How to set DTT channels on PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

This setting consists of a channel search on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart, 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart!

After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart, 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart, 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart 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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

Start manual channel search on PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

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 PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart!

To conclude on setting channels on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart

We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your PANASONIC 55FX600 4K HDR Smart.

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

Why is my Panasonic TV not finding channels?

The most likely culprit for losing a channel in 2020’s FCC “re-pack” is that the channel’s broadcast frequency changed.

If you suddenly lose a channel, the first thing to try is to re-scan for channels on your TV.

If that doesn’t work, unplug your antenna, re-scan, then plug your antenna back in and scan again.

How do I get my Panasonic TV to scan for channels?

Press the [MENU] button on the TV remote.

Press the [▼Down Arrow] arrow to select “TV” and press [OK]. Press the [▼Down Arrow] arrow to select “Tuner Mode” and press [OK]. Press the [▼Down Arrow] arrow to select “Channel Scan” and press [OK].

How do I set up digital channels on my Panasonic TV?

Press the [▼Down Arrow] arrow on the TV remote until “Auto program” is highlighted. Press the [OK] button on the TV remote.

Press the [OK] button on the TV remote to select “All Channels” to start scanning.

Select the appropriate scan mode between the following “All channels”, “Analog only”, “Digital only” .

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6 ancillary questions

Why won’t my TV pick up local 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 digital antenna not finding 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 you reset a TV without a remote?

Unplug the TV power cord from the electrical socket. Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down (-) buttons on the TV (not the remote), and while holding the buttons, plug the power cord back in.

How do I change my Panasonic TV from analog to digital?

– Grab your remote control.
– Click on the ‘The input’ button on it.

The position and labeling will depend on your model of Panasonic TV.
– Use the arrows on the remote control to select the input.
– Once you find the one you need, tap ‘OK’ on the remote control.

Can a smart TV pick up digital channels?

If you want to watch free-to-air channels on your Smart TV, you would need to purchase an HD Digital TV antenna and attach it to your TV.

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