Strong SRT 5434 User Manual

High Denition Digital Receiver

SRT 5434

User Manual

Warranty Information

This product comes with a 12 month manufacturer’s warranty from
the date of purchase.

This unit has a 30 days 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 days 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 reasonable 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 costs incurred in delivering product to and from STRONG
Australia will be the customer.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for major failure and for compensation for any reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have 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 Rd, Hallam. VIC. 3803

Ph: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions 3

Reference & Software Update 4

Product Overview

Front Panel 5
Rear Panel 5
Remote Control Functions 6

Installation

Connecting to a Television 8
First Time Installation 9

Basic Unit Operations 10

1/Program Management Settings 10
a) Program Edit
b) EPG - Electronic Program Guide
c) Sort Channels
d) Creating favourite channel list
e) View favourite channels
2/Picture Settings 10
a) Aspect Ratio
b) Resolution
c) TV Format
d)3D Output
3/Channel Search 11
a) Auto Search
b) Manual Search

4/System Settings 11
a) Set Password
b) Restore factory default
c) System Information
5/ USB 12
a)Multimedia
b)Recording - Instant Recording, Schedule Recording
c) Time Shift
d) Playback Recorded Files
e) Delete Recorded Files
6/ Clock & Time Settings 13
7/ Trouble Shooting 14

8/ Unit Specications 16

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Safety Instructions

Safety Precaution

This STB has been designed and manufactured to satisfy the
International safety standards. Please read the following safety
precautions carefully before operating this receiver.

Main Supply:

Before operating, please check the units operating voltage is
100-240V AC 50/60HZ

Overload:

Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither
use damaged power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may
result in electric shock.

Liquid:

The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water,
and that no objects lled with liquids, such as vase, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

Ventilation:

Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sucient
airow to the unit. Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or
carpets. Do not expose the receiver to direct light or do not place
it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do not stack other
electronic equipments on top of the receiver.

Cleaning:

Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean
the receiver by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid
(no solvents).

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Connection:

Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to
Antenna or disconnect it from Antenna. Failure to do so, could
possibly cause damage to the Antenna.

Location:

Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or
sunlight.

Uncover:

Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Contact qualied and licensed service personnel to repair the
receiver, or contact your dealer.

Reference

Auto Search
Manual Search
PAL/NTSC Conversion
True full Color (32 bits) on screen display (OSD)
Menu language supported: English
Multi-language audio supported
Multi-language DVB Subtitle output
7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Teletext output through VBI and OSD.
USB 2.0 Interface

Software update:

If new software becomes available for this model, it can be
downloaded from our website (www.strong.com.au) and then
placed onto a USB. Plug in the USB into the USB port on the unit
and then go to:

Menu > System > Software Update >USB Upgrade

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Product Overview

Front Panel

1. Power button : Switch between operation and standby modes.

2. Up & Down Channel: Change channel in viewing mode and
move the cursor up in menu mode

3. Display : It displays channel information. In standby mode it
displays local time.

4. Power /Signal light : Power /signal indicator.

5. USB2.0 : Single USB 2.0 Host Port.

Rear Panel

1. ANT IN : Connect the antenna cable.

2. ANT OUT : Loop out to pass signal through

3. COAXIAL : Digital Audio output (Optical).

4. DV-OUT : Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable

5. AUDIO R/L / VIDEO : Connect to the TV using RCA cabling

6. DC-5V : Connect to the power using power adapter.

*Note: For best results, use HDMI cable and RG6 Quad Shielded antenna cabling

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Remote Control Functions

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1. POWER: Turns the receiver On/
Standby

2. MUTE: Mutes audio output of the
receiver

3. ZOOM: To open the recordings list
when in viewing mode. Zoom in on
Photos when in Photo mode

4. ASPECT: Change aspect modes:
4:3, 16:9 and to Auto.

5. V-FORMAT: Change video
resolution modes: 576i to 1080p
(PAL) 480i to 1080p (NTSC)

6. TIMER: Call directly Timer menu to
view or set timers

8. AUDIO: Shows list of available
audio type or language. Temporary
override of Main menu audio
setting.

9. SUB: Shows list of available
subtitle languages Temporary
override of the subtitle setting in the
main menu

10. DVR : to access USB & Recorded

11. FAV: Favourite group selection

12. Fast rewind

13. Fast forward

14. Jumps to previous item in
playlist

15. Jump to next item in playlist

or resume Timeshift

17. TIMESHIFT/ : Start Timeshift
mode or pause

18. Records the TV program to the
connected storage device

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20. MENU: Opens the main menu, in
menu you will get
one step back

21. EXIT: Exits from the menu or
sub-menu

previous/next.
Menu On: Moves the cursor up/
down.

current channel list

the volume level
Menu On: Change settings for

25. INFO: Shows the current channel
information
Press twice for program and
technical information.

26. EPG: Shows the EPG (Electronic
Program Guide) in TV mode

27. V+/V-: Increases/decreases the
volume level

29. P+/P-: Channel up/down in
channel list mode

30. 0~9: Channel selection or value
input

31. TV/RADIO: Toggles between TV
or RADIO mode

32. RECALL: Back to previous shown
channel

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Stop of playback or Timeshift

Connecting to a Television

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First Time Installation

If you are using the unit for the rst time or have restored the unit to
factory default, the installation guide menu will appear on your TV
screen.

• Select ‘On’ Power Antenna if you’re using Active Antenna.

• Press ‘OK’ to start to do channel searching.

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Basic Unit Operation

(1). Program Management Settings

(a) Program Edit

To edit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or
delete), you will need to enter the Program Edit Menu.
This Menu requires a password to access. Enter the default
password ‘000000’.
The master unlock password is ‘888888’ .
(b) EPG (Electronic Programming Guide)
This feature shows the TV program listings for each channel for the
following 7 days. The display shows the buttons to
press to go forward or backward in the programs listing.

(c) Sort Channels

Sort your channels from the following options:
[By LCN] - Sort the channels in ascending order.
[By Service Name] - Sort the channels in alphabetical order.
[By Service ID] - Sort the channels according to the station.
[By ONID] - Sort the channels according to ONID.
(d) Creating a favourite list:

• Press Menu, select Program Edit, type in the Password, 000000

• Select the channel, press the FAV button, select the Type, press
OK and EXIT.

(e) View the favourite channels:

• Press the FAV button.

• Using the Vol- and Vol+ buttons , select the FAV type.

(2). Picture Setting

(a) Aspect Ratio

Change the aspect ratio of Video. [Auto], [16:9 PillarBox], [16:9
Pan&Scan], [4:3 LetterBox], [4:3 Pan&Scan] ,
[4:3 Full], [16:9 WideScreen].

(b) Resolution

You can change this setting to match the most common setting for
HDMI.

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(c) TV Format

If the picture does not appear to be correct you can change this
setting. This should match the most common setting for TVs in your
country.

(d) 3D Output

Change 3D Output Setting.
[OFF] Set 3D Output O
[Side by Side]Set 3D Output format SBS
[Auto] Set 3D Output Auto
[Top/Bottom]Set 3D Output format T/B

(f) OSD Transparency

Change OSD Transparency. [0%], [20%], [40%], [60%], [80%].

(3). Channel Search

(a) Auto Search

This option will automatically search for channels and save them
once the scanning is complete.
All previously saved channels and settings will be deleted.

(b) Manual Search

This option allows you to scan for new channels without deleting
previously saved channels and settings.

(4). System Setting

(a) Set Password

Enter your old password or the default password ‘000000’. Enter
your new password, Press OK button and press Exit.
The master unlock password is ‘888888 ‘ .

(b) Restore Factory Default

In Main Menu select [Restore Factory Default] . Enter your password
or the default password ‘000000’ and press OK to
conrm. This option will delete all preset channels and settings. The
master unlock password is ‘888888 ‘.

(c) System Information: Software Version
(d) Software Upgrade via USB

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(5). USB

This model will support up to 1TB External USB Hard drive in NTFS

or Fat32 Format

(a) Multimedia

When a USB device is attached you can select from the Music, Photo
or Movie options in this menu.

(b) USB Recording

This function is available only when a USB storage device is
connected to the receiver.

Instant recording:

If you want to start recording a live show, which is currently being
broadcast, go to the desired channel and press the
REC button. Press Stop Button which is white square to stop record­ing.

Schedule a Recording:

To schedule a recording before broadcast (e.g. record your favourite
show while you’re out), follow
these steps:

• Press EPG to open the full listings.

• Select the TV channel.

• Select the TV show you want to record.

• Press OK. On the window that pops up, modify the channel,
date, recording start -time and recording end-time, as well as
optionally selecting to repeat this action on a regular basis.

• Select Mode to record

• Press OK to save the timer.

Timeshift

When you are playing the program, you can insert the USB, and at
any time you can press the [Time shift] button, the frame will be
paused, and you may press the [PLAY] button after a second, it will
start to timeshift now. You may press the PLAY button to return
the normal program playing, and the timeshift is continuing, you
may see from the picture’s bottom which is showing the time shift

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status. In this case, you may make the unit to play the recorded
program from the start. Press [Info] key to see time shift information
: You can press [fast forward]/[fast back] to move the slide to left or
right of the current recording.
Note: Time Shifting will only be available when USB HDD is connect­ed to the system and read/ write speed is high enough to do that.
Press [Stop] button to end the timeshift, and it will back to the
normal playing of the program.

Playback a recorded le:

• Press the DVR button from the remote control

• Select the le from the list, press OK

• Press RED button ( ZOOM) to view in full screen.

Stop the playback:

• Press the white square button ( next to the record and time­shift buttons)

Delete a recorded le:

• Select the le from the list

• Press the Yellow (V-FORMAT) button and press OK to delete.

(6). Clock / Time Settings

Menu > Time

• To select Region, Time Zone & Daylight Savings

*Please note that Day and Date are automatically collected via

the Broadcast stream (in Default).

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(7). Trouble Shooting

Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips be­low carefully. If the problem persists after completing the following
procedure, please contact your local product distributor or service
centre for further instructions.

1. No message displayed on the front display. (The product will

not switch on.)

• Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a

suitable power outlet.

• Check that the mains supply is switched on.

• Connect the power cable to a dierent power outlet.

• Check that the power switch is on at the rear of the product.

(where applicable)

2. No picture

• Make sure that the product is powered on and in operation mode.

(Press the STANDBY button)

• Make sure that the AV (RCA) or HDMI cable is rmly connected to

the TV.

• Make sure that the antenna cable is properly connected to the

product.

• Be sure to activate channel search.

• Check the brightness level of the TV.

• Check if the channel is currently on air. Contact the broadcaster to

ensure that the channel is running.

3. Poor picture/sound quality

• Make sure there is no mobile phone or microwave oven near the

product.

• Adjust the antenna direction to get a better picture.

• Set the antenna power in menu to On, if you use the active anten-

na to improve the reception (where applicable)

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4. No or poor sound

• Check that your AV/HDMI cable is connected correctly.

• Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product.

• Check if the product or TV is on mute.

• Check audio type or soundtrack option. (where applicable)

5. Remote control does not operate.

• To control the product, the top end of the remote control should

point directly towards the receiving part of the product.

• Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.

• Replace the batteries in the remote control for a new set.

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DVB-T2 (MPEG4)TUNER x 1

Guard Interval Modes : 1/4,1/8,1/16,1/32,1/128
Code Rate :1/2,3/5,2/3,3/4,4/5,5/6
Frequency Range : 177.5-226.5MHz (VHF) BW=7Mhz | 474-
8585MHz (UHF) BW =8Mhz
IF Bandwidth : 7 MHz
Waveform : COFDM
Input Impedance : 75 Ω
Carrier Mode : 1k,2k,4k,8k,16k,32k mode

MPEG TRANSPORT STREAM & AV DECODING

Transport Stream : MPEG-2/4 ISO/IEC 13818-1

: MPEG-1/2 MP@ML, H.264, DivX & MPEG4
Input Rate : 80Mps for MPEG Transport Stream and 25
Mps for DV StreamsAudio Decoding: MPEG-2
Layer I & II (Music Cam), with bit rates up tp

640K bits/s, LPCM up to 48KHz, MP3

Audio Mode : Stereo/Joint Stereo/Mono
Sampling Rate : 32KHz, 44.1KHz & 48KHz
Aspect Ratio : 4:3, 16:9
Video Resolution : 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video Formats : JPEG, BMP, PNG, AVI, MKV, MP4, OGG, TS,
TP, TRP, MPG, XVID

AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUTPUT

Video : RCA/Cinch, Video Outputs (CVBS) @576I or
480I

SUPPORT HDCP
Audio L/R : RCA/Cinch, Volume and Mute control/
Audio : Coaxial digital audio output/ SPDIF

DATA PORT

USB :USB 2.0 Host (USB Port x 1 Front Panel), A-type

HARD DISK - (*Not Supplied)

Will support up to 1TB External USB Hard Disk Drive: NTFS or Fat32
File system

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POWER SUPPLY

Input Voltage : AC100~240V (Detachable)
Power Consumption : Standby <1W, on mode Max 6W (w/out DVR)

GENERAL DATA

Dimensions : W150 x D90 x H30mm (D110mm with connec
tions)
Weight : 0.15Kgs (15grams)

*For optimal picture quality HDMI cable is recommended

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STRONG AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

60 WEDGEWOOD ROAD

HALLAM, VIC. 3803

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

HELP DESK

1800 820 030

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.strong.com.au