Topfield TF 5000 PVRt User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5000 PVRt
User Guide
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
Personal Video Recorder

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iv Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features ............................... 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 The front panel ....................... 3
1.2.2 The remote control ..................... 4
2 Setup 8
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 8
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 9
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 10
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 12
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 12
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 13
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 15
2.4.4 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 15
3 Preference Settings 17
3.1 Language settings .......................... 17
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 19
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 19
3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 20

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3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 20
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 21
3.2.5 Sound mode ........................ 21
3.2.6 Radio frequency output .................. 22
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 22
3.4 Parental control ........................... 24
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 25
3.6 To turn on the time shift feature .................. 26
4 Service Search 27
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 27
4.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 28
5 Daily Usage 29
5.1 Volume control ........................... 29
5.2 Watching television ......................... 29
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 29
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 31
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 32
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 33
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 33
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 33
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 33
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 34
5.5 Using time shift ........................... 35
5.6 Using picture in picture ...................... 36
6 Listing Services 38
6.1 Editing the favourite list ...................... 38
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 40
6.3 Transferring receiver data ..................... 40

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7 Recording and Playing 42
7.1 Recording a programme ...................... 43
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 43
7.1.2 Current programme recording .............. 45
7.1.3 Timer recording ...................... 46
7.1.4 Scheduling a recording using the programme guide . 48
7.1.5 Recording a time-shifted programme .......... 49
7.2 File archive ............................. 49
7.2.1 To delete a recording .................... 50
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 50
7.2.3 To lock a recording file ................... 51
7.2.4 To rename a recording ................... 51
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 51
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder .......... 51
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 52
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ............ 52
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 53
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 53
7.3.4 To make a bookmark .................... 54
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 54
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 55
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 55
7.5 Copying a recording ........................ 56
7.6 MP3 playback ............................ 57
7.7 Transferring recording files .................... 57
7.8 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 59
8 Firmware Update 60
8.1 From your computer via USB port ................ 61
8.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 62
8.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 63

Contents vii
Index 64

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5000 PVRt digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
can receive digital broadcasts. For its operation, you need an
antenna, which must be installed appropriately.
NOTE
In general we equate a channel with a frequency. How-
ever, unlike analogue broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not
all assigned to their own frequencies; instead, multiple tele-
vision broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency.
The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called trans-
ponder. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word service
is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one tele-
vision or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
The TF 5000 PVRt digital receiver has the following features:
• Can store up to 2000 television and radio services.

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• You can make a favourite list with your favourite ser-
vices.
• You can view information about the current television
or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of programme schedules for next few hours.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest version, which will be provided by the manu-
facturer.
• You can record one broadcasting service while you are
currently watching another.
• The large storage capacity of the built-in hard disk drive
allows you to record up to 80 hours of programme —in
case of 160 gigabytes— in excellent picture and sound
quality.
• Time shift is a special technical feature available on the
TF 5000 PVRt. You can pause the programme you are
watching and resume it again at a later time. Then
you can quickly go to whatever part of the current pro-
gramme by fast foward and rewind search.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
The digital receiver can be operated with the remote control
and the buttons on the front panel.
NOTE
When the digital receiver is off but plugged into a wall outlet,
we say that it is in standby mode; on the other hand, when it is
on, it is in operation mode. Even when you are not using the
digital receiver, you should keep it plugged into a wall outlet
to be in standby mode so that it can run timer events at any
time.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
1.2.1 The front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, and specific lamps and a display to indi-
cate its status. The following indicates what they mean.
TV/STB
OK
REMOTE
STANDBY
TV/STB lamp lights up while your video recorder operates
instead of the digital receiver. See § 3.2.3 for more de-
tails.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button on
the remote control.
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in
standby mode.
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.
CHANNEL
a
,
c
buttons move to the next or previous ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in the menus and
interactive screens.
VOLUME
b
,
d
buttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
OK button displays the services list. It is also used to select
menu items.

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1.2.2 The remote control
1
4
6
3
7
10
16
9
12
18
20
13
27
35
32
31
23
28
36
5
8
2
14
11
17
15
12
11
24
19
25
34
33
29
30
21
22
37
26
1
button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
operation mode.
2
button mutes the sound. Press
again to switch it back on.
3




UHF button displays the RF setting
menu. See § 3.2.6 for more details.
4
button switches the output of
the TV SCART socket between the
digital receiver and the device con-
nected to the VCR SCART socket.
See § 3.2.3 for more details.
5
button sets a sleep timer.
6
Numeric buttons are used to enter
service numbers and menu options.
7
button switches between the
current service and the previously
viewed one.
8
button displays more informa-
tion about the current programme
or a programme highlighted in the
electronic programme guide.
9




GUIDE button displays the elec-
tronic programme guide.
10




MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.
11




P+,



P−buttons move to the next or previous service.
They are also used to navigate in the menus and interac-
tive screens.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
12




V+,



V−buttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
13




OK button displays the services list. It is also used to
select menu items. See § 5.2.1 for more details.
14




FAV button displays the favourite list.
15




EXIT button is used to leave the current screen.
16
button switches between television services and ra-
dio services.
17
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed programme.
18
button is used to select a subtitle track.
19
button displays teletext.
20
button displays, minifies or hides the sub-screen. See
§5.6 for information about picture-in-picture.
21
button changes the position of sub-screen counter-
clockwise.
22
button changes the position of sub-screen clock-
wise.
23




SAT button swaps the sub-picture with the main picture.
24
button displays the services list for sub-screen. It is
also used to specify a block for editing or for repeated
playback.
25
button is used to edit a recording.
26
button plays from the next bookmark position.
27
button makes a bookmark on playback or time shift.
28
button resumes normal playback speed, or dis-
playes the progress bar for navigation on playback or
time shift. To play a recorded programme, see button
35.

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29
button rewinds. Subsequent presses change the
rewind speed.
30
button fast forwards. Subsequent presses change
the playback speed.
31
button starts slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.
32
button pauses live television or playback of a
recorded programme.
33
button starts recording.
34
button is used to stop playback, to stop recording,
or to jump back to live television from time-shifted tele-
vision.
35
button displays the list of recorded programmes
that are stored on the internal hard disk drive. See § 7.2
for detailed description.
36




N/P button is not used in this model.
37




Mbutton is not used in this model.
If you do not have wide-screen television but normal screen
television, pressing the 



0button changes, depending on
broadcasting conditions, the display format as follows:
When you are viewing a wide-screen television, pressing the




0button cycles through the display format options as follows:
4:3 Center Extract →4:3 Letter Box →16:9
The , , , and buttons have additional different
functions per menu besides their own function. They will be
guided by on-screen help.
If the remote control does not work, please check the remote
control mode. There are 4 modes with this remote control. You
can alter the mode by pressing two buttons simultaneously as
follows:

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 7
• Mode 1: + 



1
• Mode 2: +



2
• Mode 3: + 



3
• Mode 4: + 



4
The mode 1 will work at default.

8 Setup
Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the fol-
lowing items with your digital receiver.
• Remote control unit
• Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V)
• One loop cable, to connect the first tuner with the second
tuner
• One SCART-to-component cable, to link the digital re-
ceiver to your television set
• One S-Video cable, to link the digital receiver to your
television set
• One RCA AV cable, to link the digital receiver to your
television set
• A copy of this user guide
NOTE
Accessories may vary according to your local area.

2.2 Safety precautions 9
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
• The mains power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For
the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.1.
• The wall outlet should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extention lead to the unit.
• Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The
digital receiver is designed for use indoors only. Use dry
cloth when cleaning the digital receiver.
• Place the digital receiver on a firm and level surface.
• Do not place the digital receiver close to heat emitting
units or in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling.
Do not lay any objects such as magazines on the digi-
tal receiver. When placed in a cabinet, make sure there
is a minimum space of 10 centimetres around it. For
the physical specification of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.2.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched. If wires are exposed or cord is damaged, do
not use the digital receiver and get cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. Warranty will be void.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 25 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby

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Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 3.4 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5000 PVRt has a wide range of connections on the back
panel.
ANT 1
RF LOOP 1 OUT RF LOOP 2 OUT AUDIO
L
R
S-VIDEO VCR USB
RF IN
S/PDIF RS-232
VIDEO
TV
RF OUT
ANT 2
13 5 8 11
2 4 6 1210 13 149
7
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
ANT 1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket
for the first tuner.
2
RF LOOP 1 OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the first tuner.
3
ANT 2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket
for the second tuner.
4
RF LOOP 2 OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the second tuner.
5
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set. (yellow)

2.3 Rear panel connections 11
6
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or audio system. (white/red)
7
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.
8
TV Audio and video output socket for the tele-
vision set.
9
VCR Audio and video input/output socket for
the video cassette recorder or suchlike.
10
USB USB port for firmware update and data
transfer.
11
RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
12
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
13
S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio
system.
14
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) output
TV CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video output
Left & right audio output
VCR CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum
USB 2.0

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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver
There are several ways to set up the digital receiver. Set up
the digital receiver suitably to your television and other appli-
ances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help,
contact technical support on the back of this instuction book
under warranty information.
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna
Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital re-
ceiver and the television, you need to connect the digital re-
ceiver to your television antenna so that it can receive digital
television services.
Connect the antenna cable to the ANT 1
socket on the back panel of the digital re-
ceiver.
Also, you must ensure that there is a connec-
tion to both the ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors
on your digital receiver, so that both tuners
work properly.
Normally you do that by using a loop cable to link from the
RF LOOP 1 OUT connector to the ANT 2 connector.
NOTE
However, if you are in a weak signal area, or are using a signal
amplifier with more than one output, you may achieve better
results by connecting a cable from the antenna or amplifier di-
rectly to the ANT 2 connector rather than using the loop cable.
If you have another digital receiver, or you want to still re-
ceive analogue channels on your television, link it from the
RF LOOP 2 OUT connector.