Samsung TX-R3081W manual Identifying Problems, Or digital, Quality program

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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 visual quality.
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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