TOPFIELD TF 100 C User Guide Digital Cable Receiver CONAX
Contents iii Contents 1 2 Introduction 1 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setup 6 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
iv Contents 3 4 5 Preference Settings 13 3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2.1 Television standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2.2 Colour model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2.3 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.2.5 Audio mode . .
Contents 6 7 Listing Services v 33 6.1 Editing the favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 6.3 Transferring receiver data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Firmware Update 37 7.1 Checking the firmware information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port . . . . . . . . . .
1 Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 100 C digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard. 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.
2 Introduction • 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 which would be provided by the manufacturer. 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver You can operate the digital receiver with the remote control and the buttons on the front panel.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 1.2.1 3 The front panel 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. STANDBY STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode. lamp lights up whenever you press a button on the remote control. STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby mode.
4 Introduction 1.2.2 The remote control 1 button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode. 2 mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. 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 service and the previously viewed one. 5 6 FAV displays the favourite lists. MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return to the previous menu from a submenu.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 It is also used to select a menu item. 13 14 15 switches between television services and radio services. SAT is not used in this model. b, d buttons decrease or increase the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options. 16 a, c buttons switch to previous or next service. They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens. 17 These buttons have different functions per menu. They will be guided by on-screen help.
6 Setup Chapter 2 Setup 2.1 Unpacking 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 volts. Check it before connecting the digital receiver to the wall outlet.
2.2 Safety precautions 7 • 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.
8 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 100 C has some connections on the back. 4 7 R - AUDIO - L VCR RS-232 TV CABLE IN CABLE OUT VIDEO S/PDIF 1 2 3 5 6 8 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver. 1 CABLE IN Cable broadcasting signal input socket. 2 CABLE OUT Cable broadcasting signal output socket through the CABLE IN socket for another digital receiver.
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9 Table 2.3: Connectors specifications VIDEO AUDIO TV VCR S/PDIF RS-232 2.4 Composite video (CVBS) output Left & right audio output CVBS/RGB/YUV video output Left & right audio output CVBS video output Left & right audio output CVBS video input for bypass Left & right audio input for bypass Dolby digital audio output 115.2 kbps at maximum Connecting up your digital receiver There are several ways to set up the digital receiver.
10 Setup then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality. 1. SCART connector (TV) 2. Composite connector (VIDEO) You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for detailed description. To use the SCART connector 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.
2.5 Switching on for the first time 11 To connect the audio connectors 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.
12 Setup 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.
13 Chapter 3 Preference Settings 3.1 Language settings You can select the language in which the menu would be displayed. In addition to that, you can select which language of audio track and of subtitle track should be output. Select the System Setting > Language Setting menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. Menu language The digital receiver supports many menu languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish and so forth.
14 Preference Settings Subtitle language Set the 1st Subtitle Language option and the 2nd Subtitle Language option to your desired languages. When you watch a programme, if the programme has a subtitle track of the language that is designated for the 1st Subtitle Language, it will be displayed. If the first language is not available but the second language is available, the subtitle of the second language will be displayed. If there is not any available language, no subtitle will be displayed.
3.2 Video and audio settings 3.2 15 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately to your television set and other appliances. Select the System Setting > A/V Output Setting menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. 3.2.1 Television standard The digital receiver supports two television standards. One is PAL standard, and the other is NTSC standard. PAL was adopted in European countries while NTSC is adopted in USA, Canada, Mexico and so forth.
16 Preference Settings digital receiver linked to your television via this connector, you should set the Video Output option to your desired colour model. If you have connected via the RCA connector labeled VIDEO on the back panel, you do not have to set this option because the digital receiver outputs CVBS video through the RCA connector independent of the SCART connector.
3.3 Local time setting 17 You cannot fully enjoy wide-screen programmes with your normal-screen television as the above figures show. The left figure shows a normal picture displayed in the normal screen. To watch wide-screen programmes in the shape like the centre figure, set the 16:9 Display Format option to Letter Box. Widescreen pictures then will be reduced to fit to the width of the normal screen. Otherwise, to watch them in the shape like the right figure, set it to Center extract.
18 Preference Settings Table 3.
3.4 Parental control 19 If daylight saving time is observed in your state at the moment, set the Daylight Saving Time option to On. NOTE Daylight saving time adds one hour to the time when the option is set to On. When setting the time offset from Greenwich Mean Time, make sure that time offset does not include daylight saving time. 3.4 Parental control In general, television programmes are classified according to the level of violence, nudity and language of their content.
20 Preference Settings NOTE If a programme does not have any programme classification 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 an input box appears. You have to enter a desired number twice for confirmation. You can also restrict uses of some menus.
3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display 21 to +3 lines. The more high you set the option, the more low the information box will be positioned.
22 Service Search Chapter 4 Service Search After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to perform a service search. 4.1 Searching broadcasting services To perform service search, select the Installation > Service Search menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. You should set the Search Mode option to Auto at the first service search after installing the digital receiver.
4.2 Resetting to factory settings 23 quency option. Symbol Rate stands for data transfer rate, and QAM is a form of modulation used in digital broadcasting. Broadcasting operators send their services in a symbol rate by a modulation method. Perhaps you do not have to specify the Symbol Rate and QAM Mode options since they are seldom changed. However, you should set the QAM Mode option to Auto for more certainty.
24 Service Search • • • • Services list Favourite list Timer list Preference settings You can reset all data of the digital receiver. To do that, select the Installation > Factory Setting menu, and then you are asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, service entries, favourite entries and timer events will all be deleted, and preference options will be reset to the manufacturer’s factory settings. 4.
25 Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Volume control b d Use the and 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 button. Press it again to restore the sound to previous level. 5.2 Watching television a c To change services, press the or button. Pressing the button switches to the previously viewed service.
26 Daily Usage On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name • Transponder information A dollar sign ($) may be marked on some entries, indicating pay service. To watch pay services, you need the subscription card. To select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry with the or button and press the OK button; then it will be presented. a c b d Pressing the or button skips over 10 entries up or down.
5.2 Watching television 27 To display the favourite lists, press the FAV button. You should see a screen like the left figure. As you move the highlight bar up or down on the favourite group list at the left box, favourite services belonging to the highlighted group are listed on the right box. For how to edit the favourite lists, refer to § 6.1. To select a favourite service, put the hightlight bar on a desired group and press the button; a highlight bar appears on its favourite services list.
28 Daily Usage 5.2.3 Viewing programme information Pressing the button displays the information box, on which you can see all of the following: • • • • • • • Service number and name Signal level and quality Programme name Programme classification symbol Programme summary Broadcasting time Current time In addition, you might see the following symbols: • Subtitle symbol ( ) if subtitle tracks are provided on the current programme. • Teletext symbol ( current service.
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide 29 Stereo, Mono, Left or Right. However, if a multifeed programme is provided at the moment, video tracks will be displayed. In this case, you have to press the button once more to select an audio track. 5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks Some programmes are provided with subtitle tracks in one or more languages. If the current programme provides subtitle tracks, the subtitle symbol ( ) will be marked on the information box.
30 Daily Usage Pressing the EPG button displays the electronic programme guide, on which you can see the following: • • • • Scheduled programmes programme summary Broadcasting date Broadcasting time To see detailed information of a desired programme, put the highlight bar on your choice with the or button and press the button. To switch to another service, press the or F2 button. You can travel over previous days with the button, and can travel over next days with the F3 button.
5.4 Watching multifeed programme 5.4 31 Watching multifeed programme Some broadcasts such as sports channels can provide a variety of perspectives on a programme at a same time. We call it a multifeed programme. You can select and watch a perspective you prefer. If a multifeed programme is provided on the current service, the multifeed symbol ( ) will be marked on the information box. Press the button, then available video tracks will be listed. Once you select one, it will be presented.
32 Daily Usage 2. Set the Service option to the service which provides the programme you want. Pressing the OK button on this option displays a services list, from which you can select your desired service. 3. There are five timer modes: One Time means literally ‘one time’. Every Day means literally ‘every day’. Every Weekend means ‘Saturday and Sunday every week’. Weekly means ‘one day every week’. Every Weekday means ‘from Monday to Friday every week’.
33 Chapter 6 Listing Services 6.1 Editing the favourite list You can make your own favourite services list. In fact, you can define multiple favourite services lists, each being a ‘group’ of chosen services. Select the Organizing Favorites menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
34 Listing Services You can add up to 30 groups. To add a group, select the NEW option in the group list; then the on-screen keyboard appears. See § 6.2 for how to use the on-screen keyboard. To rename a group, put the highlight bar on the group entry you want and press the F2 button; then the on-screen keyboard appears. See § 6.2 for how to use the on-screen keyboard.
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard services list after adding radio services, press the again. 35 button With your favourite services list, you can select your favourite services more easily. Refer to § 5.2.2 for detailed description. 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key horizontally with the and buttons and vertically with the and buttons. Pressing the OK button on a key enters its letter in the input line. To type a space, select the Space key.
36 Listing Services 1. Plug one end of a RS-232 cable (9 pin Dsub cable) into the RS-232 port on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching port on the other digital receiver. 2. Turn on the source digital receiver. 3. Select the Installation > Transfer Data to Other IRD menu, then you get asked for confirmation; select Yes. 4. To start the data transfer, turn on the target digital receiver. 5. A progress bar appears showing the progress of the data transfer. 6.
37 Chapter 7 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver. You can get the latest firmware and an update utility which runs on most versions of Windows from the Topfield website, http://www.i-topfield.com. 7.1 Checking the firmware information You have to check the firmware information of your digital receiver before downloading a new firmware. Select the Information > IRD Status menu.
38 Firmware Update NOTE You can only update with firmwares of which system identification is identical to that of yours. Otherwise you will fail in firmware update. 7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer a new firmware to the digital receiver from your computer by connecting them with a RS-232 cable. You need TFD-Down, a firmware transfer utility for this, which is available from the website, http://www.i-topfield.com.
7.3 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port 7.3 39 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer the firmware from the digital receiver to another same digital receiver by connecting them with a RS232 cable. To update the firmware with this method, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off the target digital receiver. 2.
40 INDEX Index 16:9, 16 16:9 Display Format, 17 1st Audio Language, 14 1st Subtitle Language, 14 2nd Audio Language, 14 2nd Subtitle Language, 14 4:3, 16 Factory Setting, 23 Find, 37 Frequency, 22 FTA + CAS, 22 FTA only, 22 FTA/Scrambled, 22 Hard of hearing, 14 A/V Output Setting, 15 Access Control, 20 AUDIO L, 11 AUDIO R, 11 Auto, 21, 22 Info Box Display Time, 20 Info Box Position, 20 information box, 27 IRD Status, 36 Button, 4 keyboard, 34 CABLE IN, 9 Censorship, 19 Center extract, 17 Change PIN
41 One Time, 31 Organizing Favorites, 32 OSD Transparency, 20 TV Aspect Ratio, 16 TV Type, 15 Type, 30 PAL, 15 Parental Control, 19 PIN, 19 VCR, 11 VCR Scart Type, 16 VIDEO, 10 Video Output, 16 QAM, 22 QAM Mode, 22 Quick Scan, 22 Radio, 30 Reset Service List, 23 RS-232, 35, 37, 38 S/PIDF, 11 Search Mode, 21, 22 Service, 31 Service Search, 21 services list, 24 Sound Mode, 17 Space, 34 specifications, 7, 9 Start Frequency, 21, 22 Start Search, 22 stereo, 17 subtitle, 28 Symbol Rate, 22 Symbol Rate, 22 Sy
Correct disposal of this product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
