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TOPFIELD
TF5010PVR
TF5510PVR
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
CONAX
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Contents iii Contents 1 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 1.3 What is common interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Setup 8 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.2 Safety p
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iv Contents 3 Preference Settings 17 3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.2.1 Television standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.2.2 Colour model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.2.3 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.2.5 Sound mode . . . . . . .
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Contents v 5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5.2.6 Viewing teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 5.4 Watching multifeed programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 5.5 Using time shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 5.6 Using picture in picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 6 Listing Services 47 6.1 Editing the services list .
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vi Contents 7.2.5 To make a new folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder . . . . . . . . . . 76 7.3 Playing back a recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 7.3.2 To play in slow motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 7.3.3 To play in fast motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 7.3.4 To make a bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 7.3
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 PVR digital receiver is fully compli- ant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and can receive digital broadcasts. For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately. NOTE In general we equate a channel with a frequency. Unlike ana- logue broadcasts, however, digital broadcasts are not all as- signed to their own frequencies; instead, multiple television broadcasts are transmitted through a si
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2 Introduction • Can store up to 5000 television and radio services. • You can edit the services list. • You can create favourite lists of your favourite services. • 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, provided by the manufacturer. • You can record one broadcasting service while you are currently w
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1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3 1.2.1 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. TV/STB REMOTE OK STANDBY TV/STB lamp lights up while your video recorder operates instead of the digital receiver. See § 3.2.3 for more details. REMOTE lamp lights up whenever you press a button on the remote control. STANDBY lamp lights up while the digital
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4 Introduction Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the flap. You have to insert your subscription card into the front slot to watch pay services. 1.2.2 The remote control 1
button switches the digital re- ceiver between standby mode and operation mode. 2
mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
3 UHF displays the radio frequency setting menu. See § 3.2.6 for more details.
4 switches the output of the TV SCART socket between the digital receiver and the device
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1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
11 MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return to the previous menu from a submenu. 12
is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or a video track of multifeed programme. 13
V , V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options.
14 P , P+ buttons switch to previous or next service. They are also used to navigate in menus and interactive screens.
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6 Introduction
27 changes the position of sub-screen counterclockwise. It is also used to jump back to beginnng of recording during a playback.
28 changes the position of sub-screen clockwise. It is also used to jump to end of recording during a playback.
29 SAT displays the satellite list with their services list. It is also used to swap the sub-picture with the main picture. See § 5.6 for more details.
30 is used to display, minify or hide the sub-screen. See § 5.6 for informat
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1.3 What is common interface? 7 1.3 What is common interface? Some broadcasts are scrambled so that only paid subscribers can enjoy them. Scrambled services can only be viewed with a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a subscription card belong- ing with the scrambling system. Common Interface (CI) is the slot on a digitial receiver into which a conditional access module may be insterted. The front of the digital receiver has two common interfaces. To watch a pay service, you should take the fo
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8 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) • One SCART-to-component cable • One S-Video cable • 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 volt. Check it before connecting the
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2.2 Safety precautions 9 • 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. Do not lay any objects such as magazines on the digi
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10 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 5010 PVR/TF 5510 PVR has a wide range of connections on the back panel. 1 3 5 8 11 VIDEO RF OUT LNB 1 IN LNB 2 IN TV L R RF IN IF 1 OUT IF 2 OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO VCR USB S/PDIF RS-232 2 4 6 7 9 10 12 13 14 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.
1 LNB 1 IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket for the first tuner.
2 IF 1 OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket through the first tuner. 3
LNB 2
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11
9 VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the video cassette recorder or suchlike.
10 USB USB port for firmware update and data trans- fer.
11 RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
12 RF IN Analogue television input socket.
13 S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys- tem. 14
RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data transfer. Table 2.3: Connectors specifications VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output AUDIO Left & right a
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12 Setup 2.4.1 Connecting the antenna Whatever sort of connection you have be- tween the digital receiver and the television, you need to connect the digital receiver to your television antenna so that it can receive digital television services. Connect the antenna cable to the LNB 1 IN connector on the back panel of the digital receiver. Also, you must ensure that there is a con- nection to both the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN connectors on your digital receiver, so that both tuners work properly. No
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13 2.4.2 Connecting to your television Between all the following connectors of the digital receiver, we recommend you to use the first connector to get best picture quality. If your television does not have the matching connector, then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality. 1. SCART connector (TV) 2. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO) 3. Composite connector (VIDEO) 4. RF connector (RF OUT) You should configure audio and video sett
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14 Setup To use the S-Video connector You will need to obtain a S-Video cable to use the S-Video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the S-VIDEO socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching socket on your television. To use the composite video connector You will need to obtain a composite video cable (RCA cable) to use the composite video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching s
