Strong SRT 6825 User Manual

Table of Contents

1.0 Usage 3

1.1 Safety Instructions 4

1.2 Features & Accessories 5

1.3 Safety Precautions 6

1.4 Storage 7

1.5 Equipment Set-up 7

2.0 Your Receiver 8

2.1 Front Panel 8

2.2 Rear Panel 8

3.0 Connections 9

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 9

3.1.1 Basic connection with a Scart cable 9

3.1.2 Advanced connection 10

3.1.3 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 10

3.1.4 Connecting a serial cable 10

3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 10

3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver 10

3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC1.0 switch 11

3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner

to your receiver 11

4.0 Quick start 12

5.0 Navigating in the menu 14

5.1 Main Menu 14

5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu 15

5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu 19

5.1.3 The Timer Menu 20

5.1.4 The Installation Menu 21

5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu 21

5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up 25

5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up 26

5.1.4.3.1 Positioner Set-up (if you are using a Motorised positioner with

DiSEqC1.2) 29

5.1.4.4 Parental Lock - Changing PIN Code 30

5.1.5 Smartcard 32

6.0 Remote Control - Basic functions 33 A.1 Troubleshooting 36 A.2 Glossary of terms 38

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Thank you for choosing this Strong Digital Satellite Receiver. This receiver is of our latest

development and it is designed to be capable of upgrading its software through the satellite.

It is highly recommended that you read this manual carefully to safely install your receiver

and to achieve its optimum performance.

1.0 Usage

This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 6825 Digital Satellite Receiver with

Embedded Mediaguard and its related accessories. It is advised that first-time and

experienced users read this manual in order to safely install the receiver.

Strong has supplied this product with the most recent innovations of software and hardware.

Strong reserves the right to make changes in production to the software used by your

satellite receiver without prior notification.

1.1 Safety Instructions: Warning:

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 humid environment.

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

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

The following symbols will be used as follows:

Bold Characters: Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver.

Italic Characters: Represents a menu item within the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu

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1.2 Features & Accessories

SRT 6825 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard:

 Embedded Mediaguard decoder

 Single SmartCard reader

 Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface

 Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian,

Spanish, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Farsian, Arabic

 RS 232 port for service purpose

 Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2

 2-SCART Connectors (TV, VCR)

 2 RCA Connectors (Audio Left/Right)

 Remote control with 4 coloured function buttons

 Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name, PID, Transponder Name)

 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for on screen program information

 Over 4.000 channels memory capacity

 Memory for Multi-satellite reception (up to 64)

 Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio

 Digital Tuner with Loop-through output

 SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C/KU-band Satellite

 MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level

 Teletext Supported Through VBI

 Supports software downloading via satellite (O.T.A.)

Accessories

 User's Manual

 Remote control unit

 2x Batteries (AAA type)

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 disconnect any equipment;

 Please ensure that 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 suitable 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.

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1.4 Storage

Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a well protective packaging

against electric shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are

included and keep packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from

one place to another or if you are returning it under warranty make sure to store the

receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging

procedures could void your warranty.

1.5 Equipment Set-up

We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment.

Otherwise, please follow the following instructions:

 Refer to the user manual of your TV and dish.

 Make sure that the 220 Volts cable is in a good condition.

 Make sure that the outdoor components of the dish are in good condition.

 Make sure that the LNB in the dish is connected with the correct I.F. coaxial

cable (75 Ohm) and that the connectors are mounted correctly.

2.0 Your Receiver

2.1 Front Panel

(Please see inside cover Figure 1)

1. Power Button

Turns the receiver ON/Stand-by

2. Channel UP/DOWN Buttons

Move the channels UP/DOWN or Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state.

3. Stand-by / Power on (2 LED)

The red LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The green LED is the “Power On” indicator.

4. Signal LED

The Amber LED lights up once the receiver correctly receives the satellite signals.

5. Smart Card reader

The smartcard reader is designed for Smartcards used to descramble Pay-TV

services broadcasted in Mediaguard encryption.

2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2)

1. SAT IN

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

2. SAT OUT

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

3. AUDIO Right OUT (Red RCA) and Left OUT (White RCA)

These connectors give you the possibility to connect the audio signal to an external

amplifier or to the audio input of your TV.

4.TV Scart Connector

Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV using a scart cable.

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5.VIDEO Scart Connector

Use this connector to connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart

cable. Your video recorder signal will now be looped through to your TV.

6. RS 232 Serial Port

This serial port is for service purpose only.

7. Power Cord

Your receiver requires a mains voltage supply of 90~240V AC (Auto-selectable),

50~60Hz+/-5%. Make sure to check the power specification of the wall outlet

before connecting your receiver to the main power

3.0 Connections

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR

Warning:

If you are not sure how to connect your receiver, do not take the risk of doing it yourself.

Ask your Strong dealer to do it for you. They are specially trained by our technicians and

can get the best performance out of your receiver.

3.1.1 Basic connection with a Scart cable (Please see inside cover Figure 5)

 Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.

 Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector

on your TV set.

3.1.2 Advanced connection (Please see inside cover Figure 6)

 Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.

 Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in

connector on your TV set.

 Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in

connector on your VCR set.

3.1.3 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors

(Please see inside cover Figure 7)

 On the back of your receiver you will find 2 RCA connectors (Audio Left & Right -

Red & White)

 Install an audio cable between the RCA connectors of the receiver and those of

your TV set or amplifier.

3.1.4 Connecting a serial cable (Please see inside cover Figure 8)

This serial port is for service purpose only, it can only be used by our service department.

3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish

3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver

(Please see inside cover Figure 9)

 Select the satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio channels.

 Align your dish at the requested satellite.

 Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB.

 Connect the other end directly to the SAT IN connector of your receiver.

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3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC1.0 switch

(Please see inside cover Figure 10)

If you want to watch programs from more than one satellite (For instance from Astra and

from Hot Bird) it is advisable to use fixed dishes and a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

 Have your Strong Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites.

 Connect the LNB's with coaxial cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

 Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqc 1.0 switch to the SAT IN connector at

the back of your receiver.

3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver

(Please see inside cover Figure 11)

Another possibility of watching programs from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to

a motorized DiSEqc 1.2 positioner.

 Have your Strong dealer mount the dish to the positioner with the correct

azimuth angle of elevation and let him set the centre point for your positioner.

 Connect the LNB with a coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner.

 Connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the SAT IN connector at the

back of your receiver.

4.0 Quick start

 Check if all connections between Satellite receiver, Dish, TV and VCR are correct.

 Connect the receiver to the mainpower and switch the unit ON with the Power

ON / Standby-button on the frontpanel or on the Remote control.

 Switch ON your TV set. Your TV will automatically switch to the signals coming

from your satellite receiver. If you don't see the picture from the satellite receiver

now, please switch your TV manually to the External video source, you can do

this by pressing the AV or EXT button on the Remote control of your TV.

Note:

Refer to your TV manual to find out how your TV switches to the External video

Source.

You are now ready to Set Up your receiver:

1. The cursor of the menu highlights the “Language Settings”.

2. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your Remote control, select the language in which

you want your menu to be displayed and press OK. The screen of the menu will

now change to the language of your choice, and the menu option “Channel

Set-Up” will appear on your screen.

3. You will see the “Channel Set-Up” screen with different parameters. The pre-set

values are correct for the ASTRA satellite. We strongly advise you to NOT

change any of the settings before you are sure that your dish is aligned correctly.

4. You will see two signal bar fields at the right lower part of your screen, showing

Signal strength and signal quality.

5. Leave the satellite receiver in this menu and start with the alignment of your

dish. The ASTRA satellite is located at 19.2° East. Find with a compass what is

North and South, keep the Compass in your hand and turn your position until

South is in front of your face. Now turn 19 Degrees to he left, this is roughly the

position where the Astra satellite must be found.

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