How to set DTT channels on SELECLINE 32S17

How to set digital terrestrial (DTT) channels on SELECLINE 32S17

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 SELECLINE 32S17.

This setting consists of a channel search on your SELECLINE 32S17 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 SELECLINE 32S17

If you do not have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your SELECLINE 32S17, 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 SELECLINE 32S17.

For the next steps, please do not select “update” on your SELECLINE 32S17!

After going to “Installation”, choose “Reinstall-Find All Channels” or “Automatic Search”. For some models of SELECLINE 32S17, 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 SELECLINE 32S17.

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 SELECLINE 32S17

If you have a DTT adapter, here’s how to proceed: start by turning on your SELECLINE 32S17, 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 SELECLINE 32S17 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 SELECLINE 32S17.

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 SELECLINE 32S17

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 SELECLINE 32S17 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 SELECLINE 32S17.

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 SELECLINE 32S17.

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 SELECLINE 32S17.

Start manual channel search on SELECLINE 32S17

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 SELECLINE 32S17!

To conclude on setting channels on your SELECLINE 32S17

We’ve just explained how to set DTT or “Digital terrestrial television”, channels on your SELECLINE 32S17.

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

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What is DTV air?

What is Digital Television? Since its development more than 50 years ago, television broadcasts have traveled through the air using analog radio waves.

Digital Television, or DTV, is a new broadcast method where the signals are encoded in the same 1s and 0s (or, binary code) used by computers, CD and DVD players.

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How do I change my Samsung TV from cable to air?

– press menu in remote control.
– choose “Broadcasting”
– Choose “Aerial”
– Choose “Air” or “Cable” here, press ok to confirm.

How do I set up local channels with an antenna?

Getting started with watching free, over-the-air TV using an antenna is fairly simple.

In most cases, you can take the antenna out of the box, connect the cable to your TV, run a channel scan, adjust the antenna for optimum reception and you’re good to go!

How do I get my antenna to pick up local channels?

Turn on your television and locate the Settings menu. Look for a Cable/Antenna setting and choose Antenna. Look for an auto program or channel scan option and select it. Wait for your television to scan for channels.

Why is my antenna not picking up all local 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.

What does DTV air mean on a smart TV?

DTV refers to digital broadcasting technology while HDTV is an advanced digital broadcast format with higher resolution than standard digital broadcasts.

It requires both digital broadcast technology as well as a compatible TV set capable of decoding the digital signal and displaying it in high definition.

Which way do I point my antenna for local channels?

Generally, you get the strongest signal if the maximum amount of the antenna is exposed to the wave, so you should position your antenna parallel to the wave front and perpendicular to the signal direction.

Why is my TV finding no channels?

If you have loose cables, you’ll most likely get no signal or a spotty signal. So make sure your connections are tight at your TV and your antenna. While you’re checking your connections, also take a look at your cables to make sure they aren’t bent, looped, or otherwise broken.

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