Table of Contents Table of Contents……………………………………………………….1 Safety Instructions……………………………….………………2 About the Twin Tuner DVR…………………...………………3 Front Panel and Rear Panel……………………………….……………4 Front Panel……………………………………………………………..4 Rear Panel………………………………………………………………4 Remote Control………………………………………………………..5-6 Using the remote control………………………………………………7 Connecting to Equipment…………………………………………8-10 M a i n M e n u … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 1 1 - 1 4 Basic Operation………………………………………………15-18 R e c o r d i n g …...
Safety Instructions • Always read the safety instructions carefully. • Keep this User's Manual for future reference. • Keep this equipment away from humidity. • Lay this equipment on a stable flat surface before setting it up. • Do not place it on soft furnishings. •...
About the SRT 5498 Thank you for choosing the SRT 5498. With its Twin Tuner’s and HDMI 1080i connection, you can watch all new digital DVB-T channels in high definition. To get the best of the High-Definition programs, we advise you to connect the receiver: To your television with an HDMI cable for superior picture quality.
Front Panel and Rear Panel Front Panel STANDBY button: To turn ON/OFF the Standby Mode. USB Slot: Connect for software upgrades. MENU: To enter the Main Menu. OK: To confirm the selected menu item. CH-/+ : To change the channel upward/downward. VOL-/+ : To control the level of the volume.
Remote Control Remote key functions: POWER: To turn the standby mode ON/OFF. 4 COLOR KEYS: Used in DVR function. Numeric buttons (0-9): To enter numeric options in menus and to enter a channel number directly. MENU:To enter into the main menu, Press again to return to previous menu.
Remote Control 26. ASPECT: To change aspect ratio(16:9, 4:3 letter box, Pan Scan) 27. PAGE DOWN To move to the next or previous page. 28. FORMAT:To switch between the different video resolution options (1080p, 1080i, 720P, 576i supported). 29. REC:To start an instant recording on current channel. 30.
Using the Remote Control 1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the SRT 5498. 2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the SRT 5498 at an angle of up to 60 degrees (30 degrees for left hand side, 30 degrees for right hand side). 3.
Connecting to Equipment How to get good reception • You do not need to change or replace your existing TV antenna to receive digital signal. However, if your antenna is not in a good condition it is recommended that you consider replacing it to ensure uninterrupted digital television viewing.
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Connecting to Equipment Connect the unit via YpbPr output and Audio output (for high definition viewing) Connect the antenna with ANT IN of the unit. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT. Connect the unit to TV via YpbPr cable as below. Connect the unit via HDMI output (for high definition viewing) Connect the antenna with ANT IN of the unit.
Connecting to Equipment Audio connections via SPDIF/Mixed Audio L/R Output Connect the antenna with ANT IN of the unit. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT. Connect the unit to TV via AV cable as below.
MAIN MENU Press [MENU] to open MAIN MENU. Description of each item is listed below: LIVE TV mode Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the Channel List. Electronic Program Guide Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter EPG List. Vertical EPG Horizontal EPG DVR Menu...
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter DVR List. Media Browser for playback of media files. Files supported- mpg, ts, trp, wmv, mp4, mkv, flv, avi, mov, vob, mp3, wav format. Timer List To manage your timer recordings Storage To view the status of the Harddisk Format the HDD (this will delete all files) DVR Setting Time Shift Function...
INSTALLATION Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Installation Menu. Auto Channel Search (please refer to page 15 for detailed instructions) Manual Channel Search (please refer to page 15 for detailed instructions). SETTING Menu Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Setting Menu. MAIN MENU Audio &...
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Censorship Installation Menu Setting Menu DVR Menu New Password Confirm Password Note: (1) If you select “Lock” in the Installation Menu/Setting Menu and DVR Menu, when you select these menu options in the future you will need to enter a password to gain access.
Firmware Update -To upgrade the software of the unit. (Details please refer to page 18) Factory Default -Restore to factory default setting (Details please refer to page 18) Basic Operation Channel Search Press [MENU] and then press [UP]/[DOWN] and highlight [Installation]. Press [OK] /[▶] to enter [Installation] menu.
Changing Channels Open Channel List menu by pressing [OK] in Live TV Mode. Press [UP]/ [DOWN] key to navigate through available channels. Press [OK] key to view the selected channel. Channel Change can also be done by: Press [CH+][CH-] in Live TV Mode. Input the Channel number using the numeric keypad in Live TV Mode.
Press [SUBT] to navigate between available subtitles of the currently viewed channel or to turn them off. Subtitle selection will be displayed on top right hand of screen. Aspect Press [ASPECT] to navigate between available options which are, 16:9 Full, 16:9 Letter Box, 16:9 Pan Scan, 4:3 Full, 4:3 Letter Box and 4:3 Pan Scan, your selection will be displayed on the top right hand corner of the screen.
Auto Time Shift Function Press the [MENU] button to enter the main menu, select [DVR] DVR SETTING. Select [ENABLE] to activate the auto time shift function. Auto Time Shift function mode will begin 30 seconds after channel change automatically Press [PAUSE] to activate time shift function. Standby Modes Press the [POWER] button, the unit will enter passive standby mode.
MA: Mature adult audience 15+ year old. R: Restricted, 18+ year old. AV: Adult audience, strong violence, 15+ year old. NOTE: Once censorship level has been selected you will need to enter a PIN number to view channels or access menus that have been locked.
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recording duration press [REC] again. Here you can select 3 minutes to 24 hours using the numeric keys. Alternatively you can set the recording to end once current program or next program are finished. Press [STOP] to stop recording instantly, recorded programs can be viewed from the DVR menu.
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Press Blue button to re-organize the sequence of the media file. (By Date/Name/Size) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] Press button switch between difference screens. (All/Recording/ Media). -The screen “All” displays all the programs in Recording & Media List. -The screen “Recording” displays all the programs that have been recorded. (includes USB device and internal HDD recordings).
Press [RED] button a third time, to cancel the set recording SERIES RECORDING Series recording allows you to record every episode in the series of the program you have selected with a single button press: While viewing the program you wish to record the whole series, press [S.
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Note: Please ensure that the external USB storage device is connected to the unit prior to selecting files to be transferred. *Please note- to play the files on your PC we recommend using GOM Media Player. This media player can be downloaded free form the GOM Lab website www.gomlab.com Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
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Pressing the [GREEN] button once will place , a “green square” icon next to the selected program Pressing the [GREEN] button after setting the reminder will allow you to edit the reminder frequency from Once, Daily, Weekly, Weekday). Pressing the [GREEN] button a third time will cancel the remind function. Press [YELLOW]/[BLUE] button to view the electronic program data list for previous or next day 24.
selected channel when the selected program begins. Pressing the [GREEN] button once will place , a “green square” icon next to the selected program Pressing the [GREEN] button after setting the reminder will allow you to edit the reminder frequency from Once, Daily, Weekly, Weekday). Pressing the [GREEN] button a third time will cancel the remind function.
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Using the [▲][▼] buttons select the station you wish to listen to and press [OK] to play To change the genre press the Menu button to select a new genre by pressing the [OK] button. Press [EXIT] key to exit to Live TV Please note: The performance of your home network will determine the quality and speed of delivery of internet radio.
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Network Once you have set up the Media folder on your PC follow the below instructions to connect the receiver to your PC over your network. To activate the Network Neighbourhood: Press [MENU] key in Live TV mode. Select Network Network Neighborhood Press the Red button to insert the required PC share information IP Address: Enter the IP address of the PC you wish to share with using...
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Password: Press the [▶] button to access the virtual keyboard to enter the Password of the PC you are connecting to. Once you have entered the password press the Blue button to save and exit Press [OK] button to connect to your PC. Once connected under the “State” heading it will display “Connect OK”...
Warning: If you are still experiencing problems do not return this product to the place of purchase before contacting STRONG Technical Support on 1800 820 030 or visiting our website at www.strong.com,au and referring to the FAQ section.
Technical Specifications Rear Panel HDTV output HDMI 1.3 ANT Input IEC-type, Female Loop Out IEC-type, Male VIDEO CVBS YPbPr AUDIO Digital Audio Coaxial & Optical Output USB2.0 Front IR Receiver 38KHz Panel/RCU Category IR(Carrier 38KHz) Battery 2 x 1.5V Power/Ambient Input Voltage AC 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz Power...
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