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Prefix smartlabs sml 482 hd. Turning a dumb TV into a smart one

Many users of Rostelecom digital interactive television using Set-top boxes Rostelecom IPTV STB RT-HD Standart, know that this prefix - copy of TV-box MAG-250 micro from Informir. BUT MAG-250- this is already a full-fledged home media center, with a bunch of goodies,

How to flash a Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD prefix in Infomir MAG-250.

Procedure firmware set-top box Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD in Infomir MAG-250 simple, but there are a few pitfalls, about which I think it is necessary to say right away:

1. Before STB RT HD firmware You will need to find playlist of Rostelecom channels for your Rostelecom branch. For example, here are Rostelecom playlists. Otherwise you won't be able to watch digital television Rostelecom.

2. If you have remote control Rostelecom, like this:

That you need flash the set-top box Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD with a modified firmware, since this remote control will not be able to work with standard firmware from Infomir, since it does not have some of the necessary buttons.

3. If you want Internet and digital TV on set-top box Rostelecom IPTV STB RT-HD at the same time, then in most cases you will not be able to do this due to the technical implementation of the connection. This feature is available on routers that can UDP-to-HTTP Proxy.

4. You will not be able to use interactive services digital television Rostelecom , because they are available only on Rostelecom firmware.

Firmware for set-top box Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD

Standard firmware for MAG-250 (regular remote control)- link . Modified firmware for MAG-250 (Rostelecom remote control)- link .

Resetting the Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD set-top box to factory settings.

Before shift STB RT HD firmware with Rostelecom on the Infoworld It is advisable to reset the settings of the console to the factory settings. To do this, turn on the console and press the button Menu on the remote. Will open STB RT HD BIOS:

Choose an item Def. Settings and press the button to the right (>

Press the button to the right (>). The following message should appear:

We press the button OK and waiting for the reboot set-top boxes Rostelecom STB RT HD.

Firmware set-top box Rostelecom IPTV STB RT HD:

1. Download MAG250 firmware files — Bootstrap and imageupdate and put them in one folder - let it be a folder mag250 on the C:\ drive. You also need to put the file mcast.exe and DualServer there.

1. Turn on IPTV set-top box STB RT-HD Standard, press and hold the button Menu on the control panel.

2. We fall into Set-top box BIOS STB RT-HD:

Choose a section Upgrade Tools.

3. We connect the computer to the set-top box using a network LAN cable. Cable crimping - normal, straight.

4. On the network card of your computer, write down the IP address 192.168.1.1 and a mask 255.255.255.0 .

5. Run the program dualserver.exe. To do this, you need to run the command line ( Win+R and you prompt Open enter cmd, press OK).

6. On the Windows command line writing a command C:\mag250\dualserver -v . The server should start up and run. Minimize (rather than close) the command prompt window.

7. Run the program mcast.exe by double clicking the mouse. She will ask you to select the network interface through which we will flash IPTV STB RT-HD :

Choose 192.168.1.1, Connection via local network . We press the button Select. The following window will open:

Here you need to change the broadcast address of the first stream ( stream 1) to the one who listens STB RT-HD — 224.50.0.70:9000 . Second stream address ( stream 2) do not change. Press both buttons start.

7. On attachment MAG-250 must select item MC Upgrade and press the button > (to the right):

After that set-top box Rostelecom STB RT-HD should reboot with new firmware .

Attention! Flash via USB with Rostelecom STB RT-HD to MAG-250 most likely it will not work - you will constantly receive an error File mag250/imageupdate not present, even though the file is in the folder, the flash drive is formatted in FAT32 and its size is no more than 8GB. So flash Rostelecom STB RT-HD through multicast.

The set-top box from Rostelecom SML 482 HD Base is a modern device for gaining access to IPTV services and additional services that provide interactive television. High-performance components are able to easily handle Full HD video materials, as well as ensure smooth operation in the software shell of the equipment. This approach allows you to get maximum comfort for the viewer, since the set-top box will not allow the appearance of graphic distortions and bugs when viewing.

SML 482 HD Base Media Player Features

TV set-top box from Rostelecom SML 482 HD Base has compact dimensions. Its width and depth are only 10 cm, and its height is 3.2 cm. The case is made of high-quality matte black plastic with translucent inserts.

Inside, the device has an updated processor compared to the previous line. It is based on two powerful cores with a frequency of 750 MHz, the performance of which is more than enough. The amount of 512 MB DDR3 RAM fully satisfies the work of all the functions of the set-top box.

Such characteristics allow you to maintain smooth animation and interaction with the graphical interface even when it is superimposed on Full HD video.

Features of the software component

The software part of the SML 482HD from Rostelecom uses OpenGL technology. On its basis, resource-intensive graphic applications, in particular, games, have long been created. Cope with the complex, multi-layered and colorful interface of the set-top box using OpenGL is not difficult. The main difference, in comparison with other interfaces, when using this technology is the ability to interact with 3D elements. Thanks to this feature, the device can compete in terms of the comfort of navigating the menu even with the leaders of the gaming industry - XBOX and Playstation.

The maximum compatible video frame resolution for the SML 482 HD set-top box from Rostelecom is 1080p, and the supported number of updates per second is 60. These characteristics allow you to get not only a clear, but also a smooth image on your TV screen. When the communication channel (Internet connection) is overloaded, the equipment has a special software add-on that allows you to dynamically change the quality of the image downloaded from the server. Even if your connection is busy with many other tasks, it will continue to work anyway.

Thanks to the hardware and software basis, the set-top box supports third party applications. This allowed many additional features to be built in. For example, weather forecasts, calendars, social applications, games and more. In the version from Rostelecom, you can easily see many of these features.

Software from Rostelecom

SML 482 HD Base has special software that supports many additional settings and services from Rostelecom. The system has a function of delayed playback of TV programs. It will allow you to access your favorite show for 48 hours after the broadcast. There is also an option to record content on a schedule.

Video on Demand (VoD) service turns a set-top box into an online home theater player. In the provider's extensive movie library, you can view classics as well as new releases from the film industry.

Another interesting feature is the ability to view additional information about players participating in various sports events or movie actors.

Unpacking and installation

The purchase of a set-top box from Rostelecom Smartlab SML 482 will be a great upgrade for owners of screens with high resolution, but without Smart TV system on board. Thanks to this tandem, boring TV will be replaced by your favorite movies, series and programs. Now the answer to the question "What to see in the evening?" depends on you and your mood.

In order to start using the set-top box, the first thing you need to do is unpack it, remembering to check the package contents. The box with the Smartlab SML 482 device from Rostelecom comes with:

Since there are two cords for displaying the image in the kit, it will not be difficult to choose the right option.

Attention! The device does not have a composite output for connecting a TV. Instead, a special AV adapter cable is used.

Most set-top boxes from Rostelecom SML 482 HD Base do not support WiFi connection, network connection is made using the Ethernet connector on the rear panel. It also has ports:

nutrition;
AV (for connecting a composite adapter);
S/PDIF (audio output);
HDMI (AV out with 1080p support);
USB (connection of external drives).

If it is not possible to lay an additional LAN cable for the set-top box, you can purchase. It will allow you to transmit the Internet signal over the electrical network.

Attention! If you are the owner of the version with a Wi-Fi module, then you can connect to the Internet after turning on the set-top box in its settings.

The SML 482 HD Base is very compact and does not require much space for installation. However, do not forget that such equipment generates heat during operation. In order to ensure normal heat exchange, it is necessary to leave at least 30 cm of free space above the device. It is also not recommended to install in places where direct sunlight falls. Other devices in close proximity can also cause excessive heat generation.

When the place for the set-top box is selected, you need to connect all the cords. After reviewing the connectors on the rear panel, we connect the network cable (Ethernet) from the router, power supply, HDMI or AV-composite adapter. When using external acoustics, the sound can be output by a separate cord using the S/PDIF connector (optical port).

What you need to get started with the console

After inserting the batteries into the remote control, you need to press the power button.

Upon first activation, SML 482HD will contact the Rostelecom server in root mode to check for new firmware, and immediately after that you will be prompted to enter the username and password of the user. This data is contained on a card obtained from the provider's office. Having erased the protective coating with a coin, the login and password are entered using the remote control from the set-top box.
Immediately after verifying the user data, it will be possible to start working with the device without configuring any parameters.

The SML 482HD set-top box from Rostelecom will be an excellent option for creating a home theater based on it. Thanks to a large number of options, the device is able to provide the user with interactive TV exactly as it should be.

To access the IPTV offer, as well as other additional options, you must have a Rostelecom SML 482 set-top box. Thanks to it, you can watch interactive TV. The equipment itself can easily cope with FullHD quality. The viewer gets high level comfort, as there will be no distortion and buggy pictures.

Media player features

The prefix Rostelecom SML 482 HD Base has compact dimensions, with a width of 100 mm (similar and depth), as well as a height of 32 mm. The case is made of rough plastic with a matte finish. There are slight transparent inserts.

Inside, the media player is endowed with a fairly powerful processor, which is based on 2 cores, each has 750 MHz. Their performance is definitely enough to demonstrate the high quality of broadcasting. RAM is 512 MB, which is enough to put into practice all the available functionality.

Thanks to the presence of such parameters, smooth animation is always maintained, and interaction is also performed when overlaying a graphical interface on a FullHD video.

Opportunities

The Rostelecom SML 482 HD Base prefix in the software part has Open GL technology, on the basis of which graphic applications with high resource consumption, such as games, have been created for more than a year. They handle the colorful interface with ease. The main difference is the ability to interact with 3D components. Due to this quality, the media center competes with the leaders of the Play station or Xbox.

The maximum screen resolution is 1080p, and the frame refresh rate limit is 60 per second. This not only results in a crisp, but also smooth screen image. Even if a reboot of the Internet connection is achieved, the quality will be adjusted dynamically due to a special software add-on. Therefore, IPTV will still work further and fully.

The prefix may support other applications, which opens up some additional features. These include recognition of the weather, the opening of calendars, games, programs of social character, and much more.

Software

The SML 482 has a special software, where almost all settings and options from the provider are supported. It is only worth mentioning the delayed viewing of a TV program. It will be possible to watch it within 48 hours after the end. You can record content periodically. The set-top box can become an online player through the video-on-demand function. In addition to the classics of the genre, the archive also presents novelties of the film industry.

A feature is also the receipt of information about each player participating in a football or other sports event, as well as a movie actor. Also as settings are social media.

Unpacking and installation

The purchase of this device is suitable for those users who have a TV with a wide screen resolution, even if there is no Smart TV. This will fully replace the classic and boring television. After purchase, the kit should be unpacked and all contents checked. This includes:

Power Supply.
HDMI cable.
AAA batteries.
Warranty card.
User guide.

Two cords are required for the client to choose the most suitable option for himself. At the same time, it is worth noting that most of devices are unable to support wireless wifi compound. An Ethernet connector is used for connection, located on the back. In addition, this part contains:

Power connector.
Audio output.
AV, which is necessary to connect the composite adapter.

As an alternative to a LAN cable, so as not to lay it throughout the apartment, you can buy, through which the signal is transmitted through the mains.

A lot of space for installing the console is not required due to its compact dimensions. But in the process of work, it emits a certain level of heat. This indicates the need to leave space up to 30 cm objects. In this way, required level heat exchange. It should be excluded as a place of installation, a place with direct sunlight.

What do you need to work?

After inserting the batteries into the remote control, the power button is pressed. Initially, a connection will be made with the provider's server, which is caused by checking for new firmware. Next, you will need to enter a login with a password to authorize on the resource. All data will be available at the conclusion of a contract for the provision of communication services. On the map, you must first erase the protective coating and enter all the data on the screen field. You don't have to make any additional settings.

At the end of last year, I attended the presentation of a new product from Rostelecom, this is Interactive TV 2.0. The idea is very interesting, it offers access to a package of TV channels and a database of films through access to the network, without being tied to a specific place and Internet provider. The same concept of “smart home” and “Internet of things”, which has been talked about a lot lately. We at the "Laboratory" have already tested smart set-top boxes, from simple ones with a TV tuner to systems based on an open operating system Android. They all have their strengths and weak sides, but if we touch on the issue of TV signal reception, then either good DVB-T2 coverage is always required ( digital signal), or connecting to a cable provider. With DVB-T2 despite federal program, not everything is rosy, the reception areas for a clear signal are limited, as is the number of channels in the air grid.

"Interactive TV 2.0" from Rostelecom offers its own way, opening access to big list channels, provided there is a network connection. It could be cable internet, mobile Internet or just an open Wi-Fi point. One prefix can be used at home and in the country. In addition to the air grid, subscribers are offered a database of films, series, a number of interactive services and the ability to play files from an external drive. The last possibility, by the way, will allow you to use this set-top box as a “smart TV”. How much will all this pleasure cost? At the time of the review, they are asking for 3,990 rubles for it, according to the Yandex.Market service. Comparable to Android set-top boxes ordered through online stores from China, in Russia the average bar is slightly higher.

At the first connection, a month of access is offered at the tariff "YOUR START 2.0", in the future the subscription fee is 320 rubles per month. Plus, additional paid services are offered, we will talk about them below. You can use the set-top box without a monthly fee in this mode, 10 channels remain available (Channel One, Russia-1, Match TV, NTV, Channel Five, Russia-K, Russia-24, Karusel, OTR, TV Center).

I am interested in this service primarily from the technical side, so let's start looking at the "magic box" - Smartlabs SML-482 HD. It is on its basis that access to the Interactive TV 2.0 service is provided.

Overview of Rostelecom TV 2.0

Equipment

The Smartlabs SML-482 HD comes in a brightly colored box with detailed description"Interactive TV 2.0" services and consolidated technical specifications. Inside the prefix is fixed in foam, preventing damage during transportation.

The package includes everything you need to start using immediately after purchase. This is a remote control with a pair of AAA batteries, an HDMI cable, an AV cable, a power supply and a set of technical documentation.

Appearance

Smartlabs SML-482 HD is made in a compact black plastic case. With dimensions of 100x100x32 and a weight of 140 grams. It will not be a problem to find a place next to the TV and throw it with you in your bag if you need to transfer it.

All connectors are concentrated on one side: power connector, AV output, HDMI, LAN port, USB. The set-top box connects to the network via a wired and wireless connection.

USB is used to connect external drives.

The glossy cover flaunts the logo "Rostelecom", the bottom of the grid for passive heat removal and four rubber feet.

Remote control

The complete remote control can control not only the set-top box itself, but also the TV. There is all the necessary set of buttons for full control.

Filling

Smartlabs SML-482 HD is built on a fresh 2-core BCM7230 chip with an operating frequency of 750 MHz. On board 512 MB of RAM. The level of performance for the operation of the operating system and the launch of HD movies is here with a margin. It takes minimal time to load.

Launch and use

At the first start, you are prompted to select the type of connection: wireless or wired. Checking for fresh firmware with a quick update. After accepting the license agreement, the first month of free use of the tariff is activated.

The section selection menu is adapted for viewing from a large screen, made in the form of a carousel of icons.

It is possible to view the ordered services and add the necessary ones.

In the settings, screen proportions, video, resolution, network access data are selected.

List of channels with the output of the program guide and a description of the current program.

The system allows you to pause and record programs. There is no way to view the issue or series, put it on record and watch later. If you missed the show, you can watch it in the archive. The archive is available upon activation of the "View Control" service.

If you do not need an on-air network, "Video rental" is offered. Start window with section selection and search option.

The database of films is regularly updated. For ease of navigation, films are divided into categories and collections.

Access to the film is offered in two types: temporary for 48 hours (usually half the price) and permanent. On average, the cost of viewing for 48 hours is 100 rubles.

One more paid service is Karaoke.

If there is only one TV at home, and there are several who want to use the service, Rostelecom has provided the Multiscreen option. Plus, you can start watching a movie on one device and continue on another.

Results for Rostelecom TV 2.0 (Smartlabs SML-482 HD)

The new proposal from Rostelecom and its implementation were a pleasant surprise. Easy installation and intuitive operation make watching movies and TV shows comfortable. An excellent solution for those who rent housing, often travel, live in the private sector. There were no problems or failures during testing. In conclusion, I will note important point: when used in conjunction with mobile internet, do not forget about the restrictions on the amount of traffic.

The architecture of the device is based on a new, more powerful chipset. In addition, the SML-482 is equipped with a state-of-the-art dual-core processor and twice as much (512 MB) RAM.

The prefix of the new generation is 3 times superior to its predecessors in terms of performance.

Increased processor power ensures smoother and faster interface operation even “over” high-bitrate HD content, as well as almost instantaneous image loading due to increased decompression speed.

Improved interface

A new level of performance and the use of OpenGL technology allows you to support a more advanced and resource-intensive, including three-dimensional, user interface. Now users will be able to enjoy more detailed and interesting graphics, which can include fully three-dimensional interface components, with an overall increase in the performance of the set-top box.

The improved interface will help you improve overall quality services and offer subscribers the same level of convenience and visual appeal as the world leaders in this field - Sony Playstation, AppleTV, Microsoft xBox.

Full HD picture

The prefix supports highest quality images up to Full HD, while it is able to flexibly monitor the bandwidth of the Internet channel for instant