Thomson THT712 User Manual
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THT712
06 Jan 2017 11:18
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Safety Instructions 3
1.2 Storage 3
1.3 Equipment Set-up 4
1.4 Accessories 4
1.5 Usage of external USB devices 4
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 5
2.1 DEFAULT PIN: 0000 5
2.2 Front Panel 5
2.3 Rear Panel 5
2.4 Remote control 5
2.5 Installing the batteries 6
2.6 Using the remote control 6
3.0 CONNECTION 7
3.1 Connecting to a terrestrial antenna 7
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable 7
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable 7
3.4 Connecting a USB storage device 7
3.5 Connecting to Ethernet for RSS feeds and weather forecasts 8
3.6 Connection to main power supply 8
3.7 Extended connections for your home entertainment 8
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 8
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER 10
6.0 OPERATION 10
6.1 Changing channels 10
6.2 Info Banner 11
6.3 Selection of audio language 11
6.4 Teletext 11
6.5 Subtitles 11
6.6 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 11
6.7 Record, Timeshift and Format 12
7.0 MAIN MENU 13
7.1 Installation of channels 13
7.2 Channel Editing and Programme information 14
7.3 Settings 16
7.4 Multimedia 19
7.5 Network 21
7.6 Upgrade by USB 22
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 23
9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24
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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 re 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 re 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 qualied personnel.
-When you are connecting cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains
supply voltage. Wait a few seconds after switching o the receiver before you move the
receiver or disconnect any equipment.
-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. Please ensure that
the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identication 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 mechanical 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 to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise,
please follow the instructions below:
-Refer to the user manual of your TV and, if applicable, your antenna.
-Make sure that the HDMI cable and, if applicable, outdoor components are in a good
condition.
-If you use the TV SCART connection, use a well shielded SCART cable.
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will serve as follow.
WARNING: Indicates warning information.
NOTE: 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
-Installation instructions
-1 remote control unit
-2x batteries (AAA type)
WARNING: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically
short-circuited, be mixed or used with other types of batteries.
If rechargeable accumulators instead of batteries are going to
be used (e.g. NiMH), we recommend using types with low self-
discharge to ensure long time operation of your remote control.
1.5 Usage of external USB devices
-It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices or higher. If your device is not compatible
to USB 2.0 specications, recording, playback and other multimedia functions of the receiver
might not work properly.
-Playback of les cannot be guaranteed although extensions are listed, as it depends on
codec, data bit rate and resolution used (all MPEG codec formats are supported).
-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.
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2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 DEFAULT PIN: 0000
2.2 Front Panel
Fig. 1
1. IR Sensor Receives commands from the remote control
2. LED Display Shows channel number and time in standby
3. Mode Indicator LED RED indicates that the receiver is in STANDBY mode.
4. Standby/ON button Switches the receiver ON or into Standby
5. USB To connect your USB storage device.
2.3 Rear Panel
Fig. 2
1. ANT IN To connect to your antenna for reception of broadcast
signals.
2. ETHERNET To connect to your Ethernet cable (RJ-45) for RSS feeds
and weather forecasts
3. S/PDIF Coaxial To connect your receiver to a digital home cinema set,
AV receiver or digital audio amplier
4. HDMI To connect your receiver with your TV-set using an HDMI
cable.
5. TV SCART To connect your receiver with your TV-set using a SCART
cable.
6. Power cord To connect to the main power (100 - 240 V AC ~ 50/60
Hz)
7. Power switch To switch the receiver on or o.
2.4 Remote control
Fig. 3
1. q Switches the receiver On/Standby.
2. ! Mutes all audio outputs of the receiver
3. FAV Opens the favourite group selection.
4. LIST Call the current channel list.
5. AUDIO Opens the audio* language selection
6. 9 One step back in menu or back to previous channel.
7. COLOUR BUTTONS In dierent menus for specic functions
8. Opens the current channel information; 2x opens
the current event information and 3x the next event
information.*
9. EPG Opens the EPG* (Electronic Programme Guide) in TV
mode.
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10. pq Change channel to next/previous.
Menu: Moves the cursor up/down.
11. t u Decreases/increases the volume level.
Menu: Change settings for specic menus.
12. OK Opens the current channel list in menu: for conrmation
13. MENU Opens the main menu, in a menu you will get one step
back.
14. Exits from the menu or sub-menu.
15. VOL+/VOL- Increases/decreases the volume level.
16. P+/P- Page up/down in all list modes.
17. CH+/CH- Channel up/down.
18. 0~9 Enter channel number in TV mode or value input in
menu
19. TV/R Toggles between TV or RADIO mode.
20. No function
21. 2 Hold play during playback/starting Timeshift mode
22. 5 6 Fast rewind/fast forward.
23. 4 Starts recording of the currently watched programme
24. u Starts/resumes the playback/Timeshift. Shortcut to
recordings list in viewing mode
25. 78 Jump function in multimedia playback
26. 3 Stop playback.
27. OPT Opens quick menu to adjust screen settings
28. TEXT Opens the Teletext if available*
29. SUB Shows a list of subtitle languages*
30. No function
* Subtitles, Videotext, EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), and Audio languages are depending on availability in the
specic broadcast.
2.5 Installing the batteries
Fig. 4
Open the cover on the remote control and insert 2x AAA type batteries into the compartment.
Observe correct polarity of the batteries when inserting. A terminal diagram is shown inside the
compartment.
1. Remove the cover.
2. Insert the batteries.
3. Place the cover.
2.6 Using the remote control
Fig. 5
To use the remote control, point it towards the front of your receiver. The remote control
supports a range of up to 5 meters distance to the receiver at an angle of up to approx. 30
degrees.
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NOTE: Managing the receiver will be limited or not possible if there are
obstacles between the remote control sensor (at the front panel of
the receiver) and the remote control. Direct sunlight or very bright
light can reduce or disturb the reception of the remote control
signals.
3.0 CONNECTION
3.1 Connecting to a terrestrial antenna
Fig. 6
To receive broadcast signals, your terrestrial indoor or outdoor antenna must be connected to
the ANT IN connector on the back of the receiver. Use a proper shielded antenna cable and
suitable connectors.
NOTE: If the signals at your location are too weak to receive proper
signals with an indoor antenna, we recommend using an outdoor
antenna which can be pointed towards the transmission tower.
Ask your local dealer for more information. If you are using an
active antenna with built-in antenna amplier, switch the antenna
power to ON in the menu Manual Search.
3.2 Connecting to TV with HDMI cable
Fig. 6
The TV set shall be connected to the receiver using a good quality HDMI cable. This connection
gives the highest possible picture quality.
3.3 Connecting to TV with SCART cable
Fig. 6
Your receiver 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 a USB storage device
Fig. 6
This port can be used for USB storage devices such as USB pen drives or HDD with a maximum
peak current of 500 mA. It is recommended to use USB 2.0 storage devices (or higher) for
playback of video les or HD movies.
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3.5 Connecting to Ethernet for RSS feeds and weather
forecasts
Fig. 7
To use this option of your receiver it must be connected to your router. Connect the Ethernet
(RJ-45) connector with a class CAT5E (or higher) cable to your router.
3.6 Connection to main power supply
Fig. 7
After all the connections are done you can connect your digital receiver to the mains power.
Make sure that the main power switch on the rear panel is set to ON.
3.7 Extended connections for your home
entertainment
Fig. 8
Connecting to a Digital Audio Amplier with S/PDIF
By connecting your receiver to a digital amplier or home cinema set, you can enjoy the best
possible sound quality and multi-channel audio (depending on broadcast). Connect your Digital
Audio Amplier or home cinema set with a suitable cinch cable to the S/PDIF connector on the
back of the receiver. Alternatively, if you’re using an analogue amplier, then connect the audio
output jack for stereo audio.
Connecting to a digital audio amplier and TV using HDMI
By connecting your receiver to an HDMI equipped digital amplier or home cinema set you
will enjoy the best possible sound quality and multi-channel audio (depending on broadcast).
Connect the HDMI output of the unit to an input of your amplier, and then connect the HDMI
output of the amplier to your TV set. Select the correct input on your amplier to watch and
listen to programmes.
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
When you use your receiver for the rst time, the Welcome “Preferred Language” menu
appears. Use pq to move the highlight to the language you wish to use in the menu. Once
you have selected your language, press the GREEN Next button to conrm and go to the
next page. The receiver will now show the “First Time Installation” screen where you can adapt
important settings.
Use pq to move the highlight to the setting you wish to adapt and use t u to change values.
Press the GREEN Next button to conrm and to go to the next page or press the RED Back
button to go one menu step back. The following settings are available:
Region: Select the region in which the receiver is used. The selection Germany
will store all German channels below number 200 and others above. After
searching, German channels can be sorted in the channel list below 200
in your preferred order. The selection Italy and France will store channels
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in Logical Channel numbering (LCN). This means that it is operator
dened which channel will be stored on position 1 and so on. Sorting
of channels afterwards is not possible. If you like to sort the channels
yourself, set the region to Other. The selection Other will store channels in
the found order.
Subtitle: Select On to display subtitles per default, select O to hide subtitles per
default.*
Aspect Mode: Use this option to select the aspect ratio of the connected TV. The options
are: 4:3 for a 4:3 TV (black bars on top and bottom of picture) and 16:9
for 16:9 TV sets.
Scan mode: Select All to store scrambled and free-to-air channels or select Free to
store only free-to-air channels.
Connection: Use this option to select the established connection to your TV set. Select
HDMI or TV SCART.
* Availability of DVB/HoH subtitles depends on the broadcast. If subtitles are not supported, they can be activated
via Teletext if available.
NOTE: Wrong region selection can lead to missing channels or channels
being stored at wrong positions in the channel list. Scrambled
channels cannot be viewed with this model.
When all settings have been made, press the GREEN Next button to continue.
Aerial Adjustment
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 change and use t u to change
values. The following settings are available:
Antenna Power: Set to On if you use an active antenna (with built-in amplier). When set
to On, 5 V will be present at the ANT IN connector of the receiver. Select
O for passive antennas.
Channel No.: Select a channel that is known to carry a broadcast signal 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.
When all settings have been made, press the GREEN Next button to start scanning.
The receiver will search for all available channels. When the scan is nished, the receiver
switches to viewing mode. Now you can enjoy watching your favourite TV channels. If you
get the message “No channels found”, then check again the antenna, coaxial cable, connector
and in menu if you have reception. When this has been checked, reset the unit and follow the
installation wizard again as shown below.
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NOTE: If the Welcome menu does not appear after switching on the
receiver for the rst time, reset the receiver to factory settings by
pressing the MENU button and selecting Load Factory Setting in
the menu Installation. (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 denition 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, press q on the remote control.
Choose the desired channel with pq. Alternatively, you can press 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 t u.
6.0 OPERATION
Your new receiver is equipped with several features to make watching TV a true pleasure. This
paragraph describes these features. Please do also read chapter 7.0 to get familiar with the
menu of your receiver.
6.1 Changing channels
Following ways are possible for changing channels with your new receiver:
-Via direct access using the 0~9 buttons.
-Via the channel list through OK and the CH+/CH- buttons.
-Via the pq buttons.
6.1.1 Direct access via 0~9 buttons
To gain direct access to a certain channel, simply enter its number with the 0~9 buttons on the
remote control. Channel numbers can be up to four digits long. Entering a number with less
than four digits is possible. Just wait a few seconds and your receiver will switch to the selected
channel or press OK immediately after selecting the channel number.
6.1.2 TV list
Press OK in viewing mode to display the TV list. Use pq in the channel list to highlight your
channel of choice and press OK once to select the highlighted channel. Press OK again to leave
the channel list mode. Inside the channel list it is possible to use the CH+/CH- buttons as well
in order to scroll page-wise through the list to speed up.
NOTE: Use t u to toggle between the All Channel list and the favourite
list(s) or press FAV in viewing mode for a list of available favourite
lists.
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6.1.3 Using pq
p switches to the next channel.
q switches to the previous channel.
6.2 Info Banner
While watching TV, you can press INFO at any time to access information about the current
channel and event*. Press INFO twice for extended EPG details about the current channel. Press
INFO three times for EPG details of the next programme.
* Event information is displayed when available. Availability depends on broadcast.
6.3 Selection of audio language
Some channels support a choice of audio formats and/or languages. To select another audio
stream, press AUDIO in viewing mode. A list of available audio streams will now be displayed.
Use pq to select a stream and conrm with OK. The audio channel as stereo, mix, left and
right can be selected with t u.
6.4 Teletext
Your receiver includes a fully featured Teletext. To access Teletext, press TEXT in viewing mode
and use the 0~9 buttons to enter the number of the page you wish to see. Use pq to select
one page up or down, use t u to select subpages. Press or TEXT to get back to viewing
mode.
6.5 Subtitles
Some channels support a choice of subtitle languages. Press SUB in viewing mode to display
a list of available subtitle languages. Select your subtitle of choice with pq and press OK to
conrm. Press to leave without making changes.*
* Availability of DVB/Hard of Hearing subtitles depends on the broadcast. If subtitles are not present, then, they can
be activated via Teletext.
6.6 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to view event
schedules and programme information and to mark events/movies for wakeup of the receiver.
To access the EPG, press EPG in viewing mode. Use pq to select a channel and t u to select
an event. Press OK to display detailed information of the selected event. Use 9 to quit the
detailed information screen. Press the RED or GREEN buttons to see and select another day.
Press the YELLOW button to set a timer for a selected event. Refer to section 7.3.6 for details of
the timer function.
NOTE: Availability of EPG data depends on broadcast.
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6.7 Record, Timeshift and Format
To use these functions you must connect a USB memory device to the USB port at the rear
panel. For best performance, especially of HD content, we advice to use Hard Disk drives
USB 2.0 or higher. These must be formatted in FAT32 format, otherwise Record and Timeshift
function will not work.
6.7.1 Instant recording
To immediately record a programme, press 4 to start the recording and press 3 to quit. During
a recording it is possible to press pq, or OK and pq to change to another channel on the
same transponder (frequency) only. Also it is possible to use the 0-9 buttons.
6.7.2 Timeshift
If you want to use the Timeshift function you only need to press 2 in viewing mode. To resume
timeshifted content, press u or 2 again. During the playback you can use the 5 6 or 2
buttons. To stop the Timeshift mode, press 3 and it will jump to the actual time of the live
signal. The function will still be running in the background and as long you do not switch to
another channel it is possible to jump again to the beginning by pressing 2 again. Also, with
t u it is possible to jump in time during Timeshift modes. Default is set to 20 seconds. Press
the GREEN Jump Set button to change the jump time.
If the channel is changed timeshifted content will only be accessible from the newly selected
channel.
NOTE: To switch o the Timeshift function completely you need to
change the Timeshift status to disable in the Record setup menu.
6.7.3 Timer recording
There are 2 ways to set a timer:
Programming a record timer via the EPG
The easiest way to record an event is via the EPG. Press the EPG button to open the EPG, then
use pq to select a channel. After that, press t u and use pq to select an event. You can
book a record timer by pressing 4. If you press 4 again on this event, the timer will be disabled.
The set time of timer is xed and cannot be modied.
Programming a record timer via the Timer menu
If you want to programme a record timer via the timer menu, press the BLUE button from EPG
to open it. Also you can select it via the MENU button on the remote control in viewing mode,
option Timer in the menu Settings. This way you are free to programme start and stop time. For
further details about this menu, please refer to chapter 7.3.6 Timer in the user manual.
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6.7.4 Playback
After a recording has been made you will nd a new folder Records created on your external
USB storage device. By pressing u in viewing mode you can access this folder directly. Inside
the Records menu the following functions are supported:
pq To select a record event.
OK Starts playback in preview and again in full screen mode.
3 Stops playback
RED Opens the option menu to select and deselect for deleting a record le(s).
This menu item opens only if you have selected rst a le by using pq.
Marks a recording for deletion. When all recordings you want to
delete are marked, select Deleted Selected press OK. A message will
appear to conrm deleting. By pressing OK again the recordings will
be permanently deleted from your external USB storage device. Select
Cancel if you don’t want to delete them or select once more OK to
denitely delete.
7.0 MAIN MENU
The main menu gives you access to Installation, Channels, Settings, Multimedia and Network
functions. To access the main menu, press MENU in viewing mode. Throughout the main menu,
9 can be used to get back to the previous screen and to quit.
7.1 Installation of channels
Use t u to select the main menu item Installation.
Use pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select.
7.1.1 Manual Search
This menu allows you to search for channels at a specic Frequency or Channel number.
Use pq to select Scan mode, and select between Free which will only install Free-to-Air
channels or All. This means that channels that are Free-to-Air or scrambled will be searched
and stored.
Use pq to select Channel No and select the channel number of the frequency you’d like to
search. Press OK to open a list to make selection faster.
The next option Modulation is to select between Only DVB-T or DVB-T+T2 modulation type.
When in doubt, use the DVB-T+T2 setting.
If you use an active antenna (with built-in amplier), then switch the Antenna Power to On. If
you use a passive antenna (without built-in amplier), then select O.
Highlight Search and press OK to start scanning. New found channels will be added to the
channel list.
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7.1.2 Auto Search
This menu allows you to search for channels from all available frequencies for your selected
region automatically. Be aware that all previous installed channels and favourite list(s) will be
deleted. The new found channels will be installed in the channel list and afterwards you can
create a new favourite list if you like.
Select Scan mode, and select between Free which will only install Free-to-Air channels or All.
Highlight Search and press OK to start scanning.
7.1.3 Information
This submenu shows receiver specic information such as hardware and software version. It
also displays technical information from the currently selected channel and signal strength and
quality. Please have the Information screen on hand when you call our hotline. The person who
answers your call might ask for the information given in this screen.
7.1.4 Factory Reset
This option allows you to reset the receiver back to the factory settings, which also clears all
stored channels.
Use pq to select Load Factory Settings in the Installation menu and press OK. You are asked
to enter your PIN code. Enter the correct PIN code using the 0~9 buttons. (DEFAULT PIN:
0000). A conrmation window is displayed. Select OK to load factory settings. Select Cancel to
cancel. Press to leave.
WARNING: By resetting your receiver to factory default, all your settings
and stored channels will be permanently deleted. Please use this
option with care.
7.2 Channel Editing and Programme information
Use t u to select Channels in the main menu.
Use pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select.
7.2.1 TV Manager
This menu allows you to create favourite lists, move channels in order, lock channels with PIN
protection and delete channels from the TV list.
7.2.1.1 Adding channels to favourite lists
Channels from the TV list can be added to up to 4 dierent favourite groups. Select Favourite
and press OK, select the wanted favourite group and press OK. Use pq to select a channel
you wish to add to a favourite group. When the highlight is on the channel of your choice, press
OK. At the right hand side you will see your new created favourite list. If you like to remove a
channel from a favourite list, simply press u and select that channel and press OK to delete.
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NOTE: Later sorting of favourite lists is not possible. Always start by
selecting the channel you’d like to have at position 1 in the
favourite list, then the next one.
Use pq to select the favourite list you wish to add the channel to and press OK. Press to
nalize the process. Favourite channels will be marked with v. When all changes have been
made, press twice. A conrmation banner will pop up. Select Yes to save the changes or No
to discard.
7.2.1.2 Move channels in channel list
The receiver has a function to install found channels in Logical Channel Numbering (LCN) order.
This means that the channel numbers are dened by the operator and automatically sorted this
way in the main channel list. Sorting in the main list is therefore not possible. The Move function
is grey and cannot be selected. This function is automatically active if selected in the rst
installation wizard within the region Italy or France. If you would like to sort channels as below,
reset the receiver back to factory settings and install the channels again within another region.
See chapter 7.1.4 in this manual.
Sort the channel order from the main channel list. Select the option Move and press OK.
Use pq to select the channel you would like to move to the rst position. As soon as the
selection and highlighting are made, press OK. This can be done with even more channels until
you are happy with the sorted order. To store the new channel order, press the RED button and
select Move. If you have only sorted a few channels and want to store them between existing
channels, select the position in the TV list where sorted channels have to get copied to.
7.2.1.3 Lock channels
Protect channels with a PIN code before you can watch them. Select the option Lock and press
OK. Use pq to select a channel you wish to protect. When the highlight is on the channel of
your choice, press OK. At the right hand side you will see your protected channel list. If you like
to remove a channel from this list, then simply press u and select that channel and press OK
to unselect.
7.2.1.4 Delete channels
Delete a channel or channels permanently from the main channel list (until you make a new
search). Select the option Delete and press OK. Use pq to select the channel you wish to
delete. When the highlight is on that channel, press OK. At the right hand side you will nd the
selection to delete from channel list. When you are ready, press 9 and conrm.
7.2.2 Radio Manager
Create favourite lists, move channels in order, lock channels with PIN protection and delete
channels from the radio list. The functions of handling are the same as in the TV Manager as
described above. The only dierence is that in the Radio manager there is no video information,
so it will always display the radio background on the preview screen.
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7.2.3 EPG Information
This menu item opens the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG).
7.3 Settings
Use t u to select Settings in the main menu. Use pq to highlight the submenu of choice and
press OK to select.
7.3.1 Language
This menu allows you to set up your language preferences.
OSD Language: Use t u to select the language for the On Screen Display.
1st Audio language: Use t u to select the audio language you like to hear as rst priority, if
available.
2nd Audio language: Use t u to select a language that will be played when the language
selected at 1st Audio language isn’t available.
Subtitle Type: Select the preferred subtitle type to be displayed automatically. Select
Normal or Hard of Hearing*
Subtitle Display: Select On to activate displaying of subtitles.
1st Subtitle Language:
Use t u to select the rst preferred subtitle language.
2nd Subtitle Language:
Use t u to select the second preferred subtitle language.
* Availability of DVB/Hard of Hearing subtitles depends on the broadcast. If such subtitles are not supported, then
most likely subtitles can be activated via Teletext if available.
7.3.2 Output Settings
Use this menu to match your receiver to your TV set and/or home cinema set.
The following settings are available:
HDMI Resolution: Select the video resolution of your TV screen. The options are: Auto
(automatic detection of video resolution oered to the receiver) and
manual selections 576i up to 1080p Please use a setting that matches the
specications of your TV. Selection above 576i is only applicable to the
HDMI output.
Aspect Ratio: Select the aspect ratio of your TV. The options are: 4:3 for 4:3 screen and
16:9 for 16:9 TV sets.
Aspect conversion: Select the preferred conversion method. The options are: PanScan:
displays 16:9 widescreen broadcasts in full screen on a 4:3 TV. Letterbox:
black bars on top and bottom of the picture on a 4:3 TV. Combined:
shows a mix in-between. Ignore: shows as it is.
OSD Transparency: To set the OSD transparency from Opacity ~ 50% with 10% steps.
OSD Timeout: Sets the time after which on screen banners and messages disappear. The
range is 3~10 seconds.
HDMI Audio Output: Toggles between PCM and Bitstream output. When PCM is selected, all
digital audio will be converted to stereo audio. Bitstream enables you to
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listen or transfer Dolby® Digital/Dolby® Digital Plus* audio to the TV via
HDMI or to a home cinema set.
SPDIF Audio Output:
Toggles between PCM and Bitstream output. When PCM is selected, all
digital audio will be converted to stereo audio. Bitstream enables you
to listen or transfer Dolby® Digital/Dolby® audio to a home cinema set
through coaxial S/PDIF (not Dolby® Digital Plus).
Audio Description: AD. Set this option to On if you like to have support of an audio track that
describes the content on screen. Useful for the visual impaired.
Audio Description Volume oset:
Select the volume from the AD audio track.
* Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
7.3.3 General Settings
This menu allows you to manage the basic system settings of your receiver.
It consists of the following sub-menus: Auto Standby and Auto Channel Update.
7.3.3.1 Auto Standby
Auto Standby is a new feature that helps you reducing power consumption.
Press pq to highlight the menu Auto Standby and press OK advance.
When set to between 1 to 6 Hours, the receiver will switch to standby if it doesn’t receive any
commands of the remote control during this time. Set Auto Standby to O to deactivate the
automatic standby function. The default setting is 3 hours.
7.3.3.2 Auto Channel Update
When set to On, the unit will check automatically at the moment of turning to standby if new
channels are available. The next time when switching on, you will be informed if new channels
are on air and prompted to start an auto scan. This way you are always up-to-date with the
channel list. If you select O, the automatic channel update function is deactivated.
7.3.4 Parental Control
This menu allows you to protect the installation menu and/or channels with a PIN code. You can
also create a new PIN code. Use pq to select Parental Control from the Settings menu and
press OK to proceed. You will be asked to enter your PIN code. (DEFAULT PIN: 0000)
Menu Lock: Locks the installation menu. You can set the Menu Lock to On or O.
Program Lock: Switch all programme/channels lock to On or O. If the lock is set in the
TV or Radio Manager menu. You can select the lock separately for every
channel which you like to protect it with a PIN code.
Program Lock age: Choose between: O Lock None, Lock All, 4 years and up to 18 years.
Channels with a parental rating above the chosen age will be protected
with a PIN code (if available in your local broadcast.)
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PIN Code Change: Press OK to enter the menu.
Old PIN Code: Enter your current PIN code (4 digits).
New PIN Code: Enter your new PIN code (4 digits) you’d like to use.
(Make a note of it.)
Conrm: Re-enter your new PIN code to conrm. Press OK to end and save the
change.
7.3.5 Time Settings
Here you can set up your time zone for clock/time in your menu and system.
Use pq to move the highlight to the setting of choice. Values can be changed with t u. Press
to leave.
GMT Usage: Set to Auto for broadcaster dened time depending of country selection
you made in the First Installation Wizard. Normally, the clock/time will
be correct and also follow up the summer time changes automatically.
In some regions close to neighbouring countries it can happen that the
wrong time zone is followed. In this case select the option User Dened
to set up time manually in the next steps below.
GMT Oset: Allows you to adjust the time zone you live in. This option is only available
when GMT Usage is set to User Dene.The GMT Oset range is "-11:00 ~
+12:00".
Daylight Saving: Select O or On to add one hour extra for summer time.
7.3.6 Timers
This menu allows you to set up to 10 timed events for waking up the receiver.
Use pq to select Timer from the Settings menu and press OK to enter.
The receiver will display a list with 10 timers, followed by their respective status. Select the timer
you wish to set or change with pq and press OK to proceed.
The timer setup menu will now be displayed.
The following settings are available:
Timer Status: Choose between Once, Monday ~ Friday, Daily and Weekly Timer or
select O, then Timer will execute the scheduled event.
Timer Action: Select Booking to wake-up the receiver and switch to the selected
channel. Select Recording to start record from the selected event to an
externally connected USB device.
Channel: Press OK to open the channel list and use pq to select the channel
where the timer will wake up with.
Start Date: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the date for the timed event.
Start Time: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the start time.
Duration: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the timer duration.
Event Name: Displays, after you have saved the timer, the event name according to the
EPG. This is only possible if EPG is available.
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When all settings are according to your wishes, use pq to move the highlight to Save and
press OK to conrm. To quit the timer without saving your settings press 9.
7.4 Multimedia
The Multimedia menu consists of the following submenus: Records, Movies, Music, Pictures,
Record Setup and Storage Device Setup. Please rst insert a USB device and use pq to
highlight the menu of choice and press OK to enter. Press to quit or 9 to return to the
previous menu.
7.4.1 Multimedia Player
This function allows playback of dierent kind of les from the connected USB storage device.
In the Multimedia menu, select Records and press OK to show the recordings you’ve made.
Select Movies and press OK to enter this menu to play all kind of video formats. Select Music
to playback les as MP3, OGG and FLAC formats. Select Pictures to playback your favourite
pictures in JPG or BMP format.*
When entering the Multimedia Player, the highlight is on the root folder of the USB storage
device. Press OK to open the directory respectively its folders/subfolders. On screen in the right
upper corner the root folders are displayed for easier navigation. Press pq to select a le or
folder and press OK to open the folder/subfolder (if applicable) or start playback of the le.
Press to exit or press OK to open in full screen.
Use the buttons like described below in order to choose functions during the dierent playback
modes.
General:
u Start of playback of multimedia le.
2 To pause the playback of multimedia le.
5 6 Fast rewind/fast forward.
7 8 Jump function in playback modes of multimedia les.
3 Stop playback.
Movies:
RED Subtitle: During the playback of a movie with external subtitles, press the RED
button Subtitle to enter the subtitle menu. In this menu you can select
size and colours of your preference.
GREEN Jump: Press the GREEN button Jump to open the Jump By Time menu. You can
select a time where you’d like to jump to.
YELLOW Hide: Press the YELLOW button Hide to remove or call the timeline information
banner.
BLUE Audio: Toggles between Stereo, Left, Right and Mono audio channel output.
Music:
pq Enter the folder with music les. Use the pq to select a le and press u
or OK to start playback. To stop playback press 3.
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Pictures:
pq Enter the folder with picture les. Use pq to select a picture. If the
format is supported it shows the picture in the small picture-in-picture
screen. Press OK to watch it in full screen mode.
RED Option: Before the playback of a picture in full screen, you can setup a slideshow/
diashow. Press the RED button Option to enter the sub option menu
Slide change Time. Select time of the slide show or switch this function
o. After you select a time, press OK and show starts to play. Press the
button to stop.
7.4.2 Record Setup
This menu is only accessible if you connect a USB storage device. Here you can setup Timeshift
and recording.
The following settings are available:
Timeshift Status: Choose between Enable to activate the Timeshift function or
Disable to switch it o. This function will also automatically be
set to Enable if you press 2 on the remote and have USB device
connected.
Timeshift Step: Select the time size step in minutes and seconds which you like
to make by using t u during navigation in Timeshift modes.
Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the time.
Timeshift Duration: Select the maximal time (size) which is reserved for the time
shift function. Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the duration.
Record Duration: Select the default maximum time for recordings that can be
started with the 4 button. Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the
duration.
Start Record earlier: If you want to start the recording, set under timer from
EPG some minutes earlier than the time obtained from the
programme guide.
End Record later: If you want to stop the recording, set under timer from EPG
some minutes later as time obtained from the programme
guide.
REC Icon: If you start a recording, an icon will be shown in the left upper
corner of your TV screen with the text “REC”. Default is set to
On. Select 5 Seconds or 10 Seconds to let the icon disappear after
the selected time.
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7.4.3 Storage Device Setup
This option shows relevant information about the connected USB device. In this menu you can
also format your USB storage device and safely remove.
Select Storage Device Setup in the Multimedia menu and press OK to enter.
Now you will see all details as free and used space sizes and used le system.
Press the RED Safely Remove button and press OK to safely disconnect the USB device. The
receiver will display a message indicating that you can now safely remove your storage device
from the receiver. Press the BLUE Format USB Device button to format the connected USB
device.
Please, enter your PIN code to access this menu and press OK to start formatting.
Press to leave this menu.
NOTE: After performing the Safely Remove function, the USB device is
no longer accessible by your receiver. To gain access to you’re the
storage device again, re-insert it or switch the receiver to standby
and on again.
WARNING: Formatting will permanently delete ALL data stored on the
connected device. Please make a backup copy of all data you wish
to keep before entering the Format menu. STRONG cannot be
held responsible for loss of data from USB devices used with this
receiver.
NOTE: It is possible to use USB storage devices already formatted in
NTFS.
* Playback of les cannot be guaranteed although extensions are listed, as it depends on codec, data bit rate and
resolution used (all MPEG codec formats are supported).
7.5 Network
The Network menu consists of the following submenus: RSS, Weather and IP Settings. Connect
rst the CAT5E (or better) cable into RJ-45 ETHERNET port of your receiver and the other end
into your router.
Before you can use the Internet functions you need to check the setup of the Internet
connection in the IP Settings menu. Use pq to highlight the menu of choice and press OK to
enter. Press to quit.
7.5.1 IP Settings
This menu allows you to setup or check the Internet connection. The default selection is DHCP
set to On. Normally the setup is done automatically by this. To test if the Internet connection
works, select the item SET and press OK. If successful, a pop-up message box will show up and
you can start using it. If not successful, then check your cable or router. Alternatively set DHCP
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to O. Then manually enter your IP, Gateway and DNS values by using the 0 ~ 9 buttons. Select
after entering these values the item SET and press OK to store and to check.
7.5.2 RSS Feed (Really Simple Syndication)
This menu allows you to choose an RSS news link to read the latest news from dierent sources.
Use pq to highlight a link of your choice and press OK to enter. Select an item you want to
read. Press to quit. Also you have option to delete, add or edit an RSS feed of your own
choice. Press the GREEN button Add RSS Feed to open the keyboard. Use pq t u to enter.
If you need to use special symbols press P+/P-. To save the created RSS link, select at the end
Save and press OK.
7.5.3 Weather
This menu allows you to watch the weather in your region. Use pq to highlight the menu item
Weather from the Network menu. If you have correct Internet connection then the weather
page will show up with details on screen. Use the YELLOW button City List to open a selection
list with main cities.
Use pq to highlight a major city near you and press OK to select. You can enter a city
manually. Press the GREEN button Change City to open a keyboard. Use pq t u to enter.
If you need to use special symbols, press P+/P-. To save the name, select at the end Save and
press OK.
7.6 Upgrade by USB
This feature allows you to update the receiver software via the USB port. When a new software
is available for your receiver, it can be downloaded from our website www.thomsonstb.net.
Place the software le (unzipped) in the root directory of your USB storage device (HDD,
memory stick etc.) and connect the device to the USB port of the receiver. First a message
box will appear that a USB device is found. After a short time a message will appear on screen
again with the message New software available. Select OK to start download and update
immediately. When ready, the unit will reboot automatically.
NOTE: If, after a software update, the receiver should behave in an
unexpected way, please perform a factory reset as well. See
chapter 7.1.4..
WARNING: After an update the receiver restarts automatically. During the
upgrade process NEVER disconnect the receiver from the mains
or switch o the power! Doing so might damage your receiver
and will void warranty!
WARNING: Old channel list and favourites will be overwritten.
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8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
There may be various reasons for abnormal operation of the receiver. Check the receiver
according to the procedures shown below. If the receiver does not work properly after checking
it, please contact your dealer, the local service hotline or send e-mail to our support via www.
thomsonstb.net. Do NOT try to open or disassemble the receiver. It may cause a dangerous
situation and warranty will be void.
Problem Possible cause What to do
LED indicator and
LED display are not
switching on.
The mains lead is unplugged.
Power switch at rear panel is
set to OFF.
Check the mains plug. Switch main
power to ON.
No signal found
The antenna is disconnected
The antenna is damaged/
misaligned
Out of digital signal area
Active antenna requires to
switch ON the antenna power/
external power
Check the lead of the antenna
Check the antenna
Check with your dealer
Switch the antenna power of the
receiver ON/connect external power
No picture or sound
on TV or amplier
HDMI or SCART is not selected
on your TV or amplier or the
unit is set to higher resolution
as the TV supports.
TV/amplier is not switched on
Switch to correct TV/amplier input
Select lower resolution on receiver
Switch TV/amplier on.
Check if S/PDIF connection is used.
Scrambled channel
message Channel is scrambled Select an alternative channel
No response to the
remote control
The receiver is o
The remote control is not
aimed correctly
The front panel is obstructed
The batteries of the remote
control are exhausted
Plug in and turn on the plug
Aim the remote control at the front
panel
Avoid obstructions
Replace the batteries of the remote
control
Forgotten PIN code
Forgotten channel
lock code
Default PIN is 0000
Contact your local Service Hotline
or send an email to our Support via
www.thomsonstb.net
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Problem Possible cause What to do
After moving the
receiver to another
room/area you
are no longer able
to receive digital
reception
The antenna signals are too
weak
The signal strength/quality
might be less than before, if
using an indoor antenna
Press INFO on the remote control to
keep the signal bars on screen and
adjust the antenna for (maximum)
reception. Alternatively, do a rescan
of the channels.
When using an active antenna, check
if the antenna power setting is On
Try using an outdoor antenna
The receiver
switches o
automatically
The Auto Standby function is
enabled
Disable Auto Standby. See section
7.3.3.1 for details.
Playback of video
causes picture
freeze/macro blocks
or similar distortion,
especially on HD
content
The read speed of your USB
device could be too low
Make sure to use a USB storage
device with sucient speed and
space. Pen drives (‘USB sticks’) may
not support sucient speed.
9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tuner
Input connector: IEC60169-2, female, 75 Ohm nominal
Input frequency range: VHF: 174 – 230 MHz
UHF: 474 ~ 786 MHz
Input signal level: DVB-T: -75 ~ -25 dBm
DVB-T2: -70 dBm ~ -25 dBm
Antenna power: 5 V DC, max. 50 mA, short cut protected
Demodulator
Demodulator: QPSK, 16/64/256 QAM
DVB-T (EN 300 744), DVB-T2 (EN 302 755)
Transmission mode: normal and extended
Guard intervals: DVB-T = 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4;
DVB-T2 = 1/128, 1/32, 1/16, 19/256, 1/8, 19/128,
1/4
Video Decoder
Prole level: MPEG-2 MP@ML, MP@HL, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC,
MPEG-4 H.265/HEVC
Video resolution: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Decoding & Video Out: PAL
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 and 16:9
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Aspect Conversion: Pan & Scan, Letterbox and Combined
Audio Decoder
Audio support: MPEG-4 Prole Level 4
Dolby Digital Plus*/AC3+/PCM
MPEG MusiCam Layer II
Sampling rate: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz
Audio mode: Stereo, Mono L/R
* Dolby Digital Plus and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Multimedia
Video playback: MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 encoded (mpg), MKV,
MPEG-4, H.265/HEVC*
Audio playback: MP3, FLAC, OGG*
Picture view: BMP, JPG*
* Playback of les cannot be guaranteed although extensions are listed, as it depends on codec, data bit rate and
resolution used (all MPEG codec formats are supported).
Connectors
ANT IN - IEC Female
Ethernet
S/PDIF (coax.)
HDMI
TV SCART (CVBS, Audio L/R)
Power switch
USB 2.0 port: 5 V/500 mA (max.) supported
General Data
Power supply: AC 100 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 7 W (typ.), 12 W (max)
Power consumption in standby: max. 1.0 W
Operating temperature: 0 °C ~ +40 °C
Storage temperature: -10 °C ~ +50° C
Operating humidity range: 10~85%, RH, non-condensing
Size (WxDxH) in mm: 169 x 102 x 41
Weight: 0.36 kg