,Troubleshootin G - Samsung 850 User Manual

Snowy picture.
No picture or sound.
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Digital broadcasting screen problem.
The image is too light or too dark.
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'. If the TV seems to have a problem, first try this list of possible problems and solutions.
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T~yanoth;r channel.
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Adjust the antenna.
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Check all wire connections.
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Adjust the antenna.
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Try another channel.
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Press the SOURCE button.
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Make sure the TV is plugged in.
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Check the antenna connections.
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No sound or sound is too low at
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First, check the volume of units connected to your TV (digital broadcasting
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receiver, DVD, cable broadcasting receiver, VCR, etc.). Then, adjust the TV
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Picture rolls vertically.
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Check all wire connections.
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There is a problem with the picture! Run the Picture test in the Self diagnostic menu
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There is a problem with the sound
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Run the Sound test in the Self diagnostic menu
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The TV operates erratically.
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Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again.
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The TV won't turn on.
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Make sure the wall outlet is working.
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Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window).
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Check the battery terminals.
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'Check signal cable' message.
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Ensure that the signal cable is firmly connected to the PC source.
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'Not Supported Mode' message.
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Check the maximum resolution and connected device's Video frequency.
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Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.
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Black bars on the screen.
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Make sure the broadcast you're receiving is High Definition (HD).
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HD channels sometimes broadcast Standard Definition (SO) programming,
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which can cause black bars.
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Set your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to eliminate the bars.
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Picture has a Red/Green or Pink tint.
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Make sure the Component cables are connected to the correct jacks.
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box, not your TV.
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Your cable box may need a firmware upgrade. Please contact your Cable
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Ghosting on picture.
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This is sometimes caused by compatibility issues with your cable box.
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Try connecting Component cables instead.
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Horizontal bars appear to flicker, jitter I Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
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Vertical bars appear to flicker, jitter or
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Adjust the Coarse tuning and then adjust the Fine tuning.
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