Why does the TV freeze: causes and troubleshooting

The TV is a rather complicated and fragile device. There are many factors due to which the image on the TV is distorted, freezes or disappears. You can solve the most common problems yourself; some can only be fixed at service centers.

Digital TVs compare favorably with analog TVs in reducing the amount of noise and improving image and sound quality. However, they are also subject to various kinds of influences.

Consider one of these malfunctions - the freezing of the TV, try to figure out why this is happening. And also tell you what to do if the TV freezes.

It is possible that the image is distorted or disappears not because of a malfunction in the TV itself, but because of a malfunction in the signal reception. This may be caused by a malfunction of the digital receiver or antenna. In this case, the solution to the problem can only be the replacement of one of the above devices.

How the malfunction manifests itself

First of all, to diagnose and fix the problem, you should find out what is the nature of the breakdown. You can do this by looking at the image.

If a the problem is the complete lack of a picture, it is quite possible that the malfunction lies in the television receiver or antenna. Excluding the remaining options is very simple. Simply connect the TV to a DVD player or flash card. If the TV device displays an image from other devices, it means that it is working properly, and the problem lies in other equipment.

If the image appears and freezes at times, the problem may be with the reception of a signal.. It is corrected by manipulating the antenna, which will be described below.

ATTENTION! When you try to independently open and repair the device, the warranty period of service is burned out, the user will not be able to diagnose and repair the damage free of charge.

If the nature of the malfunction is different, it is possible that the problem is in the TV itself. The only right decision in the absence of special knowledge and skills among users will be to contact a service center.

Causes of freezing and their elimination

Both the television receiver itself and the digital set-top box can hang. The causes of the defect are similar.

• One of the most common and easily resolved reasons is the lack of a signal with an antenna. It is possible that the receiving device is dirty or its location interferes with the reception of information. To resolve this issue, just remove the antenna, carefully clean it from dust or snow and move it to another place.
• If after these steps the image has not improved, the malfunction may be in the receiver itself. If possible, then replace this device.
• The malfunction may also be in conductive cablewhich may be damaged. In this case replacing or repairing the cable at the break points will help.
• If replacing the cable or receiver did not help, you may the problem lies in the TV connector. Perform an external inspection of the TV output for breakage or contamination. Often simple cleaning will help in solving the problem.

As you can see, most malfunctions are eliminated by replacing components. If after the receiver, the antenna, and the cable were checked, the problem still remains, perhaps the problem is in the TV device itself. In this case, the best recommendation would be to take the TV to a service center.