Samsung PS50A450 user 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 TV Speaker is set to Off.

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 main 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.

The damaged picture appears in the corner of the screen.

If Just Scan is selected in some external devices, the damaged picture may appear in the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by external devices, not TV.

The “Resets all settings to the default values” message appears.

This appears when you press and hold the EXIT button for a while. The product settings are reset to the factory defaults.

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Contents Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE Country Customer Care Centre  Web SiteUser Instructions Contents Checking Parts Using the Stand-BaseFerrite Core Power Cord, Headphone Sold SeparatelyControl Panel Side Panel Headphones jackConnection Panel Connect to the Hdmi jack of a device with Hdmi outputRear Panel Hdmi in 1Supported modes for HDMI/DVI and Component Viewing the Remote Control Teletext FunctionsViewing the Menus Switching Your Television On and OffInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Mains lead is attached to the rear of the televisionPlug & Play Feature  The default selection is Home UseUsing the Tools Button If you want to reset this feature …Viewing External Signal Sources You can give a name to the external source Editing Device NamesStoring Channels Automatically Press the Exit button to exitStoring Channels Manually  Adding channels CanceledAdding / Locking Channels  Locking channelsSorting the Stored Channels Assigning Names to ChannelsFine Tuning Channel Reception Easy SettingChanging the Picture Standard When you are satisfied with your setting, press the Enter Customizing the Picture SettingsConfiguring Detailed Settings on the Picture You can set detail picture settings Gamma -3 ~ +3  Black Adjust Off/Low/Medium/High Dynamic Contrast Off/Low/Medium/High  Colour Space Auto/Native/CustomPicture Options You can set detailed picture settingsPositioning and Sizing the screen using Zoom  Colour Tone Cool2/Cool1/Normal/Warm1/Warm2 Real 100Hz Demo Off/On  Blue Only Mode Off/On Digital NR Off/Low/Medium/High/Auto  DNIe Off/Demo/On D Effect Mode/Format Connections Adjust the PC resolution Changing the ModeChanging the Format Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Sound Features Auto Volume Off/On Press the or button to select SRS TS XTPress the or button to select Off or On Easy Setting Selecting the Sound Mode depending on the modelConnecting Headphones Sold separately Press the or button to select DualTime Features Press the or button to select Setup, then press  LanguageIndications Viewing the Picture in Picture PIP Setting up Your PC Software Based on Windows XP PS42A450 Input Mode PCSub Input HDMI/DVI InputSetting the PC What is Anynet+? Connecting Anynet+ DevicesTo connect to Home Theater Setting Up Anynet+ Scanning and Switching between Anynet+ DevicesRecording Check Points before Requesting Service Listening through a ReceiverStore Teletext Feature depending on the model# cancel SizeEnglish Wall Mount Kit Specifications Vesa QuantityEntering the menu Wall- mount adjustment Sold separatelyOr button to select Setup, then press the Enter button Remembering the PositionHow to assemble the Stand-Base depending on the model Moving to the remembered positionTroubleshooting Specifications WeightThis page is intentionally Left blank

PS50A450 specifications

The Samsung PS50A450 is a 50-inch plasma television that represents a notable advancement in display technology during its time. With its sleek design and impressive performance, it captures the essence of home entertainment, appealing to both casual viewers and avid cinephiles alike.

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