Chapter Five, Identifying Problems | Samsung HC-P5256W specs

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.

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.

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
operate your TV.	control in the “TV” mode.

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

Digital broadcasting screen	Please check the digital signal strength and input
problem	antenna.

Color smudge on screen.	Please operate the Perfect Focus function of
	Side-AV terminal on Menu.

Note

If you watch a still image or the screen in the Normal(4:3) aspect ratio format for a long time, images may be burned onto the screen.

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Contents

Instructions English Digital Television Services Guide to Digital TV How to View Digital Television Integrated TVs versus DTV-ready TVs and monitors How difficult is it to receive DTV signals indoors? Your New TV Special Features List of Features Accessories Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV Connection Jacks Side Video Input´ Audio Input Video Input jacks Connection Jacks RearAntenna terminals ∏ Audio/Video Output jacks ’ Audio Input jacks ¨ Number buttons Remote ControlGuide VOL -, VOL + Remote Control ˛ Still Main ± DNIeVCR/DVD Controls Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TV Cable without a Cable BoxCable with a Cable box that Descrambles All Channels Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Between an OutputTerminal on the splitter Cable box Connecting a VCR Connecting CableCARD Connecting a Camcorder Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a DVD Player or DTV Set-Top Box 480i, 480p, 720p Connect a set of audio cables between Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box Connecting to DVI Digital Visual Interface Connecting a Digital Audio System Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Install two AAA size batteries Replace the cover Turning the TV On and Off Plug & Play FeaturePress the Power button Press the Enter button to enter the language Channel Memory in Process Air Channel Press the Menu button Adjusting the Screen Automatically Self FocusActivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Self Focus is selected Press the Enter button again Deactivating the Automatic Execution of the Self Focus Removing the Self Focus Message from the Display Viewing the Display Viewing the Menus and On-Screen DisplaysViewing the Menus Press the Exit button to exit Selecting a Menu Language Selecting the Antenna Input Selecting the Video Signal Source Memorizing the Channels Button to select Storing Channels in MemoryPress the or Antennas to memorize Adding and Erasing Channels Using the Button Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the Number Buttons Using the Previous Channel Selecting Your Favorite Channels To Store Your Favorite ChannelsTo View Your Favorite Channels Labeling the Channels Viewing the Channel Lists Picture Control Customizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings Sound Control Adjusting the VolumeUsing the Mute Button Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Mode Standard Setting the Clock Option 1 Setting the Clock Manually Option 2 Setting the Clock Automatically Press the Enter button to Viewing an External Signal SourceSetting the Signal Source Select Input Assigning Names to External input mode Press the Menu button Press the Enter button to select Input Fine Tuning Analog Channels Analog Checking the Digital-Signal Strength Digital Changing the Screen Size DNIe Digital Natural Image engine Viewing Picture-in-Picture Activating Picture-in-PicturePress the Enter button to select PIP Selecting a Signal Source External A/V for PIP Swapping the Sub picture and Main pictureChanging the Size of the Sub picture Freezing the Picture Changing the Position of the Sub pictureChanging the Channel of the Sub picture Setting the SRS Tsxt Auto Volume Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Press the Enter button to select Preferred Language Analog Choosing a Digital Sound Format Setting the On/Off Melody Setting the On/Off Timer When finished, press the Enter button Setting the Sleep Timer Press the … or † button to adjust Minute Press the number buttons 0 ~ 9 to enter a new password Using the V-Chip USAHow to Change Your Password V-Chip menu is displayed How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Mpaa Rating Explanation of the Mpaa and TV FCC Rating Systems Important Notes About Parental Locks Default is CC1 Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Messages Digital Captions function operates on digital channels Size Menu Translucency Level Selecting the DVI Standard Setting the Function Help Displays help on the menu functions Electronic Program Guide Displays the current time and date Using the Electronic Program Guide Press the or buttonTo select Guide, then Press the Enter button Buttons and press the Info button on the remote control Viewing Information about a Single ChannelPress the Blue button or Exit button to exit Activate -2 Hours Yellow button to Activate +2 Hours Viewing Information about ChannelsPress the Green button to You may now Symbol will be displayed Reminder ListReminded Viewing List To view the Reminder List To remove the scheduled programs Customizing Your Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Identifying Problems Chapter Five Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications