Topfield TF 7000 HT User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 7000 HT
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Terrestrial 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 .............. 10
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 12
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 12
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 12
3 Preference Settings 13
3.1 Language settings .......................... 13
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 15
3.2.1 Television aspect ratio ................... 15

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3.2.2 High definition television ................. 16
3.2.3 Sound mode ........................ 17
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 17
3.4 Parental control ........................... 19
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 20
4 Service Search 22
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 22
4.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 23
5 Daily Usage 24
5.1 Volume control ........................... 24
5.2 Watching television ......................... 24
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 24
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 26
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 27
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 28
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 28
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 28
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 29
5.4 Making timer events ........................ 30
6 Listing Services 32
6.1 Editing the favourite list ...................... 32
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 34
6.3 Transferring receiver data ..................... 34
7 Firmware Update 36
7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 36
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 38
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 39
Index 40

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 7000 HT digital receiver is fully compliant 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 7000 HT digital receiver has the following features:
• Can store up to 2000 television and radio services.
• You can create favourite lists of your favourite services.

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• 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
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.
STANDBY CH VOL
STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
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.
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.

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1.2.2 The remote control
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1

button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
operation mode.
2
pauses live television.
3




V.Format changes video resolution.
See § 3.2.2 for more details.
4

Numeric buttons are used to en-
ter a service number for service
change or to specify values for
menu options.
5

switches between the current
service and the previously viewed
one.
6
displays teletext.
7
is used to select an audio track
and a sound mode, or a video
track of multifeed programme.
8




MENU displays the main menu. It
is also used to return to the previ-
ous menu from a submenu.
9




OK displays the services list. See
§ 5.2.1 for more details. It is also
used to select a menu item.
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



V− ,




V+ buttons decrease or in-
crease the volume. They are also
used to change values for menu
options.
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



EXIT is used to exit the current screen.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
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
These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
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mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
14




A/R changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.1 for more details.
15

switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.
16




FAV displays the favourite lists.
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is used to select a subtitle track.
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is used to set a sleep timer.
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



P− ,




P+ buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
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



GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
21

displays the service information box. It is also used to
display more information about a programme.

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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 component cable (RCA cable)
• One composite cable (RCA 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 volt. 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 13 W at maximum in operation
2 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 430×60×265 mm
Weight 2.6 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %

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2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 7000 HT has some connections on the back panel.
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2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
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Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
ANT Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket.
2
RF LOOP OUT
Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the ANT socket for another
digital receiver.
3
VIDEO
Composite video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (yellow)
4
AUDIO L/R
Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
5
Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the tele-
vision set. (green/blue/red)
6
S-VIDEO
Super video output socket for the television
set.
7
HDMI
Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set.
8
RGB
Component video output socket for the mon-
itor.
9
HD MODE
Video output selection switch. See § 3.2.2 for
for more details.
10
S/PDIF COAXIAL
Coaxial type of Dolby digital output
socket for the audio system.

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S/PDIF OPTICAL
Optical type of Dolby digital output
socket for the audio system.
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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
YPbPr Component video (YUV) output
RGB Component video (RGB) output
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
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 ANT con-
nector.
If you have another digital receiver, link it
from the RF LOOP OUT connector.

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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. HDMI connector (HDMI)
2. Component connector (YPbPr)
3. RGB connector (RGB)
4. Composite connector (VIDEO)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting
up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.
To use the HDMI connector
If you have a high definition television set,
you should use a HDMI cable for best re-
sults. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI
socket on the digital receiver, and the other
end into the matching socket on your televi-
sion. In this case, you do not have to make
audio connections because the HDMI connec-
tor can output stereo audio or Dolby digital
audio.
To use the component video connector
Y
Pb
Pr
You will need to obtain a component video ca-
ble (RCA cable) to use the component video
connector. Plug one end of the cables into the
Y(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on
the digital receiver, and the other end into the
matching sockets on your television.

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To use the RGB video connector
You will need to obtain a RGB cable (15 pin
D-sub cable) to use the RGB connector. Plug
one end of the cable into the RGB socket on
the digital receiver, and the other end into the
matching socket on your television.
To use the composite video connector
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with
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.

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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
control.
If you do not see a picture, try pressing the 



V.Format button on
the remote control. If after several tries you still get no picture,
check that the television is set to the correct input.
If the picture is good, you can skip to § 4.1 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.

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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.

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Subtitle language
Set the 1st Subtitle Language option and the 2nd Subtitle Lan-
guage option to your desired languages. When you watch a
programme, if the programme has a subtitle track of the lan-
guage that is designated for the 1st Subtitle Language, it will be
displayed. If the first language is not available but the second
language is available, the subtitle of the second language will
be displayed. If there is not any available language, no subtitle
will be displayed.
Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the
button. See § 5.2.5 for detailed description.
Audio language
Set the 1st Audio Language option and the 2nd Audio Lan-
guage option to your desired languages. When you watch a
programme, if the programme has an audio track of the lan-
guage that is designated for the 1st Audio Language, it will
be output. If the first language is not available but the second
language is available, the audio of the second language will be
output.
Apart from this setting, you can select an audio track with the
button. See § 5.2.4 for detailed description.

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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 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.

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3.2.2 High definition television
The digital receiver supports various video resolutions from
576 to 1080. In general a resolution of 720 or more is considered
high definition. The higher the resolution is, the better quality
you can enjoy. However, if your television set does not sup-
port high definition, you cannot enjoy high definition quality
picture.
Set the Video Format option as you desire. If you set this
option to 576P, the digital receiver will present even high
definition programmes in resolution of 576. On the contrary,
if you set it to 1080I, the digital receiver will present even
standard definition programmes in resolution of 1080. It is
recommended to set it to Auto if you have a high definition
television. With that setting the digital receiver will present a
programme as it is without any resolution conversion. While
watching television you can change the resolution with the




V.Format button. Whenever you press it, the video resolution is
changed in turn.
YPbPr RGB
If you have the digital receiver linked to your television
via the component video connectors (Y,Pb and Pr), you
have to toggle the video output selection switch on the
back panel to the YPbPr position. Otherwise if you have
connected it to your monitor via the RGB connector, you
have to toggle the switch to the RGB position. And if
you have connected it to your television via the HDMI
connector, the digital receiver will output video in the
colour model indicated by the switch via that connector.
NOTE
You can enjoy only standard definition video with the following
connectors:
• Composite video connector (VIDEO)