Even as a child, living in the village, I always tried to tune the TV to good reception of a large number of channels. The only option that I understood for myself from these attempts is that the higher the antenna is, the better the quality of the channels and the greater their number. But there is a limit to the height of the antenna mast. Therefore, some channels were always shown well, some were shown not so well, and some were not shown at all. Now, living in the city, you don’t experience any problems with the quantity and quality of the TV channels provided, but when visiting a village, sometimes you want to turn on the TV and change channels, choosing an interesting program. But in the countryside, time moves slower and modern technologies arrive there late, and sometimes don’t arrive at all.

In this regard, I set out to set up as many television channels in the village as possible. To begin with, I propose to consider what options are available today for obtaining a high-quality signal and picture on the TV:

1Cable TV- television, in which the signal is distributed through a television cable that is directly connected to each television

Pros: high-quality TV.

Cons: Subscription fee, available only in large cities.

2 Satellite television. Satellite television broadcasts using a satellite suspended in low-Earth orbit. The signal is received by TV viewers on an individual dish antenna.

Pros: high-quality TV.

Cons: Cost of equipment, subscription fee.

3 Terrestrial television. Terrestrial television distributes the signal using terrestrial repeater stations; in order to receive this signal, you must use an antenna.

Pros: minimum costs.

Cons: the signal level is often low; the display and quality of channels depends on the weather, distance from the tower, mast height, etc.

You can also say that TV channels can be watched via the Internet, but in this article I would like to talk about watching channels without using a computer/laptop, and especially the Internet.

Of all the methods described, the only one that suited me was using satellite TV, but I really didn’t want to spend money on buying equipment and then paying a subscription fee. After scouring the Internet, I found an alternative way - terrestrial digital television. The essence of digital television is the following: the transmission of television images and sound occurs using digital encoding of the video signal and sound signal using digital channels. Digital encoding, unlike analogue, ensures signal delivery with minimal losses, since the picture and sound are not influenced by external factors (interference). Of the nuances of using digital television, I will note the following - a television channel in digital television has two situations, it will either work in good quality, or it will not work at all. Unlike analog TV, there is no borderline state or interference, the only exception is if the channel has very poor communication quality, it can slow down, turn off and turn on again, to avoid this you need to use another antenna, raise the existing one higher or turn towards the TV tower .

What you need to watch digital television:

TV antenna;

TV or set top box (Set Top Box) with tuner DVB-T2(namely DVB-T2, the outdated DVB-T will not work), support for the MPEG4 video compression standard and the Multiple PLP mode.

You do not need to buy an additional antenna, just use an antenna for an analog signal. But the antenna itself is not enough, to watch digital TV you need a set-top box with a DVB-T2 tuner (some modern TVs do not need such a set-top box, since it is built into the TV, this information can be obtained from the documentation for the TV or on the manufacturer’s website, which discusses a similar case ). Set-top boxes are not expensive, on average from 1500 to 2000 rubles. In fact, you don’t need to buy anything other than this set-top box. Another plus is that you don’t need to pay a subscription fee for terrestrial digital television.

It is important to note that digital TV allows you to view a limited number of channels; at the time of writing there were 20 (possibly less depending on the region of residence).

Digital television is not configured according to the principle - the higher you raise it, the more you catch. You can only tune these 20 channels, plus you can add more analog channels that your antenna will pick up (if your DVB-T2 set-top box or your TV has such a function). To learn more about the number of channels and the possibility of using digital television in your region, you can call the RTRS hotline: 8-800-220-20-02 (calls within Russia are free) or on the website: www.rtrs.rf.

So, I propose to move from theory to practice. In my case, I used a regular television antenna, which was very popular about 15 years ago. With this antenna I managed to catch about 3 analogue channels in good quality, 2 in satisfactory quality, and a couple more channels appeared in poor quality in good weather.

I purchased a DVB-T2 set-top box. Regarding the choice of consoles, I didn’t rack my brains, since technically they are all as similar as two peas in a pod. Most of them have two outputs - tulip (some SCART) and HDMI, there is a USB connector for viewing the contents of USB media. I got the impression that they are all made at the same Chinese factory, only they are equipped with different boxes and labels. When purchasing, pay attention to the control panel of the set-top box, since you will use it constantly (switch channels, turn the volume lower, higher, etc.).

I connected the antenna to the DVB-T2 set-top box, and connected it to the TV using a tulip (it usually comes with the set-top box).

Tulip RCA connectors for video and stereo audio. Yellow is for video, white is for monaural or left channel of stereo two-channel audio, red is for right channel of stereo two-channel audio.

I’ll make a reservation right away that I connected the set-top box to an obsolete CRT TV, so I chose a tulip cable. If you have an LCD or plasma TV with an HDMI output, then you should connect it with a proper HDMI cable (it must be purchased separately), since the image quality will be much higher.

I switched the TV to AV mode and got to the DVB-T2 set-top box interface. Setting up the set-top box requires minimal effort; all default settings will satisfy most users. The main thing you need to do is set up the channels. To do this, I went to the channel search menu and selected Auto search.

A few minutes later, the DVB-T2 set-top box found those same 20 channels + 3 radio stations. But a few days later, channels 11 to 20 disappeared, on the website rtrs.ru I saw that the towers to which I connected did not support 2 multiplexes (from 11 to 20 channels), and the fact that they worked for a couple of days was most likely tests. As a result, I purchased a high-quality, “strong” antenna to watch all 20 channels. Test video below.

Antenna test video ANT-T2-MAX

In order to understand the capabilities and settings of this set-top box, I offer a photo of each menu item (I apologize for the low quality of the photo).

A digital set-top box, as I wrote earlier, can play files from a USB flash drive. To do this, insert the USB device into the set-top box, go to the menu, select "USB" - "Multimedia", select the playable format (music, pictures, video).

In addition, digital set-top boxes have the ability to record images from the TV to a flash drive. To do this, just press the “Rec” button on the control panel of the DVB-T2 set-top box, after which the recording will begin on a USB device.

To summarize, I am very pleased with the quality and quantity of digital TV channels (of course, more channels are possible, but not all at once). In my opinion, for remote places, dachas, villages, towns, where people are not ready to spend 10,000 rubles on purchasing satellite TV + pay a subscription fee, I consider this option the most suitable.

One of the most popular models. All this is explained by the fact that it has an excellent price/quality ratio. The device is designed to receive free digital television of the DVB-T2/T standard. Equipped with all standard features.

Specifications:

Interfaces:

In order to connect the set-top box, use the following interfaces:

When connecting an antenna, use the input RF IN. Next, to connect the TV, use either the output HDMI, or via a 3RCA-3RCA cable - connect composite video output And stereo audio output with TV. And through the interface DC IN connect the power supply to the network. Please note that before connecting a digital set-top box to a TV or any other electronic device, be sure to turn off the mains power to the set-top box itself and the device to which you are connecting it.

Features and capabilities:

Equipped with an ALI 3821P processor, which has high performance, as well as a sensitive MaxLinear MxL608 tuner. The device is designed to receive digital television of the DVB-T2/T standard. Equipped with all standard functions, namely: program guide, teletext, recording timer, Time Shift (the ability to record live broadcasts) and parental key. A USB port is provided for viewing photos and videos from external media. You will also have the opportunity to record your favorite movie or live TV show on an external storage device.

When you turn on the set-top box, you will see a start menu where you can select the country, language, resolution and aspect ratio.

Next, you should perform an automatic channel search. To do this, press the OK button on the start menu. The “Automatic Search” window will appear in front of you. Once the search is completed and the channels are found, you will be able to watch digital TV.

Please note that if you are using an active antenna with power (5V) from the receiver, then you must turn on the power supply before searching for channels.

In order to perform a manual search for channels, you need to select “By channel” or “By frequency” in the “Search mode” item. Then you need to select the range in which the TV signal is broadcast - VHF (MV) or UHF (UHF) and indicate the channel number (or frequency) - TVK (KHz). After this, at the bottom of the menu you will see scales of the intensity and quality of the received signal. Click Search and then OK.

Once channels are found, they will automatically be added to the channel list. If the channels are not found, the receiver will exit the manual search menu.

If you are using an active antenna with an amplifier, then you must enable this function, which activates the supply of power from the set-top box to the antenna. But if a passive antenna is connected to the set-top box, then in order to avoid equipment failure, it is prohibited to turn on the antenna power.

Using the menu, you can edit channels, create channel lists and favorite groups, perform automatic and manual search for channels, set the language, timer, auto-shutdown, time, enable subtitles, customize the screen, play installed games and much more.

Appearance and equipment:

The packaging of the console is made of blue and white cardboard. On it you can see the main supported functions and a general view of the rear panel, as well as information about the manufacturer.

The attachment is made of durable black plastic. Has a compact size thanks to an external power supply. On the front panel there is a display on which, when turned on, the number of the channel being viewed is displayed, and when turned off, the time is displayed. Also on the front panel are control buttons and an on/off indicator. Oriel 213 is a compact, budget solution for watching digital television with all the necessary functions. Simple installation and an intuitive menu will make working with the device pleasant and will not cause any difficulties.

Oriel 790, set-top box for digital television of the DVB T2 DVB T standard. We present you our video review.

Oriel 790 - outer packaging general view

We invite you to watch a detailed video review of the Oriel 790 receiver, we recorded it in the addendum and continuation. Here you can watch it in a video clip. The video review of the receiver will help you study and understand this new receiver. Our video review was created and recorded to help you navigate this receiver. He will answer your questions about this receiver.

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In it you will see:

* what the packaging of the Oriel 790 receiver looks like

* what does the Oriel 790 receiver consist of?

* What does the Oriel-790 receiver look like?

* what the Oriel 790 receiver looks like

* what the back panel of the Oriel-790 receiver looks like

* what the front panel of the Oriel-790 receiver looks like

* how it is configured

* what it can customize

* how to set it up manually

* where to enter frequencies

* what to click on so that the receiver saves the settings

* how to set up radio channels

* how to view channel lists

* how to view lists of radio channels

* How it works in TV channel viewing mode

* how it works in radio channel viewing mode

* how it works with a flash card

*What colors does it show?

* How does it connect to the antenna

* How it can be customized

*How can it record

* how it can play recorded files

* How TV channels are broadcast

Enjoy watching!

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— receiving 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— reception 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— reception 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— reception frequency 666 MHz;
46th television channel— receiving 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— receiving frequency 746 MHz;
56th television channel— reception 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.

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DVB t2 set-top box (receiver) Oriel 790 is a stylish, compact, easy-to-use device. It has an excellent price-to-functionality ratio and allows you to watch TV in the best sound and image quality. It has all the functions necessary for this product: TV guide, Timeshift, etc.

The Oriel 790 digital set-top box has an Ali M3812 processor, which provides an excellent level of performance, a SONY CXD2837 demodulator and a SONY CXD2861 tuner. Such components are used in the production of equipment for highly developed countries. The technical features of the receiver allow you to confidently receive a signal even at the border of poor reception.

The Oriel DVBt2 set-top box (receiver) can also be used to play multimedia files using the USB 2.0 interface.

Specifications

The price in stores varies from 1300 to 1900 rubles. How to set up the Oriel digital set-top box is described in the instructions.

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