Strong SRT 6850 User manual

Table of Contents

1.0 Usage 3

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 8

2.1 Front Panel 8

2.2 Rear Panel 8

3.0 Connections 10

3.1 Connecting to your TV & VCR 10

3.1.1 Basic connection with a coaxial cable 10

3.1.2 Basic connection with a Scart cable 10

3.1.3 Advanced connection 11

3.1.4 Connection with Audio Cable RCA Connectors 11

3.1.5 Connection to a digital audio amplifier using

the S/PDIF output 12

3.1.6 Connecting a remote eye 12

3.1.7 Connecting a serial cable 12

3.2 Connecting to a satellite dish 13

3.2.1 Connecting a fixed satellite dish to your receiver 13

3.2.2 Connecting multiple fixed dishes to your receiver using

a DiSEqC1.0 switch 13

3.2.3 Connecting a dish on a motorized positioner

to your receiver 13

4.0 Quick start 14

5.0 Navigating in the menu 17

5.1 Main Menu 17

5.1.1 Channel Organizer Menu 18

5.1.2 Favourite Organizer Menu 22

5.1.3 The Timer Menu 23

5.1.4 The Installation Menu 24

5.1.4.1 System Set-up Menu 24

5.1.4.2 LNB Set-up 29

5.1.4.3 Channel Set-up 30

5.1.4.3.1 Positioner Set-up (if you are using a Motorised positioner with

DiSEqC1.2) 33

5.1.4.4 Parental Lock - Changing PIN Code 34

5.1.5 Smartcard 36

6.0 Remote Control - Basic functions 37

A.1 Troubleshooting 40

A.2 Glossary of terms 42

PART 1 •English

Thank you for choosing this Strong Digital Satellite Receiver. This receiver is of our latest

development and it is designed to be capable of upgrading its software through the satellite.

It is highly recommended that you read this manual carefully to safely install your receiver

and to achieve its optimum performance.

1.0 Usage

This user manual is applicable for Strong SRT 6850 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

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;

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.

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

PART 1 •English

1.2 Features & Accessories

SRT 6850 Digital Satellite Receiver with Embedded Mediaguard:

Embedded Mediaguard decoder

Single SmartCard reader

Easy to use Graphic MENU Interface

Multi-lingual support on screen Menu: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian,

Spanish, Polish, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Turkish, Farsian, Arabic

RS 232 port for service purpose

Supports DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2

2-SCART Connectors (TV, VCR)

3 RCA Connectors (CVBS, Audio Left/Right)

Multi norm UHF modulator Ch 21-69, channel selectable via menu

IR sensor connector for connecting remote eye to control the receiver

Remote control with 4 coloured function buttons

Editing Functions (TV or Radio Channel, Channel Name, PID, Transponder Name)

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for on screen program information

Over 4.000 channels memory capacity

Memory for Multi-satellite reception (up to 64)

Four Favourite lists, for both TV and Radio

Digital Tuner with Loop-through output

SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C/KU-band Satellite

MPEG-2 Main Profile at Main Level

Teletext Supported Through VBI

Supports software downloading via satellite (O.T.A.)

S/PDIF coaxial output for connection with a digital audio amplifier

Accessories

User's Manual

Remote control unit

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.

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 disconnect any equipment;

Please ensure that that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage

on the electrical identification plate at the back of the receiver.

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.

If the receiver does not operate normally even after strictly following the

instructions in this user manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer.

PART 1 •English

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 220 Volts cable is in a good condition.

Make sure that the outdoor components of the dish are in good condition.

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.

2.0 Your Receiver

2.1 Front Panel (Please see inside cover Figure 1)

1. Power Button

Turns the receiver ON/Stand-by

2. Channel UP/DOWN Buttons

Move the channels UP/DOWN or Move the cursor UP/DOWN in Menu state.

3. Stand-by / Power on (2 LED)

The red LED is the “stand-by” indicator. The green LED is the “Power On” indicator.

4. Signal LED

The Amber LED lights up once the receiver correctly receives the satellite signals.

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 IN

Connect the cable from your LNB in your satellite dish to this connector.

2. SAT OUT

Gives you the possibility to connect an extra receiver (analogue or digital).

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.

PART 1 •English

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

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.

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

Table of contents

Other Strong Receiver manuals

Strong

Strong SRT 7335 CI User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 51 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 6004 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 8112 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 810 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 5302 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 8541FTA User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 8102+ User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 6855 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 7300 CI+ User instructions

Strong

Strong SRT 4356 PVR Evolution User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 8201 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 6365 PDR User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 4669 XII User manual

Strong

Strong LEAP-S3 User manual

Strong

Strong PRIMA II Configuration guide

Strong

Strong SRT 7511 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 6160 PDR User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 7100 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 7010 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 7003 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 5125 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 5216 User manual

Strong

Strong SRT 55 Quick start guide

Popular Receiver manuals by other brands

Garmin

Garmin GA 23 Owner's manual and reference guide

Aiphone

Aiphone PS-12F instructions

IMES

IMES TCS-01CA-PMI Original Operating Instruction

BWI Eagle

BWI Eagle AIR-EAGLE SR Product information bulletin

AMIMON

AMIMON AMN12310 WHDI datasheet

Dual

Dual DMCPA79BT Installation & owner's manual

Sound Associates

Sound Associates SA652P Operation manual

Sherwood

Sherwood NewCastle R-772 Service manual

Audio

Audio A10-RX Series user guide

AllSee

AllSee PushShare PSRV1.1 user manual

DEMAG

DEMAG DRC-DR D2 operating instructions

Teleco

Teleco TVRCL868A02 manual

Bosch

Bosch RF3222E installation instructions

Kramer

Kramer 631R user manual

Xpress

Xpress xmc10 installation guide

JVC

JVC KD-MR1BTS instruction manual

Omega Engineering

Omega Engineering UWTC-REC3 user guide

e-survey

e-survey E300 Pro user manual