S601a
Multiplatform Meter
and Analyser
User Guide
S601a - Contents
Contents
1 Safety warnings and important information .............................................................. 2
2-5 Introduction, Key Features,Pack Contents & Battery Charging ................................ 3
6 Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 4
7-8.1 Connections & Main Menu ........................................................................................ 5
8.2 Satellite Find Menu ...................................................................................................... 6
8.2-8.3 Quick Search and Loop Search ................................................................................. 7
8.4-8.6 Program Info, Angle Information & Multimedia .......................................................... 8
8.7 Satellite Installation & Satellite Setting ........................................................................ 9
8.7-8.8 Auto Scan, TP Manager & Others ............................................................................... 10
8 Channel/Radio Editor, System Info & EPG .................................................................. 11
8 System Setting .............................................................................................................. 12
9 Specications .............................................................................................................. 13
10 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 14
1 Warning:
Do not disassemble the meter. Do not submerge in water.
Do not leave it unattended when charging.
Do not leave unused for extended periods of time. Routinely check the charge status of the
meter, and charge accordingly.
Lithium-ion batteries can explode, or cause injury if disassembled, short circuited, or exposed
to high temperature. The meter is powered by a 7.4V/800mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack
and must be treated with caution and care.
To prevent the risk of re, electrical shock and personal injury, avoid using any mains charger or
12V car charger other than the one supplied with the product and avoid handling the
battery improperly. Always make sure the meter is disconnected from any power sources, and
the battery removed when performing any routine cleaning. Do not try to repair the unit or
charger yourself.
Important Information:
• Do not dispose of the battery with domestic waste, please use an appropriate recycling facility
• Do not charge the battery in a high temperature environment
• Do not let the battery become wet or immerse the battery in water
• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive shock or vibration
• Do not use a damaged battery
• Keep the battery away from children
• When charging has completed the charger must be switched off and disconnected from the
mains and the meter
• Do not pull the lead of the charger when disconnecting it from the mains power supply
• Do not use an extension lead. Plug the charger directly into an electrical socket
• Never use a damaged charger or a charger with a damaged lead. Dispose of the damaged
charger safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.
Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• If the charger fails to operate dispose of it safely at your local recycling centre in the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) disposal area, where facilities exist. Check with
your local authority for recycling advice. Contact our Customer Care line for a replacement.
• Charging temperature range: 0°C to 45°C
• Operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C
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S601a - Introduction and Features
2 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Labgear S601a, a comprehensive instrument for analysing settingup
and testing all types of satellite and terrestrial signal receiver and distribution systems, pre-loaded
with masses of data and tools to make your job simpler and quicker.
Before you start please take time to read through this instruction leaet which we hope will help
you get the most out of your meter.
3 Key Features
• Compatible with DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 and 22kHz tone
• Large 7 Inch High Denition TFT LCD display with audio output
• Spectrum analyser for DVB functions
• TV recording function in receiver format
• Media playback for videos and photos
• HDMI, AV IN/OUT and USB ports
• LED indicator and tone alarm for locking onto best signal
• Digital metering for signal strength and quality
• Supports Auto, Blind, Manual and NIT scans
• Auto calculates dish and LNB alignment (Az, El, Pol)
• Pre-loaded with data on 100 satellites
• LNB short protection
• Bright LED torch light on the back
• Software upgrades via USB port (cable supplied)
• Rechargeable 7.4V/5000mAh Li-Ion battery ( mains & car charger adaptors supplied)
• Easy to carry - supplied with silicon holster and rugged protective shoulder bag
• Supports software upgrades from a PC via USB port - cable supplied
4 Pack Contents
Supplied with:
1x Silicon holster
1x Rugged protective shoulder bag
1x Mains Charger/PSU
1x Car Charger
1x Charger extension cable
1x Jack to 3 Phono AV Lead
1x BNC Adaptor
1x Terminator
1x User Guide
5 Battery Charging
1. Ensure that the meter is switched off. Connect the charger plug to the charging socket (5)
on the right hand side of the meter.
2. Plug the charger into a mains socket the charging LED indicator (15) will light up green.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the charging LED indicator (15) will go out.
4. Unplug the charger from the mains socket and disconnect the charger from the meter.
Do not leave the meter unsupervised when charging is taking place.
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6 Product Overview
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No Description Function
1 LNB In Connect to satellite antenna cable
2 ANT IN Connect to antenna of DVB-T/T2 signal
3 DC OUT DC 12V output for external equipment
4 Optical bre port Connect optical devices
5 Power Switch Turns meter On/Off
6 HDMI IN Use HDMI cable to connect for HDMI IN
7 AV IN Connect to AV port for meter
8 HDMI OUT Use an HDMI cable to connect to a TV
9 AV OUT Use AV cable to connect to a TV
10 USB Connect to USB media
11 DC IN Connect to charger / PSU
12 Torch LED Bright LED light
13 Speaker Integrated speaker
14 Power Power indicator light
15 H/V
16 22kHz 22kHz indicator light
17 LOCK Signal lock indicator light
18 ANT DC 12V OUT indicator light
19 CHG*
Vertical /Horizontal polarization voltage
output light
Charger indicator light (On when
charging switches off when charged)
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20 AV-S
21 F1 Auxiliary function key
22 F2 Auxiliary function key
23 F3 Auxiliary function key
24 F4 Auxiliary function key
25 Red & TTXT Red KEY & Teletext interface
26 Green & SUBT Green key & Subtitle interface
27 Orange & TV/R Orange key & TV and radio switch
28 Blue & AUDIO Blue key & Audio interface
29 Navigation Keys
30 MENU
31 EXIT Leave present menu and save settings
32 INFO INFO key
33 MUTE MUTE
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35 LCD TFT LCD Screen
36 Battery Indicator Shows battery level when power is on
37 Battery Cover Removable Battery
Switch AV mode: AV Normal/AV IN/AV
OUT (In AV out mode, speaker is off)
Volume control or move cursor/
channel or change, conrm etc.
Show main menu or return to previous
menu in sub-menu setting mode
Number keys select channels or enter
numbers
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7 Connections
S601a - Product Overview & Main Menu
Charger/PSU
Connection
USB Device
Connection
CCTV In
AV In
Optical
Connection
HDMI/AV Out
to display
8 Main Menu
Make the required connections as above, switch the power
ON and you will enter the main Menu which shows battery
status and has the following options:
• DVB-S2 • DVB-T2
• DVB-C • Spectrum
• Loop Search • Optical Power
• Others • System Setting
Use the t u pq keys to move the cursor and navigate
the menu interface, then use the OK key to make a selection.
8.0.1 Setting Location
Before you use your meter it is recommended that you enter
your location rst. Select System Setting from the Main Menu
and scroll down to Set Location press OK. Press u to select
Manual, scroll down and use the number keys to enter
Latitude and Longitude then press Exit.
TV Antenna
Connection
Satellite LNB
Connection
8.1 DVB-S2
Select DVB-S2 then press OK
to enter the Satellite Find
menu.
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