channel troubleshooting

cat tracks · 08-02-2009, 12:33 PM

I have a SamSung LN-T4061F. Recently in the channel list there are 19 pages of channel 8-1. I have run auto program, cleared scrambled channels, cleared favorites and channel lists. I am unable to manually delete any of the 8-1 channels. When this first occured I could only go past channel 8-1 by manually entering in channel 9 on the remote control. For some unknown reason I can now channel right past it. When using the remote control I can view all the available channels (approx. 70 channels), but when I go to add or delete in the menu, none of the channels are listed past 8-1.

Any thoughts?

oblioman · 08-02-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cat tracks

I have a SamSung LN-T4061F. Recently in the channel list there are 19 pages of channel 8-1. I have run auto program, cleared scrambled channels, cleared favorites and channel lists. I am unable to manually delete any of the 8-1 channels. When this first occured I could only go past channel 8-1 by manually entering in channel 9 on the remote control. For some unknown reason I can now channel right past it. When using the remote control I can view all the available channels (approx. 70 channels), but when I go to add or delete in the menu, none of the channels are listed past 8-1.

Any thoughts?

Did this just show up? Assuming you are running cable directly to your tv did you only perform the 'autoscan'?

cat tracks · 08-02-2009, 09:35 PM

This started within the last month. First I noticed that the channel would not change past 8-1 and then when trying to delete the channel, I found the 19 pages of the same channel.
The cable is running directly into the tv. I have only tried the auto scan and delete of scrambled channels. One note when the the function of deleting scrambled channels runs, it stops at 75% which is where the 8-1 channel is.

oljim · 08-03-2009, 07:02 AM

Unhook cable from TV,rescan with no cable. see if this clears it out

cat tracks · 08-03-2009, 08:50 AM

I tried your suggestion. I uphooked the cable and ran the delete scrambled and it stopped at the 8-1 for about 10 minutes and then the TV turned off. I turned on the tv without cable and ran an auto program which followed by the delete scrambled channels and once again the process stopped at 8-1. When I view the channel listings the "cable" channels are showing in white and I can delete them. The "DTV" channels are also in showing in white except the 8-1 is showing in yellow print.
This is a mystery.

**PFC5** · 08-03-2009, 08:11 PM

Strange. You could always unplug the Tv for a long time (like a week) and hope the memory that holds all those channels is wiped out by lack of power to hold the channels, but it is likely you would want to wait until you go on vacation to try this.

Meanwhile, you could just try unplugging it for an hour or so and see if that resets the TV.

Good luck!

08-02-2009, 12:33 PM	#1
cat tracks What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 3	channel troubleshooting I have a SamSung LN-T4061F. Recently in the channel list there are 19 pages of channel 8-1. I have run auto program, cleared scrambled channels, cleared favorites and channel lists. I am unable to manually delete any of the 8-1 channels. When this first occured I could only go past channel 8-1 by manually entering in channel 9 on the remote control. For some unknown reason I can now channel right past it. When using the remote control I can view all the available channels (approx. 70 channels), but when I go to add or delete in the menu, none of the channels are listed past 8-1. Any thoughts?

08-03-2009, 08:11 PM	#6
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31,167	Strange. You could always unplug the Tv for a long time (like a week) and hope the memory that holds all those channels is wiped out by lack of power to hold the channels, but it is likely you would want to wait until you go on vacation to try this. Meanwhile, you could just try unplugging it for an hour or so and see if that resets the TV. Good luck! __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier PSN: PFC5

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08-02-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
cat tracks What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 3	This started within the last month. First I noticed that the channel would not change past 8-1 and then when trying to delete the channel, I found the 19 pages of the same channel. The cable is running directly into the tv. I have only tried the auto scan and delete of scrambled channels. One note when the the function of deleting scrambled channels runs, it stops at 75% which is where the 8-1 channel is.

08-03-2009, 07:02 AM	#4
oljim High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 96	Unhook cable from TV,rescan with no cable. see if this clears it out

08-03-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
cat tracks What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 3	I tried your suggestion. I uphooked the cable and ran the delete scrambled and it stopped at the 8-1 for about 10 minutes and then the TV turned off. I turned on the tv without cable and ran an auto program which followed by the delete scrambled channels and once again the process stopped at 8-1. When I view the channel listings the "cable" channels are showing in white and I can delete them. The "DTV" channels are also in showing in white except the 8-1 is showing in yellow print. This is a mystery.