Samsung LTM 1775W manual Chapter Six, Identifying Problems

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Chapter Six

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, 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	Make sure the program is broadcast in color.
tints.	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.
	Adjust the antenna.
Picture rolls vertically.	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.
Blurred or snowy picture,	Check the direction, location and connections of your
distorted sound	aerial.
	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”	Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the
message.	PC or video sources.
	Ensure that the PC or video sources are turned on.

CHAPTER SIX: TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1

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Contents Owner’s Valley Road, Suite Mount Arlington, NJ SamsungRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingIdentifying Problems PC DisplayList of Features List of PartsFamiliarizing Yourself with The TV Side Panel Jacks Audio in jacks´ Video in jack Kensington lock See page A.4Rear Panel Jacks PC Audio InputComponent 1DVD Remote Control STD¨ PC MenuConnecting 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 ChannelsThis terminal might be labeled ANT OUT, VHF OUT, or simply, OUTS TA L L AT I O N Connecting a VCR Connecting an S-VHS VCR Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxConnections for a typical set-top box are shown below Connecting a Camcorder Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Make sure to match the +Plug & Play Feature You can also use the Power button on the front panelPress the Power button Turning the TV On and OffIf you want to reset this fea- ture Press the Menu buttonViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the MenusViewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button to display the menuSelecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method TV automatically cyclesPress the CH button to select the Auto pro- gram Changing Channels Use the number buttons to quickly tune to any channelAdjusting the Volume Using MuteSetting the Clock When selecting the hours, be surePress the Menu button to display the on-screen menu Customizing the Picture Customer can select NorPersonal preference Using Automatic Picture Settings Alternate methodCustomizing the Sound U n dUsing Automatic Sound Settings Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape Press the VOL+ or VOL- buttonFine Tuning Channels After you adjust the fine tuningPress the VOL + and VOL buttons to adjust the fine tuning LNA Low Noise Amplifier Pressing VOL or VOL + will alterNate between On and Off Press the CH button to select LNASetting the Blue Screen Mode N c t i o nOffChanging the Screen Size Freezing the PicturePress the P.SIZE button to change the screen size Special Sound Options Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS SoundtrackText at the bottom Auto Volume Quick way to access the Virtual Virtual DolbyAdjusting the Headphone Sound You can select either Main or Sub when PIP is On Selecting the Headphone SoundSetting the On/Off Timer Before using the timer, you mustSet the TV’s clock. See Setting the Clock on Press the VOL + button to select the On time min- utesSetting the Sleep Timer To deactivate the On timeSelect Off during this step After about 5 seconds, the sleepQuick way to access the Caption Menu Simply press the Caption button on the remote controlViewing Closed Captions Different channels and fieldsQuick way to access the PIP PIP SettingsViewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PictureSelecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Swapping the Contents of the PIP image and Main imageChanging the PIP Channel Changing the Location of the PIP WindowUsing the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINQuick way to access the V.CHIP Menu Simply press the V.CHIP button on the remote controlHow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesTV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over General audienceParental guidance TV-14E C I a L F E AT U R E S Repeatedly press the CH NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not ratedUsing Your TV as a Computer PC Display How to Connect Your PC to the TVTV rear panel PC rear Connect these to the audio-output jacks on your PCHow to Set up Your PC Software Windows only Navigate to the settings tab on the display dialog-boxAdjusting the Screen Quality Adjusting the FineChanging the Screen Position Changing the Screen Color Standard To Return the Custom settings back to the default position Adjusting the Screen Color SettingsIdentifying Problems Chapter SixProblem Possible Solution Resolution Display ModesInstalling Vesa compliant mounting devices Refer to page A.3 to remove the baseWall Mount Instructions Rear coverMaintenance of Your LCD TV Attaching a Wall or Arm mounting deviceRetractable Stand Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock OptionalCleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountryPin Assignments Pin D-Sub ConnectionSpecifications LTM1775WVideo system