Samsung SlimFit TX S3080WH Owner's Instructions Manual

Samsung SlimFit TX S3080WH Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 TX-S3079WH TX-S3080WH Owner’s Instructions Register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register COLOR TELEVISION...
  • Page 2 Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing. Uneven CRT aging as a result of format selection and use, as well as other burned-in images, is not covered by your Samsung limited warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents GENERAL INFORMATION List of Features ... Accessories... Viewing the Control Panel... Viewing the Connection Panel ... Remote Control ... Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ... CONNECTIONS Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas ... Connecting Cable TV... Connecting a VCR ... 10 Connecting an S-VHS VCR ...
  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. s Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. s A special sleep timer. s V-Chip function. s Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, non-subscription HD broadcasts can be viewed with no Set-Top Box needed.
  • Page 5: Viewing The Control Panel

    Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may very depending on the model. TX-S3079WH TX-S3080WH SOURCE...
  • Page 6: Viewing The Connection Panel

    Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 8~13. The product color and shape may very depending on the model. TX-S3079WH AV IN 1 Video and audio inputs for external devices, such as...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote control, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. POWER Turns the TV on and off.
  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. 3.
  • Page 9: Connecting Cable Tv

    Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT 2 IN (CABLE) terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1.
  • Page 10: Connecting A Vcr

    Also, you can connect to “AV IN 2” on the side panel of TV. Connecting an S-VHS VCR Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR. (This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
  • Page 11: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv

    Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows: VCR Rear Panel Audio Cable (Not supplied) Video Cable (Not supplied) When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable.
  • Page 12: Connecting A Dvd Player/Set-Top Box Via Hdmi

    Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI/DVI Output jack on the external device. TV Rear Panel DVD Player/Set-Top Box HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-definition multimedia interface, is a next-generation interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video signals using a single cable without compression.
  • Page 13: Connecting An Amplifier/Dvd Home Theater

    Connecting an Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Amplifier/DVD Home Theater Audio Cable (Not supplied) Each external input source device has a different back panel configuration. When connecting an external device, match the color of the connection terminal to the cable. Operation Turning the TV On and Off Plug &...
  • Page 14 Auto Program Auto Program in progress. Air 16 Stop Enter Skip Auto Program Auto Program is completed. 39 channels are memorized. Air : 9, Cable : 30 Enter Skip Plug & Play Sets the current time manually or automatically. Clock Mode Manual Auto Move...
  • Page 15: Changing Channels

    If you want to reset this feature... Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency: Medium Blue Screen : Off Function Help : On Move Enter Return Menu language, Channels and Time will be set . Start Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Using Mute Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the status of certain audio-video settings. Air 13 Mono Picture Mode : Dynamic Sound Mode : Custom...
  • Page 17: Memorizing The Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (air) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting channels (manual).
  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Remote Control

    Setting Up Your Remote Control After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose.
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Remote control to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 22 of this manual for your brand of DVD.
  • Page 20: Remote Control Codes

    Remote Control Codes Brand Code SAMSUNG 000 001 002 003 004 005 077 078 079 ADMIRAL AIWA AKAI 004 027 032 AUDIO DYNAMICS 007 026 BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANDLE 002 003 006 008 015 055 CANON 021 056 CITIZEN 002 003 006 008 015 055...
  • Page 21: Cable Box

    PANASONIC 003 022 027 037 044 PHILIPS 019 021 023 028 PIONEER 004 018 020 044 014 022 040 REGAL SAMSUNG SET-TOP BOX Product Code Ground wave STB 001 002 Satellite STB CABLE STB STB DVD COMBO Satellite STB HDD COMBO Standard...
  • Page 22 SAMSUNG DVD Product Code 000 001 002 DVDR 003 004 BD Record 005 006 VCR COMBO 007 008 009 010 011 VCR Record DHR COMBO Code Brand ANAM AUDIOVOX AUDIOLOGIC ANABA 070 071 074 086 083 084 088 111 112...
  • Page 23: To Select The Source

    To Select the Source Use to select TV or other external input sources connected to the TV. Use to select the input source of your choice. Input Source List : TV Edit Name Move Enter Return Source List - - - - - - - - S-Video - - - -...
  • Page 24: Picture Control

    Picture Control Using Automatic Picture Settings Your TV has four automatic picture settings (“Dynamic”, “Standard”, “Movie”, “Custom”) that are preset at the factory. You can activate either Dynamic, Standard, Movie, or Custom by making a selection from the menu. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size...
  • Page 25: Changing The Screen Size

    Mode Mode : Dynamic Contrast Brightness Cool2 Sharpness Cool1 Color Normal Tint G 50 Warm1 Color Tone : Cool1 Warm2 Reset Move Enter Return Mode Mode : Dynamic Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G 50 ˆ Color Tone : Cool1 Reset Move Enter...
  • Page 26: Tilt

    Tilt Due to the Earth’s magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending on the TV’s location. When this occurs, follow the steps below. Picture Mode : Dynamic Size : 16:9 Tilt Film Mode : Off Move Enter Return Tilt Tilt...
  • Page 27: Customizing The Sound

    Sound Mode : Custom Standard Music Equalizer Movie SRS TruSurround XT : Off Speech Auto Volume : Off Custom Multi-Track Options Melody : On Move Enter Return Customizing the Sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preference. (Alternatively, you can use one of the “automatic” settings.) Sound Mode : Custom...
  • Page 28: Automatic Volume Control

    Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcasters. Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT : Off Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options Melody : On Move Enter Return Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT : Off Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options...
  • Page 29: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Track - Analog

    Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track - Analog Multi-Track Sound Sound Mode : Custom Equalizer SRS TruSurround XT : Off Auto Volume : Off Multi-Track Options Melody : On Move Enter Return Multi-Track Options Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Streo Mono Stereo...
  • Page 30: Channel Control

    Channel Control Selecting the Antenna Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Cable Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength Move Enter Return Adding and Erasing Channels You can add or delete a channel to display the channels you want only. To use the Channel Manager function, first run Auto Program (see page 17).
  • Page 31: To Set-Up Your Favorite Channels

    Channel Manager /All DTV Air 7-1 DTV Air 2-1 DTV Air 10-2 Air 13 Air 4 DTV Air 13-1 DTV Air 10-3 Air 6 DTV Air 13-2 DTV Air 11-1 DTV Air 7-1 DTV Air 13-3 Watch DTV Air 11-2 Air 8 DTV Air 13-4 DTV Air 11-3...
  • Page 32: Viewing The Channel Lists

    Viewing the Channel Lists You can display a list of all channels, added channels or your favorite channels. Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength Move Enter Return Channel Manager Added Favorite Default List Mode : All Move Enter Return...
  • Page 33: Labeling Channels

    Labeling Channels Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program Channel Manager Name Fine Tune Signal Strength Move Enter Return Name Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Move Enter Return Name Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Move Adjust Return Fine Tuning Analog Channels Use fine tuning to manually adjust a particular channel for optimal reception.
  • Page 34: Checking The Digital-Signal Strength

    Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Unlike analog channels, which can vary in reception quality from “snowy” to clear, digital (HDTV) channels have either perfect reception quality or you will not receive them at all. So, unlike analog channels, you cannot fine tune a digital channel. You can, however, adjust your antenna to improve the reception of available digital channels.
  • Page 35: Time Setting

    Time Setting Setting the Time Setting the clock is necessary in order to use the various timer features of the TV. Also, you can check the time while watching the TV. (Just press the INFO button.) Option 1: Setting the Clock Manually Setup Plug &...
  • Page 36 Option 2: Setting the Clock Automatically Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency ˆ Medium Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return Time --/ --/ ----/ -- : -- -- Clock Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : Inactivated Off Timer...
  • Page 37 Clock 12/ 24/ 2005/ 1 : 07 pm Clock Sleep Timer : Off On Timer : Inactivated Off Timer : Inactivated Move Enter Return On Timer Enter the On Timer options. Hour Minute am/pm Antenna Channel Volume Activation Move Adjust Return Off Timer Enter the Off Timer options.
  • Page 38: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language Setup Plug & Play ˆ ˆ Language : English Time ˆ V-Chip ˆ Caption ˆ Menu Transparency Medium ˆ Blue Screen : Off ˆ Move Enter Return Setup Plug & Play English Language : English Español Time V-Chip...
  • Page 39 How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency ˆ Medium Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN. * * * 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : Off TV Parental Guidelines MPAA Rating Canadian English...
  • Page 40 TV Parental Guidelines ALL FV V TV-Y Allow All TV-Y7 Block All TV-G TV-PG TV-14 Move Enter Return 6. How to set the FV, V, S, L and D sub-ratings. 7. Press the EXIT button to clear all the screens. (Or proceed to the next section, Press the ENTER button.
  • Page 41 How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings: G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X, NR The MPAA rating system uses the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the V-Chip lock is on, the TV will automatically block any programs that are coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or TV-Ratings).
  • Page 42 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian English’ Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency ˆ Medium Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN. * * * 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : On...
  • Page 43 How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘Canadian French’ Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency ˆ Medium Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN. * * * 0~9 Enter PIN Return V-Chip V-Chip Lock : On...
  • Page 44 Using the V-Chip for Digital channel Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency Medium ˆ Blue Screen : Off Function Help : On Move Enter Return V-Chip Enter PIN.
  • Page 45: Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital

    Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) - Digital The Digital Captions function operates on digital channels. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency Medium ˆ Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return Caption Caption : Off Caption Mode : Default Caption Options...
  • Page 46: Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog

    Viewing Closed Captions(On-Screen Text Messages) - Analog The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or external signal mode. (Depending on the broadcasting signal, the Analog Caption function may operate on digital channels.) Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time...
  • Page 47: Menu Transparency Level

    Menu Transparency Level Adjusts the transparency of the menu screen. Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip Caption Menu Transparency ˆ Medium Blue Screen : Off Move Enter Return Setup Plug & Play Language : English Time V-Chip High Caption Medium...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Identifying Problems If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call your nearest Samsung service center. Possible Solution Problem Try another channel. Poor picture Adjust the antenna.
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  • Page 52 Contact SAMSUNG WORLD-WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. Country Customer Care Center CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (7267864) Web Site Samsung Electronics Canada Inc., Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada www.samsung.com/ca...

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