Topfield TF 5000 CI User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5000 CI
TF 5100 CI
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Common Interface

Contents iii
Contents
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
1.3 What is common interface? .................... 5
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 the antenna .................. 10
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 11
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 13
2.4.4 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 13
3 Preference Settings 14
3.1 Language settings .......................... 14
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 15
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 15

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3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 16
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 16
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 17
3.2.5 Sound mode ........................ 17
3.2.6 Radio frequency output .................. 18
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 18
3.4 Parental control ........................... 19
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 21
4 Service Search 23
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 23
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 23
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 25
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 27
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 28
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 31
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 32
4.4 Resetting to installer settings ................... 32
5 Daily Usage 34
5.1 Volume control ........................... 34
5.2 Watching television ......................... 34
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 34
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 36
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 36
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 37
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 38
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 38
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 38
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 40
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 40

Contents v
6 Listing Services 42
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 42
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 44
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 46
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 46
7 Firmware Update 48
7.1 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 49
7.2 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 50
Index 51

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5000CI / TF 5100 CI digital receiver is fully compliant
with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) stan-
dard, 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. How-
ever, unlike analogue broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not
all assigned to their own frequencies; instead, multiple tele-
vision 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 service
is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one tele-
vision or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
The TF 5000CI / TF 5100 CI 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.
• You can edit the services list.
• You can make a favourite list with your favourite ser-
vices.
• You can view information about the current television
or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of programme schedules for next few hours.
• 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 into a wall outlet,
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 outlet
to be in standby mode so that it can run timer events at any
time.
1.2.1 The front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, and specific lamps and a display to indi-
cate its status. The following indicates what they mean.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
STANDBY CHANNEL VOLUME
TV/STB
REMOTE
STANDBY
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
CHANNEL
a
,
c
buttons move to the next or previous ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in the menus and
interactive screens.
VOLUME
b
,
d
buttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
TV/STB lamp lights up while your video recorder operates
instead of the digital receiver. See § 3.2.3 for more de-
tails.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button on
the remote control.
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in
standby mode.
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the flap. You
have to insert your subscription card into the slot to watch
pay services.

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1.2.2 The remote control
SAT N/P
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2
3
4
5
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9
10
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12
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1
button switches the digital receiver
between standby mode and operation
mode.
2
button switches the output of the
TV SCART socket between the digital
receiver and the device connected to
the VCR SCART socket. See § 3.2.3 for
more details.
3
Numeric buttons are used to enter ser-
vice numbers and menu options.
4
button switches between the cur-
rent service and the previously viewed
one.
5




MENU button displays the main menu.
It is also used to return to the previous
menu from a submenu.
6




OK button displays the services list. It
is also used to select menu items. See
§5.2.1 for more details.
7




V+,



V−buttons increase and decrease
the volume. They are also used to
change options for a menu item.
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



P+,



P−buttons move to the next or previous service.
They are also used to navigate in the menus and interac-
tive screens.
9




EXIT button is used to leave the current screen.
10
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed programme.
11




M1 button is not used in this model.

1.3 What is common interface? 5
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These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
13




UHF button displays the RF setting menu. See § 3.2.6 for
more details.
14
button mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back
on.
15
button pauses live television.
16
button switches between television services and ra-
dio services.
17




FAV button displays the favourite list.
18




GUIDE button displays the electronic programme guide.
19
button displays more information about the current
programme or a programme highlighted in the elec-
tronic programme guide.
20
button is used to select a subtitle track.
21
button displays teletext.
22




SAT button displays the satellite list.
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 details.
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button sets a sleep timer.
1.3 What is common interface?
Some broadcasts are scrambled so that only
paid subscribers can enjoy them. Scrambled ser-
vices can only be viewed with a Conditional Ac-
cess Module (CAM) and a subscription card be-
longing with the scrambling system.
Common Interface (CI) is an interface for condi-
tional access modules. The front of the digital
receiver has two common interface slots.

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To watch a pay service, you should take the following steps:
1. Purchase a conditional access module and a subscrip-
tion card for the pay service you want to watch.
2. Insert the subscription card into the conditional access
module.
3. Insert the conditional access module into the common
interface slot on the front of the digital receiver.
To view the information about
the module and subscription
card inserted into the digital re-
ceiver, select the Common Inter-
face menu.

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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)
• User manual
NOTE
Accessories may vary according to your local area.
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
Table 2.1.

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• The wall outlet should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extention lead to the unit.
• 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 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
Table 2.2.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched. If wires are exposed or cord is damaged, do
not use the digital receiver and get cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. 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 28 W at maximum in operation
9 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 2.4 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 9
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5000CI / TF 5100 CI has some connections on the back
panel.
RS-232S/PDIF
RF OUT
RF IN
VCR
TV
LNB OUT
LNB 1 IN
VIDEO
AUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
1
2
3
4 5
6
7 8
9
10 11
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket.
2
LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the LNB IN socket for another digi-
tal 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. (white/red)
5
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.
6
TV Audio and video output socket for the tele-
vision set.
7
VCR Audio and video input/output socket for
the video cassette recorder or suchlike.
8
S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio
system.

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RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
10
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
11
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) output
TV CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV 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
S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum
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 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.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
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. SCART connector (TV)
2. Composite connector (VIDEO)
3. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.
To use the SCART connector
For best results with a standard television
set, you should use a SCART cable, plugging
one end into the TV socket on the digital re-
ceiver and the other end into a free SCART
socket on your television.
Some televisions have inputs via Com-
ponent or S-Video connectors rather than
SCART.
If you have such a television, use an appropriate conversion
cable to link the TV socket on the digital receiver to the match-
ing socket on your television.

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If you connect with a standard SCART cable, you do not have
to make audio connections because the SCART connector can
output stereo audio. But if you use a conversion cable, such as
SCART-to-Component, you have to make audio connections.
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 end of the cable into the AUDIO L
(white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and the other end 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 the RF
IN connector.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13
Tune your television to channel 36 (or rarely 43) so that you
can see the output from the digital receiver.
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder
The digital receiver can also output video to another appliance
such as a video cassette recorder or video receiver through an
auxiliary SCART connector.
You will need to obtain a SCART cable to
use the auxiliary SCART connector. Plug
one end of the cable into the VCR socket on
the digital receiver, and the other end into
the matching socket on your video cassette
recorder or suchlike.
2.4.4 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-
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.

14 Preference Settings
Chapter 3
Preference Settings
3.1 Language settings
You can select the language in
which the menu would be dis-
played. In addition to that, you
can select which language of au-
dio track as well as of subtitle
track to be output.
Select the System Setting >
Language Setting menu. You
should see a screen like the left
figure.
Menu language
The digital receiver supports many menu languages: Dutch,
English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish and so
forth. 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.