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Loss of local, off-air ATSC channels, No program information on some off-air channels - 76

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Other Information 76 Troubleshooting Loss of local, off-air (ATSC) channels The following conditions may cause loss of local, off-air channels: Your local broadcast time may have changed. Many digital broadcasts are not aired 24 hours per day. The signal strength for your local station may not be strong enough due to atmospheric conditions, obstructions, or antenna location. If you are using a directional antenna for local stations, try orienting your antenna differently or placing it in a different location. The HD antenna included with your receiver is omnidirectional and does not need to be oriented, however, if your receiver is in a stereo cabinet or other enclosure, it may weaken the signal. To check the off-air signal strength, do the following:. 4 Press MENU. 4 Press SELECT on Settings in the Quick Menu. 4 Select Setup in the Quick Menu. 4 Select Sat & Ant from the left menu. 4 Press SELECT on the Antenna Setup. 4 Press SELECT on the Antenna Signal meter. If the signal strength for the desired channel or channels is low, try relocating or re-orienting your antenna. You may also try selecting a different primary or secondary network area. No program information on some off-air channels Not all program information is available for all areas. See your local newspaper or a printed TV schedule for listings.

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Loss of local, off-air (ATSC) channels
The following conditions may cause loss of local, off-air channels:
Your local broadcast time may have changed.
Many digital broadcasts are not aired 24 hours per day.
The signal strength for your local station may not be strong enough due to atmospheric
conditions, obstructions, or antenna location. If you are using a directional antenna for local
stations, try orienting your antenna differently or placing it in a different location. The HD
antenna included with your receiver is omnidirectional and does not need to be oriented,
however, if your receiver is in a stereo cabinet or other enclosure, it may weaken the signal.
To check the off-air signal strength, do the following:.
4
Press MENU.
4
Press SELECT on
Settings
in the Quick Menu.
4
Select
Setup
in the Quick Menu.
4
Select
Sat
&
Ant
from the left menu.
4
Press SELECT on the Antenna Setup.
4
Press SELECT on the Antenna Signal meter.
If the signal strength for the desired channel or channels is low, try relocating or re-orienting
your antenna. You may also try selecting a different primary or secondary network area.
No program information on some off-air channels
Not all program information is available for all areas. See your local newspaper or a printed TV
schedule for listings.
Troubleshooting