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Question posted by boldligo on May 31st, 2014

Picture Is Not Sharp

The picture on our TV has never been sharp even on HD channels. Is there a known easy fix for this, or does this TV not provide a sharp picture? All cables have been checked. We are with Shaw satalite services. The sharpness on the TV reads :55

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 31st, 2014 5:30 PM
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If you are using an hdmi cable you are using the best quality connector. I suggest you go to this page & look through the how to steps to get the best possible picture possible.

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Safety Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 5

...-22 5:06:47 If necessary, consult with picture screens 13 inches or larger in which can ... This device must use shielded signal interface cables to comply with the instruction manual, may...Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for product compliance: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO... cap. Provided with this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, ...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 4

... ■ Turning the TV On and Off 16 ■ Changing Channels 16 ■ Adjusting the Volume 16 ■ Using the TOOLS Button 17 ■ Viewing the Display 17 ■ Viewing the Menus 18 ■ Plug & Play Feature 19 Channel Control ■ Storing Channels 20 ■ Managing Channels 20 Picture Control ■ Changing the Picture Settings 22 Sound...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 12

... the COMPONENT [Y, PB, PR] jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. 1. Connecting a DVD / Blu-Ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via Component cables The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD/Blu-Ray Player or Cable Box / Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) to...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13

... on the VCR. 5. If your VCR is stereo, you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on the VCR TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel 5 Audio Cable(Not supplied) 2 4 Video Cable(Not supplied) 3 Antenna cable(Not supplied) N If you have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use a Y-connector (not supplied...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 14

... Theater 1. Connect Audio Cables between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jacks on the TV and the Digital Audio Input (OPTICAL) jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a Digital Audio System(Home theater/Receiver) to an external device supporting 5.1CH. When the TV is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will send out...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18

...to 80. 6. Press the ENTERE button. Its left side has the following icons: Picture, Sound, Channel , Setup, Input, Application, Support. 2. Press the button to change the selected...Menus Before using the TV, follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu in order to the previous menu. Press the MENU button. Picture Mode Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint (G/R) :...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 22

... wider than that allow you to control the picture quality. • Cell Light: Adjusts the pixel brightness. 10 is provided. • Off: Turns the Dynamic Contrast ...picture display for dark environments. O You can select these options simply by pressing the P.MODE button on the remote control. ❑ Cell Light / Contrast / Brightness / Sharpness / Color / Tint (G/R) Your television...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 33

...Picture Test If you think you can check the sound by playing a built-in melody sound through the TV. N Does the problem still exist with this test photo? Sound Test If you have a picture problem, perform the picture test. Signal Strength • Yes: There may be a problem with the TV... Polarity (H/V PN42B430P2D PN50B430P2D 31....an HDMI/DVI cable connection, you ...HD...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34

...; HD box ▼ TV rear view HDMI Cable Component Cable Step 2. Press the Source button on the Remote to select HDMI or Component Input. ● Depending on How to get the best performance from your location, HD programming may offer upgrades for product. Web Site : www.samsung.com To obtain latest firmware of available digital channels...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 38

... for Anynet+ Symptom Solution Anynet+ does not work in certain situations. (Searching channels, Operating, Plug & Play, etc.) • When connecting or removing the HDMI 1.3 cable, please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again. • Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device is an Anynet+ device. The...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 5

... is stereo, you can hear sound output from the TV's Optical jack. When the TV is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will send out 5.1 channel sound to the "R" jack. Connecting a Digital Audio System Digital Audio System TV Rear Panel  Connect an Optical Cable between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR and...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 7

... to memorize. Antenna : Air Auto Program ► Clear Scrambled Channel Channel List Fine Tune Channel Picture 4.0%& 434 14*;& 1.0%& .54 $$ Viewing the Menus  With the power on the remote control. Cable: Cable antenna signal. an Air or a Cable system).  Press the MENU button to the TV (i.e. Spillane's Mike Hammer Bonocrunch 1080i 16:9 English 1:55 am...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 8

..., HRC, and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. Contact your local cable company to identify the type of picture which best corresponds to remove scrambled channels. Auto Program Auto Program in your viewing requirements.  Press the MENU button to exit. Picture Mode Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint (G/R) : Dynamic : 7Standard : 8M0 ovie : 45...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 4

... ■ Turning the TV On and Off 16 ■ Changing Channels 16 ■ Adjusting the Volume 16 ■ Using the TOOLS Button 17 ■ Viewing the Display 17 ■ Viewing the Menus 18 ■ Plug & Play Feature 19 Channel Control ■ Storing Channels 20 ■ Managing Channels 20 Picture Control ■ Changing the Picture Settings 22 Sound...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 12

...), match the color of the connection terminal to your TV. ❑ Using an HDMI Cable 1. Connecting a Camcorder The side and rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to the cable. Connect Component Cable between the HDMI IN 1 or 2(DVI) jack on the TV and the HDMI jack on the camcorder. For example...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13

... the AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR. 5. N Each VCR has a different back panel configuration. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on pages 9~10). If your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on the back of the VCR. 3. Connecting a VCR ❑ Video Connection These instructions...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 22

...(G/R) Your television has several setting options that the optimal contrast is the brightest setting. • Contrast: Adjusts the contrast level. • Brightness: Adjusts the brightness level. • Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness. • Color: Adjusts the color saturation of picture which will be adjusted and stored for normal environments. English - 22 Picture Control Changing...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 33

... Polarity (H/V PN42B430P2D PN50B430P2D 31....cable connection, you have a picture problem, perform the picture test. Check... the color pattern on the screen to the external device's user manual. Contact the Samsung Call center. • No: There may be a problem with the TV. Support Self Diagnosis ▶ Software upgrade HD...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34

...; TV rear view HDMI Cable Component Cable Step 2. Press the Source button on the Remote to select HDMI or Component Input. ● Depending on How to disconnect the power or remove the USB drive while upgrades are having problems operating this TV. Web Site : www.samsung.com To obtain latest firmware of available digital channels. HD...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 38

... the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) is set to On in certain situations. (Searching channels, Operating, Plug & Play, etc.) • When connecting or removing the HDMI 1.3 cable, please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again. • Check if the Anynet+ Function of Anynet+ device is in the Anynet+ setup...

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