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.
Possibilities
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 model has special software that supports almost all settings and options from the provider. 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. Social networks are also used as settings.
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 unit.
- HDMI cable.
- AAA batteries.
- Warranty card.
- User guide.
Two cords are required for the client to choose the most suitable option for himself. It should be noted that most of the devices are not capable of supporting wireless WiFi connection. 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 for objects. In this way, the required level of heat transfer will be achieved. 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.
For several years now, the largest Internet provider in our country, Rostelecom, has been providing IPTV service, the so-called “Interactive TV”. We will consider the process of connecting and setting up the service using the example of the latest on this moment Set-Top-Box(STB) set-top boxes without a built-in hard drive "Standard", it is also MAG-250 from the Ukrainian company Infomir, under the Rostelecom brand.
Connectors and cables
So you got your hands on a kit interactive television Rostelecom, which consists of:
- the console itself;
- power supply;
- remote control;
- network cable for connecting the set-top box to the Internet through a switch, router or router;
- cable Mini Jack - RCA (audio / video, tulip) for connecting STB to a TV in standard definition (SD) format.
Additionally, to view high-definition HD pictures, you need to purchase an HDMI cable. But make sure your TV has this input ( appearance connector can be seen on the console). More details on the video:
The rear panel of the device consists of the following connectors:
- Power connector;
- AV output, where the cable from the kit is inserted, the quality will be SD;
- Optical S/PDIF audio output (not needed)
- HDMI output for high quality HD image transmission;
- LAN network input for access to the Internet;
- RC output for external IR receiver (not needed);
- USB input.
There is also an additional USB port on the front panel. We hardly need connectors 3 and 6. To access the set-top box to the Internet via WiFi, you must additionally purchase a WiFi adapter, which is inserted into one of the set-top box's USB ports. We will consider this type of setting in the following articles.
So, we connect the power supply to connector 1, insert one end of the network cable into connector 5 “LAN”, connect the other to the switch (hub) or router (router).
Further actions depend on what type of connection to the TV you have chosen:
Included cable, SD quality
In this case, we insert the black miniJack plug of the cable from the kit into connector 2 “AV”, on the other side of the cable we insert the yellow plug into the TV’s video input (Video Input), the white one into the left audio channel (Audio Left), the red one into the right audio channel ( audio right). Tulip connectors on the TV should usually be the same color as the plugs.
HDMI cable, HD quality
If you need a high-definition image, and your TV has the same HDMI connector as the set-top box, then use a separately purchased cable to connect these 2 connectors.
Turn on the prefix
All connectors are connected, insert the power supply of the set-top box into the socket, the blue indicator on the front panel should light up. We turn on the TV and use the remote control to select the image source (usually the Input, AV or Video Input buttons): in the case of SD, the item is called “AV Video Input”, in the case of HD, the HDMI item. If your TV has several HDMI connectors, you need to select the exact number into which the cable from the set-top box is inserted.
The signal for a successful connection to IPTV from Rostelecom will be the appearance on the screen of the login and password entry window, they are written on the bottom of the set-top box. We rewrite them and click Confirm.
There are cases when, after entering the login, the prefix asks for a PIN code. This means that Parental Control has been enabled on the device. In this case, you need to try entering 0000 or 1111. If these codes do not work, then the only way out is to call the service technical support, toll-free number 8-800 for your region, check the instructions for the prefix or on the Internet.
Upon successful activation, you will see the “What to see” start screen. If a PIN code was requested, you need to set Parental Control 18+ in the settings so that this does not happen again.
Setting up STB
The prefix has some useful settings, which are divided into “System” and “My”. The first can be safely left by default. In my settings, you should pay attention to the parental control hidden under the item Access level. Here you can select an age limit. Also helpful are the “ Social media” and “Weather Forecast” to set the parameters of these services.
Feature overview
We suggest that you first watch a video review of the capabilities of IPTV from Rostelecom.
The main functions of interactive television include the ability to see the schedule of channel programs at any time. We will talk about other functions that you can use in more detail.
TimeShift
This is perhaps the coolest feature of the console. With it, you can pause the TV channel at any time, and then continue watching from the same place. You can do this by pressing the Pause button on the remote control while watching a channel, or the Down button and select the pause icon in the panel. Also, at any time, the broadcast can be rewound if you missed something, or fast forward if you are already watching the recording.
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 set-top box from Rostelecom SML 482 HD 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 a special software, which supports a set advanced 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 taking part in various sporting events, or movie actors.
Unpacking and installation
The purchase of a set-top box from Rostelecom Smartlab SML 482 will be an excellent upgrade for owners of high-resolution screens, but without a 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:
- power unit;
- remote control;
- two AAA batteries;
- HDMI cable;
- composite cable;
- warranty card;
- user manual.
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 Wi-Fi connection, the connection to the network 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 options, the device is able to provide the user with interactive TV exactly as it should be.
A special attachment is required. As a rule, providers do not give large selection on the choice of models, offering specific solutions for different regions. Below is an overview of Rostelecom TV set-top boxes available in 2019 for purchase on the company's official website.
What is an IPTV set-top box
The receiver for IPTV television is an intermediate stage from the source of information to the TV. To connect interactive television, a fiber optic cable is used, through which the Internet is connected. A set-top box is required to decode the signal.
On a note! In Russia, the vast majority of these devices are manufactured by SmartLabs, however, you can also find models from other manufacturers.
The most relevant set-top boxes Rostelecom fromSmartLabsare models from the lineSTB Mini. This includes - 5010, 5050, 5041, 5010CT. These are the most modern devices that provide maximum opportunities for viewing interactive television.
Users can also find devices from the older generation - SML-482 HD, SML-282 HD Base, SML-292 HD Premium. Despite the "age", they are commercially available and in some regions, in principle, have no alternative.
The oldest models offered by Rostelecom include Infomir MAG-250, MAG-200, IPTV RT STB HD Standart, IPTV HD 101 (103), Yuxing YX-6916A, Motorolla VIP1003. Their purchase is possible, but experts note that, if possible, , it is better to choose something more modern due to outdated parameters of the listed devices. It is impossible to get the full range of features and maximum image quality with these receivers.
Description of IPTV set-top boxes Rostelecom
In 2019, the choice of set-top boxes from Rostelecom is not great. Specifications and device capabilities are listed below in table form.
| SML-482 HD Base WiFi | IP HDTV Motorola VIP1003G | SML-5050 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Broadcom BCM7230750, 2 cores, frequency - 750 MHz | Not specified | ARM Cortex A7, 4 cores, frequency - 1.5 GHz |
| RAM | 512 MB | Not specified | 512 MB |
| ROM | 256 MB | Not specified | 256 MB |
| OS | linux | Not specified | linux |
| WiFi support | Yes, 802.11n | Absent | Absent |
| Maximum Resolution | 1080p | 1080i | 4K |
| Supported codecs | MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, VC-1, MPEG1/2, MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA | MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 MPEG-4 AVC H.264/H.263, MPEG (Layer 1,2,3), PCM, AC3, AAC | AAC, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, MPEG1/2, MP3, UHD H.265, H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.263 |
| Connectors | Ethernet, USB 2.0, mini-jack, HDMI, S/PDIF (optional) | Ethernet, USB 2.0, mini-jack, composite (optional), HDMI, SCART (optional). | Ethernet, USB 2.0, mini-jack, HDMI |
| Possibilities | Pause broadcast, watch missed programs, video rental, karaoke, install third-party applications | On-air pause, parental controls, watch missed shows, video rental | Pause broadcast, parental control, watch missed programs, video rental, karaoke, install third-party applications |
| Equipment | Set-top box, power supply, AAA batteries, HDMI cable, composite cable, warranty card, manual | Set-top box, power supply, AAA batteries, warranty card, manual, composite cable (or SCART adapter depending on the set-top box version), LAN cable | Set-top box, power supply, AAA batteries, warranty card, manual, HDMI |
| Manufacturer | SmartLabs | Motorola | SmartLabs |
| Year of issue | 2017 | 2015 | 2018 |
Attachment SML-5050
From the above parameters, we can conclude that the most modern device for connecting Rostelecom interactive TV is the SML-5050 model, but this does not mean that it is - The best decision for purchase. The main difference of the model is the support of 4K, which is for Russia in currently not very relevant. In addition, she received the most powerful processor of all Rostelecom equipment.
A serious disadvantage of the model is lack of supportWi— fi. To be more precise, the set-top box has support for a Wi-Fi module with a speed of 802.11 ac, but in the modification of Rostelecom this feature has been cut in order to reduce the cost of the device.
Important! Another option that Rostelecom does not have, but the set-top box in the original modification has is support for a remote control without infrared control. That is, initially, a remote control is supplied with the model, which does not need to be pointed directly at the set-top box, in the Rostelecom version -.
Visually, the device looks more modern than its predecessors, has a matte finish, which eliminates the appearance of fingerprints. Connectors for connection are located on the back.
SML-482 HD Base Wi-Fi
The second “age” is the SML-482 HD Base Wi-Fi digital TV set-top box. This TV tuner has a weaker processor, but is the only option for wireless connection IPTV. The tuner supports the only Wi-Fi standard - 802.11n, that is, it only works in the 2.4 GHz band, which is the busiest, especially in apartment buildings, which can cause failures. However, with a high-speed connection, there are no problems.
According to user reviews, the receiver has the same set of functions as the 5050, the only significant difference is no support 4K. The model is released in a classic case in the form of a rectangle with a glossy finish. All connectors are located on the back of the device.
Advice! According to experts, this set-top box is a more logical option for buying, as it fully complies with modern requirements and has already been tested by time, while the new SML-5050 model has been cut down in places and “not run in”. It is too early to draw conclusions about its performance and ease of use.
Motorola VIP1003G set-top box
The oldest version is not relevant for 2019 either. The console manufacturer released it in several modifications the difference lies in the outputs. There are models that do not have an HDMI connector, and the connection is made only via SCART or a composite cable.
The vast majority of modern TVs are not equipped with the first of the two proposed connectors, moreover, both of them are not designed to transmit a full FHD signal. Watch on this interactive consoleHDchannels is not possible. Visually, the model resembles SML-482 - a rectangular box in a glossy design with a rear location of all connectors.
Important! When choosing a receiver, it is important to understand that different modifications can be hidden under the same name, differing in outputs and even in the hardware component. Before buying, it is recommended to visually familiarize yourself with the device and its characteristics to make sure that this is the right option with the capabilities the user needs.
