How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
This setting consists of a channel search on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500, 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500, 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500, 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500 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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
Start manual channel search on LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
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 TV Nano Cell 49SK8500!
To conclude on setting channels on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your LG TV Nano Cell 49SK8500.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
Why is my LG TV not picking up channels?
To troubleshoot the ‘not programmed’ issue on your LG TV, check your TV settings.
Go into the Menu, select “Settings,” and then go to “TV Inputs.” Make sure that the “Antenna” setting is selected.
If it’s not, select it and then scan for channels.
How do I add channels to my LG Smart TV?
– Press the.
button on the remote control.
– Select MY CHANNELS at the bottom left of the screen.
– Selecting Add Channel displays a list of programmes.
Select the programme you want to add from the programme list.
You can continue to add other programmes to MY CHANNELS in the same way.
Add My Programme.
How do I tune my LG TV to satellite channels?
Using your “magic remote control”, press the “settings” button and navigate to your “all settings”. Under this menu, locate to “general”, “programmes” and to “programme tuning & settings”. Select the programme tuning models and your LG TV will automatically tune for you to enjoy.
How do I manually change channels on my LG TV?
– Go to Programmes and choose Programme Manager.
– Then go to Edit All Programmes.
– Select programme(s) that order you want to change and click on the button next to it.
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8 ancillary questions
How do I add channels to my LG TV?
How do I add channels to my LG smart TV? To add more LG channels/apps, go to the LG app store: On the TV remote, click Start/Home, choose More Apps, and open the LG Content Store.
Select Premium, choose a channel to add, and Install.
Does LG Channels have a guide?
Stream over 100 FREE channels including movies & TV, breaking news, sports, comedy and more integrated right into the television and channel guide.
How do I watch satellite on my LG TV?
– From the Programme Tuning & Settings Menu, select Programme Mode.
– Select Satellite.
– Select Satellite Settings (Here you will find your Satellite, LNB Frequency etc).
Why is my TV not searching for 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.
Why is my new LG TV not finding 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.
Can satellite TV work without a dish?
Sadly, you can’t get DISH satellite TV without a dish.
The good news is DISH’s installation is free.
So as long as you have space and permission to install a dish, you’re good to go.
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.
How do I get my channels back on my TV?
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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