Archived Thread that dealt with this problem previously: Are you still having problems with your VOOM box (OTA Problems)?
OTA mapping problems fall into three Categories:
Expected channel(s) are not listed in VOOM's Program Guide (PG)
Channels appear in PG but they do not tune.
You have weird channels like 0-1, 0-4, 0-8 in the PG.
P.S. Sometimes you might have to do a factory reset more than once.
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OTA mapping problems fall into three Categories:
Expected channel(s) are not listed in VOOM's Program Guide (PG)
1-Check VOOM's zap2it website to find if the channels are mapped correctly. Click Here
(a) If they are not, send an email to Sean_Mota@satelliteguys.us or to rudolpht@satelliteguys.us with your full address including zipcode and a description of channels missing (include the name use on the board so that we can post the information in this thread without revealing your identity). These missing channels will need to be requested to Tribune. If you are able to tune to these missing OTA channels with another OTA Tuner, let us know (very important). If you know somebody in your neighborhood that can tune to these OTA channels, let us know.
(b) If they are all showing, you may have to do a factory reset.
(a) If they are not, send an email to Sean_Mota@satelliteguys.us or to rudolpht@satelliteguys.us with your full address including zipcode and a description of channels missing (include the name use on the board so that we can post the information in this thread without revealing your identity). These missing channels will need to be requested to Tribune. If you are able to tune to these missing OTA channels with another OTA Tuner, let us know (very important). If you know somebody in your neighborhood that can tune to these OTA channels, let us know.
(b) If they are all showing, you may have to do a factory reset.
Please read the following thread before attempting doing this. It seems that it is no longer needed: Factory Resets are no longer needed!
Factory Reset
Press the following buttons on the remote control unit:
a. VoOm
b. Green Button (To access Options and Settings screen)
c. Select "System Settings" menu option
d. Select option 8 "Installation Settings"
e. Press "9 8 8" on the remote control unit.
f. The "System Configuration" menu will have the following options:
(1) Manual Tune
(2) SD Audio and Video Test
(3) HD Audio and Video Test
(4) Modem Setup & Test
(5) Authorization Reset
(6) Factory Reset
(7) Audio Test Mode
The STB might default to 720p and you will need to adjust the resolution to 1080i. If you get weird numbers on the OTA mapping, do a reboot by holding power button for 5 seconds and letting go.
Press the following buttons on the remote control unit:
a. VoOm
b. Green Button (To access Options and Settings screen)
c. Select "System Settings" menu option
d. Select option 8 "Installation Settings"
e. Press "9 8 8" on the remote control unit.
f. The "System Configuration" menu will have the following options:
(1) Manual Tune
(2) SD Audio and Video Test
(3) HD Audio and Video Test
(4) Modem Setup & Test
(5) Authorization Reset
(6) Factory Reset
(7) Audio Test Mode
The STB might default to 720p and you will need to adjust the resolution to 1080i. If you get weird numbers on the OTA mapping, do a reboot by holding power button for 5 seconds and letting go.
Mapping seems to be correct. Check www.antennaweb.org or http://www.2150.com/broadcast/ to make sure that they are LIVE. Also, check to make sure that your OTA antenna is pointing in the correct dirrection of the transmitting towers. Find out if the stations are transmitting at low power or not.
You have weird channels like 0-1, 0-4, 0-8 in the PG.
The mapping is not complete but there are a few OTA channels that show in VOOM's Zap2it Website. Go to 1 and perform a factory reset. Reports the ones that are not mapped correctly.
P.S. Sometimes you might have to do a factory reset more than once.
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Stealth Antenna: if you are using the Stealth Antenna, consider that this antenna has a range of 45 mile for UHF channels and 30 miles for VHF. So if you live within 60 miles of your stations, this antenna will not do it for your.
Consider:
a. Get a larger antenna.
b. Use a pre-amp.
a. Get a larger antenna.
b. Use a pre-amp.
Diplexor: Some customers have reported success using a diplexor. A diplexor combines your OTA and Satellite coax into one coax line to your receiver. Others on the other hand have not. If you live 15-20 miles from the transmitter, it might work but if you are not it might not.