Samsung HL-P5085W, HL-P5685W instruction manual P e n d i, Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

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 Samsung authorized service center.

 

Problem

 

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor picture quality.

 

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 broadcasted 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

 

operate your TV.

 

into TV mode.

 

 

 

Make sure the remote has batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The TV won’t switch on.

 

Make sure the wall outlet is working.

 

 

 

Make sure the remote has batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

The display panel used for the DLP Projection TV is composed of many tiny pixels. These pixels may occasionally appear on the screen, but it is not a defect of the unit.

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Contents Dlptv Dlptv Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Special Features M S U N G Your New Wide TV List of Features AccessoriesFront Panel Buttons Front Panel Information Window Rear Panel Jacks Antenna terminalsRemote Control ModeInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control M S U N G Connections Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Cable without a Cable Box Connecting Cable TV and VCRCable with a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting a Cable Converter Box Connecting a Cable Converter Box and a VCRConnecting a Camcorder Connecting to Y,PB,PR Connecting a DVD PlayerConnecting to Audio and Video Jacks Connecting a DTV Set-Top Box Connecting to DVI Digital Visual InterfaceConnecting to R,G,B Connecting to Hdmi High Definition Multimedia InterfaceM S U N G Operation Turning the TV On and Off Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Viewing the DisplaySelecting the Menu Language Selecting the Antenna InputSelecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing ChannelsAlternate method Using the Channel Buttons Using the Number ButtonsUsing the Previous Channel Changing ChannelsSelecting Your Favorite Channels To View Your Favorite ChannelsScanning the Channels Labeling the Channels Picture Control Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory DefaultsCustomizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Customizing the SoundUsing Automatic Sound Settings Setting the Clock Auto Power OffSetting the Timers Setting the On/Off TimerSetting the Sleep Timer Viewing an External Signal Source Setting the Signal SourceAssigning Names to External Input Mode Edit NameRemote Control VCR/DVD Buttons Freezing the Current PictureM S U N G Special Features Customizing Your Remote Control DVD playerRemote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD CodesFine Tuning Channels Symbol * is displayedLNA Low Noise Amplifier Selecting the Color Tone Changing the Picture Size Digital Noise Reduction DNIeTM Digital Natural Image engine Setting the My Color Control Mode Using the Easy Control MenuCustom Settings Resetting the Colors to the Factory DefaultsSetting the Film Mode Viewing Picture-In-Picture Activating the PIPSelecting an External Source Swapping the Sub Picture and Main Picture Changing the Size of the Sub Picture Changing the Location of the Sub Picture Changing the Channel of the Sub Picture Selecting the Sound Source Setting the SRS Tsxt Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Auto Volume Enjoying the Sound of External Speakers Special Features Using the V-Chip USAHow to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the Mpaa Rating Important Notes About Parental Locks TV FCC Age-Based RatingsViewing Closed Caption Information Channel Field Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setting The On/Off Melody Using the Color Weakness Enhancement Feature PC Display Using Your TV as a Computer PC Display How to Connect Your PC to the TVSetting up Your PC Software Based on Windows Mode Resolution Display ModesAdjusting the Picture Quality Changing the Picture Position Adjusting the Picture Quality and Position Automatically Initializing the Picture Settings Changing the Picture Size PC Mode Source PC/DVI Picture SizeM S U N G Appendix Troubleshooting P e n d iWhy do I need to replace the lamp? Replacing the LampP e n d i Using Your TV in Another Country Cleaning and Maintaining Your TVSpecifications