Labgear S601a User manual - page 3

2 Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Labgear S601a, a comprehensive instrument for analysing settingup 

and testing all types of satellite and terrestrial signal receiver and distribution systems, 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

• Compatible with DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2 and 22kHz tone

• Large 7 Inch High Definition TFT LCD display with audio output

• Spectrum analyser for DVB functions

• TV recording function in receiver format

• Media playback for videos and photos 

•  HDMI, AV IN/OUT and USB ports

• LED indicator and tone alarm for locking onto best signal

• Digital metering for signal strength and quality

• Supports Auto, Blind, Manual and NIT scans

• Auto calculates dish and LNB alignment (Az, El, Pol)

• Pre-loaded with data on 100 satellites

• LNB short protection

• Bright LED torch light on the back

• Software upgrades via USB port (cable supplied)

• Rechargeable 7.4V/5000mAh Li-Ion battery ( mains & car charger adaptors supplied)

• Easy to carry - supplied with silicon holster and rugged protective shoulder bag

• Supports software upgrades from a PC via USB port - cable supplied

4 Pack Contents

Supplied with:

1x  Silicon holster  

1x  Rugged protective shoulder bag

 1x  Mains  Charger/PSU

 1x  Car  Charger

 1x  Charger extension cable

1x  Jack to 3 Phono AV Lead  

1x  BNC Adaptor

1x Terminator

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. 

S601a

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