Samsung Model
(Cont.)
5
HDTV:
•
For the best display, press the
SETTINGS
button on your remote twice to get the full settings menu.
•
The default picture format setting on the Samsung digital cable box is 480p (best SD). Use the
ARROWS
to highlight
“HD settings” and press
SEL
, then highlight “Display Resolution” and press
SEL
. Scroll to 1080i (best HD) and press
SEL
.
Next, go to the menu on your HDTV and set the Picture Format “Aspect Ratio” to 16:9.
SDTV:
•
The “Display Resolution” should be 480p (best SD) and the Picture Format “Aspect Ratio” should be 4:3.
Setting the picture format
4
3
•
Plug the power cord into the AC power input on the back of the digital cable box and then plug the other end into
the wall outlet or surge protector. You’ll know the power is on when the blue light appears on the front of the digital
cable box. If it doesn’t, turn on the power by pressing the power button on the lower left corner.
•
Make sure your TV is plugged in and powered on. Then check that your TV is on the correct input using the remote
control that came with your TV. The input selected on your TV must match the input you used to connect your
digital cable box to your TV in Step 2. To set your TV to the correct input, press the
INPUT
,
SOURCE
or
TV/VIDEO
button on your TV manufacturer’s remote control.
DO NOT plug other components such as DVD players, VCRs or gaming consoles into the back of the digital cable box.
Connect the power
Back of digital cable box
Power button
AC power input
4
•
Activation begins automatically and a series of numbers and letters will display on the LED screen on the front of your
digital cable box. Once “turn” and “on” alternate on the LED screen every three seconds, turn on your digital cable box;
a blue light will indicate the power is on.
Make sure your TV is on and you’ll see a gray screen that says, “Please wait, we are preparing the service for you.”
When the correct time displays on the LED screen, wait up to 15 minutes to be sure service is fully activated.
Activate
LED screen
TV Plug
Power cord
