uncleguito
11-02-08, 03:29 PM
I just bought a new Samsung LN32A330 and I love it so far, but I'm having trouble getting OTA broadcasts to come in. I'm using a Terk HDTVa antenna, and had it hooked up to my old TV (Vizio 32" VP322) and it worked perfectly (picked up all local channels, excellent reception). However, even though the antenna's in the same spot as before, no local HD channels are coming in with the new Sammy. In signal strength, some channels occasionally have 4-5 bars, but quickly drop back to zero after a few seconds (without being moved). I've tried different positions and angles, but nothing seems to be working...
biker19
11-03-08, 07:22 AM
Do you get any analog chs? Did you make sure you did the scan on Air and not Cable?
Check your coax connections and do a rescan for OTA digital channels (not cable), as biker suggested.
uncleguito
11-03-08, 10:56 AM
I do receive analog channels, but most of them have static (though they have constant signal and picture). The AIR option is selected.
I checked the coax connections and everything is tightened all the way. Without moving the antenna, I got picture to come in for NBC HD (during the Colts-Pats game) last night, but there were artifacts and slight static spots that popped in every 10 seconds or so.
I tried hooking up my roommate's Terk HDTVa and had no success either- exact same results as with my antenna.
I do receive analog channels, but most of them have static (though they have constant signal and picture). The AIR option is selected.
I checked the coax connections and everything is tightened all the way. If analog & digital worked fine on your last TV, but you're getting analog snow and no digital, either your antenna's coax is bad or your new TV is bad.
uncleguito
11-03-08, 11:23 AM
If analog & digital worked fine on your last TV, but you're getting analog snow and no digital, either your antenna's coax is bad or your new TV is bad.
Is it possible to connect my Directv receiver to my ANT IN to see if the input is working properly (via coax)? I'm just wondering if I'll even get picture if I try this.
Also, I have my router sitting right behind my TV. Is it possible that it may be causing some sort of interference?
Is it possible to connect my Directv receiver to my ANT IN to see if the input is working properly (via coax)? I'm just wondering if I'll even get picture if I try this.You don't say what model D* box you have, but if it is an older one with RF (ch 3/4) out, yes, you can do that and tune the TV to analog 3 or 4.
Also, I have my router sitting right behind my TV. Is it possible that it may be causing some sort of interference?One way to find out. Pull the plug on the router.