August Freeview TV Wifi Transmitter User Manual

User Manual
DVB-T405

Freeview TV WIFI Transmitter

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the August DVB-T405 Freeview TV WiFi Transmitter. You may already be familiar with using similar products but please take the time to read these instructions carefully. They are designed to familiarise you with the product’s many features and to ensure that you get the very best from your purchase.

Safety
Please read the Safety Instructions before using this product to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
Disposal
Please ensure the product and its accessories are disposed of in compliance with WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and any other applicable regulations. Please check with your local authority for current disposal regulations.
Declaration of Conformity
The Declaration of Conformity can be found on our website at http://augustint.comien/declaration/
Customer Service
If you need help, please contact our Customer Service: Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586 Email: [email protected]

Quick Start Guide

DVB-T405

Please fully charge the DVB-T405 before first use. To charge, use the power cable to connect the DVB-T405 to a powered USB port. Whilst charging, the Charging LED lights red and turns off once fully charged.

1. Open the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone or tablet, or scan the QR code below then download the “August 405” App.
2. Connect the DVB-T405 to an antenna. It is suggested that you use a rooftop antenna when searching for TV channels for the first time.
3. Switch on the DVB-T405, the power indicator LED will flash and then stay lit.
4. Connect your Smartphone or Tablet to the “WiFi TV xxxxxx” WiFi Network, If you are unfamiliar with the WiFi feature of your Smartphone or Tablet, refer to its user manual for detailed instructions.
5. Open the August 405 App on your Smartphone or Tablet.
6. Open Settings – Scan Channels. Choose the country where you are located and tap Scan.
7. Once the scan is complete tap “Done” then tap “Live 1’V”. The list of found channels will be displayed. Tap a channel to start watching Live TV.

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PLEASE NOTE: The TV signal strength in some areas may not be sufficient to support TV reception using a portable antenna. The distance from the closest transmitter and other factors such as surrounding buildings, the walls of your house, weather and electromagnetic interference caused by power and telecommunication infrastructure may affect signal strength. Changing location may improve signal reception and a rooftop antenna designed for digital TV can be used to achieve the best possible reception.

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Keep this machine away from hot or cold places. The working temperature of this device is 0°C∼50°C storage temperature is -10°C∼60°C| Keep the transmitter away from water or damp environment.| Never expose the Transmitter to moisture, dust oil or smoke.
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Avoid dropping or exposing to impacts.| Never put this machine in containers that arc unstable as this may cause damage.| Never extrude or chafe this machine with sharp objects.

Maintenance

Please unplug all connection wires before cleaning this machine.

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Please wipe this machine and the buttons with a soft cloth. Only clean the screen with a professional LCD TV screen cleanser.| Never wipe this machine with an abrasive cloth, detergent power, alcohol. benzene or any other chemical cleaningproducts

Main Features

• Live Digital TV on your Apple and Android devices
• Transmits live TV wirelessly to your device
• Compact and lightweight design
• Portable for optimum reception
• Rechargeable battery
• Operating range: up to 10m

 Accessories **

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Power Cable| Telescopic Antenna| Portable Antenna|  Antenna Adaptor|  User Manual

Part names and Functions

1. Antenna Socket
2. Power LED
3. Power Socket
4. Charging LED
5. Power Switch

Installation and Connection

Please fully charge the DVB-T405 before first use. To charge, use the power cable to connect the DVB-T405 to a powered USB port. Whilst charging, the Charging LED lights red and turns off once fully charged.

1. Open the Play Store or App Store on your smartphone or tablet, or scan the QR code below then download the “August 405” App.
2. Connect the DVB-T405 to an antenna. It is suggested that you use a rooftop antenna when searching for TV channels for the first time.
3. Switch on the DVB-T405, the power indicator LED will flash and then stay lit.
4. Connect your Smartphone or Tablet to the “WiFi TV xxxxxx” WiFi Network, If you are unfamiliar with the WiFi feature of your Smartphone or Tablet, refer to its user manual for detailed instructions.
5. Open the August 405 App on your Smartphone or Tablet
6. Open Settings – Scan Channels. Choose the country where you are located and tap Scan.
7. Once the scan is complete tap “Done” then tap “Live TV”. The list of found channels will be displayed. Tap a channel to start watching Live TV.

PLEASE NOTE: The TV signal strength in some areas may not be sufficient to support TV reception using a portable antenna. The distance from the closest transmitter and other factors such as surrounding buildings, the walls of your house, weather and electromagnetic interference caused by power and telecommunication infrastructure may affect signal strength. Changing location may improve signal reception and a rooftop antenna designed for digital TV can be used to achieve the best possible reception.

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Unit Operation**

Live TV

Tap the screen whilst watching Live TV to bring up the program information and control bars.

1. Close Live TV
2. Timeshift Control
3. Timeshift Rewind
4. Pause
5. Timeshift Forward
6. Volume and Audio Settings| 7.Picture and Subtitle Settings
8.Current Channel number
9. Recording
10 Status and Information
11.Share
12. Signal Strength
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1. Close Live TV
   Tap “Done” to close live TV and return to the channel list.

2. Channel Control
   Tap< >or <►> to move down or up one channel in the stored list. Tap the current channel name to access the quick channel list.

3. Settings Wheel
   Tap < > to choose from a list of available audio languages, as well as Display Settings on Apple devices.

4. Volume Control
   Tap < > to access the volume control. Use the slider to control the volume.

5. Display Settings
   Tap the Picture and Subtitle Settings settings icon to access and change the current display setting.
   Note: Display Settings can be accessed from the Settings Wheel on Apple Devices

6. Recording
   Tap < > to start recording the playing TV program, tap again to stop recording. Recordings are saved to iTunes on Apple devices and to internal storage on Android devices and can be played back through the recordings option in the main menu (see 6.2).

7. Timeshifting
   Timeshifting allows you to rewind, fast forward and pause Live TV by temporarily recording the broadcast to your Smartphone or Tablet.
   The blue slider shows which part of the timeshift is being played. You can slide it or tap < > and < >to move back and forward through the timeshift. Tap

   < > to pause the current program and <►> to resume playback. **Note:** To adjust the length of the available timeshift, see 6.3.5 Timeshift Buffer for further information.

8. Channel and Status Information
   The channel information and status bar display information about the currently playing channel and program.

Recordings

Select “Recordings” from the main menu to access your saved recordings. Tap a recording to display the file information and access the play and delete options.

Settings

Scan Channels
Scan Channels allows you to rescan for TV channels.

1. Choose the country where you are located and tap Scan.
2. When the scan is complete tap “Done”. The list of found channels will be displayed. Tap a channel to start watching Live TV.

Sort Channels
To sort your Channel list, and change the position of a channel, use < > to slide a channel to a new position.
WiFi TV Settings
Sleep Timer
To set the DVB-T405 to automatically stop transmitting after a period of inactivity, the sleep timer can be used. Select between 5 / 10 / 30 minutes to start a sleep timer and the DVB-T405 will enter sleep mode once the selected time has elapsed. Whilst set to never, the DVB-T405 will continue to transmit until manually switched off.
In sleep mode, the DVB-T405 Power LED will flash blue every 4 seconds, to reconnect turn the DVB-T405 off then on.
Battery
The battery icon shows the battery status of the DVB-T405. It turns red when the battery charge is low and the device should be recharged.
WiFi TV Info
WiFi TV Info shows the DVB-T405 version, tuner type, IP address, and the option to Reset to Factory Defaults. When selecting Reset to Factory Defaults a confirmation window will appear. Tap “Reset” to reset the device. Note that when reset to factory default, the DVB-T405 will lose all custom settings.

Select Devices
If more than one DVB-T405 is in range, use this option to select the DVB-T405 that you wish to use.

Timeshift Buffer

Timeshift buffer allows you to select how much time is available when using Timeshift. If your device is low on available memory then use a smaller value for Timeshift.
Dragging the slider to the left side disables Timeshift and recordings.
The amount of time available to Timeshift is dependent on the internal storage of your Smartphone or Tablet.

About
The “about” section shows information about the app and your device.

Charging the device

To charge, use the power cable provided to connect the DVB­T405 to a powered USB port. Whilst charging, the Charging LED lights red and turns off once fully charged.

Specifications

Android 4.0 or higher
Supported WiFi protocol| IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Operating Range| 10m
Viewing Time| 3 hours
Charging Time| 2 hours
Battery| 650mAh, Lithium battery
Dimensions| 68 x 42 x 18mm
Net Weight| 45 g

Troubleshooting

an amplified or rooftop aerial.
No Sound| Raise the volume of your tablet or smartphone. Check the connection to the target audio device.
Picture freezing or breaking up, and/or sound distorted| Signal too weak, please check the antenna connection or upgrade to an amplified or rooftop aerial. Tablet or Smartphone too far away from the DVB-T405, or walls etc. blocking the WiFi signal. Location Services may be interfering with the connection. Try disabling location service access via WiFi in Settings.
No Signal| Signal too weak, please check the antenna connection or upgrade to an amplified or rooftop aerial.
Not Recording| Check available space for recordings and delete if necessary. You may need to remove files from your smartphone or tablet to create space.

Warranty

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced or repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period. An alternative product will be offered in the case that the product is no longer available or repairable.

This warranty is subject to the following conditions:

• The warranty is only valid within the country where the product is purchased.
• The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance to the instructions given in this user manual.
• The product must be used solely for domestic purposes.
• The warranty only covers the main unit and does not cover the
• The warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligence, accident or natural disaster.
• The warranty will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
• Please consult our customer adviser before returning any product; we are not responsible for any unexpected product
• Any faulty product must be kept and returned in the original packaging with all the accessories and the original copy of the purchase receipt.

The warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.

Customer Service:

Telephone: +44 (0) 845 250 0586
Email: [email protected]

This product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EU. The Declaration of conformity may be consulted online at http://www.augustint.com/en/declaration.

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