20 Most Recent Samsung LA40A550 40 in. HD-Ready LCD TV Questions & Answers

To do a reset of the remote control follow the instructions below. 1. Remove the batteries from the remote control. 2. Hold down the Power button for a full minute. 3. Once done, put the new batteries back in and test the remote control. Please power cycle the unit as well by unplugging it from the wall and leaving it of for a couple of minutes. Once done, test the remote control again. To delete the recorded programs, please follow the steps below 1. Press the BD button on the remote control then press Home. This should bring up the home screen. 2. On the Homescreen, choose AllShare Play and press the Enter Button. 3. On AllShare Play, scroll down to Recorded TV and choose ''HDD''. 4. Now the titles of the recorded programs will appear. 5. Press the Tools on the remote control and select ''Delete'' from the side menu. 6. Select the titles to be deleted by highlighting them, then press the Enter button on the remote control. 7. Select ''Delete'' from the side menu then confirm deletion. To try and resolve this issue, please reset the remote control. To do so, please refer to the instructions below: 1. Remove the batteries from the remote control. 2. Hold down the Power button for a full minute. 3. Once done, put the new batteries back in and test the remote control. Please power cycle the unit as well by unplugging it from the wall and leaving it of for a couple of minutes. Once done, test the remote control again. To delete the recorded programs, please follow the steps below: 1. Press the BD button on the remote control then press Home. This should bring up the home screen. 2. On the Homescreen, choose AllShare Play and press the Enter Button. 3. On AllShare Play, scroll down to Recorded TV and choose ''HDD''. 4. Now the titles of the recorded programs will appear. 5. Press the Tools on the remote control and select ''Delete'' from the side menu. 6. Select the titles to be deleted by highlighting them, then press the Enter button on the remote control. 7. Select ''Delete'' from the side menu then confirm deletion.

I believe the correct model number is LN40A550. If so here isthe download firmware page for it..http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/LN40A550P3FXZA

I would recommend a new HDMI cable

My LA40A550 Samsung HDTV is 4 months old. It is doing same. That is the red led blinking 2 sec on and then off for ever. No picture, no sound, nothing. just dark black screen. What to do ?

Negative image denotes a fault to its T'Con board. If you wish to get more details, check this link. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Selecting the view option, either to Mosaic / Time slide, can be selected by the drop-down list, at the top left of the display window, will make surf easy. You can also do a search, by type in the brand name/model number/IC used, in the search box at the top right of the display window.

The refurbish Tuner signal board cost between $110-120 plus handling and shipping charges.Tries websites like Shopjimmy.com,Ebay.com to buy those LCD tvs pcb boards,these 2 websites have the most pcb spare parts around.