Topfield TF4000Fe User manual

TOPFIELD
TF4000Fe
TF5000Fe
User Manual
Digital Satellite Receiver

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Contents
Contents iii
1 Safety Precautions 1
2 Introduction 5
2.1 Panel ................................ 7
2.1.1 Front Panel ........................ 7
2.1.2 Rear Panel ......................... 8
2.2 Remote Control Unit ....................... 9
3 Installation 11
3.1 Connecting to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi ................ 12
3.1.1 Connecting to TV with SCART Cable .......... 12
3.1.2 Connecting to TV with CINCH Cable ......... 12
3.1.3 Connecting to TV using RF cable ............ 12
3.2 Connecting to the other Satellite Receiver ............ 13
4 Operation 15
4.1 Getting Started ........................... 15
4.2 System Setting ........................... 17

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4.2.1 Local Time Setting .................... 17
4.2.2 VCR Timer Setting .................... 19
4.2.3 Parental Control ...................... 20
4.2.4 Language Setting ..................... 21
4.2.5 A/V Output Setting ................... 22
4.2.6 OSD Transparency .................... 24
4.2.7 Info Box Display Time .................. 24
4.2.8 Info Box Position ..................... 24
4.3 Organizing Services ........................ 24
4.4 Organizing Favorites ....................... 26
4.5 Installation ............................. 27
4.5.1 LNB Setting ........................ 27
4.5.2 Service Search ....................... 30
4.5.3 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 .................. 32
4.5.4 USALS Setting ....................... 34
4.5.5 SAT/TP Edit ........................ 36
4.5.6 Factory Setting ...................... 39
4.5.7 System Recovery ..................... 39
4.5.8 Transfer Program to Other IRD ............. 40
4.5.9 Transfer Data to Other IRD ............... 40
4.5.10 Firmware Upgrade .................... 40
4.6 Information ............................ 41
4.6.1 IRD Status ......................... 41
4.6.2 Calendar .......................... 41
4.7 Game ................................ 42
5 Function Guide 45
5.1 Service List ............................. 45

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5.2 Information Box .......................... 46
5.3 Electronic Program Guide .................... 47
5.3.1 Subtitle ........................... 47
5.3.2 Teletext ........................... 47
5.3.3 Sound Track ........................ 48
5.3.4 Multifeed ......................... 48
6 Software Upgrade And PC Interface 49
A Specifications 51
Index 53

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Chapter 1
Safety Precautions
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the
product.
This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
Warning •To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture.
•Please do not insert metal or alien
substance into the slots for the Modules
and Cards. In doing so can cause
damage to the digital receiver and
reduce its life span.
Please read the following safety precautions carefully for your
safety.
Main Supply:90 to 250V AC 50/60 Hz.

2Safety Precautions
Overloading:Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or
adapters as these can cause fire or electrical shock.
Liquid:Keep liquids away from the digital receiver. The appa-
ratus must not be exposed to any kinds of liquid. And
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must be
placed on the apparatus.
Flame Sources:Do not place naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, on the digital receiver or near the digi-
tal receiver.
Small Objects:Coins or other small objects must be kept away
from the digital receiver as they can fall through the
ventilation slots of the digital receiver and cause serious
damage.
Cleaning:Disconnect the digital receiver from the wall socket
before cleaning it. Use a dry cloth lightly dampened(no
solvents) to clean the exterior of the digital receiver.
Ventilation:Do not block the digital receiver’s ventilation slots.
Ensure that a proper airflow is maintained around the
digital receiver. Never stand the digital receiver on soft
furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store the digital
receiver where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a
heater. Never stack other electronic equipment on top
of the digital receiver.
Attachments:Do not use any attachments that are not recom-
mended as these can be hazards damaging the equip-
ment.
Connecting To The Satellite Dish LNB:Disconnect the digital
receiver from the mains before connecting or discon-
necting the cable from the antenna.
Servicing:Do not attempt to service this product by yourself.
Do not remove the cover. Refer all serving to qualified
service agents.

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Lightning:For protection we recommend that you connect the
digital receiver via an external surge protection device.
Disconnect the antenna cable from digital receiver dur-
ing lighting storms.
Earthing:The antenna cable must be earthed .
Location:Locate the digital receiver indoors properly to pre-
vent it form lightening, raining and direct sunlight. Do
not allow the digital receiver to be exposed to hot, cold
or humid conditions.

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Chapter 2
Introduction
This STB is fully compliant with the international DVB stan-
dard and thus transmits digital images, sounds, information
guides and teletext directly to your TV through the satellite
broadcasting.
Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmit-
ted music, news, movie and sports satellite broadcasts in your
office or at your home. The STB records and plays back satel-
lite broadcasts. You can enjoy interesting games embedded in
STB. In the Service Search section, both the automatic chan-
nel search method and the manual search mode are provided.
Also it supports DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS (DiSEqC 1.3),
enabling you to move your antenna in order to focus preferred
satellite. You can save up to 3500 TV and 1500 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 ad-
vances. Please be aware that new software may change the

6Introduction
functions of the STB.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your
STB, please refer to the relevant section of this manual, includ-
ing 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.
•Remote control unit
•Batteries (size AAA)
•User’s Guide (this document)
Features
•Fully Compliant with DVB.
•MPEG-2 Digital and fully DVB compliant
•22KHz On/Off
•Automatic FEC detection
•Automatic Service Search
•DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS (DiSEqC 1.3)
•5000 services (TV and Radio) programmable
•Service switching time less than 1 second
•Service list editing
•Favorite service list editing
•30 favorite service groups support
•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

2.1 Panel 7
•Subtitle supported
•Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emu-
lation
•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 out-
put
•SCART and RCA A/V output
•CVBS, RGB, YUV and S-VIDEO output via SCART con-
nector
•VCR Timer function
2.1 Panel
2.1.1 Front Panel
Display:During the STANDBY mode, the current time is dis-
played. When the power is ON, the current status is
displayed (TV/ Radio/ Menu).
Power:The power button of STB (ON / Stand by)
Channel:Change the channels
LED:TV / STB, REMOTE, STAND BY

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2.1.2 Rear Panel
Figure 2.1: Rear Panel
1
LNB In:Connect the satellite antenna cable
2
LNB Out:Use it to connect to another STB
3
Video Output:Video output. (Yellow)
4
Right Audio Output:Audio output. (Red)
5
Left Audio Output:Audio output. (White)
6
RF In:Connect the TV antenna
7
RF Out:Connect the TV RF IN
8
RS232:Upgrade the STB data & firmware
9
SCART:Connect the TV or VCR
10
S/PDIF:Optical output for Digital Audio

2.2 Remote Control Unit 9
2.2 Remote Control Unit
Figure 2.2: Remote Control Unit
1
Power button:Switch the STB between
Operation and Standby mode.
2
Mute button:Enable / Disable the
Audio.
3
Numeric buttons:Select the TV or
Radio service services and menu
options.
4
Menu button:Display the Menu on
screen or return to previous menu
from submenu.
5
Guide button:Display the EPG on
screen when available. Remove
EPG when EPG is displayed.
6
V+/V−buttons:Adjust the volume
(Increase / Decrease). Change the
value of the selected item in Menu.
7
P+/P−buttons:Service up or down
through the available services.
Move the selection bar in Menu.
8
OK button:Display Service List on screen. Select an item in
the menu.
9
Exit button:Return to the previous menu and the screen.
10
Information button:Display the program information box

10 Introduction
on the Screen and remove it. Display the extended event
information when the information box is displayed.
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Recall button:Select the previously viewed service.
12
TV/Radio button:Select the TV/Radio mode.
13
Pause button:Pause the live picture.
14
TV/STB button:Change the terrestrial TV and STB mode.
15
Sound button:Select Sound Track and LEFT/RIGHT/MONO/
STEREO sound. Select the multifeed service if multi-
feed is available.
16
Subtitle button:Activate the subtitle selection window. Se-
lect the subtitle language in the list.
17
Favorite button:Display the favorite service list.
18
Function buttons:F1 (Red), F2 Button (Green), F3 Button
(Yellow), F4 Button (Blue) These buttons are function
key. So, the function in each OSD Screen can be referred
in each instruction message in help window.
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UHF button:Display and alter the RF modulator setting in
menu.
20
Sleep button:Display the sleep time. At the sleep time, the
power is automatically turned OFF and the STB goes to
the STANDBY mode.
21
Teletext button:Enable the teletext with software emula-
tion.
22
SAT button:Display service list by satellite.

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Chapter 3
Installation
1. First, connect both the aerial antenna and the TV to the
STB.
2. There are some of the most common ways to connect the
equipment in this manual.
3. There are several ways of connecting the STB to the ex-
isting Audio/TV system.
4. We recommend one of the following setup.
5. If you have problems with your connections and need
help, contact your dealer or service provider.

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3.1 Connecting to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi
3.1.1 Connecting to TV with 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.
3.1.2 Connecting to TV with CINCH Cable
Connect one end (3 connectors) of the
CINCH cable to the right AUDIO output
(red), the left AUDIO output (white) and
the VIDEO output (yellow) socket on the
STB.
Connect the other end (3 connectors) to the right AUDIO in-
put (red), the left AUDIO input (white) and the VIDEO input
(yellow) socket on the TV or Hi-Fi.
3.1.3 Connecting to TV using RF cable
Connect an aerial antenna 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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3.2 Connecting to the other Satellite Receiver
Connect the terrestrial antenna cable to the
Antenna socket on the STB. With other
connector, connect the RF Out socket on
the STB and the LNB In socket of the other
STB or STB.