It’s a rather unpleasant situation when, after a hard day’s work, you lie down on the sofa to watch TV, but there is no picture. The reasons for the lack of signal can be very diverse. Sometimes, for simple reasons, users begin to sound the alarm. Ultimately, the cause of the “problematic” situation turned out to be a receiver that was not connected to the network. Another popular reason is “No signal”. Moreover, the absence of a signal is indicated by the TV itself, and not the receiver. This occurs due to incorrect connection of the tuner to the TV. For example: “tulips” can be connected to the AV2 interface when AV1 is the main one in the device settings or vice versa. As a result, it shows “no signal” on the screen. The solution to the problem is simple - just change the switching from AV2 to AV1.

Before we figure out how to set up a receiver from MTS, we will list other reasons for a bad signal.

How to connect an MTS receiver

What's the first thing you need to do? – turn on the set-top box, having previously connected the cable. The set-top box also connects directly to the TV. Insert the SIM card into the set-top box.

Let's list the algorithm for connecting the tuner:

1. Insert the SIM card.
2. As soon as the card is inserted, initialization will start (wait for its completion).
3. The next step is to pass authorization (the screen will indicate how to do this).
4. Upon completion of authorization, we create a profile, the entered data must be saved.
5. To limit access, it will be enough to enter your password and save it.
6. IN automatic mode The scanning of channels will begin, after which a list of found TV channels will appear on the screen.

How to set up a standard set-top box

• Make sure that the set-top box is not connected to the network. We insert the SIM card into it.
• We turn on the set-top box to the network.
• We find a flashing green lamp on the device; if it is not lit, press the green button on the remote control.
• Next we start the TV. It must work in AV or HDMI mode.
• Then you need to open the standard settings menu. There you can adjust the picture size (screen resolution), set the language and much more.
• How to start channel search? – look for the “start” button on the remote control and confirm the action by pressing “OK”.
• Upon completion of the search, it will automatically display one of the found channels.
• Make sure the set-top box is authorized. If not, contact your operator. Since the found list of channels will be available for 5 days.

To ensure that no more questions arise and you don’t waste time on other sites, let’s look at setting up the CAM module.

• Unplug the TV from the outlet. Next, we connect to it the cable coming from satellite dish. A special “SATELLITE” connector is provided for this purpose.
• A module is also inserted into the TV port where you need to insert the card. After all this, connect the cord from the TV to the outlet.
• The line “module found” is displayed on the screen. In order for TV channels to be viewed, you need to select DVB-S2 broadcasting and configure it. The setup process is carefully described in the instructions for the TV.
• Watching TV channels from MTS involves selecting a DVB-C signal, indicating several parameters. Set quick search, 298000KHz signal frequency, QAM64 modulation, enter symbol rate 6875Kps.

As soon as all the specified steps are completed, the channels will begin broadcasting. Setting up an MTS TV receiver is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. But if difficulties arise, then the way out of the situation is to contact the operator, who will provide the necessary and useful information.

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Is it possible to search in this receiver? manual mode other satellites, watch channels from other operators?

All MTS set-top boxes are programmed to work only with MTS channels. However, you can use a third-party set-top box by installing the MTS cam module into it.

I have an old set-top box that does not support the HEVC codec, can I change it to a new one?

MTS does not have an exchange program as such, you can purchase new receiver, which is now on sale at a discounted price.

I bought a new console. Is it possible to use a smart card left over from the previous MTS set-top box?

Yes, you can do that. To link a card to a new receiver and save the old one personal account contact contact center. But please note that if you previously had an interactive set-top box, you will not be able to do this, since interactive set-top boxes do not use smart cards, but SIM cards.

Is there a warranty for this equipment?

Yes, of course, all equipment comes with a warranty.

I ordered the equipment, but I'm afraid that they will bring me a set-top box old model without HEVC support.

Most likely, your fears are unfounded, since receivers that do not support this codec have been discontinued for quite some time. To dispel doubts, check with the seller for the model.

Which MTS receiver is better? What is the difference between different console models?

The models currently on sale are almost the same in operation. The only thing is that the Castpal set-top box requires very precise tuning to the satellite.

Currently I am using an old model MTS set-top box. The signal is excellent. I want to buy a new receiver. Do I need to change anything in the settings of the dish or converter?

It is possible that the rotation angles will need to be adjusted slightly. These settings may vary slightly for each console. But most likely, you won’t have to do this.

Which set-top box has a wi-fi function?

Not a single model of MTS satellite receivers has working wi-fi yet.

Are there special set-top boxes for connecting an additional TV?

MTS does not have such equipment. To connect a second TV, you can purchase any of the available receiver models.

When you turn on the MTS set-top box, it starts searching for channels every time, how can I disable this function?

Which model of MTS set-top box is suitable for watching UHD channels?

On this moment MTS does not have such set-top boxes. TV channels in UHD quality can be watched through the cam module (provided that the TV supports the UHD format).

How to update the software of the MTS set-top box?

If there is new software for the receiver, you will see a notification about this on the screen. Click "OK" and follow the prompts that appear.

Is it possible to connect this equipment to an old TV that does not have an HDMI connector?

In addition to the HDMI output, all MTS set-top boxes have tulip connectors. If the TV only has a “Comb” connector, then this will not be a problem - stores sell adapters from “tulips” to “comb”.

Is it possible to buy a separate remote control for these consoles?

Yes, you can contact your nearest service center. If this is not the case in your city, call technical support and they will tell you the nearest dealer who replaces remote controls. You can also purchase an analogue of the MTS remote control.

The MTS set-top box is a compact device for viewing digital television from the service provider in HD quality. All that is required from the user is to correctly connect the receiver to the TV and configure the set-top box and television channels.

The user can install and configure the MTS set-top box independently using the instructions for connecting the equipment.
The first thing to do is connect the receiver to the TV set. Both devices must be turned off. Recommended to use hdmi cable to get the best image quality. If there is no such connector, you should inspect the equipment, find the same port and purchase the appropriate cable.

This could be SCARD, RCA (aka “tulip”), etc. On the TV set-top box, the wire must be connected to the connector marked “OUT”, on the TV – “IN”.

After the cable is connected, you need to turn on the equipment, go to the list of signal sources on the television panel and go to the input with the connected TV set-top box. The image coming from the TV receiver will appear on the screen. If this does not happen, you need to double-check how the cable is connected, and also make sure that the required connector is installed correctly on the TV.
Next you need to configure. First, a language selection will appear on the display; Russian is set by default. You need to click "OK". If such a window does not appear, the receiver needs to be reset to factory settings.

To do this, you should sequentially go to “Menu” - “System Settings” - “Factory Settings” and perform a reset. If asked for a PIN, the default is "0000".

After setting the language, the system will prompt you to select a screen format. The default is “4:3”, you can set it to “16:9”.
The next step is searching cable channels. It will start automatically, the user needs to click “Ok” and wait for the process to complete. The receiver must find more than 150 TV channels.

If there are fewer of them, this could be for a number of reasons: the filter works (you need to contact your provider to remove it), MTS digital television works only partially in the house or is damaged antenna cable or a splitter is used.

Problems with the cable or the installed signal divider are also reported by noise or interference, and sometimes the image freezes.
To sort TV channels on the MTS TV set-top box, you need to “ Menu" go to " Channel settings", choose " Sorting", and then - " Sorting MTS».
Now you need to update the software. You must sequentially select “Menu” – “System Settings” – “Software Update”. Then enter the PIN code “0000” and wait for the TV receiver to update.

After the update is completed, the MTS set-top box will reboot. You need to install a Smart card. The slot is located on the right side; first, the smart card is carefully removed from the fixing frame. It should be positioned with the “contact zone” down, and the beveled corner outward and closer to the back of the TV receiver.
Next, you should check how the smart card is recognized by the device. To do this, in the “Menu” you need to press “ System settings» – « Conditional access system» – « Smart card status».

If it is defined correctly, its status will be D04-4. If a message with code E06-4 (Smartcard failure or Smart card is faulty) appears in the status, this means an error. The reason may be due to incorrect installation (incomplete or wrong side) or a broken smart card. To resolve the error, without leaving the menu, you need to remove and reinstall the card until status D04-4 is displayed.
The receiver is considered configured after the smart card is correctly placed in the slot.

Setting up a universal remote control

The remote control for the MTS TV set-top box is universal, i.e. it can be configured to control the TV, so that you can use one remote control to operate all equipment, rather than several.

To do this you need:

1. 1. Place both remote controls with IR sensors opposite each other at a distance of about three centimeters.
   2. The remote control for the MTS TV set-top box has programmable buttons that can be taught commands to operate the TV (adjusting the volume, changing channels, etc.). To start the training mode, you need to press the button with the gear logo on the remote control and hold it until the LED on the side of it lights up continuously.
   3. The remote control is in learning mode for up to 15 seconds. At this time, you should press one of the buttons that needs to be trained. The LED will flash. Now on the remote control from the TV set you need to press and hold the button, the functions of which will be performed by the key being trained. If the command is sent and received successfully, the indicator will blink three times and then turn solid again. You can move on to the next button, the sequence of actions is the same.
   4. To complete the training, you need to press the gear key again. The indicator will go out.
   5. Now it is important to check how the universal remote control controls the TV receiver. If any button does not work correctly, the learning process must be repeated.

Setting up channels

To configure channels, click “Menu”, then “Channel Editor” - “Channel List”.

• to lock: select a channel from the list, press the yellow key, enter the PIN code, an image of a lock will appear next to the name. To launch this TV channel, you will need to enter a PIN code;
• to add to favorites: select a channel, press the red key, a heart icon will appear next to the name, and the TV channel itself will be in the “Favorites” list.
• To edit you need to use the blue button.

To remove a channel from the list, you need to select it, press the red button, and confirm.
To move a TV channel in the list, use the green (up) or yellow (down) buttons.
To rename a channel, you need to press the blue button, and then select letters on the keyboard that appears. To delete a character entered by mistake, use the yellow key, to change the input language - red, to save changes - green.

Is it possible to replace the remote control?

A universal control panel for an MTS TV decoder will not be able to completely replace the TV remote control, because only the main buttons can be transferred to it - volume control, channel switching, etc. The rest will be accessible only from the main remote control of the TV set.
If the control panel for the TV set-top box fails, it can only be purchased through a service center. Another solution is to contact a specialized store, where you can choose a similar remote control that matches the original one for most well-known TV receivers, including MTS.

Error codes for MTS set-top boxes

For MTS TV set-top boxes, a system of error codes is provided, which makes it possible to determine what happened to the device and quickly fix the problem.

• E06-4. Smart card error. The reason may be improper installation or dirty contacts. It is necessary to reinstall it or clean the track with contacts;
• E16-4. There is no money in the subscriber's account or a channel is turned on for which a subscription was not purchased. You need to top up your account or switch to a paid channel package;
• E33-4. Outdated software. To update, you need to open the “Menu”, go to “System Settings” and select software update. Then reboot the receiver;
• E120-4, E30-4, E19-4. The TV set-top box did not work for a long time or was rebooted, after which it did not have time to receive data to decrypt TV channels. It is necessary to leave the TV set-top box turned on for half an hour, while the antenna cable must be connected.

Conclusion
Connect and configure the MTS TV receiver for viewing digital channels very easy if you know the correct procedure. In addition to the receiver itself, the user can program its remote control to control the TV, and change the list of TV channels according to their preferences.

These operations are performed similarly on different models of TV set-top boxes, more detailed information can be found in the instruction manual.

The digital TV offered by MTS is distinguished by high quality and characteristics. Find out what opportunities digital TV from MTS provides and how to set it up yourself.

Modern digital networks– this is not only the Internet or the transfer of purely service data. By using various technologies today you can broadcast anything you want. Today it works using the TCP/IP protocol telephone communications, the quality of which has risen to previously unprecedented heights. New, purely digital services have also appeared.

But the most common thing that is literally “heard of” is the broadcast of television channels. MTS home digital TV is another type of such service from a large mobile and cable communications provider.

The question of what MTS home digital TV is can be answered simply. This is a standard IPTV, simply organized at the same time as simply as possible for the end consumer and somewhat inconvenient for those who are used to “breaking everything” and using the service for other purposes. To understand the complexities and features, let’s take a quick look at how everything works.

GPON technology. To provide an all-in-one service, the company is taking a new approach. A cable enters the apartment and broadcasts a GPON format signal. This technology can transmit everything at once via one cable using band separation - telephony, IPTV from MTS, the Internet and other services. The apartment houses a set-top box that divides the signal. Cables go from it to the computer, TV, telephone.

The total throughput of 1 Gbit/s is achieved due to the fact that a fiber optic channel enters the apartment. With today's level of technology, such digital abundance is quite easy to organize.

IPTV MTS. Broadcasting of digital broadcasting channels is carried out as standard. However, MTS took an interesting path. IPTV MTS broadcast using GPON technology has clear frequency range and more like cable TV. MTS does not have an IPTV playlist as such. But you can create it yourself or find on the Internet the results of the work of craftsmen who scanned the entire “digital bandwidth” and pulled out a list of channels from it. You can already find all the basic IPTV playlists for the services that MTS itself offers.

The number of users who have already connected to the “home digital TV” service from MTS is already quite large. Moreover, the surge in popularity is growing so quickly that the operator simply does not have time to connect subscribers. Most are associated with this negative reviews– you will have to wait quite a long time for the arrival of the personnel who will connect and set up the new generation home TV. Otherwise, the quality of the broadcast is excellent.

There are reviews that there are channel drops - there are really a lot of users and, naturally, in some areas there is not enough network bandwidth for digital TV. This is expressed in an image glitch, when for a split second the picture becomes made of squares or a freeze-frame effect is observed. However, problems arise very rarely, and only at certain times of the day with peak user activity.

How to set up

If you order a digital TV connection, everything will be done by the company’s staff. Specialists:

• they will install a fiber optic line into the apartment,
• connect the conversion attachment,
• They will run cables to the computer and TV.

However, you can do this yourself. The company made sure that it was easy to set up both a TV with a CAM module and a set-top box.

Setting up TV is done like this. Inserts into TV digital tuner from MTS. After this, the setup is carried out similarly to cable TV channels. A fixed frequency range is indicated and a search is performed. The CAM module automatically compiles its own IPTV playlist. You can, as for regular channels, configure the order. After this, you need to disable auto-update of the list and the generated IPTV playlist will never change. If the provider adds additional channels, IPTV MTS can be configured again.

Setting up a set-top box for all devices provided by the company is as simple as possible. The very first turn on and search for channels causes a request to update the device firmware. With this procedure, the set-top box automatically receives everything at once - setup, IPTV playlist, preinstallation of services, and so on. If this does not happen, you can start the update manually. The progress of the process depends on specific model consoles. On the MTS company website there is detailed instructions, how to make settings for all models supplied by the company. According to reviews, there are no problems with the procedure.

Possibilities

The services provided by MTS as part of the “home digital TV” package are quite standard for television of this format.

1. Several sets of channels with highest quality images and sound. Both free, included in the subscription fee (about 80 channels), and thematic sets of TV programs are available.
2. A TV program and short program announcements are available for each broadcast.
3. There is a “content to order” service. You can individually create a list of films, programs, series that will be provided only to a specific user for a fee. They can be viewed at any convenient time.
4. Naturally, there is a weather forecast and some Internet services, exchange rates, for example.

As part of the “home digital TV” service, the provider gives you a choice of:

• CAM module. Designed for use in modern TVs with CIA port. This is the simplest device that adds functionality to the TV.
• Console entry level(SD). The simplest decoder that allows you to connect any TV that has analog audio and video inputs (tulips).
• HD device. These devices allow you to watch images in HDTV format and have “new generation” outputs. There are HDMI, SCART, RCA tulips and digital audio output.
• High-end HD set-top box. All types of outputs are already presented here, recording of TV programs is available, and there is an internal player.

Another device for a truly comprehensive solution is a router from MTS. It supports a wired Internet network, is equipped with an antenna for 3G, works with home TV, has a large Wi-Fi range, provides the ability to stream information encryption and is completely ready to work in MTS networks.

For home crafters

Naturally, the question arises - is it possible to watch IPTV MTS on a computer or use a different set-top box that the provider offers?

Can. For your computer you will need an IPTV playlist found on the Internet. You can compose it yourself or using a simple search, manually upgrading any playlist added to the playback program. This process is long and painstaking, but effective. The same playlist can be used in set-top boxes that allow you to specify an IPTV playlist to generate a list of channels.

For those familiar with programming, it's even easier. A simple script is written that scans the entire strip and selects channels. You can weed out the unnecessary ones and create a playlist with only those channels that are needed. In a word, home digital TV from MTS is suitable for self-tuning.

The company managed to create an offer that will suit absolutely everyone. Reviews indicate that the organization of the service is very convenient, good channel indicators, large the lineup equipment within which you can choose the best option in terms of price/quality ratio. In addition, the broadcast technology is not complicated; you can watch TV programs on your computer or use third-party equipment.

Rental cost: 110 rub./month
Purchase price: 2900 rub.
For free when connecting to a home Internet + digital TV package

An HD set-top box (receiver) is required to watch MTS digital television and channels in HDTV format (“high-definition television”). Laconic appearance and small size (12x12x3 cm) allow the device to fit into any interior.

Unlike other similar devices, the MTS HD set-top box has a reprogrammable remote control, so you can control the TV with one remote control (from the set-top box).

If your TV has a CI+ connector and a built-in DVB-C receiver(as a rule, the vast majority of TVs since 2012 have it), instead of an HD set-top box, you can use .

Additional functions:

• setting a “pause”, with the possibility of further viewing from the moment of stopping;
• broadcast recording, including according to a schedule, onto a removable USB drive with the ability to further view/rewind the recorded content;
• play music, video, photo from a removable USB drive;

Equipment:

set-top box, remote control, AAA batteries, power adapter, RCA cable, HDMI cable, RCA-SCART adapter.

Video outputs: HDMI, USB 2.0, Composite AV, S/PDIF.

Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the DCD2304 HD set-top box

Using these instructions, you can independently connect the MTS set-top box to your TV if it is pre-activated.

1. Before connecting the set-top box to the TV, make sure that the supplied cable is connected to the MTS network. To do this, find the MTS INFO channel among the channels. If the channel is not found, then the cable is currently connected to another operator and further setup is pointless.

Connect the outputs of the set-top box (video/audio outputs Video/L/R) to the input on the TV. Make sure that the input you are connecting to is marked “IN”.

Connect the power supply to the “DC IN” input on the back panel of the HD set-top box DCD2304 and plug the power supply into the outlet.

Turn on the TV and use the remote control to switch it to the signal receiving mode from the input to which you connected the DCD2304 set-top box. Switching is done using buttons named TV/VIDEO, TV IN, AV, etc. The name of the input that you need to select using these buttons is indicated next to the input to which you connected the set-top box, and is usually labeled AV1, Ext1, Scart, etc.
- Attention! If the connection is made to a plasma panel, then often the outputs are not located on the TV itself, but on the receiver that controls the plasma. You can find its location by following the cables coming out of the panel.
— Connectors for connecting the DCD2304 set-top box can be located both on the back panel of the TV and in the front (under the cover covering the buttons on the front panel), at the end (left or right) or, in rare cases, at the top.
— If all the connectors are occupied by other equipment, use the SCART connector (not included in the set-top box).

After this, the set-top box loading window (blue) or the set-top box menu (red) should appear on the TV screen. If this does not happen, you need to check:
— The connector to which the MTS DCD2304 set-top box is connected. It must be signed “IN” - input. A common mistake is to connect the set-top box to an output that is marked “OUT” or has a graphic arrow pointing outward from the TV.
— The TV is not switched to the mode of receiving a signal from the input to which you connected the set-top box.

Insert batteries into the remote control.

After loading the set-top box is completed, a language selection window will appear on the screen. By default, “Russian” is selected. To confirm, press OK on the control panel of the MTS DCD2304 hd set-top box.
If, after loading the set-top box, the language selection menu does not appear, you need to reset the set-top box to its factory settings:
— Press MENU button on the remote control of the MTS set-top box

— Select “Factory settings” and click OK
— Enter the PIN code “0000” and press OK
Please note that for the remote control to operate accurately, it must be pointed towards the set-top box, not the TV.

Next, a menu for selecting the image format appears on the screen. The default format is 4:3. You must confirm your choice by pressing the OK button on the set-top box control panel. If necessary, you can select widescreen mode (16:9) after completing the settings.

Next, the filament search menu will appear on the screen. To start searching for channels, press OK on the remote control.
After the channel search is completed, the found number of channels will be displayed in the menu. There must be at least 150 of them. A smaller number of channels can be found for the following reasons:
— The apartment has a filter installed (you must leave a request to remove the filter)
— The house does not fully support the operation of MTS digital TV
— There is damage to the cable or an apartment splitter is installed

Next you need to sort the channels:

— Select “Channel settings” and press OK
— Select “Sort channels” and press OK
— Select “Sort MTS” and click OK

Next, you need to update the software. For this
— Press the MENU button on the remote control of the DCD2304 set-top box
— Select “System Settings” and click OK
— Select “Software Update” and click OK
— Enter the PIN code “0000” and press OK and wait for the software update procedure.

After updating the software and turning on the set-top box, you must insert a SMART card. The hole for the smart card is located on the right side of the set-top box. Before installation, the smart card must be carefully removed from the frame that holds it. It must be installed in such a way that the contact area “looks” down the console, and the beveled corner after installation is visible from the outside and is located closer to the rear end of the console.

After installing the smart card, you need to check whether it is read correctly by the set-top box. For this
Press the MENU button on the console remote control
Select System Settings and click OK
Select "Conditional Access System" and click OK
Select “Smart Card Status” and click OK
In the menu that opens, you need to make sure that the card is read and has status D04-4.
If the status indicates an error (E06-4: Smartcard failure), then the smart card could not be read. Possible reasons:
The smart card is inserted the wrong way round
The smart card is not fully inserted
Smart card is faulty
To resolve the error without closing this menu, try removing and inserting the card until status D04-4 appears.

After successful installation of the smart card, the set-top box is configured.

Setting up a universal remote control

These instructions will help you set up the remote control to control all functions of your TV, i.e. You can use one remote control to control the TV.

1. Position the TV remote control and the remote control for the DCD2304 set-top box so that the infrared emitters are directed at each other.

2. On universal remote control The remote has special buttons that you can teach commands to increase, decrease and mute the volume, change channels, turn off and turn on your TV. To put your universal remote into learning mode, press and hold the gear button until led indicator will not light continuously.

3. While the remote control is in learning mode (no more than 15 seconds in standby mode), press and immediately release one of the learning buttons, and the LED indicator on the universal remote control will begin to blink. Next, you need to press and hold the button on the TV remote control whose command you want to transfer to the universal remote control. If the command is successfully transmitted, the LED indicator on the universal remote control will blink three times and will light up continuously again - this means that the training of one universal button was successful. To train the remaining universal buttons, repeat the procedure described in this step.

4. After completing the learning procedure for all special buttons on the universal remote control, press the button to record the result. The LED indicator will go off. — a “lock” icon will appear next to the channel name
A blocked channel will be available for viewing only after entering the PIN code.

• Adding a channel to your favorites list
  — select a channel from the list and press the red button
  — a “heart” icon will appear next to the channel name
  The channel will be available in the favorites list.

• Editing the list of MTS digital TV channels(move, delete, rename)
  — to view the channel editing list, press the blue button
  — to remove a channel from the list, select the channel using the navigation buttons and press the red button, then confirm the action
  — to move channels through the list, select a channel using the navigation buttons, the green button moves the channel up, the yellow button moves down the list
  — to rename channels, select a channel using the navigation buttons and press the blue button, after which the on-screen keyboard will open: to enter characters, use the navigation buttons, to delete characters, use the yellow button, to switch the language, use the red button, to save data, press the green button.

E120-4, E30-4, E19-4

The MTS set-top box was rebooted and did not yet have time to receive service information to decrypt channels or was turned off for a long time (was not used to watch MTS digital television)
It is necessary to leave the set-top box turned on for 30 minutes, while the MTS set-top box must be connected to the signal source (antenna cable).