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Old 20-Oct-2011, 12:45 PM   #1
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Life is one newbie after another needing help!

I had a free antenna put in...but.....(cable just went out)...so I tried to
bring it up....can't remember diddly! I tried *all* my inputs on TV-no go....

any suggestions on how to even get feed into tv?

PS-when i turn it on (green light comes on) but still no luck!

help!!!

Thanks in advance for any knowledge u can export
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Old 20-Oct-2011, 1:24 PM   #2
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What's the brand and model number of your TV?

Please post a link to your TV Fool report. http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=4
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Old 20-Oct-2011, 1:30 PM   #3
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sony

its a sony bravia...I know I can scan for digital channels....(thats been great) but for some reason those won't come up-unless cable is working....

my problem isn't the tv....its just that cable went out just now......history is:
(a year ago) I had a antenna put up-thinking I'd like to have
free HD-etc.....well I saw that picture quality wasn't all that great-thus I stuck wi/cable (+sony's digital channels)...+ I figured, having this in backround (if I ever sold house) I could use free tv as a positive-etc.)

now my wife inadvertently cut the cable (they'll be out in 4 days) sooooooo
I was wondering how to actually just bring up this antenna! (but can't)

I've tried all my inputs...no go....I lost my receipt of the guy who put it in (to call-ask him)....so just looking for some general knowledge
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Old 20-Oct-2011, 2:20 PM   #4
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There is a fundamental difference between digital cable (QAM) and digital Over-The-Air (ATSC) signal formats. It sounds as if the set is setup to receive digital cable.

You need to use the setup menu on your TV to switch from cable mode to 'antenna' or 'air'. You will then need to scan for channels.

You can search on-line for a copy of the user manual if you can't locate yours. You would need the actual model number of the set to be sure you get the correct manual.
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