Appendix

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.

 

Check that the Mute feature is off.

 

 

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 “TV” 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 TV is plugged in.

 

Make sure the remote has batteries.

 

 

Digital broadcasting screen

Please check the digital signal strength and input

problem.

antenna.

 

 

The visual qualities of digital

The visual qualities of digital channels may vary

channels vary.

depending on the original production method (analog

 

or digital).

 

➔ 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.

 

 

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.)

•The display panel used for the DLP TV is composed of many tiny pixels. These pixels may occasionally appear on the screen.

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