Topfield SBF-5400 User manual

TOPFIELD
SBF-5400
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver

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in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
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of important operation and maintenance instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the product.
Precautions
• Read, keep and follow these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any of the ventilation open-
ings.
• Do not install near any heat sources or in di-
rect sunlight as this will impair cooling.
• Do not operate this product near water. Do
not place any of the objects filled with liq-
uids, such as vases on this unit.
• Do not try to change the plug or defeat its
safety purpose. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• This product is designed for indoor use
only.
• Place the digital receiver on a firm and level
surface.
• Do not lay any objects such as magazines on
this unit.
• Do not overload power outlets. Doing so
may result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Never open this unit’s casing under any cir-
cumstances, or the warranty will be void.
• Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel. Servicing is required when the unit
has been damaged in any way, such as
power supply cord or plug is damaged, liq-
uid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the unit, the unit became wet from rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
• Batteries, including those which contain no
heavy metals, may not be disposed with
other household wastes. Please dispose
of used batteries in an environmentally
sound manner. Find out the legal regu-
lations which apply in your area.
About this user guide
Thank you for purchasing our digital receiver.
Please read this user guide carefully before you use
the digital receiver and keep it handy for future ref-
erence.
This User Guide covers the model SBF-5400 .
• Illustrations pictured in this manual may
not be exactly the same as the actual prod-
uct.
• The screenshots used in this manual may
not be exactly the same as those you see on
the actual on-screen displays.
• Designs and specifications of the digital re-
ceiver and other accessories are subject to
change without any notice in order to intro-
duce new features or improve the function-
ality of the product.

CONTENTS iii
Contents
Contents iii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features .............................. 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver .................. 2
1.2.1 Front panel ........................ 2
1.2.2 Remote control ...................... 4
2 Setup 6
2.1 Unpacking ............................. 6
2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 6
2.3 Rear panel connections ...................... 7
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver ............... 9
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna ................ 9
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set ............ 9
2.5 Switching on for the first time .................. 10
3 Service Search 12
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services ............... 12
3.1.1 Configuring LNB settings ................ 13
3.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings ............ 15
3.1.3 Configuring USALS settings ............... 16
3.1.4 Searching for services .................. 17
3.2 Editing the transponder list ................... 21
3.3 Resetting to factory settings ................... 22

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4 Preference Settings 23
4.1 Language settings ......................... 23
4.1.1 Menu language ...................... 23
4.1.2 Subtitle language ..................... 24
4.1.3 Audio language ...................... 24
4.2 Video and audio settings ..................... 24
4.2.1 Television aspect ratio .................. 25
4.2.2 Audio mode ........................ 26
4.3 Local time setting ......................... 26
4.4 Parental control .......................... 28
4.5 Adjusting the On-Screen Display ................ 29
5 Every Day Use 31
5.1 Volume control .......................... 31
5.2 Watching television ........................ 31
5.2.1 The services list ...................... 31
5.2.2 Watching on multi-picture screens ........... 33
5.2.3 The favourite service lists ................ 33
5.2.4 Viewing programme information ............ 35
5.2.5 Selecting audio tracks .................. 35
5.2.6 Selecting subtitle tracks ................. 36
5.2.7 Viewing teletext ...................... 36
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide .............. 36
5.4 Making timer events ....................... 37
6 Organising Services 40
6.1 Editing the services list ...................... 40
6.2 Editing the favourite lists ..................... 42
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard ................. 44
6.4 Transferring receiver data .................... 44
7 Firmware Update 46
7.1 From your computer via RS-232 port .............. 46
7.2 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port ......... 47
7.3 Over the air ............................ 48

1
Chapter 1
Introduction
The SBF-5400 digital receiver is fully compliant with the inter-
national 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 ap-
propriately.
NOTE
In general we equate a channel with a frequency. However,
unlike analogue broadcasts, 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 or multiplex. 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
This digital receiver has the following features:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and US-
ALS protocols.

2 Introduction
• Can store up to 5,000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• Can create lists of your favourite services.
• Can view information about the current television or ra-
dio 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 or
the buttons on the front panel.
NOTE
When the digital receiver is off but plugged into a wall
socket, we say that it is in standby mode; on the other hand,
when it is on, it is in active mode. Even when you are not
using the digital receiver, you should keep it plugged into
a wall socket to be in standby mode so that it can run timer
events at any time.
1.2.1 Front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, specific lights and a display to indicate its
status. The following indicates what they mean.
button switches the digital receiver between standby mode
and active mode.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
Front display shows the current time in standby mode, and
displays the current service in active mode.
STANDBY light lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
light blinks every time you press a button on the remote
control.
CHANNEL
c
,
a
buttons switch to the previous or next ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in menus and inter-
active screens.

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1.2.2 Remote control
.
.
.1button switches the digital re-
ceiver between standby mode and
active mode.
.
.
.2mutes the sound. Press again to
switch it back on.
.
.
.3Numeric buttons are used to enter
a service number for service change
or to specify values for menu op-
tions.
.
.
.4switches over between the cur-
rent service and the previously
viewed one.
.
.
.5



FAV displays the favourite lists.
.
.
.6



MENU displays the main menu. It is
also used to return to the previous
menu from a submenu.
.
.
.7



EXIT is used to exit a menu or to
hide on-screen information.
.
.
.8



EPG displays the electronic pro-
gramme guide.
.
.
.9displays the service information
box. It is also used to display more
information about a programme.
.
.
.
10
c
,
a
switch to the previous or
next service. They are also used to
navigate in menus and interactive
screens.
.
.
.
11
b
,
d
decrease or increase the volume. They are also used
to change values for menu options.
.
.
.
12 



OK displays the services list. See §5.2.1 for more details.
It is also used to select a menu item.

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
.
.
.
13 switches over between television services and radio
services.
.
.
.
14 



SAT displays the satellites list.
.
.
.
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 is used to select an audio track and sound mode, or a
video track of multifeed programme. is used to select
a subtitle track. displays teletext.
.
.
.
19 pauses live television.
.
.
.
20 



UHF is not used in this model.
.
.
.
21 is not used in this model.
.
.
.
22 



M1 displays multi-picture screen. See §5.2.2 for more de-
tails.
.
.
.
23 



N/P is not used in this model.
.
.
.
24 is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments.
NOTE
When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor
on the front panel of the digital receiver.

6 Setup
Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the fol-
lowing items with the digital receiver.
• Remote control
• 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 voltage must range between 90 and 250 volts.
Check it before plugging the digital receiver to the wall
socket. For the power consumption of the digital re-
ceiver, refer to Table 2.1.
• The wall socket should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extension lead to the unit.

2.3 Rear panel connections 7
• The mains plug shall remain readily operable so that it
can be removed easily to disconnect the power.
• When placed in a cabinet, make sure there is a minimum
space of 10 centimetres around it. For the physical spec-
ification 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.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
• To maintain proper ventilation, always leave sufficient
space around the digital receiver.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 20 W at maximum in active
6 W in standby
LNB Power 13 V, 18 V, 500mA Max.
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 260×46×190 mm
Weight 1.2 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 ◦C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
The SBF-5400 has the following connections on the back:

8 Setup
.
.
.1LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket
(Current: Max.500mA with overload pro-
tection)
.
.
.2LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the LNB IN socket for another dig-
ital receiver
.
.
.3VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (yellow)
.
.
.4AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the televi-
sion set or the audio-video receiver (white/red)
.
.
.5S/PDIF Digital audio output socket for the audio-
video receiver
.
.
.6RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data
transfer
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S/PDIF Digital audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna
Whatever sort of connection you have be-
tween the digital receiver and the television,
you need to connect the digital receiver to the
antenna so that it can receive digital televi-
sion broadcasts. Connect the antenna cable
to the LNB IN connector.
NOTE
Perhaps you are expecting that the satellite antenna could
simultaneously catch all frequencies coming from a satellite
and send them to the digital receiver. However, the satellite
antenna only sends the frequencies that it can catch with the
LNB frequency and polarisation specified by the digital re-
ceiver. So if you have another digital receiver linked from
the LNB OUT connector, you can only use it limitedly. See
§3.1 for more details.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
You should configure audio and video settings after connect-
ing up the digital receiver. See §4.2 for a detailed description.
To use the Composite video output
You need to obtain a Composite video cable
(RCA cable) to use the Composite video out-
put. 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.

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To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA ca-
ble) to link the audio connectors. Plug one
ends of the cable into the AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digi-
tal receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television or
audio-video receiver.
To enjoy Dolby Digital audio, your television
or audio-video receiver must be able to de-
code Dolby Digital audio, and you need to
obtain an 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-video receiver.
2.5 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should
plug it into a wall socket. Ensure that your television set is
turned on and on the correct video channel so that you will be
able to see the display from the digital receiver.
Before switching on the digital receiver, you should insert bat-
teries into the remote control. Open the battery compartment
by removing the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the
polarity, which is marked on the base of the battery compart-
ment.
Press the button on the top left corner on the remote control.
In a little time, you may see a picture displaying a menu.
If the picture is good, you can skip to §3.1 to search for available
television and radio services.

2.5 Switching on for the first time 11
CAUTION
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to the remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to re-
place only with 1.5 V AAA size batteries, and observe the
following precautions.
• Do not mix different types of batteries, or new and old
batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not recharge the old batteries.
• In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe the po-
larities indicated inside the battery compartment.
• Do not subject to excessive heat such as the sun and
fire.
• If you are not using the remote control for a long pe-
riod of time, remove the batteries. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for the damage resulting from leak-
ing batteries.
• Batteries, including those which contain no heavy
metals, may not be disposed with other household
wastes. Please dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally sound manner. Find out the legal regulations
which apply in your area.

12 Service Search
Chapter 3
Service Search
After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to per-
form a service search.
NOTE
If there is no service stored, you will be not able to access all
menus. A  is another name for a .
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services
This digital receiver can be operated with both fixed antenna
and motorized antenna. You have to configure antenna set-
tings according to your antenna system in the following order:
1. Configure LNB settings. Refer to §3.1.1.
2. Set the position of your desired satellites if you have a
motorized antenna. You can control the antenna in DiS-
EqC 1.2 mode or USALS mode. Refer to §3.1.2 for DiS-
EqC 1.2, and refer to §3.1.3 for USALS.
3. Perform a service search.

3.1 Searching for broadcasting services 13
3.1.1 Configuring LNB settings
There are two large frequency bands for satellite broadcasts.
One is Cband which ranges approximately from 4 to 6 GHz.
The other is Kuband which ranges approximately from 12 to
18 GHz.
The LNB (Low Noise Block converter)
is used to take a wide band of rel-
atively high frequencies, amplify and
convert them to similar signals that
is carried at a much lower frequency,
which is called Intermediate Frequency
(IF). High frequencies from satellites
are converted into 950 to 2150 MHz by
a LNB.
Select the Installation >LNB
Setting menu to configure the
LNB settings. You should see a
screen like the left figure.
Pressing the 



OK button on the Satellite Name option displays
the satellite list in alphabetic order. Select the satellite toward
which your antenna is set to face. Even if you cannot find your
desired satellite, you can add your desired satellite to the satel-
lite list. See §3.2 for a detailed description.
The digital receiver has a database of broadcasting satellites
and their transponders, containing the following information:

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satellite position, frequency range, symbol rate, polarization
and LNB frequency corresponding to the frequency range.
So you might not have to specify the LNB Frequency option.
However, if you have selected the Other entry at the Satellite
Name option to specify a satellite that is not in the satellite list,
you might have to fill in the correct LNB frequency. The abso-
lute difference between a broadcasting frequency and its LNB
frequency must be within 950 to 2150 MHz. For example, if the
frequency band of your desired satellite ranges from 3660 to
4118 MHz, you have to set the LNB Frequency option to 5150
MHz.
The LNB has to be supplied with electric power to operate. Set
the LNB Power option to On if it does not have any other power
supply.
If you use a dual LNB or two antennas which is connected to
the 22 kHz tone switch box, set the 22 kHz option to On.
The digital receiver is designed to be compatible with DiSEqC
(Digital Satellite Equipment Control) switches. It is possible
to connect several antennas to one digital receiver by DiSEqC
switches. A DiSEqC 1.0 switch allows switching between up to
four satellite sources and a DiSEqc 1.1 switch allows switching
between up to 16 satellite sources.
Set the DiSEqC 1.0 option and the DiSEqC 1.1 option accord-
ing to your antenna configuration.
For example, to select the antenna con-
nected to the A5 input in the left figure, set
the DiSEqC 1.1 option to 2 of 4 and the DiS-
EqC 1.0 option to 1 of 4. If you have a mini
DiSEqC 1.0 switch which has only two in-
puts, you should set the DiSEqC 1.0 option
to Mini A instead of 1 of 4.

3.1 Searching for broadcasting services 15
3.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings
Your motorized antenna will turn toward your desired satel-
lites horizontally by DiSEqC 1.2.
When you switch to a service, if it is not
provided by the current satellite, it will take
longer time than usual because the antenna
has to turn to its position.
To use the DiSEqC 1.2 protocol,
select the Installation >Motor-
ized DiSEqC 1.2 menu. You
should see a screen like the left
figure. At first you have to set the
Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 option to
Enable.
To get the correct position of your desired satellite, take the
following steps:
1. Choose your desired satellite at the Satellite Name op-
tion.
2. Set the DiSEqC Command Mode option to User.
3. Set the Motor Control option to Goto. Then the antenna
will turn toward your selected satellite by the position
data that the digital receiver has.
4. If the receiving quality is not good, tune the antenna
finely with the Movement option. If you set it to 2(E),
the antenna will move to the east by two degrees. At this
time you had better check the receiving quality of every
transponder and choose the best one at the Transponder

16 Service Search
(or Frequency) option. It will be helpful to your fine tun-
ing.
5. Finally set the Motor Control option to Store to save the
tuned position when the receiving quality is best.
There are more motor control options for installers, but this
guide does not describe them. If you are an installer, refer them
to the manual about the STAB rotor.
3.1.3 Configuring USALS settings
USALS (Universal Satellite Automatic Location System), also
known as DiSEqC 1.3, calculates the positions of all available
satellites from your location. Compared to DiSEqC 1.2, it is
no longer required to manually search and store every satellite
position. Just pointing to a known satellite position is enough.
This position will act as a central point. The USALS will then
calculate positions of visible satellites.
To use the USALS protocol, se-
lect the Installation >USALS
Setting menu. You should see
a screen like the left figure. At
first you have to set the Motor-
ized DiSEqC 1.3 option to En-
able.
To get every satellite position calculated, take the following
steps:
1. Choose your desired satellite at the Satellite Name op-
tion.
2. Enter your location to the My Longitude option and the
My Latitude option with the
b
,
d
and numeric buttons.