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Issues

Solutions and Explanations

The TV turns off automatically.

• Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu (p. 22).

 

• If your PC is connected to the TV, check your PC power settings.

 

• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV.

 

• When watching TV from an antenna or cable connection, the TV will turn off after 10 - 15 minutes if

 

there is no signal.

 

 

There is no picture/video.

• Check cable connections (remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external

 

devices).

 

• Set your external device’s (Cable/Sat Box, DVD, Blu-ray etc) video outputs to match the connections

 

to the TV input. For example, if an external device’s output is HDMI, it should be connected to an

 

HDMI input on the TV.

 

• Make sure your connected devices are powered on.

 

• Be sure to select the TV’s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control.

 

• Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device’s power cable.

 

 

RF(Cable/Antenna) Connection

 

 

 

The TV is not receiving all channels.

• Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely.

 

• Please try Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list. Go to MENU - Channel -

 

Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu.

 

There are 3 options (STD, HRC and IRC) (p. 16).

 

• Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly.

 

 

No Caption on digital channels.

• Check Caption Setup menu. Try changing Caption Mode Service1 to CC1 to (p. 25).

 

• Some channels may not have caption data.

 

 

The picture is distorted: macro block error,

• Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion, especially with fast moving pictures

small block, dots, pixelization.

such as sports and action movies.

 

• A low signal can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV problem.

 

 

PC Connection

 

 

 

A “Mode Not Supported” message

• Set your PC’s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV (p. 13).

appears.

 

 

 

“PC” is always shown on the source list,

• This is normal; “PC” is always shown on the source list, regardless of whether a PC is connected.

even if a PC is not connected.

 

 

 

The video is OK but there is no audio.

• If you are using an HDMI connection, check the audio output setting on your PC.

 

 

Network Connection

 

 

 

Wireless network connection failure.

• The Samsung Wireless USB dongle is required to use a wireless network.

 

• Make sure Network Connection is set to Wireless (p. 30).

 

• TV must be connected to a wireless IP sharer (router).

 

 

Software Upgrade over the network fails.

• Try network test in Setup menu (p. 25).

 

• If you have latest SW version, SW upgrade will not proceed.

 

 

Others

 

 

 

Purple/green rolling horizontal bars and

• Remove the left and right audio connections from the set-top-box. If the buzzing stops, this indicates

buzzing noise from the TV speakers with

that the set-top-box has a grounding issue. Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI

Component cable connection.

connection.

 

 

The picture won’t display in full screen.

• HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD (4:3)

 

contents.

 

• Black bars on the top and bottom will appear during movies that have aspect ratios different from

 

your TV.

 

• Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen.

 

 

The remote control does not work.

• Replace the remote control batteries with correct the poles (+/–) in the right direction.

 

• Clean the sensor’s transmission window on the remote.

 

• Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5~6 feet away.

 

 

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Contents Plasma TV English User InstructionsContents List of Features AccessoriesPower Cord Install the Stand Input Cables Sold SeparatelyFollow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand Buttons on the remote control Viewing the Control PanelProduct color and shape may vary depending on the model Mode Sleep MTS Mode P.SIZE CC Viewing the Remote ControlPN50C540 / PN58C540 Power SourceConnecting to an Antenna Plug & Play Initial SetupPress the or button, then press the ENTEREbutton Connections Connecting to an AV DeviceConnections Connecting to an Audio DeviceUsing an HDMI/DVI cable or a D-sub cable PN50C540 / PN58C540 Connecting to a PCIBM Changing the Input Source How to Navigate MenusSource List Edit NameAuto Program Channel ListAdd to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Antenna Air / CableOther Features Clear Scrambled ChannelEditing Channels Mode Eco SolutionProgrammed Fine TuneChanging the Picture Options Advanced SettingsAdvanced Settings Picture OptionsComponent 480i, 480p Zoom2 DTV1080i 169, 43, Wide Fit Size Your cable box/satellite receiver mayHave its own set of screen sizes as well 169, Zoom1Screen Picture Reset OK / CancelAuto Adjustment t Setting up the TV with Your PCVirtual Surround Off / On Auto Volume Off / Normal / NightDialog Clarity Off / On EqualizerSound Reset OK / Cancel Spdif OutputTime Locking Programs To be played when the TV is turned on automatically. NoteOO MENUm→ Setup → Security → Entere SecurityCaption Menu LanguageGeneral Network Network Type / Network Setup / Network TestOO MENUm→ Support → Entere Self DiagnosisPicture In Picture PIP Support MenuHD Connection Guide Software UpgradeSoftware Upgrade Installing the Latest Version By USB Insert a USBNetwork Connection Connecting to a Wired NetworkNetwork Network Setup AutoNetwork Setup Manual Network SetupConnecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Network Setup Network Setup PBC WPSNetwork Setup Ad-Hoc 04Features Advanced English Menu m→ Application → Media Play Connecting a USB DeviceConnecting to your PC through a network USB Mass Storage Class MSC devicePage Screen Display VideosMKV Yy Supported Video FormatsPhotos MusicPlaying Multiple Files Media Play Additional FunctionsAdvanced Settings Anynet+ Switching between Anynet+ Devices Setting Up Anynet+Listening through a Receiver RecordingSetup, etc Troubleshooting for Anynet+About AllShare SetupSetting Up AllShare Message / Media / ScreenShareMy Mobile Installing the Wall Mount Product Family Inches Vesa Spec Standard Quantity80~ Assembling the Cables Securing the Installation SpaceSecuring the TV to the Wall TV-Holder Kit Sold SeparatelyTV-Holder BN96-15753A Issues Solutions and Explanations TroubleshootingDevices 05InformationOher EnglishSurface. Also try rerouting your connection cables License SpecificationsDimensions AllShare Amplify Antenna Anynet+ Favorite Channel Film Mode Fine Tune Flesh Tone FrequencyOptimal resolution Photos Picture Size IndexThis page is intentionally Left blank

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