Topfield TF 6000 F User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 6000 F
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver

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
2 Setup 6
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 6
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 6
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 8
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 9
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 9
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 9
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 11
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 11
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 11
3 Preference Settings 12
3.1 Language settings .......................... 12
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 13
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 13

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3.2.2 Television aspect ratio ................... 14
3.2.3 Sound mode ........................ 15
3.2.4 Radio frequency output .................. 15
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 15
3.4 Parental control ........................... 16
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 18
4 Service Search 20
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 20
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 20
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 23
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 24
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 25
4.2 Editing the transponder list .................... 28
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 29
4.4 Resetting to installer settings ................... 29
5 Daily Usage 31
5.1 Volume control ........................... 31
5.2 Watching television ......................... 31
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 31
5.2.2 Watching on multi-picture screens ............ 33
5.2.3 The favourite services list ................. 33
5.2.4 Viewing programme information ............ 34
5.2.5 Selecting audio tracks ................... 35
5.2.6 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 35
5.2.7 Viewing teletext ...................... 35
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 36
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 37
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 37

Contents v
6 Listing Services 40
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 40
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 42
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 44
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 44
7 Firmware Update 46
7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 46
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 48
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 49
Index 50

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 6000 F 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 6000 F 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
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in
standby mode.
lamp lights up whenever you press a button on the
remote control.
EXT lamp lights up while the digital receiver is on.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
button switches the digital receiver between standby
mode and operation mode.

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 displays the radio frequency setting menu. See
§3.2.4 for more details.
21
is not used in this model.
22




M1 displays multi-picture screen. See § 5.2.2 for more
details.
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 Setup
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)
• 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 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 7
• 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 24 W at maximum in operation
9 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 260×46×190 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %

8 Setup
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 6000 F has some connections on the back panel.
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
LNB IN
LNB OUT VIDEOR - AUDIO - L
1
2345
6
7
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
RS-232
Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
4
AUDIO L/R
Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
5
VIDEO
Composite video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (yellow)
6
RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
7
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9
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,
then use the next connector in the following order for better
picture quality.
1. Composite connector (VIDEO)
2. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting
up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.

10 Setup
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.
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.
To use the RF connector
If your television does not have any video and audio input, you
will need to use the radio frequency output from the digital
receiver.
In this case, you will need to connect a ca-
ble from the RF OUT socket to the antenna
connector on your television. To ensure your
television can also pick up existing analogue
channels as well, you will need to connect a
cable from your television antenna to the RF
IN connector.
Tune your television set to channel 36 (or
rarely 43) so that you can see the output from
the digital receiver.

2.5 Switching on for the first time 11
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
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.

12 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.

3.2 Video and audio settings 13
Subtitle language
Set the Subtitle Language option to your desired language.
When you watch a programme, the subtitle track of the selected
language will be displayed if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the
button. See § 5.2.6 for detailed description.
Audio language
Set the Audio Language option to your desired language. When
you watch a programme, the audio track of the selected lan-
guage will be output if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select an audio track with the
button. See § 5.2.5 for detailed description.
3.2 Video and audio settings
You have to configure the video
and audio settings appropriately
to your television set and other
appliances.
Select the System Setting >
A/V Output Setting menu. You
should see a screen like the left
figure.
3.2.1 Television standard
The digital receiver supports two television standards. One
is PAL standard, and the other is NTSC standard. PAL was
adopted in European countries while NTSC is adopted in USA,
Canada, Mexico and so forth. Refer to Table 3.1 for television
standard of your local area.

14 Preference Settings
If you have a PAL television, you have to set the TV Type
option to PAL. In that case, if you switch to a service of the
NTSC standard, the digital receiver will presents the pictures
converting into the PAL standard. However, it is inevitable to
lose a little picture quality. Likewise, the contrary case brings
about the same result.
The best thing is to watch PAL services with a PAL television
and to watch NTSC services with a NTSC television. However,
a multi television set is able to process both of them. So if
you have a multi television set, you had better set the TV Type
option to Multi. Then the digital receiver will present pictures
without standard conversion.
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio
If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio
option to 16:9.
Otherwise, if you have a normal-screen television, set the TV
Aspect Ratio option to 4:3.
You cannot fully enjoy wide-screen programmes with your
normal-screen television as the above figures show. The left
figure shows a normal picture displayed in the normal screen.
To watch wide-screen programmes in the shape like the centre
figure, set the 16:9 Display Format option to Letter Box. Wide-
screen pictures then will be reduced to fit to the width of the
normal screen. Otherwise, to watch them in the shape like the
right figure, set it to Center extract. Wide-screen pictures then
will be cut out on the left and right sides equally to fit to the
width of the normal screen.