Strong SRT 8300 CI User Manual

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Digital High Definition
Terrestrial Receiver SRT 8300 CI

User Manual

PART 1 • English

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 5

2.2 Remote Control Unit 6

3.0 CONNECTIONS 8

3.1 Connecting to Terrestrial antenna 8

3.2 Connecting to TV & VCR 8

3.3 Connecting to Digital Audio Amplifier 9

3.4 Connecting to computer by serial cable 9

3.5 Connecting to external USB Hard disk 10

4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 10

4.1 Language Selection 10

4.2 Terrestrial Settings 10

5.0 MAIN MENU 11

5.1 Channel Organizer 11

5.2 Terrestrial Search 13

5.3 Installation 13

5.4 Timer 15

5.5 Application 16

5.6 Common Interface 17

6.0 OTHER OPERATIONS 17

6.1 Program Guide (EPG) 17

6.2 Zapping and information banners 18

6.3 Channel list and view mode 18

6.4 PDR functions 19

A.1 TROUBLESHOOTING 20

A.2 SPECIFICATIONS 21

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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
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

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

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 Heat 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

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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 asvases, shallbe placedon 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 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 Audio/Video cables 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

English

n HDTV receiver for all digital Free-To-Air TV and Radio programmes via terrestrial antenna
n 2 Common Interface slots compatible to most popular Conditional Access Modules* (e.g.

CryptoWorks, Conax, Viaccess, Irdeto, Mediaguard ...)

n Exceptional bright and clear TV pictures and excellent sound in DVD quality
n High speed storage, copy and loading function for channel list(s) and software from USB

storage devices

n 5 000 channels memory capacity
n Display showing channel number or time
n 4 Favourite lists for TV and Radio
n Zoom functions for TV pictures
n Electronic TV Programme Guide for present/following event information
n 7 Timers with 3 modes (daily, weekly, once)
n Teletext via receiver, multi-lingual subtitling and audio track support
n Parental lock function with rating control
n Quick and easy installation & user-friendly menu
n Multi-lingual support on screen menu (OSD)
n USB 2.0 for USB storage devices
n Selectable output for 1080i, 720p and 576p format

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n Aspect ratio adjustment 4:3, 16:9, Pan & Scan, Letterbox
n Software Update via USB 2.0 port and RS-232
n Digital sound through optical and coaxial output (S/PDIF)
n Fully DVB compliant, supports MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and H.264.
n Multiple Video Outputs: HDMI, Component(Y, Pb, Pr), SCART (RGB, CVBS), Video RCA.

Accessories

n 1 x User Manual
n 1 x Remote control unit
n 2 x Batteries (AAA type)

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

mixed or used with other types of batteries.

2.0 YOUR RECEIVER

2.1 Front Panel

1. POWER

Switches the receiver power On and Standby.

2. MENU

Gets into Main Page screen.

3. OK

Executes the selected item.

4. CH Up/Down

Channel up/down or selects the item of Menu.

5. VOL Up/Down

Volume up/down or selects the item of Menu.

6. Stand-by LED
Light up RED when receiver is in stand-by mode. Off when receiver is in awake mode.

7. USB LED
Light up GREEN when USB device is connected to USB connector at the back of the receiver.

8. 4 digits indicator
In awake mode displays channel number. In stand-by mode displays current time/

9. Front panel flap

9.a 2 Common Interface slots

9.b Smart card reader for Conax smart card

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2.2 Rear Panel

1. ANT IN

To connect the antenna cable to this connector.

2. TO TV

Gives you the possibility to connect an extra terrestrial receiver.

3. TV SCART Connector

Use this connector to connect your receiver with your TV set using a SCART cable.

4. DVD/ VCR SCART

Use this connector to connect your receiver to your video recorder using a SCART cable.
When receiver in stand-by mode a video/audio signals from your VCR will be looped through
receiver to your TV set.

5. Y, Pb, Pr

Connects to Component jack of TV.

6. VIDEO

This connector has a constant video signal for additional VCR-connections.

7. Audio L/R
Outputs for Audio Left (White) and Right (RED).

8. S/PDIF Coax and Optical
Output for connecting to a digital audio amplifier.

9. HDMI
Connects to HDMI jack of TV.

10. 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.

11. USB
Connects to USB device.

12. Power ON/OFF Switch
Powers on/off.

13. Power Cord
Your receiver requires a current of 90 ~ 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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2.2 Remote Control Unit

18. INFO

Displays the program information box on the screen.

19. V-/V+

Turns volume up or down.

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1. MUTE

Enables or disables the audio.

2. POWER

Switches the receiver between operation and standby mode.

3. RCL

Selects the previously viewed channel.

4. HDMI

Changes the resolutions of video (Switch HD type)

5. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and Radio.

6. AV/TV

Selects the TV, VCR, STB (receiver output) or AUTO
(Automatic) mode for the TV SCART output.

7. Numeric buttons

Select the TV or Radio service channels and individual menu.

8. FAV

Toggles the selected favorite mode.

9. SAT

No function

10. EPG

Displays the TV or Radio program guide.
(Electronic Program Guide)

11. TELETEXT

Enables teletext mode.

12. AUDIO

Changes the audio languages.

13. SUBTITLE

Enables subtitle mode.

14. CH pq

Changes channels or moves to the item in the menu.

15. VOL tu

Adjust the volume or moves to left or move item in the menu

16. MENU

Displays the main menu on screen.

17. EXIT

Returns to the previous menu or normal viewing mode
from a menu.

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