Digital TV - 20 channels for free

Modern telecommunication companies (as a rule, these are Internet providers) offer customers connection to several hundred digital TV channels of various directions and genres. However, most of them are provided for a monthly fee. What programs can you watch with only the prefix for "numbers"?

What is the difference between analog TV and digital TV?

Before breaking down the channels, let's identify the key difference between the two types of broadcasting. Of course, this is the quality of the picture and sound. At the "digit", each signal is encoded and transmitted through its own channels, due to this, a higher quality of television broadcasting is achieved. Another feature is the absence of intermediate states: either the broadcast is on, or not, there is no interference, as in analog TV; it is only possible to slow down the picture or sound, or to interrupt the signal.

20 digital TV channels: channel list

In order to receive a free TV broadcasting package, you just need to have the necessary equipment: a TV, an antenna and a receiver.

1. Ren-TV;
2. Saved;
3. Home;
4. TV-3;
5. Friday;
6. Star;
7. Muz TV.

Please note that the 2nd package is valid not throughout the entire territory of Russia, but only in large cities where the population exceeds 100 thousand people. This is due to the fact that the financing of the second multiplex comes not from the state, but from commercial organizations, so broadcasting in small towns is simply unprofitable. Residents of big cities will soon be able to enjoy the 3rd multiplex.

Digital TV - 20 channels for free, how to set up?

Note that the broadcast settings for TVs with a built-in receiver and with a connected set-top box are somewhat different. Consider the first option first;

1. It is necessary to connect the antenna, then go to "Menu" - "Options";
2. In the current window, select "Automatic configuration";
3. The next step is to select a signal source: first "Cable" - "start", then, when a new tab appears, "Digital" - "Start";
4. Select full search mode;
5. The final step - you need to fill in the columns that appear on the screen: "Frequency" - 314 MHz, "Transfer rate" - 6875, "Modulation" - 256.

Depending on the TV model (its year of manufacture, brand, configuration, etc.), the setting may differ slightly; for example, there may be an option "Network search", which will independently find and connect to free channels. The menus and steps above may also differ.

To connect the "digital" through the set-top box, you just need to connect it to the TV and select the channel search in the menu that appears, if the signal is good, then you will find the entire twenty.

Digital set-top box for TV 20 channels

In order to connect digital broadcasting on a TV without a built-in receiver, you need to purchase a DVB-T2 device. Please note: the DVB-T set-top box may not work, most likely, you will not be able to watch terrestrial digital channels.

How to choose a receiver? First, make sure that it is not installed on your TV - you can see it in the instructions: look for the DVB-T2 mark. This feature began to appear on TVs around 2012, for older models you need to buy a set-top box.

So where to start when choosing a tuner? The main thing is that it complies with the DVB-T2 standard. Such devices may have additional functions, for example, reading data from a flash card, recording broadcasts, and much more. They are optional and mainly affect the cost.

Receivers are offered by many companies, so you can easily find a wide range of tuners of various configurations and prices in stores. In terms of the principle of operation, they differ little, the quality of the signal and its reception may differ. Judging by the positive feedback from buyers, the most popular and high-quality models are offered by the following companies: HARPER, ELECTRONICS, Digifors, BBK, D-COLOR, World Vision, Selenga, iconBIT, Tesler and others. Prices for almost all models are less than 1,500 rubles, so the investment in digital television is small.

How to improve the picture and sound of the "numbers"?

The quality of broadcasting depends, first of all, on the antenna: the more powerful it is, the better the signal is received. It is also influenced by the shape of the antenna, its location and distance to the nearest TV tower. The second is a receiver (built-in or set-top box). Pay attention to the type of connection of the tuner to the TV - through the “tulip” type connector (for older models) the signal is worse, therefore the picture and sound deteriorate. A USB or HDMI connection is recommended whenever possible.