Chapter Five, Identifying Problems | Samsung TX-S2040X specification

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 Samsung authorized 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 TV/VIDEO button.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Check the antenna connections.
	Make sure the MUTE button is off.

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.
	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	Make sure the remote has batteries.
operate your TV.	Check that the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries
	are inserted correctly.
	Check that the batteries are drained.
The TV won’t turn on.	Make sure the wall outlet is working.
	Make sure the TV is plugged in.
	Make sure the remote has batteries.

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Samsung TX-S2040X manual Chapter Five, Identifying Problems

Contents

Owner’s Instructions English Installation Your New TVOperation Special Features TroubleshootingAppendix Accessories List of Features Indicator Remote Control SensorFamiliarizing Yourself with the TV Control Buttons Audio Input Connection Jacks SideVideo Input Headphone Audio-Video Output jacks Connection Jacks RearVideo Input jacks Component Video Input jacks Y, PB, PR Number buttons Remote Control+100 VOL +, VOL Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting Cable TV Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All ChannelsCable without a Cable Box Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a VCR Connecting a DVD Player Connecting to Y, PB, PRConnecting to Regular Audio and Video Jacks Connecting to an Analog Amplifier Connecting a CamcorderConnect a video cable between the AV in 2 Video jack on TV and the Video OUT jacks on the Camcorder Press the Power button on the remote control Plug & Play FeatureTurning the TV On and Off Start Plug & Play is displayed Press the Enter button to start When you have finished Press the Menu buttonPress the Enter button to stop Enjoy your Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Press the Info button on the remote controlViewing the Menus Viewing the Display Selecting a Menu Language Memorizing the Channels Selecting the Video Signal Source Storing Channels in Memory Automatic Method Adding and Erasing Channels Using the Number Buttons Using the Channel ButtonsUsing the PRE-CH Button to Select the Previous Channel Changing Channels Labelling the Channels You cannot select Name in the AV mode Using Automatic Picture Settings Picture ControlPress the Enter button again Customizing the Picture Resetting the Picture Settings to the Factory Defaults Adjusting the Volume Using the Mute ButtonSound Control Using Automatic Sound Settings Customizing the Sound Select Equalizer, then Press the Enter buttonSelect the balance or a Clock Setting the Clock Setting the Signal Source Viewing an External Signal Source Press the Enter button Press the Exit button to exit Assigning Names to External Input Mode Chapter Four Fine Tuning Channels Digital Noise Reduction Using the R.Surf Feature Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound MTS track Auto Volume Set the Off Timer as methods for On Timer setting Setting the On/Off Timer On Timer Channel Setting the Preferred Channel and Volume Level How to Change Your Password Using the V-ChipPress the number buttons to enter your current 4- digit PIN V-Chip menu is displayed USA How to Enable/Disable the Rating Controls TV Parental Guidelines How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV Parental Guidelines Press the or button to select B or U √ button Important Notes About Parental Locks General audience no restrictionNC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Press the œ button to Save How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian English Canadian French How to Set up Restrictions Using Canadian French How to Reset the TV after the V-Chip Blocks Emergency Escape Setting the Sleep Timer Press the Enter button to select Caption Viewing Closed Captions On-Screen Text Message Caption Mode Channel Field Move Enter Return Setting the Blue Screen Mode Setting the On/Off Melody Viewing the Demonstration Chapter Five Identifying Problems Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV Using Your TV in Another CountrySpecifications This page is intentionally Left blank Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address Contact Samsung WORLD-WIDE