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Why do I have to rescan my tv several times a day

2-3 times a day I have to rescan my TV and I get some common channels when I scan but 70% are different - I do not move my antenna during these rescans- in fact sometimes I can't get local stations (I'm in N. Central FL) but do get stations in Charleston S.C. and Tampa

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The main system memory IC to your TV is faulty. It must be replaced with same type and number. It is a skilled work. Seek assistance of any experienced service technician for help.

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SOURCE: need to know how to rescan for new digital

Click here to download the user's guide. Check page # 20 of the PDF file for scanning instructions.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: Lost manual. How do you make TV rescan for HD

Here's the user guide. I think you might find something that can help you on page 23 of the guide (which consequently is also page 23 of the PDF document).

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Vizio VA26L - Tuner problem. After approx. 6

Take the set and reprogram it where one of the other sets are ok. Digital signal is not so forgiving as analog, also place one of the sets that is receiving that station in place of the not receiving one. It's possible that the signal level at the bad spot is on the border line and that model can't hold on to it. You may also check visio's web site for any software up grade to your model that you may have to down load.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2010

SOURCE: when i turn the tv on i have to scan for

you need to replace memory ic, that parts stored your free set channel, consult your product service provider for the availability.

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Loretta Northcutt

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2010

SOURCE: Sharp digital tv cannot receive digital signal

This television would benefit from an hdtv indoor outdoor amplified antenna not obstructed by trees, aluminum, bricks, and etc. Make sure the signal type is air and not cable and complete a channel scan during primetime tv hours after connecting to this antenna. Buy a large one that you can mount to the wall usually in a large flat box on the shelf in the store. Philips has one sold at Walmart.

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System shows I need to scan the tv

Impossible to answer without 'Make and Model', but we can guess.

Scan for what? Scan for new channels?

How to Scan (or Rescan) For Channels on Your TV

How-To Geek https://www.howtogeek.com > how-to-scan-or-rescan-...
Jun 19, 2019 - Find and select the "Channel Scan" option in your TV's menu. This option is sometimes labeled "Rescan," "Tune," or "Auto-tune."


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If your Viore TV is unable to scan digital channels after a power outage, there are a few things you can try to fix the issue:
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  2. Rescan for channels: Go to the TV's menu and select "Auto Tuning" or "Channel Scan" to rescan for channels. Make sure to select the option for digital channels only.
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  4. Perform a factory reset: A factory reset will restore your TV to its original settings. This can sometimes fix issues with channel scanning. Consult the manufacturer's manual for instruction.
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Why does my tv continually drop antenna tv channels. I have to rescan tv several times a day

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If you don't have a remote, your TV should have a built-in "Menu" button. Find and select the "Channel Scan" option in your TV's menu. This option is sometimes labeled "Rescan," "Tune," or "Auto-tune." If you can't find the "Channel Scan" option, dig through the TV's "Settings," "Tools," "Channels," or "Options" menu.
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Hi, on my TV I do it like this.
Press the 'Input/Source' Button.
Press '2, 5, 8, 0' on the keypad of the remote.
This should either send you to the factory reset options or will pop up a screen to give the option to rescan channels.
IF you see "Reset All" then press "OK".
This will turn your TV off, completing the reset procedure.
Please turn your TV back on, and scan the channels again.
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These answers do not fit my question. One day, on three different sets in my home, where I have received NBC for years just quit working. Did NBC quit broadcasting? It is not snowy, etc, it is just no

Ok This is what I found out and hopefully found your solution..
Have you heard of Double Rescan?
The Federal Communication Comission Designed a Process called double rescan.
Double Rescanning erases and thenreprograms the channels in the converter box an digital TVs memory.
To Double Rescan, you will first need to disconnect the antenna from the converter box or antenna.
Then disconnect the converter and or digital tv power supplies from the wall. Wait a minute before plugging them back in. The antenna should still be disconnected.
With the antenna disconnected run the channel scan function on the coverter box or digital tv. When the scan completes you will have completely removed any channel data the converter box or digital tv, had in its memory.
Now it's time to rescan for real.
Do this by reconnecting the antenna to the converter box or digital tv and running the channel scan function again.
Thus the double rescan is born.
If the double rescan doesn't work, then try some tips and tricks to get your converter box up and running..I will have to look up the url again that has the tips and tricks...
If the double rescan doesn't work let me know and I will look up more options..
I really hope this works..
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Just go to the main settings. You will see an "autoprogram" option. Select this and it will scan all available channels and delete non-airing channels
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WHY MUST I RESCAN ALL THE TIME?

You may have several problems. If you are using a indoor antenna, upgrade to a outdoor antenna. The indoor antenna has to be adjusted every time you change a channel. If you plan to sit in a chair and never move when watching tv, you may be able to pick up a channel or two. Get a UHF/VHF antenna from a home improvement store. The big box electronic stores are selling a digital antenna. There is no such thing. The antenna doesn't know if the signal is digital or analog, it just picks up uhf and vhf signals. The other problem could be that the box is bad if it is not saving the scan. I would check the antenna first from what you said though.
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