Samsung TX-R3081WH Identifying Problems, Or digital, Quality program, Quality is of an SD grade

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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 problem

Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.

 

The visual qualities of digital

The visual qualities of digital channels may vary

 

channels vary.

depending on the original production method (analog

 

 

or digital).

 

 

• If the original production method is digital: High visual

 

 

quality program.

 

 

• If the original production method is analog: The digital

 

 

program displayed on the screen is originally an analog

 

 

program which has been converted to digital. The visual

 

 

quality is of an SD grade.

 

Although the TV caption shows HD,

The HD caption that appears when switching channels

 

the visual quality is not satisfactory.

or when pressing the Information button on the remote

 

 

control means the selected channel is a digital channel. If

 

 

the broadcasting station converts an analog signal into

 

 

digital and transmits the signal, the visual quality may not

 

 

be perfect. (Applied to Set Top Box built-in model only.)

 

 

 

 

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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 Identifying Problems Special FeaturesTroubleshooting AppendixList of Features AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV ´ Video Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input Audio Input´ Video Input jacks Connection Jacks RearVideo Input jack Component Input jacks Y, PB, PR, AUDIO-L/R¨ Number buttons Remote ControlAntenna +100Press to display the memorized channels menu VCR/DVD ControlsPress to add or erase channels in the TV’s memory Controls the caption decoderConnecting 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 ChannelsCable 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 Plug & Play Feature Turning the TV On and OffAuto Program Memorize Channel Completed. Time will Be updated automaticallySelect the time zone in which you live is displayed Auto ProgramViewing 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 EqualizerSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually† button Press the Exit button to exit Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Time ZoneViewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Input Mode Press the Enter buttonEdit Name Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tunedFine Tune Checking 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 You must set the clock firstTo cancel the Set sleep timer Setting the Sleep TimerAdjust Minute Press the … or † button toPress 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 TV Parental GuidelinesBlock All General audience no restriction Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating SystemsImportant Notes About Parental Locks NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not ratedHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English SetupSetupHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French V-Chip menu isSelect the appropriate Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Default is CC1 Digital Captions function operates on digital channels CaptionPress the Enter button to select Size Digital Caption OptionsMenu Transparency Level Setting the Function HelpAdjusts the transparency of the menu screen Displays help on the menu functionsElectronic 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 Displays the program times in two hour segments Viewing Information about ChannelsSymbol will be displayed Remind ListReminded Viewing List To View the Remind List To Remove the Scheduled ProgramsRemind List Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Quality program Identifying ProblemsOr digital Quality is of an SD gradeSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country WeightAA68-03739C-00