
12 | Using your TV |
Memorizing channels
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which lets you skip channels up or down to the next channel in memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels in this manner, they must be programmed into the TV’s memory. To use this TV with an antenna, set the Air/Cable option to the Air mode. When shipped from the factory, this menu option is in the Cable mode.
To select the signal type:
1Press MENU. The Picture menu opens.
2Press or
to select Channel, then press
. The Channel menu opens.
3Press or
to highlight Air/Cable, then press
or
to select Air (for VHF/UHF) or Cable (if using a cable TV provider).
4Press EXIT to return to normal viewing.
To automatically scan for and memorize channels (Air):
1Press MENU. The Picture menu opens.
2Press or
to select Channel, then press
. The Channel menu opens.
3Press to highlight Auto Scan, then press
or ENTER.
4Press to highlight Start to Scan, then press
or ENTER to begin the automatic channel search. The TV begins memorizing all TV/DTV channels available in your area.
Checking DTV signal strength
You can use the DTV signal strength bar to check how strong your DTV signal is and to determine whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation.
To determine DTV signal strength:
1Press MENU. The Picture menu opens.
2Press or
to select Channel, then press
. The Channel menu opens.
The DTV signal bar is shown at the bottom of the menu, indicating the level and quality of the signal.
Changing TV settings
Understanding U.S. channel numbers
An ATSC PSIP (Advanced Television Systems Committee - Program and System Information Protocol) channel has a
For example, for channel 5.1, the major channel number is 5 and the minor channel number is 1.