Topfield TF5000PVR, TF5500PVR User Manual

The User’s Manual

Personal Video Recorder

TF5000PVR

TF5500PVR

-Personal Video Recorder

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

ce.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 6G

CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 6G

FEATURES ..................................................................................................................... 7G

FRONT/ REAR PANELS................................................................................................. 8G

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU) ................................................................................. 10G

INSTALLATION (Connection) ....................................................................................... 13G

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

Connection to the Antenna. ...................................................................................... 14G

Connection to the other Satellite Receiver................................................................ 15G

GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................... 16G

MENU OPERATIONS ................................................................................................... 17G

System Setting.......................................................................................................... 18G

Time Setting ......................................................................................................... 18G

Timer Setting ........................................................................................................ 19G

Parental Control.................................................................................................... 21G

Language Setting ................................................................................................. 22G

A/V Output Setting................................................................................................ 23G

OSD Transparency............................................................................................... 25G

Info Box Display Time........................................................................................... 25G

Info Box Position................................................................................................... 25G

Time Shifting......................................................................................................... 25G

Organizing Channels ................................................................................................ 26G

Organizing Favorites................................................................................................. 28G

Recording ................................................................................................................. 29G

Installation................................................................................................................. 30G

LNB Setting .......................................................................................................... 31G

Channel Search.................................................................................................... 33G

Services Copy ...................................................................................................... 35G

Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 .......................................................................................... 36G

USALS Setting...................................................................................................... 37G

Factory Setting ..................................................................................................... 39G

Format Hard Disk ................................................................................................. 40G

Transfer Firmware ................................................................................................ 40G

Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................ 41G

Information................................................................................................................ 42G

IRD Status ............................................................................................................ 42G

Calendar............................................................................................................... 42G

Common Interface .................................................................................................... 43G

Game ........................................................................................................................ 43G

ExBlock ................................................................................................................ 43G

Bomb Hexa........................................................................................................... 44G

Pac Man ............................................................................................................... 44G

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUNCTION GUIDE ....................................................................................................... 45

Channel List.............................................................................................................. 45G

Information Box......................................................................................................... 46G

EPG (Electronic Program Guide).............................................................................. 47G

Subtitle...................................................................................................................... 47G

Teletext ..................................................................................................................... 47G

Sound Track.............................................................................................................. 48G

Multifeed ................................................................................................................... 48G

Time Shifting............................................................................................................. 48G

Recording while Time Shifting................................................................................... 49G

Recording, Checking and Editing the reserved delayed recording............................ 50G

Immediate Recording by RECORD button ........................................................... 50G

Immediate Recording by Menu Selection ............................................................. 51G

Delayed Recording ............................................................................................... 52G

Recording by EPG................................................................................................ 53G

Playback a Recorded Service................................................................................... 54G

Stop .......................................................................................................................... 55G

Pausing..................................................................................................................... 55G

Slow Motion Playback............................................................................................... 56G

Fast Motion Playback................................................................................................ 56G

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding ............................................................................... 56G

Reverse Playback ..................................................................................................... 56G

Bookmark.................................................................................................................. 57G

Recording The Descrambled Live Service................................................................ 58G

Descrambling Recorded Services............................................................................. 58G

Repeated Playback mode......................................................................................... 59G

Copying from Recorded Services ............................................................................. 59G

Cut Out / Save Selected Region ............................................................................... 60G

Time Shifting while Recording................................................................................... 61G

Zapping while Recording .......................................................................................... 61G

Picture In Picture (PIP) ............................................................................................. 61G

Dual Recording ......................................................................................................... 62G

File List ..................................................................................................................... 62G

Recorded Services List......................................................................................... 63G

MP3 File List......................................................................................................... 64G

Program File List .................................................................................................. 65G

Progress Icon............................................................................................................ 66G

SOFTWARE UPGRADE AND PC INTERFACE............................................................ 67G

Software Upgrade..................................................................................................... 67G

File download and upload via USB ........................................................................... 67G

MENU MAP................................................................................................................... 69G

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 72G

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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 PVR. 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 PVR or near the PVR.

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

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

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

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

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

airflow is maintained around the PVR.
Never 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.

Never stack other electronic equipment on top of the PVR.

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 PVR 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 by yourself. Do not remove

the cover. Refer all serving to qualified service agents.

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

external surge protection device. Disconnect the antenna cable from
PVR during lighting storms.

EARTHING : The antenna cable must be earthed.

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.

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.

This symbol indicates
important instructions

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the product.

Warnin

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.

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INTRODUCTION

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
satellite broadcasting.
Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and
sports satellite broadcasts in your office or at your home. The PVR records and plays
back satellite 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. Also it supports DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and
USALS(DiSEqC 1.3), enabling you to move your antenna in order to focus preferred
satellite. You can save up to 5000 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 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)

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FEATURES

FEATURES

- 2 Common Interfaces for CONAX, CRYPTOWORKS, IRDETO, NAGRAVISION,
SECA & VIACCESS

- MPEG-2 Digital and fully DVB compliant

- 2 Tuners

- 5000 channels (TV and Radio) programmable

- Channel switching time less than 1 second

- Channel list editing

- 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

- Firmware and Channel information transfer from receiver to receiver

- Exciting games embedded

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

- Recording capacity : 44 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

- Dual recording simultaneously

- USB 2.0 supported for fast PC interface

- MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3) decoding

- DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS(DiSEqC 1.3)

- Conax conditional access ……………………………………………….. TF5500PVR only

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FRONT/ REAR PANELS

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

1)FRONT PANEL

-POWER
The power button of PVR (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).

2)REAR PANEL

LNB 2 IN

LNB 1 IN

AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

TV SCART

-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.

RF IN

RF OUT

S/PDIF

IF 1 OUT

IF 2 OUT

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S-VIDEO

AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT

VCR SCART

USB

RS232

FRONT/ REAR PANELS

஋.G LNB 1 IN

z Connect the satellite antenna cable

஌.G IF 1 Out

z Use it to connect to another STB or LNB 2 IN

஍.G LNB 2 IN

z Connect the satellite antenna cable

எ.G IF 2 Out

z Use it to connect to another STB

ஏ.G VIDEO OUTPUT

z Video output. (YELLOW)

ஐ.G AUDIO-LEFT OUTPUT

z Audio output. (WHITE)

஑.G AUDIO-RIGHT OUTPUT

z Audio output. (RED)

ஒ.G S-VIDEO

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

ஓ.G TV SCART

z Connect the TV SCART

஋ஊGGGGGGG.G VCR SCART

z Connect the VCR SCART

஋஋GGGGGGG.G USB port

z Connect USB port of PC

஋஌GGGGGGG.G RF IN

z Connect the TV antenna

஋஍GGGGGGGG.G RF OUT

z Connect the TV RF IN

஋எGGGGGGGG.G S/PDIF

z Optical output for Digital Audio

஋ஏGGGG UG RS232

z Upgrade the PVR data & software

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

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.

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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.

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT(RCU)

஌எGGGGG. GButton

z Stop time shifting, playback or recording.

஌ஏGGGGG.G Button

z Start recording.

஌ஐGGGGG.G Button

z Pause the playback and live picture.

஌஑GGGGG.G Button

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

஌ஒGGGGG.G Button

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

஌ஓGGGGG.G ( ) Button

z Exchange main-picture with sub-picture at the PIP.
z Display the satellite list at normal picture and at service list.

஍ஊGGGGG.G (Red) Button

z Enable, Resize and Disable the Sub-picture.

஍஋GGG.G Button

z Make a bookmark while playback or time shift.

஍஌GGGGG.G Button

z Go to the bookmarked position.

஍஍GGGGG.G Button

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

஍எGGGGG.G Button

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

஍ஏGGGG.G ( )Button

z Select the period for repeated playback or cut out.
z Display the channel list of Sub-picture.
z Select a play mode in MP3 play.

* 0 Button

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

* Buttons

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

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INSTALLATION (Connection)

INSTALLATION (Connection)

First, connect both the satellite antenna 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 setups.

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.

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INSTALLATION (Connection)

4) Connection to the TV using the RF cable.

Connect a terrestrial antenna 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.

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.

Connection to the Antenna.

We recommend one of the following installation diagrams because of the LNB
specifications for selecting RF signal band by DC voltage and 22Khz tone.
If the PVR is installed with separated connection type, there is no restriction for zapping
while recording.

1) Installing the PVR with two separated Antennas.

The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Separated.

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INSTALLATION (Connection)

2) Installing the PVR with one Antenna.

The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Loop Through.
Tuner 1 and 2 can receive the RF signal of the
same polarity and the same band.

3) Installing the PVR with Twin LNB Antenna.

The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Separated.

4) Installing the PVR with two separated Twin

LNB Antennas and DiSEqC switches.

The Connection Type in LNB setting menu
should be set to Separated.

Connection to the other Satellite Receiver.

Connect the satellite antenna cable to the LNB IN
socket on the PVR. With other connector, connect
the IF OUT socket on the PVR and the LNB IN
socket of the other PVR or STB.

* Remarks
LNB power will not be bypassed from IF OUT to
LNB IN. Only IF signal will be bypassed to IF OUT
from LNB IN.

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GETTING STARTED

GETTING STARTED

Press the Power button to operate the PVR from the STANDBY mode. Now, the
Info Box will appear for a given time and disappear. By pressing button, the 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.

IMPORTANT: 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 LNB Setting item in the Installation menu and press OK button.

- Choose the right parameters for Satellite Name, Tuner Select, Connection Type,
LNB Frequency, LNB Power, 22KHz, DiSEqC 1.1 and DiSEqC 1.0.

- Set the Motorized DiSEqC1.2 and the USALS items according to your antenna, 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 OK button at Channel Search item and go to the Channel Search menu.

- Set the Search Mode to the Auto. (Manual , Advanced or SMATV Search)

- 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 LNB Setting part of MENU OPERATIONS
in this manual.

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MENU OPERATIONS

MENU OPERATIONS

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

• The satellite antenna 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 button
to open it.

* Conditional Access is valid only in TF5500PVR.

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MENU OPERATIONS

System Setting

Time Setting

The exact local current time can be adjusted by using the GMT, the Time Offset and
the Mode sub menus.

A. Mode

By using , 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.

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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 , 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 ,

buttons, 15 minutes at a time.

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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MENU OPERATIONS

OK

01 21 FASHION TV 08/03-Wed 11:39 30Min OT R

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Service Number

70 DWtv 07/02-Mon 13:00 60Min WL

Mode

Service Name

Reseved Date and
Time to Start

Duration

Record

recording

A. Record ON : This function is used for the delayed recording to the HDD of PVR.

- Type : Select TV or Radio by pressing V- , V+ button.

- Satellite :Press OK button to display the satellite list. Select a satellite that includes
the channel to be recorded.

- Service : Select the service to be reserved for recording by pressing OK button.

- Tuner Select : Select Tuner1 or Tuner2 by pressing V- , V+ buttons.

- Mode : By using V- , V+ buttons, select one among One Time, Everyday, Every
Weekend, Weekly, and Every Weekday.

- Date : Select the recording start date by pressing V- , V+ buttons.

- Start Time : Select the recording start time. , V+ buttons and 0 – 9 buttons
are available.

- Duration : Select the recording duration by pressing V- , V+ buttons.

- File Name : To change file name as you want, press O button. The keyboard will
appear.

- OK : To confirm the setting for the reserved recording, press OK button.

B. Record OFF: It is a useful function for reserved recording to a VCR or for wakeup

function like VCR Timer. If the Record item is set to Off, the PVR wake up and play it
by the reserved conditions, but does not record it to the HDD of PVR.

For details, refer to the explanation of Record ON.

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MENU OPERATIONS

Parental Control

Password to various menus can be configured. The PIN Code box will automatically
appear when this menu is selected. The default PIN Code is 0000.

A. Censorship

The Censorship item blocks programs according to each specific setting.
Use , buttons to select the items below.

No Block : Access to everyone.
Total Block : Access to no one without PIN code.

If the channel is limitation free, the block function will not work.

4~18(age): Inaccessible for viewers within each minimum age limit if a maturing rating

of the event is same or lower than the age limit.
In case of inaccessible, the PVR asks the PIN Code and check the age limit.

B. Change PIN Code

Go to the Change PIN Code item to configure new PIN Code. Press button, then a
box will appear on the screen. Enter the PIN code by using the numeric buttons on your
RCU.

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MENU OPERATIONS

C. Access Control

The Access Control menu controls access to following items: Time Setting,
Language Setting, A/V Output Setting, Organizing Favorites, Installation and IRD
Lock. Press , buttons to Locked / Unlocked the access. Locked means

controlling the access to the specific menus with the PIN Code system. The default PIN
Code is 0000.

Language Setting

There are many languages available for the menu.

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MENU OPERATIONS

A. Menu Language

It is an item for changing the language of the Main menu.
Select the language that the menus will be shown in.

* The supported language can be changed without any notice.

B. Subtitle Language

It is an item for changing the language of the subtitle.
As long as the services support it, the subtitle language is changeable by pressing
button on your RCU.

* The supported language can be changed without any notice.

C. Audio Language

It is an item for changing the language of the Audio.
If more than one audio language is transmitted, you may select one language among
the languages transmitted by pressing button.

* The supported language can be changed without any notice.

A/V Output Setting

The PVR has many A/V Outputs. Control this menu properly according to external
components connected to the PVR. Configurations concerning Audio and Video can be
made here.

A. TV Type
Select your TV standard. For automatic PAL/NTSC selection, set it to Multi.

B. Video Output

Select the mode of Video output among RGB, S-Video, YUV and CVBS on TV SCART
by using , buttons.

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