Strong SRT 5150 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1.0 Usage 3

1.1 Safety Instructions 3

1.2 Features & Accessories 4

1.3 Safety Precautions 5

1.4 Storage 5

1.5 Equipment Set-up 5

2.0 Your DVB-T Receiver 6

2.1 Front Panel 6

2.2 Rear Panel 6

3.0 Connections 7

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 7

3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable 7

3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable 7

3.1.3 Advanced connection 7

3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 7

3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output 8

3.1.6 Connecting a remote eye 8

3.1.7 Connecting a serial cable for downloading software 8

4.0 Starting up 8

4.1 Starting up for the First Time 8

5.0 Basic settings 9

5.1 Main Menu 9

5.1.1 Service Organizer Menu 9

5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu 11

5.1.3 The Timer Menu 12

5.1.4 The Installation Menu 12

5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu 13

5.1.4.2 Country selection 14

5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up 14

5.1.4.4 Parental Lock – Changing PIN Code 16

5.1.5 Games 16

6.0 Basic functions – Remote Control 17 A.1 Trouble Shooting 19 A.2 Glossary of terms 20

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Thank you for choosing this Strong terrestrial receiver. This receiver is of our latest development and it is designed to be capable of upgrading its software through the PC. It is highly recommended that you read this manual carefully to safely install your receiver and to achieve its optimum performance.

1.0 Usage

This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 5150 Digital Terrestrial Receiver and its related accessories. It is advised that first time and experienced users read this manual in order to safely install the receiver.

Strong has supplied this product with the most recent innovations of software and hardware. Strong reserves the right to make changes in production to the software used by your terrestrial receiver without prior notification. In order to maintain and ensure that your receiver is compatible and updated with the most recent software technology, we recommend that you visit our website to check the latest software.

1.1 Safety Instructions

Warning:

DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER:

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

DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:

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

rents and possible electrical hazards. Your warranty will be void if the receiver has been opened.

 When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the power cord from

the wall socket.

 Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock.  Do not touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.  Place the receiver in a well-ventilated environment.  When you are connecting the cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains

supply voltage.

 Do not use your receiver in 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 Display (OSD) Menu

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1.2 Features & Accessories

SRT 5150 Digital Terrestrial Receiver:

 Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface  Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Swedish,

Danish, Hungurian, Czech.

 RS 232 port for updating control software and additional services  Automatic channel scan options  2-SCART Connectors (TV, VCR)  3 RCA Connectors (CVBS, Audio Left/Right)  Multi-Language function (Menu, Audio)  IR sensor-connector for connecting an external remote eye to control the receiver (available as

accessory)

 Front Panel Buttons & Remote Control  Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name, PID)  EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for on screen channel information  Over 1000 channels memory capacity  Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio  3 Operation Modes (Digital TV, Digital Radio, Favourite)  Digital Tuner with Loop-through output  MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level  Teletext (VBI)  Supports software downloading via PC  S/PDIF output for connection with a digital audio amplifier  Built-in UHF modulator  Support of active antenna by 5V output

Accessory:

 User’s Manual  Remote Control unit  2x Batteries (AAA type)  Remote Eye

Note:

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

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1.3 Safety Precautions

To maintain your receiver’s optimum performance, you are advised to apply the following safety precautions:

 Read this manual carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions given.  Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel  If you wish, you may clean your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild

soap solution, only after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply.

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

components inside.

 Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an

electric shock.

 Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect

any equipment;

 Please ensure that that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical

identification plate at the back of the receiver.

 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.

 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 warranty make sure to store the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty.

1.5 Equipment Set-up

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

 Refer to the user manual of your TV and/or your antenna.  Make sure that the SCART cable is in a good condition.  Make sure that the SCART cable connections are well shielded  Make sure that the outdoor components of the antenna are in good condition.

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2.0 Your DVB-T Receiver

2.1 Front Panel

(Please see inside cover Figure 1)

1. Power Button Turns the receiver ON/OFF.

2. Stand-BY / ON / SIGNAL (3 LEDs) The red LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The green LED is the

“Power On” indicator. The orange LED lights up once you correctly receive a antenna signal (signal locked)

3. UP/DOWN Buttons Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state. Changes the channels UP/DOWN in no menu state.

4. LED Display This 4-digit LED panel indicates the time or the program number.

2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2)

1. ANTENNA INPUT Connect the antenna cable to this connector.

2. RF OUTPUT Gives you the possibility to connect the receiver to TV by RF cable.

3. AUDIO Right (Red RCA) and Left (White RCA) These connectors give you the 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. TV Scart Connector Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV using a scart cable.

6. 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.

7. IR SENSOR Use this connector to connect an external remote eye if you wish to store your receiver in a place where the IR on your receiver cannot communicate with the remote. For example, if you wish to put your receiver in a closed environment such as a well ventilated closet, then this accessory will be useful because it can allow the remote control to control the receiver through the remote eye.

8. RS 232 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 the original software provided via our website. Loading other versions of software not adapted to your model number can cause severe damage to your receiver, and will not be covered by the warranty.

9. S/PDIF Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier.

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

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