Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of possible problems and solutions. Alternatively, review the Troubleshooting Section in the
now or Auto update functions on the TV's menu (MENU > Support > Software Update > Update now or MENU > Support > Software Update > Auto Update).
Issues | Solutions and explanations |
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The TV is not powered | Make sure that the power cord is connected and that the remote |
on. | has live batteries and is functioning properly. If the power cord is |
| properly connected and the remote control is operating normally, |
| there might arise a problem with the antenna cable connection, |
| or the |
| antenna connection or turn on the |
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The TV won’t turn on. | Make sure that the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the |
| TV and the wall outlet. |
| Make sure that the wall outlet is working. |
| Try pressing the Pbutton on the TV to make sure that the |
| problem is not with the remote. If the TV turns on, refer to “The |
| remote control does not work” below. |
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Issues | Solutions and explanations |
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There is no picture/ | Check the cable connections. Remove and reconnect all cables |
video. | connected to the TV and external devices. |
| Set the video outputs of your external devices |
| box, DVD, |
| example, if an external device’s output is HDMI, connect it to an |
| HDMI input on the TV. |
| Make sure that your connected devices are powered on. |
| Be sure to select the correct input source. |
| Reboot the connected device by unplugging it and reconnecting |
| the device's power cable. |
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The remote control | Replace the remote control batteries. Make sure that the |
does not work. | batteries are installed with their poles |
| direction. |
| Clean the sensor’s transmission window on the remote. |
| Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 1.5~1.8 m away. |
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The Cable or | Programme the cable or |
box remote control | the TV. Refer to the Cable or |
doesn’t turn on/off | SAMSUNG TV code. |
the TV or adjust the |
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volume. |
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