Topfield TF 7100 HD PVRt User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 7100 HD PVRt
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Terrestrial 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
2 Setup 7
2.1 Unpacking .............................. 7
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 7
2.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 9
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 11
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 11
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set ............ 12
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control ............. 14
2.6 Switching on for the first time ................... 15
2.6.1 Powering on and checking picture ............ 15
3 Service Search 16
3.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 16
3.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 17
4 Preference Settings 18
4.1 Video and audio settings ...................... 18

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4.1.1 Television aspect ratio ................... 18
4.1.2 High definition television ................. 19
4.1.3 Audio mode ........................ 20
4.2 Local time setting .......................... 21
4.3 Parental control ........................... 22
4.4 Adjusting the On-Screen Display ................. 24
4.5 Preferences for recording and playback ............. 25
4.5.1 On a playback ....................... 25
4.5.2 Progress bar ......................... 26
4.5.3 Recording storage ..................... 26
4.5.4 To turn on the time shift feature ............. 27
4.5.5 To play back MP3 files randomly ............. 27
5 Listing Services 28
5.1 Editing the favourite list ...................... 28
5.2 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 30
6 Daily Usage 31
6.1 Volume control ........................... 31
6.2 Watching television ......................... 31
6.2.1 The services list ....................... 31
6.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 33
6.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 34
6.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 35
6.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 35
6.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 35
6.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 35
6.4 Using picture in picture ...................... 37
6.5 Using time shift ........................... 38
7 Recording and Playing 40
7.1 Recording a programme ...................... 41
7.1.1 Instant recording ...................... 41
7.1.2 Timer recording ...................... 43
7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide . . 45
7.2 File archive ............................. 46

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7.2.1 To delete a recording .................... 47
7.2.2 To sort recordings ..................... 47
7.2.3 To lock a recording ..................... 47
7.2.4 To rename a recording ................... 48
7.2.5 To make a new folder ................... 48
7.2.6 To move or copy recordings to another folder ..... 48
7.3 Playing back a recording ...................... 49
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar ............ 50
7.3.2 To play in slow motion .................. 50
7.3.3 To play in fast motion ................... 50
7.3.4 To make a bookmark .................... 51
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly ........... 51
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence ........... 52
7.4 Editing a recording ......................... 53
7.5 MP3 playback ............................ 53
7.6 Formatting the hard disk drive .................. 54
7.6.1 Internal hard disk drive .................. 54
7.6.2 External hard disk drive .................. 55
8 Accessing the digital receiver via Networking 56
8.1 Configuring the router ....................... 57
8.2 Configuring the network settings on the digital receiver . . . . 58
8.2.1 Making a network profile ................. 58
8.3 Accessing the FTP server ...................... 61
8.3.1 To access over the Internet ................ 62
9 Firmware Update 64
9.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 64
9.2 From a USB memory ........................ 65
9.3 By means of the FTP server .................... 66
Index 67

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 7100 HD PVRt 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. However,
unlike analogue broadcasts, 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 7100 HD PVRt digital receiver has the following fea-
tures:
• Can store up to 2000 television and radio services.

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• 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 125 hours of SD services and
up to 40 hours of HD services —in case of 250 gigabytes—
in excellent picture and sound quality.
• Time shift is a special technical feature available on the
TF 7100 HD PVRt. 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 forward 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.
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.
There is a tiny flap on the bottom right-hand side that protects
the USB port, to which you can connect USB devices like a
memory stick or an external hard disk drive.

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1.2.2 The remote control
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12
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17
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5
10
35
25
28
29
24
19
31
15
7
6
11
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20
3
8
21
27
26
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23
36
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34
33
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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




V− ,




V+ buttons decrease or in-
crease the volume. They are also
used to change values for menu
options.
4
 mutes the sound. Press
again to switch it back on.
5




P− ,




P+ buttons switch to pre-
vious or next service. They are
also used to navigate in menus
and interactive screens.
6
 switches between the cur-
rent service and the previously
viewed one.
7
 Numeric buttons are used to en-
ter a service number for service
change or to specify values for
menu options.
8




OK displays the services list. See
§ 6.2.1 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

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a video track of multifeed programme.
12
is used to select a subtitle track.
13
displays teletext.
14




V.Format changes video resolution. See § 4.1.2 for more
details.
15




A/R changes aspect ratio. See § 4.1.1 for more details.
16
 switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.
17




GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
18




AUX is not used in this model.
19




SAT swaps the sub-picture with the main picture. See
§ 6.4 for more details. This button has other fucntions as
well, depending on the context.
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 a menu or to hide on-screen info.
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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 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 counterclock-
wise. It is also used to jump back to beginnng of record-
ing 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
 is used to display, minify or hide the sub-picture. See
§6.4 for information about picture-in-picture.
33
 is used to make a bookmark during playback or time
shift.
34
 is used to jump to next bookmark position or to jump
forward 30 seconds.
35
 is used to jump back for an instant replay. It is also
used to edit a recording.
36
 displays the services list for sub-picture. It is also
used to specify a block for editing or for repeated play-
back.
The , , , and buttons have additional differ-
ent functions per menu besides their own function. They will
be guided by on-screen help.

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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 power cord
• One loop cable to link the first tuner with the second
tuner
• One component cable (RCA cable)
• One USB wireless module
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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 32 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby

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Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 430×60×265 mm
Weight 4.5 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 7100 HD PVRt has a wide range of connections on the
back.
S-VIDEO USB
LAN
RF LOOP
1 OUT
ANT 1 ANT 2
RF LOOP
2 OUT HDMI
Y
Pb
Pr
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
RGB
S/PDIF
RS-232
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 9
8 10 11 12 13
14
15 16 17
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
ANT 1 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the
first tuner.
2
RF LOOP 1 OUT
Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the first tuner.
3
ANT 2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the
second tuner.
4
RF LOOP 2 OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the second tuner.
5
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the television
set. (yellow)
6
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)

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7
Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (green/blue/red)
8
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.
9
LAN Local area network port.
10
USB USB port for firmware update or connection of USB
devices.
11
RGB Component video output socket for the monitor.
12
HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high defini-
tion television set.
13
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
14
S/PDIF COAXIAL Coaxial type of Dolby digital output
socket for the audio system.
15
S/PDIF OPTICAL Optical type of Dolby digital output
socket for the audio system.
16
RS-232 Serial port.
17
AC INPUT Power socket.
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Dolby digital audio output
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
YPbPr Component video (YUV) output
RGB Component video (RGB) output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) output
S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output
USB 2.0 Host

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
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 1 con-
nector on the back panel of the digital re-
ceiver.
Also, you must ensure that there is a connec-
tion to both the ANT 1 and ANT 2 connectors
on your digital receiver, so that both tuners
work properly.
Normally you do that by using a loop cable to link from the RF
LOOP 1 OUT connector to the ANT 2 connector.
NOTE
However, if you are in a weak signal area, or are using a signal
amplifier with more than one output, you may achieve better
results by connecting a cable from the antenna or amplifier
directly to the ANT 2 connector rather than using the loop
cable.
If you have another digital receiver, or you want to still receive
analogue channels on your television, link it from the RF LOOP
2 OUT connector.

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2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
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. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO)
5. Composite connector (VIDEO)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting
up the digital receiver. See § 4.1 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 plug the
other end into the matching socket on your
television. In this case, you do not have to
make audio connection because the HDMI
connector can output stereo audio or Dolby
digital audio.
To use the component video connector
Y
Pb
Pr
You need to obtain a component video cable
(RCA cable) to use the component video con-
nector. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y
(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television.

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To use the RGB video connector
You 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 plug the other end into
the matching socket on your television.
To use the S-Video connector
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with
the S-Video connector.
You 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 digi-
tal receiver, and plug 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 need to obtain a composite video cable
(RCA cable) to use the composite video con-
nector. Plug one end of the cable into the
VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital receiver,
and plug the other end into the matching
socket on your television.

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To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca-
ble) 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 plug the other end into the match-
ing sockets on your television or audio sys-
tem.
To enjoy Dolby digital audio, your televi-
sion or audio system must be able to decode
Dolby digital audio, and you need to obtain a
S/PDIF cable. If you want to use the COAX-
IAL connector, prepare a coaxial S/PDIF cable
(RCA cable); otherwise, to use the OPTICAL
connector, prepare an optical S/PDIF cable.
Plug one end of the cable into the S/PDIF
socket on the digital receiver, and plug the
other end into the matching socket on your
audio system.
2.5 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