Samsung ST-54T6, ST-62T6 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.
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.

Note: If you watch a still image for a long time, some burning images may be seen on the screen.

CHAPTER FIVE: TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1

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Contents Owner’s Instructions Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Operation InstallationYour New TV Troubleshooting Special FeaturesChapter One List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Audio in jacks Front Panel Jacks´ Video in jack Super Video Input jackAudio Inputs Rear Panel JacksSuper Video Input PIP Remote ControlNumber buttons +100PIP Controls Remote Control ¸ VCR controlsAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TVSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable BoxConnect this cable to a two-way splitter Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting a VCR Antenna or cable to your VCR and your TV Connecting an S-VHS VCRConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Press Power Adjusting Basic ConvergenceTurning the TV On and Off Press VOL +If a horizontal red line is Adjust Red ConvergenceAdjust Blue Convergence Viewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Press Menu to display the menu Selecting a Menu LanguageMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal-sourceStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Press MENU, then press CH twice to highlight SET UPPress VOL + again TV will beginDirectly Accessing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsChanging Channels Adding and Erasing Channels Manual MethodPress Menu three times to exit Setting the ClockPress the CH or CH button to select the correct minutes Press VOL + or VOL to increase or decrease the volume Adjusting the VolumeUsing Mute Video icon will be highlighted starts blink- ing Customizing the PictureAlternate method Using Automatic Picture SettingsCustomizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Video1 Video2 Video3 Viewing a VCR or Camcorder TapePress TV/VIDEO to exit Select Video jack Audio jackTurn off your VCR Customizing Your Remote ControlSetting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR VCR Codes Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable BoxDVD Codes Turn off your cable boxNSC Cable Box CodesPress CH twice to highlight Time Press VOL + Setting the On/Off TimerPress CH to select On time Press CH or CH to select the appropriate minutesSetting the Sleep Timer Press VOL+ to open the Caption menu Viewing Closed CaptionsPress VOL+ Select the appropriate channel Press Menu Fine Tuning ChannelsPress CH twice to highlight LNA LNA Low Noise AmplifierPress CH to highlight MTS Special Audio Options MTS and HeadphonesChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack Turn the transmitter and Wireless Headphones on Using Wireless HeadphonesSetting up Wireless Headphones with Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-Picture Viewing Picture-in-PicturePress VOL + to select the PIP menu Press VOL + to select PIP OnSwapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image Selecting a Signal Source Antenna or Cable for PIPSelecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Changing the Location Rotating the PIP Window Changing the PIP ChannelFreezing the PIP Image Changing the Size of the PIP WindowSetting Up Your Personal ID Number PIN Using the V-ChipPress CH six times to highlight the V-chip menu Press VOL+ How to Enable/Disable the V-ChipHow to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelines General audience TV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and overParental guidance TV-14SET UP Mpaa Rating Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country