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Troubleshooting

If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.  

If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, call Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG. (726-7864)

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 

SOURCE

 button. /  

Make sure the TV is plugged in. / Check the antenna connections.

No sound or sound is too low at maximum 

volume.

First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting  

receiver, DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV 

volume accordingly.

Picture rolls vertically.

Check all wire connections.

There is a problem with the picture

Run the Picture test in the Self diagnostic menu.

There is a problem with the sound

Run the Sound test in the Self diagnostic menu.

The TV operates erratically.

Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.

The TV won’t turn on.

Make sure the wall outlet is working.

Remote control malfunctions

Replace the remote control batteries.

Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).

Check the battery terminals.

'Check signal cable' message.

Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC source.

'Not Supported Mode' message.

Check the maximum resolution and connected device’s Video frequency.

Compare these values with the data in the Display Modes.

Digital broadcasting screen problem.

Please check the digital signal strength and input antenna.

The image is too light or too dark.

Adjust the Brightness and Contrast. / Adjust the Fine tuning.

Black bars on the screen.

Make sure the broadcast you’re receiving is High Definition (HD).

HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Definition (SD) programming, which 

can cause black bars.

Set your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars.

Picture has a Red/Green or Pink tint.

Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks.

Closed Captioning not working.

If you are using a Cable/Satellite box, you must set Closed Captioning on the box, 

not your TV.

Snowy picture.

Your cable box may need a firmware upgrade. Please contact your Cable 

 

company.

Ghosting on picture

This is sometimes caused by compatibility issues with your cable box. 

Try connecting Component cables instead.

Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter or 

shimmer on the image.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or 

shimmer on the image.

Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.

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.

Image is not centered on the screen.

Adjust the horizontal and vertical position.

The screen position must be adjusted on the output source (i.e. STB) with a 

digital signal.

The picture appears distorted in the 

corner of the screen.

If "Just Scan" is selected with some external devices, the picture may appear 

distorted in the corner of the screen. This symptom is caused by the external 

devices, not TV.

The 'Resets all settings to the default 

values' message appears.

This appears when you press and hold the 

EXIT

 button for a while. The product 

settings are reset to the factory defaults.

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Summary of Contents for LN40B50

Page 1: ...Setup Guide STOP Please do not return this unit If you are having problems operating this TV Please call 1 00 SAMSUNG 1 00 6 64 For web support please visit www samsung com support Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 0 1 PC IN PC AUDIO 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 3 EX LINK 4 SERVICE 5 HDMI DVI IN 1 HDMI IN DVI AUDIO IN R AUDIO L 6 ANT IN 7 POWER INPUT 8 KENSINGTON LOCK 9 AV IN 0 COMPONENT IN AUDIO OUT Au...

Page 2: ...E Press to select the sound mode P MODE Press to select the picture mode Use these buttons in the DMA and Anynet modes This remote can be used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet feature TV Selects the TV mode directly PRE CH Enables you to return to the previous channel you were watching z Press to change channels SOURCE Press to display and select the available video source...

Page 3: ...uish between the front and back of the stand when attaching it 2 Fasten two screws at position 1 and then fasten two screws at position 2 3 Installing the Stand LN40B530 LN46B530 1 2 1 2 Attach your LCD TV to the stand Two or more people should carry the TV Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the stand when attaching it 1 Fasten two screws at position 1 and then fasten two screw...

Page 4: ...ks on the back of the TV If this happens contact the company that provided the DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box to confirm the HDMI version then request an upgrade HDMI cables that are not 1 3 may cause annoying flicker or no screen display DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box TV Rear Panel HDMI Cable Not supplied 1 Connecting a DVD Blu ray player ...

Page 5: ...le to COMPONENT IN also Each DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box has a different back panel configuration When connecting a DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box match the color of the connection terminal to the cable 1 Component Cable Not supplied 2 Audio Cable Not supplied Connecting a VCR 1 2 If you have a mono non stereo VCR use a Y connector not s...

Page 6: ...iver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 channel sound will be heard from the Home Theater receiver If you want to hear 5 1 channel audio connect the digital audio out jack on DVD Blu ray player Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater not the...

Page 7: ...r match the color of the connection terminal to the cable Using a Video Cable Camcorder 2 Audio Cable Not supplied 1 Video Cable Not supplied 2 Connect Audio Cables between the AV IN R AUDIO L jacks on the TV and the AUDIO OUT jacks on the camcorder TV Rear Panel HD Camcorder Using an HDMI Cable 1 Connect an HDMI Cable between the HDMI IN 1 2 or 3 jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack on the camcor...

Page 8: ...on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer 2 Connect a 3 5 mm Stereo miniplug 2RCA Cable between the DVI AUDIO IN R AUDIO L jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer Using an HDMI DVI Cable Using a D Sub Cable TV Rear Panel PC 1 HDMI DVI Cable Not supplied 2 3 5 mm Stereo mini plug 2RCA Cable Not supplied Using an HDMI DVI Cable When connecting a PC match the ...

Page 9: ...o start the auto program Press the or to select the correct analog signal cable system source among STD HRC and IRC Press the or button to select Start then press the ENTERE button If you have Digital cable TV select the cable system signal source for both Analog and Digital Viewing the Menus 5 The TV begins memorizing all available stations Press the EXIT button to exit To Stop the Auto Program F...

Page 10: ...els You can set channels you watch frequently as favorites 1 Press the MENU button Press the or button to select Channel then press the ENTERE button Press the or button to select Channel List then press the ENTERE button 2 Press the button to select Added Channels Press the or button to select All Channels Press the ENTERE button 3 Press the or button to select a channel as a favorite channel Pre...

Page 11: ...he contrast level of the picture Brightness Adjusts the brightness level of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the edge definition of the picture Color Adjusts color saturation of the picture Tint G R Adjusts the color tint of the picture Setting the Screen Size Occasionally you may want to change the size of the image on your screen Your TV comes with six screen size options each designed to work best...

Page 12: ...TV AV Component PC HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 HDMI3 You can choose only those external devices that are connected to the TV In the Source List connected inputs will be highlighted and sorted to the top Inputs that are not connected will be sorted to the bottom Using the Color buttons on the remote with the Source list Red Refresh Refreshes the connected external devices Press this if your Source is on and co...

Page 13: ...too dark Adjust the Brightness and Contrast Adjust the Fine tuning Black bars on the screen Make sure the broadcast you re receiving is High Definition HD HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Definition SD programming which can cause black bars Set your cable satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars Picture has a Red Green or Pink tint Make sure the Component cables ar...

Page 14: ...íquese con el centro de atención al cliente de SAMSUNG Country Customer Care Center Web Site Address CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada Samsung Electronique Canada Inc Service à la Clientèle 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung ...

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