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TOPFIELD TF5000CIP User Manual

TOPFIELD
TF 5000 CIP
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
with Actuator Controller
Contents iii
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 What is common interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4.2 Connecting to your television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder . . . . . . . 15
2.5 Switching on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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3 Preference Settings 17
3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.1 Television standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.2 Colour model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.3 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2.4 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.5 Sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.6 Radio frequency output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Service Search 26
4.1 Searching broadcasting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.1 Configuring LNB settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.3 Configuring USALS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1.4 Configuring actuator settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.1.5 Searching services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.2 Editing the transponder list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.3 Resetting to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4 Resetting to installer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5 Daily Usage 39
5.1 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2 Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2.1 The services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2.2 The favourite services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2.3 Viewing programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.2.6 Viewing teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.4 Watching multifeed programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.5 Making timer events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6 Listing Services 47
6.1 Editing the services list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2 Editing the favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7 Firmware Update 53
7.1 Checking the firmware information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . 56
Index 57
Chapter 1

Introduction

The TF 5000CIP 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. Unlike ana­logue broadcasts, however, 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 used than broadcast.
channel
as a term to indicate one television or radio
service
is preferably
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1.1 Features

The TF 5000 CIP 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 create favourite lists of your favourite services.
•
You can view information about the current television or radio programme.
•
Has an electronic programme guide that provides an overview of scheduled programmes.
•
You can update the firmware of the digital receiver to the latest version, 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

STANDBY
CHANNEL
VOLUME
TV/STB
REMOTE
STANDBY
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.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3
STANDBY
button switches the digital receiver between
standby mode and operation mode.
CHANNELc,abuttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens.
VOLUMEb,dbuttons decrease or increase the volume.
They are also used to change values for menu options.
TV/STB
lamp lights up while your video recorder operates instead of the digital receiver. See§3.2.3 for more details.
REMOTE
lamp lights up whenever you press a button on
the remote control.
STANDBY
lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in
standby mode.
Front display
displays the current time in standby mode,
and displays the current service in operation mode.
Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the flap. You have to insert your subscription card into the front slot to watch pay services.
SAT
N/P
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
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8
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15
16
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20 21
22 23
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1.2.2 The remote control

1
button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode.
2

P−
,

P+
8
buttons switch to previous or next service.
They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens.

9
EXIT is used to exit the current screen.
10
is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or
a video track of multifeed programme.

11
M1 is not used in this model.
switches the output of the TV
SCART socket between the digital re­ceiver and the device connected to the VCR SCART socket. See§3.2.3 for more details.
3
Numeric buttons are used to enter a service number for service change or to specify values for menu options.
4
switches between the current ser-
vice and the previously viewed one.
5
MENU
displays the main menu. It is
also used to return to the previous menu from a submenu.

6
OK
displays the services list. See§5.2.1
for more details. It is also used to select a menu item.

V−

,
V+
buttons decrease or increase
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the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options.
1.3 What is common interface? 5
12
These buttons have different functions per menu. They will be guided by on-screen help.

13
UHF
displays the radio frequency setting menu. See
§ 3.2.6 for more details.
14
mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
15
pauses live television.
16
switches between television services and radio ser-
vices.

17
FAV displays the favourite lists.
18
19
GUIDE displays the electronic programme guide.
displays the service information box. It is also used to
display more information about a programme.
20
is used to select a subtitle track.
21
displays teletext.

22
SAT displays the satellite list.

23
N/P
switches television standard between PAL and
NTSC. However, this button may not be used in some models. See § 3.2.1 for more details.
24
is used to set a sleep timer.

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 the slot on a digitial receiver into which a conditional access module may be insterted. The front of the digital receiver has two common interfaces.
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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 a common in­terface 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. You should see a screen like the left figure.

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)
• 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 power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before connecting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to Table 2.1.
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•
The wall outlet should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension 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 the wires are exposed or the cord is damaged, do not use the digital receiver and get the cord replaced.
•
Never open the digital receiver casing under any circum­stances. The warranty will be void.
• Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Table 2.1: Power specifications
Input voltage 90 to 250 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 230 W at maximum in operation
10 W in standby
Table 2.2: Physical specifications
Size 340× 60× 265 mm
Weight 3.2 kg
Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C
Storage relative humidity 5 to 95 %

2.3 Rear panel connections

RF OUT
RF IN
RS-232
VCR
TV
LNB IN
LNB OUT
S/PDIF
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
S-VIDEO
SKEW PULSE
M1
M2GND
+5V
123
4 5
6
7 8910 11 12
The TF 5000 CIP has some connections on the back panel.
Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.
1
LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket.
2
LNB OUT
3
VIDEO
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Satellite broadcasting signal output socket through the LNB IN socket for another digital receiver.
Composite video output socket for the televi­sion set. (yellow)
4
AUDIO L/R
Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system. (white/red)
5
S-VIDEO
Super video output socket for the television set.
6
TV
Audio and video output socket for the televi­sion set.
7
VCR
8
S/PDIF
9
RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
Audio and video input/output socket for the video cassette recorder or suchlike.
Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys­tem.
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10
RF IN Analogue television input socket.
11
RS-232
Serial port for firmware update and data transfer.
12
PULSE · · ·
Terminal block to control the antenna actua­tor and LNB actuator.
Table 2.3: Connectors specifications
VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output
AUDIO Left & right audio output
S-VIDEO Super video (S-Video) output
TV CVBS/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

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

S
K
E
W
P
U
L
S
E
M
1
+
5V
G
N
D
M
2
If you have a satellite antenna equipped with actu­ator, you should link the actuator with your digital receiver.
There are four wires from the actuator. Connect
them to the GND, M1, M2 and PULSE terminals on the digital receiver.
CAUTION
Wrong connections may break down the actuator.
It is best to have an antenna installer make the connection to ensure safety of it.
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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 con­nector.
If you have another digital receiver, link it from the LNB OUT connector.
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S
K
E
W
P
U
L
S
E
M
1
+
5
V
G
N
D
M
2
In addition, if you also have a feedhorn equipped
with polarizer, you should link the polarizer with
your digital receiver. There are three wires from the polarizer. Connect them to the GND, +5V and SKEW terminals on the digital receiver.
CAUTION
Wrong connections may break down the polarizer.
It is best to have an antenna installer make the connection to ensure safety of it.

2.4.2 Connecting to your television

Between all the following connectors of the digital receiver, we recommend you to 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 better picture quality.
1. SCART connector (TV)
2. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO)
3. Composite connector (VIDEO)
4. RF connector (RF OUT)
You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description.
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.
To use the S-Video connector
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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 connector or S-Video connector rather than SCART.
You will need to obtain a S-Video cable to use the S-Video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the S-VIDEO socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching socket on your television.
To use the composite video connector
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.
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To connect the audio connectors
To use the RF connector
If your television does not have any video and audio input, you will need to use the radio frequency output from the digital receiver.
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.
In this case, you will need to connect a ca­ble from the RF OUT socket to the antenna connector on your television. To ensure your television can also pick up existing analogue channels as well, you will need to connect a cable from your television antenna to the RF IN connector.
Tune your television set to channel 36 (or rarely 43) so that you can see the output from the digital receiver.
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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.
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.
2.5 Switching on for the first time
Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should plug it in to a mains socket. Ensure that your television set is turned on, so that you will be able to see the display from the digital receiver.

2.5.1 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 the 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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