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The standby indicator light doesn't turn ON after connecting the power plug and/or turning the power switch on.

A "No Signal" or "Bad Signal" message appears on the screen.

The STB power is ON, but no picture and/or sound comes out.

The STB power is ON, but the RF Modulator does not work.

 

The screen display is OK, but no sound comes out.


The remote control unit does not work properly.

I cannot download firmware via RS-232. Why does the serial port not work?

When and how should I download Software for my receiver?

How to set up my Satellite Receiver to access Optus Aurora Channels


How do I Format my USB Hard Drive to Format 32?

How do I connect my PC to my Receiver via LAN?

What is MEPS?
 

 

The standby indicator light doesn't turn ON after connecting the power plug and/or turning the power switch on.
Please make sure that the plug is properly inserted into the socket and that the socket is switched on. If it is, unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds before plugging it back in. If the light does not come on, and the unit is not working, contact your local Strong dealer or point of sale

 

 

A "No Signal" or "Bad Signal" message appears on the screen.
This indicates no signal or a poor signal is being received. Please note that this may be normal under bad weather conditions (heavy rain or snow). If this is not the case, please press the MENU key on the remote control handset and check the 'Signal Quality'. If there's no signal graphic bar, check the antenna condition and the connection between the satellite dish and or aerial connection and the receiver. Make sure that you have selected the correct satellite in the Menu (where required). If the bar is present, please check the parameters settings via the Installation Menu.

 

 

The STB power is ON, but no picture and/or sound comes out.
Check the connection between the receiver and the TV set, making sure the connection cable(s) is(are) properly plugged in on both sides. If properly plugged in, try to reset your receiver by unplugging the power cord for about 30 seconds before plugging it back in. If that does not solve the problem, you may have to change the connection cables. Contact your local Strong dealer or point of sale.

 

 

The STB power is ON, but the RF Modulator does not work.
Check the connections, and connect the unit's RF-OUT to the TV set's Antenna IN. Also check the RF output type and channel number in the System Menu. If still not working, try to reset your receiver by disconnecting the power plug for about 30 seconds and then reconnecting it. If still not working, please contact your local Strong dealer or point of sale.

 

 

The screen display is OK, but no sound comes out.
Please check the RCA and SCART connectors and check on both the TV set and the STB if "MUTE" mode is selected and if volume is at its lowest level. Also, check the audio track by pressing the AUDIO key.

 

 

The remote control unit does not work properly.
Try replacing the batteries of your handset. Check batteries are inserted correctly (+/-). If that does not solve the problem, please contact customer service via E-mail, a charge may apply for out of warranty, lost or damaged remotes.

 

 

I cannot download firmware via RS-232. Why does the serial port not work?
Make sure the receiver is powered on. If so, you can check RS-232 with the Hyper Terminal Program in MS-Windows. Set the parameters of the serial port (COM1, COM2...) as 115kbps, 8 data bit and 1 stop bit, and XON/OFF none, then power off and on your receiver and check your Hyper Terminal. If any text is displayed on the Hyper Terminal, then the RS-232 cable is OK and so it may be that the PC port is damaged; try the download with another port (COM2, COM3...). If no text is displayed on the Hyper Terminal, try using another cable.

 

 

How to set up my Satellite Receiver to access Optus Aurora Channels
Click the link to watch a video on You Tube on how to set up a satellite receiver to receiver channels on Optus Aurora C1

 

 

When and how should I download Software for my receiver?
To download new software, please visit our download area located at the bottom of each product model page at http://www.strong.com.au. If the software version available for your receiver is newer than the version that you are currently using (you can check your current version via your receiver's menu), you should download the new version. If you are having problems with the latest software version, please contact our technical team directly 1800 820 0
30.

 

 

How do I Format my USB Hard Drive to Format 32?
Download information sheet from here, for PC or here for MAC. Download free software http://partitionwizard.com/download.html.

 

 

How do I connect my PC to my Receiver via LAN?
Download Information sheet on how to connect your PC to your receiver here. Visit here for software