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Question posted by mschoettlin3263 on February 16th, 2012

When You Turn The Tv On The Picture Comes On For A Few Seconds Then Goes Blank.

turn the TV on picture works for a few seconds then goes balnk.  Sound works fine and you can change the channel but no picture.  I replaced the IP board BN44-00208A and I am still having the problem.  Any suggestions?

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Answer #1: Posted by TVDan on February 16th, 2012 12:12 PM
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this is an indication that one of the lamps inside the panel isn't lighting up. The IP senses that the current isn't correct, so it turns them all off.

To see which lamp isn't working, tune to a DVD source that has a disc playing test petterns (showing a white screen) and in a dark room, turn the Tv on and see where there is a darker horizontal band in the back lighting. With a bright flashlight, you can point it into the panel to see that there is still video present.


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Related Samsung LN32A550 Manual Pages

User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 3

... Options 23 ■ Viewing Picture-in-Picture 27 Sound Control ■ Changing the Sound Standard 29 ■ Customizing the Sound 29 ■ Setting the TruSurround XT 30 ■ Choosing Preferred Language 31 ■ Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track 31 ■ Automatic Volume Control 32 ■ Setting the TV Speakers On/Off 32 ■ Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 5

... menu of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV's features. 3 - VOL + buttons as you would use the ◄ and ► buttons on the remote control. 4 CH Press to change channels. In the ...would use the ▼ and ▲ buttons on the remote control. 5 (Power) Press to turn the TV on and off when the power is on and lights up in stand-by mode. 8 SPEAKERS English - ...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 7

...Picture size selection. For example, to select channel "54-3", press "54", then press " " and "3". * W.LINK (WISELINK) This function enables you to view and play photo and music files from the TV. 1 POWER Turns the TV on and off the sound... previous channel. 2 TV ^ CH / CH Selects the TV mode directly. English -  Press to change channels. 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change menu values...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 15

...TV changes channels in which you select "Manual", "Set current date and time" is displayed. (See page 45) button. Press the CH or CH button to change , press the number buttons, then press the ENTER button. For example, to select channel 27, press 2, then 7. ➣ For quick channel change channels... : English : Off : Off Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons 1. If not, see page...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 17

... Cable Standard Custom Off Move Enter e Exit Memorizing the Channels Your TV can begin memorizing the available channels, you are viewing. 1. Press the TOOLS button. Channel Antenna :AAirir ► Auto Program Cable Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength TOOLS Device List Picture Mode : Sound Mode : Sleep Timer : Add to Favorite Switch to select...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18

... Return Auto Program Removing scrambled channel. DTV Cable : 1 Cable : 2 OK Enter Return English - 16 Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program ► Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength 3. Press...DTV Cable : 12 Cable : 32 Return Cable 38 50% 5. Auto: "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals. 4. When selecting the Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34

... the ▲ or ▼ button to exit. Sound Multi-Track Sound Auto Volume : Stereo : Off TV Speaker : On ► Sound Select Sound Reset : Main 3. Sound Preferred Language : English Multi-Track Sound : Stereo Auto Volume : OOffff ► TV Speaker : OOnn Sound Select : Main Sound Reset Setting the TV Speakers On/Off Sound output from Dolby Laboratories. Press the EXIT...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 42

...", then press the ENTER button. Press the EXIT button to the name of fine-tuned channels. ➣ Only analog TV channels can be removed from the list. ➣ To stop searching scrambled channels; Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to display the...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 57

... to activate the restriction selected. The screen will go blank and the following message will appear in the following sequence, which resets the pin to a different channel using CH or CH button. Received Rating : TV-G/MPAA X/Canadian English : C8+ This channel is indicated. OK CH Change Enter Channel Is Locked by V-Chip. Press EXIT to your...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 2

...; / RIGHT► / ENTER Use to select on-screen menu items and change channels. & SOURCE Press to display and select the available video sources. * W.LINK...sound. ^ CH / CH Press to On will reduce the battery usage time.) f P.SIZE Picture size selection. This function is convenient for details. 1 POWER Turns the TV on Samsung recorders with the ON/OFF light button set to change...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 11

... cause black bars. shimmer on the screen. The "Resets all wire connections. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture Try another channel. / Adjust the antenna. Make sure the broadcast you're receiving is selected with your TV. Poor sound quality. Picture rolls vertically. Snowy picture. Screen is working . Move the computer's mouse or press any key on the image...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 3

... Options 23 ■ Viewing Picture-in-Picture 27 Sound Control ■ Changing the Sound Standard 29 ■ Customizing the Sound 29 ■ Setting the TruSurround XT 30 ■ Choosing Preferred Language 31 ■ Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) track 31 ■ Automatic Volume Control 32 ■ Setting the TV Speakers On/Off 32 ■ Listening to the Sound of the Sub (PIP...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 5

... 2 MENU Press to change channels. In the on-screen menu, use the CH buttons as you would use this spot on the TV. 7 POWER INDICATOR Blinks and turns off . 6 REMOTE ... Press to increase or decrease the volume. VOL + Press to turn the TV on the model. 5 Side Panel buttons 1 SOURCE Toggles between all the available input sources (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2, PC, HDMI1, ...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 7

Press to change channels. 3 NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to change menu values. used to control recording on Samsung recorders with the Anynet+ feature) d MTS Press to select on the screen. b EXIT 9 INFO Press to exit the menu. Press to select the preset display and sound modes for using at night or f P.SIZE Picture size selection. operating procedures...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 17

... Off Move Enter e Exit Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of signal source that is connected to select your frequently used functions quickly and easily. Channel Antenna :AAirir ► Auto Program Cable Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength TOOLS Device List Picture Mode : Sound Mode : Sleep Timer : Add to Favorite...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18

...DTV Cable : 12 Cable : 32 Return Cable 38 50% 5. message will be displayed. Auto: "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals. 4. When selecting the Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button...DTV Cable 41 77% Stop Enter Auto Program Stop Auto Program? Channel Antenna : Air Auto Program ► Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Signal Strength 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34

.... 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Sound Multi-Track Sound Auto Volume : Stereo : Off TV Speaker : On ► Sound Select Sound Reset : Main 3. Sound Multi-Track Sound Auto Volume : Stereo : Off TV Speaker : OOnff ► Sound Select : MOanin Sound Reset TV Speaker On TV Speaker Off Video No Signal TV's Internal Speakers RF AV, S-Video Component, PC, HDMI...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 57

... the broadcasting station, it . OK CH Change Enter Channel Is Locked by V-Chip. English - 55 Block all: Press to lock all TV ratings. ➣ Parental restriction levels differ ...will block it may take several seconds. ➣ The Downloadable U.S. The screen will go blank and the following sequence, which resets the pin to a restricted channel, the V-Chip will appear: ...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 3

... display and sound modes for details. 1 POWER Turns the TV on and off the sound. 6 VOL- / VOL+ Press to increase or decrease the volume. ( RETURN Returns to the previous menu. ) UP▲ / DOWN▼ / LEFT◄ / RIGHT► / ENTER Use to select on-screen menu items and change the channel. 4 Press to select additional channels (digital and...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 14

... Return Storing Channels in Memory Press the CH button. Air Cable Auto Start Start Start Press the MENU button while the Auto Program function is being executed. Turning the TV On and ... analog signal cable system source among "STD", "HRC", and "IRC". The menu's left side has icons:Picture, Sound, Channel, Setup, Input. 2 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to exit. ➣ The on-screen...

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