Labgear S401 User Manual Download Page 3

2 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Labgear S401, a great aid to satellite dish and LNB alignment, 

pre-loaded with masses of data and tools to make your job simpler and quicker.
Before you start please take time to read through this instruction leaflet which we hope will help 

you get the most out of your meter.

3 Key Features

• Digital Satellite Meter compatible with DVB-S and S2 and DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 with 22kHz tone
• Displays both signal strength and signal quality with sound and light alarms to aid alignment
• Computes Azimuth, dish Elevation and LNB Polarisation angles for all satellites based on  

  your location
• Stores information on 100 of the most popular satellites worldwide
• LNB short circuit protection built-in
• Includes magnetic compass to assist alignment
• 7.4V/3000mAh rechargeable Li-Ion battery and mains power charger included
• Easy to carry with protective sleeve and shoulder strap
• Software upgrades possible from a PC using the USB port and cable supplied

4 Pack Contents

Supplied with:
Supplied with:
1x Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap
 1x Mains Charger
 1x Car Charger
 1x Jack to 3 Phono AV Lead 
1x User Guide

5 Battery Charging

1. Ensure that the meter is switched off. Connect the charger plug to the charging socket (5) 

  on the right hand side of the meter.
2. Plug the charger into a mains socket the charging LED indicator (15) will light up green.
3. When the battery is fully charged, the charging LED indicator (15) will go out.
4. Unplug the charger from the mains socket and disconnect the charger from the meter.
Do not leave the meter unsupervised when charging is taking place. 

S401

 

- Introduction and Features

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Summary of Contents for S401

Page 1: ...S401 Professional Satellite Meter User Guide...

Page 2: ...ry removed when performing any routine cleaning Do not try to repair the unit or charger yourself Important Information Do not dispose of the battery with domestic waste please use an appropriate recy...

Page 3: ...n built in Includes magnetic compass to assist alignment 7 4V 3000mAh rechargeable Li Ion battery and mains power charger included Easy to carry with protective sleeve and shoulder strap Software upgr...

Page 4: ...light 15 Charger Charger indicator light On when charging switches off when charged 16 F1 Auxiliary function key 17 F2 Auxiliary function key 18 F3 Auxiliary function key 19 SCAN Quick Search menu sh...

Page 5: ...ve the cursor and navigate the menu interface then use the OK key to make a selection 8 1 Setting Latitude and Longitude Before using your satellite meter for aligning satellite dishes it is best to f...

Page 6: ...the number keys to enter the symbol rate 8 1 6 Polarity use the t u keys to select vertical or horizontal polarization 8 2 7 Tone use the t u keys to turn the 22khz tone switch on or off 8 2 8 Beep t...

Page 7: ...e Longitude and Latitude in Angle Calculation the angle of LNB the orientation and elevation of antenna will all be displayed on the screen TP Scan Press OK to search the current TP Auto Scan Press th...

Page 8: ...e Press the Red TTXT key to change the folder view to detailed list Press the Green SUBT key to see play options e g Random Repeat text encode etc Press the MENU key to return to list Press the orange...

Page 9: ...Direction Press t u key to move direction to west or east A2 Position Save the dish position for the satellite Mode B Drive to Zero Move the cursor to GO then press OK the motor will move to zero Mode...

Page 10: ...t selected satellite 8 7 3 TP MANAGER In the Satellite Installation menu select Transponder and press OK Use the pq keys to select the current satellite Edit Satellite Press the Red key to edit the sa...

Page 11: ...nt to delete and press the Orange key to finish the operation Sat Press the Blue key to select All Satellites or the current satellites 8 8 2 Radio Channel Editor Please refer to TV Channel Editor ins...

Page 12: ...ock Press u key to switch Channel Lock ON To open channel lock you will need to input the password default password is 0000 PWR Unit Press u key to change the units used for power dB V dBmV dBm Key Be...

Page 13: ...Audio Video Processing Video decompression MPEG 2 MP HL MPEG 1 Decoding MPEG 4 ASP L5 HD resolution H 264 MP HP L4 HW JPEG decoding Resolving rate PAL 25 frame 720 576 NTSC 30 frame 720 480 Signal co...

Page 14: ...dish Check the Signal Level in the Antenna Setup Menu Bad picture Blocking Error No signal or weak signal Check the cable connections LNB and other equipment connected between the LNB and the meter an...

Page 15: ...15 Waste electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority for recycling advice Labgear 2017 V1...

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