Labgear S601a User manual

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 Specications .............................................................................................................. 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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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 leaet 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 Denition 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.
S601a - Introduction and Features
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S601a - 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 Vertical /Horizontal polarization voltage
output light
16 22kHz 22kHz indicator light
17 LOCK Signal lock indicator light
18 ANT DC 12V OUT indicator light
19 CHG* Charger indicator light (On when
charging switches off when charged)
No Description Function
20 AV-S Switch AV mode:AV Normal/AV IN/AV
OUT (In AV out mode, speaker is off)
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 Volume control or move cursor/
channel or change,conrm etc.
30 MENU Show main menu or return to previous
menu in sub-menu setting mode
31 EXIT Leave present menu and save settings
32 INFO INFO key
33 MUTE MUTE
34 0-9 Number keys select channels or enter
numbers
35 LCD TFT LCD Screen
36 Battery Indicator Shows battery level when power is on
37 Battery Cover Removable Battery

S601a - Product Overview & Main Menu
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 tupq 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 uto select
Manual, scroll down and use the number keys to enter
Latitude and Longitude then press Exit.
8.1 DVB-S2
Select DVB-S2 then press OK
to enter the Satellite Find
menu.
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7 Connections
HDMI/AV Out
to display
AV In
Satellite LNB
Connection
USB Device
Connection
Optical
Connection
Charger/PSU
Connection
TV Antenna
Connection
CCTV In
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S601a - Satellite Find Menu
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8.1.1 Satellite
Press uto enter the Satellite List and scroll qto nd the
satellite you want and press OK.
8.1.2 Local Frequency
Scroll down to Local Frequency press uto enter
the LNB List and scroll qto nd the LNB type you
want and press OK.
8.1.3 Transponder
Scroll down to Transponder press uto enter
the TP List and scroll qto nd the TP you
want and press OK.
8.1.4 Frequency
use the number keys to enter the frequency.
8.1.5 Symbol rate
use the number keys to enter the symbol rate.
8.1.6 Polarity
use the tukeys to select vertical or horizontal polarization
8.1.7 Tone
use the tukeys to turn the 22khz tone switch on or off.
8.1.8 Beep tone
Use the tukeys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched
on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen.
8.1.9 DiSEqC mode
Use the tukeys to set the port type as DiseqC 1.0/1.1,
DiseqC 1.2/USALS or Unicable.
8.1.10 DiSEqC Type & Input
For diSEqC 1.0 or 1.1 scroll to DiSEqC 1.0/1.1 and use the
tukeys to set the port number or if Unicable is selected
use the pq to go to IF Channel, use the tukeys to select
channel and the number keys to set Center Frequency.

S601a - Quick and Loop Search
8.1.11 Quick Search
In the Satellite Find menu when Satellite is selected if you
press OK the screen to the right opens, press OK again to
start quick search.If you have set the Longitude and Latitude
in Angle Calculation, the angle of LNB, the orientation and
elevation of antenna will all be displayed on the screen.
Also displayed:
PWR: Signal Level
CN: Carrier to Noise Ratio
BER: Bit Error Rate
MER: Modulation Error Rate
• TP Scan: Press OK to search the current TP.
• Auto Scan: Press the Red key to auto blind search the
current satellite.
• S/Q: Press the orange key to enlarge signal strength and
quality readings.
• Constellation: Press the blue key to view the satellite
constellation.
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8.2 DVB-T2
In the Main Menu select DVB-T2, Press OK to enter Scan Setup.
Scroll down to adjust the settings below:
8.2.1 Country Setting
Use the tukeys to select country.
8.2.2 Channel No.
Use the tukeys to change channel number.
8.2.3 Frequency
Use the number keys to enter frequency.
8.2.4 Bandwidth
Use the tukeys to change the bandwidth, you can select
5, 6, 7 or 8M
8.2.5 Mode
Use the tukeys change the DVB standard you can select
T/T2/T+T2.
8.2.6 Beep Tone
Use the tukeys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched
on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen.
8.2.7 Antenna Power Setting
This is only applicable to terrestrial aerials with built in or
masthead ampliers. Use the ukey to set the required
voltage: 5V/12V/24V.
8.2.8 Antenna Power Setting
If aerial amplier present use the ukey to select power On.
8.2.9 Quick Search
When you have completed the above settings. Press OK to
enter the Scan Setup Menu.
• Manual Scan - Press OK again or the Red TTXT key to start a
manual earch of the current channel.
• Auto Scan: Press the Green SUBT key to auto search the
current channel.
Please Note:The following prompt will appear
“Database willl be cleared! Continue?” If you are sure you
want to go ahead press OK.
• S/Q: Press the Orange key to enlarge signal strength and
quality readings.
S601a - Program Info - Multimedia
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• Constellation: Press the Blue key to view the satellite
constellation.
8.3 DVB-C
In the Main Menu select DVB-C, Press OK to enter Scan Setup.
Scroll down to adjust the settings below:
8.3.1 Country Setting
Use the tukeys to select country.
8.3.2 Channel No.
Use the tukeys to change channel number.
8.3.3 Frequency
Use the number keys to enter frequency.
8.3.4 Beep Tone
Use the tukeys to turn the beep tone on or off. If switched
on you will hear the tone when you enter the search screen.
8.3.5 Quick Search
When you have completed the above settings. Press OK to
enter the Scan Setup Menu.
• Manual Scan - Press OK again or the Red TTXT key to start a
manual earch of the current channel.
• Auto Scan: Press the Green SUBT key to auto search the
current channel.
Please Note:The following prompt will appear
“Database willl be cleared! Continue?” If you are sure you
want to go ahead press OK.
S601a - Satellite Installation / Setting
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S601a - Auto Scan / TP Manager
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• S/Q: Press the Orange key to enlarge signal strength and
quality readings.
• Constellation: Press the Blue key to view the satellite
constellation.
8.4 Spectrum
• Satellite-Spectrum
• Terrestrial-Spectrum
• Cable-Spectrum
8.4.1 Satellte Spectrum
Use the tukeys to change Center Frequency; Press OK to
enter Spectrum press the Red key to change bandwidth;
Press the Green key to change Vertical/Horizontal polarization;
Press Orange key to switch 22K on or off; Press Blue key to
change mode: Show IF/RF; Use function keys to navigate
spectrum: F1 Back TP, F2 Forward TP, F3 TP Find, F4 Service Find.
8.4.2 Terrestrial Spectrum
Use the tukeys to scan through the spectrum for information.
• Full/Ch: Press Red key to look at all the frequency points on
the terrestrial band or look at individual channels.
• Zoom: Press the Green key to zoom in to the frequency
selected, press again to zoom out.
• Locked: Press the Orange key to lock all the current frequency points, and remain unchanged
points you have so far scanned, press the Orange key again
to unlock.
• Scan: When the frequency points have been locked, you can
press the Blue key to scan the signals of the selected points.
8.4.3 Cable TV Spectrum
Can be viewed in the same way as the terrestrial TV spectrum.

S601a - Channel Editor / EPG
8.5 Loop Search
Select Loop Search, then press OK in Loop Search.
8 TPs will be shown. Press OK then use the tukeys to select
a TP to monitor and press OK.The meter will then scan
continuously through the 8 TPs.
8.6 TV Optical Power
Make an optical connection to the optical port, then you
can test the optical power after selecting Wave Length and
PWR (power) Unit.
8.7 Others
Please OK to enter Others.
8.7.1 Channel
• S2<<>>T2_T_C
Press the OK key three times to enter the S2-S All Service screen.
Then press the Red key to switch between DVB-S2 (satellite)
and DVB-T2/T/C (terrestrial) all service lists.
Once you have made the change press the Menu key to return
to the Main Menu and go to Others and then Channel to start
editing channels.
• To Edit channels press the Red key then press:
KEY FUNCTION ACTION
Red Name Edit channel name using keyboard
Green Move Use the pq keys to select channel, press
the Green key then use the pq keys to
select new position then press the Orange
key, then OK twice.
Orange Sort (by) Use the pq keys to select A-Z,Transponder,
Pay-Free or Default then press OK twice.
Blue Skip Use the pq keys to select a channel then
press Blue then press OK twice.
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S601a - Auto Scan / TP Manager
• To Lock channels use the pq keys to select a channel,
press the Green key icon will appear. Press the Green key
again to unlock.
• To Delete channels use the pq keys to select a channel,
press the Orange key, use the pq keys to select
“Delete Select” or “Delete ALL” the icon will appear against
channels then press the OK key to conrm.
8.7.2 PROGRAM INFO
The Program Info screen displays the details of the current
TV program.
8.7.3 EPG
Use the pq keys to select a program. If EPG information is
available for the current program, it will appear in the
righthand window. Use the tukeys to change the EPG date.
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8.7.4 Media Playback - Video, Music and Photos
To playback media les you will need to connect a USB device
holding the media les you want to play to the USB socket.
• Movie - select the movie from the Main Menu
Press the Green key to change the folder le view to show a
detailed list, press Green again to return to folder view.
Press the Orange key to change the mode to large Icon view.
Use the pq tukeys to move the cursor, then press to open
the le.
In the play menu press:
F1 Key: for Normal play.
F2 Key: for Pause.
F3 Key: for Fast backward. Press F1 key return.
F4 Key: for Fast forward. Press F1 key return.
• Music & Photo
Select and play in the same way as for movie.
8.7.5 Satellite Setting SATELLITE SETTING
In the all Satellites Setting:
Press blue key to clear all selecte of satellite. Press orange key to selecte all satellites. Press green
key into auto scan interface. Press red key into the Transponder interface. Press YZ key to move the
cursor, then press
to change the satellite select or unselect.
Press AB to set the single satellite setting. In the setting interface:
1. TP Manage: press red key into TP manager.
2. Auto Scan: press green key into auto scan.
3. LNB: Press AB key then change the LNB frequency.
4. Transponder: Press AB key then change the current TP.
5. DiSEqc1.0: Press AB key to change the DiSEqC port.
6. DiSEqc1.1: Press AB key to change the DiSEqC port.
7. Motor: Press AB key to change the DiSEqC port.
If we select DiSEqC1.2/USALS, press into the motor interface.
• Transponder: Press to change the current
S601a - Specications
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S601a - Troubleshooting
For further information or any queries
please contact
Technical Support:
www.labgear.co.uk/support
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Display does not light
up
Power switch is not on or battery power
is low
Check to make sure meter power
switch is on
Connect to charger/mains adaptor
and make sure it is switched on
No sound or picture, but
the front panel power
light is ON.
AV IN cable connected, but no video
input
Check AV IN cable connection, check
AV source connection and signal
No sound or picture The satellite dish is not pointing at the
satellite.
Adjust the dish. Check the Signal Level
in the Antenna Setup Menu
Bad picture/
Blocking Error
No signal or weak signal
Check the cable connections. LNB and
other equipment connected between
the LNB and the meter and adjust the
dish.
The satellite dish in not pointing at the
satellite Adjust the dish
Signal is too strong Connect a signal attenuator to the
LNB input
Satellite dish is too small Change to a larger dish
LNB noise factor is too high Change to an LNB with lower noise
factor
The LNB is faulty Change the LNB
AV Out No picture
(Video)
The system is connected by SCART
cable and TV is not in AV mode. Select rhe AV Input channel on the TV
The key is not working
Battery power is low Connect to charger/mains adaptor
Keys are blocked Adjust the position of the meter in the
case or remove case

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