Instructions - FV300
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1. 20 Help and Advice 21 Technical Specifications 22 Welcome Section Welcome to Labgear Congratulations on choosing to buy a Labgear product By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europe s leading manufacturers All products brought to you by Labgear are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 3 year Warranty Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address Provided We hope you will enjoy using your purchased for many years to come Introduction Thank you for purchasing this product which has been designed and manufactured to give you many years of trouble free service About This User Guide This user guide contains all the information you need to know about how to setup and watch available Freeview Channels using your set top box What is Freeview It is thenew freedigital service currently providing up tothirty digital channels over twenty digitalradio stations plusa whole new world of interactive services It is broadcast fromtransmitters and isreceived via arooftop aerial Freeview works like traditional TV but becausethe signals2. First Time Installation This menu allowsthe user todelete all existing channels in the STB and reset the STB tofactory default setting 1 Enter the System Setting menu press the UP or DOWN buttonto highlight the First Time Installation 2 Press the OK button toconfirm a confirmation window appears 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor to highlight Confirm icon pressthe OK button to start first timeinstallation 4 Or Highlight Exit icon pressthe OK buttonto cancel thefirst time installation System Info This menu allowsusers to viewthe software versionand hardware versionof the STB 1 Enter the System Setting menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight the System Info menu 2 Press the OK button toopen up theinformation box You can viewthe software version andhardware version ofthe STB inthis box 13 Change Pin Code This menu allows users to change pin code 1 Enter the System Setting menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight the Change Pin Code menu 2 Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 3 Enter theold pin code using the numeric buttons Default pin codeis 888888 4 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to select New Pin Code and enter six new numbers with numeric buttons 0 9 5 Press the UP or DOWN cursorto select Enter Again andenter the new pin code againwith numeric buttons 0 9 6 Press the OK button toconfirm the changed pin code So
3. button toswitch the desired favourite list 5 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlightthe favourite channelin the favourite list 6 Press the OK button toremove the channelfrom the favourite list 7 Press the EXIT button to quit Accessing the favourite channels 1 Press the FAVOURITE buttonto enter the favourite list 2 Press the Red button to switchto the desired favourite list 3 Press the UP or DOWN cursorto select the favourite channel inthe selected favourite list 4 Press the OK button to viewthe favourite channelon full screen 5 Press the EXIT button to quit 20 Help and Advice Mains lead unplugged Check mains lead Standby light not lit Mains fuse blown Check fuse Aerial is disconnected Check aerial lead No signal found Aerial is damaged misaligned Check aerial Out of digital signal area Check with dealer No picture or sound Viewing incorrect scart output Press the DTV VCR button Encrypted channel message It is a pay perview channel Select an alternative channel Set top box is switchedoff Plug in and turn onset top box Remote control is not aimedcorrectly Aim remote control at frontpanel No response from remote control Front panel obstructed Check for obstructions Remote control batteries inserted incorrectly Check batteries are inserted correctly Remote control batteries exhausted Replace remote control batteries Square blocks in picture orpicture Aeri
4. or CH button to previewthe current programme on the selected channel andcheck the currentprogramme information 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursorto navigate the programme lists forthe next seven days 4 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlightthe desired programme 5 Press the OK button toadd a reminder then remindericon will appear alongside the selectedprogramme press the OK button againto remove the reminder Whenthe reminder programmeis about tostart a reminder window will appear 6 Press the EXIT buttonto quit the channel schedule Note The currentbroadcast programme cannotbe set asa reminder event Channels List The Channel Listpresents a listof all channels found during the channel search From the ChannelList you canwatch and listento the selectedchannels delete them from thelist or seta password toaccess the channel 1 Press the MENU buttonto enter the main menu ofthe STB 2 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlightthe Channel List 3 Press the OK button toenter Channel List menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlighta channel 5 Press the OK button to preview the selected channel 6 Press the EXIT button to quit the channellist menu andview the channelon full screen Delete a channel 1 Enter the channellist menu pressthe UP or DOWN cursor toselect a channel 2 Press the Yellow button todelete the selectedchannel Lock Unlock a channel 1 Enter the channe
5. 3 Selection byon screen channels list Youcan also selectthe desired channeldirectly from on screenchannel list This is displayed usingthe STB s Press the MENU button toenter main menuof the STB Press the UP or Down cursor to select Channel List Press the OK button to enter the channellist menu Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlightthe desired channel e Press the OK button topreview the selectedchannel f Press the EXIT button to quit the channellist and viewthe channel on full screen 4 Selection by Channel Schedule Youcan also selectthe desired channeldirectly from Channel Schedule This is displayed by pressingthe EPG buttonon the remotecontrol The Channel Schedule provides theusers with abrief description ofthe programme onthe currently selected channeland lists the current channels 1 Press the EPG button to enterthe Channel Schedule 2 Press the P or P cursorto select the desired channel the screen switches to the programmeon the currently selected channel 3 Press the EXIT buttonto quit the Channel Schedule andview the channelon full screen Recall Youcan switch tothe previously viewed channel by pressing the RECALL button 16 o Volume Control The volume levelof the STBcan be alteredwith the VOL or VOL button on the remote control Youcan silence the sound from thereceiver by pressingthe MUTE button The sound rem
6. 13 First Time Installation 13 ys 10 0 9 13 Change Pin Code 14 Software Update 14 Basic Operations 15 Changing Channels 15 Volume Control 17 Teletext Subtitle 17 TV Format 17 Pausing the currentpicture 17 Channel Schedule 18 Channel List 19 Delete a channel 19 Lock Unlock a channel 19 Favourite List 20 Adding channels tofavourite list 20 Remove favourite channels from favourite list 20 Accessing the favourite channels
7. ains muteduntil the MUTE button is pressedagain or untilthe VOL or VOL buttonis pressed oruntil the receiveris turned offand on again Teletext Press the TEXT button to Open Close the interactive digital text Subtitle Press the SUBTITLE button to switchthe programmes subtitle to On Off Displaying programme information Youcan read the current programme information by pressing INFO button on the remote control then the programme information table will automatically remove in 3 5seconds TV Format Youcan change the TV picture aspectby pressing WIDE button repeatedly on the remote control When you set TV shape to 4 3 in the System Setting gt A V Setting menu you can switch the TV format to FullFrame Pan amp Scan or LetterBox But when you set itto 16 9 you can switch to Auto FullFrame VerticalCut or PillarBox Pausing the current picture Youcan freeze thecurrent picture by pressing the PAUSE button onthe remote control Press the button again to switch the currentbroadcast programme back on to live Note the broadcastbetween these two pauses will be skipped 17 Channel Schedule From the channelschedule EPG Electronic programme Guide you can change channels available check programme information access one week programme schedule which detailsthe times andprogrammes for thenext seven days 1 Press the EPG button toenter the Channel Schedule ikain per ie 2 Press the CH
8. al may not be compatable Check with dealer freezes Aerial is damaged misaligned Check aerial If none of the above suggestions seem to work try switching your set top box off and then onagain If this does not work contact either your supplier ora qualified repair technician Never attempt to repair your set top box yourself If you have any queries or require further information please contact Customer Careline 08457 573 479 Local rate UK only Technical Support http www labgear co uk www labgear co uk Technical Specification Power Supply Input Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz Power Consumption Maximum 10W Standby 5W Decoder Transmission stream DVB T TS Profile Level ISO IEC 13818 2 MPEG 2 MP ML compatiblelnput Rate 15Mbps Max Video Formats PAL 4 3 16 9 Video Output CVBS RGB Audio Formats MPEG Layer amp I1 32 44 1 48KHz Connection Main Power Cable Fixed Type Tuner 1 Antenna Input 1 Therefore Output Scart 1 for VCR 1 for TV RS 232 1 for software upgrade RCA 1 COAXIAL SPDIF digital audio output R CE If at any time in the future you need to dispose of this product please note that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority for recycling advice 22 Labgear FV300 Digital Set Top Box WARRANTY CARD Congratulations You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality
9. an m FV300 DIGITAL TV RECEIVER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this instruction manual carefully before using your receiver Table of Contents Welcome section 1 Introduction 2 Safety Information 3 Remote Control 4 Front and Rear panel illustration 6 Connecting to a Television 7 Connecting to a Television and Video 8 Connecting to a Surround Sound System 9 Getting Started 10 Switching on forthe first time 10 Automatic channelscan 11 Manual channel scan 11 System Setting 12 A V Setting 12 Antenna Power
10. aredigital you needa set top box or interactive digital TVto convert them This means morechannels can be transmitted with extrafeatures such asinteractivity and widescreen pictures Accessories In the Box Remove your Digital set top box carefully from the box and remove the packaging from each part You will find the following items e Digital set top box with fitted mains plug e Remote Control with 2xAAA batteries not installed e User Manual e Quick Start Guide Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Digital Video i Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 Safety Information A CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Safety is Important A 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 safe place for futurereference Please readall the safety information before using the product Safety Considerations Position the cables so that they cannot be walked on or pinched by items placed on oragainst them e Do not usethe set top box in humidor damp conditions e Do not allowthe set top box to getwet e Do not exposethe set top box to dripping or splashing e Do not place water filled objects such as vaseson top ofthe set top box e Do not place naked flame sources such as candles on the top of the set top box Cleaning ALWAYS unplug the set top boxbefore you cleanit Do not useliquid or a
11. batteries 1 Open the cover 2 Install batteries 3 Close the cover Using the Remote Control Touse the remote control point ittowards the frontof the digital set top box The remote controlhas a rangeof up to7 metres fromthe set top box at anangle of up to 60 degrees The remote control will not operateif its pathis blocked Q Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control o Front Panel and Rear Panel Illustration 1 Front panel 0 Labgear TAT Broadcasting ON OFF EWADO J POWER BUTTON Used to switch theset top box onand off REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Used to receive thesignal from the remotecontrol CHANNEL UP DOWN Used to change channelswithout using the remotecontrol Standby Indicator Used to visually showpower state of theset top box Green indicates set top box is powered on Red indicates set top box is in standby mode AONO 2 Rear panel FVi00 POWER SUPPLY 100 240V 50 60Hz 100 240V udlo 50 60Hz _ Digital A RF IN Ar nen aoa VCR QO vo SERVICE Ye RFIN This socket connects to your external aerial RF LOOPTHROUGH This socket willbypass the RF signalto either yourTV or another video system COAXIAL This socket connectsto a coaxial socketon your su
12. een ormenu OK Used to confirm aselection within a menu CURSORS Up Down Left Right Used to move around the menu screens INFO Used to display informationabout the channel being viewed or further informationabout the programme whenin small EPG screen 10 FAVOURITE Used to access yourfavourite channels 11 RECALL Used to switch betweenthe last two viewed channels 12 LANGUAGE Used to switch betweendifferent audio languages that are broadcasted 13 WIDE Used to change theTV picture aspect 14 STANDBY Used to switch the set top box toon and off 15 VOL Used to change thevolume 16 VOL Used to change thevolume 17 MENU Used to open themain menu window 18 EPG Used to display informationabout the programme being viewed and what s onnext 19 NUMBER KEYS Used to select channelnumbers or input numbers in menus 20 TEXT Used to open interactivedigital teletext display if teletext available in thebroadcasted stream SUBTITLE Used to switch amongdifferent subtitles that are broadcasted 22 COLOUR KEYS Red Green Yellow Blue Used to operate different functions inTEXT screen or othermenus Note SUBTITLE TEXT LANGUAGE may not be available fo r all channels 4 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
13. erosolcleaners e Clean the settop box witha 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 e NEVER let children push anything intothe holes orslots on thecase Servicing There are nouser serviceable partsin this settop box When servicing referto qualified service personnel Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety ofthis unit Battery Disposal Please ensure batteries are disposed ofsafely e Never dispose ofbatteries in afire or withother household waste Check with yourlocal authority fordisposal regulations E 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 3 Remote Control 0O STANDBY DTV VCR SUBTITLE TEXT LANGUAGE WIDE Labgear Remote Key Function 1 AON DTV VCR Used to switch betweenthe VCR SCARTinput and the DTV outputmode MUTE Used to turn the sound on or off P Used to change thechannels PAUSE Used to pause orplayback the programme being viewed P Used change the channels EXIT Used to return tothe previous scr
14. ftware Update This menu allows users to update the software version 1 Enter the System Setting menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight the Software Update menu 2 Press the OK button to enter the sub menu MarnLial Mode Auto Mode 1 Enter the software update menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight Auto Mode 2 Press the OK button to enter Auto Mode menu 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor to setthe status to ON 4 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to select Start Time Use the numeric button to enter the time in HH MM mode 5 Press the OK button tosave the setting and quit thenthe system willstart auto update atthe set time 14 Basic Operations Manual Mode 1 Enter the Software Update menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight Manual Mode 2 Press the OK button toenter Manual Mode menu 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor to highlight Scan icon 4 Press the OK button to start updating 5 Press the Exit button to quit Changing Channels There are fourways of channelselection stepping through the channellist selection by number from theon screen channel list and using the Channel Schedule 1 Stepping through thechannel list Press the P button to browseup and the P button tobrowse down the available channels 2 Selection bynumber Enter the complete channel number directly via the remote control to select desired channel
15. l list menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto select your desired channel 2 Press the Blue button youare asked toenter the pincode 3 Enter thecorrect pin codeusing the numericbuttons press the OK button to confirm the default pincode is 888888 4 Then a locksymbol displays alongsidethe selected channel it shows thatthe channel has been locked 5 Repeat step 1 2 3 to removethe lock symbol 6 Press the EXIT button to quit the channellist 19 Favourite list This menu allowsthe user tostore a listof your favourite channels so that you can access them moreeasily Inthis STB youhave five favouritelists to set potentially eachfamily member canhave his ownfavourite list Adding channels to favourite list 1 Press the MENU button toenter the mainmenu of theSTB 2 Press the UP or DOWNcursor to select Favourite List 3 Press the OK button to enter the favourite list menu 4 Press the Red button to switch to the desired favourite list 5 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to highlightthe desired channelin the selected favourite list 6 Press the OK button to add the selectedchannel to the favourite list 7 Press the EXIT button to quit Remove favourite channels from favourite list 1 Press the MENU button toenter the main menu of the STB 2 Press the UP or DOWNcursor to select Favourite List 3 Press the OK button toenter the Favourite List menu 4 Press the Red
16. ntinue installation a confirmation message window displays asright jo vou want to start eeeech e Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursorbutton to highlight confirm e Press the OK button to continue Scan Progress menu will appearand list the channels as they are found A bar appears below the listing panel that indicates the progressof the channelsearch e When all available radio and television channels have been found the channel at thetop of thelist will be viewed 10 Automatic channel scan 1 Press the MENU button toenter the mainmenu of theSTB Favourite List F 1E Linnea 28an 4 a oyatern sating 2 Press the UP or DOWN cursor button toselect Channel Search 3 Press the OK button toenter the sub menu 4 Highlight the Search Type and press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor button to select Auto Scan 5 Press the OK button tostart searching 6 Press the EXIT button to quit Manual channel scan 1 Press the MENU button toenter the mainmenu of STB Press the UP or DOWN cursor toselect Channel Search Press the OK Button toenter the sub menu Highlight the Search Type and press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor to select Manual Scan 5 Press the DOWN cursor toselect Channel No section and enter desired Channel Number 6 Press the OK button tostart searching 7 Press the EXIT button to quit Note When the search is finished the first channelof the channellis
17. product Our commitment to quality also includes our service Should you contrary to expectations experience defects due to manufacturing faults during private use within 12 months of the date of purchase we shall be liable for warranty in accordance with statutory warranty regulations provided that the device was not put to any use other than the intended was not overloaded was not used with the wrong accessories repairs were not carried out by any other than the authorized workshop The warranty certificate is only valid in connection with the receipt Please keep both in a safe place This warranty does not affect your statutory rights This purchase is guaranteed for a period of one years beginning on the day of purchase Keep your purchase receipt safe as proof of date of purchase The guarantee can only be extended for the duration of any repair required During the warranty period defective devices can be sent freight prepaid to the service address stated on the back cover of this document We will at our discretion either repair or exchange the device in accordance with warranty legislation Please enclose the following when sending your product in for repair 1 Receipt proof or purchase 2 This warranty certificate with the fault report form overleaf complete with your name contact details and fault description If the original receipt is not enclosed the repair will be charged in all cases After the warranty ha
18. rround soundsystem VCR SCART This socket connectsto either a DVDor other video system 6 TV SCART This socket connectsto your TV RS 232 PORT This socket isonly used for softwareupgrade MAINS CABLE This is usedto connect to yourmain power supply C onnecting to aTelevision TV Aerial TV Set top box Digital o Tz RF LOOP THROUGH VCR QO SERVICE Connecting to a Television and Video TV Aerial Set top box D OO RF LOOP THROUGH Digital Audlo aa j Coaxial VCR QO RF IN VCRor Video system Connecting to a Surround Sound System TV Aerial TV Set top box SERVICE Audio system Getting Started Switching on forthe first time Turn onyour TV setand select the corresponding AV input withthe AV key or similar onthe television remotecontrol Turn onthe main powersupply to the STB the indicatoron the frontof the unit will turn red andthen green Instandby mode theindicator light willbe red In working mode theindicator light willbe green e f you usethe STB forthe first time or have deletedall channels information inthe STB a TV Setting menu displays TW Shape Continus retallatian e Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursorbutton to chooseeither 16 9 or 4 3 e Press the OK button to co
19. s expired you can still send defective devices for repairs freight prepaid to the address stated below Quotes as well as repairs after the warranty period period are to be paid for in all cases Ensure that the product is sent well packed as no responsibility can be accepted for items lost or damaged in transit This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Labgear FV300 Digital Set Top Box FAULT REPORT CARD Name Address Email CSCS Daytime Tel No Model Number Fault Description In order to deal with your enquiry as quickly and efficiently as possible we ask you to send your enquiry by e mail Technical support technical philex com Do not forgot to include your name address and a daytime telephone number Alternatively you can contact our service hotline on the number below UK N IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0845 757 3479 WEB SUPPORT http technical philex com BY POST Labgear Philex House Kingfisher Wharf Bedford MK42 ONX
20. t is displayed you can nowwatch digital terrestrialtelevison 11 System Setting Many aspects of your STB canbe set toreflect your circumstances and preference The System Setting menu isaccessed from mainmenu By ty H EHIN J Antenna Power First Time Installation System inio Change Pin Code Software Update A V Setting This menu allowsthe users toset TV shape Video Output andOSD Transparency 1 Press the MENU button toenter the mainmenu of theSTB 2 Press the UP or DOWN cursor to selectSystem Setting 3 Press the OK button toenter the sub menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select A V Setting andPress the OK button toenter its sub menu TV Shape options 4 3 16 9 Video Output options RGB CVBS OSD Transparencyrange 0 100 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to selectthe desired item and press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select desired setting 6 Press the MENU button toreturn the upper menu or EXIT button to quit 12 Antenna Power This menu allowsusers to activethe antenna power supply for external active antenna 1 Enter the System Setting menu press the UP or DOWN cursorto highlight the Antenna Power menu 2 Press the OK button toenter the Antenna Power menu 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT cursor to toset the statusto ON or OFF 4 Press the OK button tosave the settingand quit pressthe EXIT buttonto quit without savethe setting
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