Samsung TX P1634 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 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.
	If the set is moved or turned in a different
	direction, the power should be OFF for
	at least 30 minutes.

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 Owner’s Instructions Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features Accessories‹ Remote Control Sensor « VOL , + Stand by indicatorPower CH and CH Familiarizing Yourself with The TVSide Panel Jacks Devices For private listeningDevices Rear Panel Jacks DVD Video InputConnect to an antenna or to a cable TV system Remote Control ‹ Number buttons+100 VOL -, VOL +Remote Control VCR Controls Press to rewind a tape in your VCRPress to fast forward the tape in your VCR « Number buttons SleepMTS Multichannel Television Stereo Up, Down, LeftConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsConnecting Cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Incoming Cable Splitter Connecting a VCR Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TVConnecting an S-VHS VCR Depends on the model Connecting a DVD Player PlayerConnecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Press the Power button on the remote control Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusSelecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button to display the menuPress the Exit button to exit Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Using the Channel Buttons Directly Accessing ChannelsUsing the PRE-CH Button to select the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsCustomizing the Picture Press the Menu button to display menuUsing Automatic Picture Settings Adjusting the Volume Using MuteCustomizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Press the ˇ or ˆ buttonTo increase or decrease the value of a particular item Setting the Clock Press the Menu button to display the on-screen menuViewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Simply pressFine Tuning Channels Press the ˇ and ˆ but- tons to adjust the fine tun- ingSelecting the Color Tone Press the or button to select Color ToneChanging the Screen Size Using the Surf Feature Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack Press the or button to select MTSExtra Sound Settings Auto VolumeSetting the On/Off Timer PM appears to the right of the hourSetting the Sleep Timer Viewing Closed Captions Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINButton How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTo select the V-chip Digit PIN numberV-chip screen will Appear. Press the orE C I a L F E AT U R E S Appear Select Mpaa rat- ing General audience no restrictions Repeatedly press the or Customizing Your Remote Control Depends on the model VCR Codes RCAIdentifying Problems Chapter FiveCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications M O M O