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There is something wrong with the TV.

Try this!

 

When the TV is turned on, the remote panel receiver flashes 5 times before the

 

screen turns on.

 

If you find that you are having problems powering on your Samsung television,

Problems Powering On

there are a number of things to check before calling the service department. If the

 

power cord is connected properly and the remote panel is operating normally, the

 

problem might be with the antenna cable connection or the cable/satellite box not

 

being turned on. Check the antenna connection or turn on the cable/satellite box.

 

 

Unable to find a

Run Setup (System > Setup) or Auto Program (Broadcasting > Auto Program).

Channel

 

 

 

 

Store displays are all tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels.

 

If you have an analog cable/set top box, upgrade to a digital set top box. Use

 

HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD (high definition) picture quality.

The TV image does not

Many HD channels are upscaled from SD (Standard Definition) content. Look for a

look as good as it did

channel that is broadcasting true HD content.

in the store.

Cable/Satellite Subscribers: Try HD channels from the channel lineup.

 

Air/Cable Antenna Connection: Try HD channels after performing the Auto

 

Program operation.

 

Adjust the cable/satellite box's video output resolution to 1080i or 720p.

 

 

 

The compression of video content may cause picture distortions, especially in fast

 

moving pictures such as sports and action movies.

The picture is distorted.

A weak or bad quality signal can cause picture distortions. This is not an issue

with the TV.

 

 

Mobile phones used close to the TV (within 1m) may cause noise in analog and

 

digital channels.

 

 

The color is wrong or

If you’re using a Component connection, make sure that the component cables are

connected to the correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause color

missing.

problems or a blank screen.

 

 

 

The color is poor or

Navigate to Picture and adjust Picture Mode, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, and

other picture adjustment settings.

the picture is not bright

See if Energy Saving (System > Eco Solution > Energy Saving) has been enabled.

enough.

Try resetting the picture. (Picture > Reset Picture)

 

 

 

There is a dotted line

If Picture Size is set to Screen Fit, change it to 16:9.

on the edge of the

Change the cable/satellite box resolution.

screen.

 

 

 

The picture is black

If you are using AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the TV's

and white.

green component jack.

 

 

The color is wrong or

If you are using a Component connection, make sure that the component cables

are connected to the correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause

missing.

color problems or a blank screen.

 

 

 

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