New TV Problems

Karl Kennedy · September 11, 2011, 11:48:40 PM

Folks

I am after buying a new Alba 19 inch tv with freeview built in for my bedroom. I also bought an aerial to plug into the tv.

The problem is I can't seem to find the digital channels at all when I do any automatic tuning search. Not one of the digital channels have appeared after numerous automatic searches. I have tried moving the tv etc to different areas of house but to no avail.

Do any of youse have an idea what might be wrong?

ONeill · September 12, 2011, 12:00:40 AM

Have any neighbours had the same problem?

4father · September 12, 2011, 12:01:49 AM

Getting freeview can sometimes depend on where you are in the country. Might be worth while investing in a good quality aerial.

ONeill · September 12, 2011, 12:02:56 AM

Quote from: 4father on September 12, 2011, 12:01:49 AM
Getting freeview can sometimes depend on where you are in the country. Might be worth while investing in a good quality aerial.

My freeview is horrendous unless I've the wife hanging out the window.

Karl Kennedy · September 12, 2011, 12:15:42 AM

Its actually London I'm situated in. In the city itself. I thought it of all places would be fine for reception. Perhaps the buildings/houses around are blocking it?? The tv and aerial are both brand new.

ONeill · September 12, 2011, 12:18:21 AM

Possibly a dodgy freeview receiver built in.

Orior · September 12, 2011, 12:21:49 AM

I had a set top ariel with a booster and couldnt get a signal at all in the downstairs kitchen.

Only after I bought a roof ariel and put it up in the roof space (with no booster) did it work.

Karl Kennedy · September 12, 2011, 10:30:51 PM

Lads

I bought another aerial there tonight, a much stronger one 46DB, and still no luck..

Do you think their could be a problem with the TV ONeill? It's an ALBA.

armaghniac · September 12, 2011, 10:36:19 PM

If you have a friend with a signal, lug the TV over there, it being smallish, and see if it works.