How to run a channel scan
A general guide on how to run a cable tv channel scan
Scanning (or
rescanning) for channels is mostly an automated process. While these steps are
different for each TV, the process is similar on most TVs. Here are some
more general instructions, which should
help you get the scan process going on your TV:
- Make
sure your TV is connected to the cable TV jack in your room/apartment.
- Press
the “Menu” button on your remote control. If you don’t have a remote, your
TV should have a built-in “Menu” button.
- Find
and select the “Channel Scan” option in your TV’s menu. This option is
could also be labeled “Rescan,” “Tune,” or “Auto-tune.”
- If given a choice between digital or analog, select digital.
- If you
cannot find the “Channel Scan” option, dig through the TV’s “Settings,”
“Tools,” “Channels,” or “Options” menu. Make sure you scan the
Cable TV channels.
- Once
your TV starts scanning for channels, it can take up to 10 minutes.
- When
scanning is complete, your TV will either display how many channels are
available or drop you back into a broadcast channel.
- Still
missing some channels? Try running another scan.
If you are having trouble finding the “Channel Scan” option on your
TV, then you can usually find a manual by searching the web for the TV’s make
and model along with the word “manual.”
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Here is the
link to the updated list of Cable TV channels: https://kb.wisc.edu/56480