06 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
The TV won't turn on.
There is no picture/video/sound, or a distorted picture/video/sound from an external device, or
"Weak or No Signal" is displayed on the TV, or you cannot find a channel.
Troubleshooting Section in the e-Manual. If none of these troubleshooting tips apply, please visit "www.samsung.
com" and click on Support, or contact the call centre listed on the back cover of this manual.
• This TFT LED panel is made up of sub pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce. There may be,
however, a few bright or dark pixels on the screen. These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the
product.
• To keep your TV in optimum condition, upgrade to the latest software. Use the Update Now or Auto update
functions on the TV's menu (
• Make sure that the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the TV and the wall outlet.
• Make sure that the wall outlet is working and the power indicator on the TV is lit and glowing a solid red.
• Try pressing the Power button on the TV to make sure that the problem is not with the remote control. If the TV
turns on, refer to "Remote control does not work" below.
• Make sure the connection to the device is correct and that all cables are fully inserted.
• Remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and the external devices. Try new cables if possible.
• Perform a TV self diagnosis to determine if the problem is caused by the TV or the device (
Support > Self Diagnosis > Start Picture Test or Start Sound Test).
• If the test results are normal, reboot the connected devices by unplugging each device's power cord and then
plugging it in again. If the issue persists, refer to the connection guide in the user manual of the connected
device.
• If the TV is not connected to a cable or satellite box, run Auto Tuning to search for channels (
Broadcasting > Auto Tuning Settings > Auto Tuning).
If the TV seems to have a problem, first review this list of possible problems and solutions. Alternatively, review the
• Confirm that the correct input source has been selected (
– This function is only available on certain models in specific geographical areas.
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Settings > Support > Software Update > Update Now or Auto update).
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