Topfield TF4000COC User Manual

The User’s Manual

Digital Cable Receiver

TF4000COC

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 5

CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................5

FEATURES....................................................................................................................6

FRONT/ REAR PANELS ...............................................................................................7

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU).................................................................................. 9

INSTALLATION (Connection)....................................................................................11

Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi ............................................................................ 11

Connection to the Antenna. .....................................................................................12

GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................12

MENU OPERATIONS ..................................................................................................13

System Setting.........................................................................................................14

Local Time Setting...............................................................................................14

VCR Timer Setting...............................................................................................15

Parental Control...................................................................................................16

Language Setting ................................................................................................17

A/V Output Setting...............................................................................................18

OSD Transparency..............................................................................................18

Info Box Display Time..........................................................................................19

Info Box Position..................................................................................................19

Organizing Favorites................................................................................................19

Installation................................................................................................................20

Searvice Search .................................................................................................. 20

Factory Setting ....................................................................................................22

Transfer Program to Other IRD ...........................................................................22

Transfer Data to Other IRD..................................................................................22

System Software Upgrade...................................................................................22

Information...............................................................................................................23

IRD Status ...........................................................................................................23

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Calendar..............................................................................................................23

Game .......................................................................................................................23

FUNCTION GUIDE ......................................................................................................24

Service List ..............................................................................................................24

Information Box........................................................................................................ 24

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) .............................................................................25

Subtitle.....................................................................................................................26

Teletext ....................................................................................................................26

Sound Track.............................................................................................................26

Multifeed ..................................................................................................................26

SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND PC INTERFACE..........................................................27

Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................27

MENU MAP.................................................................................................................. 28

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................30

RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION

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.

This symbol indicates important instructions

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the product.

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Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the Modules and Cards. In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.

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.

FLAME SOURCES : Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the

STB or near the STB.

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

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

CLEANING : Disconnect the STB from the wall socket before cleaning it. Use a dry

cloth lightly dampened(no solvents) to clean the exterior of the STB.

VENTILATION : Do not block the STB ventilation slots. Ensure that a free airflow is

maintained around the STB. Never stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store the STB where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater.

Never stack other electronic equipment on top of the STB.

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

may cause hazards or damage the equipment.

CONNECTION TO THE BROADCASTING CABLE : Disconnect the STB from the

mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable.

SERVICING : Do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Do not remove the

cover. Refer all serving to qualified service agents.

LIGHTNING : For protection we recommend that you connect the STB via an external

surge protection device. Disconnect the broadcasting cable from STB during lighting storms.

EARTHING : The broadcasting cable must be earthed.

LOCATION : Locate the STB indoor place properly to prevent lightening, raining and

direct sunlight. Do not allow the STB to be exposed to hot, cold or humid conditions.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the STB. This STB is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus transmits digital images, sounds, information guides and teletext directly to your TV through the digital cable broadcasting. Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and sports digital cable broadcasts in your office or at your home. The STB records and plays back digital cable broadcasts. You can enjoy interesting games embedded in STB. In the Channel Search section, both the automatic channel search method and the manual search mode are provided. You can save up to 2000 TV and Radio channels and work around with the Favorite, Lock, Delete, Move and Sort functions. The Menu is very modern and supports multiple 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.

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

- MPEG-2 Digital and fully DVB compliant.

- 2000 services (TV and Radio) programmable

- Service switching time less than 1 second

- Service list editing

- Favorite service list editing

- Automatic and Manual PAL/NTSC selection

- Multilingual Audio support

- 256 color On-Screen Display (OSD)

- Multilingual menu text support

- GMT and Time Offset support

- Full Picture In Graphic (PIG) function

- Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for on screen service information

- Subtitle supported

- Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emulation

- Parental lock facility by service and program event

- Program and Service information transfer from receiver to receiver

- Exciting games embedded

- RF modulator output

- S/PDIF for digital audio or Dolby AC-3 bitstream output

- SCART and RCA A/V output

- CVBS, RGB, YUV and S-VIDEO output via SCART connector

- VCR Timer function

- System Software Upgrade

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

1) FRONT PANEL

- LED

TV / STB REMOTE STAND BY

2) REAR PANEL

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

１. CABLE IN

z Connect the broadcasting cable

２. CABLE OUT

z Use it to connect to another STB

３. VIDEO OUTPUT

z Video output. (YELLOW)

４. AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT

z Audio output. (RED)

５. AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT

z Audio output. (WHITE)

６. RS232

z Upgrade the STB data & software

７. SCART

z Connect the TV or VCR

８. S/PDIF

z Optical output for Digital Audio

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

１. POWER Button ( )

z Switch the STB between Operation and

Standby mode.

２. MUTE Button ( )

z Enable / Disable the Audio.

３. Numeric Buttons ( ~ )

z Select the TV or Radio service services

and menu options.

４. MENU Button ( )

z Display the Menu on screen or return to

previous menu from submenu.

５. GUIDE Button ( )

z Display the EPG on screen when available. z Remove EPG when EPG is displayed.

６. V+/V- Buttons ( )

z Adjust the volume (Increase / Decrease). z Change the value of the selected item in

Menu.

７. P+/P- Buttons ( )

z Service up or down through the available

services.

z Move the selection bar in Menu.

８. OK Button ( )

z Display Service List on screen. z Select an item in the menu.

９. EXIT Button ( )

z Return to the previous menu and the

screen.

１０. INFO Button ( )

z Display the program information box on the Screen and remove it. z Display the extended event information when the information box is displayed.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

１１. RECALL Button ( )

z Select the previously viewed service.

１２. TV/ Radio Button ( )

z Select the TV/Radio mode.

１３. PAUSE Button ( )

z Pause the live picture.

１４. TV/STB Button ( )

z Change the TV and STB mode.

１５. SOUND Button ( )

z Select Sound Track and LEFT / RIGHT / MONO / STEREO sound. z Select the multifeed service if multifeed is available.

１６. SUBTITLE Button ( )

z Activate the subtitle selection window. Select the subtitle language in the list.

１７. FAV Button ( )

z Display the favorite service list.

１８. Button (Red), Button (Green), Button (Yellow), Button (Blue)

z These buttons are function key. So, the function in each OSD Screen can be

referred in each instruction message in help window.

１９. UHF Button ( )

z Display and alter the RF modulator setting in menu.

２０. SLEEP Button ( )

z Display the sleep time. At the sleep time, the power is automatically turned OFF and

the STB goes to the STANDBY mode.

２１. TELETEXT Button ( )

z Enable the teletext with software emulation.

２２. SAT Button ( )

z Display service list by satellite.

２３. Button

z Reserve

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