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TV won't pick up some UK Freeview channels.?
I have a Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD81 TV which won't pick up some Freeview channels such as Drama (20), 5USA (21) or Horror (70). Retuning doesn't make any difference and I have a smaller non-Panasonic TV which does pick them up so I don't think it can be related to the local transmitter. Both TVs use internal aeriels. Any ideas on how to fix this (not - subscribe to a cable service!)?
I should also have said the TV was picking up these channels without any problems until a few months ago.
I should also have said the channels which don't work come up 'Invalid DVB Channel', not merely 'no signal'.
4 Answers
- Anonymous3 years agoFavourite answer
The automatic tuning thresholds on different models of TVs are different.
Some TVs will only add channels that are above a specific signal quality.
Enter your postcode here: http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/coveragechecker/manual_... and add the channels manually based on your transmitter frequencies.
- spacemissingLv 73 years ago
You need either a more effective indoor antenna or a good outdoor antenna.
A local expert (home theatre specialist) should be able to help you.
- ?Lv 73 years ago
maybe there was a free path between your house and the tower ... so they built a tall building on the path...so they blocked the line of sight .. locate the tower and check the LOS ..
http://emfguru.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/li...
if yes .. you have to use a roof antena.
- Skoda JohnLv 73 years ago
The aerial is not getting a strong enough signal. Get a proper roof aerial fitted.
You can try a manual tune to those channels.
