A Samsung TV properly mounted on its stand

TV stand is loose

Unless you wall mount your TV, the stand is the most important part of keeping your new awesome Samsung TV right where you want it, safe and secure from tipping over and damaging itself. If your stand is loose then that's an immediate sign that something about the installation was incorrect and it's critical that you review the installation and confirm that you have followed the steps, precisely and in order. Your TV comes with a Quick Setup Guide specific to your model, but here we will cover the basics of the process.

TV or projector displays an error message

The TV, smart monitor, or projector may display the following error messages, mode not supported, no signal or weak signal, check signal cable, no time information, locked, or the HDCP has been compromised. Instructions for correcting the conditions that cause the screen to display each of these error messages are available in this guide.

Apple TV app is not working on Samsung TV or projector

Apple TV offers a ton of entertainment opportunities on your Samsung TV, Odyssey Ark smart monitor, or projector. If you are having any problems with the Apple TV app, check if your screen needs a firmware update, confirm you have a good internet connection, and then if you're still having trouble, contact Apple support.

Differences between the protective film and the polarizing film on your Samsung TV

Some TVs come with polarizing film on the screen that is part of the actual TV. Other TVs and smart monitors come with a scratch-resistant protective film to keep the TV from getting scratched during shipping. The key is to know which is which. Protective film should be removed after unpacking the TV, the polarizing film should not.

TV switches source by itself

Samsung TVs and the Odyssey Ark gaming screen have Anynet+ (also known as HDMI-CEC), a feature that allows connected external HDMI devices to inform your TV when they have turned on. By default, the TV will immediately switch to this source when this happens. The method to stop the TV or gaming screen from switching the source varies depending on t

Samsung TV has no picture or a black screen

If your TV or Odyssey Ark gaming screen is turned on and is producing sound but has a black screen, the issue could be with your external device and not your TV. For instance, if your screen uses a One Connect Box, which allows you to connect multiple external devices, there are some troubleshooting steps you can take to solve the issue. If it isn'

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