Topfield TF6500F User manual

TOPFIELD
TF6500F
User Manual
Digital Satellite Receiver
Free To Air

ii CONTENTS
Contents
Contents ii
1 Overview 1
1.1 Introduction ............................ 1
1.2 Controlling The Digital Receiver ................. 2
1.2.1 Front Panel ........................ 2
1.2.2 Remote Control ...................... 3
2 Installation 5
2.1 Packing Contents ......................... 5
2.2 Safety Precautions ......................... 5
2.3 The Connection Panel ....................... 7
2.4 Connecting The Digital Receiver ................. 7
2.4.1 Connecting to The Satellite Antenna .......... 7
2.4.2 Connecting to The Television by SCART Cable . . . . 8
2.4.3 Connecting to The TV by RCA Cable .......... 8
2.4.4 Connecting to The TV by RF Cable ........... 9
2.5 Inserting Batteries in The Remote Control ........... 9
2.6 Station Settings .......................... 10

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2.6.1 LNB Setting ........................ 10
2.6.2 Service Search ....................... 12
2.6.3 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 .................. 14
2.6.4 USALS Setting ....................... 15
2.6.5 Editing The Transponder List .............. 17
2.6.6 Factory Setting ...................... 19
2.6.7 System Recovery ..................... 19
3 Preference Settings 21
3.1 Time Setting ............................ 21
3.2 Timer Setting ............................ 22
3.3 Access Restriction ......................... 24
3.4 Language Setting ......................... 25
3.5 Audio and Video Setting ..................... 26
3.6 Menu Transparency ........................ 27
3.7 Display Time of The Information Box .............. 27
3.8 Position of The Information Box ................. 27
4 Listing Services 28
4.1 Editing The Service List ...................... 28
4.2 Editing The Favorites List .................... 30
5 Daily Usage 31
5.1 Selecting a Service ......................... 31
5.2 Information Box .......................... 32
5.3 Electronic Program Guide .................... 33
5.3.1 Subtitle ........................... 34
5.3.2 Teletext ........................... 34
5.3.3 Sound Track ........................ 35

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5.3.4 Multifeed ......................... 35
A Information 36
A.1 Operational Functions and Features ............... 36
A.2 Technical Specification ...................... 37
Index 39

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Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 Introduction
The TF6500F digital receiver is fully compliant with the in-
ternational digital video broadcasting standard, and can play
digital satellite services. To operate it, you need a satellite an-
tenna, which must be installed and directed at the required
satellite.
Unlike analogue broadcasting, digital television and radio ser-
vices are not all assigned their own frequencies; instead, sev-
eral television and radio are transmitted by a single transpon-
der.
To help you with the choice and settings for satellite services,
a selection of television and radio services have already been
programmed for you. You can do service search so that all the
satellite services that have since gone on air are available to
you. Of course, you can easily program new services yourself.
You can find the current transponder information on teletext
from various broadcasters.
The TF6500F digital receiver has the features as follows:

2Overview
•This digital receiver supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1,
DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS (DiSEqC).
•This digtial receiver saves up to 5000 TV and radio ser-
vices.
•You can edit the service list and make your own favorite
service list.
•You can view the program guide
•You can view the information of a TV programme.
•You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest, which will be provided by Topfield.
Refer to Section A.1 on page 36 for detailed features.
1.2 Controlling The Digital Receiver
You can control the digital receiver with the remote control
and the front panel buttons.
1.2.1 Front Panel
STANDBY button toggles the digital receiver between opera-
tion mode and standby mode.
STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
TV/STB lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in televi-
sion mode.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button of the
remote control.

1.2 Controlling The Digital Receiver 3
CH
a
,
c
buttons switch services up and down, and move
the cursor up and down in the menus.
VOL
a
,
c
buttons change the volume, and select individual
entries in the menus.
1.2.2 Remote Control
1
Standby button toggles the digital
receiver between operation mode
and standby mode.
2
Mute button mutes the television or
audio appliance.
3
Numeric buttons selects a service
to watch, or enters a parameter
value such as recording time.
4
Recall button makes a return to the
previous service.
5
FAV button displays the favorite ser-
vice list.
6
Menu button displays the menu, or
escapes to a higher level menu
from a submenu.
7
Exit button escapes from any menu.
8
Guide button displays program
guides, if available.
9
Information button displays the infor-
mation about the programme on
the air.
10

a , c buttons switch services up
and down, and move the cursor
up and down in the menus.

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11

b , d buttons change the volume, and select and change
individual entries in the menus.
12
OK button displays the service list, and selects an entry in
the menus.
13
TV/Radio button toggles between TV mode and radio mode.
14
SAT button displays the satellite list. (available only for the
satellite receiver)
15
V+and V−buttons change the volume, and select and change
individual entries in the menus.
16
P+and P−buttons switch services up and down, and move
the cursor up and down in the menus.
17
Function buttons have other functions per menu. Their func-
tions will be guided in the help window on a menu
screen.
18
Sound, Subtitle and Teletext button selects sound track and
mode, enables subtitle display, and enables teletext dis-
play, if available.
19
Pause button keeps a picture from the programme on the
air as it is.
20
UHF button displays the RF modulator settings.
21
TV/STB button toggles between digital TV from the digital
receiver and analogue TV from the conventional aerial
broadcasting.
22
M1 button displays the multipicture selection window. (avail-
able only in specific models)
23
N/P button switches the colour encoding method.
24
Sleep button sets the sleep timer. The digital receiver is
turned off to standby mode when a specified time is
elapsed,

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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Packing Contents
Unpack your receiver and check the following cables and ac-
cessories are also included in the package:
•1 remote control.
•2 batteries (AAA 1.5 V).
•1 user manual
2.2 Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully for your
safety.
•The mains supply must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the mains supply.
•This digital receiver is designed to receive, record and
play back video and audio signals. Any other use is ex-
pressly prohibited.

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•When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in
a horizontal position and that the mains socket is easily
accessible.
•Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The
digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you
do use it outdoors, please ensure that it is protected from
moisture, such as rain or splashing water. Do not place
any vessels such as vases on the digital receiver. These
may be knocked over and spill fluid on the electrical
components, thus presenting a safety risk.
•Do not place the digital receiver close to heating units or
in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Place the
digital receiver on a hard, level surface. Do not lay any
objects such as magazines on the digital receiver. When
placed in a cabinet, make sure there is a minimum space
of 10 cm around it.
•Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even
if the digital receiver player is switched off, it can be
damaged by a lightning strike to the mains or the an-
tenna. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs
during a storm.
•Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. Warranty claims are excluded for damage
resulting from improper handling.

2.3 The Connection Panel 7
2.3 The Connection Panel
XYZ[\]^_`RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
1) LNB IN:Satellite broadcast input socket.
2) LNB OUT:Satellite broadcast output socket.
3) VIDEO:Composite video output socket for television or AV
receiver.
4) R-AUDIO-L:Stereo audio output socket for television or au-
dio appliance.
5) TV:AV output socket of SCART type for television.
6) S/PDIF:Audio output socket for digital audio appliance.
7) RF IN:Aerial broadcast input socket
8) RF OUT:Aerial broadcast output socket for television.
9) RS232:Serial port for firmware update and data transfer
2.4 Connecting The Digital Receiver
There are some ways to install the digital receiver as described
below. Install the digital receiver suitably to your television
and audio appliance. If you have problems with your instal-
lation or need a help, contact your dealer or service provider.
2.4.1 Connecting to The Satellite Antenna
Connect the satellite antenna cable to the LNB IN socket on the
digital receiver. If you have another digital receiver, plug a

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satellite antenna cable into the LNB OUT socket on the digi-
tal receiver and the corresponding socket on the other digital
receiver.
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
2.4.2 Connecting to The Television by SCART Cable
Plug a SCART cable cable into the TV socket on the digital re-
ceiver and the corresponding SCART socket on the television.
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
2.4.3 Connecting to The TV by RCA Cable
Plug a RCA cable into the VIDEO (yellow), L AUDIO (white)
and R AUDIO (red) sockets on the digital receiver and the cor-
responding input sockets on the television or audio appliance.

2.5 Inserting Batteries in The Remote Control 9
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
2.4.4 Connecting to The TV by RF Cable
Connect the aerial antenna cable to the RF IN socket on the
digital receiver, and then plug a RF cable into the RF OUT
socket on the digital receiver and the corresponding input socket
on the television.
RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
TV
S/PDIF
VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
LNB IN
LNB OUT
2.5 Inserting Batteries in The Remote Control
1. Open the battery compartment by removing the lid.
2. Insert the batteries Observe the polarity (marked on the
base of the battery compartment).
3. Close the battery compartment.

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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 dam-
age resulting from leaking batteries.
Note Batteries, including those which contain no heavy met-
als, 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.
2.6 Station Settings
This digital receiver can be operated with fixed and motorised
antenna system. You have to configure station settings accord-
ing to your antenna system.
2.6.1 LNB Setting
The LNB(Low Noise Block)
down-converter amplifies the
signal received by the antenna
and lowers the frequency of the
signal. The signal is then fed
from the LNB to the digital re-
ceiver.
To configure the LNB setting,
select the Installation >LNB Set-
ting menu.
Satellite Name
Pressing ¤
£
¡
¢
OK button displays the satellite list, which is listed in
alphabetical order. Select one of the preprogrammed satellites

2.6 Station Settings 11
that corresponds to the direction of the antenna. If a desired
satellite is not in the list, then select Other.
LNB Frequency
Select the local oscillator frequency of the LNB. You can input
the frequency with the numeric buttons.
LNB Power
Set this parameter to on to supply the LNB with power.
22 kHz
If you have a 22 kHz tone switch box and wish to enable it, set
this parameter to on. If the LNB Frequency parameter is set to
Universal LNB, this parameter is not available.
DiSEqC 1.1 and DiSEqC 1.0
This digital receiver is designed to be DiSEqC 1.1 compatible.
This allows multiple antennas to be connected to one digital
receiver at the same time. If you have two or more fixed an-
tennas, then it is recommended to use a DiSEqC 1.1 switch.
If you have an only DiSEqC 1.1 switch, it is possible to connect
up to 4 antennas. Set the DiSEqC 1.0 to Disable and select an
item in DiSEqC1.1. If you use a DiSEqC1.1 switch and DiSEqC
1.0 switches, it is possible to connect up to 16 antennas. Con-
nect the DiSEqC1.1 switch to the digital receiver and connect
the DiSEqC 1.0 switches to the DiSEqC1.1 switch.

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Set the DiSEqC 1.1 parameter and
DiSEqC 1.0 parameter according to
the antenna configuration. For exam-
ple, to select A7 in the figure, set the
DiSEqC1.1 parameter to 2 of 4 and the
DiSEqC1.0 parameter to 3 of 4.
2.6.2 Service Search
To search services, select the
Installation >Service Search
menu.
Satellite Name
Pressing ¤
£
¡
¢
OK button displays the satellite list, which is listed in
alphabetical order. Select one of the preprogrammed satellites
that corresponds to the direction of the antenna. If a desired
satellite is not in the list, then select Other.
Search Mode
The Auto mode uses the information the digital receiver has.
To use the Manual mode, you have to know in advance the fre-

2.6 Station Settings 13
quency, symbol rate and polarization type of the transponder
you want to search. To use the Advanced mode, you have to
know the audio PID, video PID or PCR PID of the transpon-
der you want to search. The SMATV mode is used for special
purposes on the satellite master antenna TV system.
Frequency
In manual, advanced or SMATV search mode, select or enter
the frequency of the transponder you want to search.
Symbol Rate
In manual, advanced or SMATV search mode, select or enter
the symbol rate of the transponder you want to search.
Polarization
In manual or advanced search mode. select the polarization
type of the transponder you want to search.
Network Search
In automatic or manual search mode, if NIT(Network Infor-
mation Table) is available and this parameter is set to on, the
information of the transponder you want to search will be
found.
PID
PID(Packet Identifier) is a set of numbers that identifies the
transport streams packets from a single data stream. In ad-
vanced search mode, enter and save the PIDs of the transpon-
der you want to search.
FTA/Scrambled
Select the station class you want to search. FTA(Free To Air) is
free, but CAS(Conditional Access System) is not.

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Start Search
To start the service search, select this menu. To cancel the
search in process, press the ¤
£
¡
¢
EXIT button.
2.6.3 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2
To configure the settings with
DiSEqC 1.2, select the Installa-
tion >Motorized DiSEqC 1.2
menu.
Satellite Name
Select a satellite that will be used to identify a motor position.
Frequency
Select a transponder of which signal is strong.
Motorized DiSEqC 1.2
Set this parameter to enable if you have DiSEqC 1.2 antenna.
DiSEqC Command Mode
To finely tune the position of the antenna for better reception,
select the User mode. To search the position of a satellite man-
ullay, select the Installer mode.

2.6 Station Settings 15
Movement
In the user mode, the antenna is moved by fine tuning. In the
installer mode, the antenna is moved by
b
button (to the east)
and
d
button(to the west).
Motor Control
Goto:Move the motor to the stored position of the selected
satellite.
Store:Store the current position of the motor for the selected
satellite.
The followings are available only in the Installer mode.
Recalculate:Recalculate the position of the Stab Rotor motor.
Goto Ref:Go to reference.
Limit E, Limit W:Set the limits of East and West position.
Limit Off:Remove the limitation.
Reset:Reset all the stored position of the motor relative to the
‘0’ position
2.6.4 USALS Setting
USALS is very convenient mo-
torized DiSEqC system that sup-
ports DiSEqC 1.3 command and
also can get the satellite position
automatically if you know your
geographical location.
To configure the USALS set-
tings, select the Installation >
USALS Setting menu.

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Motorized DiSEqC 1.3
Set this parameter to enable if you have DiSEqC 1.3 switch.
Satellite Name
Select a satellite that will be used to identify a motor position.
Satellite Angle
This parameter represents the longitude of the selected satel-
lite and it can be set automatically in case of selecting a satellite
name. You can use the numeric buttons enter the angle. East
or West will be selected by
b
and
d
buttons.
My Longitude
This parameter represents the longitude of your location. You
can select the angle, East and West by
b
,
d
or numeric but-
tons.
My Latitude
This parameter represents the latitude of your location. You
can select the angle, South or North by
b
,
d
or numeric but-
tons.
Reference Position
This menu makes go to the reference position (φ°).
Move
After searching the position you want by Goto the position
item, you can tune the antenna to go to the exact position
by this item.
b
and
d
button moves the antenna to anti-
clockwise and clockwise respectively.