MTS provides not only mobile communications, but also home Internet with interactive satellite TV. When using the latter, the installation of special equipment is required, which will allow access to TV broadcasts. Users who decide to use the services of the presented operator and connect to TV should know how to properly connect and configure the MTS DS 701 set-top box.
The receiver in question is necessary to ensure an acceptable signal and comfortable viewing of entertainment resources. Today, when connecting to satellite TV, the operator issues the Castpal model. Below we will study in detail the issue of connecting and setting parameters.
Let the operator company try to promote exactly interactive television, but the model under consideration belongs to the linear type of attachments. That is, the equipment does not require a SIM card. The main advantage that users highlighted is the larger coverage area that hybrid TV cannot boast of, allowing them to view online services.
In other words, increased coverage area becomes a decisive factor for many users. After all, the tariffs offered with the set-top box are characterized by reduced prices, and a linear connection will provide the opportunity to install satellite TV in any country house. For the city, subscribers prefer to choose interactive (hybrid) television.
Characteristic
Technical Parameters of DS701:
- DVB, RCA, HDMO, S/P DIF connectors are provided.
- Also installed USB port, which will allow you to connect other devices and watch your own movies.
- The MSTAR 7S75 processor is built-in, supporting most formats, including H.265/HEVC.
- As software installed – Irdeto.
The maximum available resolution in which you can watch channels and movies is 1080p. Additional functions include subtitles, a TV guide showing program schedules, parental control and others.
Equipment
The package includes:
The cost depends on the configuration. For example, today the operator offers the following options:
- 3400 rubles for a set-top box without an antenna.
- 3990 rubles with an antenna whose size is 0.6 m.
- 4490 RUR with 0.9 m antenna.
How to set up the MTS set-top box model DS701 - step-by-step instructions
Setting up the MTS DS701 set-top box is not difficult. Any inexperienced user can cope with this procedure simply by following the instructions:
- Connect the set-top box to your TV and network.
- Next, start the TV and the receiver itself.
- The system will show a menu where you must specify the time and other items.
- Then select "Automatic channel search".
- When the system copes with searching for available channels, restart the receiver and TV.
How to connect an MTS SIM card to a DS701 model set-top box
The MTS satellite TV set-top box model DS701 is linear, which eliminates the installation of a SIM card. Therefore, connecting the presented equipment will not cause you any problems. Connect it to the network and run it. The absence of a SIM card makes it impossible to use interactive functions. But, on the other hand, your coverage area is larger, resulting in better picture quality. 
Common Mistakes
Sometimes users encounter problems. It is not necessary to take the equipment for repair or buy a new receiver if error 8888 appears on the screen. It indicates an unsuccessful connection or incorrect operation of the software. It is necessary to check how well and correctly the cables are connected.
The second solution to the problem is to reset the settings to the factory version. Also common is the “No channel” error, which can occur due to incorrectly specified frequencies when the user independently searched for and configured channels. Other reasons are related to non-payment of the subscription fee or lack of the required package.
Is it possible to manually search for other satellites on this receiver and watch channels from other operators?
All MTS set-top boxes are programmed to work only with MTS channels. However, you can use the prefix third party manufacturer, installing the MTS cam module in it.
I have an old set-top box that does not support the HEVC codec, can I change it to a new one?
MTS does not have an exchange program as such; you can purchase a new receiver, which is currently being sold at a reduced price.
I bought a new console. Is it possible to use a smart card left over from the previous MTS set-top box?
Yes, you can do that. To link the card to the new receiver and save the old personal account, contact the contact center. But please note that if you previously had an interactive set-top box, you will not be able to do this, since interactive set-top boxes do not use smart cards, but SIM cards.
Is there a warranty for this equipment?
Yes, of course, all equipment comes with a warranty.
I ordered the equipment, but I'm afraid that they will bring me an old model set-top box without HEVC support.
Most likely, your fears are unfounded, since receivers that do not support this codec have been discontinued for quite some time. To dispel doubts, check with the seller for the model.
Which MTS receiver is better? What is the difference between different console models?
The models currently on sale are almost the same in operation. The only thing is that the Castpal set-top box requires very precise tuning to the satellite.
Currently I am using an old model MTS set-top box. The signal is excellent. I want to buy a new receiver. Do I need to change anything in the settings of the dish or converter?
It is possible that the rotation angles will need to be adjusted slightly. These settings may vary slightly for each console. But most likely, you won’t have to do this.
Which set-top box has a wi-fi function?
Not a single model of MTS satellite receivers has working wi-fi yet.
Are there special set-top boxes for connecting an additional TV?
MTS does not have such equipment. To connect a second TV, you can purchase any of the available receiver models.
When you turn on the MTS set-top box, it starts searching for channels every time, how can I disable this function?
Which model of MTS set-top box is suitable for watching UHD channels?
At the moment, MTS does not have such set-top boxes. TV channels in UHD quality can be watched through the cam module (provided that the TV supports the UHD format).
How to update the software of the MTS set-top box?
If there is new software for the receiver, you will see a notification about this on the screen. Click "OK" and follow the prompts that appear.
Is it possible to connect this equipment to an old TV that does not have an HDMI connector?
In addition to the HDMI output, all MTS set-top boxes have tulip connectors. If the TV only has a “Comb” connector, then this will not be a problem - stores sell adapters from “tulips” to “comb”.
Is it possible to buy a separate remote control for these consoles?
Yes, you can contact your nearest service center. If this is not the case in your city, call technical support and they will tell you the nearest dealer who replaces remote controls. You can also purchase an analogue of the MTS remote control.
Equipment for digital television is what you can buy in our store. Our company operates in the market of broadcast and satellite equipment since 2003 and we already know most of our clients by sight.
For regular customers of our online store there is a system of discounts, which are calculated automatically according to the coupon number assigned to you personally.
All equipment undergoes pre-sale preparation, namely installation latest version Software for satellite and terrestrial set-top boxes. All receivers are tested for functionality.
Our company delivers equipment both in Moscow and throughout Russia. Most courier delivery companies have agreements on preferential delivery prices.
In our online store you can find almost any equipment that you may need to receive satellite and terrestrial television. We have tried to make the ordering process convenient for anyone. If you plan to order not one item, but several, then you can use the store search and pay attention to the accompanying equipment. If you want to pick up equipment for receiving satellite TV, then you should go to the tab menu " Satellite television", if to receive terrestrial or cable TV, then "Terrestrial Television", etc. If during the ordering process you have questions, then you can use the online chat, which is located on each page of the online store, or order a call back.
We hope that in the online digital TV store you can spend a minimum amount of time ordering the required equipment.
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Minuses
Installation is more difficult than the well-known three-color competitor. Expensive tariff offered by the operator. The receiver does not have a Pan&Scan mode. No way to watch free channels from the same satellite, only what the provider has provided.
Review
I specifically took set No. 190, since it offers the s9-3900 receiver - one of the two most modern for MTS. Yes, it takes longer to turn on (about 20-30 seconds from pressing the button to starting viewing), I read that there are a lot of glitches, although, to be honest, I haven’t encountered any problems yet. But on this receiver all the channels offered by MTS are available (except for UHD, although the signal may be weak), including Disney, without which I would not buy a satellite at all. The included package has a tariff and includes channels from three packages: basic, children's and adult. The contact center told me that I can change the tariff to just “basic” only by writing an application at the MTS salon. And considering that the “adult” package is simply ridiculous (someone really pays extra on general tariffs), you will have to take a walk and change the tariff. The installation is not very complicated - I calculated on the MTS website (in advance) which side the dish would be on, hung it outside the window, but then I needed the help of my family - I oriented along the line built by the application on my smartphone to the satellite, but got "0". Therefore, my family had to prompt me, and I turned and tilted the antenna. Tricolor ones are much easier to catch, I must say. I replaced the included converter with a multiport one, ran a second cable to the kitchen, installed a cheap receiver and got free channels in the kitchen :) A total of about 20 unique ones, about 40, taking into account the “hourly” and HD versions. It’s a pity, but there is no First, Russia and NTV for free, but there is TNT, Friday, 2x2, Zvezda, etc. So by paying extra you can get some kind of multiroom without an additional subscription fee.
The MTS set-top box is a compact device for watching digital television from a service provider in HD quality. All that is required from the user is to correctly connect the receiver to the TV and configure the set-top box and television channels.
The user can install and configure the MTS set-top box independently using the instructions for connecting the equipment.
The first thing to do is connect the receiver to the TV set. Both devices must be turned off. It is recommended to use an HDMI cable to get the best picture quality. If there is no such connector, you should inspect the equipment, find the same port and purchase the appropriate cable.
This could be SCARD, RCA (aka “tulip”), etc. On the TV set-top box, the wire must be connected to the connector marked “OUT”, on the TV – “IN”.
After the cable is connected, you need to turn on the equipment, go to the list of signal sources on the television panel and go to the input with the connected TV set-top box. The image coming from the TV receiver will appear on the screen. If this does not happen, you need to double-check how the cable is connected, and also make sure that the required connector is installed correctly on the TV.
Next you need to configure. First, a language selection will appear on the display; Russian is set by default. You need to click "OK". If such a window does not appear, the receiver needs to be reset to factory settings.
To do this, you should sequentially go to “Menu” - “System Settings” - “Factory Settings” and perform a reset. If asked for a PIN, the default is "0000".
After setting the language, the system will prompt you to select a screen format. The default is “4:3”, you can set it to “16:9”.
The next step is to search for cable channels. It will start automatically, the user needs to click “Ok” and wait for the process to complete. The receiver must find more than 150 TV channels.
If there are fewer of them, this could be for a number of reasons: the filter is working (you need to contact your provider to remove it), digital television MTS works only partially in the house or the antenna cable is damaged or a splitter is used.
Problems with the cable or the installed signal divider are also reported by noise or interference, and sometimes the image freezes.
To sort TV channels on the MTS TV set-top box, you need to “ Menu" go to " Channel settings", choose " Sorting", and then - " Sorting MTS».
Now you need to update the software. You must sequentially select “Menu” – “System Settings” – “Software Update”. Then enter the PIN code “0000” and wait for the TV receiver to update.
After the update is completed, the MTS set-top box will reboot. You need to install a Smart card. The slot is located on the right side; first, the smart card is carefully removed from the fixing frame. It should be positioned with the “contact zone” down, and the beveled corner outward and closer to the back of the TV receiver.
Next, you should check how the smart card is recognized by the device. To do this, in the “Menu” you need to press “ System settings» – « Conditional access system» – « Smart card status».
If it is defined correctly, its status will be D04-4. If a message with code E06-4 (Smartcard failure or Smart card is faulty) appears in the status, this means an error. The reason may be incorrect installation(incomplete or wrong side) or in a broken smart card. To resolve the error, without leaving the menu, you need to remove and reinstall the card until status D04-4 is displayed.
The receiver is considered configured after the smart card is correctly placed in the slot.
Setting up a universal remote control
The remote control for the MTS TV set-top box is universal, i.e. it can be configured to control the TV, so that you can use one remote control to operate all equipment, rather than several.
To do this you need:
- Place both remote controls with IR sensors opposite each other at a distance of about three centimeters.
- The remote control for the MTS TV set-top box has programmable buttons that can be taught commands to operate the TV (adjusting the volume, changing channels, etc.). To start the training mode, you need to press the button with the gear logo on the remote control and hold it until the LED on the side of it lights up continuously.
- The remote control is in learning mode for up to 15 seconds. At this time, you should press one of the buttons that needs to be trained. The LED will flash. Now on the remote control from the TV set you need to press and hold the button, the functions of which will be performed by the key being trained. If the command is sent and received successfully, the indicator will blink three times and then turn solid again. You can move on to the next button, the sequence of actions is the same.
- To complete the training, you need to press the gear key again. The indicator will go out.
- Now it is important to check how the universal remote control controls the TV receiver. If any button does not work correctly, the learning process must be repeated.
Setting up channels
To configure channels, click “Menu”, then “Channel Editor” - “Channel List”.
- to lock: select a channel from the list, press the yellow key, enter the PIN code, an image of a lock will appear next to the name. To launch this TV channel, you will need to enter a PIN code;
- to add to favorites: select a channel, press the red key, a heart icon will appear next to the name, and the TV channel itself will be in the “Favorites” list.
- To edit you need to use the blue button.
To remove a channel from the list, you need to select it, press the red button, and confirm.
To move a TV channel in the list, use the green (up) or yellow (down) buttons.
To rename a channel, you need to press the blue button, and then select letters on the keyboard that appears. To delete a character entered by mistake, use the yellow key, to change the input language - red, to save changes - green.
Is it possible to replace the remote control?
A universal control panel for an MTS TV decoder will not be able to completely replace the TV remote control, because only the main buttons can be transferred to it - volume control, channel switching, etc. The rest will be accessible only from the main remote control of the TV set.
If the control panel for the TV set-top box fails, it can only be purchased through a service center. Another solution is to contact a specialized store, where you can choose a similar remote control that matches the original one for most well-known TV receivers, including MTS.
Error codes for MTS set-top boxes
For MTS TV set-top boxes, a system of error codes is provided, which makes it possible to determine what happened to the device and quickly fix the problem.
- E06-4. Smart card error. The reason may be improper installation or dirty contacts. It is necessary to reinstall it or clean the track with contacts;
- E16-4. There is no money in the subscriber's account or a channel is turned on for which a subscription was not purchased. You need to top up your account or switch to a paid channel package;
- E33-4. Outdated software. To update, you need to open the “Menu”, go to “System Settings” and select software update. Then reboot the receiver;
- E120-4, E30-4, E19-4. The TV set-top box did not work for a long time or was rebooted, after which it did not have time to receive data to decrypt TV channels. It is necessary to leave the TV set-top box turned on for half an hour, while the antenna cable must be connected.
Conclusion
Connect and configure the MTS TV receiver for viewing digital channels very easy if you know the correct procedure. In addition to the receiver itself, the user can program its remote control to control the TV, and change the list of TV channels according to their preferences.
These operations are performed similarly to different models TV set-top boxes, more detailed information can be found in the instruction manual.