Digital Free-To-Air Satellite

Receiver SRT 6011

User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE FOR SERVICING.

Explanation of WARNING symbols n

Grounding, Polarization — If this product is used with a specified AC adapter, the adaptermay be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and n have the receptacle replaced

Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not bewalked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of the product that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL

SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFRERENCE, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND

ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

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Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. For more information on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals provided n with those products

Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference n

Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions.

n Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product n

Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic n solvent to clean this product

Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by STRONG.

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Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water

(near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, n swimming pool or in the rain)

Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product,and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer n

Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your n local power company

Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product with a battery

General precautions

Safety precautions

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Read the following instructions carefully n

Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified

AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use n

Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too n many plugs

Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger n of spillage

Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers n Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points n

Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel:

1. Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product.

2. The product has been exposed to water.

3. The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.

4. The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

5. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the authorized service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards n

Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician toperform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Safety Instructions

1.2 Storage

1.3 Equipment Set-up

1.4 Features & Accessories

2.0 YOUR RECEIVER

2.1 Front Panel

2.2 Rear Panel

2.3 Remote Control

3.0 CONNECTIONS

3.1 Connecting to TV & VCR

3.2 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier

3.3 Connecting to Satellite Dish

3.4 Connecting to serial cable for downloading software

4.0 STARTING UP

4.1 Language Selection

4.2 Select Satellite

4.3 Antenna mode

5.0 MAIN MENU

5.1 Channel Organiser

5.2 Installation

5.3 System setting

5.4 Timer

5.5 Game

5.6 Calendar

6.0 WATCHING TV AND LISTENING TO THE RADIO

6.1 Program Information

6.2 Mosaic (Nine picture view)

6.3 EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

6.4 Changing channel list mode between TV, Radio and Favourite

6.5 Selection Audio Language

6.6 TELETEXT function

6.7 Subtitles function

A.1 TROUBLESHOOTING

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS

A.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Safety Instructions

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER: equipment; on a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots

DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES: moisture; to intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or to any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock voltage currents and possible electrical hazards. Your warranty will be void if the receiver has been opened cord from the wall socket may clean your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution, only after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply. Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an electric shock of the components inside

Safety Precautions your warranty. Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel mains supply voltage. Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect any equipment is suitable for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment. Please ensure that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identification plate at the back of the receiver

If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the instructions in this user manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.

1.2 Storage

Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a packaging designed to protect against electric shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are included and keep the packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you are returning it under warranty make sure to repack the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty.

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1.3 Equipment Set-up

We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please follow the instructions below: the SCART connections are well shielded

This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following symbols will serve as follow.

Warning

Tips

Indicates warning information.

Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.

MENU

Move to

Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver

Represents a menu item within a window.

1.4 Features & Accessories

Russian, Croatian, Romanian, Hungarian, Czech, Polish days for on screen programme information

(Video, Audio Left & Right ), S/PDIF, Serial Port RS-232, Power switch

* subject of local broadcast condition

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Accessories:

Note : The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited or be mixed or used with other types of batteries.

2.0 YOUR RECEIVER

2.1 Front Panel

1. Mode indicator

The RED light indicates that the receiver is in STAND-BY mode. The GREEN light indicates that the receiver is in AWAKE mode.

2. Power On/Off button

3. Channel Up/Down buttons

4. 4 digits display In STAND-BY mode this indicates current time

In AWAKE mode this indicates current channel number

2.2 Rear Panel

Fig. 2

1. SAT IN

Connect the digital signal from your LNB on the satellite dish to this connector.

2. SAT OUT

Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital).

3. TV SCART Connector

To connect your receiver to your TV set using a SCART cable.

4. Video RCA Connector

To connect your receiver to your TV set using RCA cable

5. Audio Left/Right RCA Connector

To connect your receiver to your TV set or amplifier using RCA cable

6. RS-232 Serial Port

This serial port can be used to connect your PC with your receiver, to download new versions of software to your receiver.

7. Power Cord

Your receiver requires a voltage of 90 ~ 240 V AC (Auto-selectable), 50 ~ 60Hz ±5%. Make sure to check the power specification before connecting your receiver to the wall outlet.

8. VCR SCART Connector

To connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart cable. Your video signal will now be looped through your receiver to your TV set.

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9. S/PDIF Digital audio output

Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier.

10. Power ON/OFF Switch

2.3 Remote Control

Turns the receiver On/Off

EDIT

REPLAY

TEXT

SUB

RCL

AV

0 ~ 9

FAV

TV/R

MENU

INFO

EPG

EXIT pq tu

Mutes audio output of the receiver

Toggle between TV and AV mode

Changes channel and controls numeric functions

Toggle Favourite mode ON / OFF

Toggle between TV or RADIO mode

Shows the main menu and exits from any level of menu to view mode

Shows information of the current channel

Shows the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) only when menu is off

Exits from the menu or sub-menu and cancels the progressing function if applicable

Menu Off: Change the current program to the previous/next program when menu is off.

Menu On:

Menu Off:

Moves the cursor up/down when menu is on.

Increases/decreases the volume level when menu is off.

OK

Menu On: Change the setting values in specific

Menu item when menu is on.

Activates the highlighted menu item. Displays a channel list according to TV / Radio Mode

V+ / V-

P+ / P-

Use to increase or decrease the receiver volume level

Page up and down in menu list

MOSAIC Show pictures of 9 channels on the screen simultaneously

PAUSE Freeze/Resume picture

AUDIO Shows list of available audio languages for the channel you are watching. In addition it sets the current channel audio to stereo ((•)), left-mono ((• or right-mono •))

Program edit

Replay last 3 seconds of current channel

Shows current service’s Teletext on OSD (On Screen Display)

Show list of subtitled languages current channel is supporting

Switches back to previous channel viewed

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3.0 CONNECTIONS

3.1 Connecting to TV & VCR

Basic connection with a Scart cable

Fig. 3

1. Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB IN connector.

2. Connect the TV SCART connector at the back of the receiver to the SCART IN connector on your TV set.

Basic connection with a RCA cable

Fig. 4

1. Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB IN connector.

2. Connect the Video RCA connector at the back of the receiver to the Video IN RCA connector on your TV set.

3. Connect the Audio Left and Right RCA connectors at the back of the receiver to the Audio

Left and Right IN connectors on your TV set or audio amplifier.

Advanced connection of the receiver to the TV set and VCR

Fig. 5

1. Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB IN connector.

2. Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your TV set.

3. Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your VCR.

3.2 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier

Fig. 6

Connect your Digital Audio Amplifier with the S/PDIF connector on the back of the receiver.

3.3 Connecting to Satellite Dish

Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver

Fig. 7

First choose a satellite you want to receive your signals from, and have your dealer aim your dish at the requested satellite.

Connect a coax cable to your LNB and the other end directly to the LNB IN connector of your receiver.

Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC 1.0 switch (Fig. 8)

If you want to watch programs from more than one satellite (For example from ASTRA and from

HOT BIRD) it is advisable to use fixed dishes and a DiSEqC 1.0 switch. Have your Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites and connect the LNB’s with coax cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch. Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch to the LNB IN connector at the back of your receiver.

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Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver (Fig. 9)

Fig. 9

Another possibility for watching programs from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a motorized DiSEqC 1.2 positioner. Have your dealer mount the dish to the positioner, set the correct angle of the elevation and let him set the center point for your positioner. Connect the LNB with a coax cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner, and connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the LNB IN connector at the back of your receiver.

3.4 Connecting to serial cable for downloading software

Fig. 10

Connect the RS-232 connector on the back of your receiver to the Serial port of your computer using a serial cable. Instructions how to download software can be found on our website www.strong.tv (support

> download). However, this receiver can download new system software automatically by satellite.

4.0 STARTING UP

Ensure your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your satellite signal is of good quality. (If you are not sure about this then ask your local STRONG dealer to check your installation or satellite signal.) Confirm that the power plug on the receiver is plugged into the wall outlet. Turn on the receiver. It is recommended that you perform the first time installation following the Installation Wizard step by step. It will help you to easily achieve system configuration and channel installation. If you are a professional installer then you can skip wizard by pressing MENU button and set-up channels using the Installation menu.

4.1 Language Selection

Press UP/DOWN to choose your language, press OK to confirm. The Select Satellite menu will appear. Future installation steps are depending from satellite where your dish is aimed.

4.2 Select Satellite

a) Your dish is aimed to ASTRA 1C, 1E, 1F or HOT BIRD satellite.

Press UP/DOWN to select the ASTRA or HOT BIRD satellite and press OK button. Follow the instructions. When you have fixed your dish at correct direction choose NEXT and press the OK button. The Channel Setup menu will appear.

b) Your dish is aimed at another satellite

Select Other in Select satellite menu and press OK , more satellites will be listed. If you select one out of the satellite list, the Configure Antenna menu will appear, please set the LNB Type, LNB Low Freq,

LNB High Freq, Band control, Polarisation control, DiSEqC Switch and Antenna mode.

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4.3 Antenna mode

a) Fixed dish

Set Antenna mode to Fixed , select NEXT and press the OK button. The Adjust antenna screen appears, select transponder receivable at your location and adjust the antenna position for maximum level for the signal strength and quality. When you have completed the adjustment, choose NEXT and press the OK button. The Channel Setup menu will appear b) Dish mounted on DiSEqC 1.2 motor

Set Antenna mode to DiSEqC 1.2

, choose NEXT and press the OK button. The menu Adjust antenna will appear. Select transponder receivable at your location (choose Transponder field and select transponder by pressing LEFT/RIGHT button). Then choose field Move Dish and adjust position of the dish by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT button. Once you adjust the dish position choose Store position, set number of the position by pressing LEFT/RIGHT button. Then choose NEXT and press the OK button. The Channel Setup menu will appear. c) Dish mounted on GOTO X motor

Set Antenna mode to GOTO X , choose NEXT and press the OK button. The menu Adjust antenna will appear. Select transponder receivable at your location (choose Transponder field and select transponder by pressing LEFT/RIGHT buttons). Then choose field My Longitude and using numeric buttons enter value of your longitude. Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select hemisphere East or West .

Then choose field My Latitude and using numeric buttons enter value of your latitude. Use LEFT/

RIGHT buttons to select hemisphere Nord or South . Choose field Goto Position and press OK . Your dish will be turned to the position of satellite. Then choose NEXT and press the OK button. The

Channel Setup menu will appear.

Choose NEXT and press the OK button to start the scan. When the scan is completed, the receiver will save the services information automatically and exit to the normal play state.

5.0 MAIN MENU

All the important settings and features of your receiver can be operated in Main Menu . The Main

Menu consists of five sub-menus which are " Channel Organizer" , " Installation" , " System setting" ,

" Timer" and " Game" .

Press the MENU key when the menu is off, The MAIN MENU screen will appear.

5.1 Channel Organiser

In MAIN MENU screen, press UP/DOWN to move the cursor to Channel Organiser , and then press

OK to enter the Channel Organiser menu, which consists of two sub-menus; “Channel Manager” and

“Favourites Manager” .

5.1.1 Channel Manager

In this menu, you can change the order of the channels, move, delete and edit channels. To change the satellite use the RED button.

n Sort ( GREEN buton)

You can sort the channel order in the channel list by “Name a~z” , “Name z~a” , “Free-CA” , “Fav – NO

Fav” or “Default” type.

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PART 1 • English n Edit ( YELLOW button)

Select the channel that you wish to edit, press the YELLOW (Edit) button to move into the modify program menu. In this menu, you can modify the Program Name , Down Frequency , Symbol rate ,

Video PID , Audio PID .

If you want to rename the channel, use the UP/DOWN keys to select “Program Name” and press

OK , the program name dialog will shown as below.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to move the cursor to the character you wish to edit. Use the UP/

DOWN buttons to change character (scroll alphabet). If you wish to delete character you have to replace it with “space” character. When editing is complete, press the OK button.

n Move channel

Press the UP/DOWN keys to point the focus of the menu to the channel of your selection. Press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to point the focus of the menu to the column “Move” . When the focus is on column “Move” , press the OK button to confirm selection of the channel, using the UP/DOWN buttons move the channel to its new location and press the OK button to confirm the new location.

Repeat this for every channel that you want to move. n Delete channel

Press the UP/DOWN keys to point the focus of the menu to the channel of your selection. Press the

LEFT/RIGHT keys to point the focus of the menu to the column “Del” . When the focus is on column

“Del” , press the OK button to mark the channel as selected to be deleted from the list. To apply the changes press the EXIT button and confirm the channel’s deletion.

n Delete All channels

To delete all channels from current satellite press BLUE button ( Dell All ). You will be asked to confirm operation.

5.1.2 Favourites Manager

Press the UP/DOWN keys to select the channel. Press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to point the focus to the favourite group. Press the OK button to add the selected channel to the Favourite group. To remove the channel from the favourite group, repeat same operation.

5.2 Installation

The installation menu contains three sub-menus; “Antenna Installation” , “Auto Scan” and “Manual Scan” .

5.2.1 Antenna Installation

You can add a satellite, edit a satellite and delete a satellite in this menu.

n Add satellite

If you want add a new satellite, press the RED key in this menu, a satellite list will appear on the screen.

Press RIGHT/LEFT to select the satellite. If the satellite does not exist in the satellite list, please select

“NEW SAT1” . After selection of a satellite from the satellite list, the Configure Antenna menu will appear, please set the LNB Type, LNB Low Freq, LNB High Freq, Band control, Polarisation control, DiSEqC

Switch and Antenna mode. Further steps of installation are described in 4.2.

n Edit satellite

If the parameters of the satellite were changed or the satellite is a new satellite, you must set the parameters of the satellite, such as LNB type, LNB low Freq, LNB High Freq, Transponder, LNB Power, 22k Tone, DiSEqC and

Antenna Mode. Sequence of editing of satellite parameters is same as sequence of “Add satellite” described in 4.2

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If you want to delete a satellite, press the YELLOW key. Then warning message will appear. Select

OK and press the OK key to confirm.

5.2.2 Auto Scan

Press the GREEN key to set the scan mode to Free or Free+Scrambled . If mode is Free then only “Free to Air” channels will be added to the channel list. If mode is Free+Scrambled then all channels from selected satellite will be added to the channel list.

Press the YELLOW Key to set the Blind Scan to ON or OFF . Blind scan function is useful to scan new added satellite, but scan may take long time.

Press the BLUE Key to set the scan type to NIT OFF or NIT ON while Blind Scan is set to OFF and to Quick Search or Detail Search while Blind Scan is set to ON .

When the set-up is completed, press the RED key to start the scan, shown as below.

5.2.3 Manual Scan

In this menu, you can scan single transponder, add a new transponder, edit the transponder or delete the transponder.

You can switch between satellites with the RED button,

Scan transponder:

Use UP/DOWN buttons to select the transponder. Press OK button to start scan.

Add Transponder:

In this menu, you can add a new transponder to the system. Press the GREEN button, the Add

Transponder sub-menu will appear.

Frequency : input the frequency of the new transponder.

Symbol Rate : input the symbol rate of the new transponder.

Polarity : Select the Polarity of the new transponder.

Edit Transponder :

In this menu, you can edit a transponder in the system. Press the YELLOW button, the Edit

Transponder sub-menu will appear. This menu is similar to Add Transponder menu.

Delete Transponder

Press the BLUE button to delete a transponder. You will need to confirm operation.

Press LEFT/RIGHT to select OK , press the OK button to confirm.

5.3 System setting

In this menu, you configure the system, such as Language Setting, OSD style, Parental Control, TV

Settings and Time Setting.

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5.3.1 Preference

5.3.1.1 Language Setting

You can change the language of the OSD, preferred Audio and Subtitles.

Use UP/DOWN to select the OSD language , Audio language or Subtitles language . Press OK or Right to enter the language list and Press UP/DOWN to select the language. Press OK to confirm.

5.3.1.2 TV settings

You can set the TV mode, Screen mode and Video output.

n TV mode

In TV mode Screen press OK or RIGHT to select mode, press OK to confirm. If you don’t know which standard your TV has, please select AUTO .

n Screen mode

In TV format Screen press OK or RIGHT to select 4:3 or 16:9 , press OK to confirm.

n Video output

In Video output Screen press OK or RIGHT to select CVBS or RGB , press OK to confirm.

5.3.1.3 Time Settings

If a broadcaster provides GMT, you can set the time using GMT, or set your own time by yourself.

If the GMT usage is ON then you have to set the Time Zone . If you set GMT Usage to OFF , Set Data and Set Time item are displayed. To set the time value manually, move the cursor to the time item and use the numeric buttons on the remote control.

5.3.1.4 Set Factory Default

Please be careful when using this function, because it will erase all the data and parameters you may have set earlier to your receiver. Once you set the factory default you will have to re-install your preferences and re-scan your channels. To reset your receiver to factory default, apply the following steps:

Select Set Factory default and press OK . Confirm warning message with OK and press the OK key, the receiver will return to its factory default state, and all user data will be deleted.

NOTE : Your PIN code will change back to the factory setting “ 0000 ”.

5.3.2 OSD Style

In this menu, you can set the Menu Colour, Transparency Level and Border Pattern.

5.3.3 Parental Control

In this menu, you can set Channel Lock status ( ON or OFF ), the Menu Lock status, Parental Setting and change the PIN code.

The default PIN code is 0000 .

5.3.3.1 Channel Lock

Set the system Channel Lock to ON or OFF . If the channel lock is on, the user has to enter the parental PIN code correctly before watching the locked channel.

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5.3.3.2 Menu Lock

Press OK to select whether you need the lock or not for the Menu, YES or NO , press OK to confirm.

If the menu lock is on, then for some operations such as search program and set factory default, you need to enter your PIN.

5.3.3.3 Parental Setting

Set some channels to lock status. If a channel is locked, the user has to enter the parental PIN code correctly before watching the locked channel. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the channel you want to lock. Press the OK button to lock the channel.

5.3.3.4 Change PIN

Modifying the PIN, you must enter the 4 digits PIN and confirm it again; the system PIN will be changed to the new PIN.

5.3.4 System info

The system information displays information about your receiver such as software and User

Interface version. Compare version of the software given on this menu with version available in the internet in order to know if you have latest version of software.

5.3.5 System Update

In this menu, you can select between “ STB to STB ” and “ OAD ”

5.3.5.1 STB to STB software transfer

1. First power off both STBs, connect them with cross RS-232.

2. Then power on master STB (master is STB from which you will copy software) and keep

slave STB off. Navigate in the menu of master STB and select

“System Update – STB to STB”.

3. When the status displays “detecting slave STB”, power on slave STB, after the master

STB detects the slave, the master starts transmission and burns.

4. While transmitting and burning, it is very important to avoid other operations such as power off because this may cause destruction of the data in the FLASH memory and the receiver will need to be repaired.

5. When update is complete, first power off both STBs, then disconnect the RS-232 line.

5.3.5.2 Over Air Download (OAD)

Select this option in order to update your receiver with the latest software version. Software update service is available from satellites ASTRA 1C, 1E, 1F at 19E and HOT BIRD 1, 2, 3, 4 at 13E.

If your antenna is primed to ASTRA 1C, 1E, 1F at 19E then enter following parameters:

Frequency: 12603; Polarity: H (Horizontal); Symbol rate: 22000

If your antenna is primed to HOT BIRD 1, 2, 3, 4 at 13E then enter following parameters:

Frequency: 12476; Polarity: H (Horizontal); Symbol rate: 27500

Move menu focus to OK and press OK button on remote control. The receiver will check availability of the software update on air and load the latest software, if available. Do not switch power off and

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PART 1 • English do not disconnect the receiver from the aerial during update process. Availability of the software update is subject of local broadcast condition and may not work in all countries. Contact your vendor to find out more about this function.

5.3.5.3 Update through PC to STB

1. Connect Computer to receiver (receiver must be power off) with a 9-pin cross cable

(two females).

2. The computer will follow the steps below:

Start->Programs->Accessories->Communications->Hyper terminal

Then choose “COM1” or “COM2” according to which port you are using in the computer and port setting as follows:

Bits per Second: 115200

Data bits:

Parity:

Stop bits:

Flow Control:

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3. In Hyper Terminal menu select “transfer” item and then press “send file” item. Select the file with the new software ( *.UPD

) you want to download and choose the protocol

“1K X modem”. Finally press OK and a download menu will appear on the computer screen. Power on the receiver, then the download process will start.

4. After about 2.5 minutes, the message “OK, Reset” will appear on the computer on Hyper

Terminal window, which means the download has completed successfully.

5. Power off the receiver and then unplug the RS-232 interface.

NOTE: INCORRECT OPERATION MAY CAUSE UNREPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE RECEIVER.

1. DO NOT POWER OFF THE RECEIVER DURING THE PROCESS OF DOWNLOAD.

2. DO NOT PLUG IN OR UNPLUG THE RS-232 INTERFACE WHEN RECEIVER IS

POWERED ON

5.4 Timer

You can set the timer to make the receiver perform designated actions including timer based wake up or sleep instructions to the receiver.

Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select timer. Press the RED key to activate/inactivate current timer.

Press the OK button to enter your selected timer settings.

Action: You can select the following functions:

“Power On”: The receiver powers on at the designated date and time within defined channel.

“Time interval”: The receiver switches on at the designated date and time, displays the channel and then switches off at the designated date and time (The value set at the end time).

“Power Off” : The receiver powers off at the designated date and time.

Cycle :

Start Date :

You can set the cycle of the action designated in the timer mode (One time, Daily or Weekly).

You can set the start date of the timer action.

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Start Time :

End Time :

You can set the start time of the timer action.

You can set the end time of the channel viewing when the Timer mode is on

Time Interval.

Channel Type : Select between TV and Radio.

Channel name : Press the RIGHT button to display the channel list and using navigation buttons select the channel to be shown when the receiver will power on by the timer.

5.5 Game

The receiver has five games (Boxman, Mine, Tetris, Rush Hour and Gomoku) and a calendar. In this menu user can select any game item and press OK to play the game. Or you can press the GAME key in normal play state into the game menu directly.

5.5.1 Boxman

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT key to move the cursor to push the box.

EXIT to exit from game.

5.5.2 Mine

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT key to move the cursor.

MENU button: To mark the mine.

OK button: to open cell

5.5.3 Tetris

LEFT/RIGHT key to move the block to left or right.

DOWN to drop the block.

UP to Rotate the block.

5.5.4 Rush Hour

Press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT keys to move the cursor, and press OK to select the object.

5.6 Calendar

UP / DOWN : next/previous months.

LEFT / RIGHT : next/previous years (range from 1900 to 2100).

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6.0 WATCHING TV AND LISTENING TO THE RADIO

6.1 Program Information

In normal operation status (no menu operation), press the INFO button. The program information banner will be displayed at the bottom of screen. From program information banner you can read channel number, channel name, current and next program name (if available from broadcast) and current time.

To check technical information about channel press INFO button twice, the Program Information menu will appear on screen. In this menu, the user can view the current program information such as the satellite name, program name, program number, local frequency, polarity, 22K tone, DiSEqC, down frequency, symbol rate, video PID and audio PID. You also can view the signal strength of the current program and its signal quality.

6.2 Mosaic (Nine picture view)

In normal operation status (no menu operation), press the MOSAIC button, there are nine picture being showing on screen.

6.3 EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

The EPG shows a programs schedule of the channels.

Note: not all the broadcasters do provide a programme information.

From normal view mode press the EPG button. The EPG Menu will appear.

Press UP / DOWN to choose the channel. Press RIGHT to display programs schedule of the current channel.

1. In EPG programme schedule menu: Press the UP / DOWN keys to choose the program items. Press LEFT/RIGHT keys to get programs schedule for previous/next dates. Press

EXIT to return to EPG Menu. Press GREEN to display the details of current program.

2. In program details:

Press UP / DOWN to scroll information (next / previous page). Press LEFT or EXIT to return to the EPG schedule Menu.

3. Programming Timer from EPG

You can set up the event timer by pressing RED button or OK button from the EPG program schedule. To set up a timer event:

Press UP/DOWN to move the cursor to the program for which you want to add a timer.

Press RED button to add a timer. You can also use this screen to modify each value. To save the settings, press OK . To quit event timer setup, press EXIT .

6.4 Changing channel list mode between TV, Radio and Favourite

To change between TV and Radio channel lists use TV/R button from normal operation mode or from channel list mode. To change channel list to favourite mode press FAV button from normal operational mode. Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select favourite group. Press OK to confirm selection. Then select channel of your choice and press OK to switch to full screen mode. If you wish to select another favourite group of channels or exit from favourite channel list mode – press

FAV button. List of favourite channels will appear on screen. Press RED or FAV button to move menu focus to selection of group. Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select group of your choice. Select group “ NO FAV ” and press OK if you wish to exit from favourite channel list mode.

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6.5 Selection Audio Language

Press the AUDIO button on the remote control to select the audio language. Select the Audio Channel or Sound mode with UP/DOWN buttons. Select Audio channel number or Sound mode ( Stereo , Left or

Right channel). Press OK to confirm your selection. Your selection will be memorized for current channel.

Receiver will play last selected audio track every time when you select this channel in future.

NOTE: Audio track with “(AC3)” sign can be listened only if receiver is connected to digital audio amplifier and amplifier is ON.

6.6 TELETEXT function

From normal view mode press TEXT . In TEXT on OSD: Press UP / DOWN to add / subtract displayed page number. Press the Numeric keys to input the page directly and

6.7 Subtitles function

From normal view mode press SUB button. If channel has subtitles information the Subtitles language selection menu will appear. Use LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select between DVB and Teletext subtitles. Use UP/DOWN to select subtitles language. Press OK to confirm your selection.

A.1 TROUBLESHOOTING

There may be various reasons for the abnormal operation of the receiver. Check the receiver according to the procedures shown below. If the receiver does not work properly after checking it, please contact the dealer. Don’t open the receiver cover. This may cause a dangerous situation.

Symptom

The display on front panel does not light up.

No picture or sound

No picture

Cause

The power cord is not plugged in.

Remedy

Check that the power cord is plugged in to the wall outlet.

Wrong connection of the

Audio/Video output of the receiver to TV.

Audio muting.

TV power off.

The receiver can’t receive the signal

Incorrect values of some tuner parameters

Wrong direction of the dish

Connect the Audio/ Video output of the receiver to TV correctly.

Press the Mute button

Turn TV on.

Check the antenna cable, replace the cable, or connect the cable to the receiver tightly.

Set the values of the tuner parameters correctly in the installation menu.

Check the signal strength with a spectrum analyzer and adjust your dish correctly.

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Symptom

Message “Antenna

Power Overload” displayed on TV

The remote control does not work

Cause

Receiver detected short cut in your cable system

The batteries of the remote controller are not inserted or exhausted

Remedy

Disconnect receiver from main power

Check your cable system. remove short cut.Replace LNB.

Restart receiver.

Check whether the batteries are inserted correctly in your remote control. Check the batteries, and if exhausted replace the batteries in the remote control.

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS

1. Tuner and demodulator

Input frequency:

Input impedance:

Input level:

LNB power supply:

Waveform:

Symbol rate:

Viterbi rate:

Reed Solomon decode:

950 ~ 2150 MHz

75 Ω

-65 dBm ~ -25 dBm

13/18 V ±0.5 V, Max 500 mA, overload protected

QPSK

2 ~ 45 Ms/s

K=7,R=1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, auto

204, 188, T=8

2. MPEG Transport Stream & A/V Decoding

Video decoder

Standard:

Video aspect ratio:

ISO/IEC 13818-2 MPEG MP@ML

4:3, 16:9

Resolution:

Video output level:

Audio decoder Standard:

Output mode:

Sampling frequency:

Audio output:

720 x 576 (PAL), 720 x 480 (NTSC)

1.0 Vp_p, 75 Ohm

ISO/IEC 11172 LAYER I&II

Stereo, Joint Stereo, Dual Mono, Mono

32, 44.1, 48 kHz

0.775 Vrms, Unbalanced

3. System and memory

CPU:

CPU Speed:

Flash memory:

SDRAM:

CT216 32-bit RISC CPU

108 MHz

2 MBytes

8 MBytes

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4. A/V & Data In/Out

TV Scart Output:

VCR Scart Input/Output:

RGB, CVBS, Audio L/R Output with Volume Control

Input: CVBS, Audio L/R

Output: CVBS, Audio L/R Output with Volume Control

3 RCA Video and Audio output: Yellow: Video output; White: Audio Left; Red: Audio Right

S/PDIF output: Digital audio output, coaxial

Data Interface:

Connector:

RS-232, Bit Rate: 115200 baud

9-Pin D-Sub Male type

5. Power Supply

Input Voltage:

Power Consumption:

Stand-by Power:

6. General Data

Size(WxHxD):

Weight:

Operating Temperature:

Storage Temperature:

Operating Humidity Range:

Storage Humidity Range:

90 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz ±5%

Max. 20 W

<=8 W

260 x 40 x 210 mm

1.2 kg

0 ~ 40 °C

-30 ~ 80 °C

10 ~ 85 % RH, Non-condensing

5 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing

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A.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

C band

DiSEqC

Fixed Dish A dish antenna that is aimed at one particular satellite.

Free-To-Air broadcast Unscrambled broadcast which you can view for free

Ku band

LNB

3.7 ~ 4.2 GHz Frequency.

Digital Satellite Equipment Control.

11 ~ 13 GHz Frequency.

(Low-Noise Block down-converter). The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives the signals reflected by the dish

MPEG and converts them to signals that can be used by Satellite receiver.

The Moving Picture Experts Group is founded by the ISO. MPEG is a standard method for digital transmission of video and audio.

A network which is also known as a bouquet is a set of channels that is Network

PAL

PID offered by a single broadcaster.

Referring to the Phase Alternate Line colour system adopted by

European broadcasters.

The transmitted packages have identifiers (PID) that tells the receiver what to do with the received information. Satellite receivers normally use four types of PID, these are V-PID (video PID), A-PID (audio PID), P-PID

(Program PID) and data PID (EPG information).

Personal Identification NumberA four-digit code that is used for locking/ PIN Code

Polarization unlocking, e.g. with the parental control feature.

Allows several programmes to be fitted into the same frequency band.

The signals from a satellite are transmitter either with linear (vertical or horizontal) polarization or circular (right or left) polarization.

RS-232 Serial data port.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

STRONG is committed to reducing the impact of its products on the environment.

To maximise the benefits of our design enhancements, your co-operation is required.

Electronic product recycling

Do not dispose of this product with your domestic rubbish.

Packaging

When disposing of this product packaging, please ensure that it is recycled.

Packaging material is to be depolluted in waste separation.

At the end of its useful life, this product contains materials which when processed correctly can be recovered and recycled. By participating in the responsible recycling of this product you will be reducing the requirement for new raw materials and reducing the amount of material that would otherwise end up in landfill.

When you purchase a new, similar product your retailer may offer to take this old one off you. Alternatively, you can take it to your local recycling centre. Your retailer or local municipal authority will advise you of the collection facilities available for waste electronically products in your area. User of this service will be free to you.

Power Saving

To save power and money, please put the product into standby mode when not in use. We also recommend disconnection from mains supply when not in use for longer periods of time.

Batteries

Do not dispose of the batteries from your handset with your domestic waste.

Within the scope of the European legislation on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (Directive 2002/96/

EC valid as of August 2005) STRONG provides a recycling system free of charge for consumers to returning products after end of life. For more information about

STRONG’s environmental policy to you: www.strong.tv

- select “ About us ” and

“ Environmental Policy “ from the submenu.

Where they are available, participate in your local municipal or retailer collection schemes for spent batteries. Batteries discarded in landfill sites or incinerated increases the chances of pollutants being dispersed into the atmosphere.

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