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Topfield TF 7720 HSIR User Manual

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TF 7720 HSIR

User Guide

High Definition
Digital Satellite Receiver
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    TOPFIELD TF 7720 HSIR User Guide High Definition Digital Satellite Receiver IRDETO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents iii Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... Controlling the digital receiver .
  • Page 4 iv Contents 3 Preference Settings Language settings ......15 Video and audio settings ..... . 17 3.2.1 Colour model .
  • Page 5 Contents v 5.2.6 Viewing teletext ..... . 41 Viewing electronic programme guide ....42 Watching multifeed programme .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 7720 HSIR digital receiver is fully compliant 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;...

  • Page 8: Controlling The Digital Receiver

    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. •...

  • Page 9: The Front Panel

    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 STANDBY...

  • Page 10: The Remote Control

    4 Introduction 1.2.2 The remote control button switches the digital re- ceiver between standby mode and operation mode. pauses live television. changes video resolution. V.Format See § 3.2.4 for more details. Numeric buttons are used to en- ter a service number for service change or to specify values for menu options.
  • Page 11 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 displays the satellite list. mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.3 for more details. switches between television services and radio ser- vices. displays the favourite lists. is used to select a subtitle track.

  • Page 12: Setup

    6 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) • A copy of this user guide NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local area.
  • Page 13 2.2 Safety precautions 7 • 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.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Connections

    8 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 7720 HSIR has some connections on the back panel. VIDEO LNB IN YPbPr SCART LNB OUT HDMI AUDIO S/PDIF RS-232 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.

  • Page 15: Connecting Up Your Digital Receiver

    2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9 Audio and video input/output socket for the video cassette recorder or suchlike. S/PDIF Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys- tem. RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data transfer. Table 2.3: Connectors specifications HDMI High definition video output Left &...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Antenna

    10 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 IN con- nector.
  • Page 17 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § for detailed description. To use the HDMI connector If you have a high definition television set, you should use a HDMI cable for best re- sults.
  • Page 18 12 Setup To use the component video connector You will need to obtain a component video ca- ble (RCA cable) to use the component video connector. Plug one end of the cables into the Y (green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sockets on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching sockets on your television.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Your Video Cassette Recorder

    2.5 Switching on for the first time 13 To enjoy Dolby digital audio, your televi- sion or audio system must be able to decode Dolby digital audio, and you will need to ob- tain a S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the cable into the S/PIDF socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.

  • Page 20: Powering On And Checking Picture

    14 Setup used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the damage resulting from leaking batteries. NOTE Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.

  • Page 21: Preference Settings

    Chapter 3 Preference Settings 3.1 Language settings You can select the language in which the menu would be dis- played. In addition to that, you can select which language of au- dio track and of subtitle track should be output. Select the System Setting Lan- guage Setting menu.
  • Page 22 16 Preference Settings Subtitle language Set the 1st Subtitle Language option and the 2nd Subtitle Lan- guage option to your desired languages. When you watch a programme, if the programme has a subtitle track of the lan- guage that is designated for the 1st Subtitle Language, it will be displayed.

  • Page 23: Video And Audio Settings

    3.2 Video and audio settings 17 3.2 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately to your television set and other appliances. Select the System Setting A/V Output Setting menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.

  • Page 24: Television Aspect Ratio

    18 Preference Settings playback. But if the option is set to External A/V, the digital receiver will not pass the video automatically. To pass it, you have to press the button. 3.2.3 Television aspect ratio If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 16:9.

  • Page 25: High Definition Television

    3.2 Video and audio settings 19 figure, set the 16:9 Display Format option to Letter Box. Wide- screen pictures then will be reduced to fit to the width of the normal screen. Otherwise, to watch them in the shape like the right figure, set it to Center extract.

  • Page 26: Audio Mode

    20 Preference Settings NOTE You can enjoy only standard definition video with the following connectors: • Composite video connector (VIDEO) • SCART connector (TV) 3.2.5 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.
  • Page 27 3.3 Local time setting 21 Select the System Setting Time Setting menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. You can set the clock manually or use the time signal, Green- wich Mean Time (GMT), carried as part of the digital television broadcast.

  • Page 28: Parental Control

    22 Preference Settings Table 3.1: 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 Atlantic Time Canada, La Paz...
  • Page 29 3.4 Parental control 23 Select the System Setting Parental Control menu. should see a screen like the left figure, and you will be asked your Personal Identifica- tion Number (PIN). The number is initially set to ‘0000’. If you wish to block 15 or above rated programmes, set the Censorship option to 15 (age).

  • Page 30: Adjusting The On-Screen Display

    24 Preference Settings 3.5 Adjusting the on-screen display You can adjust the transparency level of the on-screen display. Select the System Setting menu and set the OSD Transparency option as you desire. Its available range is from 0 to 50 percent. You can adjust the display time of the information box.

  • Page 31: Service Search

    Chapter 4 Service Search After connecting up the digital receiver, you will need to per- form a service search. 4.1 Searching broadcasting services This digital receiver can be operated with both fixed antenna and motorized antenna. You have to configure antenna settings according to your antenna system in the following order: 1.
  • Page 32 26 Service Search The other is K band which ranges approximately from 12 to 18 GHz. The LNB (Low Noise Block converter) is used to take a wide band of relatively high frequencies, amplify and convert them to similar signals that is carried at a much lower frequency, which is called Intermediate Frequency (IF).
  • Page 33 4.1 Searching broadcasting services 27 ever, if you have selected the Other entry at the Satellite Name option to specify a satellite that is not in the satellite list, you might have to fill in the correct LNB frequency. The absolute difference between a broadcasting frequency and its LNB fre- quency must be within 950 to 2150 MHz.

  • Page 34: Configuring Diseqc 1.2 Settings

    28 Service Search 4.1.2 Configuring DiSEqC 1.2 settings Your motorized antenna will turn toward your desired satellites horizontally by DiSEqC 1.2. When you switch to an service, if the service is provided by a satellite other than current one, it will take longer time than usual because the antenna has to turn to its position.

  • Page 35: Configuring Usals Settings

    4.1 Searching broadcasting services 29 you had better check the receiving quality of every trans- ponder and choose the best one at the Transponder (or Frequency) option. It will be helpful to your fine tuning. 5. Finally set the Motor Control option to Store to save the tuned position when the receiving quality is best.

  • Page 36: Searching Services

    30 Service Search 2. Enter your location to the My Longitude option and the My Latitude option with the and numeric but- tons. 3. Enter the position of your selected satellite to the Satellite Angle option if it is not correct. 4.
  • Page 37 4.1 Searching broadcasting services 31 • Searching every service of a SMATV (Satellite Master Antenna Television) system. Searching every service of a satellite To search every service of a satellite, perform the following steps: 1. Choose your desired satellite at the Satellite Name op- tion.
  • Page 38 32 Service Search and the Pilot option will become enabled. You also should set these options correctly. NOTE You may get transponder information from a satellite magazine or website such as Searching one service of a transponder To search one service of a transponder, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 39: Editing The Transponder List

    4.2 Editing the transponder list 33 4. Enter the symbol rate of your desired transponder to the Symbol Rate option with the numeric buttons. 5. Set the Polarization option to the polarization of your desired transponder. You can search pay services as well as free services as follows: •...

  • Page 40: Resetting To Factory Settings

    34 Service Search Then the on-screen keyboard appears. Change the name as you desire and save it. To delete a satellite entry, select your desired entry at the Satel- lite Name option and select the Delete Satellite option; then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, it will be deleted.
  • Page 41 4.4 Resetting to installer settings 35 • Services list • Favourite list • Preference settings Also you can restore them at any time. To store your data, select the Installation System Recovery menu and select the Store option; then you get asked for the presonal identification number.

  • Page 42: Daily Usage

    36 Daily Usage Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Volume control Use the buttons to alter the volume to a com- fortable level. You may need to adjust the volume on your television set too. To temporarily switch off the sound, press button.
  • Page 43 5.2 Watching television 37 On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name • Transmitting satellite • Transponder information A dollar sign ($) may be marked on some entries, indicating pay service. To watch pay services, you need the subscription card.
  • Page 44 38 Daily Usage • By setting the Show Provider option to On, you can view service entries by groups of broadcasters. • To change the name of the highlighted service, select the Rename option; then the on-screen keyboard appears, with which you can enter a new name. See § for how to use the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 45: The Favourite Services List

    5.2 Watching television 39 5.2.2 The favourite services list You can select a service to watch on a favourite list as well as on the services list. To display the favourite lists, press the button. should see a screen like the left figure.

  • Page 46: Viewing Programme Information

    40 Daily Usage delete a group or a service, press the button; then you get asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, it will be deleted. 5.2.3 Viewing programme information Pressing the button displays the information box, on which you can see all of the following: •...

  • Page 47: Selecting Audio Tracks

    5.2 Watching television 41 Pressing the button once more displays detailed information about the current programme. To hide the information box, press the button. EXIT 5.2.4 Selecting audio tracks Some programmes are provided with audio tacks in one or more languages. Pressing the button displays available au- dio tracks.

  • Page 48: Viewing Electronic Programme Guide

    42 Daily Usage 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide The Electronic Programme Guide 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 dis- GUIDE plays the electronic programme guide, on which you can see the following:...

  • Page 49: Watching Multifeed Programme

    5.4 Watching multifeed programme 43 4. To remove the marking, press the button once again. 5.4 Watching multifeed programme Some broadcasts such as sports channels can provide a variety of perspectives on a programme at a same time. We call it a multifeed programme.
  • Page 50 44 Daily Usage 1. If you want a radio programme, set the Type option to Radio; otherwise, set it to TV. 2. Set the Satellite option to the satellite which transmits the service you want. Pressing the button on this option displays a satellite list, from which you can select your desired satellite.
  • Page 51 5.5 Making timer events 45 To delete a timer event, put the highlight bar on the entry you want to remove and press the button; then you are asked for confirmation. If you select Yes, it will be deleted.

  • Page 52: Listing Services

    46 Listing Services Chapter 6 Listing Services 6.1 Editing the services list You would have got the services list after service search. You can rename, move, lock or delete service entries on the services list. Select the Organizing Svc/Fav Organizing Services menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.
  • Page 53 6.1 Editing the services list 47 To edit the radio services list, press the button; then radio service entries will be listed on the right column. To switch back to the television services list, press it again. To change the name of a service, select the Rename and select a desired service;...

  • Page 54: Editing The Favourite List

    48 Listing Services CAS–FTA from pay services to free services Fav–NoFav from favourite services to unfavourite services. Transponder by transponder 6.2 Editing the favourite list You can make your own favourite services list. In fact, you can define multiple favourite services lists, each being a ‘group’ of chosen services.
  • Page 55 6.2 Editing the favourite list 49 You can add a favourite service to a group by taking the follow- ing steps: 1. Put the highlight bar on a desired group entry in the group list and press the button to select it. The high- light bar then moves to the services list.

  • Page 56: How To Use On-Screen Keyboard

    50 Listing Services 6.3 How to use on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key horizontally with the buttons and vertically with buttons. Press- ing the button on a key en- ters its letter in the input line. To type a space, select the Space key.

  • Page 57: Index

    Index 16:9, Default, 38, 16:9 Display Format, Delete, 38, 1st Audio Language, Delete Satellite, 1st Subtitle Language, Delete TP, 22 kHz, DiSEqC, 2nd Audio Language, DiSEqC 1.0, 2nd Subtitle Language, DiSEqC 1.1, 4:3, DiSEqC Command Mode, 4:3 Display Format, Dolby Digital, Duration, A/V Output Setting, DVB,...
  • Page 58 52 INDEX HDMI, One Time, HDMI, 11, Organizing Favorites, high definition, Organizing Services, OSD Transparency, Info Box Display Time, Other, Info Box Position, information box, Parental Control, PID, band, Pilot, keyboard, PIN, Polarization, 31–33 Language Setting, Provider, Letter Box, LNB, Radio, LNB Frequency, 26, radio services list,...
  • Page 59 subtitle, Symbol Rate, 31–33 System Recovery, System Setting, teletext, television services list, time format, Time Offset, Time Setting, 21, timer list, Timer Setting, Total block, Transponder, Transponder, 21, 29, transponder, TV, 11, 19, 20, TV Aspect Ratio, Type, USALS, USALS Setting, User, User Select, VCR,...
  • Page 62 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Correct disposal of this product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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