Topfield TF 5000 CIP User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5000 CIP
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
with Actuator Controller

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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
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 to the antenna ................ 10
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 12
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 15
2.4.4 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 15
3 Preference Settings 17
3.1 Language settings .......................... 17
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 18

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3.2.1 Television standard .................... 19
3.2.2 Color model ......................... 19
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 20
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 20
3.2.5 Sound mode ........................ 21
3.2.6 Radio frequency output .................. 21
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 22
3.4 Parental control ........................... 24
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 25
4 Service Search 27
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 27
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 27
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 29
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 31
4.1.4 Configuring actuator settings ............... 32
4.1.5 Searching services ..................... 34
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 37
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 38
4.4 Resetting to installer settings ................... 38
5 Daily Usage 40
5.1 Volume control ........................... 40
5.2 Watching television ......................... 40
5.2.1 Watching favorite services ................ 41
5.2.2 Viewing program information .............. 42
5.2.3 Selecting audio tracks ................... 43
5.2.4 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 44
5.2.5 Viewing teletext ...................... 44
5.3 Viewing electronic program guide ................ 44
5.4 Watching multifeed program ................... 45
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 46

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6 Listing Services 48
6.1 Editing the service list ....................... 48
6.2 Editing the favorite list ....................... 50
6.3 Transferring receiver data ..................... 52
7 Firmware Update 53
7.1 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 54
7.2 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 54
Index 56

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5000 CIP 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 5000 CIP 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 over-
view 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
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.
STANDBY CHANNEL VOLUME
TV/STB
REMOTE
STANDBY

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode. (On/Off)
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
description.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button of
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 and status of the
digital receiver in operation mode.

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1.2.2 The remote control
SAT N/P
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1
button switches the digital receiver
between standby mode and operation
mode. (On/Off)
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 description.
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 service list. It
is also used to select menu items.
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



V+,



V−buttons increase and de-
crease 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 interactive
screens.
9




EXIT button is used to leave the cur-
rent screen.
10
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed program.

1.3 What is common interface? 5
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



M1 button is not used in this model.
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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 description.
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 favorite list.
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



GUIDE button displays the electronic program guide. (EPG)
19
button displays more information about the current
program or a program highlighted in the electronic pro-
gram guide.
20
button is used to select a subtitle track.
21
button displays teletext.
22




SAT button displays the satellite list.
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



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.
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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 services can only be viewed with
a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a subscription card
belonging with the scrambling system.

6 Introduction
Common Interface (CI) is an interface for condi-
tional access modules. The front of the digital
receiver has two common interface slots.
To watch a pay service, you should take the fol-
lowing 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 to a common inter-
face slot on the front of the digital receiver.
To view the information about
the module and subscription
card inserted to 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)
• A copy of this user guide
NOTE
Accessories may vary accoring to the 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 Ta-
ble 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 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 a qualified service technician.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 230 W at maximum in operation
10 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 3.2 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 5000 CIP has some connections on the back panel.
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
VCR
TV
LNB IN
LNB OUT S/PDIF
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
SKEW PULSE M1
M2GND
+5V
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2
3
4 5
6
7 8
9
10 11 12
Check up what connections your television set has in compar-
ison with the digital receiver.
1
LNB IN Broadcasting signal input socket
2
LNB OUT Broadcasting signal 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
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 sys-
tem.
9
RF OUT Analog television output socket.

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RF IN Analog television input socket.
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RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data trans-
fer.
12
PULSE · · · Terminal block to control the antenna actua-
tor and LNB actuator
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) output
TV CVBS/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 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.

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.
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EW
P
U
L
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M
1
+
5V
G
N
D
M
2
If you have a satellite antenna equipped with actu-
ator, you should link the actuator with your digital
receiver.
There are four wires from the actuator. Connect
them to the GND,M1,M2 and PULSE terminals
on the digital receiver.
CAUTION
Wrong connections may break down the actuator.
It is best to have an antenna installer make the con-
nection to ensure safety of it.

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W
P
U
L
S
E
M
1
+
5
V
G
N
D
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2
In addition, if you also have a feedhorn equipped
with polarizer, you should link the polarizer with
your digital receiver. There are three wires from
the polarizer. Connect them to the GND,+5V and
SKEW terminals on the digital receiver.
CAUTION
Wrong connections may break down the polarizer.
It is best to have an antenna installer make the con-
nection to ensure safety of it.
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. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO)
3. Composite connector (VIDEO)
4. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13
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 Component or S-Video con-
nectors 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 matching socket on your television.
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 do with a conversion cable,
such as SCART-to-Component, you have to make audio con-
nections.
To use the S-Video connector
You will need to obtain a S-Video cable to
use the S-Video connector. Plug one ends
of the cable into the S-VIDEO socket on the
digital receiver, and the other end into the
matching socket on your television.

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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 enjoy Dolby digital audio, your televi-
sion or audio system must be able to decode
Dolby digital audio, and you will need to ob-
tain a S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the ca-
ble into the S/PIDF socket on the digital re-
ceiver, and the other end into the matching
socket on your audio 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.