You wanted to connect to digital terrestrial television, and you think what is needed for this? Let's begin with that to receive digital air, any subscriber equipment of the standard DVB-T2 with support for multi PLP mode.
To watch digital terrestrial television, you need either select DVB-T2 set-top box, or find out if your TV has a built-in DVB-T2 tuner. This is very simple - this information should be displayed in the instructions for your TV. If there are no instructions, then you can ask for help. Search instructions on our website.
On all devices (or boxes) that can accept digital terrestrial television signal, DVB-T2 logo applied. If the prefix is certified by RTRS, then the butterfly logo flaunts on the box:
Which DVB-T2 receiver is better to choose? Which DVB-T2 receiver is the best, or are they all the same? Choosing a DVB-T2 set-top box shouldn't take a lot of time.
In appearance, all receivers are very similar to each other, important differences are inside. The main difference between DVB-T2 set-top boxes (except for appearance) is the processor and the tuner itself. Everything is clear here - the newer the equipment, the faster and clearer the set-top box works. The undisputed leader in DVB-T2 tuners was the chip mxl 603, this inscription flaunted on many boxes of prefixes. Now he has come to replace mxl 608... Many manufacturers already use this chip in their receivers. When choosing a DVB-T2 set-top box, pay attention to this item.
For today, all receivers have a set of necessary functions - recording programs on a USB drive, delayed viewing, child control, etc.
When choosing a DVB-T2 set-top box pay attention to the remote control. Choose the most convenient one for yourself. All the same, I would like to note that by and large all consoles are similar, so the choice is only yours.
Also, when choosing a DVB-T2 set-top box, look for reviews and reviews equipment you like on the Internet. There is no better set-top box for DVB-T2 reception.
Please note if the model of the set-top box you have selected has a manufacturer's website. Technical support for consumers on the site, service centers of this brand in your city.
Reviews of some models of DVB-T2 receivers:
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So, you are ripe for buying a digital TV receiver. They are also called prefixes or tuners. But here you have a question: which prefix to choose, what to look for, and so on. In this article I will try to answer similar questions and give my feedback on those prefixes for "numbers" that I myself have worked with.
How to start choosing a dvb t2 console
First, make sure that your TV does not have such a receiver.
If your TV is modern enough, then a digital TV receiver may already be installed there. Why pay more? Look in the instructions for a mention of receiving TV broadcasts in DVB T2 format... In my Phillips there was only DVB T, but how, these are different formats.
My TV has a digital TV receiver, but it's outdated, DVB T format
By the way, if the instructions are not at hand, then you can search for your model on Yandex Market, and look for a digital TV tuner and cherished letters in the description of the interfaces. If your TV has such a set-top box, then congratulations - you saved a couple of thousand rubles! And you can safely proceed to.
For those who are unlucky and there is no dvb t2 receiver in the TV, let's continue.
If the receiver is still not on the TV
What do we need from a set-top box to receive digital TV? Actually - not so much. It is important that it accepts the DVB T2 format!
All further - these are bells and whistles. There are receivers with the function of recording TV broadcast on a USB flash drive, or allowing you to pause the broadcast. They can also be able to read data from a USB flash drive and can be used as multimedia players. For example, on them it will be possible to view a photo or video, abandoned on a USB flash drive. This can be quite handy.
Price range - from a thousand rubles and more... I dealt with three DVB T2 tuners, and I'll tell you about them.
Feedback on the Rolsen RDB-507N digital television receiver
The first set-top box I bought my mother's home, Rolsen RDB-507N.
The first receiver for "digital" - Rolsen RDB-507N
As you can see, even such a primitive prefix has everything we need, and even more. Full "stuffing")
Added review... This set-top box for digital TV was purchased in September 2014. It is now January 2017. She still works and does whatever is required of her. Even recently trying to look at her photos and videos from a flash drive - everything is plowing. I don't even know what to dig into. Although, it is possible that today there are already more successful models.
Review for dvb t2 receiver Mystery MMP-71DT2
I bought the second digital receiver DVB T2 for myself. This is the Mystery MMP-71DT2 model. I also bought it on Ozone, already for 1100 rubles. And you will not believe, but they are no longer there either). But there are a bunch of other receivers, already more modern.
In terms of functions, it is very similar to the first Rolsan. I'll tell you more, there even the same software part, although the manufacturers seem to be different. That is, the menu, the principle of setting and functions are all one to one. Reviews are even better than Rolson's. But for me, these are the same eggs, only in profile. But yes, it works, and it catches everything. They say the remote is inconvenient, but it's a matter of habit:
Added review... Since I eventually connected myself to cable TV along with the Internet, I also gave this set-top box home, where there was a second TV. Now there are two of them. It was also bought at the end of September 2014 and today, in January 2017, it is still working. By the way, if for some reason “Russia-1” did not go to the first set-top box, then it started working. I was surprised and the antenna seems to be the same. But the amplifiers are different. Maybe it's them, I don't know ...
Review of the digital tuner BBK SMP127HDT2
Digital tuner number three: BBK SMP127HDT2. I bought it home for my friends, already at a local computer store, because Ozone ran out of tuners. It cost only a thousand rubles. It works, although, to be honest, I did not configure it myself, but my friend easily caught 10 channels. Why not 20? It is necessary to understand, most likely, the matter is in the wrong setting of the receiver
Receiver of digital television BBK SMP127HDT2
Added review... I bought it at the end of 2014, and I haven't heard any complaints from friends until now. Although, in general, I have to ask my mother, maybe she was covered for a long time, but I doubt something. There is nothing to break.
I read everything, but did not understand which prefix to take ???
All consoles in the budget segment are from approximately the same test.
They work, they catch everything they need, there is nothing to dig into. And no more is required of them. The same software filling is alarming. I think it was written by some Chinese Sun Wyn and sold to all manufacturers at the same time.
When choosing pay attention to formats, which accepts the prefix and for additional functions. And of course, before buying, see
By 2017, Russia should completely switch from analog broadcasting of all television channels to digital transmission. In connection with this circumstance, ordinary citizens must purchase the necessary equipment to receive a signal in a new format. This fact will not affect the owners of modern LCDs. Their technology has already been adapted for digital broadcasting. Owners of TVs of earlier models will have to purchase an external dvb receiver that supports transmission and reception of channels in T2 format.
Channel broadcasting: formats and standards
Before running to a store or ordering a tuner on the Internet, you need to familiarize yourself with the formats in which the channels are broadcast, as well as what are the standards for their transmission. Knowing this, you can easily determine the basic requirements for the necessary equipment. This approach will greatly facilitate the selection of the desired device.
Advice. Digital transmission of television channels is preferred over analogue signal. Digital is capable of broadcasting in high definition format, and weather conditions practically do not affect the signal quality.
Standards
Digital broadcasting is carried out in a single international standard DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting), literal translation from English is digital video broadcasting. Signal transmission in digital format can be carried out from various sources, depending on this, the general standard is divided into several categories:
- DVB-C - cable broadcasting. The signal is broadcast via cable and a specific provider.
- DVB-S - satellite image transmission. The channels are broadcast from the source to the consumer via satellite.
- DVB-S2 - satellite broadcasting of channels in high quality HD or Full HD format.
- DVB-T is a standard for terrestrial broadcasting of channels in digital format. The channels are broadcast on traditional radio air, and the reception is carried out by means of an analog antenna.
- DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial broadcasting standard. It supports broadcasting in HD or Full HD quality, as well as in 3D format.
The external tuner is selected based on the TV signal broadcasting standard.
Attention! Tuners of unknown manufacturers and low cost do not have good quality and reliability.
Formats
Initially, digital television, as well as satellite broadcasting, were broadcast in MPEG2 (compression level). With the development of technologies and the introduction of innovative solutions in them, the already standard MPEG2 compression ratio has evolved into MPEG4, which is used in the DVB-T2 signal transmission standard. Modern equipment is capable of transmitting a television signal in HD (High-Definition) format of high quality and Full HD with high resolution ranging from 1080x1920 and higher. In the resolution marking, an index may be indicated: i - interlaced format, p - progressive format.
Advice. Progressive format allows for higher definition images than interlaced ones.
When choosing an external receiver, you need to take into account the technical characteristics of the TV, in particular its ability to support the broadcast format. This is due to the fact that outdated models of equipment do not reproduce images in SDTV format and do not perceive broadcasts in high quality, and even more so in 3D. Also, signal transmission can happen free of charge (FTA) and in an encoded format. To receive the latter, the tuner must be equipped with decoding technology: Irdeto, Viaccess or Conax.
External for receiving digital television must meet the basic technical requirements:
- Tuner chipset. It is analogous to a personal computer. Responsible for the speed of data processing and the sensitivity of the receiver to the signal level. Accordingly, a more powerful processor receives even the weakest signal, has a high performance for processing video and audio data from external media.
- Format and standards. It is important that the tuner supports reception of a signal compressed in MPEG4 and in the standard of terrestrial television broadcasting DVB-T2. Based on the TV model, support in HD and Full HD quality is also important.
- Control. All external set-top boxes are equipped with remote control panels (RC), and the presence of function buttons on the tuner body is an important option in case of a remote control breakdown.
- Multimedia. For movie lovers, an indispensable function will be the presence of a USB connector or Wi-Fi module for watching videos from an external device or the Internet, as well as support for common video formats: AVI, XviD, DivX, MKV.
- Connection. The presence of connectors such as "tulip" or SCART is mandatory, since TVs of all models are equipped with sockets for this type of connection. HDMI or YPbPr connectors are for HD and Full HD quality.
- TimeShift function. It is designed to record a television signal to an external storage medium.
Advice. According to the reviews of consumers and professionals, the leading positions in the rating of tuners are occupied by: Strong, Openbox, BBK.
A properly selected receiver will allow you to enjoy watching channels and videos in high quality, as well as save money. Additional options, which are equipped with external attachments, can further expand the capabilities of the equipment.
How to connect a digital set-top box dvb t2 to a TV - video
Evgeny Sedov
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Content
The new broadcast format is supported by all modern TVs, but the digital standard is not available to owners of older models. To get it without buying a new TV, you need a TV set-top box to watch digital TV. The function will improve the quality of broadcasting, pictures, sound.
What is a digital TV receiver
It is a device that is small in size and is designed to capture a digital signal and then transmit it to any TV. The standard is abbreviated as DVB-T2. A digital TV receiver is an inexpensive device that converts your analogue cable signal to digital. The device has a wide functionality that can vary depending on the manufacturer and the cost of the tuner.
The simplest models cannot offer many additional features, but expensive options not only provide reception of a TV signal, but also help to control it. You can install this equipment in the country, and an ordinary antenna will transmit you channels in HD (high definition) quality and more. Installing the equipment is simple: you just need to connect a few cables to the TV, and data will immediately begin to be transmitted in the new format.
What functions does a receiver for digital television perform?
Each tuner has its own set of features. All of them catch the terrestrial digital signal, are capable of showing a large number of channels, but additional functions are available only on more expensive set-top boxes. A premium digital TV receiver has the following features:
- video compression in MPEG-4 format.
- there is a card reader.
- the digital standard DBV-S2 is supported.
- there is an HDMI connector, which helps to transmit the best possible signal quality (1080p);
- there is a LAN input for connecting to the Network (Internet);
- support for the "picture in picture" mode, you can view two streams on one screen, for example, the channel is changed during advertising;
- an HDD (hard disk) can be connected to the tuner to record programs and store them;
- there are several USB connectors.
- can play audio, show photos;
- you can record 3 channels at once in HDTV quality;
- there is a full-fledged browser for the Internet.
How many channels does the digital set-top box show?
When a person purchases a digital television receiver, he is interested in how many channels he will have at his disposal. Streams of the first, second multiplex will be available in Russia, which contain all the main broadcasts:
- TV channel Russia;
Entertainment channels (Muz-TV, Karusel, TNT) will be available free of charge. As a rule, up to 16 broadcasts are opened without payment. If you use the services of a cable provider, then this number increases to 250. For example, Beeline gives its subscribers access to 100-200 broadcasts. The price for the package will differ depending on the region of residence or the operator's company. To get access to the encrypted channels, you need a "cam module" and a special card for access to private broadcasting.
How to choose a digital set-top box for your TV
Before you buy any of the tuner options in the online store, you should understand that each country has its own standards. For example, a set-top box for digital television in Russia works with the following broadcasting options:
- DVB-S2, DVB-S- satellite broadcasting. The receiver is connected to a satellite dish, and the set-top box from it is no longer used. If you need to decode a closed channel, you will have to purchase a card.
- DVB-C. Broadcasts the channels of the regional cable provider's package. The TV must be connected via a cable from the supplier (this can be any company).
- DVB-T2... The set-top box works with digital broadcasting. To receive the signal, you need a regular indoor antenna. You don't need to buy any additional devices.
When purchasing the right equipment, remember to select an option for the appropriate broadcast standard. All consoles have a certain list of characteristics. To make the right choice and not overpay for features you don't need, you should know what to look for. Below is a list of the basic requirements for a digital TV tuner:
- Resolution, standard. You need to consider the type of broadcast and the supported standard.
- Media format... Set-top boxes can not only receive a digital signal, but also act as a player from USB drives. You record your favorite programs, movies and then watch at a convenient time for you. The choice should be made in favor of models that support the maximum number of video and audio formats.
- Control... All models are supplied with a remote control, but you should pay attention to the presence of buttons on the device itself. You should be able to switch channels, turn on and off the set-top box from the device body.
- Interface... The standard set of interfaces is the same for most models, but it will be an advantage if USB and HDMI jacks are present. This way you can watch programs in maximum quality.
- Additional functions... It's not a required parameter, but useful for people is the ability to use TimeShift. You will stop a movie (not recorded), a football match at any time, and continue watching later. In fact, you just pause the broadcast.
Price for a set-top box for digital TV
The catalogs of modern online stores offer a tangible choice in the line of tuners. Many companies are engaged in production, so it will be difficult for an inexperienced person to decide on a suitable option. You should rely on the acceptable cost and the set of required features. A digital TV set-top box can only serve a direct purpose or be a multimedia center. Typically, people choose inexpensive options. Here is an overview of the most popular models:
- BBK SMP136HDT2- the "simplest" version of a set-top box from a Chinese manufacturer. In addition to receiving television broadcasting, it supports the connection of flash drives, plays almost all possible video file formats. Price - from 1400 rubles.
- Telefunken TF DVBT201 Is another inexpensive option. After setting, you need to rename the channels. Supports connecting USB devices. Worth - from 1700 r.
- Tesler DSR11... The set-top box can play media files. Users refer to the advantages of the ability to buy a device in white or blue. The disadvantage is the absence of the AC3 codec, which deprives all films in MKV format of sound. Price - from 1500 rubles.
The rapid development of technical progress in the field of television broadcasting provides great opportunities for digital television for better reception of television programs in comparison with the outdated analogue. But in order to watch digital TV broadcasts, you need to connect the receiver (special set-top box) to the TV. Before connecting a digital set-top box to a TV, you will need to decide on the choice of a receiving device - an antenna. So, in order to watch digital terrestrial television (CETV) without problems, you will need:
- antenna;
- receiver (attachment);
- channel setup.
Antenna type is selected depending on the distance to the TV transmitting tower. Therefore, you should install an indoor antenna or an outdoor one. But, regardless of the type of location, it should work in the decimeter range, namely, to receive frequencies from 470 to 860 MHz. will work well within the city where the transmission tower is located.
When the distance from the TV receiver to the TV tower is more than 15 km, it is required to use outdoor antenna.
Antenna for dvb t2 set-top box can be purchased at the same retail outlets where the tuners themselves are sold. In this case, high-quality TV signal reception is guaranteed, since the receiver is specially designed for a digital tuner.
If you are going to install a TV set and configure DTV, then before connecting the set-top box, it is recommended that you first consult with your neighbors. They can tell you what type of antenna you should choose for the area.
Prefix (receiver)
As already mentioned, in order to be able to view DTV, you will need to buy a TV set-top box, which is also called a tuner or dvb receiver. There are so many devices of this kind on the electronics market that it is easy to get confused and overpay extra money for the functions you do not need in the device. It is recommended to choose a tuner model based on your needs, since they all pick up a TV signal, in principle, the same. The difference may be, perhaps, in the established additional options.
For example, if the set-top box will be used not only as a DTV receiver, but also as for watching video from a flash drive, then this is the model that needs to be purchased. But if you don't need it, buy a simpler model. The figure, for example, shows a model of an inexpensive bbk receiver.
More expensive models of digital TV tuners have “on board” the “Scheduler” and TimeShift options. These functions allow you to be able to record any broadcast at a given time, moreover, your presence is optional. You just need to set the start time for recording the program on the desired channel, and the time when the recording should stop.
Currently gaining popularity set-top boxes from Rostelecom, which have a modern filling: a large size of RAM and a powerful processor. The Rostelecom tuner connects to the TV in the same way as other similar devices. The kit comes with one that can be configured to control both the set-top box and the TV itself.
If you are going to buy a TV, then look in the technical specifications to see if it supports DVB-T2. In most models of modern TV tuner for viewing DTV is already built-in, and you do not need to buy a set-top box.
Connection types
Connecting the dvb t2 set-top box to a TV receiver is not much different from connecting a satellite receiver or av receiver. There are several methods on how to connect t2, and they depend on the types of connectors located on the two paired devices. The tuner can be connected via:
- RCA cable (popularly, the interface is called "Tulip");
- antenna cable.
The figure shows a general diagram of connecting the tuner to a TV receiver.
RCA cable
This is the easiest and most standard way to connect your digital tuner to your TV. The picture quality, of course, will differ from the connection via HDMI, but the difference will not be noticeable on TV sets with small diagonals.
So, before connecting the cable, it is necessary to de-energize both devices. After de-energizing, insert the cable plugs into the jacks on the set-top box. Since each plug has a different color, they are inserted into the connectors of the corresponding color. The cable with the yellow plug carries the video signal, while the white and red cable provides 2 channels of audio. Then an outdoor or indoor antenna is connected to the tuner into the corresponding socket (on the set-top box it is designated as “RF IN”).
There are times when the TV does not have a Tulip interface, but there is SCART connector, which is popularly called "Comb". The figure below shows how it looks (for example, a Samsung TV set is taken).
How to connect the receiver to the TV in this situation? In this case, you need to purchase a special adapter from RCA to SCART. In the same way, you can connect a satellite receiver.
The HDMI interface is capable of transmitting high quality signals. For example, the quality of the transmitted video signal can be up to 1080p, and the audio signal can be up to 192 kHz. Such capabilities meet the highest standards in the field of multimedia content.
If you have a modern TV receiver, and it has an HDMI connector, then it will be more correct to connect the receiver to the TV precisely through this interface. The same recommendations are valid for a satellite tuner to watch TV in high definition.
Antenna cable
This type of connection is used to connect a digital receiver if the TV receiver, in addition to the antenna input, has no other connectors. For example, in this way you can connect the tuner to an old TV by plugging a cable into a jack called RF OUT.
Before connecting the t2 digital tuner to your TV, you need to purchase the cable shown in the illustration below.
This way of connecting to the receiver cannot give a good quality picture, and you should not compare it with the image transmitted via the HDMI interface. But given that the TV is old, the image can be considered acceptable for this situation.
Channel setup
After connecting the receiver to your TV, it's time to think about how to tune your TV channels. Many users, when connecting the receiver to a TV, the question arises: how many channels can you watch if you set up a digital tuner? In reality, it all depends on whether you will use a paid package of services of a certain provider, or whether it will be enough for you broadcast television... There are about 20 free TV channels available for TsETV. If this 20-ki TV programs are not enough for you, then in order to view the encoded broadcasts, you will need to purchase one that is inserted into the TV receiver.
And already in the CAM-module is inserted a card of the provider of your choice CETV. In this situation, you get access to a huge number of television channels for a certain monthly fee.
So, in order to start tuning DTV, you should turn on the TV (the set-top box must be connected), put it into AV mode and go to the tuner menu.
Since the set-top box does not contain a list of TV channels in its memory by default, you will have to find them yourself. For this it is recommended use "Autosearch".
After a while, you will see that the receiver has found 10 to 20 TV channels.
When the search is over, the tuner will offer to save the list of found broadcasts, after which you can start watching DTV. The detailed tuning algorithm is similar for different manufacturers, however, there are certain nuances of settings and.
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