Contents 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 ...............
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 ~ 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
• Teletext and subtitle support (OSD) • 7 days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for On-Screen Program Information • Multilingual menu • Multichannel order • USB 2.0 (Mediaplayer) 1.2 Delivery • Megasat HD 601 • Remote control • Batteries • User manual ENGLISH...
2. Names and key assignment 2.3 Remote control 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)
3. Connecting the set-top box 3.1 Connecting the set-top box 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.
4. Main Menu After connecting the receiver to other required equipment, turn on the set-top box Press the MENU button to enter the menu. The main menu consists of: • Installation • Channel edit • Settings • Time settings • Advanced •...
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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.
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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;...
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4. Main Menu 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.
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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 Start channel search After you have set all the relevant posi- tions in the antenna menu, you can now...
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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.
4. Main Menu 4.2 Channel edit Here you can move programs, delete, lock, rename, replace and create favorites lists. 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 t u buttons to select the options. Move Press OK to select a program you want to move.
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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.
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4. Main Menu 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.
4. Main Menu 4.3 Settings Here you can change basic settings of the set-top box. 1. System settings Use the pq buttons to navigate the menu. With the t u buttons you change accordingly each point according to your needs. It can be set as follows: •...
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4. Main Menu 2. OSD settings Use the pq buttons to navigate the menu. With the t u buttons you chan- ge accordingly each point according to your needs. It can be set as follows: • Menu transparency • Teletext transparency •...
4. Main Menu 4.4 Time settings 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.
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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.
4. Main Menu 4.5 Advanced In this menu, additional functions of the set-top box are offered. 1. Games Here are some classic games for your pleasure. 2. USB USB menu is only active when a suitable USB device is connected. You can limit the data that is displayed by selecting with the t u buttons at the top of one of the symbols:...
4. Main Menu For more options on the color keys on the remote control. At the bottom of the screen there are four choices available. Then follow the information in the relevant information window. Tools (RED) Press the RED button to enter the tool list. Here you may rename, delete, move, copy, create a new folder, sort, and format your USB device.
5. Additional information 5.1 Troubleshooting You might meet abnormal working of this STB with various reasons. Check the following which may help you. Problem Possible causes What to do LED on the front panel fail to light Main supply cable is not connected. Check if the main supply cable is up/is not lit.
5. Additional information 5.2 Specifications Tuner & Demodulator Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz Input Connector F-Type, IEC 169-24, female Signal Level -25 bis -65 dBm RF Impedance 75 Ω¸unbalanced IF Band width 55 MHz / 8 Hz (per 5 Msps) LNB Power &...
5. Additional information 5.3 Informations Note: Weight and dimensions are not absolutely exact values . Technical details can be chan- ged at any time (according to manufacturer) without prior notice. Declaration of Conformity This complies with the following directives / standards is confirmed: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EG EN 55013: 2001 + A1: 2003 + A2: 2006 EN 55020: 2007...
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Status: v1.0 May 2014 // Technical changes, misprints and errors reserved. Megasat Werke GmbH | Industriestraße 4a | D-97618 Niederlauer | www.megasat.tv | info@megasat.tv...
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