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Topfield TF6500F User Manual

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TF6500F

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Digital Satellite Receiver
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    TOPFIELD TF6500F User Manual Digital Satellite Receiver Free To Air...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Contents 1 Overview Introduction ......Controlling The Digital Receiver ....1.2.1 Front Panel .
  • Page 3 2.6.1 LNB Setting ......2.6.2 Service Search ..... . . 2.6.3 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 .
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 5.3.4 Multifeed ......A Information A.1 Operational Functions and Features ....A.2 Technical Specification .

  • Page 5: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The TF6500F digital receiver is fully compliant with the in- ternational digital video broadcasting standard, and can play digital satellite services. To operate it, you need a satellite an- tenna, which must be installed and directed at the required satellite.

  • Page 6: Controlling The Digital Receiver

    Overview • This digital receiver supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.1, DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS (DiSEqC). • This digtial receiver saves up to 5000 TV and radio ser- vices. • You can edit the service list and make your own favorite service list.

  • Page 7: Remote Control

    1.2 Controlling The Digital Receiver buttons switch services up and down, and move the cursor up and down in the menus. buttons change the volume, and select individual entries in the menus. 1.2.2 Remote Control ⃝ Standby button toggles the digital receiver between operation mode and standby mode.
  • Page 8 Overview ⃝ buttons change the volume, and select and change individual entries in the menus. ⃝ OK button displays the service list, and selects an entry in the menus. ⃝ TV/Radio button toggles between TV mode and radio mode. ⃝ SAT button displays the satellite list.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Packing Contents Unpack your receiver and check the following cables and ac- cessories 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 LNB IN R - AUDIO - L RF OUT RF IN LNB OUT VIDEO S/PDIF RS-232 1) LNB IN: Satellite broadcast input socket. 2) LNB OUT: Satellite broadcast output socket. 3) VIDEO: Composite video output socket for television or AV receiver.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Television By Scart Cable

    Installation satellite antenna cable into the LNB OUT socket on the digi- tal receiver and the corresponding socket on the other digital receiver. LNB IN R - AUDIO - L RF OUT RF IN LNB OUT VIDEO S/PDIF RS-232 LNB IN R - AUDIO - L RF OUT RF IN...

  • Page 13: Connecting To The Tv By Rf Cable

    2.5 Inserting Batteries in The Remote Control LNB IN R - AUDIO - L RF OUT RF IN LNB OUT VIDEO S/PDIF RS-232 2.4.4 Connecting to The TV by RF Cable Connect the aerial antenna cable to the RF IN socket on the digital receiver, and then plug a RF cable into the RF OUT socket on the digital receiver and the corresponding input socket on the television.

  • Page 14: Station Settings

    Installation If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote con- trol commands, the batteries may be flat. Be sure to remove used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for dam- age resulting from leaking batteries. Note Batteries, including those which contain no heavy met- als, may not be disposed of with household waste.
  • Page 15 2.6 Station Settings that corresponds to the direction of the antenna. If a desired satellite is not in the list, then select Other. LNB Frequency Select the local oscillator frequency of the LNB. You can input the frequency with the numeric buttons. LNB Power Set this parameter to on to supply the LNB with power.

  • Page 16: Service Search

    Installation Set the DiSEqC 1.1 parameter and DiSEqC 1.0 parameter according to the antenna configuration. For exam- ple, to select A7 in the figure, set the DiSEqC1.1 parameter to 2 of 4 and the DiSEqC1.0 parameter to 3 of 4. 2.6.2 Service Search To search services, select the Installation >...
  • Page 17 2.6 Station Settings quency, symbol rate and polarization type of the transponder you want to search. To use the Advanced mode, you have to know the audio PID, video PID or PCR PID of the transpon- der you want to search. The SMATV mode is used for special purposes on the satellite master antenna TV system.

  • Page 18: Motorized Diseqc

    Installation Start Search To start the service search, select this menu. To cancel the £   ¢ ¡ search in process, press the button. EXIT 2.6.3 Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 To configure the settings with DiSEqC 1.2, select the Installa- tion > Motorized DiSEqC 1.2 menu.

  • Page 19: Usals Setting

    2.6 Station Settings Movement In the user mode, the antenna is moved by fine tuning. In the installer mode, the antenna is moved by button (to the east) button(to the west). Motor Control Goto: Move the motor to the stored position of the selected satellite.
  • Page 20 Installation Motorized DiSEqC 1.3 Set this parameter to enable if you have DiSEqC 1.3 switch. Satellite Name Select a satellite that will be used to identify a motor position. Satellite Angle This parameter represents the longitude of the selected satel- lite and it can be set automatically in case of selecting a satellite name.

  • Page 21: Editing The Transponder List

    2.6 Station Settings Frequency Select a transponder of which signal is strong. Goto the position After setting the Longitude, Latitude and the longitude of the selected satellite, this menu is used when you want to move the desired direction (position) of the dish saved before. Its moving limit is ±...
  • Page 22 Installation Symbol Rate You can see the symbol rate of specified satellite on the right side of the menu. Polarization You can select the polarization from Horizontal and Vertical modes. SAT Name Edit You can change the name of the satellite name by this menu. £...

  • Page 23: Factory Setting

    2.6 Station Settings Add Satellite Using this menu, you can add new satellite name by keyboard, then it will be added in the Satellite Name menu. Delete Satellite By selecting this item, you can delete the selected satellite in- formation. Service Search It is used to go to Service Search menu directly from SAT/TP Edit menu.
  • Page 24 Installation Store It stores all the data and system setting as current setting. The stored data and seting will be restored by Recover function. It is permitted only to the installers. The PIN code is different from that of users.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27 3.2 Timer Setting Service: Select the service to be reserved for recording by press- £   ¢ ¡ button. 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.

  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 Services, Organizing Favorites, Installation and IRD Lock. Press buttons to Locked/Unlocked the access. Locked means controlling the access to the specific menus with the PIN Code system.

  • Page 30: 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 31: Menu Transparency

    3.6 Menu Transparency mode is configurable later on by using the sound button on your remote control. RF Output When the digital receiver is connected to the TV by an RF ca- ble, you may need to select the correct TV standard system. Select the PAL G, PAL I, PAL K, NTSC M mode by using buttons.

  • Page 32: Listing Services

    Listing Services Chapter 4 Listing Services 4.1 Editing The Service 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 33 4.1 Editing The Service List 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 34: Editing The Favorites List

    Listing Services 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, Sports, Movie and Music. Up to 30 lists including these lists can be added and renamed.

  • Page 35: Daily Usage

    Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Selecting a Service £   ¢ ¡ 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. £...

  • Page 36: Information Box

    Daily Usage £   ¢ ¡ Pressing button in the ser- vice list pops up the multipic- ture selection window. Choose any form you desire to view. The multipicture function is also available in the favorite list, which appears on pressing the £...

  • Page 37: Electronic Program Guide

    5.3 Electronic Program Guide Service Name Frequency Signal Strength Service Event Name Time CAS, Parental Number Information Subtitle, Lock Teletext Mark Event Description Start Time – End Time / Dolby / Multifeed You can see the Current/Next event by pressing button in the information box.

  • Page 38: Subtitle

    Daily Usage £   ¢ ¡ button switches the EPG from Single Service to Multi Ser- vice and in opposition. 5.3.1 Subtitle You can choose a language of subtitle using the subtitle button on the remote control. If the broadcaster provides subti- tles, you can see the subtitle symbol in the Information Box.

  • Page 39: Sound Track

    5.3 Electronic Program Guide 5.3.3 Sound Track You can choose a language of soundtrack by pressing the sound button when a broadcaster supports various languages of soundtrack. Also, it is possible to choose a mode among Stereo, Mono, Left and Right using buttons.

  • Page 40: A Information

    Information Appendix A Information A.1 Operational Functions and Features • Fully compliant with MPEG-2 digital and DVB • DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS(DiSEqC 1.3) supported • 5000 services programmable including radio service • Multilingual audio supported • Multilingual menu provided •...

  • Page 41: A.2 Technical Specification

    A.2 Technical Specification • Exciting games embedded • RCA AV output supported • RF-modulator output supported • Timer function provided • Multipicture function provided • User image display fuction provided in the radio mode A.2 Technical Specification Table A.1: Specifications of Tuner & Channel Decoder Input/Loop through Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950 to 2150 MHz...
  • Page 42 Information Table A.3: Specifications of Connection Sockets TV SCART Video CVBS/RGB/YUV, Audio L/R output RCA A/V Video CVBS output Audio L/R output S/PIDF Digital audio or Dolby AC-3 bitstream out- RS-232 9 pin D-sub type Transfer rate : Max. 115.2 kbps Table A.4: Specifications of RF-Modulator 75 Ω, IEC 169-2, Female/Male Connector...

  • Page 43: Index

    service list 39 Index Symbol Low Noise Block, @empty, 10–30 4 –18 (age), Mode, multipicture, Button, multipicture selection, CAS, Network Information Table, Conditional Access System, NIT, No Block, Date, Duration, favorite list, Packet Identifier, Free To Air, PID, FTA, Recalculate, Goto, Reset, Goto Ref,...
  • Page 44 40 Store Wakeup Time Store, Total Block, Type, Wakeup Time,...
  • Page 45 WEEE Information...
  • Page 54 Copyright © 2005, TOPFIELD Co., Ltd. English Version http://www.i-topfield.com 110T-081B7-201-0 Rev. 1...

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