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There Is a Problem with the Picture
When the TV has trouble with the picture, these steps may help resolve the problem.
Testing the picture
Settings Support Self Diagnosis Start Picture Test
Try Now
Before you review the list of problems and solutions below, use Start Picture Test to determine if the
problem is caused by the TV. The Start Picture Test displays a high definition picture you can examine for
flaws or faults.
The problem Try this!
Flickering and
Dimming
If your Samsung Television is flickering or dimming sporadically, you may need to
disable some of the energy efficiency features. Disable Energy Saving Mode (
Settings System Eco Solution Energy Saving Mode) or Eco Sensor (
Settings System Eco Solution Eco Sensor).
Component
Connections/Screen
Colour
If the colour on your Samsung television screen is not correct or the black and white
colours are off, run Start Picture Test ( Settings Support Self Diagnosis
Start Picture Test).
If the test results indicate that the problem is not caused by the TV, do the following:
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Confirm that the video input connectors are connected to the correct external device video
output connectors.
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Check the other connections as well. If the TV is connected to an external device via
a component cable, confirm that the Pb, Pr, and Y jacks are plugged into their proper
connectors.
Screen Brightness
If the colours on your Samsung TV are correct but just a little too dark or bright, try
adjusting the following settings first.
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Select Settings Picture Expert Settings menu and adjust the Backlight,
Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour, and Tint (G/R) settings.
Ghosting, Blurring, or
Juddering
If you notice ghosting or blurring on the screen, use the Auto Motion Plus function (
Settings Picture Expert Settings Auto Motion Plus) to resolve the issue.
Unwanted Powering
Off
If your Samsung TV appears to turn off by itself, try disabling some of the TV's energy
efficiency functions. See if Sleep Timer ( Settings System Time Sleep
Timer) has been enabled. The Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after a
specified period of time. If the Sleep Timer has not been enabled, see if Auto Power
Off ( Settings System Eco Solution Auto Power Off) has been enabled
and disable them.
Problems Powering 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 Auto Tuning (
Settings Broadcasting Auto Tuning).
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