Topfield TF4000COC User manual

The User’s Manual
Digital Cable Receiver
Please read this User's Manual carefully.
The menu structure and specification can be changed without notice.
TF4000COC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................5
CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................5
FEATURES....................................................................................................................6
FRONT/ REAR PANELS ...............................................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)..................................................................................9
INSTALLATION (Connection)....................................................................................11
Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi ............................................................................11
Connection to the Antenna. .....................................................................................12
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................12
MENU OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................13
System Setting.........................................................................................................14
Local Time Setting...............................................................................................14
VCR Timer Setting...............................................................................................15
Parental Control...................................................................................................16
Language Setting ................................................................................................17
A/V Output Setting...............................................................................................18
OSD Transparency..............................................................................................18
Info Box Display Time..........................................................................................19
Info Box Position..................................................................................................19
Organizing Favorites................................................................................................19
Installation................................................................................................................20
Searvice Search ..................................................................................................20
Factory Setting ....................................................................................................22
Transfer Program to Other IRD ...........................................................................22
Transfer Data to Other IRD..................................................................................22
System Software Upgrade...................................................................................22
Information...............................................................................................................23
IRD Status ...........................................................................................................23

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Calendar..............................................................................................................23
Game .......................................................................................................................23
FUNCTION GUIDE ......................................................................................................24
Service List ..............................................................................................................24
Information Box........................................................................................................24
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) .............................................................................25
Subtitle.....................................................................................................................26
Teletext ....................................................................................................................26
Sound Track.............................................................................................................26
Multifeed ..................................................................................................................26
SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND PC INTERFACE..........................................................27
Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................27
MENU MAP..................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................30
RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates
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Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the Modules and
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In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.
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CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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WARNING
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Please read the following recommended safety precautions
carefully for your safety.
MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz.
OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters as these
can result in fire or electrical shock.
LIQUIDS : Keep liquids away from the STB. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
FLAME SOURCES : Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the
STB or near the STB.
SMALL OBJECTS : Coins or other small objects must be kept away from the STB as
they can fall through the ventilation slots of the STB and cause serious damage.
CLEANING : Disconnect the STB from the wall socket before cleaning it. Use a dry
cloth lightly dampened(no solvents) to clean the exterior of the STB.
VENTILATION : Do not block the STB ventilation slots. Ensure that a free airflow is
maintained around the STB.
Never stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store the STB
where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater.
Never stack other electronic equipment on top of the STB.
ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any attachments that are not recommended as these
may cause hazards or damage the equipment.
CONNECTION TO THE BROADCASTING CABLE : Disconnect the STB from the
mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable.
SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Do not remove the
cover. Refer all serving to qualified service agents.
LIGHTNING : For protection we recommend that you connect the STB via an external
surge protection device. Disconnect the broadcasting cable from STB during
lighting storms.
EARTHING : The broadcasting cable must be earthed.
LOCATION : Locate the STB indoor place properly to prevent lightening, raining and
direct sunlight. Do not allow the STB to be exposed to hot, cold or humid
conditions.

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the STB.
This STB is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus transmits digital
images, sounds, information guides and teletext directly to your TV through the digital
cable broadcasting.
Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and
sports digital cable broadcasts in your office or at your home. The STB records and
plays back digital cable broadcasts. You can enjoy interesting games embedded in STB.
In the Channel Search section, both the automatic channel search method and the
manual search mode are provided. You can save up to 2000 TV and Radio channels
and work around with the Favorite, Lock, Delete, Move and Sort functions.
The Menu is very modern and supports multiple languages. All functions can be carried
out using the remote control and some of the functions can also be carried out using the
front panel. The STB is easy to use and adaptable for future advances. Please be
aware that new software may change the functions of the STB.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your STB, please refer to the
relevant section of this manual, including the ‘Troubleshooting’. This Manual will provide
you with useful information on using the STB.
CONTENTS
Please ensure that the following items are included with the STB .
1) Remote control unit
2) Batteries (size AAA)
3) User’s Guide (this document)

FEATURES
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FEATURES
- MPEG-2 Digital and fully DVB compliant.
- 2000 services (TV and Radio) programmable
- Service switching time less than 1 second
- Service list editing
- Favorite service list editing
- Automatic and Manual PAL/NTSC selection
- Multilingual Audio support
- 256 color On-Screen Display (OSD)
- Multilingual menu text support
- GMT and Time Offset support
- Full Picture In Graphic (PIG) function
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for on screen service information
- Subtitle supported
- Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emulation
- Parental lock facility by service and program event
- Program and Service information transfer from receiver to receiver
- Exciting games embedded
- RF modulator output
- S/PDIF for digital audio or Dolby AC-3 bitstream output
- SCART and RCA A/V output
- CVBS, RGB, YUV and S-VIDEO output via SCART connector
- VCR Timer function
- System Software Upgrade

FRONT/ REAR PANELS
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FRONT/ REAR PANELS
FRONT/ REAR PANELS
1)FRONT PANEL
- LED
TV /STB
REMOTE
STAND BY
2)REAR PANEL
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FRONT/ REAR PANELS
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１. CABLE IN
zConnect the broadcasting cable
２. CABLE OUT
zUse it to connect to another STB
３. VIDEO OUTPUT
zVideo output. (YELLOW)
４. AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT
zAudio output. (RED)
５. AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT
zAudio output. (WHITE)
６. RS232
zUpgrade the STB data & software
７. SCART
zConnect the TV or VCR
８. S/PDIF
zOptical output for Digital Audio

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)
１. POWER Button ( )
zSwitch the STB between Operation and
Standby mode.
２. MUTE Button ( )
zEnable / Disablethe Audio.
３. Numeric Buttons ( ~ )
zSelect the TV or Radio service services
and menu options.
４. MENU Button ( )
zDisplay the Menu on screen or return to
previous menu from submenu.
５. GUIDE Button ( )
zDisplay the EPG on screen when available.
zRemove EPG when EPG is displayed.
６. V+/V- Buttons ( )
zAdjust the volume (Increase / Decrease).
zChange the value of the selected item in
Menu.
７. P+/P- Buttons ( )
zService up or down through the available
services.
zMove the selection bar in Menu.
８. OK Button ( )
zDisplay Service List on screen.
zSelect an item in the menu.
９. EXIT Button ( )
zReturn to the previous menu and the
screen.
１０. INFO Button ( )
zDisplay the program information box on the Screen and remove it.
zDisplay the extended event information when the information box is displayed.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)
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１１. RECALL Button ( )
zSelect the previously viewed service.
１２. TV/ Radio Button ( )
zSelect the TV/Radio mode.
１３. PAUSE Button ( )
zPause the live picture.
１４. TV/STBButton ( )
zChange the TV and STB mode.
１５. SOUND Button ( )
zSelect Sound Track and LEFT / RIGHT / MONO / STEREO sound.
zSelect the multifeed service if multifeed is available.
１６. SUBTITLE Button ( )
zActivate the subtitle selection window. Select the subtitle language in the list.
１７. FAV Button ( )
zDisplay the favorite service list.
１８. Button (Red), Button (Green), Button (Yellow), Button (Blue)
zThese buttons are function key. So, the function in each OSD Screen can be
referred in each instruction message in help window.
１９. UHF Button ( )
zDisplay and alter the RF modulator setting in menu.
２０. SLEEP Button ( )
zDisplay the sleep time. At the sleep time, the power is automatically turned OFF and
the STB goes to the STANDBY mode.
２１. TELETEXTButton ( )
zEnable the teletext with software emulation.
２２. SAT Button ( )
zDisplay service list by satellite.
２３. Button
zReserve

GETTING STARTED
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INSTALLATION (Connection)
First, connect both the broadcasting cable and the TV to the STB .
zThere are some of the most common ways to connect the equipment in this manual.
zThere are several ways of connecting the STB to the existing Audio/TV system.
We recommend one of the following setup.
zIf you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or
service provider.
Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi
1) Connection to the TV with the SCART Cable.
Connect one end of the SCART cable to the
TV SCART socket on the STB and the other
end to a SCART socket on the TV.
2) Connection to the TV with the CINCH Cable.
Connect one end (3 connectors) of the
CINCH cable to the AUDIO-RIGHT (red),
AUDIO-LEFT (white) and the VIDEO output
(yellow) socket on the STB .
Connect the other end (3 connectors) to the
AUDIO-RIGHT (red), AUDIO-LEFT(white)
and the VIDEO input (yellow) socket on the
TV or Hi-Fi.
3) Connection to the TV using the RF cable.
Connect an broadcasting cable or RF LOOP
OUT to RF IN socket on the STB .
Connect one end of the RF cable to the RF
OUT socket on the STB .
Connect the other end to the ANT IN socket
on the TV.

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Connection to the Broadcasting Cable.
Connect the broadcasting cable to the
CABLE IN socket on the STB. With other
connector,
connect the CABLE OUT socket on the STB
and the CABLE IN socket of the other STB
or STB.
GETTING STARTED
Press the Power ( ) button to operate the STB from the STANDBY mode. Now, the
Info Box will appear for a given time and disappear. Bypressing button, the Info
Box will remain on the screen. The display time of the Info Box is adjustable in the
System Setting menu of the Main menu.
IMPORTANT: Before taking charge of your new STB, some important technical
settings are essential.
- First, press the MENU ( ) button on the RCU to make the Main Menu appear.
- Go to the Installation item and press button.
- Then, press button at Channel Search item and go to the Channel Search
menu.
- Set the Search Mode to the Auto. (Manual or advanced)
- Select the Start Search... item and press button.
- The search procedure will take a while. Press button when the searching process
is finished to confirm and save the new channel list.
- For further information, please refer to the MENU OPERATIONS in this manual.

MENU OPERATIONS
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MENU OPERATIONS
Now this chapter assumes that the STB system has been installed correctly, meaning:
• The broadcasting cable for the STB has been installed, connected to the STB.
• The STB is connected to the TV.
• The RCU has batteries and ready to control the STB.
If the STB has not been installed or connected properly, please refer to the
INSTALLATION menu on this manual.
Press button to open it Main Menu.

MENU OPERATIONS
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System Setting
Local Time Setting
The exact local current time can be adjusted by using Mode, Local Time, GMT, Time
Offset, Time Format and Summer Time sub menus.
A. Mode
Byusing , buttons, you can select on of the Auto/Manualmode. The Auto
mode updates the time settings automatically by the GMT received from the broadcast
and the Time Offset you have inserted. The Auto mode is recommended.

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B. Local Time
The Local Time is adjustable only when the Mode is in the Manual mode. Adjust the
current time, if necessary, byusing the numeric buttons and,buttons.
C. GMT
GMT is referred to the standard time of Greenwich. It cannot be changed.
D. Time Offset
The current time of the local area can be inserted. In another words, insert the time
difference of the local time zone from the GMT. For example, if the local area is Seoul
(the time difference from the GMT is 9), insert 9:00. The time is adjustable byusing ,
buttons, 15minutes at a time.
E. Summer Time
Select the Summer Time to On or Off. The default is Off.
If the Mode item is set to Auto and Summer Time item is set to On, the summer time
will be applied from 28th Mar to 31st Oct.
VCR Timer Setting
Toinsert newentryof Timer Setting, press (Red) Button. Press button to edit
the entry, and press (Green) button to delete the selected entry.

MENU OPERATIONS
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- Type : Select TV or Radio bypressing, button.
- Service : Select the service to be reservedfor recording bypressingbutton.
- Mode : By using ,buttons, select one among One Time, Everyday, Every
Weekend, Weekly, and Every Weekday.
- Date : Select the recording start date bypressing , buttons.
- WakeupTime: Select the wakeup time. ,buttons and –buttons are
available.
-Duration : Select the recording duration bypressing, buttons.
-OK : Toconfirm the setting for the reservedrecording, press button.
Parental Control
Password to various menus can be configured. The PIN Code box will automatically
appear when this menu is selected. The default PIN Code is 0000.
01 21 FASHION TV 08/03-Wed 11:39 30Min OT
02 70 DWtv 07/02-Mon 13:00 60Min WL
Service Number
Service Name
Reseved Date
and Time to Start
playing
Duration
Mode

MENU OPERATIONS
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A. Censorship
The Censorship item blocks programs according to each specific setting.
Use , buttons to select the items below.
No Block : Access to everyone.
Total Block : Access to no one without PIN code.
If the channel is limitation free, the block function will not work.
4~18(age): Inaccessible for viewers within each minimum age limit if a maturing rating
of the event is same or lower than the age limit.
In case of inaccessible, the STB asks the PIN Code and check the age limit.
B. Change PIN Code
Go to the Change PIN Code item to configure newPIN Code. Press button,then a
box will appear on the screen. Enter the PIN code by using the numeric buttons on your
RCU.
C. Access Control
The Access Control menu controls access to following items: Time Setting,
Language Setting, A/V Output Setting, Organizing Services, Organizing Favorites,
Installation and IRD Lock. Press , buttons to Locked/Unlockedthe access.
Locked means controlling the access to the specific menus with the PIN Code system.
The default PIN Code is 0000.
Language Setting
There are many languages available for the menu.
A. Menu Language
It is an item for changing the language of the Main menu.
Select the language that the menus will be shown in.
* The supported language can be changed without any notice.
B. Subtitle Language
It is an item for changing the language of the subtitle.
As long as the services support it, the subtitle language is changeable bypressing
button on your RCU.
* The supported language can be changed without any notice.

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C. Audio Language
It is an item for changing the language of the Audio.
If more than one audio language is transmitted, you may select one language among
the languages transmitted bypressingbutton.
zThe supported language can be changed without any notice.
A/V Output Setting
The STB has many A/V Outputs. Control this menu properly according to external
components connected to the STB. Configurations concerning Audio and Video can be
made here.
A. TV Type
Select your TV standard. For automatic PAL/NTSC selection, set it to Multi.
B. Video Output
Select the mode of Video output among RGB, S-Video, YUV and CVBS on TV SCART
byusing , buttons.
C. TV Aspect Ratio
Select your TV screen format. Select 4:3 or 16:9 mode by using, buttons.
D. Display Format
If you have a TV set with the 4:3 picture format and transmission is in 16:9, you can
select the displayformat. Select the Letter Box or Center extract byusing ,
buttons.
E. Sound Mode
It allows you to configure the sound mode. Select the Stereo, Mono, Left and Right
mode byusing ,buttons. The Sound mode is configurable later on byusing aud
button on your RCU.
OSD Transparency
Adjust the OSD transparency of all the menus. The available levels are ranging from 0%
to 50%.

MENU OPERATIONS
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Info Box Display Time
Adjust the time-out of the Info Box. Set the period of time that the Info Box is displayed
on screen. The adjustable time is 0to 30 seconds, No info box and Never Hide.
Info Box Position
Adjust the position of the Info Box. It allowsyou to change the position byusing ,
buttons.
Organizing Favorites
This mode is helpful in adding and deleting services to and from the favorite group.
Under the menu Organizing Favorites, there are three different modes:
Fav List , Fav CHs and TV or Radio Ch List.
On the Fav List mode, four standard lists are selected as the default menus: News,
Sports, Movie and Music. Up to 30 lists including these lists can be added and
renamed. When deleting a service, select a service in the Fav CHs section and press
the assigned button on the help message.
To add services into Favorites, locate the cursor to the desired service in Ch List and
press button. Todelete a service from Favorites, locate the cursor to the service in
Fav CHsand press button.

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Installation
Searvice Search
A. Search Mode
There are 3 search modes, Network, Manual and Auto. The Network mode enables
you to search all the services you can receive in the Network. The Manual mode
enables you to search the services in the Frequency you want. In the Auto mode, you
can search all the service by setting the Start Frequency and End Frequency.
B. Frequency
Set the frequency in which you want to search.
It is available while Search Mode is Manual,.