Brand: SAMSUNG
Category: TV
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for UN22D5003B
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2011-04-27
Warranty Information
Samsung provides a North American Limited Warranty for its products.
Getting Started
The manual provides instructions for setting up and operating your Samsung TV. Key features include viewing the control panel and remote, connecting to devices via HDMI, Component, or AV cables, and basic setup procedures like Plug & Play.
Basic Features
Navigate menus using the remote control (MENU, ENTER, directional buttons). Explore channel management (finding, favorite, editing), picture adjustments (preset modes, brightness, contrast, etc.), sound settings (preset modes, equalizer, SRS TruSurround HD), and setup options (time, timers, V-Chip, language, game mode, captions).
Advanced Features
Utilize Media Play to enjoy photos and music from a USB device. Advanced settings include Photo and Music playback options, as well as configuration for slideshows and background music.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problems | Solutions and Explanations |
|---|---|
| Poor image | Check the Image Test. Adjust TV settings like Picture, Color, Brightness, Sharpness, and Eco Solution. Reset picture settings. Ensure correct aspect ratio (16:9). Adjust external device resolution. |
| No picture, but sound is fine | Check connections. Verify external device audio output settings. Reset the connected device. Ensure correct video cable connections. |
| TV does not turn on | Ensure the power cord is securely connected to a working outlet. Press the TV's POWER button. |
| TV turns off automatically | Check the 'Auto Power Off' setting in the Configuration menu. Ensure the TV is receiving a signal. |
| No image | Check all cable connections. Set external device video output to match TV input. Ensure connected devices are powered on. Select the correct TV source. Reset the connected device. |
| RF Connection (Cable/Antenna) | Ensure coaxial cable is connected securely. Use Auto Program to scan channels. Select the correct cable signal type (STD, HRC, IRC). Check antenna positioning. |
| No subtitles on digital channels | Verify subtitle configuration. Some channels may not have subtitles. |
| Distorted image | Video compression or weak signal can cause distortion. Avoid using cell phones near the TV. Ensure component cables are correctly connected. |
| Purple and green horizontal bars with buzzing | Disconnect audio cables. Replace component video cables with HDMI. |
| Black bars on sides or top/bottom | These can appear with SD content (4:3) or widescreen movies with different aspect ratios. Adjust image size settings. |
| Remote control not working | Replace batteries with correct polarity. Clean the remote's transmission window. Point the remote directly at the TV from a short distance. |