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The Problem
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Problems Powering On
When the TV is turned on, the remote control receiver flashes 5 times before the
screen turns on.
If you are having problems powering on your Samsung television, there are a
number of things to check before calling the service department. Confirm that the
TV's power cord is connected correctly at both ends and that the remote control
is operating normally. Make sure that the antenna cable or cable TV cable is firmly
connected. If you have a cable/satellite box confirm that it is plugged in and turned
on.
Unable to find a
Channel
If your TV is not connected to a cable box or satellite box, run
Setup
(
System
>
Setup
) or
Auto Program
(
Broadcasting
>
Auto Program
).
The TV image does
not look as good as it
did in the store.
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.
Many HD channels are upscaled from SD (Standard Definition) content. Look for a
channel that is broadcasting true HD content.
●
Cable/Satellite Subscribers: Try HD channels from the channel lineup.
●
Air/Cable Antenna Connection: Try HD channels after running the Auto Program
function.
Adjust the cable/satellite box's video output resolution to 1080i or 720p.
The picture is
distorted.
The compression of video content may cause picture distortions, especially in fast
moving pictures from sports programs and action movies.
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 3.2 ft) may cause noise in analog and
digital channels.
The color is wrong or
missing.
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
problems or a blank screen.
The color is poor
or the picture is not
bright enough.
Go to the
Picture
menu and then adjust the
Picture Mode
,
Brightness
,
Sharpness
,
and
Color
settings.
See if
Energy Saving
(
System
>
Eco Solution
>
Energy Saving
) has been enabled.
Try resetting the picture. (
Picture
>
Picture Reset
)
There is a dotted line
on the edge of the
screen.
If the
Picture Size
has been set to
Screen Fit
, change the setting to
16:9
.
Change the cable/satellite box resolution.
The picture is black
and white.
If you are using AV composite input, connect the video cable (yellow) to the TV's
green component jack.
