How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on LG 49UH610V
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 LG 49UH610V.
This setting consists of a channel search on your LG 49UH610V 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 LG 49UH610V
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG 49UH610V, 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 LG 49UH610V.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your LG 49UH610V!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of LG 49UH610V, 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 LG 49UH610V.
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 LG 49UH610V
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG 49UH610V, 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 LG 49UH610V 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 LG 49UH610V.
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 LG 49UH610V
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 LG 49UH610V 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 LG 49UH610V.
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 LG 49UH610V.
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 LG 49UH610V.
Start manual channel search on LG 49UH610V
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 LG 49UH610V!
To conclude on setting channels on your LG 49UH610V
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your LG 49UH610V.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I tune my TV to channels on my LG TV?
– Press the Settings button (gear wheel) on your remote.
– Select All Settings (3 vertical dots).
– Select Programmes.
– Select Programme Tuning & Settings.
– Select Auto Tuning (This automatically tunes the programmes).
Why is my LG TV not auto tuning?
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.”
How do I get channels back on my LG TV?
– Select “Settings” on your remote.
– Scroll down to the “Advanced Settings” menu. ( Alternatively, you can hold down the settings button for five seconds to skip the quick menu)
– Select “Channels,” then “Channel Tuning”
– Your TV should begin to rescan.
Manual tuning on LG Smart TV
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How do I program channels on my LG TV?
– Press the Home/Smart button on your remote to bring up your launcher.
– Select Settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
– Select the All Settings option at the bottom right corner of the screen.
– Select the General, then choose Reset to Initial Settings.
How do I reset the signal on my LG TV?
Go to [SETTINGS] > [ALL SETTINGS] > [CHANNEL TUNING] > [MANUAL TUNING]. Check the Signal Strength and Signal Quality of the selected channel. Signal Strength and Signal Quality must remain above 80%.
Press and hold the Power button on the TV for about 10 seconds.
This is the easiest way to reset your LG TV, even if you have a remote.
This is a soft reset, which will not delete your TV’s settings.
How do I get my LG TV to recognize my antenna?
– Select ‘All Settings’ then press ‘OK’ on your remote control.
– Select ‘Programmes’
– Select ‘Programme Tuning & Settings’
– Select ‘Auto Tuning’.
– Select ‘Antenna’.
Make sure this is the only option selected.
– Select ‘Dignital Only Search’.
Why is my TV not picking up my antenna?
The signal being received may be weak.
If using an over-the-air antenna, make sure the coaxial cable connection is secure and don’t use a signal splitter.
The antenna may need to be adjusted to improve the signal quality.
If using cable or satellite, make sure the connection to the back of the TV is secure.
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