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Old 04-14-2009, 09:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I went to connect my converter to my TV and I don't see anything on my TV. It's snowy and I don't have any channels. Please help!!!!
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Old 04-15-2009, 09:10 AM   #2 (permalink)
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We'll need a few more details.

Are you connecting the converter directly to your TV?

Are you using an antenna?

What channel is your TV set to?
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Old 04-15-2009, 09:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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From the sound of it (with the snowy screen), you're not getting any kind of signal or output from your converter. We need as much detail as you can describe.
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:14 AM   #4 (permalink)
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is your tv set to channel 3 or 4?
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Your tv needs to be on channel 3 or 4 depending on what the box has it set to. I think that's the problem here. I think right out of the box they come set on channel 3.

As for reception issues, post your TV fool plot and we can check it out for you.
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I tried changin to channel 3. Nothing. All i have is a converter box and my TV. I connected my antenna too.
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how old is your antenna and what type of wire are you using from the antenna to the converter box.
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