Topfield TF 7700 HTCO User manual

TOPFIELD
TF 7700 HTCO
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
CONAX

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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 ..................... 5
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 ............... 10
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna .................. 10
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set ............ 10
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder ....... 13
2.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 13
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 13
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture ............ 14
3 Preference Settings 15
3.1 Language settings .......................... 15
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 17
3.2.1 Colour model ........................ 17
3.2.2 Video cassette recorder .................. 17

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3.2.3 Television aspect ratio ................... 18
3.2.4 High definition television ................. 19
3.2.5 Audio mode ........................ 20
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 20
3.4 Parental control ........................... 21
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 23
3.6 Selecting Favourite Network ................... 23
4 Service Search 24
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 24
4.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 25
5 Daily Usage 26
5.1 Volume control ........................... 26
5.2 Watching television ......................... 26
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 26
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 28
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 29
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 30
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 30
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 30
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 31
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 32
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 32
6 Listing Services 35
6.1 Editing the favourite list ...................... 35
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 37
7 Firmware Update 38
Index 39

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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 7700 HTCO 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 7700 HTCO digital receiver has the following features:
• 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.
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 CHANNEL VOLUME
TV/STB
REMOTE
STANDBY
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.
TV/STB lamp lights up while your video recorder operates
instead of the digital receiver. See § 3.2.2 for more
details.
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.

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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. The side on
which the electronic chip is mounted
must face upward.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
1.2.2 The remote control
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3
4
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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 § 3.2.4 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.
10




V− ,




V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. They
are also used to change values for menu options.
11




EXIT is used to exit the current screen.
12
 These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.

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



SAT is not used in this model.
14
mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
15




A/R changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.3 for more details.
16
 switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.
17




FAV displays the favourite lists.
18
is used to select a subtitle track.
19
is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments.
20




P− ,




P+ buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
21




GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
22
 displays the service information box. It is also used
to display more information about a programme.
23




AUX switches the output of the TV SCART socket be-
tween the digital receiver and the device connected to
the VCR SCART socket. See § 3.2.2 for more details.

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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)
• 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.

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• 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 19 W at maximum in operation
5 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 340×60×265 mm
Weight 2.44 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %

2.3 Rear panel connections 9
2.3 Rear panel connections
The TF 7700 HTCO has some connections on the back.
HDMI
RF LOOP
OUT
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
TV
VCR
S/PDIF
ANT IN
1
2 3
5
4
7
8
6
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
ANT IN Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket.
2
RF LOOP OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output
socket through the ANT IN socket for another
digital receiver.
3
HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high
definition television set.
4
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (yellow)
5
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
6
S/PDIF Digital output socket for the audio system.
7
TV Audio and video output socket for the televi-
sion set.
8
VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the
video cassette recorder or suchlike.

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Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Multichannel audio output
VIDEO composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
TV CVBS/S-Video video output
Left & right audio output
VCR CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS/S-Video video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
S/PDIF Multichannel audio output
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 IN con-
nector.
If you have another digital receiver, you may
link it from the RF LOOP OUT connector.
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

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
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. SCART connector (TV)
3. 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 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 multi-
channel audio.
To use the SCART connector
For best results with a standard television set,
you should use a SCART cable. Plug one end
of the cable into the TV socket on the digital
receiver, and plug the other end into a free
SCART socket on your television.
Some televisions have inputs via S-Video or
Component connectors rather than SCART.
If you have such a television, use an appropriate conversion ca-
ble to link the TV socket on the digital receiver to the matching
socket on your television.

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If you connect with a standard SCART cable, you do not have
to make audio connection because the SCART connector can
output stereo audio. But if you use a conversion cable, such as
SCART-to-Component, you have to make audio connection.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with the SCART connec-
tor.
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.
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.

2.5 Switching on for the first time 13
To enjoy multichannel audio, your television
or audio system must be able to decode mul-
tichannel audio, and you need to obtain a
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.
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder
The digital receiver can also output video to another appliance
such as a video cassette recorder through an auxiliary SCART
connector.
You need to obtain a SCART cable to use the
auxiliary SCART connector. Plug one end of
the cable into the VCR socket on the digital re-
ceiver, and plug the other end into the match-
ing socket on your video cassette recorder or
suchlike.
2.5 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should
plug it into 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

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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.