Samsung TX-R3081WH Familiarizing Yourself with the TV

YOUR NEW TV

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Familiarizing Yourself with the TV

Control Buttons

You can control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more

advanced features, you must use the remote control.

SOURCE

Press to change between viewing TV programs

and signals from other components.

Press to see an on-screen menu of your TV's

features.

+ VOL –

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Also used to select items on the on-screen

menu.

Press to change channels. Also press to move

between items on the on-screen menu.

Remote Control Sensor

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the

TV.

Stand-By Indicator

Lights up when you turn the power off.

-Power Off ; Red

-Power On ; Off

∏

POWER

Press to turn the TV on and off.

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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 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 Chapter Three Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play Feature le Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. 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 Page 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 English - 46 Chapter Four Fine Tuning Analog Channels Only analog TV channels can be fine tuned. Press the INFO button on the remote control, will appear * next to the fine tuned channels. Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Changing the Screen Size English - 49 Tilt LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) The LNA feature only works when tuned to an analog channel. 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 Canadian English Allow All : Press to unlock all ratings. Block All : Press to lock all ratings. English - 64 How to Set up Restrictions Using 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 me Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions. 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 View the Remind List To Remove the Scheduled Programs Customizing Your Remote Control Page Chapter Five T Identifying Problems M Appendix M Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another Country Specifications