Samsung LN-R1742 manual Chapter Six, Identifying Problems

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Chapter Six

TR 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 Samsung 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 SOURCE button.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Check the antenna connections.
No sound or sound is too low	First, check the volume of units connected to your TV
at maximum volume.	(digital broadcasting receiver, DTV, DVD, cable
	broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV
	volume accordingly.
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.
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 sources.

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Contents LN-R1742 Precautions When Displaying a Still Image Page Your New TV InstallationSpecial Features OperationPC Display TroubleshootingAppendix List of Features List of PartsFront Panel Buttons Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TVVOL + Rear Panel Jacks Remote Control Installing Batteries in the Remote Control If remote control doesn’t workConnecting 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 ChannelsEnglish-9 Connecting a VCR Connecting an S-VHS VCR Connecting a DVD Player ComponentTurning the TV On and Off Adjusting the VolumeChanging Channels Viewing the Display Viewing the MenusPlug & Play Feature Chapter FourSelecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsTo check the channels stored in memory Storing Channels in Memory Automatic MethodTo select channels over ADD and DEL Channels Manual Method Alternate methodTo select the Input Source To Edit the Input Source Name Using Automatic Picture Settings Alternate methodCustomizing the Picture LEFT/RIGHTUsing Automatic Sound Settings To select the Sound option Selecting a Menu Language Setting the Blue Screen Mode Adjusting the Color Tone Automatic Volume Control Reduces the differences in volume level among broadcastersSetting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock ManuallyEnter button This feature Setting the On/Off Timer Auto Power Off Setting the Sleep Timer Sleep timerViewing Closed Captions Using the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the ‘TV guidelines’ TV-MAEnglish-39 English-40 General audience no restrictions How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English Canadian EnglishHow to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French Canadian FrenchUsing Your TV as a Computer PC Display How to Set up Your PC Software Windows onlyAdjusting the Screen Quality Changing the Screen Position To Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings How to Auto Adjust English-49 English-50 English-51 Customizing the Color Identifying Problems Chapter SixMove the computers mouse or press any key on the keyboard Using the Anti-Theft Kensington Lock Retractable Stand Installing Vesa compliant mounting devices Mounting padHow to assemble the Wall Mount Kit Installing the Wall Mount KitComponents How to adjust an angle Angle adjustment section of wall-mounted LCD TVDisplay Mode Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications