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Chapter 4: Other Information
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Frequently asked Questions (FaQs)
How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?
Look at the left side for a channel number. Channels with a primary channel and a subchannel
are digital channels. Remember that not all digital channels have subchannels. Go to page 8
for more information on the difference between analog and digital channels.
Why does the channel search take a long time?
Depending on your connections, when the TV searches for digital channels it is also searching
for each sub-channel of that digital channel. This sometimes takes longer, but once you have
your channel list setup, you only have to do it once.
Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them there’s
nothing there?
Some channels are enabled by the cable company and don’t carry programming, such as
video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays
Unusable Signal
.
Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?
Your TV has a 4:3 screen so most digital channels are displayed with gray or black bars at
the top and bottom of the screen because most are sent in a 16:9 format. It depends on how
the station is formatting the video. Aspect ratios are determined by the broadcaster and may
change from one program to another. Use the
Format Settings
in the Setup menu to see the
different formats available that may eliminate the bars. Go to page 9 for more information.
No other options are possible aside from those you see by cycling through this button.
