Topfield TF 4000 Fi User Manual
TOPFIELD
TF 4000 Fi
User Manual
Digital Satellite Receiver
Free To Air
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Contents
Contents ii
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Installation 6
2.1 Packing contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Connecting the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.5 Inserting batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Preference Settings 11
3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.1 Televsion standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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3.2.3 Sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.4 RF output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Local time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Adjusting on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Service Search 20
4.1 Searching broadcasting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.3 Configuring USALS setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.4 Searching services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Editing the transponder list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3 Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.4 Resetting to installer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 Daily Usage 30
5.1 Browsing services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.2 Viewing program information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Viewing an electronic program guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4 Selecting an audio track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5 Selecting a subtitle track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.6 Viewing a teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.7 Selecting a multifeed service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.8 Making a timer event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6 Listing Services 38
6.1 Editing service list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.2 Editing favorite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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7 Firmware Update and Data Transfer 43
7.1 Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.2 Transferring the receiver data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Index 47
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
The TF 4000Fi digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and
can receive digital broadcastings. To operate it, you need an
antenna, which must be installed appropriately.
Unlike analog broadcastings, digital broadcastings are not all
assigned to their own frequencies; instead, several television
and radio broadcastings are transmitted through a single transponder on a single wideband carrier.
NOTE A transponder is in fact a wireless device, which re-
ceives and transmits radio signals at a prescribed frequency range. You may regard a transponder as a
channel. One channel has one broadcasting in analog broadcast; on the other hand, one transponder has
several broadcastings in digital broadcast. So the word
service is used instead of channel to indicate a broadcasting in this document.
To help you with the choice and setting for broadcasting ser-
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vices, a selection of television and radio services have already
been programmed for you. So all broadcasting services that
have gone on air are available to you. You can find the latest
transponder information from various broadcasters on teletext.
The TF 4000Fi digital receiver has features as follows:
• The digital receiver supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1,
DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS.
• The digtial receiver is able to memorize up to 5,000 tele-
vision and radio services.
• Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provides an overview
of program schedules for next few hours.
• You can edit the service list and make your own favorite
service list.
• You can view the information of a current television or
radio program.
• You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to
the latest, which will be provided by Topfield.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver
You can control the digital receiver with the remote control
and the front panel buttons.
NOTE When the digital receiver is off but plugged to a wall
outlet, we say that it is in standby mode; on the other
hand, when it is on, it is in operation mode. You should
keep the digital receiver plugged to a wall outlet so as
it can run timer events.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
1.2.1 The front panel
STANDBY button toggles the digital receiver between oper-
ation mode and standby mode.
CHANNELa,cbuttons switch to another service, and move
the highlight bar vertically in a menu.
STANBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby
mode.
REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button of
the remote control.
EXT lamp is unavailable for this model.
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1.2.2 The remote control
1
button toggles the digital receiver between operation mode
and standby mode.
2
button mutes the television or
audio appliance.
3
Numeral buttons are used to specify a service to watch or a parameter such as timer.
4
button makes a return to the
previous service.
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FAV button displays the favorite
service list.
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MENU button displays the menu,
or escapes to a higher level menu
out of a submenu.
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EXIT button escapes from any menu.
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EPG button displays electronic
program guide
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button displays the information
about the program on the air.
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a,c
buttons switch to another
service, and move the highlight
bar vertically in a menu.
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b,d
buttons change the volume, and select an option
in a menu.
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OK button displays the service list, and selects an entry
in a menu or list.
13
button toggles between TV mode and radio mode.
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SAT button displays a satellite list.
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V− buttons change the volume, and select an op-
tion in a menu.
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P− buttons switch to another service, and move
the highlight bar vertically in a menu.
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These buttons have different functions per menu. Their
functions will be guided by the help on each menu.
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button is used to select an audio track, a sound mode
or a multifeed if available. button is used to select a
subtitle track if available. button displays teletext if
available.
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button captures a picture from a live show.
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UHF button displays the RF setting menu. For more de-
scriptions, refer to § 3.2.4.
21
button is unavailable for this model.
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M1 button is unavailable for this model.
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N/P button toggles the video standard between PAL and
NTSC. For more descriptions, refer to § 3.2.1.
24
button sets a sleep timer. The digital receiver is turned
off to standby mode when a specified duration is elapsed.
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Packing contents
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)
• A copy of this user guide
2.2 Safety precautions
Please read and keep the following safety precautions carefully for your safety.
• The power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before con-
necting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For the
power cunsumption of the digital receiver, refer to Table 2.1.
• The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
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• The digital receiver is designed to receive, record and
play back video and audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited.
• When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in a
horizontal position.
• Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The
digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you
do use it outdoors, ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or splashing water. Do not place any
vessels such as vases on the digital receiver. These may
be knocked over and spill fluid on the electrical components, thus bring about a risk.
• Use only dry cloth when cleaning the digital receiver.
• Do not place the digital receiver close to heating units or
in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Place the
digital receiver on a hard, level surface. 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 cm 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
particularly at plugs, receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the digital receiver.
• Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Thunderstroms are a danger to all of electrical devices.
Even if the digital receiver is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the power line or the antenna cable. Always disconnect the power plug and the
antenna cable.
• Never open the digital receiver casing under any cir-
cumstances. Warranty claims are excluded for the damage resulting from improper handling.
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• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servic-
ing is required when the digital receiver has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilt or objects have fallen into
the digital receiver, the digital receiver has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Table 2.1: Power specification
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Running: Max. 24 W
Standby: 9 W
Table 2.2: Physical specification
Size 260 × 52 × 190 mm
Weight 1.3 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage humidity 5 to 95 % RH
2.3 Rear panel connections
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LNB IN Satellite broadcast input socket.
2
LNB OUT Satellite broadcast output socket.
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3
VIDEO Composite video output socket for television
or AV receiver.
4
AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for television or
audio appliance.
5
RF IN Terrestrial broadcast input socket from con-
ventional aerial antenna.
6
RF OUT AV output socket for television.
7
RS232 Serial port for firmware update and data trans-
fer
Table 2.3: Connectors specification
AV RCA CVBS video output
Audio L/R output
RS-232 9 pin D-sub type
Transfer rate : Max. 115.2 kbps
2.4 Connecting the digital receiver
There are several ways to install the digital receiver as described below. Install the digital receiver suitably to your television and other appliances. If you have any problem with
your installation or need a help, contact your dealer or service
provider.
You should configure audio and video settings after installation. For detailed descriptions about audio and video settings,
refer to § 3.2.
Connecting to the satellite antenna
Connect the antenna cable to the LNB IN socket on the digital receiver. If you have another digital receiver, plug another
cable into the LNB OUT socket on the digital receiver and the
corresponding socket on the other digital receiver.
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Connecting to the television by RCA connector
Plug a RCA cable into the VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO L (white)
and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver and the corresponding input sockets on your television or audio appliance.
Connecting to the television by RF connector
Connect the analog broadcasting antenna cable to the RF IN
socket on the digital receiver, and then plug a RF cable into the
RF OUT socket on the digital receiver and the corresponding
input socket on your television.
2.5 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. Close the battery compartment after that.
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 met-
als, 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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Chapter 3
Preference Settings
3.1 Language settings
You can designate languages for menu, audio track and subtitle track.
To designate the language for
menu, audio track or subtitle
track, select the System Setting
> Language Setting menu.
Menu language
The digital receiver supports a lot of menu languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish
and so forth. Set the Menu Language option to your desired
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language. Once you select a language, the menu will be displayed in the selected language immediately.
Subtitle language
Set the Subtitle Language option to your desired language.
When you watch a program, a subtitle track of the selected
language will be output if the program has that.
Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with
button when you watch a program. For detailed descriptions
about how to select a subtitle track, refer to § 5.5.
Audio language
Set the Audio Language option to your desired language. When
you watch a program, an audio track of the selected language
will be output if the program has that.
Apart from this setting, you can select an audio track with
button when you watch a program. For detailed descriptions
about how to select an audio track, refer to § 5.4 .
3.2 Video and audio settings
You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately to your television and appliances.
To configure the video and audio settings, select the System
Setting > A/V Output Setting menu.
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3.2.1 Televsion standard
The digital receiver supports two types of television standard.
One is PAL (Phase Alternating Line) standard, and the other
is NTSC (National Television Standards Commitee) standard.
PAL was adopted in Europeancountries while NTSC is adopted
in USA, Canada, Mexico and so forth.
If you have a PAL televsion, you have to set the TV Type op-
tion to PAL. In this case, if a service you wish to watch is NTSC
standard, the digital receiver converts it into PAL standard for
your PAL television. However, its quality would somewhat
fall. The opposite case brings about the same result.
The best thing is to watch PAL services with a PAL television
and to watch NTSC services with a NTSC television. However, the auto television is able to process both of them. So if
you have an auto television, set the TV Type option to Multi.
With this option, the digital receiver will output them without
standard conversion. This setting is most recommended especially if you are not sure what stadard television you have.
3.2.2 Television aspect ratio
If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio
option to 16:9.
You can enjoy well both wide-screen programs and normalscreen programs with your wide-screen television as the above
figures show. The left figure shows a wide picture displayed
in the wide screen, and the right figure shows a normal picture
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