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05 Other Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions about the TV, first refer to this list. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit “www.

samsung.com,” then click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back-cover of this manual.

Issues Solutions and Explanations

Picture Quality First of all, please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying test image.

(go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Picture Test) (p. 25)

• Adjust the Cable/Set top box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p.

• Make sure you are watching the TV at the minimum recommended distance based on the size and

definition of the signal.

The picture is distorted: macro block error,

small block, dots, pixelization

• Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially in fast moving pictures such

as sports and action movies.

• Low signal level or bad quality can cause picture distortion. This is not a TV issue.

• Mobile phones used close to the TV (cca up to 1m) may cause noise in picture on analog and digital TV.

Colour is wrong or missing. • If you’re using a component connection, make sure the component cables are connected to the

correct jacks. Incorrect or loose connections may cause colour problems or a blank screen.

There is poor colour or brightness. • Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu. (go to Picture mode / Colour / Brightness / Sharpness)

screen.

• Change cable/set top box resolution.

The picture is black and white. • If you are using an AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the Green jack of

component input 1 on the TV.

When changing channels, the picture

freezes or is distorted or delayed.

• If connected with a cable box, please try to reset the cable box. Reconnect the AC cord and wait until

the cable box reboots. It may take up to 20 minutes.

• Set the output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p.

Sound Quality First of all, please perform the Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating.

(go to MENU - Support - Self Diagnosis - Sound Test) (p. 25)

If the audio is OK, the sound problem may caused by the source or signal.

There is no sound or the sound is too low

• Please check the volume the of external device connected to your TV.

• If you are using a DVI to HDMI cable, a separate audio cable is required.

• If your TV has a headphone jack, make sure there is nothing plugged into it.

The speakers are making an inappropriate

noise.

• Check the cable connections. Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input.

• For antenna or cable connections, check the signal strength. Low signal level may cause sound

distortion.

No Picture, No Video

The TV won’t turn on. • Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the TV.

• Make sure the wall outlet is working.

• Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote. If the TV turns

on, refer to “The remote control does not work” below.