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Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, visit “www.samsung.com,” then click on Support, or call Samsung customer service at
Issues | Solutions and Explanations |
Poor picture | First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image. |
| (go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (p. 25) |
| If the test image is properly displayed, the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal. |
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The TV image does not look as good as it | • If you have an analog cable/satellite box, upgrade to an HD digital set top box. Use HDMI or |
did in the store. | Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality. |
| • Cable/Satellite subscribers: Try HD stations from the channel line up. |
| • Antenna connection: Try HD stations after performing Auto program. |
| ✎✎ Many HD channels are up scaled from SD (Standard Definition) contents. |
| • Adjust the Cable/Sat box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p. |
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The picture is distorted: macro block error, | • Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially in fast moving pictures such |
small block, dots, pixelization. | as sports and action movies. |
| • Low signal level can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem. |
| • Mobile phones used close to the TV (cca up to 1m) may cause noise in picture on analog and digital |
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Color is wrong or missing. | • If you’re using Component connection, make sure the component cables are connected to the |
| correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen. |
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There is poor color or brightness. | • Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to Picture mode / Color / Brightness / Sharpness) |
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| • Adjust Energy Saving option in the Setup menu. (go to MENU - Picture - Eco Solution - |
| Energy Saving) (p. 15) |
| • Try resetting the picture to view the default picture settings. (go to MENU - Picture - Picture Reset) |
| (p. 20) |
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There is a dotted line on the edge of the | • If the picture size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9 (p. 16). |
screen. | • Change cable/satellite box resolution. |
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The picture is black and white. | • If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of |
| component input 1 on the TV. |
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When changing channels, the picture | • If connected to a cable box, please try to reset it. (reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box |
freezes or is distorted or delayed. | reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes) |
| • Set the output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p. |
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The 3D Active Glasses may not work | • If there is a problem, keep other electronic devices as far away as possible from the 3D Active |
properly if there is any other 3D product | Glasses. |
or electronic devices turned on near the |
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glasses or TV. |
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You may notice a small amount of screen | • If so, dim the light or turn the lamp off. |
flickering when watching 3D images in |
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poor light conditions (from a strobe light, |
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etc.), or under a fluorescent lamp (50Hz ~ |
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60Hz) or 3 wavelength lamp. |
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The ideal viewing distance should be three | • We recommend sitting with viewer's eyes on a level with the screen. |
times or more the height of the screen. |
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If you leave 3D glasses on, battery lifespan | • Turn off 3D glasses while not using them. |
is shortened. |
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