Topfield TF3100FEP PRO, TF3100FEI User Manual

TOPFIELD

The User’s Manual

FREE TO AIR
Digital Satellite Receiver

TF3100FEi

TF3100FEP pro

- Embedded Positioner

Please read this Users Manual carefully.
The menu structure and specification can be changed without noti

ce.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4
CONTENTS 5
FEATURES 5
FRONT/ REAR PANELS 6

1) FRONT PANEL

2) REAR PANEL
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU) 8

GETTING STARTED 14
FUNCTION GUIDE 15
MENU OPERATIONS 17

1) SYSTEM SETTING

2) ORGANIZING CHANNEL

3) ORGANIZING FAVORITES

4) INSTALLATION
* POSITIONER SETTING GUIDE(Positioner model only)

5) INFORMATION

6) GAME
TROUBLE SHOOTING(Q & A) 54
SPECIFICATIONS 55

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CAUTION

RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK

Do NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots

In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.

for the Modules and Cards.

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

WARNING Warning WARNING Warning WARNING

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety.
MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz.
OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters

as these can result in fire or electrical shock.

LIQUIDS : Keep liquids away from the STB.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.

SMALL OBJECTS : Coins or other small objects must be kept away from the IRD

as they can fall through the ventilation slots of the IRD and
cause serious damage.

CLEANING : Disconnect the IRD from the wall socket before cleaning it.

Use a dry cloth lightly dampened(no solvents) to clean
the exterior of the IRD.

VENTILATION : Do not block the decoder’s ventilation slots.

Ensure that a free airflow is maintained around the IRD.
NEVER stand the IRD on soft furnishings or carpets.
Do not use or store the IRD where it is exposed to direct
sunlight or near a heater. NEVER stack other electronic
equipment on top of the IRD.

ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any attachments that are not recommended as these

may cause hazards or damage the equipment .

CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB :

Disconnect the IRD from the mains before connecting or
disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB,

SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

Refer all serving to qualified service agents.

LIGHTNING : It is recommended that the IRD should remain connected at all

times to the mains supply and satellite dish (except when
working on the LNB). However, the manufacturer’s
instructions for safeguarding other equipment connected to the
IRD, i, e, TV set, must be followed during lightning storms.
LNB and the modem telephone line are essential.

EARTHING : The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for

the satellite dish.

LOCATION : Locate the IRD indoor place properly to prevent lightening,

raining and direct sunlight.

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Digital Satellite Receiver (STB).
This Digital Satellite Receiver is fully compliant with the international DVB
standard and thus transmits digital images, sounds, information guides and teletext
directly to your TV through the satellite. Now you can comfortably see and receive
digitally transmitted music, news, movie and sports satellite broadcasts in your office
or at your home.

In the Channel Search section, both the automatic channel search method and the
manual Search mode are provided. Also it supports DiSEqC 1.2, enabling you to move your
antenna in order to focus your preferred satellite. You can save up to 3500 TV and 1500
Radio channels and work around with the Favorite, Lock, Delete, Move and Sort
functions. The Menu is very modern and supports different languages.
All functions can be carried out using the remote control and some of the functions can
also be carried out using the front panel.

The STB is easy to use and adaptable for future advances. Please be aware that new
software may change the functions of the STB.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your STB, please refer to the
relevant section of this manual, including the ‘Troubleshooting’. This Manual will
provide you with useful information on using the STB.

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Please ensure that the following items are included with the STB.

1) Remote control unit

2) Batteries (size AAA)

3) User’s Guide (this document)

FEATURES

Fully Compliant to DVB

Antenna/LNB control

- 22KHz mode On/Off

- 0/12V mode selection

- Automatic FEC Detection

- DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2 compatible

- Built-In Positioner (High Power Azimuth Control-36DC,5A) ....(Positioner model only)

Satellite/Channel support

- 3500 TV channels, 1500 Radio channels storable

Video/Audio

- Automatic and Manual PAL/NTSC selection

- Multi-lingual Audio support

- Automatic channel search

OSD (On Screen Display) support

- 256 color support.

- Multi-lingual menu text support.

- GMT and Time Offset support

- 10 favorite channel groups support

- Page Up/Page Down available on your channel list

- PIG ( Picture In Graphic ) support

Teletext

- Software emulation mode with always VBI insertion mode on.

Games are embedded.

CONTENTS/ FEATURES

FRONT / REAR PANELS

1) Front Panel

- STANDBY

The power button of STB (ON / Stand by)

- LED

REMOTE
STANDBY

- CHANNEL

The channel buttons are to change channels.

2) Rear Panel

(Non-Positioner model)

FRONT/REARPANELS

FRONT / REAR PANELS Positioner model only

(Embedded Positioner model)

LNB IN

Connects the satellite antenna cable.

LNB OUT

Use it to connect to another STB.

0/12V OUTPUT

Chooses the LNB on the antenna.

RS232

Upgrades the STB Program & software.

TV SCART

Connects the TV SCART.

VCR SCART

Connects the VCR SCART.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Video output (YELLOW).

AUDIO-LEFT INPUT

Audio input (WHITE).

AUDIO-RIGHT INPUT

Audio input (RED).

RF IN

Connects the TV antenna.

RF OUT

Connects the TV.

DISH CONTROL

Connects the actuated dish.

FRONT/REARPANELS

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)

Switches the STB between Operation and
Standby mode.

Enables/ Disables the Audio.

Selects the TV or Radio service channels
and individual

menu options.

Displays the Menu on screen or returns to
previous menu from submenu.

Displays the EPG (Electronic Progam
Guide) on screen only when available.

Adjusts the volume (Increase/Decrease).

Tunes to the next or previous service.
Services up or down through the available
services.

Displays Channel List on screen. Selects the item in the menu mode.

Returns to the previous menu and the screen.

Displays the program information box on the screen and removes it.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Selects the previously viewed channel.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)

Selects the TV/Radio mode.

Stills the playing picture.

Changes the terrestrial TV and Satellite mode.

Selects LEFT/RIGHT/MONO/STEREO sound function.

Selects the subtitle language list for the current service.
Enables the teletext with software emulation.

Displays the favorite channel list.

Selects function. (F1)

Selects function. (F2)

Selects function. (F3)

Selects function. (F4)

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)

Displays and alters the UHF setting in menu.

Displays sleep time. When sleep time, the power automatically turns to the
OFF mode and the STB to the STANDBY mode.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

INSTALLATION (Connection)

First, connect both the satellite antenna and the TV line to the STB and switch the
power on.

In this manual there are some of the most common ways to connect the equipment:
TV, VCR and STB.

There are several ways of connecting the STB to the existing Audio/TV system.
We recommend using one of the following setups.

If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or
Service Provider.

1) Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi

1-1) Connection to the TV with the SCART

Cable.

Connect one end of the SCART cable to

the TV SCART socket on the STB and
the other end to a SCART socket on the
TV.

1-2) Connection to the VCR with the SCART

Cable.

Connect one end of the SCART cable to

the VCR SCART socket on the STB and
the other end to a SCART socket on the
VCR.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION (Connection)

1-3) Connection to the TV with the CINCH

Cable.

Connect one end (3 connectors) of the

CINCH cable to the AUDIO-RIGHT
(red), AUDIO-LEFT (white) and
the VIDEO OUTPUT (yellow) socket
on the STB.

Connect the other end (3 connectors) to

the AUDIO-RIGHT input (red),
AUDIO-LEFT input (white) and the
VIDEO input (yellow) socket on the

TV or Hi-Fi.

1-4) Connection to the TV using the RF cable.

Connect a terrestrial antenna to RF IN

socket on the STB.

Connect one end of the RF cable to the RF
OUT socket on the STB.
Connect the other end to the ANT IN socket
on the TV.

2) Connection to the other Satellite
Receiver.

Connect the satellite cable to the LNB IN
socket on the STB. With a connector, connect
the LNB OUT socket on the STB and the
ANT IN socket of the other STB.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION (Connection) Positioner model only

3. Connection to the dish. (Positioner model only)

3-1) Connection to an actuated dish

Connect the LNB IN socket of the STB

to the LNB.
Connect motor wires to M1 and M2.
Switch these connections if the motor
moves to the wrong direction.
Connect sensor wires to PULSE and
GND connector.
Connect a mechanical polarotor to +5V,
GND and SKEW connectors.
Improper connetion cause malfunction or may break down your STB and Motor

3-2) Connection to an actuated dish with

C/Ku switch .

Connect the cables from C and ku-band

LNB to 12 Volt C/Ku switch.
Connect the coaxial cable from the
0/12 Volt switch to LNB IN connector.
Connect the power cable which comes
from the 0/12 Volt switch to the 0/12V
connector.
Connect motor wires to M1 and M2.
Switch these connections if the motor
moves to the wrong direction.
Connect sensor wires to PULSE and GND connectors.
Connect a mechanical polarotor to +5V,GND and SKEW connectors.

INSTALLATION

GUIDE

MENU

MENU

GETTING STARTED

Press the Power button to operate the STB from the STANDBY mode.

Now, the Info box will appear for a given time and disappear. Pressing the button,
the Info box will remain on the screen. The display time of the Info box is adjustable
under the Installation Menu of the Main Menu.

If the current broadcast has EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with it, press the button
to see not only the current channel’s but also other channel’s EPG without any time constraints.
Also, press the button to reserve and save the current service and to watch the broadcast

automatically when it starts.

IMPORTANT: Before taking charge of your new STB, some important technical

settings are essential.

- Adjust your antenna through Dish Setting menu in installation menu.

- First, press the button on the RCU to make the Main Menu appear.

- Go to the LNB Settingmenu under the Channel Searchitem of the
Installation menu and press button.

- The Default PIN CODE is 0000.

- Choose the right parameters for Satellite Name, LNB Frequency, 22KHz, 12 V,
DiSEqC 1.0, and Motorized System according to your LNB and satellite settings.
If the right Satellite Name and LNB Frequency were not found in the list, call the
dealer for satellite information.

- Then, press the button and go back to the Channel Search menu.

- Set the Search Mode to the Auto mode. (A Manualor Advanced Search

can always be performed later on)

- Select the Start Search... item and press button.

- The search procedure will take a while. Press the button when the searching

process is over (100%) to confirm and save the new channel list.

- For further information, please refer to the LNB Setting item of the MENU
OPERATIONS on this manual.

INFO

GETTINGSTARTED

Function Guide

Information Box

Press INFO key on the RCU to see the program
information. The Information box displays as
follows:

Channel Number
Channel Name
Detailed Program Information
Signal Level & Quality
Satellite Information
Information of subtitle and / or teletext

EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

To use currently showing TV, and Radio
services as well as to use next program
schedules, press button on the
remote control unit.
If EPG is available on programs, you will see
the detailed description of the programs,
start/end time and programs schedules etc.

, and , buttons will be used

to move program and to see next program

schedules. The button makes the reservation for the next program.

button shows extended information of the current program.

button will change the contents of EPG between TV and Radio services.

FUNCTION GUIDE

Function Guide

AUTO

Track 01
Track 02
Track 03
Track 04
Track 05
Track 06
Track 07
Track 08

Sound Track

Sound Mode

Mono

Subtitle

You can choose a language of subtitle using

button on the RCU.

If a broadcaster provides subtitles, you can see

symbol in the Information Box.

Teletext

If a broadcaster supports teletext, you can see symbol in the Information Box.
There are VBI insertion mode and software emulation mode in teletext.

In the VBI insertion mode, which is always on, you can watch the teletext with your TV
using the RCU of your TV. To watch teletext with VBI insertion, your TV must support
teletext.
In the software emulation mode, you can watch the teletext even though your TV does
not support teletext. You can watch the teletext using the RCU of STB.
Press button twice to watch the teletext with software emulation mode.
Press button or button to escape from teletext.

EXIT

Soundtrack

You can choose a language of soundtrack using

button on the RCU when a broadcaster

supports various languages of soundtrack.

Also, it is possible to choose a mode among
Stereo, Mono, Leftand Right using the

, buttons on the RCU.

FUNCTION GUIDE

U

MENU OPERATIONS

Now this chapter assumes that the STB system has been installed correctly,
meaning:
* The satellite dish for the STB has been installed, connected to the STB and

correctly adjusted to the proper satellite.
* The STB is connected to the TV.
* The RCU has batteries and ready to control the STB.

If the STB has not been installed or connected properly, please refer to the

INSTALLATION (connection) menu on this manual.

Many of the functions of the STB are available from the Main Menu. Press the

MEN

button to open it.

MENUOPERATIONS

MENU OPERATIONS

I. SYSTEM SETTING

I-1 TIME SETTING

Various time modes can be set, such as the current local time, the Power
On/Off time and the Sleep Time. The exact local present time can be adjusted

by using the GMT, the Time Offset and the Mode sub menus.

PLEASE NOTE: Configure the Local Time before adjusting the

Wakeup Time,Power Off Time or the Sleep Time.

MENUOPERATIONS