TRF-2400 User Reference High Definition Digital Terrestrial Receiver Personal Video Recorder
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iv Quick Setup in five easy steps 1. Connect aerial antenna to ANT IN on back of Toppro unit. 2. Connect your desired audio-video cables from back of Toppro to rear of television (Composite, Component, HDMI). 3. Plug into power point and turn Toppro 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 Toppro (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 1 2 3 4 Setup 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Rear panel connections . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver .
vi CONTENTS 4.1 Video and audio settings . . . . . 4.1.1 High definition television 4.1.2 Television aspect ratio . . 4.1.3 Audio mode . . . . . . . . 4.2 Local time setting . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Options for recording . . . . . . . 4.5 Options for playback . . . . . . . 4.6 Options for on-screen display . . 4.7 Options for the front display . . . 4.8 To use IceLINK . . . . . . . . . . 4.9 Options for Photo Album . . . . . 4.10 Options for standby mode . . . . . . .
CONTENTS vii 7.2.1 To delete a recording . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2 To sort recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.3 To lock a recording . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.4 To rename a recording . . . . . . . . . 7.2.5 To make a new folder . . . . . . . . . . 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 .
viii CONTENTS 9.3 9.4 9.2.2 For a wireless connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing the FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 74 76 10 Toppro Application Program 79 11 Firmware Update 11.1 From a memory stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 From the firmware server via the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 82 82 83 A Troubleshooting 84 B Universal Remote Control 90 B.
1 Chapter 1 1 Introduction The TRF-2400 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 Toppro forum at http://www.topfield.com.au. NOTE In general we equate a channel with a frequency.
2 Introduction • 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 Controlling the digital receiver 3 using the digital receiver, you should keep it plugged into a wall socket to be in standby mode so that it can run timer events at any time. 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. button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and active mode.
4 Introduction 1.2.2 Remote control .. 1 . .. 2 . .. 3 . button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and active mode. mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. TV switches the remote control to television mode to operate your television. .. 4 . PVR switches the remote control to receiver mode to operate the digital receiver. .. 5 . AUX switches the remote control to operate your audio-video receiver. .. 6 .
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 .. 10 VOLUME− , VOLUME+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. .. 11 CHANNEL− , CHANNEL+ buttons switch to the previous or . . next service. .. 12 OK displays the services list. See §5.2.1 for more details. It is also used to select a menu item. .. 13 Navigation buttons are used to navigate in menus or to . . change values for menu options. .. 14 MENU displays the main menu.
6 Introduction .. 31 . is used to stop playback, to stop recording, or to jump back to live television from time-shifted television. .. 32 M switches the presentation by turns among the digital receiver, the external deveice linked to the Composite video input, and the external device linked to the Component video input. .. 33 SAT is used for multi purpose functions. .. is used to start reverse playback. Subsequent presses 34 increase the rewind speed. ..
7 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 Component cable (RCA cable) One Composite cable (RCA cable) A copy of this user reference 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 90 and 250 volts.
8 Setup • The wall socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit. • 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.
2.3 Rear panel connections 9 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver. .. 1 ANT IN . .. 2 ANT OUT . .. 3 Y/Pb/Pr . .. 4 VIDEO . Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket (5V, Max.100mA) Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the ANT IN socket for another digital receiver Component video input sockets for the video recorder or suchlike (blue/green/red) Composite video input socket for the video recorder or suchlike (yellow) ..
10 Setup .. 11 HDMI . .. 12 eSATA . .. 13 LAN .. 14 USB . . .. 15 ON/OFF . Audio and video output socket for the high definition television set eSATA port for connection to an external hard drive Local area network port USB port for firmware update and data transfer Power switch (You have to turn on this switch first to use this digital receiver.) Table 2.
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 2.4.1 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 To use the HDMI output If you have a high definition television set, you should use an HDMI cable for best results. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television. 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.
2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13 NOTE You cannot view high definition video by means of the Composite video output. To make the audio connection 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.
14 Setup You need to obtain a Composite cable (RCA cable) to use the Composite connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your video recorder or suchlike. You need to obtain a Component video cable (RCA cable) to use the Component video connector.
2.5 Switching on for the first time 15 2.5 Switching on for the first time Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should 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.
16 Setup • 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.
17 Chapter 3 Service Search 3 After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to perform a service search. NOTE If there is no service stored, you will be not able to access all menus. A is another name for a . 3.1 Searching for broadcasting services To perform service search, select the Installation > Searching menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
18 Service Search You should set the Search Mode option to Auto for the first time after connecting up the digital receiver, then the digital receiver will search for all available services. 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.
3.3 Resetting to user settings 19 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.
20 Preference Settings Chapter 4 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.
4.1 Video and audio settings 21 Set the Video Format option as you desire. If you set this option to 576P, the digital receiver will present even high definition 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.
22 Preference Settings a normal-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 4:3. 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 Display Format option to Letter Box. Widescreen pictures then will be reduced to fit to the width of the normal screen.
4.2 Local time setting 23 Otherwise, set it to On, then the digital receiver will output decoded Dolby Digital audio, scaling it down to two channels. 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.
24 Preference Settings 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. Table 4.
4.3 Parental control 25 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.
26 Preference Settings Viewing, the content of which is deep hardcore. NOTE 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.
4.5 Options for playback 27 of the current programme as long as the duration specified at this option. You can record a programme into both an external and the built-in hard drive. If you want to record a programme into an external hard drive, set Recording Drive option to External; otherwise, set this option to Internal. If you set the Time Shift Storage option to Enable, the timeshifted programme will be saved in the TimeShift folder of the hard drive. You can set the duration of the timer recording.
28 Preference Settings file from the part where you were watching, set this option to Continuing. You can adjust the jump interval that is for playback. Set the Jump Time Interval option as you desire. Its available range is 10 seconds to 3 minutes. If you want to enjoy more levels of playback speed, set the Trick Mode Level option to 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x; otherwise, set it to 4x, 16x, 64x. NOTE You can enjoy video files such as DivX with the digital receiver.
4.7 Options for the front display 29 However, pressing the button will display the information box. If you set this option to Never Hide, the information box will always be displayed. For the information box, see §5.2.3. In addition, you can raise or lower the position of the information box. Set the Info Box Position option as you desire. Its available range is −10 to +3 lines. The higher you set the option, the lower the information box will be positioned.
30 Preference Settings the choice of Once, it will be scrolled only once. If you want to have the current time displayed instead of the service number, set the Sub Display Content option to Time. You can also adjust the brightness of the front display in active mode and standby mode by setting the Brightness in Operation Mode option and the Brightness in Standby Mode option to any as you like. 4.8 To use IceLINK If you want to use this feature, select the Settings > IceLink menu.
4.10 Options for standby mode 31 To use those effects ramdomly, set this option to Random. The default value is Random. 4.10 Options for standby mode You can have the current time displayed on the front display in standby mode. Select the Settings > Miscellaneous menu and set the Standby Mode option to Active; otherwise, set it to Passive. When you set the Standby Mode option to Active, the receiver can also bypass the signal from the antenna. You can adjust the A/V input quality.
32 Every Day Use Chapter 5 Every Day Use 5.1 Volume control Use the VOLUME− and VOLUME+ 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 To change services, press the CHANNEL− or CHANNEL+ button. Pressing the button switches to the previously viewed service.
5.2 Watching television 33 On the services list, you can see the service information as follows: • Service number and name • Multiplex information To select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry or button and press the OK button, then the with 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.
34 Every Day Use • 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. To display the favourite lists, press the F2 button at the services list screen. For the services list, see §5.2.1.
5.2 Watching television 35 To remove the currently highlighted favourite grop or service, select Delete item in the additional option box, then you get asked for confirmation; with the choice of Yes, it will be removed. 5.2.
36 Every Day Use 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. If the current programme provides subtitle tracks, the subtitle symbol ( ) will be marked on the inforbutton displays available subtitle mation box. Pressing the tracks. Once you select a subtitle track, it will be displayed. 5.
5.4 Using time-shift 37 Pressing the F1 button will rearrange the form, swapping the columns and rows. To switch it back, press the F1 button again. You can make a timer recording on the electronic programme guide. See §7.1.3 for detailed description. 5.4 Using time-shift You can pause and resume a live television programme, and even rewind and replay it. When you are watching a programme and you miss something, you can rewind and replay it.
38 Every Day Use • You can navigate using the progress bar, refer to §7.3.1. • You can jump backward and forward by pressing the F4 and F3 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. For fast motion, see §7.3.3. • To check your current position in time-shift, press the button. The time difference compared to live programme is displayed momentarily in top right corner of the screen.
39 Chapter 6 Organising Services 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 the installation > Edit Services > Edit Favorite List menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
40 Organising Services NOTE To load guide, go to the specific channel, press the GUIDE 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 F2 button, then the on-screen keyboard likewise appears.
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard 41 move it to a desired place and press the OK button. To add button, then radio service entries radio services, press the get listed in the services list. To recall the television services button again. list after adding radio services, press the As to how to use the favourite service lists you organised, refer to §5.2.2. 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key and horizontally with the buttons and vertically with the and buttons.
42 Recording and Playback Chapter 7 Recording and Playback You can record TV programmes into an external hard drive as well as the built-in hard drive. NOTE To use an external hard drive, you must connect the external hard drive to the USB port or the eSATA port of the digital receiver. You cannot play back the recordings with a regular MPEG player on your computer because they are formatted differently from the standard MPEG format. Visit http://www.kmplayer.
7.1 Recording a programme 43 has other programmes under the one frequency (E.g. Channel Nine has 9, 9HD, GO, GEM) (Channel ABC has ABC News 24, ABC1, ABC2, ABC3, etc.). This recorder can record two programmes on each channel frequency simutaneously. (E.g. 10.TEN Digital plus 11.One HD and 90.GEM plus 99.Go!) Whilst recording the above combination of programmes you can also playback a pre-recorded show. 7.
44 Recording and Playback CAUTION Do not move the digital receiver nor pull out the power plug while it is running. It may cause damage to recorded programmes. Toppro is not responsible for damages inflicted on files that are stored on the hard drive. 7.1.1 Instant recording To instantly record a programme you are watching at present, button.
7.1 Recording a programme 45 If the information about the next programme is provided by the electronic programme guide, the After this program and 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.
46 Recording and Playback back into standby mode again in one minute. However, if you 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. To add a timer recording, select the Recording > Reservation menu, then the timer list will be displayed. To add a new timer event, press the F1 button, and a box like the left figure appears. Take the following steps: 1. Set the Record option to On to make a recording.
7.1 Recording a programme 47 Every Weekday means ‘from Monday to Friday every week’. If your favourite programme is broadcast at weekends and you wish to record every episode of the programme, 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.
48 Recording and Playback 7.1.3 Scheduling recordings using the programme guide If the electronic programme guide is properly provided, you can make timer events on it. The instructions on how to make timer recordings using the electronic programme guide are as follows: 1. Press the GUIDE button to display the electronic programme guide. 2. Select a programme you want to record with the navigation buttons. 3.
7.2 File archive 49 See §5.4 for detailed description about the time-shift feature. 7.2 File archive When a programme is recorded, it is stored as a file on the hard drive of the digital receiver. You can select a recording to play back from the recorded programme list. Select the Recording > Recorded Program menu or alternatively press the button to display the recorded programme list.
50 Recording and Playback 7.2.3 To lock a recording To lock a recording so that other persons cannot play or delete it, take the following steps: 1. Put the highlight bar on a desired recording. 2. Press the Option button to display additional options. 3. Set the Lock option to Locked. 4. Press the EXIT button. 5. The lock symbol ( ) is displayed on it. If you select a locked recording to play it back, you will be asked for your personal identification number. 7.2.
7.3 Playing back a recording 51 7.3 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 button to display the list of recorded programmes. 2.
52 Recording and Playback • If there are no bookmarks, you can jump forward by the minute set to the Jump time Interval option with the F3 button. See §4.5 for that option. Refer to §7.3.4 as to how to bookmark a position. • To jump to the beginning, press the • To jump to the end, press the button. button. • To hide the progress bar, press the button again. 7.3.2 To play in slow motion To watch in slow motion during a playback, press the button.
7.3 Playing back a recording 53 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. 2.
54 Recording and Playback 5. Press the button again to start repeated playback. 6. To cancel it, press the is displayed. button when the progress bar 7.3.6 To play back recordings in sequence You can play several recordings continuously in sequence by performing the following steps: 1. Press the button or alternatively select the Recording > Recorded Program menu to display the list of recorded programmes. 2. Select each desired recording with the F1 button.
7.5 Copying a recording 55 7. If you choose the Save option, the cut will be saved in a new file which is named after the original recording with a suffix of ‘CUT’ and a number. NOTE Edited files cannot be fast-forwarded and rewinded. The F4 and F3 buttons are still active for this feature. 7.5 Copying a recording You can record the file in whole or in part during a playback by performing the following steps: 1. Start playback of a recording you want. 2.
56 Entertainment Chapter 8 Entertainment This digital receiver provides several special features for entertainment. NOTE To fully enjoy all of the features described in this chapter, you had better configure the network settings properly. As to how to configure the network settings, refer to §9.2. 8.1 Copying files NOTE To copy files to the external hard drive, it must be preformatted in the NTFS file system. After this, the external hard drive can be used with the Toppro PVR and your PC.
8.1 Copying files 2. Press the MENU button, then go to Recorded Program. 57 Recording > 3. Select the file you want to transfer using the navigation buttons on your remote. An orange bar should be on top of the selected file. 4. Now press the F3 button. 5. You will be given the option to MOVE to the internal hard drive (used when you want to transfer to a folder on the internal hard drive) or COPY to the external hard drive. 6.
58 Entertainment 8.2 Playing back MP3 files You can enjoy music or audio books in MP3 format on the digital receiver. Refer to §8.1 as to how to copy a file from an external hard drive into the built-in hard drive of 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 or button to display the MP3 file list. 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file; if you want to play several files, select them with the F1 button.
8.4 Playing back a video file 59 3. Select the external hard drive name and then press OK . 4. You will then get access to your external hard drive. Navigate through the external hard drive file and folders until you have selected the image file you want to transfer. 5. With the file selected, press the F3 button, then another screen will appear. Select Photo Album and press OK . Now, you can view the image files in jpg format by performing the following steps: 1.
60 Entertainment Refer to §8.1 as to how to copy a file from an external hard drive into the built-in hard drive of the digital receiver. To play a video file, take the following steps: 1. Select the Entertainment > Media Player, then press the button, and SAT button on the remote or press the then the or button to display the video file list. 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file; if you want to play several files, select them with the F1 button. 3. Press the button to start playback. 4.
8.6 Sharing image files by Yahoo Flickr (optional) 61 When you select the Entertainment > YouTube, you should see a screen like the left figure. To play back a YouTube content, and select a content with the buttons and press the OK button. To play back the content with full screen, press the OK button again.
62 Entertainment To use this function, select the Entertainment > Flickr. You can see image files which belong to a specific user by adding a user. To add a user, take the following steps: 1. Press the F1 button, then the on-screen keyboard appears. 2. Enter a desired user name. As to how to use the keyboard, refer to §6.2. 3. After adding a user, select the user with the buttons and press the OK button.
8.7 SHOUTcast Internet radio (optional) 63 8.7 SHOUTcast Internet radio (optional) SHOUTcast™ Radio is one of the largest directories of professionally and community programmed online radio stations in the world. Today SHOUTcastTM Radio features over 25,000 stations from around the globe. If you are into pop or rock music, want to check out local or world programming, you’re sure to find something you like on SHOUTcastTM Radio. To use SHOUTcast, select the Entertainment > SHOUTcast.
64 Entertainment 8.8 Google weather forecast (optional) You can view the weather of your city or other cities. To view the weather, select the Entertainment > Weather, then you should see a screen like the left figure. To change a city, take the following steps: 1. Press the F1 button to see additional options. 2. Set the Continent, Country and City options as you desire with the navigation buttons. 3. Press the EXIT button.
8.9 Network game 65 4. Select a map. If you play the game by yourself, you do not need to select a map. 5. Start playing. If you want to out of the game while palying, press the EXIT button on the remote control. Selecting game mode When you select the Entertainment > Game > Battle Tank (Single), you should see a screen like the left figure. You can select game mode as you desire. If you want to out of the game, select the EXIT option. There are two modes as below: Single play playing by yourself.
66 Entertainment Selecting a character After selecting game mode, you should see a screen like the left figure. Select a character referring to Table 8.1. If you select the ? , a character will be chosen randomly. When you play the game for the first time, you can select only two characters. To get a new character, you have to play in single mode and clear all 13 stages. Table 8.
8.9 Network game 67 Buying items After selecting a character, you should see a screen like the left figure. Buy a item referring to Table 8.1. When you finish selecting items, select the READY on the screen as follows: • 1 Player : Select the READY using the MENU button and press the OK button. • 2 Player : Select the READY using the F1 button and press the F2 button. Selecting a map After buying items, you should see a screen like the left figure. Select a map with the buttons.
68 Entertainment Playing the Battle Tank When you start the game, you should see a sceen like the following figure. Play the game referring to Table 8.2. .. 1 .. 2 .. 3 .. 4 . . . . The character’s weapons. The angle of the character. You can see the direction and speed of wind. You can see the information of the character as follows: ENERGY displays the character’s energy. POWER displays the power of shot. MOVE displays the movement bar. .. 5 . .. 6 .. 7 .. 8 . . .
8.9 Network game 69 Table 8.2: Buttons for playing Action Changing weapon Remote Control 3 4 Changing angle Moving character Using items Skipping turn Changing view of map Firing a shot 7 8 9 0 5 startbutton OK 8.9.2 Network mode To play the game in network mode, select the Entertainment > Game > Battle Tank (Network), and then take the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select a game server. Log on to the game server. Joining a game.
70 Accessing via Network Chapter 9 Accessing via Network NOTE The following section describes complex functions that should only be used by owners with advanced computer knowledge. This digital receiver provides features of web service and FTP service, by which through the network you can make scheduled recordings, or transfer recording files to your computer. Here you need a router, which will connect the digital receiver to your computer or to the Internet.
9.1 Configuring the router 71 NOTE The web server and FTP server of the digital receiver do not work in standby mode. So it must be powered up at all times if you wish to use the web service at any time. 9.1 Configuring the router In this section, the setup program of WRT54G, which is a router manufactured by Linksys, will be referred to as an example of how to configure the router for network access. NOTE For detailed description about how to set up the router, refer to the manual of your router. 9.1.
72 Accessing via Network 9.1.2 To access over the Internet When you are away from home, you can access the digital receiver inside your home if your router is configured to route access to the digital receiver by means of port forwarding. Via this feature, your router will lead you to the digital receiver when you access your router with its IP address. Your router may be assigned to a dynamic IP address by an Internet service provider.
9.2 Network setup 73 which should be supported by your router. 2. Configure your router with the account so that it can communicate with the web site. Whenever a new dynamic IP address is assigned to the router, it will inform the DDNS service provider of the new IP address. This makes it possible that you access the router with a domain name at any time. 9.2 Network setup 9.2.1 For a wired connection 1. Connect your Ethernet cable from your router to the Toppro recorder. 2.
74 Accessing via Network 9.2.2 For a wireless connection 1. Connect the USB wireless dongle to the USB port on the PVR. 2. Press Installation > Network Setting > IP Setting. 3. Select Wired/Wireless LAN. Then select Wireless as the preferred connection. 4. Select AP list and press OK. A list of available networks will be shown, then select your personal network. 5. Once network is selected choose the security mode WPA / WPA2 / WEP. Select your WPA / WPA2 / WEP algorithm according to your router setting. 6.
9.3 Accessing the web server 75 Select the Installation > Network Setting > User Info menu. At this time, you have to enter Personal Identification Number (PIN). Then set the User ID and Password options as you desire. And select OK to save the settings. When you access to the web server, you will be asked for the account that was made with these options. In way of the web server of the digital receiver, you can do the following: • Download recording files. • Create new recording timers.
76 Accessing via Network wish to download or upload a file of which size is 2 gigabyte or more, it is recommended using the FTP server rather than the web server. NOTE The maximum number of user connections is one. This means that you cannot access the web server while someone else is occupying it. 9.4 Accessing the FTP server To Access to the FTP server, set the Installation > Network Setting > FTP Server option to Enable. Select the Installation > Network Setting > User Info menu.
9.4 Accessing the FTP server 77 NOTE You can access the FTP server with an anonymous account. However, with an anonymous account you can only download files. You cannot upload files. You need an FTP client program to access the FTP server of the digital receiver. You can log into the FTP server with the user name and password specified in the Installation > Network Setting > User Info menu.
78 Accessing via Network NOTE The maximum number of user connections is one. This means that you cannot access the FTP server while someone else is occupying it.
79 Chapter 10 Toppro Application Program If you are good at programming with C/C++ language, you may make an executable program to run on the digital receiver. We call user-made programs TopproApplication Programs (TAP). For TAPs writers, Toppro provides two versions of gcc compilier and TAP API (Application Program Interface) libraries that are available from Toppro’s website, http://www.topfield. com.au. One is Linux version, and the other is Cygwin version.
80 Toppro Application Program • TAPs must be situated in the Program Files folder; if they are placed in any other folder, they will be ignored. Before you start the TAP, you will need to load the TAP file into the program file menu by doing the following: 1. Press the button and then the play the program files list. or button to dis- 2. Insert the USB with the TAP file into your unit. 3. On the remote, press the SAT button. Press the OK on top of the name of your external hard disk. 4.
81 The figure on the left is a screenshot of ScreenCapture.tap, with which you can capture screen in bmp format from the digital receiver. Not only this TAP but a lot of sample TAPs are available in the TAP API. By the way, the digital receiver will not show the list of the screenshots saved by the ScreenCapture.tap because bmp files are supposed to be ignored by the digital receiver. So, to view the screenshots, you need to transfer them to your computer via FTP.
82 Firmware Update Chapter 11 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, once in a while a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver. You can get the latest firmware and the firmware update tool, which runs on most versions of Windows, from the Toppro website, http://www.topfield. com.au. 11.1 From a memory stick If you have a USB memory stick, you can update the firmware from it by taking the following steps: 1.
11.2 From the firmware server via the Internet 83 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. 11.2 From the firmware server via the Internet You can update the firmware from the firmware server which is being run by Toppro via the Internet.
84 Troubleshooting Appendix A Troubleshooting List of Symptoms No power / No front display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I have connected my Toppro 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 Toppro unit . . Can not rewind live Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Free to Air Guide is blank . . . . . .
85 Can not get the time to show on the front of the Toppro . I am unable to get out of the MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . No picture through RF loop out to my Television . . . . My Toppro recorder doesn’t go to standby after instant recording (non timer recording) . . . . . . . . . . . Cannot view guide content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 88 89 89 89 Before you call a repair person for your Toppro product, check the list of possible problems and solutions.
86 Troubleshooting • Press the VF button on the remote and set to the correct resolution. 576i/576p/720/1080i/AUTO. You may need to press the VF button multiple times to cycle through all the different formats. All formats will be displayed on the front screen of the Toppro. 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.
87 Can not rewind live Television • Make sure that Timeshift is enabled, Settings > Recording. • Check that Hard Disc Drive is working by playing back a previous recorded program. 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.
88 Troubleshooting Can not get a network connection • Make sure you are using a Router and not a Modem. • You can only establish a connection by using the Network cable directly to the Toppro unit. • Your router settings are not set up correctly in the Toppro. • The router is not switched on. • Check connection of Ethernet cable, making sure they are a tight fit in the socket. • Re start Router and try again. • You are not using a Topfield USB wireless dongle.
89 No picture through RF loop out to my Television To output an RF signal in standby mode the recorder must be set to Active. This can be adjusted in the Settings > Miscellaneous > Standby Mode, from Passive to Active. My Toppro recorder doesn’t go to standby after instant recording (non timer recording) When an instant recording has been activated the recorder will need to stay on until the recording finishes.
90 Universal Remote Control Appendix B Universal Remote Control The universal remote control allows you to operate the most important functions such as power on/off and volume control on your television, audio-video receiver, or DVD player. For the use of buttons, refer to Table B.1. To be able to control the device, you must adapt the remote control to the device first. Take the following steps: 1. Turn on the device you want to operate. 2. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the device.
91 1. Turn on the device you want to operate. 2. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the device. 3. Hold down the OK and device button simultaneously for two seconds until the light flashes on. For example, if you want to operate your television with the remote control, press the OK and TV buttons simultaneously. 4. Press the CHANNEL+ or CHANNEL− button until the device turns off. If you want to find out the number which you set for your device, do as follows: 1.
92 Universal Remote Control Table B.
B.1 Code list for television sets 93 B.1 Code list for television sets . . A .
94 Universal Remote Control BARCO 107, 355, 371, 372, 422 BASIC LINE 006, 031, 049, 107, 123, 159, 195, 207, 226 BASTIDE 379 BAUR 012, 049, 053, 063, 107, 150, 172, 244, 245, 246, 247, 301, 357, 414, 416 BAZIN 379 BEKO 063, 184, 240, 241, 392, 421, 433 BEON 049, 063, 163 BEST 213, 421 BESTAR 049, 063, 421 BINATONE 379 BLACK STAR 413 BLACKTRON 006 BLACKWAY 006 BLAUPUNKT 019, 053, 057, 060, 113, 118, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 308 BLUE SKY 006, 049, 063, 123, 195, 232 BLUE ST
B.1 Code list for television sets CROSLEY 054, 065, 090, 093, 094, 104, 107, 139, 324, 407, 413 CROWN 049, 063, 154, 163, 170, 195, 209, 232, 372, 407, 419, 421, 431 CS ELECTRONICS 031, 123, 379, 413 CTC 413 CTC CLATRONIC 045 CURTIS MATHES 126, 190, 212 CYBERTRON 123 . . D . DTS DUAL DUAL-TEC DUMONT DUMONT-FINLUX DUX DYNATRON . .
96 Universal Remote Control EUROPHON 044, 045, 046, 049, 050, 063, 068, 107, 120, 168, 318, 336, 379, 413 EXPERT 107, 236, 242, 425 EXQUISIT 049, 063, 413 . . F FORMENTI 090, 107, 113, 139, 307, 324, 379, 407 FORMENTI-PHOENIX 050, 075, 104, 113, 148, 307 FORTRESS 190, 324 FRABA 049, 063, 421 FRIAC 045, 049, 063, 195 FRONTECH 076, 139, 195, 307, 379, 413, 416 .
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98 Universal Remote Control INNO HIT 044, 046, 049, 050, 063, 066, 102, 123, 155, 195, 217, 379, 407, 413 INNOVATION 049, 063 INTERACTIVE 210 INTERBUY 076, 195, 413 INTERFUNK 049, 063, 065, 067, 074, 090, 104, 107, 112, 139, 150, 153, 159, 172, 182, 301, 302, 324, 363, 421 INTERVISION 006, 045, 049, 055, 063, 076, 107, 123, 225, 232, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 413, 421, 423 . . K .
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100 Universal Remote Control MITSUBISHI 013, 018, 019, 021, 049, 063, 065, 105, 124, 131, 132, 143, 157, 164, 183, 190, 244, 245, 246, 252, 326, 330, 331 MIVAR 043, 046, 050, 058, 072, 081, 090, 120, 155, 318, 337, 379, 391, 407, 421, 434 MONACO 195 MORGAN’S 049, 063 MOTION 407 MOTOROLA 190 MTC 049, 063, 379, 416, 421 MTEC 106 MULTISTANDARD 045 MULTITEC 049, 063, 195 MULTITECH 031, 045, 046, 049, 050, 063, 120, 189, 195, 379, 392, 413, 416, 421 MURPHY 102, 104, 105, 107, 117, 171, 25
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102 Universal Remote Control PROLINE 030, 049, 102, 112, 191, 366, 436 RBM (UK) 147 RCA 190, 218, 436 049, 063, 085, 149, 151, 195, 225, 379, 421, 431 RECOR 049, 063 RECTILIGNE 049, 063 PROTECH 045, 063, 076, 139, 163, 195, 379, 413, 416 REDIFFUSION 018, 059, 105, 139, 171, 172, 307, 343 PROVISION 049, 063 REDIFFUSION (UK) 150, 162 PYE 050, 063, 065, 079, 112, 157, 158, 160, 188, 250 REDIFUSION 104, 105 REDSTAR 049, 063 049, 063, 112, 195, 324 REFLEX 049, 063 REVOX 049, 063, 42
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104 Universal Remote Control SOUND & VISION 031, 045, 123 SOUND WAVE 049, 113, 163 TEC 040, 050, 064, 168, 195, 213, 218, 242, 243, 379, 413 SOUNDESIGN 042 SPECTRA 195 TECH LINE 049, 063, 195 TECHICA SSANGYONG 195 123 TECHNEMA STANDARD 113 049, 050, 063, 113, 123, 195, 379 TECHNICS 099, 315 TEDELEX 379 STARLIGHT 049, 063, 076, 107, 195 TEIRON 195 STENWAY 006, 031, 123 TEKNIKA 042, 327 STERN 036, 040, 063, 071, 079, 095, 107, 110, 171, 236, 242, 243, 305, 307, 323, 338 TELE
B.1 Code list for television sets THORN 049, 053, 063, 103, 106, 141, 158, 218, 222, 321, 329, 408, 409, 411, 419 THORN-FERGUSON 032, 073, 074, 076, 080, 082, 103, 121, 158, 306, 319, 321, 322, 328, 329, 357, 358, 364, 375 THRON 117 TMK 143 TOKAI 049, 063, 102, 107, 195, 213, 379 UTAX . .
106 Universal Remote Control WEGAVOX 195 WELTBLICK 063, 113 WESTINGHOUSE 063, 094 WESTON WHARFEDALE WHITE 045 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 049, 050, 063, 113, 213, 379 . . Y . YAMISHI 006, 049, 063, 123, 379, 380 168 YOKAN 049, 063 049, 063 YOKO 049, 050, 063, 076, 123, 195, 379, 413, 421 YORX 123 WINCO 426 WINDSTAR 006 WINTERNITZ 361 . . X . . Z . ZANUSSI 036, 040, 063, 071, 079, 095, 110, 171, 236, 305, 307, 323, 338, 379 ZOPPAS 036, 040, 071, 079, 110, 171, 307 .
B.2 Code list for DVD players 107 B.2 Code list for DVD players 3 DLAB 072 . . A JVC . . 006 K . . AIWA 075 KENWOOD 007, 034, 043, 050, 069 ALBA 087 077 AMSTRAD 085 KISS . . A-TREND 086 LAWSON 083 . . B . BLUE SKY 080 BUSH 078, 079, 082, 085 . . C . CINE ULTRA 082 CYBER HOME 086 . . D L . LECSON 081 LENCO 082 LG (GOLDSTAR) 005, 055, 064, 070 LIFETEC 076 LOGIX . . 083 MAGNAVOX 009, 033, 056 MANHATTAN 083 MARANTZ 033, 059, 072 M . .
108 Universal Remote Control PIONEER 010, 012, 020, 038, 041, 046, 065, 071, 074 TEAC 087 TECHNICS 034 PROLINE 076 TENSAI 076, 079 PROSCAN 003, 004, 037 TEVION 076 PROVISION 082 THOMSON 003, 004, 073 TOKAI 077 TOKIWA 083 TOSHIBA 009, 010, 033, 057, 058 TV PROJECT 008 . . R . RAITE 077 RCA 003, 004, 018, 037 REC 034, 078 REVOY 082 ROADSTAR 078, 079, 082 . . S . . U . UNIVERSUM 085 . . W . .
B.3 Code list for audio-video receivers 109 B.3 Code list for audio-video receivers . . A . . H . . ADCOM 082, 092, 225, 161, 023, 148, 149 HARMAN_KARDON 231, 233, 153, 154, 118, 119 AIWA 170, 018, 104, 202, 203, 213, 211, 188 HITACHI . . 020 INTEGRA . . 029 JVC . . 163, 191, 114, 034, 091 KENWOOD 026, 066, 145, 192, 182, 005, 037, 196, 252 KLH 123 KRELL . .
110 Universal Remote Control . . O SAMSUNG 016 ONKYO 029, 017, 046, 108, 080, 209 SANSUI 040, 048, 110, 065, 228, 063 OPTIMUS 026, 041 SANYO 047, 059 134 SCOTT 019 SHARP 026, 094, 131, 175 SHERWOOD 024, 102, 106, 246 SONY 018, 247, 248, 166, 101, 184, 218, 025, 179, 180, 220 . OUTLAW . . P .
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