How to set DTT channels on LG 49UH661V

How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on LG 49UH661V

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 49UH661V.

This setting consists of a channel search on your LG 49UH661V 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 49UH661V

If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG 49UH661V, 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 49UH661V.

For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your LG 49UH661V!

After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of LG 49UH661V, 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 49UH661V.

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 49UH661V

If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG 49UH661V, 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 49UH661V 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 49UH661V.

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 49UH661V

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 49UH661V 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 49UH661V.

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 49UH661V.

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 49UH661V.

Start manual channel search on LG 49UH661V

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 49UH661V!

To conclude on setting channels on your LG 49UH661V

We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your LG 49UH661V.

However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.

How do I tune my LG TV to satellite channels?

How do I set the channels on a LG TV?

– Press Home on your TV Remote.
– On the TV’s home screen, select Settings.
– After selecting the Settings Icon on your remote or home page, the Settings Menu will display on either the left or right side of the TV screen.
– Select Channels.
– Make sure that LG Channels is set to ON.

Why is my LG TV not picking up digital channels?

If no channels are found, you may need to try a signal booster or antenna amplifier.

Depending on the distance between your home and the broadcasting station you may also need to purchase a stronger antenna.

How do I get DTV channels on my LG TV?

– 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’.

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7 ancillary questions

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.

What is DTV mode on TV?

DTV refers to digital broadcasting technology while HDTV is an advanced digital broadcast format with higher resolution than standard digital broadcasts.

It requires both digital broadcast technology as well as a compatible TV set capable of decoding the digital signal and displaying it in high definition.

How do I set up DTV on my TV?

– Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI port on the back of your receiver.
– Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on your TV.
– Make sure you have selected the correct TV input source (example HDMI 1, HDMI 2).
– Set your TV resolution to 1080i or 720p.

How do I connect to DTV channels?

– Press Menu and then select Settings.
– Scroll to Sat & Antenna and press OK.
– Select Over-the-air Antenna Setup and then Start Setup.

Why is my TV not picking up antenna 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 scan for new channels on my TV?

What does DTV mean on LG TV?

Digital television (DTV) is the transmission of television signals using a digital broadcast format rather than conventional analog methods.

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