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SANDY BAKER Posted on Nov 30, 2019
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Hi...took a Sceptre out of the box, hooked analog antenna to it. Turned it on, screensaver appeared. Was able to navigate menu & get channels working but screensaver remains on 1/2 of TV screen .( does not appear to be picture in picture, screensaver area is on a "slant") Attempted to access different settings, now , no pix, no audio, just bizarre colored shapes & lines. Attempted factory reset per advice with no luck. Has anyone experienced this? Thks

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Take it back to where you purchased it for another set

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 20, 2006

SOURCE: TV screen on video 2 and remote died

The only way your going to change the video mode is with the original remote. If you need another remote go to http://remotes.com or call 1800 remotes Theres a button on the upper left hand side of the remote called video mode. A universal most of the time will not work this function. You could ask around to your friends and buddies or relitives if anyone has a working Sanyo remote or go to a local retailer that sells Sanyo and see if he would let you borrow one for a little while so you can switch out of the video mode. Good Luck

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2008

SOURCE: No signal converter box.

Why is this in the computer section?

Anyway, don't exchange the box just yet! First, can you access the converter's menu? Because mine automatically comes up with the "no signal, call customer service" message, but I can access the menu fine -- so the hook-up is not the problem. If you can access the menu, let it autosearch for you, because mine can't be used until I do this. If you get the "weak antenna signal message", refer to the user manual to find out how to check your antenna signal strength; if it's in the weak range, you have to buy a better antenna, most likely from the official source: http://www.accessHD.tv

You can always exchange the box and repeat the process. Getting the "no signal" message is a good indicator that you've hooked everything up right, especially if it's accompanied by a customer service number. You can email me at [email protected] and I'll try to help you troubleshoot the problem if you like. I'm up all night.

Anonymous

  • 1139 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 23, 2008

SOURCE: Black box appears on tv screen

Check to see that you don't have any channel locks or parental parental permission measures deployed. If so remove them, this includes V-Chip, and Parental lock out on the remote, and check your TVs menu items. What channel are being affected by this problem? Give channel number and channel type.

Thank you,

Shuttle83

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2008

SOURCE: Vertical color lines

I had the same thing happen to me this morning. I turned on the TV and it had colored vertical lines through the whole screen. I called Sony and they had me unplug the TV for about 15 minutes. This solved the problem. They said the boards just needed to be reset. It fixed the problem and I am happy with my Sony once again.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 24, 2008

SOURCE: audio box flashes on screen {mono/stereo}

For some using composite wires instead of the coaxial may not be a possible because you use the red,white,and yellow spaces for your xbox or playstation. Here is another solution if you use digital cable or a similar cable box. This may work for many other cable boxes. Go to your cable box's settings and look for an option to change your "Audio Range". which is probably right now set on either "normal" or "narrow". If this option is on "narrow" then change it to normal and monitor the results. If you continue to recieve this problem then change the setting again to "wide". This should eliminate the box all together. If anything you might only see it once or twice in the entire day instead of ever 20 secs like mine was. I sincerely hope this is helpful.. Let me know.

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I have a 32inch sceptre mx322BV-SRR an when scanning channels it switches to analog after only scanning 50% of digital channels dont know if my boss hit something on remote wrong or what

The first 50% of the scan is digital. The second 50% is analog. Unfortunately, you can't turn of the analog scanning or ask for only digital. If you are using an antenna be sure that it is aimed in the location that will provide the most channels. If you are using an antenna, you may be able to scan for channels individually. You will have to turn the antenna 5degrees at a time and then scan for individual channels. If you do a wide range scan, all channels previously found will be erased.
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Hi my channel list is empty please assist

You must auto tune the TV so it knows which channels it can receive and which it gets no data from. The menu should have this setting. Make sure your cable box or antenna is hooked up to the TV before you begin the auto tune. Also be aware that an antenna will no longer receive analog broadcasts due to the digital switch in 2009.
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HDMI input works ok. Hooked up external antenna. Did channel scan. It will only scan for analog channels. Has analog raster on screen. It has no information on menu page for digital channel scan.

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page 9 important fact cable digital gets wiped by air digital channels

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Can my Olivia LCD LT26 be hooked to an indoor had antennae? Once antennae hooked up what are next steps?

Yes. Depending on your location depends on how well it will work. If you are in the US you can go to antennaweb.org and get a fairly accurate idea if an indore antenna will work and what you can expect to receive. After you connect your antenna you need to do a channel search.
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Connecting an Antena to a JVC 20220 how do i set up the tv to find channels?

Unless you are lucky enough to be close to one of the remaining low-power analog stations, you will need additional hardware to watch over-the-air programming with the AV-20220. You will need a digital to analog converter box. Connect the antenna to the converter box and then connect either the antenna output or the composite output to the appropriate input on the TV. If you use the RF input, set the TV to channel 3 or 4 and set the converter box to the same one.

Then to set the TV up to scan for any NTSC (analog) stations, you need to access the menu. There is a menu button on the remote. (I'm not sure about the AV-20220. Some of the later models (AV-27350) have a menu button on the TV as well.) Press Menu several times until you see Initial Setup (Setup). Use the up and down arrows (Volume) to navigate to Auto-Tuner Setup. Then use left and right arrows to choose Air. Use the up/down arrows to navigate to Start. Then press either the left or right button to start the scan for channels. Wait for the scan to end.

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I get no stations on my tv

Use an Antenna that Provides Good Reception of All Channels
  • Most existing antennas used by consumers will provide good reception of DTV signals. (Before making any changes, try your existing antenna first to see of it allows you to receive all the stations you normally watch.)
  • For watching DTV signals, you will need an antenna that provides good reception of both VHF signals (channels 2-13) and UHF signals (channels 14-51) to reliably receive all of the digital signals broadcast in your area.
  • Many antennas are designed only for reception of either VHF or UHF signals (but not both). For example, the commonly used “rabbit ears” indoor antenna is only suitable for receiving VHF signals. To receive UHF signals, an indoor antenna should also include a wire loop or other feature for reception in that band.
  • The reception capabilities of TV antennas also vary considerably, so be sure to talk to retail consultants and look at information on the packaging and/or the Internet to make sure that any new antenna you may choose provides good reception of both VHF and UHF channels. In addition, if you use an indoor antenna and receive signals on VHF channels, you may need to use an antenna with amplification.
  • Many antennas currently being sold as “HDTV Antennas,” perform best at receiving UHF signals; some of these models state that they provide reception of signals on channels 7-13 but actually perform less well receiving those channels. If you obtain one of these antennas, be sure it provides good reception of all the VHF channels as well as the UHF channels.
  • To check for the DTV signals that are available at your location, use the DTV Reception Maps available at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps.
Check Your Connections
  • Check that your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television is connected properly. Make sure your antenna is connected to the antenna input of your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television. If using a digital-to-analog converter box, also ensure that the antenna output of your converter box is connected to the antenna input of your analog TV. Refer to the owner’s manuals of your components if you are unsure of the proper connections.
  • Ensure that your components are plugged in and have their power turned on.
  • If you have a digital-to-analog converter box, tune your analog TV to channel 3. You should see a set-up menu or picture displayed on your TV screen. If you do not see a set-up menu or picture, tune your TV to channel 4. If you still do not see a set-up menu or picture, recheck your connections.
Perform a Channel Scan
  • Digital-to-analog converter boxes and digital televisions have a button, usually on the remote control, that is labeled “set-up” or “menu” or some similar term. Press that button to access the set-up menu. Using the directional arrow buttons on your remote, scroll to the option that allows you to perform a “channel scan.” The channel scan will automatically search for digital broadcast channels that are available in your area. Consult the owner’s manual of your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television for detailed instructions on how to perform a channel scan for your device.
  • Once the channel scan is complete, you will be able to tune to the digital channels received by your antenna. You should perform a channel scan periodically to check whether additional digital channels have become available.
Adjust Your Antenna
  • Small adjustments to your antenna can make a big difference in the number of digital channels you can receive. If you have an indoor antenna, try elevating it and moving it closer to an exterior wall of your home. After adjusting your antenna, perform another channel scan to see if your reception is improved.
  • While adjusting your antenna, it may be helpful to access the “signal strength meter” on your digital-to-analog converter box or digital television to determine whether your adjustments are improving the signals’ strength. The signal strength meter is usually accessed through the menu feature on your remote control. Refer to the owner’s manual of your device for detailed instructions on how to access its signal strength meter. Remember to do another channel scan after you have adjusted your antenna.
  • Television stations broadcasting in digital use both the VHF band (channels 2-13) and UHF band (channels 14-51). Many indoor antennas use “rabbit ears” for the VHF band and a “loop” or “bow-tie” antenna for the UHF band. Make sure you are using an antenna that covers both the VHF and UHF bands and have connected it properly.
If You are Still Having Difficulty:
  • Until June 12, 2009, some stations will be operating at reduced power levels. If you are not receiving certain digital TV stations, this does not necessarily mean there is a problem with your antenna or digital-to-analog converter box or digital television. Check with the TV station to find out whether they are planning changes that will improve reception.
  • When an analog TV signal is weak or receives interference, static, snow, and distortion will often appear on the screen. Digital broadcasting will provide a clear picture; however, if the signal falls below a certain minimum strength, the picture can disappear. This “cliff effect” means that if you watch analog TV stations that have static and distortion, you may have to adjust or upgrade your antenna system.
  • Simple indoor antennas provide minimal performance that may not be suitable for your location. If you are unable to obtain satisfactory DTV reception with your current indoor antenna, you may wish to obtain an indoor antenna that includes features for better reception of UHF signals, as well as VHF, and/or an amplifier to boost the received signal (often referred to as an active indoor antenna).
  • Generally, an outdoor antenna will get better reception than an indoor antenna. However, the performance of outdoor antennas can degrade over time due to exposure to the weather. If you are having problems, check for loose or corroded wiring, broken antenna elements and that the antenna is pointed in the right direction.
  • Try to keep the length of wire between your antenna and digital-to-analog converter box or digital television as short as possible for best reception.
  • “Splitters” that are used to connect a single antenna to multiple digital-to-analog converter boxes or digital televisions reduce the amount of signal available to each device. If you are having problems, check whether reception is improved without the splitter. In some cases an “active” splitter that includes an amplifier can solve the problem.
  • If you are near a station’s broadcast tower, reception of that station, as well as other stations, can be impeded by strong signal “overload.” Consider using an “attenuator” or removing amplifiers to improve your reception.
  • If you decide to replace or upgrade your indoor or outdoor antenna, many types are available from electronics retail stores at a variety of prices. Websites such as www.antennaweb.org provide information on the locations of broadcast towers and the types of outdoor antennas appropriate for the stations you wish to receive. If you need assistance with upgrading your antenna system, check with a local antenna retailer or antenna installer.
  • To check for the DTV signals that are available at your location, use the DTV Reception Maps available at www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps.
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I don't know what converter box you have, but try these steps to see if they work:


1. Turn on your TV to channel 3 or 4.

2. Turn on your converter box.

3. On your converter's remote contro, press menu key.

4. A list of menu items appear. You can autoscan channel from there.
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