I have an HD Flat Screen TV and when I turn it on it says NO SIGNAL. I have not seen this before as my CABLE BOX is connected and turned ON. I do not know if there may be something wrong with my Samsung TV or if it is the cable box causing my problem. I know my TV works because I can see it displaying the words “NO SIGNAL”. Is there maybe something wrong with the TV where the cables go in on the back of the TV?
TV NO SIGNAL
If your TV displays a “No Signal” message on the screen (HDTV or Standard TV) it could be one of the 4 issues we have listed below…
1 – Is the NO SIGNAL issue happening on just one TV?
CORRECT INPUT or SOURCE
If it is just one TV that is showing the NO SIGNAL…
-Be sure your TV is on the correct source or input as your CABLE or SAT BOX.
-Press the TV button on TV remote control to turn your TV ON.
-Press the INPUT button on your TV remote control.
-Cycle through all the inputs on your TV.
-Do this until you are on the INPUT your CABLE or SAT BOX is plugged into.
-You should then see the CABLE or SAT programming show on your TV.
HINT: Your TV will most likely list the TV INPUTS as: HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3, VGA, Component 1, Component 2, and so on.
If you still see NO SIGNAL on your TV screen, see the next step below…
2 – If you have your TV on the correct INPUT or SOURCE and you still see NO SIGNAL…
CABLE OR SAT BOX NEEDS RESET
-Remove or unplug the power cable from the Cable TV or SAT set top box.
-Keep it unplugged for 2 to 3 minutes.
-Plug the power cable back into your Cable or SAT set top box.
-Give it some time for the Cable or SAT box to power up, get the signal, and initialize.
If you still see NO SIGNAL on your TV screen, see the next step below…
3 – If you have reset the Cable or SAT box and still have the NO SIGNAL…
UNPLUG THE CABLE GOING FROM THE TV TO YOUR CABLE OR SAT BOX
-Remove the HDMI cable or other cables from your Cable TV or SAT set top box.
-Keep the cable unplugged for 2 to 3 minutes.
-Plug the HDMI cable or other cables back in.
-Give it some time for the Cable or SAT box to get the signal and initialize.
HINT: Make sure all the cables that are connected to your Cable or SAT box and your TV are tight, undamaged, and secured.
4 – If all of your TVs are affected with the NO SIGNAL screen…
BE SURE THE COAX CABLES OR ETHERNET CABLES ARE SECURE or CABLE OR SAT IS DOWN TEMPORARILY
-Be sure to check the ones where the CABLE or SAT come into your home.
-Be sure ALL Ethernet and Coax cables are secure.
-Call your CABLE or SAT provider to see if there is an outage.
-Realign your Dish if you have SATELLITE.
If you need more help with a TV that says NO SIGNAL, please leave a comment below and we will be happy to assist.
Thank you – My TV, just by unplugging and replugging the cables on the Internet box, it fixed the problem.
Nora,
You may have a bad coax cable wire causing the issue.
If not then possibly your cable company was simply having issues at that time.
Have you checked it recently. Does the issue still exist?
Try replacing the cable from the cable box to the TV.
Try resetting the cable box.
Try resetting the TV to factory default setting.
-RR
Used my TV last night and it was in perfect condition. This morning, the audio on cable’s working but no video… It’s saying No signal.
However, the Dvd input (AV1) is working and in perfect condition. I’ve tried everything including all the steps listed but the cable input won’t work.
Please, what do i do?
I have both a Vizio and a Samsung smart tv that do not recognize the Roku Streaming Stick. I get ” no signal”. I have tried the troubleshooting steps listed above. Help please.
I have a TCL tv. It turns on. Image and audio ok but in less than 5 mins the no signal message appears. Prob for couple of weeks now. Cable box was changed. A friend checked it out this morning. Started working fine. Turned it on again now and same problem.
I have a Vizio, approx 8 years old. 6 days ago lighting struck and ever since this TV shows “no signal”. I have tried everything and even tech support and new satellite box. Computer will not connect either thru HDMI. Does this most likely mean the TV is shot?
Pete,
What component are you trying to connect and watch on the TV?
Have you made sure the cable or cables are not damaged?
Try using new cables to connect the component to your TV.
What is the model number of your TV?
-RR
My TV still has picture and volume, but still have the “no signal message” box in the middle of my TV. I have tried to do all the suggestions above but it won’t go away.
Bijaya,
The No Signal message means that the TV isn’t getting any input from the currently selected source.
1. Check the label of the Input port (if you have many connected, make sure you follow the wires from the device to the TV to make sure you’re looking for the correct one)
2. If your Remote has an Input/Source button, press it and choose the input from the list that matches where your device is connected.
(If your Inputs have labels click All Inputs to see the Port numbers)
-RR
I have an LG TV. Shows no signal message. Tried everything suggested by you. How do I get the picture back?