How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
This setting consists of a channel search on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG, 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG, 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG, 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG 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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
Start manual channel search on GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
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 GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG!
To conclude on setting channels on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your GRUNDIG TV 28VLE5500WG.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I search for channels on my DVB T2?
– Select DVB in the Smart Launcher Main Menu.
– Click on the Menu tab.
– Click on the Scan DVB channels.
– Set Scanning Type: Auto or Manual.
– Set DVB Type: DVB-T or DVB-T2.
How do I get digital channels?
How Do I Get a Digital Antenna Signal? Local television stations broadcast free over-the-air (OTA) signals you can receive with a digital antenna. Since it’s a free service, all you need to do is connect a digital antenna to your television and use the settings menu on your television to search for channels.
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.
How do I scan for DTV 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.
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4 ancillary questions
Why is my TV not scanning digital 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 know if my TV is DTV?
If your television has the words ATSC, DTV, Digital Ready, HD Ready, HDTV, Digital Tuner, Integrated Digital Tuner, or Digital Receiver printed on it, then it includes a digital tuner.
Can a smart TV pick up local channels without an antenna?
Free local channels without a TV antenna A number of local ABC, CBS, FOX, CW and NBC stations have their own apps available on Smart TVs and streaming devices.
You can find these apps by doing a broad search for a station (e.g.
NBC), or by searching for a station using its call sign.
Why is auto tuning not finding any channels?
Check the cable connections between the TV and your video device or receiver.
Change the channel or try a different input device or movie.
The received signal may be weak.
If your TV uses a cable or satellite box, you may need to contact your service provider for further assistance in improving the signal strength.
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