How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on SAMSUNG UE60J6240
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
This setting consists of a channel search on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240
If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240, 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240!
After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of SAMSUNG UE60J6240, 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240
If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240, 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240 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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
Start manual channel search on SAMSUNG UE60J6240
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 SAMSUNG UE60J6240!
To conclude on setting channels on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240
We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your SAMSUNG UE60J6240.
However, if you encounter any difficulties, ask a professional who will show you the key steps of this manipulation.
How does terrestrial TV work?
Terrestrial television or over-the-air television (OTA) is a type of television broadcasting in which the signal transmission occurs via radio waves from the terrestrial (Earth-based) transmitter of a TV station to a TV receiver having an antenna.
How do I manually set channels on my Samsung TV?
– From the Channel List, select the channels you would like to add.
– Press Add to save the selected channels to a Favorites list.
How do I watch TV channels on my Samsung Smart TV?
– You can press the Source button on your remote and then select the source labeled TV.
– You can press Home, navigate to Menu, and then select Connected Devices.
From here you can select which source your TV is connected to.
How To Rescan Channels On A Samsung TV
7 ancillary questions
How do you update channels on a Samsung TV?
– 1 Press the Home button on your remote control and then select Menu.
– 2 Make sure the Antenna Cable is securely plugged into the TV or One Connect Box.
– 3 Choose Broadcasting then Expert Settings.
– 4 Select Manual Scan.
– 5 Choose Digital Channel Tuning.
Where is the scan code on a Samsung TV?
Note: QR code, barcode, Model number and Serial number on the sticker is usually on the side or back of the product or packaging.
Also, you can check QR code, Model number and Serial number using remote control: Home > Settings > Support > About this TV.
How do I scan a code off my TV screen?
How to scan QR code on TV screen.
To scan a QR code on TV screen or anywhere where you see a QR code, you need to have a smartphone device and enable the settings to read QR codes.
The user only needs to point his camera towards the QR code for 2-3 seconds to access its content.6 days ago
How do you rescan a smart TV?
– Select “Menu” on your remote.
– Choose the “Channel” or “Broadcasting” menu. ( The exact menu name will differ based on your model)
– Select “Auto Program”
– If you’re prompted whether to scan for “Air” or “Cable,” select “Air.” (
Why is my smart 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.
How do I rescan my TV for new 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.
How can I watch regular TV on my Smart TV?
Step 1: Press your remote’s Home button. Step 2: Find the Live TV app on your Home screen and launch it.
This will allow you to watch regular TV from an app with your smart TV’s interface.
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