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Hereby, STRONG declares that the SRT 7040 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.strong.tv/en/doc Subject to alterations. In consequence of continuous research and development technical specifications, design and appearance of products may change.
TABLE OF CONTENT 1. INSTRUCTION 1.1 Safety Instructions 1.2 Storage 1.3 Equipment Set-up 1.4 Accessories 1.5 Usage of external USB devices 2. YOUR RECEIVER 2.1 PIN code default: 0000 2.2 Front and side panel 2.3 Rear panel 2.4 Remote Control 2.5 Installing the batteries 2.6 Using the remote control 3.
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6.3 Selection of audio language 6.4 Teletext 6.5 Subtitles 6.6 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 6.7 Favourite channels 7. MAIN MENU 7.1 Installation menu 7.1.1 Installation 7.1.2 DiSEqC 1.2 7.1.3 SatCR 7.1.4 Single satellite search 7.1.5 Transponder Edit Options 7.1.5.1 Transponder List 7.1.5.2 Satellite Edit options 7.2 TV Channel List and Radio Channel List 7.3 Multimedia...
1. INSTRUCTION 1.1 Safety Instructions DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER: In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; directly on top of or under any other equipment; on a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots. DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES: ...
It is advised not to store important information on USB storage devices used with the receiver. Always make backups of data on your USB storage device before using it with this receiver. STRONG will not take responsibility for any loss of information or circumstances caused by loss of information.
2.3 Rear panel Fig. 2 7040 1. SAT IN To connect to the LNB of your satellite dish for reception of satellite broadcast signal 2. HDMI To connect to the HDMI input of your TV using a good quality HDMI cable 3.
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1. q Turns the receiver ON/Standby 2. ! To turn the sound on or off 3. 0-9 Channel number and numeric value input 4. TV/R Toggles between TV and radio mode Same as MENU 6. FAV To access your favourite channels. Toggles between available favourite groups 7.
2.5 Installing the batteries Fig. 4 Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2x AAA size batteries inside the compartment. The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries. 1. Open the cover 2.
3. CONNECTIONS 3.1 Basic connection using an HDMI cable Fig. 6 7040 a. Connect the LNB of your satellite antenna to the SAT IN connector of your receiver using a good quality coax cable and suitable ‘F-connector' plugs. b. Connect one end of a good quality HDMI cable to the HDMI output on your receiver and the other end to the HDMI input of your TV.
3.3 Connecting multiple fixed LNBs using a DiSEqC switch Fig. 8 7040 a. Connect the LNBs of your fixed antenna to the inputs of a DiSEqC switch b. Connect the output or “to receiver” connector of the DiSEqC switch to the SAT IN connector on your receiver.
3.5 Connecting a USB storage device Fig. 8 7040 This port can be used for USB storage devices such as USB pen drives or HDD with a maximum peak current of 500 mA. It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices for playback of video files or HD movies.
4.1.2 Antenna Connection Press t u button to select LNB. LNB includes Fixed Antenna and Motor Antenna. 4.1.3 Satellite List Press p or q button to highlight satellite, press OK button select a satellite. A heart symbol will mark the selected satellite(s). RED button: Edit satellite GREEN button: Add satellite BLUE button: Delete satellite...
5. QUICK GUIDE FOR USING YOUR RECEIVER We at STRONG understand that you can't wait to enjoy your new HD receiver. The following quick guide will make you familiar with the basic operation of this device. We do, however, advice you to read the full manual to get the best performance from your STRONG HD receiver.
6.1.4 Using the CH+/CH- buttons CH+ will switch to a higher channel. CH- will switch a lower channel. 6.1.5 Using the button Use the 9 button for switching between the two last viewed channels 6.2 Info Banner At any time during viewing mode you can press the INFO button to get information about the current channel as well as the current and following programme*.
6.7 Favourite channels Use the FAV button to access your favourite channels lists and use t u to toggle between available favourite groups and general channel lists. Please refer to section 7.3 for details on how to create favourite lists. 7. MAIN MENU Throughout the menu: Press MENU and select items by using the pq buttons.
SatCR LNB's are used for SatCR systems, mainly in apartment blocks. Enter the IF channel number according the assigned (user band), then the corresponding centre frequency. If the system only supports one satellite, sat position is 1. The version of SatCR is either 1.0 or 2.0. Version 1.0 can have up to 8 different users, version 2.0 can have up to 32, it depends on the LNB used.
Limit Setup To setup the limits the dish should not exceed when moving, in case of physical obstructions. Default is disable limit (not active). If needed, the motor can physically be brought to its 0° reference position, to align the dish south when in the northern hemisphere (or north for southern hemisphere) first.
NOTE: SatCR can only work in combination with an optional multi-output satellite splitter and a SatCR LNB, example STRONG type SRT L780 (max. 4 users). Note: SatCR cannot be combined with any other DiSEqC function. SatCR systems are mainly installed by professional experts.
These must have selected before in the Satellite List. The procedure is the same as for Single Satellite Search, except for the Satellites mentioned in the top line. All those will be scanned one after the other. 7.1.5 Transponder Edit Options Scanning by transponder (Manual Scan) Select TP List in the Installation menu.
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The description below assumes you're in the TV Channel List. However, you can use, TV/R to toggle between TV and Radio channel lists. To edit your TV programme preferences (move, skip, lock, delete, sort, favourite or rename), please go to the TV Channel List menu.
USB devices with FAT and FAT32 format. Make sure your USB device is formatted correctly on a PC. NOTE: STRONG cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and assumes no responsibility for any loss of data that may occur when connected to this unit.
Picture – supported file formats are JPG and BMP* * STRONG cannot guarantee the playback of video files although extensions are listed here, as the correct playback depends on codec used, data bit rate and resolution as well. Please consult the STRONG Hotline in your country to get more details.
Press pq to select an option and press u or OK to adjust the setting. Press several times to exit the menu. Some menu items can only be entered by entering the password. Default is 0000. 7.3.3 Language Press MENU and select Option. In this menu you can adjust the Language, First Audio, Second Audio and Teletext Select an option and press t u to adjust the setting.
Region Select the region or country in which you live. This will set the time offset from UTC automatically. UTC Usage Select By Region (the Region selection is valid), User Define (You may select your UTC Offset yourself ) or Off (Time and Date setting are free to adapt.) However, the default By Region setting and the correct Region setting are usually sufficient.
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Download the required update file for your receiver model from the support page on our website www. strong.tv or contact your local dealer. Unzip the file on your computer, if necessary, and copy it to root folder of your USB storage device. The USB device must have been formatted in FAT32 on a PC.
If the receiver does not work properly after checking it, please contact your local Service line or STRONG dealer. Alternatively, you can send a support mail via our website: www. strong.tv. NEVER open or disassemble your receiver. This may cause a dangerous situation and will void the warranty.
Password forgotten The default password is 0000 Contact the local Service Hotline or send an email to our support via www. strong.tv The external USB HDD The power consumption is too high. Connect an extra power supply adapter does not start.
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Audio playback: MP3, Flac* Picture view: JPG, BMP* * STRONG cannot guarantee the playback of files although extensions are listed, as it depends on codec used, data bit rate and resolution (all MPEG codec formats are supported). Connectors SAT IN USB 2.0 port: 5 V/500 mA (max.) supported...
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