Sony KDL-55HX850 Broadcast HD formats have poor quality, Noisy picture, Some channels are blank

Certain cable companies have limitations on the broadcast of digital cable channels. Check with your cable company for more information.

The digital cable channel may be set to [Hidden] in [Show/Hide Channels].

Broadcast HD formats have poor quality.

Content and signal quality are regulated by the signal provider. Many HD channels and content are actually upscaled versions of standard-definition broadcasts. The picture is affected by the quality of the signal received, which varies between channel and program.

Noisy picture.

Make sure that the antenna is connected using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cables.

To avoid TV interference, make sure to use an undamaged antenna cable.

Some channels are blank.

The channel is for scrambled/subscription service only. Subscribe to a pay TV service.

The channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).

Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.

You cannot view digital channels.

Ask a local installer if digital transmissions are provided in your area.

Upgrade to a higher gain antenna.

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