How to tune digital channels through an antenna. How to connect digital television - detailed algorithm

TV), it's time to move on to the most important part - setting up digital television. How to set up digital television yourself? Read more about this.

I will show the example of a receiver Mystery MMP-71DT2, and like me, his software is completely identical to Rolson. If you have a different console, the principle will be the same, but you may have to look at the instructions.

How to connect everything

First, let's connect antenna to the receiver, and the receiver to the TV. Preferably via an HDMI cable, so the image quality will be as clear as possible. If there is none, then through ordinary “tulips”, they usually come complete with the console. Look at the connectors in the instructions, you will get something like this. If the antenna has an amplifier, first turn it off, then you can always turn it on.

We launch all this equipment, set-top box, antenna, TV. Select the desired video input. If everything is done correctly, you will see a start menu like this:

How to set up digital television through “auto search”

By default, the set-top box is not configured for anything, and you yourself will need to catch the channels that are broadcast in your region. The easiest way is to run an auto search.

After launching the auto search, the set-top box will think for a long time, and should find something in the end. Important: since each one is transmitted at the same frequency, you will catch channels not one at a time, but in packs of ten at once. So be patient. If in analog TV channels are caught one at a time, then a few minutes may pass, and the set-top box will search. But then all 10-20 channels will pop up immediately.

After the search is over, the set-top box will prompt you to add the found channels. If you find all 20 pieces, congratulations, the process is complete!

List of tuned channels, TV Guide function

How to check signal quality when setting up digital TV

Check that the signal is strong enough and everything is set up well.

It's very easy to do. You should have an INFO button on your set-top box; pressing it three times displays data on the quality and intensity of the signal. Look in the instructions, it may be called differently, but it will do the same thing:

The higher the signal, the better. Optimal - from 60% onwards

If both indicators are high, above 60%, everything is fine.

Check on both multiplexes, say, on Channel One and TNT.

Since different multiplexes are transmitted, you can catch the first one well, and the second one poorly, or vice versa. Your task is to rotate the antenna so that both are caught well.

But in practice it happens a little differently. For example, you can catch duplicates. When identical channels will occupy several places at once. It doesn't seem critical, but it's annoying. How to treat, I.

What to do if you caught duplicates or didn’t catch anything

The second option is when not everything was caught, or nothing was caught. Fine tuning and manual mode will help us here. We read about it. However, if you live in a city and there are towers near you, then in 90% of cases an auto search is enough for you.

Summarizing

As you can see, setting up dvb t2 digital television with your own hands is not a difficult task. And you certainly shouldn’t call a specialist who will do the same thing for you for a thousand rubles)

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, terrestrial digital television offers 20 television programs for viewing and 3 radio stations for listening. 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 this works in an 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 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 are transmitted - this is the first package, and on the frequency of channel 46 another 10 TV channels are transmitted - this is 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 the search bar of your browser and add the word “Characteristics”. See examples in the photo below.

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

Having gone to the site, select “Technical Specifications” then “Advanced” and we get where we need to go.

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 ask you to choose whether to configure analogue or digital channels, 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 manual tuning mode in the TV menu, don’t forget to select “Digital”; it can 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. Therefore, look for the best position in stages, each time taking a short pause and 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 a very 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 a 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

When using a digital set-top box, everything is the same as described above; it is better to set it up 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 may be designated differently, here are some examples, separated by an asterisk: AV* AV/TV*VIDEO* SOURSE * HDMI * RECTANGLE ICON WITH AN ARROW IN* INPUT* In some On SONY TVs the order is as follows - HOME - Settings - External inputs.

All further setup steps are performed using the remote control of 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 on the floor, it works great through the set-top box, the indoor antenna is 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, - the television signal drops 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.

As soon as we moved the antenna and power supply of the LCD TV in different directions, several meters, 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!

Users of our Internet provider have the opportunity to connect digital television without a set-top box and thus save on purchasing or renting a receiver. At the same time, the signal quality obtained with a direct connection is identical to that received by users connected via a TV-2 module.

To gain access to the full variety of TV channels available to viewers, you will need:

TV with built-in Smart TV or Internet TV functions;
broadband high-speed Internet access and a modern router that distributes Wi-Fi without reducing speed;
if the small diagonal does not bother you, your tablet PC or smartphone running the iOS or Android operating systems can be an alternative;
register after downloading the Wifire TV application and select the channel package that interests you most.

To start using digital TV without a set-top box, you need to download the Wifire TV application for Smart TV, iOS or Android. Registration of a new user is as simple as possible, taking into account the requirements for ensuring authorized access and secure storage of your personal information. Access to viewing channels is provided in packages supplied at various prices, with the ability to expand basic channels with additional ones. This allows each user to customize the required number of programs with their preferred content without unnecessary expenses.

Advantages of connecting digital television without a set-top box

The main advantage of the connection method we propose is that there is no need for a set-top box. Thus, you save about 2 thousand rubles one-time or reduce the monthly fee by the cost of renting the device.

Other important advantages of connecting television without a set-top box:

a simple, intuitive interface with the ability to record broadcasts, stop and rewind them;
flexible configuration of available channels with the ability to expand the standard offer with thematic packs;
Convenient viewing control using a single remote control.

The application is available for most modern LG and Samsung TVs. By using wireless Internet technology, the clutter of wires in your apartment is reduced.

FAQ

What Internet speed does digital television without a set-top box require?
To correctly answer this question, it is necessary to take into account a number of additional factors:

number of users and devices connected to one access point;
the severity of the drop in access speed for any connected device;
features of the router used.

The more devices there are and the more critical the speed drop is for each, the faster the Internet will be needed. For a small family using Wifire TV on a TV, the minimum recommended tariff is Wifire 100 with an appropriate speed.

What diagonal of the device display is required for comfortable viewing?
It depends on your personal preferences. In our opinion, to enjoy watching TV channels using Wifire TV, you need a device with a diagonal of 7-7.5 inches or larger. However, no one is stopping you from launching it from smaller smartphones and enjoying quality content while watching your favorite channels.

Is there a situation when connecting via a set-top box is preferable?
If your TV does not support Smart TV technology, connecting via a set-top box is the only option that currently exists. We recommend that you carefully study the capabilities of televisions before purchasing them, first of all paying attention to the availability of technologies recognized as the most promising.

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It is difficult to imagine life in our world without information technologies such as the Internet, television and telephone. They are firmly rooted in society and represent an important attribute of comfort. However, not all users know how to connect digital TV at home, so they often encounter certain difficulties when setting up the device.

general information

Recently, there has been an increase in the popularity of digital television. Unlike traditional analogue systems, this type of TV has a lot of significant advantages, providing maximum image and sound quality.

And when it comes to connecting “digital” to a TV, many people think that this is a very complicated process that requires professional help. But in fact, everything is resolved in a short time and does not require much effort. It should be noted, that there are two types of digital TV on the market:

Cable.
Essential.

The first type is connected via a special television cable, and the second requires the presence of a special antenna. When the TV does not have a digital receiver, you will have to purchase it additionally. In stores, these devices are sold in the form of a special console.

If your home TV is already equipped with a digital receiver, then all that is required for operation is to install a digital TV smart card with connected provider services. After this, the device will automatically find a list of channels and save them in memory.

If you don't have a receiver, you need to buy a set-top box. It is very good if the TV has an HDMI output, since it transmits the best picture and sound.

Advantages of modern systems

Despite the development of digital television systems, many people still use cable television. It also gives a good picture and unlimited possibilities in choosing channels. However, for such TV you have to pay a subscription fee, which, unfortunately, is constantly growing. Regarding digital equipment, then it has the following advantages:

Receiver selection

To successfully launch digital television in a private home, you need to buy a special device - a digital signal receiver. It uses a device operating according to the DVB-T2 standard. As already mentioned, many modern TV models are already equipped with a built-in digital TV module, so the task can be significantly simplified.

The capabilities of a device are determined by its price range. The most affordable receivers do not support additional functions, while more expensive devices have a small amount of memory and are capable of working with flash drives. Also, some models have the ability to record streaming video to removable media.

Given the wide variety of digital receivers, choosing the right option can be problematic. But if you follow some tips and recommendations, this task can be solved without much difficulty.

If you miss the technical aspects and complex radio-mechanical properties of the digital tuner models available on the market, then all that remains is to study their aesthetic features and set of functions. This approach will simplify the selection of a quality device and make it successful.

If you want to purchase a digital receiver, it is important to decide in advance what functions are needed for television and what you can refuse. The most key and necessary functions include:

Ability to watch television channels in DVB-T2 format.
The ability to use the tuner as a media player to play audio files, view images and other content.
Access to the global network (some models are able to work with media services YouTube, IPTV, online cinemas, weather and news resources, etc.).

If the receiver model supports the above functions, it remains to understand some visual features. When choosing a case material, it is advisable to give preference to devices made of high-quality metal or plastic. These materials are known to have maximum reliability and a long service life.

The front panel of the tuner should contain control buttons, as well as various light indicators. There should be USB inputs and other high-tech interfaces at the back.

Buying an antenna

For DVB-T2 format receivers, conventional terrestrial antennas capable of operating in the UHF range are suitable. In this regard, many TV viewers believe that there is no need to buy a special antenna, stopping only at buying a set-top box. But this is a huge misconception, because old equipment cannot produce a sufficiently high-quality signal and convert an analog channel into a digital one. The digital stream is broadcast in parallel with the analog one at completely different frequencies.

There is another myth that says that powerful digital set-top boxes can transmit images without an antenna at all. But in practice this is impossible, although with good coverage it is enough to install a small piece of wire into the antenna input for the TV to begin receiving a signal. But such cases are rare.

If the house already has an over-the-air antenna, but it does not transmit an image, then you need to perform several steps and diagnose the equipment. If you don’t have such a device, it’s better to buy a more powerful model for digital TV.

It should also be noted that outdoor antennas are always more powerful than indoor ones, even if the latter are equipped with advanced receivers and amplifiers. Unfortunately, many TV viewers buy compact models from online electronics stores, although you can buy a good outdoor version for the same price.

As for indoor antennas, they can only be effective in cases where the television tower is located within a populated area. At a significant distance from the city, such equipment will be ineffective and even useless. For such conditions you will have to buy an external antenna. Before purchasing, you should study the digital signal coverage map in detail to determine where the nearest broadcasting points are located.

Additional items

Also, for successful operation of digital television, you need to buy several additional elements. Among them is an amplifier. Many indoor and outdoor antennas already have this device, and the receiver only amplifies the signal. In this case, the transfer of information occurs confidently and without failures.

However, you often have to buy a separate amplifier. To make sure whether it is needed or not, just check the signal quality with the DVB-T2 receiver by entering the system settings with the appropriate scale. If, after connecting the antenna to the receiver, the signal level is 75%, and the picture quality is quite normal, then an amplifier may not be needed. If the indicators do not reach this mark, and the image is transmitted with significant interference, the purchase of an amplifier will become a prerequisite.

Also, to connect digital TV, you need to purchase a coaxial cable, which is capable of transmitting the signal from the antenna directly to the receiver. It is advisable to give preference to models with a copper circuit and screen, since they are characterized by high quality picture transmission, long service life and reliability. When choosing a cable, you should pay attention to its braiding, because the stronger it is, the longer it will last.

If the receiver has an HDMI connector, you must purchase the appropriate cable to connect to the TV. Experts say that this standard guarantees the best quality transmission of pictures and sound. If HDMI is not available, you will have to use traditional SCART, RCA cables, etc.

Installation of devices

When installing a digital television system, the first thing you need to do is install the antenna. If an indoor model is used, then it must be placed near the window, since the best signal level is observed there. As for the external elements, they are installed on the balcony or near the window using brackets.

The antenna equipment is directed towards the location of the TV tower, which will have a positive effect on the quality of reception. Then you need to lay the cable from the antenna to the receiver. If there is no stable signal, the antenna is placed on the roof of the house and turned towards the TV tower. To correctly determine where the television tower is located, it is enough to look where the neighboring antennas are directed.

Next, you need to unpack the receiver and connect the antenna cable to it. After turning on the receiver's power, you should make a number of initial settings, selecting the appropriate language, time and time zone. With the support of the automatic channel scanning function, there will be no special difficulties in setting up. The system will do everything on its own.

At the setup stage, you need to find the channel of the first multiplex and scan it, and then repeat similar actions with the second device. According to experts, each of these multiplexes has about 10 channels. During the procedure, you should pay attention to the signal level. It will be displayed in the settings menu as a special scale. If the reception level is too weak, you need to rotate the antenna and find the optimal direction, guided by the data from the scale.

Setting up digital television

How to connect digital TV is a hot topic for modern TV viewers, because after purchasing the appropriate devices, many users do not know how to configure them correctly. To quickly solve the problem, you need to follow the step by step guide:

It's worth noting that the list of available channels may change over time, so you should periodically rescan for updates. If unexpected problems arise during the tuner setup stage, you must study the instructions again. If the problem persists, then you should contact your equipment and service provider for help.

It is not difficult to understand how to connect free digital television to your TV. To do this, just follow the step-by-step instructions that come with the receiver, follow the advice of professionals and be careful. The system will do the rest on its own.