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Transition to digital television in Moscow in 2019

In 2019, Moscow will take a major step forward in digitalization, transitioning to digital television. The advantages of this move are remarkable, as digital television will allow residents to access over 100 channels with improved picture quality, advanced broadcasting features, and data protection. It will additionally facilitate higher accessibility for people with disabilities and provide more content-rich regional programming. Digital television will also consume less energy and resources, dramatically reducing the environmental impact of television broadcasting in Moscow.

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A full transition to digital broadcasting in Moscow and the region is planned to be completed by mid-2019, after which the analogue TV will be completely turned off. Residents of the region can already watch at least 20 channels in good quality. To receive a digit, you need a TV equipped with a DVB T2 transmitter, or a special set-top box.

Reasons for rejecting analog TV

The transition to digital television will increase the number of received channels and improve image and sound quality. Analog TV is characterized by the presence of interference, because the signal from the TV tower is transmitted in a continuous stream and is subject to external factors. As a result, the picture on the TV screen is snowing or fuzzy.

The figure in this case has an advantage. The signal comes in pulses. All interference is filtered. The viewer sees a high-quality image in HD. Currently, digital television is actively developing..

The Ostankino television center in test mode offers 10 additional channels, plus an ultra-high-resolution television channel – UltraHD-4K, which is simply impossible with analog TV.

Benefits of Digital Broadcasting

The benefits of digital television

The main advantages of the numbers:

  • Watch 20 TV channels without payment.
  • Quality picture and sound.
  • Live recordings for later viewing.
  • Program language change.
  • Rewind watched shows.
  • Independent selection of additional functions, for example, pausing, displaying subtitles, ordering films.
  • Digital radio broadcasting.

Transition Dates

Test broadcasting in Russia started at the end of 2011 with the introduction of the first base station in Kazan. It was planned that a complete disconnection of analog television will occur from January 2019. Then the schedule was adjusted and the shutdown dates were postponed for another 6 months.

The main goal is to enable citizens to prepare and purchase equipment.

Available channels

Free channels

Viewers are invited to multiplex 1 and 2. In each block, the list of channels is limited to ten positions. They are unchanged and available to residents of all regions, and not only in Moscow.

Multiplex 1

  • First channel;
  • Russia 1;
  • Russia 24;
  • NTV;
  • Channel 5 St. Petersburg;
  • Culture
  • Carousel;
  • MATCH!;
  • OTR;
  • TVC.

Multiplex 2

  • RenTV;
  • TV3;
  • Spas;
  • STS;
  • Home;
  • NTV + Sports;
  • Peace;
  • Star;
  • TNT;
  • Muz TV.

Important: all listed digital TV channels broadcast for free. To view encoded transmissions, you need to purchase a separate CAM module from your cable operator.

There is a separate fee for this, the size of which depends on the package chosen..

How to go

Necessary equipment

You can connect to a digital and watch 20 channels for free both on old TVs and on new ones. Residents of apartment buildings not equipped with common antennas will have to purchase it themselves. Important: it should broadcast in the decimeter range. If your receiver has a built-in digital DVB T2 tuner – as a rule, these are models after 2014 of release – you will need:

  1. Turn on the tv.
  2. Enter the menu and in the “Settings” tab select “Settings”.
  3. In the window that appears, check the box next to “Digital” by pressing “OK” on the remote control.

The system will automatically find all the channels. If your receiver is not able to support digital television without a set-top box, you will need:

  1. Buy DVB T2 receiver.
  2. Connect it to the TV using the supplied cable.
  3. Insert the antenna cord not into the TV jack, but into the decoder.
  4. Turn on the console and TV.
  5. On the control panel, press the SOURCE button and select “Broadcast from an external source”.
  6. Enter the menu and tune digital channels manually or by selecting the “Auto” mode.

After that, the TV will find all available options on its own.

Digital set-top box DVB-T2

The receiver is needed to receive numbers on TVs that are not equipped with a built-in tuner. You can purchase it at any hardware store or online. The simplest domestic models will cost from 700 rubles. Imported analogues – in several thousand. They all receive a digital signal..

Price depends on functionality, design and manufacturer..

Orbit Receiver DVB-T2

Phones for consultation

From January 1, 2019, digital television is available to almost all residents of the capital and the Moscow region. For help, residents of the Moscow region can still contact the number (495) 926-61-61. The call center is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00. Friday to 17:00. Weekends: Saturday and Sunday. If you have questions about connecting or the quality of the reproduced content, round-the-clock support works. Contact phone: 8-800-220-2002.

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  1. Clara Richardson

    Is Moscow fully prepared for the transition to digital television in 2019? Will it affect every citizen and are there any measures in place to assist those who may have difficulties adapting to the change?

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