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- Page 1 TOPFI E LD The User’s Manual FREE TO AIR Digital Satellite Receiver TF3100FEi TF3100FEP pro - Embedded Positioner Please read this User s Manual carefully. The menu structure and specification can be changed without noti...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONTENTS FEATURES FRONT/ REAR PANELS 1) FRONT PANEL 2) REAR PANEL REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) GETTING STARTED FUNCTION GUIDE MENU OPERATIONS 1) SYSTEM SETTING 2) ORGANIZING CHANNEL 3) ORGANIZING FAVORITES 4) INSTALLATION * POSITIONER SETTING GUIDE(Positioner model only) 5) INFORMATION 6) GAME TROUBLE SHOOTING (Q &... - Page 3 WARNING Warning WARNING Warning WARNING Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety. MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz. OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters as these can result in fire or electrical shock. LIQUIDS : Keep liquids away from the STB.
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Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Digital Satellite Receiver (STB). This Digital Satellite Receiver is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus transmits digital images, sounds, information guides and teletext directly to your TV through the satellite. Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and sports satellite broadcasts in your office or at your home. -
Page 5: Contents
CONTENTS Please ensure that the following items are included with the STB. 1) Remote control unit 2) Batteries (size AAA) 3) User’s Guide (this document) FEATURES Fully Compliant to DVB Antenna/LNB control - 22KHz mode On/Off - 0/12V mode selection - Automatic FEC Detection - DiSEqC 1.0 &... -
Page 6: Front/ Rear Panels
FRONT / REAR PANELS 1) Front Panel - STANDBY The power button of STB (ON / Stand by) - LED REMOTE STANDBY - CHANNEL The channel buttons are to change channels. 2) Rear Panel (Non-Positioner model) - Page 7 FRONT / REAR PANELS Positioner model only (Embedded Positioner model) VIDEO OUTPUT LNB IN Video output (YELLOW). Connects the satellite antenna cable. LNB OUT AUDIO-LEFT INPUT Use it to connect to another STB. Audio input (WHITE). 0/12V OUTPUT AUDIO-RIGHT INPUT Chooses the LNB on the antenna.
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Page 8: Remote Control Unit (Rcu)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Switches the STB between Operation and Standby mode. Enables/ Disables the Audio. Selects the TV or Radio service channels and individual menu options. Displays the Menu on screen or returns to previous menu from submenu. Displays the EPG (Electronic Progam Guide) on screen only when available. - Page 9 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Selects the TV/Radio mode. Stills the playing picture. Changes the terrestrial TV and Satellite mode. Selects LEFT/RIGHT/MONO/STEREO sound function. Selects the subtitle language list for the current service. Enables the teletext with software emulation. Displays the favorite channel list. Selects function.
- Page 10 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) Displays and alters the UHF setting in menu. Displays sleep time. When sleep time, the power automatically turns to the OFF mode and the STB to the STANDBY mode.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION (Connection) First, connect both the satellite antenna and the TV line to the STB and switch the power on. In this manual there are some of the most common ways to connect the equipment: TV, VCR and STB. There are several ways of connecting the STB to the existing Audio/TV system. We recommend using one of the following setups.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION (Connection) 1-3) Connection to the TV with the CINCH Cable. Connect one end (3 connectors) of the CINCH cable to the AUDIO-RIGHT (red), AUDIO-LEFT (white) and the VIDEO OUTPUT (yellow) socket on the STB. Connect the other end (3 connectors) to the AUDIO-RIGHT input (red), AUDIO-LEFT input (white) and the VIDEO input (yellow) socket on the...
- Page 13 Positioner model only INSTALLATION (Connection) 3. Connection to the dish. (Positioner model only) 3-1) Connection to an actuated dish Connect the LNB IN socket of the STB to the LNB. Connect motor wires to M1 and M2. Switch these connections if the motor moves to the wrong direction.
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Page 14: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Press the Power button to operate the STB from the STANDBY mode. Now, the Info box will appear for a given time and disappear. Pressing the button, INFO the Info box will remain on the screen. The display time of the Info box is adjustable under the I n s t a l l a t i o n Menu of the M a i n Menu. -
Page 15: Function Guide
Function Guide Information Box Press INFO key on the RCU to see the program information. The Information box displays as follows: Channel Number Channel Name Detailed Program Information Signal Level & Quality Satellite Information Information of subtitle and / or teletext EPG (Electronic Program Guide) To use currently showing TV, and Radio services as well as to use next program... - Page 16 Function Guide Subtitle You can choose a language of subtitle using button on the RCU. If a broadcaster provides subtitles, you can see symbol in the Information Box. Teletext If a broadcaster supports teletext, you can see symbol in the Information Box. There are VBI insertion mode and software emulation mode in teletext.
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Page 17: Menu Operations
MENU OPERATIONS Now this chapter assumes that the STB system has been installed correctly, meaning: * The satellite dish for the STB has been installed, connected to the STB and correctly adjusted to the proper satellite. * The STB is connected to the TV. * The RCU has batteries and ready to control the STB. -
Page 18: System Setting
MENU OPERATIONS I. SYSTEM SETTING I-1 TIME SETTING Various time modes can be set, such as the current local time, the Power On/Off time and the Sleep Time. The exact local present time can be adjusted by using the G M T, the T i m e O f f s e t and the M o d e sub menus. PLEASE NOTE: Configure the L o c a l T i m e before adjusting the W a k e u p T i m e,P o w e r O f f T i m e or the S l e e p T i m e. - Page 19 MENU OPERATIONS A. Local Time Setting button at L o c a l T i m e S e t t i n g item in the T i m e S e t t i n g Menu Press the to open the L o c a l T i m e S e t t i n g menu.
- Page 20 MENU OPERATIONS Time Offset The current time of the local area can be inserted. In another words, insert the time difference of the local time zone from the GMT. For example, if the local area is Seoul (the time difference from the GMT being 9), insert 9 : 0 0. The time is adjustable by using the buttons,15 minutes at a time.
- Page 21 MENU OPERATIONS D. Wakeup Channel The W a k e u p C h a n n e l item automatically turns the STB to the preset channel when it automatically turns on by the W a k e u p function. E.
- Page 22 MENU OPERATIONS I-2. PARENTAL CONTROL The age rating control, the PIN(Personal Identification Number) Code and the passwords to various menus can be configured. The PIN Code box will automatically appear when this menu is selected. The default PIN Code is 0 0 0 0. A.
- Page 23 MENU OPERATIONS C. Access Control The A c c e s s C o n t r o l menu controls access to 6 items: T i m e S e t t i n g, L a n g u a g e S e t t i n g, A / V O u t p u t S e t t i n g, O r g a n i z i n g C h a n n e l s, O r g a n i z i n g F a v o r i t e s and I n s t a l l a t i o n.
- Page 24 MENU OPERATIONS I-3. LANGUAGE SETTING There are many languages available for the menu. The default language is English. A. Menu Language It is an item for changing the language of the M a i n Menu. Select the language which the menus will be shown in. [English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Arabic / Greek / Turkish / Danish / Swedish / Norwegian] B.
- Page 25 MENU OPERATIONS C. Audio Language It is an item for changing the language of the Audio. The first audio language is set to English. If more than one audio language is transmitted, you may select one language among several languages transmitted by pressing the button.
- Page 26 MENU OPERATIONS C. Display Format Enables the setting of the screen format of the TV. Select the L e t t e r B o x or C e n t e r e x t r a c t mode of 16:9 pictures by using buttons.
- Page 27 MENU OPERATIONS I-6. Info Box Display Time Adjusts the time-out of the Info Box. Sets the period of time the Info Box is displayed on screen. The adjustable time is from 0 to 30 seconds. I-7. Info Box Position Adjusts the position of the Info Box. Allows you to change the position by using the buttons.
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Page 28: Organizing Channel
MENU OPERATIONS II. ORGANIZING CHANNELS This mode can be used to rename, reorder, lock, hide and to delete TV Services. A. Browse button. Now, browsing through the O r g a n i z i n g C h a n n e l s Press the is possible. - Page 29 MENU OPERATIONS D. Lock You can restrain and lock the use of the services. From here, locking (and later unlocking) channels in any of the lists is possible e.g. in order to prevent children from watching it. If a locked service is selected, enter the PIN code in order to enjoy it. E.
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Page 30: Organizing Favorites
MENU OPERATIONS III. ORGANIZING FAVORITES This mode is helpful in adding and deleting services to and from the favorite group. Under the menu O r g a n i z i n g F a v o r i t e s, there are three different modes: F a v L i s t,F a v C H s and C h L i s t. -
Page 31: Installation
MENU OPERATIONS IV. INSTALLATION IV-1.LNB Setting... - Page 32 MENU OPERATIONS The Low Noise Blockdown Converter (LNB) amplifies the signal received by the satellite dish and lowers the frequency of the signal. The signal is then fed from the LNB at the dish via cable to the STB. For the LNB Settings, move the cursor to I N S T A L L A T I O N item and press button.
- Page 33 MENU OPERATIONS E. 12V Use it if the switch box is controlled by 12V DC. F. DiSEqC 1.0 The STB is designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the STB at the same time. If using two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, then it is recommended to use a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
- Page 34 MENU OPERATIONS A. Satellite Name Press the button to display the Satellite List Box. The Satellite name list is put in alphabetical order. Select one of the preprogrammed satellites that correspond to the value of the antenna. If the desired satellite name is not in the list, then select O t h e r s.
- Page 35 MENU OPERATIONS B. Search Mode There are 4 search modes, A u t o, M a n u a l, A d v a n c e d and S M A T V.The A u t o mode enables to search using the information the STB has. On the other hand, there will be a need to know in advance the frequencies and the symbol rates before using the M a n u a l mode.
- Page 36 MENU OPERATIONS F. Network Search This N e t w o r k S e a r c h item can be used if the S e a r c h m o d e is set to the M a n u a l or A u t o mode. If the N e t w o r k S e a r c h item is set to O n and the NIT (Network Information Table) is available, the Transponder’s information can be found.
- Page 37 MENU OPERATIONS I. Start Search... Searches for digital channels after the configuration of the LNB is over. To stop the searching process on the way, press either the button or the button. MENU EXIT This menu will be shown as long as the STB is searching for channels. All channels found will be listed in two columns on the screen;...
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Page 38: Positioner Setting Guide Positioner Model Only
Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only Positioner Setting Guide For the viewing of certain programs and satellites, the satellite and the antenna has to be configured. This is possible through the Motorized Dish Setting menu. NOTE: The positioner should be installed correctly, before proceeding this part of manual. - Page 39 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only : Please do not exchange the above three wires. It May break down your STB and skew motor. Skew motor positioner motor pulse Skew wire GND wire...
- Page 40 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only IV-3. Dish Setting First, go to the Motorized Dish Setting under the Installation-Dish Setting-Auto Setting menu. Please note that the button always indicates the eastern direction and similarly the button always the western direction. IMPORTANT: After the configurations, “saving”...
- Page 41 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only B. West Limit Press the button to move and adjust the motor to a certain position of the West limit. Save it by pressing red (F1) button. The indicated number will increase from 1000. The dish limits are now saved in the receiver and the dish is positioned to the most western limit.
- Page 42 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only 1) Most Western Satellite . Satellite Name : Press the button to display the satellite list. Choose the desirable most western satellite among the list by highlighting it and press the button. . Frequency : Press the button to display the frequency list.
- Page 43 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only 3) The Most Eastern Satellite . Repeat the first 2 steps(Satellite Name, Frequency) as listed above. . Position dish : Press the button to search and allocate the antenna to the adequate position. The positioning procedure might not succeed the first time. (Repeat the procedure, if it is needed.) As you press the button, the cursor will subsequently move to the left/right until it finds the matching position.
- Page 44 Positioner Setting Guide Positioner model only Frequency : Press the button to display the frequency list. Any frequency will function. Please contact the installer or the service provider for more specific information. Position dish : Press the button to search and allocate the antenna to the adequate position.
- Page 45 MENU OPERATIONS IV-4 . Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 If you have DiSEqC 1.2 motorised system, then you can use the DiSEqC 1.2 functions. . Satellite Name A selection of satellite names that will be used to identify a motor position. . Frequency: Selects the frequency to catch the strong signal. .
- Page 46 MENU OPERATIONS . Motor Control - G o t o : Moves the motor to the stored position of the selected satellite. - S t o r e : Stores the current position of the motor for the selected satellite. - R e s e t : Resets all stored position of the motor relative to the “0”...
- Page 47 MENU OPERATIONS A. Satellite Name By pressing button, you can see the listed satellite names . Then,using buttons, you can select satellite. B. Frequency By pressing button, you can see the all frequencies of transponders of a satellite, and also you can select a frequency. Or, by pressing buttons, you can select and view a frequency one by one.
- Page 48 MENU OPERATIONS F. Add New TP In case of new transponder information is added by broadcaster, you can add new TP(transponder) information and enjoy new services. Before adding new TP information, you should know the frequency, symbol rate and polarization types. After adding new information, you should confirm the new information by pressing button at O K item.
- Page 49 MENU OPERATIONS IV-6. Factory Setting All the stored data can be reset just like it was manufactured. IV-7.Transfer Program to Other IRD It is used to transfer program to other IRD for upgrading the IRD. Notes: Please proceed this menu with connecting the IRD of same model and same specification.
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Page 50: Information
MENU OPERATIONS V. INFORAMTION You can check the STB version and refer the calendar. V-1. IRD STATUS Check the IRD’s system information. It shows the IRD’s: System ID Loader Version Device Version Application Version Last Update... - Page 51 MENU OPERATIONS V-2. CALENDAR Press the button to select the year. Press the button to select the month.
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Page 52: Game
MENU OPERATIONS V I GAME V I-1. Block V I-2. Poker... - Page 53 MENU OPERATIONS V I-3. Bricks Lay V I-4. Bomb Hexa...
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Page 54: Troubleshooting (Q & A)
TROUBLESHOOTING (Q & A) Problem Possible Causes What to do Check that the main power Nothing appears on the The main power cable cable is plugged into the power Front Panel. is not connected. socket. No sound or picture, but the front panel shows the STB is in standby mode. -
Page 55: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS(IRD) STB SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Power 90 - 250VAC, 50 / 60Hz Input Frequency 950 - 2150 MHz DATA Service 1 RS - 232C, 115kbps SCART 2 SCARTS: 1 VCR, 1 TV CINCH A/V Out 1Video / 2 Audio (left and right) LNB Power Convertible 13.5/18V (500mA max) QPSK / Multiple convolution coding... - Page 56 SPECIFICATIONS(IRD) MPEG AUDIO Item Specification Operation Mode Mono , Left , Right and Stereo Sampling Rates 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz Resolution 18 bit digital to analogue Converters VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS Item Specification Specification Meets ETR 154 amended in ALM-95-021 TV System PAL I ,G,K Video Decoding ISO / IEC 13818-2, MP@ML...
- Page 57 SPECIFICATIONS(IRD) . POWER SUPPLY (Embedded Positioner model only) Item Specification Input Voltage 90 - 250VAC, 50 / 60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max.230Watt Standby Power 8Watt Protection Separate internal fuse . POSITIONER (Embedded Positioner model only) Item Specification Satellite Position Azimuth Control 4 push terminals (M1,M2,Pulse,GND) Output Power...
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