Samsung PS-42S5S manual Troubleshooting Before Contacting Service Personnel

Troubleshooting: Before Contacting Service Personnel

Before contacting Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer.

No sound or picture	◆	Check that the mains lead has been connected to a wall socket.
	◆ Check that you have pressed the power button (On/Off) and the
		POWER ( ) button.
	◆ Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.
	◆	Check the volume.
Normal picture but no sound	◆	Check the volume.
	◆	Check whether the volume MUTE ( ) button on the remote control
		has been pressed.
No picture or black and white picture	◆	Adjust the colour settings.
	◆ Check that the broadcast system selected is correct.
Sound and picture interference	◆	Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the television,
		then move it further away.
	◆ Plug your television into a different mains socket.
Blurred or snowy picture,	◆	Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial.
distorted sound		This interference often occurs due to the use of an indoor aerial.
Remote control malfunctions	◆	Replace the remote control batteries.
	◆ Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
	◆ Check the battery terminals.

Screen is black and power indicator light blinks steadily

◆On your computer check; Power, Signal Cable.

◆The TV is using its power management system.

◆Move the computer’s mouse or press any key on the keyboard.

◆On your equipment check (STB, DVD, etc) ; Power, Signal Cable.

◆The TV is using its power management system.

◆Press the Source button on the panel or remote control.

◆Turn the TV off and on.

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