Figure 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 5 R AUDIO L VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO Figure 6 Figure 7 R AUDIO L VIDEO R AUDIO L VIDEO Figure 3 PART 1 · English Table of Contents 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.0 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 4.0 4.1 5.0 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.4.1 5.1.4.2 5.1.4.3 5.1.4.4 5.1.5 6.0 A.1 A.2 Usage Safety Instructions Features & Accessories Safety Precautions Storage Equipment Set-up Your DVB-T Receiver Front Panel Rear Panel Connections Connecting to your TV & VCR Basic connection with a Scart cable Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output Connecting a serial cable for downloading software Starting up Starting up for the First Time Basic settings Main Menu Service Organizer Menu Favourite Organizer Menu The Timer Menu The Installation Menu System Set-up Menu Country Selection Channel Set-Up Parental Lock ­ Changing PIN Code Games Basic functions of Remote Control Trouble Shooting Glossary of terms 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 10 11 11 12 14 14 15 15 16 18 19 2 PART 1 · English Thank you for choosing this Strong terrestrial receiver. This receiver is of our latest development and it is designed to be capable of upgrading its software through the PC. 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 5120 Digital Terrestrial Receiver. 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 terrestrial receiver without prior notification. In order to maintain and ensure that your receiver is compatible and updated with the most recent software technology, we recommend that you visit our website to check the latest software. 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 3 English PART 1 · English 1.2 Features & Accessories SRT 5120 Digital Terrestrial Receiver: Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Swedish, Slavic. RS 232 port for updating control software and additional services Automatic channel scan options 1 SCART Connector (TV or VCR) 3RCA Connectors (CVBS, Audio Left/Right) Multi-Language function (Menu, Audio) Front Panel Buttons Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name) EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for on screen channel information Over 1000 channels memory capacity Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio 3 Operation Modes (Digital TV, Digital Radio, Favourite) Digital Tuner with Loop-through output MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level Teletext VBI Support of active antenna by 5V output Supports software downloading via PC S/PDIF output for connection with a digital audio amplifier Accessories: User's Manual 1 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. 4 PART 1 · English 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. 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/or 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 DVB-T Receiver 2.1 Front Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 1) 1. Power Button 2. Stand-BY / ON / SIGNAL (3 LEDs) Turns the receiver ON/OFF. The red LED is the "stand-by" indicator. The green LED is the "Power On" indicator. The orange LED lights up once you correctly receive a terrestrial signal Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state. Changes the channels UP/DOWN in no menu state. 3. UP/DOWN Buttons 5 English PART 1 · English 2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2) 1. ANTENNA INPUT 2. RF OUTPUT 3. AUDIO Right (Red RCA) and Left (White RCA) 4. VIDEO (Yellow RCA) 5. TV Scart Connector (for TV or VCR) 6. RS 232 Serial Port Connect the antenna cable to this connector. Gives you the possibility to bypass anologue signals from your antenna to your TV, VCR or another equipment. These connectors give you the possibility to connect the audio signal to an external amplifier or to the audio input of your TV. This connector has a constant video signal for additional VCR-connections. Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV or video recorder using a scart cable. This serial port can be used to connect your PC to your receiver, and enables you to download new versions of software into your receiver. Detailed information about downloading software into your receiver can be found on our website (www.strongsat.com). Note: It is recommended to ONLY use the original software provided via our website. Loading other versions of software not adapted to your model number can cause severe damage to your receiver, and will not be covered by the warranty. 7. S/PDIF 8. Power Cord: Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier. Your receiver requires a mains voltage supply of 90 - 240 V AC (Autoselectable), 50/60 Hz +/- 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 Note: The SRT 5120 does not have a UHF-modulator, so you only can connect it to TV over scart or RCA connector. 3.1.1 Basic connection with a Scart cable (Please see inside cover Figure 4) Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN connector. Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your TV set. Note: If you have a digital audio amplifier with a digital audio input, use the S/PDIF output. 6 PART 1 · English 3.1.2 Connection with Audio/Video Cable RCA Connectors (Please see inside cover Figure 5) On the back of your receiver you will find the RCA connectors (Audio Left & Right - Red & white, Video- Yellow) Install an audio/ video cable between the RCA connectors of the receiver and those of your TV set or amplifier. 3.1.3 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output (Please see inside cover Figure 6) Connect the S/PDIF out connector on the back of your receiver to the S/PDIF input connector of your digital amplifier, using a coaxial cable. Do not forget to turn the S/PDIF function on (Main menu > Installation >PIN code "0000"> TV/VCR Settings > SPDIF Output > On) 3.1.4 Connecting a serial cable for downloading software (Please see inside cover Figure 7) Connect the RS 232 connector on the back of your receiver to the Serial port of your computer using a serial cable. Instructions on how to download software can be found on our website www.strongsat.com (support > downloads). 4.0 Starting up Ensure that your terrestrial receiver is correctly connected to your television and DVB-T antenna, and that your terrestrial signal is of good quality. (If you are not sure about this then ask your local Strong dealer to check your installation or terrestrial signal). 4.1 Starting up for the First Time Connect your DVB-T receiver as under point 3 described. Enter the < System-Setup / Language setting /Menu language>. Press OK button to confirm your selection. Press the Back button until you go back to installation menu. Follow the path < Installation / (PIN '0000') / Country Selection >. Select country and press OK button. Once selection is confirm "Country Selected Sucessfully" appears. Follow the path < Installation / (PIN '0000')/ Channel Set-Up/Auto Scan > to select the automatic scan search option for all available TV and Radio programmes. Press OK button to confirm your selection and wait. Press the Back button until you go back to main menu. Note: It is important to select the correct country inside the menu before the scanning process starts to avoid scanning problems. 7 English PART 1 · English 5.0 Basic settings Note: Every time the receiver asks you to put your PIN code, enter `0000' on your remote control using [0-9] numeric keypads. Remember: To switch between the TV/Radio channels list, you will have to press the TV/RAD buttons on your remote accordingly. 5.1 Main Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 1) All the important settings and features of your receiver can be operated from the Main Menu. The Main Menu consists of several sub-menus such as "Service Organizer", "Favourite Organizer", "Timer", "Installation" and "Games". To display and navigate through the main menu of the receiver please apply the following steps: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use UP/DOWN keys, to navigate through the menu. 3. Press OK button every time you select an item from the menu. 4. Press the Back button to terminate an operation. 5. Press the Back button until you go back to main menu. Tip: Always read the Help bar displayed at the bottom of your screen. 5.1.1 Service Organizer Menu The "Service Organizer" menu enables you to sort channels, make your own Favourite channels list, edit channel names and delete channels from the list. Sorting Channels from the channels list: To sort your channels, please apply the following steps: 1. Press the Me ...