Samsung LW20M22C, LW20M21C, LW17M24CU manual Troubleshooting Before Contacting Service Personnel

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Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of your set and contact your local dealer.

No sound or picture.

Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.

 

Check that you have pressed the

 

POWER button.

 

Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.

 

Check the volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal picture but no sound.

Check the volume.

 

 

 

 

Check whether the MUTE

button has been pressed on the

 

 

remote control.

 

 

 

No picture or black and white picture.

Adjust the colour settings.

Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.

Sound and picture interference.

Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the set

 

and move it further away.

 

Plug your set into a different mains socket.

 

 

Blurred or snowy picture,

Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial.

distorted sound.

This interference is often due to the use of an indoor aerial.

 

 

Remote control malfunctions.

Replace the remote control batteries.

 

Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).

 

Check the battery terminals.

“Check signal cable” message is displayed.

Check that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC.

Check that the PC is turned on.

In PC mode, “ Mode Not Supported” message is displayed.

Check the maximum resolution and the frequency of the video adapter.

Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes. (refer to page 49)

In PC mode, horizontal or vertical bars

Adjust the Coarse or Fine function. (refer to page 39)

appear to flicker, jitter or shimmer

 

on the image.

 

In PC mode, the screen is black and the power indicator light is steady amber or blinks every 0.5 or 1 seconds.

The TV is using its power management system.

Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

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Contents LCD TV Precautions When Displaying a Still Image Still image may cause permanent damage to the TV screenPage Contents Symbols Viewing the Control Panel SourceViewing the Connection Panel Connecting a Set-Top Box, VCR or DVD Connecting a ComputerConnecting External A/V Devices Connecting HeadphonesKensington Slot Viewing Pictures From External Sources Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control Viewing the Remote ControlAll Functions Except Teletext Viewing the Remote ControlTeletext Functions LIST/FLOFSwitching On and Off Placing in Standby ModeMains lead is attached to the rear of your set Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control Button Viewing FunctionOn the remote control Plug & PlayIf you want to reset this feature Selecting TV Mode or an Input Source Editing an Input Source Name Choosing Your Language Storing Channels Automatically Storing Channels Manually BG DK I LEnglish-21 Editing the Channels Sorting the Stored Channels You can exchange the numbers of two channels, in order toGiving Channels Names ThenChanging the Picture Standard Dynamic Standard Movie CustomAdjusting the Custom Picture Select the option Contrast , Brightness, Sharpness , ColourAdjusting the Screen Background Colour Cool 2 Cool 1 Normal Warm 1 WarmChanging the Sound Standard Standard SpeechSelecting Auto Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level between broadcastersSetting the Clock Switching Off Automatically Off, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 minutesYou can set the On/Off timers so that the set will Volume levelPress Set Hour, Minute, ChannelSetting the Blue Screen Mode Info button on the remote controlDisplaying Information Teletext Feature This information is divided into numbered pages see diagramDisplaying the Teletext Information Press the TVUsing the various display options Selecting a Page by NumberTo display Press Using Flof to Select a Storing Teletext PagesSetting Up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP Refer to page 47Coarse and Fine Tuning of the Image Changing the Image Position Initializing the Image Settings Result The message Image Reset has completed. is displayedAdjusting the PC Screen Automatically Picture Mode Entertain Internet Text CustomCool Normal Warm Custom Customizing the Colour Troubleshooting Before Contacting Service Personnel Troubleshooting Before Contacting Service Personnel Power SaverTechnical and Environmental Specifications LW20M21C LW20M22C PanelDisplay Modes Clock Sync Polarity ModePCFrequency KHz MHz Using Your TV in Another Country Retractable StandUsing the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Installing Vesa compliant mounting devicesMounting pad Installing the Wall Mount Kit LW15M23C/LW17M24C/LW17M24CU How to assemble the Wall Mount KitComponents How to adjust an angle Installing the Wall Mount Kit LW20M21C/LW20M22C How to hang monitor up on a hook Memo After Sales Service