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television tuner problems
Jim wrote:
I have 31" RCA television that only receives signals from chanels 51-71. My cable network provides signals for over 100 channels, but the television shows no signal for the other channels. Does this sound like a tuner problem? If it gets ONLY 51-71 then it might be time for a visit by a repairman. Its hard to say how your cable company might arrange channels but typically on the 100+ channel systems everything beyond about 72 are digital channels. It varies greatly. Their numbers for digital channels have no relation to the numbers shown by your set and you need a digital box to be able to both tune and convert them. However, if you are missing 2-50 it would indeed seem there's a problem with the set itself. HTH, Bill |
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television tuner problems
It is always best to put the model number, and also the chassis number (if
possible), when enquiring about questions. This way, specifics for the model can be addressed. The first thing to do is unplug the set from the AC for about 10 seconds or so, and replug it back in. This will allow a full reset to occur. If the set does not automatically do a full channel scan to set itself up, then you will have to do that manually. The second is to go through the user menus and see if the tuner is set to the CATV or cable mode, rather than the antenna mode. Then do an auto channel set-up. See the user instruction manual for details. If the problem is not resolved conventionally: This can be from corrupt data in the EPROM, thus the tuner not being addressed properly, or the tuner is defective. These are the two most common types of causes to fit your description. Naturally, there are some circuit faults that can also cause this. If the EPROM is corrupt, it may have to be replaced. In any case, if this is the fault, it will require the proper re-programming. If the tuner is defective, it will have to be replaced. You will have to bring your set to a service centre that can service RCA sets, if the problem still exists. These sets are far too complex for an end user to service himself at the component level. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Jim" wrote in message om... I have 31" RCA television that only receives signals from chanels 51-71. My cable network provides signals for over 100 channels, but the television shows no signal for the other channels. Does this sound like a tuner problem? |
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Please post Model Number and if possible
Chassis Number so as we can be of help Jim. Both these are on the rear ID sticker. kip -- "Watch the return E-Mail addy its false" "Jim" wrote in message om... I have 31" RCA television that only receives signals from chanels 51-71. My cable network provides signals for over 100 channels, but the television shows no signal for the other channels. Does this sound like a tuner problem? |
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television tuner problems
Sounds like it needs the tuner reworking.
Do a search on the chassis number. kip -- "Watch the return E-Mail addy its false" "Jim" wrote in message om... "john" wrote in message ... Please post Model Number and if possible Chassis Number so as we can be of help Jim. Both these are on the rear ID sticker. kip -- "Watch the return E-Mail addy its false" "Jim" wrote in message om... I have 31" RCA television that only receives signals from chanels 51-71. My cable network provides signals for over 100 channels, but the television shows no signal for the other channels. Does this sound like a tuner problem? Hope I post this correctly...the model number is F27240WT and the Chassis number is CTC177BP2 |
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