Strong SRT 5495T User manual

Twin Tuner DVR with HDD
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents……………………………………………………….1
Safety Instructions……………………………….………………2
About the Twin Tuner DVR…………………...………………3
Front Panel and Rear Panel……………………………….……………4
Front Panel……………………………………………………………..4
Rear Panel………………………………………………………………4
Remote Control………………………………………………………..5-6
Using the remote control………………………………………………7
Connecting to Equipment…………………………………………8-10
Main Menu…………………………………………………11-14
Basic Operation………………………………………………15-18
Recording………………………………………………….19-22
EPG…………………………………………………………23-24
Network …………………..…………………………………………..25-28
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………29
Technical Specification……………………………………………30-31

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Safety Instructions
•Always read the safety instructions carefully.
•Keep this User's Manual for future reference.
•Keep this equipment away from humidity.
•Lay this equipment on a stable flat surface before setting it up.
•Do not place it on soft furnishings.
•If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service
technician:
- The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
- The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
- The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
- The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to
the User's Manual.
Warning
•To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back of the
receiver.
•Do not block the ventilation holes of the device. Leave appropriate gap above and
around it to allow for adequate ventilation.
•Do not place the device in an unventilated cabinet or on top of a unit which emits
heat.
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to any
liquids or extreme heat.
Copyright Statement
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the
prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the
accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any
loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When
servicing use only identical replacement parts.

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About the SRT 5498
Thank you for choosing the SRT 5498. With its Twin Tuner’s and HDMI 1080i
connection, you can watch all new digital DVB-T channels in high definition.
To get the best of the High-Definition programs, we advise you to connect the
receiver:
-To your television with an HDMI cable for superior picture quality.
-To your home theatre via digital coaxial or optical cable output for a superior
sound quality.
Please note HDMI and digital coaxial cables are sold seperately
Main Features:
zDVB-T Dual Digital Turners
zDVR Recording: Record two channels while watching a 3rd from same network
zSmart Series Record feature to record a whole series at a touch of a button
z3.5” Sata Hard disk: 500GB
zTimeshift Function
zHDMI Digital Output
zDigital Optical and Coaxial output 5.1
zCVBS/ YpbPr/SPDIF connectors
zSupports TV formats 4:3 and 16:9
z7 + 1 Days Electronic Guide Program (EPG)
zParental Control
zCopy files from internal HDD to external HDD
zUSB 2.0 Interface
Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of the package.
The package should contain the following items:
zHDDVR x1
zRemote Control x1
zUser Manual x1
zInsert Card x1
zAV Cable x1
zYpbPrCable x1
zRFCable x1
z“AAA” Batteries (for remote) x2

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Front Panel and Rear Panel
Front Panel
1. STANDBY button: To turn ON/OFF the Standby Mode.
2. USB Slot: Connect for software upgrades.
3. MENU: To enter the Main Menu.
4. OK: To confirm the selected menu item.
5. CH-/+ : To change the channel upward/downward.
6. VOL-/+ : To control the level of the volume.
Rear Panel
1. LOOP OUT: Loop Out RF signal to second tuner.
2. ANT OUT: RF signal output to other reception equipment such as TV.
3. ETHERNET: Connect to network.
4. OPTICAL/COAXIAL Digital audio output.
5. USB: Connect for software upgrades.
6. HDMI: HDMI to connect to your TV in high definition.
7. Y/Pb/Pr: Output Y/Pb/Pr video signal to TV (support high definition output).
8. ANT IN: Ant In is where you connect theAntenna.
9. LOOP IN: RF signal input to connect RF loopback cable.
10. VIDEO: VIDEO output to connect to you TV.
11. Audio(L/R) Outputs: Output left/right audio signal to TV or amplifier.

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Remote Control
Remote key functions:
1. POWER: To turn the standby mode
ON/OFF.
2. 4 COLOR KEYS: Used in DVR
function.
3. Numeric buttons (0-9): To enter
numeric options in menus and to enter
a channel number directly.
4. MENU：To enter into the main menu,
Press again to return to previous menu.
5. ▲▼: To change the program up or
down or to move the selection up/down
in the menu mode.
6. OK: To confirm the selected menu item
or to open the program list.
7. CH+/-: To change the channel up or
down.
8. RECALL: To view the previous
program.
9. AUDIO: To display the Audio info of the
selected program.
10. TIMER: To add a new timer for
recording.
11. TIMESHIFT: To activate and cancel
time shift feature.
12. PLAY: To play a recorded program or to resume time shift.
13. PAUSE：To pause the current program and activate timeshift or recorded
program during playback. Press again to resume program or playback.
14. SKIP BACK: To skip back 30 seconds of a recorded program during playback
(in time shift or DVR mode).
15. REW: To rewind a recorded program during playback or time shift (supported 2X,
4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).
16. S.REC: To select series recording
17. MUTE: To mute the sound, press again to restore sound.
18. SUB：To switch the subtitles ON/OFF.
19. EPG：To access Electronic Program Guide
20. DVR: To enter the recorded programs list.
21. EXIT: To cancel an operation or exit the menu directly.
22. INFO: To display the current program information.
23. ◀▶:To control the level of the volume or to move left/right in menu mode.
24. VOL+/-: To control the level of the volume, up or down.
25. PAGE UP:To move to the next or previous page.

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Remote Control
26. ASPECT: To change aspect ratio(16:9, 4:3 letter box, Pan Scan)
27. PAGE DOWN:To move to the next or previous page.
28. FORMAT：To switch between the different video resolution options (1080p,
1080i, 720P, 576i supported).
29. REC：To start an instant recording on current channel.
30. STOP: To stop playback of recorded program or to stop time shift.
31. SKIP FWD: To skip forward 30 seconds of a recorded program during playback
(in time shift or DVR mode).
32. FF: Tomove forward a recorded program during playback or time shift (support
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).

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Using the Remote Control
1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the SRT 5498.
2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the SRT 5498 at an angle of
up to 60 degrees (30 degrees for left hand side, 30 degrees for right hand side).
3. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Note: 1. Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote
control.
2. Old Batteries will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control.
Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put two AAA size batteries
inside the compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the
batteries.
Caution:
1. Keep batteries out of children’s reach.
2. Don’t attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the batteries
into the fire.
3. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Never mix new and old batteries or
batteries of a different type.
4. If you don’t intend to use the remote control for an extended period, remove the
batteries to prevent possible leakage and corrosion.
5. Do not drop, apply shock or step on the remote control.
6. Do not spill water on the remote control.
Notes: If the receiver does not operate when operating the remote control from a
close range, you need to replace the batteries.

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Connecting to Equipment
How to get good reception
• You do not need to change or replace your existing TV antenna to receive digital
signal. However, if your antenna is not in a good condition it is recommended that you
consider replacing it to ensure uninterrupted digital television viewing.
•Viewers in areas of poor analog reception may need specialists’ advice about
antenna requirements for digital reception in their area.
•It’s recommended that viewers use quad shielded cable from the antenna to the
receivers.
Connections to a TV
There are several ways of connecting this unit to the TV and Hi-Fi System. For High
Definition viewing your TV must support either 576i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p resolution.
Also the connection between the unit and TV must be either YPbPr Component or
HDMI. Other connections will provide Standard Definition viewing.
Warning
Please switch OFF the mains power before plugging or unplugging connected cables,
otherwise, it may damage this unit!
Connect the unit via Video and Audio
(for Standard Definition viewing)
1. Connect the antenna with ANT IN of the unit.
2. Connect the RF loop cable via LOOP IN and LOOP OUT.
3. Connect the unit via Video/Audio L/R.