Detailed instructions for setting up digital television. Step-by-step channel setup on a Samsung TV

If you purchased a new TV, changed your cable operator or broadcast type, then the first procedure you will encounter is setting up TV channels on your TV.

Depending on the method of signal reception, there are three main types of broadcasting:

ethereal- broadcast from a TV tower is transmitted to a regular antenna;
cable- channel packages from the operator’s distribution center are transmitted to subscribers’ apartments by wire;
satellite- the signal from the satellite is transmitted to a parabolic antenna (dish) and converted by the receiver.

In turn, terrestrial and cable television can be analogue and digital. The second has higher image and sound quality, but viewing it may require additional equipment in the form of a digital set-top box (tuner), especially if we are talking about an older TV model.

This article discusses automatic and manual tuning of analog channels on a TV (for cable channels everything will be identical).

Preparing the TV

Before you start directly setting up channels, you should connect the TV to the broadcast source. With an analog signal, the cable from the antenna or cable television operator is connected directly to the antenna input of the TV (marked in the photo):

At the same time, it is worth separately considering the situation in which more than one TV is used in the apartment. In this case, a special antenna splitter is used for connection, which in most cases has two or three outputs:

How to tune channels from a regular antenna to several TVs?

People often complain that the channels on their TV in one room are worse than in another. Some of them are missing, and the rest have interference. This is due to an incorrect connection. It is important that both TVs are equidistant from the main cable. Otherwise, the one that is located closer will take over most of the signal. Also, to connect two or more TVs, you should use a high-quality cable that is better protected from interference. Therefore, a standard cheap cable, which is usually offered by many cable television operators, will not work here.

How to automatically tune channels on your TV

This is the easiest way to set up and requires a minimum of effort and knowledge. The TV itself finds all available channels and remembers them.

To enter the automatic tuning mode, enter the TV menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Depending on the model of your TV, this button may also be indicated by the words HOME, INPUT, OPTION, SETTINGS or special symbols in the form of three longitudinal stripes, a house, an arrow in a square, and others. More detailed information on this matter is contained in the instructions for operating and setting up TV channels. Some options for designating the menu button are shown in the photo:

Having entered the menu, use the navigation buttons to select the item “Channel setup” - “Automatic setup”. After this, indicate what type of television you are going to tune in (terrestrial or cable) and start the search process by pressing the ENTER/OK button. In different TV models, the names of the described menu items may differ slightly, so if you have any difficulties, check the instructions. An approximate menu screen might look like this:

In some cases, before tuning channels on a regular antenna, you should additionally select the region of your location. To do this, in the settings menu, find the COUNTRY or REGION item and select the corresponding entry in the list.

Note. If all menu items on your TV are displayed in English, find the word LANGUAGE in the settings and select RUSSIAN.

After auto-tuning of channels is completed, a sorting menu may appear on the TV, with which you can arrange the found channels in an order convenient for viewing.

It is worth noting that when changing or adding transmitted channels on the part of the cable television operator, the setup must be done again.

How to manually tune channels on your TV

For all its apparent simplicity of automatic configuration, it has several significant drawbacks. Some channels may repeat or have distorted picture or sound. In this case, you should correct the situation manually. Here are step-by-step instructions for manually setting up TV channels:

In the “Channel Tuning” menu, use the navigation buttons to select “Manual Tuning” and press ENTER/OK.
Select the “Program” item and assign a serial number to the channel by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
Select the color system used in your region: PAL, SECAM, NTSC or AUTO.
Select the sound system: 2.0 (stereo), 5.1, etc.
Perform a “Search” for the channel and, if successful, add it to the TV’s memory by pressing the “Save” button.
Repeat the same procedure for all required channels.

The manual channel tuning menu may look like this:

It should be remembered that all actions in the proposed instructions are confirmed by pressing the ENTER/OK button.

Frequently asked questions about setting up analog channels

Sometimes during the process of setting up channels certain questions may arise, some of which are discussed below.

How to tune channels on a TV without a remote control?

The process of automatic and manual setup in this case occurs in a similar way, but to access the TV menu, buttons located directly on its body are used.

Who among us doesn’t sometimes like to spend the evening blissfully dozing in front of the TV? We think that everyone allows themselves such weakness from time to time. And in order for watching TV to bring only positive emotions, two conditions must be met: firstly, you should not turn on news channels too often, and secondly, the TV must be configured correctly. Today we’ll talk about how to set up digital and satellite channels on your TV.

How to set up digital channels on your TV?

So, you bought a new TV, or decided to connect cable television - or analogue - to your existing television receiver. In this case, the procedure for setting up the TV will be as follows:

First of all, we enter into an agreement with the provider you like that provides cable television services.
After the television cable is routed through the apartment, connect the cable plug to the corresponding connector on the TV. The first thing we see is that the TV shows the message “channels not configured.”
We take the TV remote control in our hands and press the “Menu” button on it.
Select the “Channel settings” section in the “Menu”.
In the “Channel setup” section, select the “Automatic setup” sub-item and click “OK”. After this, the TV will go into scanning mode and automatically find all available channels. It should be taken into account that in the automatic tuning mode, duplicate channels or channels with low image quality may appear on the TV: ripples, stripes, interference, with distorted sound or no sound at all. When the scanning process is completed, you will have to get rid of all low-quality channels manually by selecting the appropriate items in the menu.
We wait patiently for the TV to finish auto-tuning. If there are a lot of channels, this process can take a good five minutes. When autotuning is completed, exit the menu by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control.
If you do not need to configure many channels on your TV, you can use a function such as “Manual tuning”. In this case, it is possible to set the required frequency for each channel, but it will take some time to configure each channel separately.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we have provided an average algorithm for how to set up channels on a TV. The fact is that there are now a huge number of TV models; the appearance of the remote controls and menus can differ significantly from each other. You can find more detailed step-by-step instructions in the “Operation Manual” that comes with each TV.

Starting Frequency: 634 MHz (634 000 KHz)

End Frequency: 858 MHz (858 000 KHz)

Symbol rate: 6875 ks/s

Modulation: 256 QAM

General algorithms for setting up digital channels for various models of LCD TVs:

SAMSUNG

1. Click on enter the menu - (green button)
2. select from the menu - “Channel” (icon “Satellite dish”)
3. select - "Auto-tuning".
4. select the signal source - “Cable”
5. select - "Digital"
6. click - "Start"

PHILIPS

First, we read the stickers on the back wall of the TV, where separately for each tuner (DVB-T and DVB-C) there is a list of countries in which, according to Philips, there is digital broadcasting (at the time the TV was released, but if you update the firmware through their official website, this list may change in subsequent firmware). If our country is not there, then we will have to put some other one from this list.

2. select - "Configuration"
3. select - "Installation"

NORWAY
6. select - "Digital mode"
7. select - "Cable"
8. select - "Automatic"
9. click - "Start"
Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Philips TV models 2011

1. Click on the icon - “House”
2. select - "Installation"
3. select “Search for channels”
4. select - "Reinstall channels"
5. select - “the country indicated on the sticker on the back panel” (usually NORWAY, France, Finland or Germany)
6. select digital mode - “Cable (DVB-C)”
7. In the “Network frequency” line, enter the frequency
8. in the line “Transfer speed” enter
9. Next, select the line “Scanning frequencies”
Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

LG

1. Press the button - "Menu"
2. select from the menu - "Options"
3. select - "Auto-tuning"
4. select the country - "France, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland"
5. select the signal source - “Cable”
6. select - “Digital”
7. click - "Search"
Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

SHARP

If your TV model provides for the reception of digital channels, but there is no “DTV MENU” item, then first select another country - France, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland.

1. Press the button - "DTV"
2. press - "DTV MENU"
3. select - "Installation"
4. select - "Auto installation"
5. click - "OK"
Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

SONY models 2010 and onwards.

Since not all SONY models are equipped with a digital tuner for cable TV (DVB-C), you need to check the model of your SONY TV.
Models equipped with a DVB-C tuner are marked KDL-**EX*** or KDL-**NX*** - for example KDL-32EX402R2 the first 3 letters in the model name (KDL) indicate that the TV is “digital” . In models KLV-**BX***, etc. There are no DVB tuners.

1. Press the "MENU" button (for some models it is called "HOME" on the remote control (hereinafter referred to as the remote control). This button is usually blue.
2. Select the “Settings” item.
3. Find the “Digital Configuration” menu in the list of settings and enter it
4. Select "Auto search for digital stations"
5. A source selection window will open - select the TV connection type. Select "cable"
6. In the selection of scan type - select the "full scan" mode
6.1 Or select "Manual"
6.2 Next, enter the frequency
6.3 Leave the access code as “Auto”. Next, enter the symbolic rate

7. Click "start"
Wait until the TV finishes searching for channels.

Pay attention to the bottom of your TV's OSD menu. The bottom menu bar displays hints on which remote control buttons to perform certain actions in the TV menu.

Panasonic

1. Press the button - "Menu"
2. select “Settings”
3. In the window that appears, select “Menu analogue. settings"
4. in the window that appears, select “Add TV signal”
5. in the table that opens, put a tick on the “DVB-C” line and go below and click “Start auto-tuning”

6. After searching for all digital channels, going to the main menu in the “Settings” item, the line “DVB-C setup menu” appears. By selecting this item, you can adjust the settings manually (set the frequency and speed). The menu on your TV may differ from the model shown. In this case, you need to find tabs that are similar in meaning. If your TV asks for a search step, enter 8 MHz.

MENU (SETTING) --> OPTIONS

Selecting a country, for example, Austria (there are no digital cable TV settings for Russia)

SETUP --> DIGITAL CABLE SETUP - select OTHER OPERATORS

Section AUTO SEARCH --> select CABLE

Subsection CABLE - setting up the search type. We set the data as in the photo and save (OK)

Execute

Search process: digital channels will be found first, then analogue ones

Video instruction

MENU (SETTING) --> CHANNELS --> AUTO SEARCH

DIGITAL CABLE SETUP --> OTHER OPERATORS

Choosing CABLE TV

Set the parameters as in the photo and click NEXT

Selecting a search by channel type (if you do not mark anything, digital and analogue channels will be found)

Search process

Video instruction

1. Press the button - "Menu"

2. select “Settings”

3. In the window that appears, select “Menu analogue. settings"

4. in the window that appears, select “Add TV signal”

5. in the table that opens, put a tick on the “DVB-C” line and go below and click “Start auto-tuning”

The menu on your TV may differ from the model shown. In this case, you need to find tabs that are similar in meaning. If your TV asks for a search step, enter 8 MHz.

Instruction No. 1

2. select - "Configuration"

3. select - "Installation"

6. select - "Digital mode"

7. select - "Cable"

8. select - "Automatic"

9. click - "Start"

Instruction No. 2

Philips TV models 2011

1. Click on the icon - “House”

2. select - "Installation"

3. select “Search for channels”

4. select - "Reinstall channels"

5. select - “the country indicated on the sticker on the back panel” (usually France, Finland or Germany)

6. select digital mode - “Cable (DVB-C)”

7. In the “Network frequency” line, enter the frequency

8. in the line “Transfer speed” enter

Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Instruction No. 3

1. In order to set up high-definition digital TV channels for the vast majority of Philips models, press the “Menu” button on the remote control, you will see the TV menu in which you will need to select the “Configuration” section

2. Select the Installation tab. After clicking OK, you will be taken to the second menu field, then go to the Channel Settings tab. After clicking the “OK” button, the third part of the menu will open, where you need to select “Automatic”. Installations". Next you will see a message about updating the channel list, click “Start”

3. Select "Reinstall Channels"

4. In the Country section, you must select Finland; if this country is not in the proposed list, then select Germany

5. Since you are connecting to digital television via a DVB-C cable network, you must select “Cable”

6. Before you start searching for channels, select “Settings” to manually correct the search parameters

7. Set the baud rate to manual mode. In the tab, change the transmission speed manually from the control panel to the desired one. In some TV models, the flow rate is indicated in the “Character 1” tab; “Character 2” is left at 0.

8. Now set the network frequency to manual mode and enter the network frequency from the control panel

9. After clicking the done tab, you will again be taken to the channel launch menu, now you can start scanning

10. If you did everything correctly and saved all the changed parameters, then during the search your channels will be detected.

MENU --> CHANNEL

In the ANTENNA section select CABLE

In the AUTO SETUP section, the CABLE SEARCH PARAMETERS subsection is set as in the photo

Channel search selection: all, digital only, analogue only. Then --> NEXT

Channel search process

Video instruction

Instruction No. 1

If your TV model provides for the reception of digital channels, but there is no “DTV MENU” item, then first select another country - France, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland.

1. Press the button - "DTV"

2. press - "DTV MENU"

3. select - "Installation"

4. select - "Auto installation"

5. click - "OK"

Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Instruction No. 2

2. In the window that appears on the TV, select the TV tab, press the OK button.

3. In the menu that appears, set the parameters TUNER MODE - CABLE, COUNTRY - RUSSIA.

4. In the window that appears, select the SEARCH CHANNELS tab and click OK.

5. In the window that appears, select the ATV and DTV option and click OK.

Since not all SONY models are equipped with a digital tuner for cable TV (DVB-C), you need to check the model of your SONY TV.

Models equipped with a DVB-C tuner are marked KDL-**EX*** or KDL-**NX*** - for example KDL-32EX402R2 the first 3 letters in the model name (KDL) indicate that the TV is “digital” . In models KLV-**BX***, etc. There are no DVB tuners.

1. Press the "MENU" button (for some models it is called "HOME" on the remote control (hereinafter referred to as the remote control). This button is usually blue.

2. Select the “Settings” item.

3. Find the “Digital Configuration” menu in the list of settings and enter it

4. Select "Auto search for digital stations"

5. A source selection window will open - select the TV connection type. Select "cable"

6. In the selection of scan type - select the "full scan" mode

6.1 Or select "Manual"

7. Click "start"

Wait until the TV finishes searching for channels.

Pay attention to the bottom of your TV's OSD menu. The bottom menu bar displays hints on which remote control buttons to perform certain actions in the TV menu.

Instruction No. 1

1. Turn off the TV and install the conditional access module. Turn on the TV. Go to the menu. Select the language Russian.

2. Go to the DTV manual setup tab and click OK

3. Enter frequency, modulation, symbol rate

4. After pressing the OK button, a search will begin and the channels should be found.

Instruction No. 2

1. To start setting, press the MENU button on the remote control.

2. In the window that appears on the TV, select the INSTALLATION tab, press the OK button.

3. In the menu that appears, select the AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN tab, click OK.

4. Select the DIGITAL CABLE TV option and press OK.

5. In the window that appears, click YES.

After installation is complete, all available digital and analog channels should appear on the TV.

Every day modern technologies are developing, improving the functionality of equipment and expanding the capabilities of equipment. New TVs give you great choice: you can watch digital or other channels anywhere. More recently, analogue television was the height of desire, but now it’s time to know how to set up digital channels. This new product is becoming more accessible to people buying TVs every day.

What is digital television

Many people are unfamiliar with even the concept itself. Digital television is a modern method of transmitting a video signal and receiving it in compressed form. With its help, it is possible to reproduce pictures of impeccable quality. This type of television has the following advantages compared to analogue:

High quality video and sound. Television broadcasting is virtually immune to interference.
Mobility. The signal reaches the user, bypassing unnecessary cables and equipment. You can easily set up your equipment at the dacha or on vacation.
The number of channels and programs will satisfy everyone (children and adults).
You can connect your TV as quickly and easily as possible. There is no need to call specialists.
Television provides Internet access and other additional services.

Methods for setting up digital channels

There are different methods for connecting to television. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Before setting up high-quality channels, you must decide on the connection method, and you must take into account that each option has a different cost. If you choose the wrong setup method, you may experience that the TV does not find digital channels.

Via antenna

Want to know how to set up terrestrial digital television? To do this, you need to connect the antenna and amplifier to the receiver, and it to the TV. The easiest way is to use auto search: it will take a long time, but in the end you will get about 20 channels. The digital television antenna will find them, and the adapter will offer to add them to the menu. If too many programs are duplicated, then use fine or manual tuning.

Via receiver

Digital television without a set-top box is extremely popular. Owners of DVB-T2 receivers can use one remote control instead of two. In addition, the device provides broadcasting of federal channels. The tuner connects even to an ordinary indoor antenna, thanks to which you can watch many programs in good quality. In order to make the settings, you need to use the auto search function. The approximate cost of the receiver is from 1100 rubles. up to 1700 rub.

Via cable

Many providers, such as Dom ru, MTS, Cascade TV, provide the opportunity to view digital channels. To set up, you will need a free-standing DVB-C receiver with a remote control. However, almost all modern TVs already have such a card built-in. In order for programs to be displayed, you only need to connect the cable with the provider signal to the antenna socket. To configure, turn on the auto search function. The amount of payment for a cable TV package per month is small, it amounts to 500-1000 rubles. per month (depending on the package).

Via satellite box

Let's look at this method of setting up digital TV using the example of the Tricolor provider. The first point is choosing the right location for the antenna. To be sure you are right, get advice from an installation specialist. Once this stage is over, you can think about how to properly set up digital channels. The process is divided into stages, and the set-top box is connected to the TV using a high-frequency or low-frequency cable.

Features of these options:

HF All equipment needs to be disconnected from the network. Insert the cable into the antenna, connect to the “RF out” output on the receiver. Connect the devices to the network, run an auto search on the receiver. If the system is working properly, it will stop at “No Signal”.
LF. Connect the receiver and TV with a cord with “tulips”, set the video mode and wait for the message “No signal”.
Turn on the menu with the “Signal Strength” and “Signal Quality” scales. You can find it by turning on the “i” key on the remote control. Turn the plate up and down, left and right until both scales are full.
Then check the image quality on the screen. If you did everything correctly, the picture will be clear, without any interference.

There is another option: turn to adjusters who will not show and tell, but will do the work quickly and clearly. Disadvantages - it is not free, and you will be tied up during their visit. The approximate cost of setting up the receiver by specialists is 3,500 rubles, but the amount of monthly payment depends on the package you choose and other conditions (promotions, bonuses, special offers, etc.).

Smart TV

TVs with the Smart TV function have appeared in the last decade, but they are convenient, have advanced functionality, and support the DVB-C format. How to quickly set up digital channels is written in the instructions for the device. You will only need 7-10 minutes of free time and a little patience. A digital TV from Samsung, LG or a model from another manufacturer will automatically change frequencies, find programs, and store them in memory. The main advantage of this method is that it is free and does not require additional equipment.

Setting up channels on your TV

The principle will be the same for all devices. See how to set up channels on the latest LG series, for example. If you have a TV of a different model, but modern, then the process will not be much different. Step-by-step instruction:

Select the Settings button on your remote control.
A menu will appear on the screen. In it, open the Channels item and click OK.
Select Auto search by clicking OK again.
In the menu that opens, select Cable TV.
In the tab that appears, select Other operators, click OK.
The “Cable TV Preset” menu opens. In the Type item, use the arrows on the remote control to select “Full”.
In the search parameters, check the box “Digital only” and click the “Run” button to start the search. You don’t have to check the box, then in addition to the TV, it will also find cable channels.
After a while you will see how many programs the TV can pick up. The automatic channel update feature must be disabled. Click "Done".
To sort channels, select “List” on your remote. Use the arrows on the remote control to move the programs to the positions you need.

Why doesn't digital TV show? Open the instructions for the TV, go to the section that describes common errors and ways to overcome them. Finding the answer to your question is not difficult, and the sequence of actions allows you to repeat the setup procedure and do everything correctly this time. The channels have been found, put in the right order, all you have to do is enjoy watching!

Video: how to set up digital broadcasting

It's easy to watch TV with images that meet your expectations of quality. To do this, you need to learn how to set up digital channels, and the clarity will help you carry out the procedure quickly and easily. The video will be a great hint for you. Connect yourself to a new television, enjoy watching your favorite films, series and TV shows.