Lately, cable television has become increasingly popular. In addition, digital television channels, featuring interesting programs and high broadcast quality, are becoming more and more accessible. The number of companies that offer connection and proper configuration services is actively growing. Despite this, digital television is possible on any Samsung TV. The procedure pleases with maximum simplicity and speed.
What is required for digital cable television?
Digital cable TV channels are only available if the Samsung TV successfully supports the DVB-C standard. You can find out about support for this technology not only in the documentation of the selected model, but also on the official Samsung website or in the TV review. Most often, televisions support DVB-C, as digital television is becoming a kind of classic.
Configuration is traditionally carried out manually. Despite this, maximum ease of holding the event is provided. Once all the parameters are set correctly, you can start searching for available channels. If you immediately select automatic search and refuse to specify optimal criteria, the process promises to be long and without guaranteed success.
Instructions for setting up Samsung cable TV
The instructions are as easy as possible, so every Samsung user can carry out the procedure independently. An easy setup procedure is required. If you are interested in how to set up cable TV on a Samsung TV, it is recommended to go through several easy and quick steps.
- Initially, you need to press the Menu button in order to go to settings and open all possible functions of the TV.
- Now you should go to the “Channel” section, which has an icon in the form of a satellite dish.
- Tabs open on the right side, but the one of interest is “Antenna”. It is important to select "Cable". For successful setup, you must complete additional settings: Country – Other.
- The Samsung TV will ask for a pin code, which you will need to enter without a single mistake. By default, the following PIN code is set on Samsung TVs: 0000. However, the code combination can be changed.
- In the “Auto Configuration” tab, select the signal source – “Cable”.
- It is mandatory to set all parameters, and then click “Search”. It is recommended to perform a quick search on the Auto network, and the frequency should be 314,000 KHz, modulation 256 OAM, data transfer rate 6875 KS/s.
- After successful setup, all available TV channels will be visible.
Self-tuning of digital television is a reality of the 21st century.
If you purchased a new TV, changed your cable operator or broadcast type, then the first procedure you will encounter is setting up TV channels on your TV.
Depending on the method of signal reception, there are three main types of broadcasting:
- ethereal- broadcast from a TV tower is transmitted to a regular antenna;
- cable- channel packages from the operator’s distribution center are transmitted to subscribers’ apartments by wire;
- satellite- the signal from the satellite is transmitted to a parabolic antenna (dish) and converted by the receiver.
In turn, terrestrial and cable television can be analogue and digital. The second has higher image and sound quality, but viewing it may require additional equipment in the form of a digital set-top box (tuner), especially if we are talking about an older TV model.
This article discusses automatic and manual tuning of analog channels on a TV (for cable channels everything will be identical).
Preparing the TV
Before you start directly setting up channels, you should connect the TV to the broadcast source. With an analog signal, the cable from the antenna or cable television operator is connected directly to the antenna input of the TV (marked in the photo):
At the same time, it is worth separately considering the situation in which more than one TV is used in the apartment. In this case, a special antenna splitter is used for connection, which in most cases has two or three outputs:
How to tune channels from a regular antenna to several TVs?
People often complain that the channels on their TV in one room are worse than in another. Some of them are missing, and the rest have interference. This is due to an incorrect connection. It is important that both TVs are equidistant from the main cable. Otherwise, the one that is located closer will take over most of the signal. Also, to connect two or more TVs, you should use a high-quality cable that is better protected from interference. Therefore, a standard cheap cable, which is usually offered by many cable television operators, will not work here.
How to automatically tune channels on your TV
This is the easiest way to set up and requires a minimum of effort and knowledge. The TV itself finds all available channels and remembers them.
To enter the automatic tuning mode, enter the TV menu by pressing the MENU button on the remote control. Depending on the model of your TV, this button may also be indicated by the words HOME, INPUT, OPTION, SETTINGS or special symbols in the form of three longitudinal stripes, a house, an arrow in a square, and others. More detailed information on this matter is contained in the instructions for operating and setting up TV channels. Some options for designating the menu button are shown in the photo:
Having entered the menu, use the navigation buttons to select the item “Channel setup” - “Automatic setup”. After this, indicate what type of television you are going to tune in (terrestrial or cable) and start the search process by pressing the ENTER/OK button. In different TV models, the names of the described menu items may differ slightly, so if you have any difficulties, check the instructions. An approximate menu screen might look like this:
In some cases, before tuning channels on a regular antenna, you should additionally select the region of your location. To do this, in the settings menu, find the COUNTRY or REGION item and select the corresponding entry in the list.
Note. If all items in the TV menu are displayed in English, find the word LANGUAGE in the settings and select RUSSIAN.
After auto-tuning of channels is completed, a sorting menu may appear on the TV, with which you can arrange the found channels in an order convenient for viewing.
It is worth noting that when changing or adding transmitted channels on the part of the cable television operator, the setup must be done again.
How to manually tune channels on your TV
For all its apparent simplicity of automatic configuration, it has several significant drawbacks. Some channels may repeat or have distorted picture or sound. In this case, you should correct the situation manually. Here are step-by-step instructions for manually setting up TV channels:
- In the “Channel Tuning” menu, use the navigation buttons to select “Manual Tuning” and press ENTER/OK.
- Select the “Program” item and assign a serial number to the channel by pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
- Select the color system used in your region: PAL, SECAM, NTSC or AUTO.
- Select the sound system: 2.0 (stereo), 5.1, etc.
- Perform a “Search” for the channel and, if successful, add it to the TV’s memory by pressing the “Save” button.
- Repeat the same procedure for all required channels.
The manual channel tuning menu may look like this:
It should be remembered that all actions in the proposed instructions are confirmed by pressing the ENTER/OK button.
Frequently asked questions about setting up analog channels
Sometimes during the process of setting up channels certain questions may arise, some of which are discussed below.
How to tune channels on a TV without a remote control?
The process of automatic and manual setup in this case occurs in a similar way, but to access the TV menu, buttons located directly on its body are used.
Nowadays, in the era of the ubiquitous Internet, it is no longer so important for us to have a television receiver at home to watch television. On the other hand, not everyone, and especially older people, are confident that the Internet and its capabilities will finally take over everyday life. Some people are simply used to enjoying television in the traditional way.
One of the best options that we can choose to watch TV at home is cable television (CTV).
The offer of cable TV operators is very useful because, together with Internet and telephony services, they create attractive “packages” of channels. Are you wondering whether you should use a CATV network operator? Below you will find information about what cable television is, how it functions and what advantages it has.
What is cable television
Cable television is a broadcasting method in which signals are transmitted over a wired route using coaxial or optical cable. It allows you to transmit several multimedia data (signals) of various types at once over one cable, for example, TV channels (audio and video), radio channels (audio), broadband Internet access or landline telephony services.
In the simplest solution, such a system boils down to installing an antenna post, from which, after appropriate amplification, several dozen TV channels are transmitted to subscribers via cable.
All subscribers of one network receive cable TV using the same signal. However, cable companies offer a choice of program packages at different prices. Technically this is possible through the use of various types of band filters. Therefore, if the subscriber paid only for the opportunity to receive basic programs, then an approximate diagram may look like this: the box in the house receives the “full” signal sent by the CATV provider. In the box where it is located, a low-pass filter is installed, which passes only a low-frequency signal to the subscriber, which allows you to watch only channels broadcast at these frequencies.
The services of cable operators may vary in additions. As a rule, customers who receive something useful on top of the monthly fee are willing to remain subscribers of a particular provider for a longer time. Among such additions it is worth highlighting online TV, a set-top box with a recorder, Multiroom and VOD (video on demand).
What are the main pros and cons of cable television?
Compared to analog television, satellite platforms, IPTV operators and other media service providers, cable television has an undeniable advantage - during thunderstorms, strong winds and other adverse weather conditions, its signal will remain uninterrupted. But when deciding to purchase a dish or use a digital platform, you should not exclude the possibility of damage to the antenna, since it is located outside and exposed to atmospheric conditions, as well as damage to the decoding set-top box.
An undoubted advantage is that to watch CTV there is no need to buy any additional devices, we only pay for the service. Another plus is the fact that the local cable provider includes regional television in its offer, which it will not show you.
CTV will not be a good option for demanding people who strive for choice in everything. The number of channels, one way or another, is limited, while everything in the house must be prepared for laying the cable: holes are drilled in the walls, subscriber boxes, boxes, etc. are installed.
Television today is more than just watching TV shows. Interactivity, offline viewing, video on demand, intertwining content with the Internet - these are the technological challenges that every service provider faces today. Cable operators are expanding the range of their services more and more, trying to satisfy the needs of their most demanding customers. But it is worth noting that cable television is profit-oriented, so you should forget about using its services for free.
Possibility of connecting cable TV
Choosing cable TV for your home means concluding an agreement and connecting the receiver to the cable of any cable company that provides its services in your area of residence.
Service offerings prepared by telecommunications networks typically include comprehensive service packages, including:
- TV;
- Internet access;
- landline phone.
Anyone who does not want to use a television package with the Internet or telephony can sign a contract only for the supply of television services. Operators offer packages with different price ranges so that everyone can choose something suitable for their financial capabilities. The more expensive the package, the more channels are available, but this is not the only choice. Subscribers can also choose theme packages that will prioritize channels that best suit their interests to their receivers. The offers prepared by the operators also include channels in HD quality, which are characterized by high quality sound and image, and which will certainly appeal to fans of high resolution and clear sound.
The easiest way to set up a TV is in automatic mode, when the TV itself searches for all the channels and arranges them sequentially and remembers them. When setting up your TV, automatic search may skip channels with too weak a signal.
Undesirable results may occur when automatically tuning your TV:
- the TV can remember one channel of normal quality and another of the same quality, but with a lot of noise;
- The TV itself may not determine the sound standard on some channels (there will be sound, but there will be no sound)
To eliminate unwanted auto search results, you can switch to manual TV setup mode and manually delete them. For example, “Menu” / “MENU” -> Channel settings / Channel -> “Manual tuning” (see the instructions for the TV). In the “Manual tuning” channel mode, you can manually change the audio broadcasting standard on those channels where there is only a picture.
Please note that everything The described steps are also suitable for setting up the TV to receive terrestrial digital television to an indoor antenna.
Detailed instructions for setting up your TV in pictures
To find the section for TV settings in the menu, refer to the TV's instructions. You need to find a menu with a line to start automatic channel search and start this procedure. Usually it is called up by pressing the “Menu” / “MENU” button -> Channel settings / Channel -> “Auto tuning”. The TV itself will clear the memory and record the channels present on the cable network.
If you were unable to set up your TV yourself, you can do it at your home over the phone for a fee.
How to set up a TV in automatic mode using the example of a Samsung Plano TV
Comment. The images below are photographs of the TV screen. The quality of the image taken by the camera is much worse than the real image on the TV screen due to the characteristics of the camera.
1. To enter the TV settings, press the MENU button on the remote control. Text with the names of sections of the TV menu will appear on the TV screen. To move up and down and left and right in the TV menu, use the arc-shaped buttons with the image of triangles, placed side by side in a circle (in the photo around the Enter button). To increase or decrease any parameter, use the volume + and - buttons. To exit a menu or return to the previous menu, use the button labeled TV or EXIT.
2. Once you enter the menu, you will be taken to the image settings section. To go to the settings of television channels, use the down-up buttons and scroll down until the phrase appears at the top Channel, and an icon depicting a satellite dish will be highlighted on the left.
3. Now go to the right side of the menu using the right arrow button. After this the phrase should be highlighted Auto-tuning.
4. To start auto-tuning, press the right arrow button again. Put the remote control aside and wait until the progress bar reaches 100%. This will take about 5 minutes. While scanning channels, the found channels will briefly appear and disappear on the screen and the channel number counter in the corner of the screen will change. Don't interrupt the setup process!
5. Exit the TV menu by pressing the EXIT or TV button. You can watch TV! If necessary, you can manually arrange channels in the order in which you are accustomed to it, and also remove channels with strong interference or duplicate channels.
Congratulations, you can now use .
You can set up your TV to receive channels according to our instructions. Use the Settings Wizard, which opens when you turn on the TV for the first time.
Process in automatic and manual mode.
The setup procedure can become more complicated when working with satellite or cable television.
In most cases, the automatic search copes with its tasks, and after the procedure the user can only remove unnecessary channels from the list.
But sometimes the equipment incorrectly takes into account the scanning range, signal source, etc. Then the procedure can be carried out manually or by selecting new parameters. Of course, if we are talking only about new generations of TVs. In older ones, owners usually only have access to manual mode.
There are no particular advantages in choosing one or another channel search method. The first, automatic, saves time, provides high accuracy, is suitable even for inexperienced users, but can occasionally make mistakes. The second, manual, requires more time and knowledge, but allows you to configure channels in more detail, including in case of poor reception quality.
If none of the methods succeed, you can use the services of a telemaster. The cost of the call will depend on the region of residence, distance from the workshop and its pricing policy. As an alternative, you can consider contacting volunteer organizations that can help with the transition to a new TV format for free.
On old TV, TV channels are adjusted using special knob buttons. For most models, they are located under the switches or near the antenna connector on the back of the panel. You should look for channel frequency regulators under special covers or in drawers.
Setting up a TV of older models is always done manually. Very often, when you turn it on again, there is a need for additional adjustments due to the lack of memory systems. If desired, digital channels can be obtained by connecting the DVA-T2 set-top box.
How to set up a new TV
To connect a new TV to a regular antenna, you must switch to your native language. To do this, connect the tuned receiver to the antenna cable, then long press “OK”, call up the menu, look for the “Country” item, the word LANGUAGE and select RUSSIAN. Now the entire menu will be in Russian.
Automatic channel tuning on TV
How to set up your TV automatically? Almost cable television, as well as analogue, are configured in the same way. It is performed after concluding a service agreement with the provider.
Turn on the receiver, the message “channels not configured” will appear on the monitor. Using the remote control, call up the “Menu”, move the cursor one by one to the lines “Channel settings”, “Automatic tuning” and indicate the type of broadcasting that needs to be configured. Now all that remains is to press ENTER/OK. The television receiver begins to tune in to the channels, scanning the entire frequency range. This takes a few minutes and depends on their number; after the TV ends, it will show all saved TV channels. If it doesn’t work, open and study the instructions that came with the device. It contains a detailed description of the setup for this TV.
When a TV operator adds new channels, the settings are made again; for this, the edit line is used. But even after restarting the automatic tuning, all previously recorded channels are saved, and new ones are simply added to free numbers.
If the old receiver needs to be configured in a new way, find the “Delete” entry in the menu program, confirm the action by pressing “OK” and restart the automatic setup.
Manual channel tuning
Manual tuning for television channels is definitely necessary, because the automatic one records some unsatisfactorily. For example, doubles often appear, the image is of poor quality, and there may be no sound. They are removed. But if the channel needs to be saved, you will have to do it manually. This is done like this:
- in the menu look for “Channel tuning”, “Manual tuning” and press ENTER/OK;
- select “Program” and assign numbers to the channels;
- choose a color system: PAL or SECAM, sound: 2.0 (stereo), 5.1, etc.;
- conduct a “Search” for the channel, if successful, click “Save”.
If necessary, these steps are repeated for each of the TV channels. They must be confirmed by pressing ENTER/OK.
Setting up satellite channels
How to set up satellite channels if the dish is installed. The cable connects the receiver and the TV, switching it to monitor mode. The remote control for the tuner marks the desired satellite. In the receiver menu, select its scanning. The easiest way is to entrust this to an automatic search, which immediately does everything on its own, without requiring you to enter the transponder settings manually. Before this, it is advisable to study the instructions that come with the device. It describes in detail how to set up digital channels on your new TV.
There are a lot of such channels, so you need to choose those digital channels that you like best and will watch at least sometimes. We must not forget that when the image deteriorates, the cause may be strong wind and rain, so sometimes the position of the dish is adjusted.
Setting up digital channels
High Definition Television (HDTV) is a modern standard for transmitting compressed video signals. This technology provides the highest picture quality. On all modern TVs with a DVB-C tuner, it is now possible to configure digital channels. But such a TV must also have HD viewing capabilities. This new technology is becoming increasingly accessible to a wide range of users. Various companies are appearing that offer setup of digital channels. But you can solve this problem yourself and for free.
Having general knowledge and the manufacturer's instructions, it is easy to set up any TV. First, mark the lines:
- “Options”, “Automatic setup”, mark the source and press “Start”;
- hover the cursor over “Digital” and press “Start”;
- “Search mode” and “Full” option;
- enter the following data into the fields: frequency (kHz) – 314,000 (314 MHz), modulation – 256 QAM, speed – 6875 kS/s.
Modern TVs are equipped with network search, you just need to turn it on and wait. All parameters will be entered automatically. To add new digital TV channels, rescanning is done. After that they appear in the list.
Setting up TV without an antenna
Having high-quality cable Internet, you can watch TV without an antenna. To do this, connect the cable to the TV set-top box. There is another plus: channels from the former CIS countries will become available with excellent quality. Now the vagaries of the weather will not affect the broadcast. There is another positive point: you can watch a missed movie later at any convenient time. can be found in the corresponding section of our website.
Setting up Smart TV makes it possible to watch TV programs directly from the Internet, but to do this you need to have a stable network with a speed of at least 20 Mbit/s.
Let's look at how to set up a Smart TV. You can connect it in the following ways: connect the router and computer with a cable or use the Wi-Fi service. To ensure simultaneous access to a computer and TV via a 3G modem, a TP-Link TL-MR3420 router is used; it is also suitable for a cable network. Modern Smart TVs are equipped with a special output for connecting to a loyal network; it is connected with a cable to the router. In this case, the router gives the TV an IP address and all other necessary settings. There is nothing else you need to do, the TV is ready to go.
Some TVs have built-in Wi-Fi or the ability to connect a Wi-Fi adapter, which can be purchased separately. Which adapter to choose is indicated in the TV instructions. One more condition: the router must also have Wi-Fi. This technical possibility does not require running a cable from the router to the TV.
When connecting via wi-fi, go to “Network connection”, select the desired network, and indicate the wi-fi access password. After this, the IP address for the TV device will be automatically assigned.
Image Settings
Setting the TV image is done as follows: in the “Service Menu” find the “Image” line. The necessary parameters will appear: “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Clarity” and “Color”. Use the cursor arrows to change them, selecting the ones most suitable for the eye.
Once having set up the TV on their own, each user will be able to apply this knowledge again; they cannot do without it, because very often new television channels appear on the network or the signal source changes. You have to wait for hours for a technician, when the whole TV setup takes a few minutes, and most importantly, you don’t have to miss your favorite show.
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