Samsung TX-R3080WHX

YOUR NEW TV

English - 10

Connection Jacks (Side)

You can connectan A/V component that is used only occasionally, such as a camcorder

or video game. (For information on connecting equipment, see page 22.)

S-VIDEO Input

Connect an S-Videosignal from a camcorder or

video game.

VIDEO Input

Connect a video signal from a camcorder or video

game.

AUDIO Input

Connect audiosignals from a camcorder or video

game.

•Please be sure to match the color coded input terminals and cable jacks.

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Contents

Main Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing A Guide to Digital TV Digital Television Services How to View Digital Television NOTE Q&A C Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 2: Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Chapter 3: Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 C Chapter 4: Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Chapter One List of Features Accessories Familiarizing Yourself with the TV TX-R3080WHX TX-R3079WH Page Page Page Page Chapter Two Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Page Page English - 18 Connecting a VCR Also, you can connect to AV IN 4 on the side panel of TV. English - 19 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV English - 20 Connecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks Also, you can connect to AV IN 4 on the side panel of TV. Connecting a DVD Player The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR English - 21 Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a set-top box to your TV. Connecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting to HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connecting a Camcorder Connecting to a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control English - 26 Chapter Three Turning the TV On and Off You can also use the POWERbutton on the front panel. Plug & Play Feature The Plug & Play function operates after plugging in the TV for the first time. le English - 28 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Viewing the Display You can also use the MENU, CH /, VOL+/ Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna Input You can connect to two different signal sources by choosing the antenna input (Air or Cable). English - 30 Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal Source English - 31 Storing Channels in Memory signal Cable :Cable antenna signal Air+Cable :Air and Cable antenna signals STD, HRC, and IRC g e, Adding and Erasing Channels To add channels that were not memorized (or to delete unwanted channels from memory): Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channel. English - 34 Selecting Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite Channels: To Store Your Favorite Channels: English - 35 Labeling the Channels English - 36 Picture Control You can select the type of picture which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Using Automatic Picture Settings English - 37 Customizing the Picture English - 38 Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound Control At any time, you can temporarily cut off the sound using the MUTE button. English - 40 Using Automatic Sound Settings English - 41 Customizing the Sound English - 42 Setting the Clock Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually English - 43 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically The clock can be set automatically if you are receiving a digital signal. Viewing an External Signal Source English - 45 Assigning Names to External Input Mode Chapter Four Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Changing the Screen Size Tilt LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Using the R.Surf Feature Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track English - 52 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo, or SAP. Auto Volume English - 54 Choosing a Digital Sound Format BBE BBE is a built-in effect that adds clarity, punch and dynamics to the sound. Setting the On/Off Timer English - 57 , y ol. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 30 to 180 minutes). n, y he de f English - 58 How to Change Your Password Using the V-Chip ** * English - 59 V n ch How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls Page English - 61 n s. r - r How to Set up Restrictions using the Movie Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X Allow All : Press to unlock all movie ratings. Block All : Press to lock all movie ratings. Explanation of the MPAA and TV (FCC) Rating Systems: English - 63 How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English Allow All : Press to unlock all ratings. Block All : Press to lock all ratings. English - 64 How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French Allow All : Press to unlock all ratings. Block All : Press to lock all ratings. Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) Page Viewing Closed Captions (On-Screen Text Messages) The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. English - 68 The availability of English - 69 Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. e t. Electronic Program Guide B C FD GE You can use the GUIDEbutton on the remote control to display the Electronic I AH Page Page Displays the program times in two hour segments. Displays the current date and time on the top right of the screen. English - 74 Remind List Reminded Viewing List English - 75 To Viewthe Remind List To Removethe Scheduled Programs Customizing Your Remote Control set-top box. Page Chapter Five T Identifying Problems M Appendix M Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another Country Specifications