World Vision Set-top Box: How to connect and configure channels

Characteristics of World Vision digital set-top box models

*The table contains blank data in the cells with price and DVB-T2 tuner model. In the case of price, the reason is that not all consoles are still on sale and are at the testing stage or have been completely discontinued. In the tuner model data, we were unable to find out the “filling” of some consoles from the manufacturer. Perhaps this is a trade secret or the data has not yet been added.

How to connect the World Vision set-top box to your TV

According to our observations, the most popular World Vision set-top boxes at the moment remain devices of the following models: Premium, T62A and T62D. That is why the instructions will be based on these models. However, we dare to assure you that the instructions are equally suitable for any of the device models of this company, the main thing is to do everything in the same way as the review. The general connection diagram is as follows

The antenna is connected directly to the digital set-top box through the corresponding input. In this case, the connection to the TV itself is made by ONE of 3 options:

1. Via HDMI cable. Such a wire is usually not included in the kit. However, if your TV has such an input, then it must be used first. The thing is that HDMI provides the best image quality and is generally more durable. It is best to buy a cable from trusted companies: Twisted Veins, Mediabridge ULTRA, Monoprice. A meter of their cable will cost 2-3 times more than cheap analogues, but their quality will be 5 times higher.
2. Via RSA (tulips). Particularly relevant for TVs older than 7-10 years of production. These models do not have HDMI, but there are multi-colored inputs for RSA. They are also called “tulips” for their corresponding color. 2-3 meters of this cable are often included with the set-top box. Its quality leaves much to be desired and when using it, be prepared to replace it after 2-3 months of active use. On some TVs you will find options in which you will need to connect not 3, but 2 or 1 RSA output. The principle does not change here, the main thing is not to make a mistake with the colors.
3. Using converters and adapters. This is especially true in case of absence or failure of any output on the TV. Adapter from RSA to SCART. A special SCART output can be found on TVs that are more than 10 years old. According to our observations, many subscribers still have such “tenacious” TVs. In stores, the adapter can be seen for 200-300 rubles.
4. RSA-HDMI signal converter. It may be useful if, for example, the output for “Tulips” on your TV is broken. Costs vary, from 500-1000 rubles on average.

Adapters should only be used if absolutely necessary. It just doesn’t make sense to resort to their help.

After the device is connected, to turn on the set-top box and check the connection, you must do the following:

1. In the TV menu, go to the signal display mode you need. For HDMI, this is the corresponding mode. For RSA, AV (Audio-Video) is usually selected.
2. After this, you can turn on the set-top box and press the power button on the remote control.
3. If the welcome menu appears, then the connection was made correctly and you can begin directly setting up digital channels.

Question answer:

How much does it cost?

The advantage of RTRS digital terrestrial television is the absence of a subscription fee. You don’t need to sign an agreement, you don’t need to pay anyone - it’s truly free. TV channels are broadcast without encoding and are freely available

What is the resolution and quality in digital terrestrial television?

The broadcast is in a resolution of 720 by 576 pixels (SD quality).

Can the set-top box be used on multiple TVs?

You can use it - it’s not for nothing that the set-top box has several interfaces for connection (HDMI/RCA). However, it is worth considering that both TVs will have the same picture and sound. To watch different programs in different rooms, you need a separate set-top box for each TV.

How to record programs on a flash drive?

Recording settings are located in “System Settings” - “Timer”. Here you select the channel, date and time to start recording

Digital set-top boxes from the World Vision brand are among the most popular, due to their price and abundance of functions. Many World Vision models have the ability to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi. Also, these set-top boxes can receive Terrestrial digital and Cable digital television, thanks to which many cable operators use these budget set-top boxes. The most popular models are T62A and T62D, there is also a Premium model, but it is a little more expensive, although it has similar functions.

How to set up channels on the World Vision set-top box

When you connect any of the World Vision set-top boxes for the first time, a special welcome message should appear on the TV, in which you will be prompted to quickly set up the device. In any case, if the antenna selection was made correctly, the tuner will be able to independently configure all available channels. To do this you need:

1. Go to the device menu by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control.
2. Press the “Menu” button and go to the search section. Specify in the DVB-T2 range item. If the antenna has a signal amplifier, then also switch the power to “on”.
3. Select “Auto search” and click “OK”.
4. The set-top box will search across all available frequency ranges. The search will continue for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the device will save the entire available channel list and save the settings when finished.

The auto-search function is very convenient in cases where there is a stable signal and the antenna itself is well-tuned and is capable of receiving a digital signal without problems.

Manual channel search

If there are problems with the signal strength or the device cannot detect the required number of channels for no apparent reason, then you should repeat the search procedure in manual mode. The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Go to the console menu, to the search section.
2. Select “Manual search” there and press “OK” on the remote control.
3. After that, go to the Internet and open the interactive map of CETV. We indicate your area of ​​residence on it and write down the parameters of the television tower closest to you. We will be interested in the channel number for RTRS 1 and RTRS 2.
4. In the set-top box menu, first indicate the number of the first channel from the card. At the same time, we check that the power and quality of the signal changes from 0% to some value. In this case, it is not necessary to have 100%. In some areas of residence, 60%, 70%, etc. is enough for normal broadcasting...
5. Click “OK”. The search will find available TV channels and radio.

Manual search

To manually search, you must enter the frequency or TV channel number. To do this, in “Search for channels” select “Manual search”

Next we will see the search settings:

What settings should I set here?

In order to answer this question, you must first go to the CETV Interactive Map service.

Next, we find our locality. If it is very small and not marked on the map, we look for the closest one to it. One or more towers will be located nearby. To find out the radius of its action, just click on it and select the desired multiplex (there are two in total). By the way, please note that the status of both is broadcast:

Accordingly, to check the coverage area of ​​the tower, we first select “RTRS-1 TV Channel Package”, then “RTRS-2 TV Channel Package”

This way you can check whether digital terrestrial television will be available in your locality. In parentheses for each TVC there is a frequency parameter (in mgHz) - this is exactly the parameter that we must set when manually setting up channels (the only thing that can be converted to kHz)

How to set up WiFi on the World Vision set-top box

In most digital set-top boxes, the connection to the Internet occurs through special Wifi adapters. On World Vision devices this can also be done using an RG-45 connector. This is a standardized connector that is likely to be found in any PC.

Connection to WiFi is made by connecting the set-top box with a special adapter via the USB input. At the same time, you need to buy not the first one you come across in the store, but exactly the one recommended by the official manufacturer World Vision. After connecting the set-top box to the wireless network, the owner will have access to the following functions:

1. Updating and firmware of the console.
2. Watching videos from the YouTube portal.

To connect to an existing wireless network, you must:

1. Go to the device menu and in the “System” section select “WiFi Settings”.
2. Then select the device in the menu - Wifi and click OK.
3. The set-top box will search for available wireless networks. When finished, the full list will be shown. From it we need to select the one we need and enter the password for it.

After saving the settings, you will be able to freely watch YouTube directly from the console.

Internet setup.

In order to set up the Internet in the T62A, T62D, etc. set-top boxes, you need a wi-fi adapter, since these models do not have the option of a wired connection. There is also no wi-fi module and therefore you need to buy additional wi -fi adapter equipment.

After the Wi-Fi adapter is connected, you need to go to the settings of the set-top box in the System item.

Wi Settings section , where you need to update the available networks and, having found yours, enter the password for it to connect.

Next, go to Media Center and select Internet from the list. Here is a list of downloaded applications YouTube, IP TV, mail, weather, etc. Click on the desired application to get started.

As you can see, World Vision set-top boxes have many features that are missing in other budget models. It is possible to watch digital television in different formats and access the Internet.

How to reflash the World Vision console

A software update is necessary in the following cases:

1. When the set-top box starts to work inadequately: reboot, freeze, or refuse to connect to the TV.
2. When will a new, stable version of the software be released?

To update you need:

1. Download the latest version of the set-top box software from the official website. The firmware format will be .bin.
2. Write the file to a flash drive with the Fat32 file system.
3. Insert the USB drive into the console and go to the menu.
4. In the “System” section, select “Software Update”.
5. Then update via USB.
6. Specify the path to the file and click update.

If the software file meets the hardware requirements, then the firmware will take 10-20 minutes. At the end of the installation process of the new firmware, the set-top box will reboot.

Solving problems with World Vision set-top boxes

During the operation of the site, we have accumulated a lot of questions from subscribers regarding World Vision set-top boxes. For some topics we will try to answer and provide possible solutions to problems.

The set-top box does not search for channels / finds less than 20

1. Try searching manually.
2. Make sure you select the correct antenna. If the distance to the TV tower in your region is more than 10 km, then you will need an outdoor antenna with a signal amplifier.
3. Check the antenna cable for integrity.

The device does not connect to the TV

1. There may be problems due to old software. It needs to be updated.
2. Check the cable connecting to the TV. In 30% of cases the culprit is just a wire.

The console reboots or freezes

1. Update your software.
2. Reset to factory settings.

How to set up a learning remote

In total, the universal remote control of World Vision set-top boxes has 4 programmable buttons: TV Power, Vol+\-, AV. To program them, you must press the OK and 0 buttons simultaneously, the red light should light up.

After this, place another remote control opposite the student and press the button on the second one that you would like to program.

After that, on the original remote control, press and hold the button that you would like to transfer. It is necessary to hold it until the remote control is not trained, the diode blinks 2 times.

At this point the learning process can be considered complete.