Samsung MTR-1120U, User Manual

Page 1: ...User guide You re just minutes from enjoying the movies you want whenever you want them ...

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Page 4: ...e in any way Contact with parts inside the receiver may cause injury or death from electric shock It can also damage it If the MovieBeam receiver antenna or remote need service see Chapter 4 Avoid damaging the power cord When disconnecting the power cord pull on the plug not the cord Keep all cords and cables away from children and pets If the power cord is damaged return it for a replacement Keep...

Page 5: ...elcome to the MovieBeam experience 1 2 Things you can do with the MovieBeam receiver 1 2 Sources of information and support 1 2 Feature updates 1 2 How to use this guide 1 2 What s in the box 1 3 Positioning the MovieBeam receiver 1 5 Connecting the phone cord 1 6 Connecting to your entertainment system 1 7 Using the S video cable 1 8 1 TV with only one input Input is used 1 9 2 TV with several in...

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Page 7: ... 2 TV with several inputs 1 10 3 Television with several inputs 1 11 4 TV with coax input 1 12 5 TV with several inputs MovieBeam and other device send audio through surround sound system 1 13 6 TV with several inputs Audio from other devices is passed through to surround sound system 1 14 7 TV with several inputs Digital audio cable S PDIF is used to connect to surround sound system 1 16 8 Home T...

Page 8: ...ou watch a film you can pause fast forward and rewind in the same way you would a DVD or VCR You can watch a movie as often as you want during the 24 hour rental period You can also set parental controls such as spending limits and viewing limits Sources of information and support If you have any questions we haven t covered in this manual please visit us at www MovieBeam com Feature updates Occas...

Page 9: ...receiver Setup will take just a few minutes and no tools are needed MovieBeam Antenna Remote Two AA Batteries Phone Cord Phone Line Splitter Antenna Extension Cord Power Cord S Video Cable A V Cable Quick Start Guide User Guide Welcome Pamphlet select m e n u Quick start You are steps from watching your first movie You re just minutes from enjoying the movies you want whenever you want them User g...

Page 10: ...ts a phone wall jack to the phone jack on the receiver Phone Line Splitter Lets the MovieBeam receiver share a phone line with your telephone Power Cord Connects power to the MovieBeam receiver S Video Cable Provides the video signal When you use this cable don t plug in the yellow connectors on the A V cable A V Cable Provides three connectors yellow for video white and red for audio Optional Ant...

Page 11: ... the MovieBeam receiver with the other components in your entertainment system Don t put anything on top of your receiver other than the antenna Important To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the MovieBeam receiver to moisture Alternate positions ...

Page 12: ...nverts an electrical outlet into a phone jack We don t provide you with this device but you can get it at the same retailers that carry the MovieBeam receiver Connect one end of the phone cord to the phone jack on the back of the MovieBeam receiver Connect the other end to a phone wall jack If the wall jack is being used plug the phone line splitter into the wall jack then connect both phone lines...

Page 13: ... inputs all inputs are used 4 Television with no A V input RF modulator needed 5 Television with several inputs input is available the MovieBeam receiver and other device send audio through surround sound 6 Television with several inputs all inputs are used Other device passed through the MovieBeam receiver to surround sound 7 Television with several inputs input is available Digital audio S PDIF ...

Page 14: ...he S video cable for the yellow connector of the A V cable to achieve better quality images However you still need to connect the Audio Left and Audio Right connectors of the A V cable in order to transmit sound On the pages which follow only the A V video cable is shown Using the S video and A V cables Using the A V cable ...

Page 15: ...evice from the TV and plug it into the appropriate connectors marked IN on your MovieBeam receiver 2 Connect the A V and S video cables from the MovieBeam receiver s OUT connectors to the TV s IN connectors as shown below Using the S video cable is recommended OUT IN TV MovieBeam receiver R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 1 VIDEO DVD VCR or other device ...

Page 16: ...nputs is available 1 Plug the A V and S video cables into the MovieBeam receiver and TV as shown below Using the S video cable is recommended You don t need to change any other connections The remaining connection scenarios are for more complex home entertainment systems you probably don t need to refer to them OUT IN TV R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO DVD VCR or other device MovieBeam rec...

Page 17: ...ropriate connectors marked IN on your MovieBeam receiver The other end should be plugged into the connectors marked OUT on the device 2 Connect the A V and S video cables from the MovieBeam receiver s OUT connectors to the TV s IN connectors as shown below Using the S video cable is recommended DVD or other device OUT IN TV R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO VCR or other device MovieBeam rece...

Page 18: ...vIdeo and A V connections RF modulators are available at most electronics retailers Connect it as shown below 1 Connect the coax cable between the TV and the RF modulator 2 Plug the A V and S video cables into the MovieBeam receiver and RF modulator as shown below Using the S video cable is recommended OUT IN TV RF Modulator R AUDIO L S VIDEO COAX COAX VIDEO MovieBeam receiver ...

Page 19: ... video cable or use the S video cable 1 Unplug one device from the TV and plug it into the appropriate connectors marked IN on your MovieBeam receiver The other end should be plugged into the connectors marked OUT on the device 2 Connect the A V and S video cables from the MovieBeam receiver s OUT connectors to the TV s IN connectors as shown below Using the S video cable is recommended S PDIF S P...

Page 20: ...1 Connect one end of the A V cable to the MovieBeam receiver IN connectors Plug the other end into the OUT connectors on the VCR or other device 2 Connect the red and white A V connectors to the MovieBeam receiver audio OUT connectors Plug the other end into the surround sound audio IN connectors 3 Connect the red and white A V connectors to the surround sound audio IN connectors Plug the other en...

Page 21: ...vice OUT IN TV R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO VCR or other device Input 1 Input 2 Surround Sound DVD or other device OUT IN TV R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO VCR or other device Input 1 Input 2 Surround sound MovieBeam receiver ...

Page 22: ...the following cables A V cable provided with the receiver Two S PDIF cables cables not included with the MovieBeam receiver 1 Connect the yellow connector of the A V cable to the MovieBeam receiver video OUT connector Plug the other end into the video IN connector on the TV Do not use the red and white connectors 2 Connect one end of the S PDIF to the one of the S PDIF connectors on the surround s...

Page 23: ...Basic Setup 1 17 Setup 1 17 S PDIF S PDIF DVD or other S PDIF device OUT IN TV Surround sound R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO MovieBeam receiver ...

Page 24: ...ality Details are on page 8 You will need the following additional cables Three A V cables cables not included with the MovieBeam receiver 1 Connect the A V cable to the MovieBeam receiver OUT connectors Plug the other end into the IN connectors on the home theater A V controller 2 Connect the second A V cable to the home theater A V controller OUT connectors Plug the other end into the IN connect...

Page 25: ...Basic Setup 1 19 Setup 1 19 Home Theater A V Controller OUT IN MovieBeam receiver DVD or other device TV R AUDIO L S VIDEO Input 2 Input 1 VIDEO Input 3 Input 2 Input 1 Output VCR or other device ...

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Page 27: ...up Details 2 Connecting the antenna 2 2 Positioning the antenna 2 2 Connecting power 2 3 Electrical precautions 2 3 This chapter shows you how to connect and position the antenna and connect power to the MovieBeam receiver ...

Page 28: ...to the antenna Connect the other end into the antenna connector on the back of the MovieBeam receiver labeled Antenna This connector pushes on twist it until it is snug Positioning the antenna Place the antenna on top of the MovieBeam receiver You may need to reposition it later ...

Page 29: ...ve movies If the MovieBeam receiver is connected to a power outlet controlled by a wall switch be sure the switch remains in the on position If power is connected via a power strip do not turn the power strip off Electrical precautions Place the power cord where it will not be walked on and where it is not accessible to children or pets When disconnecting the power cord pull on the pug not the cor...

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Page 31: ...3 4 Remote control video control buttons 3 5 Getting to know your MovieBeam receiver 3 6 Navigation star 3 7 Turning on the MovieBeam receiver and TV 3 8 Getting around the screens 3 9 Phone setup 3 10 Antenna setup 3 11 Can t wait to watch a movie 3 14 Main menu 3 14 New releases 3 15 Movie page 3 16 Find movies 3 17 My current rentals 3 18 Watching movies 3 19 Closed captioning 3 19 Settings 3 1...

Page 32: ...g batteries into the remote control Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote Two AA batteries are in the box Match the and marks on the batteries to the and marks in the battery case then insert the batteries into the remote Close the case 1 2 3 ...

Page 33: ... control screen Pressing this button when a screen saver is displayed returns you to the last thing you were viewing either a menu or movie 3 Up Press to move the highlight up one increment or to go to the next screen Press and hold for fast scrolling up through lists 4 Right Press to move the highlight right one increment or to go to the next screen When you are watching full screen video this al...

Page 34: ...y selected category In full screen playback mode it acts like a next chapter button In full screen pause mode it acts like a frame advance button 3 Page Down In a list moves highlight down an entire screen of information On a movie page goes to the next movie page in the currently selected category In full screen playback mode acts like a previous chapter button In full screen pause mode acts like...

Page 35: ... to reverse at a faster speed In the passcode entry screens press this button to clear and return to the previous passcode digit 3 Pause Play toggle Press once to pause playback of a movie Press twice to resume play of a movie or video Pressing Pause and FFW at the same time creates a slow motion effect Pressing Pause followed by Page Up or Page Down moves one screen forward or backward 4 Fast For...

Page 36: ...y do 1 Standby LED Blinks when the remote control or front panel button is pressed This is also the power button It is green when the receiver is sending video to your TV and orange when it is in standby mode It blinks when a button is pressed 2 Main menu button Pressing it will always bring you to the main menu In standby mode pressing this button turns on the box 3 Navigation star see next page ...

Page 37: ...when a screen saver is displayed returns you to the last thing you were viewing either a menu or movie 3 Up Press to move the highlight up one increment or to go to the next screen Press and hold for fast scrolling up through lists 4 Main Menu Pressing this button displays the main menu 5 Right Press to move the highlight right one increment or to go to the next screen When you are watching full s...

Page 38: ...d on When it is in standby mode and not sending video to your TV the LED will be orange You will know that the receiver is sending video to your TV if the green LED is on If you are not getting images on your TV find either the Input or TV VCR button your TV s remote control Keep pressing it until it you select the right input and the welcome page shows on your TV screen An animated sequence will ...

Page 39: ... MovieBeam receiver s features use the buttons on the navigation star on your remote control or on MovieBeam receiver s front panel Press the up down left or right buttons to move the highlight on the screen When the item you want is highlighted press the Select button in the center of the navigation star select m enu ...

Page 40: ...his can take up to 5 minutes When the call is complete continue to the antenna adjustment step If the call is unsuccessful you will be prompted to enter dialing parameters Use the navigation star buttons on the remote or on the MovieBeam receiver to respond to the prompts If the phone call is unsuccessful call MovieBeam Customer Service 1 866 865 1500 for further instructions When the MovieBeam re...

Page 41: ...provement the MovieBeam receiver will prompt you to move the antenna until the bar on the screen extends past good If the bar is showing green on the ends you are getting adequate signal If not try orienting the antenna in several directions and positions The length of the bar will indicate signal strength Reposition the antenna until the bar is at maximum length and the ends show green ...

Page 42: ...ng Movies 3 12 Hints The higher up you place your antenna the more likely you are to improve your reception If necessary attach the antenna extension cable to give yourself more placement options Position the antenna closer to a window ...

Page 43: ...Troubleshooting in Chapter 4 When the antenna signal is adequate you can choose to watch a short video that tells you about the MovieBeam receiver s features or you can go to the main menu When setup is complete the MovieBeam receiver continuously receives new movies through the antenna All you need to do is to make sure the unit is plugged in and that the phone line is connected If the antenna is...

Page 44: ...ies come and go all the time To help you prioritize what to watch first some of the movies indicate guaranteed availability for a certain period To continue with setup including setting passcodes rating and spending limits continue to the section on Settings on p 3 19 Main menu The main menu shows new releases lets you find movies to rent tells you how many movies are currently rented and provides...

Page 45: ...right and left arrow buttons to scroll through the mini posters of the new releases As each poster is highlighted details about the movie are displayed 2 Pick a movie by highlighting it and pressing Select You will be taken to the movie page for that movie where you can watch the trailer get more information about the movie and rent it ...

Page 46: ...nteed date next to it it could be replaced with a new movie at any time When you come to a movie page the movie preview will immediately start playing if you have already rented the movie and are still in the 24 hour window the preview won t play Highlight the trailer window and press Select to watch the trailer full screen Press the Stop button to stop the trailer and return to the movie page To ...

Page 47: ... title genre rating actor and director To search for movies 1 On the main menu choose Find Movies 2 In the Find Movies menu choose the search criteria title newly arrived genre rating actor or director 3 Press Select A results list displays Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight a title then press Select The movie s home page displays so that you can watch a trailer and rent ...

Page 48: ...t My Current Rentals and press Select 2 The My Current Rentals screen displays and lists the titles and how much rental time remains The movies are sorted by the amount of rental time remaining 1 Highlight the title in the list and press Play If a passcode is required you will be prompted to enter it If there is not enough time left in the rental period to watch the entire movie we will let you kn...

Page 49: ...re is insufficient rental time to complete viewing it when you press Play a screen will let you know that you don t have enough time to finish but you can still watch for as much time as you have left Closed captioning MovieBeam supports the display of closed captions Be sure to turn the feature on at your TV Settings The Settings option on the main menu gives you access to screens in which you ca...

Page 50: ...hange a passcode to limit the ratings of movies than can be watched and to set a spending limit You can also clear the passcode from this screen To turn on parental controls highlight Parental Controls in the Settings screen and press Select You don t need a passcode to view the Parental Controls screen ...

Page 51: ...s there s no need to set a passcode To set a passcode 1 Highlight Settings on the main menu 2 In the Settings screen highlight Parental Controls 3 In the Parental Controls screen highlight Set Change Passcode 4 In the Set Change Passcode screen set the passcode by pressing the remote control buttons in any order 5 Enter a four digit sequence If you enter an incorrect number press the rewind button...

Page 52: ...ect 3 Enter your current passcode Enter the new passcode Enter it again to confirm Passcode for all movies Selecting this option means that a passcode must be entered to watch any movie If you already have a passcode set simply highlight yes or no on the menu If you haven t set a passcode yet enter it on the passcode screen which will be displayed before the Passcode For All Movies screen displays...

Page 53: ...Customer Service at 1 866 865 1500 The customer care representative will remove the forgotten passcode Because the passcode is cleared through the phone line the customer service representative will ask you to select the Account Dial In option on the Forgot Passcode screen after you finish your call or after you clear the passcode online Clearing a passcode Choosing Clear Passcode on the Parental ...

Page 54: ...a passcode is entered To set a rating lock 1 Choose Settings on the main menu 2 Choose Parental Controls on the Settings menu 3 Choose Rating Lock on the Parental Controls screen and press Select 4 Enter your passcode If you haven t set a passcode you will be prompted to do so Choose the ratings that you want to lock with a passcode ...

Page 55: ...ented by entering the passcode The default spending limit is none To set a spending limit 1 On the main menu choose Settings 2 On the Settings screen choose Parental Controls then Spending Limit 3 In the Weekly Spending Limit screen use the up and down keys on the remote to set a limit between 1 and 99 dollars Press Select 4 Enter your passcode to confirm the limit ...

Page 56: ...t the MovieBeam receiver makes when you press buttons or change screens It has nothing to do with your television volume To adjust the sound effects volume 1 Choose Settings on the main menu 2 Choose Sound Effects Volume on the Settings menu Press Select 3 In the popup window choose low high or off then press Select ...

Page 57: ...l screen Sometimes films are received in widescreen format 16 9 If your TV is widescreen and you would like to view movies which arrive in this format automatically highlight and select Widescreen If you have a regular television 4 3 highlight and select Full Screen ...

Page 58: ...ies 3 28 Phone setup This option on the main menu lets you change the options that your MovieBeam receiver uses to dial in Pulse or tone On this screen select which kind of phone you have and press Enter The dialing prefix screen will display ...

Page 59: ...al 9 before the phone number highlight YES on this screen and press Enter You will be asked to enter the proper dialing prefix Once you have provided it press Enter and the phone will dial out The MovieBeam receiver will let you know when the call out has been successfully completed When done the receiver will try the new settings by dialing out ...

Page 60: ...u don t always have the phone line connected to the MovieBeam receiver you should periodically connect it and allow it to phone home This is necessary to keep your account up to date A message on the screen will indicate the call s progress and prompt you when it is completed ...

Page 61: ...g customer service Updates are available at www MovieBeam com Troubleshooting provides solutions to typical concerns Also check the troubleshooting section in Chapter 4 Updates are available at www MovieBeam com View Welcome Video plays a short video that tells you about the MovieBeam receiver s features Diagnostic Screen provides information about your MovieBeam receiver that you need if you call...

Page 62: ... Info 2 Choose Rental History The history screen shows the date a movie was rented along with its title rating and price If there are more movies than will fit on the screen use the page up and page down buttons to scroll through the list To clear the rental history Highlight Clear Movie History and press Select If a passcode has been set you will be prompted to enter it to clear the movie history...

Page 63: ...ay change its name depending on the problem For example the screen may show Antenna alert if the signal is inadequate If more than one alert situation exists you can select Alert to view a screen that provides more details If you see an alert on the main menu refer to the Alerts section in Chapter 4 for details about the cause and how to correct it ...

Page 64: ...Finishing Setup Renting and Watching Movies 3 34 ...

Page 65: ...iver 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 2 Can t connect the MovieBeam receiver to my TV 4 2 No power 4 2 Remote control doesn t work 4 3 Antenna warning 4 4 No picture 4 4 No audio 4 5 No closed captions 4 5 The receiver is making sounds 4 5 The MovieBeam receiver reboots itself 4 5 Phone 4 6 I forgot my passcode 4 6 Can t find a movie 4 7 Can t view a movie 4 7 Movie list isn t updating 4 7 Account info 4 8 H...

Page 66: ... you have an older television with RF connectors you will need to purchase an RF modulator which will provide the correct connectors Check the diagram on p 1 12 No power What s wrong The MovieBeam receiver does not come on How to fix it Be sure that the power cord is plugged into an outlet and into the MovieBeam receiver Be sure that the power button is pressed Be sure your TV is turned on The Mov...

Page 67: ...tched off Turn the power strip on Power on is often indicated by a little red light Remote control doesn t work Any time the remote doesn t work you can still watch movies and control the MovieBeam receiver using the buttons on the receiver s front panel What s wrong Batteries are missing dead or incorrectly installed How to fix it Install two AA batteries as shown on p 3 2 Remote is being used to...

Page 68: ...ur antenna higher and extending its ends If the MovieBeam receiver is in a basement try moving the antenna and or the receiver upstairs or closer to a window Repeat the antenna adjustment procedure described on p 3 11 No picture What s wrong I m not getting any video on the TV How to fix it Check your TV remote to see if it has a TV VCR button on an Input button Press the button several times to s...

Page 69: ...ailable on your TV Check your TV manual The receiver is making sounds What s wrong This is normal How to fix it When movies are being received you may hear the hard disk operating The MovieBeam receiver reboots itself What s wrong This is normal How to fix it MovieBeam s software is continuously being improved and new features are added at no cost to you Software is broadcast in the same way as mo...

Page 70: ...fer to p 1 6 A dialing prefix may be needed Refer to the instructions on p 3 30 to force a dial in I forgot my passcode What s wrong I set a passcode and can t remember it How to fix it Once a passcode has been set you will not be able to watch movies above a certain rating or exceed a spending limit without entering it If you have forgotten your passcode go to the My Account section on the MovieB...

Page 71: ...ode may have been set which prevents the viewing of movies of a specified rating Enter the passcode as described on p 3 21 If you have forgotten your passcode go to the My Account section on the MovieBeam website to clear it You can also call 1 866 865 1500 and our customer service agents will be happy to assist you Remember that once you clear your passcode on the web or over the phone you must g...

Page 72: ...wrong I rented something but it doesn t appear in my rental history How to fix it The rental history is available from the Help and Account Info screen It lists up to 45 rentals and includes the title rating price and the date and time a movie was rented and your time zone If you recently cleared your rental history you may not see a listing of a previous rental However you can also check your acc...

Page 73: ...ormation on the website www MovieBeam com or contact customer service at 1 866 865 1500 How to get more information More information about the MovieBeam receiver is available on the website and via customer service www MovieBeam com On the MovieBeam website you can download new versions of this user guide check your account status make changes to your account information find answers to frequently...

Page 74: ...ormation on the website www MovieBeam com or contact customer service at 1 866 865 1500 How to get more information More information about the MovieBeam receiver is available on the website and via customer service www MovieBeam com On the MovieBeam website you can download new versions of this user guide check your account status make changes to your account information find answers to frequently...

Page 75: ...ormation on the website www MovieBeam com or contact customer service at 1 866 865 1500 How to get more information More information about the MovieBeam receiver is available on the website and via customer service www MovieBeam com On the MovieBeam website you can download new versions of this user guide check your account status make changes to your account information find answers to frequently...

Page 76: ...ormation on the website www MovieBeam com or contact customer service at 1 866 865 1500 How to get more information More information about the MovieBeam receiver is available on the website and via customer service www MovieBeam com On the MovieBeam website you can download new versions of this user guide check your account status make changes to your account information find answers to frequently...