Topfield TF4000PVR CoCI User manual

The User’s Manual
Personal Video Recorder
TF4000PVR
TF4000PVR CoCI
Please read this User s Manual carefully.
The menu structure and specification can be changed without notice.
TOPFIELD
- Embedded Conax
- Personal Video Recorder
- Personal Video Recorder

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inside the product that presents a risk of
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This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
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INTRODUCTION 5
CONTENTS 5
FEATURES 5
FRONT/ REAR PANELS
1) FRONT PANEL 7
2) REAR PANEL 7
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU) 8
GETTING STARTED 14
FUNCTION GUIDE 15
MENU OPERATIONS
1) SYSTEM SETTING 18
2) ORGANIZING CHANNEL 28
3) ORGANIZING FAVORITES 30
4) RECORDING 31
5) HDD SERVICE 34
6) INSTALLATION 35
7) INFORMATION 44
8) COMMON INTERFACE 45
9) GAME 46
HOW TO RECORD AND PLAYBACK THE PVR
1) TIME SHIFTING 48
2)
RECORDING WHILE TIME SHIFTING
48
3) RECORDING, CHECKING AND CANCELING 49
4) PLAYBACK A RECORDED SERVICE 51
5) STOP 51
6) PAUSING 52
7)
SLOW MOTION PLAYBACK
52
8)
FAST MOTION PLAYBACK
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9) FAST FORWARDING AND REWINDING 53
10) REVERSE PLAYBACK 53
11) BOOKMARK 54
12)
RECORDING THE DESCRAMBLED LIVE SERVICE
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13)
DESCRAMBLING SERVICE
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14)
COPYING FROM RECORDED SERVICE
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15)
CUT OUT SELECTED REGION
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16)
TIME SHIFTING WHILE RECORDING
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17)
ZAPPING WHILE RECORDING
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18)
REPEAT MODE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING(Q & A) 58
SPECIFICATIONS 59
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning!
Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots
for the Modules and Cards.
In doing so can cause damage to the PVR and reduce its life span.

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Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety.
MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz.
OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters
as these can result in fire or electrical shock.
LIQUIDS : Keep liquids away from the PVR.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
SMALL OBJECTS : Coins or other small objects must be kept away from the PVR as
they can fall through the ventilation slots of the PVR and cause
serious damage.
CLEANING : Disconnect the PVR from the wall socket before cleaning it.
Use a dry cloth lightly dampened(no solvents) to clean
the exterior of the PVR.
VENTILATION : Do not block the decoder’s ventilation slots.
Ensure that a free airflow is maintained around the PVR.
Never stand the PVR on soft furnishings or carpets.
Do not use or store the PVR where it is exposed to direct
sunlight or near a heater. Never stack other electronic
equipment on top of the PVR.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any attachments that are not recommended as these
may cause hazards or damage the equipment .
CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB :
Disconnect the PVR from the mains before connecting or
disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
Failure to do so can damage the LNB.
SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
Refer all serving to qualified service agents.
LIGHTNING : It is recommended that the PVR should remain connected at all
times to the mains supply and satellite dish (except when
working on the LNB). However, the manufacturer’s
instructions for safeguarding other equipment connected to the
PVR, i, e, TV set, must be followed during lightning storms.
LNB and the modem telephone line are essential.
EARTHING : The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for
the satellite dish.
LOCATION : Locate the PVR indoor place properly to prevent lightening,
raining and direct sunlight.
WARNING Warning WARNING Warning WARNING

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Personal Video Recorder (PVR).
This PVR is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus transmits digital
images, sounds, information guides and teletext directly to your TV through the satellite.
Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and sports
satellite broadcasts in your office or at your home. The PVR records and playback satellite
broadcasts. You can enjoy interesting games embedded in PVR.
In the Channel Search section, both the automatic channel search method and the
manual search mode are provided. Also it supports DiSEqC 1.2, enabling you to move your
antenna in order to focus preferred satellite. You can save up to 3500 TV and 1500 Radio
channels and work around with the Favorite, Lock, Delete, Move and Sort functions.
The Menu is very modern and supports different languages. All functions can be carried out
using the remote control and some of the functions can also be carried out using the front panel.
The PVR is easy to use and adaptable for future advances. Please be aware that new
software may change the functions of the PVR.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your PVR, please refer to the
relevant section of this manual, including the ‘Troubleshooting’. This Manual will provide you
with useful information on using the PVR.
Fully Compliant to DVB.
Common Interface for Viaccess,Irdeto,Cryptoworks,Nagravision,Conax and Mediaguard.
Please ensure that the following items are included with the PVR.
1) Remote control unit
2) Batteries (size AAA)
3) User’s Guide (this document)
CONTENTS
FEATURES

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Antenna/LNB control
- 22KHz mode On/Off
- 0/12V mode selection
- Automatic FEC Detection
- DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2 compatible
Satellite/Channel support
- 3500 TV channels, 1500 Radio channels storable
Video/Audio
- Automatic PAL/NTSC selection
- Multi-lingual Audio support
- Automatic channel search
OSD (On Screen Display) support
- 256 color support.
- Multi-lingual menu text support.
- GMT and Time Offset support
- 10 favorite channel groups support
- Page Up/Page Down available on your channel list
- PIG ( Picture In Graphic ) support
Recording and playback
- Time shifting playback
- Recording by EPG
- Delayed Recording
- Fast and Slow Playback
- Bookmark
- Repeated Playback for selected interval
- Capable of editing recorded services
- About 12-25 hours recording capacity with a 40GB HDD
2 Tuners
- 2 Tuners for zapping while recording.
- 2 LNB inputs
- 2 RF signal loop through
- Independent LNB control
Teletext
- Software emulation mode with always VBI insertion mode on.
Embedded Conax ................................................................(Embedded Conax model only)
Games are embedded.
S/PDIF output (Digital Audio Output)

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1) Front Panel
2)Rear Panel
FRONT / REAR PANELS
DISPLAY
During the STANDBY mode, the
current time is displayed.
When the power is on, the current status
is displayed (TV/ Radio/ Menu).
LED
TV / SAT
REMOTE
STANDBY
VIDEO OUTPUT
Video output (YELLOW)
LNB 1 OUT
Use it to connect to
another PVR or LNB 2 IN.
LNB 2 OUT
Use it to connect to
another STB.
RF IN
Connects the TV.
RF OUT
Connects the TV RF IN (ANT IN).
VCR SCART
Connects the VCR SCART
AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT
Audio output.(WHITE)
RS232
Upgrades the PVR Program &
software
S/PDIF
Optical output for Digital
Audio
LNB 2 IN
Connects the satellite antenna cable.
LNB 1 IN
Connects the satellite antenna cable.
TV SCART
Connects the TV SCART
AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT
Audio output.(RED)
0/12V OUTPUT
Chooses the LNB on the antenna.
POWER ON
/STANDBY
VOLUME
The volume buttons are to change volume.
CHANNEL
The channel buttons are to change channels.
OK MENU

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)
MUTE Button ( )
Enables/ Disables the Audio.
POWER Button ( )
Switches the PVR between Operation and Standby mode.
MENU Button (MENU)
Displays the Menu on screen or returns to
previous menu from submenu.
EXIT Button (EXIT)
Returns to the previous menu and the screen.
GUIDE Button (GUIDE)
Displays the EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
on screen only when available.
V+/V- Buttons (V+/V-)
Adjusts the volume (Increase/Decrease).
P+/P- Buttons (P+/P-)
Tunes to the next or previous service.
Services up or down through the available services.
OK Button (OK)
Displays Channel List on screen.
Selects an item in the menu.
Numeric Buttons (0~9)
Selects the TV or Radio service channels
and individual menu options.
RECALL Button ( )
Selects the previously viewed channel.
INFO Button ( )
Displays the program information box on
the screen and removes it.
TV/ Radio Button ( )
Selects the TV/Radio mode.

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SLEEP Button ( )
Displays sleep time. When sleep time,
the power automatically turns to the OFF
mode and the PVR to the STANDBY mode.
Button
Display the progress bar of time shifting or
playback when no progress bar is displayed.
Fast rewind when the progress bar is displayed.
Button
Playback with normal speed.
Button
Pause
Button
Fast forward or fast motion playback.
Button
Slow motion playback.
Button
Stop playback or recording.
Button
Start recording
Button
Select the period for repeated playback.
TV/SAT Button ( )
Changes the terrestrial TV and Satellite mode.
FAV Button (FAV)
Displays the favorite channel list.
SOUND Button ( )
Selects LEFT/RIGHT/MONO/STEREO
sound function.
SUBTITLE Button ( )
Selects the subtitle language list for the
current service.
TELETEXT Button ( )
Enables the teletext with software
emulation
Button
Display recorded service list.
Button
Add or delete bookmark
Button
Go to the previous bookmark
Button
Display the recording or playback status.
Starts instant playback if time shifting is enabled.
UHF Button (UHF)
Displays and alters the UHF setting in menu.

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First, connect both the satellite antenna and the TV line to the PVR and switch the
power on.
In this manual there are some of the most common ways to connect the equipment:
TV, VCR and PVR.
There are several ways of connecting the PVR to the existing Audio/TV system.
We recommend one of the following setups.
If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or
service provider.
1. Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi
1-2) Connection to the VCR with the SCART Cable.
Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
VCR SCART socket on the PVR and the other
end to a SCART socket on the VCR.
INSTALLATION (Connection)
1-1) Connection to the TV with the SCART Cable.
Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
TV SCART socket on the PVR and the other
end to a SCART socket on the TV.

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1-3) Connection to the TV with the CINCH Cable.
Connect one end (3 connectors) of the CINCH
cable to the AUDIO-RIGHT (red),
AUDIO-LEFT (white) and the VIDEO
output (yellow) socket on the PVR.
Connect the other end (3 connectors) to the
AUDIO-RIGHT (red), AUDIO-LEFT
(white) and the VIDEO input
(yellow) socket on the TV or Hi-Fi.
1-4) Connection to the TV using the RF cable.
Connect a terrestrial antenna to RF IN socket
on the PVR.
Connect one end of the RF cable to the RF
OUT socket on the PVR.
Connect the other end to the ANT IN socket
on the TV.
2.Connection to the Antenna.
We recommend one of the following installation diagrams because of the LNB
specifications for selecting RF signal band by DC voltage and 22Khz tone.
If the PVR is installed with separated connection type, there is no restriction for
zapping while recording.

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2-1) Installing the PVR with two separated Antennas.
Installing the PVR with two separated Antennas.
The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Separated.
2-2) Installing the PVR with one Antenna.
The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Loop Through.
Tuner 1 and 2 can receive the RF signal of
the same polarity and the same band.
2-3) Installing the PVR with one dual LNB Antenna.
The Connection Type in LNB setting
menu should be set to Separated.

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3.Connection to the other Satellite Receiver.
Connect the satellite cable to the LNB IN socket
on the PVR. With other connector, connect the
LNB OUT socket on the PVR and the LNB IN
socket of the other PVR or STB.
2-4) Installing the PVR with two separated dual LNB
Antennas and DiSEqC switches.
The Connection Type in LNB setting
menu should be set to Separated.

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GETTING STARTED
Press the Power button to operate the PVR from the STANDBY mode. Now, the
Info Box will appear for a given time and disappear. By pressing the button, the Info
Box will remain on the screen. The display time of the Info Box is adjustable under the
Installationmenu of the Mainmenu.
If the current broadcast has EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with it, press the
button to see not only the current channel’s but also other channel’s EPG without
any time constraints. Also, press button to reserve and save the current service
and to watch the broadcast automatically when it starts.
IMPORTANT: Before taking charge of your new PVR, some important technical
settings are essential.
- First, press the MENU( ) button on the RCU to make the MainMenu appear.
- Go to the LNB Settingmenu under the Channel Searchitem of the
Installation menu and press button.
- The default PIN CODE is 0000.
- Choose the right parameters for Satellite Name, LNB Frequency, 22KHz, 12 V,
DiSEqC 1.0, and Motorized System according to your LNB and satellite settings.
If the right Satellite Name and LNB Frequency were not found in the list, call the
dealer for satellite information.
- Then, press the MENU( ) button and go back to the Channel Search
menu.
- Set the Search Modeto the Automode. (A Manualor Advanced Search
can always be performed later on)
- Select the Start Search...item and press button.
- The search procedure will take a while. Press button when the searching
process is over (100%) to confirm and save the new channel list.
- For further information, please refer to the LNB Settingitem of the MENU
OPERATIONS on this manual.

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Press button on the RCU to see the program
information. The Information box displays as follows:
.Channel Number
.Channel Name
.Detailed Program Information
.Signal Level & Quality
.Satellite Information
.Information of subtitle and / or teletext
Information Box
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
Function Guide
To use currently showing TV, and Radio services
as well as to use next program schedules,
press button on the remote control unit.
If EPG is available on programs, you will see
the detailed description of the programs, start/end
time and programs schedules etc. , and
, buttons will be used to move program and
to see next program schedules. The button makes the reservation for the next program.
button shows extended information of the current program.
button will change the contents of EPG between TV and Radio services.
By using , buttons, you can see the EPG of next event. To change volume level in this
mode, press , buttons without no interval.
Press button once more, you can see the extended infomation of the current program.
To remove info box, press button once more.

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You can choose a language of subtitle using button
on the RCU.
If a broadcaster provides subtitles, you can see
symbol in the Information Box.
Subtitle
You can choose a language of soundtrack using
button on the RCU when a broadcaster supports
various languages of soundtrack.
Also, it is possible to choose a mode among Stereo,
Mono,Leftand Rightusing the , buttons
on the RCU.
Soundtrack
If a broadcaster supports teletext, you can see symbol in the Information Box.
There are VBI insertion mode and software emulation mode in teletext.
In the VBI insertion mode, which is always on, you can watch the teletext with your TV
using the RCU of your TV. To watch teletext with VBI insertion, your TV must support
teletext.
In the software emulation mode, you can watch the teletext even though your TV does
not support teletext. You can watch the teletext using the RCU of PVR.
Press Teletext( ) button to watch the teletext with software emulation mode.
Press Teletext ( ) button or EXIT( ) button to escape from teletext.
Teletext

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Now this chapter assumes that the PVR system has been installed correctly,
meaning:
* The satellite dish for the PVR has been installed, connected to the PVR and
correctly adjusted to the proper satellite.
* The PVR is connected to the TV.
* The RCU has batteries and ready to control the PVR.
If the PVR has not been installed or connected properly, please refer to the
INSTALLATION(connection) menu on this manual.
Many of the functions of the PVR are available from the MainMenu. Press the
button to open it.
MENU OPERATIONS
The Conax Conditional Access menu is valid for Embedded Conax model only.
This menu allows you to view the information on the Smart Card and Conax
Conditional Access System. ............................( Embedded Conax model only)

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I. SYSTEM SETTING
Various time modes can be set, such as the current local time, the Power
On/Off time and the Sleep Time. The exact local present time can be adjusted
by using the GMT, the Time Offsetand the Modesub menus.
PLEASE NOTE: Configure the Local Timebefore adjusting the Wakeup
Time,Power Off Timeor the Sleep Time.
I-1 TIME SETTING

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Press button at Local Time Setting item in the Time Settingmenu to open the
Local Time Settingmenu. Inside the Local Time Settingmenu, there are 4 sub
menus: Mode,Local Time,GMT and Time Offset.
Mode
By using the , buttons,you can control the Auto/Manualmode. The Auto
mode automatically updates the time settings by adding the GMT received from the
satellite and the Time Offsetvalue you have inserted. The Automode is recommended.
Local Time
The Local Timeis adjustable only when the Modeis on the Manual mode.
Adjust the current time, if necessary, by using the numeric buttons and the ,
buttons.
GMT
GMT is referred to the standard time of Greenwich. This cannot be changed.
Time Offset
The current time of the local area can be inserted. In another words, insert the
time difference of the local time zone from the GMT. For example, if the local area is
Seoul (the time difference from the GMT being 9), insert 9:00. The time is
adjustable by using the , buttons,15 minutes at a time.
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Use the , buttons to select the On/Offmode. If the Timeritem
is set to On, the Wakeup Timeitem, the Wakeup Channelitem and the
Power Off Timeitem becomes adjustable.
The Wakeup Timeitem sets up the time the PVR automatically turns
on. Insert the preferable Wakeup Timeby using the numeric buttons and the
, buttons on the RCU. To disable the wakeup funtion, make the Timer
item Off.
The Wakeup Channelitem automatically turns the PVR to the preset
channel when it automatically turns on by the Wakeup function.
B. Timer
C. Wakeup Time
D. Wakeup Channel

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The Power Off Timemenu sets the time of the PVR automatically turns off.
The Sleep Timeitem is similar to the Power Offmenu. The Sleep
Timefunction turns off after the adjusted sleep time.
E. Power Off Time
F. Sleep Time