Topfield TBC-2010 User Manual
TOPFIELD
TBC-2010
User Guide
High Definition
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
USB PVR-Ready
Common Interface
CONAX CAS 7 Embedded
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• Read, keep and follow these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
• Do not install near any heat sources or in direct sunlight as this will impair cooling.
• Do not operate this product near water. Do
not place any of the objects filled with liquids, 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.
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• Unplug this unit during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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has been damaged in any way, such as
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About this user guide
Thank you for purchasing our digital receiver.
Please read this user guide carefullybefore you use
the digital receiver and keep ithandy for future reference.
This User Guide covers the model TBC-2010 .
• Illustrations pictured in this manual may
not be exactly the same as the actual product.
• 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 receiver and other accessories are subject to
change without any notice in order to introduce new features or improve the functionality 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Subscription card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4 Common Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Setup 9
2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Switching on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Service Search 17
3.1 Searching for broadcasting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Resetting to user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Clearing the services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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4 Preference Settings 20
4.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.1 Menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.2 Subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1.3 Audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2.1 High definition television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.2 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.3 Audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.3 Local time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.4 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.5 Options for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.6 Options for playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.7 Options for on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.8 Options for standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5 Every Day Use 32
5.1 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2 Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.1 The services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.2.2 The favourite service lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2.3 Viewing programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.6 Viewing teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Using time-shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6 Organising Services 39
6.1 Editing the services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Editing the favourite lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7 Recording and Playback 44
7.1 Recording a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.1.1 Instant recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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7.1.2 Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide . . 49
7.1.4 Recording a pay service programme . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.2 File archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.2.1 To delete a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.2 To sort recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.3 To lock a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.4 To rename a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.2.5 To make a new folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3 Playing back a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.2 To play in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.3 To play in fast motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.3.4 To make a bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.3.7 To play back a scrambled recording . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.4 Copying a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.5 Playing back a video file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.6 Formatting the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
8 Firmware Update 58
8.1 From a memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The TBC-2010 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international 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 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 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:
• Can store up to 2,000 television and radio services.
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• You can edit the services list.
• Can create lists of your favourite services.
• Can view information about the current television or radio programme.
• Has an electronic programme guide that provides an
overview of scheduled programmes.
• Time-shift is a special technical feature available on this
digital receiver. You can pause a programme you are
watching and resume it again at a later time. Then you
can quickly go to any part of the current programme by
fast forward or rewind search.
• If you have an external hard drive connected to the digital receiver via the USB port, you can record television
programmes into it.
• You can play back video files of various formats including DivX.
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.
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button switches the digital receiver between standby mode
and active mode.
light blinks every time you press a button on the remote
control.
STANDBY light lights up whilethe digital receiveris in standby
mode.
Front display shows the current time in standby mode, and
displays the current service in active mode.
CHANNELc,
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buttons switch to the previous or next service. They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens.
There is a USB port on the front panel for firmware update and
data transfer. If you have an external hard drive connected to
the digital receiver via the USB port, you can record television
programmes into it.
If you want to watch pay services, pull
the right edge of the front panel to open
the flap, then insert your subscription
card into the front slot.When you insert the subscription card, the side on
which the chip is mounted must face
upward.
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1.2.2 Remote control
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button switches the digital
receiver between standby mode
and active mode.
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is used to set a sleep timer in
10 minute increments.
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V− ,
V+ buttons decrease or in-
crease the volume. They are also
used to change values for menu
options.
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mutes the sound. Press again
to switch it back on.
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P− ,
P+ buttons switch to the
previous or next service. They are
also used to navigate in menus
and interactive screens.
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switches over between the
current service and the previously viewed one.
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Numeric buttons are used to enter a service number for service
change or to specify values for
menu options.
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OK displays the services list. See
§5.2.1 for more details. It is also
used to select a menu item.
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FAV displays the favourite lists.
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displays the service information box. It is also used to display more information about a
programme.
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is used to select an audio track and a sound mode.
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is used to select a subtitle track.
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displays teletext.
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V.Format changes video resolution. See §4.2.1 for more de-
tails.
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A/R changes aspect ratio. See §4.2.2 for more details.
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switches over between television services and radio
services.
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GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
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AUX is not used in this model.
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SAT is not used in this model.
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MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return to
the previous menu from a submenu.
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EXIT is used to exit a menu or to hide on-screen informa-
tion.
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is used to start recording.
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is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump
back to live television from time-shifted television.
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is used to display the list of recorded programmes that
are stored in the external hard drive. See §7.2 for more
details.
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resumes normal playback speed, or displays the
progress bar for navigation on playback or time-shift. To
play a recorded programme, see button
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pauses live television or playback of a recorded pro-
gramme.
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is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses
increase the rewind speed.
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is used to start fast forward playback. Subsequent
presses increase the playback speed.
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is used to start slow motion playback. Subsequent
presses change the playback speed.
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is used to jump back to the beginning of the recording
on playback.
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is used to jump to the end of the recording on playback.
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has different functions per menu.
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is used to make a bookmark on playback or time-shift.
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is used to jump to next bookmark position.
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has different functions per menu.
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has different functions per menu.
Functions of the colour buttons will be guided on the screen.
NOTE
When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor
on the front panel of the digital receiver.
1.3 Subscription card information
With this digital receiver, you can view pay services scrambled
with the CONAX conditional access system. Probably you
have a subscription card. If you would like to view information
in detail about your subscription card, select the Conditional
Access menu. There you can also check the messages from
the broadcasting operator.
1.4 Common Interface
There are pay TV services available; these
are accessible with the use of a Conditional
Access Module (CAM) and a subscription
card. A Common Interface (CI) is the slot
into which you can insert a CAM. The front
of the digital receiver has two common interface slots. To watch a pay service, you should
take the following steps:
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1. Purchase a CAM and a subscription card for the pay service you want to watch.
2. Insert the subscription card into the CAM.
3. Insert the CAM into a common interface on the front of
the digital receiver.
To view the information about
the module and subscription
card which is inserted into the
digital receiver, select the In-
formation > Common Interface
menu.
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Chapter 2
Setup
2.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the following items with the digital receiver.
• Remote control
• Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V)
• One HDMI cable
• 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 receiver, refer to Table 2.1.
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• The wall socket should be near the equipment. Do not
run an extension lead to the unit.
• 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 specification 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 22 W at maximum in active
Under 1 W in passive standby
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 TBC-2010 has the following connections on the back:
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Pb Y Pr
Y Pr
Check what connections your television set has in comparison
with the digital receiver.
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ANT IN Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket
(5V, Max.100mA)
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ANT OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket
through the ANT IN socket for another digital receiver
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S/PDIF Digital audio output socket for the audio-
video receiver
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VCR Audio and video input/output socket for
another device such as a video recorder
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TV Audioand video output socket for the tele-
vision set
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Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the tele-
vision set
(green/blue/red)
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AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the televi-
sion set or the audio-video receiver (white/red)
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VIDEO Composite video output socket for the tele-
vision set (yellow)
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HDMI Audioand video output socket for the high
definition television set
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Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
HDMI High definition video output
Left & right audio output
Digital audio output
TV CVBS/S-Video/RGB video output
Left & right audio output
VCR CVBS video output
Left & right audio output
CVBS/S-Video/RGB video input for bypass
Left & right audio input for bypass
YPbPr Component video output
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S/PDIF Digital audio output
USB 2.0 Host 5 V DC, 500mA (on the front)
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 devices.
If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact
your dealer.
2.4.1 Connecting to the antenna
Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital receiver and the television,
you need to connect the digital receiver to the
antenna so that it can receive digital television broadcasts. Connect the antenna cable
to the ANT IN connector. If you have another digital receiver, you may link it from
the ANT OUT connector.
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NOTE
ANT OUT may also be linked to your television, VCR, or
DVD recorder to loop an analogue signal.
2.4.2 Connecting to your television set
For all the following connections of the digital receiver, we recommend you to use the first connector to get the best picture
quality. If your television does not have a matching connector,
then use the next connector in the following order for a better
picture quality.
1. HDMI connector (HDMI)
2. Component connector (YPbPr)
3. Composite connector (VIDEO)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See §4.2 for a detailed description.
To use the HDMI output
If you have a high definition television set,
you should use an HDMI cable for best results. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI
socket on the digital receiver, and plug the
other end into the matching socket on your
television. In this case, you do not have to
make audio connection because it can output
stereo audio or digital audio as well.
To use the Component video output
You need to obtain a Component video cable
(RCA cable) to use the Component video output. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y
(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the
digital receiver, and plug the other ends into
the matching sockets on your television.
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NOTE
When connecting with the Component video cable, remember to also plug in the additional white and red audio
cables from the digital receiver to the back of your television.
To use the Composite video output
You need to obtain a Composite video cable
(RCA cable) to use the Composite video output. 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.
NOTE
You cannot view high definition video by means of the Composite video output.
To make the audio connection
You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA cable) to link the audio connectors. Plug one
ends of the cable into the AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television or audio-video
receiver.
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To enjoy Dolby Digital audio, your television
or audio-video receiver must be able to decode 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 batteries 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 compartment.
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 you do not see a picture, try pressing the
V.Format button on
the remote control. If after several tries you still get no picture,
check that the television is set tothe correct input. If the picture
is good, you can skip to §3.1 to search for available television
and radio services. Otherwise, you may need to temporarily
connect the Composite video connector (VIDEO) to your television set so that you can see the menu in order to configure
the video settings.
CAUTION
If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to the remote
control commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to re-
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