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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Safety Instructions 2
1.2 Storage 3
1.3 Equipment Set-up 3
1.4 Features & Accessories 3
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 4
2.1 Front Panel 4
2.2 Rear Panel 4
2.3 Remote Control Unit (RCU) 4
3.0 CONNECTIONS 5
3.1 Connecting to TV & VCR 5
3.2 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier 5
3.3 Connecting to Satellite Dish 5
3.4 Connecting to computer by serial cable 5
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 5
4.1 Language Selection 6
4.2 Audio Language Selection 6
4.3 Time Zone adjustment 6
4.4 Satellite configuration 6
5.0 MAIN MENU 6
5.1 Installation 6
5.2 Program Setting 8
5.3 User preference 8
5.4 System Setting 9
5.5 Utility 9
6.0 OTHER OPERATIONS 10
6.1 Electronic program guide (EPG) 10
6.2 Zapping and information banners 10
6.3 Audio Language selection 10
6.4 Channel list and view mode 11
6.5 FAV list 11
6.6 Teletext function 11
6.7 Subtitle function 11
6.8 Sleep Timer function 11
6.9 Zoom function 11
A.1 TROUBLESHOOTING 11
A.2 PIN CODE 12
A.3 SPECIFICATIONS 12
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety Instructions
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE FOR SERVICING.
Explanation of WARNING symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage
within the inside of the product that may be of
electric shock to persons.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFRERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
n Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all
operating instructions. For more information on accessories such
as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals provided with
those products
n Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating
instructions for future reference
n Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on
the product and those described in the instructions.
n Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with
this product
n Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use
any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent
to clean this product
n Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the
product, use only accessories recommended by STRONG.
n Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near
a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming
pool or in the rain)
n Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal
injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod,
bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or
bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount
the product,and use only the mounting devices recommended by
the manufacturer
n Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source
described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type
of power supply in your home, consult your local power company
n Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product
with a battery
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and servicing instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Read the following instructions carefully
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n Grounding, Polarization — If this product is used with a specified
AC adapter, the adaptermay be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider than
the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power
outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall
outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still
fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced
n Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply
cord should be placed so it will not bewalked on.
Never put a heavy object on the power cord or
wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep
the area around the power cord connection
points, at the power outlet, and at the product
connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory
power cords
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
n Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified
AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid
damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC
adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the receiver
when the receiver is not in use
n Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords,
power strips, or other power connection points with too
many plugs
n Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury
caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high
voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid
using the product where there is a danger of spillage
n Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source
such as a radiator, heat register,stove, or any type of equipment or
appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers
n Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting
to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose
you to dangerous high voltage points
n Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions
described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel:
1. Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object
has fallen into the product.
2. The product has been exposed to water.
3. The product does not operate normally despite following
operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in
the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls could damage the product and require extensive
repair work by a qualified technician.
4. The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
5. The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
n Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make
sure that the authorized service center uses only parts with the
same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the
manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in
fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards
n Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the
service technician toperform safety checks to determine that the
product is in good working order
n Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
n Where the mains plug or all-pole mains switch is used as the disconnect
device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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1.2 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.
1.3 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please follow the instructions
below:
n Refer to the user manual of your TV and your antenna
n Make sure that the SCART cable and outdoor components are in a good condition and the SCART connections
are well shielded
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)
1.4 Features & Accessories
nFor all digital Free-To-Air TV and Radio channels via satellite*
nExcellent Audio & Video quality
nQuick and easy installation & user-friendly menu
nmySAT function: identification and automatic installation of your significant satellites
nMemory capacity for 4200 channels, resp. 4000 transponders or 100 satellites
nFast channel zapping: sorting by alphabet, free/encrypted channels or satellite
nAdvanced Zoom functions for TV pictures
nDigital sound through coaxial output (S/PDIF) by connecting to digital amplifier
nParental lock function for menu and selectable per channel
n7 Favourite lists for TV- and Radio channels
nVery fast 800 pages teletext** via receiver and teletext via TV remote control
nDisplay showing channel number or time
nElectronic TV Programme Guide (EPG) for on screen programme information of present/following event
information up to 7 days **
n8 Timers with 5 modes (once, daily, weekly, working days, weekend) for programming and separate sleep timer
nFull multi-lingual DVB subtitling and audio track support**
nMulti-lingual support on screen menu (OSD), such as English, German, Czech, Slovakian, Hungarian, Bulgarian,
Russian, Turkish
nEdit functions for TV or Radio programme name and satellite name
n3 Games (Boxman, Tetris, Snake) and Calendar
nSoftware update via RS-232 port
nSignal quality and strength bar for digital transponders
nAutomatic and manual channel scan options
nPower on with last viewed channel
nUser-friendly remote control with coloured function buttons (infrared up to 7 metres)
nSupports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.2 and GOTO X
nPAL/NTSC compatible
nPower switch
* Depending on local signal conditions
** Availability depending on broadcaster
Accessories:
nUser’s Manual
n1 Remote control unit
n2 x 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. If rechargeable accumulators instead of batteries are going to be used, we
recommend using (e.g. NiMH) types with low self-discharge to ensure long time operation of remote
control.
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 Front Panel
1. Power To put the receiver in and out of standby mode.
2. Menu Used to display the main menu.
3. OK To show TV/Radio channel list and to select a program, highlight a line.
4. CH pq Channel up & down.
5. VOL tu Volume up & down.
6. Lock LED Signal Indicator
7. Power LED Power indicator
8. Display Shows channel number, boot/loader message and time in standby mode.
2.2 Rear Panel
1. SAT IN To connect the coaxial cable from your LNB on the satellite dish to this connector.
2. SAT OUT Gives you the possibility to connect an extra satellite receiver (analogue or digital).
3. RS-232 Serial Port This serial port can be used to connect your PC to your receiver to download new
software versions to your receiver
4. AUDIO Right and Left Give you the possibility to connect the audio signal to an external amplifier, or the
audio input of your TV.
5. VIDEO This connector has a constant video signal for additional VCR-connections.
6. S/PDIF Use the coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio
amplifier.
7. TV SCART To connect your receiver to your TV using a SCART cable.
8. DVD/VCR SCART To connect your receiver to your DVD or Video recorder using a SCART cable.
9. ON/OFF Power Switch
10. Power Cord Your receiver requires a current of 100 ~ 240 V AC (Auto-selectable), 50 / 60 Hz ± 5 %.
Make sure to check the power specification before connecting your receiver to the wall
outlet.
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2.3 Remote Control Unit (RCU)
1. STANDBY/ON: To switch the receiver ON or to Standby.
2. SAT To show the scanned satellite list.
3. MUTE To turn the sound ON/OFF.
4. NUMERIC KEYS (0~9) To insert numbers.
5. RECALL To switch to previously watched channel.
6. TV/RADIO To switch between TV and RADIO.
7. MENU To activate main menu.
8. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) To show the TV/Radio program guide.
9. FAV To get favorite channel list you set before.
10. EXIT To exit current menu or for cancellation.
11. OK To confirm the highlighted menu item.
12. tu: To change volume in viewing mode.
13. pq: To change program.
14. VOL+/- To change volume
15. PAGE pq Page up/down in menu.
16. AUDIO To select or change the Audio language.
17. PAUSE To freeze the picture.
18. ZOOM Zoom function.
19. i To show the current channel information.
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