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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.

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.

You may see small particles if you 

look closely at the edge of the bezel 

surrounding the TV screen.

This is part of the product's design and is not a defect.

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Summary of Contents for LN55A950

Page 1: ... HDMI IN4 1 AUDIO OUT 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 3 PC IN PC AUDIO 4 HDMI IN 1 DVI IN HDMI R AUDIO L 5 ANT IN 6 WISELINK 7 AV IN 8 HEADPHONE 9 POWER INPUT 0 S VIDEO COMPONENT IN 1 AV IN 1 LAN EX LINK KENSINGTON LOCK LN A 0D1F Audio Output Performance Comparison OPTICAL Digital AUDIO Analog Best Normal Video Input Performance Comparison HDMI DVI PC COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO Best Better Good Normal Qu...

Page 2: ...s dark Using the remote control with the TV VCR DVD STB ON OFF light button set to On will reduce the battery usage time PRE CH Tunes to the previous channel CH CH Press to change channels SOURCE Press to display and select the available video sources W LINK WISELINK This function enables you to view and play photo and music files from an external device a MENU Displays the main on screen menu b R...

Page 3: ...or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box Each DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box has a different back panel configuration When connecting a DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box match the color of the connection terminal to the cable When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you mus...

Page 4: ...o quality Be sure to match the component video and audio connections For example if connecting a Component video cable to COMPONENT IN 1 connect the audio cable to COMPONENT IN 1 also Each DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box has a different back panel configuration When connecting a DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Box Satellite receiver Set Top Box match the color of the con...

Page 5: ...T OUT terminal on the VCR and the ANT IN terminal on the TV Connect a Video Cable between the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR and the AV IN 1 Y VIDEO or AV IN 2 VIDEO jack on the TV Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV Connect Audio Cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and the AV IN 1 or AV IN 2 R AUDIO L jacks on the TV Video Connection S Video Connection TV Rear Panel 3 Audio C...

Page 6: ...und to the Home theater receiver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD 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 OPTICAL jack on the DVD Blu Ray player or Cable Satellite Box directly to an Amplifier or Home Theater not the TV Connecting an Amplifier DVD Ho...

Page 7: ...ing a PC match the color of the connection terminal to the cable When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 2 terminal Using the D Sub Cable 1 Connect an HDMI DVI cable between the HDMI IN 2 jack on the TV and the PC output jack on your computer 2 Connect a 3 5 mm Stereo mini plug 2RCA Cable between the DVI IN HDMI2 R AUDIO L jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound...

Page 8: ...the ENTER button 4 When selecting the Cable TV system Press the ENTER button to 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 ENTER 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 al...

Page 9: ...ness Color or Tint G R then press the ENTER button Picture Mode Dynamic Selects the picture for high definition in a bright room Standard Selects the picture for the optimum display in a normal environment Movie Selects the picture for viewing movies in a dark room 3 Press the or button to decrease or increase the value of a particular item Press the EXIT button to exit When you make changes to Ba...

Page 10: ...ent2 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 DVI HDMI3 HDMI4 USB DLNA 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 connecting external devices TOOLS Option Displays the Edit Na...

Page 11: ...he 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 ...

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