With the advent of the era of digital terrestrial television, many subscribers of cable and satellite networks began to increasingly think about connecting free broadcasting. Indeed, according to the Federal Target Program on the development of a digital broadcasting network, more than twenty television channels in excellent quality absolutely free. Which includes mandatory federal television channels.

The question arises - how to connect digital terrestrial television at home?

There's nothing complicated about it. To receive digital terrestrial television you will need any standard subscriber equipment DVB-T2/MPEG-4 with mode support Multiple PLP and UHF antenna ( DMV) range. The antenna can be either collective (installed on the house, also called a common antenna) or individual, installed directly in your house or apartment. Depending on the distance to the transmitting center, you must select the desired antenna. They are divided into active (with an amplifier) ​​and passive. When purchasing an antenna, you can first check the power of the transmitting equipment installed in your region and the distance to the transmitting center. Based on the data obtained, select an antenna.

Approximate coverage radius of transmitting stations:
10 W– about 3 km;
50 W– about 5 km;
100 W– about 15 km;
500 W– about 25 km;
1 kW– about 30-35 km;
2 kW– about 35-40 km;
5 kW– about 40 – 50 km.

Let's move directly to the reception equipment. Three main groups can be distinguished: televisions with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner, set-top boxes of the same standard, and digital computer DVB-T2 tuners. Their settings are similar, if not the same.

Check your TV's ability to receive a DVB-T2 signal

Video: how to set up DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television

It is best to connect a digital terrestrial set-top box according to the manufacturer's instructions; it is almost impossible to make a mistake there. You can also watch the official video from RTRS:

A few recommendations, also from RTRS:
connect the antenna cable plug and, if necessary, the digital set-top box to the TV;
enable automatic channel search - the TV will tune to the corresponding digital terrestrial channel; when tuning to a channel in manual mode, you must specify the channel frequency (for example, 35 TV channel, 685 MHz);
Most digital TVs (and set-top boxes) have a built-in signal level and quality indicator, which will allow you to optimally configure your antenna to receive a digital terrestrial signal (see the operating instructions for the TV).

On TVs with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner, all manipulations are carried out through the TV menu. There shouldn't be any difficulties there either.

We recommend updating the software of your subscriber equipment to the most current one. This can be done in specialized services, or yourself (if you are confident in your abilities). The software can usually be downloaded from the manufacturer's official websites.

Frequencies of DVB-T2 digital channels:

21st television channel— reception frequency 474 MHz;
22nd television channel— reception frequency 482 MHz;
23rd television channel— reception frequency 490 MHz;
24th television channel— reception frequency 498 MHz;
25th television channel— reception frequency 506 MHz;
26th television channel— reception frequency 514 MHz;
27th television channel— reception frequency 522 MHz;
28th television channel— reception frequency 530 MHz;
29th television channel— reception frequency 538 MHz;
30th television channel— reception frequency 546 MHz;
31st television channel— reception frequency 554 MHz;
32nd television channel— receiving frequency 562 MHz;
33rd television channel— reception frequency 570 MHz;
34th television channel— reception frequency 578 MHz;
35th television channel— reception frequency 586 MHz;
36th television channel— reception frequency 594 MHz;
37th television channel— reception frequency 602 MHz;
38th television channel— reception frequency 610 MHz;
39th television channel— receiving frequency 618 MHz;
40th television channel— reception frequency 626 MHz;
41st television channel— reception frequency 634 MHz;
42nd television channel— reception frequency 642 MHz;
43rd television channel— reception frequency 650 MHz;
44th television channel— receiving frequency 658 MHz;
45th television channel— receiving frequency 666 MHz;
46th television channel— reception frequency 674 MHz;
47th television channel— reception frequency 682 MHz;
48th television channel— reception frequency 690 MHz;
49th television channel— reception frequency 698 MHz;
50th television channel— reception frequency 706 MHz;
51st television channel— reception frequency 714 MHz;
52nd television channel— reception frequency 722 MHz;
53rd television channel— reception frequency 730 MHz;
54th television channel— reception frequency 738 MHz;
55th television channel— reception frequency 746 MHz;
56th television channel— receiving frequency 754 MHz;
57th television channel— reception frequency 762 MHz;
58th television channel— reception frequency 770 MHz;
59th television channel— reception frequency 778 MHz;
60th television channel— reception frequency 786 MHz;
61st television channel— reception frequency 794 MHz;
62nd television channel— reception frequency 802 MHz;
63rd television channel— reception frequency 810 MHz;
64th television channel— reception frequency 818 MHz;
65th television channel— reception frequency 826 MHz;
66th television channel— reception frequency 834 MHz;
67th television channel— reception frequency 842 MHz;
68th television channel— reception frequency 850 MHz;
69th television channel— reception frequency 858 MHz.

Allowing you to watch digital television. Digital TV has many more advantages than regular TV, which is why many people are switching to it. And, of course, you need to start by choosing a receiver. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the manufacturer’s brand, functionality, quality and, of course, price. Finally, once you have purchased a digital receiver, you need to prepare it for use. But how to do that? In this article you will learn how to connect and configure DVB-T2 digital television. Let's understand the issue together.

If you want to know how to set up a TV set-top box, then this article is for you

The first step is to connect all the elements together. There is nothing difficult about this, see for yourself. Connect the antenna to the receiver, and the receiver itself to the TV. That's it - ready! It is recommended to connect the set-top box via an HDMI cable, of course, provided that the devices have the appropriate inputs and connectors. If HDMI is not supported, connect via regular tulips. Any model of the console comes with instructions that clearly show what needs to be connected to what.

Let's start connecting the device

Please note that the setup process is the same for all models of digital receivers, so it does not matter what brand of set-top box you have. Of course, the design of windows and some names of menu sections may differ slightly, but the general essence does not change.

First, choose a connection method

After connecting the device, turn on the TV and set-top box. On the TV you need to select video input to go to the receiver menu. If everything was done correctly, then on the screen you will see a welcome window in which you will need to select the language, region, mode and image format, as well as the search mode. Set the necessary parameters using the set-top box remote control. You don't have to change the settings and leave them as default. Click "OK" to move to the next window.

The first dialog box on the screen

If in the “Search mode” section there is “DVB-T + DVB-T2”, then the receiver will immediately find all the channels available for your region on its own. But this method will only work if you already have a working antenna pointed in the desired direction. Once the auto search is complete, you can close the menu and enjoy watching. Other users need to perform antenna positioning. There is nothing complicated about this, all you need is to make a few settings in the receiver menu.

The list of available channels is loaded manually or automatically

If you didn’t have an antenna before and it only appeared now, together with the DVB-T2 set-top box, while in the welcome window, press the button to call up the menu on your remote control. Go to the “DVBT Setup” section and select “Channel Search”. In the window that opens, set “Search Mode”. Here you can set both “by channel” and “by frequency”. There is no big difference here - choose what you like best. Next, set the search band to “UHF”.

To simplify the channel search process, go to a special website with information on frequency channels for your specific city. In principle, it is not necessary to do this; you can do without it, but this approach will make the setup process easier and faster. Select the desired value in the “Frequency channel” item. If the direction was chosen correctly, then after a couple of seconds you will see the “Signal Intensity” and “Signal Quality” scales filled in at the bottom of the window. If the scale level is good, then click “Search”. After this, the receiver will perform tuning in the specified frequency channel.

If you do not know the desired direction of the antenna, take it and rotate it smoothly, watching the intensity and quality scales. Once they are filled to an acceptable level, attach the antenna and search. As soon as

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Considering that in Russia broadcasting in the digital standard has been carried out since 2012, the article is belated. But taking into account the time I spent on the roofs of my neighbors in the country, the material is quite relevant, since most consumers understand the essence of the matter superficially, believing that it is enough to acquire a digital TV receiver (tuner) of the DVB-T2 standard and an antenna for digital TV.
As usual, it's not that simple!

Landmark Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 985

On December 3, 2009, by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 985, the federal target program (FTP) “Development of television and radio broadcasting in the Russian Federation for 2009–2015” was approved, which determined the stages and timing of the country’s transition to digital technologies in television broadcasting.

Read in detail.

Now let's see what I have. I have a Delta N311A.02 antenna.

“Delta N311A.02” is essentially two antennas combined into one design, consisting of a meter-wave antenna made in the form of two vibrators (whiskers) and a log-periodic antenna of the decimeter range. The antenna has a built-in amplifier. That is, in principle, there is everything we need to receive DVB-T2. But the soul of a radio amateur will not rest until all the juices are squeezed out of the device.

Break off the horns of "Delta"!

It seems that there is nothing to squeeze out. The antenna is self-sufficient. But, let's think... Without delving into the jungle, we can assume that the amplifier works on both ranges at the same time, and accordingly, along with the signal, it also pulls out noise from both ranges. In the model range of Delta antennas, there are antennas with an amplifier only for UHF. I think the receiver still has a more difficult time with a wider signal.

Therefore, I decided to try to make life easier for the antenna amplifier and receiver - to break off the horns of the Delta! I unscrew the meter range vibrators.
This is the “tamed Delta” now...

Let's try. Yes, the result has improved by 5-7%. In addition, the antenna has become more narrowly directed.

A couple of weeks later my antenna friend called and informed me that he had brought what he had promised. I come to him and am surprised! He hands me practically my hornless Delta. The geometry is one to one, only the amplifier is located at the place where the signal is picked up. Well, let's try it, maybe there will be a better amplifier here. I tried it. No, it didn't get any better. Even a little worse. So I left my Delta.

You'll be chasing two multiplexes...

No, I haven't calmed down yet. After all the upgrades, I decided to turn my attention again to the second multiplex of commercial channels. One is good, but two is better! I deployed the antenna, tried to tune in, a signal appeared, it twitches, but it’s there.
We start searching for channels - we found something that wasn’t there before.
Saved the settings. However, the picture still disappears periodically.

OK, let's turn around and watch the first multiplex for now. For now, because I decided to make my own antenna with the best gain. I hope that, coupled with my own, higher gain and signal amplifier, I can still catch two birds with one stone - the first and second multiplexes. If the experiment is successful, I will definitely let you know.

Methodology for setting up DVB-T2 outside the city

Now, for the most patient, a brief point-by-point adjustment method that I have developed over all this time. It assumes that you have a set of equipment and everything is connected correctly.

1. Collection of information. We go to, look at the location of the nearest broadcasting stations and on which channels are broadcast.
2. Determine the azimuth of the station (see below).
3. Direct the antenna.
4. On the set-top box, in a manual search, we install the broadcast channel known to us. If after two or three seconds you see a signal on the power and quality scales, then you are on the right track. At this stage, you can also try to adjust the direction of the antenna for more reliable reception.
5. Start searching for channels.
6. Save. We watch digital TV and enjoy.

So how can we, comrade surveyors, determine the azimuth of the station? What is azimuth anyway? And this is just the angle between the direction north and the direction towards any given object. Azimuth is usually measured in the direction of apparent movement of the celestial sphere (clockwise on maps) and is measured in degrees.

There are several ways to determine azimuth.
1) As I already said, I used a satellite navigator.

Everything in one bottle - compass and map, modern and fast.

2) You can do it the old fashioned way. We take a paper map, place a north-oriented compass on it, and set the azimuth.

3) And one more method - virtual, advanced. You need a computer and internet. Azimuth and distances can be determined using Google Earth. Download and install the program "". Let's launch. We find ourselves on the map and the location of the broadcasting station.

Automatic and manual setup of DVB-T2 digital channels can be done independently; for this it is not necessary to seek help from specialists.

How to set up DVB-T2 on your TV? The setup process is suitable for almost all receiver models. The design of windows, the names of buttons and menu sections may vary, but the general algorithm is approximately the same for everyone.

Connecting a device that supports the DVB-T2 standard to digital television and setting it up is not at all difficult. To do this, just insert the cable into the appropriate connector and perform some simple manipulations to configure the channels. If you are using an outdated TV model that does not support receiving this type of signal, you will need to purchase a special set-top box.

The TV must have a special input for connecting an antenna, as well as a tulip-type connector and an input with a video output (scart). If your TV has an HDMI input instead of a SCART connector, then this is a better option.

If you can make a double connection – both via the “tulip” and via HDMI, you will be able to switch from one cable to another. It is best to watch via HDMI, because... In this case, a higher quality image is obtained.

The distance to the transmitting station (tower) matters. Most often, to effectively tune a TV, it is recommended to install an outdoor antenna with an amplifier, and in city houses on the 4th-5th floor you can use an antenna with a “mustache” or in the form of a frame without an amplifier, but with the “signal amplification” option on the TV set-top box.

A receiver is a device designed to receive a signal and transmit it to a TV. The signal source can be a satellite dish, antenna, or the Internet. Connecting a digital set-top box to a TV can be done either directly or via DVD or via a monitor. But in this case you may need a special adapter.

How to connect to a TV and set up a receiver (digital receiver)

1. Remove the device from the box and remove the protective film. The film must be removed, otherwise the device will constantly overheat.
2. Cut off the protective sheath from the TB cable approximately 1.5 cm long from the end (both ends). Stripping the sheath must be done very carefully so as not to damage the shielding film that protects the central conductor.
3. Carefully peel back the shiny protective film and screw the “F” connectors to the wires.
4. Connect the cable to the TV and set-top box.
5. Insert a bunch of “tulip” wires into the connectors of the TV and set-top box.
6. Connect the antenna to the TV. The antenna must be installed on an external wall of the house or on a balcony. After this, you need to move on to the actual setup.

To configure the DVB-T2 set-top box, you need to click on “Menu” on the control panel, and then go to settings. If the country is not specified by default, you must select it. You also need to select the region, language, image format, search mode.

After that, select the signal standard. By default, DTV-T/T2 is installed - this is analog and digital television. If this setting is not changed, the TV will search for both channels.

The program will prompt you to choose automatic or manual settings. You need to select automatic and click on the “Ok” button.

After this, the TV itself will search for all available paid and free channels. After completing the search, click on the “Save” button.

If “DVB-T/T2” is set in the “Search mode” item, then the device will independently find all those channels that are available in your region. But this is only possible if you already have a working antenna installed, which is directed towards the transmitter.

Digital terrestrial television channels of the DVB-T2 standard

If you bought a TV, antenna and set-top box just now, then when you open the welcome window, you need to click on the “Menu” button on the control panel. Next: “DVB-T setup” -> “Channel search” -> “Search mode”. Here you can both find the channels themselves and set the frequency.

To simplify the search process, you can first go to a special website with information to find out what frequencies the channels are broadcast on in your city.

If the antenna is directed correctly, then after a few seconds the “Signal Strength” and “Signal Quality” scales will be filled. If the level is good, then you need to click on “Search”, and the device will perform the adjustment itself.

If you do not know the correct direction of the antenna, you can rotate it very slowly and smoothly. In this case, you need to carefully look at the scales of intensity and quality. Once these scales are full, secure the antenna in this position and perform a search.

This is one of the easiest ways to set up a digital TV yourself. If automatic tuning turned out to be ineffective - the set-top box found few channels (or even did not find them at all), then you need to use manual tuning.

To do this, you need to delete all those channels that were found earlier. After that, select the manual search mode in the same way. A window will appear on the screen. In it you need to set the frequency on which all channels in your city are broadcast. You can find out the frequency on the Internet or from your service provider.

After the channels of the first multiplex have been found, you will need to find out the frequency for the second multiplex and start the manual search again. You can find many channels this way.

Checking the signal quality

To make sure that everything is done correctly, you need to find the “INFO” button on the receiver. (In some models, this button has a different name. To determine which button is intended for checking the signal quality, you need to look at the instructions.) This button must be pressed 3 times, as a result of which a window should appear on the screen with information about the signal quality, number channel, frequency and encoding. If the first two parameters are greater than 60%, this means that the signal level is acceptable.

If the signal is of poor quality (constantly changes its level) and shows 30% of the full signal, then the image quality will be very poor. In such cases, it is necessary to either raise the antenna higher, or install it in another place, or simply strengthen the signal.

If the TV can receive several multiplexes, you need to check the signal quality on each of them, because they work with different transmitters. It may well be that the signal will be good in one multiplex, but not in another.

When a new level of data transmission quality appeared, the DVB-T2 digital television network was launched. Digital television provides high quality pictures and an excellent transmission signal. But to set up a connection to this network, you need to have the necessary knowledge, choose the right receiver and configure it well.

How to connect the T2 module and configure it will be described below.

How to connect a T2 set-top box to a TV

The T2 tuner is quite easy to connect to your TV. If you have experience connecting players, antennas and other devices to your TV, then connecting the receiver will not be difficult.

We connect the antenna to the receiver, and from it we connect the wires to the TV. This can be done using standard HDMI, tulip or SCART cables. The most important thing is that you don’t have to pay to call a specialist. However, if the master can connect the set-top box to the TV for free, then it’s worth leaving the matter to him.

How to connect DVB-T2 to a TV without a set-top box

To connect your TV directly to the DVB-T2 network without purchasing a receiver, you can immediately purchase a TV with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner. This saves space, time and costs. Among other things, you can control T2 channels with one TV remote control, while the receiver will have two remote controls.

Today, almost all LCD TVs have a built-in tuner, which makes connection easier. Simply insert the antenna into the desired socket.

How to set up DVB-T2 using a receiver

After installing and connecting the receiver, you need to set up the television. To do this, follow simple steps:

• We go to the console menu.
• Click “Quick setup”.
• If the default is another country, then set it to “Russia”.
• Then you must select the “DVB T2” standard. It often appears in the DVB T/ DVB T2 standard field, which leads to the receiver looking for DVB T quality channels, and only then DVB T2. We need DVB T2 and its excellent quality.
• Then click “Auto Configuration” and everything will be done automatically.
• After finding the channels, you can also view detailed information on the connection quality by clicking the “Info” button.

This way you can configure the receiver to receive all the channels you need. But the setup does not always go smoothly. Sometimes problems arise.

What to do if DVB T2 setup does not occur

There are several options why the setup does not occur:

• The problem is in the receiver;
• The problem is in the antenna;
• The problem is with the TV.

First, try setting up using a different antenna. If it helps, then the problem is in the antenna, and if not, then the receiver is to blame.

If the antenna is to blame, then only a specialist can help. If the receiver, then several options are possible. Firstly, the receiver may have incorrect firmware. Then you need to reflash the console. To do this, go to the manufacturer’s website, download the new firmware, write it to a flash drive and insert it into the receiver. It will update itself and the problem will be resolved.

If updating the firmware does not help, then the problem is most likely in the electronics. In this case, it is better to return the set-top box for service or replace it under warranty.

You can also check the TV itself. To do this, use the set-top box on another TV, and if it works, then the problem may be in the TV settings. In this case, you should contact the manufacturer. There they will be able to tell you how to correctly set the TV settings to connect the receiver.

How to choose a set-top box for DVB-T2

The choice among receivers is quite large. Here are the most popular receivers that are recommended to buy:

• Trimax TR-2012HD
• Strong SRT-8500
• Strong SRT-8502
• Thomson THT702
• Trimax TR-2012HD PVR (TR-2013HD PVR)

Their price starts from 1000 rubles and above depending on the functions. More expensive receivers have more fine-tuning options, a better reception signal, more different inputs for connecting additional devices, and they also work faster. Compared to satellite set-top boxes, the DVB-T2 receiver is inexpensive.

You can also go to any hardware store and there, on the spot, choose a new receiver after consulting with a specialist.