How fast is the tuner when scanning? (1, 2, 3 min.) Can I do a manual scan that does not erase the channel database? How do you like the program info
1520273
Channel scanning takes maybe 10 minutes or so for 200+ channels. Channel info depends on your provider. My provider is really minimal, yours may be better.
1520274
It will take several min to initialize complete scanning but once it is done as new sub channels become available they just appear. Yes you can manually add channels with out losing the CDB. It has a some nice channel features like fav list and nice easy editing. Program info covers about 24 hours future has name and show description or just brief and lets you keep watching in a little box. Display modes very useful & usable. I have had 2 other OTA units and this is the most feature packed and also seems the most stable.
1744941
Manual feed I'm pretty sure. Problem I had is that it would lock up with funny colors on the screen whenever I tried to scan - right out of the box, so I returned it.
970466
I am interested in buying this player. I have a cable box from charter and all the cables from it go directly into my sharp hdtv. how do I hook this unit up so I can record tv shows. Also, whats the difference between tunerless and units that have built in tuner. Which should I buy? Thanks for any thoughts
1227871
Yes, there is a scan mode for this radio. Now, you do have to manually select between bands. Once the band is selected, you can press a button and have the radio scan an entire band like 144.00 to 148 Mhz and even loop back on that same band.
664686
I just entered freqs from police department and I was able to hear them whenever they talked. I never used the FreeScan program. Or if your feeling lazy one day you can let the scanner find any available freqs on it's own and save them as you go.
78328
Thanks for the kind response. Unfortunately, none of the efforts resulted in this TV to scan all digital and analog channels under the same "digital and analog channel search" function.Amazon.com support was excellent in sending a new replacement with just a simple phone call, as this unit apparently has a faulty tuner.
1192551
If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for them on the DVR. If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for... » Read More If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for them on the DVR. « Show Less
1994536
Janet, did you after connecting the coax cable, then AUTO-TUNE your TV? That is, go to the settings where it searches / tunes the broadcast channels? It's a necessary step, taking maybe 2-3 min. (Sorry if my info insults, just want to be sure you completed the entire set up process!)
1616200
Yes. You will have to manually program it for any channels. Others have indicated that the manual is pretty sketchy with details on how to manually do that. The computer minimizes the programing down to about 3 minutes total. After programming, a computer is no longer necessary. I have zero scanner experience and I love this scanner!
277846
I just tap the scan button a few times and I usually get the TV signal after about 2 taps. Make sure the receiver is facing you when you wear the head set.
305032
Can you manually select and view the correct local channels? If the problem is just recording, how do you select a program to record? What specifically happens?
1937270
westinghousedigital.com/support/ takes you to http://westinghousedigital.com/support/tunercode/ which loops on itself and tells you to call an 800 number that answers and tells you to go to the website. loop. repeat. loop then just plug in the code 31415 for on air or 14159 for cable scans. Why not just tell us the numbers in the manual or the easy setup brochure? Nuts!!!!
602212
The radio has a dual channel display - upper/lower. You can scan the top level with your chioce of frequencies you program and let the lower stay on any other. Or you can not scan and just monitor two of your choice. It's a solid radio and you can't beat the price. The only thing I was challenged was initial programming. I did it manually -but after you figure out the pattern of programming its simple. Those programming software downloads out there didn't work for me. Hope this helps you out.
349903
Definitely not, one of the shortcomings of this player if you want to tune in weak radio signals.You have to let it autoscan before you can use the radio function at all.
934046
Did you select TV Antenna before the scan?IF the TV is scanning looking for Cable channels, it will only find the VHF Channels (Ch 2+13).On air channels above channel 13 are not the same frequency as Cable channels.Hope this helps...................
1421872
Yes, this scanner is top shelf performer on 800 mHz and UHF T-band. It is awkward to program if you are not an "electronic whiz" but once you get past that you will be very satisfied.
970463
Howdy.I've got a question regarding your experience of recording digital over the air broadcasts with the dr560. Have you been able to program the machine to record stations that are not whole numbers, like 6, 12 and so on? We've got local stations that are sending multiple signals and designating them by adding a hypen and a number, like 13-1, 13-2 and so on. I'm considering buying a dr560 but won't if I can't record these stations. Thanks for your input.