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The on a Samsung TV indicates that the television is unable to decode broadcast channels because the internal Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) tuner configuration does not match the incoming aerial, cable, or satellite signal type. This specific error commonly happens during an Auto Program or Auto Tuning setup loop or when regional broadcast standards shift.
If the problem persists after these steps, the issue may not be with the TV, but rather with the incoming signal.
If the error loops repeatedly even after scanning:
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Before changing any settings, ensure your cables are correctly connected.
Unplug the TV power cord from the wall outlet. Wait exactly 60 seconds . Plug the TV back in and turn it on. 5. Factory Reset the TV
He picked up the remote again. He navigated to the Settings gear icon. Usually, this was blocked when an error was present, but he tried anyway. The menu popped up. A small victory. The on a Samsung TV indicates that the
Navigate to Menu > Connected Devices > Source and ensure it is set to TV before attempting to access the "Broadcasting" settings.
When a Samsung TV displays a "DVB select type" error or prompt, it means the TV's internal tuner is confused about which digital broadcast standard to decode (such as DVB-T for terrestrial/antenna, DVB-C for cable, or DVB-S for satellite). This usually happens due to:
He tried the combination: Mute, 1, 1, 9, Enter. If the error loops repeatedly even after scanning:
stands for Digital Video Broadcasting , which is the international standard suite for digital television used across Europe, Asia, Africa, and parts of the Americas. When your Samsung TV presents a DVB select type error or locks the option, it means the operating system is actively preventing the internal digital tuner from initializing.
This typically appears during initial setup, after a firmware update, a power outage, or when the TV loses signal from an antenna, cable, or satellite source. It means the TV’s internal tuner can’t automatically detect which broadcast standard you’re using.
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