Strong SRT 5505 MHP Operation & User’s Manual

7 Safety First Removing the decoder’s cover may lead to a severe & potentially fatal electric shock. This digital decoder has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. However, safety precautions must be followed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the decoder. Please take note of the following guidelines to avoid the risk of an electric shock. This decoder operates with an external power supply in the range of 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a standard AC wall outlet; a DC power source cannot be used. Remember that contact with 110-240 Volts AC power supply can be lethal. Ensure that all electrical connections are properly made before connecting the decoder to the power supply. Always unplug the decoder before connecting or disconnecting any cables. Whenever you connect the decoder to the power supply, always connect the power lead to the power input connector on the back panel of the decoder before you connect the power brick to the wall socket outlet. Whenever you disconnect the decoder from the power supply, always remove the power brick from the wall socket-outlet before you remove the other end of the lead from the power input connector on the back panel of the decoder. Never attempt to repair or reconstruct the decoder yourself. A serious electric shock may occur if this decoder is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by an unauthorized person. Be extremely careful if this unit is in contact with water. Immediately disconnect the power brick if possible. DO 9 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the decoder and have it checked by a qualified technician. 9 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit next to a radiator or any heat source and make sure that the air vents are not covered. DO NOT × … expose the decoder to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight or high humidity. × … place any objects on top of the decoder in order to allow air circulation. × … place the decoder on fabric furnishings, carpets or other flammable materials. Unpacking Your Digital Decoder As you unpack your digital decoder, please make sure that the following accessories are included: Decoder Remote Control Power brick SCART cable Telephone modem cable RF coaxial cable Batteries Maintenance If you wish to clean your box, disconnect it first of all from the power supply. To clean the box, use a soft, dry cloth. For very dirty surfaces, dip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and-water solution and wring well. After cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or a chemically treated cloth to clean this unit. Such chemicals may damage the unit’s finishing.

8 Software upgrade Please be aware your decoder’s software may be automatically updated from time to time. This upgrade can only be done when the decoder is in the standby mode. You will then be informed by a screen prompt that the new software version has been found and that the upgrade will begin. If you wish to perform this upgrade manually you may do so by going to Menu / Installation / Decoder status / Upgrade decoder / Ok. Connectivity Diagram Front Panel Smart Card allows you to view scrambled TV and Radio channels. Gently push the card into the slot. Its chip should face downwards and the symbol of an arrow should face inwards.. Indicator light: Green - operating mode Red - in standby, low power consumption The indicator light flickers when your decoder is receiving signals from the remote control

9 Remote Control Button Action Switches your decoder between standby and operating modes. Displays the Applications window. Pressing this button a second time closes the Application window. Displays one of the channel lists. Pressing this button a second time hides both the Channel List and the Channel Banner. Select the channel you want to tune to then press . Switches circularly between: viewing mode, Channel Banner, Channel Banner with Extended Information. In the Channel Banner, switch between the current program information and the next program information. In the menu, select menu items or change parameters with predefined values. In Channel Banner, scroll channel information up/down. The decoder remains tuned to the current channel. In the menu, select menu items or menu options. In viewing mode, runs interactive applications (if available). In the Channel Banner, tunes to the channel the Channel Banner refers to. In the menu, selects the currently highlighted menu item or confirms your choices made in the menu screens. Increases/decreases audio volume. Displays/leaves the menu system. In viewing mode, or in the Channel Banner, tune to the next/previous channel. In the Channel List, menu, or in the Guide, scroll the channel list page up/down. Mutes the sound. Pressing this button once again will restore the previously set volume level. Displays the Options menu. In viewing mode or in the Channel Banner, alternates between the current and previous program within the same channel list. In the menu or in the Program Guide, returns to the previous screen. In the Channel Banner, removes the Channel Banner, or Extended Information from the screen. In the menu system or Program Guide, returns to normal viewing. Color buttons are used to navigate through external MHP applications such as program guide, t-commerce, voting, etc. Number buttons allow you to type your choice directly, for example channel numbers or a PIN. Switches the source signal. Displays the Viewer Planner, for example if you have programmed reminders. Adds the current channel to the selected favorite list. Displays the Program Guide for the currently tuned channel. This button is used to navigate through external MHP applications such as program guide, t-commerce, voting, etc

10 How to Set up Your Decoder Once you have connected you decoder properly and plugged it to the mains, the LED indicator on the front panel will light up. After several seconds the welcome screen is displayed and you will be asked to select the language. Language and Location setup The Language screen allows you to select the language for any information displayed on the screen. Press or to highlight the on-screen language and press to make your selection. Once you select and confirm the chosen language, the Country Selection screen appears. Select you country in the same way you selected the language and confirm your choice. Language selection Channel Search Once the country is selected and you have pressed , the channel search begins automatically. Once this procedure has been completed, you will be informed about the total number of channels found. Then press the button to tune to the first TV channel. If the channel searching procedure has not been concluded successfully, a respective error message appears. You can then press the button to go back to the Language screen or enter the Menu system where you will be able to access Installation and Help submenus. Channel Search Help Provides access to more detailed help concerning your decoder’s functionality and set-up when selecting the Help item from the Main Menu. To do so: press the button on your remote and select the Help item with the / buttons, then press to make a selection. The screen presented on the right will appear. You can now select the entry you are interested in the way described above. Help

11 Before Requesting Service Before requesting service for your decoder, please check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your behalf may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. The most common problems that arise are related to cable connections. Make sure that your decoder is properly connected. To ensure that all the cables are in their place, disconnect and connect them again. If none of the remedies indicated in the table below solve the problem, consult your vendor. Installation issues Symptom Remedy Your decoder does not find channels. ƒ If you are using a directional aerial, make sure it is directed towards a digital TV transmitter and positioned correctly. ƒ Make sure that it is possible to receive digital terrestrial signal in your area. ƒ It is advisable to use a standard outdoor aerial, which normally have better characteristics than the indoor one. ƒ Check the cable from the aerial. ƒ If you cannot resolve the problem easily you may need to have your aerial and installation tested by a professional. General issues Symptom Remedy The standby indicator on the decoder’s front panel does not light up. ƒ Check that power is available at the wall socket. The green LED on the power plug should be lit up after you have plugged in the power brick to the wall outlet. ƒ Check if the power brick cable, SCART cable and antenna cable are correctly connected and the decoder is switched on. Disconnect these cables, and then reconnect them to ensure they are in place. The standby indicator on the decoder’s front panel is red. ƒ Your decoder is in standby, press the button on your remote control. Your remote control fails to operate your decoder. ƒ Check the batteries in your remote control. ƒ Make sure your decoder is in the operate mode. ƒ Make sure that you are pointing your remote control at the decoder’s front panel. ƒ Make sure that there is no direct sunlight from behind your decoder. ƒ There may be a temporary transmission error, or your decoder has lost some of its software settings. Switch off your decoder at the power source and switch it on again after a few seconds. No program broadcast has been recorded on your VCR. ƒ Check the connection between the decoder and VCR. ƒ Please make sure your VCR is set properly. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) issues Symptom Remedy The EPG is empty. ƒ The selected program does not support EPG. ƒ The local time is incorrect. Set the correct local time. Audio & video issues Symptom Remedy The picture on your TV screen changes color. This may happen after a power-cut or after your decoder has been disconnected from the power source. ƒ Your decoder has lost some of its software settings. Switch your decoder off and switch it on again after a few seconds. If the problem persists, contact your vendor. Blocks appear in the picture on the screen. ƒ The signal is too weak or defective due to e.g. bad weather conditions. Try to adjust your aerial position or wait for the signal to be re-established. Your TV screen is blank. ƒ If your decoder is in standby, press the button on your remote control (applies only if your TV set is in AV mode). ƒ Check that your decoder is connected to the power source and properly connected to your TV set. Check the TV SCART cable. ƒ Disconnect and then reconnect your decoder.

12 “Snow” appears on your TV screen. ƒ Your decoder is in standby. This is indicated by a red Standby indicator on the front panel. Press the button on your remote control. ƒ Some of the connections to your decoder may have worked loose. Check that your decoder is connected to the power source and correctly connected to your TV set. The picture appears to be either “squashed” (form side to side or top to bottom) or cut off at the top and bottom of the screen. ƒ The Display Format in the Options menu has not been set to correspond with your TV. Try a different setting. There is no sound. ƒ Check whether the Mute mode is active. If so, use the remote control of your decoder and/or your TV set to cancel the Mute function. ƒ Check whether the volume on your decoder or TV is sufficiently high. Press the volume buttons on the remote control of your decoder or of your TV set. ƒ Check that your decoder is properly connected to your TV set or to your sound system. Some of the connections to your decoder may have worked loose. There is no stereo sound on your HiFi system. ƒ Check whether the cables are connected correctly between your HiFi system and right & left audio outputs at the back of your decoder. Technical Specification System: Front-end: DVB-T Input frequency range: VHF III: 177.5-227.5 MHz; UHF IV/V: 474-858 MHz Loop through frequency range: 51-858 MHz Powered by STi5516 CPU FLASH memory: 8 MB RAM memory: 40 MB Connectivity: Antenna In Antenna Out for analogue TV programs TV SCART 3x RCA (video + stereo audio) Optical S/PDIF digital audio output V.92 Modem port Smart Card reader DC input from external power supply Video: MPEG-2 MP@ML Video rate: 1.5 - 15 Mbit/s Formats: 4:3, 16:9 with Pan & Scan, Letterbox Graphics: 16 bit OSD, up to 720 x 576 pixels Audio: MPEG-1 audio layer I & II Mono, Dual Mono, Stereo, Joint Stereo AC-3 pass through S/PDIF Conditional Access System: Support for Conax and Irdeto Software: DVB MHP 1.0.2 Loader for Over The Air software upgrades Teletext on VBI, DVB subtitles Set of applications including among other things: Channel Banner, Now/Next Navigator, Parental Control, Electronic Program Guide Accessories: Remote control unit with batteries External power supply unit: 12V DC, 1.5A Set of cables User documentation Reliability & Compliance: Fully DVB compliant Quality according to EU norms, CE marking MTBF: 50 000h General Data: Dimensions: 22w x 17d x 4.5h cm One LED (On / Standby / RCU key pressed) Operate mode consumption: max 8W Standby mode consumption: max 4W This specification is subject to improvement and change without notice. Hereby, STRONG declares that this SRT 5505 MHP is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC www.strongsat.com

dell’installatore. Il numero di matricola del decoder è riportato sul pannello posteriore dell’apparecchio. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx CONSERVARE PER EVENTUALE CONSULTAZIONE Decoder Digitale Modello N° matricola ................................................................................................................... Smart Card N° carta ........................................................................................................................... Installatore Nome .............................................................................................................................. Indirizzo .......................................................................................................................... Telefono.......................................................................................................................... Environmental Issues Strong is committed to reducing the impact of its products on the environment. To maximize the benefits of our design enhancements, your co-operation is required. Electronic Product Recycling Do not dispose of this product with your domestic waste. At the end of its useful life, this product contains materials which, when processed correctly, can be recovered and recycled. By participating in the responsible recycling of this product, you will be reducing the requirement for new raw materials and also the amount of material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. When you purchase a new, similar product your retailer may offer to accept this model in exchange. Alternatively, you can take it to your local recycling center. Your retailer or local municipal authority will advise you of the collection facilities available for waste electronically products in your area. This service is provided free of charge. Within the scope of the European legislation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Directive 2002/96/EC valid as of August 2005) STRONG provides a recycling system free of charge for consumers to return products at the end of their useful life. For more information about STRONG’s environmental policy, please visit: www.strongsat.com - select “About us” and “Environmental Policy” from the submenu. Packaging When disposing of the product packaging, please ensure that it is recycled. Packaging material is to be depolluted in waste separation. Power Saving To save power and money, please put the product into standby mode when not in use. We also recommend disconnection from mains supply when not in use for longer periods of time. Batteries Do not dispose of the batteries from your handset with your domestic waste. Where available, participate in your local municipal ore retailer collection schemes for spent batteries. Batteries discarded in landfill sites or incinerated increase the chances of pollutants being dispersed into the atmosphere. Alterations reserved 8/2005 + - + -