Picture similar Digital High Definition Terrestrial Receiver SRT 8903 User manual
Table of Contents 23 Apr 2012 15:10 1.0 Instruction 1.1 Safety Instructions 1.2 Storage 1.3 Equipment Set-up 1.4 Accessories 1.5 Usage of external USB devices 2.0 Your Receiver 2.1 Default PIN code: 0000 2.2 Front panel 2.3 Rear Panel 2.4 CA Interface 2.5 Remote Control 2.6 Installing the Batteries 2.7 Using the Remote Control 3.0 Connections 3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna 3.2 Connecting to HD TV with HDMI cable 3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 3.
PART 2 • English 1.0 Instruction 1.1 Safety Instructions This receiver has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage with the inside of the product that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lightning - If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the receiver when the receiver is not in use. Overloading - Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs.
PART 2 • English When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you are returning it under warranty make sure to repack the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty. 1.3 Equipment Set-up We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please follow these instructions carefully: Refer to the user manual of your TV and your antenna.
PART 2 • English 2.2 Front panel Fig. 1 1. Smartcard reader Built in Conax smartcard reader, for the encrypted channels with Conax smartcard and valid subscription.* Insert smartcard with the chip side down. *The Conax smartcard and subscription not part of this set-top box. English 2. Power button: Turn ON from standby, and turn OFF to standby mode 3. pq: Viewing mode: used to switch channel up/down. In Menu mode: buttons are used for navigation 2.3 Rear Panel Fig.
PART 2 • English 9. pq Menu Off: Change channel to next /previous. Menu On: Moves the cursor up/down. 10. tu Menu Off: Increases/decreases the volume level. Menu On: Change settings for specific Menus 11. OK Menu Off: Displays the current channel list Menu On: Activates the highlighted menu item. 12. RECORD Records the TV programme to the connected storage device 13. TIMESHIFT Activates/Deactivates the timeshift function 14. 0~9 Channel selection or value input 15.
PART 2 • English 3.0 Connections Fig. 7 To receive a broadcast signal, your terrestrial indoor or outdoor antenna must be connected to the ANT IN connector on the back of the receiver. Use a properly shielded antenna cable and suitable connectors. The TO TV connector allows you to loop the antenna signal to a second receiver or TV set. If your (indoor-) antenna needs a 5V power source to operate, please select Antenna power ‘ON’ in Antenna – menu. 3.
PART 2 • English 3.7 Connecting a USB storage device Note: We recommend the use of a hard disk drive USB 2.0 or higher for recording and play back of TV events. For proper functioning of Timeshift and recording functions, a fast USB device (such as a hard disk drive) is needed. Interrupted playback or distorted pictures during playback or Timeshift are indications for a low device speed. STRONG cannot guarantee proper functioning of recoding and or Timeshift functions with all USB devices. 4.
PART 2 • English The receiver will now search for all available channels. Once scanning is finished, the receiver switches to viewing mode. 5.0 Quick guide to using your receiver: We at STRONG understand that you can’t wait to enjoy your new high definition digital terrestrial 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 receiver.
PART 2 • English 6.1.3 Using the pq or PG+/PG- keys p switches to the next channel. q switches to the previous channel. PG+ switches to the next 10 channels. PG- switches to the previous 10 channels. 6.2 Info Banner While watching TV you can press the INFO button any time to get information about the current channel and event*. Press INFO twice for extended EPG details about the current channel. Press INFO three times for technical details about the current channel.
PART 2 • English OK to display detailed information on the selected event. Use EXIT to quit the detailed information screen. Press RED to get to the Step Time function. Use tu to select the desired step and OK to execute it. Press EXIT to quit the Step Time function. Press GREEN to set a timer for a selected event. Refer to section 7.3.4 for details on the timer function. 6.8 Instant Recording Your new receiver allows you to make an instant recording of the programme you are watching.
PART 2 • English 7.1.1.2 Locking channels Locked channels can only be watched after entering the pin code. (DEFAULT PIN: 0000) To lock or unlock a channel, press RED while in TV Channel List. The red sign on the top of the screen will move up to indicate that the lock function is selected. Use pq to select the desired channel and press OK to lock or unlock it. You are asked to input the pin code. (DEFAULT PIN: 0000) Locked channel will be marked with the symbol.
PART 2 • English Delete Press BLUE in Edit Channel to enable the Delete function. The Delete sign will move up to indicate that Delete is selected. Use pq to highlight the desired channel and press OK to mark it for deletion. The receiver asks you to enter the pin code. Once you have marked all channels you wish to delete, press EXIT twice. A confirmation banner will be displayed. Select Yes to delete the marked channels or No to cancel. 7.1.
PART 2 • English 7.2.3 Aerial Adjustment Use pq to select Installation, press OK or u to advance. Use pq to select Aerial Adjustment and press OK to enter. Use pq move the highlight to the setting you wish to alter and use tu to change values. The following settings are available: Antenna Power: Set to On if you use an active antenna. When set to On, 5 V will be present on the ANT IN connector of the receiver. Select Off for passive antennas.
Aspect Mode: Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred conversion method. Options are: Auto (automatic detection of aspect ratio), 4:3 Panscan (Displays 16:9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4:3 TV), 4:3 letterbox (black bars on top and under the picture on a 4:3 TV) and 16:9 (use this setting for 16:9 TV sets). Connection: Use this option to select the connection to your TV set. Select HDMI or TV SCART.
PART 2 • English 7.3.5 Conax Conditional Access Conax Conditional Access: Select the Conax Conditional Access menu with the pq buttons and press the OK to open it. In this menu you can access the smartcard information, by using the Conax smartcard provided by your operator, to access scrambled channels. You can select the following options which are related to your smartcard: Subscription status, Event Status, Token Status, change CA PIN, Maturity Rating and About Conax CA.
PART 2 • English 7.3.7 OSD Setting 7.3.8 Favourite This menu allows you to personalize the names of the 8 available favourite lists. Use pq to select Favourite from the System Setup Menu and press OK to proceed. The names of all groups are now displayed. Select the desired favourite group with pq and press OK to edit its name. A text field will now pop up at the right of the screen. Use tu pq to select the desired characters and enter them with OK.
PART 2 • English 7.4.3 S/W Upgrade by OTA This receiver is equipped with an Over The Air software upgrade option. An Over The Air update might not be available in your region. Please visit our website www.strong.tv or contact your local service hotline for more information about this option. 7.4.4 Upgrade by USB This feature allows you to upgrade your receiver’s software via the USB port. If new software is available for your receiver, it can be downloaded from our website www.strong.tv.
PART 2 • English 7.6 Media+ The Media+ menu consists of the following submenus: Media Player, Record Manager, DVR HDD Information, HDD Format and DVR Configuration Use pq to highlight the desired menu and press OK to enter. Press EXIT to quit. This function allows you to play MPEG, AVI, MP3, JPG many other type files from a connected storage device (see details in technical part). Select Media Player from the Media+ menu and press OK to proceed.
PART 2 • English 7.6.3 DVR HDD Information This option shows relevant information about the connected USB device. Select DVR HDD Information from the Media+ menu and press OK to enter. Press EXIT to leave. 7.6.4 HDD Format The HDD format menu allows you to format the connected USB device. Warning! Formatting will permanently delete ALL data stored on the connected device. Please make a backup copy of all data you wish to keep before entering the HDD Format menu.
PART 2 • English Problem What to do Aerial is disconnected Aerial is damaged/misaligned Out of digital signal area Check aerial lead Check aerial Check with dealer Switch receiver’s Antenna Power ON or connect external power for active antennas No picture or sound on TV HDMI is not selected on your TV or Amplifier or is set to higher resolution as TV supports TV is not switched on Switch to correct TV input Select lower resolution on receiver Switch TV on Scrambled channel Message Channel is scramb
PART 2 • English Video Decoder Profile level: ISO13818-2 (MPEG-2) – MP@HL ISO14496-10 AVC/H.264 HP@L4.1 MPEG-4 ASP Video resolution: 576i25 (SD), 576p50 (SD), 720p50 (HD), 1080i25 (HD),1080p50(HD) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 Pan & Scan, 16:9, Auto Audio Decoder Audio Decoding: ISO 11172-3 / ISO 13818-3 (MPEG) ISO14496-3 MPEG-4 AAC – LC/HE Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, 2.0, 5.
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