Strong STR 8106 User manual

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Digital Terrestrial HD Receiver SRT 8106
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Safety Instructions 2
1.2 Storage 2
1.3 Equipment Set-up 3
1.4 Accessories 3
1.5 Usage of external USB devices 3
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 3
2.1 PIN-CODE DEFAULT: 0000 3
2.2 Front Panel 3
2.3 Rear Panel 4
2.4 Remote Control 4
3.0 CONNECTION 5
3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna 5
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable 5
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 5
3.4 Connecting to TV with Cinch cable 5
3.5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier with S / PDIF 5
3.6 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier and TV using HDMI 6
3.7 Connecting a USB storage device 6
3.8 Connecting to a TV using modulator output 6
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 6
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER 7
6.0 OPERATION 7
6.1 Changing channels 8
6.2 Info Banner 8
6.3 Selection of audio language 8
6.4 Teletext 8
6.5 Subtitles 9
6.6 Time Shift 9
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 9
6.8 Instant Recording 9
7.0 MAIN MENU 9
7.1 Edit Channel 9
7.2 Installation 11
7.3 System Setup 12
7.4 Tools 14
7.5 Games 16
7.6 Media+ 16
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 18
9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19
STRONG declares that this item complies with the basic requirements
and other relevant regulations of directives 2004/108/EC and 73/23/EC,
RoHS 2002/95/EC
Subject to alterations. In consequence of continuous research and
development technical specifications, design and appearance of products
may change. All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
© STRONG 2012. All rights reserved.
14 Mar 2012 18:16

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety Instructions
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER:
 In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; directly on top of or under any other
equipment; on a surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:
 To direct sunlight or any other equipment that generates heat; to rain or intense
moisture; to intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage
to your receiver or to any magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.
 Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a fire or an electric shock. Do not
touch a power cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
 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 alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. If you wish, you may
clean your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution,
and only after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply. Make sure no foreign objects
fall through the ventilation slots because this could cause fire or an electric shock.
 Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper
cooling of the components inside.
Safety Precautions
 Never try to open the receiver. It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver
due to high voltages and possible electrical hazards. Opening the receiver will
void the warranty of the product. Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably
qualified personnel.
 When you are connecting cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the
mains supply. Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the
receiver or disconnect any equipment.
 Use only approved extension cords with compatible wiring that is suitable for the
electrical power consumption of the installed equipment. Please ensure that the
electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identification
plate at the back of the receiver.
If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the instructions in this user
manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.
1.2 Storage
Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a packaging designed to protect against
electric shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are included and keep
the packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from one place to another or if you
are returning it under warranty conditions, make sure to repack the receiver in its original packaging
with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could damage the product
and void your warranty.

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1.3 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please
follow the instructions below:
 Refer to the user manual of your TV and antenna.
 Make sure that the HDMI cable and outdoor components are in a good condition.
 Use only a HDMI 1.3 cable or higher for maximum performance.
 If you use the TV SCART connection, use a well shielded SCART cable.
 If you use the modulator connection, use a good quality coaxial RF cable.
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will serve as follow.
WARNING Indicates warning information.
TIPS Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.
MENU Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver. (Bold Characters)
Move to Represents a menu item within a window. (Italic Characters)
1.4 Accessories
 User Manual
 1 Remote control unit
 2x Batteries (AAA type)
NOTE: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-
circuited, be mixed or used with other types of batteries.
1.5 Usage of external USB devices
 It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices. If your device is not compatible to
USB 2.0 specifications, multimedia functions of the receiver might not work properly.
 To ensure best performance of your USB storage device please format it by this
receiver (menu “Media+”) to FAT32 system. Other file systems are not supported by
the receiver. However, it is possible to use already NTFS formatted disks. STRONG
cannot guarantee compatibility with all types of USB storage devices.
 It is advised not to store important information on USB storage devices used with
the receiver. Always make backups of data on your USB storage device before using it
with this receiver. STRONG will not take responsibility for any loss of information or
circumstances caused by loss of information.
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 PIN-CODE DEFAULT: 0000
2.2 Front Panel
Fig. 1
1. q (STANDBY) Turns the receiver Standby
2. tu (VOLUME UP/DOWN)
Decreases/increases the volume

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3. pq (CHANNEL UP/DOWN)
Change channel to previous/next
4. MODE INDICATOR: RED indicates that the receiver is in STAND-BY mode.
GREEN indicates that the receiver is in
OPERATING mode.
5. 4 DIGITS DISPLAY: Indicates current time in STAND-BY mode
Indicates current channel number in OPERATING mode
6. IR SENSOR: Point your remote control towards this sensor.
2.3 Rear Panel
Fig. 2
1. ANT IN To connect to your antenna for the reception of broadcast signal.
2. TO TV To connect to the terrestrial antenna input of your TV set.
This connection will allow you to watch analogue terrestrial
programmes via the tuner in your TV.
3. S / PDIF COAXIAL To connect your receiver to a digital audio amplifier.
4. MODULATOR To connect to a TV using a coaxial cable.
5. HDMI To connect your receiver with your TV set using a HDMI cable.
6. TV SCART To connect your receiver with your TV set using a SCART cable.
7. VIDEO CONNECTOR
To connect your receiver with your TV set using a cinch cable.
8. AUDIO L/R CONNECTOR
To connect your receiver with your TV set using a cinch cable.
9. USB Connector for USB hard disk devices
10. POWER CORD Your receiver requires a voltage of 220~240V AC (Auto-
selectable), 50/60Hz ±5%. Check the local power specification
before connecting your receiver to the wall outlet.
2.4 Remote Control
Fig. 3
1. q Turns the receiver On/Standby
2. ! Mutes audio output of the receiver
3. PG+/PG- Page up/down and 10 channels steps in channel list mode
4. DTV/VCR No function
5. INFO Shows the actual channel information
6. VOL+/VOL- Volume up/down
7. MENU Opens the main menu, in menu you will get one step back
8. EXIT Exits from the menu or sub-menu
9. pq Menu Off: Change channel to previous/next.
Menu On:Moves the cursor up/down.
10. tu Menu Off: Decreases/increases the volume level.
Menu On: Change settings for specific Menus
11. OK Menu Off: Displays the current channel list
Menu On: Activates the highlighted menu item.
12. RECORD Records the TV programme to the connected storage device
13. TIMESHIFT Activates the time shift function

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14. 0~9 Channel selection or value input
15. EPG Shows the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) in TV mode
16. RECALL Back to previous shown channel
17. AUDIO Sets the current audio channel to left, right or stereo
18. TV/RADIO Toggles between TV or RADIO mode
19. FAV Favourite group selection
20. FILE Shows the Media Player list
21. TTX Shows Teletext on OSD (On Screen Display)
22. SUBTITLE Shows list of subtitled languages
23. 5 6 Fast rewind/Fast forward
24. COLOURED BUTTONS
For Multimedia and Teletext functions
3.0 CONNECTION
3.1 Connecting to a Terrestrial Antenna
Fig. 4
To receive broadcast signal, your terrestrial indoor or outdoor antenna must be connected to
the ANT IN connector on the back of the receiver. Use a properly shielded antenna cable and
suitable connectors.
The TO TV connector allows you to loop the antenna signal to a second receiver or TV set.
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable
Fig. 4
The TV set shall be connected with the receiver using a good quality HDMI 1.3 or higher cable. This
connection gives the highest possible quality.
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable
Fig. 4
SRT 8106 is also equipped with a SCART connector; alternatively, the TV set can be connected to the
receiver using a good quality SCART cable.
3.4 Connecting to TV with Cinch cable
Fig. 4
TV sets without SCART or HDMI input(s) can be connected to the receiver using suitable cinch
cables. Connect one end of the cable to the Audio L, R and VIDEO connectors on the back of SRT
8106. Connect the other end to the respective inputs on your TV set.
3.5 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier with S / PDIF
Fig. 4
By connecting your receiver to a digital amplifier or home theatre system, you can enjoy the best
possible sound quality and multi-channel audio (depending on broadcast). Connect your Digital
Audio Amplifier or home theatre system with a suitable cinch cable to the S / PDIF connector on the
back of the receiver.

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3.6 Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplifier and TV
using HDMI
Fig. 5
By connecting your receiver to the latest digital amplifiers or home theatre systems with HDMI
connections, you will enjoy the best possible sound quality and multi-channel audio (depending on
broadcast). Connect the HDMI output of the receiver to an input of your amplifier, and then connect
the HDMI output of the amplifier to your TV set. Select the correct input on your amplifier to watch
and listen to programmes.
3.7 Connecting a USB storage device
Fig. 4
NOTE: We recommend the use of a hard disk drive USB 2.0 or higher for recording
and play back of TV events.
For proper functioning of Time Shift and recording functions, a fast USB device (such as a hard
disk drive) is needed. Interrupted playback or a distorted picture during playback or Time Shift are
indications for a low device speed. STRONG cannot guarantee proper functioning of recoding and or
Time Shift functions with all USB devices.
3.8 Connecting to a TV using modulator output
Fig. 6
To view a TV channel on your TV (or a TV set in another room), alternatively you can use the UHF
analogue modulator output and connect it with a suitable coaxial cable to the (other) TV set. You
must let the (other) TV set search or scan for the RF signal out of the modulator. (Refer to the
manual of your TV set.) Default channel is 38, PAL-BG, but it is adjustable in the System setup
menu in the TV system. Choose a channel which is not occupied by TV transmitters in your region
to avoid interference. Please note, if other connection options are available on your TV set, these
are preferable.
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
If you use your receiver for the first time, the Welcome “Easy install” menu appears. Use pq to move
the highlight to the setting you wish to alter and use tu to change values.
Start by selecting your language using tu. Once you have selected your language, press q to move
the highlight to the next item and use tu to change.
Language Select your language.
Region: Select your region where this receiver is used.
Subtitle: Select Normal to display subtitles per default, Select Hard of Hearing to show
HoH subtitles per default. Select Off to hide subtitles per default.
Aspect Mode: Use this option to select the aspect ratio of your TV and the preferred
conversion method. Options are: Auto (automatic detection of aspect ratio),
4:3 Panscan (Displays 16:9 widescreen broadcasts full screen on your 4:3 TV),
4:3 letterbox (black bars on top and under the picture on a 4:3 TV) and 16:9
(use this setting for 16:9 TV sets).

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Scan mode: Select All to store scrambled and free to air channels or select Free to store
only free to air channels. Note: Scrambled channels you cannot watch with
this receiver.
Connection: Use this option to select the connection to your TV set. Select HDMI or
SCART. If you are using a cinch cable then this selection is not important.
Once all settings are made, move the highlight to OK and press OK to continue.
NOTE: Wrong region selection can lead to missing channels or channels being
stored on wrong positions in the channel list.
The receiver will now advance to the Aerial Adjustment screen.
This part of the wizard is of great help when setting up your antenna system.
Use pq to move the highlight to the setting you wish to alter and use tu to change values. The
following settings are available:
Antenna Power: Set to On if you use an active antenna. When set to On, 5 V will be present on
the ANT IN connector of the receiver. Select Off for passive antennas.
Beeper: Select On for an audible indication of signal reception. Off turns the
beeper off.
Channel No.: Select a channel that is known to carry a broadcast in your region. The Signal
Strength and Signal Quality bars give a visual indication of the reception.
Adjust your antenna to obtain maximum signal strength and quality.
Once all settings are made, press OK to start scanning.
The receiver will now search for all available channels. Once scanning is finished, the receiver
switches to viewing mode.
TIP: In case the Welcome “Easy install” menu does not appear after switching on
the receiver the first time, reset the receiver to factory settings by pressing
the MENU button and selecting Tools, then submenu Load Factory Setting
(Default PIN 0000)
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER
We at STRONG understand that you can’t wait to enjoy your new high definition digital terrestrial
receiver. The following quick guide will make you familiar with the basic operation of this device. We
do, however, advice you to read the full manual to get the best performance from your receiver.
To turn your receiver ON or to Standby, use the q button on the remote control.
Choose the desired channel with the pq buttons. Alternatively, you can digit the channel number
with the 0~9 buttons on the remote control. Or press OK in viewing mode to display the channel list.
The volume can be adjusted with the tu buttons
6.0 OPERATION
Your new receiver is equipped with several features to make watching TV a true pleasure. This
paragraph describes these features. Please also read chapter 7.0 to get familiar with the menu of
your receiver.