Method and apparatus for scanning channel in broadcast receiver

摘要

A method for scanning a channel in a broadcast receiver is provided. In the method, a broadcast area corresponding to a current position is derived from a database (DB). When a valid channel list for the derived broadcast area exists in the DB is determined, broadcasting using the information of the valid channel list. However, when the valid channel list for the derived broadcast area does not exist, a search for a channel for the derived broadcast area is initiated.