Just purchased a new TV, do I need an antenna or digital set top box?

Heracles26 on 06/12/2015 - 09:49

I recently purchased a Samsung 6400 and when I scan for channels it doesn't find any. Do I need to plug in a digital set top box? Or buy an antenna?

Thanks

Electrical & Electronics

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  • ChrisLevo on 06/12/2015 - 10:12

    The TV has its own tuner.

    If the old TV worked with the same antenna and cable, then it's not following the manual.

    If you eliminate all of the above, then you have a crook TV - unusual, but not unheard of.

    • Heracles26 on 06/12/2015 - 10:47

      I've plugged in an old antenna I was using with my old tv. I tried scanning again and channels were found, though a few of them aren't working due to poor reception

      • nocure on 06/12/2015 - 11:27

        How old?

        • Heracles26 on 06/12/2015 - 16:33

          Umm had it a fair few years, it's one of those bunny rabbit ear type antennas

        • nocure on 06/12/2015 - 17:44

          @Heracles26:
          They won't pickup a decent signal you need a digital antenna installed on the roof.

        • munecito on 07/12/2015 - 09:26

          @nocure: that is not quite accurate. I have been using rabbit ears antennas for my TV sets at home for the past 7 years. I can get every single channel on free to air TV in Sydney plus a few from Wollongong.

          I'm in the northern beaches

      • noyesmaybeok on 06/12/2015 - 11:44

        Local antenna, or cable that goes to a full size antenna on the roof?

  • Randxyz123 on 06/12/2015 - 13:56

    Have you tried replacing the antenna cable?

    Does your antenna get digital TV?

    Can you post a picture of what happens when you scan - is there a error message or anything?

  • rocket-tear on 06/12/2015 - 17:43

    better install a proper antenna on the roof.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/12/2015 - 17:46

    Just throw the TV out, its broked.

  • shadowarrior on 06/12/2015 - 18:28

    You will need a proper antenna installed on your roof.

  • boccos on 07/12/2015 - 07:58

    I live within eyesight of the TV transmission towers and I still need an external antenna. And because of multiple TV outlets in the house, a booster as well. Perfect viewing except when there is heavy rain and the digital signal is lost. If you are renting, you may be able to get a gutter clip-on antenna that will do the job.

  • rigby75 on 07/12/2015 - 08:47

    Get an expert to install a new external antenna it cost me $500 to get one done early this year and the reception is now prefect.
    I am in Western Sydney and traditional all the antennas point towards nothing Sydney now it points towards Windsor.

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