In September 2009, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a government program, according to which the entire country will have to completely switch to digital television by 2015. But although the final completion of the program is planned only in a few years, it is possible to connect to higher quality digital television today.
It is necessary
- - digital tuner for TV
- - satellite dish ("dish")
- - an agreement with a television service operator
Instructions
Step 1
Digital television not only provides higher picture quality, but also provides more television channels. In accordance with the government's program, all citizens of the country can watch 8 federal channels for free, and additional packages are provided for a separate, very moderate subscription fee.
Step 2
Today, each large settlement already has its own organization that provides connection to digital television, and an extensive system of cable networks. Therefore, all that is needed to view it is the appropriate equipment and an agreement with the operator company.
Step 3
The digital signal is significantly different from the traditional analogue, therefore, to receive it, either a new generation TV with a built-in decoder (digital TV) or a special set-top box to a regular TV - a digital tuner is required. You can usually buy tuners both directly at the offices of companies that provide services for connecting to cable channels, and in specialized stores. However, buying a tuner at the company's office is preferable, since a pre-configured device will be sold there, and all that remains is to connect it to your TV.
Step 4
In addition to digital equipment for connecting cable channels, you will also need a maintenance contract. You can find out about the prices and conditions of its conclusion by phone by calling the subscriber department of the operator company.
Step 5
Apart from being more common to a new location. This is convenient when the family often changes their place of residence.
