Samsung TX-R3080WHX 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 Samsung authorized 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 SOURCE 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 TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV ´ Video Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input Audio InputInput jacks Connection Jacks RearDigital Audio Output jack Optical Video Input jacks¨ Number buttons Remote ControlAntenna +100Reset VCR/DVD ControlsConnecting 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 All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Cable Box Switch Connecting a VCR TV Rear PanelConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box Connecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia InterfaceConnecting a Camcorder TV Side PanelConnecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Remote control Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffMessage Completed. Time will Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallySelect the time zone in which you live is displayed Auto Program Memorize ChannelViewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Press the Exit button to exitSelecting the Antenna Input SetupSelecting a Menu Language Press the Menu buttonSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsChannel Air Air antenna signal Cable Cable antenna Signal Storing Channels in MemoryAdding and Erasing Channels Add / DeleteUsing 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 Labeling the Channels NamePress the Enter button again Using Automatic Picture SettingsPicture Control PictureCustomizing the Picture ModeResetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings SoundCustomizing the Sound Time Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually ClockOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time ZonePress the Enter button to Select Input Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Source ListAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels AnalogChecking the Digital-Signal Strength DigitalChanging the Screen Size 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 Setting the On/Off Timer When finished, press the Enter buttonTo cancel the set sleep timer Setting the Sleep TimerAdjust Minute Sleep TimerPress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password Using the V-ChipHow to Change Your Password V-Chip menu is displayedHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Allow AllBlock All Important Notes About Parental Locks General audience no restrictionNC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French Canadian FrenchViewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Digital Captions function operates on digital channels CaptionSize Setting the Function Help Menu Transparency LevelElectronic Program Guide Displays the current time and dateTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button Using the Electronic Program GuidePress the or 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 Symbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To View the Remind List To Remove 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 AA68-03652A-00