Satellite receiver gs b520. Equipment for digital television - this is what you can buy in our store
ATTENTION! If your receiver does not find channels, then the setup instructions
Current (latest) software version dated 11/18/2019
ATTENTION!
Do not turn off the power of the receiver until the end of the update procedure! AT otherwise Possible receiver failure!
Return previous version Software will be impossible!
Software update via USB-drive (flash drive)
If your receiver is not connected to satellite dish, you can update the software via a USB flash drive. Before downloading the software to a USB flash drive, it must be formatted in FAT32. In the downloaded files you will also find detailed instructions by installation.
Software update via satellite step by step
To update software via satellite, the receiver must be connected to a tuned satellite dish.
The software update consists of two components: the receiver's main software update and the module software update.
ATTENTION! If you are using a GS C592 client receiver with the receiver server, you must update the software on the client receiver before updating the server receiver software.
PROCEDURE:
1.Unplug the receiver's power cord from the outlet, and then plug the receiver back into the mains.
2. Switch the receiver to channel number 333 in the general list.
3. After a few seconds, a message will appear on the screen asking you to update the software as follows:
After the appearance this message select "OK" to start the update.
4. Update progress.
After agreeing to update the receiver software, service messages about the update process will appear on the screen. The GS C592 receiver/client software update can take up to twenty-five minutes to complete.
5. When the update is completed, the receiver will reboot and turn on with new version ON.
ATTENTION! For the GS C592 model receiver, this will complete the upgrade as it does not require a module upgrade.
6. For other models: after turning on the receiver, re-switch it to TV channel 333 in the general list. Within one minute, a message will appear on the screen about the need to update the module software of the following form:
7.After this message appears, select "OK" to start the update. The module software update takes about five minutes.
8. After the module software update is completed, the receiver will automatically reboot.
After the software update is completed, check that the update was successful.
To do this, go to the application " Personal Area” (“Menu” -> “Personal account”) and check the values in the lines “Receiver software version” and “Module software version”.
The update was successful if the following information is displayed:
Receiver software version - 3.19.171
Module software version - 0.0.167
This completes the update of the receiver and module software, and the receiver is ready for further work.
Instructions for updating the software of receivers via the Internet
Make sure your receiver is connected to the Internet before starting the update.
To do this, you need to connect the Internet cable to the appropriate connector on the receiver (Ethernet).
If a newer version of software (software) has been developed for your receiver model, a message will appear on the TV screen on any TV channel you are watching, prompting you to update the software *. Confirm the start of the update and wait for it to complete.
Please note that the software version number may differ depending on the hardware model.
During the software update, the following information will be displayed on the screen: “Attention! Do not turn off the power of the receiver during the update." Disconnecting the equipment from the mains may cause it to malfunction.
The software update takes about 5 minutes on average, the duration depends on the speed of the Internet connection.
After the update is installed, the receiver will reboot
Please note that if a module software update is also available for your receiver, the TV screen may again prompt you to update, which you will need to confirm. Upon completion of the module software update, the receiver will reboot again, after which it will be ready for further work.
Please note that the module software version number may differ depending on the hardware model.
How to update the tricolor channel list on gs b520, gs b522, gs b521, gs e521l, gs b531m, gs b532m, gs b521h, gs b521hl, gs b531n, gs b534m receivers
To find new channels, do the following:
Press "MENU" on your receiver's remote control
Select "Applications" => "OK"
Select "Search for Tricolor TV" => "OK"
Wait for your region to load and click "Start Search"
Your receiver will scan all available this moment channels
Press "Save" (button "OK" on the remote control)
Next, press the "Exit" button on the remote control 2 times
ALL ! Why do you need to update the channel list?
You may need to update the channel list in several cases:
1. To find new Tricolor TV channels that are not on your receiver
2. After maintenance work on the satellite
3. During the initial setup of the equipment
4. When changing the broadcasting parameters (changing frequencies) of some channels
5. Prophylactically twice a year
GS B520 Receiver Applications and Features Overview
We already showed you this receiver in our photo and video reviews, we checked it from all sides, looked at what it has inside. And after one of our videos, which we made and posted on the web, a suggestion appeared - it would be nice to see the menu and all applications in the GS B 520 receiver in more detail. Today in this review we will collect all our GS B 520 receiver application videos and show them to you. We will talk in more detail about almost each application. The main thing is not to forget, this receiver is recommended for watching the operator's TV channels (NJSC "NSK" - non-public joint-stock company "National Satellite Company" legal entity, owner of the brand")
Let's start the GS B520 overview of receiver applications and functions with an overview video in which we will go through the entire menu of the GS B 520 receiver.
GS B520 overview of applications and features of the new exchange receiver.
To do this, we connected our receiver to the TV and began to shoot everything on camera, now you can see everything for yourself and draw certain conclusions for yourself.
GS B520 Receiver Applications and Functions Overview, in this first application overview video you can see all the applications that are on the GS B 520 receiver, then we will talk about each application in more detail.
Let's start the GS B520 application review by checking the operation of the receiver with an external drive, for this we need a USB flash drive on which we have prepared various files and folders in which there are videos and pictures in different formats.
We need this in order to check and see what the GS B 520 receiver can and cannot work with.
Next, we will see in more detail how the GS B 520 works with the recording function, for this we need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive.
We will use a flash drive. Let's check how the recording is going on TV channels, see what messages the receiver shows at the time the recording starts and when we need to stop the recording. At the same time, it will be clearly seen what happens when the recording is prohibited by the operator (NJSC NSC is a non-public joint-stock company National Satellite Company, a legal entity, the owner of the brand).
In this video, we will see how the TV channel editor application works, it is possible that it will be useful to some of the users of this receiver.
This video shows the operation of the application that will help you change the menu of the receiver, with this application you can remove or add one or more applications from the main page.
We could not pass by one important application. In which you can see what kind of subscription you have. What is your personal receiver number and what software do you have.
This application is a personal account. Let's try to briefly describe its importance and functionality.
After looking at the information from your personal account, we move on to another application. Which shows us what films are now on and what will be in the near future on the screens of a group of TV channels - a cinema hall. As you can see, there is nothing complicated here. Management is simple and clear.
We also wanted to turn our attention to the application - manual search for TV channels .... Maybe someone doesn't need it... But of course, many people need this application. There was a time when this application was removed at the request of the operator. But after a while, when there were a lot of bad reviews and subscribers, they demanded to return it. GS (y) had no choice but to return it. Now you can see it in the receivers menu as new (eg GS B520). So are those that have been sold for a long time (for example, GS B210, GS U510). With this application, you can add several new TV channels. Of course, there is also a technical point - is your satellite antenna catch them.
* The operator's logo is present on the screen of the tested TVs during the performance check. (NJSC "NSK" - non-public joint-stock company "National Satellite Company" legal entity, owner of the brand ")
On October 16, 2019, a new software (software) was released for receivers of models GS B520, GS B521, GS B521H, GS B521HL, GS E521L, GS B522, GS B531M, GS B531N, GS B532M, GS B533M, GS B534M, GS B5310, GS B5311GS, GS C592, aimed at improving and improving the performance of this equipment.
ATTENTION! The software update takes place in two stages. In no case do not turn off the power of the receiver before the end of the update procedure! Otherwise, the receiver may be damaged!
If you are using a server-client system, then you first need to update the C592 receiver-client software, and then proceed to update the server-receiver software.
To update the software, do the following:
1. Unplug the receiver's power cord from the outlet, and then plug the receiver back into the mains.
2. Switch the receiver to the TV channel under the number 333 in the general list.
3. After a few seconds, a message will appear on the screen asking you to update the software as follows:
After this message appears, select "OK" to start the update.
4. Update progress.
After agreeing to the update, service messages about the update process will appear on the screen. Updating the receiver software takes about ten minutes, updating the module software takes about five minutes.
Attention!Updating the software of the receiver-client GS C592 May take up to twenty five minutes.
5. When the update is completed, the receiver will reboot and turn on with the new software version.
ATTENTION! For the GS C592 model receiver, this will complete the upgrade as it does not require a module upgrade.
6. For other models: after turning on the receiver, re-switch it to TV channel 333 in the general list. Within one minute, a message will appear on the screen stating that the module software needs to be updated.
7. If a message about the need to update the module software appears, follow steps 3-5 of this manual.
After the software update is completed, check that the update was successful. To do this, go to the "My Account" application ("Menu" -> "My Account") and check the values in the lines "Receiver software version" and "Module software version". The update was successful if the following information is displayed:
Third line: Receiver software version - 4.6.310.
Fourth line: Module software version - 0.0.185.
The figure below shows the view of the "Personal Account" application on the example of the GS B521 receiver H after update:
Video instruction:
But, before starting the review, a small note. I have not decided on the correct product name GS-B520.
So what is this product, set-top box or receiver?
It seems that it is undeserved to call this product a satellite receiver, so let there be a satellite set-top box for the needs of Tricolor.
Go!
Of course, not everything is so bad, and with her you can pretty much good quality watch satellite TV. There are other good features in the console.
The GS-B520 not only supports DiseqC, but also allows you to select and configure satellites. If we recall, then a similar function was previously only in the GS-9305 receiver.
Of course, the receiver supports HD picture quality, on board, in addition to analog "tulips", there is an HDMI interface.
At the core satellite set-top box GS B520 new MStar K5 CPU and coprocessor own development holding GS Group.
The technological solution ensures high data processing speed and content security. GS B520 is equipped with the necessary connectors for comfortable work: RCA-3, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, S/PDIF digital audio output
For the first time on the original Tricolor TV receiver, the function of recording and timeshift (delayed viewing) is implemented. In order to record a TV show, you need to connect any USB flash drive to the GS B520.
In addition, the receiver supports dyssics, has a "manual search" function, and has a not-so-bad graphical menu. The menu is quite conveniently organized, the graphic design of the menu is up to date.
I note that the USB port is suitable not only for updating software, but you can also record TV programs on external drives, and you can now view photos and listen to music from a flash drive. But not a movie, for example from your torrent collection, sadness!
Without switching between channels, you can see what is going on on a particular TV channel and at what stage the transmission is. You can create your own channel lists and even edit the on-screen menu.
But there is an unfriendly fact, channel switching cannot be called instantaneous, the delay could be less.
The video/audio signal is sent to HDMI and RCA at the same time. This is of course a big plus. No need to worry about choosing a source, as it was in the GS-8306/8307. It is possible to use an external RF modulator and connect a satellite set-top box to two TVs at once to watch TV channels.
You need to understand that both TVs will have the same program and not the same way. But, it is supposed to watch television content in the so-called "mirror" streaming.
That is, the video content that the user selects on TV will be duplicated on mobile devices. Thus, "Tricolor TV" implements the concept of "take TV with you."
This service can be used by owners of smartphones and tablets based on iOS or Android. For their functioning, you need to install the Play.Tricolor application. The TV receiver must be connected to the Wi-Fi router within home network.
There is support for Daisik in conjunction with manual search channels, brings the ability to use the GS-B520 on multiple cymbal/head systems.
Thus, in addition to watching Tricolor TV channels on this set-top box, you can also “admire” open channels from other satellites.
In the GS-B520 receiver, unlike previous models, there is no smart card, it is now built into the board.
The model is made in the classical style, characteristic of all models of the holding. Black glossy case has a rectangular shape.
On the front panel there is an on/off button for the device and a digital timer. There is a USB connector here. All other connectors are located on the back of the set-top box. These are RCA-3, HDMI and Ethernet.
The prefix has a medium size. The ventilation holes are located on the top of the case. Remote controller remote control convenient.
And so, what do we have from this satellite set-top box:
— Ability to connect an external IR receiver for hidden installation.
– Reception broadcast DVB-S and DVB-S2 in the full range 950-2150 MHz
- One USB port for updating software, recording TV programs, viewing photos (JPEG, PNG, GIF) and listening to music (MP3)
-Timeshift (delayed viewing)
- Reception of high definition and standard definition channels in MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 formats (video output in 1080p/576i resolutions)
— Detailed electronic program guide (EPG) for 7 days
- Teletext, subtitles, timers
— Infokas, TV mail, TV chat, Tricolor Cinemas and of course Content is protected from your piracy.
Prefix stuffing:
Processor: MStar K5
Memory: 256MB DDR3 RAM, 128MB Flash
DiseqC support: 1.0
GUI: full color, high definition, 32 bit
Frequency range: 950 MHz - 2150 MHz
Input impedance: 75 ohm
Modulation type: DVB-S: QPSK and DVB-S2: QPSK, 8PSK
Input bit rate: 2 - 45 MSym/s for DVB-S, at least 30 MSym/s for DVB-S2
Timer: yes
Menu languages: Russian, English
Decodable formats: MPEG-4 AVC, H.264 [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Video resolution: up to 1920x1080p
Audio Decoding: MPEG/MusiCam Layer 1.2
Audio Mode: Mono/Stereo
Output connectors: HDMI, composite RCA, optical (S/PDIF)
Network interface: Ethernet 10/100 LAN
Interface connectors: 1xUSB
Built-in conditional access system: DRE Crypt 3.0
DVB Common Interface: No
Input voltage: 220 (+22/-33) V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: no more than 12 W
Dimensions (mm): 176x123x35
Weight (net): 0.5 kg
Indication: multi-mode indicator light built into the standby/working mode switch button
So far, many significant shortcomings have not been found in the prefix for the needs of Tricolor. The receiver even comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty. But there is also a significant jamb when setting up the GS B520 receiver.
To understand this, we visually show two different receivers and connect them together to one dish, take one receiver SKYWAY CLASSIC 3 and GS B 520, look at the signal level:
As I said, this is not a receiver, this is a prefix. Here they (the manufacturer) call it a "prefix", and so this is it.
I have many years of hobbies satellite TV there were many different receivers, analog and digital like Nokia, Strong, Humax, different configurations, .
They were all different, good and bad, but they were all receivers. And this is some kind of shame that a decent lover of satellite television is ashamed to keep in his house!
So, Friends, if it is completely unbearable to subscribe to bondage to one operator, then take the module, and henceforth only and no prefixes!
As for the pluses in the receiver regarding the GS B 520 prefix:
1. The presence of a smart card in
2. The body was metal.
3. Clock and information on the display.
4. Improved protection of the primary and secondary circuits of the receiver.
5. Full analog video and audio output.
6. Receiver control on the front panel of the receiver.
But it also happens with set-top boxes, complaints that registered, that is, paid channels do not show.
And after a while it shows up again. At the beginning, it will show a table with an error, and after twenty seconds, lo and behold, it opens the channels.
What is it, a feature of the iron in the console or operator glitches? Whether they are or not doesn't matter. To explain why there is neither time nor desire, while the prefix works, we rejoice because it is not for a long time, a year of warranty, as it is ridiculous.
And then for a replacement, in 2017, they will come up with something, of course with a surcharge.
Good luck Friends!
Another model of the company's receiver, created for participants in equipment exchange programs. The device supports the high-definition format, which means it is recommended for those who want to change their usual television, adding colors and realism to it. Tricolor's GS B520 receiver promises to be one of the most reliable set-top boxes with a wide range of features and capabilities.
Equipment characteristics
The GS B520 receiver combines an ergonomic classic design, as well as improved software, taking into account the errors of previous models. At the same time, the characteristics are optimally selected for comfortable operation by a modern consumer. The receiver can be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi router in the home network, as well as open up opportunities for viewing content on smartphones and tablets, thanks to mirror streaming features. However, this will require the installation of the Play.Tricolor application on mobile devices.
The provider declares the high speed of the equipment and absolute security from unauthorized access to information.
This is related to the use powerful processor MStar K5 and a modified software environment from the GS Group holding. The GS B 520 is equipped with a USB connector for connecting external drives and additional devices. A connector for connecting an external infrared sensor allows you to mount the receiver behind obstacles without losing control of the remote control.
Installation scheme
The Tricolor GS-B520 receiver has no fundamental differences from previous models in functional connectors, so the connection is according to the standard scheme.
The first factor in installation is the installation of the antenna, but given the fact that the equipment is exchangeable, the dish should already be installed. So, it’s worth talking about how to connect the receiver itself directly. Quick Guide to action looks like this:
Set-top box software update
In the near future, Tricolor TV plans to release an update to the previously installed software of the B520 receiver. It will take into account problems with manageability, also new environment will allow satellite signal more confident. Instructions on how to update the software yourself are quite simple. You can do this in three ways:
- with the help of a satellite;
- using a computer;
- using a flash drive.
Satellite
To carry out an update from a satellite, according to the manufacturer, is the most logical option.
It is important not to turn off the equipment or interrupt the boot process, otherwise malfunctions may occur.
This option has a significant drawback: the process can take time from 5 minutes to several hours, it all depends on the quality of the signal and the weather conditions that affect it.
Via computer
In order to flash the receiver through a computer:
- It must be connected to a PC with a USB cable in the disconnected state.
- Install the GS Burner program by downloading it from the provider's website, and also do not forget about the corresponding files from software. They can be found by model name.
- After launching the program, you will need to specify the path to the files by opening the "Open File" tab.
- Click "Upload" and connect the set-top box to the network. A 100% download bar will indicate the completion of the installation.
With flash drive
If for some reason this procedure was not successful, the version of the program will remain the same. The situation will be corrected by a flash-card with the same installation file. The description of the algorithm of actions is as follows:
- The drive is placed in the appropriate slot for formatting.
- After the firmware is copied to the memory card, the USB flash drive can be removed and the receiver turned off.
- We place the drive with the file in the slot and turn on the receiver. The update steps will be displayed on the TV screen.
- After a successful installation, a reboot and basic settings will be required.
Summing up
Users have already appreciated the GS B520. According to most, this is one of the most reliable devices from Tricolor. It meets the requirements of modern digital equipment. No significant shortcomings were found during operation, including with a power supply, which is typical for the company's set-top boxes. By participating in the exchange program, you can get a set of equipment at a price of 5700 rubles.
