Topfield TF 5050 CI User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5050 CI HDMI
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Common Interface

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Contents
Contents iv
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features ............................... 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 The front panel ....................... 3
1.2.2 The remote control ..................... 4
1.3 What is common interface? .................... 6
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 set ............ 11
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 13
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control ............. 13
2.6 Switching on for the first time ................... 14
2.6.1 Powering on and checking picture ............ 14
3 Preference Settings 15
3.1 Language settings .......................... 15
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 16
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 16

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3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 17
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 17
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 18
3.2.5 High definition television ................. 19
3.2.6 Video scaling ........................ 19
3.2.7 Audio mode ........................ 20
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 20
3.4 Parental control ........................... 21
3.5 Adjusting the On-Screen Display ................. 23
4 Service Search 24
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 24
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 24
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 27
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 28
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 29
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 32
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 33
5 Daily Usage 34
5.1 Volume control ........................... 34
5.2 Watching television ......................... 34
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 34
5.2.2 Watching on multi-picture screens ............ 36
5.2.3 The favourite services list ................. 36
5.2.4 Viewing programme information ............ 37
5.2.5 Selecting audio tracks ................... 38
5.2.6 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 38
5.2.7 Viewing teletext ...................... 39
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 39
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 40
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 40
6 Listing Services 43
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 43
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 45

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6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 47
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 47
7 Firmware Update 49
7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 49
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 51
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 52
7.4 Over the air ............................. 53
Index 54

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5050 CI HDMI digital receiver is fully compliant with
the international 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 as-
signed to their own frequencies; instead, multiple television
broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency. The fre-
quency in digital broadcasting is usually called transponder. 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
The TF 5050 CI HDMI digital receiver has the following fea-
tures:

2 Introduction
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS.
• Can store up to 5000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• You can create favourite lists of your favourite services.
• You can view information about the current television or
radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of scheduled programmes.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
You can operate the digital receiver 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 Controlling the digital receiver 3
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 indicate its
status. The following indicates what they mean.
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
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 front slot to watch pay
services.

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1.2.2 The remote control
1
 button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
operation mode.
2
 mutes the sound. Press again to
switch it back on.
3
 Numeric buttons are used to enter a
service number for service change or
to specify values for menu options.
4
switches between the current ser-
vice and the previously viewed one.
5




FAV displays the favourite lists.
6




MENU displays the main menu. It is
also used to return to the previous
menu from a submenu.
7




EXIT is used to exit a menu or to hide
on-screen info.
8




EPG displays the electronic pro-
gramme guide.
9
 displays the service information
box. It is also used to display more
information about a programme.
10

c
,
a
buttons switch to previous or
next service. They are also used to
navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
11

b
,
d
buttons decrease or increase the volume. They are
also used to change values for menu options.
12




OK displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
It is also used to select a menu item.
13
 switches between television services and radio
services.
14




SAT displays the satellites list.
15




V− ,




V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. They
are also used to change values for menu options.
16




P− ,




P+ buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
17
 These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
18
 is used to select an audio track and sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme. is used to
select a subtitle track. displays teletext.
19
pauses live television.
20




UHF is not used in this model.
21
 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.
22




M1 displays multi-picture screen. See § 5.2.2 for more
details.
23




N/P switches television standard between PAL and
NTSC. However, this button may not be used in some
models. See § 3.2.1 for more details.
24
is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments.

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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 belong-
ing with the scrambling system.
Common Interface (CI) is the slot on a digitial
receiver into which a conditional access module
may be insterted. The front of the digital receiver
has a common interface.
To watch a pay service, you should take the following steps:
1. Purchase a conditional access module and a subscription
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 a common in-
terface 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. You
should see a screen like the left
figure.

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Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the
following items with your digital receiver.
• Remote control unit
• Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V)
• One composite cable (RCA cable)
• User manual
NOTE
Accessories may vary according to your local area.
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read carefully the following safety precautions.
• The mains power must be 90 to 250 volts. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the mains socket . For
the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.1.

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• The mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extension 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 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 specifications
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 27 W at maximum in operation
10 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 260×46×190 mm
Weight 1.5 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 9
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5050 CI HDMI has some connections on the back.
RS-232
VCR
TV
LNB IN
LNB OUT VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
1
2 3
4 5
67
HDMI
8
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 digital
receiver.
3
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (yellow)
4
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
5
TV Audio and video output socket for the televi-
sion set.
6
VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the
video cassette recorder or suchlike.
7
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
8
HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set.

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Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Dolby digital audio output
VIDEO composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
TV CVBS/RGB/YUV video output
Left & right audio output
VCR CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
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 appliances.
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 be-
tween the digital receiver and the television,
you need to connect the digital receiver to
your television antenna so that it can receive
digital television services.
Connect the antenna cable to the LNB IN con-
nector.
NOTE
Perhaps you are expecting that the satellite antenna could si-
multaneouly catch all frequencies coming from a satellite and

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
send them to the digital receiver. However, the satellite an-
tenna only sends the frequencies that it can catch with the LNB
frequency and polarisation specified by the digital receiver. So
if you have another digital receiver linked from the LNB OUT
connector, you can only use it limitedly. See § 4.1 for more
details.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
Between all the following connectors of the digital receiver, we
recommend you to use the first connector to get best picture
quality. If your television does not have the matching connector,
then use the next connector in the following order for better
picture quality.
1. HDMI connector (HDMI)
2. SCART connector (TV)
3. Composite connector (VIDEO)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting
up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.
To use the HDMI connector
If you have a high definition television set,
you should use a 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 the HDMI
connector can output stereo audio or Dolby
digital audio.

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To use the SCART connector
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 inputs via S-Video or
Component connectors 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 the SCART connector can
output stereo audio. But if you use a conversion cable, such as
SCART-to-Component, you have to make audio connection.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with the SCART connec-
tor.
To use the composite video connector
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with
the composite video connector.
You need to obtain a composite video cable
(RCA cable) to use the composite video con-
nector. 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.

2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control 13
To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca-
ble) to connect the audio connectors. Plug
one end of the cable into the AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital re-
ceiver, and plug the other end into the match-
ing sockets on your television or audio sys-
tem.
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 through an auxiliary SCART
connector.
You 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 re-
ceiver, and plug the other end into the match-
ing socket on your video cassette recorder or
suchlike.
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control
To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment by remov-
ing the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the polarity,
which is marked on the base of the battery compartment.
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 the
damage resulting from leaking batteries.
NOTE
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may
not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of

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used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out
about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.6 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should
plug it into a mains socket. Ensure that your television set is
turned on, so that you will be able to see the display from the
digital receiver.
2.6.1 Powering on and checking picture
Now, press the button in top left corner on the remote con-
trol. After about 10 seconds you should see a picture showing
a menu. If you do not see a picture, check that the television
is set to the correct input. If the picture is good, you can skip
to § 4.1 to search for the available television and radio services.
Otherwise, you may need to temporarily connect the compos-
ite video connector (VIDEO) to your television set so that you
can see the on-screen menus in order to configure the video
settings.