TV channel search

Restoring factory settings and channel search

When tuning channels, we recommend that you restore factory settings. The advantage here is that no redundant old information remains in the device memory when retuning channels. If the receiver asks for a passcode, the default typically is 0000 or 1111 or, in rare occasions, 1234. On some devices, channels can be retuned without restoring factory settings.

Restoring factory settings

  1. Open MAIN MENU. Press MENU button on the remote control. MENU button is usually close to the navigation buttons in the middle of the remote control. If there is no MENU button on the remote control, factory reset may be under HOME (or a house icon in some remote controls) or OPTIONS buttons. Use the navigation buttons and OK button in the middle to navigate the menus.
  2. Select INSTALLATION on main menu. In some cases, factory reset is under SETTINGS or SYSTEM SETTINGS.
  3. Select FACTORY SETTINGS on the submenu displayed on the screen and follow the directions on the screen. In some cases, you still have to select FACTORY RESET.

    Automatic channel search without factory settings

    1. Open MAIN MENU. Press MENU button on the remote control. MENU button is usually close to the navigation buttons in the middle of the remote control. If there is no MENU button on the remote control, automatic channel search may be under HOME (or a house icon in some remote controls) or OPTIONS buttons. Use the navigation buttons and OK button in the middle to navigate the menus.
    2. Select INSTALLATION on main menu. In some cases, channel search is under SETTINGS or CHANNEL SETTINGS. CHANNEL SEARCH may also be directly under MENU.
    3. Select AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SEARCH or AUTOMATIC TUNING on the submenu displayed on the screen. The receiver searches for available channels automatically. This may take a few minutes. Do not press any buttons on the remote control during the search. When the search is completed, the receiver may request you to confirm and save the search.

      Manual channel search

      Manual channel search is the best option when the automatic channel search cannot find any or some of the channels for some reason. In terrestrial networks each channel is carried to the receiver through multiplexes of several channels. In order to tune the channels manually, you must know the frequency channel numbers of your transmitter station. Enter your home address in the search bar and the list will show you the transmitter stations in your area. By clicking Channels dropdown menu of your preferred transmitter station, you will see the frequency channels of that station, see map service. If the picture is poor after performing the channel search described below, try again with the other proposed stations.

      1. Open MAIN MENU. Press MENU button on the remote control. MENU button is usually close to the navigation buttons in the middle of the remote control. If there is no MENU button on the remote control, manual channel search may be under HOME (or a house icon in some remote controls) or OPTIONS buttons. Use the navigation buttons and OK button in the middle to navigate the menus.

      2. Select INSTALLATION on main menu. In some cases, channel search is under SETTINGS or CHANNEL SETTINGS. CHANNEL SEARCH may also be directly under MENU.

      3. Select MANUAL CHANNEL SEARCH, MANUAL TUNING or DIGITAL MANUAL TUNING on the submenu displayed on the screen. Select CHANNEL as the search type and enter the frequency channel number to be searched in the Channel field. Repeat the above procedure to search other multiplexes. Some receivers automatically search other multiplexes after the first search. When the search is completed, the
      receiver may request you to confirm and save the search

        NOTE!

        Refer to the receiver’s instruction manual for detailed instructions on channel search and factory reset for your receiver. The above-mentioned instructions apply to most digital set-top boxes. If you are unable to retune channels, you should contact a specialist, for example, the seller or importer of the device.

        Order of channels in the terrestrial television network

        For the transmission end of the terrestrial television network, the following channel order has been defined for channels: a list of channels or redirection to the map service.

        Reception of terrestrial television and radio propagation conditions

        Effect of weather conditions and radio propagation conditions to the reception of radio and tv broadcasts

        The signal strength for radio and tv reception is affected not only by devices but also weather conditions. For example, rain, snow, fog and tree leaves (in the summer) weaken the radio and television signals. In winter, snow accumulating on the antenna can greatly affect the antenna features and functionality. The most difficult weather phenomena are the so-called radio propagation conditions that may disrupt the watching or listening of broadcasts. Radio propagation conditions mean the excess propagation of radio signals. The conditions caused by the phenomenon are formed when the air temperature in the lower atmosphere increases upwards in a layered manner and the relative air humidity in the same layer decreases strongly in the upwards direction. This results in a situation where radio signals travel as a reflection even for hundreds of kilometres and cause disturbance. The radio propagation conditions only have a minor effect near the station. The effect is stronger at the edge of the coverage area, approximately 50–60 kilometres from the station.

        Exceptional radio propagation conditions may interfere with reception in two ways. The signal strength of the station you want to listen may fall sharply, or the signal level of a station broadcasting in the same frequency further away may increase due to the excess propagation. This may mean that during strong radio propagation conditions, you cannot see television broadcasts or listen to radio programs. Radio propagation conditions occur most often during high pressure. It is not possible to prevent the disturbances caused by the phenomenon with transmission technology. Radio propagation conditions can last from hours to days. When the weather changes, the disturbances cease.

        Televisions viewers can reduce the effect of radio propagation conditions by using a more effective antenna with more directivity and a better front-to-back ratio. Read the “Pientalon antenniopas” guide for more information. The disturbances caused by radio propagation conditions can be reduced by ensuring that the signal level is at least 80% for all multiplexes. Digita monitors radio propagation conditions continuously and provides up-to-date information on them.

        Digita Info helps consumers

        Technical experts from Digita’s consumer service, Digita Info, will answer queries on the reception of terrestrial television.

        Digita Info is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday to Friday. Call +358 (0)20 411 7676 or contact info@digita.fi. Calling our customer service costs the normal call rate. Prices may vary slightly depending on the type of subscription (mobile/landline). Waiting in the queue for the service is chargeable.