Labgear FV400 User manual

Tableof Contents
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Introduction------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
Safety Instructions--------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Remote Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Front and Rearpanel illustration--------------------------------------------------- 6
Connecting to aTelevision ---------------------------------------------------------- 7
Connecting to aTelevision andVideo--------------------------------------------- 8
Connecting to a Surround Sound System--------------------------------------- 9
User Interface ----------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Troubleshooting------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
Specifications --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31

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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety Information
Position the cables so that they cannot be walked on or pinched by items
placed on or against them.
Do not use the set top box in humid or damp conditions.
Do not allow the set top box to get wet.
Do not place water filled objects such as vases on top of the set top box.
Do not expose the set top box to dripping or splashing.
Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles, on the top of the set
top box.
Cleaning
ALWAYS unplug the set top box before you clean it.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Clean the set top box with a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.
Ventilation
The slots and openings on the set top box are for ventilation. Do not cover
or block them as it may cause overheating.
NEVER let children push anything into the holes or slots on the case.
Servicing
There are no user serviceable parts in this set top box.
When servicing, refer to qualified service personnel.
Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation
or safety of this unit.
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Battery Disposal
Please ensure batteries are disposed of safely.
Check with your local authority for disposal regulations.
Safety is Important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read
the Safety Instructions before you operate this product.
Keep this informationin a safeplace for futurereference. Please readall
the safety informationbefore using theproduct.
Safety Considerations.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire or with other household waste.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing use only
identical replacement parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
equipment to water or other liquids.

OK
DTV/VCR
MUTE
PAUSE
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TEXT
FAVOURITE
STANDBY
LANGUAGESUBTITLE WIDE
P+
P-
VOL+
RECALL
VOL-
EXITMENU
INFOEPG
Remote Control
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Remote Key Function:
1. DTV/VCR Used to switch between the VCR SCART input
and the DTV output mode.
2. MUTE Used to turn the sound on or off.
3. P+:Used to change the channels.
4. PAUSE Used to pause or playback the programme being
viewed .
5. P-:Used to change the channels.
6. EXIT Used to dean all menus and return to normal play mode.
7. OK Used to confirm a selection within a menu.
8. CURSORS(Up/Down/Left/Right): Used to move around
the menu screens.
9. INFO Used to display information about the channel being
viewed or further information about the programme when in
normal play mode.
10 FAVOURITE Used to access your favourite channels.
11. RECALL Used to switch between the last two viewed
channels.
12. LANGUAGE Used to switch between different audio
languages that are broadcasted.
13. WIDE:Used to change the TV picture aspect.
14. STANDBY Used to switch the set top box to on and off.
15. VOL+ Used to change the volume.
16. VOL- Used to change the volume.
17. MENU Used to open the main menu or return to the previous
menu.
18. EPG Used to display information about the programme
being viewed and what's on next.
19. NUMBER KEYS Used to select channel numbers or input
numbers in menus.
20. TEXT:Used to open interactive digital teletext display if
teletext available in the broadcasted stream.
21. SUBTITLE: Used to switch among different subtitles that
are broadcasted.
22. COLOUR KEYS(Red/Green/Yellow/Blue):Used to operate
different functions in TEXT screen or other menus.
Note: SUBTITLE/TEXT/LANGUAGE may not be available
for all channels.

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Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2xAAA size
batteries inside the compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to
install the batteries.
OPEN
CLOSE
1.Open the cover 2.Install batteries 3.Close the cover
Using the RemoteControl
To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the digital set top box
The remote control has a range of up to 7 metres from the set top box at
an angle of up to 60 degrees.
The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.
Sunlight or verybright light willdecrease the sensitivityof the remote
control.

VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ANT IN RF OUT
RF INTV OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
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Front Paneland RearPanel Illustration
1. Front panel
1 POWER BUTTON: Used to switch the set top box on and off.
2 LED DISPLAY: Used to display the time or channel information.
3 CHANNEL UP/DOWN: Used to change channels without using the remote control.
4 REMOTE CONTROLSENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the remote control.
5 STANDBYINDICATOR: Used to visually show power state of the set top box, the green
LED will be lit if the set top box is turned on and the red LED will be lit if the set top box
is in standby mode.
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5
4

VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ANT IN RF OUT
RF INTV OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ANT IN RF OUT
RF INTV OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio
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Connecting toa Television
TV
Set top box
TV
Set top box
OR
With RF
modulator
Without RF
modulator
The RF modulator may interfere with
one of the broadcast channels: please
see If you do not have a scart
socket on your TV . Please refer to Page30.
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Connecting toa Television andVideo
VCRor Video system
TV
Set top box
Some VCRs have a RF modulator which may interfere with the RF modulator of the
set top box, each unit must use a different frequency. Please refer to Page30.
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VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ANT IN RF OUT
RF INTV OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio

Connecting toa SurroundSound System
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Audio system
Set top box
TV
VCR O OVCR O O TVTV
100-240V~
50/60Hz
ANT IN RF OUT
RF INTV OUT
Coaxial
Digital
Audio

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User Interface
The 'Exit ' key will remove all digital menus. The exception to this is for
persistent banners i.e. encrypted service etc. and for service locked/
censorship PIN entry OSDs.
All menus will automatically be removed after 30 seconds unless
otherwise stated.
The menus use a 256-colour palette. The menus will currently support
just English language.
1)Welcome Screen
When the STB is powered up for the first time or is brought out of standby
with no services, then a welcome screen will be displayed. This will tell
the user to press the OK key to start a full frequency service scan.
2) Volume Control
A bar is to be displayed when volume is changed by pressing Vol+ or Vol-.
The bar will disappear after a predefined time following the last Vol+ or
Vol- key press Automatically removed after 2 seconds.
3) Mute Symbol
Pressing the Mute key mutes the sound and a symbol is displayed,
Automatically removed after 2 seconds.
4) Screen Freeze
Pressing the Pause key to Freeze the Screen and a pause symbol is
displayed. Press the Pause key again to exit Freezing.
5) Direct DigitEntry
When the user initiates a channel change using the number keys, the
user can press the OK key to force the channel change before all
3 digits have been entered. If all 3 digits are entered then the channel
change will occur.
5 seconds after the last key press, the channel change will be initiated
if all digits have not been entered.
Press to set-up services on your receiver
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6) DTV/VCR Switch
Press DTV/VCR key on remote to toggle between DTV and VCR mode.
7) Digital Information
When viewing a digital program, a single press of the INFO key will bring
up the first level of program information shown below. This shows the
time, logical channel number, channel name and 'Now' program
information. It also shows the current favourite list that is been used/
selected. The information banner appears at the bottom of the screen.
7.1) Small NowInformation
The user can scroll through information for other channels in the currently
selected favourites list or the full service list if a favourites list is not
enabled. This is done using the up and down keys. Whilst information for
other channels is displayed the actual channel being viewed will not
change. The OK key will jump to the new channel. After a channel change,
the information banner will be removed after 4 seconds. In addition the
user can toggle between 'Now' and 'Next' information using the left and
right keys. To display 'Next' information from the 'Now' banner,
the user presses the right key. This OSD will be semi-transparent.
7.2) Small NextInformation
The user can return from 'Next' to 'Now' Information using the left arrow
key.
A second press of the INFO key will bring up the extended program
information, and example is shown below.
7.3) Large NowInformation
Now Information Next Information
Large Information

SUB DVB subtitles are available for this event.
TXT An MHEG application is available for this event.
CA This event is encrypted. Even if a CAM module is decrypting the
event.
SUB DVB subtitles are NOT available for this event.
TXT An MHEG application is NOT available for this event.
CA This event is NOT encrypted.
If none of the above are being displayed then if the service is audio or
data only, the following will be displayed.
Event can be classified by the broadcaster and will show an icon to tell
the user the age restrictions.
TXT Service is data/txt only.
Service is audio only.
18 The event has an adult content age rating. Broadcast age
rating 18+.
15 The event is not suitable for children under the age of 15.
Broadcast age rating 15-17.
12 The event is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
Broadcast age rating 12-14.
6 The event is not suitable for children under the age of 6.
Broadcast age rating 6-11.
0
The event is suitable for all ages. Broadcast age rating 0-5.
The event has NOT been given an age rating and may contain
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unsuitable content.
Again, the user will be able to scroll through information for other channels
whilst still watching the current program by using the P+/P- keys.
In addition, the left and right cursor keys will toggle extended info for 'Now'
and “Next”.
A third press of the INFO key clears all on screen information.
This OSD will be semi-transparent.
Icons are used to notify the user of some information about the displayed
event:
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8) Channel ChangeOSD
This is the graphic seen after using P+/P- or when a direct digit entry
channel change is completed. It times out after 4 seconds. If P+/P- is
used then the new service will be the next/previous service in the
currently selected favourites list. If no favourites list is selected/enabled
then the full service list will be used. Direct digit entry will tune to a
service using its LCN. This may not be in a favourite list. This OSD will
be semi-transparent and will automatically timeout after 3 seconds.
This banner will stay persistent when no video can be watched on the
TV. This banner will also display the current favourite list enabled.
The following messages will be displayed under various circumstances:
Channel Change Banner
This service is encrypted
No services are stored in the receiver
This is a data/MHEG only service
This is a audio only service No Signal
9) Audio
Pressing the LANGUAGE key will display the following menu. This menu
displays all the audio streams available on the current service.
The selection is done using the up/down keys. Pressing the OK key
selects the new audio. This selection is only valid until power-down
or service change.
This menu will be automatically removed after 5 seconds.
Audio menu Subtitle menu
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The graphic is displayed in the center of the screen.
This will be automatically removed when the MHEG application acquires
the display or will timeout after 60 seconds if the MHEG application fails
to launch.
12) TVGuide
Pressing the EPG key displays the following guide menu. The guide
contains all the channels in the service list rather than just the favourites
list. This allows the user to view the now and next event information for
every service as well as the extended information for a selected event.
Also a video/audio preview is given which shows the program that is
currently being watched .
The user can scroll through the service list, select between now or next
information and also use the RED key to add a timer programming event.
If the video cannot be displayed then one of the following messages will
be displayed in the preview area:
ENCRYPTED SERVICE DATA SERVICE
AUDIO SERVICE CENSORED SERVICE
PARENTAL LOCKED NO SERVICE
NO SIGNAL
10) Subtitle
Pressing the subtitle key will display the following menu. This menu
displays all the subtitle streams available on the current service and a
subtitle off option. The selection is done using the up/down keys.
Pressing the OK key selects the new subtitle language. This selection
is only valid until power-down or service change. Enhanced subtitle
streams are indicated by an ICON. This menu will be automatically
removed after 5 seconds.
11) DataService Loading
If the Teletext key is pressed on a service that contains an MHEG data
application and data services have been enabled in the languages
menu, then before the application has been fully loaded, this display
will be presented.
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EPG menu Main Menu
13) Main Menu
The Main Menu contains 4 options.
1. Service Organiser
Accessed from the main menu, the service list contains the details of the
services that have been added into the system. The list can be scrolled
through using up and down. The selected channel appears with a white
border. Channels can be selected by pressing the OK button. Channels
can be deleted with the 'Red' button(however, a full-scan will delete and
replace all the channels), the user will be asked for the PIN number each
time they delete a channel. The 'Green' button is used to allow service
reordering. The 'Yellow' will allow the user to edit the service name.
Service Organiser PIN requested for deletion
The UHF column showing the frequency channel that the service is on.
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Favourite Menu Favorite Edit
Depending on which list the user has selected the help will Change:
Left List (Service List). Right List (Favourite List).
Left List Help Info Right List Help Info
To re-order a favourite service the user must select the required service
using the up/down key and then use the green key to enter re-order mode.
When the green re-order is selected the user will be presented with
another help:
2. Favourites
(1.) Select main menu.
(2.) Scroll to favourites.
(3.) Press green button to create favourite list.
(4.) Press yellow to show edit list.
(5.) Scroll up/down to select channel.
(6.) Press OK to add to list.
(7.) Repeat process to add further channels.
2. 1) FavouritesEdit
Accessed from the favourites menu. The order of the Favourite list
determines the order the programs appear when the user surfs up and
down the channels with the P+/P- keys. The full service list and the
favourite list can be scrolled through using up and down. The two lists
are selected by using the left/right keys. The selected channel appears
with a white border. The favourite list can be re-ordered using the
'Green' key. The favourite list name can be changed by pressing the
'Yellow' key which will bring up the edit menu.
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Favourite Name Edit Menu Timer Programming Menu
3. TimerProgramming
This menu is arrived by selecting the timer programming option in the
main menu.
Note: The DVR option is not available with this model.
3.1) Enter Details
When the OK key is pressed, the following menu is displayed:
Timer Details Edit Menu
Enter PIN to remove parental locking
Re-order Menu
2.2) NameEditor
This name editor menu is used for allowing the user to rename a favourite
group. The character selection is done by moving the highlight around a
character matrix and using OK to choose the character. The new name is
displayed at the top of the menu. 'CAPS' is used to toggle the letters
between upper-case and lower-case and 'Delete' is used to backspace/
delete the last character. When complete the 'Green' key saves the new
name and exits the menu. The 'Yellow' key will cancel the current edit and
return to previous menu with no name change.
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The options are:
CN Three digit channel number.
Date Start date in DD/MM/YYYY format.
Time Start time in HH:MM format.
Duration Duration in HH:MM format.
DVR Set to Yes if to save event to internal hard drive if DVR
option enabled.
Repeat Event repeat mode. Options are No, Weekly, Daily, Mon-
Fri and Mon-Sat.
Subtitles This Options are Yes to use the current subtitle language
mode as set in the “languages” menu. No will turn off subtitles
during the timed event if enabled in the “languages” menu.
When the user presses 'OK', the entered items are validated.
If an error is detected a message is displayed such as:
Error message that can occur:
ERROR -Time overlaps with another entry
ERROR -Invalid service
ERROR -Invalid date
ERROR - Invalid time
ERROR - Invalid duration
ERROR - Current time not available
3.2) ViewingRestrictions
When the user presses 'OK' and the items are validated successfully,
the TV will check if censorship is enabled or the channel is parentally
locked.
If the service is parentally locked, the TV will ask the user to enter the
PIN number to remove viewing restrictions with the following menu:
If the PIN is not entered before a timeout, or it is cancelled, then the
event will NOT be added and the display will return to the enter details
menu.
If the censorship level has been set above no-block then the TV will
ask the user to enter the PIN number to remove viewing restrictions
with the following menu:
Enter PIN to remove censorship locking The restricted program added in the timer list
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If the PIN is not entered before a timeout or it is skipped then the event
will still be added and viewing restrictions will apply to the event
depending on its censorship level. This is because the censorship value
of the event is not known at the time of entering the timed event.
Timer entries that have had a valid PIN entered are displayed with an
icon at the end of the line.
4. Setup Menu
This menu options allow the user to set up the system.
Setup Menu Languages Menu
4.1) Languages
This menu allows the user to set-up default languages for subtitles,
data services and audio. The values are used on power up. In addition,
the 'Data Services' and 'Audio' values are used on channel change.
The subtitle value is also used on a channel change, but only if it hasn't
been over-ridden by the subtitle key.
The options are:
Subtitles Selects the default text language to be used for DVB
subtitles.
The options are OFF, English, Welsh and Gaelic.
Data Services Selects the default text language to be sued for MHEG
data services. The options are OFF, English, Welsh and
Gaelic.
Audio Selects the default audio language to be used on
power-up and service change. The options are English,
Welsh and Gaelic.
OSD Selects the default text language to be used in the
menus and off-air service information.
This options just English currently.
4.2) TV Setup
The TV menu will have the following options:
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