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- Page 1 HD Interactive Set-Top Box USER GUIDE SAMSUNG GX-SH530CF...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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 ........................... - Page 3 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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...
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Page 4: Getting Started
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE Getting Started 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. -
Page 5: Starhub Remote Control
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 HD Interactive set-top box. -
Page 6: Smart Card
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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’... -
Page 7: Guide To High Definition Tv Applications
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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 colours that are true to life, you will enjoy HD programmes in widescreen format just like at the cinema. -
Page 8: Video Resolution
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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. -
Page 9: Surround Sound
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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. -
Page 10: Guide To Digital Cable Features
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE 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... -
Page 11: Info Bar
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 12: Info Page
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 13: On-Screen Tv Guide
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 14 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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.
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Page 15: Genre Search
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 16: More Show Times
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 17: Programme Information In Chinese
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 18: Favourite Channels
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 19: Last Channel Recall
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 20: Picture-In-Picture
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 21 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 22 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 23 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 25.
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Page 24: General Settings
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 25 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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.
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Page 26: Parental Control
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 27 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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.
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Page 28: Guide To Video On Demand
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 29: On Demand Catalogue
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 30: On Demand Info Page
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 31 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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.
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Page 32: My Purchased Content
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 33: On Demand Channels
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 34: Karaok! - Song Catalogue
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 35: Karaok! - Playlist
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 36: Karaok! - Favourites
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 37: Karaok! - Other Features
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 38: Guide To Interactive Services
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 39: Catch Up Tv (Available Only For Selected Channels)
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 40: Start Over And Etv
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE START OVER AND ETV 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 41: Interactive Tv
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE INTERACTIVE TV Interactive TV 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 42: Personalised Recommendations
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 43: Media Centre
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE MEDIA CENTRE The Media Centre allows you to play your personal media (videos, music and photos) on the set-top box either by connecting a supported USB storage device or by connecting the set-top box to the home network and allowing DLNA* certified devices to share media. -
Page 44: Media Centre - Library
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 45: Media Centre - Media Servers
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE MEDIA CENTRE - MEDIA SERVERS Media Servers will display the list of Media Servers which are configured to share media in the same home network. How To Use Functions Directions To select a Media Server... -
Page 46: Guide To Smart Tv
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE Guide to Smart TV™ SMART TV™ Take control of your TV with the Smart TV™ value-added service using the Digital Video Storage Device. With Smart TV™, you can now watch what you want, when you want. Here is how this exciting service can make it primetime anytime, for you. -
Page 47: Control Live Tv
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE CONTROL LIVE TV With Smart TV™, you can pause Live TV, rewind, replay and pick up where you left off. These functions are enabled by creating a temporary recording called a buffer. It will continue to buffer the channel until you change the channel. - Page 48 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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...
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Page 49: Instant Recording
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 50: Record By Show
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 51: Record By Series
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 52: Record By Time
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 53: Recording Schedules
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 54: My Recordings
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 55 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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.
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Page 56: Recording Playback And Bookmark List
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 57: Picture-In-Picture
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 58 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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, ...
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Page 59: Smart Tv™ Settings
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 60 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 ...
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Page 61: Installation Guide
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE Installation Guide RECOMMENDED SET-UP CONNECTION VIA HDMI (HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE) For this connection, your HD-ready TV must support input for HDMI. If your HD-ready TV does not support Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound, select No under the ... -
Page 62: Connection Via Component Video And Composite Audio
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE OPTIONAL SET-UP CONNECTION VIA COMPONENT VIDEO AND COMPOSITE AUDIO You will need to purchase the Component Cables separately. For this connection, your HD-ready TV must support inputs for Component Video (Y-Pb-Pr) and ... -
Page 63: Connection With Home Theatre System (Digital Audio Spdif)
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE OPTIONAL SET-UP CONNECTION WITH HOME THEATRE SYSTEM (DIGITAL AUDIO SPDIF) For this connection, you need to be using a Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theatre System. You will need to purchase the Digital Audio SPDIF (Optical) cables separately. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF 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 65: Signal Leakage
SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE Signal Leakage A REMINDER It is very important that you do not tamper with the cable wiring in your home once StarHub's signals are connected to your TV points. This is because you could cause signal leakage. -
Page 66: 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... - Page 67 SAMSUNG HD INTERACTIVE SET-TOP BOX GX-SH530CF USER GUIDE Memo...
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