How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP
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 49VLX7730BP.
This setting consists of a channel search on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP 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 49VLX7730BP
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP, 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 49VLX7730BP.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP, 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 49VLX7730BP.
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 49VLX7730BP
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP, 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 49VLX7730BP 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 49VLX7730BP.
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 49VLX7730BP
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 49VLX7730BP 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 49VLX7730BP.
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 49VLX7730BP.
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 49VLX7730BP.
Start manual channel search on GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP
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 49VLX7730BP!
To conclude on setting channels on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your GRUNDIG TV 49VLX7730BP.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
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.
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 tune my TV channels?
Why won’t my TV find any 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.
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6 ancillary questions
Why is my TV not picking up antenna channels?
The signal could be lost in the coaxial cable distribution.
If you are using a splitter, this could also weaken signal strength.
Try disconnecting the splitter and running the cable directly into the TV/converter box and run a channel scan.
If reception improves, a distribution amplifier is likely to be the solution.
Why is my antenna not picking up channels?
If hills, trees, buildings, or other geographic features are in between the broadcast towers and the antenna, the signals might not be able to reach your antenna.
Elevating the antenna, either by placing it in a higher location or using a taller mast, will increase the signal reception.
How do I run channel auto scan on my TV?
Press the “Menu” button on your remote control.
If you don’t have a remote, your TV should have a built-in “Menu” button. Find and select the “Channel Scan” option in your TV’s menu.
This option is could also be labeled “Rescan,” “Tune,” or “Auto-tune.”Jan 16, 2020
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.
Is a digital antenna better than a regular antenna?
Digital antennas are specially designed to offer stronger signal pick up.
Also, they pick up new frequencies integrated for digital broadcasts.
Digital antennas are a much better option than analog antennas.
How do you tune channels on a smart TV?
– 1 Press the Home button on your remote control and then select Menu.
– 2 Make sure the Antenna Cable is securely plugged into the TV or One Connect Box.
– 3 Choose Broadcasting then Expert Settings.
– 4 Select Manual Scan.
– 5 Choose Digital Channel Tuning.
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