “MENU”button.
➞ Guide
➞ Now & Next Guide
➞ Full Guide
➞ Set Default Guide
➞ Preference
➞ TV Screen Format ➞ Standard(4:3)
➞ Widescreen(16:9)
➞ Auto(WSS)
➞ Zoom Mode ➞ Letterbox
➞ Centre Cut-Out
➞ Video Output ➞ Composite
➞ RGB
➞ Audio Output ➞ Stereo
➞ Mono
➞ Translucency Level ➞ High
➞ Medium
➞ Low
➞ Off
➞ Feature
➞ Preferred Subtitle Language ➞ English
➞ Welsh
➞ Gaelic
➞ Preferred Audio Language ➞ English
➞ Welsh
➞ Gaelic
➞ Digital Text ➞ Disabled
➞ Enabled
➞ Demo Mode
➞ Channel
➞ Update Channel List
➞ Edit Favourite Channels
➞ Select Channel Lists ➞ All
➞ Favourites
➞ System
➞ Product Information
➞ Signal Information
➞ Software Upgrade
➞ Reset
To help you navigate around the on-screen menu system and adjust
the various settings available, refer to the following illustration.

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Viewing the Demonstration
To become familiar with the various menus provided by your STB,
you can view the demonstration mode.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Feature, and press the √or OK
button.
3Select the Demo Mode by using the ▲or ▼button, and press the OK
button.
Result: Each of the menu options is displayed in turn.
➢When you want to exit from the demonstration, press any
button on the remote control.

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Programme Information
While viewing a channel, additional information about the current
programme may be displayed.
1While viewing a programme, press the INFO button.
Result: The programme information is displayed.
2To display programme information about other channels, press the ▲
or ▼button.
3Press the OK button to switch over to the channel for which
information is displayed.
➢When Favourites is displayed in the top right corner, only
those channels in the favourite list are displayed. When All
Channels is displayed in the top right corner, all channels
known by the STB may be displayed.
4To exit from banner information, press the RETURN or EXIT button.
Viewing Channel Lists
You can display a list of all channels or your favourite channels.
1Press the LIST button.
Result: The channel list is displayed.
2Move to the channel of your choice using the ▲or ▼button.
3To toggle between your favourite channels or all channels, use the œ
or √button.
➢Your favourite channels are only displayed if they were
previously set in the Edit Favourite Channels menu (refer
to page 14~15).
4To tune to the selected channel, press the OK button while the cursor
is on the selected channel.
➢The channel number, name and an icon are displayed in the
top left corner while changing the channel. The channel
number and name are displayed if the channel is one of the all
channels, and a “★”icon if the channel is one of the favourite
channels.
5To exit from the channel list, press the RETURN or EXIT button.

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Checking the Signal Information
You can get information about the signal status.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select System, and press the √or OK
button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select Signal Information, and press
the OK button.
Result: The signal information is displayed.
Signal Status Percentage
Poor 0 ~ 40 %
Satisfactory 40 ~ 80 %
Good 80 ~ 100 %
➣If the signal status is poor, the “No signal. Check
the aerial connection”message is displayed on the
screen.
Updating the Channel List
You can update the channel list when the broadcaster adds new
services or if you move the STB to a new location.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Channel, and press the √or OK
button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select Update Channel List.
4Press the OK button to start the channel scan.
➢◆The existing favourite channel list will not be deleted when
the channel list is updated.
◆To stop the scan before it has finished, press the RETURN
or OK button.
5The number of scanned services is displayed as the scan
progresses.
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You can edit your favourite channels using the four colour buttons.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Channel, and press the √or OK
button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select Edit Favourite Channels, and
press the OK button.
Result: The EDIT FAVOURITE CHANNELS menu is displayed.
◆Add
1Press the Red button in the Edit Favourite Channels menu.
Result: The ADD FAVOURITES menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select the required channel.
3Press the OK button.
Result:A“★”icon is shown next to the selected channel
and the channel will be added to the favourite
channel list.
➢◆To undo, press the OK button again.
◆To add all channels to the favourite channel list, press
the Red button.
◆To remove all channels, press the Green button.
◆Move
1In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the required
channel using the ▲or ▼button.
2Press the Green button.
Result:A“”icon is displayed on the left side of the
channel name.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select the channel that you want to
move, and press the Green button or OK button.
Result: The channel is moved to its new position.
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EditingYour Favourite Channels
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EditingYour Favourite Channels (continued)
◆Renumber
1In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the channel to
be assigned a new number using the ▲or ▼button.
2Press the Yellow button.
Result: The channel number is highlighted.
➢You can revert to the previous channel number pressing
the Yellow button again, or Cancel.
3Enter the new number using the numeric buttons (0~9). Press
the OK button to confirm.
◆Delete
1In the Edit Favourite Channels menu, select the channel to
be deleted from the favourite channels list using the ▲or ▼
button.
2Press the Blue button.
Result: The selected channel and number will be deleted.
➢To add a deleted channel back in to the favourite channel
list, see 'Add' on page 14.
Selecting Channel Lists
You can determine the channel list that is initially shown when the
EPG (GUIDE button), channel list (LIST button) or service
information (INFO button) is selected.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Channel, and press the √or OK
button.
3Press the ▲or ▼button to select (highlight) Select Channel List,
and press the √or OK button.
4Select All or Favourites using the ▲or ▼button, and press the
OK button.
Result: The selected option is stored and the preset/default
channel list in the EPG menu and channel list will be
displayed.

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Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information
You can display EPG information at any time while watching digital
programmes.
➣The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) information is
provided by the broadcasters. Programme entries may
appear blank or out of date as result of the information
broadcast on a given channel. The display will
dynamically update as soon as new information becomes
available.
◆Now & Next Guide
For the five channels indicated in the left-hand column,
displays the Current programme and the Next programme
information.
◆Full Guide
Displays the programme information as time ordered 30
minute segments. One and half hours of programme
information is displayed which may be scrolled forwards or
backwards in time.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Guide, and press the √or OK
button.
➢The EPG may be displayed with the GUIDE button.
3Select the your required guide (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide)
by using the ▲or ▼button.
4Press the OK button.
Result: The selected guide menu is displayed.
➢Press the Red button to toggle between the Now & Next
Guide and the Full Guide.

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Viewing EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Information (continued)
5To Then
Display the ◆Press the Red button.
Now & Next Guide ◆Press the Red button again to
and the Full Guide toggle between the Now & Next
Guide and the Full Guide.
◆Select a programme of your
choice using the ▲, ▼, œ, or √
button.
Display the Favourites ◆Press the Green button.
and the All Channels ◆Press the Green button again to
list toggle between the Favourites
and the All Channels list.
View Categories ◆Press the Yellow button.
Exit the guide ◆Press the Blue button.
Watch a programme ◆Select a programme using the
in the EPG list ▲or ▼button.
◆Press the OK button.
View programme information ◆Select a programme of your
choice using the ▲or ▼button.
◆Press the INFO button when
the programme of your choice
is highlighted.
➣◆Information such as the channel number, programme
title and running time, status bar, and brief summary of
the highlighted programme will be displayed in the top
right corner of the screen. If there is a lengthy
summary, “…” will be displayed. Press the INFO
button for the full summary text.
◆Five channels are displayed. To scroll between
channels, move to a channel using the ▲or ▼button.
To display page by page, use the P▲or P▼button.

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Viewing All Channels and Favourite Channels
In the EPG menu, you can display all channels or favourite channels.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Guide, and press the √or OK
button.
➢You can also display this menu simply pressing the GUIDE
button.
3Select your required guide (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide)
using the ▲or ▼button, and press the OK button.
Result: The selected guide menu is displayed.
4Press the Green button.
Result: The “”icon for all channels and the “★”icon for
favourite channels is displayed in the top right corner of
the screen.
➢To toggle between the all and favourite channels list, press the
Green button again.
5Select a programme of your choice using the ▲, ▼, œ, or √button.
6Press the INFO button to display information about the highlighted
programme.
Result: Available programme information is displayed.
7When the favourite channel list has not been set up:
◆“The favourites list is empty. Would you like to
choose your favourites now?”message is displayed.
◆Select “Yes“(OK).
Result: The Edit Favourite Channels menu is displayed.
If you select “No”, all channels will remain
unchanged.
◆To edit the favourite channels, refer to page 14~15 for more
details.
➣◆All Channels is the list of channels that have been
scanned by the channel list update. All channels are
displayed in the all channel mode.
◆Favourites (favourite channels) is the list of channels
that has been set in the Edit Favourite Channels
menu (refer to page 14~15).
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Selecting Category Colours
You can change the colours for Categories.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Guide, and press the √or OK
button.
3Select your required guide (Now & Next Guide or Full Guide)
using the ▲or ▼button, and press the OK button.
Result: The selected guide menu is displayed.
➢You can also display this menu simply pressing the GUIDE
button.
4Press the Yellow button.
Result: A pop up screen that enables you to select category
colours is displayed.
5Select a category by using the ▲or ▼button.
6Press the OK or √buttons
Result: The selectable colours are displayed on the right side of
the screen.
7Select a colour using the ▲or ▼button.
Result: The colour selected for a category is stored and the
colours for the programme slots of the EPG will change
to that selection.
Setting The Default Guide Style
You can customise the Guide style which is displayed when the
“GUIDE”button is pressed on the remote control.
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Guide, and press the √or OK
button.
3Select the Set Default Guide using the ▲or ▼button, and press
the OK button.
Result: The options available are displayed.
4Select the required default guide (Now & Next Guide or Full
Guide) using the ▲or ▼button, and press the OK button.
Result: The selected guide style will be set to the default value.

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Using the Preferences
You can use various settings to suit your personal preferences.
◆Changing the TV Screen Format
◆Using the Zoom Mode
◆Selecting a Video Output
◆Selecting an Audio Output
◆Adjusting the Translucency Level
1Press the MENU button.
Result: The main menu is displayed.
2Press the ▲or ▼button to select Preferences, and press the √or
OK button.
3Select your required menu (TV Screen Format, Zoom Mode, Video
Output, Audio Output, or Translucency Level) using the ▲or ▼
button, and press the OK button.
Result: The options of the selected menu available are
displayed.
4Select the required option using the ▲or ▼button, and press the OK
button to change the setting.
◆ TV Screen Format
- Standard(4:3) : Select if the TV aspect ratio is 4:3.
- Widescreen(16:9) : Select if the TV aspect ratio is 16:9.
- Auto(WSS) : Automatic display of the TV aspect ratio by
WSS signal.
➢Do not use Auto(WSS) unless you are
certain that your TV supports it.
◆ Zoom Mode
- Letterbox : Gives a complete picture, but leave black areas
at the top and bottom.
- Centre Cut-Out : Fills up the screen but cut of some
information on the left and right sides.
➢◆The zoom mode operates when the TV Screen
Format is Standard(4:3) only. (It does not operate
when the TV Screen Format is Widescreen(16:9)
or Auto(WSS).)
◆For easy selection of zoom mode, press the WIDE
button on the remote control.
◆ Video Output
- Composite : Operates with all Televisions.
- RGB : If you have an RGB TV, choose the RGB setting to
obtain a higher-quality picture.
◆ Audio Output
- Stereo : Select if you have a stereo TV.
- Mono : Select if you have a mono TV.
◆ Translucency Level : Controls the amount of the TV
picture that is visible through the
menu. High, Medium, Low or Off.