Topfield HV7700 HSCI User Manual
TOPFIELD
TF 7700 HSCI
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Satellite Receiver
Common Interface
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Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 What is common interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Setup 7
2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4.2 Connecting to your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder . . . . . . . 13
2.4.4 Inserting batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 14
3 Preference Settings 15
3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.1 Colour model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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3.2.2 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.3 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.4 High definition television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.5 Sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Local time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Service Search 24
4.1 Searching broadcasting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.4 Searching services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.2 Editing the transponder list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4 Resetting to installer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5 Daily Usage 35
5.1 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2 Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.1 The services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.2 The favourite services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.2.3 Viewing programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.2.6 Viewing teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4 Watching multifeed programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5 Making timer events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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6 Listing Services 44
6.1 Editing the services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.2 Editing the favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.4 Transferring receiver data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7 Firmware Update 50
7.1 From a USB storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TF 7700 HSCI digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
can receive digital broadcasts. For its operation, you need an
antenna, which must be installed appropriately.
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 television broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequency.
The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called transponder. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word service
is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one television or radio broadcast.
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1.1 Features
The TF 7700 HSCI digital receiver has the following features:
• Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS.
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• Can store up to 5000 television and radio services.
• You can edit the services list.
• You can make a favourite list with your favourite services.
• You can view information about the current television
or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of programme schedules for next few hours.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest version, which will be provided by the manufacturer.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
The digital receiver can be operated with the remote control
and the buttons on the front panel.
NOTE
When the digital receiver is off but plugged into a wall outlet,
we say that it is in standby mode; on the other hand, when it is
on, it is in operation mode. Even when you are not using the
digital receiver, you should keep it plugged into a wall outlet
to be in standby mode so that it can run timer events at any
time.
1.2.1 The front panel
The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control
the digital receiver, and specific lamps and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean.
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STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
CHANNELa,cbuttons move to the next or previous ser-
vice. They are also used to navigate in the menus and
interactive screens.
VOLUMEb,dbuttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
Front display displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
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1.2.2 The remote control
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V+ ,
V− buttons increase and decrease the volume.
They are also used to change options for a menu item.
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EXIT button is used to leave the current screen.
button switches the digital
receiver between standby mode
and operation mode.
button pauses live television.
V.Format button changes video res-
olution. See § 3.2.4 for more details.
Numeric buttons are used to enter service numbers and menu options.
button switches between the
current service and the previously
viewed one.
button displays teletext.
button is used to select an
audio track and sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme.
MENU button displays the main
menu. It is also used to return
to the previous menu from a submenu.
OK button displays the services
list. It is also used to select menu
items. See § 5.2.1 for more details.
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These buttons have different functions per menu. They
will be guided by on-screen help.
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SAT button displays the satellite list.
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button mutes the sound. Press again to switch it
back on.
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A/R button changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.3 for more
details.
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button switches between television services and ra-
dio services.
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FAV button displays the favourite list.
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button is used to select a subtitle track.
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button sets a sleep timer.
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P+ ,
P− buttons move to the next or previous service.
They are also used to navigate in the menus and interactive screens.
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GUIDE button displays the electronic programme guide.
button displays more information about the current
programme or a programme highlighted in the electronic programme guide.
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AUX button switches the output of the TV SCART socket
between the digital receiver and the device connected to
the VCR SCART socket. See § 3.2.2 for more details.
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1.3 What is common interface?
Some broadcasts are 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 belonging with the scrambling system.
Common Interface (CI) is an interface for conditional access modules. The front of the digital
receiver has two common interface slots.
To watch a pay service, you should take the following steps:
1. Purchase a conditional access module and a subscription card for the pay service you want to watch.
2. Insert the subscription card into the conditional access
module.
3. Insert the conditional access module into the common
interface slot on the front of the digital receiver.
To view the information about
the module and subscription
card inserted into the digital receiver, select the Common Inter-
face menu.
2.1 Unpacking
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Chapter 2
Setup
Before going any further, check that you have received the following items with your digital receiver.
• Remote control unit
• Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V)
• One component cable
• One HDMI cable (optional)
• A copy of this user guide
NOTE
Accessories may vary according to your local area.
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
• The mains power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For
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the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.1.
• The wall outlet should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extention lead to the unit.
• Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. 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 digital receiver close to heat emitting
units or in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling.
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 centimetres around it. For
the physical specification of the digital receiver, refer to
Table 2.2.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched. If wires are exposed or cord is damaged, do
not use the digital receiver and get cord replaced.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any circumstances. Warranty will be void.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60Hz
Power consumption 37 W at maximum in operation
8 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 430× 60× 265 mm
Weight 2.9 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %
2.3 Rear panel connections
YPbPr
SCART
AUDIO
HDMI
VCR
TV
RS-232
S/PDIF
USB
VIDEO
Y
Pb
Pr
L
R
LNB IN
LNB OUT
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The TF 7700 HSCI has some connections on the back panel.
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
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LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket.
2
LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket
through the LNB IN socket for another digital receiver.
3
YPbPr ↔ SCART Video output selection switch. See
§ 3.2.4 for for more details.
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4
HDMI Audio and video output socket for the high defi-
nition television set.
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VIDEO Composite video output socket for the television
set. (yellow)
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AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television
set or audio system. (white/red)
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Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the televi-
sion set. (green/blue/red)
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TV Audio and video output socket for the television set.
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VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the
video cassette recorder or suchlike.
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S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys-
tem.
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RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data trans-
fer.
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USB USB port for firmware update and data transfer.
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Dolby digital audio output
VIDEO composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
YPbPr Component video (YUV) output
TV CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video output
Left & right audio output
VCR CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS/S-Video/RGB/YUV video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output
RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum
USB 2.0
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver
There are several ways to set up the digital receiver. Set up
the digital receiver suitably to your television and other appliances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help,
contact your dealer.
2.4.1 Connecting the antenna
Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital receiver and the television, you need to connect the digital receiver to your television antenna so that it can receive digital
television services.
Connect the antenna cable to the LNB IN
socket.
If you have another digital receiver, link it
from the LNB OUT connector.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television
Between all the following connectors of your digital receiver,
we recommend you use the first connector to get best picture
quality. If your television does not have the matching connector then use the next connector in the following order for best
picture quality.
1. HDMI connector (HDMI)
2. SCART connector (TV)
3. Component connector (YPbPr)
4. Composite connector (VIDEO)
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You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.
To use the HDMI connector
If you have a high definition television set,
you should use a HDMI cable for best results. Plug one end of the cable into the
HDMI socket on the digital receiver, and the
other end into the matching socket on your
television. In this case, you do not have to
make audio connections because the HDMI
connector can output stereo audio or Dolby
digital audio.
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Y
Pb
Pr
To use the SCART connector
If you have such a television, use an appropriate conversion
cable to link the TV socket on the digital receiver to the matching socket on your television.
If you connect with a standard SCART cable, you do not have
to make audio connections because the SCART connector can
output stereo audio. But if you use a conversion cable, such as
SCART-to-Component, you have to make audio connections.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with the SCART connector.
For best results with a standard television
set, you should use a SCART cable, plugging
one end into the TV socket on the digital receiver and the other end into a free SCART
socket on your television.
Some televisions have inputs via Component or S-Video connectors rather than
SCART.
To use the component video connector
You will need to obtain a component video
cable (RCA cable) to use the component
video connector. Plug one end of the cables into the Y (green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red)
sockets on the digital receiver, and the other
end into the matching sockets on your television.
To use the composite video connector
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video with the composite
video connector.
To connect the audio connectors
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You will need to obtain a composite video
cable (RCA cable) to use the composite video
connector. Plug one end of the cable into
the VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching
socket on your television.
You will need to obtain an audio cable (RCA
cable) to connect the audio connectors. Plug
one end of the cable into the AUDIO L
(white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and the other end into the
matching sockets on your television or audio system.
To enjoy Dolby digital audio, your television or audio system must be able to decode
Dolby digital audio, and you will need to obtain a S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the cable into the S/PIDF socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching
socket on your audio system.
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder
The digital receiver can also output video to another appliance
such as a video cassette recorder or video receiver through an
auxiliary SCART connector.
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You will need to obtain a SCART cable to
use the auxiliary SCART connector. Plug
one end of the cable into the VCR socket on
the digital receiver, and the other end into
the matching socket on your video cassette
recorder or suchlike.
2.4.4 Inserting batteries in the remote control
To insert the batteries, 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 compartment.
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove
used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from 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 regulations which apply in your area.
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