Strong SRT 6160 PDR User manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver with Personal Digital Recorder

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Thank you for choosing this Strong satellite receiver. This receiver is of our latest development and it is
designed to be capable of safely install your receiver and to achieve its optimum performance.
1.0 Usage
This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 6160 PDR Digital Satellite Receiver with integrated Hard
Disk and its related accessories. We recommend both first-time- and experienced users read this
manual in order to safely install the receiver.
Strong has supplied this product with the most recent innovations of software and hardware. Strong
reserves the right to make changes in production to the software used by your satellite receiver without
prior notification. In order to maintain and ensure that your receiver is compatible and updated with
the most recent software technology, we recommend that you visit our website to check the latest software.

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Table of content
1.0 User Manual 2
1.1 Safety Instructions 4
1.2 Features & Accessories 5
1.3 Safety Precautions 6
1.4 Storage 7
1.5 Equipment Set-up 7
2.0 Your Receiver 7
2.1 Front Panel 7
2.2 Rear Panel 8
3.0 Connections 9
3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 9
3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 11
4.0 Starting up 12
4.1 Starting up for the First Time 12
4.2 Dish aimed at other satellites 12
5.0 Basic settings 13
5.1 Main Menu 13
6.0 Basic functions - Remote controle 34
A.2 Glossary of terms 38
A.1 Trouble Shooting 40

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1.1 Safety Instructions Warning:
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER:
In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
Directly on top of or under any another equipment;
On a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:
To direct sunlight or near any other equipment that generates heat;
To rain or intense moisture.
To any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or Hard-Disk
To any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.;
To intense vibration.
Never open the cover. It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver due to high voltage
currents and possible electrical hazards. Your warranty will be void if the receiver has been
opened.
When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the power cord
from the wall socket.
Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
Place the receiver in a well-ventilated environment and make sure that the ventilation slots
at the sides and top of the unit remain uncovered at all times.
When you are connecting the cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the
mains supply voltage.
Do not use your receiver in humid environment.
Make sure you read this user manual before installing your receiver.
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will be used as follows:
Bold Characters: Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver.
Italic Characters: Represents a menu item within the On Screen Display (OSD) Menu.

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1.2 Features & Accessories
SRT 6160 PDR Digital Satellite Receiver with integrated hard-disk recorder.
For all Free To Air digital TV - and Radio programmes.
The build-in 80 GB Hard-Disk allows you to record up to 60 hours recording (equals to
about 40 movies).
With the Single tuner you will be able to see one programme while you are recording another
programme from that same transponder, or watch a recorded programme while you are
recording a new one.
The Timeshift function allows you to pause the life picture and continue watching it without
missing any part at any later moment.
TV-and Radio programmes can be automatically recorded on daily or weekly basis by using
the timer function.
The easy to use Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) with Picture In Graphics (PIG) provides
you detailed programme information.
Easy recorder programming by EPG, up to 7 days in advance.
Quick recorder start due to “1 button control”.
Quick and easy navigation for digital recordings in play mode.
Special Play mode functions: Time-loop, Frame by Frame, Fast Back and Forwards, Pause.
Snapshot functions: capture pictures from life TV and create your own slide show.
User friendly menu, available in various languages ; English, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Swedish, Slovaks, Hungarian, Czech, Bulgarian,
Rumanian, Danish, Finnish and Polish.
Support of DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.2 control signals.
Support of “GOTO X” functions for motorized dishes.
Over 4400 channels memory capacity, ASTRA and HOTBIRD pre-programmed.
Memory for Multi-satellite reception (up to 64);
Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio;
Automatic channel search system with selectable search options.
Edit functions for TV- and Radio channel names.
Password protected access to menu and/or selectable programmes.
Digital Coaxial (S/PDIF) audio output
Selectable audio tracks and DVB subtitling
Teletext via OSD or via TV (VBI)
7 Segment LED display in front panel showing programme number, time or play function.
Remote Eye connector for optional connection of a Remote Eye extender (available as accessory)
Future proof, supports software downloading via satellite (O.T.A.);
2 Scart connectors (TV, VCR)
3 RCA connectors (Video- and Audio out)

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S-VHS output
Build in modulator (Pal I/B/G/DK)
RS 232 connector for connection to PC (update and service functions)
Accessories:
User's Manual
Remote control unit
2x Batteries (AAA type)
Warranty Card
Remote Eye: The external remote eye is an optional accessory.
Note: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited or be mixed or
used with other types of batteries.
1.3 Safety Precautions
To maintain your receiver's optimum performance, you are advised to apply the following safety
precautions:
Read this manual carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions given;
Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel;
If you wish, you may clean your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a
mild soap solution, only after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply;
Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver;
Do not open the receiver cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard;
Do not open the receiver cover this will void your warranty;
Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper cooling of
the components inside;
Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire
or an electric shock;
Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or discon-
nect any equipment;
Please ensure that that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the elec-
trical identification plate at the back of the receiver;
It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring that is suit-
able for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment;
If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the instructions in this
user manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.

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1.4 Storage
Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a well protective packaging against electric
shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are included and keep packaging
away from children. When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you are returning it
under warranty make sure to store the receiver in its original packaging with its accessories. Failing to
comply with such packaging procedures could void your warranty.
1.5 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please
follow the following instructions:
Refer to the user manual of your TV and dish;
Make sure that the SCART cable is in a good condition;
Make sure that the SCART cable connections are well shielded;
Make sure that the outdoor components of the dish are in good condition;
Make sure that the dish is aimed at the satellite of your choice;
Make sure that the dish is connected with the correct R.F. coaxial cable (75 Ohm) and is in
good condition.
2.0 Your Receiver
2.1 Front Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 1)
1. Power Button
Turns the receiver ON/Standby
2. Stand-BY/ ON/ SIGNAL (3 LEDs)
The red LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The green LED is the “Power On” indicator.
The orange LED lights up once you correctly receive a satellite signal (signal locked).
3. UP/DOWN Buttons
Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state. Changes the channels UP/DOWN in no menu state.
4. LED Display
This 4-digit LED panel indicates the time, programme number or play function.

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2.2 Rear Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 2)
1. SAT IN
Connect the I.F. digital signal from your LNB of your satellite dish to this connector.
2. SAT OUT
Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital).
3. AUDIO Right (Red RCA) and Left (White RCA)
These connectors give you the possibility to connect the audio signal to an external amplifier
or to the audio input of your TV.
4.VIDEO (YELLOW RCA)
This connector has a constant video signal for additional VCR-connections
5.TV Scart Connector
Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV using a scart cable.
6.VIDEO Scart Connector
Use this connector to connect your receiver to your video recorder using a scart cable. Your
video signal will now be looped through to your TV.
7. IR SENSOR
Use this connector to connect an external remote eye if you wish to store your receiver in a
place where the IR on your receiver cannot communicate with the remote. For example, if you
wish to put your receiver in a closed environment such as a well ventilated closet, then this
accessory will be useful because it can allow the remote control to control the receiver through
the remote eye.
8. RS 232 Serial Port
This serial port can be used to connect your PC to your receiver, and enables you to download
new versions of software into your receiver. Detailed information about downloading software
into your receiver can be found on our website (www.strongsat.com).
Note: It is recommended to ONLY use the original software provided via our website. Loading other
versions of software not adapted to your model number can cause severe damage to your
receiver, and will not be covered by the warranty.
9. ANT IN
RF Modulator (female part). If you have cable TV or if you have an outdoor antenna, then you
can connect the RF cable coming from the antenna or wall connector to this ANT input. If you
use a scart cable to connect the receiver to your TV, the additional antenna can be put directly
into your TV.

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10. TO TV
RF Modulator (male part). If you do not use a scart cable to connect your receiver to your TV,
or if you have connected a cable to the ANT input, you will have to use this connector to
connect the receiver to your TV by using a coaxial cable.
11. S/PDIF
Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier.
12. S-Video Output
Analogue video output for connection to Home cinema systems with similar input connectors.
13. Mains Power Switch
With this switch you can disconnect the 230 Volts from your receiver, for example if you don't
want to use the stand-by function during your longer absence.
14. Power Cord
Your receiver requires a mains voltage supply of 90 ~ 240 V AC (Auto-selectable),
50 ~ 60 Hz +/- 5 %. Make sure to check the power specification of the wall outlet before
connecting your receiver to the main power.
3.0 Connections
3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR
Warning:
If you are not sure how to connect your receiver, do not take the risk of doing it yourself. Ask your
Strong dealer to do it for you.
They are specially trained by our technicians and can get the best performance out of your receiver.
Although there are enthusiasts who can do the installation of a satellite receiver unit themselves, it
usually needs good knowledge of the reception technologies and requires specialised equipment. Do
not hesitate to ask any questions you have to your Strong dealer about installing your
receiver. It is possible to connect the receiver through the use of UHF coaxial cables, SCART cables,
and/or so called Audio/Video cables with RCA connectors.
3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable (Please see inside cover Figure 4)
Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
Connect the To TV connector at the back of the receiver to the ANT IN connector on your TV set.
Optional: connect a UHF coaxial or cable coming from your antenna or cable TV to the
ANT IN input connector at the back of the receiver.

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3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable (Please see inside cover Figure 5)
Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your
TV set.
Optional: connect a UHF coaxial or cable coming from your antenna or cable TV to the
ANT IN input connector at the back of the receiver.
3.1.3 Advanced connection (Please see inside cover Figure 6)
Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
Connect the TV scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your
TV set.
Connect the VCR scart connector at the back of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your
VCR set.
Connect a UHF coaxial or cable coming from your antenna or cable TV to the ANT IN input
connector at the back of the receiver.
Connect a coaxial cable to the TV OUT connector at the back of the receiver. Connect the
other end of this coaxial cable to the ANT IN connector of your VCR.
Connect the TV OUT connector of your VCR to the ANT IN connector of your TV set with a
coaxial cable.
Note: If you have a digital audio amplifier with a digital audio input, use the S/PDIF output.
3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors (Please see inside cover Figure 7)
Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
On the back of your receiver you will find the RCA connectors (Audio Left & Right - Red&
white, Video - Yellow).
Install an audio/video cable between the corresponding RCA connectors of the receiver and
those of your TV set or amplifier.
3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output
(Please see inside cover Figure 8)
Connect the S/PDIF out connector on the back of your receiver to the S/PDIF input connec-
tor of your digital amplifier, using a coaxial cable.
Do not forget to turn the S/PDIF function on (Main menu > Installation > System Set-Up >
TV/VCR Settings > SPDIF Output > On).

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3.1.6 Connecting a remote eye (Please see inside cover Figure 9)
Connect the IR sensor to your remote eye if you wish to store your receiver in a place where
the IR on your receiver cannot communicate with the remote. For example, if you wish to
put your receiver in a closed environment such as a well ventilated closet, then this accessory
will be useful because it can allow the remote control to control the receiver through the
remote eye.
3.1.7 Connecting a serial cable for downloading software
(Please see inside cover Figure 10)
Connect the RS 232 connector on the back of your receiver to the Serial port of your computer
using a serial cable.
Instructions on how to download software can be found on our website www.strongsat.com
(support > downloads). However, this receiver can download new system software automatically
by satellite.
3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish
3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver
(Please see inside cover Figure 11)
Make your choice of satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio channels.
Have your Strong dealer align your dish at the requested satellite.
Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB.
Connect the other end directly to the LNB IN connector of your receiver.
3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a
DiSEqC1.0 switch (Please see inside cover Figure 12)
If you want to watch programmes from more than one satellite (For instance from Astra and from Hot
Bird) it is advisable to use fixed dishes and a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
Have your Strong Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites.
Connect the LNB's with coaxial cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqc 1.0 switch to the LNB IN connector at the back of
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3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver
(Please see inside cover Figure 13)
Another possibility of watching programmes from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a
motorized DiSEqc 1.2 positioner.
Have your Strong dealer mount the dish to the positioner with the correct azimuth angle of
elevation and let him set the centre point for your positioner.
Connect the LNB with a coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner.
Connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the LNB IN connector at the back of your
receiver.
4.0 Starting up
Ensure that your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your
satellite signal is of good quality. (If you are not sure about this then ask your local Strong dealer to
check your installation or satellite signal).
4.1 Starting up for the First Time
To offer you the best service, we have already pre-programmed the TV and Radio channels from the
Astra 19° East and Hot Bird satellites into our receivers. However, it may be that for some countries the
channels are not pre-programmed. The pre-programmed channels are for ASTRA first, then Hot Bird.
IF dish is on ASTRA 19,2°: The receiver will start up with channel 1(channel from ASTRA).
IF dish is on HOT BIRD: NO SIGNAL message will appear. Use the SAT button on your
remote control to select Hot Bird.
4.2 Dish aimed at other satellites
If your Dish is aligned at another satellite, not being ASTRA 19,2° or HOTBIRD, the message “No
Signal” will appear on your TV screen. You will need to select the corresponding satellite in the menu of
the receiver and you will need to scan the channels, please refer to “Channel Set-up”. (Described in
section 5.1.4.3)

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5.0 Basic settings
Note: Every time the receiver asks you to put your PIN code, enter '0000' on your remote control
using [0-9] numeric keypads.
Remember: To switch between the TV/Radio channels list, you will have to press the TV/RAD buttons
on your remote accordingly.
5.1 Main Menu (Please see inside cover Screen 1)
All the important settings and features of your receiver can be operated from the Main Menu. The Main
Menu consists of several sub-menus such as “Channel Organizer”, “Favourite Organizer”, “Timer”,
“Installation”, “Game” and “Recorder”. To display and navigate through the main menu of the receiver
please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Use UP/DOWN keys, to navigate through the menu.
3. Press OK button every time you select an item from the menu.
4. Press the BACK button to terminate an operation.
5. Press the BACK button until you go back to main menu.
Tip: Always read the Help bar displayed at the bottom of your screen.
5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu
The “Channel Organizer” menu enables you to sort channels, make your own Favourite channels list,
edit channel names and delete channels from the list.
Sorting Channels from the channels list:
To sort your channels, please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.
3. Enter PIN CODE ('0000' default code).
4. Press the RED (Sort) button to sort your channels. (Please see inside cover Screen 2)
If you press the RED (Name) button, you can sort the list of channels alphabetically.
(Please see inside cover Screen 3)
If you press the GREEN (Type) button, you can sort the channels by the type of the
channel, CI or scrambled program.
If you press the YELLOW (TP) button, you can sort the channels by transponder order.
If you press the BLUE (Manual) button you can sort the channels manually.

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A check mark will be shown on the selected channel. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to move to the
position that you want the channel to be at, and press the BLUE (manual) button once again. The channel
will then be moved to the position you selected. Once you have finished sorting the channels, press the
BACK button until you are back in the Normal TV mode. (A message that the receiver is saving the
changes you made will be displayed).
Setting Favourite channels from the channel list:
You can set a list of Favourite channels from the current TV/Radio channels list. To set your Favourite
channels, please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.
3. Press the GREEN (Fav) button to switch into Favourite organizer mode.(Please see inside
cover Screen 2)
4. The default favourite list names are: "Movie", "News", "Sports", and "Music".
5. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select the channel and press the coloured button on your
remote corresponding to the classification of the channel. For example, if you press the RED
(movie) button the channel is designated as "Movie" Favourite channels. A red heart will
appear behind the channels' name. If the RED button is pressed again the selected channel
is un-selected from Movie Favourite list. (Please see inside cover Screen 4)
6. One channel can be saved into more than one Favourite list. You can change selected
Favourite channels in "Favourite Organizer" menu.
7. Press the BACK button until you go back to main menu.
You can view the Favourite list you set by pressing the Fav button while you are watching TV or listen-
ing to a Radio channel.
Editing Channels from the channel list:
You can change the channel name, lock a channel and change the skipping functions. Change name of
channel:
To change the name of the channel, please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select "Channel Organizer" and press OK.
3. Using UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys, select the channel.
4. Press the YELLOW (Edit) button. (Please see inside cover Screen 2 and 5)
5. Press OK on the channel name and the keyboard will appear on screen. (Please see inside
cover Screen 6)
6. Use UP/DOWN or P+/P- keys to select a letter, and the OK button to overwrite the current
channel name letter by another letter. Go up with the cursor into the line of the new name
and press OK to confirm the changed name. Press BACK to go back to the menu.