Samsung TX-R3081W manual Cable Box Switch

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Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter		RF (A/B)
		RF (A/B)
	Cable Box	Switch
	Cable Box

Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter		RF (A/B)
	Cable Box	Switch
	Cable Box

Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the “ANT 2 IN (Cable)” terminal on the rear panel.

Incoming

Cable

Splitter

TV Rear

	RF (A/B)
Cable Box	Switch

After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal viewing. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B”, you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.)

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesIntegrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How to View Digital TelevisionUsing a personal computer and monitor How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Operation InstallationYour New TV Troubleshooting Special FeaturesIdentifying Problems AppendixAccessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV Video Input Connection Jacks Side´ Video Input Audio InputDigital Audio Output jack Optical Connection Jacks RearInput jacks Video Input jacksAntenna Remote Control¨ Number buttons +100Press to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory VCR/DVD ControlsPress to display the memorized channels menu Controls the caption decoderAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TVSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Cable Box Switch TV Rear Panel Connecting a VCRConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia Interface Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxTV Side Panel Connecting a CamcorderConnecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeatureSelect the time zone in which you live is displayed Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallyAuto Program Memorize Channel Auto ProgramViewing the Menus Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Display InputSelecting a Menu Language SetupSelecting the Antenna Input Press the Menu buttonChannel Selecting the Video Signal SourceMemorizing the Channels Storing Channels in Memory Air Air antenna signal Cable Cable antenna SignalAdd / Delete Adding and Erasing ChannelsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Favorite ChannelsName Labeling the ChannelsPicture Control Using Automatic Picture SettingsPress the Enter button again PictureMode Customizing the PictureResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsEqualizer Customizing the Sound† button Press the Exit button to exit Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually Time Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceSelect Input Source ListEdit Name Assigning Names to External Input ModePress the Enter button Fine Tune Fine Tuning Analog ChannelsOnly analog TV channels can be fine tuned Digital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthSize Changing the Screen SizeTilt TiltLNA Low Noise Amplifier Press the R.SURF button Using the R.Surf FeatureButton. The on-screen Multi-Track Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS trackPress the Enter button to select Preferred Language Analog Auto Volume Choosing a Digital Sound Format BBE You must set the clock first Setting the On/Off TimerAdjust Minute Setting the Sleep TimerTo cancel the Set sleep timer Press the … or † button toHow to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipPress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password V-Chip menu is displayedHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental GuidelinesBlock All Important Notes About Parental Locks Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsGeneral audience no restriction NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not ratedSetupSetup How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian EnglishSelect the appropriate How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian FrenchV-Chip menu is Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Caption Digital Captions function operates on digital channelsDigital Caption Options Press the Enter button to select SizeAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen Setting the Function HelpMenu Transparency Level Displays help on the menu functionsDisplays the current time and date Electronic Program GuidePress the or button Using the Electronic Program GuideTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button GuidePress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Buttons and press the Info button on the remote controlViewing Information about a Single Channel Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program times in two hour segmentsReminded Viewing List Symbol will be displayedRemind List To Remove the Scheduled Programs To View the Remind ListCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Or digital Identifying ProblemsQuality program Quality is of an SD grade visual qualityUsing Your TV in Another Country Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVSpecifications WeightAA68-03748A-00

TX-R3081W specifications

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