How to set up a Rostelecom TV set-top box through a router?

To watch cable channels, you should set up an IPTV set-top box. In addition to communication services, the company also provides cable television with a variety of channels, among which every viewer will find something interesting for themselves. In the article we will describe the instructions for setting up and further using the Rostelecom TV set-top box.

How to connect the device to your TV?

Before connecting the set-top box to the TV, let's see what is included in its kit:

• console;
• power unit;
• cable for connecting to the router;
• remote control;
• tulip cable;
• HDMI cable;
• batteries.

Important: An HDMI cable is not always provided, so it is recommended to clarify this issue immediately before buying a set-top box.

The procedure for connecting and configuring a Rostelecom TV set-top box is simple and does not require any special skills. First, we connect the power supply cord to the appropriate connector on the device, without inserting it into the outlet yet. Next, we connect the Internet cable with one end to the device, the other to the router.
To display the image on the screen, you need to connect either an AV or an HDMI cable. If there is no HDMI cable in the kit, and the TV supports this technology, then it is recommended to purchase it to get a better picture. So, we figured out the wires.

How to set up a Rostelecom TV box?

Setting up the TV is also not particularly difficult. We turn on the TV and put it into video mode using. Next, the console loading screen will appear, and after a while you will be prompted to enter the login and password specified in the contract. Data is entered using the device's remote control. If the channels are already tuned automatically, then a window with a choice of channels will appear on the screen.

Important: In some situations, when you finish entering the username and password, the device requires you to enter a PIN code. This means that there is an age limit. Enter 0000 or 1111. If this does not help, contact the technical assistance service to unlock at 8 800 100 08 00.

How to set up channels on the Rostelecom set-top box and troubleshoot various problems?

Usually configured automatically, but there are cases of various problems. Let's consider some of them. If the TV has a blue screen, then the signal source is not selected correctly. You must select the correct video input on the TV remote control.

If a rabbit runs across the screen, then this is a problem with the firmware. Once again we check the correctness of the connection, if everything is connected correctly, you need to call technical support so that they recheck the port settings.

The image may freeze, and the sound intermittently disappears. Try rebooting the device. If it doesn’t help, turn off Wi-Fi at home, it may “eat up” all traffic. Also, the reason may be in poor contact of the connectors. Usually an HDMI cable solves this problem.

If the device does not broadcast all channels, then the reason for this may be that you did not pay for the services on time, and various technical failures are also possible. Contact the technical assistance service to clarify and eliminate the causes of the problem by calling 8 800 100 08 00.

Additional device features

After setting up and connecting the Rostelecom set-top box to the TV, you will probably want to take full advantage of its rich functionality. After watching the video, you will learn how to use the Rostelecom prefix in full.

One of the most useful features of the device is TimeShift support. You can always stop the TV broadcast and continue watching at the place where you left off at a convenient time for you.

Rostelecom has a large database of films that you can watch at any time by selecting the appropriate menu item on the device. Also, the prefix has many useful services, including weather forecast, exchange rates, social networks and world maps. Such a wide range of features makes your TV something more and allows you to fully enjoy multimedia entertainment.

Resetting settings on the TV set-top box Rostelecom

Sometimes it is required that it acquire some new features or improve its quality indicators. Here we will tell you how to reset the settings on the Rostelecom set-top box. We go into the device menu and select the Def.Settings item. Click OK, then select Exit&Save. The settings have been reset.

In this article, we examined in detail how to set up a Rostelecom IPTV set-top box. We hope that our article was useful for you, and after reading it, you will already enjoy a wide range of services provided by the company. Like any complex device, the set-top box has both advantages and disadvantages.

Among the pluses, one can single out a very high-quality image without “glare”, a TimeShift function that allows you to pause. Also, the rich functionality of the set-top box will not let the viewer get bored. The disadvantages are that if you have several TVs in your house, then you will need to buy several devices in order to use the company's services. If you have not connected the HD package, then the picture quality will not be noticeable on TVs with a resolution of more than 40 inches.

Given all the advantages and disadvantages of this set-top box, the subscriber should make a choice: to connect or not. It is worth adding that this device may be useful for young people, and for people of retirement age who do not watch so many channels, it may not make sense to purchase this equipment.