What does it mean when my TV says Channel not available?

The screen displays a message CHANNEL NOT AVAILABLE. The message will appear when there is no incoming signal to the television’s antenna input or when no transmission is received from the broadcaster. If you experience this on some channels: Not all the analog and digital channels are transmitted by the cable provider …

How do I reset channels on my Samsung TV?

TRY THESE FIRST.

  1. Select “Menu” on your remote.
  2. Choose the “Channel” or “Broadcasting” menu. ( The exact menu name will differ based on your model)
  3. Select “Auto Program”
  4. If you’re prompted whether to scan for “Air” or “Cable,” select “Air.” ( Many TVs may not ask, and will scan for both automatically)

Why can’t I get channels on my Samsung Smart TV?

If your Samsung TV is not getting all channels you will need to go to the source menu and select ‘TV’ > then connect your antenna to the RF connector on the back of the TV and select ‘Chanel Scan’ > select either ‘Air, Cable, or Both’ and scan for all available channels that have a reliable signal.

How do I fix Channel not available on directv?

Restart your receiver If you’re still seeing the error message, restart the receiver: Press the power button and wait for it to reboot . You can also unplug it from the electrical outlet, wait 15 seconds, and plug it back in.

Why is my directv not showing channels?

Many issues, including missing channels, can be fixed by refreshing and reauthorizing your receiver. To refresh: Go to myAT account overview and select My DIRECTV. Your DIRECTV service may be interrupted for a few minutes during the refresh process.

Why have all my TV channels gone?

Missing channels are typically caused by antenna or set up faults. Please check that you’ve got your antenna cable connected properly to your TV, set top box or PVR.

How do I find missing channels on my Samsung TV?

If you are missing Random Channels 1) Turn on your TV. 2) Press [Menu] on your TV remote to bring up the Main menu. 3) Press [Arrow Down] to the Channel Menu, and then press [Enter]. 4) Press [Arrow Down] to Auto Program, and then press [Enter].

How do I get my directv channels back?

Refresh your DIRECTV channels and service

  1. Go to myAT account overview and select My DIRECTV.
  2. Choose Manage Package.
  3. Scroll to Manage receivers and elect Refresh receiver.
  4. Your DIRECTV service may be interrupted for a few minutes during the refresh process.

Why are my local channels missing on air TV?

Local channels are missing or have no signal when tuned to. Why is it Happening? This problem is typically caused by wiring or antenna signal issues. How do I fix it? Make sure the AirTV Adapter is plugged securely into the back of the AirTV Player.

What does it mean when channels are temporarily off air?

Hi Sandi, I’m glad you reached out to us through the Cox Forums! The “Temporarily off Air” error message is generic; it could indicate that the cable receiver is out of sync with our network and needs to be reset; it can also indicate a possible issue with the signal getting to the receiver.

Why is my TV only showing channels 2 through 13?

If you are getting only channels 2 through 13, most likely you have the RF cable attached to the wrong input on your TV. 1) Remove the RF cable from its current RF input and attach it to the other RF in on the TV. 2) Follow the steps for “If you are missing random channels” directly below. 2. If you are missing Random Channels 1) Turn on your TV.

Is the FCC closing the TV airwaves?

Much of this confusion and misinformation centers around the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently closing an “incentive spectrum auction” of a small section of the TV airwaves that local TV broadcasters have used for decades.