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Wirepuller38
07-27-06, 08:30 AM
I have a 1997 Zenith tv which has suddenly stopped displaying channels 2-47 and 95. It will display 48-70. When it does a channel search, it only finds 48-70. I connected another set to the same cable and it displays 2-95.

What could be the problem? Should I try to get fixed, or junk?

Model number is SY2738RK3.

mattison
07-27-06, 10:26 AM
Can you go into the menu and make sure someone didn't lock them out of that tv ?
Wirepuller38
07-27-06, 12:38 PM
Check that item. None locked out. Thanks for the reply.

Wirepuller38
08-01-06, 03:57 PM
Does anyone have any other ideas about this? Thank you.
NAVYDAD
08-03-06, 09:18 PM
if you have cable tv ,then you need to auto program your tv for sometimes tvs losse there memory when it is disconnected or first time being plugged in.go to settings or menu and find cable or air signal an d select cable and hit auto program.then you should sit back let it lock in to those chnls.good luck:)
Wirepuller38
08-05-06, 01:28 PM
I have done as you suggested and the set only finds the channels as stated in my original post. Is my set ready for the TV cemetery?
DIYaddict
08-05-06, 01:35 PM
Not a pro and definitely don't know much about your tv and/or cable...

Probably a dumb suggestion or even thought, but is there a remote and can you pick channels from the remote? If so...don't have a funeral yet.
classicsat
08-06-06, 07:38 PM
IT could be the tuner is hosed on low and mid-band.
Wirepuller38
08-07-06, 09:50 AM
Thank you all for the replies. Still trying to decide. Do not want to waste money on trial-and-error parts replacement.