TRF-2100 User Reference High Definition Digital Terrestrial Receiver Personal Video Recorder Default PIN: 0000
ii The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person. The exclamation point, in an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
iii About this user guide Thank you for purchasing our digital receiver. Please read this user guide carefully before you use the digital receiver and keep it handy for future reference. This User Guide covers the model TRF-2100 . • Illustrations pictured in this manual may not be exactly the same as the actual product. • The screenshots used in this manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the actual on-screen displays.
iv Quick Setup in five easy steps 1. Connect aerial antenna to ANT IN on back of Topfield unit. 2. Connect your desired audio-video cables from back of Topfield to rear of television (Composite, Component, HDMI). 3. Plug into power point and turn Topfield unit ON using the switch on the back of the unit. 4. Switch television on, then use the television remote to select the correct video input channel for the Topfield (for example, AV1, AV2, Component, HDMI, etc). 5.
CONTENTS v Contents Contents 1 2 3 4 Introduction 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . 1.2.1 Front panel . . . . . . . 1.2.2 Remote control . . . . . v . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 2 3 4 Setup 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . 2.
vi CONTENTS 4.1.2 Television aspect ratio 4.1.3 Audio mode . . . . . . Local time setting . . . . . . . Parental control . . . . . . . . Options for recording . . . . . Options for playback . . . . . Options for on-screen display Options for Photo Album . . . Options for standby mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS vii 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder Playing back a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar . . 7.3.2 To play in slow motion . . . . . . . . . 7.3.3 To play in fast motion . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.4 To make a bookmark . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.5 To play back a recording repeatedly . 7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence . Formatting the hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 46 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 8 Entertainment 8.
Chapter 1 Introduction The TRF-2100 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard. For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately. For the latest news and information, join the Topfield forum at http://www.topfield.com.au. NOTE In general we equate a channel with a frequency.
2 Introduction 1.1 Features This digital receiver has the following features: • Can store up to 2,000 television and radio services. • Can create lists of your favourite services. • Can view information about the current television or radio programme. • Has an electronic programme guide that provides an overview of scheduled programmes. • You can record one service while you are currently watching another. • You can record many programmes using a built-in hard drive with large storage capacity.
1.2.1 Front panel The front panel of the digital receiver has buttons to control the digital receiver, specific lights and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean. c, a button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and active mode. buttons switch to the previous or next service. They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens. Front display shows the current time in standby mode, and displays the current service in active mode.
4 Introduction 1.2.2 Remote control button switches the digital receiver between standby/active mode. • • mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. • changes video resolution. • changes aspect ratio. • not used for this model. • switches over between television services and radio services. • Numeric buttons are used to enter a service number for service change or to specify values for menu options. switches over between the current/previously viewed one.
• exits a menu or hides on-screen information. • V− , V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. • sets a sleep timer in 10 minute increments. • displays the list of recorded programmes that are stored in the internal hard drive. • P− , P+ buttons switch to the previous or next service. • has • makes a bookmark on playback or time-shift. • jumps to next bookmark position. • not used in this model. t functions per menu. • starts recording.
6 Introduction Functions of the colour buttons will be guided on the screen. NOTE When using the remote control, point it at the remote sensor on the front panel of the digital receiver. The actual images and the number of buttons may be different depending on the type of remote control provided by the manufacturer.
7 2 Setup Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Unpacking Before going any further, check that you have received the following items with the digital receiver. • • • • Remote control Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5 V) One HDMI cable A copy of the User Manual NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local area. 2.2 Safety precautions Please read carefully the following safety precautions. • The mains voltage must range between 100 and 240 volts.
8 Setup • The mains plug shall remain readily operable so that it can be removed easily to disconnect the power. • 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 cord is damaged, do not use the digital receiver and get the cord replaced. • Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
2.3 Rear panel connections Rear panel connections The TRF-2100 has a wide range of connections on the back. Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver. 1. ANT IN Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket (5V, Max.100mA) 2. ANT OUT Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the ANT IN socket for another digital receiver 3. Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the television set (green/blue/red) . . . 4.
10 Setup Table 2.3: Connectors specifications HDMI YPbPr VIDEO AUDIO S/PDIF USB 2.4 High definition video output Left & right audio output Dolby Digital audio output Component video output Composite video (CVBS) output Left & right audio output Dolby Digital audio output 2.0 Host (5 V DC, 500 mA) 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 devices.
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 Connecting to the antenna Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital receiver and the television, you need to connect the digital receiver to the antenna so that it can receive digital television broadcasts. Connect the antenna cable to the ANT IN connector. If you have another digital receiver, you may link it from the ANT OUT connector. NOTE ANT OUT may also be linked to your television, VCR, or DVD recorder to loop an analogue signal. 2.4.
12 Setup In this case, you do not have to make audio connection because it can output stereo audio or digital audio as well. To use the Component video output You need to obtain a Component video cable (RCA cable) to use the Component video output. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y (green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television.
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13 You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA cable) to link the audio connectors. Plug one ends of the cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television or audio-video receiver. To enjoy Dolby Digital audio, your television or audio-video receiver must be able to decode Dolby Digital audio, and you need to obtain an S/PDIF cable.
14 Setup 2.5 Switching on for the rst time Now that you have the digital receiver connected, you should connect the power adaptor’s lead to the POWER jack and plug it into a wall socket. Ensure that your television set is turned on and on the correct video channel so that you will be able to see the display from the digital receiver. Before switching on the digital receiver, you should insert batteries into the remote control.
2.5 Switching on for the first time 15 • Do not subject to excessive heat such as the sun and fire. • If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the damage resulting from leaking batteries. • Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed with other household wastes. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out the legal regulations which apply in your area.
16 Service Search Chapter 3 Service Search After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to perform a service search. NOTE If there is no service stored, you will not be able to access all menus. Service is another name for Channel. 3.1 Searching for broadcasting services To perform service search, select the Installation > Searching menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
3.2 Resetting to factory settings 17 You may choose to only search for the services of a specific transponder since more than one service are provided via each transponder. Set the Search Mode option to Manual, then select your desired transponder at the Channel option. The number ranges from 6 to 12 in VHF and 28 to 69 in UHF. It is possible to search single service in a certain transponder only if you know the desired service’s audio and video packet identification (PID).
18 Service Search NOTE A factory reset will not delete any recorded programmes. However, you have to search services again after a factory reset. 3.3 Resetting to user settings You can store your own data including the following: • Services list • Favourite lists • Preference settings Also you can restore them at any time. To store your data, select the Installation > System Recovery > Store System Data menu, then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, your data will be stored.
19 Preference Settings 4.1 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately for your television set and other devices. Select the Settings > A/V Output menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. 4.1.1 High definition television The digital receiver supports various video resolutions from 576 to 1080. In general, a resolution of 720 or more is considered high definition. The higher the resolution is, the better the quality is.
20 Preference Settings tion programmes in resolution of 576. On the contrary, if you set it to 1080I, the digital receiver will present even standard definition programmes in resolution of 1080. It is recommended to set it to Auto if you have a high definition television. With that setting the digital receiver will present a programme as it is without any resolution conversion. While watching television you can change the resolution with the button.
4.1 Video and audio settings 21 4.1.3 Audio mode Basically, there are two audio sources as you can find two audio sockets on the back panel of the digital receiver. You can enjoy only one source or both of them in either stereo or mono. Set the Sound Mode option as you desire. Apart from this setting, you can change the sound mode with the button. See §5.2.4 for a detailed description. The digital receiver can output two types of digital audio signals via the S/PDIF output.
22 Preference Settings NOTE Only if the service you are currently watching provides a Dolby Digital audio track, you can enjoy Dolby Digital sound. 4.2 Local time setting You should set your local time for timer events. Select the Settings > Time menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. You can set the clock manually or use the time signal, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), carried as part of the digital television broadcast. To use Greenwich Mean Time, take the following steps: 1.
4.3 Parental control 23 NOTE Table 4.1: Time offset table 4.
24 Preference Settings When you are watching a programme, you can check its programme classification on the information box. For the information box, see §5.2.3. You can prevent your children from watching specific programmes by specifying a maximum permissible level. Select the Settings > Parental Control menu. You should see a screen like the left figure, and you will be asked your Personal Identification Number (PIN). The number is initially set to ‘0000’ as default.
4.4 Options for recording 25 Viewing, the content of which is deep hardcore. If a programme has no rating information, your censorship setting will not take effect. If anyone is trying to watch a programme that is of or above the censorship setting, the person has to enter the personal identification number to override. To change the number, select the Change PIN Code menu, then a box pops up, asking a new PIN. Enter a desired number twice for confirmation. You can also restrict uses of some menus.
26 Preference Settings any part of the programme. Set the Time Padding of Timer Recording option as you desire. You can adjust the duration of the instant recording. Set the Instant Recording Duration option as you desire. Its available range is 30 minutes to 5 hours. 4.5 Options for playback To set the options for playback, select the Settings > Playback menu. If you want to play back a recorded file from beginning, set Starting Position option to Beginning.
4.7 Options for Photo Album 27 To use an animation effect when changing menu, set the Animation option to Enable. If any service’s name is too long to fit the width of the service name column on the services list screen, you can get it to scroll by setting the Text Scroll option to anything other than Disable. With the choice of Full Scroll, it will be fully scrolled until its end disappears; with the choice of Part Scroll, it will be scrolled only to its end. 4.
28 Every Day Use Chapter 5 Every Day Use 5.1 Volume control Use the V− and V+ buttons to alter the volume to a comfortable level. You may need to adjust the volume on your television set too. To temporarily switch off the sound, press the level. button. Press it again to restore the sound to previous 5.2 Watching television To change services, press the or button. Pressing the button switches to the previously viewed service.
5.2 Watching television 29 On the services list, you can see the service information as follows: To select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry with the or button and press the OK button, then the selected service will be presented. Pressing the or button skips over 10 entries up or down. Entering a service number with the numeric buttons puts the highlight bar on its entry. You can switch between the television services list and the radio services list by pressing the button.
30 Every Day Use be displayed. Put the highlight bar on a desired group and press the OK button. • To delete the highlighted service, select the Delete option, then you get asked for confirmation. With the choice of Yes, it will be deleted. If you want to restore it as before, you have to perform service search again. 5.2.2 The favourite service lists You can select a service on a favourite list as well as on the services list.
5.2 Watching television 31 tional options, and then select Add New Favorite Group. To add the service you are currently watching into a favourite group, press the button to display additional options, and then select Add this service item. 5.2.
32 Every Day Use 5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks Some programmes are provided with audio tracks in one or button displays available more languages. Pressing the audio tracks. Once you select an audio track, that track will be heard. In addition, you can enjoy audio tracks in four sound modes: Stereo, Mono, Left or Right. 5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks Some programmes are provided with subtitle tracks in one or more languages.
5.4 Using time-shift You can travel over previous days with the travel over next days with the 33 button, and can button. To see the programme guide for radio broadcasts, press the Pressing the button again. button will rearrange the form, swapping the columns and rows. To switch it back, press the again. button You can make a timer recording on the electronic programme guide. See §7.1.3 for detailed description. 5.
34 Every Day Use service. With the time-shift, the following operations are possible: • To go back in time, hold down the button; to go for- button. The progress bar is ward, hold down the displayed momentarily with a preview window. • You can navigate using the progress bar, refer to §7.3.1. • You can jump backward and forward by pressing the and buttons. You can change the jump time at the Jump Time Interval option. See §4.5. • You can change playback speed. See §7.3.2 for slow motion.
35 6.1 Editing the favourite lists You can make your own favourite service lists. In fact, you can define multiple favourite service lists, each being a ‘group’ of chosen services. Select Installation > Edit Favorite List menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
36 Organising Services NOTE To load guide, go to the specific channel, press the button, then the guide will populate. Do this to every single channel upon starting up PVR. You can add up to 30 groups. To add a new group, select the NEW item in the group list, then the on-screen keyboard appears. See §6.2 as to how to use the on-screen keyboard. To rename a group, put the highlight bar on the group entry you want and press the board likewise appears.
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard 37 button. Press the , buttons or , buttons to move it to a desired place and press the OK button. To add radio services, press button, then radio service entries get listed in the serthe vices list. To recall the television services list after adding radio services, press the button again. How to use on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key horizontally with the , buttons and vertically with the , buttons.
38 Recording and Playback Chapter 7 Recording and Playback You can record a service while watching another one with this digital receiver. You can record two different services while watching another one only if two among the services are provided through the same transponder. The digital receiver has two tuners so that you can enjoy the following: • You can record two different services while playing back a previously recorded programme.
7.1 Recording a programme 39 limited number of services while the two programmes are being recorded. CAUTION 7.1.1 Instant recording To instantly record a programme you are watching at present, press the Pressing the button. button will not pause the current recording like it does with a video recorder. Instead, pressing the button will pause the live show and begin time-shifting within the current recording even with the Time Shifting option disabled.
40 Recording and Playback After next program options will be enabled. Once the After this program option is selected, the current recording will stop at the time when the current programme is scheduled to end. Likewise, once the After next program option is selected, the current recording will stop at the time when the next programme is scheduled to end. To stop recording, press the button; then a box like the left figure appears, which shows the programmes currently being recorded.
7.1 Recording a programme 41 press any button on the remote control or on the front panel even just one time, the digital receiver will not switch into standby mode. button, and event, press the a box like the left figure appears. Take the following steps: 1. Set the Record option to On to make a recording. If this option is set to Off, the digital receiver will turn on at the specified time but not record; instead, you may record with your video recorder or suchlike in this case. 2.
42 Recording and Playback set the Mode option to Every Weekend. 5. Set the Date option to a desired date, on which the digital receiver will turn on. The date format is day/month/yearday of the week. Set the Start Time option to a desired time, at which the recording will be started. The time format is hour:minute. 6. Set the Duration option to a desired time, in which the recording will be finished. 7.
7.2 File archive 43 7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide 1. Press the GUIDE button to display the electronic programme guide. 2. Select a programme you want to record with the navigation buttons. 3. To make a timer event without recording, press the OK button; the letter P is displayed. To make a timer event with recording, press it once more or alternatively press the button, then the letter R is displayed. 4. Pressing the OK button once more will cancel the timer.
44 Recording and Playback You can play, move, delete, rename and lock a recording file. You can also sort the recording files by file name, running time or file size. In addition, you can make a new folder. 7.2.1 To delete a recording To delete a recording, put the highlight bar on it and press the button, then you get asked for confirmation. With the choice of Yes, it will be deleted. 7.2.2 To sort recordings To sort the recordings, take the following steps: button to display additional options. 1.
7.2 File archive 45 2. Press the button to display additional options. 3. Select the Rename option, and the on-screen keyboard appears. Change the name and save it. See §6.2 as to how to use the on-screen keyboard. 7.2.5 To make a new folder 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder To move a recording to another folder, put the highlight bar button. on a desired recording and press the choose a folder, the recording is moved to it.
46 7.3 Recording and Playback Playing back a recording When a programme is recorded, its additional contents such as audio track or subtitle track are also recorded together. So you can enjoy them while playing back a recording. The instructions on how to play a recording are as follows: 1. Select the Recording > Recorded Program menu or alternatively press the recorded programmes. button to display the list of 2.
7.3 Playing back a recording 7.3.1 47 To navigate using the progress bar First press the button to display the progress bar. • To go forward, hold down the V+ button; to go back ward, hold down the V− button. • If there are no bookmarks, you can jump forward by the • To jump to the beginning, press the • To jump to the end, press the button. • To hide the progress bar, press the 7.3.2 button. button again.
48 Recording and Playback 7.3.4 To make a bookmark You can mark favourite parts of a recording by creating bookmarks and then jump to them in sequence. Bookmarks are stored with the recording so that you can use them again afterwards. To make bookmarks, take the following steps during playback: 1. Press the button to display the progress bar. button at a desired 2. To add a bookmark, press the scene, then you will see a small pointer appear above the progress bar like in the picture above. 3.
7.4 Formatting the hard disk 49 4. Move to the end scene; the selected part is marked in black. 5. Press the button again to start repeated playback. button when the progress bar 6. To cancel it, press the is displayed. To play back recordings in sequence You can play several recordings continuously in sequence by performing the following steps: button or alternatively select the Record1. Press the ing > Recorded Program menu to display the list of recorded programmes. button. Once 2.
50 Entertainment Chapter 8 Entertainment This digital receiver provides several special features for entertainment. 8.1 Playing back MP3 files You can enjoy music or audio books in MP3 format on the digital receiver. To play an MP3 file, take the following steps: 1. Select the Entertainment > MP3 Player or press the button and then the MP3 file list. or button to display the 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file; if you want to play several files, select them with the 3. Press the button.
8.2 Viewing image files 8.2 51 Viewing image files Now, you can view the image files in jpg format by performing the following steps: 1. Select the Entertainment > Photo Album menu, and then press the files. or button to display the list of image 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file and press the OK button; if you want to view several files using a slide 8.3 Playing back a video file You can play back media files such as photos, videos and music with this digital receiver.
52 Entertainment NOTE Due to the variations of video/audio codec types, there could be certain files not playable.
53 Chapter 9 Firmware Update 9 9.1 From a memory stick If you have a USB memory stick, you can update the firmware from it by taking the following steps: 1. Download a new firmware from the Topfield website. 2. Copy the firmware file to your memory stick. 3. Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port on the digital receiver. 4. Select the Installation > Firmware Upgrade > USB Firmware Upgrade menu, and the files in the USB memory will be listed.
54 Firmware Update 5. Place the highlight bar on the right firmware file and press the OK button, and a countdown will be displayed on the front display of the digital receiver. 6. When the message of ‘END’ appears, restart the digital receiver.
55 Appendix A Troubleshooting A No power / No front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I have connected my Topfield and get no picture on the Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When the Service Scan is finished I get zero channels . . I get a pixilated image on the my Television . . . . . . . Can not receive or adjust sound through Topfield unit . Can not rewind live Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Free to Air Guide is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56 Troubleshooting I am unable to get out of the MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . No picture through RF loop out to my Television . . . . My Topfield recorder doesn’t go to standby after instant recording (non timer recording) . . . . . . . . . . . Cannot view guide content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 59 59 59 Before you call a repair person for your Topfield product, check the list of possible problems and solutions.
57 V.Format button multiple times to cycle through all the different formats. All formats will be displayed on the front screen of the Topfield. When the Service Scan is finished I get zero channels • Make sure the antenna is plugged into the wall socket. • Check that there is a signal coming from the antenna by connecting it directly to the TV or another device.
58 Troubleshooting The Free to Air Guide is blank • Move to every channel and give the recorder a few minutes to populate the guide for each channel. • Factory reset and re scan all the services in the INSTALLATION part of the MENU. • Check the broadcaster sends a Free to Air guide for that service. I can not set the correct aspect ratio • Change the aspect ratio on the Topfield box by pressing the A/R button on the Topfield remote. 16:9/4:3 • Check the aspect ratio on your TV.
59 Can not get the time to show on the front of the Topfield The Topfield is designed to save power when in standby mode as per the Australian MEPS standard. This reduces power consumption to less then 1W when in STAND BY. This can be adjusted in the Settings > Others > Standby Mode, from Passive to Active. I am unable to get out of the MENU • With all Topfield product you are unable to exit from the MENU unless channels have been tuned in to the recorder. • Check the antenna connection.
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