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Digital terrestrial television, how to set up an antenna under different signal conditions. How to tune channels on TV

Hello dear readers of the blog site. Today I will try to explain in detail and in an accessible language what setting up a receiver is and how to set up digital television correctly and without unnecessary problems.

In previous articles I have already talked in detail about. Before you start setting up your TV set-top box, you need to set it up correctly.

Most digital set-top boxes are very similar to each other. They may differ in the set of additional functions, but with all this, they perform their main purpose of “transmitting the converted signal to a TV” in the same way. If you set up digital television correctly, then you can enjoy watching over-the-air channels at home or in a suburban area.

We would like to remind you that an integral part of a complete connection scheme is a suitable antenna. You should approach your dacha with full responsibility.

Since there are a huge number of TV set-top boxes on sale at the moment, I don’t see any point in citing a specific one as an example. That is why I will try to describe in accessible language main nuances how to set up digital television.

However, if there are certain snags throughout the process. It’s worth taking a peek at the instructions, or asking a question in the comments to this article.

The first thing you need to do after turning on the TV is to select the appropriate video input using the remote control. If you have a fairly old TV, then this will be the TV/AV switch. If the model is new, then it is advisable to select the connection via an HDMI cable.

Now it’s time to move on to setting up the receiver directly:

  1. Using the remote control of the set-top box, find and press the “Menu” button;
  2. To make the process of setting up the receiver clear and simple, the first step is to go to the menu and select the appropriate language (in our case, Russian);
  3. In the section intended for searching channels, select the DVB-T2 signal standard. These actions will avoid searching for analog signals;
  4. Thanks to automatic search, you can get twenty channels from two at once.

Please note that when setting up digital television, a situation may occur that only ten channels could be received. In order to solve this problem and use the receiver fully, it is worth checking whether the antenna is directed correctly and whether a suitable tower has been selected.

The search for channels occurs in two packets in turn. That is why at first you will see only ten channels, and after waiting a little more the rest will be installed. If the order does not suit you, then this can be easily corrected. However, I will talk about this in one of the new articles on my blog. In order not to miss the latest issue, I advise you to subscribe to updates.

It may happen that certain channels are not found. In this case, you should use manual configuration of the receiver. Having selected the required frequency, the search will be carried out channel by channel.

Checking signal quality when setting up digital television

At the very end of all actions, it is worth checking the signal quality so that you can finish with peace of mind. Using the remote control with the TV and set-top box turned on, press the “info” button three times (it’s usually yellow). We pay attention to the quality indicators of the received signal and its intensity. If the data is above 60%, then everything is done perfectly.

Be sure to check the signal quality on two different multiplexes: on the first channel and, for example, on TNT.

That's all. As I said at the beginning of the article, setting up a receiver and digital television is a fairly easy process. Even a child can cope with this task. And according to tradition, if there are any additional questions, I’m waiting for them in the comments.

So, you have decided to connect and configure digital terrestrial television for your Smart TV device. This, of course, can be done regardless of what manufacturer of your TV you have - Samsung, LG, Philips or some other. The main thing is that your gadget has a built-in receiver. It is important to note that such a receiver is installed in almost every modern Smart TV. But just in case, you can clarify this either in the instructions or in the store where you purchased the TV (or find information on the Internet).

There is nothing complicated in setting up digital terrestrial television if you strictly follow the instructions

What can the fact that the TV is capable of receiving digital terrestrial television give you? Remember the old TVs, which most often had a screen with a twitching image, on which it was often simply impossible to watch your favorite program - these were analog channels. So, the modern world has overcome this problem with the help of digital TV channels that have high quality image and sound. Agree, in this case it will be much more pleasant to watch movies, TV shows or the same news. In general, only pros and no cons! So let's move on directly to how to connect digital terrestrial television to your TV.

How to set up digital terrestrial television?

Before we begin setting up digital terrestrial television, let's take a look at the preparations. First of all, you will need the antenna itself, which you must first purchase or install (if you have your own). You can also calculate the antenna so that there are no problems with the cable length. And, of course, a TV with support for digital channels. Pay special attention to this, since not all TVs can receive them.

If the answer to these two questions is yes, that is, you have both an antenna and a TV capable of receiving digital channels (it has a special built-in receiver), then you can move on. As for the receiver, carefully read the instructions for using Smart TV. Such information must be indicated therein.

Universal method

The method below is not entirely universal, but rather general. That is, the principle of the sequence of actions will be similar to others, but some menu items or button names will differ. Therefore, you can try your logical and analytical abilities in practice and draw an analogy with your device. If you doubt yourself or don’t want to complicate your life, then simply find the instructions for your TV below (Samsung, LG and Philips are considered). Anyway, let's move on:

  1. We connect the antenna to the TV using a special connector.
  2. Now we pick up the TV remote control and click on “Menu”. This button is usually the largest, and it is located in an accessible and visible place.
  3. Next, we need to find the options or settings where we need automatic mode for them.
  4. If necessary, you can specify the signal source (this is, of course, cable), and then select digital channels. For each positive choice, click OK or “Next”.
  5. Specify that you need a full channel search. A field for filling out data may also appear here. In this case, we indicate the following information (note that if there is a network search for channels, then this data does not need to be specified):
    • For the frequency, use a value equal to 314 MHz.
    • For transmission speed - 6875 KS/s
    • Well, modulation - 256
  6. Click the long-awaited “Start” or “Start” button. All you have to do is wait for the process to complete, after which you can enjoy watching TV channels in higher quality, since your TV will be able to receive digital terrestrial television.

Samsung TVs

  1. As in the previous instructions, first connect the antenna to your Samsung TV.
  2. Using the special button on the remote control, enter the device settings.
  3. In the list that appears, we will need a tab with broadcast (or another name, where the antenna icon is drawn), where there is an “Antenna” item, in it you need to indicate that the connection is made using a cable.
  4. Then open the “Country” menu item. Here we will select “Other”.
  5. Now you should see a window asking you to enter a special PIN code. The default is 0000 if you haven't changed anything yourself.
  6. If the device again asks you to specify the signal source, then without hesitation we select the cable.
  7. Next, set the following search settings: fast mode, automatic network selection. Don't forget to fill in this information:
    • For transmission speed - 6875 KS/s.
    • Well, and modulation - 256.
  8. As they often write on the Internet, “turn on the hatiko mode” - and wait for the process to complete. If completed successfully, you will be able to connect digital channels to your TV.

LG TVs

  1. It's LG Smart TV's turn. Just in case, let's repeat our first step - connecting the antenna to the TV.
  2. Next, open the device settings using the button on the remote control.
  3. We will need to find the country parameters where we should select Finland or Germany.
  4. The next stage is auto-search for channels. It can also be easily found in the menu tab with the antenna drawn.
  5. Next, we will need to indicate what type of connection we have. As you know, this is a cable. Therefore, the choice here is obvious and there is no need to think for a long time.
  6. We find ourselves in special settings, where we indicate data that is already familiar to us (if you have read the previous paragraphs). If not, then look:
    • For the frequency, use a value equal to 314 MHz.
    • Transmission speed - 6875 KS/s.
    • Modulation - 256.
  7. We are waiting for the end of the search for digital channels. If everything went well, then you can please yourself by watching some program in digital quality.

It’s worth mentioning right away about automatic channel updates on LG TVs. Not all models have this feature. If this is the case, then you don’t have to search again - the TV will do everything for you. This setting is adjustable, so it can be turned off in the options if desired.

Philips TVs

As mentioned above, the method is practically no different from the previous ones, except for the names of menu items and some tabs. Let's get started:

  1. Connect the antenna to the TV and go to the “Installation” tab of the configuration menu using the remote control.
  2. A list with parameters will appear in front of you. We need the “Channel Settings” item.
  3. Next, we enter the automatic installation, where the system will notify you about updating the channel list. We are not afraid, but click the “Start” button.
  4. Now you must click on reinstall channels, and then select Germany or Finland as the country.
  5. After these manipulations, you will need to set the connection type to “Cable”.
  6. It's time to set some parameters using the "Settings" item. Here the speed should be 314.
  7. And now, after numerous manipulations with the settings and searching for the necessary menu items, we have reached the finish line: click on “Start” and wait for the process to complete. Upon completion, your fruitful work is declared complete.

How to decode channels?

First of all, please note that if you have set up digital channels according to the method described above, then you should not have any encrypted channels at all. This problem occurs when you have cable television (for example, NTV Plus or Tricolor TV). There you set a special price for watching channels for a certain period of time. When your subscription expires, you are blocked from accessing these digital channels. Then you need to pay for the services and configure the receiver again. If you don’t know how to do this, you can contact specialists specifically for your receiver by phone number or through their website. You can also try to find instructions on the same official website, which describes in detail the entire procedure for resuming viewing.

Summarizing

Digital terrestrial television has a higher display quality compared to analogue channels. You can connect and configure this function very easily on any TV - you don’t need any special knowledge to do this. Let's summarize our instructions as common for most TVs:

  1. We connect the antenna.
  2. In the settings menu we find auto channel search.
  3. Then we configure the connection type “Cable” and, if necessary, set the parameters in the data area (baud rate, frequency and modulation).
  4. Also, if necessary, you need to select a country - most often it is Germany or Finland.
  5. We start searching for channels using the start button in the dialog box.
  6. We wait for the search to complete and move on to the long-awaited viewing!

MENU (SETTING) --> OPTIONS

Selecting a country, for example, Austria (there are no digital cable TV settings for Russia)

SETUP --> DIGITAL CABLE SETUP - select OTHER OPERATORS

Section AUTO SEARCH --> select CABLE

Subsection CABLE - setting up the search type. We set the data as in the photo and save (OK)

Execute

Search process: digital channels will be found first, then analogue ones

Video instruction

MENU (SETTING) --> CHANNELS --> AUTO SEARCH

DIGITAL CABLE SETUP --> OTHER OPERATORS

Choosing CABLE TV

Set the parameters as in the photo and click NEXT

Selecting a search by channel type (if you do not mark anything, digital and analogue channels will be found)

Search process

Video instruction

1. Press the button - "Menu"

2. select “Settings”

3. In the window that appears, select “Menu analogue. settings"

4. in the window that appears, select “Add TV signal”

5. in the table that opens, put a tick on the “DVB-C” line and go below and click “Start auto-tuning”

6. After searching for all digital channels, going to the main menu in the “Settings” item, the line “DVB-C setup menu” appears. By selecting this item, you can adjust the settings manually (set the frequency and speed).

The menu on your TV may differ from the model shown. In this case, you need to find tabs that are similar in meaning. If your TV asks for a search step, enter 8 MHz.

Instruction No. 1

First, we read the stickers on the back wall of the TV, where separately for each tuner (DVB-T and DVB-C) there is a list of countries in which, according to Philips, there is digital broadcasting (at the time the TV was released, but if you update the firmware through their official website, this list may change in subsequent firmware). If our country is not there, then we will have to put some other one from this list.

2. select - "Configuration"

3. select - "Installation"

6. select - "Digital mode"

7. select - "Cable"

8. select - "Automatic"

9. click - "Start"

Instruction No. 2
Philips TV models 2011

1. Click on the icon - “House”

2. select - "Installation"

3. select “Search for channels”

4. select - "Reinstall channels"

5. select - “the country indicated on the sticker on the back panel” (usually France, Finland or Germany)

6. select digital mode - “Cable (DVB-C)”

7. In the “Network frequency” line, enter the frequency

8. in the line “Transfer speed” enter

Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Instruction No. 3

1. In order to set up high-definition digital TV channels for the vast majority of Philips models, press the “Menu” button on the remote control, you will see the TV menu in which you will need to select the “Configuration” section

2. Select the Installation tab. After clicking OK, you will be taken to the second menu field, then go to the Channel Settings tab. After clicking the “OK” button, the third part of the menu will open, where you need to select “Automatic”. Installations". Next you will see a message about updating the channel list, click “Start”

3. Select "Reinstall Channels"

4. In the Country section, you must select Finland; if this country is not in the proposed list, then select Germany

5. Since you are connecting to digital television via a DVB-C cable network, you must select “Cable”

6. Before you start searching for channels, select “Settings” to manually correct the search parameters

7. Set the baud rate to manual mode. In the tab, change the transmission speed manually from the control panel to the desired one. In some TV models, the flow rate is indicated in the “Character 1” tab; “Character 2” is left at 0.

8. Now set the network frequency to manual mode and enter the network frequency from the control panel

9. After clicking the done tab, you will again be taken to the channel launch menu, now you can start scanning

10. If you did everything correctly and saved all the changed parameters, then during the search your channels will be detected.

MENU --> CHANNEL

In the ANTENNA section select CABLE

In the AUTO SETUP section, the CABLE SEARCH PARAMETERS subsection is set as in the photo

Channel search selection: all, digital only, analogue only. Then --> NEXT

Channel search process

Video instruction

Instruction No. 1

If your TV model provides for the reception of digital channels, but does not have the “DTV MENU” item, then first select another country - France, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland.

1. Press the button - "DTV"

2. press - "DTV MENU"

3. select - "Installation"

4. select - "Auto installation"

5. click - "OK"

Setup takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

Instruction No. 2

2. In the window that appears on the TV, select the TV tab, press the OK button.

3. In the menu that appears, set the parameters TUNER MODE - CABLE, COUNTRY - RUSSIA.

4. In the window that appears, select the SEARCH CHANNELS tab and click OK.

5. In the window that appears, select the ATV and DTV option and click OK.

Since not all SONY models are equipped with a digital tuner for cable TV (DVB-C), you need to check the model of your SONY TV.

Models equipped with a DVB-C tuner are marked KDL-**EX*** or KDL-**NX*** - for example KDL-32EX402R2 the first 3 letters in the model name (KDL) indicate that the TV is “digital” . In models KLV-**BX***, etc. There are no DVB tuners.

1. Press the "MENU" button (for some models it is called "HOME" on the remote control (hereinafter referred to as the remote control). This button is usually blue.

2. Select the “Settings” item.

3. Find the “Digital Configuration” menu in the list of settings and enter it

4. Select "Auto search for digital stations"

5. A source selection window will open - select the TV connection type. Select "cable"

6. In the scan type selection item, select the “full scan” mode

6.1 Or select "Manual"

7. Click "start"

Wait until the TV finishes searching for channels.

Pay attention to the bottom of your TV's OSD menu. The bottom menu bar displays hints on which remote control buttons to perform certain actions in the TV menu.

Instruction No. 1

1. Turn off the TV and install the conditional access module. Turn on the TV. Go to the menu. Select the language Russian.

2. Go to the DTV manual setup tab and click OK

3. Enter frequency, modulation, symbol rate

4. After pressing the OK button, a search will begin and the channels should be found.

Instruction No. 2

1. To start setting, press the MENU button on the remote control.

2. In the window that appears on the TV, select the INSTALLATION tab, press the OK button.

3. In the menu that appears, select the AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SCAN tab, click OK.

4. Select the DIGITAL CABLE TV option and press OK.

5. In the window that appears, click YES.

After installation is complete, all available digital and analog channels should appear on the TV.

Today, all modern TV models support digital channels, and setup and control is done using the remote control. Broadcasting is carried out via cable channel, satellite dish or the Internet.

The TV creators tried to restore justice. Today, cable and analog television have replaced digital television, and now a person can program a non-standard package of channels. The user can set and edit channels in the desired order - First, Friday, 2x2, Russia, Fusion, Muz TV and others. Editing the order is very simple. We live in times of the highest technologies, and all of them are aimed at changing life for the better.

They allow you to make life:

  • Pleasant;
  • Comfortable;
  • Free.

So what are the other advantages of digital TV and can I set it up myself? Firstly, this is a huge number of television channels, many times greater than the number of analog keys. Secondly, such digital TV always provides super-quality images, which are not affected by weather conditions and features of the place of residence and BCS. Thirdly, the user can create a list of channels as desired. That's why many are interested in how to set up and search for the desired channel on digital TV, how to catch the wave and do everything as the instructions for plasma TV Elekta (Japan), Grundig, Haier, Bravis, Rubin, LGI 32lf2510, Rainford, Daewoo, Supra or another.

HD, translated from English as “high definition”. HD TV is television of the highest definition, with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Analogue television has a resolution of 720x576 pixels.

If the user is using a plasma or LCD panel, the difference in picture quality will be more than obvious, this is a real miracle in the world of TV at the best frequency. Perhaps the only drawback of digital TV is that it is not free to use. Naturally, the money spent on DTV is insignificant, but most people will definitely not be happy with the expense. However, additional expenses can be avoided without ignoring the terrible pleasure of watching DTV. You can update your channel list for free. For free DTV, you need to know how to properly configure new programs and digital channels and remove unnecessary ones. It is important to find out how to set up the TV, what broadcasting standard is supported by the TV and whether there is digital television broadcasting. There can be 2 standards - DVB-T or DBV-C.

Instructions: how to tune channels on an LG TV

Before setting up the TV, you need to connect the broadcast cable or antenna. Next, we provide a connection to the network. On the remote control we find the “Menu” or “Settings” button; for Smart models, press the “Home” button. Next, go to the “Settings” item. Some TVs will require a PIN code. You need to try dialing 0000, 1111 or 1234. One of these codes will definitely work, and let’s start setting the settings.

Automatic configuration algorithm:

  1. Select “Options”, indicate the country and required language.
  2. Indicate the signal source - cable TV or antenna.
  3. Select the search type and enter the necessary parameters provided by telecommunications providers. If you activate the Digital Only function, only channels with these parameters will be sorted. If you ignore the function, the search will first be performed on digital channels, and only then on analogue channels.
  4. Clicks the “Run” item.

We monitor the automatic search for channels. After installation, you can sort TV channels by pressing the “List” button on the remote control. To connect via a satellite dish, select an antenna or satellite in the “Autosearch” menu. Then set the requested parameters. Further, the principle of operation is similar.

If the LGI model has the Smart function, then users can use additional features by connecting to the Internet.

The first step is to ensure a connection to the Internet or WiFi adapter, then turn on the TV. On the remote control, press “Home”, on the screen go to the “Installation” item, select “Network” and “Network settings”. Next, indicate the type of Internet (wired or wireless) and use automatic configuration. You can enter the parameters manually. The smart TV checks the data and enters the network. Connection information will appear on the screen. Select the “Close” item. Then we go through registration and install the necessary applications for watching TV shows. After this, we configure the channels in the same way as the first method.

Tips: how to set up channels on a Samsung TV

You can configure the channels yourself or contact a service center technician. You can configure Samsung models automatically or manually. The process depends on the generation of the TV. First you need to turn on the cable and network.

Setup steps:

  • After turning on, press the “Menu” button;
  • In the window that pops up, go to the network settings tab, next to the “Antenna” icon;
  • Select “Cable” - change the country to Russia or others;
  • Next, go to the “Auto-tune” item, select the “Digital” channel parameters and click next.

The tab will switch to selecting a search mode, click “Quick”. We set the necessary parameters: frequency 290000 kHz, transmission speed 6875 KS/s, modulation 256 QAM. Next, click on “Search”. Automatic channel tuning will start. The search time lasts several minutes, after which you can start watching the programs available in the region.

You can manually tune channels on an old Samsung TV.

We go to the menu on the control panel, click the “Antenna” tab on the screen, select “Manual setup” - “Digital channel setup”. A window will open, click “Create” in it, and enter the parameters: frequency 170000 kHz, module 128 QAM, transmission – 6900 KS/s and click on search. The TV will select certain channels, mark “OK”. The previous window will reappear. Click create, set the frequency to 178000 kHz, do not touch the other parameters, click on search. Further channels can be added similarly, changing the frequency in 8000 kHz steps to a final frequency of 226000 kHz. All channels are set up, you can enjoy watching.

Fine tune your TV

After setting up the channels, you can edit them at your discretion. To organize the numbering of channels, you can use the “Menu” item and enter the “Broadcasts” tab, here you need to select “Change channel number”. Next, select an item, then you need to move it, for example, “Disney for your beloved children.” Check the box and press Enter.

Analog channels will have no label, digital channels will have a name.

Then select “Change number” and press the “Enter” button. Using the arrows on the remote control, you can move the channel to the desired location or simply enter a number, for example, 002. To save the setting, press “Enter”. In this way, you can swap the desired broadcast and rearrange the channels. You can also sort TV broadcasts using this method.

If for some reason the channel needs to be deleted, then:

  • On the control panel go to “Menu”;
  • Select the channel editor;
  • Confirm “Ok”;
  • The item “TV channels” pops up – confirm “Ok”;
  • We look for the required channel, click on the “Edit” button.

Channels are displayed on the screen, then enter the password that was used when entering the TV settings. Additional buttons appear on the screen, “Move”, “Delete”. Use the cursor to highlight “Delete” and click “OK”. Unnecessary channels are deleted. If the settings are lost, you can always reconfigure the channels and the Hall. This process does not take much time.

Ways to tune channels on your TV

Automatic setup is performed by the remote control. The user must find the “menu” button and use it to display the context menu on the TV screen. Then you need to select “Settings” - “Automatic setup”. When the auto-tuning process is completed, you will receive a list of digital channels. TV automatically saves Russian and foreign channels. Searches for a TV using the built-in antenna. The sorting is the one offered by the provider. TV finds channels on its own.

You can also install manually. To do this, you need to know the source data of the TV channel in advance. Then you need to use the remote control, select the “Menu” key, and display the context menu on the TV screen. Then you need to select in order: “Settings” - “Manual settings”. When choosing “Manual tuning”, you need to enter channel values. Next, you need to select “Save”, this will start the process of searching and saving the required TV channel in the TV memory. Such manipulations must be performed with each necessary digital broadcast TV channel.

How to set up HALL on TV (video)

If digital TV cannot find free satellite digital TV channels, they are not tuned in, then the problem may be that the standards of TV broadcasting of TV channels and the support of TV broadcasting by this device do not match. Also TV channels may not be network. TV channels may be under code. In the case of encoding TV channels, you need to buy a SIM card from the provider. The answer to the question why the settings are lost will be given by the provider. To search for channels, you can use the TV Guide.

Instructions

Transfer speed – 6900 sim/sec.
If you want to search for HD quality channels, change the frequency value to 338 MHz.

After installing and launching any of the above programs, you will see a menu for accessing hundreds of channels, to view which you do not need to make any additional settings - just select any of the channels and start watching. The interface of all programs is intuitive and it will not be difficult for even novice users to get used to it.

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  • how to set up internet tv

Those who use the Internet can perform network scanning. This will make work safer and more reliable. carried out using special programs. For example, The Network Mapper, or Nmap for short, is an excellent utility for scanning networks. It has several scanning methods.

You will need

  • Personal computer, The Network Mapper program

Instructions

To specify the hosting to be scanned, specify its name or address on the command line after specifying the options. To scan IP subnets, enter the parameter "/" after the name or IP address of the host that will be scanned.

You can search manually: select the “Manual channel search” subsection in the “Menu”. The “Reset Channels” function will delete all previous channel settings. You can also sort channels, group lists, or move a channel to . This is done through the “Sort Channels” option. Confirm each innovation with the “OK” button.

If you want to watch Electronic Program Guides (EPG), press the "EPG" button on the remote control. The screen will show 2 lists: at the top - a list of channels, at the bottom - a list of programs for the channel. To move through the list, use the control buttons on the remote control “up” and “down”. To exit the “EPG” menu, press “Exit” on the remote control.

note

Some TVs do not have an RCA connector, then select the SCART/SCART connector.

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  • set up digital channels on your TV

TV- tuners are special devices that allow you to view cable or broadcast television on a personal computer. Currently, you can see many types of TV tuners on sale, but the setup for all of them is almost the same.

You will need

  • - TV tuner;
  • - driver;
  • - a program for viewing a TV signal.

Instructions

Select TV tuner. This stage is perhaps the most important in setting up the device. The fact is that not all TV tuners may be suitable for your computer, especially if they do not have their own video viewing program. There is a device with an internal board, connected through a free Ethernet port on the router, and connected to a USB or IEEE 1394 port on the computer. Determine which type is suitable for your PC or laptop. If necessary, purchase a special adapter.

Connect the TV tuner to your computer or laptop. This step depends on what type of device you purchased. If you doubt your actions, read the operating instructions that should come with the TV tuner. Check that the connectors are connected correctly.

Turn on your computer or laptop and insert the driver disk that came with the TV tuner into the drive. If there is no such disk, then you can download the necessary files on the Internet on the device manufacturer’s website. If you have the Windows 7 operating system installed, then in some cases it will prompt you to download the required updates.

Install software to watch TV channels. It is on the disc sold with the TV tuner. If you don’t have one, you can configure your device for Windows Media Center or download a suitable viewer on the Internet. In the first case, you need to check the compatibility of the TV signal transmitted by the TV tuner and received by Windows Media Center. You can find similar information on the website http://windows.microsoft.com/.

Connect the TV tuner to your cable TV or antenna. Launch the program to receive a TV signal and press the channel scan button. If you completed all the previous steps correctly, a list of television channels will appear. Otherwise, check that the TV tuner is connected correctly.

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  • setting up a TV tuner

On computer can be viewed TV any type - cable, satellite, Internet TV. Each of these types of TV has its own advantages and disadvantages, but if we talk only about the quality and stability of the video image, then we can arrange them in this order in descending order of characteristics - cable TV, satellite, Internet TV.

Go to LyngSat.com and view information on these satellites - signal parameters, beam coverage, data on the presence or absence of encryption, etc. If your home falls within the range of the signal and it is not encrypted, purchase equipment that allows you to view satellite TV. The kit includes a satellite dish, a C- or Ku-band converter, a DVB card of S or S-2 format, and an antenna cable. The parameters of the converter and DVB card are determined by the signal parameters - take this into account when purchasing equipment.

Mount the satellite equipment, configure it and record the signal with the DVB card tuner program. Information about all the details of the setup is abundant on the Internet. After fixing the signal, install on your computer one of the programs that can be used to view satellite TV (ProgDvb, etc.), and scan the satellite with it. The program will finish its work by creating a playlist of detected channels. Click on any of them and view satellite TV.

To watch Internet TV, it is advisable to have an Internet connection with a speed of at least 1 Mbit/s. Moreover, not only speed is important, but also connection stability. If you have a choice, choose a dedicated DSL line or a Wi-Fi router. You can, of course, also use a 3G signal - by connecting via a USB modem or mobile phone - however, with this Internet connection, video disturbances may occur during peak loads on the communication line.

After the Internet connection is established, download one of the programs for watching television. One of the best is RusTV Player. If you use this program, download the latest version (currently RusTV Player 2.3). Install the program on your computer and turn on any of the many channels in the program’s playlist.

Please note the cost of subscription to this service, it should be competitive and acceptable to you. If you think that the prices are unreasonably high, you should look for another provider. Currently, for 50-100 rubles a month you can get up to a hundred television channels, and these prices should be used as a basis.

When choosing an operator, you should not think about the quality of the broadcast signal - with digital television it is impeccable, since the transmitted signal is digitized and does not contain interference. But the quality of the channels themselves, that is, their professional level, can vary greatly. Therefore, the presence of a large number of channels in itself does not mean anything; you need to carefully study their list. Do not forget that it must contain federal channels, preferably at least ten.

When comparing the conditions provided by digital broadcasting operators, take into account the presence of additional functions in service packages. Modern cable television makes it possible to use modern interactive services, such as TV menus, video on demand, TV programs, etc.

The main part of the digital television market is occupied by cable network operators and satellite broadcasting companies. Recently, they are beginning to be replaced by the IP-TV system, or Internet protocol television - this technology transmits a television signal via the Internet. It is steadily developing, new solutions are emerging that allow the use of equipment available to customers. Considering that the cost of Internet traffic is constantly falling and transmission speeds are increasing, we can expect a rapid increase in the popularity of this type of television broadcasting.