How to connect the prefix Rostelecom on two TVs

The company Rostelecom offers its users to purchase a special console for IPTV. We are talking about a tool for watching TV channels over the Internet on TV. This is not difficult to do, but what to do if you have not one, but two televisions? We will understand in more detail.

To view different channels you need to purchase 2 separate consoles

What is a receiver?

The equipment offered by Rostelecom is a mini-computer that runs under Linux. The remote control will help to manipulate the settings. The video stream comes to the product through the network wire, then it is transmitted through one of the video standards to the TV. Technically, the signal is transmitted from the Internet in the format mpeg2 or mp4. With a weak Internet, certain drawbacks can appear in the form of a quivering “picture” or intermittent broadcast. System settings in the receiver's menu allow you to adjust the quality and size of the image (up to Full HD).

In addition to TV, the device allows you to find out the weather forecast, exchange rates, read news from social networks, etc. Many users appreciated the “TV Program” option.

Connecting the console

As described above, with such an assistant from Rostelecom, you can watch many HD channels. In addition, the console has utilities for watching movies, recording video files, karaoke, etc. You can check the price in any office of the provider. Today, there are two types of consoles: "Premium" and "Standard". The first option has many useful features and a built-in hard drive of 0.5 terabytes, but it will cost much more than the "Standard". A standard set-top box does not have a hard drive, but it offers about a hundred channels in different directions. In addition, there were consoles, which can be connected via Wi-Fi.

To start using the device, you must not just buy it, but also pay a monthly fee. The specialist company provider will help connect the set-top box to the TV. If you are not used to using outside help, then perform all the manipulations on your own.

Connection principle

With the device are supplied different items for connection. We recommend checking the box with the prefix in the provider’s office for the presence of the necessary wires. Not sure what is included? Read the instructions inside the box, it accurately stores such information. Usually the following items are placed in the box:

  • power adapter;
  • prefix;
  • remote control;
  • Ethernet wire;
  • HDMI cable;
  • batteries;
  • popularly known "tulip" (wire type AV).

Interestingly, the HDMI cable is not always included in the package.

The receiver from Rostelecom is connected to the TVs of new models via HDMI-wires. If such an interface is not in your device, then you can use the AV-adapter, which is sold in stores computer equipment. A number of devices has only a SCART connector, if you are the proud owner of such a TV, then buy an adapter from this interface to HDMI.

Connecting the set-top box to the TV is not enough, it is important to connect it to the Internet. On the panel there is a connector for an RJ-45 interface, an Ethernet cable is inserted into it, which comes from the router.

At the last stage, connect the receiver to the mains (use the power supply).

Using the receiver

To get started, learn how to turn on the console. After you have paid the subscription fee, you can safely use the device, for this, turn on the TV and the console with the help of remote controls (each has its own remote control). If all the previous steps are done correctly, a splash screen will appear on the TV screen, after which the current software will be loaded. After downloading, the system will offer to examine the conditions of the Offer, they are required to confirm.

Finally, the product is ready to go. The menu has many useful options that will give you a completely new world called IPTV.

Important point: do not forget to choose the right type of connection on the TV (if the set-top box is connected via AV, select it)

Connect two TVs

Users often wish to organize interactive television on several devices at once. This is simply done - just connect the AV cable to the first TV, and HDMI - to the second. Both cables at the other end will be connected to the receiver.

Not enough wire length? Go to any store that sells electrical goods, and buy a cable of the required length.

An important point! When using this method, one channel will be displayed on both instruments. To watch different channels on each device, you need to order another receiver.

Connecting the second console is easy, especially if your router has an extra LAN input. The only difficulty is the insufficient length of the Ethernet wire (you need to purchase a product of the required length in advance).

An important point! The load on the network when using two TVs with receivers increases significantly, and because of the increase in traffic in the broadcast can occur failures and interference.

In case of any difficulties, we recommend calling the service center of the provider. Experienced experts will help to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Remember that you carry out all manipulations on connecting the set-top box at your own peril and risk, the company will not cover the cost of repairing the equipment if you disable it.