Picture regularly pixelates on some channels, or
Check
Signal Condition
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or
Signal Strength
cable connections. If the problem persists, consult your local TV antenna
installer.
Too much signal; is
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attenuating (reducing) the signal strength.
Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DTV reception.
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The received signal may be too weak to allow the TV to reliably lock to the
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selected channel to generate a viewable picture. If the problem persists,
consult your local TV aerial installer.
Interference from household appliances (known as impulse noise) such
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as light switches, fridges, etc. may cause picture break up and / or audio
distortion. Use high quality quad shielded coaxial cable (RG6Q) fly lead
between TV and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If
the problem persists, consult your local TV aerial installer.
Antenna installation may be using an aerial amplifier that is faulty or an
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older style aerial amplifier that was not designed for digital TV.
Older style antenna cabling, loose fitting / corroded wall socket
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connections / terminals, etc.
Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
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= Note =
Digital TV reception is only as good as the antenna and the antenna cabling
delivering the DTV signals to the television. Reliable digital TV reception
requires high quality, robust DTV signals which can only be achieved when
using a TV antenna and cabling designed for digital TV reception.
For further reading, please visit at the following website where you
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can download 'The Digital TV Antenna Systems for Homes Handbook'
information PDF file:
http://www.digitalready.gov.au/publications.aspx
For your safety, the antenna and cabling should be inspected / installed by
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a licensed installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1
for Domestic installations or AS1367 for MATV installations.
via TV Setup menu. If the level of
is not high or constantly changing, check aerial /
Signal Strength
always at full strength? If yes, try
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No signal
message
Signal Quality