Topfield SBI-2050 User manual

TOPFIELD
SBI-2050
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Satellite Receiver
Common Interface
IRDETO Embedded

ii CONTENTS
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
1.4 Common Interface ......................... 7
2 Setup 8
2.1 Unpacking ............................. 8
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 8
2.3 Rear panel connections ...................... 10
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 11
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna ................ 12
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set ............ 12
2.4.3 Connecting to your video recorder ........... 15
2.5 Switching on for the first time .................. 15
3 Service Search 18
3.1 Searching broadcasting services ................. 18
3.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................ 19
3.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............ 21
3.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 22

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3.1.4 Searching services .................... 23
3.2 Editing the transponder list ................... 27
3.3 Resetting to factory settings ................... 28
3.4 Resetting to user settings ..................... 28
4 Preference Settings 29
4.1 Language settings ......................... 29
4.1.1 Menu language ...................... 29
4.1.2 Subtitle language ..................... 30
4.1.3 Audio language ...................... 30
4.2 Video and audio settings ..................... 31
4.2.1 High definition television ................ 31
4.2.2 Television aspect ratio .................. 32
4.2.3 Colour format ....................... 32
4.2.4 Anothter video device .................. 33
4.2.5 Audio mode ........................ 33
4.3 Local time setting ......................... 34
4.4 Parental control .......................... 35
4.5 Options for playback ....................... 37
4.6 Options for on-screen display .................. 38
4.7 Options for standby mode .................... 39
5 Daily Usage 40
5.1 Volume control .......................... 40
5.2 Watching television ........................ 40
5.2.1 The services list ...................... 40
5.2.2 The favourite service lists ................ 42
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 43
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks .................. 45
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks ................. 45
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 45
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 45
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 46
5.5 Making timer events ....................... 47
6 Listing Services 50

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6.1 Editing the services list ...................... 50
6.2 Editing the favourite lists ..................... 52
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard ................. 54
7 Playing back media files 55
7.1 File archive ............................. 56
7.1.1 To delete a file ....................... 56
7.1.2 To sort files ........................ 56
7.1.3 To filter files ........................ 56
7.1.4 To rename a file ...................... 57
7.1.5 To make a new folder ................... 57
7.1.6 To move a file to another folder ............. 57
7.2 Playing back a video file ..................... 57
7.2.1 To navigate using the progress bar ........... 58
7.2.2 To play in slow motion .................. 58
7.2.3 To play in fast motion ................... 59
7.2.4 To play back a video repeatedly ............. 59
7.2.5 To play back videos in sequence ............. 59
8 Firmware Update 61
8.1 From a memory stick ....................... 61
8.2 From your computer via RS-232 port .............. 62
8.3 Over the air ............................ 63
Index 64

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The SBI-2050 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.
For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed
appropriately.
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. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word ser-
vice 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:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS protocols.

2 Introduction
• Can store up to 10,000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• Can create favourite lists of your favourite services.
• Can view information about the current television or ra-
dio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of scheduled programmes.
• You can play back video files of various formats includ-
ing DivX.
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 operation 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 lamps and a display to indicate its
status. The following indicates what they mean.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
button switches the digital receiver between standby mode
and operation mode.
lamp blinks every time you press a button on the remote
control.
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
Front display shows the current time in standby mode, and
displays the current service in operation mode.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to the previous or next ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in menus and inter-
active screens.
There is a flap on the middle of the front panel that protects
the USB port behind it from dust, into which you can plug a
USB device like a memory stick.
Pull the right edge of the front panel to
open the flap. You have to insert your
subscription card into the front slot to
watch pay services. When you insert
a subscription card, the side on which
the chip is mounted must face upward.

4 Introduction
1.2.2 Remote control
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25
28
29
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31
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7
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33
5
.
.
.1button switches the digital
receiver between standby mode
and operation mode.
.
.
.2is used to set a sleep timer in
10 minute increments.
.
.
.3



V−,



V+buttons decrease or in-
crease the volume. They are also
used to change values for menu
options.
.
.
.4mutes the sound. Press again
to switch it back on.
.
.
.5



P−,



P+buttons switch to the
previous or next service. They are
also used to navigate in menus
and interactive screens.
.
.
.6switches over between the
current service and the previ-
ously viewed one.
.
.
.7Numeric buttons are used to en-
ter a service number for service
change or to specify values for
menu options.
.
.
.8



OK displays the services list. See
§5.2.1 for more details. It is also
used to select a menu item.
.
.
.9



FAV displays the favourite lists.
.
.
.10 displays the service informa-
tion box. It is also used to dis-
play more information about a
programme.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
.
.
.11 is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme.
.
.
.12 is used to select a subtitle track.
.
.
.13 displays teletext.
.
.
.14 



V.Format changes video resolution. See §4.2.1 for more
details.
.
.
.15 



A/R changes aspect ratio. See §4.2.2 for more details.
.
.
.16 switches over between television services and radio
services.
.
.
.17 



GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
.
.
.18 



AUX switches the output of the TV SCART socket over
between the digital receiver and the device connected to
the VCR SCART socket. See §4.2.4 for more details.
.
.
.19 



SAT displays the satellites list with their services list.
.
.
.20 



MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return
to the previous menu from a submenu.
.
.
.21 



EXIT is used to exit a menu or to hide on-screen informa-
tion.
.
.
.22 is not used in this model.
.
.
.23 is used to stop playback.
.
.
.24 is used to display the list of media files that are stored
in the external hard drive. See §7.1 for more details.
.
.
.25 resumes normal playback speed, or displays the
progress bar for navigation on playback. To play a video
file, see button .
.
.24 .
.
.
.26 pauses live television or playback of a video file.
.
.
.27 is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses
increase the rewind speed.
.
.
.28 is used to start fast forward playback. Subsequent
presses increase the playback speed.
.
.
.29 is used to start slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.

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.
.30 is used to jump back to the beginning of the video on
playback.
.
.
.31 is used to jump to the end of the video on playback.
.
.
.32 has different functions per menu.
.
.
.33 has different functions per menu.
.
.
.34 has different functions per menu.
.
.
.35 has different functions per menu.
.
.
.36 has different functions per menu.
How to use the colour buttons will be guided by the on-screen
help.
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 subscrip-
tion card. If you would like to
view information in detail about
your subscription card, select
the Irdeto Access menu. There
you can also check the messages
from the broadcasting operator.

1.4 Common Interface 7
1.4 Common Interface
You would find there are so many pay ser-
vices that are scrambled by a variety of broad-
casting operators. You can view some of
scrambled services with a Conditional Ac-
cess Module (CAM) and a subscription card
which match with the scrambling system.
Common Interface (CI) is the slot into which
you can insert a CAM. The front of the digital
receiver has two common interface slots.
To watch a pay service, you should take the following steps:
1. Purchase a CAM and a subscription card for the pay ser-
vice you want to watch.
2. Insert the subscription card into the CAM.
3. Insert the CAM into a common interface on the front of
the digital receiver.
To view the information about
the module and subscription
card which is inserted into the
digital receiver, select the Com-
mon Interface menu.

8 Setup
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)
• One Component cable (RCA cable)
• 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.

2.2 Safety precautions 9
• The wall socket should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extension lead to the unit.
• Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
such disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• 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 35 W at maximum in operation
Under 1 W in passive standby

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Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 260×46×190 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 ℃
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The SBI-2050 has the following connections on the back:
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
.
.
.1LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket
.
.
.2LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the LNB IN socket for another dig-
ital receiver
.
.
.3RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer
.
.
.4TV Audio and video output socket for the tele-
vision set
.
.
.5VCR Audio and video input/output socket for
another device such as a video recorder
.
.
.6AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the televi-
sion set or the audio-video receiver (white/red)

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
.
.
.7VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (yellow)
.
.
.8Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the tele-
vision set (green/blue/red)
.
.
.9HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set
.
.
.10 S/PDIF Digital audio output socket for the audio-
video receiver
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Digital audio output
TV CVBS/S-Video/RGB 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
YPbPr Component video output
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S/PDIF Digital audio output
USB 2.0 Host 5 V DC, 500 mA (on the front)
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 devices.
If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact
your dealer.

12 Setup
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna
Whatever sort of connection you have between
the digital receiver and the television, you need
to connect the digital receiver to the antenna so
that it can receive digital television broadcasts.
Connect the antenna cable to the LNB IN con-
nector.
NOTE
Perhaps you are expecting that the satellite antenna could
simultaneously catch all frequencies coming from a satellite
and send them to the digital receiver. However, the satellite
antenna only sends the frequencies that it can catch with the
LNB frequency and polarisation specified by the digital re-
ceiver. So if you have another digital receiver linked from
the LNB OUT connector, you can only use it limitedly. See
§3.1 for more details.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
For all the following connections of the digital receiver, we rec-
ommend you to use the first connector to get the best picture
quality. If your television does not have a matching connector,
then use the next connector in the following order for a better
picture quality.
1. HDMI connector (HDMI)
2. Component connector (YPbPr)
3. SCART connector (TV)
4. Composite connector (VIDEO)
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See §4.2 for a detailed description.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13
To use the HDMI output
If you have a high definition television set,
you should use an HDMI cable for best re-
sults. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI
socket on the digital receiver, and plug the
other end into the matching socket on your
television. In this case, you do not have to
make audio connection because it can output
stereo audio or digital audio as well.
To use the SCART output
For best results with a standard television set,
you should use a SCART cable. Plug one end
of the cable into the TV socket on the digital
receiver, and plug the other end into a free
SCART socket on your television.
Some televisions have only S-Video or Com-
ponent inputs rather than SCART.
If you have such a television, use an appropriate conversion ca-
ble to link the TV socket on the digital receiver to the matching
socket on your television.
If you connect with a standard SCART cable, you do not have
to make audio connection because it can output stereo audio
as well. But if you use a conversion cable such as SCART-to-
Component, then you have to make audio connection.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video by means of the
SCART output.

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To use the Component video output
You need to obtain a Component video ca-
ble (RCA cable) to use the Component video
output. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y
(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television.
NOTE
When connecting with the Component video cable, remem-
ber to also plug in the additional white and red audio cables
from the digital receiver to the back of your television.
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.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video by means of the Com-
posite video output.

2.5 Switching on for the first time 15
To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca-
ble) to link the audio connectors. Plug one
ends of the cable into the AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digi-
tal receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television or
audio-video receiver.
To enjoy Dolby Digital audio, your television
or audio-video receiver must be able to de-
code Dolby Digital audio, and you need to
obtain an S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the
cable into the S/PDIF socket on the digital re-
ceiver, and plug the other end into the match-
ing socket on your audio-video receiver.
2.4.3 Connecting to your video recorder
The digital receiver can also output video through an auxiliary
SCART connector to another device such as a video recorder.
You need to obtain a SCART cable to link the
auxiliary SCART connector. Plug one end
of the cable into the VCR socket on the digi-
tal receiver, and plug the other end into the
matching socket on your video recorder or
suchlike.
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.

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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 you do not see a picture, try pressing the 



V.Format button on
the remote control. If after several tries you still get no picture,
check that the television is set to the correct input. If the picture
is good, you can skip to §3.1 to search for available television
and radio services. Otherwise, you may need to temporarily
connect the Composite video connector (VIDEO) to your tele-
vision set so that you can see the menu in order to configure
the video settings.
CAUTION
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to the remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to re-
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.