When you first turn on the TV or initiate a new channel scan, the system asks you to select the signal source so it can tune into the correct frequencies. How to Resolve It Check Hardware : Ensure your aerial or cable is firmly plugged into the correct port on the back of the TV. Select Signal Type : Use the arrow buttons on your remote to choose between the following: DVB-T (Terrestrial) : Use this if you are using a standard indoor or outdoor antenna. DVB-C (Cable) : Use this if you have a direct cable connection from a provider without a separate set-top box. DVB-S (Satellite) : Use this if you are connected directly to a satellite dish. Confirm : Press OK or Enter to start the channel tuning process, which may take up to 6 minutes. If the Menu is Grayed Out If you cannot access the broadcasting or tuning menus to make this selection, it usually means an app is running in the background or you are on the wrong input (like HDMI). Switch your Source back to "TV" to enable these settings. Are you currently stuck on this screen during initial setup , or did it appear randomly while watching? Samsung TV or projector has grayed out menu options
It sounds like you're encountering a "DVB Select Type Error" on your Samsung TV. This typically happens during or after a channel scan (especially if you moved, changed antennas, or reset the TV). Since you asked to "provide a feature" — I’ll assume you mean provide a fix / solution feature for this error. Below is a step-by-step troubleshooting guide.
🔧 Feature: Fix "DVB Select Type Error" on Samsung TV 1. Understand the cause The error means your TV’s tuner is set to the wrong DVB standard for your region/country. | Region | Correct DVB Type | |--------------|------------------| | Europe, India, Africa, Australia | DVB-T (terrestrial) or DVB-T2 | | UK | DVB-T/T2 | | South America| DVB-T (some ISDB-T) | | North America | ATSC (not DVB) → mismatch likely | If you’re in the US/Canada and see this, you selected DVB incorrectly.
2. Step-by-step fix ✅ Step 1 – Reset the tuner setting dvb select type error samsung tv
Press Menu on your remote. Go to Broadcasting → Auto Tuning (or Channel Scan ). When asked “Select DVB type” , choose:
DVB-T / T2 → for antenna (terrestrial) DVB-C → for cable (if applicable) DVB-S / S2 → for satellite (requires dish)
💡 If unsure: choose DVB-T first.
✅ Step 2 – Factory reset the TV (if error persists)
Menu → Support → Self Diagnosis → Reset . Enter PIN (default 0000 ). After reset, go through initial setup → choose correct country → correct DVB type.
✅ Step 3 – Manual channel scan with correct parameters When you first turn on the TV or
Menu → Broadcasting → Expert Settings . Manual Tuning → set:
System : DVB-T2 (preferred if available) Bandwidth : 8 MHz (most regions) or 6 MHz (e.g., Brazil, Japan if using ISDB-T) Channel : Start from lowest frequency