Samsung UN49KS8500 E-Manual page 69

The problem
Screen Brightness
Ghosting, Blurring, or
Juddering
Unwanted Powering
Off
Problems Powering On
Unable to find a
Channel
The TV image does not
look as good as it did in
the store.
The picture is
distorted.
The color is wrong or
missing.
If the colors on your Samsung TV are correct but just a little too dark or bright, try
adjusting the following settings first.
● Select Settings
Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or
If you notice ghosting or blurring on the screen, use the
Settings Picture
If your Samsung TV appears to turn off by itself, try disabling some of the TV's energy
efficiency functions. See if
Timer) has been enabled. The
specified period of time. If the Sleep Timer has not been enabled, see if
Off ( Settings
and disable it.
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 or satellite box, confirm that it is plugged in and turned on.
If your TV is not connected to a cable or satellite box, run
Settings Broadcasting
Store displays are all tuned to digital, HD (high definition) channels.
If you have an analog cable or satellite box, upgrade to a digital cable or satellite 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
Adjust the cable or satellite box's video output resolution to 1080i or 720p.
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.
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.
Try this!
Picture Expert Settings
Tint (G/R)
Expert Settings Auto Motion
Sleep Timer (
Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after a
System Eco Solution
Auto Program).
menu and adjust the Backlight,
settings.
Auto Motion Plus
Plus) to resolve the issue.
Settings System Time
Auto Power Off) has been enabled
Auto Program
Auto Program
function (
Sleep
Auto Power
(
function.