How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162
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 43PUS6162.
This setting consists of a channel search on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162 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 43PUS6162
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162, 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 43PUS6162.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162, 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 43PUS6162.
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 43PUS6162
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162, 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 43PUS6162 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 43PUS6162.
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 43PUS6162
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 43PUS6162 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 43PUS6162.
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 43PUS6162. 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 43PUS6162.
Start manual channel search on PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162
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 43PUS6162!
To conclude on setting channels on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your PHILIPS TV 43PUS6162.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How do I scan my Philips TV for cable channels on my TV?
How do I get local channels on my Philips TV?
How do I scan for Antenna channels on my Philips TV?
– 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.
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8 ancillary questions
Why won’t my TV pick up my antenna signal?
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.
How do you watch regular TV on a smart TV?
Open your smart TV’s app store and run a search for the city where your local channels operate and you should get a list of apps from various channels that will allow you to watch their broadcast feed live online.
How do I get my TV to scan automatically?
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.”Jan 16, 2020
How do I watch regular TV on my Philips Smart TV?
Why wont my antenna pick up local channels?
Weak Signal: If the digital antenna is not able to receive a strong enough signal, it may not be able to pick up channels.
This could be due to the antenna being too far away from the broadcast tower, or if there are obstructions between the antenna and the tower (such as buildings, trees, or mountains).
How can I make my TV antenna pick up more 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 I watch regular cable on my smart TV?
Connect the cable box to your smart TV with an HDMI cable.
If you’re using an HDMI adapter for a non-HDMI cable boxcable boxA cable converter box or television converter box is an electronic tuning device that transposes/converts channels from a cable television service to an analog RF signal on a single channel, usually VHF channel 3 or 4, or to a different output for digital televisions such as HDMI.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cable_converter_boxCable converter box – Wikipedia, connect that adapter to the end of the component cable that’s plugged in to your cable box, and then plug the HDMI end into an available HDMI port.
Why won’t my antenna pick up more 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.
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