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[LG TV screen] The screen keeps blinking and going black when I watch cable TV

Troubleshooting

You may experience screen abnormalities if the antenna is damaged or the connection is weak.
If the broadcast signal is unstable, the screen of some channels may flash or not show anything.

Causes and symptoms

  • The screen flashes while watching shows on cable or public-access television.
  • I can't see the screen while watching TV on cable/public-access television, and it shows me the "No Signal" message.
  • Some channels flicker or don’t show anything when I am watching cable/public-access television.

Try this

Please check the antenna connection status.

➔ You may experience screen abnormalities if the antenna is damaged or the connection is weak.

Image to check the antenna connection status on the back of the TV
How to check the signal strength and quality with TV menu
  • [2022 WebOS22], [2021 WebOS 6.0] Press the setting button on the remote control and select [All Settings] → [General] → [Channels] → [Channel Tuning] → [Manual Channel] → [Cable DTV].
  • [2020 WebOS 5.0 or before] Press the setting button on the remote control and select [All Settings] → [Channels] → [Channel Tuning] → [Manual Channel] → [Cable TV].

[2022 WebOS22], [2021 WebOS6.0]

1. Press the setting button on the remote and select [All Settings].
Image that enters all settings by pressing the setting button on the remote control
2. Select [General] → [Channels].
selecting Channel Tuning from the General Menu
3. Select [Channel Tuning] → [Manual Channel].
selecting manual tuning among channel tuning
4. If you’re watching cable, select [Cable DTV].
choosing cable DTV
5. You can see the signal strength and quality of the channel being viewed.

[2020 WebOS 5.0 ] or before

1. Turn on the TV and press the [Settings] button on the remote control to select [All Settings].
Image that enters all settings by pressing the setting button on the remote control
2. Select [Channels] → [Channel Tuning] → [Manual Channel] → [Cable TV]. (Select when using a cable TV)
selecting channel tuning in the channel menu
selecting cable TV during manual tuning
3. You can see the signal strength and quality of the channel being viewed.
An image that confirms the strength and quality of the TV you are watching

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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