Strong SRT 6855 User manual

Digital Satellite Receiver with
Embedded Mediaguard SRT 6855
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 USAGE 2
1.1 Safety Instructions: 2
1.2 Features & Accessories 3
1.3 Safety Precautions 4
1.4 Storage 4
1.5 Equipment Set-up 4
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 5
2.1 Front Panel 5
2.2 Rear Panel 5
3.0 CONNECTIONS 6
3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 6
3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable 6
3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable 6
3.1.3 Advanced connection 7
3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 7
3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using the S/PDIF output 7
3.1.6 Connecting a remote eye 7
3.1.7 Connecting a serial cable 7
3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 8
3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver 8
3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using a DiSEqC1.0 switch 8
3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver 8
4.0 QUICK START 9
5.0 NAVIGATING IN THE MENU 11
5.1 Main Menu 11
5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu 11
5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu 14
5.1.3 The Timer Menu 14
5.1.4 The Installation Menu 15
5.1.5 Smartcard 23
6.0 REMOTE CONTROL - BASIC FUNCTIONS 24
A.1 TROUBLE SHOOTING 26
A.2 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 28

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1.0 USAGE
This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 6855 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard
and its related accessories. It is advised that 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.
1.1 Safety Instructions:
WARNING:
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER
n In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
n Directly on top of or under any another equipment;
n On a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:
n To direct sunlight or near any other equipment that generates heat;
n To rain or intense moisture.
n To any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver;
n To any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.;
n To intense vibration.
n 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.
n When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the power cord from
the wall socket.
n Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
n Do not touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
n Place the receiver in a well-ventilated environment.
n When you are connecting the cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains
supply voltage.
n 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 6855 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard:
n Embedded Mediaguard decoder
n Single SmartCard reader
n Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface
n Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish,
Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Farsian, Arabic
n RS-232 port for service purpose
n Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2
n 2-SCART Connectors (TV, VCR)
n 3 RCA Connectors (CVBS, Audio LEFT/RIGHT)
n Multi norm UHF modulator Ch 21-69, channel selectable via menu
n IR sensor connector for connecting remote eye to control the receiver
n Remote control with 4 coloured function buttons
n Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name, PID, Transponder Name)
n EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for on screen program information
n Over 4 000 channels memory capacity
n Memory for Multi-satellite reception (up to 64)
n Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio
n Digital Tuner with Loop-through output
n SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C/KU-band Satellite
n MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level
n Teletext Supported Through VBI
n Supports software downloading via satellite (O.T.A.)
n S/PDIF coaxial output for connection with a digital audio amplifier
n S-VHS video output
Accessories
n User’s Manual
n Remote control unit
n 2x Batteries (AAA type)
NOTE: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-circuited or be mixed or
used with other types of batteries.

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1.3 Safety Precautions
To maintain your receiver’s optimum performance, you are advised to apply the following safety
precautions:
n Read this manual carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions given.
n Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualified personnel
n 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.
n Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver.
n Do not open the receiver cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard
n Do not open the receiver cover this will void your warranty.
n Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper cooling of the
components inside.
n Make sure no foreign objects fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an
electric shock.
n Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect
any equipment;
n Please ensure that that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical
identification plate at the BACK of the receiver.
n It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring that is suitable
for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment.
n If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the instructions in this user
manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.
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:
n Refer to the user manual of your TV and dish.
n Make sure that the 220 Volts cable is in a good condition.
n Make sure that the outdoor components of the dish are in good condition.
n Make sure that the LNB in the dish is connected with the correct I.F. coaxial cable (75 Ohm) and
that the connectors are mounted correctly.

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2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 Front Panel
(Please see inside cover Figure 1)
1. Power Button
Turns the receiver ON/Stand-by.
2. Signal LED
The RED LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The GREEN LED is the “Power On” indicator. The
amber LED lights up once the receiver correctly receives the satellite signals.
3. Channel UP/DOWN Buttons
Move the channels UP/DOWN or Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state.
4. Display
This 4-digit LED panel indicates the time or program number.
5. Smart Card reader
The smartcard reader is designed for Smartcards used to descramble Pay-TV services broadcasted in
Mediaguard encryption.
2.2 Rear Panel
(Please see inside cover Figure 2)
1. SAT OUT
Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital).
2. SAT IN
Connect the cable from your LNB in your satellite dish to this connector.
3. AUDIO Right OUT (RED RCA) and Left OUT (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 OUT (YELLOW RCA)
This connector has a constant video signal for additional Video connections like Wireless
video sender.
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
recorder signal will now be looped through to your TV.
7. IR SENSOR
Use this connector to connect your remote eye (optional accessory) to control your receiver,
for example once your receiver is hidden in a well ventilated cabinet
8. RS-232 Serial Port
This serial port is for service purpose only.
9. Input Antenna
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can connect the RF cable coming from the antenna or wall connector to this ANT input.
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. You can also use this connector to
connect a second TV set to your receiver.
11. S/PDIF
Use this coaxial output to connect your receiver to the input of your digital audio amplifier.
12. 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.
13. S-VHS
Use this connector to connect your receiver to your TV or VCR using S-Video cable for better
picture quality.
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.
3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable
(Please see inside cover Figure 4)
n Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
n Connect the TO TV connector at the BACK of the receiver to the ANT IN connector on your TV set.
n Optional: Connect a UHF coaxial lead coming from your Cable TV or Outdoor Antenna to the
ANT input connector at the BACK of the receiver.
3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable
(Please see inside cover Figure 5)
n Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
n Connect the TV scart connector at the BACK of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your TV set.
n Optional: Connect a UHF coaxial lead coming from your Cable TV or Outdoor Antenna to the
ANT input connector at the BACK of the receiver.
NOTE: We recommend you to use a scart cable to connect your satellite receiver to you TV, this will
ensure a better Picture and Sound quality.

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3.1.3 Advanced connection
(Please see inside cover Figure 6)
n Connect the satellite signal from the LNB to the SAT IN connector.
n Connect the TV scart connector at the BACK of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your TV
set.
n Connect the VCR scart connector at the BACK of the receiver to the scart-in connector on your
VCR set.
n Connect a UHF coaxial lead coming from your Cable TV or Outdoor Antenna to the ANT input
connector at the BACK of the receiver.
n Connect a coaxial cable to the TO TV connector at the BACK of the receiver. Connect the other
end of this coaxial cable to the ANT IN connector of your VCR.
n Connect the TV OUT connector of your VCR to the ANT IN connector of your TV set with a
coaxial cable.
n Optional: Connect the audio left and right RCA-plugs (RED and White) on the BACK of your
receiver to the left and right input of an Audio amplifier, so you can enjoy the excellent quality of
the sound that is produced by your Strong receiver.
NOTE: If you have an digital audio amplifier with an coaxial input, use the S/PDIF output. at the BACK
of your receiver.
3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors
(Please see inside cover Figure 7)
n On the BACK of your receiver you will find 3 RCA connectors (Audio Left & Right - RED & White,
Video - YELLOW)
n Install an audio/video cable between the 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)
n Connect the S/PDIF out connector on the BACK of your receiver to the S/PDIF input connector
of your digital amplifier.
n Do not forget to turn the S/PDIF function “Enabled” in the menu.
3.1.6 Connecting a remote eye
(Please see inside cover Figure 9)
n 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
(Please see inside cover Figure 10)
This serial port is for service purpose only, it can only be used by our service department.

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3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish
3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver
(Please see inside cover Figure 11)
n Select the satellite from which you want to receive your TV/Radio channels.
n Align your dish at the requested satellite.
n Connect a coaxial cable to your LNB.
n Connect the other end directly to the SAT 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 programs 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.
n Have your Strong Dealer aim the dishes at the requested satellites.
n Connect the LNB’s with coaxial cables to the IN connectors of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
n Connect the OUT connector of the DiSEqc 1.0 switch to the SAT IN connector at the BACK of your receiver.
3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner to your receiver
(Please see inside cover Figure 13)
Another possibility of watching programs from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a motorized
DiSEqc 1.2 positioner.
n 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.
n Connect the LNB with a coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector of the positioner.
n Connect the OUT connector of the positioner to the SAT IN connector at the BACK of your receiver.

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4.0 QUICK START
n Check if all connections between Satellite receiver, Dish, TV and VCR are correct.
n Connect the receiver to the mainpower and switch the unit ON with the Power ON / Standby-
button on the frontpanel or on the Remote control.
n Switch ON your TV set.
If you have connected your satellite receiver to your TV by using a SCART cable, your TV will automatically
switch to the signals coming from your satellite receiver. If you don’t see the picture from the satellite
receiver now, please switch your TV manually to the External video source, you can do this by pressing
the AV or EXT button on the Remote control of your TV.
NOTE: Refer to your TV manual to find out how your TV switches to the External video Source˛
If you have connected your satellite receiver to your TV by using a UHF cable, you will first
need to find the correct UHF channel on your TV.
n Select a free preset on your TV (for example Program number 10).
n Open the menu of your TV and select the (automatic) channel search option. (refer to the user
manual of your TV set if you don’t know how to use the search function).
n Start the channel search option on your TV and search UHF channels until you see the picture
from the satellite receiver.
n Store the position in the TV memory (refer to the user manual of your TV set if you don’t know
how to store channels in your TV).
If you have correctly followed above steps you will now see the System Set UP menu
generated by your satellite receiver. You are now ready to Set Up your receiver:
1. The cursor of the menu highlights the “Language Settings”.
2. Use the UP/DOWN keys on your Remote control, select the language in which you want your
menu to be displayed and press OK. The screen of the menu will now change to the language
of your choice, and the menu option “Channel Set-Up” will appear on your screen.
3. You will see the “Channel Set-Up” screen with different parameters. The pre-set values are
correct for the ASTRA satellite. We strongly advise you to NOT change any of the settings
before you are sure that your dish is aligned correctly.
4. You will see two signal bar fields at the right lower part of your screen, showing Signal
strength and signal quality.
5. Leave the satellite receiver in this menu and start with the alignment of your dish. The ASTRA
satellite is located at 19.2° East. Find with a compass what is North and South, keep the
Compass in your hand and turn your position until South is in front of your face. Now turn
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6. Now slowly move your dish to the left or to the right , make small steps to allow the
(GREEN) signal bars to display the signal level. Note that you will not see any GREEN bars
until you have aimed your dish to the ASTRA satellite correctly.
If you can not find the signal by turning Left or Right, then increase or decrease the vertical
angle of you dish and again turn Left and Right. Repeat these steps until you see the GREEN
signal bars appearing.
7. Once you see the bars, try to optimize the Level and Quality bars my making very small
movements with the dish in Left, Right, Upper or Lower direction. Once you are convinced
that you have the optimal signal strength, firmly fix you dish on that position.
8. Now you are ready to search the satellite and scan the available channels, you have different
options to scan, we recommend you to the keep the settings in the menu as they are. Just
press the RED (Automatic) button on your remote control to start the automatic scan. All
channels will be found automatically, and once the search is completed the found channels
will be stored in a logical order.
9. Once this process is finished the receiver will automatically switch to channel number 1. If
channel number 1 is a Free To Air channel ( not encrypted) you will be able to enjoy the first
digital pictures.
10. If channel number 1 is encrypted you will see the ”Please Insert SmartCard” message on your
screen. Insert your smartcard in the SmartCard reader in the front-panel of the receiver, note
that the card is inserted as shown in the picture below:
11. Once the card is correctly inserted you will see the message “No rights for this Mediaguard
channel”, now you will need to contact your broadcaster in order to activate your smartcard.
Make sure you have written down the number of your card before you call the broadcaster,
they will need this number.
12. Once the broadcaster has activated your smartcard you will be able to see the channels that
match your subscription. These channels will be opened by the smartcard and you will be
able to see the corresponding pictures.

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5.0 NAVIGATING IN THE MENU
You can navigate in the menu with the Channel UP/DOWN and Volume UP/DOWN
buttons on your Remote control. Highlight the field of your choice with these buttons. Confirm your
choice with the OK button. Pressing the BACK button will cancel your choice and take you 1 step BACK in
the menu.
NOTE: Every time the receiver asks you to put your PIN code, enter ‘0000’ on your remote control using
[0 - 9] numeric keypads.
Tip: Always read the Help bar displayed at the bottom of your screen.
5.1 Main Menu
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” and “Smartcard”.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Channel lists
For your convenience we have implemented a “Intelligent channel order system”:
Once you search the channels from ASTRA, and once you set “Scan mode” to “Canal Digitaal”. The
channels that are defined by Canal Digitaal will be stored in a separate channel list, starting from
number 1 (at this time Ned. 1). This list is saved in your receiver under the name “Digitaal”.
NOTE: This list can NOT be sorted in other order.
See also 5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up, Scan Mode.
If you want to see the complete channel list (including all FTA and Scrambled channels), please apply
following steps:
1. Make sure you are in normal viewing mode (for example watch channel number 22).
2. Press the SAT button on your remote control, now the list with loaded satellites will appear.
3. Select ASTRA satellite and press OK.
4. The receiver will switch to viewing mode (for example channel 200).
5. Now press the OK button again and you will see the general (complete) channel list.

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If you want to turn BACK to the Canal Digitaal list, please refer to following steps:
1. Make sure you are in normal viewing mode (for example watch channel number 34).
2. Press the FAV button on your remote control, now the list with canal Digitaal channels
will appear.
3. Select any channel from this list and press OK, now you will return to the channel of
your choice.
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. Press the RED (Sort) button to sort your channels.
n If you press the RED (Name) button, you can sort the list of channels alphabetically:
n If you press the GREEN (Type) button, you can sort the channels by the type of the
channel , Free or scrambled program.
n If you press the YELLOW (TP) button, you can sort the channels by transponder order.
n If you press the BLUE (Manual) button you can sort the channels manually.
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.
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.
4. The default favourite list names are: “Digitaal”, “News”, “Sports”, and “Music”.
5. Using UP/DOWN 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 (Digital)
button the channel is designated as “Digitaal” Favourite channels. A RED mark will appear
behind the channels’ name. If the RED button is pressed again the selected channel is un-
selected from Digitaal Favourite list.
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 listening to a Radio channel.

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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 keys, select the channel.
4. Press the YELLOW (Edit) button.
5. The channel name now is displayed
6. Press OK on the channel name and a cursor will appear behind the channel name
7. Use the VOL- button to erase the current name
8. Use CH UP/DOWN to select a letter, and the u button to go to the next letter.
9. Press OK to confirm the changed name when you have finished.
10. Move the cursor to the Confirm field and press OK to save your changes
Change lock function:
If you lock a channel, you can only watch it from the TV list after entering your PIN Code. To change lock
function, apply the following steps:
1. Apply the first four steps detailed in “Change name of channel” described in section 5.1.1).
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Lock” field
3. Press OK and enter your PIN Code.
4. The lock function will be marked.
5. Move your cursor to the Confirm field and press the OK button.
6. To unlock the channel repeat the same procedure.
Change the Skip function:
If Skip function is activated, the channel will be skipped when you are scrolling through the TV list in
normal watching mode. Please apply the following steps:
1. Apply the first four steps detailed in “Change name of channel” (Described in section 5.1.1).
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Skip field “.
3. Press OK and enter your PIN Code.
4. The skip function will be marked.
5. Move your cursor to the Confirm field and press the OK button.
6. To unlock the channel repeat the procedure.
Change Video Package Identifier V-PID, Audio A-PID, Program P-PID Values:
1. Apply the first four steps detailed in “Change name of channel” described previously.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “PID field“.
3. Using the numeric keypad [0 - 9], enter the new value.
4. Move your cursor to the Confirm field and press the OK button to save your changes.

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Deleting Channels from channel list:
You can delete channels from the channel list by applying the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Channel Organizer” and press OK.
3. Press the BLUE (Delete) button
4. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select the channel.
5. Press the RED button to delete only the selected channel.
6. Press the GREEN button to delete all channels from the list.
7. Press the YELLOW Button to exit the delete menu
5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu
This menu enables you to organize your Favourite channels list. All the channels that you have marked as
your Favourite in the “Channel organizer” menu can be sorted by applying the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys , select “Favourite Organizer” and press OK.
n Sort RED button: Same as the Sort function of “Channel Organizer” menu.
n Next (Next Favourite Group) GREEN button: Shows the next Favourite group list.
n Edit YELLOW button: You can edit the name of the favourite group. Press the YELLOW
button, the favourite channel name will appear. Press the RED button to edit the Group
name, the cursor will appear behind the Group name. Use the VOL- button to erase the
name. Use the UP/DOWN keys to change the character. Use the VOL+ key to proceed
to the next character. Press OK once you have completed the name. Press the GREEN
button to save the new Group name. Press the YELLOW key to return.
n Delete BLUE button: Removes the highlighted channel directly from the Favourite list that
was selected.
5.1.3 The Timer Menu
The timer can automatically switch on or off your receiver at any time. This enables you for example to
record programs with your VCR while you are not at home. It also can be used to wake you up at the time
you set it. Please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys on your remote, select “Timer Menu” and press OK.
n Timer number: You can select up to 8 different events.
n Timer State: Set to “Enabled” to use the timer function, or “Disable” to stop the timer
functions of the timer number you selected.
n Action: You can select the following functions in the action mode:
1. “Power On”: The receiver powers on at the designated date and time.
2. “Power Off”: The receiver powers off at the designated date and time.
3. “Time interval”: The receiver switches on at the designated date and time,
displays the channel and then switches off at the designated date and time
(The value set at the ending time).

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n Repetition: You can set the cycle of the action designated in the timer mode (one
time, Every Day or Every Week).
n Date: You can set the starting date of the timer action. Enter the new date with the
[0 - 9] keys.
n Hour: You can set the starting time of the timer action. Enter the new time with
[0 - 9] keys.
n End Time: You can set the ending time of the channel view when the Action mode is
on Time Interval. Enter the new time with [0 - 9] keys.
n Channel: You can select the channel to be shown when the receiver timer mode
Powers ON. Press OK key, now the channel list will appear. Select the channel of your
choice and confirm with OK key.
3. Press the RED button to save and proceed with another timer event.
4. Press the GREEN button to save and exit the timer menu.
5. Press the YELLOW button to exit the timer menu WITHOUT saving the settings.
Tip: You have to select the channel, starting time, and ending time settings if the Action mode is
“Time interval”. An error message will appear if any of the settings are incorrect.
5.1.4 The Installation Menu
All settings that are related to TV, Dish, LNB and Satellites are within this menu. The installation menu
contains several sub menus such as “System Set-up”, “LNB Set-up”, “Channel Set-up” and “Parental
Lock”. To access the different sub menus, apply the following:
5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu
To install your receiver to your personal preferences, please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Installation” and press OK.
3. Enter your PIN code.
4. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “System Set-up” and press OK.
n Language Settings: You can change the language of the menu, audio and subtitles by
applying the following steps:
1. Select “Language” and Press OK or the RIGHT button.
2. Select “Menu Language” and Press OK or the RIGHT button.
3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select the language in which you want your menu
to be displayed and press OK. The screen of the menu will change to the
language of your choice.
4. You can also choose your preferred first audio language, second audio
language and the subtitle language by applying the same steps.
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n Connection Settings: You can set the connection settings to your personal
preferences. Check your TV and VCR user manuals for the correct settings. You can
change your Connection settings by applying the following steps:
1. Select “Connection” and press OK or the RIGHT button.
n TV Mode: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set your TV mode to
“Multi”, “PAL” or “NTSC”.
n Video Output: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set your Video
mode to “CVBS” (Composite video) or “RGB” (preferred option if
your TV set is compatible with it).
n TV mode: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set your screen mode
to “4 : 3” , “4 : 3 Letterbox”, or “16 : 9” format. This depends on the
format of your TV.
n Audio Output: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set your audio
output to “Stereo”, “Left” or “Right” (left or Right is for mono
TV sets)
n S/PDIF Output: Press OK or the RIGHT button and activate your
S/PDIF output on the BACK of your receiver, so you can connect
it to a digital Audio amplifier using an coaxial cable. If you have
connected your digital amplifier, set the SPDIF output to: “Enabled”.
n VCR Output: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set the scart output
to “Automatic” or “Terminal”. If set to “Terminal”, the VCR scart
signal is not automatically looped through.
n RF modulator: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set the UHF
mode to “PAL B/G”, “PAL I” or “PAL D/K”. If the TV set is
connected using a coaxial (RF) cable, you must select RF modulator
type here. The RF modulator type affects the channel audio. (Select
PAL I for UK , Pal B/G for use in Central Europe).
n RF Channel: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set the UHF
channel number to the same UHF channel number of your TV set.
This only has to be done if your TV set is connected with a coaxial
(RF) Cable. If the UHF Channel numbers of the receiver and the TV
set are not set the same, no picture will be displayed.
2. Press BACK until you go BACK to main menu.
n Menu Settings: You can set the OSD (On Screen Display) to your personal
preferences. You can change the OSD by applying the following settings:
1. Select “Menu Settings” and press OK or the RIGHT button.
n Color Scheme: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set the colours of
the OSD menu to “Standard”, “Color 1” or “Color 2”.
n Transparency: Press OK or the RIGHT button and select how
transparent you want your OSD.
n Brightness: Press OK or the RIGHT button and select how you want
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n Duration: Press OK or the RIGHT button and select how long you
want the information banner to be on the screen when starting up
your receiver or when changing channels.
2. Press BACK until you go BACK to main menu.
n Time setting: The system uses GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) as a default. To set the
time, apply the following steps:
1. Select “Time Settings” and press OK or the RIGHT button.
n Select Time Zone: Press OK or the RIGHT button, and a list of
the GMT plus or minus the hours you need for your country is
displayed. Using UP/DOWN keys select the correct one, and the
receiver will automatically show the current time in your country.
To set the time manually:
n Select GMT usage: Press OK or the RIGHT button and use the
UP/DOWN buttons to set the GMT usage to “off”. Press OK to save
your setting. The time setting menu will now activate the bottom
two fields of the menu.
n Adjust Time: Use your Numeric buttons [0 - 9] to set the local time.
Once set, press OK to save the time.
n Select Set Date: Press OK or the RIGHT button and set the date the
way you have set the time.
NOTE: We advise you to use the GMT time settings, if you use
the manual time settings, the time will be lost after the
unit has been disconnected from the mainpower.
2. Press the BACK button until you go BACK to the Main Menu.
n Power on Channel: This function allows you to set the channel you want when the
receiver turns on. To set the power on channel, apply the following steps: select
"Power on Channel" and press OK or the RIGHT button.
n Last Channel: The receiver will start-up with the channel that you viewed before
turning the receiver off.
n Defined Channel: This function allows you to set the channel you want when the
receiver turns on. To define the channel, apply the following steps: press OK or the
RIGHT button and select in the TV or radio list of channels the channel you want to
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n Software Upgrade: You can download the latest software available including new
technologies to your receiver. To upgrade your system, apply the following steps:
1. Select “Software Upgrade” and press OK. Enter your PIN code.
2. Press the GREEN button to scan the satellite for availability of a newer
software version. If there is a recent software version available for your
receiver, it will be detected.
3. Press the RED button to start the upgrade.
4. Press the BACK button until you go BACK to main menu.
NOTE: Be sure that your receiver is connected to the satellite signal.
Do not turn off your receiver while you are downloading
new software.
n System Info: The system information displays information about your receiver such
as model number, software and boot version. To check system information, apply the
following steps: select “System information” and press OK. Press BACK to return to
the menu
n Mediaguard: Here you will find information about the embedded Mediaguard
decoder.
1. Select “Mediaguard” and press OK.
2. Press BACK to return to the menu
n Factory Reset: Be careful when using this function, because it will erase all the data and
parameters you may have set earlier to your receiver. Once you have made a Factory
Reset you will have to re-install your preferences and re-scan your channels. To reset your
receiver to factory default, apply the following steps:
1. Select “Factory Reset” and press OK.
2. Enter your PIN Code. The receiver will reset itself to the original
factory settings.
NOTE: Your PIN code will change BACK to the factory setting “0000”.
5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up
It is recommended that you read the manual and installation instructions of your LNB, your DiSEqC
switch, your 0/12 V switch and your Positioner before you start setting up your LNB. To set up your LNB,
please apply the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “Installation” and press OK.
3. Using UP/DOWN keys, select “LNB Set-up” and press OK.
4. Check the exact specifications of your LNB through the manufacturers information or your
dealer. There are up to 16 types of LNB’s available. The Default is set to Universal mode
(9750/10600MHz), DiSEqC is not used and the LNB is mounted on a fixed dish.