Setting up the NTV-Plus antenna yourself. TV with built-in satellite receiver (DVB-S2 standard)

Setting up NTV PLUS begins with installation and installation of equipment. If they are carried out independently, it is important to follow the following rules:

1. NTV satellites + Eutelsat 36B/36С, Eutelsat 36A are located above the equator, so the dish should be directed to the south. The exact direction can be determined using a compass. The satellite's direction angle is approximately 17 - 38 degrees. It depends on the plate manufacturer, the operator satellite television NTV has several of them.
2. In order for the satellite dish to receive an excellent signal, during installation it is important to take into account the overview of the territory; interference in the form of vegetation and tall buildings is not allowed. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in problems with signal transmission.
3. The bracket is attached firmly and reliably, otherwise over time the dish will get knocked down, the direction of the direction will change, all this will affect the quality of the signal.
4. It is not recommended to skimp on cable; it must be resistant to different weather conditions.

The next stage is setting up the NTV satellite dish.

1. Connect the converter cable to the receiver, and connect the receiver itself to the TV. To avoid malfunctions or equipment breakdown, you must follow all recommendations specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Slowly and carefully rotate the satellite dish mirror in the horizontal/vertical plane towards the location of the satellite. Goal: to get the image to appear on the TV.
3. After the picture appears, you need to activate the “RECEIVED SIGNAL LEVEL” command on the receiver. For a good television picture, the scale should be as high as possible.

Online registration of access card and CL module

To register this equipment, authorization is required on the operator’s official website.

If the data is filled in correctly, email You will receive a letter confirming your profile activation. After which the subscriber will have access to the “Registration of Agreement” operation on the website. After concluding the agreement, the card will be activated automatically within 24 hours.

How to configure the receiver to broadcast NTV channels

Without this device, watching satellite television is impossible. NTV PLUS television company offers various models TV set-top boxes, so the equipment settings may vary.

Models of NTV + receivers for watching television from the Eutelsat 36B/36C satellite offered by the provider in 2017:

• Digital interactive TV set-top box VA1020;
• NTV-PLUS 1 HD VA;
• HUMAX VAHD93100S;
• Humax VA-4SD;
• Humax VHDR 3000S;
• Sagemcom 87-1HD;
• Sagemcom DSI74 HD;
• Opentech OHS1740V.

The VA1020 is the most modern development, went on sale in the fall of 2016. New subscribers of the company have the opportunity to purchase at a discount. The promotion is valid until the end of January 2017.

Setting up channels

There are two options for setting up channels: automatic method and manual setting. In the first method, you need to select the “SEARCH FOR CHANNELS” item in the setup menu; if the equipment is configured correctly, all channels will soon appear.

Manual search is a more complex process:

1. Resetting the specified settings - go to the menu, select the section “SETUP” → “DEFAULT INSTALLATION” → “CHANNELS” → “ANTENNA” → “SATELLITE SETUP”.
2. When prompted for a TV set-top box password, enter a number consisting of four zeros. If the password has been changed, you must enter the changed version.
3. In the tab that appears, uncheck the boxes next to the satellites allowed by default and leave EutelsatW4 36E. If this procedure blocked, you need to remove the access card from the tuner.
4. Then it is important to configure the transponder.
5. Settings: 12130 R and Lnb levels (low = 0; high = 10750).
6. The final stage. After entering all the data in the “MANUAL SETUP” section, select the previously recommended transponder and set the “NETWORK SEARCH” command. The operation can take quite a long time; upon completion, all available channels will appear. The quantity depends on the package selected by the user.

Instructions for setting up Samsung and LG TV models with CAM – Module

1. Step-by-step setup of NTV PLUS for Samsung:
2. Go to the menu and select “BROADCAST”
3. From the proposed antenna types, choose EutelsatW4 36E. Save data.
4. Go to the “LNB SETTINGS” tab and select any transponder. Set DiSEqC mode to off. Lower LNB = 9750. Upper LNB = 10750. 22 KHz tone is off.
5. Make two clicks on the “Return” button on the control panel.
6. Go to manual channel search.
7. Select again Eutelsat satellite W4 36E, then find number 11900(V/R) 27500 in the list of transponders, press the OK button.
8. Set the “NETWORK SEARCH” command.
9. Then, in the “BROADCASTING” section, select “CHANGE CHANNELS”. Select the channel to which you want to give a number using the “CHANGE NUMBER” tab.
10. Select the “SORT” item and organize channels into categories: radio, music, TV.
11. The setup and installation of channels is complete.

For LG, the setup is similar, but the transponder value changes according to the photo.

Today we will talk about how to install and configure the dish yourself and satellite equipment NTV plus + do it yourself at home. We will also consider detailed instructions on installation and configuration of the NTV+ plus satellite television set with visual instructions step by step diagrams and photos

The satellite dish is configured using certain coordinates, which you can find in the instructions.

COLLECTION AND INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE TELEVISION

To assemble correctly satellite dish You must have instructions, which are usually found in the box with the equipment, as well as a key for 10 and 13. The process of installing and assembling satellite television is described in detail using illustrated tips.


After installing the antenna and its parts, first of all, you need to secure the equipment bracket, which is most often located on the south side of the building. Before you begin attaching the bracket, evaluate the direction of the antenna and make sure it is mounted correctly. It is recommended to install the device so that there are no obstacles in its direction. You can also install the antenna on a special stand, which can be purchased at hardware stores in any city.

Before connecting the coaxial cable to the receiver, you need to make sure that after attaching the bracket all the bolts are well tightened and only then proceed with the connection. All the connectors you need are included with the satellite dish.

A receiver is a device that converts the signal coming from the converter into a “understandable” signal for the TV. The receiver connects to the TV using HDMI interface, SCART, "tulip", etc. depends on the model of the receiver and the connectors on the TV.

Installation of NTV+ dish

So, let's move from theory to practice. Below I will describe how I installed and configured NTV+

When installing a satellite dish, you can also look around, since most people use either Tricolor or NTV+, accordingly you will understand in which direction you need to turn the antenna. If there are no dishes nearby, turn the dish to the south (since the satellite “hangs” on the equator), it should be taken into account that there should not be any trees or buildings on the path between the satellite and the direction of the dish, since they will not allow the signal to reach the dish.

Next, you need to run a coaxial cable from the receiver (where the TV will be) to the satellite dish converter. If the cable exceeds 10 meters, you can buy a high-quality 75 Ohm coaxial cable of the required length.

After this, using HDMI cable, SCART or "tulip" connect the receiver to the TV. Then turn on the receiver, select AV mode (corresponding interface) on the TV. You will see the receiver menu, select the satellite in the settings (let me remind you, for NTV+ and Tricolor it will be the same satellite), for the European zone it will be EUTELSAT W4/ W7 or EUTELSAT 36A/ 36B (they have been renamed).

the following rules must be followed: unobstructed view in a southerly direction, because The satellite is located approximately in the south. The location must be chosen in such a way that there are no serious obstacles to the signal in the direction towards the satellite: high-rise buildings, trees, etc. Through tree foliage, branches, window glass, etc. the signal does not pass through. It is not necessary that the windows of your apartment or private house face strictly south; it is important that it is visible in one of the windows (for some satellites, southwest or southeast). If the south direction is not visible from the windows, the antenna is mounted on the roof.

The Dishpointer service will help you decide on the location for installing the satellite dish.

1. Find the building where you plan to install the satellite dish on the map.
2. Using the mouse, drag the mark to the intended installation location.
3. Using the [+]/[-] buttons, set the required scale.
4. On the map, the green line will show the direction of the NTV plus antenna.
5. Geographical data of your location (latitude and longitude), parameters for setting up a satellite dish (elevation angle, azimuth, polarization), you can find under the map.

The next step is to connect the coaxial cable to the satellite converter and NTV Plus satellite receiver.

Attention, when connecting the cable to the receiver, the receiver must be turned off from the power supply!!! Otherwise, the receiver may be damaged.

One person sits directly next to the receiver, the other adjusts the satellite dish; communication can be maintained using walkie-talkies or mobile phones

Satellite antenna without sudden movements, adjustable around the axis (azimuth) and vertically (angle).

You need to achieve the largest signal by rotating the antenna in small steps. It is necessary to adjust the antenna 3-5 mm at a time, fixing it in each position for 1-2 seconds, so that the satellite receiver can process the signal from the satellite.

If you see satellite signal on the receiver scale, tighten the nuts of the holder responsible for rotating the satellite dish around its axis. After this, adjust the antenna until highest value“Signal quality”, on the receiver scale. Then tighten all fasteners on the antenna.

Searching for a satellite signal and setting up the NTV Plus antenna using satellite finder.

Sitefinder – simplifies setting up a satellite dish and searching for a signal from the NTV Plus satellite. Setting up a satellite dish with a household satellite finder. These devices have an audible alarm, two light diodes, a dial signal indicator, and sensitivity adjustment.

2

Open the satellite receiver menu item "Signal information".
On the remote control, press: "Menu" --- select "Settings" - "System - "Signal information (pin code 0000). Next we proceed to setting up the satellite dish.

4

After this, make sure you are tuned to the right companion, to do this, enable automatic channel search on the receiver. If the satellite receiver saw the TV channels you required, it means you followed all the instructions correctly and were able to set up the satellite dish on your own. If the signal from the satellite is not found or you have found the wrong satellite, continue adjusting the antenna until the satellite finder shows you the signal from the desired satellite.

5

After completing the setup, turn off the receiver and disconnect the device from the satellite dish.

1. Assemble the antenna according to the instruction manual.
2. Attach the antenna bracket to the wall. Fastening elements (anchor bolts, studs, nuts, screws, etc.) are selected depending on the wind load and the material of the wall on which the antenna is mounted.

*Installation procedure for standard satellite television F-connectors

1. Remove the top insulation of the cable by 15 mm without damaging the shielding braid.
2. Place the braided shielding along the cable.
3. Carefully position the foil along the braided shielding.
4. Remove a layer of internal insulation by 10mm.
5. Screw the connector until it stops.
6. “Bite off” the central conductor so that it does not protrude beyond the connector by more than 2 mm.

3. Setting up the NTV+ antenna

1. Approximately set the azimuth and elevation angle of the antenna, focusing on the data for the city closest to you given in the table. The azimuth can be set using a compass. It is more difficult to accurately determine the elevation angle, since the angle of inclination of an offset antenna depends on its design, and the NTV-Plus project uses antennas from several manufacturers. For example, the exact vertical position of the antenna of the Ulyanovsk Supral plant corresponds to an elevation angle of 26.5°.

2. In accordance with the operating instructions for the digital terminal, connect the cable coming from the converter to it. Carry out the cutting of the F-connector according to the method given above.

3. Connect the digital terminal to the TV according to the terminal's operating instructions and turn it on.

4. The digital terminal is pre-programmed for NTV-Plus channels. Select an “open” channel from the list of terminal channels (for example, Info channel).


5. Slowly moving the antenna mirror in vertical and/or horizontal planes around the expected satellite location, make sure that a television picture appears on your TV screen.


6. Activate the “Received signal level” item in the menu of your terminal. Achieve maximum value level of the received signal by smoothly moving the antenna mirror in the vertical and/or horizontal planes. Please remember that signal strength depends on weather conditions. In conditions of dense clouds, heavy rain or snowfall, the signal level may decrease until the image disappears. Snow stuck to the antenna also significantly worsens reception conditions.


7. Tighten the adjusting nuts while monitoring the received signal level.
8. Insert the NTV-Plus card into the digital terminal according to the operating instructions.

The CAM module must be installed in a switched off TV to avoid damage to the equipment. Before connecting the TV to the network, make sure that the CAM module is completely inserted into the corresponding connector (PCMCIA port) of the TV.

The access card was correctly installed in the CAM module itself - the metal contacts of the access card chip were directed towards the front side of the TV module.

ATTENTION! After turning on the TV, information about the initialization of the CAM module will appear on the screen.

For the correct orientation of the Card in the module, pay attention to the image of the chip on the sticker of the TV module.

Setting up the CAM module:

We reset the settings on the TV to factory settings. Menu - support - self-diagnosis - reset - ok.

Then in the same section: satellite - system - enter the password - 0000 - in the menu that appears, click “select satellite”.

Uncheck all satellites that are installed by default (if this cannot be done, you need to remove the CAM module from the slot and reset the settings again), scroll through the list of satellites and select the “USER SAT” satellite.

Create your satellite (check the box next to it) and save it. Next, the “LNB power supply” option should be ON. Then we go to the LNB settings, do as in the picture below, except:

section “transponder” - we don’t fill anything in there, so we’ll enter it manually.

Next, we exit this submenu, go to the “manual setup” section, see our new satellite and click “scan”.

The “transponders” section will be empty, select “create”.

Next, we enter the frequencies we need (list below), indicate the appropriate transmission speed and select the type of polarization (L or R). Click “save”.

The channel package for this transponder will be scanned and saved into the TV memory.

Then everything is repeated for each subsequent transponder. There, in the “manual setup” menu, click “scan” in the “transponder” section, create the next one with your data, and so on. All previous loaded and scanned transponders with settings and channels are saved.

List of NTV-Plus transponders:

From this article you will learn how to configure NTV-Plus channels on LG TVs.

If your TV has support for CAM modules, this means that you can watch paid satellite television channels on it, in particular such as NTV-Plus.

How to find out if your TV has satellite tuner? To do this, you need to inspect its rear wall, on which the connectors are located, and find there the input for the LNB IN antenna.

It is also worth noting that all TVs are equipped with a CI slot for CAM modules.

To correctly configure NTV-Plus on LG using the CI+ CAM module, you must follow the instructions below.

General principle, by which all ElG TVs are tuned, is generally the same. Only the names of menu items may differ, which is caused by different versions software, but the essence of the setting is the same.

First of all, you need to install the NTV+ access smart card into the CI+ CAM module in OFF TV. The chip should be facing the thick side of the module. Next, the conditional access module is installed.

The next step is to turn on the LG TV and switch it to satellite reception mode. The list of available channels is displayed on the screen by pressing the LIST button.

After that, take the remote control and press the red button on it to select the reception mode. Check the Satellite mode and click OK.

To make further settings, press the SETTING (MENU) button and go to the CHANNELS section.

Read information about the module and access card ( serial number NTV-Plus smart cards) in the module menu CI DATA (CAM) - Information - Smart card - General information. If there is nothing there or an error appears, go to the module setup menu CI DATA (CAM) - Settings and select the RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS section.

Make sure all settings are the same as in the image above. On the left are two scales on which you can check the signal quality, and if you do not have an antenna configured, tune it to the NTV-Plus satellite signal.

After this there are two configuration options:

1. For LG TVs with NTV-Plus auto-tuning.
2. For models without it.

Auto-tuning of NTV-Plus channels on LG

From the “Satellite Settings” menu, go back using the corresponding BACK button and open the “Auto Search” section, then select the SATELLITE mode and move on.

You must select the NTV-Plus operator. If there is no such operator in the list or your TV does not offer to select it, we recommend using the second setup method, which we will discuss in more detail below.

Below in the “Satellite Settings” menu, simply click OK.

Select the mode " Quick search» and click OK again.

On “Run” we also click OK.

We wait for the end of the search and its results, click “Close” and exit the menu using the Exit button.

Using this search option, all channels found by the LG TV will be automatically divided into topics, the name of which will be indicated at the top of the list. If desired, the name can be changed by pressing the blue button on the remote control.

Manual setup of NTV-Plus on LG

Open the menu " Manual setting"(or "Manual search") in the "Channels" section of the main menu. Check that all the settings are in accordance with the image below, and that there is a checkmark in the “Search for network” item, then go to the “Add” item and click OK.

We wait for the search results, click OK on the “Close” item and exit the menu.

In order to display the list of found channels on the screen, click on the List button. All channels will be displayed as one list.

Also in the main menu “Channels” in the line CI DATA (CAM) - Information - Smart card - Providers, you can view information about packages and their expiration dates.

Total quantity pay TV channels, which can be viewed in one home may be different. It all depends on the service package you choose. But to activate any package, you need to configure HTB-Plus. You can do it yourself.

Determining the installation location of the NTV-Plus antenna

To be confident reception satellite TV signal, you need to select open area. There should be no tall trees, branches, buildings, bridges, flagpoles, etc. Most often, the antenna is installed on the roof; you can also simply mount it on the wall, on a loggia or balcony. It is very important to protect the structure from bad weather.

Each user can install and configure the HTB-Plus antenna independently. But still, some parameters are best left to professionals.

Antenna installation and configuration steps

Before you begin installing a satellite dish, you need to make sure that the equipment kit includes everything you need. Sometimes it happens that for some reason the equipment is incomplete, or a person does not understand why this or that part is needed.

To install the antenna you need:

• satellite receiver or built-in set-top box;
• coaxial cables with connectors;
• a plate with a diameter of at least 60 cm;
• converter and access card;
• user manual and contract.

The very first thing to do before installing the NTV-Plus antenna is registration on the company’s official website. The user must go through the hardware registration procedure, otherwise it will not work.

Assembling a plate for NTV-Plus with a diameter of 60 cm

When a place has been chosen, among the equipment you need to find a bracket on which the plate itself is attached. A cable is attached to it, which is pulled to the TV. On TVs different brands The places (sockets) in which the cables must be secured are located differently. If the receiver is not built-in, then the wire will have to be connected to it.

Self-tuning "NTV-Plus"

When the antenna is configured and the cables are connected, the most important stage begins - the actual setup. To do this, you need to know the settings. In particular, it is necessary to know the frequency of the signal. If after entering the data the channel does not show, it means something was done incorrectly. In case incorrect setting equipment, contact your operator.

There are 2 ways to tune channels - manual and automatic. The second one requires practically no effort on the part of the user, because to launch automatic mode settings only need to press a few keys on the remote control. This is done in several steps: “Menu => channel search => ok.” If the parameters on the receiver (including the frequency) were set correctly, then the setup will be successful.

Manually setting up a satellite dish

The manual search option is much more complex, so experience is required to carry out this procedure effectively. But if you decide to do it yourself, you can follow the following instructions.

1. Reset everything existing settings if they were previously installed. This is done in steps: “Menu => setup => default installation => channels => antenna => satellite setup.”
2. After this, use the receiver to set up the satellite dish, and when you are prompted to enter a password, you must enter four zeros.
3. After this, a tab will open where there will be many satellites. Opposite some you can see check marks. These are the satellites that are allowed by default. You need to remove the marks opposite the satellite, otherwise their broadcast frequency will also be taken into account. In this case, you must leave a checkmark next to the “Eutelsat W4-36E” satellite. In some cases, such manipulations may be impossible for the user. To gain access, you will need an access card.
4. Check transponder parameters. The following indicators are usually used: 12130 R and Lnb levels (lower - 0, upper - 10750).
5. After setting up the transponder, you need to move on to the final stage, namely entering all the parameters in a special line. The broadcast frequency must be entered in the “Manual setup” section. To start searching the network, you need to select the previously specified transponder. Be prepared that the search will take a very long time. But a tuned antenna will show any channel.

Set-top boxes and TV

Setting up the NTV-Plus Vostok antenna on different TVs

For different brands of TVs, the setup principles may be different. It's not difficult to understand them.

Instructions for setting up Samsung and LG TVs

1. To set up NTV-Plus channels on Samsung TVs First make sure that the device has a “CAM module”.
2. Select “Broadcast” from the menu.
3. Go to the selected antennas, check the box next to “Eutelsat W4-36E”.
4. Save the specified settings.
5. Go to the “LNB Settings” tab, select a transponder (any).
6. At the same time, make sure that the “DiSEqC” mode is turned off. Set the lower and upper LNB settings to 9750 and 10750 respectively. Be sure to enable TOH 22 KHz.
7. On the remote control, press the “Return” button 2 times, then go to manual channel search.
8. Select the Eutelsat W4-36E satellite and transponder number 11900 (V/R) 27500. Start the search process.

If the setup was carried out by an experienced technician, then the channels can be sorted into categories to make them easier to use.

Setting up NTV-Plus on LG TVs is carried out according to the same scheme, only other parameters are taken into account, which can be found in the instructions.

1. Before you start searching for NTV-Plus channels, you must install and connect to the receiver an antenna tuned to the satellite in position 36E.

2. Go to the "Main Menu", then to "Settings"

3. Then in "Antenna Settings"

4. In "Antenna Settings" specify the following values:

Leave the "LNB/Switch" value as it is - off/off, if you have one antenna tuned to one satellite.

If you have several satellites configured, then adjust the “LNB/Switch” value according to the values ​​of the DiseqC/ output numbers

Leave the "Motor Setting" value as is -No unless you are using a motorized antenna.

If you have a motor installed, then set the “Motor Settings” values ​​according to your antenna position parameters.

5. If you have configured everything correctly, an inscription should appear at the top displaying the operator’s name, and at the bottom the “Level” and “Quality” values ​​will be from 1 to 100%.

7. The receiver supports four search modes for satellite channels.

Search mode "Auto": Automatic search channels for all satellite frequencies that are stored in the receiver by default.
Search mode “Manual”: Search for channels by selected satellite frequency.
“Blind” search mode: The receiver scans all possible satellite frequencies, and then searches for channels using the found frequencies.
“Advanced” search mode: Manual search not for all channels located on the selected frequency, but specifically for one specified channel.

Select Manual mode

Set "Network Search" to "On"

Then press the OK button on the remote control, on the item "Start Search"

Using this method, NTV-Plus channels can be found on all satellite frequencies that have the network identifier "NTV+"

8. If there are frequencies not signed with the name of the operator, and in network search the channel search did not work on these frequencies, in this case, go to https://www.lyngsat.com/

9. In column 73E-0E, select the second row.

Please note that NTV-Plus can be listed twice, East packages from satellite 56E and West packages from satellite 36E. In our example, we are looking for channels from the NTV-Plus West package

11. After selecting an operator, you will have access to a list of all broadcast frequencies of the operator and a list of channels

Select from the list the desired frequency and start searching for channels as indicated in step 7

For reference:

Polarization L (Left) - In the receiver, select the value H (Horizontal)
Polarization R (Right) - In the receiver, select the value V (Vertical)