Strong SRT 4356 User Manual

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User Manual:

Part 1 English

Part 2 Deutsch

Part 3 Italiano

Part 4 РуссκИЙ

Part 5 Specifications

Part 6 Warranty Certification

Thank you for purchasing Strong satellite receiver. This receiver is of our latest development; it is designed to be compatible with new technologies by upgrading its software through the satellite and the Internet. It is highly recommended that you read this manual carefully to safely install your receiver to achieve its optimum performance.

1.0: Usage

This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 4356 PVR Evolution (Personal Video Recorder) Digital Satellite Receiver and its related accessories. It is advised that first-time and experienced users read this manual in order to safely install and maintain the receiver.

Strong has ensured its best to supply you with a satellite receiver built with the most recent innovations of software and hardware. Therefore, Strong reserves the right to make changes to the software used by your satellite receiver (without notifying you or any person or organization of such changes) in order to maintain and ensure that your receiver is compatible and updated with the most recent technology. As a result, we recommend that you regularly visit our website to check the latest available software.

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1.1 Safety Instructions: 3

1.2 Features & Accessories 3

1.3 Safety Precautions 5

1.4 Storage 5

1.5 Equipment Set-up 6

2.0 Your Receiver 6

2.1 Front Panel 6

2.2 Rear Panel 7

2.3 Remote Control Unit 8

3.0 Connections 10

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 10

3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable 11

3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable 11

3.1.3 Advanced connection. 11

3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 12

3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output 12

3.1.6 Connecting a serial cable for downloading software 12

3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 13

3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver 13

3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to receiver using a DiSEqC1.0 switch 13

3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver 13

3.2.4 Connecting to a CI module 13

4.0 Starting up 14

4.1 Starting up for the First Time: 14

5.0 Basic settings 14

5.1 Main Menu 14

5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu 14

5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu 17

5.1.3 The Timer Menu 18

5.1.4 The Installation Menu 19

5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu 19

5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up 23

5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up 24

5.1.4.3.1 Positioner Set-up 26

5.1.4.4 Parental Lock - Changing PIN Code 28

5.1.5 Games 29

5.1.6 Common Interface 30

6.0 Personal Video recording 30

6.1 How to Record 30

6.1.1 Normal Recording 31

6.1.2 Timer Recording 31

6.1.3 TimeShift Recording 31

6.2 PVR Menu 32

6.2.1 Playing a selected program 32

6.2.2 Preview 33

6.2.3 Editing program name 33

7.0 Basic functions 34 A.1 Trouble Shooting 37

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1.1 Safety Instructions: Warning:

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER

z In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; z Directly on top of or under any another equipment; z On a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.

DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER AND ITS ACCESSORIES:

z To direct sunlight or near any other equipment that generates heat; z To rain or intense moisture. z To any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver; z To any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.; z To intense vibration. z Never open the cover. It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver due to

high voltage currents and possible electrical hazards. Your warrantee will be void if the receiver has been opened.

z When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the

power cord from the wall socket.

z Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock. z Do not touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock. z Place the receiver in a well-ventilated environment. z When you are connecting the cables, be sure that the receiver is not powered on. z Do not use your receiver in a bathroom or humid environment.

Make sure you read this user manual before installing your receiver.

This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following symbols will be used as follows:

Bold Characters: Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver. Italic Characters: Represents a menu item within the On Screen Menu window.

1.2 Features & Accessories (ADD some PVR features)

SRT 4356 Digital Satellite Receiver:

z DVB Common Interface (Viaccess, Nagravision, Conax, Irdeto, Cryptoworks,

ASTON)

z 40 Gbyte hard disk drive (up to 20 hours of recording) z Easy to use recording and playing functions z Easy Graphic MENU Interface z Time shifting function (Pause of live signal) z Replay mode in different speeds z RS232C Port for Updating Control Software and Additional Service z Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2,0/12V, 13/18V,0/22KHz Tone z 2-SCART Connectors (TV, VCR) & RCA Connector z Multi-Language function (Menu, Audio) z Last Channel Memory z OSD (On Screen Display) Transparency & Blending, 256 Palette Colors z Front Panel Buttons & IR Remote Controller User Interface z Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name, PID Name, Satellite

Name)

z EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for On Screen Channel information z Over 4000 channels memory capacity z Memory for Multi-satellite reception (up to 64) z Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio z 3 Operation Modes (Digital TV, Digital Radio, Favourite) z Receives QPSK Satellite Broadcasting RF Signal and Decodes the Digitally

Encoded Signal

z Digital Tuner with Loop-through out z PLL RF Modulator UHF 21-69 with PAL B/G/I/D/K, NTSC M z SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C/KU-band Satellite z MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level z Teletext and subtitle decoding via OSD z Supports software downloading via satellite z S/PDIF output for connection with a digital audio amplifier

Accessories

z User's Manual

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z Remote Control Unit z 2x Batteries (AAA type)

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

1.3 Safety Precautions

To maintain your receiver's optimum performance, you are advised to apply the following safety precautions: z Read this manual carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions

given.

z Before starting any maintenance or installation procedures, disconnect the

receiver from the power mains.

z If you wish, you may clean your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made

damp with a mild soap solution.

z Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. z Do not open the receiver cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard z Do not open the receiver cover this will void your warrantee. z Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper

cooling of the components inside.

z Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could

cause fire or an electric shock.

z Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver

or disconnect any equipment;

z Please ensure that that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage

on the electrical identification plate at the back of the receiver.

z It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring

that is suitable for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment.

z If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the

instructions in this user manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.

1.4 Storage

Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a well protective

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

1.5 Equipment Set-up

We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please follow the following instructions:

z Refer to the user manual of your TV and dish. z Make sure that the UHF coaxial cable is in a good condition. z Make sure that the UHF coaxial cable connections are well shielded z Make sure that the outdoor components of the dish are in good condition. z Make sure that the dish is aimed at the satellite of your choice. z Make sure that the dish is connected with the correct RF coaxial cable (75 Ohm)

and is in good condition.

2.0 Your Receiver

2.1 Front Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 1)

1. Power Button

Turns the receiver On/Off

2. Stand-by / Power on (2 LED)

The red LED is the "stand-by" indicator. The green LED is the "Power On" indicator.

3. LEFT/RIGHT Buttons

Increases/decreases the volume levels in No-menu state. Moves the cursor LEFT/RIGHT in Menu state.

4. UP/DOWN Buttons

Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state. Changes the current program to the previous/next program in No-menu state.

5. Menu/Select Button

Shows the set-up menu in No-menu state. In the Menu State it activates the

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highlighted menu item.

6. Exit Button

Exits from the current menu or cancels the current operation in progress if applicable

7. Common Interface Slots

Behind the lid of the front panel you will find two slots where you can insert your Common Interface Modules.

8. LCD Display

The 4-digits display the channel number. In "stand-by" mode, the 7 segments display the local time.

2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2)

1. LNB IN

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

2. LOOP OUT

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

3. AUDIO Right (Red RCA) and Left (White RCA)

These connectors give you tile possibility to connect the audio signal to an external amplifier or to the audio input of your TV.

4.VIDEO (Yellow RCA)

This connector has a constant video signal for additional VCR-connections

5. DC 0/12V I50mA OUT (Black RCA)

This connector gives you the possibility to connect a device, operated by 0/12 Volts, 150mA supplied by your receiver (e.g.: to switch between 2 satellites by using a 0/12V switch). This RCA can be activated via the On Screen Display (satellite set-up). Be careful when connecting and activating this Black RCA. The 0/12V current can cause severe damage to your equipment if connected in the wrong way.

6.TV Scart Connector

Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV using a scart cable.

7.VIDEO Scart Connector

Use this connector to connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart cable. Your video signal will now be looped through to your TV.

8. RS232 Serial Port

This serial port can be used to connect your PC to your receiver, and enables you to

download new versions of software into your receiver. Detailed information about downloading software into your receiver can be found on our website (www.strongsat.com

Note: It is recommended to ONLY use tile original software provided via our website. Loading other versions of software not adapted to your model number might cause severe damage to your receiver, and will not be covered by Strong.

9. ANT

RF Modulator (female pall). If you have cable TV or if you have an outdoor antenna, then you can connect the RF cable coming from the antenna or wall connector to this ANT input, if you use a scart cable to connect the receiver to your TV, the additional antenna can be put directly into your TV.

10. TV/VCR

RF Modulator (male part). If you do not use a scart cable to connect your receiver to your TV, or if you have connected a cable to the ANT input, you will have to use this connector to connect the receiver to your TV by using a coaxial cable.

11. S/PDIF

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

12. Power Cord

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

2.3 Remote Control Unit (Please see inside cover Figure 3)

All features of the set-top box can be controlled with the remote control. Inserting batteries to the Remote Control Unit:

1. Open the bottom cover on the backside of the remote control Unit.

2. Insert the two supplied batteries (1.5V) observing the polarity (+/-) and the "AAA" specification.

3. Firmly replace the bottom cover.

1. LANG (Language)

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Shows the list of available audio languages.

2. EPG

Shows the Electronic Program Guide during No-menu state only.

3. MUTE

Mutes audio output of the receiver.

4. Sound

Selects sound mode to either mono or stereo

5. FUNC

Used for special functions. Normally used for viewing information or starting scan.

6. SAT

Selects all satellites or one satellite to view.

7. POWER

Turns the receiver On/Off

8. UP/DOWN

Change the current program to the previous/next program in NO-menu state. Moves the cursor upwards/downwards in Menu state.

9. LEFT/RIGHT

Increases/decreases the volume level in No-menu state. Moves the cursor to the left/Right in Menu state.

10. OK

Activates the highlighted menu item.

11. MENU

Shows the menu or sub-menu and cancels any functions in progress if applicable.

12. EXIT

Exits from the menu or sub-menu and cancel any functions in progress if applicable.

13. VOL+/VOL

Adjusts the volume level.

14. CH+/CH-

Moves to the previous/next channel

15. TV

Shows the current digital TV program list.

16. Radio

Shows tile current digital Radio program list.

17. FAV

Shows the current list favourite channels.

18. P-/P+

Channel UP/DOWN in No-menu state. Move the cursor UP/DOWN in menu-state.

19. NUMERIC KEY (0-9)

Controls the numerical operations and change channels directly.

20. SUB

Shows the list of subtitled languages the current channel supports.

21. REW

Rewinds the recorded program. (PVR mode)

22. PLAY

Shows the PVR menu and plays the recorded programs. (PVR mode)

23. STEP

Pauses the recorded program being played and plays it in steps,

24. FF

Forwards the recorded program. (PVR mode)

25. PAUSE

Freezes the picture on the TV screen and starts time timeshift recording of the current channel.

26. STOP

Stops recording or playing a program. (PVR mode)

27. JUMP

Jumps forward/backward to the required location (5/10/20/30/60 min) (PVR mode)

28. REC

Records the current program

3.0 Connections

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR

Warning:

If you are not sure how to connect your receiver, do not take tile risk of doing it yourself Ask your Strong dealer to do it for you. They are specially trained by our technicians and can get the best performance out of your receiver. Although there are enthusiasts who can do the installation of a satellite receiver unit themselves, it usually needs a

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great knowledge of the reception technologies, and requires specialized equipment. Do not hesitate to ask any questions to your Strong dealer about installing your receiver. It is possible to connect the receiver through the use of UHF coaxial cables, SCART cables, and/or so called Audio/Video cables with RCA connectors.

3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable (Please see inside cover Figure 4)

z Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB D connector. z Connect the TV/VCR connector at the back of the receiver to the coaxial in

connector on your TV set.

z Optional: connect an extra terrestrial or cable antenna to the ANT connector at

the back of the receiver.

3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable (Please see inside cover Figure 5)

z Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB D connector. z Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in

connector on your TV set.

z Optional: connect all extra terrestrial or cable antenna to the ANT connector at

the back of the receiver.

3.1.3 Advanced connection (Please see inside cover Figure 6)

z Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB D connector. z Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in

connector on your TV set.

z Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in

connector on your VCR set.

z Connect an extra terrestrial or cable antenna to the ANT connector at the back of

the receiver.

z Connect a coaxial cable to the TV/VCR connector at the back of the receiver.

Connect the other end of this coaxial cable to the coaxial-in connector of your VCR.

z Connect the coaxial-out connector of your VCR to the video-in connector of your

TV set with a coaxial cable.

z Optional: Connect the audio left and right RCA-plugs (Red and White) on the

back of your receiver to the left and right input of an Audio amplifier, so you can enjoy the excellent quality of the sound that is produced by your Strong receiver.

Note: If you have an audio amplifier with an optical input, use the S/PDIF output.

3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors (Please see inside cover

Figure 7)

z On the back of your receiver find you will find the RCA connectors (Audio Left

&Right - Red& white, Video - Yellow)

z Instal1 an audio/video cable between the RCA connectors of the receiver and

those of your TV set or amplifier.

3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output

(Please see inside cover Figure 8)

z Connect the S/PDIF out connector on the back of your receiver to the S/PDIF

input connector of your digital amplifier, using an optical fiber cable.

z Do not forget to turn the S/PDIF function on (Main menu > Installation >PIN code

"1234"> TV/VCR Settings > SPDIF Output > On)

3.1.6 Connecting a serial cable for downloading software (Please see inside

cover Figure 9)

z Connect the RS 232 connector on the back of your receiver to tile Serial port of

your computer using a serial cable.

z Instructions how to download software can be found on our website

www.strongsat.com (support > downloads). However, this receiver can download new system software automatically by satellite.

Aligning a satellite dish and LNB to the correct satellite position is a specialist job, and can best be done by an official Strong dealer.

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3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish

3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver (Please see inside cover Figure 10)

z Make your choice of satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio

channels.

z Have your Strong dealer align your dish at the requested satellite. z Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB. z Connect the other end directly to the LNB IN connector of your receiver.

3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC1.0 switch (Please see inside cover Figure 11)

If you want to watch programs from more than one satellite (For instance from Astra and from Hot Bird) it is advisable to use fixed dishes and a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

z Have your Strong Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites. z Connect the LNB's with coaxial cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0

switch.

z Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqc 1.0 switch to the LNB IN connector at

the back of your receiver.

3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver. (Please see inside cover Figure 12)

Another possibility of watching programs from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a motorized DiSEqc 1.2 positioner. z Have your Strong dealer mount the dish to the positioner with the correct azimuth

angle of elevation and let him set the center point for your positioner.

z Connect the LNB with a coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner.

Connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the LNB IN connector at the back of your receiver.

3.2.4 Connecting to a CI module

Insert CI module to into CI slot for watching TV programs from a service provider. Note

: Do not plug in/out CI module when the receiver is powered on You can

insert a smart card to CI module when it is powered on.

4.0 Starting up

Ensure that 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).

4.1 Starting up for the First Time:

When you first start up, the language menu will be displayed. The default language of the On Screen Menu is set to English, to choose another language refer to "Language settings" in the manual (Chapter 5.1.4.1 ).

5.0 Basic settings

Note: Every time the receiver asks you to put your PIN code, enter '1234' on your remote control using [0-9] numeric keypads. Remember: To switch between the TV/Radio channels list, you will have to press the TV/Radio buttons on your remote accordingly.

5.1 Main Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 1)

All the important settings and features of your receiver can be operated from the Main Menu. The Main Menu consists of several sub-menus such as "Channel Organizer",

"Favourite Organizer", "Timer", "Personal recorder", "Installation ", "Games" and "Common Interface". To display and navigate through the main menu of the receiver

please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Use UP/DOWN keys, to navigate through the menu.

3. Press OK button every time you select an item from the menu.

4. Press the Exit button to terminate an operation.

5. Press tile Exit button until you go back to main menu.

Tip: Always read the Help bar displayed at the bottom of your screen.

5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu

Tile "Channel Organizer" menu enables you to sort channels, make your own Favourite channels list, edit channel names and delete channels from the list.

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Sorting Channels from the channels list: (Please see inside cover Screen 2)

To sort your channels, please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.

3. Press the Red (Sort) button to sort your channels. z If you press the Red (Name) button, you can sort the list of channels

alphabetically:

z If you press the Blue (Type) button, you can sort the channels by the type of

the channel, CI or scrambled program.

z If you press the Green (TP) button, you can sort the channels by transponder

order.

z If you press the Yellow (Manual) button you can sort the channels manually.

A check mark will be shown on the selected channel. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to move to the position that you want the channel to be at, and press the Yellow (manual) button once again. The channel will then be moved to the position you selected.

Once you have finished sorting the channels, press the Exit button until you are back in the Normal TV mode. (A message that the receiver is saving the changes you made will be displayed).

Setting Favourite channels from the channel list: (Please see inside cover Screen 3)

You can set a list of Favourite channels from the current TV/Radio channels list. To set your Favourite channels, please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.

3. Press the Blue (Fav) button to switch into Favourite organizer mode.

4. The default Favourite list names are: "Movie”, "News', "Sports", and “Music”.

5. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select the channel and press the colored button

on your remote corresponding to the classification of the channel. For example, if you press the Red (movie) button the channel is designated as "Movie" Favourite channels. A red heart will appear behind the channels' name. If the Red button is pressed again the selected channel is un-selected from Movie Favourite list.

6. One channel can be saved into more than one Favourite list. You can change selected Favourite channels in "Favourite Organizer" menu.

7. Press the Exit button until you go back to main menu.

You can view the Favourite list you set by pressing the Fay button while you are watching TV or listening to a Radio channel.

Editing Channels from the channel list:

You can change the channel name, lock a channel and change the skipping functions.

Change name of channel: (Please see inside cover Screen 4) To change the name of the channel, please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select the channel.

4. Press the Green (Edit) button.

5. Press OK on the channel name and the keyboard will appear on screen.

6. Use UP/DOWN to select a letter, and the OK button to overwrite the current channel name letter by another letter. Press OK to confirm the changed name when you have finished.

Change lock function: (Please see inside cover Screen 5)

If you lock a channel, you can only watch it from the TV list after entering your PIN Code. To change lock function, apply tile following steps:

1. Apply the first four steps detailed in "Change name of channel" described in

section 5.1.1).

2. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select "Lock" field.

3. Press OK and enter your PIN Code.

4. The lock function will be marked.

5. Move your cursor to the OK field and press the OK button.

6. To unlock the channel repeat the same procedure.

Change the Skip function: (Please see inside cover Screen 5)

If Skip function is activated, the channel will be skipped when you are scrolling

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through the TV list in normal watching mode. Please apply the following steps:

1. Apply the first four steps detailed in "Change name of channel" (Described in section 5.1.1).

2. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select "Skip "field.

3. Press OK and enter your PIN Code.

4. The skip function will be marked.

5. Move your cursor to the OK field and press the OK button.

6. To unlock the channel repeat the procedure.

Change Video Package Identifier V-PID, Audio A-PID, Program P-PID Values:

1. Apply the first four steps detailed in "Change name of channel" described previously.

2. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select "P1D"field.

3. Using the numeric keypad 10-91, enter the new value.

4. Move your cursor to the "OK" field and press the OK button.

Deleting Channels from channel list

You can delete channels from the channel list by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.

3. Press the Yellow (Delete) button

4. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys on your remote, select the channel.

5. Press the Red button to delete the selected channel.

6. Press the Blue button to delete all channels from the list.

7. Press the Green Button to exit the delete menu

5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 6)

This menu enables you to organize your Favourite channels list. All the channels that you have marked as your Favourite in the "Channel organizer" menu can be sorted by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Favourite Organizer" and press OK.

z Sort Red button: Same as the Sort function of "Channel Organizer" menu. z NxtFav (Next Favourite Group) blue button: Shows the next Favourite group

list.

z Edit Green button: You can edit the name of the favourite group in the same

way as you change a channel name in the "Channel Organizer" Menu.

z Remove Yellow button: Removes the selected channel directly from the

Favourite list that was selected.

5.1.3 The Timer Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 7)

The timer can automatically switch on or off your receiver at any time. This includes timer based recording (PVR) and can also be used to wake you up at the time you set it by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Timer Menu" and press OK. (Please see inside cover Screen 8)

z Timer number: You can select up to 8 different events. z Timer State: Set to "Enabled" to use the timer function, or "Disable" to stop

the timer functions of the timer number you selected.

z Timer mode: You can select the following functions in the timer mode.

1. "Power On ": The receiver powers on at the designated date and time.

2. "Power off": The receiver powers off at the designated date and time.

3. "Time interval": The receiver switches on at the designated date and time,

displaying the channel or playing a recorded channel and then switches off at the designated date and time (The value set at the ending time).

4. "PVR Record": The designated channel gets recorded at the desired

starting time. A channel can be designated in the "Channel Organizer" menu. The system prompts you before it stales recording. You can choose "cancel" if you do not want to record. Recording of the designated channel stops at the desired finishing time.

z Timer Cycle: You can set the cycle of the action designated ill the timer mode

(one time, Every Day or Every Week).

z Date: You can set the starting date of the timer action. z Time: You call set the starting time of the timer action. z Ending Time: You can set the ending time of the recording when the timer

mode is PVR record or Time interval.

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z Channel: You can select the channel to be recorded when the Timer mode is

PVR record, Time Interval or power on, or the channel displayed when the power is ON.

3. Press the Red button to save and proceed with another timer event

4. Press the Blue button to save and exit the timer menu

5. Press the Green button to exit the timer menu WITHOUT saving the settings

Tip: You have to select the channel, starting time, and ending time settings if the Timer mode is "Time interval" or "PVR Recording". An error message will appear if any of the settings are incorrect. Especially in PVR Record, be sure to check the hard disk capacity, starting time and ending time.

5.1.4 The Installation Menu. (Please see inside cover Screen 9)

All settings that are related to TV, Dish, LNB and Satellites are within this menu. The installation menu contains several sub menus such as "System Set-up ", "LNB Set-up ", "Channel Set-up" and "Parental Lock". To access the different sub menus, apply the following:

5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 10)

To install your receiver to your personal preferences, go to "System Set-up" menu. Then please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Installation" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "System Set-up" and press OK.

z Language Settings: You can change the language of the menu, audio and

subtitles by applying the following steps:

1. Select "Language Settings" and Press OK or the Right button.

2. Select "Menu Language' and Press OK or the Right button.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select the language in which you want your menu to be displayed and press OK. The screen of the menu will change to the language of your choice.

4. You can also choose your preferred first audio language, second audio language and the subtitle language by applying the same steps.

5. Press EXIT until you return to the main menu.

z TV/VCR Settings: You can set the TV/VCR settings to your personal

preferences. Check your TV and VCR user manuals for the correct settings. You can change your TV/VCR settings by applying the following steps: see inside cover Screen 11)

1. Select "TV/VCR Settings" and press OK or the Right button. z TV Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set your TV mode to "Multi",

"PA L " or "NTSC ".

z Video Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set your VCR mode to

"CVBS" (Composite video) or "RGB" (preferred option if your TV set is compatible with it).

z Screen Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set your screen mode to

"Full Screen" or "Letterbox".

z Audio Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set your audio output to

"Stereo ", "Left only" or "Right only" (left or Right is for mono TV sets)

z SPDIF Output: Press OK or the Right button and activate your S/PDIF

output on the back of your receiver, so you can connect it to a digital Audio amplifier using an optic fiber cable.

z VCR Scart: Press OK or the Right button and set the scart output to "Auto"

or "STB" (Set Top Box). If set to "STB ', the VCR scart signal is not automatically looped through.

z UHF Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set the UHF mode to "PAL

B/G", "PAL l" or "PAL D/K". If the TV set is connected using a coaxial (RF) cable, you must select RF modulator type here. The RF modulator type affects the channel audio.

z UHF Channel: Press OK or the Right button and set the UHF channel

number to the same UHF channel number of your TV set. This only has to be done if your TV set is connected with a coaxial (RF) Cable. If the UHF Channel numbers of the receiver and the TV set are not set the same, no picture will be displayed.

2. Press EXIT until you go back to main menu.

(Please

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personal preferences. You can change the OSD settings by applying the following steps:

(Please see inside cover Screen 12)

1. Select "OSD Settings" and press OK or the Right button. z Color Scheme: Press OK or the Right button and set the colors of the OSD

menu to "Basic ", "Color 1" or "Color 2 ".

z Transparency: Press OK or the Right button and select how transparent

you want your OSD.

z Brightness: Press OK or the Right button and select how you want the OSD

to be.

z OSD Timeout: Press OK or the Right button and select how long you want

the information banner to be on the screen when starting up your receiver or when changing channels.

2. Press EXIT until you go back to main menu.

z Time setting: The system uses GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as a default. To

set the time, apply the following steps:

1. Select "Time Settings'" and press OK or the Right button. z Select Time Zone: Press OK or the Right button, and a list of the GMT plus

or minus the hours you need for your country is displayed. Using UP/DOWN keys select the correct one, and the receiver will automatically show the current time in your country.

To set the time manually:

z Select GMT usage: Press OK or the Right button and use the UP/DOWN

buttons to set the GMT usage to "off". Press OK to save your setting. The time setting menu will now activate the bottom two fields of the menu.

z Select Set Local Time: Press OK or the Right button. Use your UP/DOWN

buttons or Numeric buttons [0-9] to set the local time. When set, press OK to save the local time.

z Select Set Date: Press OK or the Right button and set the date the way you

have set the time.

2. Press the EXIT button until you go back to the Main Menu.

z Power on Channel: This function allows you to set the channel you want when

the receiver turns on. To set the power on channel, apply the following steps:

(Please see inside cover Screen 13)

(Please see inside cover Screen 14)

1. Select Power on Channel and press OK or the Right button. z Last Viewed: The receiver will start-up with the channel that you viewed

before mining the receiver off.

z Define Channel: This function allows you to set the channel you want when

the receiver turns on. To define the channel, apply the following steps:

2. Press OK or the Right button and select in the TV or radio list of channels the

channel you want to have your receiver start-up with.

z System Upgrade: You can download the latest software available including

new technologies to your receiver. To upgrade your system, apply the following steps:

(Please see inside cover Screen 15)

1. Select "System Upgrade" and press OK. The receiver will display the message:

"Please wait, checking. for new software", If there is a recent software version available fur your receiver, it will automatically download it via the satellite signal, If you already have the latest version nothing will happen.

2. Press the EXIT button until you go back to main menu.

Note:

Be sure that your receiver has a good quality satellite signal. Do not turn off

your receiver while you are downloading new software.

z System Information: The system information displays information about your

receiver such as model number, software and boot version. To check system information, apply the following steps: (Please see inside cover Screen 16)

1. Select "System information" and press OK or the Right button.

z Factory Reset: 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 have made a Factory Reset you will have to re-install your preferences and re-scan your channels. To reset your receiver to factory default, apply the following steps:

1. Select "Factory Reset" and press OK.

2. Enter your PIN Code. The receiver will reset itself to the original factory

settings.

Note:

Your PIN code will change back to the factory setting "1234".

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5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up (Please see inside cover Screen 17)

It is recommended that you read the manual and installation instructions of your LNB, your DiSEqC switch, your 0/12V switch and your Positioner before you start setting up your LNB.To set up your LNB, please apply the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select

3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "LNB Set-up" and press OK.

4. Check the exact specifications of your LNB through the manufacturers information or your dealer. There are up to 16 types of LNB's available.The Default is set to Universal mode (9750/10600MHz), DiSEqC is not used and the LNB is mounted on a fixed dish.

5. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your remote to select an item and use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set up any values.

z LNB: Up to 16 LNBs are available, select the correct one according to your

LNB specifications.

z LNB Type: Select the LNB type from Universal 1 - 3, and Single. You should

type the LNB value in Single. In Single, the item parameter is 0 or another number. In UNI 1-9750/10600 MHz, UNI2-9750/10700MHz, UNI3 9750/10750 MHz

z LNB Power: Select 13/18V, 13V or 18V for LNB. Select "Oil" if you want to

switch the power of the LNB off.

z LNB Dish: Using the Left/Right buttons, select "Fixed" or "Motorized" (Move)

Dish. If you use a motorized dish, read the "Positioner Set-up" (Described in section 5.1.4.3.1 ).

z DiSEqC switch: The default is Off. To use the DiSEqC switch, set up the

DiSEqC version you have (V 1.0 or V 1.1 ).

z DiSEqC Input: Select position 1-4 if DiSEqC switch is DiSEqC V1.0.Select

position 1-16 if DiSEqC switch is DiSEqC V1.1.

z DiSEqC Repeat: Designate the repeat of switching. (0 - 3) z Switch 0/12V: You can set the 0/12V switch On or Off. This is for the black

RCA Output at the back of your receiver.

z Switch 22KHz: You can set the 0/22kHz switch to ON or OFF.

"Installation" and press OK.

Tip: If you set "LNB type" to "Universal" (UNII - UNI3), you will not be able to change settings in both the "LNB Power" menu item and the "Switch 22kHz' menu item. If you want to change any of these two settings you must set "LNB type" to zero. If DiSEqC switch is Off, you will not be able to change settings in both the "DiSEqC Input" and "DiSEqC Repeat" menu items. Alternatively if you set LNB Dish to "Moved", the DiSEqC switch menu item is automatically switched to off if your "LNB dish" is set to "fixed" you will be able to select the required DiSEqC level in the DiSEqC switch menu item.

6. Press the Red (Save) button, the Blue (Save &Exit) button to save the setting.

7. Press the Green (Exit) button or Exit button if you don't want to save the setting.

5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up (Please see inside cover Screen 18)

The channel set-up is for downloading tile channels available on the satellites. There are up to 64 satellites available. To download channels, please apply the following steps:

In this menu, you can edit the satellites name, and edit the transponder of the satellite. You can also display the LNB menu and the Positioner Set-up menu by selecting LNB and Dish Position respectively.

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Installation" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Set-up" and press OK.

4. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your remote to select an item and use the Left/Right button to set up any values.

z Satellite: Select "Satellite" and press OK or the Right button. The satellite list

is displayed and then you can choose a satellite from which you want to

download your channels from by pressing OK. Tip: If you want to rename the satellite, press the FUNC button on the remote control when you are in the list of satellites.

z LNB: Select "LNB" and press OK or the Right button. In the "LNB field", select

one of the available LNB's. If you want to set LNB related values, press OK

and the LNB Set-up menu (Described in section 5.1.4.2) will be displayed.

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z Dish Position: Select "Dish position" and press OK or the Right button. It

displays the dish position of the current satellite. When you use a DiSEqC 1.2 positioner, you can select dish position in this field. To set a dish position, the status must be "On" (in case the position has already been set) or "Off" (in

case the position has not been set). NOTE: If in the "LNB Set-up" menu described in section 5.1.4.2, the "LNB Dish" item is set to "fixed" you will not be able to change the dish position settings in the channel set up menu. Only when you have selected the "LNB Dish" to "moved", you will be able to change the settings in the channel set up menu.

z Press OK button to set dish position. The "Positioner Set-up" menu will be

displayed. (Detailed description is in Positioner Set-up section 5.1.4.3.1)

z Frequency, Polarization, Symbol Rate:

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Shows the transponder (TP) values of the current satellite. To change the value apply the following steps:

1. Select "Frequency" and press OK. The list of TP values of the current satellite is displayed.

2. The functions of the coloured buttons are switched to represent other functions.

3. To edit a TP value, press the Red (Edit) button.

4. To change the current TP value, press the Blue (Add) button

5. Press the Green (Save) button to save the settings.

6. Press the Yellow (Delete) button to delete the current TP value. (Save is only available in tile Edit mode or the Add mode.)

z Scan Mode: Designate channels scanning whether "FTA" (Free to Air) only or

"All" channels (including scrambled channels).

z Network Search: Set this field to "On" to perform Network TP Search. z AutoScan (Red Button): This function searches all the transponders of a

satellite.

z Net. Scan (Blue Button):"Network Search" Performs network search for a

transponder.

z TP Scan (Green Button):Search channels from current specific transponder.

(Please see inside cover Screen 19)

(Please see inside cover Screen

z PID (Yellow Button): You can search a specific channel by entering the PID

value of a channel, If you press the Yellow (PID) button, the PID screen is displayed. Enter the PID value and press the Yellow button again. To cancel the PID value, press Exit on the remote control or press the Yellow (PID) button to search the channel. You should enter V-PID, A-PID and P-P1D as described in "Editing channels from the channel list" (Described in section

5.1.1). Tip: Check the level and quality of the signal bar before searching any channels. The signal level of the TP of the current satellite is displayed. The green bar is displayed if the settings are correct, otherwise the red bar is displayed and you cannot get the channel. In the latter case, check if your dish is aimed at the selected satellite or if the DiSEqC switch of the LNB overlaps with another satellite. Also, change the Frequency with the Left/Right button until the Green bar is displayed to get the valid transponder. If you press the Red (Auto Scan), Blue (Net. Scan), Green (TP Scan), or Yellow (PID) button the channel searching status is displayed.

5.1.4.3.1 Positioner Set-up (if you are using a Motorized positioner with DiSEqC1.2). (Please see inside cover Screen 20)

If you are using a motorized positioner with DiSEqC 1.2 you will have to set the positions of the satellites you want to scan. This function is available only if in the "LNB Set-up" menu and the LNB Dish field is set to "Moved". (As described in "LNB Set-up" (Described in section 5.1.4.2).

Before you start:

1. Make sure that your installer has set the center position of your dish.

2. Make sure that the mechanical limits of your motor are set, so that no damage can be done to your dish by moving it too far to the East/West.

3. Make sure you set the highest Symbol Rate (Ksymbols/sec) for your chosen transponder (TP). The Signal level and Quality indicator will help you set up the best dish position possible.

4. Use your UP/DOWN buttons to select the "Dish Position" field in the "Channel Set-up' menu.

5. Press the OK button and the "Positioner Set up" Menu will be displayed.

6. Start setting the position of the selected satellite.

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7. Use your UP/DOWN buttons to go to field "Center" and use your Left/Right buttons to put the center field to "On ".

8. Press OK, and your dish will move to the center position. It takes your dish maximum 30 seconds to move to its central position.

9. To know in which direction you will need to move your dish, you will need to know the position of the satellite you want it to position to.

10. If correctly installed, your installer has set the center position of your dish to the South if in Northern hemisphere and to North if in Southern Hemisphere).

11. If for instance you want to set the position for Astra 19.20East, you know that you will have to move your dish to the left using the Left button, If you want to set the position for instance to Eutelsat 5 to move your dish to the right using the Right button.

To set the position of your selected satellite:

1. Use your UP/DOWN buttons to go to the "Movement" field.

2. Use your Left/Right buttons to have your dish turn towards the right direction, and keep this direction button pushed in continuously. Once the receiver has found the right position for the selected satellite, the word "Locked" will appear above the signal level and quality indicator. To be sure you have the strongest signal possible, press the direction you moved your dish in once again, and look if the signal/quality improves. If this is not the case, move the dish back one position, by pressing the other direction once.

3. If you are sure that you have the strongest signal/quality for the selected satellite:

z Use your UP/DOWN buttons to go to the "Save" field. z Use your Left/Right buttons to set to "On" and press OK. The position for the

selected satellite is now saved and your dish will move to this position, every time a channel from this satellite is chosen.

Repeat this procedure for every satellite position and once you have complete the settings: Use Red (Auto Scan), Blue (Net. Scan), Green (TP Scan) or Yellow (PID) to search channels.

West, you know that you will have

5.1.4.4 Parental Lock - Changing PIN Code

This function changes the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is used to control access to the menu and individual channels. In this function, you can lock/unlock channels and you can change your PIN code by applying the following steps:

To lock/unlock the menu, please apply the following steps: (Please see inside cover Screen 10)

1. Press the menu button on your remote.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Installation" and press OK.

3. The receiver will ask you to put your PIN code. This PIN code is currently set to ' 1234'.

4. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Parental lock" and press OK.

5. Using RIGHT / LEFT keys, you can select either "lock" or "unlock" and press OK. By selecting "lock", the receiver asks you to enter your PIN every time you want to access the menu. By selecting "unlock" it gives you the possibility to access the menu all the time without the receiver asking you for a PIN code.

To change your PIN code, apply the following steps: (Please see inside cover Screen 21)

1. Press the menu button on your remote.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Installation" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Parental lock" and press OK.

4. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Old PIN" and enter ' 1234'

5. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "New PIN" and enter a new PIN

6. Using UP/DOWN keys select "Verify PIN" and enter the same new PIN.

7. Press tile Blue button on your remote to save & Exit

8. Press the Exit button until you go back to main menu.

You are recommended to write down your new PIN code. In case you forget it,

you can reset your receiver to factory default settings but you will lose all information you saved. Your Personal PIN Code:

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5.1.5 Games (Please see inside cover Screen 22)

If you want to play a game, apply the following steps:

1. Press the menu button on your remote.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Games" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select the game you want to play and press OK.

z Tetris (Please see inside cover Screen 23)

1. Enter the level (1-15) you want to play using the [0-9] numeric keypads and press OK. The game will start automatically.

2. Left/Right button: Move the block to the left or right direction

3. Down button: Makes the block Drop

4. OK: Rotates the block

5. Press the Exit button to stop the game.

z Snake (Please see inside cover Screen 24)

1. Press any button to start the game

2. Left/Right button: Move snake to a left or right direction.

3. UP/DOWN: Move snake to up or down direction.

4. If the snake eats a green square, the snake grows.

5. If the snake hits a red square, the game is over and the game will automatically come up with a new game screen.

6. Press the Exit button to stop the game.

z Sokoban (Please see inside cover Screen 25)

1. Use Up/Down, Left/Right buttons to move icon of longshoremen.

2. Your task is put to put all balls in the right places.

3. Use Red button to restart level

4. Use Blue button to Undo

5. Use Green button to return to previously level

6. Use Yellow button to go to the next Level

5.1.6 Common Interface (Please see inside cover Screen 26)

Insert a Common interface Module (CAM) in one of the two Common Interface Slots, situated behind the lid at the front of your receiver.

1. Press the menu button on your remote.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Common Interface" and press OK.

3. Select the position of the slot you have put your CAM in, Top or Bottom, and press OK.

4. The receiver will display the message "Wait!" while it is initializing the CAM.

5. If the message disappears, the CAM is ready for use.

6. Press the Exit button until you go back to the main menu

ON SCREEN CHANNEL INFORMATION (Please see inside cover Screen 27)

When you start up your receiver, or when you are changing channels, there will be an information banner at the top of your screen for a few seconds, showing you the information about the channel you selected. When you are watching TV you can call for this information by pressing the FUNC button. The banner at the bottom of the screen will appear if you press the FUNC button twice, and will give you information about the satellite and the signal strength.

6.0 Personal Video recording (PVR)

This section describes the functions used to record programs on your receiver's Hard Disk Drive (HDD).

6.1 How to Record

There are three methods of recording programs on your HDD:

l. Normal Recording: You can view a program and record it at the same time.

2. Timer Recording: You can automatically set the starting and ending time for recording of the desired channel.

3. TimeShift Recording: When you get interrupted from watching a program, you can replay the missed part of the program.

By default, the recorded filename would be the same as the EPG event's name. If EPG is not present, the recorded filename would be the same as the current channel name.

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6.1.1 Normal Recording

This function is used for recording a program while watching it by applying the following steps:

1. Press the REC button on your remote control. The following figure will be displayed: (Please see inside cover Screen 28)

2. Press the REC button again on your remote control to start recording. The following figure will be displayed:

3. Press the STOP button on your remote control to stop recording. The following figure will be displayed:

Note: With this function you can watch one program and record another program if you are on the same transponder and if the channel you are recording is not encrypted.

(Please see inside cover Screen 29)

6.1.2 Timer Recording (Please see inside cover Screen 30)

This function is used fur recording a program automatically by setting a start and end time for the recording. This can be done by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Timer Menu" and press OK.

3. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "PVR Record".

4. Using UP/DOWN and Left/Right keys on your remote, select the date, starting time and ending time of the program you wish to record.

5. The program that you wish to record can be selected from the "Channel" menu as described in section 5.1.3.

6. Press the Blue button on your remote to save & Exit finishing time.

6.1.3 TimeShift Recording (or Pause Recording)

TimeShift recording is very useful when you get interrupted from watching a program. It can replay the missed part of the program by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Pause button on your remote control, the picture freezes and the following figure will be displayed: (Please see inside cover Screen 31)

2. Press the REC button to start recording. Your receiver will start recording the program for you and the recorded time will be displayed on the top right corner of

the screen. (Please see inside cover Screen 32)

3. Press the Pause on your remote control and you will be able to start watching the program again from the time that you have paused it. Two different times are then displayed on the top right comer of the screen.

The left one shows tile duration of the replayed program. The right one shows the total recorded time. When the time on the left reaches the time on the right this means that tile recorded period has finished and you will be watching the program live again.

6.2 PVR Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 33)

In order view the list of the recorded programs and the information about each program; press the Play button on your remote. The following menu will be displayed:

6.2.1 Playing a selected program

If you want to play a program from the recorded list, please apply the following steps:

1. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select the program you wish to play and press OK.

2. Press the FF button on your remote if you want to fast forward the recorded program. The following figure will be displayed on the screen.

You can increase the speed by two, four or 8 times the normal speed by using the RIGHT button on your remote. You can also decrease (slow mode) the speed by half, forth or eighth the normal speed by using the LEFT button on your remote. To go back to the normal speed, press the PLAY button. (Please see inside cover Screen 34)

3. Press the REW button on your remote if you want to rewind the recorded program. The following figure will be displayed on the screen:

You call increase the speed by two, four or 8 times tile normal speed by using the RIGHT button on your remote. You can also decrease (slow mode) the speed by hall', forth or eighth the normal speed by using the LEFT button on your remote. To go back to the normal speed, press the PLAY button.

4. To view the program in steps, press the Step button on your remote control. Every time you press the Step button, the recorded program is replayed in steps. To return to normal play mode, press the Play button. (Please see inside cover Screen

35)

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5. To replay a program at a specific position, press the Jump button on your remote control and the following figure will be displayed.

36)

You can jump the time by 5/10/20/30/60 minutes, and can control the time lapse by using the UP/DOWN keys on your remote control. You can even jump forward or backward with the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on your remote.

(Please see inside cover Screen

6.2.2 Preview (Please see inside cover Screen 37)

In order to preview the recorded programs in the recorded programs list, please apply the following steps:

1. Select the "Preview" option from the recorded programs list and the following PVR preview is displayed on the screen.

2. If you press the Play button on your remote control, the selected program is displayed on the PIG menu screen.

3. Navigate through the list by using UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT buttons on your remote control.

4. To stop the Preview status, press the STOP button on your remote control.

5. To jump to a play position and to change the jumping time value, use the LEFT/RIGHT, UP/DOWN buttons on your remote control

6.2.3 Editing program name(Please see inside cover Screen 38)

You can edit the name of a recorded program by applying the following steps:

1. Press the Play button on your remote control.

2. In the PVR menu, use the UP/DOWN keys on your remote to select the program you wish to edit.

3. Select the "Edit" option at the PVR menu state.

4. In the Edit menu, you can see an edit field and a keypad box and you can switch between the edit field and the keypad box easily by using the RIGHT/LEFT buttons oil your remote control.

5. Use P+ key to re-input all characters, and P- to delete one character in the edit field. You can input characters from the keypad box.

6. Press EXIT to cancel edit or press OK on the edit field to confirm.

7.0 Basic functions

While viewing TV or Radio channels various functions call be applied using your remote control. Outlined is an explanation of the buttons on your RC and their corresponding functions that can be performed while watching TV or listening to the Radio. (See inside cover for the illustration of the remote control)

1. LANG (Language): Shows the list of available audio languages for the channel you are watching. You can change the audio language you want to hear by using the Up/Down keys, and pressing the OK button.

2. EPG (Electronic Program Guide, Please see inside cover Screen 42) EPG shows the event information on the current TP channel by time zone. EPG is divided into Weekly mode, Daily mode and Extend mode. It provides timer based recording and automatic power ON/Off The event is displayed only if the channel supports EPG. If you press EPG, the Weekly mode is displayed as default.

z Weekly (Red Button): The current TP channel list is displayed on the left, and

the event information is displayed on the right by time zone. (Please see inside cover Screen 43)

z Daily (Blue Button): If you want to display the Daily mode of the current

channel, press Blue (Daily). In the daily mode, the receiver shows the designated channel in PIG, and displays the channel event in detail. see inside cover Screen 44)

z Extend (Green Button): If you press the Green button, the receiver shows the

detailed information of the current event.

z Timer (Yellow Button): Move the cursor to an event in the required time zone,

and press Yellow (Timer). The timer is then set to the designated time. See "Timer Menu" (Described in section 5.1.3) for details of the timer.

z Press EXIT to close the EPG menu.

3. MUTE: Mutes audio output of the receiver.

4. SOUND

Sets the current channel audio to stereo ((.)), left-mono ((. or right-mono .)).Pressing

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the sound button changes the sound icon on the top banner. The selected sound information is saved by channel, and is set to the sound mode when you watch the channel.

5. FUNC (Please see inside cover Screen 27)

If you press the FUNC button once, a banner is displayed on the upper part of the screen. If you press the button once again before the upper banner has disappeared, an extra banner is displayed at the bottom of your screen showing the details of the current channel.

6. SAT:

Displays the list of satellites you have scanned with your receiver. You can change the satellite you want to watch by using the Up/Down keys and pressing the OK button. (The channel list is configured with the channels searched in that satellite. If you have set up a motorized positioner to change the satellite, a message "wait moving dish" is displayed. The SAT button is disabled in the favourite channel mode because there can be a number of different satellites on which you have different favourite channels.

7. POWER:

Turns the receiver On/Off.

8. UP/DOWN:

Change the current channel to the previous/next channel in the TV or Radio list.

9. LEFT/RIGHT:

Left sets the volume down, Right sets the volume up

10. OK (SLCT on some remote control units):

You can select an item in the SAT, SUBTITLE or LANG list.

11. MENU:

Shows the main menu for additional settings.

12. EXIT:

Exits from tile menu or sub-menu and cancels any functions in progress if applicable.

13. VOL -/+: Adjusts the volume level.

14. CH-/+: Moves to the previous / next channel.

15. TV:

(Please see inside cover Screen 39)

Shows the list of current digital TV channels.

16. RADIO: (Please see inside cover Screen 40) Shows the list of current digital Radio channels.

17. FAV- Favourite List in No Menu State (Please see inside cover Screen 41) Shows the list of your current favourite channels. If you press FAV on the remote control in No menu state. You call preview the channel via PIG (Picture in Graphic), and move through the list of channels quickly with the P+/P- button.

18. P- / P+:

Switches between the lists of channels. It jumps 10 channels up or 10 channels down if you are in the TV, Radio or in your favourite channel list.

19. NUMERIC KEY (0-9):

Change the channel directly by pressing the channel number

20. SUB (Subtitle)

Shows the list of subtitle languages the current channel supports. You can change the subtitle language you want by using the Up/Down keys and pressing OK on your remote.

21. REW

Rewinds the recorded program. (PVR mode)

22. PLAY

Shows the PVR menu and plays the recorded programs. (PVR mode)

23. STEP

Pauses the recorded program being played and plays it in steps.

24. FF Forwards the recorded program. (PVR mode)

25. PAUSE

Freezes the picture on the TV screen and starts time timeshift recording of the current channel.

26. STOP Stops recording or playing a program (PVR mode)Trouble Shooting

27. JUMP

Jumps forward/backward to the required location (5/10/20/30/60 min) (PVR mode)

28. REC

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Records the current program

A.1 Trouble Shooting

Occasionally receivers can hang-up (just like with PC) so you are recommended to reset the receiver by disconnecting it from mains power. Wait 30 seconds and connect to mains power again and now check if the unit is working as expected. If the receiver does not work property after checking the trouble shooting section, please contact the dealer. Don't open the receiver cover, it may cause an electrical shock due to high current voltage and the warrantee of your receiver will be void if the receiver has been opened.

Symptoms Cause Solution

The green/red lights on front panel do not light up. No picture and sound TV is set to wrong

No picture and sound. Problem in cable

No picture and sound Receiver “hang-up” Switch off receiver; disconnect the main

No sound

No sound or picture Problem in scart cable

The power cord is not

plugged in.

Channel.

connections between receiver and TV

The receiver or TV is in

"MUTE" mode

connections between

Check that the power cord is plugged

into the wall outlet.

Check if the TV is switched on and set

your TV to the correct EXT/AV or UHF cbannel.

Check if the scart and/or RF cable is

connected correctly to the TV and to the back of the receiver.

power cord of the receiver from the 220V main power, After 30 seconds reconnect to the main power and check if it is working properly. Press file MUTE button on the remote control unit of your receiver and TV.

Firmly press the scart connectors or the

backside of the TV and receiver

The receiver displays the message ' No or Bad signal" The receiver displays the message ' No or Bad signal" The receiver displays the message No or Bad signal" The RED and Green lights on the front panel of your receiver are blinking The remote control is not working,

receiver and TV Replace the scart cable Wrong satellite selected in the menu.

Wrong parameters set in

he menu.

Wrong alignment of the

ish.

Overload of the maximum

available LNB power. (Short circuit in the LNB cable)

The batteries of the remote

control are not inserted or exhausted,

Press the SAT button on the RCU and select the correct satellite

Check settings in LNB- and Channel set

p menu.

Ask your dealer to check the outdoor unit and antenna cable to LNB

Disconnect the 220V main power and

ask your dealer to check the LNB cable.

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

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Part 2 •Deutsch

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für ein Strong Satellitenempfänger entschieden haben. Dieser

Empfänger umfasst unsere neuesten Entwicklungen; er wurde konzipiert um die

Kompatibilität mit den neuesten Technologien, und Upgrades der Software über Satellit und

lnternet zu ermöglichen. Es wird empfohlen, diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig zu lesen,

um eine sichere Installation und optimale Bedienung Ihres Receivers zu gewährleisten.

1.0: Bedienung

Diese Bedienungsanleitung ist ausschließlich für den Gebrauch des Strong SRT 4356 PVR

Evolution (Personal Video Recorder) Digital Satelliten Receiver und dem dazugehörenden

Zubehör. Wenn Sie den Empfänger zum ersten Mal in Betrieb nehmen, oder aber auch

schon Erfahrung in diesem Bereich haben, sollten Sie trotzdem diese Anleitung sorgfältig

durchlesen um eine sichere Installation und Bedienung Ihres Receivers zu gewährleisten.

Die Firma Strong hat sich bemüht, Ihnen ein Satellitenreceiver mit der neuesten Software

und Hardware anzubieten. Deshalb behalten wir uns das Recht vor, Softwareänderungen

unangekündigt und ohne weitere Mitteilung vorzunehmen.Aus diesem Grund empfehlen wir

Ihnen, unsere Website regelmäßig zu besuchen, um sich über den aktuellsten

Softwarestand zu informieren.

1.0 Bedienung 5.0 Grundeinstellungen

1.1 WICHTIGE 3 5.1 Hauptmenü 13

1.2 Eigenschaften & Zubehör 3 5.1.1 Programme organisieren 13

1.3 Sicherheitsmaßnahmen 4 5.1.2 Favoritenliste organisieren 16

1.4 Lagerung 5 5.1.3 Das Timer Menü 16

1.5 Geräte Aufbau 5 5.1.4 Das Installations- Menü 17

5.1.4.l Menü System Einstellung 18

2.0 Ihr Satellitenempfänger 5.1.4.2 LNB Einrichten 20

2.1 Frontblende 6 5.1.4.3 Kanaleinstellungen 22

2.2 Geräte Rückseite 6 5.1.4.3.1 Positionierer Einstellungen 24

2.3 Fernbedienung 8 5.1.4.4 Kindersicherung - PIN Code 25 Änderung

5.1.5 Spiele 26

5.1.6 Common Interface 27

3.0 Anschlüsse

3.1 Anschluss an TV & VCR 9 6.0

3.1.1 Koaxial Kabel 10 6.1 Aufnahme 27

3.1.2 Scart Kabel 10 6.1.1 Normale Aufnahme 28

3.1.3 Erweiterte Anschlüsse 10 6.1.2 Timer Aufnahme 28

3.1.4 Anschluss mit Audio RCA Kabel 11 6.1.3 Zeitversetzte Aufnahme /

3.1.5 Audio Verstärker mittels 11 Pausen Aufnahme 28 S/PDIF Ausgang 6.2 PVR Menü

3.1.6 Software Übertragung 11 6.2.1 Abspielen einer gewünschten 29

Anschluss einer Satellitenschüssel 12 Aufnahme 29

3.2

3.2.1 lhren Receiver 12 6.2.2 Preview 30

3.2.2 Ihren Receiver mittels 12 6.2.3 Den Namen der DiSEqC 1.0 Schalter Aufzeichnungen bearbeiten 30

3.2.3 Positionierer an 12 Ihrem Receiver 7.0 Basis Funktionen 31

3.2.4 CI-Moduls 12 A.1 Problem Lösung 34 A.2 Glossar 35

4.0 Zu Beginn

4.1 Der erste Start 13

Personal Video Recording

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1.1: WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSMAßNAHMEN

Warnung:

BETREIBEN SIE IHREN RECEIVER NICHT

● In einem geschlossenen oder unzureichend belüfteten Schrank,

● Unmittelbar auf oder unter anderen Geräten,

● Wenn die Lüftungsschlitze des Gehäusedeckels verschlossen sind.

SETZEN SIE IHREM RECEIVER SOWIE ZUBEHOR FOLGENDEM NICHT AUS:

● Direkter Sonneneinstrahlung oder anderen Geräten, die Hitze ausstrahlen,

● Regen oder extremer Feuchtigkeit,

● Schwere Stöße, welche dem Receiver bleibende Schäden zufügen könnten,

● Magnetische Gegenstände, wie Lautsprecherboxen, Transformatoren, usw.,

● Starke Vibrationen,

● Öffnen Sie niemals das Gehäuse! Das Innere des Receivers steht unter Spannung. Ihre

Garantieansprüche erlöschen, wenn der Receiver durch Unbefugte geöffnet wird.

● Trennen sie den Empfänger vom Stromnetz, wenn er über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt werden soll (Urlaub u.s.w.).

● Benutzen Sie kein beschädigtes Netzkabel. Es könnte ein Brand entstehen oder Ihnen einen Stromschlag versetzen.

● Fassen Sie das Netzkabel niemals mit nassen Händen an. Es könnte Ihnen einen Stromschlag versetzen.

● Stellen Sie den Empfänger an einem gut belüfteten Ort auf.

● Trennen Sie das Gerät vom Netz, bevor Sie jegliche Kabel anschließen.

● Benutzen Sie Ihr Receiver niemals in einem Badezimmer oder in feuchter Umgebung.

Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie Ihren Receiver in Betrieb nehmen.

Diese Anleitung enthält vollständige Anweisungen, um Ihren Receiver installieren und bedienen zu können. Folgende Symbole werden dazu gebraucht:

Fett Buchstaben: Deuten auf eine Taste an der Fernbedienung oder Receiver.

Kursiv Buchstaben: Deuten auf ein Menüpunkt innerhalb des Bildschirm Menüs.

1.2 Eigenschaften & Zubehör

● SRT 4356 PVR Evolution Digitaler Satelliten Receiver:

● DVB Common Interface (Viaccess, Nagravision, Conax, Irdeto,Cryptoworks, ASTON)

● 40 Gbyte Festplattenlaufwerk (bis zu 30 Stunden Aufnahmekapazität)

● Einfache Bedienung der Aufnahme- und Wiedergabe-Funktionen

● Einfache grafische Bedienoberfläche

● Time Shift Funktion (Pause-Funktion des Live Signals/Senders)

● Abspielen in verschiedenen Geschwindigkeiten

● RS232C Anschluss, für Software Updates und zusätzlichem Service

● DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2, 0/12V, 13/18V, 0/22KHz Tone

● 2-SCART Anschlüsse (TV, VCR) & RCA Anschlüsse

● Mehrsprachigen Funktion (Menü, Audio)

● Speicherung des zuletzt gesehenen Kanals

● OSD (On Screen Display) Transparenz & Farbeinstellungen in 256 Farben

● Bedienung am Gerät und über Fernbedienung möglich

● Editier Möglichkeiten (TV oder Radio Programme, Programm-Name, PID Name, Satellit

Name)

● EPG (Elektronische Programmführung), für eingeblendete Programm-informationen

● Mehr als 4.000 Programm-Speicherplätze

● Speicherung für Multi-Satellitenempfang (bis zu 64 Satelliten)

● Vier Favoriten-Listen, jeweils für TV und Radio

● 3 Betriebsarten (Digital TV, Digital Radio, Favorit)

● Empfängt QPSK Satelliten Broadcasting HF Signal und entschlüsselt das digital

verschlüsseltes Signal

● Digitaler Tuner mit Durchschleiffunktion

● PLL HF Modulator UHF 21-69 mit PAL B/G/I/D/K, NTSC M

● Empfang von SCPC/MCPC über C/KU-band Satelliten

● MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level

● Videotextunterstützung durch VBI

● Software Update über Satelliten und Internet möglich

● S/PDIF Ausgang für den Anschluss an digitale Audioverstärker

Zubehör

● Bedienungsanleitung

● Fernbedienung

● 2x Batterien (Typ AAA)

Wichtig: Batterien sind nicht wiederaufladbar und sollten niemals auseinandergebaut, kurzgeschlossen oder mit anderen Batterietypen gemischt werden.

1.3 Sicherheitsmaßnahmen

Um die bestmögliche Leistung Ihres Receivers zu erzielen, sollten sie folgende Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beachten:

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