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Fibre TV Set-Top Box
USER GUIDE
SAMSUNG GX-SH435EH

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  • Page 1 Fibre TV Set-Top Box USER GUIDE SAMSUNG GX-SH435EH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Contents Getting Started ............................. 3 FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX ..........................3 STARHUB REMOTE CONTROL ........................4 Guide to High Definition TV Applications ...................... 5 HDTV ................................. 5 VIDEO RESOLUTION ........................... 6 SURROUND SOUND ........................... 7 Guide to Fibre TV Features ..........................
  • Page 3 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE CATCH UP TV (AVAILABLE ONLY FOR SELECTED CHANNELS) ..............37 START OVER AND ETV (AVAILABLE ONLY FOR SELECTED CHANNELS) ............38 APPS .................................39 PERSONALISED RECOMMENDATIONS .......................40 MEDIA CENTRE ............................41 MEDIA CENTRE - LIBRARY..........................42 PERSONALISATION ............................43 CREATE USER ACCOUNT(S)........................44...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Getting Started FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX IMPORTANT  When you switch off your TV set, you should always put the set-top box on stand-by mode for regular software updates.  Always place your set-top box on a smooth, flat surface.
  • Page 5: Starhub Remote Control

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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 set-top box.
  • Page 6: Guide To High Definition Tv Applications

    What’s more, your Fibre TV 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.
  • Page 7: 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 Fibre TV Set-Top Box using the remote control given.
  • Page 8: 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 Fibre TV Set-Top Box to your home theatre system to complete your HDTV viewing experience with surround sound digital audio effects.
  • Page 9: Guide To Fibre Tv Features

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Guide to Fibre TV Features MAIN MENU AND OPTIONS The Main Menu gives you complete access to all the Fibre TV features using a simple and intuitive design. To access the Main Menu, press the...
  • Page 10: Info Bar

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 11: Info Page

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 12: On-Screen Tv Guide

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 13 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To toggle between Grid Guide and Press the GUIDE button on your remote control to toggle List Guide between Grid Guide and List Guide.  To select a channel The channel you are currently watching is highlighted.
  • Page 14: Genre Search

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 15: More Show Times

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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...
  • Page 16: Programme Information In Chinese

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 17: Favourite Channels

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 18: Last Channel Recall

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 19: Picture-In-Picture

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE 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.
  • Page 20 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To enable PIP from the Info Bar Press the INFO button on your remote control and use the DOWN arrow button to view the programme listings for PIP cannot be enabled if other channel.
  • Page 21 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE IN TV GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To enable PIP from the TV Guide Press the GUIDE button on your remote control. Press the MENU button for Options and select Enable PIP.
  • Page 22 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE If a selected channel is locked, the PIP will display a black screen with a lock icon. LOCKED CHANNEL FOR SMALL SIZE PIP LOCKED CHANNEL FOR HALF SCREEN PIP For more information, please refer to Parental Control on page 24.
  • Page 23: General Settings

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE GENERAL SETTINGS This function allows you to personalise your viewing preferences. How To Use Functions Directions  To change Display Date / Time Press the MENU button on your remote control. Select Settings followed by General Settings and Display Date / Time.
  • Page 24 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To change Preferred Subtitles Press the MENU button on your remote control. Select Settings followed by General Settings and Preferred Subtitles. Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow button to select your preferred subtitle language.
  • Page 25: Parental Control

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PARENTAL CONTROL This function allows parents to control what your children can watch. To access Parental Control, press the MENU button on your remote control and navigate to Settings. Select Parental Control and press the button.
  • Page 26 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To set Purchase Lock This feature prevents children from making unauthorized purchases on the set-top box. Once the Purchase Lock is enabled, the Parental PIN will be requested every time before the purchase can be completed.
  • Page 27: Guide To Video On Demand

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Guide to Video On Demand StarHub Video On Demand (VOD) services offer you a wide selection of content which you can watch instantly at your convenience. MOVIES AND SHOWS ON DEMAND Save the hassle of running to the video rental store - Now, you can shop for the video-on-demand titles you want and watch them instantly.
  • Page 28: On Demand Catalogue

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE ON DEMAND CATALOGUE How To Use Functions Directions  To access Movies or Shows On Press the button on your remote control. Select Movies or Demand Shows and press the button to proceed.
  • Page 29: On Demand Info Page

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE ON DEMAND INFO PAGE The On Demand Info Page provides information on the programme you have selected such as programme title, the duration of the programme, the episode number when applicable and the programme synopsis.
  • Page 30 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PURCHASE OPTIONS FOR SERIES How To Use Functions Directions  To purchase a title / individual For Movies: episode / series Press the button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.
  • Page 31: My Purchased Content

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE MY PURCHASED CONTENT In My Purchased Content, you can view the list of the titles/series that you have recently purchased. To access My Purchased Content, press the button on your remote control and use the...
  • Page 32: On Demand Channels

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE ON DEMAND CHANNELS This listing allows you to browse through all the available On Demand Channels. For access to On Demand Channels, please check your subscription packages for entitlements.  How To Use...
  • Page 33: Karaok! - Song Catalogue

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE KARAOK! - SONG CATALOGUE KaraOK! offers a wide selection of Chinese, English, Dialect, Evergreen and Malay songs. You can now sing and practise your favourite or latest songs from the comfort of your home.
  • Page 34: Karaok! - Playlist

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE KARAOK! - PLAYLIST KaraOK! offers a similar experience as the commercial Karaoke outlets, where you can schedule your favourite songs to be played out in a sequence. The order of the songs can be changed and managed from the Playlist.
  • Page 35: Karaok! - Favourites

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE KARAOK! - FAVOURITES KaraOK! allows you to add your favourite songs to a favourites list, so that you can have quick access without having to create your playlist from scratch the next time you return.
  • Page 36: Karaok! - Other Features

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE KARAOK! - OTHER FEATURES There are many other functions that will complement your home karaoke singing experience such as the search feature. You can also forward or rewind the songs and practise a new song over and over again from the comfort of your home.
  • Page 37: Guide To Interactive Services

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Guide to Interactive Services INSTANT BUY Instant Buy allows you to subscribe to selected channels and packages instantly, using your remote control. You can start to enjoy your subscribed channels immediately upon successful transaction.
  • Page 38: Catch Up Tv (Available Only For Selected Channels)

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE CATCH UP TV (AVAILABLE ONLY FOR SELECTED CHANNELS) Catch Up TV allows you to catch up episodes of TV shows you missed, anytime within 7 days of the first telecast. How To Use...
  • Page 39: Start Over And Etv (Available Only For Selected Channels)

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE START OVER AND ETV (AVAILABLE ONLY FOR SELECTED CHANNELS) You can now enjoy the ability to restart and watch it from the start. Keep a look out for the on screen prompt for programmes that come with this feature, and press the...
  • Page 40: Apps

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE APPS Apps on Channel 899 brings you a whole new level of experience via your existing TV, into a world of information and interactivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Page 41: Personalised Recommendations

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PERSONALISED RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations offers you a selection of suggested programmes based on your viewing preferences. For the ease of browsing, the recommendations are grouped into Live TV programmes airing within the next 5 minutes (Now), 1 hour (Next), and 7 days (Later) and On Demand titles.
  • Page 42: Media Centre

    Audio: AAC, MP3, WMA, and WAV files  Image: PNG, JPEG and GIF files Note that the Fibre TV Set-Top Box is not a dedicated media player. Some supported file formats may not work due to several factors:  Some specific technical specifications are not supported by the set-top box.
  • Page 43: Media Centre - Library

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE MEDIA CENTRE - LIBRARY The Media Centre Library displays all your personal media in 3 standard categories for easy playback. To access Media Centre, simply connect your USB storage device and it will auto-detect if the device is supported.
  • Page 44: Personalisation

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PERSONALISATION Personalisation enables you to create your own user accounts (up to 8 unique accounts) on the set-top box. To access your User Account, press the MENU button on your remote control and navigate to Users. Select Login and press the button.
  • Page 45: Create User Account(S)

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE CREATE USER ACCOUNT(S) NEW USER UNDER USERS NEW USER ACCOUNT CREATION How To Use Functions Directions  To create a new user account Press the MENU button on your remote control. Select Users followed by New User and press to proceed.
  • Page 46 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE LINK FACEBOOK ACCOUNT (OPTIONAL) LINK TWITTER ACCOUNT (OPTIONAL) How To Use Functions Directions  Link Facebook Account (optional) Press and follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the Pairing Code on your web or mobile browser by visiting www.facebook.com/device...
  • Page 47 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE SET USER AVATAR DEFAULT SYSTEM AVATARS How To Use Functions Directions  Set User Avatar Select Next and press the button. Set your User Avatar using one of the options:  Select from list (choose from 24 choices) ...
  • Page 48: User Account Login

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE USER ACCOUNT LOGIN When there is at least one user account created, the User Login Screen will be displayed during the set-top box boot up. To login, select your User Account and enter the 4-digit PIN. If there is no user action after 10 seconds, it will automatically go to Live TV.
  • Page 49: User Account Logout And Switch User

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE USER ACCOUNT LOGOUT AND SWITCH USER The Switch User function allows you to login to your User Account directly if there is another User Account currently logged in on the set-top box.
  • Page 50: Manage User Accounts

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE MANAGE USER ACCOUNTS This function allows you to manage your user account. How To Use Functions Directions  To access User Accounts Press the MENU button on your remote control and select Settings.
  • Page 51: Facebook Integration

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE FACEBOOK INTEGRATION Once you have linked your Facebook Account to the User Account on the set-top box, the Facebook Integration allows you to post about programmes you are watching (or would like to watch) using the remote control with a default message.
  • Page 52: Twitter Integration - Enable Tweets

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE TWITTER INTEGRATION - ENABLE TWEETS Once you have linked your Twitter Account to the User Account on the set-top box, Enable Tweets allows interaction with related Tweets containing hashtags with the same programme name as an overlay over Live...
  • Page 53: Twitter Integration - Tweets

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE TWITTER INTEGRATION - TWEETS Once you have linked your Twitter Account to the User Account on the set-top box, the Twitter Integration allows you to tweet about programmes you are watching (or would like to watch) using the remote control with a default message.
  • Page 54: Guide To Smart Tv

    Rewind to catch a favourite scene over and over, then catch up by fast forwarding to the programme in real time. Customers with the Fibre TV Set-Top Box will be able to enjoy Smart TV™ at a monthly  subscription along with the purchase of a Digital Video Storage Device.
  • Page 55: Setting Up Smart Tv

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE SETTING UP SMART TV™ To set up your set-top box with Smart TV™ for the first time, connect the Digital Video Storage Device via the provided USB cable. The Media Centre prompt will be displayed as the default auto detection.
  • Page 56: Control Live Tv

    When the buffer reaches its maximum 2 hours of SD or HD programmes, the Fibre TV Set-Top Box will continue to record, but recordings made at the beginning of the buffer will be removed. The buffer will be erased when the Fibre TV Set-Top Box is turned off, put into standby mode, or when you change channels.
  • Page 57 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To pause the programme Press the PAUSE button on your remote control. To resume the programme, press the PLAY button.  To rewind or fast forward the...
  • Page 58: Instant Recording

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE INSTANT RECORDING Smart TV™ enables you to record a programme while watching. So even if you are interrupted in the middle of the programme, you can come back to finish it at a more convenient time.
  • Page 59: Record By Show

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE RECORD BY SHOW Smart TV™ is fully integrated with the On-Screen TV Guide that offers you a simple and convenient way of recording your programmes in advance. Simply select the programme you would like to record through the...
  • Page 60: Record By Series

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE RECORD BY SERIES Smart TV™ is fully integrated with the On-Screen TV Guide that offers you a simple and convenient way of recording your serial programmes. Simply select the programme you would like to record through the On- Screen TV Guide, select Record By Series, and all future episodes of the programme will be recorded onto your Digital Video Storage Device.
  • Page 61: Record By Time

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE RECORD BY TIME Smart TV™ also lets you record by time on a daily or weekly basis. How To Use Functions Directions  To record by time Press the SMART TV button on your remote control and select Recording Schedules.
  • Page 62: Recording Schedules

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE RECORDING SCHEDULES Recording Schedules allow you to schedule your recordings as well as edit your scheduled recordings. It will display the programme title, channel number and start date, as well as start and end times of all previously scheduled recordings.
  • Page 63: My Recordings

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE MY RECORDINGS My Recordings is the default main folder where all your recorded programmes will be kept. It allows you to playback and organize your recorded programmes such as edit, delete and move, as well as creating custom folders.
  • Page 64 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To delete a folder Use the DOWN arrow button to select the folder. Press the MENU button for Options and select Delete. Press the button to confirm.
  • Page 65: Recording Playback And Bookmark List

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE RECORDING PLAYBACK AND BOOKMARK LIST In addition to the standard functions when you playback a recorded programme, you will be able to create bookmarks and manage a Bookmark List. How To Use...
  • Page 66: Picture-In-Picture

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Similar to Live TV, the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature can be enabled during the playback of a recording. It allows you to watch the recording and a Live TV channel at the same time with one active audio track either from the recording or the PIP.
  • Page 67 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To change PIP position Option 1: Press the MENU button for Options and select PIP Position. Applicable only for Small Press the button to select the position: Top Right, Top Left, ...
  • Page 68: Smart Tv™ Settings

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE SMART TV™ SETTINGS Smart TV™ Settings allow you to customise your Smart TV™ experience such as your recording settings and playback experience. To access Smart TV™ Settings, press the SMART TV button on your remote control.
  • Page 69 SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE How To Use Functions Directions  To change Instant Recording Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow button to set the type or duration Duration for Instant Recording:  1 hour  2 hours ...
  • Page 70: Installation Guide

    HD-ready TV using the Optional set-up. Viewing Procedure 1. Switch your TV source to HDMI to watch your programmes. 2. Select the desired channel using the remote control of your Fibre TV Set-Top Box.
  • Page 71: Connection Via Composite Video And Audio

    1. Switch your TV source to Composite (or AV) to watch your programmes. 2. Select the desired channel using the remote control of your Fibre TV Set-Top Box. Please note that on some HD-ready TV sets, you may experience problems displaying video ...
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    SAMSUNG FIBRE TV SET-TOP BOX GX-SH435EH USER GUIDE Troubleshooting TIPS FOR IMPROVING TV RECEPTION If you experience any disturbance in your TV reception, the problem may be due to a minor oversight. Here's an important checklist that may help you locate the source of the problem quickly: ...
  • Page 73: General Information

    The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Open Source Software License Notice You may find a copy of the open source software and more information at http://opensource.samsung.com...
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