Installation and self-tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna on the satellite

It is not necessary to call a specialist to configure a conventional satellite dish. In this case, you can save money. We will tell you how to configure the Tricolor TV antenna on a satellite yourself. Guided by these tips, you can do everything right. This is only a little 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 this process will not complicate. All you need to do at home is to drill holes for the bracket (a plate is attached to it), and then follow the recommendations and actions in the instructions. The very same instructions must be attached to the purchase, so check the kit for its availability.

Tools and instruments for tuning the antenna "Tricolor TV"

You will need the tools that are in any home: a strong insulating tape (where without it), different screwdrivers (you may need only one screwdriver of a certain type), a hammer or drill, pliers, a knife, wrenches for 8-13.

It is possible that some additional tools (a ladder, a ladder, special drills for a punch, clips for securing a cable, etc.) may be needed, because the installation conditions are always different for different houses. Some have used and even manage to improve the original design of the bracket and weld additional ribs to it.

The standard purchase package includes the antenna itself, the bracket, the receiver (set-top box), and the converter. Sometimes sellers have stocks and different bonuses may be included, but this is rare.

Self-tuning 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, the self-tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite will be carried out a little differently. For example, when setting up the antenna in Samara, it should be directed in the direction where the sun is at time 12:30. Then it needs to be slightly adjusted depending on how the picture on the TV screen changes. As soon as the adjuster sees that the picture has become clear, he gives a signal to the one who installs the antenna on the roof, and he, in turn, fixes it to the bracket in the right position. That is, in the position in which the antenna picks up the signal.

It is not difficult to catch the signal, because the Eutelsat 4 satellite (it is with its help that the Tricolor TV company broadcasts) covers a huge part of Russia and gives a strong signal.

Instructions for self-tuning the antenna "Tricolor TV" on the satellite

As indicated above, Tricolor TV works with the EUTELSATW4 satellite , which is located at 36 degrees east longitude. Installation is carried out in several stages, each of which we will successively describe below.

Locating the antenna

The main criterion for such a place is a free view in the direction from which the signal will come. Behind the antenna there may be leaves and trees, this is not important, but it should be clean in front of its front side. Depending on the city, the visual line connecting the satellite and the antenna is raised from the horizon by 27-30 degrees up. If this visual line rests against any structure (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 in the inside (because of the glass). Also, you can not install the antenna on a sloping roof, because it will collect snow in winter, and these are additional loads for which the antenna is not designed.

Installation tips

If you still haven’t collected the antenna in the store, then you should assemble it yourself strictly in the same order as indicated in the instructions. At the place you have chosen, we fasten 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 consider the possibility of precipitation, in particular snow. The antenna must be installed in such a place so that snow cannot get onto the converter.

F-connector connection

Next, we connect the cable to the converter using a special F-connector (it is included). Then we attach the cable to the envelope holder with cable ties or a simple electrical tape and be sure to seal the f-connector. The same electrical 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: they use a regular plastic soda bottle. The bottom is trimmed, a joint is placed in it, then both ends are wrapped with electrical tape. The reception, although primitive, but working. Although ideally it should be silicone sealant and electrical tape.

The F-connector itself is easy to install: expose the cable, insert it into the connector, and fix it. Everyone was dealing with a regular cable that connects to the TV. It’s the same here. The photo below shows examples.

Now we put the plate itself on the bracket. To begin with, it does not need to tighten tightly, but it should not hang from the wind. Tighten the adjusting nuts, but not very tight, because you have to turn the plate left-right and up-down to find the perfect point.

Configuring the Tricolor TV satellite dish

First sets the angle of rotation of the antenna and azimuth. So far, approximately. It is necessary to exhibit in different ways depending on the city. For example, the azimuth in Tolyatti is 197.49 degrees, the elevation angle is 27.884 degrees (you need to navigate to the south). This will help a compass or city map.

Install the antenna so that it matches the 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 console. It must be inserted into the LNB IN jack (the leftmost in the picture below).

TV connection

It uses the same F-connector, so there should be no problems. Now connect the TV to the receiver. Everything must be done in this order, as 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, LNB power may be turned off on it. In some receiver firmwares, this is the case. The power turns on when following the instructions on the start menu. When turned on, the search is activated, and you need to mark it by simply pressing the EXIT button.

Setting up the receiver on TV

Next, go to the menu item "Settings", enter the PIN code (0000). To set up the Tricolor TV antenna on a satellite yourself, you must enter the data:

1. Antenna - 1;
2. Frequency - 12226;
3. Satellite EutelsatW4-EutelsatSesat;
4. FEC - 3/4;
5. Polarization - Left;
6. Flow rate 27500.

There will be two indicators on the TV screen. The bottom one shows the signal level, the top one shows the quality. The 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 (top indicator). So the search for the desired point and tuning of the Tricolor TV antenna to the satellite is carried out. As soon as the point is found, the plate needs to be final and firmly fixed in position.

The effect of weather on tuning and signal search

Signal strength is highly dependent on weather conditions. If it will rain or fog, cloudiness, then it is unlikely that you can tune the Tricolor TV antenna yourself. It is simply impossible to catch a strong signal level. This should be done on a clear day under ideal weather conditions.

Once all the described actions are completed, you can search for channels. The instructions for the receiver must 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 starters we need to find only the info channel. In theory, only it should be available to the user after installing the antenna. Access to other channels opens after registration on the Tricolor TV website and card activation.

Subtleties on self-installation and tuning of the antenna "Tricolor TV"

There are some unspoken rules and subtleties that you need to know about:

1. 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.
2. If during the first 20 minutes it was not possible to catch the satellite, it is better to look for another place for installation.
3. When setting up the receiver, it is better to have a small monitor (TV) nearby to immediately see how the picture changes when the antenna moves. Most often, people, trying to tune the Tricolor TV antenna to a satellite on their own, shout to each other or communicate by phone.
4. Unless absolutely necessary, it is better not to change the PIN code. If you change the code and then forget it, you cannot restore it in any way. Although you can flash the receiver again, but it is difficult and not accessible to everyone.
5. Once all the channels are found, you need to finally tighten the antenna to the maximum.
6. If suddenly the antenna tunes in to another satellite (and this may be), then it is not necessary to save the found channels. You will have to tune the Tricolor TV satellite antenna again by yourself, rotating it horizontally and vertically in order to find the best signal point.
7. Finally tighten the bolts carefully. Often, when tightening the bolts, users knock down and everything has to be done anew.
8. It is necessary to register on the Tricolor TV website after setup, and not before. First, set up the antenna, and as soon as the info channel is clearly displayed, you can register on the company's website. After receiving the smart card, after a while all the channels will become available.

That's all. We can assume that you have done the tuning of 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 this. 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 as detailed as possible. It is likely that during the installation some difficulties may arise that cannot be foreseen when writing an article.