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Strong SRT 6160 PDR User Manual

Digital satellite receiver with personal digital recorder
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  • Page 2 6160 Digital Satellite Receiver with Personal Digital Recorder ANT IN COAXIAL...
  • Page 3 JUMP SLEEP REPEAT LOOP FREEZE BACK MENU PAGE PAGE TEXT AUDIO...

  • Page 8: User Manual

    PART 1 English Thank you for choosing this Strong satellite receiver. This receiver is of our latest development and it is designed to be capable of safely install your receiver and to achieve its optimum performance. 1.0 Usage This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 6160 PDR Digital Satellite Receiver with integrated Hard Disk and its related accessories.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    PART 1 English Table of content User Manual Safety Instructions Features & Accessories Safety Precautions Storage Equipment Set-up Your Receiver Front Panel Rear Panel Connections Connecting to your TV & VCR Connecting to a satellite dish Starting up Starting up for the First Time Dish aimed at other satellites Basic settings Main Menu...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    PART 1 English 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;...

  • Page 11: Features & Accessories

    PART 1 English 1.2 Features & Accessories SRT 6160 PDR Digital Satellite Receiver with integrated hard-disk recorder. For all Free To Air digital TV - and Radio programmes. The build-in 80 GB Hard-Disk allows you to record up to 60 hours recording (equals to about 40 movies).

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    PART 1 English S-VHS output Build in modulator (Pal I/B/G/DK) RS 232 connector for connection to PC (update and service functions) Accessories: User's Manual Remote control unit 2x Batteries (AAA type) Warranty Card Remote Eye: The external remote eye is an optional accessory. Note: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited or be mixed or used with other types of batteries.

  • Page 13: Storage

    PART 1 English 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.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    PART 1 English 2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2) 1. SAT IN Connect the I.F. digital signal from your LNB of your satellite dish to this connector. 2. SAT OUT Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital). 3.

  • Page 15: Connections

    Do not hesitate to ask any questions you have to your Strong dealer about installing your receiver. It is possible to connect the receiver through the use of UHF coaxial cables, SCART cables, and/or so called Audio/Video cables with RCA connectors.
  • Page 16 PART 1 English 3.1.2 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.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Satellite Dish

    (Please see inside cover Figure 11) Make your choice of satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio channels. Have your Strong dealer align your dish at the requested satellite. Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB. Connect the other end directly to the LNB IN connector of your receiver.

  • Page 18: Starting Up

    Ensure that your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your satellite signal is of good quality. (If you are not sure about this then ask your local Strong dealer to check your installation or satellite signal).

  • Page 19: Basic Settings

    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.
  • Page 20 PART 1 English A check mark will be shown on the selected channel. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to move to the position that you want the channel to be at, and press the BLUE (manual) button once again. The channel will then be moved to the position you selected.
  • Page 21 PART 1 English Change lock function: If you lock a channel, you can only watch it from the TV list after entering your PIN Code. To change lock function, apply the following steps: 1. Apply the first four steps detailed in “Change name of channel” described in section 5.1.1). 2.

  • Page 22: Favourite Organizer Menu

    PART 1 English 5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu This menu enables you to organize your Favourite channels list. All the channels that you have marked as your Favourite in the “Channel organizer” menu can be sorted by applying the following steps: 1.
  • Page 23 PART 1 English Ending Time: You can set the ending time of the channel view when the Timer mode is on Recording. Channel: You can select the channel to be shown when the receiver timer mode Powers ON Press OK, now you will see the channel list, select a channel and Press OK 4.
  • Page 24 PART 1 English 5.1.4 The Installation Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 1) All settings that are related to TV, Dish, LNB and Satellites are within this menu. The installation menu contains several sub menus such as “System Set-up”, “LNB Set-up”, “Channel Set-up” and “Parental Lock”.
  • Page 25 PART 1 English VCR Scart: Press OK or the Right button and set the scart output to “Auto” or “STB” (Set Top Box). If set to “STB”, the VCR scart signal is not automatically looped through. UHF Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set the UHF mode to “PAL B/G”, “PAL I”...
  • Page 26 PART 1 English Select Set Local Time: Press OK or the Right button. Use your UP/DOWN buttons or Numeric buttons [0-9] to set the local time. When set, press OK to save the local time. Select Set Date: Press OK or the Right button and set the date the way you have set the time.
  • Page 27 Make sure that the dish is correctly installed, the “0” position of the dish should be exactly positioned at South. If you are not sure about the correct positioning of your dish, ask your Strong dealer to check it for you.
  • Page 28 PART 1 English 2. GOTO X installation menu: Go to the “GOTO X installation menu” (see cover picture 30), select the option “Enable” to activate this function, “Disable” to de-activate. (see cover picture 31) Enter the latitude and the hemisphere direction (North or South) (see cover picture 32) Enter the longitude and the hemisphere direction (East or West) (see cover picture 33) Set the limits: you can set limits to the range “0-60”...
  • Page 29 PART 1 English LNB Power: Select 13/18V, 13V or 18V for LNB. Select “Off” if you want to switch the power of the LNB off. LNB Dish: Using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons, select “Fixed”, “Moved” or “GOTO X” Dish. The meanings are: fixed installed dish, Motorized dish and a GOTO X ready motor. If you use a motorised dish, read the “Positioner Set-up”...
  • Page 30 PART 1 English 4. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your remote to select an item and use the LEFT/RIGHT button to set up any values. Satellite: Select “Satellite” and press OK. The satellite list is displayed and then you can choose a satellite from which you want to download your channels from by pressing OK.
  • Page 31 PART 1 English The Scan options: At the bottom of the screen you will find the four colored buttons, each button represents a specific “scan” function: AutoScan (RED Button): This function searches all the transponders of a satellite. Net. Scan (GREEN Button): “Network Search” Performs network search for a transponder. TP Scan (YELLOW Button): Search channels from current specific transponder.
  • Page 32 PART 1 English 7. Use your UP/DOWN buttons to go to field “Centre” and use your LEFT/RIGHT buttons to put the centre field to “On”. 8. Press OK, and your dish will move to the centre position. It takes your dish maximum 30 seconds to move to its central position.
  • Page 33 PART 1 English 5.1.4.5 Parental Lock - Changing PIN Code (Please see inside cover Screen 25) This function changes the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that is used to control access to the menu and individual channels. In this function, you can lock/unlock channels and you can change your PIN code by applying the following steps: To lock/unlock the menu, please apply the following steps: 1.
  • Page 34 PART 1 English Programme information in your screen Once you start up your receiver, or once you change channel, you will see at the lower part of the screen for a number of seconds a information box. It contains information about for the actual programme.
  • Page 35 PART 1 English The 4 different ways of recording. 1. Record on demand: Push the record button and record instantly what you are watching 2. Timer Recording: Use the convenient EPG timer function to record selected programmes 3. Time Shift Recording: Allows you to pause a live programme, record it from the moment you left and proceed watching as from the moment you paused it.
  • Page 36 PART 1 English You can view interesting parts during the FFW or RWD mode at normal speed by pressing the (PLAY) button. 2. Timer Recording: You can record any event during your absence by using the build-in timer. The timer will control the receiver functions according to the set parameters.
  • Page 37 PART 1 English Play functions: The various play functions can be activated without the need to access the menu, you can use the buttons on the Remote Control Unit. Play-back a recorded programme: Press the (PLAY) button on the Remote Control Unit The HDD will be activated and a message “HDD initialization”, followed by “Play mode”...
  • Page 38 PART 1 English 5.1.6.1 Records Organizer (screen 36) The record list allows you to organize the on the Hard Disk stored records. The help lines at the bottom of the screen will show you the various options. Press the MENU button and select the option “Recorder”.

  • Page 39: Hdd Format

    PART 1 English Note: The start up time of the HDD normally takes about 5 seconds. If you require a faster start-up (for example to have quick start in Time shift modus) you can “disable” the power save timer. 5.1.6.6 HDD Format After a long period of use and storing- and deleting records the receiver may get a bit slower.

  • Page 40: Basic Functions - Remote Controle

    PART 1 English 6.0 Basic functions - Remote control All functions of the set-top box can be controlled with the remote control. Inserting batteries to the Remote Control Unit: 1. Open the battery cover on the rear of the remote control Unit. 2.
  • Page 41 PART 1 English 9. VOL Left/ Right Used for adjusting the volume or for navigating within the OSD Menus (LEFT/RIGHT). In channel list (as well as in satellites and TP lists) used to scroll list - prev/next 10 items (duplicate Page-/Page+ buttons) 10.
  • Page 42 PART 1 English PAUSE Freezes the picture in viewing mode, the HDD of the receiver will start and in the screen a message will appear to indicate that the time shift function is activated, The programme will be recorded on the HDD. Once you press the button again (or the PLAY ( ) button), the recorder will remain recording and at same time you can start viewing as from the moment you paused the live programme.

  • Page 43: Jump

    PART 1 English 25. (Record) Starts the direct recording of the programme you are currently watching. A second push on the button opens a screen that allows you to select the duration of the just started record, end the record after 30 / 60 / 120 or 180 minutes. Confirm the selected end time by pressing the OK button.
  • Page 44 PART 1 English A.1 Trouble Shooting Occasionally receivers can hang-up (just like with a PC) so you are recommended to reset the receiver by disconnecting it from mains power. Wait 30 seconds and connect to mains power again and now check if the unit is working as expected.
  • Page 45 PART 1 English The receiver displays the Wrong satellite selected in Press the SAT button on the RCU and message “No or Bad signal” the menu select the correct satellite The receiver displays the Wrong parameters set in the Check settings in LNB- and Channel set up message “No or Bad signal”...

  • Page 46: Glossary Of Terms

    PART 1 English A.2 Glossary of terms C band 3.7 ~ 4.2 GHz Frequency. DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control. Electronic programme guides that are transmitted by a broadcaster from a particular satellite to display information guide about a programme content. Fixed Dish A dish antenna that is aimed at one particular satellite.
  • Page 47 PART 1 English PIN Code Personal Identification Number A four-digit code that is used for locking/unlocking, e.g. with the parental control feature. Polarization Allows several programmemes to be fitted into the same frequency band. The signals from a satellite are transmitter either with linear (vertical or horizontal) polarization or circular (right or left) polarization.
  • Page 48 PART Technical information Demodulator Modulation: QPSK Input Symbol Rate: 2 - 45 Ms/s SCPC & MCPC signals from C & KU band satellites Video Decoder Profile level: MPEG-2 Main profile @ main level Data Rate: Max. 60 Mbit/s Video Resolution: 720 x 576 PAL 720 x 480 NTSC Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9, Pan &...
  • Page 49 PART Technical information System & Memory Main Processor: STi 5518 Flash Memory: 2 MBytes SDRAM: 8 MBytes EEPROM: 64 Kbits General Data Operating Temperature: +5°C - +45°C Storage Temperature: 0°C - +50°C Supply Voltage: 90 ~ 240 V AC (SMPS) 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 15 W max.

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