Labgear LCOM1 User manual

User Guide
Combo HD Satellite &
Terrestrial Receiver
LCOM1
1080p
Full HD
S/S2/S2X T/T2
1.2
1.1
1
. 0
D i SE q C
H.265
MPEG-4/AVC

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General Safety
• This product is for indoor use only, do not expose to rain, moisture, very high and low
temperatures, strong magnetic fields and dusty environments
• Disconnect power to the units before cleaning. Do not use abrasives or solvents to clean the
surface of the unit, wipe with a clean soft cloth
• Do not disassemble any of the units in this kit they contain no user serviceable parts.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only
• This device should be operated using only the AC/DC adaptor supplied with it.
Unplug the adaptor from the mains if the unit is not going to be used for a while
• Install the units in locations with adequate ventilation.
• This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical
spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning
strikes, etc. Use of surge protection systems is highly
recommended in order to protect and extend the life of your equipment.
Advice on Recording USB Media
The LCOM1 supports recording and playback on external hard disk drives (HDDs) and flash memories (Pen
drives). In all instances, the correct operation of the recording function depends on the type of memory
connected. Please read the following advice and limitations.
1.All USB memory media connected must support the USB 2.0 standard.
To ensure stable recording and playback, always use high speed drives recommended for recording
HD video. Slower hard drives and flash memory sticks may not function properly, and have problems with
recording (image jitters), or just not function at all.
2. Drives must be formatted with one basic NTFS or FAT32 partition to function properly (we recommend using
the NTFS format). If you do not have such a format, prepare the disk on your computer before connecting it
to the receiver.
3. Highly fragmented or used memories may also not operate smoothly or correctly.
4. External hard disk drives should be connected to a suitable power supply, since the built-in USB ports are
unable to provide sufficient power.
Warning
1. Do not disconnect the USB device from the receiver during recording or playback. As this can
cause damage to the receiver and/or memory, and to the recorded data.
2.To prevent the risk of an electric shock and permanent damage to the receiver!
Do not touch the working device (and in particular the USB connector) with wet hands.
Features
• Receives High-Definition satellite and terrestrial TV
• PAL upscaling up to 720p or 1080p resolution
• Supports teletext & multilingual subtitles
• Simultaneously watch Terrestrial while recording Satellite content or watch Satellite while recording Terrestrial
• Full compliance with DVB-S/S2X and DVB-T/T2 digital TV reception standards
• Support for HDTV/SDTV: MPEG-2/MPEG-4/H.265 decoding
• Support for 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
• User friendly auto search function
• Storage capacity for storing up to 2000 transponders and 4000 channels
• Input frequency:Terrestrial 470 – 860MHz, Satellite 950MHz - 2150MHz
• Reception for SCPC/MCPC.C/Kuband LNBs.
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 USALS motorised dish systems
• 7 Day EPG for terrestrial channels and a “now and next” for satellite channels
• Favourite channel store, edit and parental lock functions
• Adjustable aspect ratio 4:3 Pan & Scan or 16:9 Widescreen modes
• Twin USB 2.0 ports for: PVR and Timeshift recordings from satellite and terrestrial inputs / Multimedia video,
audio, image file playback & storage / Database backup

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Box contents
1x Combo Receiver 1x 12V𝌂1A Power Adaptor 1x 1m HDMI Cable
1x Remote Control 2x AAA Batteries 1x User Guide
Basic Operations
The main menu simplifies operation of the receiver.All of the receiver functions are displayed in the menus
and can be controlled by using of a small number of keys, and certain keys on the remote control allow direct
access to specific functions.
Remote Control
1POWER: Standby or power on from standby
2MUTE: Mute or Restore Audio Output
3RED: Red function key
4GREEN: Green function key
5YELLOW:Yellow function key
6BLUE: Blue function key
7: Searches backwards during media play
8: Searches forwards during media play
9(PREV) : Skips to the previous media track
10 (NEXT) : Skips to the next media track
11 : Play / Pause
12 (STOP) : Stops media play
13 AD: Switch on voice-over function
14 SAT: Enter or Exit satellite mode
15 SUBTITLE: Selects Subtitle Language
16 TEXT: Displays Teletext information
17 RECALL: Switch between the last two viewed channels
18 AUDIO: Selects an Audio Language or Audio mode
19 MENU:Turns on the Main menu
20 i(INFO): Displays additional channel information
21 / : Cursor UP/DOWN, change channels
22 / RIGHT/LEFT: Navigates through menus/VOL +/VOL-
23 OK: Confirms entry or selection/Displays channel list
24 EPG: (Electronic programs Guide) turns guide ON/OFF
25 EXIT: Exit the current menu or returns to previous menu
26 VOL+/-: Increases or decreases the volume
27 Pg+/-: Page Up / Down
28 FAV: Turns on the Favourite menu
29 REC: Press to record selected programme
30 0 - 9: Numbers
31 GOTO: Press to switch between Satellite / TP mode
32 TV/RADIO: Switch between TV and Radio function
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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
Insert the batteries supplied (2x AAA Alkaline) into the remote taking care to observe the
polarity indicated in the battery compartment. When replacing batteries do not mix old and
new batteries, or batteries of different types.
Ethernet DC INAV HDMI USBCOAXIALLNB IN ANT IN
22W12
Satellite
LNB IN
TV
Aerial IN
Audio
Out
(Digital)
AV Out
(Analog)
HD AV Out
(Digital)
LAN/Network
Connection
Power Adaptor
Connection
USB 2.0 Port
for Flash Media, PVR,
Timeshift, Media Player,
Wi-Fi Dongle connections
LCOM 1
LED DisplayRemote
Control Sensor
TV TV
USB CH+ CH- POWER
CH
Up
CH
Down
Standby/
ON
USB 2.0 Ports
for Flash Media, PVR,
Timeshift, Media Player,
Wi-Fi Dongle connections
Front Panel Side Panel
Back Panel
Connections
Ethernet DC INAV HDMI USBCOAXIALLNB IN ANT IN
22W12

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Elevation
Pointer Fixing
Nut
Aligning the Satellite Dish
Three settings are required. Initially use the
settings you have obtained using one of the
methods described in the paragraph above :
a) Dish elevation - usually close to vertical
b) Azimuth angle - this is the compass
bearing required and varies depending
on your location in the country.
c) Polarisation (Skew) angle - this is the angle at
which the LNB needs to be rotated in its mount.
a) b) c)
Connecting a Satellite Dish LNB to the LCOM1
For satellite signal reception you will need a satellite dish fitted with a suitable LNB connected to the “LNB IN”
port on the LCOM1 back panel. The satellite dish needs to be positioned in line of sight of the satellite(s) from
which you wish to receive signals. Make sure there are no obstructions in the way. Accurate positioning of the
dish and LNB is critical for reception and it is recommended that you contact an experienced installer if you
need any help.
Satellite Dish Alignment Settings
There are a number of online satellite finder apps for smartphones which can be used to help align your dish.
Finder apps vary so we suggest you use them in conjunction with a satellite meter and a compass.You can also
obtain accurate settings from the website: www.dishpointer.com. Enter your location and select a satellite the
website will give the precise settings that you will require to align to the satellite.
Labgear stock a range of TV and Satellite signal finders and meters, for more information please visit
https://labgear.co.uk/product-category/meters-testers/tv-sat-signal-meters
Motorised Satellite Dish systems
The LCOM1 is fully compatible with USALS positioners which should be installed between the mast and the
dish and connected to the “LNB IN” port. The USALS function considerably simplifies the setup. Once your local
geographical coordinates are entered the positioner turns the dish to align automatically with the selected
satellite. When the first satellite signal is locked on, you should fine tune the antenna’s elevation and azimuth
settings in order to optimize signal reception.
Once you have tuned in the first satellite, other satellite positions will be remembered automatically as long as
the values have been entered accurately.
The LCOM1 is also compatible with DiSEqC 1.2 positioners.
For additional information on positioners please check the manufacturer’s instruction manual and website
support.
Connecting a terrestrial aerial
For DVB-T/T2 terrestrial digital TV reception use a suitable outdoor wideband aerial. Make sure the aerial is in
good condition and suitable for reception in your area. You can use the postcode checker on the Wolfbane
website http://www.wolfbane.net/cgi-bin/tvd.exe? to check suitability and also to give you a bearing for your
local transmitter.
For best reception ensure that:
1. The coaxial downlead from the aerial uses good quality cable and is positioned away from radio
transmitting devices, metal objects and heat sources.
2. The antenna is installed at as high an elevation as practical pointed in the direction of the nearest TV
broadcast transmitter
3. Check your neighbour’s aerial or look online for information on local transmitter locations and bearings.
You can also use a signal strength meter (not included) to align your aerial for optimum reception.
4. Try and ensure there are no obstructions in the line of sight between the antenna and transmitter.
Only use an indoor aerial if you are close to a transmitter and receive a strong signal.
Connect the selected aerial to the “ANT IN” port on the back panel of the LCOM1.
Video and Audio output
To connect a TV or other display equipment use an HDMI cable connected to the HDMI port for high definition
video and audio output. You can make a separate digital audio connection to digital Hi-Fi systems via the
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Connecting external memory
The receiver supports all types of hard disk drives and USB flash drives. See the “Advice on Recording USB Media”
on page 2. Connection can be made via either of the USB ports on the back or the side of the receiver.
Connected drives can be used for recording satellite and TV programmes and for playback of these recordings
as well as playback of a wide range of video, music and image files stored on USB media,
Network connection
The RJ45 port allows you to connect the receiver to a local network using a patch lead connected to a router.
Alternatively network connections can be made using a USB Wi-Fi dongle.
Navigating menus
Some keys on the remote allow direct access to functions of the receiver. Such as MENU and OK. Some keys are
multi-functional and their operation depends on the type of device selected by the user. See below some of the
device functions available through the user menu.
1.The /up/down arrow keys on remote move the cursor up and down the menu.
2.
The / left/right arrow keys on the remote are move the cursor left and right, or to go to submenus.
3.The OK key is used to enter submenus.
4.The EXIT key is used to exit menus or functions.
5. In a submenu, press the OK key to confirm a selection; a green background indicates an active function.
Main menu
Press the MENU key display
the main menu and access
the following menus:
1. Installation
2. Channel List
3. System
4. Media Centre
5. YouTube
Installation
This menu sets satellite/terrestrial/
cable search parameters and to
search channels for them.
Satellite list
This menu sets satellite/terrestrial/
cable search parameters and
allows you to search for channels.
Satellite
Use the / keys to move up and
down the list and press OK to select
a satellite(s). Selected satellites will
be marked with a tick. If you have
a standard static satellite dish it will
usually just be a single satellite.
1. Then press the blue key to scan.
If one satellite is marked for scan,
it will be a single satellite search,
if multiple satellites are marked, it
will be a multi satellite search.
2. Press green key to edit a satellite
3. Press yellow key to delete a satellite.
4. Press the red key to add a satellite
not listed.

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Satellite search
In this menu you can search channels from one
selected satellite.
1. Press / key to select FTA (Free to Air)
only,
/ key to select Yes/No.
2. Press / key to select Scan Channel,
/
key to select TV + Radio/TV Channel/
Radio Channel.
3. Press / key to select Search Mode,
/
key to select Blind Scan (recommended)/Full
Scan.
4. Press / key to select Search, and press
OK key to start.
1. Blind Scan is an automatic search for all
available satellite frequencies, which are then
scanned in turn for channels.
2. Full Scan – searches according to the
receivers pre-loaded TP list. Frequency by
frequency.
For satellite systems with motorised dishes you
can search multiple satellites.
When the Blind Scan is complete press the OK
key to save the list of channels found.
The screen will show the first channel in the list.
Press the OK key again to see the list of
channels found.
The full list of channels found can be viewed
and edited in the TV Channel List menu, see
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Terrestrial channel search
Open the Installation menu and select the
Terrestrial option and press OK to open the
Channel Search menu.
Press / key to select Auto Search
(recommended) press OK key to start.
1. Use / and
/ keys to select your
country.
2. Use / and
/ keys to select FTA (Free
to Air Channels) Only, On option.
3. Press / key to select Search, and press
OK key to start.
Auto Search - Recommended
Searches all available terrestrial channels
automatically - the receiver searches frequency
by frequency according to the search mode
saved for the Country you have selected.
Manual Search
You can search for channels manually if
channels that should be available locally do
not appear in the terrestrial channel list - the
receiver searches the channel frequency
choose in the manual search menu.
When the Auto Search is complete press the
OK key to save the list of channels found.
The screen will show the first channel in
the list.
Press the OK key again to see the list of
channels found.
The full list of channels found can be viewed
and edited in the TV Channel List.

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Channel List
In the Main menu select Channel List & press OK.
Press OK again to enter the TV Channel List submenu.
TV Channel List
Press the SAT key / key to scroll to < All > press OK
and select from All, a satellite list (by name) / Terrestrial
channel list and all the Favourite categories with saved
channels.
Editing the list of TV channels.
Use the / keys to go to a channel then press the
FAV key or one of the colour keys on the remote control
to mark the channel.
1- FAV: Highlight a TV channel press the FAV key to
open the Favourites list, use the / keys to select
a category and press OK twice. Press EXIT to save.
Favourite selections are marked with a heart symbol.
2- LOCK: Press the RED key to lock a selected channel.
The LOCK option is password protected, enter the
default password “0000”. Press EXIT to save. Locked
selections are marked with a padlock symbol.
3- SKIP: Press the GREEN key to select a TV channel
you want to Skip it will be marked with a return arrow
symbol. Exit to save selections.
4- MOVE: Press the YELLOW key, use the / keys to
move the highlight bar to the TV channel(s) you want
to move and press OK to mark, then use the /
keys to move the highlight bar to the position you want
move the channel(s) to and press the INFO key. Finally,
press the EXIT key twice to exit the TV channel list menu
and save the new list order.
5- Edit (Sort/Edit Name/Delete):
To SORT press the BLUE key first then press the RED key
to see sort options select the option you want and
press OK, press the EXIT key to save new list order.
To EDIT a selected channel name, press the BLUE
key, now then the GREEN key, follow the on screen
instructions to rename the channel, press the YELLOW
key then the EXIT key to save.
To DELETE a channel, press the BLUE key, use the
/ keys to select a channel, press the BLUE key
again then press the EXIT key to complete the
deletion and save the change.

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Radio Channel List
In the Channel List menu use the / keys then press
the OK key to open the Radio Channel List.To EDIT use
the same actions as used with the TV Channel List.
Favourite Menu
The Favourite function lets you recall by genre any
channels you have saved to categories in the TV
Channel List: Movies, News, Music, Sports, Childrens,
Education, Social and Culture. In the Favourite menu
you can edit the category titles.
System Menu
In the System menu you can make network
configurations (once you are connected to a network).
Set the OS language, local time and a parental lock.
Set the optimum output resolution to suit your display.
Control receiver software updates via USB and if
necessary perform a factory reset.
Media Centre Menu
The Media Centre menu lets you playback media files
stored on USB Hard Drives and USB Flash/Pen Drives
attached to the USB ports on the side and back of the
LCOM1 receiver.
The MUSIC submenu lets you playback stored music
files in MP3 and other popular formats.
The PICTURE submenu lets you playback stored photos
and images stored in jpeg and bmp format files in MP3
and other popular formats.
The MOVIE submenu lets you playback stored avi, mkv,
mpeg, ts, mp4 etc. format videos/movies.
Please Note:
Not all files with these extensions are playable - some files
may have unsupported codecs or settings.
The RECORD MANAGER submenu lists the TV
programmes you record.The list is fully editable and
recordings can be locked or deleted.
The HDD INFORMATION submenu displays information
about the Hard Drives connected to the USB ports.
The DVR CONFIGURATION submenu lets you configure
a partition for Timeshift recording.
The TS RECORD submenu lets you set the Transponder
to make Transport Stream recordings.
Please Note: This is
only available when a hard disk or USB disk is connected
to the receiver.
The GAME submenu lets you play Othello or Tetris.

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Important Remote Control Functions
Live Programme Recording
This function is only available when a suitable Hard Drive is
connected to one of the USB ports.
1. Select a channel and press the REC button to record
the channel selected.
2. The information bar indicates which program you are
recording and viewing.
4. In order to terminate recording, press the STOP button.
Keep in mind that during recording, the information
bar may be hidden by means of the EXIT button.
In order to restore the bar, press REC again.
Twin Tuner
The receiver has separate tuners for the reception of
satellite (DVB-S/S2) and terrestrial (DVB-T/T2) signals.
This allows you to watch a satellite channel broadcast whilst
recording a terrestrial channel and vice versa - watch a
terrestrial channel while recording a satellite channel.
EPG - Electronic Programme Guide
The receiver features a 7 Day EPG for terrestrial channels
and a “now and next” EPG for satellite channels.
Press the EPG key to display the guide.
Use the / and
/ keys to view programmes in the EPG.
Using the Timer option you can schedule future viewings
and recordings of your favourite programmes automatically
in advance.To enter the Timer Setting submenu press the
GREEN key on the remote.All the programme timing details
are shown scroll down to highlight Mode and press the
/
keys to select the “View” or “Record” option.To record you
will need to ensure a suitable USB drive is connected.
Timer Setting - List of Recordings
You can review all the recordings scheduled by opening
the Channel List menu and then opening the Timer
Setting menu which lists the scheduled recordings.
To see the details or to edit or cancel a recording
highlight the recording and press OK to open the
Timer Setting submenu. again.

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PAUSE - Timeshift Recording
If your viewing is interrupted or you need to stop
viewing but don’t want to miss the action:
1. Press PAUSE .
2. The time elapsed bar will now be visible on
the screen and the programme will freeze.
3. Press the PLAY ; button in order to resume
viewing from the pause point.The receiver will
continue to record the same channel while
you watch the previously broadcast program.
During timeshift playback, press the EXIT
button to hide the information bar. Press the
PAUSE /iINFO key again to restore the bar.
To scroll through currently stored timeshift
recordings:
1. Press PAUSE to switch on timeshift mode.
2. Use the Fast forward and Rewind keys to
navigate through the timeshift buffer, press
PLAY to view.
4. Use the
/ keys to move the playback start
marker position and press OK to play.
To switch off the Timeshift mode press the STOP or
EXIT key.
Please Note: if a hard drive is not connected to
the USB port or timeshift is not enabled, pressing
the PAUSE key, will only temporarily pause the
image and there will be no recording.
Please Note: The DVR CONFIGURATION submenu
lets you configure a partition for Timeshift
recording on a suitable drive when it is connected
to one of the USB sockets (see page 10).
Playing Back Recordings
To playback recordings open the Record Manager
submenu in the Media Centre menu available
recordings are listed.
Editing Recordings
In the Record Manager use the / keys to select
a recording press OK to play.You can also Lock,
Delete and Rename a recording.
If your hard drive has more than one partition you can
also change partition.

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YouTube Video Playback
Providing you have connected the receiver to a
network which is connected to the internet you can
open YouTube in the main menu and playback
videos.
Subtitles and Audio Description
Press the SUBTITLES key on the remote to switch on
subtitles if they are supported for the channel you
are playing.
Similarly press the AD key to switch the audio
description if it is available
Audio Track Output
Press the AUDIO key on the remote to see If a
separate digital audio track is broadcast for the
channel playing.You can select the track and
output to a Hi-Fi amplifier via the digital audio
coaxial port on the receiver.
Info Key
Press the i(INFO) key once to call up the main
information bar showing current channel and now
and next programme info. Press twice, to display
more detailed information about the channel,
satellite and transponder.

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SECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
Processor
CPU Montage M88CS8051B-T00D
Flash Memory 8MB
DDR2 1GB
DVB-S/S2
Tuner
Input Frequency: 950 ~ 2150MHz
Input level: -80 ~ -20dBm
Input impedance 75 Q
DVB-T/T2
Tuner
VHF: 174 ~ 230MHz,
UHF: 470 ~ 862MHz
RF input Signal Level: -78 ~ -5dBm
Channel
Decoding
Demodulation QPSK, BPSK, 16PSK
FEC mode
DVB-S 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
DVBS2X: 1/23/5,2/3,3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10(QPSK)3/5 ,2/3, 3
4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 (8PSK)
Symbol Rate DVB-S: 2.0 ~ 45 MS/s
Demodulation QPSK, 8PSK, DVB-S2:1030Mb/s(QPSK),10-31Mb/s (8PSK)
Demultiplexer Standard ISO/IEC 13818-1
Input Max. Bit Stream Rate 100Mbps (Serial) / 12. 5Mbps (Parallel)
Video
Decoding
Standard ISO/IEC 13818-2, MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-4,AVC (MP L4.1)
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Video Format PAL-B / NTSC-M / PAL-N / PAL-M
Video Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p / 576p, 480i / 576i SD, compatible
Audio
Decoding
Standard ISO/IEC 13818-3
Decoding MPEG-1 Layer | and II, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AAC
Output Mode LPCM, RAW
Sampling Frequency 32, 44.1, 48KHz
Volume Level 24 Levels
AV Output
Video de emphasis CCIR REC.405-1, 625LINES
Video bandwidth 5.5MHz
Video output impedance 75Ω
Video output level 1.0Vp-p
Audio output Stereo
Audio output frequency 20Hz ~ 20KHz
Audio output impedance Low
Audio output level A 1.0Vrms ± 2dB into 10K.
Panel Interface • 1x Mini AV • 1x HDMI • 1x LNB In • 1x ANT In • 2x USB 2.0 Port
• 1x Ethernet • 1x DC-IN • 1x Coaxial
Power Power input Specification 12V/1A DC In Max. 8W
Specifications

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Disclaimer
Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instructions,
specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items
described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation. No
legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment: Labgear LCOM1 Combo HD Satellite & Terrestrial
Receiver for reception of satellite and terrestrial signals in domestic premises is in compliance with the Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
www.philex.com/doc
Technical Support
If you experience problems using your combo receiver, or require further information please visit our technical
support website at:
www.labgear.co.uk/support
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Address
Philex Electronic Ltd. London Road,
Bedford, MK42 0NX, UK.
Registration No. 339123
Model identifier LM-802B-120100L02CE, LM-802B-120100L16CE
Input voltage 100-240 VAC
Input AC frequency 50/60Hz
Output voltage 12.0 V DC
Output current 1.0 A
Output power 12 W
Average active efficiency (230V/50Hz) 84.96%
Efficiency at low load (10 %) (230V/50Hz) 77.27%
No-load power consumption (230V/50Hz) 0.09 W

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