Find the cause of a problem with cable television

Causes of interference with cable television

Disturbance in television is annoying. Find the type of malfunction in good time and solve the problem. The causes are external or internal. In the first steps, check which type is present.

1. Ask neighbors. If you notice a malfunction with your cable television, the first thing you should ring the doorbell of your neighbors and ask whether they also have a malfunction.
2. Call the cable provider. Call your cable provider and ask if there is any interference in your reception area.
3. Look for mistakes in the household. If it turns out that the cause of the problem is not with your cable provider, look for the problem in your household.
4. Check multiple TVs. If there are several televisions in your household, check whether they all have this problem. If so, the problem is unlikely to be easy to fix. In this case, contact a professional.


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5. Check the cable on the device. If only one device has the problem, you can determine what exactly is causing the cable television malfunction by checking the cables and replacing each device.
6. Check the connection of the cable. First of all, you need to check your cables. Make sure all the cables are properly connected, because maybe just one connection has loosened. If all connections are OK and the cables are in the right place, you should check the cables themselves.
7. Replace antenna cable. Just swap out the antenna cables to see if any of them are causing the problems. Especially when antenna cables are old or have been laid around a corner, you can cause a malfunction.
8. Replace all existing cables. If you have several antenna cables - for example, if you are using a receiver, it is important to exchange the cables one after the other. In this way you can determine exactly which cable is the interference factor.
9. Wiggle cables and connections. You should also wiggle the connections slightly while the TV picture is running to determine whether a loose connection is the cause of the malfunction.

If you still have a problem with your television, check the functionality of your device.

1. Rent test TV and receiver. If all cables are in order, you should borrow a second television set and, if necessary, a second receiver.
2. Connect test devices. Now connect your TV and the test device.
3. Use your own cables. It is important that you use your cables and your receiver. If the problem is gone, you know that the problem is with your television set.
4. Think about repairs or new purchases. Now you should weigh up whether a repair is worthwhile or whether the device should be replaced.
5. Receiver as a source of interference. If the test device also malfunctions, reconnect your television and replace the receiver with the test receiver.
6. Repair or purchase of a new receiver. If the fault has now disappeared, the problem is with your receiver.

If the problems persist even after all of the above steps, you should consult a professional switch on, because if the fault is in the lines or the distributors, a layperson can not do much.

causes	solutions
Disturbances at the cable provider	inform neighbors Contact technical support wait until the provider fixes the malfunctions
weather-related television failure	inform neighbors wait until the storm is over
Internal disruptions in the household	Check all devices and cables (are several devices affected by the malfunction?) Restart the television and receiver (pull out the power plug) Get test devices and test them with your own cables think about buying a new one or repairing it
Lines or distributors defective	call in a technician / electrician wait until the expert repairs your cables and distributors preliminary television via internet

Television via the Internet - an alternative

The interference in the television persists? As an alternative, use television via the Internet. Visit sites like MagineTV or Zattoo. Look out for free and paid offers. You can also see films, reports or news from the media libraries on the respective websites of the broadcasters. Watchever or Maxdome convince with a large assortment of selected films and series. Don't let a television failure disturb you.