Megasat HD 601 User manual

user manual
HD 601

Contents
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Safety instructions ............................................................................................ 03
1. Referenz
1.1 Genareal Features .................................................................................... 04
1.2 Delivery............................................................................................................ 04
2. Names and key assignment
2.1 Front view ...................................................................................................... 05
2.2 Rear view ........................................................................................................ 05
2.3 Remote Control.......................................................................................... 06
3. Connecting the set-top box and a hard disk
3.1 Connecting the set-top box............................................................... 07
4. Main Menu
4.1 Installation ..................................................................................................... 08
4.2 Channel edit................................................................................................. 14
4.3 Settings............................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Time settings................................................................................................ 19
4.5 Advanced....................................................................................................... 21
4.6 Receiver Informations............................................................................. 22
5. Additional Information
5.1 Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 23
5.2 Specifications............................................................................................... 24
5.3 Informations ................................................................................................. 25
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Safety instructions
Please read the manual thoroughly before operating the equipment. In case of incorrect
or improper handling, the warranty becomes void.
Power supply: Before start please check the correct operation voltage of the
power point. The operating voltage of this device is AC 100 ~
240V, 50/60Hz.
Overload: Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither
use damaged power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may
result in electric shock.
Liquid: The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water,
and that no objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Ventilation: Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient
airflow to the unit. Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or
carpets. Do not expose the receiver to direct light or do not
place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do not stack other
electronic equipments on top of the receiver.
Risk of ssuocation: Do not let children play with films or other packaging
components, there is a risk of suffocation.
Cleaning: Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean
the receiver by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid
(no solvents).
Connection: Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to
satellite LNB or disconnect it from LNB. Failure would possibly
cause damage to the LNB.
Location: Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or
sunlight.
Uncover: Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Contact qualified and licensed service personnel to repair the
receiver, or contact your dealer.
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1.1 General Features
1.2 Delivery
1. Referenz
• DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite Compliant (MPEG-II / MPEG-IV / H.264)
• DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, (USALS) compatible
• 4-digit display
• Support SCPC & MCPC receivable from C / Ku-band satellite LNB
• Universal, Single, Single S & C band wideband LNBs
• Sensitive Tuner
• PAL / NTSC conversion
• Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) with Pan Vector or Letter Box
• Output resolution: 576p & 576i, 720p, 1080i & 1080p
• To improve HDMI with Upscalefunktion to picture quality
• 8 favorite lists
• Parental Control function
• 5 types of sorting function for channels
• Screen display with full color resolution
• Teletext and subtitle support (OSD)
• 7 days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for On-Screen Program Information
• Multilingual menu
• Multichannel order
• USB 2.0 (Mediaplayer)
• Megasat HD 601
• Remote control
• Batteries
• User manual
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2.1 Front view
2. Names and key assignment
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2.2 Rear view
ScartHDMI
Digital Audio
(S/PDIF)
Power switchLNB Input
Standby button
Diplay
USB

2. Names and key assignment
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2.3 Remote control
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Zone 1
POWER Turn on/off the unit (Standby)
MUTE Muting the sound
TV/R Switches between TV and radio reception
DISPLAY Switching between different display formats
MODE Change the TV resolution
TIME Timer Einstellungen
F1 Function key (optional)
Numeric keys (0~9) Program Change / Enter numbers
FAV Displays the Favorites list (if favorites available)
RECALL Switches between the last and current program
MENU To access the main menu
EXIT Exits the current menu step by step
INFO Displays information of the current program
EPG Displays the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
Zone 2
pqSwitches TV/radio programs (up/down)
tuAdjust the volume
VOL +/- Adjust the volume
CH +/- Switches TV/radio programs (up/down)
OK Confirm the current selection / Open the program list
TXT Displays the teletext of the respective program
SUB Displaying subtitles (if available)
OPT Option button
PAGE p/qScroll page by page
USB Display menus of the USB if a USB device is connected
FIND Quick search of individual programs
SLEEP Activate Off-Timer (15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120min.)
Zone 3
AUDIO Selection or change the audio track
PAUSE Pauses the current TV picture (freeze picture)
ZOOM Zoom function of the current program
SAT Displays the stored satellite list
tt / uu Fast forward / reverse
uStart
nStop
|
tt / uu
|
Chapter forward / backward
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Pause
lStart recording (optional)
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3. Connecting the set-top box
3.1 Connecting the set-top box
HDMI cable
Scart cable (optional)
1. Connect the coaxial cable to the LNB.
(You can connect an LNB directly to the LNB IN,
or more LNBs through a DiSEqC switch or multiswitch.
2. Connect the HDMI or Scart cable with your TV.
3. Make sure that on your TV is selected corresponding
to the input channel (for example, HDMI 1).

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4. Main Menu
After connecting the receiver to other required equipment, turn on the set-top box
Use the tubutton to select your sub-
ject and press OK to confirm your selec-
tion and enter that sub menu, press EXIT
button you can return to the previous
menu.
Satellite
Press the OK button to enter the list of
preset satellites. Use the pq buttons to
select a satellite, with the tubuttons you
can at select the symbol of the bottom of
the screen for editing and to the respective
satellite edit.
4.1 Installation
Note:
The default password for
the menu access is: 0000
Press the MENU button to enter the
menu.
The main menu consists of:
• Installation
• Channel edit
• Settings
• Time settings
• Advanced
• Information
1. Antenna settings
Press OK to Enter Dish setup, here you can make Satellite Scan, Satellite Edit, TP Search,
TP Edit and other related Functions.

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4. Main Menu
Add satellite:
Add satellite by using the Red key. Here
you can input new Satellite angle, Satellite
Direction (east, west), Band (ku,c). OK to
confirm the setting and this new satellite
will be added to the end of the Satellite
list.
Move satellite:
Select the satellite and press the OK but-
ton. You can now enter to move the po-
sition of the satellite in a desired position.
Delete satellite:
You can delete the user’s satellite. Select
the satellite that you want to delete from
the satellite list. You will be asked to con-
firm whether delete the satellite or not. If
you press ok key, all the channels in the
selected satellite and transponder will be
deleted, and the selected satellite will di-
sappear.
Rename satellite:
Select the satellite then press green but-
ton. You can change the satellite’s name,
angle, direction and band. Input the cha-
racters which you want to edit using the
browser.

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Transponder
Press the OK button to enter the list of pre-
set transponders. Use the pq buttons to
select a transponder, with the tubut-
tons you can at select the symbol of the
bottom of the screen for editing and to the
respective transponder. The processing is
performed in the same manner as the pro-
cessing of the satellite.
LNB Typ
Here you need to check the LNB typ according to your antenna, set the correct fre-
quency or define yourself. The default setting (Universal) is true in most cases.
LNB Power
Here you need to check the LNB power according to your antenna, set the correct
frequency or define yourself. The default setting (13V/18V) is true in most cases.
4. Main Menu
Unicable System:
Under the menu item LNB type, you can make the settings for single-cable (unicable).
The set-top box is programmable for different unicable systems. Depending on the sys-
tem can be connected to a system of up to 8 set-to boxes.
Megasat, Kathrein, Technisat and identical devices use the following frequencies:
IF Channel: 1=1284; 2=1400; 3=1516; 4=1632; 5=1748; 6=1864; 7=1980; 8=2096
Inverto and identical systems use the following frequencies:
IF Channel: 1=1076; 2=1178; 3=1280; 4=1382; 5=1484; 6=1586; 7=1688; 8=1790
Under IF Channel You can select up to 8 different frequencies, while each IF channel is
automatically assigned a frequency. Note that each frequency may be present only once
in your system. The frequencies depend on your cable system and must not be changed
arbitrarily. For systems that does not match the pre-programmed frequencies which can
under these Adjust the main point frequency.
Note:
Basically, one uses the
lowest frequency for the
longest cable path to the
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Motor
Use the tubuttons to select the cont-
rol of your motor. If you enable this option
and then press OK, you can make further
adjustments to the position of the mirror
adjust:
22KHz
In case you are using two antennas connected to a 22KHz tone switch box. You can
supply either 22KHz by setting “OFF”to select antenna.
DiSEqC 1.0 / DiSEqC 1.1
If you connect antenna to DiSEqC Switch, you need to specify the DiSEqC input to which
your selected satellite have been configured.
4. Main Menu
Move Auto [W/E]
Press RIGHT/LEFT button, the dish will be motorized to East/West continuously, it will
stop until it find the best signal.
Move Continue
Press RIGHT/LEFT button, the dish will be motorized to East/West continuously until you
press LEFT/RIGHT again.
Move Step
Press RIGHT/LEFT button, the dish will be motorized to East/West by step.
Store Position
Save the current position you searched for the selected satellite.
Go to Position
Press OK button to move the dish to the stored position.
Go to Reference
Press OK button to move the dish to 0 position.
Set West Limit
Enable West limit.
Set East Limit
Enable East limit.
Disable Limit
Disable West limit and East limit.

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4. Main Menu
Channel search
In this menu item you can select different search options:
• All programs
• Free programs
• HD programs
• SD programs
• TV programs
• Radio programs
• FTA TV programs
• FTA Radio Programs
Transponder:
Just look on the selected Transponder.
Satellit:
Searches all stored transponders of the selected satellite.
Multi-Sat:
Scans all selected satellites.
Blind Scan:
Finds the satellites from all transponders, even those that are not stored in the list. This
process will take some time to complete.
Multi-Transponer:
Searches for all satellites on the selected transponder.
Start channel search
After you have set all the relevant posi-
tions in the antenna menu, you can now
search for programs. You can use various
search functions:
2. Delete satellite channels
In this menu, you can delete unwanted channels lists matching the selection.

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4. Main Menu
3. USALS setup
In this menu you can adjust to your USALS
to operate your antenna with a motor.
4. Factory setting
Here you can delete all settings and channels and set back to factory condition. If the
option is selected and confirmed with OK, you are prompted to confirm this. If you select
„YES“, all data and settings are reset to the factory preset values. All the settings you have
made will go irrevocably lost.

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4.2 Channel edit
Here you can move programs, delete, lock,
rename, replace and create favorites lists.
4. Main Menu
1. TV programms
Select the menu item TV programs and confirm with OK. At the bottom of the screen
there are 4 different symbols available. Use the tubuttons to select the options.
Move
Press OK to select a program you want to move. To move the program to the position
you want, simply press the pq buttons until you have reached the desired position, or
enter the numerical number of the desired court and then confirm with the OK button.
Multiple programs to move appears simultaneously, select the program and press the
blue button on the remote control. Repeat this process until all desired stations are in-
stantly highlighted. Now select the desired program number and confirm with the OK
button.
Delete
Move the cursor to the desired program, which is to be deleted and press the OK button.
The selected program is marked with a cross. Repeat the process until all programs are
marked to be deleted and then press the Exit button. Confirm the deletion of the pro-
grams by selecting„Yes“. If you select„No“ is deselected and no change is made.
Lock
You can lock a channel. After press OK button, you are prompted to enter a password.

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4. Main Menu
Rename
Select the desired program that you want to rename. Press OK to open the editing
window. Use the cursor and color keys to select the desired characters. Press OK to con-
firm your choice.
Exchange
You can replace a program that you select from the Channel List, with another program.
Press the OK button, then you will be asked which program you want to the current
interchange. Use the number keys to select the desired program number and confirm
with OK.
2. Radio programs
Editing the radio programs are in accordance with the instructions of TV programs.
3. Favorits
You can sort programs into different groups, such as news, movies, music, or sports.
Select at the bottom of the desired favorite group with the tubuttons. Then select
the desired channel using the pq buttons and press OK. An icon appears next to the
selected program. Repeat the process until all desired channels are assigned the appro-
priate favorite group.
4. Favorits Radio
The create the radio favorites list is according to the instructions favorites list.
Note:
To rename a favorite group,
press the RED button on the
remote control.

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5. Sort channels
In this menu item you can choose different sorting functions:
• Alphabetically
• Transponder
• FTA / encrypted
• Standard
• Favorites
• Provider
• Service ID
6. User channel list
With this option, you can save and load your self-created channel list to the internal
memory of the device.
Save channel list:
Select this option by pressing OK. Confirm with„YES“ to save the current channel list at
the set-top box. Select„No“ to cancel the process.
Load channel list:
If you make a factory setting, or the channel list accidentally deleted, you can load the
previously stored channel list from memory here.
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4.3 Settings
4. Main Menu
Here you can change basic settings of the
set-top box.
1. System settings
Use the pq buttons to navigate the
menu. With the tubuttons you change
accordingly each point according to your
needs. It can be set as follows:
• Menu Language
• Audio 1
• Audio 2
• Subtitle language
• Subtitle function
• EPG language
• Teletext language
• Digital Audio
• Scart Ausgang
• Automatic program change
• Automatic exit the program list
• Start Last Viewed program
• Low Power Standby
• Display lighting

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2. OSD settings
Use the pq buttons to navigate the
menu. With the tubuttons you chan-
ge accordingly each point according to
your needs. It can be set as follows:
• Menu transparency
• Teletext transparency
• Screen resolution
• TV Typ
• TV format
• OSD display time
4. Main Menu
Parental lock
Here you can assign a password to diffe-
rent menu items and programs to pre-
vent children from changing the settings,
or not seeing desired programs.
The first menu item „Password Lock“ ac-
tivates or deactivates the complete child
safety. When you activated the lock, you
can select individual menus or programs
with„yes“ or„no“ to enable or disable.
Picture settings
Use the pq buttons to navigate the menu. With the tubuttons you change accor-
dingly each point according to your needs. It can be set as follows:
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Saturation
• Standard (resets the settings to the default values.)

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4.4 Time settings
4. Main Menu
In this menu, you can make settings by
time and date, set an event or sleep timer
and set the automatic shutdown of the
set-top box.
1. Time settings
The default time is set to automatic, but it can also be entered manually. Select the time
zone of your country and you will get the current time based on TDT (Time and Data
Table) in the data stream of the current program.
2. Event-Timer
Here you can set the timer to access the
program you have selected to determine
a time.The set-top box switches automati-
cally to the selected time on this channel.
Use the color buttons to enter any set-
tings:
RED: add timer
GREEN: edit timer
YELLOW: delete timer

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4. Main Menu
3. Sleep Timer
Set the desired time after the set-top box should turn off. You can choose between 15,
30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
4. Clock in standby
Here you can select whether the time should be displayed in the standby mode on the
display. You can choose between ON (active) or OFF (inactive).
5. Automatic shut-o
Here you can set the time after the set-top box should turn off if no operation was per-
formed on the set-top box. You can choose between 1, 2 or 3 hours.
Note:
The factory setting of the set-top
box, the automatic shutdown is
enabled and the set-top box swit-
ches off after 3 hours automatically
if no operation was performed.