How to set up channels on the TV Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55: full instruction with photos

Contents

• Introduction: Features of channel setup on Xiaomi TV 4S 55
• Read more about Channel Search: What to Check Before You Start
• Automatic channel search: step-by-step instructions
• Manual setting: when and how to use
• Specifics of setting up DVB-T2 on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S
• Connection and configuration of satellite channels
• Solving Typical Channel Search Problems
• Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi TV 4S 55

Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 is a popular 55-inch model that supports both digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T2) and satellite TV. However, many users face difficulties in initially setting up channels or after resetting. Unlike the newer Xiaomi models with Google TV, this version runs on PatchWall, a proprietary shell with a unique interface that requires separate consideration.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways of configuring channels, from basic automatic search to manual frequency adjustments and signal problems. Particular attention will be paid to the specifics of working with DVB-T2 in Russia, which uses the MPEG-4 compression standard and multiplexes of RTRS-1/RTRS-2. If you just bought a TV or moved to another region, this guide will help to avoid typical errors.

Read more about Channel Search: What to Check Before You Start

Before you start setting up, make sure that all the preconditions are met, which will save time and eliminate the need to repeat the procedure.

• 📶 Antenna and cable: Connect the antenna to the connector RF IN It's on the back of the TV. DVB-T2 Use a decimeter-wave (DMW) indoor or outdoor antenna. The cable should be whole, without inflections.
• 🔌 Power: Make sure the TV is connected to the network and on. On the remote, press the Power button (if the indicator is not on, check the socket).
• 📡 Signal: If you use a satellite dish, check its direction (for Yamal, Eutelsat) 36E or TV directional angles).
• 🌐 Region: The right region (Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, etc.) must be selected in the settings of the TV, otherwise the search may end in an error.

If you are connecting cable TV from a provider (such as Rostelecom or MTS), check the operator's search parameters: frequency, character transfer rate (SR) and modulation (QAM), which will be necessary for manual settings.

⚠️ Note: If the TV has previously been used with another type of broadcast (e.g. analog), reset the channel settings in the Settings menu. → Channels → Reset. It cleans up old data and avoids conflict.

Check the connection of the antenna to the RF IN| connector

Make sure the cable is not damaged.|

Choose the right signal source (TV or AV)|

Connect the TV to the Internet to download EPG (transmission programs)|

Write down the provider's parameters (if cable TV)

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Automatic channel search: step-by-step instructions

Automatic search is the easiest way to set up channels on the Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55. The TV itself scans the available frequencies and saves the channels found.

• 📺 Digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T2)
• 🛰️ Satellite TV (if the antenna is already configured)
• 📡 Cable TV (unless the provider requires manual settings)

To start an automatic search:

1. Press the Menu button (or Settings on some versions) on the remote.
2. Go to the Settings section → Channels → Autosearch.
3. Select the signal type: Digital TV (DVB-T/T2) for broadcasting; Satellite TV (DVB-S/S2) for connected plate; Cable TV (DVB-C) for providers such as Akado or Dom.ru.

Start

Once the search is complete, the TV will suggest saving the channels found. If some channels are not found, try repeating the search or go to manual settings.

⚠️ Attention: If the TV finds channels but they don't show or freeze, the problem may be a weak signal. Check the cable or move the antenna closer to the window. For satellite TV, the cause may be the wrong angle of the dish's guidance.

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Automatic search is suitable for 90% of users, but if your ISP uses non-standard frequencies (such as local cable networks), manual adjustment will be required.

Manual setting: when and how to use

Manual channel search on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 is required in the following cases:

• 🔍 Automatic search didn't find any channels;
• 📡 Cable TV Provider Requires Specific Parameters;
• 🛰️ You need to add a satellite transponder manually;
• 🔄 After the firmware update, some channels were lost.

For manual adjustment:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Manual search.
2. Select the signal type (DVB-T2, DVB-S2 or DVB-C).
3. For DVB-T2, enter the parameters manually: frequency (e.g., 546 MHz for RTRS-1 in Moscow), bandwidth (8 MHz). For DVB-C: frequency, character speed (SR 6875), modulation (QAM-256). For DVB-S2: transponder frequency, speed (SR 27500), polarization (Horizontal/Vertical).

Search

The parameters for manual input can be found:

• 📄 On the RTRS website (for DVB-T2 in your region);
• 📞 Technical support for your cable provider;
• 🛠️ In the instructions for the satellite receiver (if you configure the dish).

If the channels are not working after manual search, check:

• 🔌 Correct connection of the antenna (connector) RF IN must be tightly inserted);
• 📶 Signal level in the Settings menu → Channels → Signal status (must be at least 60%);
• 🔄 TV firmware version (update could solve compatibility issues).

Specifics of setting up DVB-T2 on Xiaomi Mi TV 4S

Digital terrestrial TV DVB-T2 in Russia is broadcast in the MPEG-4 standard using two multiplexes: RTRS-1 (20 channels) and RTRS-2 (10 channels). Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 supports this format, but there are nuances:

1. Regional frequencies: Each city has its own broadcast frequencies: 📍 Moscow: 546 MHz (RTMS)-1), 498 MHz (RTMS)-2); 📍 St. Petersburg: 586 MHz and 666 MHz; 📍 ekaterinburg: 754 MHz and 770 MHz.

Signal level

60–70%

EPG (transmission programme)

If the TV doesn’t find the second multiplex (RTRS-2), try:

1. Turn the antenna towards the nearest tower (coordinates can be found on the RTRS website).
2. Use manual search with exact frequency.
3. Update the TV firmware (old versions had bugs with support for DVB-T2).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the cable from the plate to the DVB-S IN connector on the back of the TV.
2. Go to Settings → Channels → Satellite TV → Manual search.
3. Select a satellite from the list (e.g. Eutelsat 36E for Tricolor or Yamal 201 for NTV Plus).
4. Enter the transponder parameters (e.g. for Tricolor: Frequency: 12226 MHz; Speed: 27500; Polarization: Left (L); FEC: 3/4).

Start the search and wait until it is completed.

If the TV does not find satellite channels:

• 🔧 Check the setting of the plate (elevation angle and azimuth);
• 🔌 Make sure the converter (LNB) healthy and getting food;
• 📡 Try another transponder (the data can be found on the operator’s website).

⚠️ Note: Some satellite operators (e.g. NTV-Plus) use encryption. CAM-module and smart card that are inserted into a special slot on the TV (if any). TV 4S 55 does not support built-in decoding of paid packets.

Solving Typical Channel Search Problems

Even after setting up correctly, Xiaomi Mi TV 4S 55 users may face problems.

If the TV is hanging while searching:

1. Turn it off for 1 minute, then try again.
2. Check if the device is overheating (it should be cooling well).
3. Update the firmware through Settings → Software update.

To check the signal level:

1. Go to Settings → Channels → Signal status.
2. Look at the indicators Level and quality: 🟢 Green Zone (70–100%) – signal is excellent; 🟡 Yellow Zone (40–70%) – possible interference; 🔴 Red zone (0-40%) – signal is too weak.

Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi TV 4S 55