How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
When DTT (Digital terrestrial television) updates, as in April 2016 when it launched HD channel access, you need to set up DTT channels on your TV CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
This setting consists of a channel search on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2 so that these are received by your TV.
In this article we present how to search for channels in three major cases: automatic search without DTT adapter, automatic search with DTT adapter, and manual search in case of difficulties.
Automatic channel search without DTT adapter on CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2, and press the “Menu” button on your remote control. Select “Setup”, which can also be called “Main Menu”, “System Menu”, “Tool Menu”, “Setup Menu” or “System Setup”.
Then select “Installation”, or “Scan” or “Rescan” depending on the software installed on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2, this may also be called “Erase Channels”, “Reset Channels”, or “Service Setup”.
A password can be requested, enter yours or the one written in the manual of your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
It is normal that a message warns you about the erasing of old channels, just accept and press “Start” or “Search”.
At the end of the channel search, select “Finish”, and check the presence of channels with for example BBC One at 1, BBC Two at 2, Channel 4 at 4…
Automatic channel search with DTT adapter via CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2, and press the “Source” or “Input” or “AV” button once or a few times until you are on the adapter’s screen.
Then press press the “Menu” button on your remote control. Select “Setup”, which can also be called “Main Menu”, “System Menu”, “Tool Menu”, “Setup Menu” or “System Setup”.
Then select “Installation”, or “Scan” or “Rescan” depending on your model.
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During the next steps, please do not select “update” on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2 as previously stated!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models, this may also be called “Erase Channels”, “Reset Channels”, or “Service Setup”.
A password can be requested, enter yours or the one written in the manual of your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
It is normal that a message warns you about the erasing of old channels, just accept and press “Start” or “Search”.
At the end of the channel search, select “Finish”, and check the presence of channels with for example BBC One at 1, BBC Two at 2, Channel 4 at 4…
Manual channel search on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
It may happen that after the automatic search, you no longer have your local channels or a main channel displays a black screen. No panic, manual channel search on CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2 is your solution! However, it is a complicated manipulation that takes a little more time.
If you have an adapter, connect to the screen of your adapter as seen above, and then follow the steps below.
If you do not have one, use the remote control of your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
Retrieve channel’s canal number
To start the operation, you must have the canal number of the channel you wish to search manually on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2. To do this, use the “My DTT coverage” search engine on the Ofcom official website.
Be careful, this is not the number you want to enter on the remote control to watch the channel but a canal number between 21 and 60 which indicates the frequency on which this channel is broadcast in your area.
You may then be able to watch it on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
Start manual channel search on CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
Start by pressing “Menu” and go to “Configuration”.
It can also be called “Main Menu”, “System Menu”, “Tool Menu”, “Setting Menu”, or “System Settings”.
Then, select the “manual search” option and enter the canal number of the desired channel. Select “Ok” or “confirm”, or “exit”.
The hardest is done, you can now go check the presence of the channel on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2!
To conclude on setting channels on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your CHIQ UHD49D6000ISX2.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I set my TV to scan for channels?
Press “set-up” or “menu” on the TV remote control or converter box. Select “channels,” “antenna,” or other similar terminology.
Click “scan,” “auto-tune,” “channel search,” “auto-program,” or other similar terminology.
The TV will do the rest.
How do I get free channels on my smart TV?
If you’ve been wondering how to get local channels on a smart TV, you’ll either need to purchase a high-definition digital TV antenna or download a free app or two from your TV’s app store.
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8 ancillary questions
How can I get free TV channels without paying?
A television antenna will usually allow you to watch local TV, like local news channels, ABC, NBC, and more.
You can use an antenna to watch local channels without cable or a satellite TV subscription. With an antenna, you can watch live TV channels, local broadcast channels, and shows like Saturday Night Live.
Why isn’t my cable working on my TV?
Check the Power and Connections for Your Devices Make sure the plugs for the devices haven’t come loose, the outlets are working and a fuse hasn’t blown. Check that all the cable connections are secure.
If your TV is hooked up to a TV Box, VCR or DVD player, check that the TV is on the right channel.
Why won’t my TV recognize my cable box?
Disconnect the HDMI cable from the back of the TV and the external device.
Then reconnect it firmly to the external device first, then connect it to your TV.
If it still does not work, then try the cable in a different port. Don’t forget to select the new source.
Why does my TV say no signal when cable is plugged in?
Reconnect all cables at the back of the TV or box, making sure that the cables are all properly connected (you want to avoid loose cables that could cause signal loss) and if you have a signal booster connected, try removing that and plug the antenna cable straight into your receiver, recorder or TV.
Why is my TV not finding channels?
First check that your TV is set to the correct Source or Input, try changing the Source or Input to AV, TV, Digital TV or DTV if you haven’t already.
If your “No Signal” message is not due to incorrect Source or Input being selected, then it’s most likely caused by a set up or antenna fault.
How do I get my smart TV back to regular TV?
Step 1: Click your remote’s Home button to navigate to the Home screen. Step 2: On the left-hand side of the screen, select the Source option.
This will allow you to change your TV’s input.
What input should TV be on for cable?
HDMI, or “High-Definition Media Input,” is the go-to port for all your modern devices.
HDMI ports in your TV are used for both video and audio.
In addition, most computers have HDMI capabilities, so you can use an HDMI cable to hook your PC up to your TV.
How do I get my TV to recognize my cable box?
Turn off both the TV and your source device (satellite receiver, cable box, DVD, Blu-ray Disc player), wait about 60 seconds, and then turn them back on. Check the input selection of your TV again to verify it’s set for the input connection used by the source device.
Check your HDMI cable connections.
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