Self Diagnosis, Picture In Picture PIP | Samsung PN50C590, PN50C550

Advanced Features

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PIP

You can watch the TV tuner and one external video source simultaneously. PIP (Picture-in-Picture) does not function in the same mode.

OO MENUm→ Setup → PIP → ENTERE

✎✎NOTE

xx For PIP sound, refer to the Sound Select instructions.

xx If you turn the TV off while watching in PIP mode, the PIP window will disappear.

xx You may notice that the picture in the PIP window becomes slightly unnatural when you use the main screen to view a game or karaoke.

xx While V-Chip is in operation, the PIP function cannot be used.

xx PIP Settings (PN50C540 / PN58C540)

	Main picture	Sub picture
	Component, HDMI1/DVI,	TV
	HDMI2, HDMI3, PC	TV
	HDMI2, HDMI3, PC

xx PIP Settings

(PN50C550 / PN50C590 / PN50C590 / PN58C590)

Main picture	Sub picture
Component, HDMI1/
DVI, HDMI2, HDMI3, PC,	TV
HDMI4

■■ PIP (Off / On): Activate or deactivate the PIP function.

■■ Air/Cable (Air / Cable): Select either Air or Cable as the input source for the sub-screen.

■■ Channel: Select the channel for the sub-screen.

■■ Size (Õ/ Ã): Select a size for the sub-picture.

■■ Position (Ã/ –/ —/ œ): Select a position for the sub-picture.

■■ Sound Select (Main / Sub): You can choose the desired sound (Main / Sub) in the PIP mode.

■■ Wireless Remote Control (On/Off): Turn on/off or give permission to Samsung mobile phones/ devices. You must have a Samsung Mobile phone/device which supports Wireless Remote Control. For more details, refer to each device's manual.

Support Menu

OO MENUm→ Support → ENTERE

Self Diagnosis

✎✎Self Diagnostic might take few seconds, this is part of the normal operation of the TV.

■■ Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems.

Yes: If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).

No: If the test pattern is properly displayed, select No. There may be a problem with your external equipment. Please check your connections. If the problem still persists, refer to the external device’s user manual.

■■ Sound Test (Yes / No): Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound problems.

✎✎ If you hear no sound from the TV’s speakers, before performing the sound test, make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu.

✎✎ The melody will be heard during the test even if Speaker Select is set to External Speaker or the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button.

Yes: If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not at all during the sound test, select Yes. There may be a problem with the TV. Contact Samsung’s Call Center for assistance (1-800-SAMSUNG).

■■ No: If you can hear sound from the speakers, select No. There may be a problem with your external equipment. Please check your connections. If the problem still persists, refer to the external device’s user manual.

■■ Signal Information: (digital channels only) An HD channel’s reception quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength.

■■ Troubleshooting: If the TV seems to have a problem, refer to this description.

✎✎ If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, contact the Samsung customer service center.

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