Strong SRT 5495A User's Manual

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1. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Overview

1.2 Main Features

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

2.1 Safety

2.2 Precautions

2.3 Positioning

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

6.9 MEDIA

6.10 PIP Function(Picture in Picture)

7. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 54

8. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 55

Contents

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This receiver is designed for the reception of free to air channels and is equipped with a hard drive memory unit to allow program and content recording.

To ensure the correct operation of this product the user manual must be read by any person that is installing, connecting, operation or cleaning the unit.

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Note: All products that are marked either directly or labeled on the packaging with the

following icon:

Cannot be disposed of through the normal household waste channels and must be disposed of through specialized collection centers that recycle electric and electronic devices.

By disposing of such products as required by law, you are contributing to the protection of the environment.

Incorrect disposal can be hazardous to human health and the environment.

Introduction

1.1 Overview

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Digital Video Recorder with Twin Tuner

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Built in 500GB Hard Drive

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

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Media Playback via external storage devices (HDD, SD Card Reader)

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

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Ethernet Port for file transfer and Ice TV functionality

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

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1080p / 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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Auto & Manual Channel Search

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Dolby Digital Optical Output

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Channel Sorting by Alphabet

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16 Favorite Channel Groups

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Selection of 12 languages

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Picture in Picture Feature

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SD Card Reader

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AV input capable via Component and Composite

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

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Electronic Program Guide

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Subtitle

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Auto Voltage (AC 100 - 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.

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Compatible with Icetv Electronic Program Guide

1.2 Main Features

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2.3 Positioning

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Ensure the receiver is placed on a stable, even surface.

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Do not place heavy objects on top of the receiver.

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Install the receiver in a well ventilated location and avoid direct sunlight.

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Avoid dusty locations.

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Never cover the ventilation holes in the cover of the receiver.

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Humidity can occur inside the receiver when moving from a cold to a warm place. In this case, wait approximately one hour before operating the unit.

Safety Precautions

2.1 Safety

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Only connect the receiver to a properly installed 100-240V, 50-60 Hz mains socket.

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During electrical storms it is recommended the receiver be unplugged from the mains.

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To avoid any risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose the receiver to any water. If objects or liquids enter the receiver, immediately unplug power from the mains. Contact a qualified service technician before using the receiver again, or there may be a risk of electric shock.

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Do not open the cover as there is a risk of electric shock.

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When the receiver is not in use for extended periods, disconnect the plug from the mains.

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Never use the receiver with a damaged mains cable as there is a risk of electric shock.

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Should the mains cable be damaged, refer to a qualified service technician or contact an authorized Strong technician to arrange repair or replacement before using the receiver again.

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Do not allow children to use the receiver without supervision.

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Always refer maintenance to a qualified service technician or contact Strong for an authorized representative.

Please thoroughly read the following safety precautions before operating this receiver. You are required to read all notes, instructions and warnings contained in this User Manual.

2.2 Safety Precautions

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Controls/Functions

4.1 Front Panel

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

Menu : To enter or exit the main menu.

OK : To display the channel list or select and confirm an item in the menu

mode.

- VOL

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

application screen

Passive Standby / Power on indications Lamp : Flashes blue light in “Passive Standby” mode and shows no light in “Power ON” mode.

USB : To connect a USB device (ex. Memory stick or external hard drive)

SD Card Reader : To read and write data to SD media.

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Unpack the unit and ensure that all of the following items are included in the pack.

Points to Check before Use

3.1 Accessories

User Manual : 1 Remote Control : 1

Batteries (AAA type) : 2 Splitter : 3

RCA Cable : 2

Warranty Card : 1 Loop Cable : 1

Power Cord : 1

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If any of the above listed accessories are missing, please contact your sales representative.

AV IN

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4.3 Remote controller

POWER :Turns the unit on and off

STAND BY :Places the receiver in

standby mode

TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and

Radio functions

MUTE: Turns the sound on and off

MEDIA : To access media file playback

SUBTITLE : To turn the closed captions on and off

AUDIO : To display the Multi-language

audio track, stereo/mono mode and subtitle information

AV IN : To view the AV In channel directly

SLEEP : To turn the unit off after a pre-

set time

FREEZE : Press once to pause live TV.

Press again to resume play

ZOOM : Activates the zoom function

GUIDE : Displays the TV/Radio Electronic

Program Guide

INFO : Displays information about the selected program. Press twice for additional detail

RECALL :To return to the previous

channel

GROUP:To select set channel favorite

groups

MENU: To enter or exit the main menu

EXIT:To exit the current menu and

move to the previous menu

- Vol Up & Down : To change volume

setting

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4.2 Rear Panel

No. Name Connector Function

1 S/PDIF Fiber Optic Digital audio output (Optical) 2 USB USB A-type USB 2.0 3 S-VIDEO MINI-DIN S-VHS Output 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

17 Y RCA cinch Component video input(Y)

18 Pb RCA cinch Component video input(Pb)

19 Pr RCA cinch Component video input(Pr)

20 VIDEO RCA cinch Composite video input

21 AUDIO L RCA cinch Left audio input

22 AUDIO R RCA cinch Right audio input

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4.4 Front Display

1 Indicates Power (On/Off) mode

2 Lights when the current channel is recording

3 Lights when Time Shift is enabled

4 Lights when Time Shift is enabled

5Lights when the Timer is set

6 Lights when a High Definition signal is received

7 Lights when a USB device is connected

8 Indicates the current channel is set in 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 an Mp3 player is set in loop mode

13 Lights when the current channel is in Radio mode

14 Lights when the current channel is in TV mode

15 Lights when the signal is being received via the antenna

16 Indicates the current playback mode in the file list

17 Lights when a recorded file is being played

18 Indicates the resolution of video ouput

19 Indicates Progressive or Interlaced scanning mode

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4.3 Remote controller

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- CH Up/Down : To change channels

- Up & Down : To change channels or

move the cursor up and down in menu mode

- Left & Right : To change the volume level. Also modifies a setting in menu mode

OK: To show the channel list or to select

or confirm an item in menu mode

FILELIST :Displays the file list

PLAY :Press to play content

STOP :Press to stop playback

RWD : Playback in rewind mode

PAUSE : Pauses playback and begins

timeshift

FWD : Starts playback

SKIP BACK : To skip back while

watching recorded programs

REC : To start recording

SKIP FORWARD : To skip forward while

watching a recorded program

PIP : To activate the Picture in Picture Function

PIP+ : To change the PIP channel up

PIP- : To change the PIP channel down

P.SWAP : To swap the PIP picture and

the main picture

Numeric Keys (0-9) : To enter numerical setting such as channel numbers

V.FORMAT : To change video output resolution

Wide : To select an aspect ratio with Pan Scan or Letterbox (4.3) (Full screen or Pillar box)

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Operation

6.1 Getting Started

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

1) Installation Wizard

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Plug in the receiver and position the power switch to “on”

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Turn on your TV

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A pop-up menu will appear for language selection <Figure 6.1.1> Select the desired language and press button to proceed

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The AV output setting menu will now appear <Figure 6.1.2>. Use the / to select the desired settings and press button to proceed (see also Page 19)

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The time setting menu will now be displayed <Figure 6.1.3>. Once again use the / to select the desired time and confirm by pressing button.

(see also Page 18)

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The Auto Scan menu will now appear <Figure 6.1.4> In this mode the receiver will scan for all available channels and save them.

How to Connect

Connect the antenna lead coming from the wall plate to the input marked “Tuner 1”

Connect the Loop Cable provided to the input marked Tuner 1 RF then to the Tuner 2

input as shown in the diagram below

There are a number of methods to connect your receiver to your television

A. Using the Composite cable provided ( red, white and yellow leads)

For video, connect the yellow lead to the yellow socket on back of the receiver and to the corresponding Video Input socket on the back of the TV.

For Right Audio, connect the red lead to the red socket on the back of the receiver and to the corresponding Right Audio Input socket on the back of the TV.

For Left Audio, connect the white lead to the white socket on the back of the receiver and to the corresponding Left Audio Input socket on the back of the TV.

B. Using the Component cable (Sold separately) (green, blue and red leads) paying

attention to the color coding, connect the three color coded leads to the matching sockets in the back of the receiver and Video Out sockets of the TV. You will also need a connection for Right and Left audio via the audio socket. This may be achieved using the Composite cable supplied and connecting the red and white leads as described in Step A above.

C. If your TV has a HDMI input, you can use a HDMI cable ( sold separately) from the

back of the receiver to the TV. A HDMI cable supplies both video and audio signals through a single cable so no other leads are required. Please ensure your TV is set to the HDMI input mode to detect the receiver.

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6.1 Getting Started

3) Channel Selection

You can use the and or and keys to navigate between channels to select desired channels.

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If you know the channel number you can enter it using the NUMERIC buttons on the remote control and wait 2 seconds for the change.

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Detailed information about the selected channel will be displayed on the right hand side of the screen <Figure 6.1.9>

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You can use the following buttons to navigate between channels

- and : Moves one channel up or down

- and : Moves one page up or down

- RED : Shows all channels in the current group

- Green : Shows all channels alphabetically

- Yellow : Shows all channels by transponder

- Blue : Shows all channels by CAS.

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

6.1 Getting Started

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With the “All Channels” icon highlighted <Figure 6.1.5> press the button to start the scan. Scanned channels will be shown on screen <Figure 6.1.6>

2) Manual Scanning

To manually scan a channel select the channel number using the and keys on the remote control <Figure 6.1.7> and press

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6.1 Getting Started

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ZOOM

By pressing the button you can zoom in video.

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By pressing the PAUSE button and you can zoom in on sections of video on Freeze <Figure 6.1.10>

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While watching a program press to zoom in on sections of a video <Figure

6.1.11>

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To cancel the freeze status release it by pressing the ZOOM button continuously.

6.1 Getting Started

4) Other Functions of the Remote Control

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Volume Control

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Press or to adjust the volume while watching a program

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Pressing the Mute button will remove the sound and the mute icon will be displayed. Pressing the Mute button again will restore the sound.

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Channel Information

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Pressing the INFO button will briefly display the channel information

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Pressing the INFO button a second time will display a more detailed program

information

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TV/RADIO switching

Press this button to change from a TV to a Radio channel. Pressing the button again will return the unit to the TV channel

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RECALL

Pressing this button returns the unit to the previously viewed channel

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Audio

Use this button to adjust the subtitles or audio status of the current channel

- Audio Mode : Select from Stereo ᵎ Mono Left ᵎ Mono Right

- Audio Track : Select between tracks available in this program

- Audio Level : Use to select High ᵎ Medium ᵎ Low

Note : Subtitle and audio settings are only available when the selected channel

supports these functions.

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FREEZE

Press this button to freeze video. Pressing the button again will restore the video.

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GROUP

This button is used to view the list of favorite channel groups. Only registered groups are displayed.

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SUBTITLE

By pressing you can select the subtitle language of the current channel <Figure

6.1.12>

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SLEEP

You can set your receiver to turn off after a period of time. Available timer selections are 10,20,30,60,100 and 120 minutes. To activate press and set the timer. <Figure

6.1.13>

- To cancel the sleep timer press until the minutes are set as “0 min”

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