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 a small silver metal case. Side parts top cover rounded, which visually reduces the height of the receiver and gives it a modern look. The top, chassis and back panel are made of metal, while the front panel is made of plastic. Above and below are ventilation holes. The front panel is minimal. It has 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. On the side of the case there is a slot for a conditional access card.

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:

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 the SD card slot and the front panel display, which is 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.
  • The upper part of the indicator is lit - the operating mode, the signal goes to the CVBS connector.
  • Simultaneous signal input to the HDMI interface and the 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 resolution - 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

Allows you to install:

  • Primary and secondary audio and subtitle languages.
  • Clock synchronization mode - automatic by satellite and manual.
  • Display Format (Unchanged, Letter Box, PanScan, Combined).
  • Analog video settings (PAL is the 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 the list is displayed (in 1 or 3 columns), sorting 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, the information about the last viewing is lost. When turned on again, the Tricolor TV receivers switch to the viewing mode of the “zero” number of the last selected list.

Tricolor TV broadcasts are encoded by the DRE Crypt conditional access system. 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 for 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 display 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 software tuner using the USB connector, you need to 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.

GS 8306 upgrade from USB to new version 1.9.160, start

GS 8306 waited its turn and we update it via USB. For this we have a new software version 1.9.160. Let's see what difficulties can be during pouring. Because, unfortunately, updates on the operator's receivers have not been going very smoothly lately.

GS 8306 v.o. 1.9.160

GS 8306 update progress

2. The receiver starts the update process. The whole button is lit, there is no image on the screen! It is impossible to check the update process on the screen, both receiver outputs do not work!

GS 8306 v.o. 1.9.160, top diode.

3. At the receiver, one diode glows constantly, the second blinks occasionally. This is all normal, the main thing is not to turn off the receiver from the network! If you turn off the power now, the receiver will fly away for a long time!

GS 8306 v.o. 1.9.160, the update process is complete.

4. After the receiver has loaded everything, both diodes will turn off! We wait at least 10 seconds. If you turn it off earlier, the receiver will be damaged! Sure, it's scary, but that's how it's done...

GS8306 p.o. 1.9.160 inclusion.

5. After everything has been updated, turn off the receiver from the network. We take out the flash drive from USB. Turn on the receiver and set up all programs.

GS8306 software version 1.9.160 check in status.

That's all, we have updated our receiver, now we can watch TV programs. The main thing to remember is that during the update, our receiver may break down and this is not a joke. The majority of users will not be able to repair the receiver on their own.

If you still have doubts about how to upgrade, watch the video. In this video, all the updates take place in real time.

We will add another video about this firmware.

To watch HDTV channels, " Tricolor» advises satellite receiver tricolor tv hd GS-8306. With the application of this satellite receiver maybe watch TV channels, as in SD quality ( standard resolution), and HD quality (high-definition television - HDTV) - "Maximum HD" package. This model supports a complete set of services required when watching channels of both standards. The satellite HD receiver can be connected to a variety of TVs and displays. In this short description, we will explain how to connect GS 8306 without resorting to the help of a professional.

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At a glance at the receiver General Satellite GS-8306 we can note its modest dimensions. Its dimensions are only 250x180x44 mm. Rounded corners, a silver or black body, in this case the question arises: how can this small but nice-looking device fit satellite television?

There are 5 buttons on the external panel of the GS-8306 satellite receiver: one power button and 2 each for switching TV and radio channels and changing the volume level, respectively, and in addition a functioning indicator. On the side there is a card reader slot. On the rear panel is an optimized configuration of connectors for connecting to audio / video equipment.

The rear panel of the GS 8306 consists of:

Input for connecting a coaxial cable from a satellite dish - LNB IN
- LNB OUT output (loop output), for connecting the next receiver in the chain
- RCA inputs and outputs ("bells")
- HDMI output is the latest digital media interface
- USB-port connector for flashing the satellite receiver
- Jack connector for connecting the power adapter

1st introduction happened. Let's connect!

The Tricolor HD TV set, which is necessary for watching HDTV channels, also includes a satellite dish and a circular polarization converter (LNB) for receiving a signal from the Eutelsat 36 A / B satellite. The dish must be tuned to the required satellite, for the central part of Russia, this Eutelsat satellite 36 A/B 36° E d.

The satellite converter is connected to the input of the satellite HD receiver - LNB IN via a coaxial cable. In order to catch a high quality satellite signal, the coaxial cable must not be damaged and its length must not exceed 100 meters.

Now connect TV to receiver. This can be done either through RCA outputs ("tulips"), or using HDMI cable. If you have a widescreen TV to watch HD channels on modern flat panel TVs, the best solution would be to connect the receiver with an HDMI cable.

Scanning TV channels

During the 1st power on of the HD GS 8306 Satellite Receiver or after resetting it to factory settings, the "First Installation Wizard" will start. The process of scanning TV channels consists of 3 easy steps:
Stage 1: you need to select the menu language: Russian, Ukrainian or English
Stage 2: choice of region
Stage 3: scanning tricolor tv channels. The setup wizard initializes this mode after specifying the region. Scanning TV channels takes no more than one minute, after which the satellite receiver switches to viewing mode. The numbering of TV and radio channels in the lists starts from the zero channel. The "zero" line in the TV list is occupied by "Infochannel Tricolor TV". Next are the HD channels of the "Maximum HD" package, then the channels of the "Basic" package, etc.

Note! Installing a satellite dish will require the utmost discretion. When incorrect installation satellite dish there may be malfunctions or equipment failure due to factors beyond the control of the equipment seller. In case you are not completely sure that you will be able to mount the equipment yourself.

You can always order from our company (tel.: 750335.236335) a service for installing and configuring a satellite dish both in Murmansk and in the Murmansk region.

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1.1 Front and side panels of GS-8306 HD

1. Power on/off key- on / off the power of the receiver. Power on - The button lights up and flashes. Power off - The button is not lit.
2. Volume keys- volume control when watching TV channels and listening to radio stations.
3. Channel Keys- switching channels and radio stations.
4. Signal receiver, remote control.
5. Smart card slot Tricolor TV Super start.

Power button indication status depending on the selected video output on the GS-8306 HD receiver

Some customers who have purchased the Tricolor HD kit with the GS 8306 receiver have encountered the fact that they cannot display the image on their TV screen via an HDMI cable. Indeed, this receiver is equipped with only an RCA cable and, by default, video output is provided to it. Hope, this instruction will help you understand your receiver and avoid subsequent difficulties with displaying video on the screen.

P.S.

To reduce the price of an HD receiver, General Satellite provided the GS 8306 receiver with a frankly weak processor.

Concerning:

This will allow you to avoid "freezing" the receiver.

1.2 Rear panel of GS-8306 HD

1. LNB IN- a connector for connecting a coaxial cable from a satellite dish.
2. LNB OUT- connection of the following satellite receiver("loop output").
3.CVBS- analog video signal output "bells" for connecting to a TV (yellow connector - video, white and red - sound).
4.USB- flash drive connection GS 8306 receiver firmware update.
5.HDMI- jack for connecting to a TV HDMI interface.
7. Power supply connector.

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1. STANDBY BUTTON- used to switch between standby mode and working mode.
2. TIME BUTTON- a single press of the button causes the time to be displayed on the receiver's display. Double pressing causes the display of the current time in the right upper corner TV screen.
3. BUTTON "SOUND"- temporary mute.
4. SIGNAL IN BUTTON- sequential switching between audio/video output interfaces (CVBS or HDMI).
5. TV/RADIO BUTTON- switching between the reception modes of TV and radio channels.
6. NUMERIC BUTTONS- calling TV and radio channels by number and entering numerical data.
7. TV CHAT BUTTON- call "Tricolor TV Chat".
8. MENU BUTTON- "Main menu". In menu mode, it is used to exit the menu and return to watching the TV channel.
9. BUTTON BLOCK- Cursor buttons. Used to move between menu items, as well as to select options for any settings. When watching TV channels, the buttons switch to the TV channel forward / backward in the list, the buttons adjust the volume.
10. TV GUIDE BUTTON- "Electronic program guide".
11. RED BUTTON "F1"- Pressing once while watching a TV channel brings up an info banner. Pressing again calls detailed information about the program and TV channel. It has additional functions during OSD operation.		 12. GREEN "F2" BUTTON- calling the list of audio tracks available for the given TV or radio channel. It has additional functions when the on-screen menu is working.
13. PVR BUTTON BLOCK- button block built-in digital video decoder (PVR). Recording control buttons, as well as playback of previously recorded programs.
14. BUTTON "ORDER FILM"- call the movie ordering interface.
15. FREEZE BUTTON- activation of the "Freeze Frame" function.
16. WWW BUTTON- interface call satellite internet.
17. YELLOW "F3" BUTTON- menu for working with teletext and subtitles.
18. BLUE "F4" BUTTON- The functions of the button are determined by the OSD menu.
19. BACK BUTTON- switching to the previous viewed / listened to TV or radio channel.
20. OK BUTTON- when viewing / listening to a channel, it calls up a list of channels. In other cases, it is used to select menu items or confirm input.
21. EXIT BUTTON- Used to interrupt/cancel operations, to go to the previous menu screen, to exit the "Main Menu".
22. TV MAIL BUTTON- button to call the Tricolor TV-Mail service.
23. ID No. BUTTON- on-screen menu "Status" of the receiver.

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Connecting a satellite dish to a GS 8306 receiver.

Attention! Make all connections only when the satellite receiver is switched off from the mains!

Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite converter to the connector LNB IN receiver. The connection is made with a type F connector. Adapters are allowed. If necessary, connect a second satellite receiver via the connector LNB OUT.

Connecting the GS-8306 receiver to a TV using an HDMI cable.

Connect the HDMI end of the cable to the HDMI output of the satellite receiver, and the other end of the cable to HDMI input TV.

Connecting GS8306 with RCA cable (bells).

Connect the red and white bells to match the audio outputs on the receiver. Connect the 2 RCA connectors on the other end of the cable to the matching audio inputs on your TV. The yellow connector of the cable to the VIDEO output of the receiver, and the connector on the other end of the cable to the video input of your TV, is yellow

3.1 Turn on/off the receiver.

Attention! Turn on the receiver only after all necessary connections have been made!

First power on

1. Insert the smart card into the appropriate slot. The contact pad (golden) of the smart card should face down towards the satellite receiver, and the direction of the arrow next to it should match the direction the smart card is inserted into the slot.
2. Connect the power adapter plug to the 12V, 1.8A socket on the back of the receiver.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. When you turn on the receiver for the first time after connecting the power adapter to the mains, the receiver will turn on automatically.

Attention! When the receiver is in operating mode, the backlight of the Power on / off button turns off.

Turn off the GS 8306 in reverse order: 1. Press the "STANDBY" button on the remote control (the receiver will go into standby mode, and the "Power on / off" button on the front panel of the receiver will turn on; 2 Unplug the power adapter from the socket; 3. Disconnect the power adapter from the back of the receiver.

Initial setup of the Tricolor TV satellite receiver

The first time you turn on the satellite receiver, the Setup Wizard starts. It is designed so that in just a few steps you can enter the necessary settings and easily find all the TV and radio channels you are interested in. Since all default settings are optimized for the most simple and common settings of the Tricolor TV receiver, you will most likely only have to press the "OK" button on the remote control.

Installation Wizard

Step 1 the first step of the Setup Wizard prompts the user to select local installations. Switching the settings options is done using the "Volm" / "Volm" buttons.

Language - if you want to change the language in which the menu will be displayed, select the menu language. Next steps The Setup Wizards will be displayed in the selected language. To proceed to the next step of the Installation Wizard, click the OK button.


Step 2 This step is the final step in the Installation Wizard. At this stage, the receiver searches for TV channels and radio stations "Tricolor TV". During the search, the screen displays a progress bar, signal level and quality scales, as well as two lists of currently found TV and radio channels ("TV" and "Radio"). When the search for TV and radio channels is completed, a message will appear on your TV screen indicating that the installation is complete. The found TV and radio channels will be stored in the receiver's memory, after which the receiver will switch to viewing mode.


Note! The search for TV and radio channels can be stopped by pressing the OK button, however, in this case, only the TV and radio channels found before the button was pressed will be stored in the receiver.

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Switching TV channels and radio stations

Switching TV channels and radio stations can be done in one of the following ways:

1. Dial a TV or radio channel number using the number buttons and press the OK button.

2. Switching to the next/previous TV channel or radio station in the list is carried out using the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons on the remote control or the "Channel" buttons on the front panel of the receiver.

3. Switching to the selected channel is carried out using the list of TV channels or radio stations. Switching between the reception modes of TV channels and radio stations is carried out using the TV / RADIO button on the remote control.

4. To return to the previous TV channel or radio station you were watching, press the BACK button.

List of TV channels, list of radio stations

When watching/listening to TV channels or radio stations, you can call up their list. To do this, click the "OK" button. There are two display options list of TV channels Tricolor TV or radio stations: one column (10 per page) and three columns (30 per page). To switch the options for displaying the list of TV channels, or Tricolor TV radio stations use the red button "F1" (To exit the list of TV or radio channels, press the "EXIT" button).

One column- when displaying a list of TV channels or radio stations in one column, use the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons to move the cursor through the list. To switch to the TV channel or radio station highlighted by the cursor, press the OK button c. The “slider” in the bar to the right of the list indicates the place of the selected TV channel or radio station in the general list. It is also possible to scroll through the list of 10 TV or radio channels, which is carried out by pressing the "Volm" / "Volm" buttons.

Three columns- when displaying a list of TV channels or radio stations in three columns, use the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons to move the cursor through the list within the columns. Use the Volume/Volume buttons to move between columns. To switch to the TV or radio channel on which the cursor is, press the OK button. The "slider" in the bar to the right of the list indicates the place of the selected TV or radio channel in the general list.

Quick sorting of the list of TV or for the sake of channels- while viewing the list of TV channels or radio stations (in one or three columns), it is possible to display them in alphabetical order. To do this, press the yellow button "F3". The choice of a TV channel or radio station in the sorted list is done in the same way as it was described for complete list television or radio channels. To exit the list of TV channels or radio stations, press the "EXIT" button.

Favorite list selection- to view the favorite lists, press the OK button. A list of channels will be displayed in the window that opens. To view all lists (TV, Radio, favorite lists) press the blue F4 button. To move the cursor through the lists, use the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons. Switching to the selected channel is carried out by pressing the "OK" button.

Selecting the audio channel.

Broadcasters can transmit TV and radio channels with several sound options, for example, on different languages. To select the desired option, press the green F2 button. A menu window will appear in which you can select the required audio track (audio channel) using the "Volume" / "Volume" buttons. If the corresponding information about the name of the languages ​​of the audio tracks is transmitted by the broadcaster, the names of the available audio languages ​​will be displayed in this list. When you have finished selecting the audio channel, confirm your choice by pressing the OK button.

info banners

The info banner is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you switch TV or radio channels. While watching TV and radio channels, the info banner can be called up by pressing the red button “F1” once. To exit the info banner display mode, press the “EXIT” button. The info banner displays the following information:

1. TV or radio channel number.
2. The name of the TV or radio channel.
3. Symbol for the presence of teletext on the TV channel.
4. The symbol for the presence of subtitles on the TV channel.
5. The symbol of the presence of several audio tracks on a TV or radio channel.
6. The symbol of an encrypted (paid) TV or radio channel.
7. Symbol for blocking a TV or radio channel.
8. The start and end time of the current transmission.
9. Signal quality scale.
10. The start and end time of the next transmission.
11. Signal strength scale.
12. Name of the next show.
13. Name of the current show.
14. Favorite list name.

TV Guide Tricolor TV

TV guide provides information about the programs of each TV channel by date and time. You can schedule viewings based on this information. In the basic configuration, the functions described below are available in this section. The TV Guide is turned on by pressing the TV GUIDE button on the remote control in the program viewing mode.

Use the Volume/Volume buttons to display the program guide by day of the week.

Use the "Channel"/"Channel" buttons to move the cursor to the program. When you hover over a program of interest, the right side of the screen will display its start and end times, as well as a brief description.

With the yellow F3 button, you can set a timer to switch the receiver to the selected gear. Before the timer expires, it is possible in the information window that appears to reject the changeover to the timer-set transmission, otherwise the changeover will take place automatically. Information about all installed timers can be viewed in the main menu item "Applications" - "Timer".

Note! When setting timers on programs with the same broadcast start time, you must confirm or reject the resetting of the timer in the message box that appears.

Update GS 8306 software using USB flash drive

Reverseiteheedwow!Do not turn off the power of the receiver or remove the USB flash drive while the data is being downloaded!

To update the receiver software via USB, please follow the instructions below:

1. On the USB flash drive in the root directory, write the download file for updating the software.

2. Insert a USB flash drive into the receiver's USB port.

3. turn off and on the power supply of the receiver.

4. After a while (within 30 seconds), a message will appear on the TV screen stating that the software download process has begun.

5. When the update process is completed, a message will appear on the TV screen indicating that the software download is complete.

6. When the message appears, remove the USB flash drive from the USB socket.

7. Switch off and on the power supply of the receiver.

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The main thing menu GS 8306 called by pressing the "MENU" button on the remote control. To select an item of the main menu, use the buttons "Volm" / "Volm" and "Channel" / "Channel", to confirm the choice - the button "OK" in, to exit the main menu - the button "EXIT". The main menu and all its subsections are full screen.

PayAttention! Some receiver features may require you to enter a PIN code (you will be prompted to enter a PIN code on the screen). The default code is 0000 (four zeros).

5.1 "Tricolor TV" (Search for TV and radio channels)

You can quickly find all TV and radio channels of Tricolor TV or update existing ones.

5.2 Tricolor TV channels

In this section of the menu, the following items are available to the user: “Organize channels” and “Organize favorites”.

Channel organization

The "Organization of channels" menu contains items for grouping programs according to certain criteria:

- "TV/Radio" - contains 2 lists: TV and Radio.

- "Transponder" - contains a list of transponders, TV and radio channels from which were found.

To select a group element, move the cursor to the name of the group element using the "Channel"/"Channel" buttons. Next, to open the lists of group elements, click the "OK" button. Using the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons, select the element of interest in the list and press the "OK" button, after which a window with a list of TV and radio channels of this group will appear on the screen.

To the right of the list of TV or radio channels there is a field with the parameters of the selected TV channel or radio station (satellite, service provider, frequency, polarization, stream rate (SR), FEC, scrambling). Scrambled TV channels and radio stations are marked with the $ symbol. It is also possible to delete, block TV channels and radio stations.

Editing TV channels and radio stations

To navigate through the list of TV channels or radio stations, use the "Channel" / "Channel" buttons. To highlight a TV channel or radio station, press the OK button . The selected TV or radio channel is marked with a checkmark. To cancel the selection, click OK again. There is a possibility of group operations of blocking and deleting TV channels or radio stations. Highlight several TV channels or radio stations using the OK button. To invert the selection of TV and radio channels for group operations, press the green "F2" button.

Removal

Select the TV/radio station or group of TV/radio stations you want to delete. Press the red "F1" button. Use the "Volume" / "Volume" buttons to select "Yes" and press "OK".

blocking

Select the TV channels / radio stations you want to block and press the yellow "F3" button. Use the number buttons to enter a valid PIN (default PIN is 0000). Next to the TV or radio channel number will appear special character blocking in the form of a stylized lock. To watch/listen to blocked TV channels/radio stations, you must enter a PIN code (PIN code 0000 is set by default). To unlock, you must select a blocked TV channel / radio station, press the yellow button “F3” and enter a valid PIN code (the lock symbol in the form of a stylized padlock will disappear).

Renaming

To rename the selected TV or radio channel, press the blue F4 button. By using on-screen keyboard enter a new TV channel or radio station name.

Organize Favorites

The Arrange Favorites menu allows you to create favorite lists, add TV channels and radio stations to lists by certain parameters (filter), select, delete, rename, move and sort TV and radio channels alphabetically. Initially set 5 favorite lists: FAV1 - FAV5.

Moving through the favorite lists is carried out using the buttons "Channel" / "Channel". To rename the selected list, press the blue F4 HB button and use the on-screen keyboard to enter a new name. To delete a favorite list, press the red F1 button. Using the Volume / Volume buttons (Select Yes and press the OK button . To cancel the deletion request, select No and press the OK button or press the EXIT button . To add TV or radio channels in the list, select the desired list and press the "OK" button. From the list of TV and radio channels that appears, transfer the required TV and radio channels to the favorite list using the green "F2" button. To transfer all TV and radio channels, press the blue "F4" button To simplify the selection of TV channels / radio stations, you can use sorting alphabetically (press the yellow button "F3") or filter (press the red button "F1").

Using the filter, you can select TV or radio channels by the following parameters: type (TV, Radio), encoding. To filter TV or radio channels by any attribute, press the red button "Fl" to reset the filtering parameters, press the green button "F2". To exit the filter without saving the settings made, press the yellow button «F3» .

To move TV or radio channels in the favorites list, select a TV or radio channel and press the green F2 button. A special icon will appear in front of the TV or radio channel number. Select a new TV or radio channel position using the Channel/Channel buttons. Press the green F2 button again to save the TV or radio channel to new position, or press the EXIT button to return the TV or radio channel to its original position. To remove TV and radio channels from the list, press the blue F4 button.

A/V output settings

In this menu item, you can make settings that correspond to connecting the receiver to your TV. Use the "Channel"/"Channel" buttons to move the cursor to the line necessary settings. Switching the installation options is done with the "Volm" / "Volm" buttons.

Video output

This item specifies the connection interface to be used. Video output is selectable from CVBS (default on initial power up) and HDMI.

Note! The audio/video signal is fed to only one interface (CVB5 or HDMI) depending on the interface set in the "Video Out" column or the "Input Signal" button on the remote control.

The TV only reproduces picture and sound if the type physical connection receiver to the TV is the same as the interface type set in the "Video output" column. Otherwise, there will be no picture or sound!

For connection of the receiver GS 8306 via the HDMI interface (being connected via the CVBS interface), the following sequence of actions must be observed:

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2. In the "Video Output" column, use the "Volume" button to select HDMI, then confirm the switch by selecting "Yes" and pressing the "OK" button.
3. The CVBS video input will turn off (screen will disappear).
4. Switch the TV to the selected video input (HDMI interface). After a short period of time (within 30 seconds), an image appears on the TV screen.

Note! Connecting to a TV using HDMI is only possible if your TV supports 1080i resolution. Otherwise, the signal will be automatically sent to the composite video input (CVBS interface).

To connect the receiver via the CVBS interface (being connected via the HDMI interface), you must follow the following sequence of actions:
1. Physically connect RCA3-RCA3 and HDMI connecting cables with one end to the receiver and the other end to the TV.
2. In the "Video output" column, use the "Volume" button to select CVBS, then confirm the switch by selecting "Yes" and pressing the "OK" button.
3. The HDMI video input will turn off (the screen will disappear).
4. Switch the TV to the selected video input (CVBS interface). After a short period of time (within 30 seconds), an image appears on the TV screen.

Note! Switching between the connection interfaces in the "video output" column can be done by pressing the "Input signal" button on the remote control.

TV Standard

In this menu item, you can set the color coding standard for composite video signal. Possible options: PAL, SECAM. Confirm your choice by pressing the "OK" button.

Note! The SECAM receiver output may not display correctly on some TV models.

Audio output

In this item, you can set the audio signal to be output from the audio outputs of the AUDIO L/R jacks. Audio channel type is selectable from Stereo, Mono. If Mono is selected, the sound will be output in mono even if the program has stereo sound. In this case, the same monaural signal is output from both jacks/pins. The soundtrack of a TV or radio channel is output in stereo only if the TV or radio channel has a stereo sound track and Stereo is selected in this item.

Screen mode

Possible screen format options are 16:9, 4:3.
16:9 - in this case, a control signal is output to tell the TV that the picture is in a wide aspect ratio of 16:9. A standard aspect ratio image on a widescreen TV will be displayed in full screen with a distorted aspect ratio.

4:3 - in this case, a control signal is output to tell the TV that the picture is in a standard 4:3 aspect ratio. A widescreen picture on a standard TV will be displayed in LETTER BOX mode: the picture will be framed with black bars at the top and bottom of the picture, but the aspect ratio will be 16:9.

Display Format

Options: "AS IS", "LETTER BOX", "PAN SCAN", "COMBINED". With the AS IS format, the image occupies the entire screen area, but the proportions are distorted if the image formats and the TV do not match. With the LETTER BOX format, the aspect ratio of the image is preserved, but black bars are added on the screen (left and right for a 4:3 image, top and bottom for a 16:9 image). With the PAN SCAN format, the image is cropped on the left and right (for a 16:9 image) or top and bottom (for a 4:3 image) while maintaining the aspect ratio. With the “COMBINED” format, distortions occur that are typical for “LETTER BOX” and “PAN SCAN”, but weakened by half.

Language setting

In this menu item, you can make language settings for the menu, program sound and subtitles. Use the "Channel"/"Channel" buttons to move the cursor to the line of the required setting. Switching the installation options is done with the "Volm" / "Volm" buttons. Menu language- move the cursor to this line, if you want to change the language in which the menu will be displayed, select the menu language.

Audio language 1- move the cursor to this line and select the language. The language selected in this line will be automatically used by the receiver as the program's audio language.

Audio language 2- move the cursor to this line and select the language. The language selected in this line will be automatically used by the receiver as the program's audio language if the language specified in the Audio language 1 item is not among the audio languages ​​available on this TV or radio channel.

Note! The correctness of the automatic selection of the audio language also depends on the information transmitted over the air by the broadcaster. If the broadcaster does not broadcast correct audio language name information, the automatically selected audio channel may not match the settings you have made.

Subtitle language 1- the language set in this line will be automatically selected by the receiver as the subtitle language of the program (if the subtitles are transmitted by the broadcaster as part of the TV or radio channel signal). The selection is carried out in the same way as the menu language.

Subtitle language 2- the language set in this line will be automatically selected by the receiver as the subtitle language of the program (if the subtitles are transmitted by the broadcaster as part of the TV or radio channel signal), if the language specified in the Subtitle language 1 item is not available.

Screen setup

Transparency- in this section of the menu, the degree of transparency of the information banner image, the window of the list of TV channels or radio stations, etc. is set. The value varies from 0 to 50% in 10% increments. Values ​​are changed using the Volume / Volume buttons

Window display time- in this section, the display time of the information banner is set. The duration of the info banner display can be changed from 3 to 10 seconds in 1 second increments. The values ​​are changed using the Volume/Volume buttons.

Scale display- Selecting "Yes" means that the volume bar will be displayed on the screen when adjusting the volume level. If "No" is selected, the volume bar will not be displayed on the screen. The choice of option is carried out using the "Volm" / "Volm" buttons.

Scale timeout- This section sets the display time of the volume bar. The duration of the volume bar display can be changed from 3 to 10 seconds in 1 second increments. Values ​​are changed using the Volume / Volume buttons.

Show subtitles- Yes and No options are available. Once you have made your selection, confirm it by pressing the OK button.

Time setting

In this setting, you can set the time and date. Possible time modes: automatic, manual.

Auto- to set the system time and date, the receiver will use the data transmitted by the broadcaster as part of the signal from the satellite.

Manual- the receiver will use the date and time set manually using the Volume/Volume buttons. To set the value in the New Time field, use the number buttons.

Timezone- In this section, you can set the difference between your time zone and UTC coordinated universal time (Greenwich meridian time). The values ​​are changed using the Volume/Volume buttons.

blocking

This feature sets browsing restrictions and prevents unauthorized access to some menu items on your receiver using a PIN code, which consists of four digits. By default, the PIN code is set to 0000 at the factory. If the PIN code is entered incorrectly, you will not be able to enter the next mode. To change the PIN code in the column "Old PIN" using the number buttons, you must enter the current PIN code, in the column "New PIN" - enter the new desired PIN code. To confirm the operation, you must repeat the entry of a new PIN code in the "PIN Confirmation" field.

Note! If you forget the PIN code, you will have to contact the service department of the company where you purchased the receiver, so try to remember it.

Factory settings

In this menu item, you can restore all default settings, except for the main menu item "Settings" - "A/V output settings" - "Video OUTPUT". When resetting the receiver settings to the factory settings, all information about the tuned TV channels and radio stations, favorite lists, etc. will be lost. To load the factory settings, select "Yes" using the "Volume" / "Volume" buttons and press the "OK" button. After resetting the settings, the receiver will proceed to Step 1 of the Setup Wizard.

5.3 Conditional access

The GS 8306 receiver allows you to access programs broadcast using the DRE Crypt conditional access system.

Note! When switching to DRE-encoded TV channels, the decoding may be delayed by several seconds and the information message "Scrambled channel (DRE)" will appear at this time.



In this menu item, you can get basic information about the smart card: serial number, software and hardware version.

Podliski- in this menu item you can get information about the subscriptions available on the map and their validity period.

Module- in this section of the menu, you can get information about the conditional access module implemented in software based on the Neotion NP6 main processor.

System Information- this section contains information about the hardware and the CA module. DRE Information This section contains information about the software and the CA module.

Help- This section of the menu contains a list of frequently asked questions regarding the cost of services, services provided by Tricolor TV, settings, malfunctions, etc.

Deterioration of signal quality, incorrect tuning of Tricolor TV channels may indicate that the receiver software version is outdated. To eliminate control errors, get rid of malfunctions and even expand the range of capabilities of the Tricolor TV GS-8306 receiver, you need to update the software. You can cope with this task without contacting a specialist, it will take about a third of an hour, a little knowledge on how to flash the equipment available at home, and its subsequent configuration.

Preparing for a software update

Before flashing the receiver, you need to make sure that the device is confidently receiving the signal. Due to the fact that the software will be installed directly via satellite, any technical failure can be fatal for the receiver. For the same reason, it is necessary to ensure uninterruptible power supply , otherwise it may not turn on at the next start.

If you are out of town in windy weather, a thunderstorm, or periodic power outages occur in a given period of time, then it is better not to risk it and postpone the procedure for a while.

How to reflash the receiver yourself

The firmware will take you about 20 minutes, but at this time you must not ignore the instructions and turn off the receiver or TV. The sequence of actions is as follows:


If there are doubts about one's own abilities, as well as fears that the set-top box may no longer turn on due to an interruption in the data download process, it is better to contact a service center.

The company's specialists can not only reflash the receiver, but also produce equipment diagnostics. In this case, it is worth knowing in advance about the cost of the services provided and the timing of their implementation.

What will the new firmware version change

The processes of information exchange and improvement of communication channels do not stand still. In order to improve picture quality and sound quality, developers are working tirelessly to create a new software environment. Although devices in users' homes will remain old, timely software updates can expand functionality and make the interface of the satellite set-top box more simple and convenient.

Do not forget that a new software version for the GS-8306 Tricolor TV model is scheduled for release in 2017. So, you can not miss the opportunity to have improved quality satellite television at home or in the country.

Opportunities will open before you:

  • sorting films alphabetically, by genre and time of showing;
  • reading descriptions of films and series that interested you;
  • Set a timer to turn on selected browsing sessions.

Summing up

Now you know exactly how to update the software of your Tricolor GS-8006 receiver . Detailed instructions will certainly help to maintain the correct operation of the equipment throughout the entire service life and not spend money on the help of specialists. In addition, it becomes possible, without changing the device, to expand the functionality of the set-top box and change the interface, which with each new version becomes more and more intuitive, understandable and attractive.