I really need some help here...!!! I have owned this tv between 1-2 years now, and all of a sudden I cannot get any picture on the tv, all is black...
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Assuming your tv is "plugged in", check the remote batteries. Are they at the end of their useful life / do the batteries make "good contact" in the battery compartment? Sometimes a dropped remote can dislodge batteries. Go for the easy diagnostic solutions first!
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If you have the TV connected to a cable box( I have Comcast) you may be having a problem that has happened to me on occasion. Try selecting a different channel and the picture may come back. If the red light in the lower right corner does not blink when you turn the TV on then you might have a power issue. Beyond those simple steps I don't know what else you can do. Find your owners manual and see if there is a troubleshooting guide.
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Check the obvious stuff first, make sure all plugs are plugged in properly and that your remote has fresh batteries. Turn on tv manually, then you'll know if it was your remote. good luck
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Does the red light on the bottom of tv still glow? That would indicate a tv or remote control problem.
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yeah dont get this tv my friends has it. the problem with it is fuzzy picture. i did a comparison with my own 1080p Lns-4095d samsung tv. Even though my tv is relatively older it didnt have fuzzy pic. Also note that both were using hdmi cable. however the LN-T5265F did not want to swtich to a 1080p resolution. everytime we did it got static. also note that all tests were done using a ps3. I recommned a Samsung however not this one.
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yes,my TV was sent to repair shop for black screen some time. Beware that you need to check when it ships back to you.they lost the TV base and broke the frame too. Then, I have made a lot of phone calls .it is hard to deal with them.good luck
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This exact thing happened to my dad's model D7000 64. It was still under warranty so a tech came out and fixed it. He let him know it was a simple panel (or some sort or faulty component) replacement and the TV was and had been as good as new. Samsung (or any knowledgeable technician) should be able to tell you what you need. Hope this helps... ~JCN
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I would advise you to call the customer service on the back of of the TV. I have called them a couple of times and they have been extremely helpful.
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I would try a different HDMI port on the TV. Some tv ports are not equal to others in the earlier TVs. The message sounds like a TV issue.
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Hello there....sorry to hear that you are having issues. I bought mine for my son. He told me that he is using the factory settings, default, and the picture looks great. try using the default settings, if that does not work you may want to return it. Hope this helps....good luck.
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I only kept this tv for a week. I did not experiment this. I would try a software update. It might fix the problem
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You must be one of the lucky ones. But then you haven't had your tv for 3 months yet. LOL. Wait 3 months and then report here if your TV still has a picture.
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We've had the same issue. The TV (which we've had since January '08) had been doing that for 2-3 months. And, it's taken longer and longer to come on. It would make a clicking sound and the small red lights on the right side would go on and off alternately with the light on the "on" button at the base of the TV. Yesterday, it took more than 5 minutes to turn on. Then, today, it stuck in the clicking mode and wouldn't come on at all. We completely unplugged the TV and left it unplugged for several minutes--hoping that when we plugged it back in that it would be in the "off" mode. Instead, it's continued in its clicking mode for nearly an hour, now. Fortunately, we have the extended warranty. And, a repairman is coming here this Thursday to determine what's wrong.
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Mine did the same thing before it quit turning on completely. There's a part inside that is failing, and unless you are still under warranty it will cost more to fix it than it will to buy a new one. I ended up having to buy a new, different tv. I wish you luck but unfortunately you are probably going to need to purchase a new tv.
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I actually found this on another forum post and it makes me feel much better that at least samsung is recognizing the problem to some extent. I really hope this means they do have a fix for it otherwise why would they post pictures of the problem and say your TV needs service right?http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view.jsp?isARS=Y&SITE;_ID=1&AT;_ID=137885&ARS;_ID=8957980Just waiting to hear from someone that their TV was actually fixed. Thanks again,
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I Have had this tv now for a year. the warranty went out 1 month before i had truble with it. The problem i'm having is on channel 26 in chicago illinois im wacthing now for 4months the tv screen goes black everytime the station goes to commercial after 12:00 PM when watcing cheaters. Also later at 5:45 PM. and at 8:45 PM. Sound can still be heard. The temporary solution is to turn off/on and always solves the problem but happens everyday at the same time. Love tv, 3d is great and nice colors. Any susgestions? Sorry cant answer your question also trying to find out how to hook mine to my stereo. I Have had this tv now for a year. the warranty went out 1 month before i had truble with it. The problem i'm having is on channel 26 in chicago illinois im wacthing now for 4months the tv screen goes black everytime the station goes to commercial after 12:00 PM when watcing cheaters. Also later at 5:45 PM. and at 8:45 PM. Sound can still be heard. The temporary solution is to turn off/on and always solves the problem but happens everyday at the same time. Love tv, 3d is great and nice colors. Any susgestions? Sorry cant answer your question also trying to find out how to hook mine to my... » Read More I Have had this tv now for a year. the warranty went out 1 month before i had truble with it. The problem i'm having is on channel 26 in chicago illinois im wacthing now for 4months the tv screen goes black everytime the station goes to commercial after 12:00 PM when watcing cheaters. Also later at 5:45 PM. and at 8:45 PM. Sound can still be heard. The temporary solution is to turn off/on and always solves the problem but happens everyday at the same time. Love tv, 3d is great and nice colors. Any susgestions? Sorry cant answer your question also trying to find out how to hook mine to my stereo. « Show Less
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No I have not seen that issue even up close. I have although done some messing around with the picture settings and by no means am I an expert. I would try some different settings or return it for a new one because of the price we have all had to pay for it. It could have even been damaged during shipping or not have set long enough before it was turned on the first time. I have the exact tv and the blacks are deep blacks and the whites are true as well as grey and all other colors. I let mine sit for eight hours after it was mounted on the tv stand before I turned it on for the first time.
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One thing you might try is changing the battery. You need to find the catch and open the remote (the entire unit) replace the battery and see if that helps. If you have bought the unit put the battery that came with it in.This TV has the best picture of any TV I have ever seen. But the only problem is the Smart TV seems smarter than me.
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We are having the exact same problem with our TV, it just started this week...bought it 2 yrs ago..this should not be happening to something I paid $1400 for...Have you called Samsung? We are going to, but since the TV is out of warranty it will not matter.
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Although this is an old question, my answer may help new buyers. I've owned this TV since 2010 and the "ghosting" effect on darker images in games has annoyed the H out of me for the last 4 years. Now that my warranty is about to run out I don't feel guilty about buying another tv. Apparently this is a common complaint on Samsung LED's.