How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
This setting consists of a channel search on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV, 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV, 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV, 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV 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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
Start manual channel search on HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
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 HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV!
To conclude on setting channels on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your HISENSE H55U7A Ultra HD Smart TV.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I unlock DTV channels on my Hisense TV?
How do I get antenna channels on my Hisense smart TV?
– Tap the Hamburger icon on the remote.
– Select “Settings”
– Select “Channel”
– Make sure “Tuner Mode” is set to “Antenna.” ( It should be by default)
– Select “Auto Channel Scan”
Does my Hisense TV have a digital tuner?
A.
Yes, you can still use the TV if it’s not connected to the Internet.
The TV has a built-in tuner to enjoy free over-the-air channels with an antenna. Q.
Does Hisense TV come with free channels?
Yes, it has free-to-air channels.
Your smart TV those not have that teceiver ? Adeniyi Neyoni Our Hisense TVs come with an inbuilt Free to Air decoder that allows you to access our local channels absolutely free for life.
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5 ancillary questions
How can I watch free to air 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.
Using an antenna only has a one-time cost and doesn’t even require an internet connection.
Does my smart TV have a built-in antenna?
While smart TVs typically come with built-in antennas, they are used for Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity — not for picking up free-to-air channels.
You can always try using a less sophisticated analog antenna, but there’s a good chance you’ll experience signal problems.
How do I add an antenna to my Hisense TV?
How do I get my TV to recognize my antenna?
– You can press the Source button on your remote and then select the source labeled TV.
– You can press Home, navigate to Menu, and then select Connected Devices.
From here you can select which source your TV is connected to.
How can I watch regular TV on my smart TV 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.
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