Topfield TF 5200 PVRc User manual

TOPFIELD
TF5200PVRc
User Guide
Digital Cable Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
CONAX Embedded

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Contents
Contents iii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction............................. 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 What is common interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Installation 8
2.1 Packingcontents .......................... 8
2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Connecting the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Preference Settings 15
3.1 Languagesettings.......................... 15
3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.1 Televsion standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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3.2.2 Colormodel......................... 17
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.5 Soundmode ........................ 20
3.2.6 RFoutput.......................... 20
3.3 Localtimesetting.......................... 21
3.4 Parentalcontrol........................... 22
3.5 Adjusting on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.6 Enabling the time shift function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Service Search 25
4.1 Searching broadcasting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5 Daily Usage 28
5.1 Browsingservices.......................... 28
5.2 Viewing program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.3 Viewing an electronic program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4 Selecting an audio track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.5 Selecting a subtitle track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.6 Viewingateletext.......................... 32
5.7 Selecting a multifeed service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.8 Watching by time shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.9 Watching by picture in picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6 Listing Services 36
7 Recording and Playing Back 39
7.1 Recording a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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7.1.1 Immediate recording by the remote control . . . . . . 40
7.1.2 Recording by the recording menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.1.3 Making a timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.1.4 Recording by electronic program guide . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1.5 Recording when using time shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1.6 To record a pay service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.2 Filelist ................................ 46
7.3 Playing back a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.3.1 To play back in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.2 To play back in fast motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.3 To play back recordings in sequence . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3.4 To make a bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3.6 To play back a scrambled recording . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.4 Editing a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.4.1 To erase a block from a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.4.2 To store a block from a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.5 PlayingaMP3............................ 55
7.6 Formatting hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8 Topfield Application Program 57
9 Firmware Update and Data Transfer 59
9.1 Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
9.2 Transferring the receiver data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.3 Transferring recording files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Index 64

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
The TF 5200 PVRc digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
can receive digital broadcastings.
Unlike analog broadcastings, digital broadcastings are not all
assigned to their own frequencies; 1instead, several television
and radio broadcastings are transmitted through a single trans-
ponder on a single wideband carrier.
NOTE A transponder is in fact a wireless device, which re-
ceives and transmits radio signals at a prescribed fre-
quency range. You may regard a transponder as a
channel. One channel has one broadcasting in ana-
log broadcast; on the other hand, one transponder has
several broadcastings in digital broadcast. So the word
service is used instead of channel to indicate a broad-
casting in this document.
To help you with the choice and setting for broadcasting ser-
vices, a selection of television and radio services have already

2 Introduction
been programmed for you. So all broadcasting services that
have gone on air are available to you. You can find the latest
transponder information from various broadcasters on tele-
text.
The TF 5200 PVRc digital receiver has features as follows:
•The digtial receiver is able to memorize up to 2000 tele-
vision and radio services.
•Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provides an overview
of program schedules for next few hours.
•You can edit the service list and make your own favorite
service list.
•You can view the information of a current television or
radio program.
•You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest, which will be provided by Topfield.
•The digital receiver features a digital video recorder with
two tuners, with which you can record your choice of
broadcasting services independently of ones you are cur-
rently watching.
•The large storage capacity of the built-in hard disk al-
lows you to record up to 40 hours of material—in case
of 80 gigabytes—in excellent picture and sound quality.
•Time shift function is a special technical feature. You
can pause the program you are watching and resume it
again at a later time. You can quickly find whatever part
of the current program by reverse or forward search.
•During a recording in progress, you can select a different
program from the archive and watch it.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
You can control the digital receiver with the remote control
and the front panel buttons.
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 so as
it can run timer events.
1.2.1 The front panel
TV/STB
OK
REMOTE
STANDBY
TV/STB lamp lights up while your video recorder operates
instead of the digital receiver. For more descriptions,
refer to § 3.2.3.
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.
Status display displays a current time in standby mode, and
displays a current status of the digital receiver in op-
eration mode.
STANDBY button toggles the digital receiver between oper-
ation mode and standby mode.
MENU button displays the menu, or escapes to a higher level
menu out of a submenu.

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CHANNEL
a
,
c
buttons switch to another service, and move
the highlight bar vertically in a menu.
VOLUME
b
,
d
buttons change the volume, and select an
option in a menu.
OK button displays the service list, and selects an entry in a
menu or list.
1.2.2 The remote control
1
button toggles the digital re-
ceiver between operation mode
and standby mode.
2
button mutes the television
or audio appliance.
3
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UHF button displays the RF set-
ting menu. For more descrip-
tions, refer to § 3.2.6.
4
button toggles operation be-
tween the digital receiver and
your video recorder. For more
descriptions, refer to § 3.2.3.
5
button sets a sleep timer. The
digital receiver is turned off to
standby mode when a specified
duration is elapsed.
6
Numeral buttons are used to
specify a service to watch or a pa-
rameter such as timer.
7
button makes a return to the
previous service.
8
button displays the informa-
tion about the program on the air.

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GUIDE button displays an electronic program guide.
10
button toggles between TV mode and radio mode.
11
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MENU button displays the menu, or escapes to a higher
level menu out of a submenu.
12
button is used to select an audio track, a sound mode
or a multifeed if available.
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V−buttons change the volume, and select an op-
tion in a menu.
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P−buttons switch to another service, and move
the highlight bar vertically in a menu.
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OK button displays the service list, and selects an entry
in a menu or list.
16
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FAV button displays the favorite service list.
17
button is used to select a subtitle track if available.
18
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EXIT button escapes from any menu.
19
button displays teletext if available.
20
button starts backward playback or backward scan.
21
button starts a playback.
22
button starts forward scan.
23
button starts slow playback.
24
button stops a playback.
25
button starts a recording.
26
button captures a picture from a live show. This but-
ton also pauses a playback.
27
button moves the position of subpicture countercol-
ckwise.
28
button moves the position of subpicture clockwise.

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SAT button interchanges a main-picture with a subpic-
ture.
30
button displays, resizes and hides a subpicture.
31
button makes a a bookmark during a playback or a
time shift.
32
button plays back from a next bookmark position.
33
button is used to edit a recording file.
34
button displays recording file list, MP3 file list or
application file list. For more descriptions, refer to § 7.4.
35
button displays a service list for subpicture, or spec-
ifies a block for a repeated playback.
, , , and buttons have additional different func-
tions per menu besides their own function. Their functions
will be guided in the help window on a menu screen.
1.3 What is common interface
Some broadcasting services are scrambled so that only paid
subscribers can enjoy them. Scrambled services can only be
viewed with a Conditonal Access Module (CAM) and a sub-
scription card suitable for the scrambling system.
Common Interface (CI) is an interface for con-
ditional access modules. The front of the dig-
ital receiver has a common interface slot. You
can use conditional access modules from vari-
ous providers in the slot.
To watch a scrambled broadcastings, you should take the fol-
lowing steps:

1.3 What is common interface 7
1. Purchase a conditional access module and a subscrip-
tion card for the pay service you want to watch.
2. insert the conditional access module to the common in-
terface slot on the front of the digital receiver.
3. Insert the subscription card into the conditional access
module.
To view what conditional access
module is inserted, select the
Common Interface menu.
If any module has not been in-
serted yet, a phrase Not Installed
will be displayed.

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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Packing contents
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, to link the digital re-
ceiver to your television set
•One S-Video cable, to link the digital receiver to your
television set
•A copy of this user guide
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read and keep the following safety precautions care-
fully for your safety.
•The power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before con-

2.2 Safety precautions 9
necting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For the
power cunsumption of the digital receiver, refer to Ta-
ble 2.1.
•The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
•The digital receiver is designed to receive, record and
play back video and audio signals. Any other use is ex-
pressly prohibited.
•When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in a
horizontal position.
•Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The
digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you
do use it outdoors, ensure that it is protected from mois-
ture, such as rain or splashing water. Do not place any
vessels such as vases on the digital receiver. These may
be knocked over and spill fluid on the electrical compo-
nents, thus bring about a risk.
•Use only dry cloth when cleaning the digital receiver.
•Do not place the digital receiver close to heating units or
in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Place the
digital receiver on a hard, level surface. 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 cm 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
particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the digital receiver.
•Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Thunderstroms are a danger to all of electrical devices.
Even if the digital receiver is switched off, it can be dam-
aged by a lightning strike to the power line or the an-

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tenna cable. Always disconnect the power plug and the
antenna cable.
•Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. Warranty claims are excluded for the dam-
age resulting from improper handling.
•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servic-
ing is required when the digital receiver has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilt or objects have fallen into
the digital receiver, the digital receiver has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Running: Max. 25 W
Standby: 8 W
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 340 ×60 ×265 mm
Weight 3.4 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage humidity 5 to 95 % RH
2.3 Rear panel connections
1 3
2 4
5
6
7 8
9 10
11
12 13 14

2.3 Rear panel connections 11
1
CABLE 1 IN Broadcasting input socket for the 1st
tuner.
2
RF LOOP 1 OUT Broadcasting output socket through CA-
BLE 1 IN for another digital receiver.
3
CABLE 2 IN Broadcasting input socket for the 2nd
tuner.
4
RF LOOP 2 OUT Broadcasting output socket through sec-
ondtunerinfor another digital receiver.
5
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the
television or the video receiver.
6
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socekt for the tele-
vision or the audio system.
7
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the tele-
vision.
8
TV Audio and video output socket for the
television.
9
VCR Audio and video input / output socket
for the video recorder.
10
USB USB port for firmware update and data
transfer.
11
RF OUT Analog television output socket.
12
RF IN Analog television input socket.
13
S/PDIF Dolby Digital output socket for the au-
dio system.
14
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.

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Table 2.3: Connectors specification
TV SCART CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video output
Left & right audio output
VCR SCART CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
S-Video S-Video output
RCA AV Composite video output
Left & right audio output
S/PDIF Dolby Digital audio output
RS-232 9 pin D-sub type
Transfer rate: 115.2 kbps at maximum
USB 2.0 Device
2.4 Connecting the digital receiver
There are several ways to install the digital receiver as de-
scribed below. Install the digital receiver suitably to your tele-
vision and other appliances. If you have any problem with
your installation or need a help, contact your dealer or service
provider.
You should configure audio and video settings after installa-
tion. For detailed descriptions about audio and video settings,
refer to § 3.2.
Connecting to the broadcasting cable
Connect the antenna cable to the CABLE 1 IN socket on the
digital receiver, and then connect the RF LOOP 1 OUT socket
and the CABLE 2 IN socket with a loop-through cable.
If you have another digital receiver, plug another cable into
the RF LOOP 2 OUT socket on the digital receiver and the
corresponding socket on the other digital receiver.

2.4 Connecting the digital receiver 13
Connecting to the television by SCART connector
Plug a SCART cable into the TV socket on the digital receiver
and the corresponding SCART socket on your television.
Connecting to the television by RCA connector
Plug a RCA cable into the VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver and the cor-
responding input sockets on your television or audio appli-
ance.
Connecting to the television by S-Video connector
Plug a standard S-Video cable into the S-VIDEO socket on the
digital receiver and the corresponding input socket on your
television. You must connect audio sockets on the digital re-
ceiver with ones on your television by a RCA cable because
the S-video socket outputs only video signals.
Connecting to the video recorder by SCART connector
Plug one end of the SCART cable into the VCR socket on the
digital receiver. Then, plug the other end of the SCART ca-
ble into the input SCART socket on your video recorder if
you wish to record a broadcasting program with your video
recorder; otherwise if you wish to watch the video that the
video recorder plays back just through the digital receiver,
plug the other end into the output SCART socket.
Connecting to the television by RF connector
Connect the analog broadcasting antenna cable to the RF IN
socket on the digital receiver, and then plug a RF cable into the
RF OUT socket on the digital receiver and the corresponding
input socket on your television.

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2.5 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. Close the battery compartment after that.
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 met-
als, 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.