Samsung TX-P3271HF, TX-P2771HF, TX-P3245FP, TX-P3275HF 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 AA68-02942A-00 As an Energy Star Partner Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Page Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features Chapter OneFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons¨ CH and CH Standby indicatorVOL , + Remote Control Sensor Side Panel Jacks´,¨,ˆAV Input jacks Rear Panel JacksAUDIO-VIDEO Monitor Output jacks Component 1 Input jacks 480i/480p/1080i¨ Number buttons Remote ControlMode +100Still Main picture ¸ DNIe˛ VCR Controls PIP ControlsConnecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin LeadsSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TVAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 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 Install AT I O N Connecting a VCR Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TVMake sure the jacks you are using are underneath the number Connecting an S-VHS VCRConnecting a DVD Player 480i/480p Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TVConnecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box 480p/1080i Connecting to Y,Pb,PrInstall AT I O N Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button on the remote control Message Plug & Play is displayedIf you want to reset this feature Select the Setup menu and press the Enter buttonViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusViewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsPress the Menu button to display the menu Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Manual Method Press the Menu buttonAdjusting the Volume Changing ChannelsLabeling the Channels Button to select ChannelSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyOr button repeatedly until the correct hour appears E R AT I O N E R AT I O N Customizing the Picture √ button increases it Press the Menu button to exitUsing Automatic Picture Settings Customizing the Sound TX-P2798HF/ TX-P3098WHF/ TX-P3298HF modelsUsing Automatic Sound Settings Viewing an External Signal Source Customizing Your Remote Control Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your VCR or DVDVCR Codes DVD Codes Setting Up Your Remote Control to Operate Your Cable Box Cable Box CodesPress the button to select Fine tune Fine Tuning ChannelsPress Menu to display the menu Will appearLNA Low Noise Amplifier TX-P2798HF/TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HF Press the button to select LNATilt Press the button to select TiltDNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine TX-P2798HF/TX-P3098WHF/TX-P3298HFDigital Noise Reduction Press button to select Digital NRChanging the Screen Size Press the P.SIZE button to change the screenChanging the Color Tone Using the R.Surf Feature Freezing the PictureSetting the On/Off Timer When finished, press Menu buttonSetting the Sleep Timer Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS Soundtrack Auto Volume Surround Melody Viewing Closed Captions Activating Picture-in-Picture Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP TV, AV1, AV2 and AV3 Press the Menu button to exitChanging the Size of the PIP Window Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main image Changing the PIP Channel Using the V-Chip USA Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINDigits for your PIN and enter them How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTV-14 General audienceParent Guidance Mature audienceEnter Pin screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number E C I a L F E AT U R E S Using the V-Chip Canada How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip TV-G Enter Pin screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English Appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN numberHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French Programming intended for children under ageEnter Pin screen will appear. Enter your 4-digit PIN number Exempt programming includes...news, sports Viewing the Demonstration Identifying Problems Chapter FiveCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications