Samsung CL21M2 manual Chapter Five, Identifying Problems

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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 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 TV/VIDEO 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	Make sure the remote has batteries.
operate your TV.	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.

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Contents Owner’s Instructions English Your New TV InstallationOperation Troubleshooting Special FeaturesAppendix Accessories List of FeaturesControl Buttons Indicator¨ Remote Control Sensor Familiarizing Yourself with the TVHeadphone Connection Jacks SideAudio Input ´ Video InputAudio Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAudio-Video Output jacks ¨ S-Video Input jack ´ Video Input jacksVOL +, VOL Remote Control´ Number buttons +100Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting Cable TVCable without a Cable Box Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a VCRConnecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a CamcorderStart Plug & Play is displayed Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffEnjoy your When you have finished Press the Menu buttonPress the Enter button to start Press the Enter button to stopViewing the Display Press the Info button on the remote controlViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusSelecting a Menu Language Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Changing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous ChannelLabelling the Channels You cannot select Name in the AV modePicture Control Using Automatic Picture SettingsPress the Enter button again Customizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Using the Mute Button Adjusting the VolumeSound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings Select Equalizer, then Press the Enter button Customizing the SoundSelect the balance or a Clock Setting the ClockSetting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourcePress the Enter button Press the Exit button to exit Assigning Names to External Input ModeChapter Four Fine Tuning ChannelsChanging the Screen Size Digital Noise Reduction DNIe Jr Activating the PIP Viewing Picture-In-Picture depending on the modelPress the Enter button to select PIP Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture Selecting an External SourceChanging the Size of the Sub Picture Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture Changing the Position of the Sub PictureUsing the R.Surf Feature Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Auto Volume Set the Off Timer as methods for On Timer setting Setting the On/Off TimerOn Timer Channel Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume LevelSetting the Sleep Timer Press the Enter button to select Caption Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text MessageCaption Mode Channel Field Move Enter Return Press the œ or √ button to select the channel to be locked Locking the Channel depending on the modelSetting the Blue Screen Mode Setting the On/Off Melody Viewing the Demonstration Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsUsing Your TV in Another Country Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVSpecifications M O English English AA68-03671A-01