Strong SRT 4922B+ User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

High Definition Digital Satellite Television Receiver
and Recorder

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Contents

1. Introduction

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1.1 Overview --------------------------------------------------------

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1.2 Main Features ---------------------------------------------------

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2. Safety Precautions -----------------------------------------------4

2.1 safety

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2.2 Precautions

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3. Points to Check before Use --------------------------------------6

3.1 Accessories ------------------------------------------------------

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4. Controls/Functions -----------------------------------------------7

4.1 Front Panel

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4.2 Rear Panel

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4.3 Remote Controller ----------------------------------------------

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5. How to Connect --------------------------------------------------11

6. Operation ---------------------------------------------------------12

6.1 Getting Started

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6.2 System Setting -------------------------------------------------

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6.3 Channels

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6.4 Electronic Program Guide -------------------------------------- 39

6.5 Entertainment

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6.6 External Device

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6.7 System Information ---------------------------------------------

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6.8 Conditional Access System ------------------------------------- 51

6.9 DVR ------------------------------------------------------------

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7. Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------60

8. Specifications

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Warranty Information

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1. Introduction

h 1.1 Overview

This satellite receiver is designed for the reception of
free-to-air and encrypted channels. Depending on your
location, enjoy the rich choice of different channels
broadcasting a large range of programs: culture, sports,
cinema, news, events, etc. This receiver is assembled with
highly qualified electronic parts.

1.2 Main Features

▪ Video Resolution : 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i
▪ DVR Ready via USB External Mass Data Storage Device
▪ Time Shift, Record & Playback
▪ USB 2.0 Host for MP3 Playback, JPEG Viewing & Firmware Update
▪ 10,000 Programmable Channels
▪ DVB-S, DVB-S2 Compliant
▪ HDMI Output
▪ On-screen display with true color full resolution
▪ Advanced Blind Scan
▪ Auto & Manual Channel Search
▪ Dolby Digital Output
▪ Channel Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder or CAS
▪ 16 Favorite Channel Groups
▪ OSD in 12 Languages
▪ Multi Picture Display and Zoom
▪ 16:9 Full Screen, 4:3 Letterbox & Full Screen
▪ DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS Compatible
▪ Data Transfer Between Units
▪ Extended Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and program reservation

through EPG

▪ Teletext by OSD/VBI (Vertical Blanking Interval)

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▪ Auto Voltage (AC 100 - 250V) SMPS
▪ High speed software upgrade via USB 2.0
▪ Parental Lock/ Installation Lock / Receiver Lock / Channel Lock / Lock

Channel Confirm

▪ Video color adjustment function. Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratorie “Dolby” and the double-D Symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

✽ DiSEqC is a trademark of EUTELSAT

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2. Safety Precautions

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2.1 Safety

Be sure to read this manual

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before starting the operation of
the unit.

Do not touch the power cord with

et hands as it may cause electric

shock.

Never open the cover. It is very

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dangerous to touch the inside of
the unit due to possible electric
shock.

When you do not use this unit

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for a long time, make sure that
power cord is pulled out
outlet. Also do not use a damaged
power cord as it may cause fire or
electric shock.

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Place the unit in a well

ventilated and
cool environment.

A professional installation is

required.
If reception is interrupted,
contact
your local service centre

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2. Safety Precautions

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2.2 Precautions

When installing the unit

Install the unit horizontally.

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An uneven
installation may cause the unit

to be damaged.

Do not leave the unit where the

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water drops or splashes.

Do not install the unit:

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Where it is subject to

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vibrations

Where it is exposed to direct

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sunlight

Where there is humidity

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Where the temperature is too high

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or too low
▪ Where there is no vent ilatio n

Do not put heavy items such as

TV set on the unit. That may

damage the unit.

Do not put water holding items

such as vases on the unit.

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Moving the unit to a hot area

from a cold one will cause

ondensation. Do not operate the
nit for one or two hours or until

it has dried completely.

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3. Points to Check before Use

3.1 Accessories

The accessories below are included with this receiver:

3.2 The Satellite dish

Your dish should be properly installed and azimuth and elevation must
be precisely set up

✽ This unit supports DiSEqC 1.2 and can work with a compatible

antenna positioner. Ask your dealer for information.

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4. Controls/Functions

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4.1 Front Panel

❶ Standby/Power on Indications Lamp: Flashes red light in ‘Standby’
mode and shows no light in ‘Power ON’ mode.

❷ Power: Switches the receiver between ‘Standby’ and ‘Power
ON’ modes. ❸ -❹ CH. (▲/▼): To switch channels or change the

cursor position on the application screen.

❺ USB: To connect USB devices such as Memory stick or extern al

Hard Disk Drive.

❻ Smart Card Reader: Insert smart card for encrypted channel

access.

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4. Controls/Functions

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4.2 Rear Panel

Name Connector Function

LNB INPUT IEC 169-24 FEMALE

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LOOP OUT IEC 169-24 FEMALE

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VIDEO RCA cinch

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AUDIO L RCA cinch Left audio output

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AUDIO R RCA cinch Right audio output

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S/PDIF RCA cinch Digital audio output

❻

LAN RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet

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HDMI HDMI

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USB 1USB A -type USB2.0

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RF OUT UHF

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IEC 169-2 MALE Output to TV

IF input from LNB to
digital tuner
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4. Controls/Functions

4.3 Remote Controller

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❶ POWER: To turn the receiver
On/Off ❷ STAND BY: Just turn the
receiver off ❸ TEXT: To show the
teletext contents if

teletext is transmitted
❹ SUBTITLE: To turn closed captions
on or off ❺ AUDIO: To show the
Multi-language

audio track, the stereo-mono
mode and subtitle information

❻ MUTE: To turn the sound On/Off
❼ Numeric Keys (0-9): To enter

numerical settings (such as
channel numbers) directly

❽ TV/RADIO: To switch between TV and
Radio ❾ SLEEP: To set the STB off after
minutes
❿ GUIDE: To show the TV/Radio program
guide

 INFO: To show information about the current

program. Press twice to show detail

 RECALL: To move to the previous channel

Used for special functions in menu mode

 ASPECT: To select a TV aspect ratio

with Pan Scan or Letter-Box(4:3) (Full screen or pillar box(16:9)

 MENU: To enter or exit the main menu

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 EXIT: To exit from the present menu and

move to the previous menu

 Up & Down: To switch channels in non-menu mode and move the cursor up/down in

menu mode

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4.3 Remote

Controller

❶ Vol Up & Down: To change the volume
level
in non-menu mode
❷ OK: To show the Channel List in
nonmenu mode and select an item or
confirm in menu mode
❸ Vol Up & Down: To change the volume
level
in non-menu mode
❹ Double arrow Up/Down: To move to the
next or previous page when many pages
are available

❺ FILELIST: To display the filelist
❻ GROUP: To change the channel groups

(Satellites or favorite groups)

❼ Color Key: Select the option such
as View List,

 FWD: Playback in forward mode

 REC: Start recording

 STOP: Stop Playback

 SLOW: Playback in slow mode

 ADVANCE: Go to live channel

Select Disk, Rename
❽ REW: Playback in rewind
mode
❾ Time Shift: Play
Content

❿ PLAY: Play Content

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 MOSAIC: To display multiple pictures

 FREEZE: To pause the video. Press again to resume the video

 ZOOM: To zoom In/Out

 V.FORMAT: To switch the resolution of video output

 F1~F4: Reserved button for new function

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5. How to Connect

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When Connecting the Receiver to a TV

1. Connect the TV antenna to TV ANT IN

2. Connect the Video and Audio of the TV to Video and Audio: connect

the red and white connectors to Audio R and Audio L, and the yellow
connector to Video

3. Connect your satellite dish

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6. Operation

6.1 Getting Started

After your receiver is powered on, proceed with installation as
follows :

➊ Menu Language Setting

1. Turn on your TV and receiver.

2. The wizard menu for language selection will appear.<Figure

6.1.1> Select one language and press to proceed.

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6.1 Getting Started

➋ Antenna Setup

1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.

2. Use

3. 3. Press OK on ‘Dish Setting’. The following window will appear.

<Figure 6.1.2> If you have a motorized dish, press OK on ‘Motorized
Setting’. < Figure 6.1.3>

✽ Note: Enter a 4-Digit password if need arises. The default password

4. Select the item that you want to edit, and set its parameters as
desired. <Dish Setting>

▪ LNB Power: Select among ON/OFF/13V/18V.

▪ LNB Type: Select among Single/Universal/OCS/SaTCR.

▪ LNB Freq: Set the frequency of the LNB oscillator.

▪ 22KHz: When not AUTO, set the signal path from LNB or switch by selecting

a control signal among 0/22KHz.

▪ DiSEqC 1.0: Select DiSEqC 1.0 Port

▪ DiSEqC 1.1: Select DiSEqC 1.1 Port

5. Select the item that you want to edit and set its parameters as
desired. <Motorized Setting>

▪ Frequency: If the default TP frequency is not appropriate, you can

select another TP frequency at which to check
for signal.

and to move in the menu.

is ‘0000’.

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▪ DiSEqC Motor: Select DiSEqC protocol among OFF/1.2/USALS as

appropriate for your Motor.

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6.1 Getting Started

(When the DiSEqC Motor parameter is set as 1.2 <Figure 6.1.4>)

▪ Satellite: Select any satellite by pressing buttons.

▪ Frequency: Displays the current TP value of the selected

satellite.

▪ Move: Move the dish position to west/east by pressing buttons.

▪ Move Fine: Move the dish position 1 step at a time to west/east

by pressing buttons.

▪ Motor Control: Control motor by press OK button on the remote.

▫ Recalcuate: Recalculate the position of all other saved satellites relative

to the known position.

▫ Reset System: Reset the position of all saved satellites.

▫ Goto Reference: Move the dish to the 0 position.

▫ Disable Limit: Disable east and west limit.

▫ Enable Limit: Enable the saved east and west limit.

▫ Set East Limit: Edit & Save east limit by pressing

▫ Set West Limit: Edit & Save limit by

pressing

▪ Go To: Go to the position of the
saved satellite.

▪ Save: Save the current setting

of DiSEqC 1.2 system.

or OK buttons

or OK buttons

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6.1 Getting Started

(When the DiSEqC Motor parameter is set as USALS <Figure 6.1.6>)

▪ Sat Degree: Satellite location.

▪ Antenna Position: Press OK.

▪ Goto Reference: Move the dish to the reference 0 position.

▪ Antenna Longitude: Your longitude at present.

▪ Antenna Latitude: Your latitude at present.

? Note: You need to know what LNB you are using to cor rectly
set the L.O. (local oscillator) frequency.

? Note: You need to understand how your receiver is connected

to properly set the 22KHz and DiSEqC.

Figure 6.1. Figure 6.1.7

6. When you are done, press the EXIT button.

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6.1 Getting Started

➌ Satellite Scan

Through this function, the receiver searches for all the
available channels and saves them in memory.
▣ Auto Scan <Figure 6.1.8>

1. Select the satellites you want to search by pressing the OK button
on the remote. You can select more satellites by pressing the

button and OK button on the remote.

▪ Search Type: Select the type of channel search you want by

pressing buttons on the remote.

▫ All: To search all the Free To Air and scrambled channels, TV & Radio channels.

▫ Free: To search Free To Air channels only.

▫ TV: To search TV channels only.

▪ Network Search: Select Network Search ON/OFF to find more transponders

through NIT Search.

▪ Scan: Begin channel search of the selected satellite.

2. Press OK under ‘SCAN’ to scan the

selected satellites. <Figure 6.1.9>

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6.1 Getting Started

▣ Blind Scan <Figure 6.1.10>

1. Select the satellites you want to search by pressing the OK button

on the remote.

2.

Mode”options.

▪ TP: Select TP Frequency

▪ Polarization:Select among All / Vertical / Horizontal

▪ Mode:

All / Free / TV

▪ SCAN: Begin

search of the selected

▣ Manual Scan <Figure 6.1.11>

1. Select a transponder.

2. To change a transponder’s information (Frequency, Symbol Rate),

use the NUMERIC buttons.

3. To add a new transponder, press the GREEN button.

4. To delete a transponder, press the YELLOW button with the cursor

next to the Frequency parameter.

5. To search a transponder, set its different parameters and press

Press to set the “Polarization” and “Scan

Select among

channel

satellites.

Figure 6.1.10

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RED button.

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6.1 Getting Started

▣ Package Identifier (PID) Scan <Figure 6.1.12>

1. Select a transponder.

2. To change a transponder’s information (Frequency, Symbol Rate),

use the NUMERIC buttons.

3. To add a new transponder, press the GREEN button.

4. To delete a transponder, press the YELLOW button with the cursor

next to the Frequency parameter.

5. To search a transponder, set its different

parameters and press You can search a specific channel
of the transponder by setting its PID data (Video, Audio and PCR).

Figure 6.1.11 Figure 6.1.12

✽ Note: If you cannot access programs after correctly
completing a scan procedure, please contact your seller or your
installer.

▣ OTA Menu 1. Scan Mode ▪ Default: OTA service by default
setting ▪ User: OTA service by user’s setting 2. Select a
satellite for OTA service (Available only when Scan Mode sets

as User’s mode) 3. Enter the transpondes’s information
(frequency, symbolrate)by 0~9 buttons. (Available only when
Scan Mode sets as User’s mode) 4. Press RED button to start
Scan. 5. If transponder’s information is correct, a pop-up
window will display to update software.

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6.1 Getting Started

➍ Channel Selection

You can use / to navigate between channels until you find the channel
you want.

▣ If you know

number, you can enter it
with the
buttons and wait 2 seconds
until the channel is
changed.

▣ If you know

name or transponder
or CAS, you
display the channel list
<Figure 6.1.13>

the channel

NUMERIC

the channel

can press OK to

Figure 6.1.13

1. In the left side of screen, detailed information about the

selected channel will be displayed. (Satellite Name,
Frequency(Polar) and Channel Name)

2. You can use the following buttons to navigate between channels:

▪: Moves one channel up/ down.

: Moves one page up / one page down.

▪ RED: Shows all channels in the current group.

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▪ GREEN: Shows all channels sorted alphabetically.

▪ YELLOW: Shows all channels sorted by Transponder.

▪ BLUE: Shows all channels sorted by CAS system.

3. Press OK when the selection bar is positioned on the desired
channel.

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6.1 Getting Started

➎ Other Functions of the Remote Control

▣ Volume Control

1. While watching a program, press or to control the volume.

2. You can press the MUTE button to remove the sound of the program:
the mute icon will be displayed. Press the MUTE button again to turn
the sound back on.

▣ Channel Information

1. You can press the INFO button to display the information banner

for a few seconds.

2. If you then press the INFO button again, a detailed banner will

be displayed.

▣ TV/ RADIO switching
You can press this key to change from a TV channel to a Radio channel

or vice versa.

▣ RECALL
Press to return to the previous channel.

▣ Audio
Press to adjust the subtitle and/or audio status of the current

channel:

▪ Audio Mode: Select between, Stereo -> Mono-Left -> Mono-Right

▪ Audio Track: Select between tracks available in this program

▪ Audio Level: Select between, High -> Medium -> Low

✽ Note: These subtitle and audio parameters are workable only when
the desired channel supports these functions.

▣ TEXT The Teletext service is a text data service sometimes available
from the Service Provider.

▣ FREEZE You can press this key to freeze the video. Press it again

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to resume the video.
▣ GROUP

When watching TV or listening to Radio, you can press this button
to view the list of satellites and/or favorite channel groups. Only
registered satellites and favorite groups are displayed.

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6. Operation

6.1 Getting Started

▣ Multi Picture Display <Figure 6.1.14>

You can press to display multiple pictures;

you can choose the number of pictures such as 1X2, 2X2, 2X3 or 3X3.

▣ ZOOM

Figure 6.1.14

You can press to zoom in

1. Press the FREEZE button and press

You can zoom in sections of Frozen Video <Figure 6.1.15>

2.Whilst watching a program, press
You can zoom in sections of playing video. <Figure 6.1.16>

3. To cancel the freeze status, please release the zoom status.

the video.

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Figure 6.1.15 Figure 6.1.16

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6.1 Getting Started

▣ SUBTITLE <Figure 6.1.17>

You can press to select the subtitle language of current channel.

▣ SLEEP <Figure 6.1.18>
You can set the your receiver to turn off after a few minutes. Press

to set the sleep timer.
▪ To cancel the sleep timer, please press until you set time
as

(Disable, 10, 20, 30, 60, 100, 120 Minutes)

Figure 6.1.17 Figure 6.1.18

“0 min”.

▣ V.FORMAT <Figure 6.1.19>

You can press to change the video resolution Select
between1080p->1080i->720p-> 576p->576i

▣ WIDE <Figure 6.1.20>
You can press ASPECT to change the TV aspect ratio.

▪ 4:3: Pan-Scan or Letter-Box

▪ 16:9: Full-Screen or Pillar-Box

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Figure 6.1.19 Figure 6.1.20

6.2 System Setting

➊ Time Settings

This submenu allows you to set your local time, wake up time, wake
up channel and sleep time. <Figure 6.2.1>

▪ GMT Usage: Set this ON for the local time to be determined by adjusting

the time difference with the GMT (Greenwich Meantime) according
to your location.

▪ Current Date: If GMT Usage is OFF, you can modify the date by pressing

OK.

▪ Current Time: If GMT Usage is OFF, you can modify the time using the

NUMERIC buttons.

▪ Summer Time: Select the period during which Summer Time is in force.

▪ Local Offset: If GMT Usage is ON, Local time is GMT time + Local Offset.

▪ Wake Up Mode: Select the wake up frequency. (Off/Once/Daily/Mon~Fri)

▪ Wake Up Time: Set the wake up time using the NUMERIC buttons.

▪ Wake Up

Channel: Press OK to set the wake up channel.

▪ Sleep Mode: Select the Sleep frequency. (Off/Once/Daily/Mon~Fri)

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▪ Sleep Time: Set the sleep time using the NUMERIC buttons.

▪ Timer Lead Time: Press OK to set the Timer Lead In And Lead Out Time.

Figure 6.2.1

6.2 System

Setting

➋

A/V
Output
Settings

This submenu

to specify the

6.2.2>

▪ Audio Language: Set the default audio language when selecting a

channel.

▪ Subtitle Language: Set the default subtitle language.

allows you

audio/video
output.
<Figure

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▪ Screen Format: Select the screen format. (16:9 / 4:3)

▪ Display Format: Select the TV aspect ratio(Full Screen/Pillar-Box)

▪ Video Format: Select the Video format.(1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i)

▪ Digital Audio: Select the Audio output type.(DOLBY SPDIF/PCM/DOLBY

HDMI)

Figure 6.2.2

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6.2 System Setting

➌ OSD Settings

This submenu allows you to set the menu language, OSD
transparency and Information and Volume timeouts. <Figure

6.2.3>

▪ Menu Language: Select the desired language for the menu.

▪ Information Timeout: Select the display duration of the information

banner.

(1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 seconds)

▪ Volume Timeout: Select the display duration of the volume box. (1,

2, 3, 5 or 10 seconds)

▪ Recall List: Set ON to display previous channel list.

Figure 6.2.3

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6.2 System Setting

➍ Security Settings

This submenu allows you to set password options and to lock
or unlock access to menus (✽ Note: PIN code and password are
the same). <Figure 6.2.4>

▪ Receiver Lock: Set ON to require entering a PIN code at powering on.

▪ Install Lock: Set ON to require entering a PIN code to access the

installation menu.

▪ Channel Lock: Set ON to require entering a PIN code to access the

channels menu.

▪ Lock Channel Confirm: Set ON to require entering a PIN code to access

a locked channel.

▪ Age Limit: Set to prevent children or unauthorized people from

watching programs. Select among (Free / 8 above / 12 above / 15
above / 18 above). When program information (age limit) is
available from broadcaster and this age limit exceeds the selection,
a PIN code is required to access the channel/program.

▪ Current Password: To change your password, first enter your current

password.

▪ New Password: Enter the new password that you want to set.

▪ Verify Password: Enter the new password again for confirmation.

✽ Note: The default password is ‘0000’.

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Figure 6.2.4

6.2 System Setting

➎ Database Reset

This submenu allows you to restore the factory set values (useful
when encountering problems after changing settings). <Figure 6.2.5>

▪ Delete Radio Channels: Erase all radio channels in the database.

▪ Delete Scramble Channels: Erase all scramble channels in the database.

▪ Delete All Channels: Erase all channels.

▪ Factory Set: Erase all channels and restore the factory default

settings.

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Figure 6.2.5

6.2 System Setting

➏ IP Setting

If the Network supports DHCP, IP settings can be allocated
automatically. If the Network does not support DHCP, the Addresses
must enter manually (Static IP). <Figure 6.2.6>

▪ Connection Type : Ethernet/Wi-Fi to select

▪ DHCP Usage: On/Off to receive IP settings automatically.

▪ IP Address: Enter the IP address.

▪ Subnet Mask: Enter Subnet Mask Number from your Network.

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▪ Gateway: Enter IP address of Gateway (e.g.router).

▪ DNS: Enter IP address of main DNS server.

▪ MAC Address: MAC address display.

Figure 6.2.6 Figure 6.2.7

▪ Firmware update: Support download from a LAN.

1. Press BLUE button.

Figure 6.2.8

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6.2 System Setting

▪ Wi-Fi Wizard: Scan Wi-Fi list.

1. Press Green button.

▪ Wi-Fi Setting

1. Press Yellow button.

Figure 6.2.9

Figure 6.2.10

*Note: To use Wi-Fi, Please use External USB Wi-Fi Adaptor.
* Compatible Wi-Fi chipset List: Ralink RT5370.

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6.2 System Setting

➐ Front Display Setting

This submenu allows you to set the
Standby Mode. <Figure 6.2.11>

▪ Standby Mode: Select the
Standby Mode.

Figure 6.2.11

➑ Key Setting

This submenu allows you to set the
Function Key (Auto Scan / Lock
Channel / Timer Manager / Dvix List
/...)

Figure 6.2.12

➒ Connecting your receiver to a PC via your Network

1. Follow these instructions prior to connecting your receiver to
your PC:

a) Run the PC Tool program (STB Daemon) before connecting to
your PC, this can be downloaded from
www.strong-technologies.com b) Click Browser and select a

sharing folder on your PC.

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6.2 System Setting

c) Press 'OK' then select STB Daemon and
the window will be hidden. You can see
the icon on bottom right of the window

screen.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your to your PC.

3.Press menu, Select System Settings, Select IP Settings: DHCP
Usage 'ON' and pressing the RED Key

A) If your Network supports DHCP, IP settings can be allocated

automatically by turning DHCP Usage 'ON' and pressing the
RED Key

b) If your Network does not
support DHCP, the IP Address must
be entered manually (Static IP)

c) Click the network icon on
bottom of your PC's
Windows
d) Now select the Support Tap, you

can allocate your IP address.

4. Go to File Manager on your
and press the YELLOW Key to type
the IP address of PC which is
running STB Daemon.

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6.3 Channels

➊ Set Favorites

This submenu allows you to set up favorite groups of channels. You
can select TV or Radio channels in an alternative way by pressing
the TV/RADIO button. The receiver supports 16 favorite groups.

1. Press on OK ‘Set Favorites’. The list of groups will be displayed.

<Figure 6.3.1>

2. Press and OK to choose a group. The following menu will
be displayed. <Figure 6.3.2> If you want to change the name of a
favorite group, press the RED button.

3. Press OK to add (or remove if previously added) the selected

channel to/from the favorite channel group.

4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

Figure 6.3.1 Figure 6.3.2

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6.3 Channels

➋ Edit Channels

This submenu allows you to rename channels and input user PID. You
can select TV or Radio channels in an alternative way by pressing
the TV/RADIO button. You can choose a channel list group by pressing
the GROUP

button.

1. Press OK

Channels’. The following
menu will be displayed.
<Figure 6.3.3>

2. Press OK

channel that you want
to edit.

3. Press OK

to rename the channel;
the keypad will be

4. Similarly, you can edit the PID data using the NUMERIC keys.

✽ Note: The VIDEO PID, AUDIO PID and PCR PID are very important

for optimal satellite signal reception. We recommend you
get professional advice where available.

on ‘Edit

on the

on ‘Edit Name’

displayed.

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Figure 6.3.3

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6.3 Channels

➌ Move Channels

This submenu allows you to move channels. You can select TV or Radio
channels in an alternative way by pressing the TV/RADIO button. You
can choose a channel list group by pressing the GROUP button.

1. Press OK on ‘Move Channels’. The following menu will be

displayed.<Figure 6.3.4>

2. Press OK on the channel that you want to move; a ‘move’ icon

will be displayed.

After press , use the , , , , NUMERIC 3.

buttons to move the selected channel.

4. Press OK again to place the channel.

5. Press

to return to the
previous menu.

Figure 6.3.4

the EXIT button

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6.3 Channels

➍ Lock Channels

This submenu allows you to lock channels to control access to them.
Once a channel is locked, you will be asked to enter a password
whenever you try to watch it. You can select TV or Radio channels
in an alternative way by pressing the TV/RADIO button. You can choose
a channel list group by pressing the GROUP button.

✽ If you set ‘Lock Channel Confirm’ (refer to <6.2>security
setting) to OFF, you will not be asked to enter a password even
if the channel is locked.

1. Press OK on ‘Lock Channels’. The following menu will be displayed.

<Figure 6.3.5>

2. Press OK on the channel that you want to lock/unlock; the lock

icon will be displayed/removed.

3. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

Figure 6.3.5

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6.3 Channels

➎ Skip Channels

This submenu allows you to skip channels. Once a channel is set to
be skipped, it will be whenever you navigate channels using
in non-menu mode.

You can select TV or Radio channels in an alternative way by pressing
the TV/RADIO button. You can choose a channel list group by pressing
the GROUP button.

✽ Note: You can still access a ‘skipped’ channel if you enter its
number using the NUMERIC buttons in non-menu mode.

1. Press OK on ‘Skip Channels’. The following menu will be

displayed.<Figure 6.3.6>

2. Press OK on the channel that you want to skip/un-skip; the skip

icon will be displayed / removed.

3. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

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Figure 6.3.6

6.3 Channels

➏ Delete Channels

This submenu allows you to delete channels. You can select TV or Radio
channels in an alternative way by pressing the TV/RADIO button. You
can choose a channel list group by pressing the GROUP button.

✽ Note: Be careful! If you delete a channel, you will not be able
to access it again until you rescan.

1.

on ‘Delete

Channels’. The following menu will be displayed. <Figure 6.3.7>

2. Press OK on the channel that you want to set/unset for deletion;

the delete icon will be displayed/removed.

3. Press the INFO button to delete all channels in the current list;

you will be asked to enter your password.

4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu and confirm

deletion.

Press OK

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Figure 6.3.7

6.3 Channels

➐ Add Channels

This submenu allows you to add channels.

1. Press on ‘Add Channels’. The following menu will be displayed.

<Figure 6.3.8>

2. Press to change the parameter.

▪ Frequency: Select TP Frequency

▪ Channel Name: Press to display Keypad pop-up; Edit a channel’s name

▪ Channel Type: Select among TV / RADIO

▪ You can add specific channel of the transponder by setting its PID

data

(Video, Audio and PCR).

▪ Video Type: Select the video type

▪ Audio Type: Select the video type

(MPEG1/2, H.264)

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(MPEG1/2, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital(AC3), MPEG4, AAC, Dolby Digital+(DD+))

Figure 6.3.8

6.4 Electronic Program Guide

➊ EPG

This submenu allows you to access the electronic program guide when
available.

1. Press the GUIDE button to display the guide menu. <Figure 6.4.1>

2. Press

3. Press to select another channel. <Figure 6.4.1>

4. Press OK to watch the selected channel and access its EPG data.

If you press OK in the right side of the screen (Event display
list).

▪ If the current time EPG is selected, you will return to the previous

menu and get signal from the selected channel.

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▪ If a future time (next) EPG is selected, the selected program will

be reserved and the event color will change.

5. You can select TV or Radio channels by pressing the TV/RADIO

button

6. You can choose a channel list group by pressing the GROUP button.

7. You can access the timer menu by pressing the RED button. <Figure

6.4.2>

8. You can choose a EPG mode by INFO button

➋ Timer

This sub menu allows you to set the on/off time of your receiver.

1. This submenu allows you to set on/off times of your receiver.

To display the timer menu, press the RED button while in the guide
menu. <Figure 6.4.2>

2. Press OK to select a timer’s parameter.

3. Press

to change the parameter.

▪ Timer No: Select the timer that you want to modify. (1- 32 )

▪ State: Select the timer frequency. (off/once/daily/Mon~Fri/weekly)

▪ Date: Press OK to display a Calendar pop-up; Select a date

▪ Start Time: Input the time for your receiver power-on; use the NUMERIC

buttons

▪ End Time: Input the time for your receiver power-off; use the NUMERIC

buttons

▪ Channel: Press OK to display a Channel list pop-up; Select a channel

▪ File Name: Press OK and enter file name using keypad.

▪ Record: Set the record mode (ON/OFF)by using the left and right arrow

button.

▪ Power Off: Select Power Off should you wish the receiver to turn to

standby after recording has finished.

6.4 Electronic Program Guide

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Figure 6.4.1
Figure 6.4.2

▪ If you want to record a program in the right side of the screen, you

can select a program by using OK. The selected program will be reserved
and the event color text will change to red. <Figure 6.4.3>.

▪ You can also see change the timer menu.<Figure 6.4.4>

Figure 6.4.3 Figure 6.4.4

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➊ YOUTUBE

1. : To select YouTube movie.

2. OK: To play movie.

▪ Option: To search by Category. Viewed,

Time, Location.

▪ Search: To search by key word.

▪ Next: To move Next page.

▪ Previous: To move previous page.

▪ REPLAY: To replay the current movie.

▪ PAUSE: To pause the movie.

▪ STOP: To stop the movie.

▪ Fullview: To view the movie in full

size.

➋ Internet Radio

▪ Search: To search by key word.

▪ Genres: To search by genre.

▪ Favorites: To set favorite channels.

▪ Record: To record Radio.

1. Search Radio channel by Key word or Genre.

2. Select a channel by <Figure 6.5.2>

3. Press OK to play Radio.

✽ Note: To record Radio,
please install USB
storage.

Figure 6.5.1

Figure 6.5.2

Figure 6.5.3

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6.5 Entertainment

➌ Weather

Searching the Weather for City,
Country.

1. Press Blue button.

2. Enter the City or Country name.

3. Press EXIT to save and exit the
window.

▪ View List: To view the saved list.

▪ Fahrenheit/Celsius: To display the

temperature.

▪ Add City: To add City on list.

▪ Rename: To modify the City name.

▪ Save Info: To save the added City

name.

➍ MAP

Searching the MAP for City, Country.

1. Press

2. Enter the City or Country name.

3. Press Exit to save and exit the window.

▪ View List: To view the saved list.

▪ Move:

▪ Zoom In: To enlarge MAP.

▪ Zoom Out: To reduce MAP.

▪ Add City: To add City on list.

▪ Rename: To modify the City name.

▪ Save Info: To save the added City name.

Figure 6.5.4

Blue button.

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Figure 6.5.5

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6.5 Entertainment

➎ Calculator

This feature allows you to use a calculator <Figure 6.5.6>
▪ Use the Numerical and the arrow buttons on the remote control.

Figure 6.5.6

➏ Calendar

Figure 6.5.7

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6.6 External Device

➊ Disk Manager

Use the cursor keys to activate the desired functions from this menu.

▪ Default Disk: If you have additional Storage devices connected to

your receiver
to be the default drive for playback and recording.

▪ Disk Information: Select the Hard disk volume, USB device.
Information of the storage devices will be displayed

size, free size)

▪ Format Disk: Format disk enables you to delete all information stored

on the selected storage device

✽ Warning: If you select Format Disk all data on the storage device
will be deleted.

▪ Testing USB Speed: Press to test USB speed for DVR.

▪ Timeshift Rec Time: Set the preferred Timeshift Recording Time.

(10Min/30Min/60Min/90min/120min)

▪ Skip Time:

amount of Skip
Forward and Back
time during
playback

(i.e. USB HDD) you can select which storage device is

(i.e. used size, total

Set the
preferred

(30sec/1Min/2Min/3Min/5Min/10Min20Min/30Min)

Figure 6.6.1

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6.6 External Device

➋ File Manager

[Display]

1. BLUE KEY: To preview files.

2. GROUP KEY: To filter files.

Figure 6.6.2 Figure

6.6.3

[File Management (Copy, Move, New Folder, Delete, Rename)]

1. RED KEY: To select files.

2. MENU KEY: To select a function.

3. Copy (or Move): To copy(or Move) files.

4. Paste: To paste the copied files to a folder.

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Figure 6.6.4 Figure 6.6.5

6.6 External Device

[MP3 Play]

1. Select the MP3 file you want to play using the ,

OK in

2. Adjust

3. Press the button to display the MP3 file list.

4. Press the button to display information about the selected MP3
file.

▪ LIST: Displays / hides the file list.

▪ INFO: Shows information about the selected file.

▪ YELLOW: Selects the hard disk or usb device.

the file list. <Figure 6.6.6>
the volume using ▲ / ▼

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6.6

External Device

Figure 6.6.6

[JPG View]

1. Press to select a picture then press OK button to display

the selected picture. <Figure 6.6.7>

2. Press the EXIT button to hide the file list. Select and option
using , OK. <Figure 6.6.8>

3. Press the button to display the JPG file list.

4. Press the button to display information about the selected
MP3 file.

▪ HIDE infobar: Hide all infos.

▪ LIST: Shows / Hides the JPEG file list.

▪ INFO: Shows information about the selected file.

▪ YELLOW: Selects the hard disk or usb device.

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Figure 6.6.7 Figure 6.6.8

6.6 External Device

[VIDEO Play]

1. Select the video file you want to play using the ,

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OK in the file list.<Figure 6.6.9>

[Update (Firmware, Channel)]

1. Select the software you want to download by using in

the menu.

2. Press the OK button to start the download. <Figure 6.6.11>

✽ Warning: do not switch off your receiver before the download is
complete.

Figure 6.6.9

Figure 6.6.11

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6.6 External Device

➌ Timer Manager

(Manage Existing or Add Manual Timers for Reserving or Recording of
Programs)

1. Press the OK button on the desired timer number to access and

modify the timers’ parameters

2. Press the and arrow buttons to select timer

parameters

3. Press the arrow buttons to change parameters

▪ Timer No: choose the desired timer using and Arrows
buttons (1-32)

▪ State: Select timer frequency (off/daily/Mon-Fri/Weekly)

▪ Date: Press the OK button to display the calendar and select the

desired date

▪ Start Time: Using the NUMERIC buttons input the required start time

▪ End Time: Using the Numeric buttons input the required end time

▪ Channel: Press the OK button to display the channel list and select

a channel

▪ File Name:

the OK
and enter File
Name using
keypad.

▪ Record:

record mode
(ON/OFF) by using
the left and
right arrow
button

▪ Power Off:

Power Off should
you wish the
receiver to turn
to standby
after recording has finished <Figure 6.6.12>

Press
button

Set the

Select

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Figure 6.6.12

6.7 System Information

Your receiver displays current information <Figure 6.7.1> regarding
model name, software version and date of manufacture. This info is
useful when downloading new software. Please note if you have
performed a software update you must also perform a factory reset
of the receiver. Please see Database Reset section in the Systems
settings menu for instruction on page 23.

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Figure 6.7.1

6.8

Conditional Access System

➊ Card Initializing

To Enjoy CONAX CAS7 scrambled channels, you will need a Smart Card
from the service provider (program distributor). If you are
subscribing to services from more than one service provider, you will
need a Smart Card from each one. Since a Smart Card is connected to
a single service provider, a limited range of channels will be
available via it.
✽ Note: Without the Smart Card, you can watch only Free-To-Air
programs.

1. Insert the Smart Card into the receiver’s slot designed for it.

2. The message ‘Smart Card Initializing’ will appear on the screen.

<Figure 6.8.1>

3. After the message ‘Smart Card Initializing’ has disappeared,

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you will be able to watch the channels offered by the service
provider.

Figure 6.8.1

6.8 Conditional Access System

➋ The Status of the Smart Card

1. You can access detailed information about the Smart Card using

the / keys in the Main Menu to select ‘CA’ and pressing OK. <Figure

6.8.2>

2. Proceed wit h further in structions displayed on the screen t o

check more detailed information depending on the Smart Card in
use.

✽ Note: Further detailed information is not mentioned in this

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Figure 6.8.2

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6.9 DVR

➊ File List

File Playback

▣

1. Press to show the file list. Select the file you want to play
back by using OK

2 Press In the left side of screen, detailed information
about the selected file will be displayed. (Recorded Date/Time, Used
size, Total Size) <Figure 6.9.1>

▪ To see a
screen,

And then the following
time-bar will

appear.<Figure 6.9.2>

Figure 6.9.1

full
press OK.

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Figure 6.9.2

6.9 DVR

▣ Edit Menu You will be asked to enter a password whenever you try
to enter it. Press Menu.

The popup menu for selection will appear<Figure 6.9.3>. Select the
item that you want to edit, and set its parameters as desired

1. Normal Mode: Press OK on the file that you can see the preview

of a selected file.

2. Lock Mode: Press OK on the file that you want to lock/unlock.

3. Delete Mode: Press OK on the file that you want to delete.

▪ GROUP: Select between, File Mode Dir Mode

▪ ADVANCE: Shows all sorted files. Select between, Sort by name Sort

by time.

✽ If you
‘Channel Lock’
(refer to <Figure

set

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6.2.4>security setting) to OFF, you will not be asked to enter a
password even if the channel is locked.

4. Rename Mode: Press OK on the file that you want to rename.

Figure 6.9.3

6.9 DVR

➋ Trick Mode

You can operate the trick mode while you are playing the recorded
files. These functions are available in playback mode or time-shift

mode powerfully.

▣ PLAY
This button will display a time- banner.
If you want to show the play list while playing the file by using

▣ PAUSE
This button will pause the playing file until you play again with

or <Figure6.9.4>

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▣ ADVANCE

▪ If the time-shift mode is enabled, You can press to jump the live

program.
▪ If the playback mode is enabled, You can press to stop the current

playing file and
then jumping the live program.

▣ FF(Fast Forward)

▪ When playing the file, you can press to adjusting the playing

speed.<Figure 6.9.5>
▪ The speed will change to x2, x4, x8, x16 and x32.

Figure 6.9.4 Figure 6.9.5

6.9 DVR

▣ RWD(Rewind)

When playing the file, you can press to adjusting the playing
speed. <Figure 6.9.6>

The speed will change to x2, x4, x8, x16 and x32.

▣ Slow(1/2x, 1/4x)

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When playing the file, you can press to adjusting the playing
speed. <Figure 6.9.7>

Figure 6.9.6 Figure 6.9.7

▣ Jump

▪ You can locate the control position to the desired position by using

the

▪ If you press this key continuously, You can locate the control position

to the desired position very quickly.

▣ Skip

▪ You can skips and forward in 15 seconds using the

▪ You can skips and backward in 15 seconds using the

✽ Note: Jump & Skip used only playing at the time-bar.

6.9 DVR

▣ Bookmark

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To mark a specific place in a file for later retrieval. <Figure 6.9.8>

▪ RED: Press this button and red small triangle cursor will be placed

at that position. If you want to delete the bookmarked position,
press a this button once more when red small triangle cursor
appear.

▪ GREEN: Press this button and the current position will jump to the

next bookmarked position and pla yback starts from this point.

▪ YELLOW: Press this button and the current position will jump to the

pre-bookmarked position and playback starts from this point.

✽ Note: The maximum number of the bookmark is 20 in a file.

Figure 6.9.8

6.9 DVR

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➌ Instant Recording

1. You can record a current channel by using
If you then press , a time-banner will be displayed. <Figure

6.9.9>

2. Press once more. The following picture shows that you can
select item when you

record a current channel. <Figure 6.9.10>

▪ Channel: It shows a current channel.

▪ Name: It shows a current recording name.

▪ Duration: You can change the duration of recording time

using the And current recorded time appear.

✽ Note: 1. Do not remove the USB device while recording a program.

by

Figure 6.9.9 Figure 6.9.10

➍ EPG (Electronic Program Guide) Recording

This method can be used if the program you wish to record is on within
the next 7 days.

Press the button on your Strong remote.

▪

Use the or buttons to highlight the channel for the

▪

program you wish to record. Press OK.

Use the button to highlight the program name section of the

▪

EPG menu.

Use the or buttons to highlight the program yo u wish

▪

to record.

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Press the button while this program is highlighted.

▪

The selected program will then appear in red.

Press the

▪

This program will automatically be recorded by the STRONG DVR.

EXIT

key to return to normal viewing.

6.9 DVR

➎ Timer Recording

This function is available when usb device is connected. You can
choose a channel to record the

Program Guide menu by using .

2)Timer)

✽ Timer Lead In and Lead Out Times

▪ Lead In and Lead Out Times can be set on your DVR to apply to all Timer

recordings. Lead In and Lead Out times add specified amounts of time
to the beginning and the end of Timer recordings so you don't miss
the beginning or end of recorded programs.

▪ To set Lead In & Out times press MENU and select System Settings, then

select Time Settings. Then highlight Timer Lead Time and press OK
the button. This will allow you to set the Lead In & Out times
to either 5,10 or 15minutes

(Refer to 6.4 Electric Program Guide,

➏ Time Shift

1. If you want to pause and resume live TV channel, press TIMESHIFT
button. The default time of Time-Shift is 60 min in your STB.<Fig

6.10.11>

2. If you want to resume live TV channel, press PLAY button. <Figure

6.9.12>

3. The trick-mode operations are provided. If you want to jump to
live channel, please press

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Figure 6.9.11 Figure 6.9.12

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7.Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes Remedy
The LED light on the
front panel does not
light
No Picture or sound

Black-and-white
screen or V-Hold

The remote controller
is not working

The AC power cord is
disconnected.

Wrong connection of the
video/audio output to the TV
input terminal. Wrong
connection of the satellite
antenna cable. Wrong
direction of the satellite
antenna. No signal or weak
signal. Wrong setting of
channel information in the
MENU screen.

Your TV mode (PAL/NTSC) is
different from the
satellite broadcasting
mode.
Batteries are exhausted. Change the batteries.
Fluorescent light is
interfering with the remote
controller. Remote
controller is incorrectly
aimed.

Connect the power cord
properly into the power
socket.
Connect the two terminals
correctly with RCA or HDMI
cable(s). Connect the antenna
cable correctly. Adjust the
direction of the antenna.
Check the cable connections,
the LNB and other equipment
connected between the LNB and
the receiver, or adjust the
antenna. Type the setting
values correctly.
Use a TV of the same mode.
Connect a NTSC/PAL converter
between the receiver and the
TV.

Switch off the light. Aim the
remote control at the
receiver.

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8. Specifications

V

System
capabilities
satellite
LNB/Tuner input

Demodulator

System resource

ideo decoder

Teletext
MPEG Audio

Remote control

USB

Fully DVB compliant
Connector IEC 169-24, female

Frequency range Signal
level LNB supply LNB
switch control DiSEqC

Front end DVB-S/S2 QPSK, 8PSK, 16APSK, 32APSK
Symbol rate DVB-S : 2~45Msps

SCPC and MCPC Capable
Spectral inversion Auto conversion

Processor 32bit processor (550MHz, 850DMIPS)
DDR3 128Mbyte
FLASH 8Mbyte
MPEG 2 MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264
Data Rate up to 15M bits/s

Resolution
Video format PAL

Aspect Ratio 4:3,16:9
DVB compliant
MPEG 1 layer I/II, MPEG

2 layer II, AC3 Dolby
Digital
Type Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo
Sampling rates 32, 44.1 and 48 KHz
Code NEC-IR
Operating condition up to 7 Meter

USB Supply DC 5V Max 500mA

950MHz ~ 2150MHz -65dBm ~ -25dBm DC
13/18V, max 400mA 22KHz Ver

1.0/1.1/1.2/USALS Compatible

DVB-S2 : 10~30Msps(QPSK)
10~30Msps(8PSK) 36Msps(16APSK),
27Msps(32APSK)

1920 X 1080P/i, 1280 X 720P, 720 X
576P/i

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Conditional
Access Interface
Power supply

Rear Panel
connectors

RF modulator PAL
G/I/K TV Type

Specifications

Smart Card Reader 1 Slot

Power consumption max 24W
Supply voltage AC 100V ~ 250V

Supply frequency 50Hz ~ 60Hz
Video 1 X RCA cinch

Audio L/R 2 X RCA cinch
S/PDIF 1 X RCA cinch(Coaxial)
HDMI Digital Video/Audio Output
LAN RJ-45
Digital tuner input IEC 169 - 24
Loop-through Digital tuner IEC 169 - 24
RF modulator output IEC 169 - 2
USB DC 5V Max 500A

Connector IEC 169-2, female/male
Frequency 470 ~ 860MHz

Output channel number 21 ~ 69
Size (W x H x D) 250 x 45 x 195 (mm)

Weight 1.6 Kg

ver. 1.0

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9. Warranty Information

The product comes with a 12 mont h manufacturer's warranty from the
date of purchase.

This unit has a 30 day replacement warranty for manufacturing
faults.

Within this period please return the faulty product with all its
supplied accessories to either the place of purchase or STRONG
Australia accompanied by the original purchase receipt.

After this 30 day period the unit must be returned to STRONG Australia
for testing, and if deemed faulty, will be repaired or replaced at
the discretion of STRONG Australia Pty Ltd.

The faulty product can either be sent to STRONG Australia directly
or via your place of purchase for evaluation.

STRONG Australia will cover any costs incurred in returning the
faulty product for evaluation should the product be deemed as
genuinely faulty. If the product is found to have no fault, the c o sts
incurred in delivering product to and from STRONG Australia will
be incurred by the customer.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund
for major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality
and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

STRONG Australia PTY LTD.

60 WEDGEWOOD ROAD HALLAM, VICTORIA 3803

PH: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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