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How to get DTV?
DOUBLE RE-SCANNING
UTB recommends periodical re-scanning to viewers on their digital converter boxes or digital TV sets after the June 12 digital TV transition.
Scanning searches for and “remembers” the available digital broadcast
channels.
However, after June 12, simple scanning may not be enough. There are some converter boxes that, if you just do a normal re-scan, they won’t be able to replace the old digital channel with the new one. In that case, you need to clear your box’s memory of saved channels. This procedure is called “double re-scanning”.
There are five simple steps to a double re-scan for a converter box or digital TV, which are as follows:
- Disconnect the antenna from the box or digital TV
- Re-scan the box or digital TV without the antenna connected. As with any scan follow the on-screen instructions or owner’s manual for your device
- Unplug the box or digital TV from the electrical outlet for at least one minute
- Reconnect the antenna to the box or digital TV and plug the unit into the electrical outlet.
- Rescan the box or digital TV one more time.
Antenna: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Double-check and relocate your antenna. You must have a “VHF/UHF
antenna. “Rabbit ears,” rods, or other elements are needed to pick up
channels 2-13 (VHF), and a circle, bow-tie, or other element is needed
to pick up channels 14-51 (UHF). Some antennas marketed as HDTV
antennas don’t perform well on VHF channels; some antennas are VHF or
UHF-only.
For the best reception of channels 2-6, extend the rods all the way out. For the best reception of channels 7-13, reduce the length of the rods to12-18 inches. And one of the most popular spots for indoor
For the best reception of channels 2-6, extend the rods all the way out. For the best reception of channels 7-13, reduce the length of the rods to12-18 inches. And one of the most popular spots for indoor
The location of an indoor antenna is key.
reception should try moving their antennas to one of these locations:
- Near a window
- As high as possible
- Away from other electronic equipment, including computers, VCRs, DVD players, converter boxes, and the television itself
- Change the direction the antenna is facing
- Rooftop antennas may be needed in some instances
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