2006-08-24 11:51:32 · 6 answers · asked by M L 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
Since you have tried several cable boxes and they all have had the same result, it is very likely that the problem is your TV. Assuming it was working sometime in the past that is. Unfortunately it sounds like the Vertical controller on your television set is broken. This is a common problem among older television sets, primarily CRT sets (Picture tube). It is usually an expensive repair, not expensive for the part, but for the labor. If it is a newer TV set, it may worth your time to take it to a repair shop. If it is more then 4 or 5 years old, it is probably less expensive to buy a new TV. If the TV set never worked with a cable box in this location, try the same box on another TV. If that TV’s picture is also rolling, then your set is fine.
Something to check before you decide your course of action though, many TVs have a vertical controller. It could be a knob or a dial somewhere on the set itself. If you do find a “vert” knob, simply turn it to increase or decrees the rolling picture. If you don’t find the knob, your not going crazy, not all TVs have them.
I hope this was helpful.
2006-08-24 14:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by leverson101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some areas in the uk don't get a signal for set top boxes - it could be that. To check you're in an area thats covered by digital phone 0870 111 0402 or text your poscode to 83331
2006-08-24 18:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by KT 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is the menu rolling? forget the answer about vertical hold control knob ,they were phased out many moons ago. sounds like some kind of sync prob, try a few different scart inputs, is sky box set to ntsc by mistake? or is scart sockets set to av and not avs
2006-08-26 14:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by lloydycj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be your arial, older arials wont work with set top boxes.
Remember...
As FREEVIEW is received through your rooftop aerial you need to ensure that your aerial is in good condition and properly sited to provide you with good reception.
2006-08-25 05:03:38 · answer #4 · answered by BenignSource 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is freeview availble in your area? Do any neigbours have it? If they do you may need a new aerial or poss.TV
2006-08-25 03:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-08-24 18:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋