Troubleshooting
Turns off while playing
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on again.
Unplug Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® for a few minutes, then plug back in. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
Consider using a surge protector or line conditioner.
If your Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® turns off while playing, and other lights/ appliances in your house do too, you may have blown a circuit breaker or be experiencing a power outage.
Consult an electrician if the problem is frequent or severe, especially if other household appliances or electronics are affected.
Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV® turns on or changes channels unexpectedly
An Autotune may have been activated. See page 31.
Blank screen
Check that all components connected to the input jacks are turned on.
Try another channel.
Press the INFO button on the front panel of the DIRECTV Receiver to see if the channel banner appears. If it does not, check the Setup and Connections section for instructions about connecting your satellite receiver.
Press the POWER(
) button on the front of the Samsung Fliptop powered by DIRECTV®.
Check that Video Source set to DIRECTV in the LCD panel menu.
Temporary loss of the satellite signal or Searching for Satellite Signal message
Your satellite system may be experiencing rain fade, a temporary loss of the satellite signal due to unusually heavy rain clouds or rainfall. Rain fade is usually brief, lasting only as long as the heavy rain cloud condition persists.
Your dish may be blocked. Check that something is not blocking the dish.
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