Topfield TF6000T User Manual
Topfield TF6000T User Manual

Topfield TF6000T User Manual

Digital terrestrial receiver
Hide thumbs Also See for TF6000T:

Advertisement

Quick Links

TOPFIELD
TF6000T

User Manual

Digital Terrestrial Receiver

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for Topfield TF6000T

  • Page 1: User Manual

    TOPFIELD TF6000T User Manual Digital Terrestrial Receiver...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Contents 1 Overview Introduction ......Controlling The Digital Receiver ....1.2.1 Front Panel .
  • Page 3 Station Settings ......2.6.1 Service Search ..... . . 2.6.2 Factory Setting .
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 6.1.1 From a Personal Computer via RS232 Port ..6.1.2 From another Digital Receiver via RS232 Port ..Data Transfer ......A Information A.1 Operational Functions and Features .
  • Page 5: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The TF6000T digital receiver is fully compliant with the in- ternational digital video broadcasting standard, and can play digital terrestrial services. To operate it, you need a terrestrial antenna, which must be installed and directed at the required terrestrial.
  • Page 6: Controlling The Digital Receiver

    Overview • This digtial receiver saves up to 2000 TV and radio ser- vices. • You can edit the service list and make your own favorite service list. • You can view the program guide • You can view the information of a TV programme. •...
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    1.2 Controlling The Digital Receiver 1.2.2 Remote Control ⃝ Standby button toggles the digital receiver between operation mode and standby mode. ⃝ Mute button mutes the television or audio appliance. ⃝ Numeric buttons selects a service to watch, or enters a parameter value such as recording time.
  • Page 8 Overview ⃝ SAT button displays the satellite list. (available only for the satellite receiver) ⃝ V+ and V− buttons change the volume, and select and change individual entries in the menus. ⃝ P+ and P− buttons switch services up and down, and move the cursor up and down in the menus.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Packing Contents Unpack your receiver and check the following accessories are also included in the package: • 1 remote control. • 2 batteries (AAA 1.5 V). • 1 user manual 2.2 Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully for your safety.
  • Page 10 Installation • When setting up the digital receiver, make sure it is in a horizontal position and that the mains socket is easily accessible. • Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The digital receiver is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors, please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or splashing water.
  • Page 11: The Connection Panel

    2.3 The Connection Panel 2.3 The Connection Panel R-AUDIO-L RS-232 ANT IN TV OUT S/PDIF VIDEO 1) ANT IN: Terrestrial broadcast input socket. 2) TV OUT: Terrestrial broadcast output socket. 3) VIDEO: Composite video output socket for television or AV receiver.
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Television By Scart Cable

    Installation a satellite antenna cable into the TV OUT socket on the digi- tal receiver and the corresponding socket on the other digital receiver. R-AUDIO-L RS-232 ANT IN TV OUT S/PDIF VIDEO R-AUDIO-L RS-232 ANT IN TV OUT S/PDIF VIDEO 2.4.2 Connecting to The Television by SCART Cable Plug a SCART cable cable into the TV socket on the digital re- ceiver and the corresponding SCART socket on the television.
  • Page 13: Connecting To The Television By Rca Cable

    2.4 Connecting The Digital Receiver R-AUDIO-L RS-232 ANT IN TV OUT S/PDIF VIDEO 2.4.4 Connecting to The Television by RCA Cable Plug a RCA cable into the VIDEO (yellow), AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital receiver and the cor- responding input sockets on the television or audio appliance.
  • Page 14: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

    Installation R-AUDIO-L RS-232 ANT IN TV OUT S/PDIF VIDEO 2.5 Inserting Batteries in The Remote Control Open the battery compartment by removing the lid. Insert the batteries Observe the polarity (marked on the base of the battery compartment). Close the battery compartment. If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote con- trol commands, the batteries may be flat.
  • Page 15: Service Search

    2.6 Station Settings 2.6.1 Service Search To search services, select the Installation > Service Search menu. Search Mode There are 3 search modes: Auto, Manual, and SMATV. The Auto mode enables you to search all the services you can receive. The Manual mode enables you to search the services in the channel you want.
  • Page 16: Factory Setting

    Installation Start Search £   ¢ ¡ To start the searching process, press button at this item. To £   ¢ ¡ stop the searching process on the way, press either the MENU £   ¢ ¡ button or the button.
  • Page 17: Preference Settings

    Chapter 3 Preference Settings 3.1 Time Setting To set the local time, select the System Setting > Local Time Setting menu. The exact local current time can be adjusted by using the Mode, the Local Time and the Time Offset submenus. Mode By using you can select on of the Auto/Manual mode.
  • Page 18: Timer Setting

    Preference Settings Local Time The Local Time is adjustable only when the Mode is in the Manual mode. Adjust the current time, if necessary, by using the numeric buttons and buttons. GMT is referred to the standard time of Greenwich. It cannot be changed.
  • Page 19 3.2 Timer Setting Mode: By using buttons, select one among One Time, Everyday, Every Weekend, Weekly, and Every Week- day. Date: Select the recording start date by pressing but- tons. £   ¢ ¡ Wakeup Time: Select the wakeup time. buttons and £...
  • Page 20: Access Restriction

    Preference Settings 3.3 Access Restriction To set the access restrictions, select the System Setting > Parental Control menu. Password to various menus can be configured. The PIN Code box will automatically appear when this menu is selected. The default PIN Code is 0000. Censorship The Censorship item blocks programs according to each spe- cific setting.
  • Page 21: Language Setting

    3.4 Language Setting Access Control The Access Control menu controls access to following items: Time Setting, Language Setting, A/V Output Setting, Organiz- ing Favorites, and so on. To lock a menu, select the Locked en- try. Locked means controlling the access to the specific menus with the PIN Code system.
  • Page 22: Audio And Video Setting

    Preference Settings 3.5 Audio and Video Setting To set the audio and video set- tings, select the System Setting > A/V Output Setting menu. TV Type Select your TV standard. For automatic PAL/NTSC selection, set it to Multi. Video Output Select the color model for the video output.
  • Page 23: Menu Transparency

    3.6 Menu Transparency Display Format If you have a TV set with the 4:3 picture format and transmis- sion is in 16:9, you can select the display format. Select the Letter Box or Center extract by using buttons. Sound Mode It allows you to configure the sound mode.
  • Page 24: Position Of The Information Box

    Preference Settings To adjust the display time of the information box, select the System Setting > Info Box Display Time menu. When you se- lect a service to watch, the information box is displayed dur- ing the specified time. 3.8 Position of The Information Box You can raise or lower the position of the information box.
  • Page 25: Listing Services

    Chapter 4 Listing Services 4.1 Editing The Services List To edit the service list, select the Organizing Services menu. Browse £   ¢ ¡ Press button. Now, browsing through the Organizing Ser- vices is possible. Press assigned buttons on the help message.
  • Page 26 Listing Services Rename £   ¢ ¡ buttons to select Rename item and press button £   ¢ ¡ to move the cursor to the Service List. Press button to display keyboard, and rename the service. After renaming it, £  ...
  • Page 27: Editing The Favorites List

    4.2 Editing The Favorites List 4.2 Editing The Favorites List To edit the favorite services list, select the Organizing Favorties menu. On the Fav List mode, four standard lists are selected as the default menus: News, Movie Music and Sports. Up to 30 lists including these lists can be added and renamed.
  • Page 28: Daily Usage

    Daily Usage Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Browsing Services £   ¢ ¡ Press button to see the ser- vice list then the service list with the help window will be dis- played. Select one of the ser- vices you want to enjoy. 5.2 Information Box Press the information button on the remote control to see...
  • Page 29 5.2 Information Box • Service Number • Service Name • Detailed Program Infor- mation • Signal Level and Quality • Satellite Information • Information of subtitle and teletext • Parental Lock You can hide the Information Box by pressing button. Service Name Frequency Signal Strength...
  • Page 30: Electronic Program Guide

    Daily Usage 5.3 Electronic Program Guide To display the information about currently being broad- casted as well as those that will be broadcasted next, press £   ¢ ¡ button on the remote GUIDE control unit. If EPG is available on programs, you will see the detailed description of the pro- grams, start/end time and pro-...
  • Page 31: Sound Track

    5.3 Electronic Program Guide sertion mode, which is always on, you can watch the teletext with your TV using the remote control of your TV. To watch teletext with VBI insertion, your TV must support teletext. In the software emulation mode, you can watch the teletext even though your TV does not support teletext.
  • Page 32: Firmware Update And Data Transfer

    Firmware Update and Data Transfer Chapter 6 Firmware Update and Data Transfer The digital receiver has a stable and convenience firmware to use. However, a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver, The latest firmware and the update program are available at Topfield website http://www.i-topfield.com.
  • Page 33: Firmware Update

    6.1 Firmware Update 6.1 Firmware Update 6.1.1 From a Personal Computer via RS232 Port It is possible to transfer a new firmware to the digital receiver from a personal computer connecting them by a RS232 cable to update the firmware. The firmware transfer program, TFD- Down is needed to use this method of update, which is avail- able at the Topfield website, http://www.i-topfield.com.
  • Page 34: Data Transfer

    Firmware Update and Data Transfer How to update the firmware with this method is as follows. Plug a RS232 cable into the RS232 socket on the digital receiver and the other’s. Turn on them. Select the Installation > Transfer Program to Other IRD menu .
  • Page 35: A Information

    Appendix A Information A.1 Operational Functions and Features • Fully compliant with MPEG-2 digital and DVB • 2000 services programmable including radio service • Multilingual audio supported • Multilingual menu provided • Service switching time less than 1 second • Service list editable •...
  • Page 36: Technical Specification

    Information A.2 Technical Specification Table A.1: Specifications of Tuner & Decoder Input/Loop through Connector IEC 169-2, Female/Male Frequency Range VHF 174 to 230 MHz, UHF 470 to 862 MHz −78 to −20 dBm Signal Level Input Aerial Supply 5 V, Max. 100 mA Modulation OFDM Carrier Mode...
  • Page 37 A.2 Technical Specification Table A.6: Physical Specifications Size (W × H × D) 260 × 46 × 190 mm Weight (Net) 1.2 Kg...
  • Page 38: Index

    IRD Status Index Symbol 16:9, Date, 4 –18 (age), Download, 4:3, Duration, A/V Output Setting, Every Weekday, Access Control, Every Weekend, ANT IN, Everyday, Auto, 11, EXIT, Auto/Manual, External A/V, Button, Factory Setting, Download, Fav List, EXIT, Fav Services, Find, Favorites, MENU, Find,...
  • Page 39 Language Setting Weekly 35 Rename, Language Setting, 12, Right, Left, RS232, 7, 29, Letter Box, Local Time, S/PDIF, Local Time Setting, Save, Locked, Select your location, Service, Manual, 11, Service List, MENU, service list, Mode, 13, Service Search, 11, Mono, SMATV, Movie, Sports,...
  • Page 40 WEEE Information...
  • Page 48 Copyright © 2005, TOPFIELD Co., Ltd. English Version http://www.i-topfield.com 110T-F8829-201-0 Rev. 2...

Table of Contents