Samsung HC-P5256W 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 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.
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.

Your remote control does not	Press the MODE button to put your remote
operate your TV.	control in the “TV” mode.

The TV won’t turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.

Digital broadcasting screen	Please check the digital signal strength and input
problem	antenna.

Color smudge on screen.	Please operate the Perfect Focus function of
	Side-AV terminal on Menu.

Note

If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal(4:3) aspect ratio format for a long time, images may be burned onto the screen.

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Contents Instructions English Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TVHow to View Digital Television Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitorsHow difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Your New TV Special Features List of Features AccessoriesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Connection Jacks Side Video Input´ Audio Input Video Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAntenna terminals ∏ Audio/Video Output jacks ’ Audio Input jacks¨ Number buttons Remote ControlGuide VOL -, VOL +Remote Control ˛ Still Main ± DNIeVCR/DVD Controls Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate VHF and UHF AntennasConnecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Between an OutputTerminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting a VCR Connecting CableCARDConnecting a Camcorder Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480p, 720p Connect a set of audio cables betweenConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box Connecting to DVI Digital Visual InterfaceConnecting a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog AmplifierInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Install two AAA size batteries Replace the coverTurning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Press the Enter button to enter the languageChannel Memory in Process Air Channel Press the Menu button Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusActivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Self Focus is selected Press the Enter button againDeactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Removing the Self Focus Message from the DisplayViewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Press the Exit button to exitSelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsButton to select Storing Channels in MemoryPress the or Antennas to memorizeAdding and Erasing Channels Using the Button Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Previous ChannelSelecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels Viewing the Channel Lists Picture Control Customizing the PictureUsing Automatic Picture Settings Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Mode StandardSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Press the Enter button to Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Select InputAssigning Names to External input mode Press the Menu button Press the Enter button to select InputFine Tuning Analog Channels AnalogChecking the Digital-Signal Strength DigitalChanging the Screen Size DNIe Digital Natural Image engine Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PicturePress the Enter button to select PIP Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Swapping the Sub picture and Main pictureChanging the Size of the Sub picture Freezing the Picture Changing the Position of the Sub pictureChanging the Channel of the Sub picture Setting the SRS Tsxt Auto Volume Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred LanguageAnalog Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Melody Setting the On/Off Timer When finished, press the Enter buttonSetting the Sleep Timer Press the … or † button to adjust MinutePress the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password Using the V-Chip USAHow to Change Your Password V-Chip menu is displayedHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating Systems Important Notes About Parental LocksDefault is CC1 Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text MessagesDigital Captions function operates on digital channels Size Menu Translucency Level Selecting the DVI StandardSetting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functionsElectronic Program Guide Displays the current time and dateUsing the Electronic Program Guide Press the or buttonTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button Buttons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Activate -2 Hours Yellow button to Activate +2 Hours Viewing Information about ChannelsPress the Green button to You may nowSymbol will be displayed Reminder ListReminded Viewing List To view the Reminder List To remove the scheduled programsCustomizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Identifying Problems Chapter FiveCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications