Topfield TF MMDS100 User manual

TOPFIELD
TF MMDS 100
User Guide
Digital Cable Receiver
Betacrypt 2

Contents iii
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features ............................... 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 The front panel ....................... 2
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 to the broadcasting cable .......... 9
2.4.2 Connecting to your television .............. 9
2.4.3 Inserting batteries in the remote control ......... 11
3 Preference Settings 12
3.1 Language settings .......................... 12
3.2 Video and audio settings ...................... 13
3.2.1 Television standard .................... 13
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio ................... 14
3.2.3 Sound mode ........................ 15

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3.2.4 Radio frequency output .................. 15
3.3 Local time setting .......................... 15
3.4 Parental control ........................... 17
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 19
4 Service Search 20
4.1 Searching broadcasting services .................. 20
4.2 Resetting to factory settings .................... 21
5 Daily Usage 23
5.1 Volume control ........................... 23
5.2 Watching television ......................... 23
5.2.1 The services list ....................... 23
5.2.2 The favourite services list ................. 24
5.2.3 Viewing programme information ............ 26
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks ................... 26
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks .................. 27
5.2.6 Viewing teletext ...................... 27
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 27
5.4 Watching multifeed programme ................. 29
5.5 Making timer events ........................ 29
6 Listing Services 31
6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 31
6.2 Editing the favourite list ...................... 33
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard .................. 35
6.4 Transferring receiver data ..................... 35

Contents v
7 Firmware Update 37
7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 37
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 39
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port .......... 40
7.4 Over the air ............................. 41
Index 42

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF MMDS 100 digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
can receive digital broadcasts.
NOTE
In general we equate a channel with a frequency. Unlike
analogue broadcasts, however, digital broadcasts are not all
assigned to their own frequencies; instead, multiple televi-
sion broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency.
The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called trans-
ponder. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word service
is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one tele-
vision or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
The TF MMDS 100 digital receiver has the following features:
• Can store up to 2000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.

2 Introduction
• You can make a favourite list with your favourite ser-
vices.
• You can view information about the current television
or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of programme schedules for next few hours.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest version, which will be provided by the manu-
facturer.
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.
1.2.1 The front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, and specific lamps and a display to indi-
cate its status. The following indicates what they mean.
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1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
lamp lights up whenever you press a button on the re-
mote control.
PWR lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
CHANNEL
a
,
c
buttons switch to the 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.
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
1
button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
operation mode.
2
button 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
button switches between the
current service and the previously
viewed one.
5




FAV button displays the favourite
list.
6




MENU button displays the main
menu. It is also used to return to the
previous menu from a submenu.
7




EXIT button is used to leave the cur-
rent screen.
8




EPG button displays the electronic
programme guide.
9
button displays more information
about the current programme or the
highlighted programme in the elec-
tronic programme guide.
10

a , c buttons switch to the 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 button displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more
details. It is also used to select menu items.
13
button switches between television services and
radio services.
14




SAT button is not used in this model.
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 the 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.
button is used to select a subtitle track. button dis-
plays teletext.
19
button pauses live television.
20




UHF button displays the radio frequency setting menu.
See § 3.2.4 for more details.
21
button is not used in this model.
22




M1 button is not used in this model.
23




N/P button 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
button sets a sleep timer.

6 Setup
Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the fol-
lowing 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 dam-
aged, do not use the digital receiver and get the cord
replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. The warranty will be void.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 9 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specification
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 MMDS 100 has some connections on the back panel.
1 4
3
2 6 7
5
CABLE IN VIDEO S-VIDEO RS -232
RF IN
R - AUDIO - L
RF OUT
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
1
CABLE IN Broadcasting signal input socket.
2
VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set. (yellow)
3
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or the audio system. (white/red)
4
S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television
set.
5
RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
6
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
7
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) 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 appli-
ances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help,
contact your dealer.
2.4.1 Connecting to the broadcasting cable
Whatever sort of connection you have be-
tween the digital receiver and the television,
you need to connect the digital receiver to
the broadcasting cable so that it can receive
digital television services.
Connect the broadcasting cable to the CA-
BLE IN 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 con-
nector, then use the next connector in the following order for
better picture quality.
1. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO)
2. Composite connector (VIDEO)
3. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.

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To use the S-Video connector
You will 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
digital receiver, and the other end into the
matching socket on your television.
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 re-
ceiver, 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 receiver, and the other end into the
matching sockets on your television or au-
dio 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 dig-
ital receiver.

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
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 4 so that
you can see the output from the digital re-
ceiver.
2.4.3 Inserting batteries in the remote control
To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment by re-
moving the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the po-
larity, which is marked on the base of the battery compart-
ment.
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.

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 >
Language 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 lan-
guage. Once you select a language, the menu will be immedi-
ately 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 se-
lected language will be displayed if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the
button. See § 5.2.5 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
language will be output if available.
Apart from this setting, you can select an audio track with the
button. See § 5.2.4 for detailed description.
3.2 Video and audio settings
You have to configure the video
and audio settings appropri-
ately 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 tele-
vision standard of your local area.

14 Preference Settings
If you have a PAL television, you have to set the TV Type op-
tion to PAL. In that case, if you switch to a service of the NTSC
standard, the digital receiver will presents the pictures con-
verting 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. How-
ever, 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 pic-
tures 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.