Topfield TF 5100 PVR User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5100 PVR
User Guide
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
CONAX

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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? .................... 7
2 Setup 8
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 8
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 8
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 10
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 12
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna ................ 12
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 .................. 22
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 22
3.4 Parental control ........................... 24
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 26
3.6 To use the time shift feature .................... 26
4 Service Search 27
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 27
4.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 28
5 Daily Usage 29
5.1 Volume control ........................... 29
5.2 Watching television ......................... 29
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 .................. 33
5.2.5 Viewing teletext ...................... 33
5.3 Viewing electronic program guide ................ 33
5.4 Watching multifeed program ................... 34
5.5 Using time shift ........................... 35
5.6 Using picture in picture ...................... 36
6 Listing Services 38
6.1 Editing the favorite list ....................... 38
6.2 Transferring receiver data ..................... 40

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7 Recording and Playing 42
7.1 Recording a program ........................ 43
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 43
7.1.2 Current program recording ................ 45
7.1.3 Timer recording ...................... 46
7.1.4 Scheduling a recording using the program guide . . . 48
7.1.5 Recording a time-shifted program ............ 48
7.1.6 Recording a pay service program ............ 49
7.2 File archive ............................. 50
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 52
7.3.1 To play in slow motion .................. 53
7.3.2 To play in fast motion ................... 53
7.3.3 To make a bookmark .................... 53
7.3.4 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 54
7.3.5 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 54
7.3.6 To play back a scrambled recording ........... 55
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 55
7.5 Copying a recording ........................ 56
7.6 MP3 playback ............................ 56
7.7 Transferring recording files .................... 57
7.8 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 59
8 Topfield Application Program 60
9 Firmware Update 62
9.1 From your computer via USB port ................ 63
9.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 63
9.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 64
Index 66

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5100 PVR digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international 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 5100 PVR digital receiver has the following features:
• Can store up to 2000 television and radio services.
• Has an electronic program guide that provides an over-
view of program schedules for next few hours.

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• 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.
• You can record one broadcasting service while you are
currently watching another.
• The large storage capacity of the built-in hard disk drive
allows you to record up to 80 hours of program—in case
of 160 gigabytes—in excellent picture and sound quality.
• Time shift is a special technical feature available on the
TF 5100 PVR. You can pause the program you are watch-
ing and resume it again at a later time. You can also
quickly go to whatever part of the current program by
fast foward and rewind search.
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.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
TV/STB
OK
REMOTE
STANDBY
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.
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode. (On/Off)
MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.
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.
OK button displays the service list. It is also used to select
menu items.
You have to insert your subscription card into the subscription
card 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. (On/Off)
2
button mutes the sound. Press
again to switch it back on.
3




UHF button displays the RF setting
menu. See § 3.2.6 for more descrip-
tion.
4
button switches the output of
the TV SCART socket between the
digital receiver and the device con-
nected to the VCR SCART socket.
See § 3.2.3 for more description.
5
button sets a sleep timer.
6
Numeric buttons are used to enter
service numbers and menu options.
7
button switches between the
current service and the previously
viewed one.
8
button displays more informa-
tion about the current program or
a program highlighted in the elec-
tronic program guide.
9




GUIDE button displays the electronic program guide. (EPG)
10
button switches between television services and ra-
dio services.
11




MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
12
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed program.
13




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.
15




OK button displays the service list. It is also used to
select menu items.
16




FAV button displays the favorite list.
17
button is used to select a subtitle track.
18




EXIT button is used to leave the current screen.
19
button displays teletext.
20
button rewinds. Subsequent presses change the rewind
speed.
21
button plays a recorded program, or displays the
progress bar for navigation when playback has already
started.
22
button fast forwards. Subsequent presses change
the playback speed.
23
button starts slow motion playback. Subsequent presses
change the playback speed.
24
button is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or
to jump back to live television from time-shifted televi-
sion.
25
button starts recording.
26
button pauses live television or playback of a recorded
program.

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button changes the position of the sub-screen coun-
terclockwise.
28
button changes the position of the sub-screen clock-
wise.
29




SAT button swaps the sub-picture with the main pic-
ture. See § 5.6 fore more description.
30
button displays, minifies or hides the sub-screen. See
§5.6 for detailed description.
31
button makes a bookmark on playback or time shift.
32
button plays from the next bookmark position.
33
button is used to edit a recording.
34
button displays the list of recorded programs that
have been saved on the hard disk of the digital receiver.
See § 7.2 for more description.
35
button displays the service list for sub-screen, or spec-
ifies a block for repeated playback.
If you do not have wide-screen television but normal screen
television, pressing the 



0button changes, depending on broad-
casting conditions, the display format as follows:
When you are viewing a wide-screen television, pressing the




0button cycles through the display format options as follows:
4:3 Center Extract →4:3 Letter Box →16:9
The , , , and buttons have additional different
functions per menu besides their own function. They will be
guided by on-screen help.

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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
belonging 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.
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.

8 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)
• One loop cable to link the first tuner with the second
tuner
• One SCART-to-component cable
• One composite cable (RCA cable)
• User manual
NOTE
Accessories may vary accoring to the local area.
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

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• 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.
• 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 25 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby

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Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 3.4 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5100 PVR has a wide range of connections on the back
panel.
RS-232
S/PDIF
RF OUT
RF IN
VCR USB
TV
RF LOOP 1 OUT
ANT 1ANT 2
RF LOOP 2 OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
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11
12
Check up what connections your television set has in compar-
ison with the digital receiver.
1
ANT 1 Broadcasting signal input socket for the first
tuner.
2
RF LOOP 1 OUT Broadcasting signal output socket through
the first tuner
3
ANT 2 Broadcasting signal input socket for the sec-
ond tuner.
4
RF LOOP 2 OUT Broadcasting signal output socket through
the second tuner.
5
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (Yellow)
6
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or audio system. (Red/White)

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7
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.
8
TV Audio and video output socket for the tele-
vision set.
9
VCR Audio and video input / output socket for
the video cassette recorder or suchlike.
10
USB USB port for firmware update and data trans-
fer.
11
RF OUT Analog television output socket.
12
RF IN Analog television input socket.
13
S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys-
tem.
14
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
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
USB 2.0

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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 ANT 1
socket on the back panel of the digital re-
ceiver.
However your digital receiver is connected
to the television, you must ensure that there
is a connection to both the ANT 1 and ANT
2connectors on your digital receiver, so that
both tuners work properly.
Normally you do that by using a loop cable to link from the
RF LOOP 1 OUT connector to the ANT 2 connector.
NOTE
However, if you are in a weak signal area, or are using a signal
amplifier with more than one output, you may achieve better
results by connecting a cable from the antenna or amplifier di-
rectly to the ANT 2 connector rather than using the loop cable.
If you have another digital receiver, link it from the RF LOOP
2 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

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13
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.
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.

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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.
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.