GS 8306 appeared in the summer of 2012, becoming one of the most compact Tricolor TV devices. The model allows you to view a package of high-definition TV channels "Maximum HD".
Appearance
There is no digital display, which reduced the power consumption of the receiver. The power supply removed from the case lowered the heating temperature of the device, which, according to user reviews, increased its service life. The power supply failure is main reason breakdowns satellite tuners, and now, if necessary, it can be easily replaced by another.
Tuner "Tricolor" GS 8306 is produced in silver metal case small size. Side parts top cover rounded, which visually reduces the height of the receiver and gives it modern look. Top, chassis and back panel are made of metal, and the front panel is made of plastic. There are ventilation holes at the top and bottom. The front panel is minimal. It contains a button for switching the operating mode, channels and volume control.
The operating mode indicator is combined with the illumination of the Standby button. Its white-blue color, according to user reviews, is poorly distinguishable against the background of the front panel. There is a card slot on the side of the case. conditional access.
The back panel contains:
- input and output LNB IN and LNB OUT;
- RCA connector for composite video signal output;
- RCA connectors for outputs of the right and left sound channels;
- USB port;
- HDMI connector;
- connector for 12 V power supply.
Filling
The Neotion NP6+ CPU is designed for budget MPEG 4 standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) devices and supports the use of secure data exchange technology. The microcircuit does not require an additional heatsink, since its heating does not exceed 45 °C. Motherboard receiver holds two brackets random access memory DDR2 512 MB. ROM - based on flash memory with a capacity of 16 MB. Data transfer rates up to 35 Mb/s are supported. There is an 8Kb EEprom chip 24C08RP used for storage important parameters systems. In the receiving path of the presented receiver, the DVB-S / S2 block of the Serit SP2230 MVb tuner is used. The input part of the unit uses a Montage Technology M88TS2022 tuner chip. The demodulator is based on the Montage Technology M88DS3103 chip.
Distinctive features of the tuner unit:
- loop RF output;
- mode automatic detection broadcasting parameters;
- blind search functions and
The HDMI interface controller is based on the Analog Device ADV7520 chip supporting the HDTV video format with a built-in HDCP encryption module. The card capture reader is located on a separate board and has additional plastic guides.
The LNB power supply is controlled by the Allegro A8293 regulator, which generates up to 8 voltage levels with a tonality of 22 kHz and controls the load consumption.
The controller is controlled via the I2C bus. There is a slot on the board for connecting an SD card slot and a front panel display, reserved for the following receiver models. The receiver is powered by an adapter direct current voltage 12 V and current 2 A. There is also a 2 A fuse on the board.
Contents of delivery
The GS 8306 has the same remote control as other Tricolor TV satellite tuners. According to users, it is light and convenient, because the control buttons are concentrated in the center. There are buttons for calling information and other functions of the provider: “TV Mail”, “TV Chat”, “Order a movie”. "Sign In" is used to switch the signal between HDMI and CVBS interfaces. Feed remote control 2
The kit also includes a brochure "Tricolor TV" and an instruction manual.
Connection
To indicate the operating mode of the GS 8306, a backlight is used, which is created by 2 LEDs. The indicator mode is determined by the sequence of their activation. These modes are:
- There is no glow - the tuner is off. However, the receiver has a standby sleep mode in which there is no indication. Entrance and exit to it is made by the Standby button.
- Solid light — the receiver is booting up after turning on or exiting standby mode. If the GS 8306 tuner does not turn on, the indicator is on, then most likely it is in download mode.
- Blinking indicator - standby mode. The transition to the viewing state occurs by pressing the channel switch button on the front panel.
- Glows Bottom part indicator - operating mode, a signal is being sent to the HDMI interface.
- Glows top part indicator - operating mode, the signal goes to the CVBS connector.
- Simultaneous signaling to HDMI interface and CVBS connector is not possible. When the receiver is first turned on, the video signal is fed to the RCA/CVBS connector according to the 576i standard.
The audio signal is fed to the RCA outputs regardless of the interface.
Resetting the GS 8306 receiver will not affect the video output mode. There is no resolution control on the HDMI output - only 1080i is fed. This can make it difficult to use the tuner with 720p TVs.
If the connected device sets the resolution automatically, there may be a situation where setting the picture resolution external device is not perceived. The Tricolor TV receivers are rebooted, and the HDMI interface is turned off.
Power consumption
Current consumption at a voltage of 12 volts:
- sleep mode - 100 mA;
- Standby mode - 450 mA;
- viewing at standard definition- 650 mA;
- high definition viewing - 750 mA.
In sleep mode, the loop output is disabled. The GS 8306 is updated via the tuner's USB interface.
First steps
When you turn on the receiver for the first time, or when you reset it, the "First Time Setup Wizard" is launched. The setup is simple and consists of the following steps:
1. Setting the menu language from three possible ones (English, Ukrainian, Russian).
2. Setting the region from the list downloaded from the satellite. If you select "Main", then channels will be found that are broadcast throughout the "Tricolor TV" zone. Selecting another region leads to the addition of channels.
3. Search for TV and radio channels "Tricolor TV". This mode starts after selecting a region. During tuning, the tuning indicators (level and quality) and a search progress indicator are displayed on the screen. The last one lasts less than a minute, then the receiver goes into viewing mode.
4. Repeat quick setup is possible using the "Search for Tricolor TV channels" function from the main setup menu. There are no other search modes. There is no need to adjust the antenna parameters. The GS 8306 receiver is intended for use in the standard Tricolor TV subscription kit, and there is no corresponding menu.
Settings menu
The settings menu allows you to set:
- Main and additional languages audio and subtitles.
- Clock synchronization mode - automatic by satellite and manual.
- Display Format (Unchanged, Letter Box, PanScan, Combined).
- Analog Video Options ( PAL standard accepted by default). The quality of the image, judging by the reviews, is decent. Switching to SECAM mode increases brightness and leads to loss of contrast.
- 4-digit access PIN. As users have noticed, the lack of protection of the setup menu makes setting the code meaningless, as it is possible to reset the settings and the PIN code to the factory settings.
View
The maximum number of television and radio channels that can be stored in the device's memory does not exceed 1000. Their location differs from the usual scanning of the Tricolor TV package. The numbering starts from zero. You can choose how to display the list (in 1 or 3 columns), sort alphabetically and in reverse order. There is no list editing function. There are no age restrictions. The channel cannot be moved, deleted, renamed, blocked with a PIN code, assigned to one of 5 lists, which can include both television and radio channels. Favorite channels can be selected using filters. They can already be edited and repositioned in the list.
When the tuner goes to sleep, information about the tuner is lost. last viewed. When turned on again, the Tricolor TV receivers switch to the viewing mode of the “zero” number of the last selected list.
Broadcasts of "Tricolor TV" are encoded by the system of conditional DRE access Crypto. The subscriber, buying a GS 8306 receiver, receives a smart card with a 14-digit DRE ID. Subscription status can be viewed in the "Subscriptions" menu. Switching takes 3 days for SD mode and 4 days for HD mode. It is performed via a list called on the screen or one by one. I have an opportunity fast switching list pages.
Utility functions
The firmware of the GS 8306 receiver supports the following service functions.
- Program guide for the week, including data on the genre of programs and their description. The EPG loads quickly. The TV guide window displays program data 8 favorite channels. There is a timer for watching programs.
- Teletext.
- Subtitles.
- Alternative audio tracks.
- Cinema hall. The window displays a list of available films, time before the start of viewing, genre, description of announcements and films. The My Sessions service allows you to create your own broadcast schedule. TV mail. The service displays on the screen messages and images attached to them sent from the site "TV Mail Tricolor".
- TV chat. The service allows you to show text messages With cell phone. Messages are displayed in a window in view mode.
- Banners displayed when switching between channels. Advertise goods and services of the provider or other companies.
Firmware change
To update the tuner software using the USB connector, do the following:
- in root folder USB drive, you need to write the downloaded file;
- insert the drive into the slot;
- turn off and turn on the power;
- after some time (about 30 s), a message should appear on the screen about the start of the program download;
- when the download is completed, a corresponding message will appear;
- remove the drive;
- turn the power off and on.
Please note that after the update, the receiver settings are reset to the factory settings.
According to users, the GS 8306 receiver is not without flaws, but it is suitable for watching Tricolor TV channels in standard definition and HD mode. The receiver allows you to receive all packages provided by the Tricolor TV operator: Cinema, Night, Maximum HD, Superoptimum, Optimum. The tuner supports HDTV image format, MPEG2, MPEG4 encoding. Despite the fact that the operator's software does not allow viewing the channels of other satellites and operators, the number and variety of frequencies provided by Tricolor TV, according to subscribers, eliminates such a need.
To connect and set up satellite equipment it is necessary to use a competent systematic approach. Otherwise, unpleasant consequences cannot be avoided. In order to properly mount and start the Tricolor GS-8306 receiver on your own, the manufacturer recommended for study instructions that can significantly simplify these processes. About what is the equipment connection scheme, and how not to get confused in the numerous connectors of the set-top box, will be discussed in the material.
The satellite receiver of the presented model was released in 2012, when the Tricolor company began to transfer subscribers to content in high definition.
This is one of the few receivers from the company, sold in two colors: black - GS-8306b and silver - GS-8306s.
Also, this device is one of the most compact in the line. A well-thought-out combination of connectors allows not only to connect equipment, but also to simplify working with it as much as possible, to expand functionality by installing additional software.
The metal case GS-8306 from Tricolor is equipped with large quantity ventilation holes. This is primarily due to the fact that budget equipment often fails due to overheating. This model has an external power supply and a well-thought-out cooling system.
Users are warned that the packaging film may remain both on the surface and inside the receiver case. This can lead to heat and breakage.
To avoid such consequences, before starting satellite receiver Tricolor TV GS-8306 needed examine carefully.
So, opening the box, the consumer will find:
- digital set-top box GS-8306;
- satellite dish;
- power supply and adapter for it;
- remote controller remote control;
- two batteries for remote control type AAA;
- smart card;
- composite AV cable.
Required documents
Not many subscribers have the habit of studying the user manual after purchasing the equipment and, according to it, proceed with installation. As a rule, everything happens exactly the opposite. When a satellite receiver stops working or there are problems with its functionality, the consumer reaches for the brochures included in the box by the manufacturer.
These same documents provide an opportunity to obtain comprehensive information not only about the properties and indication of the receiver, but also about the terms, addresses and conditions warranty service. That's why they can't be thrown away just like the whole package.
Preservation of the original configuration of the equipment is a guarantee of the exchange and return of the equipment in case of its failure.
Independent connection of the set-top box
Having studied the contents of the package, you can begin to assemble the kit and its subsequent configuration.
It is important that all actions are performed only when the power is off. This is necessary for the safety of the work, as well as the safety of the Tricolor receiver itself.
Receiver setup
As soon as the set-top box is connected to the network and the initial data download is completed, the “Settings Wizard” will automatically start. Any subscriber will be able to quickly navigate in necessary actions using the volume and OK buttons on the remote control to select and confirm.
AT recent times more and more customers of the company in Kirov after the purchase and installation of the kit satellite television Tricolor in Kirov and connecting to the Tricolor operator began to address one single question about the operation of the brand receiver: “What should I do, I don’t have a picture on the TV screen, but the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver works, and responds with an indicator signal when the keys on the control panel are pressed ?
For help in solving the problem, you can contact our Kirovsat company in Kirov, or figure it out on your own by reading the article below.
In order to get out of this situation, let's plunge into the technical part of the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver and determine its main operating modes, having studied which you can easily determine what manipulations need to be done in order to enjoy watching channels again using the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver.
And so, the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver is technically complex device, to start working with which, it is advisable to study the attached to the set of satellite equipment.
As you noticed, flip side receiver GS 8306 HD Tricolor has 2 outputs: RCA output "tulip" and HDMI, to switch between which, on the remote control of the receiver, there is an "input signal" button located on the left, upper part of the remote control.
Some users of GS 8306 HD Tricolor receivers connected to a TV via RCA or HDMI output mistakenly press the “input signal” button when switching channels, as a result of which the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver switches to another output and the image on the TV disappears.
As a rule, older people start to panic and in order to return the receiver to normal mode work, they start to sort through all the keys on the remote control of the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver, which, of course, does not lead to desired result. There are also subscribers of the Tricolor operator, who in such a situation carry their satellite receiver GS 8306 HD Tricolor in one of service centers located in Kirov and other regions of Russia.
In this situation, we would advise you not to rush, and not to blame our company Kirovsat in Kirov for the sale, as it seems to you at first glance, of low-quality goods, but to carefully look at the operating mode of the indicator light, which is located on the left, on the front panel of the receiver and highlights power button on the receiver GS 8306 HD Tricolor.
The following is a list of operating modes of the light indicator of the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver with a decoding of the operating mode in which the receiver is located and options for your actions to bring the receiver into working condition:
1. Indicator light is off– the receiver is turned off (to turn it on, press the “on” button on the front panel of the receiver)
2. The indicator light flashes alternately– the receiver is off, in standby mode (to turn on, press the “on” button on the remote control of the receiver)
3. On indicator light one top light on- the receiver is on, the signal is taken from the RCA output "tulips" (to switch to the HDMI output, press the "input signal" button once)
4. Indicator light is fully on (not blinking)- the receiver is on, waiting for switching between RCA and HDMI outputs (do not press anything, wait until one of the lights lights up: top or bottom)
5. There is one lower lamp on the indicator light- the receiver is turned on, the signal is removed from HDMI output(to switch to RCA output, press the input signal button once)
If both indicators on your receiver are lit long time and the GS 8306 receiver does not respond to the remote control in any way, the first step is to turn off the receiver from the power supply for 2-3 minutes. If the problem persists after turning it on, try flashing the receiver with external USB drive. How to do this is described in the article " Firmware update GS 8306 Tricolor" .
Thus, you have become familiar with all the operating modes of the GS 8306 HD Tricolor receiver, and we hope that a small note from our Kirovsat company in Kirov will help you eliminate cases of worries about the performance of your receiver.
Question answer
Question: And how much do you have Tricolor TV?
Answer: A set of equipment for viewing Tricolor TV channels with a new GS 8307 Full HD receiver costs 7,900 rubles. This equipment allows you to receive more than 170 channels. Of course, the price of the first year of viewing is included in the price of the kit. Want to see more - buy additional packages operator Tricolor TV. Price standard installation- 1000 rubles.
Question: Where can I buy a Tricolor kit in Kirov and order installation?
Answer: Call Kirovsat tel. 44-13-50, tel. Choose the most suitable delivery and installation time for you. After installing and configuring the equipment, pay the amount for the installation and the cost of the equipment.
Question: What is the most popular choice for customers these days?
Answer: Most often you have to put Tricolor and Telecard.
Question: My old antenna was blown away by the wind, the wires were cut off, the cost new setting and the installation will be the same - 1000 rubles.?
Answer: No, you will have to pay much less to restore normal channel viewing. For customers whose antennas are already installed, we make significant discounts.
Question A: I do not know if it is possible to install the antenna near the balcony, window. Is there a satellite signal?
Answer: Contact us and call the exact address indicating where the windows go. In most cases this is possible.
If your receiver model GS 8306 from Tricolor TV does not turn on, the reasons may be very different. Often, they are explained by the "banal" lack of power, due to the unstable - "shaky" position of the plug in the socket, but sometimes, the "silence" of the receiver means there is a real technical problem. Below, we will try to find ways to turn on a suddenly failed device.
Technical description
First of all, it must be emphasized that the receivers of the GS 8300 series are quite common equipment in the telecommunications system. Depending on the model, the receivers have some differences in characteristics and layout, but in principle, their designs are very unified. Let's start our acquaintance with the model 8306 that interests us from the rear panel of the device. All outputs of the Tricolor receiver have letter designations, and this will greatly facilitate our task.
Let's understand the notation and functional rear panel output assignment:
If the Tricolor receiver freezes on a “black screen” or does not respond to the remote control, be sure to make sure that there are connections on the rear panel and that the supply cables are intact.
A feature of "zero sixth" is that this receiver does not have a scoreboard where you can track its working condition. Instead, the functionality and malfunctions of the receiver can be identified thanks to indicator lights on its front panel. Therefore, the purpose and operation of these signaling devices should be considered in more detail:
Of the GS 8300 series receivers, the GS 8305 and GS 8306 models are equipped with indicators. model range, LED signaling devices has a prefix GS b211. Alert about the operation of the device and its possible malfunctions in these receivers occurs in a similar way.
There are other reasons for the occurrence of a situation when the Tricolor TV GS 8306 receiver does not turn on. Let's consider them in detail.
Information about the absence of a signal may indicate different reasons faults. Consider the main ones:
Signal encoding or access restriction
The first thing to do in this case is to make sure that basic package Tricolor. When some channels work and others don't, it's usually in payment. Almost always, the TV company warns the subscriber about the expiration of the deadline. You can view your own balance in your Personal Account on the website of the service provider www.tricolor.tv. If everything is in order, try turning off and, after a while, turning on again. If that doesn't work, call Technical Assistance.
Why the TV does not work with similar "symptoms" is sometimes explained by the lack of contacts in the smart card slot.
Reboot it, pull it out and paste it on former place. The technique works very often.
Chaotic blinking of indicators
These symptoms indicate a failure in software device or its failure motherboard. Repair or reprogramming of the device involves costs when minimum guarantee its subsequent productive functioning. In such cases, it is better to buy a new device.
Another reason might be power supply failure. This problem often happens with older models where the unit is built into the receiver. At GS 8306 it is located separately. It may help to replace with a new one.
Problem Description: Problem with new software. Receiver GS 8306B. Receiver software version 1.9, 160. CAS module software version: 4.0, 62.35_r. After updating the receiver, some problems arise, namely: when the receiver is turned on (into a 220V socket, turned on from the remote control), a picture with a pink tint appears, if it is turned off. incl. then the problem disappears. The same problem occurs with sound after turning it on, that is, there is no sound, and also after the receiver is turned off and on again, the problem disappears. Following. There is a refrigerator in the room, the operation of the refrigerator is so arranged that it periodically turns on and off, so when you turn on any device, there is a jump in energy. In this case, the sound is turned off, and the problem is again solved only after the receiver is turned off and on again. It is clear that you need to purchase a stabilizer, but I want to note that the equipment has been working for about three years without a stabilizer (why pay more if there were no such problems on the old software. The following. After pressing the Menu button, a list appears: Application; Search tricolor TV; Status etc.; also after turning on the receiver for the first time and then turning on the Menu button, the ability to go to any tab (for example, "status") is not possible, the bullet simply does not react, only to turn the receiver on and off, and how always the problem disappears. The following. Previously, on the old software, having entered any application, whether it was settings or a list of channels, the panel disappeared if it was not used. And now the splash screen just appears. And only after pressing the remote control again, the splash screen disappears. Why is this? After all it was so convenient (It was also convenient when the entire menu bar or channel list could be configured so that it would be transparent in% ratio. Too bad that it has become impossible. That's all I could notice so far. So the moral of this fable is that our new software is not stable. And I wrote this message so that you would listen, and correct the shortcomings and maybe refine some of the nuances and settings. Thank you for attention! To which I received an answer. Hello, Valentina Dorzhievna. Thank you for contacting Tricolor TV. this moment There is no information about any failures in the provision of Tricolor TV services. Your appeal has been registered and will be transferred to specialists technical service for check. We recommend checking the situation later in the day. All information about the services, their validity periods, account status, answers to technical questions, you can check on your own in your personal account, as well as repeat activation commands. Login page to your personal account - https://lk-subscr.tricolor. tv/#Login. The login to enter your personal account is the ID number of your receiver. To get a password from personal account, you must follow the link: https://lk-subscr.tricolor. tv/#Login?, then select "Get password", enter either an ID number or a number subscription agreement and choose the most convenient way receive a password: by SMS or email. We draw your attention to receive information and technical support You can also visit help.tricolor. tv. The site is accessible from mobile and desktop devices. Sincerely, Elizaveta NechaevaSpecialist of Tricolor TV Subscriber Support Service.
