Topfield TF 4000 Fi User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 4000 Fi
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver

iii
Contents
Contents iii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features ............................... 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 The front panel ....................... 2
1.2.2 The remote control ..................... 4
2 Setup 6
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 6
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 6
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 7
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 9
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna ................ 9
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 9
2.4.3 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 10
3 Preference Settings 12
3.1 Language settings .......................... 12
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 13
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 14
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio ................... 14

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3.2.3 Sound mode ........................ 15
3.2.4 Radio frequency output .................. 15
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 16
3.4 Parental control ........................... 18
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 19
4 Service Search 20
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 20
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 20
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 22
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 24
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 25
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 27
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 28
4.4 Resetting to installer settings ................... 29
5 Daily Usage 30
5.1 Volume control ........................... 30
5.2 Watching television ......................... 30
5.2.1 Watching favorite services ................ 31
5.2.2 Viewing program information .............. 32
5.2.3 Selecting audio tracks ................... 33
5.2.4 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 34
5.2.5 Viewing teletext ...................... 34
5.3 Viewing electronic program guide ................ 34
5.4 Watching multifeed program ................... 35
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 36
6 Listing Services 38
6.1 Editing the service list ....................... 38
6.2 Editing the favorite list ....................... 40
6.3 Transferring receiver data ..................... 42

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7 Firmware Update 43
7.1 Over the air ............................. 44
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 44
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 45
Index 47

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 4000 Fi digital receiver is fully compliant with the in-
ternational 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. However,
unlike analog broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not all as-
signed to their own frequencies; instead, multiple television
and radio broadcasts are transmitted through a single fre-
quency. The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called
transponder. To reduce confusion, the word service is prefer-
ably used than channel as service indicates one television or
radio broadcast in this manual.
1.1 Features
The TF 4000 Fi digital receiver has the following features:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS.

2 Introduction
• Can store up to 5000 television and radio services.
• Has an electronic program guide that provides an overview
of program schedules for next few hours.
• You can edit the service list.
• You can make a favorite list with your favorite channels.
• You can view the information of the current television or
radio program.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest version, which will be provided by the manu-
facturer.
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 to a wall outlet,
we say that it is in standby mode; on the other hand, when
it is on, it is in operation mode. You should keep the digital
receiver plugged to a wall outlet on standby mode so as it can
run timer events at any time.
1.2.1 The front panel
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between standby
mode and operation mode. (On/Off)

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
CHANNEL
a
,
c
buttons move to the next or previous ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in the menus and
interactive screens.
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button of
the remote control.
EXT lamp lights up while the digital receiver is on.

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1.2.2 The remote control
1
button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
operation mode. (On/Off)
2
button mutes the sound. Press
again to switch it back on.
3
Numeric buttons are used to enter
service numbers and menu options.
4
button switches between the
current service and the previously
viewed one.
5




FAV button displays the favorite list.
6




MENU button displays the main
menu. It is also used to return to the
previous menu from a submenu.
7




EXIT button is used to leave the cur-
rent screen.
8




EPG button displays the electronic
program guide. (EPG)
9
button displays more information
about the current program or a pro-
gram highlighted in the electronic
program guide.
10

a , c buttons move to the next or
previous service. They are also used
to navigate in the menus and inter-
active screens.
11

b , d buttons increase and decrease the volume. They
are also used to change options for a menu item.

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12




OK button displays the service list. It is also used to
select menu items.
13
button switches between television services and
radio services.
14




SAT button displays the satellite list.
15




V+,



V−buttons increase and decrease the volume. They
are also used to change options for a menu item.
16




P+,



P−buttons move to the next or previous service.
They are also used to navigate in the menus and interac-
tive screens.
17
These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
18
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed program. but-
ton is used to select a subtitle track. button displays
teletext.
19
button pauses live television.
20




UHF button displays the RF setting menu. See § 3.2.4 for
more description.
21
button is not used in this model.
22




M1 button is not used in this model.
23




N/P button switches television standard between PAL
and NTSC. However, this button may be not used in
some models. See § 3.2.1 for more description.
24
button sets a sleep timer.

6 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)
• A copy of this user guide
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 Ta-
ble 2.1.
• The wall outlet should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extention lead to the unit.

2.3 Rear panel connections 7
• 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 digital
receiver. When placed in a cabinet, make sure there is
a minimum space of 10 centimeters 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 wires are exposed or cord is damaged, do not use the
receiver and get cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. Warranty will be void.
• Refer all servicing to an electronics qualified service tech-
nician.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 24 W at maximum in operation
9 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 260×52×190 mm
Weight 1.3 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 4000 Fi has some connections on the back panel.

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3 6
7
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5
Check up what connections your television set has in compar-
ison with the digital receiver.
1
LNB IN Broadcasting input socket
2
LNB OUT Broadcasting output socket through the LNB
IN socket for another digital receiver.
3
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (Yellow)
4
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or audio system. (Red/White)
5
RF IN Analog television input socket.
6
RF OUT Analog television output socket.
7
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data trans-
fer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9
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 your dealer.
2.4.1 Connecting to 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 LNB IN
socket.
If you have another digital receiver, link it
from the LNB OUT connector.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television
Between all the following connectors of your digital receiver,
we recommend you use the first connector to get best picture
quality. If your television does not have the matching connec-
tor then use the next connector in the following order for best
picture quality.
1. Composite connector (VIDEO)
2. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.

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To use the composite video connector
You will need to obtain a composite video
cable (RCA cable) to use the composite video
connector. Plug one end of the cable into
the VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital re-
ceiver, and the other end into the matching
socket on your television.
To connect the audio connectors
You will need to obtain an audio cable (RCA
cable) to connect the audio connectors. Plug
one ends of the cable into the AUDIO L
(white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and the other ends into the
matching sockets on your television or au-
dio system.
To use the RF connector
If your television does not have any video and audio input,
you will need to use the radio frequency output from the dig-
ital 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 RF IN
connector.
2.4.3 Inserting batteries in the remote control
To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment by re-
moving the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the po-

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
larity, which is marked on the base of the battery compart-
ment.
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote con-
trol commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove
used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from leaking batteries.
NOTE
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may
not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of
used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out
about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

12 Preference Settings
Chapter 3
Preference Settings
3.1 Language settings
You can designate languages for menus, audio tracks and sub-
title tracks.
Select the System Setting >
Language Setting menu.
Menu language
The digital receiver supports a lot of menu languages: Dutch,
English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish and so forth.
Set the Menu Language option to your choice. Once you se-

3.2 Video and audio settings 13
lect a language, the menu will be immediately displayed in
the selected language.
Subtitle language
Set the Subtitle Language option to your choice. When you
watch a program, the subtitle track of the selected language
will be output if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the
button. See § 5.2.4 for detailed description.
Audio language
Set the Audio Language option to your choice. When you
watch a program, the audio track of the selected language will
be output if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select an audio track with the
button. See § 5.2.3 for detailed description.
3.2 Video and audio settings
You have to configure the video and audio settings appropri-
ately to your television set and appliances.
To configure the video and au-
dio settings, select the System
Setting >A/V Output Setting
menu.

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3.2.1 Television standard
The digital receiver supports two types of television standard.
One is the PAL standard, and the other is the NTSC stan-
dard. PAL was adopted in European countries while NTSC
is adopted in USA, Canada, Mexico and so forth.
If you have a PAL television, you have to set the TV Type op-
tion to PAL. In this case, if a service is broadcasted in NTSC
standard, the digital receiver converts it into the PAL standard
for your PAL television. However, its quality would some-
what fall. The opposite case brings about the same result.
The best thing is to watch PAL services with a PAL television
and to watch NTSC services with a NTSC television. How-
ever, the multi television set is able to process both of them.
So if you have an multi television set, set the TV Type op-
tion to Multi. With this option, the digital receiver will output
them without standard conversion. This setting is most rec-
ommended especially if you are not sure what standard tele-
vision you have.
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio
If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio
option to 16:9.
You can enjoy well both wide-screen programs and normal-
screen programs with your wide-screen television as the above
figures show. The left figure shows a wide picture displayed
in the wide screen, and the right figure shows a normal picture
displayed in the wide screen.