I want to watch TV with pleasure. This requires not only a good show or film, but also excellent image quality. Cable television does not operate everywhere, so today there is an alternative that provides the opportunity to watch many broadcast channels even in the most remote corners of the country. Thus, you can watch satellite TV and enjoy a beautiful picture. Due to the variety of suppliers, it is possible to choose a suitable operator. How to set up satellite TV from MTS yourself will be discussed in this article.
What you need to do before buying satellite TV
Satellite broadcasting kits attract a pleasant price; everyone who makes purchases in a shopping center, or goes to MTS branded cellular stores, has long seen advertising signs about satellite television with attractive prices. On New Year's Eve, the cost of the kit in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region was 2990 rubles. If we compare it with the popular provider Tricolor, the cost is more than double. The first thing you need to do is determine whether you can install satellite television. We download an application with a compass to our smartphone, set it up, and check in which direction we need to adjust it, namely 75 degrees east longitude. It will also be convenient to use the SatFinder application; in the settings you need to select ABS 2 - 75 E. It is important to note that there should not be tall trees or houses in the direction of the satellite, at a distance of 150 - 200 meters. Thanks to the data obtained, you can easily determine whether it is possible to install television in your home.
The cost of installing an MTS satellite television set is 2990 rubles, tuning the installed antenna is 1500.
Included in the price - installation, mounting for the bracket, open wiring, assembly, installation, antenna tuning. The cost of departure is 30 rubles/km.
Preliminary preparation
If you are interested in the basic terms of service from a telecommunications operator, you need to make sure that services are available in your region. The use of modern technologies has made it possible to achieve more than 80% coverage of the Russian territory, but there are exceptions. This information is presented on the official website or can be obtained from a qualified technical support specialist.
You can contact him:
- by calling the operator's toll-free number;
- by contacting the nearest service office;
- leaving a written request in your personal account.
On the official website you can find detailed instructions for setting up MTS satellite TV, as well as information about possible errors. We will cover this issue in the appropriate section.
Also, preview the contents of the TV packages. At any time, you can activate additional services that will add thematic channels to your account.
What tool is needed for installation
We have a freshly purchased satellite television set, cable, set-top box or cam module. You can start installation. But before installation, you need to check if you have all the necessary tools. What do we need?
- Open-end wrenches for 10 and 13. They will be needed for assembly and its settings. Assembly is carried out according to the diagram attached to the kit. It will be more convenient to use wrenches with ratchets.
- A knife, any construction or kitchen knife is suitable for installing F connections on a coaxial wire.
- A hammer drill or screwdriver for installing the bracket on the wall of a building.
- A building level, or an excellent eye, the bracket must be installed strictly vertical to ground level. It must also be very tightly secured so that it does not come off.
- All necessary fasteners to install the bracket to the wall. For a brick wall, an excellent solution would be to install plastic dowels; for a wooden wall, plumbing bolts with a 13-mm head and a length of 600 mm.
- The Satfinder device is best rented or purchased, you need to take into account that cheap analogue dial instruments have poor sensitivity, and it will not be possible to accurately adjust them.
- Patience is probably the most important thing you need. Be prepared for the fact that you may not be able to adjust the antenna the first time.
3.How to set up an MTS antenna for a satellite
There are two ways to set up a satellite dish, the first is using a set-top box, the second is using a satellite finder. Let's figure out which method suits us. The converter rotation angle is -22 degrees for the Leningrad region, in both cases settings.
1 Antenna setup using the set-top box
First of all, we connect the antenna and the set-top box using a pre-prepared coaxial wire, with F connections crimped at the ends; we connect the TV and the set-top box with an HDMI wire. We connect the TV and set-top box to the network, and turn on both devices. The green LED on the console should light up. Next, go to the Settings Menu, there will be displayed 2 parameters of signal strength and signal level, the first shows whether you have correctly connected the coaxial cable to the satellite converter, the second displays the signal level. If the signal level is 95%, we begin to slowly rotate the plate with the hope of obtaining the maximum signal level. In this case, the TV must be in the field of view of the tuner, which is not always possible. The disadvantage of this method is that you will tune in using one transponder located on the satellite.
2 Setting up using a professional device
To configure using the device, we will need a 2 meter coaxial wire, with crimped F connections, one end of the wire is connected to the device, the other to the satellite converter. In the device we select satellite dishes, just like in the first case we will have 2 scales, but in addition we will have the ability to select transponders, thanks to this we can configure the dish with the highest quality possible. There is only one downside to this method: it is possible to drop the device for tuning, and get into an unpleasant situation if you rented it. Since its cost is not comparable to the cost of installation by a professional.
Coverage map and setup wizard
The operator’s official website provides a detailed coverage map showing the coverage area of satellite and digital TV services. Go to the appropriate section and indicate your residential address, after which the screen will display the possibility of using MTS services in this region.
The modern version of the firmware or CAM module contains the “Setup Wizard” function, which will help the client with basic work with the device. Specify the required data, and also select the type of channel tuning: automatic or manual. The automatic mode does not require your intervention, and after searching, you can independently divide the channels into specific categories.
In the case of a manual search, you will have to specify the parameters of each added channel here. Although this labor-intensive process will take a lot of time, this way you can achieve maximum broadcast quality.
4.How to configure the satellite CAM module
When buying an MTS CAM module, the first thing you need to start with is to make sure that your TV supports S2 encryption and whether it has the ability to connect the module. For each brand of TV, there are many ways to install a cam module, from automatic to manual. Let's consider manual using the example of a Samsung TV, which does not have an automatic mode for the provider.
1 The first thing you need to do is reset the TV to factory settings, go to the support menu item, select reset, and perform it.
2 Next, we go to satellite channels, the first thing we will see is a list of satellites, scroll to the very bottom and select USER SAT 1, pay attention that it is highlighted, click save.
3 Now select the LNB item, here we need to set the upper frequency to 10600 and the lower to 9750, the 22KHz tone is turned on, the polarization is linear, save.
4 Go to the manual setup menu and select create a transponder. A menu with the characteristics of the transponder will appear, then enter the following characteristics: Frequency 11913 MHz, data transfer rate 45000 Ks/s, vertical polarity, then save.
5 We get back to the satellite search menu, here you need to enable network search - this is a prerequisite! If you did everything correctly, a percentage display of signal quality will appear, click search and enjoy watching satellite television. If something doesn’t work out, repeat all the steps starting from the first point.
5.Choosing a master
When choosing a specialist, we strongly advise against focusing only on price, although this parameter is now coming to the fore.
We advise you to pay attention to the guarantees provided by the professional who undertakes the work of setting up and installing your satellite dish. Professionals in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region will warn you that the chances of a successful installation are extremely low. Statistics from our company: out of 10 orders, it turns out to deliver only 2, which is equal to 20 percent. Our company provides a lifetime installation guarantee
What to do if TV from MTS does not work
If the satellite dish is installed incorrectly (incorrect tilt/rotation angle), the signal will be weak or completely absent, try to point the antenna correctly. Check if you have set the initial parameters correctly. Also, make sure there is no interference in order to catch the satellite TV signal from MTS.
If you think that you are doing everything correctly, but there is no signal, or the receiver, CAM module, or other device in MTS is broken, issue a return.
6.Pros and cons of MTS satellite television
Let's look at the pros and cons of television; let's start by focusing on the pros.
1. The price is tempting; there are no satellite TV sets on the market at more reasonable prices.
2. The cost of the subscription fee is only 1200 rubles. per year, which is cheaper than Tricolor TV.
3. Good support and service.
Cons, how could we live without them?
The most important disadvantage in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region is installation, since the satellite is located very low, compared to e36, it is often simply impossible to configure. The way out of this situation is installation on the roof, but not everyone is ready to pay for such work, since the price tag can exceed the cost of the kit by 3-4 times.
Selection of components
There are three types of equipment from MTS TV:
- Interactive console. To unlock the maximum potential of the set-top box, a 3G MTC signal is required. This television has a large number of functions.
- Linear HD set-top box. It is characterized as multifunctional equipment. Comparable to a lot of TVs.
- CAM module. The device is suitable for TVs equipped with a DVB-S tuner. Based on this, we draw conclusions: before purchasing a CAM module, you need to be sure that there is a built-in tuner. Since even new TV models are released without a tuner.
To set up satellite MTS TV, you will need:
- Tools.
- F-connectors in the amount of 2 pieces.
- Bracket to secure the antenna.
- Directly the CAM module with a smart or SIM card. Also a prefix, if the choice is on it.
- Antenna.
- Coaxial cable.
- Converter.
As an additional set, the following may be useful: a divider and a plug. The first is needed when connecting two TVs; its operating range is considered to be from 950 to 2150 MHz.
We configure it ourselves
Antenna tuning is carried out in two stages:
- setting up antenna parameters;
- receiver settings.
To set up the dish, you will need to assemble the equipment according to the instructions and select the installation location using additional software. The setup program can be downloaded to your cell phone through the application store. There are many programs and it’s up to you to decide which software to choose. Users who do not know how to decide can download the SatFinder program.
Setting algorithm:
- Start the program.
- From the list of satellites available for selection, select ABSS 22 – 75 E.
- The program, based on built-in algorithms, will set the location and display the information required for configuration on the mobile phone screen.
- Based on the information received and the application prompts, adjust the required angle of the satellite dish and secure it.
The receiver is configured after installing the antenna and connecting it to the device. Further:
- Open the menu and select the “Settings” section.
- Go to “Antenna Settings”.
- The window that opens will display data on the current state of the signal and a list of recommendations for improving it, if necessary.
- When maximum signal quality is achieved, the antenna is securely fixed in its original position.
In the future, the user can only configure the list of channels using the “Setup Wizard” built into the receiver’s firmware.
Frequently asked questions when connecting
Installing MTS satellite TV is a labor-intensive process that can cause a number of difficulties and questions among subscribers. Let's look at the most common calls to technical support.
No signal
No signal may be caused by incorrect connection of cables or other components. This factor may also be influenced by bad weather conditions, due to which the antenna cannot transmit a signal to the satellite. Also pay attention to the newsletter from MTS, which may contain information about the work being carried out.
No channels
The lack of channels may be due to:
- incorrect installation of a SMART or SIM card, due to which the system cannot identify the subscriber;
- the end of a subscription to a certain package of services or the occurrence of debt on the personal account balance;
- the device is unable to communicate with the satellite. The reasons are described in the previous paragraph.
Quality problems
Poor picture quality depends solely on the signal level, and the most common cause of interference is incorrect installation of the dish or external physical obstacles (trees, leaves, houses).
Errors
Since satellite equipment uses complex software in its operation, a unique error system has been developed that allows you to independently diagnose the malfunction. The operator's standard database contains detailed information for each error.
By contacting support, you can find out how to install, how to configure and why satellite TV does not work. MTS is distinguished by the most qualified and responsive service.
On this page you will find the following information:
- What you need to know before purchasing equipment
- How to install and configure an antenna without using expensive equipment
- How to authorize equipment
- How to set up an interactive MTS set-top box
- How to set up an MTS HD set-top box (for linear TV)
- How to set up a cam module for MTS satellite TV
- The most informative video instructions
That is, here you can get all the information on how to install and configure MTS satellite TV yourself, including installing the antenna yourself.
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