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the option that allows you to search for digital broadcast channels that are available in your area using the
directional arrow buttons on your remote. Consult the owner’s manual of your digital-to-analog converter
box or digital TV for detailed instructions on how to perform a channel scan for your device. You should
perform a channel scan periodically to check whether additional digital channels have become
available. In many cases, this is all you need to do to watch digital television broadcasts.
Flowchart for diagnosing reception problems
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Start Here
Are you
receiving any
TV channels?
Are you
receiving
some
channels and
not others?
Adjust / reposition antenna
and rescan for channels
(you may need to try this
several times)
Are you
receiving all
expected
channels
now?
Go to
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/
or
call 1-888-CALL-FCC to check which
channels you may be able to receive
Check:
•Converter box set-up
•Is antenna connected to antenna input on
converter box?
•Is converter box plugged in and turned on?
•Is output from converter box connected to input
on TV?
•Is TV set to channel 3 or 4?
Done
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Start Here
Are you
receiving any
TV channels?
Are you
receiving
some
channels and
not others?
Adjust / reposition antenna
and rescan for channels
(you may need to try this
several times)
Are you
receiving all
expected
channels
now?
Go to
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/maps/
or
call 1-888-CALL-FCC to check which
channels you may be able to receive
Check:
•Converter box set-up
•Is antenna connected to antenna input on
converter box?
•Is converter box plugged in and turned on?
•Is output from converter box connected to input
on TV?
•Is TV set to channel 3 or 4?
Done
Reception Tips
• Digital TV reception can often be improved just by changing the location of your current antenna,
even as little as a few inches. For example, moving it away from other objects or placing it higher or
lower can often improve reception. Be sure to move the antenna slowly as digital TV tuners need a
little time to properly detect the signal. You need to rescan for available signals if you are missing
channels.