How to set up dvb t2 digital channels. How to set up digital television on a digital TV? How to set up digital terrestrial television? Setting up a TV receiver to receive digital channels

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Hello friends! In this post I will continue the topic of how to set up DVB-T2. Terrestrial digital TV, 20 channels for free, how to set up an antenna and enjoy a high-quality image.

If you are interested in what types of digital television there are and how to choose the right TV given this variety, then follow this link and

You can ask about how to choose the right antenna for digital television

Well, right now, about how to set up the antenna and equipment for digital channels.

A little general information for a better understanding of the matter.

Currently airing digital television offers 20 viewings television programs, and to listening to 3 radio stations. Total 23 and these channels are included in two digital television packages.

But what’s interesting is that the user does not need to separately configure all 23 frequency channels on his TV or set-top box, but only two.

P.S. Residents of Moscow and the region can enjoy more; they are broadcasting a third package, which already includes 30 digital television programs and the need to tune in three frequency channels.

To make it clearer, let's remember how it works in analog signal? In this case, one TV channel is broadcast on one frequency channel, for example, in my region, Channel One was broadcast on frequency channel 6, the Rossiya TV channel was broadcast on channel 12, and NTV channel broadcasts were broadcast on channel 27 in the UHF range. And then further - One frequency channel = one television channel!

With the advent of digital broadcasting, everything has changed!

And one of its advantages is that now not one TV channel is broadcast on one frequency channel, but ten or more at once, so to speak in a package. This is called “Package” or “Multiplex”. For example, from the television center in Belgorod on channel 43 of digital broadcasting 10 television channels and plus 3 radio stations is the first package, and on the 46 channel frequency another 10 TV channels are the second package. Thus, only two television frequencies are used, and not twenty-three. But keep in mind that if in Belgorod these are channels 43 and 46, then in another city these will be different frequencies.

There is only one thing that unites everyone, in any region these will be frequencies of the decimeter (UHF) range, and therefore an antenna is also needed for UHF. (ADDITION: Currently, some broadcasters are still broadcasting only one of the two packages, i.e. only ten channels.)

Find out on which channels Digital Terrestrial Television is broadcast in your region, where the transmitting towers are located and whether they operate in full mode, broadcasting two packets, This information can be extremely useful for the successful installation of the antenna.

So, if you decide to organize digital terrestrial TV channels You will need:

A TV with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner or, if it does not have one, then you will need a set-top box for digital television, also in DVB-T2 format.
And of course the antenna itself, UHF range. Indoor or outdoor, depends on the proximity to the translator and the quality of the signal in your area.
Television cable, antenna plug.
Sometimes it helps to have a helper, and it never hurts to have patience and persistence.

How to find out if my TV is capable of receiving Digital Terrestrial Television

First, let's find out whether your TV is capable of receiving DVB-T2 signals without a set-top box, the fact is that not all devices are able to do this, old, non-flat TVs don’t even need to be checked, but flat LCD TVs may or may not receive . But if you know exactly what your TV is capable of, feel free to skip this part.

There are several ways: 1) (Dreary) Get the technical passport from the TV and look in the “technical specifications” section to find the presence of DVB-T2 there. Why is it boring? Look at your passport!….. Although sometimes you get lucky.

2) (Simpler) There is a tag on the TV case, on its back, with the TV model written on it, write it down or take a photo. Next you need to enter the TV model into search bar browser and add the word “Characteristics”. See examples in the photo below.

The model has been determined, we type in the search engine…….

Upon entering the site, select “ Specifications» then “Advanced” And we get where we need to be.

As you can see, this model is capable of receiving DVB-T2; it does not need a set-top box. Further designations indicate: C - digital cable, S2 - digital satellite. But we are interested in DVB-T2 and it is present, otherwise we would have to purchase an additional set-top box for digital television.

How to set up your antenna and TV for digital TV under different signal conditions

Let's look at the simplest option first: You live in an area of good, reliable signal reception. We have decided on the antenna, an article about this will help you. We connected the antenna to the TV and turned on auto channel search; in some models, when we go to the settings menu, the TV may prompt you to select and configure analog channels or digital choose digital. If everything went well, the TV itself will save the caught channels. You can admire the excellent image quality.

Let's complicate the situation a little. On auto-search, the TV did not catch anything, or only a few channels that were snowing. If this is so, then these are not digital channels, but ordinary analogue ones; digital television cannot go with the snow. (the fact is that on auto search, the TV can scan the entire range, both digital and analog).

Your next steps: If the auto search did not help, then It will greatly simplify the situation by knowing which TV channels broadcast the first and second multiplexes in your area. And also where and in what direction the TV tower is located from you in order to correctly point the antenna. If you don’t know this, then you can also see the desired direction of the antenna by paying attention to where the neighbors’ antennas are “looking.” Just don’t use satellite dishes as a guide; they are pointed at the satellite.

If you know the channel number, then do the following - You need to find the mode in the TV menu manual settings, do not forget to select “Digital”; it may be designated as DTV. Next, your task is to dial from the remote control the channel number on which one of the multiplexes (packages) is broadcast. IN manual mode a scale will be displayed on the screen that visually shows the signal level received by the antenna. (Sometimes there may be two scales, for example “Level” and “Quality”, refer to the bottom one)

And now, on the scale, you can see whether there is a signal from the antenna, in some cases, if there is no signal, then the indicator on the scale may behave like this: It will jump, zero percent - one hundred percent - zero - one hundred ..... etc. d. This indicates there is no signal. By changing the position and direction of the antenna, visually determine the best signal level, and this level should be stable, and if it changes, it should be within small limits, not to zero.

IMPORTANT: Please note that the result from changing the antenna position will not be reflected immediately, after about 5 seconds. So look best position stages, each time taking a short pause, observing the signal level on the scale. If the antenna is located on the street, then it will be more convenient to work with an assistant.

When we managed to find the antenna position at which the signal is stable, we give the command to search and save channels. We repeat the search and save procedure for the second multiplex, indicating its channel number (if there is broadcasting of two multiplexes, it is not everywhere yet)

And now completely a difficult situation: You live in an area with difficult television reception. This may be due to the distance from the transmitting tower, the complexity of the terrain (mountains, lowlands, wooded areas). High-rise buildings located quite close to you and at the same time standing on the way to the transmitting tower, your antenna directed at the tower seems to “rest” against the high-rise.

In these cases, the principle of the adjustment itself is the same as described above; you need to visually determine the best position of the antenna using a scale. But the antennas used and some methods differ.

Antennas in difficult reception conditions must be used active ones, i.e. with an amplifier, also structurally having a higher gain. Typically, the longer the antenna arm, the greater its own gain.

Methods include the following: Determine if there are other transmission towers in a more favorable position for you. And try to catch a signal from them (fortunately they will be built quite tightly)

Using masts and other heights is the task of raising the antenna higher. (Effective in lowlands and wooded areas)

In built-up areas that are not very far from the tower, it is not necessary to use powerful antenna, try to catch the reflected signal, point the antenna not at the TV tower, but in the opposite direction, at the building behind you or on the side. If it is possible to install an antenna on the roof of a high-rise building, this will give excellent results.

Antenna setup via digital set-top box

Using digital set-top box, everything is the same as described above, it is better to configure it manually in order to see the signal level. The only difference is that the TV plays the role of a monitor connected to the set-top box via an HDMI or RCA cable (tulips). This means that all settings need to be made in the set-top box, and not in the TV. Just don’t forget to switch the TV to the appropriate VIDEO or HDMI mode (depending on what connectors you used for connection)

To do this, you need to find the corresponding button on the TV remote control, in different models it can be indicated in different ways, here are some examples, separated by an asterisk: AV* AV/TV*VIDEO* SOURSE * HDMI * RECTANGLE ICON WITH ARROW IN* INPUT* In some SONY TVs The order is as follows - HOME - Settings - External inputs.

All further actions settings are made using the remote control from the set-top box, through manual or automatic search.

Do not forget that in this case we connect the antenna to the set-top box, and not to the TV.

Read about what you need to know when choosing a digital set-top box.

Well, I hope this article can help you in connecting digital broadcasting to your home.

P.S. I decided to add them below to this article as interesting cases related to tuning antennas become available. If you have any, write them in the comments and they will definitely appear in your feed.

In my practice, very rarely, but there were cases when the antenna did not receive the signal at all, but as soon as I moved it literally a meter to the left or right, everything went fine, we returned it a meter back, again everything disappeared.
Today I encountered another incident. I'll describe it in detail. The situation is this: An old TV is standing on the floor, it works fine through the set-top box, indoor antenna located on the windowsill nearby, the signal level is about 70-80%. In this case, there is the following task.

You need to set up the number on the new LG LCD. I put it on the windowsill, next to the antenna that I connect to it, so what? LG doesn't see a signal at all, not even an ounce. Maybe it doesn’t support DVB-T2, I thought! I checked the model, no, everything is supported in order. What's wrong with the antenna? No, the old TV works through a set-top box. I'm at a loss!

I connect a set-top box to the new LG (What if!)........ There is a signal through the set-top box, but below 10% - It’s some kind of mystery why everything is fine with the old TV, but with the new one, which, even when in monitor mode, is connected through the set-top box, - television signal falls completely. 😯

After a short “Dancing around and around” It turned out!

The power supply of this LG was external and it was connected to the socket there, on the windowsill (there was an extension cord tee there). So, the OH power supply emitted such radio interference that being next to the antenna completely jammed the signal.

It was worth smashing into different sides, a few meters, the antenna and the power supply of the LCD TV, and everything immediately returned to normal. Bringing it close to the antenna again, the signal disappeared!

3. If you use an indoor antenna and your window is covered with metal blinds, then they can also seriously interfere with the signal. Keep this in mind!

Analog television is being replaced by higher quality digital television. Connecting it is no more difficult than the usual analog one that we are all accustomed to. To do this, first of all you will need to purchase a special digital set-top box in DVB-T2 format or a TV with a built-in digital tuner. In addition to the receiver (set-top box), you may need an additional cable and a CAM module. The latter is needed if you plan to view an expanded list of broadcast channels. You can connect the set-top box to the TV yourself without involving a specialist (although when purchasing additional equipment employees of the selling company will most likely insist that you invite a specialist). To save on calling a specialist, let’s take a closer look at what equipment is needed to install the receiver.

Console

As already mentioned, to watch broadcast television programs in digital quality you will need a special DVB-T2 set-top box, which is also called a receiver or external tuner. Today in stores there is quite a lot of big choice such devices. Most often they are identical, so it’s worth choose a set-top box for digital television based on the functionality and options that you need. For example, if the set-top box will be used as a media player, you need to pay attention to the playback formats, as well as the presence of additional ports (for a flash drive or other storage devices).

The most expensive are digital set-top boxes with TimeShift and Scheduler functions. They allow you to record a TV show at any time, and you don’t even have to be at home, you can simply set the start and end time of the recording.

Cable

In order for the set-top box to work, you will need two types of cables. One regular television (coaxial), the second special (HDMI), intended for transmission digital signal. Although the second type of cable is also common nowadays. The coaxial cable is intended for connecting the antenna to the set-top box, HDMI is for connecting the set-top box to the TV.

Advice! It is better to purchase a television (coaxial) cable with a copper screen. Unlike cables with an aluminum shield, copper cables provide best quality signal transmission.

Antenna

And most importantly, don't forget to purchase an antenna. Digital television signal, like analogue, is broadcast in decimeter range at frequencies of 470-860 MHz, and therefore a regular decimeter antenna is suitable for its reception. It can be of two types: indoor or outdoor. The type of device is selected based on the distance from the TV tower. Home (indoor) devices will work well if the repeater is located no further than 15 km from the house. If the TV tower is more than 15 km away, only an external antenna will do.

Advice! If you live outside the city, where the nearest TV tower is clearly more than 15 km away, first of all talk to your neighbors and find out what antenna, with what amplifier they use, and what is the quality of signal reception on their TV.

It is worth noting that some antennas are not equipped with a built-in amplifier, in which case you will have to purchase it separately. To check whether an amplifier is needed at all, and whether it is worth spending extra money on it, you can use an already purchased set-top box. To do this, connect the antenna to the set-top box with cables, and the set-top box to the TV, go to the device settings and find the signal level scale. If an antenna without an amplifier will provide confident reception(the scale level is filled to at least 75%), then there is no need to purchase an amplifier. Otherwise, the signal can be considered weak. The image with such a signal will constantly disappear.

Additional ways to connect the set-top box to your TV

As mentioned earlier, you can connect the set-top box to the TV using HDMI cable. But this connection method is only suitable if the TV is no more than 5-7 years old. Older TV models do not have such inputs. Let's consider additional methods connections.

Connection via RCA cable

TVs were equipped with RCA sockets to work in tandem with video set-top boxes, VCRs and video players.

Before starting work, you must turn off the power to the TV and set-top box. After this, we insert the wires one by one into the sockets located on the back of the receiver. Each wire has its own color coding, so there shouldn’t be any difficulties at this stage. The white and red wires are responsible for the left and right channels of the audio signal, the yellow one (for the video signal) is also connected to the corresponding color socket.

At the next stage, turn on the power and set up TV channels. To do this, select “AV input” in the TV menu.

Connection via antenna (coaxial) cable

This type of connection is more suitable for very old TV models that do not have a video input. In this case, the set-top box is connected via a standard antenna cable. To do this, turn off the power and connect the antenna to the set-top box. After this, you can configure channels.

Important! Not all set-top boxes have the required antenna output, so take this into account when purchasing a receiver.

It is worth noting that this method is not the best, since when connecting via simple antenna you will not get the picture and sound quality you want.

Setting up channels

To view standard free package TV programs included in the first and second multiplexes (each with 10 channels) can be configured directly immediately after installing and connecting the set-top box. If you plan to view an extended list of channels that are broadcast in encrypted form, you will need additional equipment to decode them. You will have to buy a CAM module and a special decoding card. In addition, the card balance must be paid for the selected channel package.

If 20 channels of free digital broadcasting are enough for you, then after connecting the receiver and cable, you need to scan them. Most TV models and set-top boxes provide this function in automatic mode, in some you need to do this manually. In any case, there should not be any difficulties here. From the TV menu, select manual scanning and run it, when finished you will see all the channels included in both multiplexes.

If you decide to use an extended list of channels, for example, from NTV+ or any other provider, you will first have to purchase a CAM module and a card. It needs to be placed in the module conditional access and then into the CAM device, which is inserted into the TV itself. After this, you can turn on the TV and scan channels manually or automatically.

The cost of additional equipment depends on the selected service provider. Some providers provide exclusively full package equipment, which means that you will not be able to buy only the CAM module and an additional access card. Standard set includes a prefix module and a card, the cost of which can range from 4,000 to 9,000 rubles. Some providers provide equipment for rent, in which case the cost will be much lower.

Advice! For best reproduction video sequence, it is better to set the frequency to 114,000 kHz.

Connection without a set-top box

If your TV is equipped with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner, then there is no need to buy a set-top box. To connect such a TV, only a decimeter antenna will be enough, which can be immediately connected to antenna input, and start scanning digital channels. In addition, control in this case will be carried out from one remote control, which is much more convenient.

Do you want to watch your favorite TV channels in high quality for free? Take advantage of the digital broadcast service DVB television T2. In many countries this standard has already become the main one over the past few years. Unfortunately, in Russia it is just beginning to gain popularity. Today the 20 most popular ones are already available Russian channels, and in the near future the organization responsible for technology development promises to add another package of channels.

If for cable TV you need to pay regularly monthly subscription fee, then the benefits of digital terrestrial television are obvious - having paid only once for a set of equipment, after about a year its cost is fully recouped and in the future you watch TV for free. In addition, it is very rare that you need the entire package of channels that is provided by cable or satellite providers.

In today's material we will tell you in detail what features the DVB T2 digital terrestrial television service has, as well as what is needed for self-installation and equipment settings. Once you are armed with knowledge, installation terrestrial antennas will be very simple and you can save significant money by refusing to call a specialist. So let's get started.

More recently terrestrial television associated with poor quality images, a large number of different noises, as well as a minimal set of channels. It was necessary to manually tune each frequency separately, and different channels could operate in different bands, which led to the need to install several antennas or one multi-band one. In some cases, along with the signal, it could receive Additional Information, for example, teletext, when it was possible to receive information about a TV show or various entertainment content right on the TV screen. Today, in the era of the Internet, such additional services have lost their relevance, but in the era of high quality video and high resolution screens, high-quality television pictures have become more in demand than ever. Therefore, a digital television standard was developed.

It is the use digital technologies allowed us to achieve complete new level quality. If previously it was necessary to use exclusively satellite television, which entailed additional installation difficulties, and the set of equipment was not affordable for everyone, now it is enough to install and configure an almost ordinary decimeter antenna, in some cases an amplifier, as well as set-top box. And if you consider that many modern TVs already have a built-in DVB receiver T2, then you can get by with just one inexpensive antenna.

Let's take a closer look at what advantages and disadvantages T2 digital terrestrial television has.

Advantages:

Despite great amount advantages, there are a number of certain disadvantages:

The state of digital television in Russia

In some ways, Russia has lagged behind other European countries. Their DVB T2 television format has long ago become a generally accepted standard, and in many places there is no analogue broadcasting at all. In Russia today there is a transitional stage, when everyone realizes the need to abandon analogue television, but the digital infrastructure is not yet sufficiently developed. In general, in most large cities you will be able to catch a number without any problems, but if you live in very remote regions, you will either have to be content with one multiplex, or just be patient. Fortunately, there are practically no such places left; the signal covers, by and large, all populated areas.

Now let's talk about the content of channel packages or, as they are officially called, multiplexes. Today there are 2 multiplexes broadcasting with 10 channels each. In the coverage area of DVB T2 digital terrestrial television, reception of the first multiplex is guaranteed, while the 2nd is not yet available everywhere. There is talk about launching a third package, but due to the shortage of frequency resources and the need to free up frequencies for it by turning off analogue broadcasting, the launch date is still unknown.

What channels are included in each package? At the beginning of May 2017, their composition was as follows:

Please note that the content of multiplexes is not constant and changes from time to time. This has happened several times over the past few years. In any case, the set is quite diverse and there are channels for every taste and for any audience.

Necessary equipment

So, what equipment do you need to purchase to watch DVB T2 digital terrestrial television? Depending on the equipment you already have and the distance from the transmitting center, you may need the following set:

Antenna installation

It is almost impossible to list all special cases and conditions of admission in one article. Therefore we will only give general recommendations, which should be taken into account when installing a DVB T2 digital television antenna.

Room

Place the antenna on the windowsill and turn it towards the transmitting tower. Make sure there are no radio sources nearby, such as a Wi-Fi router. The distance between them should be at least several meters.

Outdoor

Outdoor antennas also need to be turned towards the tower and securely fastened so that wind or other weather could not disturb her position. It is best to first install a reliable bracket and attach it to the wall or roof of the house, and then attach the antenna to it. This will allow you to vary the position of the device. When installing, be sure to note that for fine tuning you will have to turn it, so do not fasten it right away, it is better to do this after complete installation.

Don't rush to use the amplifier. Try experimenting without it first. Twist the antenna or move it a little to the side, sometimes this can help significantly. If all else fails, only then use the amplifier.
If you plan to use several TVs, the antenna must be external. By the way, in this article you can learn how to connect several TVs to one antenna.
Minimize situations where the signal is shielded or blocked. For example, do not place the antenna under a metal roof or near a multi-story building that is blocked by a tower or high-voltage lines. True, in some cases it is possible to use the signal reflected from a high structure and amplify it using an amplifier.

Fine-tuning signal quality

You can, of course, accurately capture a signal of the proper strength and quality yourself, without the use of additional equipment. However, in difficult reception conditions, it is best to use a special device for tuning over-the-air antennas. What is such a device? Usually this is a small box with a mechanical dial or liquid crystal screen that displays the signal strength. On one side the power is connected, and on the other there is an input for connecting the antenna cable. Since adjusting the antenna based on the visual perception of the image on the screen is not the most reliable, such a device will greatly simplify your task.

Take the device and connect the antenna cable to it, and also supply power either from the built-in batteries or from an external battery pack.
Turn the antenna towards the receiver. If the direction is correct, the device will immediately begin to emit sound signal, and numbers or an arrow run on the scale.
If the device shows insufficient signal level, change the position of the antenna by turning it to the side, raising it higher or lowering it lower. Achieve maximum signal performance.
Turn off the device, secure the antenna and you can start setting up the equipment.

Connecting the antenna to the TV

If you have a built-in DVB T2 receiver

Find a special input on your TV to connect external antenna. It is usually signed Ant In.
Connect the cable coming from the antenna to this connector. During this time, the TV must be turned off for safety reasons.
Turn on the TV and activate the digital tuner in the settings.
Perform automatic channel search.
Enjoy watching.

When using a digital tuner set-top box

Connect the cable coming from your antenna or amplifier to the antenna input on your set-top box.
Connect the set-top box to your TV. Ideally, this should be an HDMI cable, as it provides the highest quality video signal. If this interface is not available, connect the two devices using traditional analog connectors, the so-called tulips. There should be 3 of them, they are designated different colors. Usually it is yellow, red and white. Two of them are audio connectors, while the third is video. Most often, the connectors on both the TV and the set-top box have the same color designation, so it is quite difficult to confuse them.
Turn on the TV and use the remote control remote control select the external signal source to which the tuner is connected. This can be either HDMI or AV. It all depends on the connection method.
Search for TV channels automatically or configure each one manually.

Conclusion

We showed you the detailed step by step guide How to install and configure DVB T2 digital television. Now you can watch up to 20 without any problems free channels. If you still have questions, or something doesn’t work out, ask in the comments or contact our specialists.

For many reasons, connecting digital television (cable and satellite TV) is now very popular, especially considering that you can connect it even to an outdated model of TV. Now there are many companies that provide digital TV connection and setup services for a fee. . Most people turn to such companies for help, having no idea that setting up TV channels on their own is not difficult. The main thing is to stock up on the necessary equipment and follow all the steps exactly according to the instructions.

Before you start self-configuration digital channels, you need to understand what digital television is, how it differs from analogue, how it works and what its advantages are.

Digital television is modern way transmission of video footage and audio track in coded compressed format via certain channels to the device directly from the broadcaster. This type of television has the following advantages:

Stable high quality audio and video signal, not influenced by external factors.
Mobility – to connect, you don’t need to run cables or connect unnecessary equipment.
Digital TV is available in remote areas, for example, in the country.
A large number of television channels - information, entertainment, sports, children's.
The ability to set up television yourself, without turning to specialists.
Digital TV opens up the opportunity to use additional options, including the Internet.

General settings

There are several ways to set up digital television, each of which has its own pros and cons. It is worth considering that purchasing a kit for connecting a package of channels may have different prices depending on the selected connection option.

Via antenna. To set up terrestrial television, you need to connect the antenna and amplifier to the TV tuner, and it to the TV. You can choose from manual and automatic search for TV channels. When autosearching, there is a risk of multiple duplication of the same programs - you can delete them by switching to manual settings.
Via tuner. Receiver bonus – broadcasting standard federal channels. When connecting a TV tuner to a regular TV antenna you need to use the channel search function. Tuner prices are about 1,500 rubles.
Via fiber optic cable. Equipment can be purchased from telecommunications companies such as MTS and Dom.ru. The kit includes a cable, attachment and control panel. The cable is connected to the antenna socket. The cost of service is 500-1000 rubles per month (depending on the provider and the number of channels).
Through satellite dish. It is best to entrust the installation of the antenna to specialists - they will select a suitable place for installation. The receiver is connected to the TV using a low-frequency or high-frequency cable. The cost of the equipment is approximately 3,500 rubles, and the annual fee depends on the selected package.
Using the function. Most quick way, taking about 5 minutes. IN modern TVs such well-known brands as have a built-in Smart function TV. With its help, it is possible to automatically find all available TV channels and save them to the device’s memory.

The principle of searching for channels on TVs from all manufacturers is approximately identical:

From the remote control, go to the TV menu, go to Settings.
Find the item “Search for channels” - select automatic or manual search.
In the window that pops up, from the two options “Antenna” and “Cable”, select Cable TV.
The “Cable TV Preset” tab will appear. Select the “Full” item.
Enter the following data into the empty fields: frequency 314, modulation 256, data transfer rate 6956. Confirm the selection with the “Start” button.
After a while, programs will begin to appear on the screen. At the end of the search, the number of channels found will be displayed.

Depending on the TV model, digital television settings may have some features, such as the sequence of steps and the names of menu items.

Setting up LG TVs

The menu and firmware of LG TVs may differ depending on the model and year of manufacture, however, all devices of this company have similar features, which you need to navigate. To set up digital channels on your LG TV, you need to do the following:

connect equipment (antenna, cable, tuner);
Press the “Menu” button on the television remote control;
in the window that pops up, select “Option”; in the “Country” sub-item we indicate Germany or Finland;
By pressing the “Back” button on the remote control, we return to the original menu, this time you will need the “Settings” item;
in the drop-down list select “Automatic search”, connection type – “Cable”;
set standard values for the three above-mentioned characteristics and click “Start”.

There is nothing complicated about this; you can cope with all the manipulations in 5-7 minutes. It is important not to forget about choosing a country, otherwise nothing will work out. It is also recommended to disable the automatic channel update function, otherwise every time restart TV settings will always be reset.

Setting up Samsung TVs

The entire setup process on Samsung TVs is also done using the remote control and includes the following steps:

connect the antenna to the TV;
Press the “Menu” button on the remote control;
a list of tabs will appear on the right side, you need to stop at the line “Channel” or “Broadcast” - next to the name there is a satellite dish icon;
in the window that appears on the left, open the “Antenna” item and select “Cable”;
Scrolling a little lower we find the “Country” item, select “Other” from the list - after this the system will ask for a pin code (enter 0000);
after successfully entering the password, a window will appear in which you need to select the “Cable” signal source;
at the end, select a quick automatic search for TV channels, and also enter, by analogy, the above values for frequency, modulation and data transfer rate.

At the end of the search, which takes a couple of minutes, all found air channels will be displayed on the screen.

Setting up Philips TVs

Basically on Philips TV needs to be done standard actions, described above. But there are still a couple of nuances, and some menu section names may vary. The instructions look like this:

connect the antenna to the TV;
open the menu;
Select “Install” from the list (gear icon);
an auxiliary window will appear on the right, in it we look for the line “Channel settings”;
another window pops up on the side - there you will need the “Automatic installation” option;
do not be alarmed by the appearance of a warning that all old saved channels will be deleted from memory - we confirm that we agree to the conditions;
click the “Start” button, then select “Reinstall channels”;
in the window that pops up, open the “Country” tab and traditionally set Germany or Finland, then go back a step;
select the connection type “Cable”;
make the necessary adjustments in the “Settings” section – enter 314 in the “Baud rate” parameter;
Finally, you can click “Start” to make the TV start searching for TV channels.

All of Europe, America and Japan have switched to digital television. Russia is also rapidly developing the progress of terrestrial digital TV. Many people purchased this receiver, some hired specialists to connect and configure it, and others connected and configured it themselves, so in this article we will tell you how to connect a digital set-top box to a TV. And that’s right, we wrote about this earlier.

With the advent of digital television, even in the most distant corners of our country, digital channels are broadcast, which are also broadcast in central Russia. That is, the channels that are broadcast in Moscow, the same channels will be broadcast in Chukotka. The quality has certainly changed for the better compared to analogue broadcasting. There are TVs that support digital broadcasting DVB-T2. Very convenient, connected tv cable to the TV and that’s it, no more wires, and the digital TV set-top box shows in perfect quality. But if you have a TV that does not support digital television, then do not despair, you can simply purchase a digital receiver.

This is what it looks like, which opens the door to the world of terrestrial digital television.

This is what all the connectors of the digital set-top box look like, from the reverse side.

And here are the TV connectors. Digital receiver easy to connect to your TV.

And so, let's start, after you have purchased a digital television set-top box, come home. Having unpacked it, install it next to the TV, insert batteries into the remote control, then connect the power supply to the set-top box at 220V. Next, let’s look at what cords we’ll use to connect it; of course, it’s correct to connect it with an HDMI cable; the image will be much cleaner and better. But if suddenly, for some reason, such an output is not available on the TV or receiver, do not be upset. “Comb” or “tulips” also work well. “Tulips” - there’s nowhere easier to connect, you insert three plugs into the set-top box, and from the other end you also insert three plugs into the TV, insert everything according to color. “Comb” - here the connection is even simpler, you just need to insert the “comb” into the TV and set-top box at both ends.

It also happens that there are no “tulips” on the TV and no “comb” on the set-top box, or vice versa, but there is also a cord that has a “comb” on one side and “tulips” on the other, and it won’t be too difficult to connect either. We've dealt with this point, let's move on. After connecting the receiver to the TV, insert antenna plug into the antenna socket of the set-top box. Then we turn on the TV and use the remote control to switch it to AV/TV.

On LCD TVs or plasma panels, when you press the button on AV, a small menu appears, with the words AV, SCART, HDMI, etc. Select the inscription that you connected to the TV, for example, if you connected “tulips” then select AV, if you connected a “comb”, then select the SCART line, and if you connected it with an HDMI cable, then select the appropriate item.