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Broadcast Reception Symptoms
Ghosting or double images appear.
- Check cable or antenna (aerial) connections.
- Check the antenna (aerial) location and direction.
- Set [Motionflow] to [Standard] or [Off]. (For [Motionflow] compatible models only.)
Only snow noise or black picture appears on the screen.
- Check if auto tuning is performed.
- Check if the antenna (aerial) is broken or bent.
- Check if the antenna (aerial) has reached the end of its serviceable life (3-5 years for normal use, 1-2 years at a seaside location).
There is picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel.
- Perform [Fine Tune]/[AFT] to obtain better picture reception. (Option name differs depending on your region/country.)
- Set [Audio Filter] to [Off], [Low] or [High] to improve sound for analogue reception. ([Audio Filter] may not be available depending on your region/country.)
- Set [LNA] to [Off] to improve picture reception. ([LNA] may not be available depending on the situation/region/country.)
Noisy picture.
- Make sure that the antenna (aerial) is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.
- Keep the antenna (aerial) cable away from other connecting cables.
- To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna (aerial) cable.
Some channels are blank.
- The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a pay TV service.
- The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
- Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
You cannot view digital channels.
- Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area.
- Upgrade to a higher gain antenna (aerial).
Not all channels are tuned.
- Try to preset channels manually by configuring the settings in [Manual Programme Preset]. (Availability of [Manual Programme Preset] and its options may vary depending on the region/country/situation.)