Topfield TF 5500 PVR User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5000 PVR
TF 5500 PVR
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder

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? .................... 7
2 Setup 9
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 9
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 9
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 11
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 12
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 13
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 14
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 17
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 17
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 17
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 18

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3 Preference Settings 19
3.1 Language settings .......................... 19
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 21
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 21
3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 22
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 22
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 23
3.2.5 Audio mode ........................ 23
3.2.6 Radio frequency output .................. 23
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 24
3.4 Parental control ........................... 26
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 28
3.6 To turn on the time shift feature .................. 28
3.7 To use MediaHighway programme guide ............ 28
4 Service Search 30
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 30
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 30
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 33
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 34
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 36
4.2 Copying services .......................... 38
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 39
5 Daily Usage 40
5.1 Volume control ........................... 40
5.2 Watching television ......................... 40
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 40
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 43
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 44

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5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 45
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 45
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 45
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 45
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 46
5.5 Using time shift ........................... 47
5.6 Using picture in picture ...................... 48
6 Listing Services 50
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 50
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 52
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 54
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 54
6.5 Editing channel data on your computer ............. 55
6.5.1 Editing satellite and transponder list .......... 57
6.5.2 Editing television and radio services list ........ 59
6.5.3 Editing favourite list .................... 60
7 Recording and Playing 62
7.1 Recording a programme ...................... 63
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 63
7.1.2 Current programme recording .............. 65
7.1.3 Timer recording ...................... 66
7.1.4 Scheduling a recording using the programme guide . 69
7.1.5 Recording a time-shifted programme .......... 69
7.1.6 Recording a pay service programme ........... 70
7.2 File archive ............................. 71
7.2.1 To delete a recording .................... 71
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 71
7.2.3 To lock a recording ..................... 72

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7.2.4 To rename a recording ................... 72
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 72
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder .......... 73
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 73
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ............ 74
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 74
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 74
7.3.4 To make a bookmark .................... 75
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 75
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 76
7.3.7 To play back a scrambled recording ........... 76
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 77
7.5 Copying a recording ........................ 77
7.6 MP3 playback ............................ 78
7.7 Transferring recording files .................... 78
7.8 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 80
8 Topfield Application Program 81
9 Firmware Update 83
9.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 83
9.2 From your computer via USB port ................ 84
9.3 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 85
9.4 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 86
9.5 Over the air ............................. 87
Index 88

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5000 PVR/TF 5500 PVR digital receiver is fully compli-
ant 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. 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 5000 PVR/TF 5500 PVR digital receiver has the follow-
ing features:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS.

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• 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.
• 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 about 60 hours of television
—in case of 250 gigabytes— in excellent picture and sound
quality.
• Time shift is a special technical feature available on the TF
5000 PVR/TF 5500 PVR. You can pause the programme
you are watching and resume it again at a later time.
Then you can quickly go to whatever part of the current
programme 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 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.
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
details.
REMOTE 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.
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
VOLUME
b
,
d
buttons decrease or increase the volume.
They are also used to change values for menu options.
OK button displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more
details. It is also used to select a menu item.

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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.
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




UHF displays the radio frequency
setting menu. See § 3.2.6 for more
details.
4

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.
5
is used to set a sleep timer.
6

Numeric buttons are used to enter a
service number for service change or
to specify values for menu options.
7

switches between the current
service and the previously viewed
one.
8

displays the service information
box. It is also used to display more
information about a programme.
9




GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
10

switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
11




MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return
to the previous menu from a submenu.
12

is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme.
13




V− ,




V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. They
are also used to change values for menu options.
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



P− ,




P+ buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
15




OK displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details.
It is also used to select a menu item.
16




FAV displays the favourite lists.
17
is used to select a subtitle track.
18




EXIT is used to exit the current screen.
19
displays teletext.
20

is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses
increase the rewind speed.
21

resumes normal playback speed, or displayes the
progress bar for navigation on playback or time shift. To
play a recorded programme, see button 34.
22

is used to start fast motion playback. Subsequent
presses increase the playback speed.
23

is used to start slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.
24

is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump
back to live television from time-shifted television.
25
is used to start recording.
26

pauses live television or playback of a recorded pro-
gramme.

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27

changes the position of sub-screen counterclockwise.
It is also used to jump back to beginnng of recording
during a playback.
28

changes the position of sub-screen clockwise. It is also
used to jump to end of recording during a playback.
29




SAT displays the satellite list with their services list. It is
also used to swap the sub-picture with the main picture.
See § 5.6 for more details.
30

is used to display, minify or hide the sub-screen. See
§5.6 for information about picture-in-picture.
31

is used to make a bookmark during playback or time
shift.
32

is used to jump to next bookmark position or to jump
forward by 30 seconds.
33

is used to jump back 10 seconds for an instant replay.
It is also used to edit a recording.
34

is used to display the list of recorded programmes
that are stored on the internal hard disk drive. See § 7.2
for more details.
35

displays the services list for sub-screen. It is also used
to specify a block for editing or for repeated playback.
The , , , and buttons have additional different
functions per menu besides their own function. They will be
guided by on-screen help.

1.3 What is common interface? 7
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.
NOTE
If you wish to watch two pay services using the picture-in-
picture feature, You have to set the Descramble multiple ser-

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vices option to Enable, and then install a dedicated CAM that
is able to descramble two pay services simultaneously. See § 5.6
for the picture-in-picture feature.

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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 SCART-to-component cable
• One S-Video cable
• A copy of this user guide
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 wall outlet. For

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the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.1.
• 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 50 W at maximum in operation
10 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 3.4 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 11
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5000 PVR/TF 5500 PVR has a wide range of connections
on the back panel.
RS-232S/PDIFUSB
RF OUT
RF IN
VCR
TV
IF 1 OUT
LNB 1 IN
VIDEO
AUDIO S-VIDEO
R
L
IF 2 OUT
LNB 2 IN
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9 10
11
12 13 14
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
LNB 1 IN
Satellite broadcasting signal input socket for
the first tuner.
2
IF 1 OUT
Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the first tuner.
3
LNB 2 IN
Satellite broadcasting signal input socket for
the second tuner.
4
IF 2 OUT
Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the second tuner.
5
VIDEO
Composite video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (yellow)
6
AUDIO L/R
Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
7
S-VIDEO
Super video output socket for the television
set.
8
TV
Audio and video output socket for the televi-
sion set.

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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 Analogue television output socket.
12
RF IN Analogue 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
transfer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
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 device
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.

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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 1 IN
connector on the back panel of the digital
receiver.
Also, you must ensure that there is a con-
nection to both the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN
connectors on your digital receiver, so that
both tuners work properly.
Normally you do that by using a loop cable to link from the IF
1 OUT connector to the LNB 2 IN connector.
If you have two antennas without DiSEqC switch, then you
have to connect a cable from the other antenna directly to the
LNB 2 IN connector rather than using the loop cable. If you
have another digital receiver, you may link it from the IF 2
OUT connector.
NOTE
The digital receiver can supply a current of 500 milliampere at
maximum for antenna devices including LNB, DiSEqc switch
and antenna rotor through each antenna input connection sep-
arately but not simultaneously. If there are too many antenna
devices to be supplied with power through antenna input con-
nections simultaneously for a long time, your LNBs may lack
power to operate. So it is recommended to link the IF 1 OUT
connector to the LNB 2 IN connector with a loop cable even
though the digital receiver is designed to operate over two
antennas alternatively.

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NOTE
Perhaps you are expecting that the satellite antenna could si-
multaneouly catch all frequencies coming from a satellite and
send them to the digital receiver. However, the satellite an-
tenna only sends the frequencies that it can catch with the LNB
frequency and polarization specified by the digital receiver. So
if you have linked from the IF 1 OUT connector to the LNB 2
IN connector, you would have some limitations in using some
features such as dual recording. Likewise, if you have another
digital receiver linked from the IF 2 OUT connector, you can
only use it limitedly. See § 4.1 for more details.
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,
then use the next connector in the following order for better
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 connecting
up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.