Samsung TX-R3081W manual Changing Channels, Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel

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O P E R AT I O N

Changing Channels

Using the Channel Buttons

Press the CH or CH button to change channels.

When you press CH or CH , the TV changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have memorized at least three channels.) You will not see channels that were either erased or not memorized.

Using the Number Buttons

Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel.

Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel.

For example, to select channel 27, press “2” then “7”.

The TV will change channels when you press the second number.

When you use the number buttons, you can directly select channels that were either erased or not memorized.

To select a channel over 100, press the +100 button. (For channel 122, press “+100” then “2” then “2”.)

To change to single-digit channels (0–9) faster, press “0” before the single digit. (For channel “4” press “0” then “4”.)

Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel

Press the PRE-CHbutton.

œ To quickly switch between two

channels that are far apart, tune to

The TV changes to the last

one channel, then use the number

channel you were watching.

buttons to select the second

 

 

channel. Then, use the PRE-CH

 

button to quickly alternate

 

between them.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English Guide to Digital TV Digital Television ServicesHow 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 TVOperation 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 BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter 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 buttonSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel 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 Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Sound Using Automatic Sound SettingsEqualizer Customizing the SoundSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually† button Press the Exit button to exit Time Zone Option 2 Setting the Clock AutomaticallySetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceSelect Input Source ListAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tunedFine Tune Digital Checking the Digital-Signal StrengthSize Changing the Screen SizeTilt LNA Low Noise AmplifierTilt Using the R.Surf Feature Button. The on-screenPress the R.SURF button Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageMulti-Track Options 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 EnglishHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French V-Chip menu isSelect the appropriate 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 GuideButtons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Viewing Information about Channels Displays the program times in two hour segmentsSymbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing 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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