Strong SRT6750 User Manual (English)
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1. STRONG DIGITAL TV Using menus and on screen displays number buttons 0 9 To enter on screen numbers such as your PIN code colour buttons To perform various functions depending on what is showing on your TV screen A and Y To move the highlight up and down a list lt d and gt To move the highlight left or right or change what is displayed on screen lt to delete a number OK To confirm a choice or make a selection HSITSNA exit To remove a menu or on screen display without saving any changes and redisplay digital TV or radio back To remove a menu without saving any changes and go back up to the previous screen STRONG DIGITAL TV Front panel epg button To display the Viasat epg electronic programme guide Your set top box remote control sensor Window that receives the signal from your remote menu button To display the back button To remove a menu control do not block smart card slot To insert your main menu and go back up to smartcard the previous screen J caw O QQ 6 H j lt gt A and Y buttons button standby light To move the highlight and change what is displayed on screen lt 4 to change the value of a setting lt 4 to delete a number OK button To confirm a choice or make a selection To switch your set top box into or out of standby Lights up red when your set top bo2. The batteries are flat or inserted the wrong way round Check the batteries and replace them if necessary You ve forgotten your PIN Call customer support for advice The menus and banners are in a language you don t understand The menu language has been changed to a language you don t understand You can change the menu language as follows 1 From a digital satellite channel press menu 2 Press W twice to highlight the last item on the menu then press OK 3 Press A 5 times then press OK The User Settings menu displays The first highlighted item is the menu language item 4 Press until your preferred language displays 5 Press OK The menus should now be in your preferred language 6 Press exit to redisplay digital satellite TV You have received a new smart card but you don t know how Make sure your set top box is tuned to a subscription channel You will not yet see the picture Follow the instructions on Inserting your to activate it smart card on page 14 The Subscription Activation screen should appear see the instructions on page 22 44 www strongsat com Specification STRONG DIGITAL TV Due to continued product improvement this specification may change without notice General Operating voltage 230V AC 15 50Hz Power consumption 16 5W max Weight 1 35kg Dimensions W x H x D 275mm x 41 mm x 175mm UHF modulator
3. not supplied to the RF output on your set top box so that you can operate your set top box from a different room To connect the magic eye consult the instructions that came with it If you have connected up a magic eye you must switch on the magic eye support see page 36 14 www strongsat com Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV Connecting to the mains supply Once you have safely made all the other connections you can connect your set top box to the mains supply 1 Using the supplied mains lead insert the set top box mains connector into the mains input marked 230V 50Hz on your set top box as shown in the diagram below 2 Connect the mains plug to the mains wall socket as shown in the diagram below 3 If there is a switch by the mains wall socket switch it on 4 Connect your other equipment to the mains supply WARNING DO NOT connect the mains plug to the wall socket until you have made ALL the other connections g Mains input Wall socket m r4 9 E 2 Mains g connector o Mains plug Notes Your set top box operates with 230V AC 50Hz mains supplies Do not connect it to a DC power supply The supplied mains lead has a 2 way connector at one end and a mains plug at the other You should always insert the 2 way connector into your set top box before you insert the plug into the mains supply The only way to disconnect you
4. If you have connected up your equipment via RF leads you may need to perform RF tuning before you can watch digital satellite TV Note If you have previously had an analogue satellite receiver connected to your TV and or VCR you may find that your channel for satellite TV still works for your new digital channels Try it to see if it works you do not need to perform RF tuning RF tuning your TV and VCR to your set top box 1 Make sure your set top box is out of standby the standby light on the front panel should be green 2 Consulting your TV s user guide if necessary tune the TV until you can see the Countries screen see page 16 on your TV screen 3 Store your new channel for digital satellite TV on a TV channel number of your choice For example if your terrestrial channels are channels 1 to 5 and your VCR channel is channel 8 you may wish to use TV channel 9 as your channel for digital satellite TV 4 If you have a VCR set your TV to its VCR channel then tune your VCR until you can again see the Countries screen HSITSNA If you cannot RF tune your TV or VCR to your set top box Your set top box s factory preset RF output channel is channel 38 This is not the same as a TV channel If channel 38 is not compatible with your TV for example if it is already being used as yourVCR s output channel or for a terrestrial channel you may find you cannot tune your
5. Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV Connection method 2 To TV andVCR If you have aVCR with a SCART connector and a TV with a SCART connector you can connect up as shown in the diagram below Supplied RF lead Lead from your TV antenna SCART lead not supplied Supplied SCART HSITSNA ANT IN spoj we mopUtaToR nt eee srpea ny sone Ce Japan Lead from your satellite dish 1 Use the supplied SCART lead to connect your set top box to your TV 2 Use a SCART lead not supplied to connect your set top box to yourVCR 3 Connect the lead from your satellite dish to the satellite input connector marked SAT IN on your set top box The RF connection is not required for digital satellite TV However you may wish to connect RF leads as shown to continue to view or record terrestrial TV from your TV antenna You must then connect the lead from yourTV antenna to the antenna input connector on your VCR www strongsat com 11 STRONG Installation DIGITAL TV Connection method 3 To TV only If you wish to connect your set top box to a TV only connect up as described in 3A or 3B below The diagram below shows methods 3A and 3B combined TV ANTENNA Lead from your satellite dish Supplied RF lead Lead from your TV antenna 3A If your TV has a SCART connector 1
6. then press OK The Auto Search screen displays 2 To start the automatic channel search press OK A progress screen displays to confirm that the search is taking place When the search is complete a screen displays to tell you the number of TV and radio channels that your set top box has found 3 To confirm these channels and redisplay the Signal Settings menu press OK www strongsat com Setup STRONG DIGITAL TV Adding extra channels You can search for extra channels that may be available on the satellite that your set top box is tuned to To add extra channels 1 On the Signal Settings menu highlight Manual Search then press OK The Manual Search screen displays Satellite Frequency MHz Symbol rate kSymn Potetisation FEC y Btowse lt P Change Stan w Back HSITSNA 2 Highlight the Satellite line then press lt 4 or to select the satellite that you want to search 3 Press A or W to highlight each item you want to change then use the number buttons or lt d and gt to enter the values you want 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change the details for other satellites if required 5 To start the search press OK Viewing set top box information You can view technical information about your set top box To display the information 1 On the Setup menu highlight Decoder information then press OK 2 To redisplay the Setup menu press back www
7. CCIR PAL System B G and Ch 21 to 69 factory setting is 38 Operating temperature range 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature range 20 C to 60 C Rear panel connectors 230V 50Hz MAINS INPUT IEC 320 2 pin reversible ee TELEPHONE LINE RJ11 SCART TV SCART composite video out RGB out SCART VCR SCART composite video in out RGB in ANT IN IEC 129 2 female 5 TOTV IEC 169 2 male Q SATIN IEC 169 24 F type female T SPDIF 3 5mm connector combined analogue stereo and mini digital optical audio output not fitted on all models Environmental Issues Packaging When disposing of this product packaging please ensure Ley that it is recycled AS This will reduce the demand for virgin wood pulp whilst diverting material that would otherwise end up in landfill Set top Box Recycling Do not dispose of this product with your domestic rubbish daaa X At the end of its useful life this product contains materials which when O ere processed correctly can be recovered and recycled By participating in the HE esponsible recycling of this product you will be reducing the requirement for new raw materials and reducing the amount of material that would otherwise end up in landfill When you purchase a new similar product your retailer may offer to take this old one off you Alternatively you can take it to your local recycling centre Your retailer or local municipal authority will advise you of the collection faciliti
8. PIN code to watch them Age lock only works if the broadcaster provides rating category information f you do not want to set an age lock level you can set this to Off To set the age lock level 1 On the Control Settings menu highlight Parental Control then press OK Age lock level is highlighted kd Parental control Age lock levei Purchase threshold A Browse 4 Change Save E Back t Exit 2 Press lt 4 or gt to choose the level you want 3 If you now want to set a purchase threshold press Y Or if you want to save the change to the age lock level and redisplay the Control Settings menu press OK Or to remove the menu without making any changes press back 32 www strongsat com Setup STRONG DIGITAL TV Setting the purchase threshold The purchase threshold lets you specify how much a programme can cost before your PIN code is required to purchase it For example if you set the limit at 5 you can purchase a programme which costs 5 or less without entering your PIN code but to purchase a programme costing 5 01 or more you would need to enter your PIN code To set the purchase threshold 1 On the Control Settings menu highlight Parental Control then press OK 2 Press W to highlight Purchase threshold 3 Press lt or gt to choose On or Off If you selected On you must enter a purchase threshold value VIASAT
9. Configuration screen displays Antenna Configuration Number of LANAS LNB index Satellite y Btowse lt 4 Change 1 Press lt 4 or gt to select the number of LNBs you have in your set up 2 Press W to highlight the LNB Index line then press lt or P to select LNB Index 1 3 Press W to highlight the Satellite line then Ifyou are using a single fixed LNB press lt 4 or gt to select the satellite that your LNB is set up for Then press OK and continue to the section Checking the signal and searching for channels on page 20 HSITSNA Ifyou are using a DISEqC unit select the satellite for the LNB connected to port 1 4 Press A to highlight the LNB Index line then press P to select LNB Index 2 5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to select an LNB Index for each of the ports on your DiSEgC unit Then press OK and continue to the section Checking the signal and searching for channels on page 20 DISEqC is a trademark of Eutelsat www strongsat com 19 STRONG Installation 20 DIGITAL TV Checking the signal and searching for channels The Signal Quality screen is now displayed You use this screen to confirm that your set top box is receiving a satellite signal Signal quality LNA index Seteilite Signal Streagth Signal quality ee The details on the screen show the name of the satellite together with bars showing the strength and quality of the signa
10. Settings menu 1 On the Setup menu highlight Control Settings then press OK m r4 9 E 2 You will see a message asking you to enter your PIN code 2 Enter the correct PIN code then press OK 3 When you have finished using the Control Settings menu press back to redisplay the Setup menu Changing your PIN code You can change the PIN code to a secret number which you find easy to remember Please make sure you do not forget your PIN code To change the PIN code 1 On the Control Settings menu highlight PIN code modification then press OK New PIN code is highlighted 2 Use the number buttons to enter a new 4 digit PIN code of your choice If you make a mistake you can press lt to delete a digit 3 Press V Repeat new PIN code is now highlighted 4 Enter your new 4 digit PIN code again www strongsat com 31 DIGITAL TV STRONG Setup 5 If you change your mind and do not wish to change the PIN code press back to cancel your changes If you want to save the new PIN code press OK Setting the age lock level The age lock level lets you set an age limit so that people who do not now the PIN code for example young children cannot watch programmes that have an age category rating that is older than the age lock level you have set For example if you set this to 11 then programmes rated for viewers older than 11 will be locked and you will need to enter your
11. Use the supplied SCART lead to connect your set top box to your TV 2 Connect the lead from your satellite dish to the satellite input connector marked SAT IN on your set top box 3 To continue to view terrestrial TV from your TV antenna connect the lead from your TV antenna directly to your TV not shown on the diagram 3B If your TV does not have a SCART connector 1 Use the supplied RF lead to connect from your set top box s RF out connector marked TO TV to your TV 2 Connect the lead from your satellite dish to the satellite input connector marked SAT IN on your set top box 3 Connect the lead from your TV antenna to the antenna input connector marked ANT IN on your set top box 12 www strongsat com Installation Connecting to the telephone line STRONG DIGITAL TV Supplied telephone adapter ame Telephone socket Supplied telephone lead Note If your telephone wall socket is not an RJ11 socket see below you will need to use one of the supplied adapters shown right R11 socket If your telephone wall socket is an RJ11 socket you may need a splitter not supplied so that you can plug in both your set top box and your telephone 1 Insert one end of the supplied telephone lead into the telephone socket labelled a on the rear panel of your set top box as shown in the diagram at the top of the page 2 If you ne
12. booklet completely especially the safety instructions below If you have any doubts about the installation ope ration or safety of your set top box please consult your dealer WARNING Remember that contact with 230 V AC mains can be lethal or can cause a severe electric shock To avoid this risk Zy Never remove the top cover from your set top box 4s 4s 4s 4s There are no user serviceable parts inside it but there are some high voltage live parts Make sure that all electrical connections are properly made Do not connect any of your equipment set top box TV video recorder etc to the mains supply until you have properly connected all the other leads Disconnect your set top box from the mains supply by disconnecting its mains lead from the mains wall socket before you disconnect any other equipment from its rear panel Never push anything into the holes slots or other openings of the set top box case except a smart card into its correct slot CAUTION Vv x In order to ensure a free flow of air around the set top box allow at least 5cm of space above and around the set top box Never stand your set top box on soft furnishings or carpets Do not cover any ventilation slots Do not place your set top box in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits heat e g a TV or VCR Do not place your set top box in a cabinet with more than one other piece of audio video equipment for exa
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14. lists You can use the TV and radio channel lists to find out what is showing on all channels e To display the channel list press the yellow button The list of channels displays The current channel is highlighted by the channel banner see page 24 Travel Channel VHI _ MTV Sverige CINEMA CINEMA 2 e To change which channel is highlighted by the channel banner press A or WV The banner stays in the same place but the list moves e To move up or down the list of channels a whole screen at a time press ch or ch e To highlight a particular channel number enter the channel number To find out more about the programmes showing on the highlighted channel use the channel banner see pages 24 and 25 To switch between the TV channel list and the Radio channel list press the tv radio button e To change channel to the highlighted channel press OK To remove the channel list without changing channel press exit 26 www strongsat com Surfer Changing the audio language You can change the language of programmes which are broadcast with more than one audio soundtrack To change the audio language 1 Press options The language options banner displays 2 Ifthe audio track button is not highlighted press lt 4 to highlight it 3 Press A or W to look through the available languages until the language you want is displayed 4 Press OK or to remove the banner without making any chang
15. Contents For your safety e0eeeeeee 2 Welcome to digital satellite TV 3 Updates to your set top box 3 Inserting the batteries in your remote e aiae PERPE E E E EE 3 Your remote control 0000 4 Remote control buttons quick reference 4 Making the most of your remote control 5 Your set top box eee eens 6 Front panel iaih oh eik ete bleiben kd 6 Rear panel connectors overview 7 Installation 0 cece cece eee ees 8 The supplied equipment 8 Where to place your set top box 8 What else do need 0 eee 9 S ae oE 9 LNB positions table 9 Connecting to the telephone line 13 Inserting your smart card 14 Taking care of your smart card 14 Connecting a magic eye oo eee 14 Connecting to the mains supply 15 Switching on for the first time 16 RF TUNING nee eitedeiin nd donated mae tated donc 17 Making the installation settings 18 Choosing your country 0 18 Checking the signal and searching for CHANNELS 2 ioe nasee ooh nee cet ede 20 Activating your subscription 22 Switching on and off auauua 22 www strongsat com STRONG DIGITAL TV SUPP OR ses semiseri nn A 23 What is the Surfer oo 62 ee 23 Changing channel 0 000s 23 Unlocking a locked channel 23 Displaying the channel banner 24 Displaying extra pro
16. TV to your set top box because of interference Changing the RF output channel is covered in the setup section see page 35 RF channels may also be known as UHF channels www strongsat com 17 STRONG Installation DIGITAL TV Making the installation settings Choosing your country If you have completed the installation instructions up to this point the Countries screen is displayed on your TV screen See page 16 for a picture of the Countries screen 1 Take your remote control If you have not already inserted the batteries do so now see page 3 2 Press A or W until the country you want is highlighted then press OK A Welcome screen now displays Welcome to Viasat mstallation to continue If you have one LNB only directed at Sirius or two LNBs only directed at Thor and Sirius you can carry out an Automatic installation If you have any other LNB set up you must carry out a Manual installation 3 Use lt or gt to highlight the correct installation mode then press OK Ifyou selected Automatic next see the section Checking the signal and searching for channels on page 20 If you selected Manual next see the section Setting the antenna configuration and choosing a satellite on page 19 18 www strongsat com Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV Setting the antenna configuration and choosing a satellite When you select Manual the Antenna
17. ange the Antenna Configuration 1 On the Signal Settings menu highlight Antenna Configuration then press OK The Antenna Configuration menu displays Antenna Contiguration Number of NBs LNB index Satellite y Browse lt gt Change 2 Highlight Number of LNBs then press lt 4 or to select the number of LNBs you have in your set up 3 Highlight LNB index then press lt 4 or P to select the LNB index you want to change If you are using a single fixed LNB this will be LNB index 1 4 Highlight Satellite then select the satellite that you want that LNB to direct towards Ifyou are using a single fixed LNB press lt 4 or gt to select the satellite that your LNB is set up for Then go to step 6 Ifyou are using a DISEqGC unit select the correct satellite for the LNB connected to each port LNB Index 1 is associated with port 1 and so on 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select an LNB index for each of the ports on your DiSEqC unit 6 To save the changes press OK If you have changed your antenna configuration must then check the signal quality see page 39 and search for the new channels see page 40 DISEqC is a trademark of Eutelsat 38 www strongsat com Setup STRONG DIGITAL TV Checking the signal quality You use this screen to confirm that your set top box is receiving a satellite signal on all the LNBs LNB positions available to it To check
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19. e 15 Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Your set top box doesn t seem to be working and there are no lights on the front panel Your set top box is not receiving power Make sure that the mains lead is properly plugged in and that the mains supply is switched on Check that the mains wall socket has power try plugging in a lamp Your set top box doesn t seem to be working and the front panel standby light is red Your set top box is switched off Press standby on the front panel or on your remote control Your set top box doesn t seem to be working and the front panel standby light is green Your set top box is not correctly connected to your other equipment or your other equipment is not correctly set up Check that all the connections are properly made Check that your TV is plugged into the mains and that it is switched on Your TV is not switched to show digital satellite channels If your set top box is connected to your TV via a SCART lead try selecting the appropriate AV channel on your TV If your set top box is connected to your TV via an RF lead only try selecting the appropriate channel for digital satellite TV If you do not have a channel for digital satellite TV you need to perform RF tuning see page 17 Your set top box doesn t seem to be working and the front panel standby light is orange Ther
20. e is a problem with the satellite signal Check that the lead from your satellite dish is correctly connected to your set top box Check that your satellite dish and LNB s are correctly set up and directed towards the correct satellite s see page 9 Check that nothing is blocking your satellite dish for example a tree or high building There may be a temporary problem with the reception caused for example by bad weather try again later If adverse weather conditions cause your dish and or LNB s to move you may need to re adjust them see the information supplied with this equipment www strongsat com 43 m r4 9 E 2 STRONG DIGITAL TV Solving problems Problem Possible cause Suggested solution You can see on screen interference Your TV or VCR is not correctly tuned Check that your TV and video recorder are correctly tuned to your set top box For further information refer to your TV and VCR instruction books In some cases your set top box may need RF tuning See page 36 or call customer support for further advice Your remote control isn t working Something is between the remote control and your set top box Make sure you point your remote control directly at your set top box and that nothing is between it and your set top box The ir receive light on your set top box s front panel should flash each time you press a remote control button
21. e stereo audio input on your home cinema TV video recorder or stereo sound L SCARTTV equipment To connect to the SCART You can use this dual purpose connector to connector on your TV if your connect to various audio inputs please TV has a SCART connector consult your electrical retailer for more details of the leads available WARNING Always disconnect your set top box from the mains supply before you connect it to or disconnect it from any other equipment www strongsat com 7 STRONG Installation DIGITAL TV To install yourViasat set top box follow the instructions from this page up to page 22 The supplied equipment o If you have not already done so remove all the packaging D E S D You should have the following items e Viasat set top box see page 7 Mains lead e Remote control and batteries see page 4 e User guide e Mains lead with 2 way set top box connector and 2 pin mains plug see right e SCART lead see right RF lead see right e Telephone lead RJ11 to RJ11 see right e Telephone line RJ11 adapter suitable for your location see T E lt gt page 13 amp ap Where to place your set top box RF lead Before you start make sure that your TV VCR and set top box will be placed in a location that is conveniently located e near an easily accessible mains wall socket e within reach of yourTV antenna and satellite dish leads e within 10 metres of a t
22. ed to use an adapter choose the correct adapter for your location If you are not sure which one to use compare with your telephone connector Insert the free end of your supplied telephone lead into the RJ11 socket on the adapter 3 Remove your telephone connector from your telephone wall socket Insert your telephone connector into the correct socket on your adapter Insert the adapter into your telephone wall socket www strongsat com Telephone line wall socket Adapter for Sweden HSITSONA Adapter for Denmark Adapter for Norway Finland and Estonia Adapter for Russia Latvia Lithuania and Estonia 13 STRONG Installation DIGITAL TV Inserting your smart card 1 Take your smart card from its packaging if you have not already done so and hold it so that the picture is facing upwards with the arrow pointing towards your set top box and the smart patch is facing downwards and at the end away from you 2 Insert the smart card into the smart card slot of the front panel of your set top box Insert it as far as it will go without forcing it Taking care of your smart card Do not remove and re insert your smart card unnecessarily Do not bend your smart card keep it away from children and pets e Do not put your smart card in liquids or use cleaning fluids on it Connecting a magic eye On some models you may be able to connect a magic eye
23. elephone point If not you will need an Telephone lead extension telephone lead WARNING Before you connect your set top box to any other equipment you must disconnect ALL the equipment from the mains supply 8 www strongsat com Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV What else do I need Smart card If you wish to view premium services you will need a smart card This is available from your service provider Viasat Satellite dish You will need a correctly installed satellite dish pointing at the correct satellite s Ifyou have a satellite dish but it is not pointing at the correct satellite s you will need to make adjustments Please see the information supplied with your dish LNB for details on how to do this or seek professional advice e Ifyou do not have a satellite dish installed please ask your dealer to recommend a local dish installation engineer Single LNB If you have one LNB only to ensure the simplest installation method and for the best Viasat channel line up you should use the Sirius satellite at 5 East However if you prefer you can set up your system for any one of the four satellites listed in the LNB positions table below Multiple LNB set up If you are using a DISEqC unit with 2 or more LNBs satellite dishes to ensure a simpler installation and for the best Viasat channel line up you should connect up the LNBs to the DISEqC ports as shown in the LNB positions
24. es press back Changing the subtitle language You can change the subtitle language for programmes which are broadcast with subtitles in more than one language To change the subtitle language 1 Press options The language options banner displays Svenska 2 If the Subtitles button is not highlighted press P to highlight it 3 Press A or W to look through the available languages until the language you want is displayed If you do not want subtitles to be displayed select Off 4 Press OK or to remove the banner without making any changes press back Interactive features Some channels or programmes may include interactive features When these features are available you will either see information about these on your TV screen or you will be informed by your interactive features service provider www strongsat com STRONG DIGITAL TV HSITSNA 27 STRONG Extra information DIGITAL TV Recording a digital satellite programme If you have a VCR you can use it to record satellite programmes from your set top box To record a satellite programme 1 Make sure your set top box is switched on and tuned to the channel you wish to record 2 Set your VCR correctly to record at the appropriate time making sure that yourVCR is set to record its channel for digital satellite TV or if your set top box is connected to yourVCR via a SCART lead making sure yourVCR is set to record its approp
25. es 8 to 15 You will then need to tune any equipment that is connected to your set top box via an RF lead to this new channel number see the section on RF tuning on page 17 RF channels may also be known as UHF channels For further advice please call customer support Magic eye support f you have connected a magic eye see page 14 to your set top box choose On 36 www strongsat com DIGITAL TV Setup STRONG Using the Signal Settings menu You use the Signal Settings menus to e select the antenna and LNB configuration that you have connected to your set top box e check that your set top box is receiving satellite signals and check the strength and quality of the signal e carry out a search for new channels To display the Signal Settings menu 1 On the Setup menu highlight Signal Settings then press OK Signal Quality VIASAT Channels Manual search HSITSNA 2 Press W or A to highlight the item you want and press OK Then see the relevant section on the following pages 3 When you have finished using the Signal Settings menu press back to redisplay the Setup menu www strongsat com 37 STRONG Setup DIGITAL TV Changing the antenna configuration This is the number of LNBs available in your dish installation If you change your satellite dish installation you may need to change this setting so that your set top box can tune to all the satellites available To ch
26. es available for waste electronic products in your area Use of this service will be free to you www strongsat com 45 STRONG End User Licence Terms DIGITAL TV The Product to which this documentation relates the Product incorporates software which is owned by Pace Micro Technology plc or its licensors Before using the Product please read the End User Licence Conditions detailed below If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the End User Licence please do not proceed to use the Product repack the Product unused and return it to your supplier who will refund the amount you paid for it to you a b 9 e 9 a b a b 46 Definitions The following expressions have the meanings given here Pace means Pace Micro Technology plc being either owner of all intellectual property rights in the Software or having the right to grant licences for the use of the Software Software means the software applications utilities and modules embedded within the Product Product means the equipment or appliance to which this documentation relates and which incorporates the Software Viasat means Viasat AB being the commercial broadcaster whose broadcasts this product has been designed to receive Licence Grant Conditions and Restrictions Pace grants you a non exclusive world wide subject to export controls non transferable except as permitted by 2 b below royalty
27. gramme INFOPMALION ie ae ew 25 Using the TV and radio channel lists 26 Changing the audio language 27 Changing the subtitle language 27 Interactive features 0000 27 Extra information 0006 28 Recording a digital satellite programme 28 Switching between digital satellite TV and terrestrial Vo senpri oprede 29 Error MESSageS sais cay eek eed 29 Setup if shee ees AG Rio eS slew 30 Displaying the Main Menu 30 Using the Setup menus 04 30 Using the Control Settings menu 31 Changing your PIN code 31 Setting the age lock level 32 Setting the purchase threshold 33 Viewing entitlements 0 33 Changing the language settings 34 Changing the TV settings 35 Using the Signal Settings menu 37 Changing the antenna configuration 38 Checking the signal quality 39 Searching for channels 40 Adding extra channels 41 Viewing set top box information 41 Restoring the factory settings 42 Solving problems 0 0e00000 43 Specification 0 cece eee eee 45 End User Licence Terms 46 1 HSITSNaA STRONG DIGITAL TV Your set top box has been manufactured to meet international safety standards but you must take care if you want to obtain the best results and operate it safely It is important that you read this
28. he changes you want to make press OK Or to remove the menu without saving any changes press back www strongsat com 35 STRONG Setup DIGITAL TV TV format This is the type of TV you have connected to your set top box and how widescreen broadcast programmes display Make your choice according to the following table Format Type of TV How do widescreen broadcasts display 4 3 Standard 4 3 The centre portion only of any widescreen transmissions will display Letterbox Standard 4 3 The whole of any widescreen transmissions will display but the picture does not fill the screen 16 9 Widescreen Full screen 16 9 TV output signal This is the type of signal which is most compatible with your TV If you have connected your set top box to your TV via a SCART lead choose RGB for a better quality picture RF output channel The RF output channel for your set top box The factory preset RF output channel is channel 38 If channel 38 is not compatible with your TV orVCR for example if it is already being used as your VCR s output channel or for a terrestrial channel you may find you cannot tune your equipment to your set top box because of interference You can therefore use this setting to enter a different number You may find this easier if you disconnect your external antenna and or your VCR from your system while you make the changes but if you do so make sure you follow all the safety advice on pag
29. isplay digital TV or radio vol and To change the volume up or down ch and To change channel up or STRONG down n To display a screen to check the satellite signal quality tv radio To change between digital TV Oc ange erween Igi a Note and digital radio channels Some of these buttons are info described in more detail on the To display the channel banner next page and extra programme information 4 www strongsat com Your remote control Making the most of your remote control Changing channel number buttons 0 9 To change channel ch and To change channel up or down tv radio To change between digital TV and digital radio channels red colour button To switch between digital satellite TV and terrestrial TV Displaying menus and on screen displays eps To display the Viasat epg electronic programme guide guide To display the portal to use interactive services yellow colour button To display the TV or radio channel list info To display the channel banner to display extra programme information menu To display the main menu options To change the audio or subtitle language www strongsat com a ee amp m qe a Go z iS 0 0 O Q is a 6000 OOOO gt o D fa o 3 D S w 2 fo lt 2 info status Q STRONG oO
30. ite TV You use it to e change channel e find out what is showing on other channels both now and later on find out more about a programme you are interested in change the audio or subtitle language use interactive features Changing channel You can change channel by using the number buttons the ch and buttons or one of the on screen methods described in the following sections Unlocking a locked channel If you have used Parental Control to set an Age lock level see page 32 then programmes broadcast with a rating above the level you have set will be locked HSITSNA If you want to watch a locked programme you will need to enter your PIN code see page 31 If the following message appears when you change channel Please enter PIN code to unlock channel 1 Use the number buttons to enter the correct PIN code 2 Ifyou make a mistake press lt 4 to delete a number 3 When you have entered the correct number press OK If the PIN code is correct the programme you want to watch displays If the PIN code is not correct you will see a message to tell you You can either try again or change channel to a channel that is not locked www strongsat com 23 STRONG Surfer DIGITAL TV Displaying the channel banner You can display a banner to show information about the current channel and the programmes showing on it now and next e To display the banner press info Sh
31. l being received from this satellite Your set top box must receive both a signal strength and a signal quality of about 60 in order to successfully find channels Follow the instructions for Automatic set up below or Manual set up on page 21 depending on which set up you have chosen Automatic set up Your set top box is preset in the factory with the correct LNB settings to receive signals from up to two satellites 1 Press lt 4 or gt to change which LNB index details are displayed 2 Check that your set top box is receiving an adequate signal according to the table below If you have Check for adequate signal strength and quality on A single fixed universal LNB Index 2 Sirius Two fixed universal LNBs Index 2 Sirius And Index 1 Thor If there is no signal check your installation Check all the connections are properly made See also the section Solving problems on page 43 3 When you are satisfied that there is an adequate signal press OK The Channel Auto Search screen displays 4 To start the channel search press OK www strongsat com Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV A progress screen displays to confirm that the search is taking place When the search is complete a screen displays to tell you the number of TV and radio channels that your set top box has found 5 To confirm these channels and display the next screen press OK Then see Activating your subscripti
32. ly and easily while you are watching a programme see page 27 To change the language settings 1 On the Setup menu highlight User Settings then press OK The User Settings menu displays User settings Display lan quays Audio Engish Subtitie detautt lan guage English gy Btowse lt P Change 2 Press A or to highlight the setting you want to change 3 Press lt 4 or gt to change the setting 4 When you have made all the changes you want to make press OK Or to remove the menu without saving any changes press back 34 www strongsat com Setup STRONG DIGITAL TV Changing the TV settings You use the TV Settings menu to change the following settings to control how your set top box works with your other equipment TV format TV output signal RF output channel e Magic eye support To change the TV settings 1 On the Setup menu highlight TV Settings then press OK The TV Settings menu displays TV settings TV screen format Video signal type AF out channel UHF 271 69 Magic Eye HSITSNA a v Browse lt P Change 2 Press A or to highlight the setting you want to change for more information on the settings see page 36 3 Press lt 4 or gt to change the setting To change the RF output channel press lt 4 to delete the number that is there then use the number buttons to enter the RF channel number you want 4 When you have made all t
33. mple VCR or DVD Do not use or store your set top box in hot cold damp or dusty places Do not put anything on your set top box which might drip or spill into it Never stand objects filled with liquids such as vases on top of your set top box Never place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on top of your set top box For your safety www strongsat com Welcome to digital satellite TV STRONG DIGITAL TV Thank you for choosing the Pace set top box for Viasat Please follow the instructions in this User Guide carefully to enjoy all the advantages of digital satellite TV We advise following the user instructions and recommendations supplied with your set top box especially for first time use Your set top box fully complies with international DVB Digital Video Broadcasting standards Updates to your set top box From time to time your set top box may be updated These updates provide enhanced features new screens and menus may become available Although any new screens and menus may look a little different from those described in this User Guide you should be able to use the same techniques e g highlight and select with them Updates will usually happen in the middle of the night You should not unplug your set top box at the mains as this may affect any updates which may occur e Inserting the batteries in your remote control Before you can use your remote control you must insert the two
34. nal settings and search for new channels e view information about your set top box e reset your set top box to its factory preset settings To display the Setup menu 1 Press menu then press W to highlight Setup then press OK Setup menu User Settings TV settings Signal settings Decoder information Restore factory settings lt Select Back Press W or A to highlight the item you want then press OK e While you are using any of the setup menus you can press back to cancel any changes and return to the previous menu e To cancel changes and redisplay digital satellite TV you can press exit e To save changes you press OK 30 www strongsat com DIGITAL TV Setup STRONG Using the Control Settings menu You use the Control Settings menus to e setan age lock level to control who can watch certain digital satellite programmes e seta purchase threshold to control how much other people are allowed to spend on purchase TV e change the PIN code e view your entitlements When you use the Control Settings menu you need to enter your PIN code Note If you do not have a smart card inserted in your set top box you cannot use the Control Settings menu About your PIN code When you first use your set top box your PIN code is 0000 In order to make your PIN code secret you should change it to a secret number that you find easy to remember see below To display the Control
35. ng a claim in the courts of any jurisdiction The above terms and conditions supersede any prior agreement oral or written between you and Pace relating to the Software www strongsat com
36. o enter the values you want 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to change the details for each satellite www strongsat com 21 STRONG Installation 22 DIGITAL TV 8 Press OK to confirm the details and start the search A progress screen displays to confirm that the search is taking place When the search is complete a screen displays to tell you the number of TV and radio channels that your set top box has found 9 To confirm these channels and display the next screen press OK Then see Activating your subscription below Activating your subscription Note If you have not yet inserted your smart card insert tt the correct way round now see page 14 If you do not have a smart card but you wish to view premium services contact Viasat to obtain a smart card Once your set top box has found the satellite channels the Subscription Activation screen displays 1 To activate your subscription follow the instructions that are given on the screen 2 When the subscription activation is complete press OK Switching on and off Whenever you are not using your set top box you should put it into standby You should not unplug it at the mains socket To put your set top box into standby press e To take your set top box out of standby press www strongsat com Surfer STRONG DIGITAL TV What is the Surfer The Surfer is an on screen guide that helps you get the most out of digital satell
37. on on page 22 Manual set up 1 Press lt 4 or to change which LNB index details are displayed 2 Check that your set top box is receiving an adequate signal on the satellites that you selected for each LNB index If there is no signal check your installation Check all the connections are properly made See also the section Solving problems on page 43 3 When you are satisfied that there is an adequate signal press OK The Manual Search screen displays Satetiite HSITSNaA Frequency MHz 119551 Symbol rate kSym s 27500 Pobetisation Horizontal FEC z4 A y Howse lt P Chenge Start The Satellite line shows the satellite you selected as LNB index 1 and the details below show the search settings for that satellite If you have more that one LNB you can view the details for each satellite by highlighting the Satellite line then pressing lt 4 or P You should not need to change the settings as your set top box is preset with the correct settings to receive the best channel line up If you use the preset settings you can still search other frequencies at a later date see page 41 4 Ifyou do not want to change any search settings go straight to step 8 5 If you want to change the search settings first highlight the Satellite line then press lt 4 or P to select a satellite 6 Press A or to highlight each item you want to change then use the number buttons or lt and gt t
38. ows that subtitles are Shows the start and finish available see page 27 times of the programme and how much of the programme has already Shows that other audio beens ROW languages are available see page 27 To display information about the programme on next press P To redisplay information about the programme on now press lt 4 To display extra programme information see page 25 press info again To remove the banner press back Note This banner also displays briefly when you change channel It automatically disappears after a few moments 24 www strongsat com Surfer STRONG DIGITAL TV Displaying extra programme information While the channel banner is displayed you can display extra information about the programme listed in the banner While the channel banner is displayed to display extra programme information press info the very best of contemporary music back to back videos along with the classcs of yesterday VHT your music you moments e You can press lt and to change between information about the programme on now and information about the programme on next HSITSNA Ifthe extra programme information spreads over more than one page you can press the blue colour button to switch between the pages To remove the extra programme information press back www strongsat com 25 DIGITAL TV STRONG Surfer Using the TV and radio channel
39. r set top box from the mains is to remove the mains lead Your set top box must therefore be installed near to the mains socket outlet which should be easily accessible If you are in any doubt about the mains lead its plug or its connection consult a competent electrician www strongsat com 15 STRONG Installation DIGITAL TV Switching on for the first time When you connect your set top box to the mains your set top box s front panel lights go through a start up sequence After about 20 seconds your set top box is switched on and out of standby and the standby light is green e Make sure your TV is switched on If the Countries screen below displays your TV is ready for digital satellite channels You can now continue the installation by turning to the section Making the installation settings on page 18 but note that if you have aVCR connected to your set top box via an RF lead as in connection method 1 to be able to record satellite programmes you may need to perform RF Tuning for your VCR see page 17 If the Countries screen does not display If you have connected your set top box to your TV and VCR via SCART leads try selecting your TV s AV input If you have connected your set top box to your TV and VCR via RF leads only you need to tune a channel for satellite TV see RF Tuning on page 17 16 www strongsat com Installation STRONG DIGITAL TV RF Tuning
40. riate AV channel For further information about your VCR refer to your VCR s User Guide Notes YourVCR must be correctly connected to your set top box For further information see pages 10 and 11 Some programmes are copy protected and may not play back correctly if you record them While you are setting the recording up you may wish to make sure your TV is switched to its VCR channel or the AV channel that you use when you are watching videos so you can check that the VCR is showing what you want to record Watching other channels while you are recording a digital satellite programme If your equipment is connected using RF leads as in connection methods 1 or 2 you can watch any terrestrial channel while you record digital satellite TV by changing channel with your TV s remote control You can also watch any digital channel while you record a terrestrial channel However you cannot watch one digital channel while you record a different digital channel If you use your set top box s remote control to change channel while you are recording yourVCR will record the channel change 28 www strongsat com DIGITAL TV Extra information STRONG Switching between digital satellite TV and terrestrial TV If your TV automatically shows digital satellite TV whenever your set top box is switched on you can use your remote control to switch between digital satellite TV and terrestrial TV This is also usef
41. strongsat com 41 STRONG Setup DIGITAL TV Restoring the factory settings If you wish you can restore all your set top box s factory preset settings Note If you restore your set top box s factory settings you will need to redo the country selection and search for channels see page 18 The items that are restored and what they will be restored to are shown below Setting Factory setting Menu banner language English Audio language English Subtitle language English Volume level MAX TV format 4 3 TV output signal RGB RF output channel 38 Magic eye support Off To restore the factory settings 1 On the Setup menu highlight Restore factory settings then press OK 2 A message displays asking you to confirm you want to restore the factory settings If you are sure you want to do this press OK If you do not want to restore the factory settings press back The message Default settings restored displays 3 Press OK The set top box displays the Welcome screen see page 18 4 Select the country and search for channels as described on pages 18 to 22 42 www strongsat com Solving problems STRONG DIGITAL TV Before you check connections between your equipment make sure you disconnect all your equipment from the mains supply When you have finished checking and making connections safely reconnect all the equipment to the mains supply see pag
42. supplied AAA batteries as follows HSITSNA 1 Push the catch at the top of the remote control battery cover down then lift off the cover 2 Insert the batteries as shown below Be sure to match the and marks on the batteries to their respective marks inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover by inserting the tab at the bottom of the cover first then pushing the cover into place X Don t leave flat batteries in your remote control y Replace both batteries at the same time Y Dispose of flat batteries in an environmentally friendly way www strongsat com 3 STRONG Your remote control DIGITAL TV Remote control buttons quick reference To put your set top box into or out of standby nK To turn the sound on or off number buttons 0 9 To change channel and enter numbers guide To display the portal to use interactive services epg To display the Viasat epg colour buttons red green yellow blue To perform various functions depending on what is showing on your TV screen OK To confirm a choice or make a selection A V lt 4and gt To move the highlight around the screen red colour button To switch between digital satellite TV and terrestrial TV menu To display the main menu back To go back to the previous screen or menu i options To change the audio or subtitle exit language To remove a menu or on screen display and red
43. table below You must then connect your DiSEqC unit to the satellite input on your set top box see also pages 10 to 12 LNB positions table HSITSNA Satellite Position Recommended DiSEqC port for multiple LNB set ups Thor 1 West 1 Sirius 5 East 2 Hotbird 13 East 3 Astra 19 East 4 DISEqC is a trademark of Eutelsat www strongsat com 9 STRONG Installation 10 DIGITAL TV Connection method 1 To TV and VCR with RF loopthrough If you wish to connect your set top box to a TV with or without a SCART connector and aVCR without SCART connectors connect up as shown in the diagram below RF lead not supplied SCART lead L Lead from your N satellite dish Supplied RF lead Lead from your TV antenna 1 If your TV has a SCART connector use the supplied SCART lead to connect your set top box to your TV for improved quality picture and sound 2 Use the supplied RF lead to connect from your set top box s RF out connector marked TO TV to the antenna input on your VCR 3 Use an RF lead not supplied to connect your VCR to your TV as shown 4 Connect the lead from your TV antenna to the antenna input connector marked ANT IN on your set top box 5 Connect the lead from your satellite dish to the satellite input connector marked SAT IN on your set top box www strongsat com
44. the signal 1 On the Signal Settings menu highlight Signal Quality then press OK The Signal Quality screen displays Signal quality LNA index Satedlite Signal Streagth Signal quality HSITSNA The details on the screen show the name of the satellite together with bars showing the strength and quality of the signal being received from this satellite Your set top box must receive both a signal strength and a signal quality of about 60 in order to successfully find channels That is the signal strength and signal quality bars should both be about two thirds full 2 Press lt 4 or to change which LNB index details are displayed 3 Check that your set top box is receiving an adequate signal on each LNB index that is being used For example if you have a single LNB this will be LNB index 1 but if you are using a DISEqC unit to connect to more than one LNB then each LNB index is associated with the port of the same number on your DiSEgC unit 4 When you are satisfied that there is an adequate signal press back to redisplay the Signal Settings menu DISEqC is a trademark of Eutelsat www strongsat com 39 STRONG Setup 40 DIGITAL TV Searching for channels Once you have confirmed the satellite signal strength if you have changed your Antenna Configuration you need to search for channels To search for channels 1 On the Signal Settings menu highlight VIASAT channels
45. ul if you are using your VCR for example to record a digital channel but you want to watch a terrestrial channel e To switch between digital satellite TV and terrestrial TV press the red colour button on your remote control Please do not press the button this will switch your set top box off Note In order for this feature to work your digital set top box must be connected to your TV via a SCART lead and your TV must also be receiving the terrestrial channels from your TV aerial For information about connecting up see pages 10 to 12 Some TVs may not allow you to use this feature Error messages If there is a temporary problem with a channel you are watching you may see an error message on your TV screen If this happens you can still change channel in the usual way to a channel that is not experiencing problems m r4 9 E 2 www strongsat com 29 STRONG Setup DIGITAL TV Displaying the Main Menu You need to display the Main Menu in order to use the Setup menus You can also use the Main Menu to display the TV and Radio channel lists see page 26 To display the Main Menu 1 Press menu 2 Press W or A to highlight the item you want then press OK 3 To remove the Main Menu press exit Using the Setup menus You use the Setup menus to e control who can watch or purchase certain programmes e change the language settings e change the TV settings e change the sig
46. wT Parental control Age lock levet on Purchase threshold On Threshold vaise KA 1 E HSITSNA A y Browse lt P Change Save w Back t Exit 4 Press W to highlight Threshold value KR then if necessary press lt d to delete the value that was previously there Use the number buttons to enter the amount you want to be the new purchase threshold 5 To save all the changes on the Parental Control menu press OK Or to remove the menu without saving any changes press back Viewing entitlements You will only need to view entitlements if you are asked to do so by customer support To view entitlements 1 On the Control Settings menu highlight Entitlements then press OK 2 Press back to redisplay the Control Settings menu or press exit to redisplay digital satellite TV www strongsat com 33 STRONG Setup DIGITAL TV Changing the language settings You use the User Settings menu to change the following language settings e Menu banner language the language used in all the menus and on screen displays e Audio default language your first choice of language for programmes which are broadcast with more than one audio soundtrack e Subtitle default language your first choice of language for subtitles when programmes are broadcast with subtitles in more than one language Once you have made these settings you can still temporarily change the audio and or subtitle languages quick
47. x is in standby Lights up green when your set top box is out of standby Lights up orange if your set top box is on but is not receiving a signal from the satellite ir receive light Lights up red when your set top box Is receiving a signal from your remote control message light Lights up yellow when there is a message waiting Flashes yellow when it is an important message online light Lights up green when your set top box is connected to the network via your telephone line www strongsat com Your set top box STRONG DIGITAL TV Rear panel connectors overview Full details about connecting up and installing your set top box begin on page 8 ANT IN 230V 50Hz mains in To connect the lead Do not connect the mains plug to from your TV antenna the wall socket until you have made ALL the other connections SAT IN TOTV telephone line in To connect the lead To connect an RF lead To connect the telephone lead from your satellite dish to your TV or VCR 230V sorz E m ANTIN Ine MODULATOR scart TV SCART VoR re ei Z i l 4 E 2 SPDIF optional connector SCART VCR 3 5 mm combined digital optical and analogue To connect to the SCART stereo audio connector This connector is not connector on yourVCR if your fitted on all models VCR has a SCART connector To connect to either a digital optical or an analogu
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