Topfield TF 5510 PVR User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5010 PVR
TF 5510 PVR
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
CONAX

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 8
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 8
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 8
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 10
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 11
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 12
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 13
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
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 19

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3.2.2 Colour 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 .................. 21
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 22
3.4 Parental control ........................... 24
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 25
3.6 To turn on the time shift feature .................. 26
4 Service Search 27
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 27
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 27
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 30
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 31
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 33
4.2 Copying services .......................... 35
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 35
5 Daily Usage 37
5.1 Volume control ........................... 37
5.2 Watching television ......................... 37
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 37
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 40
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 41
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 42
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 42
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 42
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 43
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 43
5.5 Using time shift ........................... 44
5.6 Using picture in picture ...................... 45

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6 Listing Services 47
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 47
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 49
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 51
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 51
6.5 Editing channel data on your computer ............. 52
6.5.1 Editing satellite and transponder list .......... 54
6.5.2 Editing television and radio services list ........ 55
6.5.3 Editing favourite list .................... 56
7 Recording and Playing 59
7.1 Recording a programme ...................... 60
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 60
7.1.2 Current programme recording .............. 62
7.1.3 Timer recording ...................... 63
7.1.4 Scheduling a recording using the programme guide . 66
7.1.5 Recording a time-shifted programme .......... 67
7.1.6 Recording a pay service programme ........... 67
7.2 File archive ............................. 68
7.2.1 To delete a recording .................... 68
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 69
7.2.3 To lock a recording file ................... 69
7.2.4 To rename a recording ................... 69
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 70
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder .......... 70
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 70
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ............ 71
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 71
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 72
7.3.4 To make a bookmark .................... 72

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7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 73
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 73
7.3.7 To play back a scrambled recording ........... 74
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 74
7.5 Copying a recording ........................ 75
7.6 MP3 playback ............................ 75
7.7 Transferring recording files .................... 76
7.8 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 77
8 Topfield Application Program 79
9 Firmware Update 81
9.1 From your computer via USB port ................ 82
9.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 83
9.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 84
9.4 Over the air ............................. 84
Index 86

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 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. How-
ever, unlike analogue broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not
all assigned to their own frequencies; instead, multiple tele-
vision broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency.
The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called trans-
ponder. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word service
is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one tele-
vision or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
The TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 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 make a favourite list with your favourite ser-
vices.
• You can view information about the current television
or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of programme schedules for next few hours.
• 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 programme —in
case of 160 gigabytes— in excellent picture and sound
quality.
• Time shift is a special technical feature available on
the TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 PVR. You can pause the pro-
gramme 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

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
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.
1.2.1 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.
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 de-
tails.
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
a
,
c
buttons move to the next or previous ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in the menus and
interactive screens.

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VOLUME
b
,
d
buttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
OK button displays the services list. It is also used to select
menu items.
Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the flap. You
have to insert your subscription card into the 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
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 details.
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 details.
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 programme
or a programme highlighted in the
electronic programme guide.

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9




GUIDE button displays the electronic programme guide.
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.
12
button is used to select an audio track and sound
mode, or a video track of multifeed programme.
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 services list. It is also used to
select menu items. See § 5.2.1 for more details.
16




FAV button displays the favourite 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 resumes normal playback speed, or dis-
playes the progress bar for navigation on playback or
time shift. To play a recorded programme, see button
34.
22
button fast forwards. Subsequent presses change the
playback speed.
23
button starts slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.

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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 programme.
27
button changes the position of sub-screen counter-
clockwise.
28
button changes the position of sub-screen clockwise.
29




SAT button displays the satellite list with their services
list. It is also used to swap the sub-picture with the main
picture.
30
button displays, minifies or hides the sub-screen. See
§5.6 for information about picture-in-picture.
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 programmes that
are stored on the internal hard disk drive. See § 7.2 for
detailed description.
35
button 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 ser-
vices can only be viewed with a Conditional Ac-
cess Module (CAM) and a subscription card be-
longing 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 following 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 into the common
interface slot 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.

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 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 the following safety precautions carefully.
• 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.

2.2 Safety precautions 9
• 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 dam-
aged, do not use the digital receiver and get the 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 50 W at maximum in operation
10 W in standby
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 %

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2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 PVR has a wide range of connec-
tions 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 tele-
vision 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 tele-
vision 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
transfer.
11
RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
12
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
13
S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio
system.
14
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
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 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 appli-
ances. 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 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 LNB 1 IN
socket on the back panel of the digital re-
ceiver.
Also, you must ensure that there is a connec-
tion to both the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN con-
nectors 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, 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. So if there are too many an-
tenna devices to be supplied with power through antenna in-
put connections 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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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
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 Com-
ponent or S-Video connectors 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 match-
ing 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
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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 end
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 end of the cable into the AUDIO L
(white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and the other end 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.