Royal Line III 24 - TV MEGASAT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Royal Line III 24 MEGASAT

Please check whether the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

8. 12V car connection cable

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 100~240 V, 50/60Hz, DC 9~36 V. 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 lled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus. Ventilation: Keep the slots on top of the device uncover to allow sucient airow to the unit. Do not expose the device to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Risk of suocation: Do not let children play with lms or other packaging components, there is a risk of suocation. Cleaning: Plug out the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the device by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents). Location: Put the device indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight. Uncover: Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualied and licensed service personnel to repair the device, or contact your dealer.3. Stand assembly (optional) 04 ENGLISH Note: Before installing the stand, please check that you have all of the parts and that there is no visible damage. If a part is missing or appears damaged, please contact custo- mer service.

1. For the assembly you need the following parts

Place the TV on a at, soft surface (e.g. blanket, foam, etc.) to prevent damage to the TV or display.

2. How to mount the stand

Plug the stand into the TV as shown. Use a suitable screwdriver and fasten the feet with the enclosed screws. Make sure that the screws are properly tightened.06 ENGLISH

4.1 Front and side view

LED light Press the power button to switch on or o the TV. RED = Standby / GREEN = Power on Front view Side view Infrared sensor Receiver for the remote control signals. Power switch Main switch for the power sup- ply on the back of the TV set Ejects the CD / DVD. Play / pause in CD / DVD mode. INPUT Press the button to select the signal source (e.g. DTV, DVD, HDMI, ...). MENU Press the button to enter the menu. CH +/- Switches the programmes up / down. VOL +/- Adjusts the volume louder / softer. Switches the television on or o (standby).07ENGLISH

POWER Turn the TV on / o (Standby) SOURCE Select source TV / RADIO Switch between TV and radio stations MUTE Muting the sound PICTURE Switch to picture presets FAV Show favorites SLEEP Setting Automatic-shutdown SOUND Switch to Sound preferences NUMMERIC BUTTONS Enter numbers -/-- Switches between one and two digits when entering numbers RECALL Returns to the last channel position EPG Electronic Program Guide MENU Opens the main menu PFEILTASTEN for navigation in the main menu and DVD menu, for program changes and volume control OK (CH.List) To conrm a selection / program list INFO Show informations EXIT Exit the respective menu VOL +/- Volume control CH +/- Change channels SMART no function MOUSE no funktion TV/TXT Show and close Teletext EJECT Ejects the DVD (only in DVD mode only) REC Starts recording (optional) REC.LIST Displays the recording list (optional) SUBTITLE / D.PRO Show / hide subtitles (if available) D.PRO edit the play list in DVD mode CANCEL / D.REP Switch between Teletext / TV D.REP repeat mode in DVD mode REVAL / D.GOTO Displays hidden information in Teletext D.GOTO playing your favorite titel / chapters NICAM/A2 / D.SLOW Switch to Nicam/A2 D.SLOW plays DVDs in slow motion D.SET: DVD System settings D.MENU: Show DVD menu D.SUB: Show DVD-subtitles D.LAN: Switch languages / audio tracks in DVD mode SIZE / D.ZOOM Zoom in on the top and bottom of the teletext D.ZOOM selects an image in the DVD mode SUBPAGE / D.TITLE Subpages in teletext Call up / Cancel D.TITLE shows the DVD title in DVD menu

Previous Chapter / Next Chapter INDEX Gets the index page in the DVD menu HOLD Holds the bottom change in teletext09ENGLISH

5. First installation

1. Connect the TV to the power supply and turn on the power switch at the bottom of

the housing. The TV is now in standby mode (LED is RED).

2. Then press the Power button on the remote control (LED is BLUE).

3. After the TV is started, the First Installation menu appears. You can now make the

• OSD language: Choose your language. To change, use the t u buttons.

• Country: Choose the country. To change, use the t u buttons.

• TV connection: Use the t u buttons to choose the type of reception (satellite, antenna or cable)

• Tuner mode: Choose between DTV (Digi- tal) or ATV (Analog)

• Load standard program list: The preinstalled channel list is loaded.

• Fast Scan Mode: Searches the satellite for predened programs (selectable by provider).

• Standard program search: In satellite mode, the preinstalled channel list is loaded. Here are other settings e.g. Unicable can be set. Example in satellite mode Note: If you are using the TV in satellite mode, you can conrm all setting points with OK during the initial installation! Press OK to conrm the entries or MENU to cancel. Press OK to conrm the entries or MENU to cancel. Conrm your chosen search function with OK. Now press the t button (Yes) to start the search. Use the u button (No) to cancel the search.10 ENGLISH

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input source. Use the p  / q buttons or the buttons on the TV to select a source. Press OK to conrm, or wait a few seconds. Press the MENU button to enter the main menu. It consists of further submenus:

• Lock Navigate through the individual submenus using the t u keys. Press the OK key to enter the respective submenu. Press MENU to go back one step, or press EXIT to exit the menu completely.

6.1 Select input source

Note: Before you select the source, make sure that the source is ready, otherwise no signal is transmitted.

6.2 Navigation in Main Menu7. The Main Menu

11ENGLISH Satellite Select the desired Satellites for receiving Channel Type Choose between all channels or FTA (free to air only, that are not encrypted) Service Type Choose between All, DTV (TV programs) or Radio (only radio) Search mode Choose between standard, Blind search or network search Unicable If you operate your satellite system with Unicable, you can congure the settings for the reception here. Check these according to the specications of the Unicable system or Unicable LNB. Search Press OK to start the auto search. In the menu Channel you can search for new channels, edit channels or set congura- tions at your reception mode. Before you start a channel search make sure you are on the correct input source. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and select „Satellite“.

Note: The submenu of Channel Search dier depending on what kind of a reception mode you have set during the rst installation (satellite, cable or terrestrial). Note: The automatic station search contains the same search functions as with the rst installation (see page 9).12 ENGLISH

Satellite Select the desired Satellites for receiving. Transponder Select the transponder you want to search. Unicable If you operate your satellite system with Unicable, you can congure the settings for the reception here. Check these accor- ding to the specications of the Unicable system or Unicable LNB. Network Scan Choose between On (full search on the satellite) or O (Search on the program- med transponder list) Channel Type Choose between free, encrypted or all channels. Service Type Choose between All, DTV (TV programs) or Radio (only radio) Search Press OK to start the manual search.

In this menu item you switch to the manual search of the analogue channels for DVB-T and DVB-C.7. The Main Menu 13ENGLISH

Delete (RED button) Use the arrow keys to choose a channel, then press to RED button to delete it. Move (YELLOW button) Use the arrow buttons to select a pro- gram and press the YELLOW button to highlight it. Use the arrow keys to move the program to the desired program location. Press Enter or YELLOW key to conrm. If you have selected a program and press a number on the remote control, the re- spective programs will be exchanged. Skip (BLUE button) Use the arrow keys to choose a channel, then press the BLUE button to highlight it. When you „scroll“ the channel list, this program will be skipped in the future. Favorites (FAV button) Use the arrow keys to choose a channel, then press the FAV button to highlight it as a favorite (identied by a heart sym- bol). If you press from now on in normal TV mode the FAV button on the remote control, only the programs you see that you have marked as favorite.14 ENGLISH

Edit Satellite Select a satellite and press the OK button to make further settings. You can make the following settings here: LNB Type Change the LNB type here DiSEqC 1.0 Choose between None, LNB 1 to LNB 4 DiSEqC 1.1 Choose between None, LNB 1 to LNB 16 22 KHz Set the 22 KHz setting to On or O. Transponder Opens the transponder list. Use the RED button to delete the selected transponder. Use the YELLOW button to add a transponder. In this menu, you can make fundamental changes to your satellite system, edit or add transponders and satellites. Add / Delete Satellite Delete (RED button) Deletes the selected satellite. This process is irrevocable. Add (YELLOW button) Add a new satellite. Enter the name and orbit position of the new satellite.

7.1.5 Edit Satellite7. The Main Menu

15ENGLISH Unicable settings If you are using the TV with a Unicable system, you can enter the corresponding data here. Motor Choose between O, DiSEqC 1.2 or 1.3 (USALS) Band Choose between KU and C band. Note: Usually you have to make no changes in the antenna settings. It is recom- mended that only experienced users change settings. Note: As new Channels are available, but these are not located in your TV list, proceed as follows:

1. Find out the frequency of the new channel (e. g. on „www.satindex.de“).

2. Go to the main menu Channel -> Edit Satellite.

3. Select the satellite (e.g. Astra 19.2E) and conrm with OK.

8. Search manually for new channels.

In this menu you can see various informa- tion about the respective transponder or channel. Signal quality and level can be read here.16 ENGLISH

This menu provides informa- tion about the inserted CI module, or about the smart card (if available). If you use a DVB-T antenna, you can switch the 5V voltage on or o here. ON = If you are using an active DVB-T antenna without a separate power supply. OFF = If you have an active DVB-T antenna with its own power supply or use a passive DVB-T antenna. If there is a new rmware for the TV, you can this update here. You can nd the latest rmware always on our homepage www.megasat.tv

1. Copy the rmware to the root directory to a formatted USB drive (without subfolders).

2. Plug the USB drive into the USB slot of the TV.

3. Now press the OK button on Software Update (USB). You will be asked whether you

really want to update. Select „Yes“ or „No“ to cancel.

4. Once the rmware has been updated, the TV restarts and starts the initial installation.

Note: If the TV does not restart automatically, please turn it o and on at the power switch. Note: The CI information is only active when a CI module is plugged in.7. The Main Menu 17ENGLISH

1. Select the country you are in (eg Ger-

many) and press the OK button.

2. Subsequently, the automatic transmit-

ter starts. Note: Make sure that a suitable DVB-T anten- na is connected.

Before starting a station search, make sure you are on the correct input source. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remo- te control and select the item „Antenna“. With the manual DVB-T search, you can se- arch each frequency (channel) individually. Use the t u buttons to select the desired channel and press the OK button to start the search.18 ENGLISH

In the search mode, choose between „Full“ or „Network Scan“. When „Full“ the default search is used, with „Network Scan“ you can u.a. set the frequency or network ID. Then press OK and select the country you are in (eg Germany). Subsequently, the automatic transmitter starts.

Before starting a station search, make sure you are on the correct input source. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remo- te control and select the item „Cable“. With the manual DVB-C search you can se- arch each frequency (channel) individually. Select the desired frequency with the t u buttons. Press the OK button to search to start the search.7. The Main Menu 19ENGLISH In this menu you can set up basic settings for the TV picture. Use default settings or set your own values.

Image Mode Select a preset image setting Contrast Adjust the contrast value Brightness Adjust the Brightness value Color Adjust the Color value Color tone Adjust the Color tone value Sharpness Adjust the Sharpness value Color temp. Adjust the Color temperature value Image format Set the appropriate picture format. Noise reduction Adjust the Noise reduction valuen Dynamic CR Set the dynamic contrast ratio on or o. Note: The settings such as contrast, brightness, etc. can be edited only if you are in the picture mode „Personal“.20 ENGLISH

In this menu you can set up basic settings for the TV sound. Use default settings or set your own values.

Sound mode Select a preset sound prole 120 Hz - 10 KHz Adjust the treble and bass. Balance Adjust the balance between right and left channel Auto. volume Set to ON to automatically adjust the volume during a quiet channels Surround Sound Enable surround sound if you have connected the TV to an external surround system. SPDIF Mode Activate the digital audio output. AD switch This option is for visually impaired persons. When activated, scenes without sound are described by a speaker. (Depending on the transmitter or transmission) Hearing imp. This option is only enabled if the AD selection has been turned on and controls the speaker‘s volume. Note: The settings such as Treble, Bass, etc. can be edited only if you are in the sound mode „Personal“.7. The Main Menu 21ENGLISH In this menu you can set the time of the TV as well as various other automatic functions.

Clock Set the current time and date. Switch-o time Set the time when the TV should turn o automatically. Switch-on time Set the time when the TV should turn on automatically. Use the arrow keys to select when it should be: once, daily, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Sat-Sun, Sunday Sleep timer Set the minutes when the TV should turn o automatically. Choose between O, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 240 minutes. You can also access this function via the SLEEP button on the remote control (press the SLEEP button repeatedly to switch between times). Auto standby Adjust the hours after the TV should switch o automatic table when no operation on the unit or on the remote control is carried out. Select between OFF, 3, 4 or 5 hours. Time zone Select the time zone you are in. OSD timer Adjust in seconds how long you want to displayed the on-screen menu. Select between OFF or 10-60 seconds.22 ENGLISH

In the menu conguration, you can set up ba- sic settings of the TV.

OSD language Select the language of the screen menus Audio language Select the preferred audio language of TV channels Subtitle lang. Select the preferred subtitle language of the TV channels Hearing imp. This option is only enabled if the AD selection has been turned on and controls the speaker‘s volume. Reset Sets the TV back in the factory setting. All data you have made will be lost. First instalation Start the rst installation of the TV (see page 9) ECO Mode Choose between Home Mode (low energy mode) or Shop Mode (higher power consumption) Blue Screen Displays a blue screen background color Software-Update If there is a new rmware for the TV, you can this update here. You can nd the latest rmware always on our homepage www.megasat.tv

1. Copy the rmware to the root directory to a formatted USB drive

(without subfolders).

2. Plug the USB drive into the USB slot of the TV.

3. Now press the OK button on Software Update (USB). You will be

asked whether you really want to update. Select „Yes“ or „No“ to cancel.

4. Once the rmware has been updated, the TV restarts and starts

the initial installation.7. The Main Menu 23ENGLISH In this menu passwords can be assigned to Channel Lock, add a youth protection or con- gure a hotel mode.

System lock Select ON to enable the password lock. The default password is: 0000 Set password Change the default password. First enter the current password, then a new one. This must be repeated again. Lock channels Select the channels you want to lock. Navigate with the arrow keys on the current channel and press the GREEN button to select a channel to lock. Youth protection Select the age level from 4 to 18 years. If a program exceeding the age group, the password is needed to unlock the channel. Note: This feature is dependent on the broadcaster. Keylock Enable or disable the key lock. Hotel settings In the hotel setting you can congure the TV so that unauthorized persons do not have access to certain functions. Source lock: Locks any input sources. Start source: Select the source, with which the TV is to start. Start channel: Select the channel, with which the TV is to start. Volume: Select the volume level at which the TV is to start. Max volume: Select the maximum adjustable volume. Database import: Import a preset database. Database export: Export the current database. Reset lock: Deletes all Hotel settings.24 ENGLISH With your TV you can play back multi- media les such as. photos, music, mo- vies and eBooks. Insert a suitable USB drive or external hard drive into the USB port. Press INPUT on the remote control and switch to using the arrow keys on MEDIA.

Change to the menu „Photos“, then the picture menu appears with the folder structure. Navigate with the OK button to the main folder C, then displays all the photos from the USB drive. Navigate with the arrow keys to a desired photo. A small preview, and various data of the photos will be displayed directly in the center of the screen. To start a slideshow, highlight with the OK button all images that you want to view. Do not mark any photos, all photos are played. Start the slide show with the

I I button. Description of symbols in the playback mode Pauses the current playback. Previous photo in the playlist. Next photo in the playlist. Stop the slideshow. Repeats the slideshow. Plays music to the slide show (provided that music on the USB stick is located). Displays the current playlist. Displays the play list. Rotates the image clockwise by 90°. Rotates the image anti clockwise by 90°. Enlarges the image. Reduces the image. Moves the image. Use the arrow keys on the remote control.25ENGLISH

Change to the menu „Music“, then the music menu appears with the folder structure. Navigate with the OK button to the main folder C, then displays all the music from the USB drive. Navigate with the arrow keys to a desired music le. A small preview as title or artist are displayed on the screen. To start the playlist, highlight with the OK button all music les you want to hear. Do not mark any music les, all music les are played. Start the playlist with

I I button. Pauses the current playback. Rewinds the current track. Fast forwards the current track. Previous track in the playlist. Next track to the playlist. Stops playback. Repeats the playlist. Turns the volume on mute. Displays the current playlist. Displays information about the current song. Switch to a specic time of the current title. Description of symbols in the playback mode26 ENGLISH

Change to the menu „Movies“, then the Movie menu appears with the folder structure. Navigate with the OK button to the main folder C, then displays all the movies from the USB drive. Navigate with the arrow keys to a desired movie le. A small preview as well as information to be displayed on the screen. To start the playlist, highlight with the OK button all movie les you want to hear. Do not mark any movie les, all movie les are played. Start the playlist with

I I button. Pauses the current playback. Rewinds the current movie. Fast forwards the current movie. Play previous movie in the playlist. Play next movie in the playlist. Stops playback. Change the font. Repeats the playlist. Set the A-B repeat. Displays the current playlist. Displays information about the current video. Plays the video in slow motion. Play the movie frame by frame (a keystroke = forward one frame). Switch to a specic time of the current video. Enlarges the video. Shrinks the video. Changes the video format. Moves the video. Use the arrow keys on the remote control. Description of symbols in the playback mode27ENGLISH

In DVD menu allows you to play DVDs or Video CDs. First, press the INPUT but- ton on the remote control and select the DVD source. Now insert a disc with text side towards the screen. The DVD is au- tomatically pulled in. If the DVD is inser- ted wrong direction, it will be ejected. After successful identication, the DVD menu appears.

8.4 Key functions in DVD mode

The following video formats can be read: DVD / DVD+R/+RW / DVD-R/-RW / VCD / CD / CD-R/-RW Note: All discs must be located in one of the above video formats. We do not guarantee that self-created Video CDs or DVDs can be read. Use the arrow keys to navigate the DVD menu.

1 - 9 To select a chapter or enter the number.

D.SET Press this button to enter DVD System Settings. D.MENU Press this button to enter the DVD main menu. D.DISP Displays information about the inserted DVD GOTO Switches to desired chapters in DVD mode Ejects the DVD (only in DVD mode) REPEAT Repeat button in playback mode A-B Various repetitions ANGLE Perspective setting in DVD mode (if available) Moves to the previous or next chapter. Rewind the video back and forth. Starts or pauses the video. Stops the video.8. DVD operation 28 ENGLISH To make basic settings in the DVD menu, press the DVD SETUP button. Then open the DVD settings menu.

8.4 DVD Settings menu

General Settings T V display Dene the appropriate image format. Choose between 4:3 PS, 4:3 LB and 16:9. Display language Select the DVD menu language. Last playback If you enable this function (ON), the DVD player remembers the point of the movie, in which you have turned o. You can then resume at a later time playback. This function is only guaranteed if the DVD is not removed from the drive. LT / RT A disc with a multichannel audio track will be distributed as an output signal in the left and right channels. Stereo A disc with a multi-channel audio track is converted as output in stereo. TV type Choose between PAL, Multi or NTSC. In Europe, PAL is the default setting. Audio Select the preferred audio language of the DVD (if available on the disc). Subtitle Select the preferred subtitle language of the DVD (if available on the disc). Discmenu Select the preferred language of the DVD menu (if present on the disc). age levels Assign a desired age level. If you select age level 3 and insert a DVD with age level 8, you will be prompted to enter a password. Password The password for the age level you can change at any time. First enter the old password (default: 123456). You can then assign a new password. Default setting By conrm this point, all the settings of this menu will be reset.29ENGLISH

9. EPG menu (program guide)

In Electronic Programme Guide, you can see a 7-day preview of all channels (where the respective stations so provides). Use the arrow keys on the remote control to navigate between programs and broadcasts. Press the INFO button on the remote control to get more information on the broadcast. If you do not want to miss a broadcast, this feature is very helpful. Use the arrow keys to select the desired station and the program you want to be reminded of. Pressing the BLUE button opens another window with preset data. You can adjust these as you like. In addition, select whether you would like to be reminded once a day, daily or weekly. Reminds a TV show Declaration of color buttons

Programs a recording (optional)

Shows more information about the currently selected program

Shows the current schedule

Reminds of a program Note: It may happen that the program guide provides no or only partial information. It may take several minutes until the data has been updated.30 ENGLISH

10. CI+ slot for pay-TV expansion

1. Inserting the smart card into the CI module:

Insert the smart card into the CI module. Make sure that the golden chip of the Smart Card is facing upward.

The module must inseret only 2-3 cm in the CI+ slot. In order to the CAM module is properly seated, you need to press it a little harder at the end. You feel a slight resistance. You can receive not only free to air (Free to Air) channels on the TV, but also encrypted channels unless you are in possession of a smart card and a CI module of the respective provider. Note:

• The broadcaster can forbit or limit recording/Time Shift with a CI+ module.

• Recordings of programs using CI+ are saved encrypted on the USB devices. The recordings could not be viewed with another device.

• The limitation are designated by the broadcasters. The manufacturer does not have inuence on this matter.

• A CI/CI+ module can generate screen messages. Please refer to the manual of your module.31ENGLISH No power • Check if the power cord is fully plugged into the electrical outlet and the power adapter.

• Check if the cable of the power adapter is properly connected to the TV unit.

• The electronic circuit was possibly reset. Disconnect the power supply from the power source, wait 1 minute, and then connect the electrical connector. No picture • Check if the antenna cable is properly connected.

• Verify that the correct input is selected; Use the INPUT button.

• Check the brightness and contrast settings in the Picture settings. No sound • Check if the sound is turned o or Mute is activated.

• Carefully increase the volume.

• Check if the audio cables are connected to the correct inputs. Bad picture quality • Check whether the correct input is selected; Use the INPUT button.

• Check the connection to the TV.

• Check the video settings. Image too large/small or distorted

• Use the ASPECT button to change the appearance of the image. Remote control does not respond

• Change the batteries.

• Use the remote control in the specied range (max. 5 meters and 30 °)

• Avoid direct exposure to light in the infrared sensor.

Please read the following information to nd out the possible cause of a problem before contacting customer service.32 ENGLISH

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