Topfield TF5100PVRc User Manual

The User’s Manual

Digital Cable Receiver

Personal Video Recorder

-CONAX Embedded

TF5100PVRc

Please read this User's Manual carefully. The menu structure and specification can be changed without not

ice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS FEATURES FRONT/ REAR PANELS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU) 10 INSTALLATION (Connection)

Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi ............................................................................. 13

Connection to the Broadcasting Cable...................................................................... 14

GETTING STARTED MENU OPERATIONS

System Setting.......................................................................................................... 17

Time Setting ......................................................................................................... 17

Timer Setting ........................................................................................................ 18

Parental Control.................................................................................................... 20

Language Setting ................................................................................................. 21

A/V Output Setting................................................................................................ 22

Transparency............................................................................................... 23

OSD

Info Box Display Time........................................................................................... 23

Info Box Position................................................................................................... 23

Time Shifting......................................................................................................... 23

Organizing Favorites................................................................................................. 24

Recording ................................................................................................................. 25

Installation................................................................................................................. 26

Channel Search.................................................................................................... 26

Factor

y Setting ..................................................................................................... 28

Format Hard Disk ................................................................................................. 28

Transfer Firmware ................................................................................................ 29

System Software Upgrade.................................................................................... 29

Information................................................................................................................ 29

IRD Status ............................................................................................................ 29

Calen

dar............................................................................................................... 30

Common Interface .................................................................................................... 30

Gam

e ........................................................................................................................ 30

FUNCTION GUIDE

Channel List.............................................................................................................. 31

Information Box......................................................................................................... 32

EPG (Electronic Program Guide) .............................................................................. 33

Subtitle...................................................................................................................... 33

Teletext ..................................................................................................................... 33

Sound Track.............................................................................................................. 34

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Multifeed ................................................................................................................... 34

Time Shifting............................................................................................................. 34

Recording while Time Shifting................................................................................... 35

Recording, Checking and Editing the reserved delayed recording............................ 36

Immediate Recording by RECORD button ........................................................... 36

Immediate Recording by Menu Selection ............................................................. 37

Delayed Recording ............................................................................................... 38

Recording by EPG................................................................................................ 39

Playback a Recorded Service................................................................................... 40

Stop .......................................................................................................................... 41

Pausing..................................................................................................................... 41

Slow Motion Playback............................................................................................... 42

Fast Motion Playback................................................................................................ 42

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding ............................................................................... 42

Reverse Playback ..................................................................................................... 42

Bookmark.................................................................................................................. 43

Recording The Descrambled Live Service................................................................ 44

Descrambling Recorded Services............................................................................. 44

Repeated Playback mode......................................................................................... 45

Copying from Recorded Services ............................................................................. 45

Cut Out / Save Selected Region ............................................................................... 46

Time Shifting while Recording................................................................................... 47

Zapping while Recording .......................................................................................... 47

Picture In Picture (PIP) ............................................................................................. 47

Dual Recording ......................................................................................................... 48

File List ..................................................................................................................... 48

Recorded Services List......................................................................................... 49

MP3 File List......................................................................................................... 50

Program File List .................................................................................................. 51

Progress Icon............................................................................................................ 52

SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND PC INTERFACE........................................................... 53

Software Upgrade..................................................................................................... 53

File download and upload via USB ........................................................................... 53

MENU MAP................................................................................................................... 54

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 56

WARNING

Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety.

MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz. OVERLOADING

these can result in fire or electrical shock.

LIQUIDS

FLAME

SMALL

CLE

VENTILATI

TACHMENTS : Do not use any attachments that are not recommended as

CONNECTION TO THE BROADCASTING CABLE : Disconnect the PVR from

: Keep liquids away from the PVR. The apparatus shall not be exposed such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

SOURCES : Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted

ndles, on the PVR or near the PVR.

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

PVR serious damage.

ANING : Disconnect the PVR from the wall socket before cleaning it. Use

a dry cloth lightly dampened(no solvents) to clean the exterior of the PV

ON : Do not block the PVR’s ventilation slots. Ensure that a free

airfl

ver stand the PVR on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store

the

PVR where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near a heater.

ver stack other electronic equipment on top of the PVR.

these may cause hazards or damage the equipment.

the

: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters as

to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

as they can fall through the ventilation slots of the PVR and cause

ow is maintained around the PVR.

mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable

SERVICING

LIGH

TNING : For protection we recommend that you connect the PVR via an

EAR

THING : The broadcasting cable must be earthed.

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

the

cover. Refer all serving to qualified service agents.

external from

surge protection device. Disconnect the broadcasting cable

PVR during lighting storms.

WARNING

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

raining and direct sunlight. Do not allow the PVR to be exposed to

hot, cold or humid conditions.

RESPONSIBILITY : Do not use the PVR and its contents for illegal purpose.

We are not responsible for any kind of illegal use.

Do not use the PVR to backup important data. It can be deleted. We are not responsible for any kind of problems caused by TAP

application programs.

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

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.

CAUTION

RISK ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Warnin

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Personal Video Recorder (PVR). This PVR 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 PVR records and plays back digital cable broadcasts. You can enjoy interesting games embedded in PVR. 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 or 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 PVR is easy to use and adaptable for future advances. Please be aware that new software may change the functions of the PVR. If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your PVR, please refer to the relevant section of this manual, including the ‘Troubleshooting’. This Manual will provide you with useful information on using the PVR.

CONTENTS

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

1) Remote control unit

2) Batteries (size AAA)

3) User’s Guide (this document)

4) Loop through cable (to connect Tuner 1 and Tuner 2)

FEATURES

- 2 Common Interfaces for CONAX, CRYPTOWORKS, IRDETO, NAGRAVISION,

SECA & VIACCESS

- MPEG-2 Digital and fully DVB compliant

- 2 Tuners

- 2000 channels (TV and Radio) programmable

- Channel switching time less than 1 second

- Favorite channel list editing

- True-color On-screen Display (OSD)

- Full Picture In Graphic (PIG) function

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

- Subtitle supported

- Teletext supported by VBI insertion and software emulation

- Parental lock facility by channel and program event

- Program and Channel information transfer from receiver to receiver

- Exciting games embedded

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

- Recording capacity : 40 hours for 4Mbps stream with 80GB HDD

- Powerful trick mode supported

- Playback of the selected region repeatedly

- Dual Decoding(PIP)

- Dual Recording and Playback simultaneously

- Time-shifting and Dual recording simultaneously

- USB 2.0 supported for fast PC interface

- MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3) decoding

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

1) FRONT PANEL

- POWER

The power button of STB (ON / Stand by)

- LED

TV / STB REMOTE STAND BY

- DISPLAY

During the STANDBY mode, the current time is displayed. When the power is ON, the current status is displayed (TV/ Radio/ Menu).

CHANNEL

Change the channels

- VOLUME

Change audio volume level

- MENU

Display the Menu on screen.

- OK

Display channel List on screen. Select an item in the menu.

2) REAR PANEL

CABLE

VIDE

RF LOOP 2 OUT

RF LOOP 1 OUT

AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT

O OUTPUT

S-VIDE

AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT

O TV-SCART

VCR-SCA

USB

RF OUT

RF IN

S/PDIF RS232

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

1. CABLE 1 IN Connect the broadcasting cable

２. RF LOOP 1 OUT

Use it to connect to another STB or CABLE 2 IN

３. CABLE 2 IN

Connect the broadcasting cable or RF LOOP 1 OUT

４. RF LOOP 2 OUT

Use it to connect to another STB or RF IN of RF modulator

５. VIDEO OUTPUT

Video output. (YELLOW)

６. AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT

Audio output. (WHITE)

７. AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT

Audio output. (RED)

８. S-VIDEO

S-Video output. Connect the S-Video input of your TV.

９. TV SCART

Connect the TV SCART

１０. VCR SCART

Connect the VCR SCART

１１. USB port

Connect USB port of PC

１２. RF IN

Connect the TV antenna or RF LOOP 2 OUT

１３. RF OUT

Connect the TV RF IN

１４. S/PDIF

Optical output for Digital Audio

１５. RS232

Upgrade the PVR Program & software

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

஋.GG POWER Button ( )

z Switch the PVR between Operation and Standby mode.

஌.GGGMUTE Button ( )

z Enable / Disable the Audio.

஍.GG UHF Button ( )

z Display and alter the UHF setting in

menu.

எ.GG TV/STB Button ( )

z Change the terrestrial TV and STB

mode.

ஏ.GG SLEEP Button ( )

z Display the sleep time. At the sleep time,

the power is automatically turned OFF and the PVR goes to the STANDBY mode.

ஐ.GG Numeric Buttons ( ~ )

z Select the TV or Radio service channels

and menu options.

஑.GGGRECALL Button ( )

z Select the previously viewed channel.

ஒ.GGGINFO 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.

ஓ.GGGGUIDE Button ( )

z Display the EPG on screen z Remove EPG when EPG is displaye

஋ஊ.GG TV/ Radio Button ( )

z Select the TV/Radio mode.

஋஋.GG MENU Button ( )

z Display the Menu on screen or return to previous menu from submenu.

when available.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

஋஌.GG SOUND Button ( )

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

஋஍.GG V+/V- Buttons ( )

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

஋எ.GG P+/P- Buttons ( )

z Service up or down through the available services. z Move the selection bar in Menu.

஋ஏ.GG OK Button ( )

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

஋ஐ.GG FAV Button ( )

z Display the favorite channel list.

஋஑.GG SUBTITLE Button ( )

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

஋ஒ.G EXIT Button ( )

z Return to the previous menu and the screen.

஋ஓ.G TELETEXT Button ( )

z Enable the teletext with software emulation.

஌ஊ.G Button

z Fast rewind when the progress bar is displayed. z Start reverse playback. z Change the speed of reverse playback.

஌஋.G Button

z Display the progress bar of time shifting or playback when no progress bar is

displayed.

z Start playback with normal speed. z Return to normal speed from trick mode.

஌஌.G Button

z Start fast forward or fast motion playback. z Change the speed of forward playback.

஌஍.G Button

z Start slow motion playback. z Change the speed of slow motion playback.

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

஌எ.G Button

z Stop time shifting, playback or recording.

஌ஏ.G Button

z Start recording.

஌ஐ.G Button

z Pause the playback and live picture.

஌஑.G Button

z Move the position of Sub-picture at the PIP by counter clockwise.

஌ஒ.G Button

z Move the position of Sub-picture at the PIP by clockwise.

஌ஓ.G ( ) Button

z Exchange main-picture with sub-picture at the PIP.

஍ஊ.G (Red) Button

z Enable, Resize and Disable the Sub-picture.

஍஋.G Button

z Make a bookmark while playback or time shift.

஍஌.G Button

z Go to the bookmarked position.

஍஍.G Button

z Go to backward by 10 seconds per each pressing of this button.

஍எ.G Button

z Display file list. (Recorded service list, MP3 file list, Application file list)

஍ஏ.G ( )Button

z Select the period for repeated playback or cutout. z Display the channel list of Sub-picture.

GQ Button

z Change 4:3 Center Extract -> 4:3 Center box -> 16:9 Full srceen.

* Buttons Above buttons are a kind of function key. So, the function in each OSD Screen can be referred in each instruction message in help window.

INSTALLATION (Connection)

First, connect both the broadcasting cable and the TV to the PVR.

z There are some of the most common ways to connect the equipment in this manual. z There are several ways of connecting the PVR to the existing Audio/TV system.

We recommend one of the following setup.

z If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or

service provider.

Connection to TV, VCR and Hi-Fi

1) Connection to the TV with the SCART Cable.

Connect one end of the SCART cable to the TV SCART socket on the PVR and the other end to a SCART socket on the TV.

2) Connection to the VCR with a SCART Cable.

Connect one end of the SCART cable to the VCR SCART socket on the PVR and the other end to a SCART socket on the VCR.

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 PVR. Connect the other end (3 connectors) to the AUDIO-RIGHT (red), AUDIO-LEFT(white) and the VIDEO input (yellow) socket on the TV or Hi-Fi.

BROADCASTING CABLE

CABLE 1

RF LOOP 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

BROADCASTING CABLE

CABLE 1

RF LOOP 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

BROADCASTING CABLE

CABLE 1

CABLE 2

RF LOOP 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

CABLE 2

INSTALLATION (Connection)

4) Connection to the TV using the RF cable.

Connect an broadcasting cable or RF LOOP 2 OUT to RF IN socket on the PVR. Connect one end of the RF cable to the RF OUT socket on the PVR. Connect the other end to the ANT IN socket on the TV. * The output signal from RF LOOP 2 OUT can be weak because the signal is decreased in the tuners. If the signal is too weak, use broadcasting cable instead of RF LOOP 2 OUT.

5) Connection to the TV using the S-VIDEO.

Connect one end of the S-VIDEO cable to the S-VIDEO socket on the PVR and the other end to a S-VIDEO socket on the TV.

BROADCASTING CABLE

CAB

CABLE 1

P 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

RF LOO

BROADCASTING CABLE

CAB

CABLE 1

P 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

RF LOO

LE 2

Connection to the Broadcasting Cable.

Connect the broadcasting cable to the CABLE 1 IN and connect the RF LOOP 1 OUT to CABLE 2 IN.

* The signal from antenna can become weak at second tuner if connected from RF LOOP 1 OUT to CABLE 2 IN. Separate broadcasting cables for each tuner are recommended if the signal level of cascaded tuner is too weak.

RF LOO

CABLE 1

P 1 OUT RF LOOP 1 OUT

CABLE

CAB

LE 2

GETTING STARTED

Press the Power ( ) button to operate the PVR from the STANDBY mode. Now, the

Box will appear for a given time and disappear. By pressing info button, the Info

Info Box

will remain on the screen. The display time of the Info Box is adjustable in the

System Setting menu of the Main menu.

IMPO

RTANT: Before taking charge of your new PVR, some important technical

settings are essential.

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

- Go to the Installation item and press button.

- Then, press OK button at Channel Search item and go to the Channel Search

menu.

- Set the Search Mode to the Auto . (Manual or advanced)

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

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

is finished to confirm and save the new channel list.

- For further information, please refer to the MENU OPERATIONS in this manual.

MENU OPERATIONS

Now this chapter assumes that the PVR system has been installed correctly, meaning:

• The broadcasting cable for the PVR has been installed, connected to the PVR.

• The PVR is connected to the TV.

• The RCU has batteries and ready to control the PVR.

If the PVR has not been installed or connected properly, please refer to the INSTALLATION menu on this manual. Many of the functions of the PVR are available from the Main Menu. Press menu button to open it.

MENU OPERATIONS

System Setting

Time Setting

The exact local current time can be adjusted by using the Mode, the GMT, the Time

Offset, the Time Format and the Summer Time sub menus.

A. Mode

By using V- , V+ buttons, you can select on of the Auto /Manual mode. The Auto

mode updates the time settings automatically by the GMT received from the broadcast

and the Time Offset you have inserted. The Auto mode is recommended.

MENU OPERATIONS

B. Local Time

The Local Time is adjustable only when the Mode is in the Manual mode. Adjust the current time, if necessary, by using the numeric buttons and V- , V+ buttons.

C. GMT

GMT is referred to the standard time of Greenwich. It cannot be changed.

D. Time Offset

The current time of the local area can be inserted. In another words, insert the time difference of the local time zone from the GMT. For example, if the local area is Seoul (the time difference from the GMT is 9), insert 9:00. The time is adjustable by using V- , V+ buttons, 15 minutes at a time.

E. Summer Time Select the Summer Time to On or Off. The default Summer Time is Off.

Timer Setting

To insert new entry of Timer Setting, press (Red) Button. Press button to edit the entry, and press (Green) button to delete the selected entry. There are Record ON and OFF modes in Timer Setting .

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