PART 1 • English Table of Contents 1.0 Usage 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 A.1 A.2 2 Safety Instructions Features & Accessories Safety Precautions Storage Equipment Set-up Your Receiver 2.1 Front Panel 2.2 Rear Panel Connections 3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable 3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable 3.1.3 Advanced connection 3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output 3.
PART 1 • English Thank you for choosing this Strong Digital Satellite Receiver. This receiver is of our latest development and it is designed to be capable of upgrading its software through the satellite. 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 6850 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard and its related accessories.
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; To rain or intense moisture.
PART 1 • English 1.2 Features & Accessories SRT 6850 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard: Embedded Mediaguard decoder Single SmartCard reader Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Farsian, Arabic RS 232 port for service purpose Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.
PART 1 • English 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.
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. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty.
PART 1 • English 2.0 Your Receiver 2.1 Front Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 1) 1. Power Button Turns the receiver ON/Stand-by 2. Channel UP/DOWN Buttons Move the channels UP/DOWN or Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state. 3. Stand-by / Power on (2 LED) The red LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The green LED is the “Power On” indicator. 4. Signal LED The Amber LED lights up once the receiver correctly receives the satellite signals. 5.
PART 1 • English 5. TV Scart Connector Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV using a scart cable. 6. VIDEO Scart Connector Use this connector to connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart cable. Your video recorder signal will now be looped through to your TV. 7. IR SENSOR Use this connector to connect your remote eye (optional accessory) to control your receiver, for example once your receiver is hidden in a well ventilated cabinet 8.
PART 1 • English 3.0 Connections 3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR Warning: If you are not sure how to connect your receiver, do not take the risk of doing it yourself. Ask your Strong dealer to do it for you. They are specially trained by our technicians and can get the best performance out of your receiver. 3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable (Please see inside cover Figure 4) Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
PART 1 • English 3.1.3 Advanced connection (Please see inside cover Figure 6) 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. Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your VCR set. Connect a UHF coaxial lead coming from your Cable TV or Outdoor Antenna to the ANT input connector at the back of the receiver.
PART 1 • English 3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output (Please see inside cover Figure 8) Connect the S/PDIF out connector on the back of your receiver to the S/PDIF input connector of your digital amplifier. Do not forget to turn the S/PDIF function “Enabled” in the menu. 3.1.
PART 1 • English 3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver (Please see inside cover Figure 11) Select the satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio channels. Align your dish at the requested satellite. Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB. Connect the other end directly to the SAT IN connector of your receiver. 3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC1.
PART 1 • English 4.0 Quick start Check if all connections between Satellite receiver, Dish, TV and VCR are correct. Connect the receiver to the mainpower and switch the unit ON with the Power ON / Standby-button on the frontpanel or on the Remote control. Switch ON your TV set. If you have connected your satellite receiver to your TV by using a SCART cable, your TV will automatically switch to the signals coming from your satellite receiver.
PART 1 • English 2. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your Remote control, select the language in which you want your menu to be displayed and press OK. The screen of the menu will now change to the language of your choice, and the menu option “Channel SetUp” will appear on your screen. 3. You will see the “Channel Set-Up” screen with different parameters. The pre-set values are correct for the ASTRA satellite.
PART 1 • English 9. Once this process is finished the receiver will automatically switch to channel number 1. If channel number 1 is a Free To Air channel ( not encrypted) you will be able to enjoy the first digital pictures. 10. If channel number 1 is encrypted you will see the ”Please Insert SmartCard” message on your screen. Insert your smartcard in the SmartCard reader in the front-panel of the receiver, note that the card is inserted as shown in the picture below: 11.
PART 1 • English 5.0 Navigating in the menu You can navigate in the menu with the Channel UP/DOWN and Volume UP/DOWN buttons on your Remote control. Highlight the field of your choice with these buttons. Confirm your choice with the OK button. Pressing the BACK button will cancel your choice and take you 1 step back in the menu. Note: Every time the receiver asks you to put your PIN code, enter '0000' on your remote control using [0-9] numeric keypads.
PART 1 • English 5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu The “Channel Organizer” menu enables you to sort channels, make your own Favourite channels list, edit channel names and delete channels from the list. Important Note: Channel lists For your convenience we have implemented a “Intelligent channel order system”: Once you search the channels from ASTRA,and once you set “Scan mode” to “Canal Digitaal”.
PART 1 • English Sorting Channels from the channels list: To sort your channels, please apply the following steps: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK. 3. Press the Red (Sort) button to sort your channels. If you press the Red (Name) button, you can sort the list of channels alphabetically: If you press the Green (Type) button, you can sort the channels by the type of the channel , Free or scrambled program.
PART 1 • English 6. One channel can be saved into more than one Favourite list. You can change selected Favourite channels in "Favourite Organizer" menu. 7. Press the BACK button until you go back to main menu. You can view the Favourite list you set by pressing the Fav button while you are watching TV or listening to a Radio channel. Editing Channels from the channel list: You can change the channel name, lock a channel and change the skipping functions.
PART 1 • English Change the Skip function: If Skip function is activated, the channel will be skipped when you are scrolling through the TV list in normal watching mode. Please apply the following steps: 1. Apply the first four steps detailed in “Change name of channel” (Described in section 5.1.1). 2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Skip field “. 3. Press OK and enter your PIN Code. 4. The skip function will be marked. 5. Move your cursor to the Confirm field and press the OK button. 6.
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. Press the Menu button. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys , select "Favourite Organizer" and press OK. Sort Red button: Same as the Sort function of “Channel Organizer” menu. Next (Next Favourite Group) Green button: Shows the next Favourite group list.
PART 1 • English 5.1.3 The Timer Menu The timer can automatically switch on or off your receiver at any time. This enables you for example to record programs with your VCR while you are not at home. It also can be used to wake you up at the time you set it. Please apply the following steps: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select “Timer Menu” and press OK. Timer number: You can select up to 8 different events.
PART 1 • English 4. Press the Green button to save and exit the timer menu. 5. Press the Yellow button to exit the timer menu WITHOUT saving the settings. Tip: You have to select the channel, starting time, and ending time settings if the Action mode is “Time interval”. An error message will appear if any of the settings are incorrect. 5.1.4 The Installation Menu All settings that are related to TV, Dish, LNB and Satellites are within this menu.
PART 1 • English Connection Settings: You can set the connection settings to your personal preferences. Check your TV and VCR user manuals for the correct settings. You can change your Connection settings by applying the following steps: 1.Select “Connection” and press OK or the Right button. TV Mode: Press OK or the Right button and set your TV mode to “Multi”, “PAL” or “NTSC”.
PART 1 • English RF Channel: Press OK or the Right button and set the UHF channel number to the same UHF channel number of your TV set. This only has to be done if your TV set is connected with a coaxial (RF) Cable. If the UHF Channel numbers of the receiver and the TV set are not set the same, no picture will be displayed. 2.Press BACK until you go back to main menu. Menu Settings: You can set the OSD (On Screen Display) to your personal preferences.
PART 1 • English Adjust Time: Use your Numeric buttons [0-9] to set the local time. Once set, press OK to save the time. Select Set Date: Press OK or the Right button and set the date the way you have set the time. Note: We advise you to use the GMT time settings, if you use the manual time settings, the time will be lost after the unit has been disconnected from the mainpower. 2. Press the BACK button until you go back to the Main Menu.
PART 1 • English System Info: The system information displays information about your receiver such as model number, software and boot version. To check system information, apply the following steps: 1. Select “System information” and press OK. Press Back to return to the menu Mediaguard: Here you will find information about the embedded Mediaguard decoder. 1. Select “Mediaguard” and press OK.
PART 1 • English 5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up It is recommended that you read the manual and installation instructions of your LNB, your DiSEqC switch, your 0/12V switch and your Positioner before you start setting up your LNB. To set up your LNB, please apply the following steps: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Installation" and press OK. 3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "LNB Set-up" and press OK. 4.
PART 1 • English Tip: If you set “LNB type” to “Universal” (UNI1 ~ UNI3), you will not be able to change settings in both the “LNB Power” menu item and the “Switch 22 kHz” menu item. If you want to change any of these two settings you must set “LNB type” to zero. If DiSEqC switch is Off, you will not be able to change settings in both the “DiSEqC Input” and “DiSEqC Repeat” menu items.
PART 1 • English LNB: Select “LNB” and press OK or the Right button. In the “LNB field”, select one of the available LNB's. If you want to set LNB related values, press OK and the LNB Set-up menu (Described in LNB Set-up) will be displayed. Dish Position: Select “Dish position” and press OK or the Right button. It displays the dish position of the current satellite. When you use a DiSEqC 1.2 positioner, you can select dish position in this field.
PART 1 • English Scan Mode: “Canal Digitaal” (Only appears if in the field “Satellite” the “ASTRA” satellite is chosen). Once you search channels in “Canal Digitaal” scan mode the receiver will do a quick scan and will find all channels that have been listed by Canal Digitaal. The found channels will be stored in your receiver in a logical order. “Free only” (Free to Air) only or “All Channels” to find all available channels on the satellite.
PART 1 • English 5.1.4.3.1 Positioner Set-up (if you are using a Motorised positioner with DiSEqC1.2) If you are using a motorised positioner with DiSEqC 1.2 you will have to set the positions of the satellites you want to scan. This function is available only if in the “LNB Set-up” menu and the LNB Dish field is set to “Moved”. (As described in “LNB Set-up” (Described in section 5.1.4.2). Before you start: 1. Make sure that your installer has set the centre position of your dish. 2.
PART 1 • English 11. If for instance you want to set the position for Astra 19.2°East, you know that you will have to move your dish to the left using the Left button. If you want to set the position for instance to Eutelsat 12.5°West, you know that you will have to move your dish to the right using the Right button. (As viewed from the rear of the dish) To set the position of your selected satellite: 1. Use your UP/DOWN buttons to go to the “Movement field”. 2.
PART 1 • English 1. Press the Menu button on your remote. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Installation" and press OK. 3. Enter your PIN code. 4. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Parental lock" and press OK. 5. Using RIGHT/LEFT keys in the “Menu” field, you can select either "lock" or "unlock" and press the Red button to save, the Green button to save & exit, or the Yellow button to return without saving.
PART 1 • English 5.1.5 Smartcard If you want to check the status of your smartcard, please apply following steps: 1. Press the Menu button on your remote. 2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select "Smartcard" and press OK. System Info: Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select “ System info” to get the card system information.
PART 1 • English Subscriptions: Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select “Subscriptions” to see what subscriptions are entitled on your card Wallets: Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select “ Wallets” to get the information about credits on your card. Please note that this function will only work if your pay TV operator uses Pay Per View functions. 6.0 Remote Control - Basic functions All features of the set-top box can be controlled with the remote control.
PART 1 • English 4. SAT Displays the list of satellites you have scanned with your receiver. You can change the satellite you want to watch by using the Up/Down keys and pressing the OK button. (The channel list is configured with the channels searched in that satellite. If you have set up a motorized positioner to change the satellite, a message “wait moving” is displayed.
PART 1 • English 11. MENU The main menu for setting up the receiver. 12. BACK Exits the current OSD page. In TV mode: switches back to previous channels. 13. AV Selects TV or Digital TV. 14. Information Shows program information. 15. EPG Display the EPG (Electronic Program Guide). EPG shows the event information on the current TP channel by time zone. 16. PAUSE Freezes the picture. 17. AUDIO Shows the list of available audio languages for the channel you are watching.
PART 1 • English A.1 Trouble Shooting Occasionally receivers can hang-up (just like 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. If the receiver does not work properly after checking the trouble shooting section, please contact the dealer.
PART 1 • English Solution Symptoms Cause No sound or picture Problem in scart cable Firmly press the scart connectors on the No picture connections between backside of the TV and receiver. Replace receiver and TV the scart cable Wrong alignment of Check the signal strength with a spectrum the dish analyser and adjust your dish correctly. The receiver displays This is normal, the Once the weather is better the picture will the message “No or bad weather is appear.
PART 1 • English A.2 Glossary of terms CA Conditional Access. Usually means that the channels are scrambled and require a subscription to be paid. DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite - Digital TV via satellite. EPG Electronic program guides that are transmitted by some broadcaster to display information guide about a program content. MPEG The Moving Picture Experts Group is founded by the ISO. MPEG is a standard method for digital transmission of video and audio.
PART 1 • English ID The transmitted packages have identifiers (PID) that tell the receiver what to do with the received information. Receivers normally use four types of PID, these are V-PID (video PID), A-PID (audio PID), P-PID (Program PID) and data PID (EPG information). IN CODE Personal Identification Number. A personal code that is used for locking or unlocking the parental control feature. RS 232 Serial data port.
PART 3 • Technical Specification Technical Specifications 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.
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: 90V AC 0 ~240V AC (SMPS) 50/60 Hz Power Consumption: 13 W Stand-by Mode: <7 W Humidity: 25 %- 70 % Size (WxHxD) in mm: 280 x 40 x 190 Weight: 2kg Technical alterations reserved System & Memory
