Topfield TF 5050 CI manual

T OPFIELD TF 5050 CI User Guide Digital Satellite Receiv er Common Interf ace[...]

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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 1.3 What is common interface? .................... 6 2 Setup 7 2.1 Unpacking ..............................[...]

iv Contents 3 Preference Settings 14 3.1 Language settings .......................... 1 4 3.2 V ideo and audio settings ...................... 1 5 3.2.1 T elevision standard .................... 1 5 3.2.2 Colour model ........................ 1 6 3.2.3 V ideo cassette recor der .................. 1 6 3.2.4 T elevision aspect ratio .................[...]

Contents v 5.2.6 V iewing teletext ...................... 3 7 5.3 V iewing electronic pr ogramme guide .............. 3 7 5.4 W atching multifeed programme ................. 3 9 5.5 Making timer events ........................ 3 9 6 Listing Services 41 6.1 Editing the services list ....................... 4 1 6.2 Editing the favourite list ........[...]

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1 Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 5050 CI digital receiver is fully compliant with the in- ternational Digital V ideo Broadcasting (DVB) standar d, and can receive digital br oadcasts. For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately . NOTE In general we equate a channel with a frequency . Unlike ana- logue broadcasts, how[...]

2 Introduction • Can store up to 5000 television and radio services. • Y ou can edit the services list. • Y ou can create favourite lists of your favourite services. • 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 [...]

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. CHANNEL ST ANDBY button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode. CHANNEL ,[...]

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. Press 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 th[...]

1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 12      OK displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details. It is also used to select a menu item. 13  switches between television services and radio services. 14      SA T displays the satellite list. 15      V − ,     V + buttons decreas[...]

6 Introduction 1.3 What is common interface? Some broadcasts ar e scrambled so that only paid subscribers can enjoy them. Scrambled services can only be viewed with a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a subscription card belong- ing with the scrambling system. Common Interface (CI) is the slot on a digitial receiver into which a conditional acces[...]

7 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) • User manual NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local ar ea. 2.2 Safety precautions Please read car efully the following s[...]

8 Setup • 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 not place the digi[...]

2.3 Rear panel connections 9 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 5050 CI has some connections on the back panel. RS-23 2 VCR TV LNB IN LNB OUT VIDE O R - AUD IO - L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver . 1  LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket. 2  LNB OUT Satellite bro[...]

10 Setup 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 RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum 2.4 Connecting up y[...]

2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 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 re[...]

12 Setup 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. 2.4.3 Connecting to your video casse[...]

2.5 Switching on for the first time 13 used batteries. The manufactur er accepts no liability for the damage resulting fr om leaking batteries. NOTE Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner . Find out about the legal re[...]

14 Preference Settings 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 fi[...]

3.2 V ideo and audio settings 15 Subtitle language Set the Subtitle Language option to your desired language. When you watch a programme, the subtitle track of the selected language will be displayed if available. Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the button. See § 5.2.5 for detailed description. Audio language Set the [...]

16 Preference Settings If you have a P AL television, you have to set the TV T ype option to P AL . In that case, if you switch to a service of the NTSC standard, the digital r eceiver will presents the pictures converting into the P AL standard. However , it is inevitable to lose a little picture quality . Likewise, the contrary case brings about [...]

3.2 V ideo and audio settings 17 playback. But if the option is set to External A/V , the digital receiver will not pass the video automatically . T o pass it, you have to press the button. 3.2.4 T elevision aspect ratio If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 16:9 . Otherwise, if you have a normal-screen television,[...]

18 Preference Settings 3.3 Local time setting Y ou should set your local time for timer events. If you do not set the local time right, the programme time table pr ovided by the programme guide may be distrustful. For the programme guide, refer to § 5.3 . Select the System Setting > Time Setting menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left fig[...]

3.4 Parental control 19 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 , Ca[...]

20 Preference Settings Select the System Setting > P arental Control menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure, and you will be asked your Personal Identifica- tion Number (PIN). The number is initially set to ‘0000’. If you wish to block 15 or above rated programmes, set the Censorship option to 15 (age) . Setting it to No bloc [...]

3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display 21 3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display Y ou can adjust the transparency level of the on-scr een display . Select the System Setting menu and set the OSD T ransparency option as you desire. Its available range is from 0 to 50 per cent. Y ou can adjust the display time of the information box. For the information bo[...]

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 This digital receiver can be operated with both fixed antenna and motorized antenna. Y ou have to configure antenna settings according to your antenna system in the following or der[...]

4.1 Searching broadcasting services 23 The other is K u band which ranges approximately fr om 12 to 18 GHz. The LNB (Low Noise Block converter) is used to take a wide band of relatively high frequencies, amplify and convert them to similar signals that is carried at a much lower frequency , which is called Intermediate Frequency (IF). High frequenc[...]

24 Service Search ever , 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 fr equency . The absolute differ ence between a broadcasting frequency and its LNB fr e- quency must be within 950 to 2150 MHz. For example, if the frequency [...]

4.1 Searching broadcasting services 25 4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings Y our motorized antenna will turn toward your desir ed satellites horizontally by DiSEqC 1.2. When you switch to an service, if the service is provided by a satellite other than curr ent one, it will take longer time than usual because the antenna has to turn to its posit[...]

26 Service Search you had better check the receiving quality of every trans- ponder and choose the best one at the T ransponder (or F requency ) option. It will be helpful to your fine tuning. 5. Finally set the Motor Control option to Store to save the tuned position when the receiving quality is best. There ar e more motor control options for in[...]

4.1 Searching broadcasting services 27 2. Enter your location to the My Longitude option and the My Latitude option with the , and numeric buttons. 3. Enter the position of your selected satellite to the Satellite Angle option if it is not correct. 4. Select the Goto the position option; then the antenna will turn toward your selected satellite as [...]

28 Service Search • Searching every service of a SMA TV (Satellite Master Antenna T elevision) system. Searching every service of a satellite T o search every service of a satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Choose your desired satellite at the Satellite Name op- tion. 2. Set the Search Mode option to Auto . 3. If you set the Network Searc[...]

4.1 Searching broadcasting services 29 NOTE Y ou may get transponder information from a satellite magazine or website such as http://www.satcodx.com or http://www. lyngsat.com . Searching one service of a transponder T o search one service of a transponder , perform the following steps: 1. Choose your desired satellite at the Satellite Name op- tio[...]

30 Service Search 5. Set the P olarization option to the polarization of your desired transponder . Y ou can search pay services as well as fr ee services as follows: • T o search only fr ee services, set the FT A/Scrambled option to FT A only . • T o search only pay services, set it to CAS only . • T o search both fr ee services and pay serv[...]

4.3 Resetting to factory settings 31 Then the on-screen keyboar d appears. Change the name as you desire and save it. T o delete a satellite entry , select your desired entry at the Satel- lite Name option and select the Delete Satellite option; then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Y es , it will be deleted. T o add a transponder ent[...]

32 Service Search • Services list • Favourite list • Preference settings Also you can restor e them at any time. T o store your data, select the Installation > System Recov er y menu and select the Store option; then you get asked for the presonal identification number . The number may be differ ent from yours because this function is usu[...]

33 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, press 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.[...]

34 Daily Usage On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name • T ransmitting satellite • 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 e[...]

5.2 W atching television 35 5.2.2 The favourite services list Y ou can select a service to watch on a favourite list as well as on the services list. 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 l[...]

36 Daily Usage delete a group or a service, pr ess the     F3 button; then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Y es , it will be deleted. 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 • T ransmitting satellite •[...]

5.3 V iewing electronic programme guide 37 5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks Some programmes ar e provided with audio tacks in one or more languages. Pressing the button displays available au- dio tracks. Once you select an audio track, it will be sounded. In addition, you can enjoy audio tracks in four sound modes: Stereo , Mono , Left or Right . Howev[...]

38 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 pr ess the[...]

5.4 W atching multifeed programme 39 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[...]

40 Daily Usage 2. Set the Satellite option to the satellite which transmits the service you want. Pressing the     OK button on this option displays a satellite list, from which you can select your desired satellite. 3. Set the Ser vice option to the service which pr ovides the programme you want. Pressing the     OK button [...]

41 Chapter 6 Listing Services 6.1 Editing the services list Y ou would have got the services list after service search. Y ou can rename, move, lock or delete service entries on the services list. Select the Organizing Ser vices menu. Y ou should see a screen like the left figure. There ar e editing options on the left column and service entries on[...]

42 Listing Services T o edit the radio services list, press the button; then radio service entries will be listed on the right column. T o switch back to the television services list, press it again. T o change the name of a service, select the Rename and select a desired service; then the on-scr een keyboard appears. See § 6.3 for how to use the [...]

6.2 Editing the favourite list 43 Sor t F av–NoF av from favourite services to unfavourite ser - vices. Sor t Sat Name by satellite 6.2 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 it[...]

44 Listing Services Y ou can add a favourite service to a group by taking the follow- ing steps: 1. Put the highlight bar on a desired gr oup entry in the group list and pr ess the     OK button to select it. The high- light bar then moves to the services list. 2. T o add a service to the selected group, put the highlight bar on a desir[...]

6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard 45 6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard Y ou can move the highlight key horizontally with the and buttons and vertically with the and buttons. Pressing the     OK button on a key enters its letter in the input line. T o type a space, select the Space key . T o type lower case letters or numerals, select th[...]

46 Listing Services 1. Plug one end of a RS-232 cable (9 pin D- sub cable) into the RS-232 port on the dig- ital receiver , and the other end into the matching port on the other digital receiver . 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 49 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-Down , a firmware transfer utility for this, which is available from the website, http://www.i- topfield.com . T o update the ?[...]

50 Firmware Update 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 eceiver . 2. Plug one end of a RS[...]

51 Index 16:9 , 17 16:9 Display F ormat , 17 22 kHz , 24 4:3 , 17 A/V Output Setting , 15 Access Control , 20 Add new TP , 31 Add Satellite , 30 Advanced , 29 A UDIO L , 12 A UDIO L/R, 9 Audio Language, 15 A UDIO R, 12 Auto, 28 Button, 4 C band, 22 CAM, 6 CAS only, 30 Censorship, 20 Center extr act, 17 Change PIN Code, 20 CI, 6 Common Interface , 6[...]

52 INDEX Letter Box, 17 LNB, 23 LNB F requency, 23 , 24 LNB IN, 9 LNB IN, 10 LNB OUT , 9 LNB OUT, 10 LNB P ower, 24 LNB Setting, 23 Local Time, 18 Lock, 42 Manual, 28 Menu Language, 14 Mini A, 24 Mode, 18 , 40 mono , 17 Motor Control, 25 , 26 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2, 25 Motorized DiSEqC 1.3, 26 Mov e, 27 , 42 Mov ement, 25 multif eed, 39 My Latitude, [...]

53 T otal bloc k, 20 T ransf er Data to Other IRD, 46 T ransf er Fir mware to Other IRD, 50 T ransponder, 26 , 27 transponder , 1 TV , 9 TV, 11 , 39 TV Aspect Ratio, 17 TV T ype, 16 T ype, 39 USALS, 26 USALS Setting, 26 User, 25 VCR, 9 VCR, 12 VCR Scar t T ype, 16 VIDEO , 9 VIDEO, 11 Video Output, 16 W akeup Time, 40 Weekly , 40 wide-screen televis[...]

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