The BBK company is known to domestic buyers for high-quality video equipment. Today, the brand creates decent set-top boxes for digital TV, which are distributed everywhere free of charge. What are the benefits of BBK digital set-top boxes, as well as an overview of the best models and recommendations for setting them up are presented below.
Features of BBK consoles
Despite the fact that digital TV is significantly inferior to satellite TV in terms of the number of channels, receivers for both types of television may not be inferior to each other in functionality.
This also applies to BBK set-top boxes for digital TV. Their features include:
- high-quality image;
- playback of content from USB media in FHD resolution;
- recording of broadcast programs;
- the ability to pause or rewind the broadcast if necessary;
- the presence of a TV guide function;
- fast channel switching due to modern processors;
- clear interface.
Important! BBK digital television set-top boxes are distinguished by their low price and high-quality build, which is often mentioned by customers in reviews.
Receiver BBK SMP01HDT2. Possible malfunctions and ways to eliminate them
Problem: the device does not find channels.
Remedy: Check if the cable from the antenna is connected. It happens that for some reason the cable is not inserted tightly enough into the socket (hole), which is why there is no necessary contact between the device and the cable. Also, in case of such a malfunction, it is necessary to check whether the antenna is shorted.
Problem: the device does not turn on, the green indicator blinks.
Remedy: in this case, the problem can only be solved by specialists; you must contact the service center. You can find out where the closest one to your home is in the special VVK information center (calls from home phones are free):
- Russia: 8 (800) 200-400-8 (free calls from landlines and mobile phones).
- Belarus – 8 (820) 007-311-11.
- Kazakhstan -.
- Moldova - 0 (800) 61-007.
Problem: “Antenna short” appears on the TV screen, which means the antenna is shorted. In this case, the device does not respond to commands.
Remedy: Check for any defects (damage) on the cable leading to the antenna. If it is working properly and there are no signs that it may be shorting, then you need to turn off the device and disconnect the antenna. Turn on the device without connecting to the antenna. Go to the tuner settings, turn off the antenna power and reboot the device. Reconnect the antenna.
Problem: part burned out.
Solution: It is best to contact your nearest service center. But if you have your own experience in carrying out this kind of repair of electronic devices, then you can do the repair yourself.
When performing any independent repairs, you must remember that after opening the device and removing all service seals, you lose the opportunity to receive warranty repairs or replacements.
Best models
Like any other company, BBK offers a fairly wide selection of digital receiver models. Among those available on the market, the ones presented below have received positive ratings from users and are recommended for purchase more often than others.
BBK SMP240HDT2
The BBK SMP240HDT2 digital receiver is a model made in a metal case with a display, control buttons and a USB output on the front panel. It has a built-in DVB-T/T2 tuner, supports MPEG-2/4 and plays video from small-capacity external drives in MKV format.
Important! The device has an EPG function - an interactive program guide that allows you to find out what will be broadcast on what channel.
The BBK digital receiver is based on the ALI 3821 chipset, which, according to reviews, behaves quite decently and responds quickly to requests. On the rear panel there are antenna input and output, composite video output and HDMI. Audio codec – Dolby Digital. Maximum video resolution is FHD. The delivery set includes the device, power supply, RCA cable, instructions and remote control with batteries. Cost – from 1,100 rubles.
BBK SMP015HDT2
The BBK SMP015HDT2 receiver has a plastic case without a display. The device runs on the MSTAR 7T01 chipset, which is installed in many Russian TV set-top boxes. There is support for DVB-T/T2, MPEG-2/4, Dolby Digital, electronic program guide, teletext and TimeShift function.
On the front panel there is a USB 2.0 connector without support for powering large-capacity drives (hard drives larger than 500 GB cannot be read, formatted - FAT32). On the rear panel there is an antenna input, RCA, audio output, composite video output, HDMI. Maximum video resolution is FHD. Includes RCA cable, power supply, set-top box, remote control with batteries and instructions. Cost – from 800 rubles.
BBK SMP001HDT2
Model BBK SMP001HDT2 is made in a plastic case without a display. All connectors are located on the rear panel - USB 2.0, antenna input, AV output, composite video output, HDMI. A distinctive feature of this model is its support for the PVR - recording broadcasts to external media .
In this case, the USB connector cannot become a power source, which implies the use of small drives up to 500 GB formatted in FAT32, or hard drives with their own power. The model has a built-in DVB-T/T2 tuner and MPEG-2/4 support. Functions include teletext, electronic guide, Timeshift. Maximum video resolution is FHD. Cost – from 800 rubles.
Main characteristics
The BBK SMP015HDT2 black receiver supports all possible audio and video codecs. Plays video with high quality picture and sound. The dark gray receiver is designed to receive digital terrestrial TV and radio channels. The BBK SMP015HDT2 set-top box accepts signals from the DVB T and DVB T2 standards, as well as MPEG-2/MPEG-4. Has media player functions with support for MKV format.
Reception of channels is possible using a regular home antenna if the signal has the required level of quality.
The device can be used to watch TV channels in digital format and listen to radio using standard audio equipment - CRT and LCD plasma TVs, home theaters, speaker systems.
Functions:
- EPG (interactive program guide), with which you can view the program schedule at any time on the TV screen;
- program guide;
- teletext;
- HD TV support.
Equipment:
- receiver;
- remote control;
- AAA batteries;
- audio video cable;
- power adapter (unit);
- instruction manual with warranty card.
Connecting and setting up the set-top box
The BBK set-top box is connected to the TV through the available connectors in both devices. First, the antenna cable is connected to the set-top box into the RF IN connector. Next, select a suitable cable for the TV - tulips or HDMI.
Advice! If the latter is available, it is recommended to choose it due to the higher quality of the transmitted content.
After connecting, you need to configure the BBK digital set-top box. To do this, you should perform the following sequence of actions.
- The set-top box is connected to an outlet and turned on by the power button on the remote control or case.
- On the TV, the broadcast switches to the socket selected for connection.
- When you turn it on for the first time, you must enter the requested data (region, time, date, language, etc.).
- After completing the initial setup, you should start an automatic channel search. The system itself will ask you to perform this action, just click on “OK”.
- After searching for channels, they are automatically saved.
- If you need to reconfigure the BBK set-top box, you should first go into its settings and select reset to factory settings, and then repeat step 4.
How to update the software, firmware BBK SMP01HDT2
Software (firmware) updates should only be carried out when any problems arise with the device or new functions are added.
It is not recommended to do the BBK SMP015HDT2 firmware yourself. The software update process is complex and unsafe for electronic hardware. When updating the software, you may accidentally damage the receiver. It is better to trust experienced specialists.
You can download the software for flashing the BBK SMP015HDT2 set-top box on the company’s official website at the link: https://www.bbk.ru/support/firmware/. The selection of the required version is carried out by serial number.
How to update software
The BBK digital television receiver, like any equipment, can malfunction. In this case, updating the software or its firmware will help solve the problem.
Important! You should not do this unless absolutely necessary, as the procedure can lead to the opposite effect, that is, disable the device.
Updating the BBK digital set-top box is done as follows.
- On the official website, you should select “firmware” and enter the serial number, by which the corresponding software will be found.
- In the “support” menu, you can go to the “downloads” item and download the operating instructions, which contain a description of the update procedure for a specific model.
- In most cases, to update the software, you need to unzip the downloaded firmware onto a USB drive formatted in FAT32 and with a capacity of no more than 8 GB.
- The drive is inserted into the USB connector; on the set-top box using the remote control, enter “system settings” and select “update via USB”.
- The device will begin updating, but you cannot touch it or switch anything.
- After updating, the receiver should be rebooted.
Multimedia capabilities
A media player is a multimedia player. Its main purpose is to play content (audio, video, photos) from external media, PVR recordings. The BBK SMP015HDT2 receiver has all the necessary functions to configure playback parameters.
Setting up a media player
The operation of the device is simple. The main menu is the “Media Player” menu. To connect an external USB storage device, the TV tuner has a corresponding socket (USB port).
The buttons on the remote control (color and digital) work according to the information on the screen.
The number button “5” is designed to move between submenus.
The “Media Player” menu includes the “PVR” item - for playing video recordings made using this function.
In the “Music”, “Image” and “Video” sections, you can use the “6” key to sort audio tracks and images, and use the “7” key to select your preferred playback modes.
Instructions
The system setup menu contains the following items:
- setting the language in the menu, audio and teletext;
- selection of video input and image format;
- selecting the type of audio signal transmission via HDMI;
- setting the current date and time;
- adjusting the brightness, contrast, saturation and hue of the image;
- parental control;
- receiver software update;
- Safely remove USB storage device.
To clarify information about the frequency channel in a specific region, you need to contact the “Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network” by phone: 8-800-220-20-02.
