Samsung PS-42C6HD manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer.

No sound or picture

Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.

Check that you have pressed the (Power) button (On/Off) on the front panel or press the POWER () button on the remote control.

Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.

Check the volume.

Check if Internal Mute is set to ON.

Normal picture but no sound

Check the volume.

Check whether the volume MUTE button on the remote control has been pressed.

No picture or black and white picture

Adjust the colour settings.

Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.

Sound and picture interference

Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the television, then move it further away.

Plug the television into a different mains socket.

Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound

Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. This interference often occurs 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 that the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries are inserted correctly.

Check that the batteries are drained.

Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily

On your computer check; Power, Signal Cable.

The TV is using its power management system.

Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

On your equipment check (STB, DVD, etc) ; Power, Signal Cable.

The TV is using its power management system.

Press the Source button on the panel or remote control.

Turn the TV off and on.

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Contents PDP-TELEVISION Checking Parts User InstructionsContents Symbols Power Indicator Power buttonRemote Control Sensor ¨ C/PDTV Service Connecting external Audio DevicesInput/Output Specification Common Interface SlotTeletext Functions Refer to Viewing the Remote Control depending on the modelSwitchingYourTelevision On and Off Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlIf the remote control doesn’t work! Check the following Viewing the MenusFreezing the Current Picture Plug & Play FeatureViewing an External Signal Source Editing Device NamesStoring Channels Automatically Adding / Locking Channels Storing Channels ManuallyColour System AUTO/PAL/SECAM/NTSC Sound System BG/DK/I/LSorting the Stored Channels Assigning Names to ChannelsLocking channels LNA Low Noise Amplifier FineTuning Channel ReceptionChanging the Picture Standard Available modes Dynamic, Standard, Movie, CustomSelecting the Picture Size Customizing the Picture SettingsColour Tone Cool2/Cool1/Normal/Warm1/Warm2 Available options Auto Wide, 169, Wide 43, ZoomTable of PIP Settings Digital NR / SMD / DNIe DemoViewing the Picture in Picture PIP If Game Mode is On Sound FeaturesSleep Timer Time FeaturesOn Timer / Off Timer Auto Power OffLanguage / Blue Screen / Melody / Energy Saving Using Game ModeAvailable options Pixel Shift, All White, Signal Pattern Setting the Blue EyeScreen Burn Protection Horizontal Dot Vertical Line Time minuteSetting upYour PC Software Based on Windows XP Input Mode PCVertical Horizontal Auto Adjustment Setting the PCImage Reset Image Lock Coarse/FinePreviewing the DTV Menu System depending on the model Updating the Channel Manager Manually Updating the Channel Manager AutomaticallyEditingYour Favourite Channels Move PreviewDelete Displaying Programme Information Viewing Channel ManagerViewing the EPG Electronic Programme Guide Information ThenAll Channels list Weekly Using the Scheduled ListSetting the Default Guide When the favourite channel manager has not been set upViewing All Channels and Favourite Channels Setting the Preferred Languages ChoosingYour LanguagePreferred Subtitle Language Preferred Audio Language Setting up the Parental Lock Adjusting theTranslucency LevelChecking the Product Information Using the Preferred FeaturesSubtitle Subtitle Language Audio Language Digital Text Result The Product Information is selectedUpgrading the Software Option Checking the Signal InformationSelecting the CI Common Interface Menu Viewing Common InterfaceResetting  cancel ∏ modeTeletext on/mix ´ sub-pageHow to Install the Wall Mount Bracket Instructions on Securing the SET to the Wall Mount Bracket Connecting External Devices to the PDP How to Adjust Mounting AngleSetting UpYour Remote Control Setting UpYour Remote Control VCR Remote Control CodesCable BOX Samsung DVD Troubleshooting This page is intentionally Left blank Correct Disposal of This Product Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE

PS-42C6HD specifications

The Samsung PS-42C6HD is a 42-inch plasma television that combines cutting-edge technology with sleek design, aimed at delivering an exceptional viewing experience. Launched as part of Samsung's DLP (Digital Light Processing) series, this television is tailored for consumers who crave vibrant images and a broad range of features.

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