SRT 8541

Enjoy TV programmes in excellent HD quality

With the new high-end DVB-T2 HD receiver SRT 8541, it is easier than ever before to watch free and Irdeto encrypted German channels. This small receiver supports the new standard H.265 and features amongst other things a USB port for playback of files. It also has a memory for up to 700 channels, 4 favourite lists for TV and radio programmes and much more. You'll never want to watch TV differently anymore. Upgrade your receiver functionality by adding the recording and Timeshift function (available at our webshop).

 
 
SRT 8541

Product overview

  • For reception of all free and encrypted channels via DVB-T2
  • Supports H.265 and Dolby® Digital Plus
  • USB: playback of files and software updates
  • Electronic TV Programme Guide (EPG)
  • 4 favourite lists for TV and radio programmes
  • Teletext, subtitling, audio track support
  • Quick and easy installation and user-friendly menu
  • Cardless embedded CAS encrypted by Irdeto
  • Excellent audio and video quality
  • Display showing channel number or time
 
 
Teletext, multi-lingual subtitles and audio tracks(1)
 
HDTV receiver for digital DVB-T2 Free-To-Air TV and radio programmes via outdoor or indoor antenna(2)
 
Supports H265 and Dolby® Digital Plus (3)
 
USB port: playback of files(4), update receiver software via USB storage device
 
Embedded Cardless Conditional Access System for Irdeto encrypted channels
 
Fast channel zapping: sorting by alphabet
 
New tuner technology for excellent reception
 
Quick and easy installation and user-friendly menu
 
Display shows the channel number in operation and the time in standby
 
700 channels memory capacity
 
Excellent audio and video quality
 
Electronic TV Programme Guide (EPG) for on screen programme information of present/following event information up to 7 days(1)
 
Booking and editing of timers directly in the EPG
 
10 event timers with 4 modes (once, daily, weekly, Monday to Friday)
 
Teletext, full multi-lingual DVB subtitling and audio track support (1)
 
4 favourite lists for TV and radio programmes
 
Parental lock function for menu and rating control for channels
 
High definition on screen display (OSD)
 
Multi-lingual subtitling and audio track support(1)
 
Many channel handling options: lock, edit, move, sort, skip, delete and rename
 
Power on with last viewed channel
 
Digital sound through coaxial output (S/PDIF) by connecting to digital amplifier
 
Automatic, network and manual channel scan options
 
User friendly remote control
 
USB power control for power saving in standby mode
 
Low power consumption in standby and automatic standby function
 
Support of active antenna by 5 V output
 
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for on screen information of present/coming programme information for up to the following 14 days (3)
 
Upgrade your receiver functionality by adding the recording and Timeshift function (available at our webshop).
 
Booking of events directly from EPG
(1) Availability depending on broadcaster
(2) Depending on local signal conditions
(3) Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
(4) STRONG cannot guarantee the playback of all files although extensions are listed, as it depends on file size, codec, bit rate and resolution
RECEPTION
ReceptionDVB-T2
Free-To-Airavailable
PayTVFreenet TV
HDMIavailable
High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC / H.265)available
Conditional accessIrdeto
Internet connectionavailable
PROPERTIES
Channel memory capacity700
Favourite lists4
Displayavailable
Electronic TV Programme Guide available
Booking of events via EPGavailable
Timers10
Teletextavailable
Multi-lingual subtitling and audio track support available
Multi-lingual on-screen menuavailable
Parental controlavailable
Edit functionsavailable
Automatic, network and manual channel scan optionsavailable
USB power controlavailable
Support of active antenna by 5 V outputavailable
Automatic standby functionavailable
USB
USB Software updateavailable
VIDEO
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9, Pan & Scan, Letter Box, combined
Video resolution576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
AUDIO
Audio modeStereo, Mono L/R
Dolby available
Audio supportDolby Digital Plus*/AC3+/PCM MPEG MusiCam Layer II
TUNER
Antenna power5 V
CONNECTORS
TUNER INavailable
HDMIavailable
SCARTavailable
Digital audio S/PDIFavailable
USBavailable
Ethernetavailable
GENERAL DATA
Supply voltageAC 220 – 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power consumption7 W (typ.), 12 W (max)
Power consumption in standbymax. 1 W
Size (W x D x H) in mm168 x 99 x 39
Net-weight in kg0.35
ACCESSORIES
Batteriesavailable
Remote controlavailable
Installation Instructionsavailable
EAN
Code8717185449624
*Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
 
Subject to alterations. In consequence of continuous research and development technical specifications, design and appearance of products may change. Irdeto is a registered trademark of Irdeto Access B.V. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries, Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
 
The mains lead is unplugged or power switch on the back panel is OFF
Check the mains plug and the power switch on the back panel
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
HDMI or SCART is not selected on your TV or amplifier or the unit is set to higher resolution as the TV supports.
TV/amplifier is not connected to mains or switched off
Switch to correct TV/amplifier input
Select lower resolution on receiver
Switch TV/amplifier on.
Check if S/PDIF connection is used.
Channel is scrambled
Check if you have the rights to watch this channel
The receiver is off

The remote control is not aimed correctly
The front panel is obstructed

The batteries of the remote control are exhausted
Plug in the receiver, turn on the plug and flick the power switch ON.
Aim the remote control at the front panel
Avoid obstructions

Replace the batteries of the remote control
Default PIN is <0000>
Contact your local Service Hotline or send an email to our Support
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 check 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 {Auto Standby} function is enabled
Disable {Auto Standby}. See user manual, section  <7.3.3> for details.
The read speed of your USB device could be too low
Make sure to use a USB storage device with sufficient speed and
space. Pen drives (‘USB sticks’) may not support sufficient speed.