It is not at all necessary to call a specialist to set up a conventional satellite dish. In this case, you can save money. We will tell you how to independently tune the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite. With these tips, you will be able to do everything right. It's only slightly more complicated than connecting a monitor to a computer.
By the way, you can already ask the seller to assemble the antenna and bring it home assembled. This will save a little time, but even self-assembly will not complicate this process. All you need to do at home is to drill holes for the bracket (the plate is attached to it), and then follow the recommendations and actions in the instructions. The instruction itself is necessarily attached to the purchase, so check the kit for it.
Tools and devices for tuning the antenna "Tricolor TV"
You will need the tools that every home has: strong electrical tape (where without it), various screwdrivers (you may need only one screwdriver of a certain type), a rotary hammer, ordrill, pliers, knife, wrenches for 8-13.
It is possible that some additional tools may be needed (ladder, stepladder, special drills for puncher, cable clips, etc.), because installation conditions are always different for different houses. Some users even manage to improve the original bracket design and weld additional ribs to it.
The standard purchase package includes the antenna itself, bracket, receiver (set-top box), converter. Sometimes sellers have promotions and various bonuses may be included in the kit, but this is rare.
Self-tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna in theory
The procedure itself is as follows (very generalized): one person sits at home and looks at the TV screen, the other tries to point the antenna at the satellite and catch the signal. Using the remote control, the signal is adjusted until the picture on the TV becomes clear.
It is worth noting that for different settlements, self-tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite will be carried out a little differently. For example, when setting up an antenna in Samara, it should be directed in the direction where the sun is at the time of 12:30. Then it needs to be slightly adjusted depending on how the picture changes on the TV screen. As soon as the tuner sees that the picture has become clear, he gives a signal to the one who installs the antenna on the roof, who, in turn, fixes it tobracket in the correct position. That is, in the position in which the antenna picks up the signal.
Catching a signal is not difficult, because the Eutelsat 4 satellite (it is with its help that Tricolor TV broadcasts) covers a huge part of Russia and gives a strong signal.
Instructions for self-tuning the Tricolor TV antenna to a satellite
As stated above, Tricolor TV operates with the EUTELSATW4 satellite, which is located at 36 degrees east longitude. Installation is carried out in several stages, each of which we will sequentially describe below.
Determining the place to install the antenna
The main criterion for such a place is a free view in the direction from which the signal will come. There may be leaves and trees behind the antenna, it doesn't matter, but it should be clear in front of its face. Depending on the city, the visual line connecting the satellite and the antenna is raised from the horizon by 27-30 degrees upwards. If this visual line rests against any structure (a house, for example), then you should look for another place.
Experts recommend installing the antenna on the roof of the house, on the outside of the balcony, but not inside (because of the glass). Also, you can not install the antenna on sloping roofs, because. it will collect snow in winter, and these are additional loads for which the antenna is not designed.
Installation Tips
If still inSince the antenna was not assembled for you in the store, it is worth assembling it yourself strictly in the same order as indicated in the instructions. In the place that you have chosen, we fix the bracket. Depending on the conditions (wall material, wind load, etc.), we select the correct fasteners: drills, anchor bolts, screws, etc. It is important to take into account the possibility of precipitation, in particular snow. Install the antenna in such a place that the snow could not fall on the converter.
F-connector connection
Next, connect the cable to the converter using a special F-connector (it is included). Then we fasten the cable to the envelope holder with cable ties or simple electrical tape and be sure to seal the f-connector. The same tape is ideal for sealing. Just wrap the joint in several layers. It is advisable to use silicone sealant in addition, but if it is not there, then it's okay. Some users find another way out: they use an ordinary plastic soda bottle. The bottom is cut off, a joint is placed in it, then both ends are wrapped with electrical tape. Reception, though primitive, but working. Although ideally it should be silicone sealant and duct tape.
The F-connector itself is easy to install: expose the cable, insert it into the connector, fix it. Everyone de alt with the usual cable that connects to the TV. It's the same here. The photo below shows examples.
Now put the plate itself on the bracket. To begin with, it does not need to be twisted tightly, but it should not dangle from the wind either. Tighten the adjusting nuts, but not too tight, because you have to turn the plate left and right and up and down to find the perfect point.
Setting up a satellite dish "Tricolor TV"
First sets the antenna rotation angle and azimuth. So far, approx. Depending on the city, you need to exhibit differently. For example, the azimuth in Tolyatti is 197.49 degrees, the elevation angle is 27.884 degrees (you need to orient yourself to the south). A compass or city map will help with this.
Install the antenna so that it corresponds to an elevation angle of 26.6 degrees. This means that the plate itself should be tilted 3-4 degrees down. Then connect the cable that comes from the converter to the set-top box. It must be inserted into the LNB IN jack (leftmost in the picture below).
Connect to TV
The same F-connector is used here, so there shouldn't be any problems. Now we connect the TV to the receiver. Everything must be done in the order indicated in the instructions. That is, first we connect the cable to the TV (we use the RF OUT jack on the receiver and the only antenna jack on the TV), turn off the TV. If the receiver is turned on for the first time, then the LNB power may be turned off on it. In some receiver firmware, this is exactly the case. Power on whenfollow the start menu instructions. When enabled, the search is activated and must be marked by simply pressing the EXIT button.
Setting up the receiver on TV
Next, go to the "Settings" menu item, enter the PIN code (0000). To independently tune the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite, you must enter the data:
- Antenna - 1;
- Frequency - 12226;
- Satellite EutelsatW4-EutelsatSesat;
- FEC - 3/4;
- Polarization - left;
- Flow rate 27500.
There will be two indicators on the TV screen. The lower one shows the signal level, the upper one - the quality. A person on the roof should slightly move the antenna mirror horizontally to find the position at which there will be a maximum signal level (lower indicator). Then the plate should be moved up and down to find the best signal quality (upper indicator). This is how the search for the desired point is carried out and the Tricolor TV antenna is tuned to the satellite. As soon as the point is found, the plate must be finally and firmly fixed in the desired position.
Influence of weather on tuning and signal search
Signal strength is highly dependent on weather conditions. If it rains or fog, cloudiness, then it is unlikely that you will be able to tune the Tricolor TV antenna on your own. It is simply impossible to catch a strong signal level. This should be done on a clear day with ideal weather conditions.
As soon as all the described actions are performed, you can dochannel search. The instructions for the receiver necessarily say how to do this. But this is understandable even intuitively. Here we will not describe the process of searching for channels, but note that for a start we need to find only the information channel. In theory, only it should be available to the user after installing the antenna. Access to other channels opens after registering on the Tricolor TV website and activating the card.
Subtleties for self-installation and tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna
There are some unspoken rules and subtleties to be aware of:
- We look at the neighbors. Nearby houses of neighbors almost always have plates. To begin with, we install our antenna in approximately the same way.
- If it was not possible to catch a satellite within the first 20 minutes, then it is better to look for another place for installation.
- When setting up the receiver, it is better to have a small monitor (TV) nearby in order to immediately see how the picture changes when the antenna moves. Most often, people, trying to tune the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite on their own, shout to each other or talk on the phone.
- Unless absolutely necessary, it is better not to change the PIN code. If you change the code and then forget it, then you will not be able to restore it. Although it is possible to re-flash the receiver, it is difficult and not available to everyone.
- Once all the channels have been found, you need to finally tighten the antenna to the maximum.
- If suddenly the antenna tunes in to another satellite (and thismaybe), then you do not need to save the found channels. You will have to again tune the Tricolor TV satellite dish yourself, rotating it horizontally and vertically in order to find the best signal point.
- Tighten the bolts finally carefully. Often, when tightening the bolts, users knock down the position and everything has to be done again.
- You need to register on the Tricolor TV website after setting up, not before. First you set up the antenna, and as soon as the information channel is shown clearly, you can register on the company's website. After receiving the smart card, all channels will become available after a while.
That's it. We can assume that you have tuned the Tricolor TV antenna with your own hands. There is nothing complicated in the process itself, and any person who knows how to use a drill / puncher and knows how to connect the simplest F-cable to the receiver and converter can handle it. No specialized knowledge is required, so you do not need to call a specialist if you do not want to spend extra money.
Of course, this process is not described in the most detailed way. It is likely that some difficulties may occur during installation that cannot be foreseen when writing an article.
