Samsung TXM 3097WHF 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.

No color, wrong colors or tints.	Make sure the program is broadcast in color.
	Adjust the picture settings.
	If the set is moved or turned in a different
	direction, the power should be OFF for at least
	30 minutes.
Picture rolls vertically.	Adjust the antenna.
	Check all wire connections.
The TV operates erratically	Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try
	operating it again.
The TV won’t turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.

5.1 CHAPTER FIVE: TROUBLESHOOTING

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Contents Color Television As an Energy Star Partner Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Safety Your New TV InstallationOperation Special Features TroubleshootingList of Features Chapter OneFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Audio Input jacks Super Video Input jack Front Panel Jacks´ Video Input jack ¨ Headphone jack Component 2 Input jacks 480i/480p/1080i Rear Panel JacksAUDIO-VIDEO Monitor Output jacks ´,¨,ˆVIDEO Input jack´ Number buttons Remote ControlReset +100Remote Control ¸ VCR Controls PIP Controls¨ CH and CH Channel Up/Down Remote Control PowerTV/Component VOL -, VOL +¿ Sleep Remote Control ¯ Reset˘ Display ˛ SetConnecting 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 ChannelsS TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TVMake sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number Connecting an S-VHS VCRConnecting a DVD Player 480i/480p Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box 480p/1080i Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Plug & Play Feature Turning the TV On and OffIf you want to reset this feature Viewing the Menus Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Press the VOL+ buttonAdjusting the Volume Changing ChannelsLabeling the Channels Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyE R AT I O N E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture Press the Menu button to display menuUsing Automatic Picture Settings Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Viewing an External Signal Source Customizing Your Remote Control Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVDVCR Codes DVD CodesCable Box Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable BoxCodes Fine Tuning Channels LNA Low Noise Amplifier Alternate between On and OffTilt Digital Noise Reduction Changing the Screen Size TXM3097WHF/ TXM3098WHFChanging the Color Tone Press the CH button to select Color ToneUsing the R.Surf Feature Freezing the PictureSetting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep Timer Press the VOL + button to select On/OffSound Features Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS SoundtrackTurbo Sound TXM3296HF Viewing Closed Captions Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSelecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Press the VOL + button to select PIP OnChanging the Size of the PIP Window Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image Changing the PIP Channel Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTV-G E C I a L F E AT U R E S E C I a L F E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration Identifying Problems Chapter FiveUsing Your TV in Another Country Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVSpecifications M O Appendix A.3 M O