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Question posted by lbxander on May 15th, 2011

I Have Attached An Vhf/uhf Antenna But I Am Unable To Pick-up Any Channels?

THe antenna is installed correctly and the tv is set to air but I don't see the hd channels?  Is there something additional that I should be doing?

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on May 15th, 2011 3:12 PM
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Related Samsung LN40A530 Manual Pages

Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 6

... and is set to On, you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the DVD player or Cable/Satellite Box directly to the cable. When an audio amplifier is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV will be heard from the TV's Optical jack. Connecting a Digital Audio System TV Rear Panel Digital...
Quick Guide (ENGLISH) - Page 6

... Digital Audio System has a different back panel configuration. ➣ When the receiver (home theater) is connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will send out 5.1 channel sound to an Amplifier or Home Theater, not the TV. When the source is a digital component such as a DVD and is set to On, you want to hear...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 3

... Features 2 ■ Accessories 2 ■ Viewing the Control Panel 3 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel 4 ■ Remote Control 5 ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6 Connections ■ Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 6 ■ Connecting Cable TV 7 ■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI 8 ■ Connecting a DVD Player...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 8

... UHF Antennas". The remote control can be using an off-air antenna (such as shown in the Remote Control 1. Connections Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set to match the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries reversed? 3. Plug the adaptor into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. Connect both antenna leads to tighten the screws. UHF VHF 2. Install...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13

...TV and the Audio Out jack of the connection terminal to the cable. When the TV is set...connected to the TV via HDMI, only 2 channel sound will send out 5.1 channel sound to the ...panel configuration. ➣ When the receiver (home theater) is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV will be heard from the TV's Optical jack. Connecting a Digital Audio System The rear panel jacks on your TV...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 14

... : AOuftfo On Move Enter Skip English - 12 Select 'Home Use' when installing this TV in which you select "Manual", "Set current date and time" is completed. 3 channels are stored, it has finished, press the ENTER "Stop" selected. Cable: "Cable" antenna signal. Auto: "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals. ➣ In Cable mode, you have Digital cable, select the...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18

... displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select "Channel", then press the ENTER button. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select the correct analog signal cable system source among "STD", "HRC", and "IRC". Auto: "Air" and "Cable" antenna signals. 4. When selecting the Cable TV system: Press the ENTER button to stop Auto Programming...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 44

...Navigate to your computer manufacturer or Samsung Dealer.) 1. The correct size setting (resolution) Optimum: 1920 X 1080 pixels If a ... 25.175 28.322 25.175 31.500 31.500 40.000 50.000 49.500 65.000 75.000 78...TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on your PC will probably be no video. First, click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu. 2. When the control panel...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 50

...Antenna: Select "Air" or "Cable". • Channel: Select the desired channel. • Repeat: Select "Once", "Everyday", "Mon~Fri", "Mon~Sat", "Sat~Sun", or "Manual". ➣ When "Manual" is on by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. ➣ Auto Power Off When you 've chosen, set the timer On, the television...are operated for 3 hours after the TV was turned on for too long ...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 67

...the antenna. Try another channel. Press the SOURCE button. Check the antenna ... Screen is High Definition (HD). Make sure the broadcast you...TV is using a Cable/Satellite box, you are connected to the correct jacks. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try this list of these values with your TV.... Set your TV. Ghosting on the keyboard. Possible Solution Try another channel. ...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 69

If you fasten the screws with the cover. Cover the bottom hole with the LCD TV placed down, it . ➣ To make sure the TV is installed on the stand at position 2. ➣ Stand the product up and fasten the screws. Installing the Stand 1. Attach your LCD TV to the stand. ➣ Two or more people should carry the...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 71

Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA) Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to electric shock. Product Family LCD-TV PDP-TV inches 23~ 26 32 ~ 40 46 ~ 52 57 57 ~...mounting this may cause damage to the inside of the TV set. ➣ For wall mounts that do not comply with... TV. Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your nearest dealer. When attaching to fall and result...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 3

... Features 2 ■ Accessories 2 ■ Viewing the Control Panel 3 ■ Viewing the Connection Panel 4 ■ Remote Control 5 ■ Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 6 Connections ■ Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas 6 ■ Connecting Cable TV 7 ■ Connecting a DVD Player or Cable Box/Satellite receiver (Set-Top Box) via HDMI 8 ■ Connecting a DVD Player...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 8

... VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set to the right, see "Antennas with the ON/OFF battery usage time. ANT IN 2. English -  UHF VHF ANT IN The remote control can be using an off-air antenna (such as shown in the Remote Control 1. light button set of the TV. If your TV (one VHF and one lead that has 300 Ω twin flat...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13

... System has a different back panel configuration. ➣ When the receiver (home theater) is set to On, you want to hear 5.1 channel audio, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack on the Amplifier/DVD Home Theater. When an audio amplifier is displaying a DTV(air) signal, the TV will be heard from the TV's Optical jack. Connecting an...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 44

... click on "Control Panel" on the Windows start menu. 2. When the control panel window appears, click on ... to the "Settings" tab on your videocard user guide; The correct size setting (resolution) Optimum... 28.322 25.175 31.500 31.500 40.000 50.000 49.500 65.000 75...Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display Setting Up Your PC Software (Based on Windows XP) The Windows display-settings for a...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 50

...; Antenna: Select "Air" or "Cable". • Channel: Select the desired channel. • Repeat: Select "Once", "Everyday", "Mon~Fri", "Mon~Sat", "Sat~Sun", or "Manual". ➣ When "Manual" is on for 3 hours after the TV was turned on by pressing the number buttons on the remote control. ➣ Auto Power Off When you 've chosen, set the...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 67

... your TV. Move the computer's mouse or press any key on picture. First, check the volume of the remote control (transmission window). Clean the upper edge of units connected to your cable/satellite box to stretch or widescreen mode to the correct jacks. English - 65 Ghosting on the keyboard. Check the antenna connections. HD channels...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 69

Cover the bottom hole with the LCD TV placed down, it . ➣ To make sure the TV is installed on the stand at position 2. ➣ Stand the product up and fasten the screws. Installing the Stand 1. Fasten two screws at position 1 and then fasten two screws at a proper level, do not apply excess downward pressure to...
User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 71

...installation instructions. ➣ Our 57" and 63" models do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications. Samsung is used or the consumer fails to the floor. Product Family LCD-TV PDP-TV inches 23~ 26 32 ~ 40...for assembly are shown in personal injury due to personal injury. When attaching to the inside of the TV set. ➣ For wall mounts that do not comply with the VESA ...

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  • General Support
    ...not remove the dots or speckles, most likely you have satellite TV, you want to improve reception. Press the Up or Down ...air analog digital reception, Set your remote to select Channel, and then press the Enter button. Attaching An In-Line Amplifier You can : Attach an in -line signal amplifier (also called an RF amplifier or a signal booster) to the cable connecting your antenna...
  • General Support
    ... digital channels your TV using the HDMI, DVI, or Component jacks, is the case, you will use the menu of decoding Closed Captions. Signals from  sources attached to access, set top ...box, for example) you can not decode or provide Closed Captions from these jacks pass through the tuner, consequently, your current, HD capable Samsung TV to ...
  • General Support
    ... function when you would turn on analog channels, Current Samsung TVs can access Closed Captions on both analog and digital channels from sources attached to the Antenna In or Cable In jacks. If this is Closed Caption capable. Current Samsung TVs Current Samsung TVs can not access Closed Captions from sources attached to the Component, DVI, or HDMI...

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