Strong SRT 6005 User Manual

Content

1.0 Introduction 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 6

2.0 Your Receiver 6

2.1 Front Panel 6

2.2 Remote Control Unit 7

2.3 Rear Panel 9

3.0 Connections 10

3.1 Connecting to TV & VCR 10

3.2 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier 11

3.3 Connecting to Satellite Dish 11

3.4 Connecting to serial cable for downloading software 13

4.0 Starting up 14

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5.0 Main Menu 18

5.1 Channel Organiser 19

5.2 Installation 23

5.3 System setting 29

5.4 Timer 39

5.5 Game 40

6.0 Other operation functions 42

6.1 System Information 42

6.2 Mosaic (Nine picture view) 42

6.3 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 43

6.4 Selection Audio Language 45

6.5 Teletext function 45

A.1 Trouble Shooting 47 A.2 Specifications 48 A.3 Glossary of Terms 50

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Safety Instructions

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

currents 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 a humid environment.

Make sure you read this user manual before installing your receiver.

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver.

The following symbols will serve as follow.

Warning Indicates warning information. Tips Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.

MENU Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver (Bold Character) Move to Represents a menu item within a window. (Italic Character)

1.2 Features & Accessories

 For all digital Free-To-Air TV and Radio programmes via satellite  Display showing channel number or time  Digital sound through coaxial output (S/PDIF)  Separate power switch  Set-up supports for first time installation  3200 channel memory capacity for 64 satellites  4 Favourite lists for TV-and Radio programme  Quick and easy installation & user-friendly menu  Excellent Audio & Video quality  Parental lock function for menu and selectable per channel  Teletext via OSD & VBI  Supports DiSEqC 1.0 and DiSEqC 1.2  Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for present/following event information and up to 7

days for on screen programme information

 Full multi-lingual DVB subtitling and audio track support  Multi-lingual support on screen menu (OSD): English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Turkish, Bulgarian, Czech

 Edit functions for TV or Radio programme name and satellite name  Future-proof: Software update via satellite (OTA)  Signal strength bar for digital transponders  Automatic, Network and manual channel scan options  Power on with last viewed channel  10 Timer for recording and/ or sleep-timer with 3 modes (daily, weekly, once)  1 Game (Tetris)  User-friendly remote control with coloured function buttons  Low power consumption  Advanced timer function  Mosaic function: 9 TV Channel in overview  Automatic clock change: summer/ winter time  Connections: SAT IN, SAT OUT, 1 Scart TV (RGB/CVBS), 1 Scart VCR (CVBS)1, S/PDIF

Serial Port RS 232, Power switch

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Only for model SRT 6010

Accessories:

 User's Manual  1 Remote control unit  2x Batteries (AAA type)

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Note: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited or be mixed or

used with other types of batteries.

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 discon-

nect any equipment.

 Please ensure 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 suit-

able 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 packaging designed to protect against electric shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are included and keep the packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you are returning it under warranty make sure to repack the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty.

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1.5 Equipment Set-up

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

 Refer to the user manual of your TV and 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.

2.0 Your Receiver

2.1 Front Panel

FIGURE 1. Front Panel

1. Mode indicator

The RED light indicates that the receiver is in STAND-BY mode. The GREEN light indicates that the receiver is in AWAKE mode.

2. 4 digits display

In STAND-BY mode this indicates current time In AWAKE mode this indicates current channel number

Only for model SRT 6010

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2.2 Remote Control Unit

All features of the set-top box can be controlled with the remote control unit.

A. Turns the receiver On/Off.

B. Mutes audio output of the receiver.

C. AV

Toggle between TV and AV mode.

D. 0~9

Changes channel and controls numeric functions.

E. FAV

Toggle Favorite mode ON / OFF.

F. TV/R

Toggle between TV or RADIO mode.

G. MENU

Shows the main menu and exits from any level of menu to view mode.

H. INFO

Shows information of the current channel.

I. EPG

Shows the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) only when menu is off.

J. EXIT

Exits from the menu or sub-menu and cancels the progressing function if applicable.

FIGURE 2.

Remote Control Unit

K. 

Change the current program to the previous/next program when menu is off. Moves the cursor to upward/downward when menu is on.

L.. 

Increases/decreases the volume level when menu is off. Change the setting values in specific Menu item when menu is on.

M. OK

Activates the highlighted menu item. Displays a channel list according to TV /Radio Mode.

N. V+ / V-

Use to increase or decrease the receiver volume level.

O. P+ / P-

Page up and down in menu list.

O. P+ / P-

Page up and down in menu list.

P. MOSAIC

Show pictures of 9 channels on the screen simultaneously

Q. PAUSE

Freeze/Resume picture.

R. AUDIO

Shows the list of available audio languages for the channel you are watching. In addition it sets the current channel audio to stereo ((z)), left-mono ((z or right-mono z)).

S. EDIT

Program edit

T. SAT

Switch the satellite

U. TEXT

Shows current service's Teletext on OSD

V. SUB

Show the list of subtitled languages the current channel supports.

W. RECALL

Switches back to last channel viewed

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2.3 Rear Panel

FIGURE 3. Rear Panel

1. SAT IN

Connect the digital signal from your LNB on the satellite dish to this connector.

2. SAT OUT

Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital).

3. TV SCART Connector

To connect your receiver to your TV set using a SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART Connector

To connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart cable. Your video signal will now be looped through your receiver to your TV set.

5. RS 232 Serial Port

This serial port can be used to connect your PC with your receiver, to download new versions of software to your receiver.

6. S/PDIF Digital audio output

Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier.

7. Power ON/OFF Switch

8. Power Cord

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

Only for model SRT 6010.

3.0 Connections

3.1 Connecting to TV & VCR

< Basic connection with a Scart cable >

1. Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB IN connector.

2. Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart - in connector on your TV set.

FIGURE 4. Basic connection with a Scart cable

1. Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the LNB IN connector.

2. Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your TV set.

3. Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your VCR.

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FIGURE 5. Advanced connection of the receiver to the TV set and VCR

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3.2 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier

The Digital Audio Amplifier is connected with the receiver from the S/PDIF connector. (FIGURE 6)

FIGURE 6

3.3 Connecting to Satellite Dish

First choose which satellite you want to receive your signals from, and have your dealer aim your dish at the requested satellite. Connect a coax cable to your LNB and the other end directly to the LNB IN connector of your receiver.

FIGURE 7. Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver

If you want to watch programs from more than one satellite (For example from Astra and from Hot Bird) it is advisable to use fixed dishes and a DiSEqC 1.0 switch. Have your Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites and connect the LNB's with coax cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch . Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch to the LNB IN connector at the back of your receiver.

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FIGURE 8. Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC 1.0 switch

Another possibility for watching programs from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a motorized DiSEqC 1.2 positioner. Have your dealer mount the dish to the positioner, set the correct angle of the elevation and let him set the center point for your positioner. Connect the LNB with a coax cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner, and connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the LNB IN connector at the back of your receiver.

FIGURE 9. Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver

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3.4 Connecting to serial cable for downloading software

1. Connect the RS 232 connector on the back of your receiver to the Serial port of your computer using a serial cable.

2. Instructions how to download software can be found on our website www.strongsat.com (support > download). However, this receiver can download new system software automatically by satellite.

FIGURE 10. Connecting the RS 232 connector on the back of your receiver to the Serial port

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4.0 Starting up

Ensure that your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your satellite signal is of good quality. (If you are not sure about this then ask your local strong dealer to check your installation or satellite signal.) Confirm that the power plug on the receiver is plugged into the wall outlet. Turn on the receiver. The following picture is shown the first time you switch on the receiver. It is recommended that you perform the first time installation following the Installation Wizard step by step. It will help you to easily achieve system configuration and channel installation. If you are a professional installer then you can skip wizard by pressing MENU button and set-up channels using the Installation menu.

SCREEN 1

Press UP/DOWN to choose your language, press OK to confirm. The select satellite menu will appear as below.

SCREEN 2

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Future installation steps are depend from satellite where your dish is aimed.

1. Your dish is aimed to Astra 1C, 1E, 1F or Hotbird satellite.

Press UP/DOWN to select the ASTRA or Hotbird satellite and press OK button on your remote control. Below screen will appear.

SCREEN 3

Follow instruction written on screen. When you have fixed your dish at correct direction choose NEXT and press the OK button. The channel Setup menu will appear as shown on screen 8.

2. Your dish is aimed at another satellite, select “Other” in “Select satellite” menu and press

OK, more satellite will appear in the satellite list, you can select the satellite you want.

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SCREEN 4

If you select a satellite in the satellite list, the configure antenna menu will appear, please set the LNB Type, LNB Low Freq, LNB High Freq, Band control, Polarisation control, DiSEqC Switch and Antenna mode.

SCREEN 5

2a. If you have a fixed dish then set “Antenna mode” to “Fixed”, select NEXT and press the OK

button. The Adjust antenna screen as shown on screen 6 will appears. You should select transponder receivable at your location, adjust the antenna position for maximum level for the signal strength and quality.

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