Go digital. The analog TV shutdown will be phased according to the schedule. How to connect digital terrestrial television through an indoor antenna

Digital terrestrial television slowly but surely replacing analog television. In Ukraine, from the fall of 2018 to the spring of 2019, they plan to completely turn off analog television. As far as I know, Russia also plans to turn off analog TV at the beginning of 2019. And despite the fact that many people watch satellite TV, cable, or IPTV, many residents will have to look for alternatives. Otherwise, the TV will simply stop working and receive a signal at one point. And instead of our favorite TV channel, we will see the hiss of the TV.

Of course, instead of analog television digital terrestrial television has been working well for a long time, which everyone can watch absolutely free (in Russia it seems like there is a separate paid package)... All popular channels that we watched before are available for free viewing. Moreover, there are more channels, and the picture and sound quality is much better. In connection with the transition to T2, many had a question about what is needed to receive digital terrestrial television. How to receive a T2 signal and what devices are needed for this? What should be TV? Do I have to buy a T2 set-top box (tuner)? Which antenna is right for you? There are a lot of such questions. In this article I will try to answer the most popular ones.

Digital terrestrial television - what is it, what are the advantages and what is the difference?

I will try to explain everything in simple words... Terrestrial television is that television that is transmitted using a signal that is broadcast using TV towers.

Terrestrial television can be divided into:

• Analog. An old format that is now being actively switched off in many countries. Including in Ukraine and Russia.
• Digital. A new format that allows you to receive and watch channels in better quality... The digital format is less sensitive to noise. Can broadcast more channels.

Until recently, our televisions received analog television using a conventional antenna. (it may be accepted now, if it has not yet been disabled in your country)... As technology advances, analog television is simply outdated. Therefore, a smooth transition to digital television in the DVB-T2 format has long begun.

DVB is a set of digital television standards. DVB-T is an obsolete format. DVB-T2 is a new format.

Digital TV has many advantages over analog TV. The first and very big plus is signal compression. Due to this, the maximum number of on-air channels that can be broadcast has increased. At the same time, the picture and sound quality has improved, which is simply necessary for modern, large TVs. It also became possible to transmit information about a TV show, information about following programs etc.

Depending on the country, the broadcast of the channels is divided into packages. In Ukraine, for example, you can watch 32 channels in digital quality for free. These are 4 packages (multiplexes) of 8 channels. For example, because of a bad signal, I only catch 2 packets (16 channels). There are two free packages in Russia. Each one broadcasts 10 channels.

No matter how many options are available. If we want to watch terrestrial television, then we will have to switch to T2. Or install a satellite dish, connect IPTV, or cable TV... In villages and small towns, most likely there are only two options left: satellite TV, or terrestrial T2. Which is better - you decide. Perhaps later I will write an article on this topic.

What do you need to receive DVB-T2 signal?

Returning to the topic of the article - the equipment that is needed to receive digital terrestrial television.

• Or a TV with DVB-T2 support.
• Or a special T2 prefix (tuner).
• Antenna.

Everything is simple here. If we have an old TV that does not have a built-in tuner supporting the DVB-T2 format, then we need to buy a separate set-top box that will receive the T2 signal, process it and transmit the finished picture to the TV. The set-top box itself can be connected to almost any TV. Even to the "pot-bellied".

TV with DVB-T2 support

Your TV may be capable of receiving a T2 signal. In this case, you do not need to buy a separate set-top box. Or you can connect the antenna directly to the TV, start searching for digital channels and enjoy watching.

In our countries, TVs with support for DVB-T2 began to appear sometime after 2012. Therefore, if your TV was purchased before 2012, then it is unlikely to have support for T2. You need to look at the characteristics and check. Information about the availability of DVB-T2 support can be indicated on the box, or in the documentation. If you did not find anything there, then just type your TV model in search engine, open some popular online store (or better the official website of the manufacturer) and see what digital standards the tuner supports on your TV.

It looks something like this:

We look at the characteristics of the LG TV on the official website (broadcast system):

Or go to the settings of your TV and in the menu select the channel setup (search). He should ask you which channels to look for: digital, or digital and analog. Before that, you will most likely need to select the type of antenna: Cable (DVB-C), or Antenna (DVB-T).

Now, if the settings have something about the search for digital channels, then most likely there is support for T2.

It seems to me that an option is possible when the TV only supports DVB-T, but DVB-T2 does not. Therefore, it is better to look at the characteristics of a particular model.

T2 set-top box for watching digital terrestrial television

If the TV cannot directly receive the T2 signal, then you will have to buy a special set-top box. Many people call her a receiver. This is such a small box that connects to the TV. An antenna is connected to the set-top box. Then we perform a simple setup (search for channels) and watch digital TV.

There are a lot of such prefixes. There are even separate online stores that only sell equipment for receiving T2 signal. There are even kits for receiving digital television on sale (prefix + antenna)... The choice is very large, as well as the difference in price. And then you probably have a question: what is the difference between these prefixes? Differences in functionality, size, design, operating system, performance, etc.

• All these consoles are able to receive the T2 signal. This is, as it were, their main task.
• Most receivers (even the cheapest) there is a USB port where you can plug in a USB storage device and watch videos, photos, or listen to music.
• Terrestrial TV recording function.
• There are many models that can be connected to the internet (via LAN or Wi-Fi, usually using a separate USB adapter)... This makes it possible to watch videos on YouTube, or other services. Watch IPTV, use a browser, etc.
• There are T2 consoles that run on Android. All the functionality of this operating system... With the help of such a device, you can turn your ordinary TV into a Smart TV.

There are many differences. You should always carefully look and study the characteristics of a particular receiver. When I bought a T2 receiver, I didn't understand all the nuances. Then when I bought it, it turned out that the TV has a built-in T2 receiver. Well, nothing, later I connected it to another TV. By the way, I have Strong SRT 8204. It seems like one of the most budgetary ones. But nothing works.

This set-top box can be connected to almost any TV. If you have an old TV, then the set-top box can be connected using a triple tulip cable. If your TV has HDMI, then of course you need to use an HDMI cable to connect. The image quality will be much better. HDMI cable usually needs to be purchased separately.

Antenna for receiving DVB-T2

You can receive digital terrestrial television with almost any antenna. No special antenna is needed for this. You can easily use the antenna that you have installed, through which you have watched analog television until now. Any decimeter antenna will work without problems. The so-called "polish antenna" for T2 will also work.

Of course, it all depends on how far from you the tower is and what kind of terrain is in your area. If you live in a city where a tower is installed, then most likely everything will work even without an antenna. But a piece of wire, I think, will be needed. In this case, you can use an indoor antenna without an amplifier.

If the tower is far away, then you need an antenna with an amplifier. Or you will have to install an external decimeter antenna to receive digital terrestrial television. They also come without amplifiers, or with amplifiers. In case of poor reception, it may be necessary to raise the antenna onto a mast.

Note that if the antenna is boosted then the power supply may not be needed as most T2 receivers can supply power to the antenna. Usually, this function is enabled in the receiver settings. You need to look at the characteristics, or instructions. Your receiver may not have this feature.

The antenna must be correctly connected and directed strictly towards the tower. You can easily find information on the placement of DVB-T2 signal transmitters in your country and region on the Internet.

conclusions

To start watching T2, you usually only need a receiver. Since you most likely already have an antenna. If your TV is not very old (especially if it has Smart TV), then you may not need to buy anything at all. Check if your TV supports DVB-T2. I have already told you how to do this.

If the TV does not have a T2 receiver, then you will have to buy a set-top box. The choice is large, I think you will pick something up. Well, then we connect the antenna and TV to the set-top box, and in the settings we start the channel search. If no channels are found, then check all the contacts on the antenna, point the antenna towards the tower (after looking at the location of the tower before)... You may need a more powerful antenna or amplifier.

Be sure to leave comments. Share your experience and ask questions!

After the advent of digital television, a large number of users were excited about the transition to a modern format. What are the reasons? Of course, in the desire to try a new product, as well as in frequent discussions that the quality of the incoming signal is much higher. This improves the picture quality accordingly. The ease of access also attracts new users.

It is possible to connect a digital TV even to CRT models. This will require the use of additional devices. And of course modern TV models are able to catch this technique.

In the Moscow region and the capital, the well-known Ostankino television and radio network offers open access a huge number of terrestrial channels. This allows signal reception without additional clearance and payments for TV programs in Russia. Reception is available both to individual antennas located in the room and to outdoor ones.

There are also paid channels, for which a certain amount is charged every month. How many channels are in digital television today in 2019? What is needed to receive their signal? More on this later.

Digital signal reception methods

There are four options for connecting free and paid TV channels:

• Cable. In this case, the signal is received via a cable. The main disadvantage is the subscription fee. This method is not universally available.
• Satellite. Here, signal transmission is carried out via satellite, reception due to the installed personal dish. There is also a specific subscription fee charged here. Requires purchase of equipment designed for satellite TV.
• Terrestrial (DVB TV). Terrestrial repeaters distribute a signal that can be received by an indoor or outdoor antenna. This connection option does not require additional financial waste. Convenient way for watching TV programs in the format of modern broadcasting.

The digital set-top box (Dvb T2) catches channels differently from the previously described option. The signal level is low. It is difficult to catch him in case of bad weather, as well as a distant location from the TV tower.

The lowest in price is the reception of digital TV using an antenna, which is installed and configured independently by the user. Various channels can be added.

What are multiplexes

A multiplex is a connection in one digital package of different TV channels in digital TV broadcasting, which are combined before transmission over the channel and divided at the final receiving element (subscriber's receiver) with 1 or 2 TV channels allocated.

Digital television in Russia in DVB T2 format offers 20 TV channels, which are divided into 2 packages, this is called multiplexes. These are free digital channels to watch - there is no set subscription fee. The user only needs a TV; a set-top box with a decoder that receives the DVB T2 frequency range (if there is no such decoder in the TV) and an antenna.

Package # 1 is a group of information, news and development channels (Russia 1 and 2, 1 and 5 channels and others).

This package works wherever digital television is present. If there is a working digital TV tower nearby, most likely you will receive all 10 channels. The user will be able to catch either all 10 at once, or not one. The reason for this is that channels 1 of the multiplex are transmitted at the same frequency. Broadcasting is carried out at a frequency of 546 MHz using DVB-T2.

The composition of the channels changes quite often in this package. There are competitions among the programs, as a result of which the list may vary. Frequency 498 MHz with DVB prefix.

Package # 3 is under development, but it will be paid. Cheaper and simple option it is considered to use a cable and receive more than 100 channels from 200 rubles per month.

This package will run in test mode. In it, users will also be able to find programs of maximum definition HD.

What you need to view

To show digital television channels, special equipment is required:

• Antenna;
• A set-top box for digital television or TV with a DVB T2 tuner. The device must be MPEG 4 compliant and capable of operating in Multiple PLP mode.

As for the antenna, you can opt for a standard analog antenna. If you have a TV of a new model, then it may have an integrated digital format tuner. In this case, there is no need to buy a set-top box.

If you do not know if it is present in your model, check the technical data sheet. Alternatively, enter the model name in the search engine.

There are two types of antenna devices:

1. Active - when amplifiers are used, they are connected to a source of electrical energy. When using a receiver, 5-V is fed through it. This can be done through the settings in the menu - "Antenna Power". Using an active device is not always the right decision. Since if you are close to the tower, the signal may completely disappear.
2. Passive - there are no additional amplifiers here. They are used most often in areas with a stable signal. This option is easier for connecting multiple TVs.

Consider the features of the choice. Whoever comes across such an acquisition for the first time, most likely thinks that all consoles are identical. The main condition for making the right choice is not to make mistakes in key technical characteristics.

There are other points that can affect the further functioning of the equipment and the breadth of the functional component:

• There are no buttons on the external panel of the device - this obliges the user to work only with the remote control. This is not always practical.
• If the tuner does not have a USB port, the device cannot be used as a media player. In the presence of such equipment, you can put on the recording of TV programs, view photos and video clips.

Please note that a prefix with a separate power supply is considered a chic option. Most often, this element is built inside. The most common cause of tuner failure is a power supply failure. In the event of a failure, this was done can be attributed to service center or completely replace the prefix. But a separate unit is the ability to replace a component without any problems.

On January 14, 2019, the last analogue terrestrial television broadcasting transmitter will be turned off, and the Mytishchi urban district, like the rest of Russia, will completely switch to digital television.

We need to prepare for this transition now. Otherwise, the TV will simply stop working and receive a signal at one point. In connection with the transition to digital television broadcasting, Rodnikov readers have many questions. Let's understand them.

Who will be affected by the digital broadcasting transition?

Those whose TVs receive a signal through an antenna installed on the roof or balcony.

Do I need to recycle my old TV?

Definitely not. Digital terrestrial TV programs can also be watched on the old TV. To do this, you need to connect a digital antenna and a digital terrestrial set-top box to it, which must be of the DVB-T / T2 standard and support the MPEG4 video format.

Where can you buy a digital set-top box?

You can buy a digital set-top box at a store that sells digital equipment, or in an online store.

How much does a set-top box cost?

Retail prices for digital set-top boxes - depending on the manufacturer and model - average from 400 to 2000 rubles.

How do you know if your TV can receive a digital signal?

To receive terrestrial digital television, the TV must have a built-in DVB-T tuner, to receive digital cable - DVB-C tuner. Look for such designations in the TV passport. All modern TVs that are now on sale already have these tuners.

By the way, if, when switching channels, the name of the channel appears on the screen near the button number, then you are already watching digital television.

Can I take digital broadcasting with a satellite dish attachment?

No. Satellite TV broadcasting is carried out in the DVB-S standard, and on-air - in DVB-T2.

How many TVs can be connected to one set-top box?

Only one. If TVs do not have a built-in tuner, then each will need a separate set-top box. If you connect one digital set-top box to several TVs, then one channel will be broadcast on all TVs. If you want to watch two or more channels at the same time, then you need to purchase a set-top box for each TV.

Will there be a subscription fee for digital TV?

There will be no subscription fee... The task of digital terrestrial television is to give every citizen of Russia, anywhere in the country, the opportunity to watch for free the same TV channels that they had before, only in higher quality.

High picture quality and noise immunity are not the only advantages of digital broadcasting. It is also more economical: the power consumption of electricity of a digital transmitter in terms of one TV program is several times lower than that of analogue TV transmission. In addition, the number of programs distributed on one frequency channel is increasing.

From January 1, analogue broadcasting of federal TV channels in Russia, including the Kuban, will be terminated.

Does this mean that now only owners of digital set-top boxes can watch TV programs? Will the antennas that were responsible for the quality of analogue broadcast become useless? And how much will the purchase of the console cost? These questions are answered by Alexander Zolotov, director of the Krasnodar Regional Radio and Television Transmitting Center branch of the Russian television and radio broadcasting network.

Why is the transition to digital needed?

Until 2010, almost half of Russians had the opportunity to watch no more than four television channels; further development of analog television became impossible. In addition, there were international obligations, according to which Russia was obliged to transfer television broadcasting to a digital standard. Since in digital broadcasting, ten digital programs can be shown on one channel, and in analog broadcasting on one frequency - only one.

The number of frequencies does not increase. Therefore, the entire world community is striving for a digital standard today. In addition, digital broadcasting is more high quality and pictures, and sound, and, in fact, the signal reception itself. And the third, most important, digital broadcasting will help eliminate the information inequality. If now 2-4 analog channels are available to viewers in a small settlement, then with the arrival of digital broadcasting, all settlements will receive 20 channels in excellent quality.

Do I need to buy new tv?

Since June of this year, the letter “A” has appeared next to the name of the channel on most analogue channels, for example, Russia-1, Perviy, NTV. If you see it on your TV screen, then you should understand that from the beginning of 2019 you will no longer be able to watch these channels, as they will stop broadcasting in analog mode.

If you bought a TV after 2013, it almost certainly has a DVB-T2 digital tuner, so you can easily pick up digital channels. To do this, just check the settings. If you have an older TV, you will need to purchase a dedicated set-top box to receive digital channels. These devices are sold in all home appliance stores.

Which prefix to choose?

The cost of the console starts from 800 rubles. The price depends on the number of options that are in it. Some set-top boxes allow program recording and other functions. The simplest prefix is \u200b\u200benough for a retired grandmother.

By the way, in order to avoid an unreasonable rise in prices for TVs and set-top boxes, RTRS has already prepared a cut for the Federal Antimonopoly Service on prices for this equipment.

If you have two or more TVs without a DVB-T2 tuner and you want them to show different programs, the prefix must be bought for each.

Why does the antenna matter?

It is imperative to check the antenna from which your TV operates. It is about this moment that many people forget. Digital TV channels (throughout the country, not only in Krasnodar Territory) operate in the decimeter range. Therefore, your antenna must be decimeter. Its cost starts from 300 rubles.

If you live close to a broadcast facility, an indoor antenna is sufficient to receive digital programs. If you live in a big city with high-rise buildings, or do not live in the immediate vicinity of the transmitting station, then there is a need to use external antennas - preferably collective reception systems. Responsible for their operation management Companythat works with your home.

Beware of scammers!

You should not fall for the bait of sellers, or, more simply, scammers who go from door to door and offer a prefix that costs 800 rubles for three or five thousand. There is also unfair advertising, when even in retail chains you are offered to purchase a digital antenna. There is no such thing. There are two types of antennas - for receiving meter and decimeter channels. All decimeter antennas are capable of "catching" digital TV. The rest is bikes for extra profit.

By the way, the settings for a digital set-top box are the most basic. Therefore, do not enter into advertising, where you are offered to connect and configure a set-top box for a few thousand rubles.

If you are a satellite or cable TV subscriber

These TVs will continue to broadcast. Accordingly, if you are a subscriber of a large cable or satellite operator, you do not need to buy a new TV or set-top box, or change program settings. These operators receive the signal of the first 20 channels directly from the regional branch of RTRS.

However, if you're watching cable TV but you see the letter “A” on your screen, it's worth worrying. This means that your operator takes a signal from the analog air, and from 2019 he will no longer be able to do this. As a rule, this situation can arise with small cable operators.

In the Krasnodar Territory, 97.2% of the population are TV viewers. More than 2 million households have TVs.

When will analog broadcasting stop in the Kuban?

From January 1, 2019, analog broadcasting of federal channels in settlements with a population of less than 100 thousand people, and all this, except for Krasnodar, Sochi, Novorossiysk and Armavir, will be disabled. But there is a forecast that within a year after January 1, 2019 and in the above-mentioned large cities of the region, analogue broadcasting will be discontinued.

Regional and local TV companies that operate in the analogue standard will continue broadcasting in the same mode throughout the region.

What are the first and second multiplexes?

Multiplex is the combination of channels into a single package for digital broadcasting. Each multiplex included 10 television channels. The first now covers almost the entire Kuban. The second is about 60 percent of the region. From January 1, 2019, the second multiplex will also operate throughout the region. The channels included in the multiplexes are free for all consumers. The only thing has to do with satellite TV. While the bill, which obliges satellite operators to provide 20 channels for free, has not been adopted, it is under consideration in the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

At the end of 2018, the country uses from 16 to 33 million televisions capable of receiving only an analog signal. According to RBC, the rejection of analogue broadcasting throughout Russia may be postponed: one of the interlocutors of the publication claims that the possibility of test shutdown analog broadcasting in one or several regions. In particular, such a pilot project can be carried out in the Tver region.

Transition to digital television in Russia 2019, what to do

To switch to digital, the owners modern TVs, that is, purchased later than 2012, you just need to press the autotune on the remote control again - the new format will be found by itself. Older models require additional hardware.

Transition to digital television when in Moscow and Russia

The deputy head of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation Alexey Volin said that the transition from analogue to digital television was extended until mid-January 2019. He assured that citizens have time to purchase the necessary equipment before turning off the analogue.

I want to immediately console the sluggish citizens, who will not acquire digital set-top boxes and new television receivers capable of broadcasting digital television before the New Year, that for them we are extending the process of disconnecting analogue broadcasting of federal channels until January 14-15.
From 2019, Russia will completely switch to digital television broadcasting, and the analog signal will be turned off. Now the process of completing the construction of terrestrial digital networks is underway.

Can I receive digital broadcasts with a satellite dish attachment?

No you can not. Satellite TV broadcasting is carried out in the DVB-S standard, and on-air - in DVB-T2.

Transition to digital television in Russia 2019. Where can you buy a set-top box?

You can buy a digital set-top box at a digital store or online store.

How many TVs can I connect to one set-top box?

Only one. If TVs do not have a built-in tuner, then each will need a separate set-top box. If you connect one digital set-top box to several TVs, then one channel will be broadcast on all TVs. If you want to watch two or more channels at the same time, then you need to purchase a set-top box for each TV.

How much does a digital terrestrial set-top box cost?

Retail prices for digital set-top boxes - depending on the manufacturer and model - average from 400 to 2000 rubles.

Do I need to buy a new TV?

No. Digital terrestrial TV programs can be watched from regular TVif you connect a digital terrestrial set-top box to it. It must be of the DVB-T / T2 standard and support the MPEG4 video format.

ANALOGUE TELEVISION WILL BE DISCONNECTED IN RUSSIA FROM JANUARY 1, 2019

Already a very long time ago, this change began to be planned, but constant and everything moved to a late date. A gradual transition to a new type of broadcasting was planned in the federal program for 2009-2015, but this did not happen. In 2016, it was announced that the timing of the shutdown of analogue broadcasting would be regulated.

A multiplex is a frequency at which 10 channels are broadcast at once.

The very first multiplex will start broadcasting the following channels:

First;
Russia 1;
Russia 24;
Culture;
Carousel;
Fifth channel;
NTV;
TV Center;
OTP;
Match TV.

The second multiplex will include ten public channels:

TNT,
Star,
Muz TV,
Spas,
STS,
Home,
World,
Ren-TV,
Friday,
TV-3.

After a while, the third multiplex will be launched, it includes regional and other channels. Meanwhile, all channels, in addition to the obligatory ones, will continue to work in analog format. According to analysts, not all regional channels will be able to pay for the transition to a digital signal.

The great advantage of these changes is that the residents of Russia will receive free package high quality channels.