Topfield TF 5050 CI User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5050 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 ....................... 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 .............. 10
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 12
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 12
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 12
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 13

iv Contents
3 Preference Settings 14
3.1 Language settings .......................... 14
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 15
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 15
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
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 18
3.4 Parental control ........................... 18
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 21
4 Service Search 22
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 22
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 22
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 25
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 26
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 27
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 30
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 31
4.4 Resetting to installer settings ................... 31
5 Daily Usage 33
5.1 Volume control ........................... 33
5.2 Watching television ......................... 33
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 33
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 35
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 36
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 37
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 37

Contents v
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 37
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 37
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 39
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 39
6 Listing Services 41
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 41
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 43
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 45
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 45
7 Firmware Update 47
7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 47
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 49
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 50
Index 51

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5050 CI 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. Unlike ana-
logue broadcasts, however, 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 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 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.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to the
latest version, provided by the manufacturer.
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 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.
CHANNEL
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.

4 Introduction
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 the current
screen.
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.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
12




OK displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details.
It is also used to select a menu item.
13

switches between television services and radio
services.
14




SAT displays the satellite 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

button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed programme. but-
ton is used to select a subtitle track. button 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 is not used in this model.
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.

6 Introduction
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 two common interfaces.
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 inserted into the digital re-
ceiver, select the Common Inter-
face menu. You should see a
screen like the left figure.

7
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)
• 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 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.

8 Setup
• The wall outlet 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 wires are exposed or 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. 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 28 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 95 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 9
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5050 CI has some connections on the back panel.
RS-232
VCR
TV
LNB IN
LNB OUT VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
1
2 3
4 5
67
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.

10 Setup
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
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.
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 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,

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
then use the next connector in the following order for better
picture quality.
1. SCART connector (TV)
2. 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 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 receiver
and the other end into a free SCART socket
on your television.
Some televisions have inputs via Component
connector or S-Video connector 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 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 receiver,
and the other end into the matching socket
on your television.

12 Setup
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 re-
ceiver, and the other end into the matching
sockets on your television or audio system.
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 match-
ing socket on your video cassette recorder or
suchlike.
2.5 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should
plug it in to 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.
2.5.1 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

2.5 Switching on for the first time 13
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
used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out
about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture
Now, press the button in top left corner on the remote con-
trol.
If the picture is good, you can skip to § 4.1.4 to search for the
available television and radio services. Otherwise, you may
need to temporarily connect the composite video connector
(VIDEO) to your television set so that you can see the on-screen
menus in order to configure the video settings.

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 and of subtitle track
should be output.
Select the System Setting > Lan-
guage 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 language. Once
you select a language, the menu will be immediately displayed
in the selected language.