Strong SRT 5492 User's Manual

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1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Overview

1.2 Main Features

2. Safety/Precautions ............................................................................................... 3

2.1 Safety

2.2 Precautions

3. Points to Check before Use ................................................................................. 5

3.1 Accessories

4. Controls/Functions .............................................................................................. 6

4.1 Front Panel

4.2 Rear Panel

4.3 Remote controller

4.4 Front Display

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

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

6.1 Getting Started

6.2 System Setting

6.3 Channels

6.4 Electronic Program Guide

6.5 Games

6.6 Storage

6.7 System Information

6.8 DVR

7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 48

8. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 49

Contents

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This receiver is designed for the reception of free-to-air channels. Depending on your location, enjoy the rich choice of up to 10,000 different channels broadcasting a large range of programs: culture, sports, cinema, news, events, etc. This receiver is assembled with high quality electronic parts.

Introduction

1.1 Overview

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Digital Video Recorder with Twin Tuner

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Time Shift, Record & Playback (Max. 3 channels record)

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2 X USB 2.0 Host for MP3 Playback, JPEG Viewing & Firmware Update

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Ethernet Port

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10,000 Programmable Channels

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DVB-T, MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Compliant

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1080i / 720p / 576p / 576i Video Resolution

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HDMI Output

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Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Outputs

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VFD Display

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Auto & Manual Channel Search

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Dolby Digital Optical Output

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Channel Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder or CAS

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16 Favorite Channel Groups

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OSD in 12 Languages

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Multi Picture Display and Zoom

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16:9 Full Screen, 4:3 Letterbox & Full Screen

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Electronic Program Guide

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Teletext/Subtitle

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Auto Voltage (AC 90 - 250V) SMPS

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Support MEPS(Minimum efficiency performance standard)

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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

1.2 Main Features

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Be sure to read this user's manual before starting the operation of the unit.

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Do not touch the power cord with wet hands as it may cause electric shock.

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Never open the cover. It is very dangerous to touch the inside of the unit due to possible electric shock.

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Place the unit in a well ventilated and no-heat environment.

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

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

Safety/Precautions

2.1 Safety

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When installing the unit

2.2 Precautions

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Install the unit horizontally. An uneven installation may cause the unit to be damaged.

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Do not put heavy items such as a TV set on the unit. That may damage the unit.

Do not leave the unit where the water drops or splashes.

Do not put water holding items such as vases on the unit.

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Do not install the unit:

⍥Where it is subject to vibrations ⍥Where it is exposed to direct sunlight ⍥Where there is humidity ⍥Where the temperature is too high or too low. ⍥Where there is no ventilation

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Moving the unit to a hot area from a cold one will cause condensation. Do not operate the unit for one or two hours or until it has dried completely.

The accessories below are included with this receiver:

Points to Check before Use

3.1 Accessories

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The mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

3.5CD Manual : 1 Remote Control : 1

Batteries (AAA type) : 2 Component + Stereo Cable : 1

RCA Cable : 1

Warranty Card : 1 Loop Cable : 1

Power Cord : 1

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accessories is missing, contact your sales representative.

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Controls/Functions

4.1 Front Panel

4.2 Rear Panel

Power : Switches the receiver between “Standby” and “Power ON” modes.

Menu : To enter or exit the main menu.

Select : To show the Channel List in non-menu mode and select on item or

confirm in menu mode.

- VOL

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a setting in menu mode.

- CH ƌƊ : To switch channels or change the cursor position on the

application screen.

USB : To connect USB devices such as Memory stick or external Hard Disk Drive.

No. Name Connector Function

1S-VIDEO MINI-DIN S-VHS Output

2 USB USB A-type USB 2.0

3 S/PDIF Fiber Optic Digital audio output (Optical)

4 RS-232C DB-9 Low speed serial port

5 HDMI HDMI Digital Video/Audio Output

6 LAN RJ-45 10/100Mbps Ethernet

7 VIDEO RCA cinch Composite video output

8 AUDIO L RCA cinch Left audio output

9 AUDIO R RCA cinch Right audio output

10 Y RCA cinch Component video output(Y)

11 Pb RCA cinch Component video output(Pb)

12 Pr RCA cinch Component video output(Pr)

13 ANT IN1 IEC 169-2 FEMALE Input from terrestrial antenna

14 ANT IN2 IEC 169-2 FEMALE Input from terrestrial antenna

15 ANT OUT1 IEC 169-2 MALE Loop-through output from digital tuner and

Output to TV

16 ANT OUT2 IEC 169-2 MALE Loop-through output from digital tuner and

Output to TV

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4.3 Remote controller 4.3 Remote controller

POWER :To turn the receiver On/Off.

STAND BY :Just turn the receiver off.

TV/RADIO: To switch between TV and

Radio.

MUTE: To turn the sound On/Off.

TEXT : To show the teletext contents if

teletext is transmitted. Used for special functions in menu mode.

SUBTITLE : To turn closed captions on or off.

AUDIO : To show the Multi-language

audio track, the stereo-mono mode and subtitle information. Used for special functions in menu mode.

MOSAIC : To display multiple pictures.

SLEEP : To set the STB off after minutes.

FREEZE : To pause the video. Press

again to resume the video.

ZOOM : To zoom In/Out.

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.

GROUP:To change the channel

favorite groups.

MENU: To enter or exit the main menu.

EXIT:To exit from the present menu and

move to the previous menu.

- Vol Up & Down : To change the

volume level in non-menu mode.

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- Double arrow Up/Down : To move to

the next or previous page when many pages are available.

- Up & Down : To switch channels in

non-menu mode and move the cursor up/down in menu mode.

- Left & Right : To change the volume level in non-menu mode and modify a setting in menu mode.

OK: To show the Channel List in non-menu

mode and select an item or confirm in menu mode.

FILELIST :To display the filelist.

PLAY :Play Content.

STOP :Stop Playback.

RWD : Playback in rewind mode.

PAUSE : Pause playback.

FWD : Playback in forward mode.

ADVANCE : Go to live channel.

REC : Start recording.

SLOW : Playback in slow mode.

- Color Key : Select the option such as View List, Select Disk, Rename.

Numeric Keys (0-9) : To enter numerical settings (such as channel numbers) directly.

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

Wide : To select a TV aspect ratio with Pan Scan or Letter-Box(4:3) (Full screen or Pillar box(16:9).

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How to Connect

4.4 Front Display

1 Indicates Power (On/Off) mode

2 Lights when the current channel is recording

3 Lights when Time-Shift Mode is set to enable

4 Lights when Time-Shift Mode is set to enable

5 Lights when a timer setting in standby mode

6 Lights when the signal is HD

7 Lights when USB devices is connected

8 Indicates the current channel is set to Lock mode

9 Lights when the current chanel is Dolby audio format

10 Lights when the current sound is set to Off

11 Ligths when Mp3 player is enabled

12 Lights when loop mode is setting in Mp3 player

13 Lights when the current channel is Radio mode

14 Lights when the current channel is TV mode

15 Lights when the signal comes in via TV Antenna

16 Indicates when the current playback mode in file list

Lights when Media & Recorded file is playing and revolving on

the outer circle

18 Indicates the resolution of video ouput

19 Indicates the Progressive or interlaced scanning mode

Connect your terrestrial antenna to Tuner 1 input

Connect loop through cable Tuner 1 RF OUT1 to Tuner 2 input

When available, you may instead connect the Component Video of your TV to

Component Video for best quality: connect the Y, Pb and Pr of your TV to Y,Pb and Pr respectively

Connect the HDMI of your TV to HDMI of STB

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6.1 Getting Started

2) Terrestrial Scan

Through this function, the receiver searches for all the available channels and saves them in memory.

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Auto Scan <Figure 6.1.5>

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Press the OK button when the selection bar is positioned on any item and “Scanning menu” will appear on the screen. <Figure 6.1.6>

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Manual Scan <Figure 6.1.7>

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Select the channel number or frequency you want to search for select the channel number by pressing VOL Ȝ or VOL Ȟ on the remote control, or specify a frequency by entering the frequency with the number keys. <Figure 6.1.8>

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For the Bandwidth choose either 7 MHz or 8 MHz.

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Select the Search Type (All channel / FTA Only / TV Only).

⊼ Select the Network Search ON / OFF.

⊽ Press to begin the scan.

Operation

6.1 Getting Started

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

1) Installation Wizard

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Turn on your TV and receiver.

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The pop-up menu for language selection will appear.<Figure 6.1.1>

Select one language and press to proceed.

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A/V Output Settings menu appear after Menu Language menu. <Figure 6.1.2> See also Page19

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Time Settings menu appear after A/V Output Settings menu. <Figure 6.1.3>