Despite the fact that there is no official information from the operator yet, it should be announced that the number of NTV-Plus TV channels broadcast in ultra-high definition standard has increased. Now this Russian satellite operator has three 4K TV channels at once. All of them are included in the “Basic” package, but only one of them is of Russian origin.

A new addition to the operator’s offer is the Festival 4K TV channel. It is assembled in the image and likeness of other “hodgepodge” TV channels, viewing of which will be interesting only to lovers of beautiful pictures and owners in English.
In fairness, it should be noted that new to Russian market The channel has a music and entertainment focus. Therefore, on air you will be able to see mostly musical programs that generally do not need translation.

Here's what they say about the channel on the official NTV-Plus website:

Music and entertainment channel in 4K format. Diverse repertoire, rich palette of styles. These are classics - opera, ballet, symphonic and chamber music; rock, jazz, soul, hit-hop, as well as dance, circus shows and performances with the participation of illusionists. Musical exotica is represented, for example, by the ethnic music of Brazil, traditional melodies and rhythms of Spanish flamenco. The channel airs programs designed to suit a wide range of tastes. Performances by popular DJs, musical experiments in the field of electronic music, works of video art, recordings of concerts of famous artists - Amy Wainhouse, Adele, Billie Holiday, Björk, Lang Lang, Smashing Pumpkins...

The Festival 4K program schedule is truly plentiful music programs. In particular, on November 16, the channel will broadcast performances by jazz musician Omar Sosa, a report on Korean traditional music, a performance by flamenco dancers and simply “Performances of popular DJs, musical experiments in the field of electronic music” (Aida program).

The Festival4K channel is produced by Stingray Digital Group Inc. whose portfolio includes several more television projects, including in 4K.

Let us remind you that it’s worth watching this channel Only owners of TVs that support 4K resolution can. If an NTV-Plus subscriber's TV does not support viewing content in ultra-high definition, but it has the appropriate satellite receiver, then viewing the Festival4K channel will be possible in regular HD.

Considering that the content of the channel will be of interest to a very narrow audience, it is unlikely that its appearance will somehow affect the attractiveness of the package as a whole for potential subscribers of the operator. But the fact that the “Basic” NTV-Plus package now includes three channels in ultra-high resolution video signals is a pleasant addition to the TV menu for existing subscribers of the operator who have UHD TVs.

Festival4K broadcast parameters: satellite - Eutelsat 36B (36 degrees eastern long), 11862 GHz, polarization - right, SR 27500, FEC 3/4, DVB-S2/HEVC, Viaccess encoding.

Ultra HD on NTV Plus, now you can check it!

Ultra HD on NTV Plus, appeared today! And it passed somehow quietly and unnoticed. If a neighbor did it so loudly that everyone thought - AAAA. But in reality - zilch. How did it happen that everything is going in a positive way, but they are completely silent about it?!

Ultra HD on NTV Plus is a good sign, a sign that there will be development. This means - no big deal, we’ll tell you about the fact that there is now Ultra HD on NTV Plus. If previously we and our relatives only had a satellite neighbor in our house, now almost all receivers have been replaced by an operator who offers us more interesting conditions.

Most importantly, tired of the endless glitches on the satellite, I also had to change the CI module. And then today came this news:

  • The NTV-PLUS company began broadcasting in the Ultra HD standard in the European part of Russia. A television ultra high definition from NTV-PLUS is now available throughout the country, thus the company has become the first federal UHD satellite operator. NTV-PLUS subscribers can watch channels in ultra-high definition FASHION ONE (4K) and HOME 4K already in the Basic package, at no additional cost.

This is very pleasing, and now there is an opportunity to see how this operator will broadcast programs.

Why is it interesting? Because these are 4K TV channels. If these TV channels are available to us - free of charge, then why not check them out.

We have already checked how the programs are shown, without 4k TV channels, the picture was good. Now, after adding new programs, you can repeat the test.

The most important! Today there is no one willing to pay for such programs (in our circle of friends). But looking at these programs now to understand whether to pay for them in the future is already something.

Maybe someone won’t like this, but you need to understand that any citizen who pays for services has the right to talk about it and discuss it.

Ultra HD television has become available in program packages of the satellite operator NTV Plus, whose broadcasts cover the entire territory of our country. IN currently subscribers are provided with ultra-high definition programs FASHION ONE (4K) and HOME 4K in the Basic package, at no additional cost.

Since April 2017, the operator has extended the broadcast package to the Far East (Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Kuril Islands), thereby securing the title largest operator satellite communications on the territory of the Russian Federation. At the same time, Ultra HD broadcasting began in Siberia.

This rapid development was made possible thanks to the commissioning of new satellite capacities. In September 2016, the program was completed to completely transfer broadcasting to the modern and technological MPEG-4 format, and in January 2017, based on the results of the competition, the operator received the right to broadcast to the Far East from the Express-AT2 satellite at 140 degrees east longitude. The operator also plans to use the Express-AT1 satellite with a position of 56 degrees east longitude, which will increase the number of programs and the quality of the television picture for viewers in the Siberian Federal District. NTV Plus signed long-term agreements with Eutelsat.

Due to the growing number of televisions and monitors reproducing ULTRA HD images, the number of programs in this format. In 2016, 7.4 million UHD TVs were sold in Russia, which is 13% more than in 2015, and their share increased from 6.1% to 9. Between 2015 and 2020, the number of households with a 4K TV will grow from 28 to 335 million.

The NTV Plus television company offers 2 UHD channels for viewing: FASHION ONE (4K) and HOME 4K. FASHION ONE (4K). The first one is about the world of entertainment and fashion. The second channel provides a new direction for our country, Slow TV. This is the so-called “slow” television for subscribers who are tired of TV aggression and for whom psychological relief after a difficult day at work is important. In the near future, the number of 4K programs will be significantly increased. Today, online casinos are practically the most popular sites on the Internet. Gambling entertainment is not only a great way to spend your free time and take a break from problems and worries, but you can also earn good money by playing your favorite slots. https://latestcasinobonuses.info/slots/ In order to start your profitable game, you just need any smartphone or tablet, as well as a network connection.

Channels in ultra-high definition standard are available to subscribers in the Basic package for 100 rubles per month (if the subscription is paid for a year). This is an interesting offer for the Russian market.

The NTV-PLUS company began broadcasting in the Ultra HD standard in the European part of Russia. Ultra-high-definition television from NTV-PLUS is now available throughout the country, thus making the company the first federal UHD satellite operator. NTV-PLUS subscribers can watch channels in ultra-high definition FASHION ONE (4K) and HOME 4K already in the Basic package, at no additional cost.

Earlier in April 2017, NTV-PLUS services, including ultra-high-definition television, became available to residents of the Far East, including Kamchatka, Chukotka, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands, which made the company the largest satellite operator in the world in terms of reliable signal reception. At the same time, broadcasting in Ultra HD format began in Siberia, and the content and thematic offer for subscribers living in this territory was significantly expanded.

This became possible thanks to the consistent actions of the company’s management to optimize the use of existing satellite capacities and commission new ones. In September 2016, a large-scale program was completed to completely transfer broadcasting to the modern and technological MPEG-4 format, and in January 2017, based on the results of the competition, the company received the right to broadcast in the Far East using eight transponders of the Express-AT2 satellite with standing point 140 degrees east longitude. The operator also received the right to use three more transponders of the Express-AT1 satellite with a position of 56 degrees east longitude, which made it possible to increase the number of channels and the quality of the television “picture” for viewers of the Siberian Federal District. Long-term agreements were concluded with the leading satellite communications operator in Europe - Eutelsat.

“We were the first to decide to start broadcasting TV channels in ultra-high definition format with an identical and transparent tariff system throughout our country, from Kaliningrad to the Kuril Islands. Ensuring the TV viewing experience is the same High Quality for subscribers in all regions Russian Federation remains a strategic priority for NTV-Plus. For us, this is not only a business task, but also an important social mission,” emphasized Mikhail Demin, General Director of NTV-PLUS.

The growing popularity of TVs and monitors capable of playing ultra-high definition video is driving the production of UHD content. The television park is going through another renewal cycle, which is reflected in the demand for UHD content both in Russia and in the world. In 2016, 7.4 million UHD TVs were sold in Russia, which is 13% more than in 2015, and their share increased from 6.1% to 9%. At the same time, sales of UHD TVs are growing faster than TV panels capable of displaying pictures in Full HD format. Between 2015 and 2020, the number of households worldwide with a 4K TV will grow from 28 million to 335 million*.

Today NTV-PLUS offers viewers two UHD channels: FASHION ONE (4K) and HOME 4K. FASHION ONE (4K) is the first channel about fashion and the world of entertainment, broadcast across most of the planet. The creators of the channel have been actively developing the production of television products in the Ultra HD standard for more than two years and have an extensive library of UHD content. The motto of the HOME 4K channel is “Look at the world differently.” The channel represents a new direction for Russia, “relax TV,” which is gaining more and more fans. It was created for viewers who are tired of information aggression and need psychological relief after a busy day at work. Taking into account the pace of development of the technical base and changes in audience preferences, NTV-PLUS intends to increase the number of UHD channels to three in the near future.

Channels in ultra-high definition standard are available to subscribers in the Basic package for 100 rubles per month (with a one-time payment for an annual subscription). This is a unique offer for the Russian market.

* according to Tele-Sputnik magazine and the IHS research company.

It's very nice that satellite operator NTV-Plus, added to my Basic package new 4K channel.

This is already the third channel NTV-Plus 4K, ultra-high definition, or as we are already used to, 4K. The name of the new channel is Festival 4K.

What's there?

I watched it and I can say that this is a music and entertainment channel with a varied repertoire and a rich palette of styles.

There you will find a repertoire from opera and symphonic music to hip-hop. Rock, jazz, soul, and ethno are also widely represented.

Viewers of NTV-Plus 4K of the new channel will see performances by popular DJs, musical experiments in the field of electronic music, works of video art and hear concerts of famous performers such as Billie Holiday, Amy Waynehouse, Adele, Björk, Lana Lana and others.

You can watch NTV-Plus 4K channels using the official one with a card and a subscription to the Basic package, or using cardsharing, for this you will need a suitable receiver.

What can beat you better than the versatility of capabilities. Here I think that you need a satellite receiver with a CI+ slot and full possibilities for kardsharinaga, let's disguise this name under the name Aunt Shura. :)

What do I think about this...

There is a big difference, especially for beginners, in how to set the data of the giver ball. Some actions with receivers on Linux (enigma2) and completely different with receivers for Android or our own (factory) software.

In the first case, you will have to work with additional software and it will take more than one day, leafing through forums.

For a rough overview, I present the folders with which (not all) you will have to work. Example, on Total Commander, where the file structure of the receiver is visible in one of its windows:

However, for Android or your own (factory) software, things are easier. Everything is already installed there and we just put Aunt Shura and the remote control in the right place. Easily, without thoughtful body movements, rummaging on the Internet for the answer, HOW and WHERE!

But I note that people with a receiver on Linux (enigma2) are more professionally suited to solving any problems.

I emphasize - any task!

It's up to you to decide which way to go. But if you are just planning to communicate with a satellite receiver, then I recommend this model, which I purchased and don’t regret for a second.

It seems that the satellite receiver is not at all from an expensive purchase shelf. Yes, that’s how it is, in my opinion the price tag for it is €160! I can add that this is my first Openbox and the first 4K, UHD type receiver.

Let's talk about the main thing right away, the picture is just perfect. OK,