Topfield TF 6000PVR User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 6000 PVR ES
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder

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Contents
Contents iv
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 set ............ 13
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 16
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 16
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 16
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 17
3 Preference Settings 18
3.1 Language settings .......................... 18
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 20
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 20

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3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 20
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder .................. 21
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ................... 21
3.2.5 High definition television ................. 22
3.2.6 Video scaling ........................ 23
3.2.7 Audio mode ........................ 23
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 23
3.4 Parental control ........................... 24
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 27
3.6 To turn on the time shift feature .................. 27
3.7 To use MediaHighway programme guide ............ 27
4 Service Search 29
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 29
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................. 29
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............. 32
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 33
4.1.4 Searching services ..................... 35
4.2 Copying services .......................... 37
4.3 Resetting to factory settings .................... 38
5 Daily Usage 39
5.1 Volume control ........................... 39
5.2 Watching television ......................... 39
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 39
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 42
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 43
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 44
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 44
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 44
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 45
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 46
5.5 Using time shift ........................... 46
5.6 Using picture in picture ...................... 48
6 Listing Services 49

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6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 49
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 51
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 53
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 53
6.5 Editing channel data on your computer ............. 54
6.5.1 Editing satellite and transponder list .......... 56
6.5.2 Editing television and radio services list ........ 58
6.5.3 Editing favourite list .................... 59
7 Recording and Playing 61
7.1 Recording a programme ...................... 62
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 62
7.1.2 Timer recording ...................... 64
7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide . . 67
7.1.4 Recording a time-shifted programme .......... 68
7.1.5 Recording a pay service programme ........... 68
7.2 File archive ............................. 69
7.2.1 To delete a recording .................... 69
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 69
7.2.3 To lock a recording ..................... 70
7.2.4 To rename a recording ................... 70
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 70
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder .......... 71
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 71
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ............ 72
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 72
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 72
7.3.4 To make a bookmark .................... 73
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 73
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 74
7.3.7 To play back a scrambled recording ........... 74
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 75
7.5 Copying a recording ........................ 75
7.6 MP3 playback ............................ 76
7.7 Transferring recording files .................... 76
7.8 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 78

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8 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet 79
8.1 Configuring the router ....................... 80
8.1.1 To access within the local area network ......... 80
8.1.2 To access on the level of the Internet ........... 81
8.2 Configuring the network settings on the digital receiver . . . . 83
8.3 Accessing the web server ..................... 84
8.4 Accessing the FTP server ...................... 86
9 Topfield Application Program 88
10 Firmware Update 90
10.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 90
10.2 From your computer via USB port ................ 92
10.3 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 93
10.4 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 94
10.5 Over the air ............................. 95
Index 96

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 6000 PVR ES digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard. 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 PVR ES digital receiver has the following 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 record one service while you are currently watch-
ing another.
• The large storage capacity of the 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 6000 PVR ES. 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 pro-
gramme by fast foward or backward search.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
You can operate the digital receiver 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.
CHANNEL VOLUME
OK
MENU
button switches the digital receiver between standby
mode and operation mode.
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
MENU button displays the main menu. It is also used to
return to the previous menu from a submenu.
OK button displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more
details. It is also used to select a menu item.
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.
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.

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1.2.2 The remote control
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1
 button switches the digital receiver
between standby mode and operation
mode.
2
 is used to set a sleep timer in 10
minute increments.
3

b
,
d
buttons decrease or increase the
volume. They are also used to change
values for menu options.
4
 mutes the sound. Press again to
switch it back on.
5

c
,
a
buttons switch to previous or
next service. They are also used to
navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
6
switches between the current ser-
vice and the previously viewed one.
7
 Numeric buttons are used to enter a
service number for service change or
to specify values for menu options.
8




OK displays the services list. See
§ 5.2.1 for more details. It is also used
to select a menu item.
9




FAV displays the favourite lists.
10
 displays the service information
box. It is also used to display more
information about a programme.
11
 is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
12
is used to select a subtitle track.
13
displays teletext.
14




V.Format changes video resolution. See § 3.2.5 for more
details.
15




A/R changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.4 for more details.
16
 switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.
17




GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
18




AUX switches the output of the TV SCART socket be-
tween the digital receiver and the device connected to
the VCR SCART socket. See § 3.2.3 for more details.
19




SAT displays the satellites list with their services list. It is
also used to swap the sub-picture with the main picture.
See § 5.6 for more details.
20




MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return
to the previous menu from a submenu.
21




EXIT is used to exit the current screen.
22
is used to start recording.
23
 is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump
back to live television from time-shifted television.
24
 is used to display the list of recorded programmes
that are stored on the internal hard disk drive. See § 7.2
for more details.
25
 resumes normal playback speed, or displays the
progress bar for navigation on playback or time shift.
To play a recorded programme, see button 24.
26
 pauses live television or playback of a recorded pro-
gramme.

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27
 is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses
increase the rewind speed.
28
 is used to start fast motion playback. Subsequent
presses increase the playback speed.
29
 is used to start slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.
30
 changes the position of sub-picture counterclockwise.
It is also used to jump back to beginnng of recording
during a playback.
31
 changes the position of sub-picture clockwise. It is
also used to jump to end of recording during a playback.
32




F1 is used to display, minify or hide the sub-picture. See
§5.6 for information about picture-in-picture.
33




F2 is used to make a bookmark during playback or time
shift.
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



F3 is used to jump to next bookmark position or to jump
forward 30 seconds.
35




F4 is used to jump back 20 seconds for an instant replay.
It is also used to edit a recording.
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 displays the services list for sub-picture. It is also used
to specify a block for editing or for repeated playback.
37




Mis not used in this model.
The




F1 ,




F2 ,




F3 ,




F4 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 which is inserted into the
digital receiver, select the In-
formation > Common Interface
menu. You should see a screen
like the left figure.

8 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 volts. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the mains socket . For
the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.1.

2.2 Safety precautions 9
• The mains socket 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 cord is damaged, do not use the digital receiver
and get the cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any circum-
stances, or 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 45 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 380×60×265 mm
Weight 4.3 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %

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2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 6000 PVR ES has a wide range of connections on the
back.
USB
LAN
LNB 1 IN
LNB 1 OUT LNB 2 OUT AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
LNB 2 IN L
R
TV
VCR RS-232
S/PDIF
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2
3
4
5
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10 11 14
12 13
HDMI
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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
LNB 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
LNB 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/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys-
tem.
8
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
9
TV Audio and video output socket for the televi-
sion set.
10
VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the
video cassette recorder or suchlike.
11
LAN Local area network port. See Chapter 8.
12
HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set.
13
USB USB port for firmware update and data trans-
fer.
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
RGB Component video (RGB) 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
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Dolby digital audio output
S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum
USB 2.0
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.

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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 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
LNB 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 LNB 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 LNB 1 OUT
connector to the LNB 2 IN connector with a loop cable even