Samsung TX R3075WH, TX R2678WH manual Chapter Five, Identifying Problems

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Chapter Five

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.

Identifying Problems

Problem	Possible Solution


Poor picture.	Try another channel.
	Adjust the antenna.
	Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality.	Try another channel.
	Adjust the antenna.

No picture or sound.	Try another channel.
	Press the TV/VIDEO button.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Check the antenna connections.
	Make sure the MUTE button is off.

No color, wrong colors or tints.	Make sure the program is broadcast in color.
	Adjust the picture settings.
Picture rolls vertically.	Adjust the antenna.
	Check all wire connections.
	If you are using a VCR, check the tracking.

The TV operates erratically.	Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try
	operating it again.

Your remote control does not	Press the MODE button to put your remote
operate your TV.	control in the “TV” mode.
	Make sure the remote has batteries.
	Check that the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries
	are inserted correctly.
	Check that the batteries are drained.
The TV won’t turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Make sure the remote has batteries.

Digital broadcasting screen	Please check the digital signal strength and input
problem	antenna.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TVHow to View Digital Television Using a personal computer and monitorIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Installation Your New Digital TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Remote Control SensorStandby indicator Control Buttons´ VIDEO1 Input Connection Jacks SideAudio Input Video Input´ Audio Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAudio-Video Output jacks Video Input jacks Antenna terminals¨ Number buttons Remote ControlTV/COMP +100VCR controls DNIeConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TVAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Cable with a Cable box that Descrambles All ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter English Connecting a VCR Ferrite CoreConnecting an S-VHS VCR Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVTV Rear Panel Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box 480p/720p/1080i Connecting to HDMIHigh Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an External Amplifier Variable Audio OutputInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Install two AAA size batteries Replace the coverRemote control Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffChannel Memory in Process TV Channel Viewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Input menu appears on the screenSelecting a Menu Language Press the Menu buttonSelecting the Antenna Input Press the Enter button to select AntennaPress the Antenna button repeatedly to select Air or Cable Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Adding and Erasing Channels Add channelDelete channel Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Changing ChannelsSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Analog Labeling the ChannelsUsing Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlCustomizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing Mute Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Press the Enter button to select ModeSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyPress the Enter button to select Clock Clock Set Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Press the Enter button. The time will be set automatically Time ZoneViewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Menu button Press the Enter button to select InputFine Tuning Analog Channels Press the œ or √ button to adjust the fine tuningChecking the Digital-Signal Strength DigitalChanging the Screen Size TX-R2675WH/TX-R2678WH TX-R3075WHTilt TiltUsing the R.Surf Feature Extra sound settings Auto Volume, BBE Auto VolumeBBE When a Digital Signal is received Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS trackWhen an Analog Signal is received Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Timer √ button to move to the next stepSetting the Sleep Timer Using the V-Chip How to Change Your PasswordPress the number buttons 0 9 to enter a new password How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines You can independently Lock the movie ratings Locked movie ratingsImportant Notes About Parental Locks General audience no restrictionNC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Setting Up Analog Captions On-Screen Text Messages Viewing Closed CaptionsSetting Up Digital Captions On-Screen Text Messages Digital Captions function operates on digital channelsReturn to Default Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen Menu Transparency LevelSetting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functionsElectronic Program Guide D E F G HEnglish Using the Electronic Program Guide Viewing Information about a Single Channel Press the Blue button or Exit button to exitViewing Information about Channels ButtonRemind List Reminded Viewing ListTo view the Remind List To remove all the scheduled programsCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Identifying Problems Chapter FiveCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications English