Connecting a second TV to a digital set-top box. How to connect a second TV to a receiver or digital TV set-top box How can I connect a second TV to a Beeline

The "Multiroom" service allows you to connect up to 4 set-top boxes in one apartment under one contract.
At the same time, on additional set-top boxes exactly the same channels are available as on the main set-top box.
The package price for each additional connected TV is 0 rubles per month *.

What is "Multiroom"

The "Multiroom" service allows you to connect to the "Beeline" TV up to 4 TVs in one apartment... You will have the opportunity to watch different TV channels simultaneously in different rooms. Moreover, all TVs related.

You can pause watching a recorded TV program on one TV and continue from the same place on another. In addition, the previously recorded programs and orders made in the Video Catalog will be available on all connected TVs.

What do you need to connect?

For the “Multiroom” service it is necessary to rent or buy a basic Beeline TV set-top box with a recording function and up to three additional set-top boxes. In this case, all set-top boxes connected to the "Multiroom" will have the function of recording live broadcast.

The offer is available for connection to any package of Beeline TV channels. The same TV channel packages are provided for all connected TVs. Wherein full subscription fee charged only for the first package the first (main) set-top box. The package price for each additional connected TV is 0 rubles per month*.

How to connect?

Just call on the phone 8-800-700-8000 and tell me that you want to activate the “Multiroom” Digital Home Television service. Also, the operator will answer all your questions.
* The tariff is valid until 07.06.2011.

We examined the possibility of connecting home digital television using the example of the Moscow provider OnLim. OnLime provides its services for broadcasting digital television, bringing the signal to the subscriber directly through a public home antenna - this is its main feature. In this case, the home antenna plug is not connected to the TV, but to the subscriber receiver - STB (set-top-box). STB is a digital receiver that receives a digital signal, decrypts it and converts it to analog for further transmission directly to a television receiver.

Today we will consider another option for the appearance of digital television in an apartment, this time using not a public home antenna, but Internet provider networks. However, a digital receiver is also needed here. Only this time it will connect directly to the internet. The main difference between IPTV (IP Television) is precisely the IP (Internet Protocol) prefix, which means that an Internet cable must be present in the apartment.

It is not surprising that IPTV providers are usually the Internet providers themselves, because it is they who have the opportunity, using their networks, to provide subscribers, along with access to the Internet, access to digital television. One of the largest Internet providers and at the same time a supplier of television content in our country is VimpelCom (Beeline trademark). Using the example of "Beeline TV" today we will consider all the pros and cons of using IPTV at home.

To connect the Beeline TV digital home television, you need to purchase or rent a set of equipment, the basis of which is the same digital receiver, or, simply put, a set-top box. The kit comes in two types: with or without a built-in hard drive. It depends on this whether the subscriber will be able to use such services as recording and subsequent viewing of the recorded programs, as well as the ability to pause the broadcast being watched. All these functions will be available only with the hard drive built into the set-top box. However, during the initial connection, the subscriber is given a set-top box only with a hard disk. Kits without hard drive are used to connect additional TVs in the house. Of course, a kit with a built-in hard drive is more expensive.

The equipment will be delivered to your home free of charge by the company's specialists and will be connected by themselves, however, the subscriber should already have a purchased universal payment card in advance. It will not be possible to pay in advance for the first month of use, because it is the installers who, when connected, give the new user his personal account number.

To be honest, this is not a very convenient scheme. With this scheme, even having the opportunity to make a payment, for example, via the Internet by credit card, this cannot be done. You will not be able to pay the bill either in advance or later - the payment must be made exactly at the moment the installers appear in your apartment. At the same OnLime, this process is thought out much better, and the installers, having come to the apartment, connect the equipment only in a "test" mode. After that, the newly-made user has several days to slowly pay the bill in any way convenient for him. Of course, such a problem (if it can be called a problem at all) will not affect regular users of the Beeline Home Internet service, who already have a personal account and money on it. Everything is simple there: just put a tick in the Personal Account opposite the new service and select the channel package. However, in this material I would like to abstract from the knowledge that regular Internet users already possess and consider Beeline Home Television as a separate service.

So, as already mentioned, a set of equipment called "Beeline TV" is available for purchase from the provider in two variations: with a built-in hard drive and without it. Consider a kit with a more functional set-top box inside that comes with a built-in 320GB hard drive.

Contents of delivery

Recordable decoder with hard disk (TV box)
Multifunctional remote control
RCA to RCA cable
HDMI to HDMI cable
Ethernet switch (Switch)
2 Ethernet cables
Subscriber Directory
Device operating instructions

Having opened the "Beeline TV" box, the buyer will find everything necessary for connection, there is no need to purchase anything extra. By the way, the packaging itself carries not only a utilitarian, but also an informative function: a box with high-quality printing is "decorated" with a brief user manual in pictures. In addition to the receiver itself, the box also contains a switch (splitter), two Ethernet connecting cables and two cables of the day for connecting to a TV - HDMI and RCA (tulips). The complete set is maximum, there is nothing more to add to the set.

Appearance and connection

The attachment itself is small - its physical dimensions are only 290 × 200 × 55 mm. Such a compact size allows you to place it anywhere and in any combination with other equipment - you do not need to allocate a separate shelf for it. You just need to remember the need to ensure a sufficient outflow of warm air, because the attachment heats up slightly during operation. The heating, however, is not strong, so there is no need to take special measures for cooling.

The manufacturer of the decoder is the world-famous leader in the production of network solutions - Cisco. By the way, we recently talked about how the company established the production of these set-top boxes in our country. At the same time, Anatoly Smorgonsky, the marketing director of VimpelCom of the Moscow region, said that Beeline TV is one of the largest customers of this equipment in Russia.

The Cisco ISB-7031 is a horizontal monoblock unit covered with a black metal casing with multiple vents. The front panel contains only the most essential navigation elements. All keys are mechanical and they duplicate the basic functions of the remote control in case of absence of the latter. Here, in addition to the "Power" and "Menu" buttons, there is only a four-position "joystick" with an OK key inscribed inside, confirming the input of information. But the "Back" function has been completely forgotten here, so you can only navigate in one direction without the right to make mistakes. Otherwise, you will have to start your journey through the menu items anew. This is completely inconvenient, therefore, it is recommended to control all the functions of the set-top box only from the remote control.

In addition to the keys, on the front panel you can find several more indicators that notify about the system operating modes, as well as a USB input. However, it serves solely service purposes, which is clearly spelled out even in the instructions. So no external media can be connected to it. Neither a hard drive formatted in NTFS, nor a flash drive in FAT32 were read. Yes, in fact, there is no corresponding section of the menu where you could select your files either. The internal hard drive of the set-top box itself has a capacity of 320 GB in the Cisco ISB-7031 modification and is produced by Western Digital.

The rear panel of the Cisco ISB-7031 contains the following connectors:

Ethernet - network port
USB - connector used for service purposes
HDMI - connecting the receiver to a TV using an HDMI cable
YPbPr out - component video connector
S-Video - video output
eSATA - port for connecting external drives
RCA (tulip) - outputs for video and audio signals
Optical Audio - S / PDIF audio output
Power - power supply input connector

Unlike the decoder of the same OnLime, which receives a signal through a public antenna, this set-top box connects directly to the Internet, because it works with IPTV. Therefore, if the user wants to use not only a TV, but also a computer, then he has to build a small cable system. To do this, with the help of two complete patch cords and a switch, the signal is branched in two directions and fed to both the computer and the receiver. After all, no one will lay a second Ethernet cable into an apartment specifically for TV. As a result, the process of installing a Beeline TV set-top box turns out to be a little more complicated, but still quite feasible by the user himself. But the user gets two services at once over one cable. The only thing that can upset during the installation is the need to take two electrical outlets instead of one, because the switch also has its own separate external power supply. The set-top box is connected to the TV itself using the bundled connecting cables. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI input, the receiver should be connected using an HDMI to HDMI cable for the best picture quality. If not, then it remains to connect using RCA-RCA tulips, again included in the kit. Turning on is done by pressing the Power button on the front panel, and a reboot can be done with a switch embedded in the power supply cord, turning the device off and on again. Everything is quite clear and quite logical - you can figure it out without instructions.

All the main work with TV channels is summarized in the items of the “TV Channels” section of the main Menu. Here you can not only find the program guide, but also in a few clicks select the channels of interest by topic, search for content by letter, block individual TV channels or add them to Favorites.

Here, in the main menu, there is also "Video rental" - a section where you can independently choose a movie or program and order them for viewing for a fee, which will be debited from your account. The selection and search can be carried out on a variety of characteristics from "hit" or "new" to a specific movie title, or even broadcast format in normal or high definition. I even found a separate list of programs with a 3D image, but it is still practically empty. The rental price of one film or program per day varies from 50 to 100 rubles.

A separate menu item has been made to subscribe to TV shows. In this section, for a fixed monthly fee, you can subscribe to serials, programs and popular TV shows of three entertainment channels: STS, DTV and Domashny.

A curious section called "Interactive". It is of greatest interest to those who cannot tear themselves away from communication in their favorite social networks, even while watching TV. For such lovers of social entertainment, there are built-in clients of the most popular social networks Facebook, Twitter, VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. They allow you to view your friends' posts while watching a movie or show in a separate window that opens. You can also “like” something right here, but where is it now without it?

In addition, the section also contains obviously useful applications, such as Yandex widgets, for example. Weather forecast, traffic jams or exchange rates can now be viewed on a TV screen without having to look into a computer. In order to kill time, even an elementary game is provided here - Sea Battle.

View

When you switch on or change a channel for the first time, the name of the TV channel and its number are displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds. By default, the channels themselves are numbered in a special sequence, where each hundred combines its own theme. There will be 500 and even 800 channels, but the numbering order can be changed at your discretion. To do this, use the menu for changing the list of channels and sorting them. You can even create your own list of channels available for viewing.

While watching, you can press the INFO button and see a short description of the broadcast, the broadcast start time and the time remaining until the end of the broadcast. In this menu, you can also change the broadcast or subtitle language. Here you can select all related programs of the cycle or all episodes of one show in a separate list, which is convenient. Then you can program them all for recording with one movement, after which the set-top box will start turning on and conscientiously record every necessary series from day to day.

The second most important button on the remote control after Menu is GUIDE. Pressing it opens the TV guide window - TV programs for a week ahead, containing detailed information about all programs on all channels with the time of their broadcast and the ability to preview the current ones. Clicking on any cell in this huge table will again open INFO and allow you to view information or immediately put a program that has not yet been broadcast on a future recording.

An interesting feature called Video Wall. This is a navigation function that allows you to keep track of what is on the air on 4 channels simultaneously. That is, in addition to the main window, three more auxiliary windows open, and the interface helps to select channels by genre. This makes it possible to quickly find programs and movies of interest with previews in these three additional windows.

While watching any show or movie, you can use the Pause function and quietly step away from the TV. In this case, the set-top box will continue to record the entire broadcast to the internal disk.

After returning, the user will be able, unpaused, to continue viewing as if nothing had happened, and with the ability to fast forward and rewind. The function is very convenient and will allow, for example, not to miss a single critical moment during the broadcast of a football match. The maximum pause time can be one and a half hours.

Recording and playback

By means of the built-in video player, you can record up to four TV channels simultaneously and at the same time watch something else, for example, an old recording. To start recording, simply press the RECORD button while watching. Recording appears briefly at the top of the screen, and a red LED on the front panel of the set-top box itself will light up. Recording will stop automatically when the current program ends, or you can stop recording at any time by pressing the STOP button.

To program the recording of several programs at different times and on different channels, you can use the manual recording function with the ability to select the channel, time, date and storage duration. If during the current recording the space on the hard disk runs out, the recording will continue anyway by deleting the oldest recordings. For recordings that are especially dear to the heart, the storage mode "until I delete it myself" is provided.

To find a recorded fragment, you need to enter a special menu with a list of previously recorded programs through the general menu or by pressing a separate RECORDED TV button. A list of recorded files will open, with those currently being recorded marked with. Viewing records can be controlled by standard actions: Forward, Stop, Pause, Rewind.

Settings

The system settings menu is not very extensive, the way there is from the main menu. Here you can select the style of displaying the TV program in the form of a grid or a list, change the audio language, choose a picture display format suitable for the TV and set the audio output to stereo or surround sound. From the same menu, you can configure various locks or reboot the system with software.

Package activation and tariffs

When you first connect to the TV viewing service, you must select one of two basic packages: Basic or Maximum. The number of Beeline TV channels appearing in the broadcast is constantly growing - literally in November last year, Beeline announced the launch of another 20 new Home Digital TV channels. And although the website still lists numbers of 104 and 172 channels, in reality the basic package has already grown to 134 channels, and the number of channels in the Maximum package is now 199. Most of them are broadcast in standard definition image (SD services), and 22 are transmitted in high definition (HD services). HD channels can be connected as a separate package for an additional fee, as well as several other packages that are collected by topics: Children's, Cinema, Music, NTV plus, Sports and so on. There is even a special package for adults with erotic content channels - Night. The choice of packages is wide and will satisfy any sophisticated TV fan, however, the prices for individual packages are not cheap: from 95 to 650 rubles, with an average price of 300-400 rubles per package. Such a pricing policy clearly indicates that it is cheaper and easier to connect one Maximum package and not be smart. Because if you add up the base cost with the price of a couple more interesting packages, then it will already be more expensive. The content of the basic package alone is not very interesting, but this is already a matter of personal preference.

Of the related services when connecting Beeline Home Television, it is worth mentioning the possibility of renting equipment instead of acquiring it, as well as the Multiroom option, which allows you to connect up to 4 TVs in an apartment to digital television for an additional fee.

It is worth noting another interesting proposal of the operator, which is the ability to use the Xbox 360 game console as a digital receiver instead of the set-top box described in this review. However, you must remember that in addition to the need to install additional software on the game console, you will also have to pay for an annual subscription for using the Xbox Live service, and the Gold level. The software itself can be downloaded from the Beeline website, burned to a DVD disc and installed on the console. After the installation is complete, this console will be assigned its own GUID.

Do I need to say that when you connect Xbox 360 as a set-top box, you must already be a Beeline Home Internet user? In other words, no one will stretch you an Ethernet cable into your apartment if you want to watch Beeline TV through the Xbox 360. It will only be extended if you are connected to the Internet, or when you buy a Beeline TV set.

Outcome

During testing of the Beeline Home Television service, no equipment malfunctions, as well as "slowdowns" or "scattering" of the picture, were ever noticed - the quality of the signal raises no objections. But the ease of control of functions and navigation through menu items are implemented a little doubtful. Here you can recall the English-language signatures for the buttons on the remote control: for people who are not familiar with the language, these keys will be difficult to identify without instructions. Also, the disadvantages, perhaps, can be attributed to the relative high cost of individual thematic packages, but their very presence and a fairly large variety is an undoubted plus. One thing remains quite obvious: if watching TV takes up a significant part of your life time, then whatever digital TV you spend in your apartment, it will undoubtedly overshadow the current air in all respects. You just need to make your choice.

The Multiroom Beeline service is an option implemented by the provider within the framework of digital home television. This service involves the interconnection of up to 4 TVs in one apartment. The function allows you to broadcast different videos on different devices, as well as stop viewing materials on one device and continue on another. Programs purchased in the service "Video rental from Beeline" will also be available on all synchronized TVs.

Features:

TVs united within the home network are synchronized using a special Multiroom Beeline set-top box. To fully implement the service, you need to purchase a set-top box for each TV. A complete set of equipment includes one basic and up to 3 additional attachments.

The main TV set-top box for receiving TV programs has the function of recording live broadcast, while other set-top boxes play the broadcast. HD-format programs are played only on the main set-top box, other materials can be broadcast on any of the TVs on the network.

Connection

Connection of Multiroom Beeline is carried out after making an application in the user's personal account. This service is connected only with one of the TV tariffs from Beeline. Beeline subscribers have access to any TV channel packages that are broadcast on all synchronized devices.

The cost of connecting to the Multiroom Beeline service is 0 rubles. The subscription fee is charged only for the main package of the TV provider. Renting a main set-top box with a recording function costs 230 rubles / month, and buying a separate set-top box will cost subscribers 6,500 rubles.

The Multiroom Beeline TV option uses all the features of the selected tariff plan. Within the framework of the Multiroom service, users can record any TV programs and pause even live broadcasts.

Multiroom from Beeline is a service that is useful to some subscribers. It allows you to connect several different devices at once for further viewing of TV channels. Let's take a closer look at the features of this option, talk about the accompanying nuances.

Digital TV from Beeline enjoys a certain popularity. This provider has several advantages:

a huge number of available TV channels;
you can choose a suitable software package;
a lot of additional services for connection;
adequate prices from the company;
the ability to rent the necessary equipment, or immediately buy it out;
excellent signal reception;
high-quality image on the screen;
convenient viewing control;
round-the-clock support for subscribers;
the organization is constantly working to improve the services provided.

Multiroom from Beeline is an additional option. With it, you can connect up to four TVs in one apartment. This service will be relevant for large families. You can watch different TV channels on TVs and avoid subsequent conflicts.

Service advantages:

You can use four TVs at once.
It is suggested to stop browsing on one device and continue on another.
The quality of the received signal does not drop. But you can watch TV channels in HD only on one set-top box.
Setting up and connecting takes a little time.
This service is provided free of charge.

How does Beeline Multiroom work?

To use the Multiroom Beeline TV service, you need to connect your home Internet. In the future, the set-top boxes are connected to the router to receive a signal. One of the devices stores recorded data, other devices are synchronized with it via the Internet.

What opportunities does the client end up with?

The attachments can be used independently in the rooms of your home. On them it is proposed to include different channels in order to comfortably use the services of the provider.
Additionally, you can continue watching TV on another set-top box by stopping the broadcast. At this time, data is being written to the drive for subsequent playback of the program from the same place.

Equipment

What equipment is required to connect?

the router to which the equipment will be connected;
main set-top box supporting recording function;
up to three common accessories.

The cost

The service itself is provided free of charge. You do not have to pay for its connection and subsequent use. But in addition, you need to buy a set-top box, or request it from the provider. Equipment rental cost - 230 rubles / month per unit.

As a result, the use of the Multiroom service is fraught with serious costs. You will have to either set aside a serious amount for the purchase of equipment, or constantly pay rent. Therefore, this option is not suitable for all clients.

How to connect Multiroom Beeline TV?

You can connect Multiroom Beeline TV as follows:

Go to the official website of the company.
Log in to your personal account.
Leave a request for connection and delivery of equipment.
Wait for a call from the operator.
The client will receive additional receivers. Be sure to indicate the number of devices in the application, which are necessary for comfortable use of Multiroom.

Multiroom from Beeline: connection diagram

There are two connection options:

do the installation of equipment with your own hands, having studied the instructions for use;
call the wizard and request a paid service.

There is no information about the possibility of connecting equipment without wires. Most receivers even today use a cable connection. This fact is due to the fact that the manufacturer may not install an additional Wi-Fi module and reduce the cost of its products.

How to connect set-top boxes? The general scheme is shown in the image below.

All set-top boxes are connected via a patch cord to the router. It acts as an internet signal source for the equipment. In the future, the devices are connected to the TV. In modern models, an HDMI cable is used for this purpose, the corresponding connector is present in all the latest TVs.

After connecting the equipment, you need to activate the Multiroom service. This will require:

Go to your personal account.
Go to the "Television" tab.
Click on the item "Connect the service".
Follow the system prompts.

After activating the service, you can start using several set-top boxes for watching TV channels. Not only existing clients can connect Multiroom, but also new subscribers. To do this, you must indicate that you want to use this service and need additional receivers.

Beeline is one of the largest telecommunications companies offering its services to the public. You can connect telephony, internet and digital TV. In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the television services offered by the company and answer the question: “Multiroom from Beeline - what is it and how to connect it”.

Description of the service "Multiroom" from "Beeline"

Digital TV from Beeline offers users:
More than 200 high quality Russian and foreign channels.
The ability to store a recording of programs for the last 72 hours.
Thoughtful, intuitive interface.
Content recommender system.
High-quality user support.
A wide range of services at an affordable price.

"Multiroom" is a service that is in demand among some subscribers who have several TVs in their apartment. By choosing the Multiroom function, you can connect up to four TVs. Therefore, each family member can watch the channels that he himself has chosen, and you will not need to argue about who wants to watch which program at a certain moment. In addition, you can, for example, watch a program on one TV and watch it on another.

Advantages of the "Multiroom" service

The "Multiroom" service from "Beeline" allows you to expand the possibilities of watching TV and has the following advantages:

You get the opportunity to watch HD videos, but only on one device.
The service is provided free of charge.
Fast installation and configuration.
The ability to pause the video and continue watching on another TV.

If you have any difficulties with the operation of the system - call the technical support and the manager will tell you in detail how this or that function works.

Video rental

Also, all TVs duplicate orders from "Video rental" - an additional service where you can buy a licensed version of any film for a specified period of time. During this time, you can watch the movie an unlimited number of times. The choice and order of the film is performed using the remote control - you need to select the film you are interested in and press the "Order" button. The subscriber will be shown a description of the film, a list of actors, a trailer for it, and the film itself will be listed in the "Ordered" section. You can watch the movie on any of the TVs connected to the Multiroom system.

How to connect "Multiroom"

Enter your address
Choose a tariff
Apply for connection

Great choice!

Your application has been sent, expect a call from the operator shortly.

Send error!

Try again later or contact a consultant.

Connection

The connection diagram for "Multiroom" from "Beeline" is quite simple. Set-top boxes are connected to the router via a patch cord, all records and data will be stored on the main device, the rest are simply synchronized with it using the Internet. The router is the signal source for all connected equipment.

Typically, a HDMI cable is used to connect the TV, which is suitable for most modern TVs. This wire allows you to get a high quality image. If you have a standard definition TV (SDTV), you can connect to it too.

After completing the above points, you need to activate the service through your Personal Account:

Go to the "Television" tab.
Click "Connect service".
Follow the steps indicated in the system prompts.

After completing these points, you can immediately use the "Multiroom" service from "Beeline"

The cost of the "Multiroom" service from "Beeline"

Connection of this service for Beeline subscribers is free, there is also no subscription fee. You need to make a monthly payment only for each unit of Multiroom equipment - you can find out how much it costs on the website or by calling the technical support number. You can also buy a set-top box, then you do not need to pay a monthly fee. At the moment, renting each device costs 230 rubles per month.

From this article you learned what “Multiroom” is and how to connect it, what advantages this system brings and how much convenience it brings to the house.

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