Samsung DV17MSSANR - Manual (Page 20)

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any
problems yourself.
Table 3. Troubleshooting problems
Symptom Corrective Actions
No Picture ■ Check to see that both the LCD Monitor and the
computer are plugged in and turned on.
“No Connection,
Check Signal Cable” appears ■ Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and the LCD Monitor
■ Use the LCD Monitor self test described on page 9.
“Video mode not supported” ■ Check the maximum resolution and the frequency
on the video port of your computer.
■ Compare these values with the data in the preset
timing modes, page 23.
Picture is scrambled ■ Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor.
■ Perform Auto Adjustment (see page 7).
Picture is not clear ■ Adjust Fine and Coarse adjustments as needed (see
page 14).
Picture is fuzzy ■ Perform LCD Monitor reset.
■ Eliminate accessories (i.e., video extension cables).
Picture bounces or has wavy
oscillations ■ Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor
Picture appears to be ghosting ■ Check the signal cable connection between the
computer and LCD Monitor.
The image is too light or too dark ■ Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings.
Color is not uniform ■ Adjust the color settings using the OSD COLOR
menu.
The colors are distorted with dark
or shadowed areas ■ Adjust the color settings using the OSD COLOR
menu.
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