Topfield SBP-2000 User manual

TOPFIELD
SBP-2000
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Satellite Receiver
USB PVR-Ready
Common Interface

ii CONTENTS
Contents
Contents ii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features .............................. 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 Front panel ........................ 3
1.2.2 Remote control ...................... 4
1.3 Common Interface ......................... 6
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 17
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services ............... 17
3.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................ 18
3.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............ 20
3.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 21
3.1.4 Searching for services .................. 22

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3.2 Editing the transponder list ................... 26
3.3 Resetting to factory settings ................... 27
3.4 Resetting to user settings ..................... 27
4 Preference Settings 30
4.1 Language settings ......................... 30
4.1.1 Menu language ...................... 30
4.1.2 Subtitle language ..................... 31
4.1.3 Hard of Hearing ..................... 31
4.1.4 Audio language ...................... 31
4.2 Video and audio settings ..................... 32
4.2.1 High definition television ................ 32
4.2.2 Television aspect ratio .................. 33
4.2.3 Colour format ....................... 34
4.2.4 Another video device ................... 34
4.2.5 Audio mode ........................ 35
4.3 Local time setting ......................... 35
4.4 Parental control .......................... 38
4.5 Options for recording ....................... 39
4.6 Options for playback ....................... 40
4.7 Options for on-screen display .................. 41
4.8 Options for standby mode .................... 42
5 Every Day Use 43
5.1 Volume control .......................... 43
5.2 Watching television ........................ 43
5.2.1 The services list ...................... 43
5.2.2 The favourite service lists ................ 46
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 47
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks .................. 48
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks ................. 48
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 48
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 49
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 50
5.5 Using time-shift .......................... 50

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6 Organising Services 52
6.1 Editing the services list ...................... 52
6.2 Editing the favourite lists ..................... 54
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard ................. 56
7 Recording and Playback 57
7.1 Recording a programme ..................... 57
7.1.1 Instant recording ..................... 58
7.1.2 Timer recording ...................... 59
7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide . . 62
7.1.4 Recording a pay service programme .......... 62
7.2 File archive ............................. 63
7.2.1 To delete a recording ................... 64
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 64
7.2.3 To lock a recording .................... 64
7.2.4 To rename a recording .................. 64
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 65
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder ......... 65
7.3 Playing back a recording ..................... 65
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ........... 66
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 66
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 66
7.3.4 To make a bookmark ................... 67
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly .......... 67
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence .......... 68
7.3.7 To play back a scrambled recording ........... 68
7.4 Playing back a video file ..................... 69
7.5 Formatting the hard disk ..................... 70
8 Firmware Update 71
8.1 From a memory stick ....................... 71
8.2 Over the air ............................ 72

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The SBP-2000 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 ap-
propriately.
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:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS protocols.

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• Can store up to 10,000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• Can create 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.
• Time-shift is a special technical feature available on this
digital receiver. You can pause a programme you are
watching and resume it again at a later time. Then you
can quickly go to any part of the current programme by
fast forward or rewind search.
• If you have an external hard drive connected to the dig-
ital receiver via the USB port, you can record television
programmes into it.
• 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 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 Controlling the digital receiver 3
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.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to the previous or next ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in menus and inter-
active screens.
light blinks every time you press a button on the remote
control.
STANDBY light 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 active mode.
There is a USB port on the front panel for
firmware update and data transfer. If you
have an external hard drive connected to the
digital receiver via the USB port, you can
record television programmes into it.

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1.2.2 Remote control
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14
18
16
9
12
2
17
3
5
10
35
25
28
29
24
19
31
15
7
6
11
13
20
3
8
21
27
26
22
23
36
30
32
34
33
5
.
.
.1button switches the digital
receiver between standby mode
and active 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 de-
tails.
.
.
.
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 be-
tween 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 used to start recording.
.
.
.
23 is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump
back to live television from time-shifted television.
.
.
.
24 is used to display the list of recorded programmes that
are stored in the external hard drive. See §7.2 for more
details.
.
.
.
25 resumes normal playback speed, or displays the
progress bar for navigation on playback or time-shift. To
play a recorded programme, see button .
.
.
24 .
.
.
.
26 pauses live television or playback of a recorded pro-
gramme.
.
.
.
27 is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses
increase the rewind speed.

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.
.
.
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.
.
.
.
30 is used to jump back to the beginning of the recording
on playback.
.
.
.
31 is used to jump to the end of the recording on playback.
.
.
.
32 has different functions per menu.
.
.
.
33 is used to make a bookmark on playback or time-shift.
.
.
.
34 is used to jump to next bookmark position.
.
.
.
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 Common Interface
There are pay TV services available; these
are accessible with the use of a Conditional
Access Module (CAM) and a subscription
card. A Common Interface (CI) is the slot
into which you can insert a CAM. The front
of the digital receiver has two common inter-
face 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.

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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 In-
formation >Common 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.
• 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 35 W at maximum in active
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 ◦C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The SBP-2000 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
(Current: Max.500mA with overload pro-
tection)
.
.
.2LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the LNB IN socket for another dig-
ital receiver
.
.
.3VCR Audio and video input/output socket for
another device such as a video recorder
.
.
.4TV Audio and video output socket for the tele-
vision set
.
.
.5Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the tele-
vision set (green/blue/red)

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
.
.
.6AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the televi-
sion set or the audio-video receiver (white/red)
.
.
.7VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (yellow)
.
.
.8S/PDIF Digital audio output socket for the audio-
video receiver
.
.
.9HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set
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.

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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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.

2.5 Switching on for the first time 15
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 receiver, and plug the
other end into the matching 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.
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,

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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.
• 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.