Smart set-top boxes with satellite tuner. DVB-S2 TVs with satellite TV support

When digital TV first appeared, there was a lot of talk around it, and there was a certain excitement. This is not surprising, because the signal quality of such a TV is much better and, moreover, it is available to everyone. It can be connected both to modern TVs, and older models, using certain devices for this. Today, of course, there are both cable and satellite television, but digital TV remains among the inhabitants of our country is no less popular. It does not require special costs and at the same time provides broadcasting of the main 20 channels. In this regard, you can find many various companies who offer their services for connecting and configuring it.

If you want to watch terrestrial TV channels, then to set them up you do not have to pay someone money, so you can set them up yourself. Today we will look at how to set it up on a particular model.

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What is digital television?

Before setting it up at home, let's figure out what it is and how it works.

The essence of such a TV is that television picture, as well as sound, is transmitted to a particular device using a digitally encoded audio and video signal via certain channels... With this coding, the signal is transmitted with minimal losses and has much best quality, how analog signal, which is influenced by external factors.

On the other hand, it should be said that with digital television, the TV channel will work either well or absolutely will not work. This TV has no interference or average condition. The only thing is that if the signal is bad, then one or another of the 20 channels will turn off or slow down from time to time. To fix this you will need to turn tv antenna connected to the receiver or directly to the TV, raise it higher or replace it with another.

General setup instructions

To begin with, you can consider how digital TV is set up on TVs with a built-in receiver as a whole. Differences usually consist only in the sequence of some actions and the name of the items.

To connect on-air digital television, you should:

1. Connect the antenna to the TV;
2. Press the "Menu" button on the remote control;
3. Go to "Options" and select automatic configuration;
4. After that, a window will appear on your screen in which you will need to decide on the signal source. Check "Cable" and click "Start";
5. Next, another window will be highlighted. Here, from the proposed signal sources, select "Digital" and again click on "Start";
6. After that, another window will be displayed, in which you need to go to the "Search Mode" and select "Full".
7. You will see columns that need to be filled in with the following data and click the "Search" button:

Some models have the ability network search... If it is, then you do not need to enter data. It will be enough just to select the search mode and start it. After that, your TV will start to display 20 free channels.

Setting up LG TVs

The menus and firmware on LG TVs with a built-in receiver may vary. It mainly depends on how much modern model you possess. If the TV is old, then you will have to buy a special device that will receive digital signal... However, despite this, the menu of each of the TVs has similar items and characteristics.

In order to connect 20 channels of digital terrestrial television you'll need:

• Connect a TV antenna;
• Go to "Options" through the menu;
• Then you will see a list of parameters that can be changed;
• In the item "Country" set Finland or Germany;
• Then go to the settings and select "Autosearch";
• Next, you will need to choose a connection method. Select "Cable" from the offered options;
• Then a window will appear in front of you, in which you need to go to the setup mode and enter the data indicated in the table above. Then click "Start".

If you do everything correctly, then your TV will start displaying 20 terrestrial channels, as well as some radio stations that he can find.

It should be said that LG TVs have auto-update. This means that from time to time the TV will automatically reset all found channels and search for them again. If you don't want this, then just disable this function... To do this, you need to go to "Settings digital cable"And disable the auto-update function.

In conclusion, it should be said that setting up a TV is quite simple.

Digital TV on Samsung

Setting up 20 TV channels on brand TVsSamsung with built-in receiver looks like this:

• Connect the antenna;
• Enter the menu with dedicated button on the remote control;
• Go to the "Channel" section, which has the icon satellite dish;
• On the side you will see a list of tabs, among which you should enter the "Antenna" tab and select "Cable" as the connection;
• After that, open the "Country" tab and select "Other";
• As a result of these actions, you will see a request for a pin code on your screen. Primordial pin code – 0000;
• After you enter the pin code, you will see a window in which you should select "Cable" as a signal source through the auto-tuning menu;
• Next, you should choose fast mode search, automatic selection networks, as well as data from our plate and click on "Search".

After everything is done, your device will begin to display all the available 20 channels.

Philips setup

The actions for, in fact, do not differ from the actions described above. To do this, you should also connect the antenna, enter the menu, and then follow these steps:

• Go through the menu to the "Configuration" section;
• In the window that opens, select the "Installation" item;
• After that, it will display extra menu... In it, you must select the item "Channel setting";
• Next, another auxiliary menu will pop up. Here you will need the "Silent Installation" tab;
• After you get to it, a window will appear in front of you with a warning that the channel list will be updated;
• Click not the "Start" button and in the new window select "Reinstall channels";
• Then you need to click on the item "Country" and install Germany or Finland;
• After that, you need to decide on the connection method. This is the "Cable" item;
• Next, you need to make some more changes. To do this, click the "Settings" button;
• In the window that appears, click "Baud rate" and select 314.00;
• Only after that you should click on the "Start" button and your TV will independently find and set up 20 terrestrial channels.

Tuning on Toshiba TVs

On TVs manufactured by this company and having a receiver, TV setup is distinguished by its simplicity and convenience. In order to do this, after you connect the antenna, you will also need using the remote control remote control enter the menu and select Russian. After that you need a tab called "DTV Manual Tuning". After that, a window will appear in front of you, in which you will need to enter data from our table and click on the "Ok" button.

This completes the setup. The device will independently find all 20 free channels and configure them.

Potential subscribers often contact us on the website and forum with a request to help them find out if their purchased TVs have the ability to receive satellite TV "directly", with the help of only module and smart card , without buying a special satellite receiver. We will try to understand this issue a little and show how you can use the Internet to determine what their TV set is good for.

To date manufacturers modern residential complexes and plasma panels, as an option, they can equip their receivers with a tuner (card) for receiving satellite TV... These tuners are abbreviated asDVB-S2 or DVB-S (for older models). This is where confusion can sometimes occur, because other tuners with similar names are built into the panel, which have nothing to do with satellite TV. So:

Tuner for terrestrial digital broadcasting called DVB- T 2 or DVB-T (not suitable for us)
- The tuner for cable digital broadcasting is called DVB- WITH(doesn't suit us)
- The tuner for satellite digital broadcasting is called DVB- S 2 or DVB-S (Suitable! Hurray!)

Letter T stands for terrestrial tv, letter WITH cable, and S it's satellite. As you can see, the difference is only in one letter, and the tuners are completely different.

Armed with theory, we will apply this knowledge in practice. Let's check if our TV has support for the DVB-S2 standard. What if you look for this information in the "User's Guide" which is attached to the purchase, no one wants or is lazy? Therefore, on the Internet we go here on this link on Yandex Market ... Let's say with us Samsung TV UE40ES7507 means in search bar enter "Samsung UE40ES7507" and click on "Find", then click on the link "all characteristics".

Now let's see if this model has a satellite tuner. This one is! HOORAY! If there is no tuner, then the line "DVB-S2 support" itself will simply be absent. And right away I want to warn you that, as a rule, DVB-S2 is not embedded in budget TVs.

And now another gift for the laziest, we have already looked for you and below we have compiled a list of the most popular models LCD and plasma panels which have a DVB-S2 satellite tuner on board! Voila;
Lg
LCD panels
LG 32LW570S
LG 32LM580S
LG 32LM585S
LG 32LM620S
LG 32LM660S
LG 32LM669S
LG 37LM611S
LG 37LM620S
LG 42LV370S
LG 42LS570S
LG 42LW570S
LG 42LW650S
LG 42LM580S
LG 42LM585S
LG 42LM615S
LG 42LM660S
LG 42LM670S
LG 42LM669S
LG 42LM760S
LG 47LV370S
LG 47LW570S
LG 47LM620S
LG 47LM660S
LG 47LM670S
LG 47LM765S
LG 47LM669S
LG 47LM580S
LG 47LM585S
LG 47LM860V
LG 47LM960V
LG 47LW650S
LG 47LW980S
LG 55LM615S
LG 55LM620S
LG 55LM660S
LG 55LM670S
LG 55LM760S
LG 55LM765S
LG 55LM860V
LG 55LM960V
LG 55LW570S
LG 47LW980S
plasma panels
LG 50PM670S
LG 50PZ750S
LG 50PZ950S
LG 50PM970S
LG 60PM670S
LG 60PM690S
LG 60PZ750S
LG 60PZ950S
LG 60PM970S

SAMSUNG
Samsung UE32D6530
Samsung UE32D6510
Samsung UE32ES6307
Samsung UE32ES6710
Samsung UE32ES6757
Samsung UE32ES6540
Samsung UE32ES6550
Samsung UE32ES6557
Samsung UE32ES6547
Samsung UE32ES6720
Samsung UE32ES6727
Samsung UE32ES6750
Samsung UE37ES6307
Samsung UE37ES6710
Samsung UE40ES6307
Samsung UE40ES6550
Samsung UE40ES6557
Samsung UE40ES6710
Samsung UE40ES6720
Samsung UE40ES6727
Samsung UE40ES6750
Samsung UE40ES6757
Samsung UE40ES6540
Samsung UE40ES6547
Samsung UE40ES6800
Samsung UE40ES6850
Samsung UE40ES6857
Samsung UE40ES7207
Samsung UE40ES7500
Samsung UE40ES7507
Samsung UE40ES8000
Samsung UE40ES8007
Samsung UE40ES6907
Samsung UE40D6510
Samsung UE40D6530
Samsung UE40D7000
Samsung UE-40D7090
Samsung UE40D8000
Samsung UE-40D8090
Samsung UE46ES6307
Samsung UE46ES6557
Samsung UE46ES6727
Samsung UE46ES6540
Samsung UE46ES6547
Samsung UE46ES6550
Samsung UE46ES6710
Samsung UE46ES6720
Samsung UE46ES6750
Samsung UE46ES6757
Samsung UE46ES6800
Samsung UE46ES6850
Samsung UE46ES6857
Samsung UE46ES6907
Samsung UE46D6510
Samsung UE46D6530
Samsung UE46D7000
Samsung UE46ES7500
Samsung UE46ES7507
Samsung UE46ES7207
Samsung UE46ES8000
Samsung UE46D8000
Samsung UE46ES8007
Samsung UE50ES6907
Samsung UE55D6530
Samsung UE55ES6307
Samsung UE55ES6540
Samsung UE55ES6547
Samsung UE55ES6550
Samsung UE55ES6800
Samsung UE55ES6850
Samsung UE55ES6857
Samsung UE55ES6907
Samsung UE55ES7000
Samsung UE55D7000
Samsung UE55ES7500
Samsung UE55ES7507
Samsung UE55ES8000
Samsung UE55D8000
Samsung UE55ES8007
Plasma panels
Samsung PS-51D7000
Samsung PS-51D8090
Samsung PS51E6500
Samsung PS51E6507
Samsung PS51E8000
Samsung PS51E8007
Samsung PS51D6910
Samsung PS51D6900

SONY
Sony KDL-32EX725
Sony KDL-40EX725
Sony KDL-46EX725
Sony KDL-52LX905
Sony KDL-55HX955
Sony KDL-55EX725
Sony KDL-40LX905

Toshiba
Toshiba 32TL963
Toshiba 40TL963
Toshiba 40WL768
Toshiba 42VL863
Toshiba 42VL963
Toshiba 42YL863
Toshiba 42WL863
Toshiba 42UL863
Toshiba 46TL963
Toshiba 46YL863
Toshiba 46WL768
Toshiba 46WL863
Toshiba 46UL863
Toshiba 46VL748
Toshiba 47VL863
Toshiba 47VL963
Toshiba 55VL963
Toshiba 55YL863
Toshiba 55WL768
Toshiba 55WL863
Toshiba 55ZL1

Panasonic
Plasma panels
Panasonic TX-P42VT50
Panasonic TX-P42GT50
Panasonic TX-P50GT50
Panasonic TX-P50VT30
Panasonic TX-P50VT20
Panasonic TX-P50VT50
Panasonic TX-P55VT50
Panasonic TX-P (R) 65VT50
LCD panels
Panasonic TX-L42DT50
Panasonic TX-L47WT50
Panasonic TX-L47DT50
Panasonic TX-L55WT50
Panasonic TX-L55DT50

Sharp
Sharp LC-40LX812
Sharp LC-40LE824
Sharp LC-40LE830
Sharp LC-46LX812
Sharp LC-46LE812
Sharp LC-46LE814
Sharp LC-46LE822
Sharp LC-46LE824
Sharp LC-46LE830
Sharp LC-52LE822
Sharp LC-52LE830

Of course this is far from full list television receivers having a satellite DVB-S2 tuner, because every year new line and this way the list is updated, so full information it is better to get it in the "operating manual", or go to the manufacturer's website, there is a service that answers questions from its customers, either by phone or by e-mail... And one more thing, even if the desired DVB-S2 tuner is installed on your TV, this does not mean that your TV will work correctly with the module and the satellite operator's card, it may be necessary to update the software (firmware) of your receiver to a newer one, etc. ... Again, such compatibility issues should be resolved on the website of the TV receiver manufacturer, as a rule, these are quite serious corporations and they are loyal to their customers.

Further, in a nutshell, let's say about how this should work (suddenly someone does not know). For example, a DVB-S2 satellite tuner turned out to be installed on your TV, this means that by connecting a cable from a pre-configured to desired satellite antennas (you still can't do without a dish, otherwise some people think that once such a tuner is stuck in their fancy LCD panel, then satellites can be caught on any pin.) So, by connecting the antenna and scanning the satellite through the corresponding menu, you can watch FTA TV channels which broadcast openly, that is, without encoding. If you are satisfied with their quantity and content, please feel free to watch and enjoy. However, such open channels are becoming less and less every year, or they are frankly uninteresting channels such as Tele-shops or in a completely incomprehensible language.

NTV Plus and Tricolor TV , then you can turn your gaze to Continent TV, Rainbow TV, Telecard ... TV channels are broadcast closed; to view them, you need to purchase special CAM modules and smart cards (each operator has their own). We insert the whole thing into a special slot of your TV, register a subscription, a tuned antenna for the desired satellite is also needed (without it anywhere), scan and save the found TV channels and watch!

It would seem that everything ... However, if everything was so smooth, then why then satellite operators Selling Their Recommended Satellite Receivers? Firstly, providers seek to protect themselves from "someone else's hardware" and, accordingly, make money on their own. Secondly, for any changes, be it a change in encoding or input additional services it is enough for them to change software their terminals directly from the satellite. And thirdly, copyright holders also want to protect their programs, films, sports from copying and, in turn, do not allow the operator to show their content using CAM modules... Therefore, for a more or less quiet viewing, it is certainly better to choose a separate recommended equipment, but in any case, the choice is always yours!

Good welcome!

I want to say right away that I am far from an expert in satellite television. All I can boast about is 🙂

Not long ago, I had to choose a TV. I opted for LG 32LN575U. Well, and of course, like everyone, I read reviews, looked in online stores, and noticed in its description the presence of a digital tuner DVB-S2.

I googled a little, and realized that the presence of a digital DVB-S2 tuner allows you to directly connect a satellite dish to the TV and watch satellite TV without a receiver. If we talk in simple words, then DVB-S2 is a satellite tuner built into the TV. As I have satellite TV, it became interesting to me.

Lots of LG TVs (and not only from LG), are equipped with a digital tuner of the DVB-S2 standard. This can be seen in the description specific model... For example, here is a description of the characteristics of the LG 32LN575U TV on the official website:

After the purchase, I of course tested the operation of this digital satellite receiver, which is built into the TV. But, everything turned out to be not as rosy as you might think. If you watch about 70-80 “our” channels (free of charge) through a satellite receiver, then by simply connecting the dish to the TV, you will be able to watch only completely open, not encrypted channels. Among which, I did not find either Ukrainian or Russian (though not really looking).

The thing is that the firmware of our satellite receivers, keys have already been entered that allow you to watch encrypted satellite channels. On the TV, these keys are understandably not wired up. And somehow there is no way to lead them there, or change the firmware. The companies that make these TVs don't need this at all.

You ask, what is this DVB-S2 for then? To watch nobody needs open channels? No, not at all. I think that all TVs that have digital tuner range DVB-S2, support CAM modules... This is a module into which a pay satellite TV card is inserted, and which, in turn, is inserted into the TV, into the slot PCMCIA which looks like this:

The scheme is as follows: you immediately connect a satellite dish to the TV, buy starter pack some satellite TV with a CAM module, and insert the card with the module into the PCMCIA connector of the TV. Start a channel search on the TV (on the satellites that your provider points to you), and see paid ones, closed channels, which are opened using this very card from the provider, which is inserted into the PCMCIA connector of your TV.

This method has several significant advantages. For example, you don't need a receiver to watch satellite TV. And it turns out one remote control, you will control the channels from the TV remote control. It's comfortable.

If you are going to connect some kind of paid satellite TV, then be sure to check with the support whether their CAM modules work on TVs with DVB-S2. And you can check specifically on LG TVs, or by model.

As far as I know, for example, satellite digital television "Lybid TV" (Ukraine) works fine on LG TVs, without a separate tuner. I saw an action in some online store where the Lybid TV starter package comes with LG TVs as a gift (with a CAM module, not a receiver)... They call the module itself “ EXSET CІ CAM“.

Setting up satellite channels (DVB-S2) on your LG TV

I have not connected pay tv, and I do not have a CAM module to show the setting in this example. But I have conventional antenna, to three satellites: Amos, Sirius and Hotbird. The whole thing works, of course, through a separate receiver.

But, I connected the satellite dish directly to the TV (remember, I tested it on LG 32LN575U TV)... I started searching for channels on satellites. The TV found all the open channels, and showed them perfectly. Now I will show everything with an example. Maybe someone will come in handy, and it will be interesting.

To connect a satellite dish, LG TV has a special connector “ LNB Satellite IN“.

As an input source, select Satellite... Push Further.

The next step is to select a satellite and configure it. You can press the button Change satellite setting, in order to tune the satellite on which you want to search for channels. Or press Further to search for channels on an already selected satellite.

If you go to the satellite settings, a window will open with many different settings... As you can see, my signal quality and signal level are almost maximum. This means that my antenna is tuned to the selected satellite. V in this case, it HOTBIRD 13.0E... It is possible to add a satellite, just click on the button Add satellite... You can expose DiSEqC etc.

We close this window, and click Further... We select the search parameters. If you do not have a CAM module, then you can check the box next to the item Skipping encrypted channels... All of you will not be able to watch them. I didn't highlight anything else, and just pressed Execute.

Satellite scan and channel search will start. The general statistics of the scan will be displayed, and the number of found digital satellite channels and the number of radio channels found.

You can stop scanning at any time by pressing the button. Stop... All found channels will be saved.

As soon as the scan is over, or you stop the search, you will immediately go to viewing the found channels.

You can go back to the settings, to the Channels tab. There will already be more items available. Can be done manual setting, sorting the found channels, tuning the satellite, or editing the transponder.

To switch from watching satellite channels, for example, to terrestrial television, or HDMI connector, press the button on the remote control INPUT.

I hope my article is useful to you, and I wasted my time 🙂

If you forgot to write something, or wrote something wrong, please correct me. You can ask questions in the comments, or on the forum in the thread.