Digital terrestrial receiver, personal video recorder (90 pages)
Summary of Contents for Topfield TF-T6211HDPVR
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TF-T6211HDPVR User Reference High De nition Digital Terrestrial SMART Receiver Android OS Featured Personal Video Recorder Default PIN: 0000...
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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.
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Thank you for purchasing our digital receiver. Please read this User Reference carefully before you use the digital receiver and keep it handy for future reference. This User Reference covers the model TF-T6211HDPVR. • Illustrations pictured in this reference may not be exactly the same as the actual product.
Chapter 1 Introduction The TF-T6211 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 an- tenna, which must be installed appropriately. NOTE The frequency in digital broadcasting is usually called transponder or multiplex.
2 Introduction • You can use various web services including YouTube. • You can use the web browser to view online contents. • You can share media les with other device across the same home network. 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver You can operate the digital receiver with the remote control or the but- tons on the front panel.
1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 3 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 in this model. •...
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4 Introduction • buttons decrease or increase the volume. V− • sets a sleep timer in 10 minute increments. • displays the list of recorded programmes that are stored in the external hard drive. • buttons switch to the previous or next service. P−...
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.
6 Setup • 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 d service technician. • To maintain proper ventilation, always leave t space around the digital receiver.
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2.3 Rear panel connections 7 (USB 2.0Host, 5VDC, 500mA Max.) VIDEO Composite video output socket for the television set (yellow) AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for television or audio receiver (white/red) Local area network port DC IN Power jack Table 2.3: Connectors speci cations VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output...
8 Setup 2.4 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. If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact your dealer. WARNING Connect any components before plugging the power cord into the wall outlet.
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9 To use the HDMI output If you have a high de nition 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.
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10 Setup To make the audio connection You need to obtain an audio cable (RCA cable) to link the audio connectors. Plug one end 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.
2.5 Switching ON for the first time 11 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.
12 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 be not able to access all menus. A service is another name for a channel. 3.1 Searching for broadcasting services To perform service search, select the Instal- lation >...
3.2 Reset to factory settings 13 To start service search, move down to the Start Search item, and press £ ¢ ¡ button. The digital receiver will start to search for services. It is common for no channels to be found until quite late in the process. When the scan is complete, you will see a message telling you how £...
14 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.
4.1 Video and audio settings 15 4.1.2 Television aspect ratio If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 16:9. You can enjoy both wide-screen programmes and normal-screen pro- grammes with your wide-screen television as the above figures show. To watch normal-screen programmes in full screen like the left figure, set the Display Format option to Full.
16 Preference Settings 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.
4.3 Parental control 17 Table 4.1: Time offset table Time offset City 12:00 Eniwetok, Kwajalein 11:00 Midway Island, Samoa 10:00 Hawaii 09:00 Alaska 08:00 Pacific Time US, Canada 07:00 Mountain Time US, Canada 06:00 Central Time US, Canada, Mexico City 05:00 Eastern Time US, Canada, Bogota, Lima 04:00...
18 Preference Settings No block restricts no prorgramme. Total block restricts every programme, even those with no programme classification. restricts to G or above. G rated programmes are suitable for all audiences. restricts to PG or above rated programmes. PG stands for Parental Guidance, the content of which is mild.
4.5 Options for playback 19 If you set the Time Shift Storage option to Enable, the time-shifted programme will be saved in the TimeShift folder of the hard drive. You can set the duration of the timer recording. Set the Timer Record- ing Duration option as you desire.
Chapter 5 Every Day Use 5.1 Volume control Use the buttons to alter the volume to a comfortable level. 5.2 Watching television To change services, press the button. In addition, you can switch to your desired service by entering its service number with the numeric buttons.
22 Every Day Use button and press the button, then the selected service will be presented. Pressing the button skips over 7 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/radio/favourite service list by pressing the button.
5.2 Watching television 23 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 • Transponder information • Signal level and quality • Programme name •...
24 Every Day Use 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) shows the current and sched- uled programmes that are or will be available on each service with a short summary for each programme. Pressing the button displays the elec- tronic programme guide, on which you can see the following: •...
5.4 Using time-shift 25 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. Or when your attention is needed elsewhere, you can pause a live TV and resume a short time later without losing any of the programme.
26 Organising Services Chapter 6 Organising Services 6.1 Editing the service list Installation > Edit Service List Select Edit Service List menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. Select Services Favorites Function Exit EXIT The services list contains all available services, whereas the favourites list contains only chosen services that have been added to the high- lighted group.
28 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 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 for-...
7.1 Recording a programme 29 7.1 Recording a programme Once a recording gets started, a symbol like the left figure will be displayed at the top right of the screen for a few seconds. When you are watching a different service from the service being recorded, you will see a number on the centre of the symbol, this indi- cates the order that the recording has started.
30 Recording and Playback After a recording has started, pressing the button displays a menu like the left g- ure, in which you can set the recording du- ration. To specify an arbitrary recording duration, set the Duration option as you desire with buttons and press the but- ton;...
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7.1 Recording a programme 31 start recording at a speci ed time. When the recording comes to the end, the digital receiver will switch 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.
32 Recording and Playback 6. Set the Duration option to a desired time, in which the recording will be nished. button on the File Name option displays the 7. Pressing the on-screen keyboard, with which you can specify a le name for the timer recording.
7.2 File archive 33 7.1.4 Recording a time-shifted programme While watching a programme with time-shift, you can record it by per- forming the following steps: NOTE The whole timeshift buffer is recorded as one single file on the hard drive. 1.
34 Recording and Playback 2. Set the Sorting option to Alphabetic, Time or Size as you want. £ ¢ ¡ 3. Press the button. EXIT 4. They will be sorted by the specified option. 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.
7.3 Playing back a recording 35 The instructions on how to play a recording are as follows: 1. Select the PVR > Recorded Program menu or alternatively press the button to display the list of recorded programmes. £ ¢ ¡ 2.
36 Recording and Playback 7.3.3 To play in fast motion To watch in fast motion during a playback, press the button. If you press it repeatedly, the playback speed changes. To resume normal speed, press the button. You can play not only forward but also backward in fast motion. To play backward, press the button.
7.5 Formatting the hard disk 7.5 Formatting the hard disk If a new hard disk is installed, it must be formatted before using. Be- cause the Topfield unit does not recognize unformatted hard disk. You can delete all contents stored in the hard disk by formatting it. Select the Installation >...
Chapter 8 Accessing via Network NOTE The following section describes complex functions that should only be used by owners with advanced computer knowledge. Here you need a router, which will connect the digital receiver to your computer or to the Internet. If you want to have a wireless connection, you need a wireless router.
40 Accessing via Network ing the router In this section, the setup program of WRT54G, which is a router man- ufactured by Linksys, will be referred to as an example of how to con- e the router for network access. NOTE For detailed description about how to set up the router, refer to the manual of your router.
8.2 Network setup 41 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. 8.2 Network setup 8.2.1 For a wired connection 1.
The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. You can get the latest firmware and the firmware update tool, which runs on most versions of Windows, from http://www.i-topfield.com 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.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting List of Symptoms No power / No front display ....44 I have connected my T d unit to the TV but getting no picture 44 When the Service Scan is d I get zero channels .
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Troubleshooting No power / No front display • Make sure the main switch on the back of the Topfield unit is switched to ON. • Properly insert the power plug into the power socket. • If the power outlet is controlled by a switch, make sure the wall switch is ON.
Can not receive or adjust sound through the Top eld unit • Adjust volume using the on the Top eld remote. • Use the TV remote to adjust the sound to approx 50% then use the Top eld remote to adjust volume. •...
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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 Topfield unit OR by using a USB wireless dongle. •...
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