Self-installation and configuration of satellite TV MTS

Want to watch the best TV channels without being tied to cable? Satellite TV will surely interest you. By setting the plate, you can enjoy your favorite TV shows in the highest quality not only in your city apartment, but also in a country house or at the cottage. One of the best providers of satellite Internet is MTS. It has been providing service for more than 2 years now, and its service can be used practically throughout the entire territory of Russia, with the possible exception of the polar regions.

Satellite TV Set

Virtually every owner of a satellite dish will strongly recommend that you contact a specialist in installation and configuration. But situations in life are different and often can be when, due to remote residence, a master can get to you soon or his services are very expensive. In this case, you can try to install and configure the satellite antenna MTS yourself.

In this material we will tell you about the features of satellite TV services provided by MTS. In addition, you can learn how to install and configure the antenna without any help.

Features satellite TV services from MTS

As already mentioned, you can watch satellite TV from MTS in almost all of Russia. What can you expect when connecting?

  1. Almost universal accessibility - you can watch TV in a city apartment, or in a country villa or in a country house.
  2. Quick and easy connection. In most cases, you will not even have to delve into technical difficulties, because the technical specialists of the company will do everything.
  3. You will not be confused in the abundance of television channels, as the package of services provides the most interesting and high-quality. All channels are divided into categories: sports, news, entertainment, children's, music, as well as channels with high-quality video. Different advertising channels are simply missing, so you will not pay for unnecessary information garbage.
  4. Compact, but at the same time multifunctional set-top box. It supports channels in HD-quality, and also has a built-in 3G modem for remote control of services.
  5. Built-in Wi-Fi access point will allow you to refuse additional equipment, since all the necessary telecommunication capabilities will be provided in one package.
  6. The package of services includes 1 gigabyte of high-speed mobile traffic for using and managing the Smart TV function.
  7. The function of recording the broadcast, as well as deferred viewing will allow you to avoid binding to the live broadcast. Recorded programs can be viewed at any other time convenient for you.
  8. A lot of additional interactive online services: TV program, weather, news.
  9. A very handy “TV Guide” function, by enabling which you can find out what is currently available on the air, as well as find out additional information about the broadcast or film.
  10. The ability to watch new movies on demand, without waiting for them to go on television.

Necessary equipment

If you decide to install and configure all the equipment for watching satellite TV MTS yourself, you will need the following equipment:

  • TV or projector;
  • set-top box, complete with which will go the necessary cables, as well as a remote control;
  • satellite antenna;
  • bracket for mounting on the wall or roof;
  • satellite signal converter;
  • cable to connect the antenna;
  • two F-type connectors;
  • work tool.

Satellite dish MTS

Antenna Installation Process

Since the quality of signal reception directly depends on how you install the antenna, carefully weigh your capabilities and, if you have any doubts, ask the help of professionals. If you are confident in your abilities, let's proceed with the step-by-step guide.

  1. The choice of installation location. For a start, it is worth mentioning that any satellite is located on a near-earth orbit, as if hovering above it near the equator. Since Russia is located in the Northern Hemisphere, the satellite dish should be turned to the south. If you live in an apartment, then you need to install the antenna near a window looking to the south side. If not, you will have to install the antenna on the roof and lower the cable to the window. In this case, you can hardly do without an assistant. If you live in a private house, simply install the antenna either on the roof or on the south side of the house. Be sure to note that the plate must be in the line of sight of the satellites, that is, there should be no other high-rise buildings or tall trees around, which will necessarily impede reception. If there is a neighboring house or tall trees near your window, place the antenna on the roof.
  2. In a convenient place to assemble a satellite dish, using the instructions. There is usually nothing complicated, but still the design of individual models may differ slightly, so if you have any problems, look for a solution on the Internet or contact the professionals. The design should be connected securely, but at the same time try not to twist anything, because by applying extra effort, you can easily damage the equipment.
  3. Now we proceed to the installation of the equipment for receiving a satellite signal. As we have indicated a little higher, make sure that the antenna does not obstruct the branches of tall trees and look strictly towards the south. And also always remember about safety, as most likely you will have to work at height.
  4. Attach the bracket to the surface to which you intend to attach it, mark where the holes should be drilled, then drill them and attach the bracket with bolts. The attached bracket should sit monolithically, as a wall element.
  5. Attach the satellite dish to the bracket, but do not in any case fasten all the bolts. Why? You still have to fine-tune the equipment and rotate it to receive the signal of the highest quality.
  6. Next, attach the converter and connect the cable to it, which then enter into your apartment or house. By the way, you need to think in advance where the cable will go. Therefore, it will be necessary to drill a hole in the wall or window frame.
  7. It is very important to correctly guide the receiver to the satellite. Deviation of even a few centimeters can lead to incorrect operation of the equipment. How to choose the exact direction? There are 2 ways available:
    • On the MTS website, go to the Satellite TV - Settings - Coverage Map and Settings Wizard section. It should indicate your address, then you can see a map of the area with an exact indication of the direction of rotation of the antenna.
    • In the menu of the set-top box that you will use to connect the service, go to the menu item Settings - Antenna settings. You will be presented with a list of cities in which you need to find your or closest to yours, after which a compass will be displayed on the screen with the necessary angles. Using conventional mechanical or electronic on your smartphone or tablet, set the direction of your antenna.
  1. Connect the satellite antenna cable to the set-top box and make further settings.

Antenna settings for satellite reception

  1. Turn on the console, wait until it starts up completely, then open the menu item Settings - Antenna Settings. You will see a scale that displays the level of the signal that goes to the antenna. Twist the antenna until the green line appears on the scale, indicating that you are moving in the right direction.
  2. Ensure that the signal is maximum strength and fill the scale as fully as possible. Only after that you can fix the antenna and proceed to the authorization of the equipment.
TIP. It is best to have an assistant at this stage who could either turn the antenna or monitor the signal level on the screen. Agree, to constantly run between the window and the room is not very convenient. And if the installation is performed on the roof, it is almost impossible to do everything yourself.

MTS TV menu

Receiver setup

The first thing you need to do is authorize all your connected equipment. Otherwise, MTS satellite television services will not be available to you. Since the console has a built-in GSM-module and can transmit data via the Internet, make sure that this function is activated.

Provided that the GSM-module is active and the data transmission function is enabled, the equipment will be authorized in automatic mode. If any of them will not be available at the time of inclusion, you will have to use one of the following options:

  • sending SMS;
  • call to MTS contact center.

Regardless of how you have authorized the equipment, MTS must receive a signed package of documents. If you do not conclude a contract, the service will work only in demo mode with a basic set of channels and without the possibility of connecting additional packages and services. Therefore, take care to transfer the package of documents in time and conclude an agreement on the provision of satellite TV service. After the contract is concluded and the services are paid for, and the package of TV channels is connected, you can use all functions and services without restrictions.

Conclusion

If you decide to independently connect and configure equipment for satellite TV services MTS, you have excellent instructions. If even the slightest doubts arise or something does not work out, it is better not to be wise and turn to professionals who have already done such work. If you damage the equipment, you will lose much more money than you could pay the master. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments at the bottom of the page.