How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
This setting consists of a channel search on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362, 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362, 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362, 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362. 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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
Start manual channel search on PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
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 PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362!
To conclude on setting channels on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your PHILIPS TV 32PFS5362.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I program my Philips Smart TV antenna?
– Click ‘Start’.
– Select ‘Antenna’ or ‘Cable’.
– Select your cable provider.
– Choose analog and/or digital channels.
– Start searching.
– Enter the possible network frequency.
– Enter the network ID.
– The television will search for channels.
How do I auto program channels on my Philips Smart TV?
– Press the ‘ MENU ‘ button on the remote control to access the main menu.
– Press the cursor up/down to select SETUP and press OK.
– Press the cursor up/down to select Autoprogram and press OK.
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How do I get my TV back to normal channels?
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.
Why is my TV not picking up 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.
How do I rescan channels on my smart TV?
To start, on your TV remote, select “Menu” and then “Settings.” Next, select “Channel Setup” and select “Antenna” or “Air,” depending on your TV.
Make sure you are not on “Cable.” Select “Channel Search” or “Channel Scan.” Keep in mind that steps to perform a channel scan may vary.
How do I get my antenna to pick up channels?
– Adjust The Position.
– Switch To An Outdoor Or Attic Antenna.
– Keep The Cable Away From Power Cords.
– Upgrade Your Cable Splitters.
– Install An Antenna Rotator.
How do you scan an antenna on a Philips TV?
How do I rescan my Philips Smart TV?
Why is my Philips TV not finding cable channels?
If your TV does not find channels after channel search; Make sure that your TV has the latest software installed. Check the incoming cable or antenna signal connection to make sure that it is properly secured to the TV’s antenna input.
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