Samsung HC-R5251W manual Chapter Five, Identifying Problems

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Chapter Five

T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, then call your nearest service center.

Identifying Problems

Problem	Possible Solution

Poor picture.	Try another channel.
	Adjust the antenna.
	Check all wire connections.

Poor sound quality.	Try another channel.
	Adjust the antenna.
	Make sure the MUTE button is off.

No picture or sound.	Try another channel.
	Press the SOURCE button.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Check the antenna connections.

No color, wrong colors or tints.	Make sure the program is broadcast in color.
	Adjust the picture settings.

Picture rolls vertically.	Adjust the antenna.
	Check all wire connections.
	If you are using a VCR, check the tracking.

The TV operates erratically.	Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it
	again.

Your remote control does not	Press the MODE button to put your remote control in
operate your TV.	the TV mode.
	Make sure the remote has batteries.

The TV won’t turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.
	Make sure the remote has batteries.

The visual qualities of digital	The visual qualities of digital channels may vary
channels vary.	depending on the original production method (analog
	or digital).
	➜ Classification by the information displayed when
	switching channels.
	➜ If the original production method is digital: High
	visual quality program.
	➜ If the original production method is analog: The
	digital program displayed on the screen is originally
	an analog program which has been converted. The
	visual quality is of an SD grade visual quality.

Although the TV caption shows HD,the visual quality is not satisfactory.

The HD caption that appears when switching channels or when pressing the Information button on the remote control means the selected channel is simply a digital channel. If the broadcasting station converts an analog signal into digital and transmits the signal, the visual quality may not be perfect. (Applied to Set Top Box built-in model only.)

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Contents Instructions Page Operation InstallationYour New Digital TV Appendix Special FeaturesTroubleshooting Accessories List of FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with Your New TV Audio Input Connection Jacks Side or FrontVideo Input ´ Video InputComponent Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAntemma terminal ¨ Audio Input jacks ´ Audio/Video Output jacks+100 Remote ControlReset ¨ Number buttonsAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasSeparate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round LeadsCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting Cable TVCable without a Cable Box This terminal might be labeled ANT IN, VHF IN, or simply Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a VCRConnecting to Y, PB, PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting a Camcorder Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top BoxInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeatureFor details, see Viewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Selecting a Menu Language Alternate method Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusRemoving the Self Focus Message from the Display Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self FocusMemorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal SourceStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Changing Channels Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Previous ChannelTo View Your Favorite Channels Selecting Your Favorite ChannelsTo Store Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels Customizing the Picture Picture ControlUsing Automatic Picture Settings Customizing the Sound Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Sound ControlUsing Automatic Sound Settings Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Setting the ClockOption 2 Setting the Clock Automatically ATL Setting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Sources Chapter Four Fine Tuning ChannelsChanging the Screen Size Selecting the Color Tone Digital Noise ReductionFreezing the Picture Setting the Blue Screen ModeChoosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Setting the On/Off Melody Auto VolumeBBE Viewing Closed Caption Information Caption Mode Channel Field Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the Sleep Timer How to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the Mpaa Rating Mpaa Rating System Movies TV FCC Content CategoryImportant Notes About Parental Locks TV FCC Age-Based RatingsHow to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian English How to Set up Restrictions Using the Canadian French Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Chapter Five Identifying ProblemsSpecifications Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVUsing Your TV in Another Country M O M O M O BP68-00284B-00