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All the sudden I get a no signal message I tried to re scan hhannels I have an amplified tv antenna connected..... what can I do to solve this

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Make sure your TV's input is selected to over the air and not cable,

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marionbagget

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: Toshiba 36

I understand you have;
Toshiba 36" analog tv,
Tivax converter box,
RCA Digital Flat amplified antenna.

You want to get signal over the air;
Connect the antenna to the Tivax converter box.
Connect the Tivax Converter box to the input for the TV.

Turn on the antenna, Converter box and TV. You should get a menu on the tv screen. Follow the instructions and SCAN in the channels in your area by using the converter box remote.

You can see your channels by going to www.tvfool.com and entering your information.

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  • Posted on Dec 27, 2009

SOURCE: I have a dmr ez28

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Feb 09, 2010

SOURCE: analog to digital conversion for LCD TV

Bought a conversion box!!

BElectric

DILLIGAF

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  • Posted on Feb 10, 2011

SOURCE: I am having trouble recieving over the air digital

Hi there,

I believe you have probably selected the wrong TV mode. It seems that you have set the TV to analog mode. It is common for the digital tuning option to be greyed out in analog mode and only becomes available in digital mode. Look for a button on your Sharp remote labelled "DTV" or "DIGITAL" and press this, then open the menu and try the digital setup again. If you don't have one of these buttons, look for a button labelled "INPUT" or "SOURCE" and look for an input or mode called digital or DTV.

I will check on the exact method for your TV and post back with the details shortly.

Regards,
BElectric.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2011

SOURCE: FM antenna is not providing

If I understand your setup, you've connected the receiver antenna terminal to the output of the antenna amplifier. If this is true, I'd suggest trying the receiver using a plain old FM dipole antenna (available at Radio Shack and other stores) or even just a piece of wire hooked to the antenna terminal. You should be able to pick up some local FM stations then.

What might be happening is that the FM is being filtered out by the amplifier. Some amps made mainly as a TV signal booster have an FM trap designed to block the FM broadcast band. In the analog broadcast days, the FM band was right near the sound part of a TV signal, and the trap was there to prevent interference. It may be filtering out your FM band.It may also be possible that you're just overloading the FM antenna input with the amplified signal. Sometimes a signal can be too strong. Using a simple wire antenna will let you test the receiver by itself.

Other than connecting an antenna you shouldn't have to do any setup for FM reception. If you still get no stations at all when using a simple antenna, then the receiver may need service. But I doubt Circuit City would have sold a floor model that was defective, even at the very end, unless it was clearly marked as such and sold "as-is". I'm pretty sure you'll find that the receiver works with an antenna made for FM.

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Do you have an internal or external antenna? Does you have an signal amplifier, signal splitter or switch connected?

If the TV was previously connected to this antenna and received multiple channels, check the orientation. External antennas can turn under some conditions. With digital (ATSC) signals, this can be a significant issue, as the tuner may not see enough of the signal.

If there was an powered amplifier attached, check if the unit is getting power. Next check if the signal improves when the amplifier, switch or splitter is removed. In my house, usually only a few channels will be initially blocked by a faulty amplifier. In that case, the amplifier turned into a signal filter for a section of the VHF range. Replace the amplifier or switch if it faulty. If you are using a switch, try an amplifier/splitter that will limit the signal attenuation.

Use www.antennaweb.org or www.tvfool.com to check if where the antenna should point. Antennaweb.org assumes an external antenna and gives very conservative channel lists.

If the problem persists, check if another TV tuner works when connected to the antenna. You could connect a tuner box between the TV and the antenna as a solution. Tuners vary in signal strength sensitivity. Alternatively, replace the TV or the input board with the tuner. (If the TV is under warranty, contact the manufacturer. However, for most small TVs (under <32"), the repair costs are not worth the effort. Sites like www.shopjimmy.com can tell you if parts are available - this site specializes in parts from TVs that were damaged in shipping.)

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If you are getting an OTA signal, you should check your antenna, any amplifier or splitter and the station's status. The "No signal" message indicates that the signal is not strong enough to be resolved by the tuner.

1) Is your antenna pointing in the correct direction? Outdoor antennas can sometimes turn in the wind. Reset the antenna to the correct direction.

2) If you have a splitter dividing the signal between TVs or other devices, try a direct connection to the one TV that isn't receiving the channel. Similarly, if you have an amplifier in the system, try using the antenna without it. (I have seen an amplifier become a filter for select channels when damaged.) The only solution is to replace the device or omit it. (In my case, some channels require amplification; thus we replaced the amplifier.)

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Toshiba 36" analog tv,
Tivax converter box,
RCA Digital Flat amplified antenna.

You want to get signal over the air;
Connect the antenna to the Tivax converter box.
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Turn on the antenna, Converter box and TV. You should get a menu on the tv screen. Follow the instructions and SCAN in the channels in your area by using the converter box remote.

You can see your channels by going to www.tvfool.com and entering your information.
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