If you want to stream cable or satellite channels on your Sharp TV, you need to setup the cable or antenna to your TV. Once connected, performing a channel scan is essential to access the channels. However, the steps to scan may vary according to your Sharp TV OS. If you are unaware of those steps, this article will guide you in scanning for channels based on your Sharp TV OS model.
Steps to Setup Antenna on Any Sharp Smart TV Model
First, you need to connect and set up the Antenna cable to your Sharp TV.
1. Initially, power off your Sharp TV to stop its power supply.
2. Insert the coaxial cable into the antenna port at the back of your Sharp TV.
3. If your Antenna has an external adapter, connect it to the wall socket.
4. Switch on your Sharp TV and set-top box. Once your TV turns on, change the input and scan channels on your TV using the steps below.
How to Scan Channels on Sharp Smart TV
After connecting the Antenna cable to your TV, scan for channels on your Sharp TV by following the below steps.
Sharp Android TV
1. From your Sharp Android TV home screen, tap the Settings icon.
2. On the Settings menu, click the Channel option.
3. Click on the Channels option and select Channel Scan.
4. Now, it will show you three scanning options, such as Advanced, Quick, and Full. Select any one mode and tap Scan.
5. Once your TV begins to scan for channels, wait until the scanning process reaches 100% and the status shows Scan Completed.
Sharp Google TV
1. Go to the Settings menu on your Sharp TV and select Channels & Input.
2. Select Channels and tap Channel Scan.
3. Then, tap Country/Region and choose your Country.
4. Next, select Scan Automatically. From the prompts that appear on the screen, select the Tuner Mode to Antenna or Cable.
5. Tap Search, and your Sharp Google TV will scan for channels.
6. Once scanning is completed, tap Finish and start streaming your favorite channels.
Sharp Roku TV
1. Move to Settings from the home screen of Sharp Roku TV.
2. Scroll down and select TV Inputs.
3. Then, move to the bottom of the page and select Live TV.
4. Now, tap Scan for Channels at the top and select Start Finding Channels.
5. Your Sharp Roku TV will now start to scan for channels.
6. Once the channel scan is over, tap Watch Live TV to start streaming your favorite content.
Sharp Aquos TV
1. Hit the Settings button on your Sharp Aquos TV remote.
2. Scroll down and select the TV menu.
3. Click the Channel Scan option, and your Sharp Aquos TV will automatically perform a channel scan. This process may take a few minutes to complete.
4. Once the channel scan is done, return to the home menu and start watching TV channels on your Sharp TV.
FAQ
No. You don’t need an internet connection to scan for channels using an antenna or cable on Sharp TV.
You can use the Sharp remote app on your smartphone to control and scan channels on your TV without a remote.
To fix the channel scan issues, ensure the antenna cable is firmly plugged into the Sharp TV. If it is connected properly, restart the Sharp TV and try scanning again.
This problem occurs due to signal issues, incorrect input source, or faulty Antenna or cable connection.
