Strong SRT 6500 User Manual

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Digital Cryptoworks Embedded Satellite Receiver SRT 6500

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1 Overview

1.2 Main Features

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2.0 SAFETY / PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Safety

2.2 Precautions

3.0 ACCESSORIES 4

4.0 CONTROLS / FUNCTIONS

4.1 Front Panel

4.2 Rear Panel

4.3 Remote Control Handset

5.0 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

5.1 Batteries

5.2 Range Of Operation

6.0 CONNECTING THE RECEIVER

6.1 To a TV set, using TV SCART connection 8

6.2 To a Hi-Fi system and a TV set, using both A/V connections 8

6.3 To a VCR and a TV set, using both SCART connections 9

7.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME

8.0 SETUP AND OPERATION 11

8.1 Before Setup 11

8.2 Setup Menu 11

8.3 Main Menu Settings 18

8.4 General Viewing Information 23

A.1 PROBLEM SOLVING 28

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS 29

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

This satellite receiver was designed for Digital satellite receiver with Cryptroworks embedded. It enables you to tune in on the hundreds of digital

television and radio channels broadcasting to your region, with the highest video, audio and data quality attainable with current technology. It

performs numerous functions to provide you with a variety of services.

1.2 Main Features

n For all digital Free-To-Air TV and Radio programmes via satellite

n Embedded Smartcard reader for Cryptoworks smartcard

n Display showing channel number or time

n Separate power switch

n Digital sound through coaxial output (S/PDIF)

n Parental lock function for menu and selectable per channel

n Over 3 000 TV channel memory capacity and 1 000 radio channel memory capacity

n Pre-programmed with most popular channels

n 5 Favourite lists for TV-and Radio programme

n Quick and easy installation & user-friendly menu

n Excellent Audio & Video quality

n Teletext via VBI & OSD

n Supports DiSEqC 1.0 and DiSEqC 1.2

n Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for present/following event information and up to 7 days for on screen programme information

n Timer function (sleep, awake)

n Multi-lingual audio track support

n Multi-lingual support on screen menu (OSD): English, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian, Turkish, German

n Edit function for TV and Radio programme name, Favourite Group name, and Transponder information

n Future-proof: Software update via satellite (OTA)

n Signal strength bar for digital transponders

n Automatic and manual channel scan options

n Power on with last viewed channel

n User-friendly remote control (Infrared up to 7 meters)

n Low power consumption

n PAL / SECAM / NTSC compatible

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2.0 SAFETY / PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Safety

n Be sure to read this manual before you start operating the unit

n Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, as that may cause electric shock

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

n The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as base, shall be

placed on the apparatus

n Place the unit in an adequately ventilated and cool environment

n When not in use for a long time, it is recommended that the power cord be disconnected from the mains. Also, make sure

you do not use the unit with a damaged power cord, as this may cause electric shock or ﬁre

n A professional installation is required. If reception is interrupted, contact your authorized local service center

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2.2 Precautions

When installing the unit

n Install the unit on a level horizontal plane. Unleveled installation may cause damage to the unit

n The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible

n Do not put heavy items, such as a TV, on top of the unit. That may cause damage to the unit

n Do not install the unit where: it may be subject to vibrations

it is exposed to direct sunlight

there is humidity

temperature may be too high or too low

there is no adequate ventilation

n Moving the unit from a cold area to a hot one will cause condensation. In such a case, leave the unit to dry for a couple of

hours, before you operate it

3.0 ACCESSORIES

The following have been packed in your receiver box:

n User’s manual: 1 Pc

n Remote control: 1 Pc

n Batteries (AAA Type): 2 Pcs

* If any accessory listed above is missing, contact the point of purchase.

4.0 CONTROLS / FUNCTIONS

4.1 Front Panel

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1. LED (4 Digit)

Displays the time when in “Stand-By” mode and the channel number when the unit is operating.

2. IR Sensor

Detects the infra-red command signals generated by the remote control handset.

3., 4. Channel p & q

Move the cursor Up or Down in an application screen or change channels sequentially Up or Down in normal operation.

5. Power Button

Switches the receiver between “Stand-By” and “On” modes.

6. Smart card reader

Insert your Cryptoworks smart card with golden contacts facing down.

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4.2 Rear Panel

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1. SAT OUT

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

2. SAT IN

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

3. VCR SCART

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.

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4. TV SCART

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

5. S/PDIF Digital audio output

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

6. AUDIO-R and AUDIO-L

Audio Right (RED) and Audio Left (White) RCA connectors to connect to audio ampliﬁer.

7. Power On/Off switch

8. Power Cord

Your receiver requires a current of 90 ~ 250 V AC (Auto-selectable), 50 ~ 60 Hz +/-5 %. Make sure to check the power speciﬁcation before

connecting your receiver to the wall outlet.

4.3 Remote Control Handset

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Power: Switches the receiver between Stand-By & On modes

Mute: Mutes the audio output

MENU: Accesses the main menu

SETUP: Accesses the receiver set-up menu

EXIT: To return to previous status or menu

CH (p/q): Change channels sequentially up or down in viewing mode and move the cursor up or

down in an application screen

VOL (t/u): Alter the audio output level up or down in viewing mode and change the selected

item’s setting in an application screen

OK: Selects an item or conﬁrms a choice

Numeric Keys (0~9): For direct entry of channel number or input of alphanumeric characters

FAV

: Displays the current favorite channels list

EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Provides program content information. Press again to return to

viewing mode

TV/RADIO: Switches between TV & Radio channels lists

INFO: Displays the available information on the viewed channel

TXT: Displays the teletext contents of the viewed channel, if teletext is transmitted

RECALL: Goes back to the previously viewed channel

LANG: Select sound mode or audio language

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5.0 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

5.1 Batteries

How to insert the batteries

n Open the cover at the top of the rear side of the handset

n Insert two “AAA” type batteries (1.5V), respecting the indicated polarity +/- signs

n Close the cover

When to replace the batteries

n When the operational range of the handset gets smaller, or when the receiver no longer responds to each and every command. Always

replace both batteries at the same time

Accident prevention

n Do not recharge, heat or disassemble the batteries

n Make sure the intended polarity alignment is respected

n If the handset is not going to be used for some time, take the batteries out. If not, the batteries may leak and cause damage to

the handset

5.2 Range Of Operation

n The operating range of the handset is within +/- 30 degrees on both the vertical and horizontal planes of the Infra Red sensor

n Transmission distance does not exceed 7m

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Notes

When the handset is not operational

Replace the batteries and make sure the receiver is connected to the power supply.

Abnormal operation

Disturbance from peripheral devices may occur. You will need to move the object that is generating the disturbance.

Notes for handling

In the event the receiver is exposed to heat or water, operating it could be dangerous. Have the unit checked by a qualiﬁed technician

prior to operating it again.

6.0 CONNECTING THE RECEIVER

6.1 To a TV set, using TV SCART connection

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6.2 To a Hi-Fi system and a TV set, using both A/V connections

RF IN

SCART

Digital Audio/

coax

Audio R L

RF IN

SCART

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6.3 To a VCR and a TV set, using both SCART connections

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RF IN

SCART

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7.0 Starting up for the ﬁrst time

Ensure that your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your satellite signal is of good quality. Check if all

connections are done in correct way. If you are not sure about this then ask your local Strong dealer to check your installation or satellite signal.

Once you start the receiver for the ﬁrst time a country selection dialog will be displayed. Select your country from the list using Vol t/u buttons.

If your country is not in the list select “Other”.

After selection of country a speciﬁc settings for selected country will be loaded.

For each country we have pre-loaded most popular channels.

If your antenna is primed to satellite Astra at 19E then you will get picture and sound on your TV.

If your antenna is pointed to other satellite then you will get on TV screen message “Invalid or no signal”.

In this case do following steps:

n Press OK button on your remote control. Channel list will be displayed

n Press EXIT button. This will move focus to the ﬁeld with name of satellite

n Using Vol t/u buttons select satellite where your antenna is pointed and press OK

n Focus will be moved back to channel list. Select channel of your choice and press OK button to conﬁrm

It can be the case that satellite, where your antenna is pointed, is not in the list of pre-installed. Then you have to proceed with installation as

described below in “8.2 Setup menu”. See “8.2.2 Antenna setup” and “8.2.3 Channel search”.

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8.0 SETUP AND OPERATION

8.1 Before Setup

Information

A menu is a ﬁeld of text, displayed on the TV screen. Selectable menu items are generally highlighted. Items that are not highlighted cannot be

selected. Most menus display explanatory information at the bottom of the screen.

8.2 Setup Menu

To install the receiver properly you have to perform a “Setup Procedure”. After you ﬁnish the setup procedure, you can start watching TV or

listening to Radio. During the basic settings, the short information is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen.

n Turn on your TV and receiver

n Press the SETUP button to display the setup mode. You will be asked to enter PIN code. Using numeric buttons enter PIN code “1234”.

This is default PIN code and it can be changed later, as described in “

Setup Lock/PIN”

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n Use the CH p/q and Vol t/u buttons to move across a menu page

n When you have reached the required item, press the OK button to conﬁrm your choice

n Press EXIT to return to quit the mode

8.2.1 System Setup

Press the OK button on ‘System Setup’ in the Setup Menu. The following window will appear.

Set the Video Format, UHF Channel, TV Type, Scart RGB output, GMT Offset, Positioner, LNB Reference and Summer Time.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Video Format: MULTI / PAL I, B, G or K / SECAM / NTSC

TV Type: Standard (4:3) / Wide (16:9) and aspect conversion

PAN SCAN/Letter boxScart

Scart RGB: On / Off

Positioner: Yes / No

Teletext type: STB / VBI

GMT Offset: +12:00 ~ -12:00

Summer Time: On / Off

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n Upon reaching the required menu line, press OK to enter the setting

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

8.2.2 Antenna Setup

Press OK on ‘Antenna Setup’ in the Setup Menu. The following window will appear.

Set the satellite, LNB Frequency, 22 kHz Tone, DiSEqC mode and LNB Power and Positioner setup.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

SAT: Select satellite from the stored list. To include satellite to

the list of satellites available for Channel search you need to

select it with OK button. Selected satellites marked with

¸ symbol. If you want to rename selected satellite – press

Info button

LNB Type: Select between Universal / Wide Band / OSC C- Band /

C-Band / Ku-Band / Unicable / Standard Sat. Make your

selection depending from installed LNB

High L.O.: Enter the frequency of Local Oscillator for High band. Refer

to your LNB manual

Low L.O.: Enter the frequency of Local Oscillator for Low band. Refer

to your LNB manual

22 kHz Tone: On / Off / Auto - Make your selection depending from installed LNB

DiSEqC: Off / DiSEqC A, B. C or D / Tone A or B. If you have DiSEqC 1.0 or Tone Burst switch installed

LNB Power: H/V / 14 V / 18 V / Off

Positioner: None / DiSEqC 1.2 / USALS. If you use antenna mounted on the DiSEqC 1.2 positioner then select “DiSEqC 1.2”. If your

positioner is USALS compatible then select “USALS”

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8.2.2.1 DiSEqC 1.2 positioner setup

Mounting of the antenna on DiSEqC 1.2 positioner is complicated job. In order to get the best performance of the system it should be installed

by a professional.

In “Antenna Setup” menu set Positioner to “DiSEqC 1.2” and press OK button to enter to “Antenna position” menu.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down in the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Satellite: Select satellite position of which you would like

to setup

Transponder: Select reference transponder which should be used

for signal quality indication

Move: When this item is highlighted press Vol t/u to

move dish in East/West direction accordingly

Save position: Highlight this item and press OK to store current

position of the dish for selected satellite. The ¸ symbol shown near menu item once position

is stored

Reference position: Highlight this item and press OK if you need to turn

dish to reference position (0 degree position).

Function:

Antenna status: Show you current status of the antenna (stopped, moving to East/West)

Signal Quality: Show quality of signal for selected reference transponder. Adjust antenna position in order to get maximum level of the

Set west limit / Set east limit – select it and press OK if you want to store current position of the dish as west / east limit;

Disable limit / Enable limit – select and press OK to disable / enable limits;

Recalculate – select and press OK to recalculate positions of all satellites based on adjustment for current satellite;

Nudge west / Nudge east – select and press OK for ﬁne adjustment of the dish position;

Nudge tilt up / Nudge tilt down – use this command if your positioner support adjustment of elevation

Signal Quality

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n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

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8.2.2.2 USALS positioner setup

Mounting of the antenna on USALS positioner is complicated job. In order to get the best performance of the system it should be installed by a

professional.

In “Antenna Setup” menu set Positioner to “USALS” and press OK button to enter to “Antenna position” menu.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down in the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Satellite: Select satellite position of which you would like

to setup

Transponder: Select reference transponder which should be used

for signal quality indication

My longitude: Set longitude of your location

My latitude: Set latitude of your location

Move: Highlight this item and press t button to turn dish

to the position corresponded to the selected satellite.

Press u button to stop dish

Reference position: Highlight this item and press OK if you need to turn

dish to reference position (0 degree position)

Signal Level and Quality: Show level and quality of signal for selected reference transponder. Adjust longitude and latitude of your location

in order to get maximum values of the Signal Level and Quality indicators

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

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8.2.3 Channel Search

Press OK on ‘Channel Search’ in the Setup Menu. The following window will appear.

Set the Satellite, Tune Method, Transponder, Frequency, Symbol Rate, FEC and Function.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Satellite Name: Choose from the list of satellites selected in

“Antenna setup” menu

Tune Method: Main options are:

“Sat” – receiver will search channels according to stored list of transponders.

“Sat – NIT” - receiver will search channels according to stored list of

transponders and in addition use network information. This mode allows you to

ﬁnd all channels, even from new appeared transponders.

“TP” – this method is to search channels from one transponder.

“TP – NIT” – receiver will search channels from one transponder and in addition

use network information. This mode recommended if you want to search

channels of particular broadcaster only

Sub options are:

“Free” – receiver will search only Free To Air channels

“Free+Scr” – receiver will search for all channels

Transponder: Select index from the stored list

Frequency: Value of transponder frequency in MHz

Symbol Rate: Value of symbol rate in kSymbols Per Second

Polarity: Horizontal / Vertical / Right / Left

FEC: Auto, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8

Function: Append / Delete / Change

AGC Signal: Indicates received signal strength level

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8.2.3.1 How to search for channels

Highlight “Tune method” ﬁeld and press OK. Receiver will start channel scan. Names of the found channels will be shown in the two columns:

for TV and Radio separately.

You can interrupt search process by pressing to

If you press OK button: search process will be interrupted and you can select one of the following options:

n Save – to save all found channels

n Unselect – to unselect some unwanted channels from the list. Use OK button to unselect channels and Vol t/u buttons to switch

between TV and Radio list. Once you ﬁnish – press

the memory

n Cancel – to cancel result of search. No channels will be stored in the memory

If you press EXIT button: search process will be interrupted and no channels stored in the memory.

OK or EXIT button.

EXIT button, select “Save” and press OK. Only selected channels will be stored in

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8.2.3.2 How to add new transponder

n Set “Tune method” to “TP” or “TP+NIT” n Move focus to “Frequency” and enter value in MHz n Move focus to “Symbol rate” and enter value in kSPS n Move focus to “Polarity” and select value n Move focus to “FEC” and select value or set “Auto” n Move focus to “Function” select “Append” and press OK. Message “Saving data...” will be shown on screen. New transponder will be

added to the end of the list

8.2.3.3 How to delete present transponder

n Set “Tune method” to “TP” or “TP+NIT” n Move focus to “Transponder” and choose transponder you want to delete n Move focus to “Function” select “Delete” and press OK. Message “Saving data...” will be shown on screen. Selected transponder deleted

from the list

8.2.3.4 How to correct/edit parameters of the transponder

n Set “Tune method” to “TP” or “TP+NIT” n Move focus to “Transponder” and choose transponder you want to modify n Move focus to “Frequency” and enter value in MHz n Move focus to “Symbol rate” and enter value in kSPS n Move focus to “Polarity” and select value n Move focus to “FEC” and select value or set “Auto” n Move focus to “Function” select “Change” and press OK. Message “Saving data...” will be shown on screen. Modiﬁed data are stored in

the memory

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

8.2.4 Setup Lock/PIN

Press OK on ‘Setup Lock/PIN’ in the Setup Menu. The following window will appear. Set the Menu Lock, Change the PIN, enter the New PIN and conﬁrm the Conﬁrm PIN.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Menu Lock: On/Off

Change PIN: Press OK if you want to change.

New PIN: Enter your new 4-digit code

Conﬁrm PIN: Conﬁrm your new 4-digit code

Note: The default PIN is ‘1234’

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

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8.2.5 Time Setting

Press OK on ‘Time Setting’ in the Setup Menu. The following window will appear. Set the Local Time, Sleep Time, Timer Status and Program

the Timer.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Local Time: If you want to correct time and date then enter in format

dd/mm/yyyy - day – hh:mm

Sleep Time: 0 ~ 180 min. Receiver will be turned off after selected

time interval

Timer: Select timer number

Status: Disabled/Enabled. If Enabled – receiver will be turned on

within selected channels at deﬁned “

off after “duration” interval

Channel type: TV/Radio

Channel number: Enter channel number. If you use multi satellite installation

– make sure to enter channel number in

“All satellites” mode

Channel name: Displayed automatically and depends from channel number

Start time: Enter start time in format dd/mm/yyyy - day – hh:mm

Duration: Enter duration in hh:mm format

start time” and turned

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NOTE: Timer also can be programmed from EPG. See “Program Guide” chapter of this manual.

n Press OK to store settings and go back to the previous mode

8.2.6 Factory Default

Press OK on ‘Factory Set’ in the Setup Menu. Conﬁrm whether you wish to go back to the factory default settings.

This function will return all settings of the receiver to factory default. All your channels, favourite lists and settings will be cleared from

the memory.

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8.3 Main Menu Settings

From the Main Menu you can access to the Program Guide, Channel Sorting, Language Preference Settings, Favorites Editing, Channel Editing,

Smart card information and Software Version information.

n Press MENU

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

n Upon reaching the required menu line, press OK to enter the setting

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

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8.3.1 Program Guide

This menu displays same information as described in chapter 8.4.4. Press OK on ‘Program Guide’ in the Main Menu.

8.3.2 Sort Channels

Press OK on ‘Sort Channels’ in the Main Menu. The following window will appear.

n Use Vol t/u to select an alphabetical letter

n Press OK to conﬁrm your choice

n Use CH p/q to move up and down in the list

n Use Vol t/u to scroll pages Down or Up

n Pressing OK on the highlighted channel calls that channel and closes

this menu

n Press EXIT twice to go back to the previous mode

8.3.3 Language

Press OK on the ‘Language Preference’. The following window will appear. Select the menu language and Logo for Radio channel

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Menu Language: Available English / Hungarian / Czech / Slovak / Bulgarian /

Turkish / German

Radio Ch Logo: Enable or disable logo for Radio channels

n Use CH p/q to move upwards and downwards in the menus

n Use Vol t/u to change the values in the alternatives

n When you have reached the required subject menu, press OK to conﬁrm your selection

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

8.3.4 Edit Channels

Press OK on the ‘Edit Channel’. The following window will appear.

Select the Edit channel menu.

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TV/Radio Channel

Move Channel

Favorite

Lock Channel

Delete Channel

Add Channel

Edit Name

Use EXIT button to toggle between channel lists and function selection.

To toggle between TV and Radio lists highlight

To return to menu press

EXIT button when any function is highlighted. You will be required to conﬁrm or discard changes that you have made.

function and use CH p/q to select list.

8.3.4.1 Move channel

To move channel highlight icon and press OK. Highlight the channel which you want to move and press OK. If you want to move group

of channels – highlight and select with OK button all channels that you want to move. Once you ﬁnish selection of channels, select position in

the channel list where to move selected channels and press RECALL button. Press EXIT to return to function selection or continue to move other

channels if you want.

8.3.4.2 Add to favourite list

To add channel to favourite list highlight icon and press OK. Highlight the channel which you want to add to favourite group and press

OK. List of favourite groups will be displayed on screen. Select group of your choice and press OK. Continue to add other channels if you wish. If

you wish to remove channel from favourite group select group “[0] – unselect”. Press EXIT to return to function selection.

8.3.4.3 Lock channel

Lock function is designed to give parents possibility to deny access of children to unwanted channels (channels with adult content, for example).

It is necessary to know PIN code to watch locked channels. It is recommended to change factory default PIN code to different.

To lock channel highlight

then repeat selection with OK button. Press EXIT to return to function selection.

icon and press OK. Highlight the channel which you want to lock and press OK. If you wish to unlock channel

8.3.4.4 Delete channel

To delete channel highlight icon and press OK. Highlight the channel which you want to delete and press OK. Continue to select other

channels that you wish to delete. If you wish to unlock channel then repeat selection with OK button. Press EXIT to return to function selection.

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8.3.4.5 Add channel

Due to several reasons some channels can’t be found with automatic channel scan function. This function helps you to add single channel.

Before use this function you need to know details of channel which want to add.

To add new channel highlight

Select satellite and transponder of channel location. If transponder do not present in preset list you can enter it’s parameters directly in this

menu. Highlight “Channel name” and press OK. Enter channel name with keypad displayed. Enter value of Audio, Video and PCR PID and

press OK. Press EXIT to return to function selection.

icon and press OK. Below menu will be displayed.

8.3.4.6 Edit channel name

To edit channel name highlight icon and press OK. Select channel which name you wish to edit and press OK. Use displayed keyboard to

edit the name, select Save function to store new name or Cancel to discard changes. Press

EXIT to return to function selection.

8.3.5 Smart Card

You can enjoy not only Free-To-Air services but also Crytoworks embedded service channels. To view Crytoworks embedded service channels,

just insert Smart card into slot. Once you insert the smart card, you will see Cryptoworks embedded service channels. If you need further

information, contact your service provider or distributor.

General Card Information: Card Label and Additional Info / Set Maturity Rating

/ Smart Card Pin Code Change / Available Program

Providers

Available Entitlements: In this menu you can check validity period of your

smart card

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Proﬁle Information: Current Mode / Proﬁle / Image ID /

Hardware Version / Loader Version

8.3.5.1 General Card Information

Choice General Card information, you can ﬁnd information of Smart Card as followings

Card Label and Additional Info: To check following information Card Label / Smart Card Address /Card Valid until/Current Maturity Rate

Set Maturity Rating: Current Maturity Rate / Set Maturity Rate.

Your broadcaster can assign maturity rating for each program.

If you have children and want to deny their access to the programs with maturity rate above their age set maturity rating value to age of your

children. You, or your children, will be asked to enter smart card PIN code in case when maturity rating of program content is above of maturity

rating that you have set in this menu.

Note: We recommend to use different PIN codes for the smart card and for the receiver.

Smart Card Pin Code Change: Enter Old Pin / Enter New Pin / Conﬁrm New Pin. In this menu you can change PIN code of your

smart card.

Available Program Providers: Information about program providers.

8.3.6 About

Press OK on the ‘About’. The following window will appear.

It shows model name, application version., and device version.

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System software update.

Software in this receiver can be updated thought satellite signal.

Software update will be available on the satellite

Astra 19E.

To download latest software version highlight “

press OK.

Receiver will check if newest version is available. In case it is

available you will be asked to conﬁrm update. In case no new

software is available you will get corresponded message.

Update” and

n Press EXIT to go back to the previous mode

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8.4 General Viewing Information

8.4.1 Program Information

Information on the currently viewed program appears for a few seconds, when you press INFO.

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Channel Name

Channel Number

Program Information

Favourite

Scramble

Lock

Teletext

Satellite Name

Clock

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8.4.2 TV/Radio Channels List

While watching TV or listening to Radio you can call the channel list by pressing TV/RADIO or OK button. The picture in the preview screen is

that of the highlighted channel, which can be changed with the CH p/q. Vol t/u scrolls Channel List pages Down or Up. Pressing OK on a

highlighted channel calls that channel and exits the Channel List.

To sort channels in various modes press

If you have multi satellite installation then ﬁeld with satellite name will be highlighted. Use Vol

to return to the channel list.

Highlight “List” to sort channels by alphabet, number of FTA.

n Mode “ALL (1,2,3..)” is to display all channels from current satellite in channel number order

n Mode “ALL (A.B.C..)” is to display all channels from current satellite in Alphabet order

n Mode “Free (1,2,3..)” is to display only FTA channels from current satellite in channel number order

n Mode “Free (A.B.C..)” is to display only FTA channels from current satellite in Alphabet order

Press OK to return to the channel list.

EXIT while focus of the list is pointed to the channels.

t/u to select satellite of your choice. Press OK

To exit from the channel list press

TV Channel List – satellite selection

OK when channel is highlighted or press EXIT button twice.

EXIT

Vol

t/u to select satellite

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TV Channel List – channels sorting

EXIT

Vol

t/u to select sort mode

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Radio list is similar to TV list. To select between TV and Radio list use

TV/RADIO button while channel list is displayed on screen.

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8.4.3 Favorite Channels Lists

While watching TV or listening to Radio you can call the respective favorite channels list by pressing FAV. If you press FAV button while watching

TV channel – the list of TV Favourite channels will be displayed. If you press FAV button while listening to Radio – the list of Radio Favourite will

be displayed. In case you didn’t add any channels to Favourite lists, it would not appear.

To change between Favourite lists you can use FAV button or press EXIT button while Favourite list is displayed. The “List” ﬁeld will be

highlighted. Use Vol t/u to select Favourite list and press OK once ﬁnished.

To return back to ALL channels mode press

TV/RADIO button.

8.4.4 Program Guide

Press EPG to access the electronic program guide, if available from the broadcaster.

Once you enter to Program Guide the “Now & Next” mode is selected. You can

select mode “Schedule” if press Vol u or you can change between TV and Radio

list if press Vol

t button.

Now & Next mode

Select “Now & Next” and press OK. Select channel of your choice using

CH p/q buttons. Select program information using Vol t/u buttons. Below

channel list you can see extended description of the highlighted program.

To view detailed description of the program press

Schedule mode

This mode displays scheduled program information for current channel

Select “Schedule” and press OK. Select program of your choice and press OK to

see detailed program information.

To reserve Timer for selected program press

timer settings.

To view scheduled information for another channel exit from schedule mode,

select channel in “Now & Next” mode and ﬁnally select schedule mode.

OK button.

RECALL button and conﬁrm

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8.4.5 Selection of alternate audio track or audio mode

Press LANG to access the audio language selection screen.

n Use CH p/q to move up and down the list

n Use Vol t/u to change the setting

Track: 1 of 1,2... Select

Mode: Stereo / Mono Left / Mono Right

Level: Normal / High / Low

Language: displays name of the audio track if available

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n Press OK to conﬁrm your selection and close this menu.

8.4.6 Recall

Press RECALL to recall the previous channel.

8.4.7 Teletext

Press TXT to access the Teletext service if available from the broadcaster.

A.1 Problem solving

There may be various reasons for the abnormal operation of the unit. Therefore, if the unit does

not work properly, check it according to the procedures shown in the table below:

Problem Possible causes Remedy

The display on front panel does not

light up

The power cord is not plugged in Check that the power cord is plugged in to the

wall outlet

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No picture or sound Wrong connection of the Audio/Video output of

the receiver to TV

Audio muting

TV power off

No picture The receiver can’t receive the signal

Incorrect values of some tuner parameters

Wrong direction of the dish

The remote control does not work The batteries of the remote controller are not

inserted or exhausted

Connect the Audio/ Video output of the receiver

to TV correctly

Press the MUTE button

Turn TV on

Check the antenna cable, replace the cable, or

connect the cable to the receiver tightly

Set the values of the tuner parameters correctly

in the installation menu

Check the signal strength with a spectrum

analyzer and adjust your dish correctly

Check whether the batteries are inserted

correctly in your remote control. Check the

batteries, and if exhausted replace the batteries

in the remote control

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A.2 Speciﬁcations

Tuner

Input Frequency Range: 950 ~ 2150 MHz Input signal level: -65 ~ -25dBm LNB Power: 14/18 V DC Current: max.400 mA LNB switch control: 22 kHz DiSEqC Version 1.0 & 1.2 compatible

Demodulator

Modulation: QPSK Input Symbol Rate: 2 ~ 45 Ms/s SCPC & MCPC signals from C & KU band satellites

Video Decoder

Proﬁle level: MPEG-2 Main proﬁle @ Main level Data Rate: Up to 15 Mbit/s Video Resolution: 720 x 576, 720 x 480 Video Format: NTSC, PAL, SECAM Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9

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Audio Decoder

MPEG 1/MusiCam Layer I & II Audio mode: Mono, Dual mono, Stereo Sampling Rate: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz

Smart Card Reader

Number of slots: 1 Standard: ISO 7816

Connectors

SAT IN SAT OUT 1 TV SCART (RGB,CVBS, Y/C, Audio) 1 VCR SCART (CVBS, Y/C, Audio) 2 RCA (Audio L & R) Coaxial Digital Audio: S/PDIF Separate power switch

System & Memory

Main Processor: ST i5518 Flash Memory: 2 MBytes SDRAM: 8 MBytes EEPROM: 64 kbits

General Data

Operating Temperature: +5 °C ~ +45 °C Storage Temperature: 0 °C ~ +50 °C Supply Voltage: 100 ~ 250 V AC (SMPS) 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 30 W Stand-by Mode: <13 W Humidity: 25% ~ 70% Size (W x H x D) in mm: 214 x 42 x 153

Weight: 0.93 kg

Technical alterations reserved 01/2007

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