Topfield TF 100 C manual

T OPFIELD TF 100 C User Guide Digital Cable Receiv er CONAX[...]

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Contents iii Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Features ............................... 1 1.2 Controlling the digital r eceiver .................. 2 1.2.1 The front panel ....................... 3 1.2.2 The remote contr ol ..................... 4 2 Setup 6 2.1 Unpacking .............................. 6 2.2 Safety precautions ......................... 6[...]

iv Contents 3 Preference Settings 13 3.1 Language settings .......................... 1 3 3.2 V ideo and audio settings ...................... 1 5 3.2.1 T elevision standard .................... 1 5 3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 1 5 3.2.3 V ideo cassette recor der .................. 1 6 3.2.4 T elevision aspect ratio .................[...]

Contents v 6 Listing Services 33 6.1 Editing the favourite list ...................... 3 3 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboar d .................. 3 5 6.3 T ransferring receiver data ..................... 3 5 7 Firmware Update 37 7.1 Checking the firmware information ............... 3 7 7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port ............... 3 8 7.3 [...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 100 C digital receiver is fully compliant with the inter - national Digital V ideo Broadcasting (DVB) standar d, and thus is able to receive digital br oadcasts of that standard. NOTE In general we equate a channel with a frequency . Unlike ana- logue broadcasts, however , digital broadcasts are not all as- signed to[...]

2 Introduction • Y ou can view information about the current television or radio programme. • Has an electronic pr ogramme guide that provides an overview of scheduled programmes. • Y ou can update the firmware of the digital r eceiver to the latest version which would be provided by the manufac- turer . 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver [...]

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3 1.2.1 The front panel The front panel of the digital r eceiver has buttons to control the digital receiver , and specific lamps and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean. STANDBY ST ANDBY button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode. lamp ligh[...]

4 Introduction 1.2.2 The remote control 1  button switches the digital re- ceiver between standby mode and operation mode. 2  mutes the sound. Pr ess 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  switches between the current ser - vice and t[...]

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 It is also used to select a menu item. 13  switches between television services and radio services. 14      SA T is not used in this model. 15  , buttons decrease or incr ease the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options. 16  , buttons switch to previous or next serv[...]

6 Setup Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Unpacking Before going any further , check that you have r eceived the following items with your digital receiver . • Remote control unit • T wo batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V) • A copy of this user guide NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local ar ea. 2.2 Safety precautions Please read car ef[...]

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 moistur e. 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 n[...]

8 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 100 C has some connections on the back. RS-2 32 VCR TV CABLE OUT CABLE IN VIDEO S/PDIF R - AUD IO - L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver . 1  CABLE IN Cable broadcasting signal input socket. 2  CABLE OUT Cable broadcasting signal outp[...]

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9 T able 2.3: Connectors specifications VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output A UDIO Left & right audio output TV CVBS/RGB/YUV video output Left & right audio output VCR CVBS video output Left & right audio output CVBS video input for b ypass Left & right audio input for b ypass S/PDIF Dolby di[...]

10 Setup then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality . 1. SCART connector ( TV ) 2. Composite connector ( VIDEO ) Y ou should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver . See § 3.2 for detailed description. T o use the SCAR T connector For best results with a standar d television [...]

2.5 Switching on for the first time 11 T o connect the audio connectors Y ou will need to obtain an audio cable (RCA cable) to connect the audio connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the A UDIO L (white) and A UDIO R (red) sockets on the digital re- ceiver , and the other end into the matching sockets on your television or audio system. T o e[...]

12 Setup 2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control T o insert the batteries, open the battery compartment by remov- ing the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the polarity , which is marked on the base of the battery compartment. If the digital receiver no longer r eacts properly to remote con- trol commands, the batteries may be ?[...]

13 Chapter 3 Preference Settings 3.1 Language settings Y ou 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 > Lan- guage Setting menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figur e. Menu language[...]

14 Preference Settings Subtitle language Set the 1st Subtitle Language option and the 2nd Subtitle Lan- guage option to your desired languages. When you watch a programme, if the pr ogramme has a subtitle track of the lan- guage that is designated for the 1st Subtitle Language , it will be displayed. If the first language is not available but the [...]

3.2 V ideo and audio settings 15 3.2 V ideo and audio settings Y ou have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately to your television set and other appliances. Select the System Setting > A/V Output Setting menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure. 3.2.1 T elevision standard The digital receiver supports two television[...]

16 Preference Settings digital receiver linked to your television via this connector , you should set the Video Output option to your desired colour model. If you have connected via the RCA connector labeled VIDEO on the back panel, you do not have to set this option because the digital receiver outputs CVBS video thr ough the RCA connector indepen[...]

3.3 Local time setting 17 Y ou cannot fully enjoy wide-screen pr ogrammes with your normal-screen television as the above figur es show . The left figure shows a normal pictur e displayed in the normal screen. T o watch wide-screen pr ogrammes in the shape like the centre figure, set the 16:9 Display Format option to Letter Box . W ide- screen p[...]

18 Preference Settings T able 3.1: T ime offset table Time offset City GMT − 12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein GMT − 11:00 Midway Island, Samoa GMT − 10:00 Haw aii GMT − 09:00 Alaska GMT − 08:00 Pacific Time US , Canada GMT − 07:00 Mountain Time US, Canada GMT − 06:00 Central Time US, Canada, Me xico City GMT − 05:00 Easter n Time US , Can[...]

3.4 Parental control 19 If daylight saving time is observed in your state at the moment, set the Da ylight Saving Time option to On . NOTE Daylight saving time adds one hour to the time when the op- tion is set to On . When setting the time offset from Gr eenwich Mean T ime, make sure that time of fset does not include day- light saving time. 3.4 P[...]

20 Preference Settings NOTE If a programme does not have any pr ogramme classification information, your censorship setting will not take effect. If anyone is trying to watch a programme that is of or above the censorship setting, the person has to enter the personal identification number to override. T o change the number , select the Change PIN[...]

3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display 21 to + 3 lines. The more high you set the option, the mor e low the information box will be positioned.[...]

22 Service Search Chapter 4 Service Search After connecting up the digital receiver , you will need to per- form a service search. 4.1 Searching broadcasting services T o perform service search, select the Installation > Ser vice Search menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure. Y ou should set the Search Mode option to A uto at the ?[...]

4.2 Resetting to factory settings 23 quency option. Symbol Rate stands for data transfer rate, and QAM is a form of modulation used in digital broadcasting. Broadcasting operators send their services in a symbol rate by a modulation method. Perhaps you do not have to specify the Symbol Rate and QAM Mode options since they are seldom changed. Howeve[...]

24 Service Search • Services list • Favourite list • T imer list • Preference settings Y ou can reset all data of the digital r eceiver . T o do that, select the Installation > F actor y Setting menu, and then you are asked for confirmation. If you select Y es , service entries, favourite entries and timer events will all be deleted, an[...]

25 Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 V olume control Use the and buttons to alter the volume to a comfortable level. Y ou may need to adjust the volume on your television set too. T o temporarily switch off the sound, pr ess the button. Press it again to r estore the sound to previous level. 5.2 W atching television T o change services, press the or button[...]

26 Daily Usage On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name • T ransponder information A dollar sign ( $ ) may be marked on some entries, indicating pay service. T o watch pay services, you need the subscription card. T o select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry with the or button and [...]

5.2 W atching television 27 T o display the favourite lists, press the     F A V button. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure. As you move the high- light bar up or down on the favourite group list at the left box, favourite services belong- ing to the highlighted group ar e listed on the right box. For how to edit the favouri[...]

28 Daily Usage 5.2.3 V iewing programme information Pressing the button displays the information box, on which you can see all of the following: • Service number and name • Signal level and quality • Programme name • Programme classification symbol • Programme summary • Broadcasting time • Current time In addition, you might see the [...]

5.3 V iewing electronic programme guide 29 Stereo , Mono , Left or Right . However , if a multifeed pro- gramme is provided at the moment, video tracks will be dis- played. In this case, you have to press the button once more to select an audio track. 5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks Some programmes ar e provided with subtitle tracks in one or more [...]

30 Daily Usage Pressing the     EPG button dis- plays the electronic pr ogramme guide, on which you can see the following: • Scheduled programmes • programme summary • Broadcasting date • Broadcasting time T o see detailed information of a desired pr ogramme, put the highlight bar on your choice with the or button and press the [...]

5.4 W atching multifeed programme 31 5.4 W atching multifeed programme Some broadcasts such as sports channels can pr ovide a variety of perspectives on a programme at a same time. W e call it a multifeed programme. Y ou can select and watch a perspective you prefer . If a multifeed programme is pr ovided on the current service, the multifeed symbo[...]

32 Daily Usage 2. Set the Ser vice option to the service which pr ovides the programme you want. Pr essing the     OK button on this option displays a services list, from which you can select your desired service. 3. There are five timer modes: One Time means literally ‘one time’. Every Day means literally ‘every day’. Every We[...]

33 Chapter 6 Listing Services 6.1 Editing the favourite list Y ou can make your own favourite services list. In fact, you can define multiple favourite services lists, each being a ‘group’ of chosen services. Select the Organizing F av or ites menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure. There ar e three columns: • Group list (left)[...]

34 Listing Services Y ou can add up to 30 groups. T o add a group, select the NEW option in the group list; then the on-scr een keyboard appears. See § 6.2 for how to use the on-screen keyboar d. T o rename a gr oup, put the highlight bar on the group entry you want and press the     F2 button; then the on-screen keyboard appears. See [...]

6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard 35 services list after adding radio services, press the button again. W ith your favourite services list, you can select your favourite services more easily . Refer to § 5.2.2 for detailed description. 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard Y ou can move the highlight key horizontally with the and buttons and verticall[...]

36 Listing Services 1. Plug one end of a RS-232 cable (9 pin D- sub cable) into the RS-232 port on the digital receiver , and the other end into the matching port on the other digital re- ceiver . 2. T urn on the source digital receiver . 3. Select the Installation > T ransf er Data to Other IRD menu, then you get asked for confirmation; select[...]

37 Chapter 7 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmwar e to use. However , a new firmware may be released to impr ove the digital receiver . Y ou can get the latest firmware and an update utility which runs on most versions of W indows from the T opfield website, http://www.i- topfield.com . 7.1 Checking the firm[...]

38 Firmware Update NOTE Y ou can only update with firmwares of which system identifi- cation is identical to that of yours. Otherwise you will fail in firmware update. 7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer a new firmware to the digital r eceiver from your computer by connecting them with a RS-232 cable. Y ou need TFD[...]

7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port 39 7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer the firmware fr om the digital receiver to another same digital receiver by connecting them with a RS- 232 cable. T o update the firmware with this method, perform the following steps: 1. T urn off the target digital r[...]

40 INDEX Index 16:9 , 16 16:9 Display F ormat , 17 1st Audio Language , 14 1st Subtitle Language , 14 2nd Audio Language , 14 2nd Subtitle Language , 14 4:3 , 16 A/V Output Setting , 15 Access Control , 20 A UDIO L , 11 A UDIO R , 11 Auto , 21 , 22 Button, 4 CABLE IN , 9 Censorship , 19 Center extr act , 17 Change PIN Code , 20 Date , 31 Daylight S[...]

41 One Time, 31 Organizing F avorites, 32 OSD T ransparency, 20 P AL, 15 P arental Control, 19 PIN, 19 QAM, 22 QAM Mode, 22 Quick Scan, 22 Radio, 30 Reset Service List, 23 RS-232, 35 , 37 , 38 S/PIDF, 11 Search Mode, 21 , 22 Service, 31 Service Search, 21 services list, 24 Sound Mode, 17 Space, 34 specifications, 7 , 9 Star t F requency, 21 , 22 S[...]

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