3600 - Digital decoder MEGASAT - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Megasat
Model	3600
Product Type	Digital Decoder (Set-Top Box)
Dimensions	Approx. 250 x 180 x 50 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.0 kg
Power Supply	DC 12V / 1A via external adapter
Power Consumption	< 10 W (standby < 0.5 W)
Video Output	HDMI, Composite (RCA), Scart (optional)
Audio Output	HDMI, Analog stereo (RCA), Digital coaxial
Tuner	DVB-S/S2 (satellite) or DVB-T2 (terrestrial) – check model variant
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	7/14 day EPG support
Channel Memory	Up to 5000 channels (TV & Radio)
Recording	Pause live TV, USB recording (FAT32/NTFS) on external storage
Timeshift	Supported (up to 2 hours, depending on USB speed)
Media Playback	USB playback: MP4, AVI, MKV, MP3, JPEG, etc.
Parental Control	Yes, channel lock with PIN
Software Update	Via USB or OTA (if supported)
Remote Control	Infrared, included (batteries: AAA x 2)
Connection Ports	Antenna In, HDMI, USB 2.0 x 2, Ethernet (optional), IR extender
Mounting	Desktop placement, optional wall mount kit
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Humidity	20% - 80% non-condensing
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth; avoid solvents
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to rain or moisture; use only supplied adapter
Spare Parts / Repairability	Power adapter, remote control; DIY repair not recommended

Frequently Asked Questions - 3600 MEGASAT

How do I connect the Megasat 3600 to my TV?

Connect the HDMI cable (or composite RCA) from the decoder to your TV. Connect the satellite/antenna cable to Antenna In. Plug in the power adapter and turn on the device.

Why is there no signal on my decoder?

Check that the satellite dish or antenna is correctly aligned and the cable is securely connected. Also ensure the decoder is set to the correct input source on your TV.

How do I scan for channels?

Go to Menu > Installation > Automatic Scan. Choose your satellite or antenna type and start the scan. The decoder will store all found channels.

Can I record TV programs with this decoder?

Yes, connect a USB flash drive (32GB-1TB, FAT32/NTFS) to the USB port. Press the Record button on the remote or use the EPG to schedule recordings.

How do I update the software?

Download the latest firmware from the Megasat website. Copy the file to a USB drive, insert into the decoder, go to Menu > Settings > Firmware Upgrade, and select the file.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

Replace the AAA batteries with fresh ones. Ensure nothing is blocking the infrared sensor on the front panel. If still no response, try pairing the remote again or contact support.

How do I set up parental controls?

Go to Menu > Settings > Parental Control. Set a 4-digit PIN (default often 0000) and lock specific channels or programs by age rating.

Can I use the decoder with a terrestrial antenna?

If your model is DVB-T2 compatible, yes. Otherwise, check the label on the device – it may be satellite-only. For terrestrial, you need a UHF antenna and correct tuning.

What video formats are supported via USB?

The decoder supports MP4, AVI, MKV, and TS video files. Audio formats include MP3, WMA, AAC. Images: JPEG, PNG, BMP.

How do I reset the decoder to factory settings?

Go to Menu > Settings > Factory Reset. Enter the PIN if prompted (default 0000). This will delete all channels and custom settings. Confirm to reset.

USER MANUAL 3600 MEGASAT

SCAN Search for channels

White satellite dish with 'MEGASAT' branding on its side, mounted on a stand (no additional text or symbols visible)

Scart Kabel

4. Hauptmenü

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

3.1 Connecting the set-top box....07

4. Main Menu

4.1 Channel List 08
4.2 Installation 10
4.3 System....15
4.4 Tools....16
4.5 Game....16

5. Additional Information

5.1 Troubleshooting....17
5.2 Specifications....18

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 \~ 240V,50/60Hz.

Overload: Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither use damaged power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may result in electric shock.

Liquid: The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and that no objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Ventilation: Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient airflow to the unit. Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the receiver to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do not stack other electronic equipments on top of the receiver.

Risk of ssuffocation: Do not let children play with films or other packaging components, there is a risk of suffocation.

Cleaning: Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the receiver by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents).

Connection: Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to satellite LNB or disconnect it from LNB. Failure would possibly cause damage to the LNB.

Location: Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight.

Uncover: Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualified and licensed service personnel to repair the receiver, or contact your dealer.

1. Referenz

1.1 General Features

• DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite Compliant
• DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, (USALS) compatible
- 4-digit display
- 7 button Frontcontrol
• Support SCPC & MCPC receivable from C / Ku-band satellite LNB
• Universal, Single, Single S & C band wideband LNBs
• PAL / NTSC conversion
- Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) with Pan Vector or Letter Box
- Favorite lists
• Parental Control function
- Screen display with full color resolution
- Teletext and subtitle support (OSD)
- 7 days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for On-Screen Program Information
- Multilingual menu

1.2 Delivery

• Megasat 3600
• Remote control
• Batteries
• User manual

2. Names and key assignment

2.1 Front view

2.2 Rear view

2. Names and key assignment

2.3 Remote control

Zone 1

STANDBY Turn on/off the unit

MUTE Muting the sound

NUMERIC KEYS (0\~9) Program Change / Enter numbers

MENU To access the main menu

EXIT Exits the current menu step by step

Zone 2

TV/R Switches between TV and radio reception

INFO Displays information of the current program

CH +/- Switches TV/radio programs (up/down)

VOL +/- Adjust the volume

OK Confirm the current selection / Open the program list

AUDIO Selection or change the audio track

FAV Displays the Favorites list (if favorites available)

Zone 3

SCAN Search for channels

RECALL Switches between the last and current program

9PIG Displays 9 channels on TV screen

SAT Displays the stored satellite list

RED Function key

GREEN Function key

YELLOW Function key

BLUE Function key

TXT Displays the teletext of the respective program

SUB-T Displaying subtitles (if available)

EPG Displays the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

ZOOM Zoom function of the current program

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 Scart cable with your TV.
3. Make sure that on your TV is selected corresponding to the input channel (for example, Scart 1).

White satellite dish with 'MEGASAT' branding on its surface, mounted on a stand (no additional text or symbols visible)

Scart cable

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:

• Channel List
• Installation
• System
• Tools
  • Game

Use the ◀▶ button to select your subject and press OK to confirm your selection and enter that sub menu, press EXIT button you can return to the previous menu.

Note:

The default password for the menu access is: 0000

4.1 Channel List

1. TV Channel List

You can channels lock, skip, move, sort, rename, delete and create favorites lists.

Create favorites

Press the FAV button on the remote control to activate the Favorites feature. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the particular program and confirm it with OK. Then you will be asked in which favorite list you will save the selected program. Click OK to confirm and exit the menu screen by pressing the EXIT button. Selected favorites are identified by the Heart symbol.

Press the RED button on the remote control to activate the lock function. Here you can lock a program. After press OK button, you are prompted to enter a password. Once you switch to this program, you must enter the password from now on.

Skip

Press the GREEN button on the remote control to activate the skip function. Select a program and press OK to confirm. This program will be skipped from now on, if you scroll through the channel list with the ▲▼ buttons. The program can also be selected directly by using the number buttons.

Move

Press the YELLOW button on the remote control to activate the Move function. Select one or more programs by pressing the OK button. Then press the INFO button to select. Go with the ▲▼ buttons to the desired position and press the OK button. The selected programs are now on the selected position.

Edit

Press the BLUE button to make further edits.

RED button (Sort): Sort Programs from A-Z, Z-A, from freely to encrypted, from locked or standard.

GREEN button (Edit): Here you can rename the channels. Enter with the number keys a name of your choice. if a key is pressed several times, appear more letters, or symbols.

RED button to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

GREEN key to delete characters.

YELLOW button to confirm editing.

BLUE button to cancel.

BLUE button (Delete): Select a channel by pressing OK. The channel is marked with an X symbol. Repeat the process if you want to delete more channels. After pressing the EXIT button you are asked whether you really want to delete the selected channels.

4. Main Menu

2. Radio Channel List

Editing the radio channels are in accordance with the instructions of TV programs.

3. Delete All

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. If you select "YES", all data and settings are reset to the factory preset values . All the settings you have made will go irrevocably lost.

4.2 Installation

1. Antenna Connection

Here you can choose between a fixed or a motorized antenna. In the motorized antenna, an additional DiSEqC motor must be installed. This is available from your dealer.

2. Satellite List

Here you can select the satellite that should be considered in the search process. Confirm the respective satellite with the OK button. The satellite will be marked with a checkmark. The following options are also possible:

RED button (Edit): Here the name and longitude can be changed. Use the color buttons for more options:

RED button to switch between uppercase and lowercase.

GREEN key to delete characters.

YELLOW button to confirm editing.

BLUE button to abzubrechen.

GREEN button (Add): Here you can add a satellite.

Assign a name and the longitude.

BLUE button (Delete): Select a satellite with the ▲▼ buttons and then press the

BLUE button. The satellite you will delete is marked with an

X symbol. After pressing the EXIT button you will be asked if you want to delete the satellites.

4. Main Menu

3. Antenna Setup (Options only for „Fixed Antenna“)

Here you can make various settings on each satellite.

Satellit

Use the ◀▶ buttons to select a desired satellite.

LNB Freq

Here you can set the LNB type as your satellite system. The default setting (Universal) is true in most cases.

Transponder

Here all available transponders are displayed.

DiSEqC 1.0 / 1.1

When the antenna is operated with a DiSEqC switch, here you can configure the Di-SEqC input (e.g. Port1 = Astra / Port2 = Hobird).

22K

Here, an additional 22 KHz switching value (on/off). When operating a Universal LNB, this function is not available.

Toneburst

The tone-burst signal was developed to allow easy switching between two LNBs and is suitable for the control of relays (two inputs to one output) and for Monoblock LNBs. Select between OFF, A or B.

Polarity

Here you can select between AUTO (automatic), H (horizontal) or V (vertical). AUTO is true in most cases.

Signal Itensity

Indicates the strength of the selected satellite.

Signal Quality

Displays the quality of the selected satellite.

4. Main Menu

3. Antenna Setup (Options only for „motorized antenna“)

Here you can make various settings of the motor controller.

LNB Typ

Here you can set the LNB type as your satellite system. The default setting (Universal) is true in most cases.

Motor Typ

Choose between DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS.

Local longitude

Enter the degree of latitude of the satellite.

Delete All (Active only when you select DiSEqC 1.2)

Delete the current satellite position.

Motor Setup

When activated the motor type USALS, you can select the desired satellite from here. With the motor type DiSEqC 1.2 you can stored up to 63 satellite positions. Select the desired satellite and go with the ▼ key on „Position No. and Save“. Select the first satellite position (eg 1). Now go with the ▼ button to „Save“. Press the ◀▶ buttons to move the dish to the desired position. If the position is reached, press the OK button to stop the rotation. Pressing agin the OK button to save the data. „Goto X“ turns the dish back to the starting position. Recalculation deletes the current satellite position and you can align the dish again.

Limit Setup

Select the West / East Limit (max. rotation of the dish). Select, for example, West Limit and go with the ▼ button „Save“. Press the ◀▶ buttons to move the dish to the desired position. If the position is reached, press the OK button to stop the rotation. Pressing again the OK button to save the data. „Reference“ turns the dish back to the starting position.

4. Main Menu

4. Single Satellite Search

After you set all relevant positions in the antenna settings, you can now search for cahnels of each satellite. you can use various search functions.

Satellite:

Select the satellite to be searched.

Select here whether all channels (including encrypted) or only free channels are to be searched.

Scan-Channel:

Select the desired search function. Either TV + radio programs, TV programs only, or radio programs only.

Netzwork Search:

Enable this option when there are new transponder possibly, that have not yet entered into the transponder list. The network can search through analysis of data from known transponder, determine the frequency of new transponder. The search process is faster than blind scan, but it can also come about missing channels.

Scan-Mode:

Choose between „Advanced search“ and „Blind Scan“. The advanced search all transponders are stored in the receiver searched. In blind scan the satellite (eg Astra 19.2° East) is searched for all transponders, even those who are not already stored in the list. This process will take some time to complete.

Search:

Start the search by pressing OK.

5. Multi Satellite Search

Compared to the single satellite search all selected satellites are searched at the same time here. Again, the various search functions can be defined.

4. Main Menu

6. TP Liste (Transponder)

Find all frequency data of the stored transponder. You may edit, add new transponders, delete, and scan the satellite to individual transponders. Use the ◀▶ buttons to select the desired satellite. This appears at the top of the screen.

RED button (Edit): Here, a transponder may be edited. Change the frequency, symbol rate, or polarity.

GREEN button (Add): Here you can add a transponder. Then assign the frequency, symbol rate, or polarity.

Yellow button (Delete): Delete an transponder from the list. After press OK button, you will be prompted to confirm the deletion.

BLUE button (Search): Select a transponder with the ▲▼ buttons to select and then press the BLUE button to start searching. Then you will see a note window by various search functions can define (see individual satellites).

4. Main Menu

4.3 System

1. Language

Here, select the desired language in the various areas.

2. TV-System

Here you can select the display mode (eg PAL or NTSC), the Aspect mode (aspect ratio) of 4:3 or 16:9 and the video output RGB or CVBS. The correct settings depend on your TV set.

3. Local Time Setting

Set the desired time. GMT Usage is used for automatic time recording. The summer time can be enabled or disabled.

4. Timer Setting

Program a timer. The set-top box will start at the desired time the preset program. You can program up to 10 positions.

5. Parental Lock

The default password is „0000“. Enable or disable the Menu Lock or Channel Lock. You can only get the password you assigned to the menu or to a channel. In addition, you can specify an age limit. Many stations send an age restriction with the current movie. Set the value to 12 years, and when the current program is only for 16 years, a password must be entered to „unlock“ the channel.

6. OSD Setting

Select the desired options such as Subtitle Display, OSD display duration or transparency.

7. Favorite

Here you can rename the individual favorite lists. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select a list, and press OK to rename it.

8. Other

Various settings such as LNB Power on/off or beep on/off.

9. Sleep Timer

If the timer mode enabled, you can set the time after which the set-top is automatically switched to the standby mode.

4. Main Menu

4.4 Tools

1. Information

Contains various information about the set-top box.

2. Factory setting

You will be asked to enter a password. The default password is „0000“. Then a message box appears and asking if you really want to reset all data in the factory setting. Confirm it with YES or NO to cancel.

3. Upgrade by RS232

Future firmware updates can be loaded via the RS232 interface. On our website www.megasat.tv you will find the current firmware.

4.5 Game

Various games classics.

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 up/is not lit.	Main supply cable is not connected.	Check if the main supply cable is plugged into the power socket.
No picture or sound. Satellite dish	is not aiming to satellite accurately. No signal or weak signal. The LNB is faulty. The cable is faulty.	Adjust the dish. Check the signal strength indicator in one of the channels search submenus. Check the cable connections, LNB and other equipment connected to LNB & receiver, or adjust dish. Replace the LNB. Replace the cable.
Bad picture/blocking error Satellite	dish is not aiming to the satellite accurately. Signal too strong. Satellite dish is too small. LNB noise factor too high. The LNB is faulty.	Adjust the dish. Connect an attenuator to LNB input. Change to a larger dish. Change LNB with lower noise factor. Replace the LNB.
No startup menu on screen after turning on STB for the first time.	The system is connected by SCART cable and the TV is not in AV/ EXT mode.	Switch the TV to the appropriate AV input.
The remote control is not working.	Battery exhausted. Remote control is not aimed correctly STB is in standby mode.	Change the batteries (both). Aim the remote control at the STB. Check that nothing blocks the front panel. Check if LED indicator on the front panel is showing the time, press the power button to switch off standby mode.
You have forgotten your password.		Contact the dealer or Service Provider. They will help you set it up again.
Poor picture quality or Less channels in scanning.	Low LNB power or signal loss in cable.	Change the LNB power to 14V/19V in Antenna setup menu.

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	75Ω, unbalanced
IF Band width 55 MHz / 8 Hz (per 5 Msps)
LNB Power & Polarization Vertical : +13 V,	14 V +/-5 %Horizontal: +18 V, 19 V +/-5 %:max. 500 mA Overload Protection
LNB Tone Switch 22 KHz +/- 2 KHz, 0.6 V	+/- 0.2 V
DiSEqC Control Version 1.0/1.2 compatibel, Tone Burst A/B
A/V and Data In/Out Connector
TV SCART, Audio/Video RGB / CVBS, Cinch
LNB IF input F type, IEC 169-24 female
Power supply
Input Voltage 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz,
Power in use 6 W, max. 12 W
Power in standby < 0,5 W
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	220 x 145 x 46 mm (W/D/H)
Weight (net)	ca. 447 g
Operating Temperature	0°C - bis +40°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C - bis +65°C

Note:

Weight and dimensions are not absolutely exact values. Technical details can be changed 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

EN 61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG

EN 60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 + A11: 2008

Notes

Status: v1.0 August 2014 // Technical changes, misprints and errors reserved. Megasat Werke GmbH | Industriestraße 4a | D-97618 Niederlauer | www.megasat.tv | [e-mail]