Chapter Five, Identifying Problems | Samsung TXL 3676, TXL 3276

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.

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.

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Contents

COLOR TELEVISION Owner’s InstructionsTXK3276 / TXK3676 TXL3276 / TXL3676 AA68-01057D-01 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Warning! Important Safety Instructions Thank You for Choosing Samsung Important Safety Information 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 1 Your New TVChapter 3 Operation Chapter 4 Special Features Chapter 5 TroubleshootingAppendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.1 Chapter One List of Features ´ VOLUME - , + Familiarizing Yourself with The TVˆ POWER & TIMER indi- cator Ø POWER Œ HEADPHONE JACK Front Panel Jacksˇ AUDIO INPUTS ´ VIDEO INPUT For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 Note The buttons that are not described below do not function F. F Remote Control ˜ VCR ControlsREW Rewind Press to rewind a tape in your VCR Chapter Two Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV Connecting a VCR A coaxial cable is usually included with a VCR. If not, check your local electronics store S-VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV Connecting an S-VHS VCR Connecting a DVD Player For models TXL3276/TXL3676 Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV 2.8 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder Install two AA size batteries Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlSlide the cover out com- pletely Replace the cover Chapter Three Plug & Play FeatureTurning the TV On and Off continued If you want to reset this feature 2 Press CH three times to select the Function menu and press VOL+3 Press CH to select Plug & Play and press VOL+ With the power on, press MENU Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displayson the remote control Viewing the Menus Selecting a Menu Language Press MENU to display the menuPress MENU twice to exit Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the Channels Note Channel auto program does not function when the V-chip is active Storing Channels in Memory Automatic MethodPress MENU, then press CH twice to select “Channel.” Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Changing Channels Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Channel Buttons Directly Accessing Channels Labeling the Channels Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockPress the MENU button to display the on-screen menu Press the CH or CH button to select the correct minutes Option 2 Using the Local PBS Channel to Automatically Set the TV Clock3.11 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION The clock is set Press MENU three times to exit Sequence ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN., PAC., ALAS., HAW Press MENU to display menu Customizing the PicturePress MENU four times to exit 3.13 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Using Automatic Picture Settings Press CH or CH to select a particular item to be changed Customizing the Sound Press VOL - or VOL + Using Automatic Sound Settings Press CH to select “Adjust”, then press Setting The On/Off MelodyVOL+ 3.17 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Press CH twice to select “Channel”, then press VOL+Press CH twice to select “TV/AV” Chapter Four Customizing Your Remote Control VCR Codes CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURESDVD Codes S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S The remote control has four “modes” Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable BoxWhen your remote control is Cable Box Codes Fine Tuning Channels Select the appropriate channel Press MENU to display the menuPress CH twice to select the “Channel” menu 4.5 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES Digital Noise ReductionPress VOL + to select the “Picture” menu Press CH three times to select Digital NR Changing the Screen Size Press CH twice to select SizePress VOL + or VOL - repeatedly to select “Normal”, “Zoom”, or “Wide” 4.7 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURES Using the R.Surf Press VOL+ to select the “Function” sub-menu Setting the On/Off Timer When finished, press Setting the Sleep TimerWhen finished setting the timer, press MENU three times to exit Press the SLEEP button on the remote control Sound Features Extra sound settings Turbo Sound, Surround, or Auto Volume Auto VolumeTurbo Sound Surround and on the tape’s packaging Viewing Closed Captions “0-0-0-0.” Using the V-Chip Option How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the “TV guidelines”Press CH five times to highlight the “V-chip” menu Press VOL+ Viewers 14 and over 4.15 CHAPTER FOUR SPECIAL FEATURESPage Blocks a Channel “Emergency Escape” How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Chapter Five Identifying Problems Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications