Connecting TV to Digital Recorder

[Medievalgirl2]

Just purchased a Bush Digital TV Recorder (records onto a Hard Drive) and plugged into a Samsung Smart TV with an HDMI Cable, but it cannot seem to pick up the TV signal.
Every time I try to tune it, it says it cannot find any channels.

The other problem is that the TV does not have an Aerial Out port. Any thoughts?

If you are still having this problem:

1. Make sure that the aerial cable is securely plugged into the back of the recorder and it is in good condition.
2. Check the aerial positioning. If it's not pointing the same way as that of your neighbours', get an aerial installer out to correct it.