Table of Contents 5 Chapter 1 Intended use 30 Teletext (TTX) 5 Explanation of symbols 31 Electronic program guide (EPG) 33 What is DVB-T? 6 Chapter 2 Safety information 1 0 Copyright information 34 Chapter 8 Main menu 1 0 Before use 36 Channel Manager 40 Installation 2 Chapter 3 Features 41 Configuration 44 Software Upgrade 3 Chapter 4 The device 44...
Intended use Dear Customer: The SOL T700 is a mobile device intended for DVB-T television reception and vie- wing. USB flash drives with a capacity of up to 32 GB and external hard disks for- Thank you for deciding on purchasing this quality product from X4-TECH. matted to FAT32 and with a capacity of up to 80 GB can be used via the USB port. This instruction manual will give you a general idea of how this device operates, Hard disks require their own power supply and should only have one partition. as well as provide you with information on cleaning and safety procedures. Please You will also be able to use SDHC, SD, MMC and MS memory cards with a capaci- take a few minutes to read and follow all safety and operating instructions found ty of up to 32 GB and formatted to FAT32 with the 3-in-1 card reader. This device in this manual carefully, in order to maintain this products condition and ensure also supports JPEG image files, AVI video files and MP3 and WAV audio files. safe operation. Retain this instruction manual for future reference and where re- quired pass it along with the device if handed over to a third party. Should you have any additional questions regarding this device or should any Please adhere to all of the safety information/instructions found in this suggestions arise, please contract a specialized dealer or our service team for fur- instruction manual! ther information. We look forward to you recommending us to others and hope you enjoy using this device from X4-TECH. Explanation of symbols Your X4-TECH Team An exclamation mark is intended to inform the user of important infor-...
Safety information Dear Customer: › Should any evident damage be seen on the device, power supply or on the connection cables, do not come in contact with or touch these. The following safety and hazard warnings are not only for the protection of your Switch off the corresponding circuit breaker in the power distribution device, but also serve as a protection against potential health hazards. Please panel first before carefully unplugging the power plug from the wall take time to read the following instructions carefully. outlet. Do not operate this device further! Please contact or take it to a qualified service technician/specialty workshop. › We assume no liability for personal or property damage resulting from the failure to comply with the safety instructions, improper operation › Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet in order to completely cut and handling. Under such circumstances, all claims under warranty will off the power supply to the device. Merely turning the device off with become void. the ON/OFF button is not sufficient enough. Make sure that receptacles are easily accessible.
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› Furthermore, this product contains small parts that could be swallo- or shelf. Never block ventilation openings with magazines, tablecloths, wed. Never leave packaging material lying around unsupervised. For curtains or similar. children it could become a hazardous toy and lead to serious injury. Keep packaging and protective foil away from children at all times to a › Make sure the device is placed on a firm and stable surface. void the danger of suffocation. › Never place any sources of fire on top of or near the device and power › The device should never come in contact with water or moisture. supply plug (e.g. lighted candle). › To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock make sure that liquids, such › Your full concentration and attention is required while driving in as dripping or splashing water, rain or moisture, do not come in contact...
› Contribute to a better environment by using a designated disposal When connecting other devices, please refer to the safety and operating in- system (e.g. Dual System in Germany) or recycling site for the disposal structions found in the literature accompanying these devices. of packaging material. Copyright information The reproduction, duplication and copying of copyright protected material, as well as the distribution, circulation, public access to or even the rental of these, without explicit authorization of the copyright holder, is strictly prohibited. Before use Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating this device and retain it for further reference, questions and use. Following and heeding...
Features The device › 17.78 cm (7“) widescreen LCD color display [480 RGB (H) x 234 (V)] with LED backlight › Mobile DVB-T reception and automatic channel search › Integrated lithium rechargeable battery (7.4V / 1800mAh) for up to 2.5 hours of use › Compatible USB 2.0 port › Electronic program guide (EPG) › Teletext (TTX) › Supports JPEG image files › Supports MP3 and WAV audio files › Supports AVI video files › Reads USB flash drives with a capacity of up to 32 GB and external hard disks with a capacity of up to 80 GB, all formatted to FAT32 (hard disks require their own power supply) › Reads SDHC, SD, MMC and MS memory cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB and formatted to FAT 32 › Built-in stereo speakers 20 21 22 Chapter 3 Features Chapter 4 The device...
Remote control 1. Volume control: increase/decrease the volume 2. A/V input: A/V IN (3.5 mm) 3. Earphone jack (3.5 mm) 4. A/V output: A/V OUT (3.5 mm) 5. Foldout stand 6. Power ON/OFF 7. Power supply jack (DC IN 9 – 12 V) 8. Power LED: lights up green when the device is turned on 9. Charge indicator: lights up red during charging, lights up green after charging has been completed 1 0. Infrared sensor: infrared receiver for the remote control 11. Display: 17.78 cm (7“) display with a 480 RGB (H) x 234 (V) display resolution 12. Control field: use to change channels, for navigation within menus, for making settings 13. TV/AV: changes between DVB-T and AV input operation 14. OK: use to confirm or make a selection 15. MODE: opens a menu with various display setting options 16. EPG: opens the electronic program guide 17. EXIT: exits a menu item or menu 18. MENU: opens the main menu 19. Stereo speakers 20. Antenna connection (75 Ω) 21. 3-in-1 card slot: for SDHC, SD, MMC and MS memory cards 22. USB 2.0 port...
1. TV/AV: changes between the device and A/V input operation 19. TTX: displays available teletext pages 2. Numeric buttons: enter a channel number directly 20. EPG: opens the electronic program guide 3. FAV: displays a list of favorites 21. : skip/return to the next/previous movie, song or picture 4. ZOOM: zoom function 22. : browse, fast forward/reverse 5. MENU: opens the main menu 6. Control field: use to navigate or make a selection. Use the navigation buttons o select a menu item, channel or for Changing batteries changing/making settings. Press „ ENTER” for access to the selected menu item. 7. RECALL: changes back and forth between the current and previously › This remote control requires two AAA batteries for operation. viewed channel 8. TV/RADIO: changes between TV and radio operation 9. REPEAT: switch through various repeat mode options 10. EXIT: exits a menu 11. DISPLAY: displays menu options (INFO: operation guide), displays various channel/file information 12. MUTE: deactivates/activates the sound 13. SCAN: starts a channel search...
› For best possible results, point the remote control directly at the device. Ensure Note that there is not more than a distance of 5 meters between the remote control Please note that the battery charging process can take up to approximately 20 and device and that the remote control is not used at an angle of over 60 degrees. hours, if the device is turned on at the same time. However, charging the battery with the device turned off will only take up to approximately 5 hours. It is therefo- › Always remove the batteries from the device when storing or if it is not is use for re recommended to turn the device off during charging. longer periods of time. Please fully charge the battery in a turned off state completely first, be- fore using it for the first time. This may otherwise impair capacity. Try to avoid deeply discharging your rechargeable battery. This could im- pair capacity. Rechargeable battery › This device utilizes a rechargeable lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh. A fully charged battery will give you the opportunity to watch televisi- Information on handling batteries/rechargeable batteries on for up to approximately 2.5 hours, depending on the type of use.
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› Please follow manufacturer instructions when charging rechargeable batteries. › Never expose batteries to extreme temperatures, such as for example resulting from sunlight, fire or ovens. There is the risk of explosion! › Make sure that batteries are not dismantled, short-circuited or are thrown into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion! › Touching leaking or damaged batteries could cause skin burns. Use suitable pro- tective gloves when handling such batteries. › Always ensure that the device has been turned off after use. › Always change/replace all batteries at the same time. › Clean battery and device contacts before inserting, where required. › Avoid totally discharging rechargeable batteries. › Always use batteries from the same manufacturer and never mix batteries, whether old with new, of different capacities or with rechargeable batteries. › If the operating distance between remote control and device weakens or the remote control is not functioning properly any more, change the batteries as ex- plained above. Chapter 4 The device Chapter 4 The device...
Connections A/V OUT Note The device should always be turned off when making cable or electrical connec- tions. (Switch should be positioned to „ OFF”). › This connection gives you the opportunity to use the SOL T700 as a signal source Cables should always be routed so that they can not be walked on or tripped over. for an external device (for example as a monitor). Please refer to the user manual accompanying this device before connecting. Power supply Earphones › Turn the device off. Connect the power adapter’s connector to the DC IN 9 –12 V power supply connection on the device. Now you can plug the power adapter’s › You can connect a set of earphones to this jack. Speakers are muted, once ear- plug into a power outlet that has been correctly installed according to your public phones are plugged into the device. power system. To operate via your car’s cigarette lighter, connect the car adapter’s connector to the DC IN 9 –12 V power supply connection on the device. Now you Please note that excessive sound pressure levels created when listening can plug the adapter into your car’s cigarette lighter. to loud volume levels, particularly with earphones or headphones, can lead to permanent hearing damage or loss. Please bear in mind that the device consumes a minimal amount of power, even when turned off. Please take this into consideration when operating the device with your vehicle’s electrical system. Remove the adapter from the power supply source in order to completely cut off the USB connection power supply to the device.
General operation The USB connection does not warrant a supply of power to the external The following generally applies to operating functions within a menu. medium used, for example a hard disk. Please refer to the literature in the user manual accompanying the connected device. › The ON/OFF switch on the side of the device turns the device on and off. Please note that connected USB cables must be less than 3 m in length in order to maintain EMC compliance. Using cables longer than 3 m could › Move a selection or change a setting with the control field on the device or the influence electromagnetic compatibility, which could lead to disturbance navigation buttons on the remote control. or failure. › Confirm a selection with „ ENTER“/“OK“. › Press the „ EXIT“ button to exit the current menu or to return to the main menu. Memory cards › If „INFO: Operation guide“ can been seen at the bottom of the screen, press the “DISPLAY” button for a view/reminder of available operating functions. › Ensure that the device is turned off before inserting a memory card into the card reader. You can use SDHC, SD, MMC and MS memory cards formatted to FAT32 with this 3-in-1 card slot. A maximum capacity of up to 32 GB can be used, depen- ding on the type of memory card used. Power ON/OFF › Slide the ON/OFF switch to „...
DVB-T › First, you will be asked to select a menu language and country. › Change to a DVB-T mode by pressing the „ TV/AV“ button. › After a selection has been made, confirm your choice with „ ENTER”. › Press the „DISPLAY“ button repeatedly to display information about the current selected channel (e.g. reception quality and strength). › Next, you will be required to confirm if you wish to install. Confirm with „YES” to start a channel search. › Press the „ “ button while viewing a program to stop it and for example, take a closer look at a weather chart. Channel search › You can press the „SCAN“ button to start an automatic channel search. Confirm with „ YES” to delete existing channels and begin a channel search. › As an alternative, you can also search through certain frequency ranges or chan- nels in the main menu. › Press the „ MENU“ buttonto open the main menu and select „ Digital TV” › „ Instal- lation”. › Select „Area Search” to carry out a complete channel search. Existing channels will be deleted. The whole frequency range will be scanned through. Channels found will be stored in sequence. Confirm with „YES” to delete existing channels and to begin a channel search. › Select „Manual Search“ to search through a certain channel for stations. Sta- tions of a channel already existing within a channel list, will be searched through and deleted. Following this, the channel will be search through completely once again. Stations found will be added to the end of the channel list.
Channel selection › Select „Auto Search” to search through a certain range for stations. Stations within this frequency range, already existing within the channel list, will be sear- ched through and deleted. Following this, the frequency range will be search Choose one of the following options to select a channel: through completely once again. Stations found will be added to the bottom of › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to switch to the next/previous channel. the channel list. › Use the numerical buttons to enter a channel number directly. First time installation › Press the „OK“ or „ENTER“ button to open the „Quick Select” guide to display li- › The installation assistant will start if the device is being used for the first time or stings.
Zoom › The „“ button can be used to move through teletext pages 100 at a time (e.g. from 728 to 828). Once pressed, the device will try to proceed to this page. The device may also return to the beginning (e.g. move from 828 back to 128). › Press the „ ZOOM“ button to activate the zoom function. Now you can press the „ “ and „ “ buttons repeatedly to switch through different › The „ “ button can be used to move from the current page back to page 100 zoom levels (1/4, 1/3, 1/2, Normal, x 2, x 3, x 4). (e.g. from 728 back to 100). › You can use the „ ,, and “ buttons to move an image during a zoom mode. › The colored fields (red, green, yellow and blue) at the bottom of the teletext page can be used to view the current and last three pages. Press the respective colored button to switch to the respective page. Teletext (TTX) Note Being able to find a teletext page or use the teletext function all depends upon › Press the „...
What is DVB-T? › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to browse through the days of the week within the program guide. DVB-T is the abbreviation for Digital Video Broadcasting – Terrestrial and refers to the transmission of digital television signals into the atmosphere using terrestrial Daily Mode methods. › Press the red button to change from a weekly to a daily program mode and to display detailed information about the current channel’s program. DVB-T is a variation of DVB and is mainly used as a standard for transmitting digital television and radio via an antenna in various European countries. The transmission frequencies used to broadcast DVB-T already correspond with well- Weekly Mode known analog broadcasting UHF and VHF channels. These channels can be used...
Main menu › Press the „ MENU“ button to open the main menu. Select diverse picture dis- play options › The following chart will give you a general idea about the main menu’s structure. System Setup Select different sound and This outline makes it easier to understand the options and functions contained picture effect settings or within this menu. LCN and area settings Time Set the time Main Menu Parental lock Change the password Digital TV Channel Channel Orga- Add/Remove stations to/ Software Select different sound and Manager nizer from a favorites list, move, Upgrade picture effect settings or lock, delete or rename channels LCN and area settings Factory De- Restore settings to a factory Channel Sor- Define the sorting order fault default setting ting Channel Grou- Assign channels to certain Version...
Channel Manager Rename Press the „ “ or „ “ button to open a window for renaming channels. › Press the numerical buttons repeatedly to move through and Channel Organizer select the required character. Available characters can be seen in › The „Channel Organizer” gives you the opportunity to create your favorites, the dialogue box above the numerical pad. It will take move channels, lock channels to prevent use and/or to delete channels. approximately 5 seconds before the cursor moves to the next location and the previously entered character is accepted. › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to select a channel in the channel list. › Use the red button to change between characters (letters and/ or numbers). › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to move faster through the channel list. › Use the green button to change between upper and lower case letters.
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› Press „ ENTER“ to confirm a selection. › Press the „EXIT“ button to exit the channel grouping menu and to confirm set- tings that have been carried out. The „ First Option” is for selecting a country. Note The „ Second Option” is for selecting an encoding option. The „ Third Option” is for selection according to names. Favorites can be edited in the menu option „ Channel Organizer”. A combination of the above options is also possible. Edit Channels › Press the „ EXIT“ button to discard selected options and to exit the „Channel Sor- ting” menu. › This menu allows you to create stations according to information packs or to add carriers to them. › Press the „ENTER” button after options have been selected and confirm with „YES” to save selected options and carry out a sorting process. › Press the red button to open a dialogue field for adding a certain station.
› Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to make a selection. › Press „ EXIT” to cancel a search process and to exit this menu option. › Press „ ENTER” after selecting an option. › Select „ YES” within the dialogue window to confirm deletion. Auto Search › Select „Auto Search” to search through a certain frequency range for stations. Stations within this frequency range, which already exist in the channel list, will be searched through and deleted. Following this, the frequency range will be search through completely once again. Stations found will be added to the bot- Installation tom of the channel list. › This menu option allows you to search for stations in several ways. Start Freq (KHz) determine where a search is to begin › Use the numerical buttons to enter the desired start frequency. › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to move through positions. Area Search End Freq (KHz) determine where a search is to end › Select the option „Area Search“ to begin an automatic channel search. Existing...
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OSD › select a menu color scheme Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons within this submenu to carry out setting adjustments. Time on OSD › select on/off to display/not display the time on screen Press the „ MODE“ button once again to return to the menu selection option or to exit OSD Timeout › determine the window fade out effect the menu again. (e.g. changing channels) OSD Trans › select the menu window transparency MODE MENU OSD Language › select a preferred menu language PICTURE BRIGHTNESS For brightness adjustments MP4 Sub Language › select a preferred subtitle language* CONTRAST For contrast adjustments 1. Audio Language › select the preferred first language* 2. Audio Language › select the preferred second language* COLOR For color saturation adjustments * These settings refer to, for example, DVDs or files found on removable storage LANGUAGE For selecting the language of this menu devices. RESET Restore factory default settings SYSTEME PICT. ASP.
Version GMT Offset › select the current time zone offset (Germany is GMT +01:00) Summer time › turn the Daylight Savings Time function on/off › This option opens a window that displays information on device hardware/soft- ware. Press „ EXIT” to exits this menu window again. Parental Lock › This menu option gives you the opportunity to set a password. The preset pass- word is “0000”. Movie › Select this option to open a file browser containing movie files stored on the Software Upgrade connected storage medium. › Directories and playable files will be displayed. AVI video files are supported. › This option allows you to search through a connected removable storage device for a file that can be used to carry out a software upgrade. › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to select a file or directory in the list. › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to move faster through the file list. Note › Press „ ENTER“ to start playback or to access a directory. Please not that the user is solely responsible for any upgrades and all actions car- › Use the numerical buttons to enter a number directly. After approx. 3 seconds ried out.
› Press „ REPEAT“ to switch through various repeat mode options: › Press „ “ to pause or resume playback. Repeat One › repeats the current file › Press „ “ to stop playback. Repeat Dir › repeats the current directory › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to return/skip to the previous/next file. Repeat Shuff. › repeats the current directory in a random order Repeat OFF › turns the repeat mode function off › Press the „ “ and „ “ buttons repeatedly to fast forward/reverse (x 2, x 4, x 8, x 20 and off ). A fast forward/reverse process can be stopped by pressing the › Press „...
Selecting a signal source › Press „ ENTER“ to start a slideshow or to skip to the next picture. › Press the TV/AV button on the remote control or on the device to change bet- ween DVB-T and A/V input operation. › Press „ “ to pause or resume a slideshow. › Press „ “ to stop picture display. › The TV/RADIO button lets you switch between DVB-T operation and available › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to return/skip to the previous/next file. radio stations. › Use the „ “ and „ “ buttons to rotate a picture to the left/right. › Use the „ “ button to flip a picture vertically from left to right around the central › Browsers for removable storage devices can be selected in the main menu. axis.
Audio settings Troubleshooting › Press the „AUDIO” button during DVB-T operation to open a menu for different The device you have just purchased is equipped with state-of-the-art technology audio track and balance setting options. and is safe to operate. Nevertheless, problems or malfunctions may occur. › Different equalizer and sound effect settings can be turned on and off in the Before contacting a service technician, refer to the following possible solutions: main menu under „ Main Menu › Digital TV › Configuration › System Setup”. Problems with file playback › You can increase/decrease the volume with the volume control dial. › Check if everything has been connected properly. › The audio codec is not supported. › Press the „ MUTE" button to deactivate/activate the sound. › The video codec is not supported. › You’ve been trying to open the wrong file type. Try to maintain a safe volume level and avoid excessive noise. Over a cer- › You would like to open a file type intended for a different operating mode. tain amount of time your hearing will become accustomed to the adju- sted volume level. The remote control is not working Please note that excessive sound pressure levels created when listening › Check if the batteries have been inserted correctly. to loud volume levels, particularly with earphones or headphones, can › If batteries are empty, replace them with new ones. lead to permanent hearing damage or loss. › Point the remote control to the remote sensor and press to operate. › Remove any objects found between the remote control and the remote sensor.
Maintenance, handling and cleaning My removable storage device is not detected › Never operate the device in places with extreme high or low temperatures. › Ensure that the storage medium has been connected properly. Permissible storage temperatures: – 25° C – 60° C › The storage medium has not been formatted to the FAT32 file system. Permissible operating temperatures: 0° C – 40° C Any repairs other than those mentioned above are to be carried out › Should pixel errors (to light or to dark pixels) appear during operation, then this solely by an authorized technician. does not necessarily mean that the device is defect. These errors are a common TFT LCD technology problem. Up to five pixel errors are acceptable. Maintenance › Carry out a technical safety inspection on a regular basis, e.g. check if the power cable or housing may have become damaged. › If there is reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, then disconnect it immediately from the power supply and secure it against any unintentional operation. Carefully remove the power cable plug from the wall outlet and where applicable switch off the corresponding circuit breaker first. It can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible, if: › there is visible damage to the device or power cable, › the device no longer works, › it has been stored for a longer period of time under unfavorable conditions › or exposed to rigorous transport conditions.
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› Capacitors within the device may still carry voltage even though they have been disconnected from all power supply sources. › Repairs are only to be carried out by qualified personnel, who are familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regulations. Transporting or sending the device Please retain the original box and the packaging material in case you need to transport or send the device out for maintenance at a later date. Please note that the device should be repacked in the original packaging. The box and packaging have been especially developed for this device in order to protect it during trans- port and against damage. Retain this instruction manual for future reference and where required pass it along with the device if handed over to a third party. Keeping the external case clean Never use volatile fluids near the device, as for example insect spray. Avoid letting the device come in contact with rubber or plastic products for longer periods of time. These could otherwise leave marks behind. Cleaning the device Unplug the power cable before cleaning. Always use a soft and dry cloth to clean the unit’s exterior. If the device is extremely dirty you can use a soft cloth, dam- pened with water or a mild cleaning solution to clean. Never use any abrasive or harsh cleaning agents (e.g. alcohol, benzine or thinners) as these could damage...
Humidity A/V OUT (3.5 mm) Normal charging 0 °C ~ + 45 °C 65 ± 20 % A/V IN (3.5 mm) Normal discharging – 20 °C ~ + 65 °C 65 ± 20% Stereo earphones (3.5 mm) Antenna (75 Ω) 3-in-1 card reader USB 2.0 Delivery contents › Supports: Video: AVI Audio: MP3 and WAV › X4-TECH SOL T700 with built-in rechargeable battery Photos: JPEG › Power supply 100 – 240 V › 12 V car adapter › USB 2.0 USB flash drives up to 32 GB and formatted to FAT32 › DVB-T antenna with magnetic base External hard disks formatted to FAT32 › Remote control with batteries (requires their own power supply; only one partition) › Instruction manual › Service data sheet › Memory cards SDHC, SD, MMC and MS cards up to 32 GB (depending on the type) and formatted to FAT32 Chapter 13 Specifications Chapter 13 Specifications...
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