Topfield CBC-5150 User manual

TOPFIELD
CBC-5150
User Guide
Digital Cable Receiver
IRDETO Embedded

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Contents
Contents ii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features .............................. 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 Front panel ........................ 2
1.2.2 Remote control ...................... 4
1.3 Subscription card information .................. 6
2 Setup 7
2.1 Unpacking ............................. 7
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 7
2.3 Rear panel connections ...................... 9
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 10
2.4.1 Connecting to the broadcasting cable .......... 10
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set ............ 10
2.5 Switching on for the first time .................. 11
3 Service Search 13
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services ............... 13
3.2 Resetting to factory settings ................... 14
4 Preference Settings 16
4.1 Language settings ......................... 16
4.1.1 Menu language ...................... 16

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4.1.2 Subtitle language ..................... 17
4.1.3 Audio language ...................... 17
4.2 Video and audio settings ..................... 17
4.2.1 Television standard .................... 17
4.2.2 Television aspect ratio .................. 18
4.2.3 Audio mode ........................ 19
4.2.4 Radio frequency output ................. 19
4.3 Local time setting ......................... 20
4.4 Parental control .......................... 21
4.5 Adjusting the On-Screen Display ................ 23
5 Every Day Use 24
5.1 Volume control .......................... 24
5.2 Watching television ........................ 24
5.2.1 The services list ...................... 24
5.2.2 The favourite service lists ................ 26
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 27
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks .................. 28
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks ................. 29
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 29
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 29
5.4 Making timer events ....................... 31
6 Organising Services 33
6.1 Editing the services list ...................... 33
6.2 Editing the favourite lists ..................... 35
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard ................. 37
7 Firmware Update 38
A Universal Remote Control 39
A.1 TV .................................. 41
A.2 VCR ................................. 46
A.3 DVD ................................ 48
Index 50

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The CBC-5150 digital receiver is fully compliant with the inter-
national Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus
is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.
NOTE
In general we equate a channel with a frequency. However,
unlike analogue broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not all
assigned to their own frequencies; instead, multiple televi-
sion broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency.
The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called trans-
ponder or multiplex. To reduce confusion in this manual,
the word service is preferably used than channel as a term
to indicate one television or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
This digital receiver has the following features:
• Can store up to 2,000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• Can create lists of your favourite services.

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• Can view information about the current television or ra-
dio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of scheduled programmes.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
You can operate the digital receiver with the remote control or
the buttons on the front panel.
NOTE
When the digital receiver is off but plugged into a wall
socket, we say that it is in standby mode; on the other hand,
when it is on, it is in active mode. Even when you are not
using the digital receiver, you should keep it plugged into
a wall socket to be in standby mode so that it can run timer
events at any time.
1.2.1 Front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, specific lights and a display to indicate its
status. The following indicates what they mean.
button switches the digital receiver between standby mode
and active mode.
Front display shows the current time in standby mode, and
displays the current service in active mode.
STANDBY lightlights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
lightblinks every time you press a button on the remote
control.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to the previous or next ser-
vice.
You have to insert your subscription
card into the front slot to watch pay
services. When you insert the subscrip-
tion card, the side on which the chip is
mounted must face downward.

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1.2.2 Remote control
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.1button switches the dig-
ital receiver between standby
mode and active mode.
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.2



INPUT selects an input to your
television.
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.3



TV switches the remote control
to television mode to operate
your television.
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.4



VCR switches the remote con-
trol to VCR mode to operate
your video recorder.
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.5



DVD switches the remote con-
trol to DVD mode to operate
your DVD player.
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.6



STB switches the remote con-
trol to receiver mode to operate
the digital receiver.
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.7Numeric buttons are used to
enter a service number for ser-
vice change or to specify values
for menu options.
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.8switches over between the
current service and the previ-
ously viewed one.
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.9



FAV displays the favourite lists.
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10 mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
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11 switches over between television services and radio
services.
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12 , buttons decrease or increase the volume.
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13 , buttons switch to the previous or next service.

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14 Navigation buttons are used to navigate in menus or to
change values for menu options.
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15 



OK displays the services list. See §5.2.1 for more details.
It is also used to select a menu item.
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16 



MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return to
the previous menu from a submenu.
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17 



EXIT is used to exit a menu or to hide on-screen informa-
tion.
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18 



GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
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19 



UHF displays the radio frequency setting menu. See §4.2.4
for more details.
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20 



AUX is not used in this model.
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21 displays the service information box. It is also used to
display more information about a programme.
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22 These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
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23 is used to select an audio track and a sound mode.
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24 is used to select a subtitle track.
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25 displays teletext.
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26 is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments.
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27 is not used in this model.
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28 pauses live television.
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29 is not used in this model.
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30 is not used in this model.
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31 is not used in this model.
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32 is not used in this model.
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33 is not used in this model.
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34 is not used in this model.
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35 has different functions per menu.
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36 is not used in this model.

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37 is not used in this model.
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38 



SAT is not used in this model.
NOTE
When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor
on the front panel of the digital receiver.
1.3 Subscription card information
With this digital receiver, you can view pay services scrambled
with the IRDETO conditional access system. Probably you
have a subscription card. If you would like to view information
in detail about your subscription card, select the Conditional
Access menu. There you can also check the messages from
the broadcasting operator.

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Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the fol-
lowing items with the digital receiver.
• Remote control unit
• Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V)
• A copy of this user guide
NOTE
Accessories may vary according to your local area.
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read carefully the following safety precautions.
• The mains voltage must range between 90 and 250 volts.
Check it before plugging the digital receiver to the wall
socket. For the power consumption of the digital re-
ceiver, refer to Table 2.1.
• The wall socket should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extension lead to the unit.

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• The mains plug shall remain readily operable so that it
can be removed easily to disconnect the power.
• The digital receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing water, and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on it.
• Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The
digital receiver is designed for indoor use only. Use dry
cloth to clean 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 Ta-
ble 2.2.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
If the cord is damaged, do not use the digital receiver and
get the cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any circum-
stances, or the 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 19 W at maximum in active
8 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 215×46×155 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 ◦C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 9
2.3 Rear panel connections
The CBC-5150 has the following connections on the back:
.
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.1CABLE IN Cable broadcasting signal input socket
.
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.2CABLE OUT Cable broadcasting signal output socket
through the CABLE IN socket for another
digital receiver
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.3VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (yellow)
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.4AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the televi-
sion set or the audio-video receiver (white/red)
.
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.5RF IN Analogue television input socket
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.6RF OUT Analogue television output socket
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
RF OUT NTSC, PAL

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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver
2.4.1 Connecting to the broadcasting cable
Whatever sort of connection you have between
the digital receiver and the television, you need
to connect the digital receiver to the broadcast-
ing cable so that it can receive digital television
broadcasts. Connect the broadcasting cable to
the CABLE IN connector. If you have another
digital receiver, you may link it from the CA-
BLE OUT connector.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See §4.2 for a detailed description.
To use the Composite video output
You need to obtain a Composite video cable
(RCA cable) to use the Composite video out-
put. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO
(yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and
plug the other end into the matching socket
on your television.
To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA
cable) to link the audio connectors. Plug
one ends of the cable into the AUDIO L
(white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television or
audio-video receiver.

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To use the RF output
If your television does not have any video and audio in-
put, you will need to use the radio frequency output
from the digital receiver.
In this case, you will need to connect a ca-
ble from the RF OUT socket to the antenna
connector on your television. To ensure your
television can also pick up existing analogue
channels as well, you will need to connect a
cable from your television antenna to the RF
IN connector.
Tune your television set to channel 4 so that
you can see the output from the digital re-
ceiver.
2.5 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should
plug it into a wall socket. Ensure that your television set is
turned on and on the correct video channel so that you will be
able to see the display from the digital receiver.
Before switching on the digital receiver, you should insert bat-
teries into the remote control. Open the battery compartment
by removing the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the
polarity, which is marked on the base of the battery compart-
ment.
Press the button on the top left corner on the remote con-
trol. In a little time, you may see a picture displaying a menu.
If the picture is good, you can skip to §3.1 to search for available
television and radio services.
CAUTION
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to the remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to re-

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place only with 1.5 V AAA size batteries, and observe the
following precautions.
• Do not mix different types of batteries, or new and old
batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not recharge the old batteries.
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the po-
larities indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Do not subject to excessive heat such as the sun and
fire.
• If you are not using the remote control for a long pe-
riod of time, remove the batteries. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for the damage resulting from leak-
ing batteries.
• Batteries, including those which contain no heavy
metals, may not be disposed with other household
wastes. Please dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally sound manner. Find out the legal regulations
which apply in your area.

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Chapter 3
Service Search
After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to per-
form a service search.
NOTE
If there is no service stored, you will be not able to access all
menus. A  is another name for a .
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services
To perform service search, se-
lect the Installation >Service
Search menu. You should see a
screen like the left figure.

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You should set the Search Mode option to Auto at the first
service search after installing the digital receiver. The digital
receiver will search all available services with the automatic
search mode within the frequency range from the frequency
of the Start Frequency option to the frequency of the End Fre-
quency option. Symbol Rate stands for data transfer rate, and
QAM is a form of modulation used in digital broadcasting.
Broadcasting operators send their services in a symbol rate by
a modulation method. Perhaps you do not have to specify the
Symbol Rate and QAM Mode options since they are seldom
changed. However, you should set the QAM Mode option to
Auto for more certainty. You can specify the Start Frequency,
End Frequency and Symbol Rate options with the numeric
buttons if you want to change them.
If the digital receiver has failed to find every service you want
in a service search, you should set the Search Mode option to
Network. With this option, the digital receiver will check up
the up-to-date channel information as searching services, but
it takes rather longer time.
To search only one frequency, set the Search Mode option to
Manual and specify your desired frequency at the Frequency
option with the numeric buttons. In this case, you had better
set the Network Search option to On.
To start service search, move down to the Start Search item,
and press the 



OK button. The digital receiver will start to
search for services and display a list of television and radio
services as they are found. It is common for no channels to be
found until quite late in the process. When the scan is com-
plete, you will see a message telling you how many services
have been found. Press the 



OK button to save the list.
3.2 Resetting to factory settings
The digital receiver maintains the following data:
• Services list

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• Favourite list
• Timer list
• Preference settings
You can reset all data of the digital receiver. Select the Installa-
tion >Factory Setting menu, and then you get asked for confir-
mation. With the choice of Yes, the services list, favourite list
and timer list will all be cleared, and preference options will
be reset to the manufacturer’s factory settings.

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Chapter 4
Preference Settings
4.1 Language settings
You can select the language in
which the menu will be dis-
played. In addition to that, you
can select the language of audio
track and of subtitle track. Select
the System Setting >Language
Setting menu. You should see a
screen like the left figure.
4.1.1 Menu language
The digital receiver provides menus in several different lan-
guages. Set the Menu Language option to your desired lan-
guage. Once you select a language, the menu will be immedi-
ately displayed in the selected language.