Troubleshooting

Before contacting the 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) on the front panel or press the POWER () button on the remote control.

Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.

Check the volume.

Check if Internal Mute is set to ON.

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 the television into a different mains socket.

Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound

Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. 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 that the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries are inserted correctly.

Check that the batteries are drained.

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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Samsung PS-42C6HR, PS-50C6HR manual Troubleshooting

PS-50C6HR, PS-42C6HR specifications

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