Strong SRT 6500 User manual

Twin Tuner DVR
Blu-ray Player Combo
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…………………………………………………11-15
Basic Operation………………………………………………16-20
Recording Function………………………………………….21-25
DVR Storage Filter Function …………………………………………26
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)…………………………27-28
EPG Search(EPG)……………………………………………………..29
Network …………………..………………………………………30-42
Blu-Ray Player ………………..……………………………………. 43-53
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………54-56
Technical Specification……………………………………………57-58
Warranty Information……………………………………..………59

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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 6500
Thank you for choosing the SRT 6500. 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 optical cable output for a superior sound quality.
 Please note HDMI and digital optical cables are sold separately
Main Features:
 DVB-T Twin Digital Turner
 DVR Recording: Record three channels while watching a 4th from same network
 Smart Series Record feature to record a whole series at a touch of a button
 2.5” SATA Hard disk: 500GB
 Timeshift Function
 HDMI Digital Output
 Digital Optical output 5.1
 CVBS/ YPbPr/SPDIF connectors
 Supports TV formats 4:3 and 16:9
 7 Days Electronic Guide Program (EPG)
 Parental Control
 Copy files from internal HDD to external HDD
 USB 2.0 Interface
 Build-in Wi-Fi
 DLNA
 Blu-Ray Player
Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of the package.
The package should contain the following items:
 HD DVR x1
 Remote Control x1
 User Manual x1
 AV Cable x1
 Y/Pb/Pr Cable x1
 “AAA” Batteries (for remote) x2

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Front Panel and Rear Panel
Front Panel
1. OPEN/CLOSE:. Open/ close the door of DVD tray
2. STANDBY button: To turn ON/OFF the Standby Mode.
3. USB Slot: Connect for software upgrades.
Rear Panel
1. ANT IN: Ant In is where you connect the Antenna..
2. LOOP OUT: Loop Out RF signal to second tuner.
3. ETHERNET: Connect to network.
4. OPTICAL: Digital audio output.
5. VIDEO: VIDEO output to connect to your TV.
6. Audio(L/R) Outputs: Output left/right audio signal to TV or amplifier.
7. HDMI: HDMI to connect to your TV in high definition.
8. BD USB for Update: Connect for software upgrades in Bluray mode.
9. Y/Pb/Pr: Output Y/Pb/Pr video signal to TV (support high definition output).

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Remote Control
Remote key functions:
1. POWER: To turn the
standby mode ON/OFF.
2. DTV/BD: To switch
between the DTV and BD
mode.
3. AUDIO: To display the
Audio info of the selected
program.
4. TIMER: To add a new timer
for recording.
5. T.SHIFT: To activate and
cancel time shift feature.
6. SKIP BACK: To skip back
30 seconds of a recorded
program during playback (in
time shift or DVR mode).
7. REW: To rewind a recorded
program during playback or
time shift (supported 2X, 4X,
8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).
8. PLAY: To play a recorded
program or to resume time
shift.
9. PAUSE：To pause the
current program and
activate Timeshift or recorded program during playback. Press again to resume
program or playback.
10. SEARCH：Select the Search's time or catagories etc. Procedure: Press the
Search key to enter the page of Search. Then press left/ right key to select the
time or catagories. When you find the right time or catagories, press OK key.
Then enter the number of chapter or press the up/down key to select the one you
want to search. Press OK to confirm your input and it will jump to the chapter you
want to search.
11. CLEAN：Delete the incorrect input
12. SETUP：Display the Setup menu
13. FORMAT：To switch between the different video resolution options (1080p,
1080i, 720P, 576i supported).
14. OSC：Enter or exit the DVD menu
15. PIP：On/off the picture in picture feature
16. 4 COLOR KEYS: Used in DVR function.
17. MENU：To enter into the main menu, Press again to return to previous menu.

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Remote Control
18. ▲▼: To change the program up or down or to move the selection up/down in the
menu mode.
19. EPG：To access Electronic Program Guide
20. Numeric buttons (0-9): To enter numeric options in menus and to enter a
channel number directly.
21. RECALL: To view the previous program.
22. Open/ close：Open/ close the door of DVD tray
23. MENU：To enter into the main menu, Press again to return to previous menu.
24. SUB：To switch the subtitles ON/OFF.
25. ASPECT: To change aspect ratio(16:9, 4:3 letter box, Pan Scan)
26. DVR: To enter the recorded programs list.
27. SKIP FWD: To skip forward 30 seconds of a recorded program during playback
(in time shift or DVR mode).
28. FF: To move forward a recorded program during playback or time shift (support
2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X, 64X).
29. REC：To start an instant recording on current channel.
30. STOP: To stop playback of recorded program or to stop time shift.
31. A-B：First press the starting point for playback and then press the ending point
for the playback.
32. REPEAT：Repeat the title, catagories, chapter or whole disc for playback
33. VOL+: To control the level of the volume, up.
34. POP UP: select the specific chapter for playback
35. VOL-: To control the level of the volume, down.
36. 2nd AUDIO：Switch the sound of the first Picture to the second Picture of the PIP
37. EXIT: To cancel an operation or exit the menu directly.
38. OK: To confirm the selected menu item or to open the program list.
39. ◀▶: To control the level of the volume or to move left/right in menu mode.
40. S.REC: To select series recording
41. INFO：display the relevant info during playback

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Using the Remote Control
1. To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the SRT 6500.
2. The remote control has a range of up to 7 meters from the SRT 6500 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, 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.

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Connecting to Equipment
Connect the unit via YpbPr output and Audio output
(for high 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 to TV via YPbPr cable as below.
Connect the unit via HDMI output
(for high 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 to TV via HDMI cable as below.

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Connecting to Equipment
Audio connections via SPDIF/Mixed Audio L/R Output
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 to TV via AV cable as below.

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MAIN MENU
Press [MENU] to open MAIN MENU. Description of each item is listed below:
Channels
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter the Channel List.
Electronic Program Guide Menu
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter EPG List.
 Vertical EPG
 Horizontal EPG
DVR Menu
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter DVR List.
 Media Browser for playback of media files.
Files supported- mpg，ts, trp, wmv, mp4, mkv,
flv, avi, mov, vob, mp3, wav format.
 Timer List
To manage your timer recordings

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 Storage
 To view the status of the Hard disk
 Format the HDD (this will delete all files)
 DVR Setting
 Time Shift Function
-Enable or Disable Timeshift
 Time Shift Duration
-To set the desired Time Shift time, 30
minutes to 2 hours is available.
 Recording Storage
-To select the storage device for recording. All related files for incoming
recordings will be stored on the selected drive.
-There are 2 options: Inner HDD (Built-in Hard disk), USB (front USB slot).
 Playback Start Position
-To select the start point for playing recorded programs
-Available option: Beginning, Continuing (Continuing will begin playback
from last viewed position)
 Auto Play Next Program
-Available option: Enable or Disable
-Selecting “Enable”, the SRT 6500 will play the next recorded program in
the list once the current program is finished.
-Selecting “Disable” the SRT 6500 will only play the program which was
selected.

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MAIN MENU
NETWORK Menu
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Network Menu.
 Internet Radio
 Network Neighborhood
 Weather
 Network State
INSTALLATION Menu
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Installation Menu.
 Auto Channel Search (please refer to page
15 for detailed instructions)
 Manual Channel Search (please refer to
page 15 for detailed instructions).
SETTINGS Menu
Press [OK]/[▶] to enter Setting Menu.
Audio & Video Output Setting
 Video Resolution: Select video output
resolution
Available options: 1080p, 1080i, 720p,
576p and 576i
 TV Aspect Ratio: Select the suitable
aspect ratio for your TV
Available options: 16:9, 4:3
 Aspect Ratio Conversions:
Available options: Full, Letter Box, Pan
Scan
 Digital Audio Format
Available options: PCM, Bit Stream
 Standby Mode
Available options: Passive, Active

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MAIN MENU
Time
 Mode
 Display current date
 Display current Time
 Daylight Saving Time
 Region
 Parental Control
 Censorship
 Installation Menu
 Setting Menu
 DVR Menu
 New Password
 Confirm Password
Note:
(1) If you select “Lock” in the Installation Menu/Setting Menu and DVR Menu, when
you select these menu options in the future you will need to enter a password to gain
access.
(2) The Factory default password is “0000”.

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MAIN MENU
OSD Settings
 OSD Transparency
 Info Box Display Time
 System Information
Press OK to view the system information of the unit.
 Firmware Update
-To upgrade the software of the unit.
(Details please refer to page 20)
 Factory Default
-Restore to factory default setting
(Details please refer to page 20)

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Basic Operation
Scanning for channels
1. Press [MENU] and then press [LEFT]/[RIGHT] and highlight [Installation].
2. Press [OK] /[▶] to enter [Installation] menu.
3. Press [UP]/[DOWN] to select “Auto Search” and press [OK], the unit will start
to scan all available channels.
4. OR you can use the Manual Search option to search for specific channels.
Once you have entered the [Installation] menu, use [UP]/[DOWN] to select and
enter “DTV Manual Search”.
a) Press [▲][▼] to view the channel frequency
b) Press [OK] to confirm the channel frequency to search
c) Press RED button to begin scan
Changing Channels
1. Open Channel List menu by pressing [OK]
in Live TV Mode.
2. Press [UP]/ [DOWN] key to navigate
through available channels.
3. Press [OK] key to view the selected
channel.
4. Channel Change can also be done by:
 Press [CH+][CH-] in Live TV Mode.
 Input the Channel number using the
numeric keypad in Live TV Mode.
Note: When recording 2 programs, only channels associated with the 2 networks will
be able to be viewed. A red square indicates channels being recorded.

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Basic Operation
Channel Info Banner
1. Open Info Banner by pressing [INFO] in Live
TV Mode.
2. Info banner shows the current and next
program and the relative information of the
program.
3. To clear info banner press [EXIT].
4. When recording, the record status will be
shown in the top right corner of the screen.
Changing Volume
Press the [VOL+]/[VOL-] to increase or decrease
the volume accordingly.
The current volume level will be shown on the
bottom of the screen.
Subtitle
Press [SUB] to navigate between available
subtitles of the currently viewed channel or to turn
them off. Subtitle selection will be displayed on
top right hand of screen.
Aspect
Press [ASPECT] to navigate between available
options which are, 16:9 Full, 16:9 Letter Box, 16:9
Pan Scan, 4:3 Full, 4:3 Letter Box and 4:3 Pan
Scan, your selection will be displayed on the top
right hand corner of the screen.

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Audio
Press [AUDIO] to Navigate between available
sound tracks of currently viewed channel.
Recall
Press [Recall] to switch between current and the previously viewed channels.
Mute
Press [MUTE] to mute the sound. Press again to
restore sound.