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Topfield Freeview TRF-7150 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    TRF - 7150 User Guide High Definition Digital Terrestrial Receiver Personal Video Recorder...
  • Page 3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    iv CONTENTS Contents Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... Controlling the digital receiver .
  • Page 5 CONTENTS v Local time setting ......20 Parental control ......22 Adjusting the On-Screen Display .
  • Page 6 vi CONTENTS 7.2.5 To make a new folder ....47 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder ..48 7.2.7 To copy files between a USB storage and the digital receiver...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The TRF - 7150 digital receiver is fully compliant with the inter- national Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard. For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately.

  • Page 8: Controlling The Digital Receiver

    2 Introduction • Can store up to 2000 television and radio services. • Can create favourite lists of your favourite services. • Can view information about the current television or radio programme. • Has an electronic programme guide that provides an overview of scheduled programmes.

  • 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, specific lamps and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean. / STANDBY button switches the digital receiver between standby mode and operation mode.

  • 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. (ON/OFF) is used to set a sleep timer in 10 minute increments. buttons decrease or in- crease the volume. They are also used to change values for menu op- tions.
  • Page 11 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 a video track of multifeed programme. is used to select a subtitle track. displays teletext. changes video resolution. See § 3.2.2 for more V.Format details. changes aspect ratio. See § 3.2.1 for more details. switches between television services and radio ser- vices.
  • Page 12 6 Introduction is used to start fast motion playback. Subsequent presses increase the playback speed. is used to start slow motion playback. Subsequent presses change the playback speed. is used to jump back to beginnng of recording during a playback. is used to jump to end of recording during a playback.

  • Page 13: 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) • One power cord • One component cable (RCA cable) •...
  • Page 14 8 Setup • The mains power must be 90 to 250 volts. Check it before connecting the digital receiver to the mains socket. For the power consumption of the digital receiver, refer to Table 2.1. • The mains outlet should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    2.3 Rear panel connections 9 Table 2.2: Physical specifications Size 265 mm Weight 3.1 kg Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 % 2.3 Rear panel connections The TRF - 7150 has a wide range of connections on the back. Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.
  • Page 16 10 Setup VIDEO Composite video output socket for the televi- sion set. (yellow) AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system. (white/red) Y/Pb/Pr Component video output socket for the tele- vision set. (green/blue/red) Dolby digital output socket for the audio sys- S/PDIF tem.

  • Page 17: Connecting Up Your Digital Receiver

    2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 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 appliances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact your dealer.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Television Set

    12 Setup 2.4.2 Connecting to your television set For all the following connections of the digital receiver, we recommend you use the first connector to get the best picture quality. If your television does not have a matching connector, then use the next connector in the following order for a better picture quality.
  • Page 19 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13 To use the S-Video connector NOTE You cannot view high definition video with a S-Video connector. You need to obtain a S-Video cable to use the S-Video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the S-VIDEO socket on the digi- tal receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television.

  • Page 20: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control

    14 Setup To enjoy Dolby digital audio, your televi- sion or audio system must be able to decode Dolby digital audio, and you need to obtain a S/PDIF cable. Plug one end of the cable into the S/PDIF socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.
  • Page 21 2.6 Switching on for the first time 15 menu. If you do not see a picture, try pressing the V.Format button on the remote control. If after several tries you still get no picture, check that the television is set to the correct input. If the picture is good, you can skip to §...

  • Page 22: Preference Settings

    16 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 the language of audio track and of subtitle track. Select the System Setting Lan- guage Setting menu.
  • Page 23 3.1 Language settings 17 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 24: Video And Audio Settings

    18 Preference Settings 3.2 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately for 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 25: High Definition Television

    3.2 Video and audio settings 19 You cannot fully enjoy wide-screen programmes with your normal-screen television as the above figures show. The left figure shows a normal picture displayed in the normal screen. To watch wide-screen programmes in the shape like the centre figure, set the Display Format option to Letter Box.

  • Page 26: Audio Mode

    20 Preference Settings NOTE You can enjoy only standard definition video with the following connectors: • Composite video connector (VIDEO) • S-Video connector (S-VIDEO) 3.2.3 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.
  • 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’ as a de- fault.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The On-Screen Display

    24 Preference Settings NOTE If a programme does not have any programme classification information, your censorship setting will not take effect. If anyone is trying to watch a programme that is of or above the censorship setting, the person has to enter the personal identification number to override.

  • Page 31: To Turn On The Time Shift Feature

    3.6 To turn on the time shift feature 25 Position option as you desire. Its available range is 10 to lines. The higher you set the option, the lower the information box will be positioned. 3.6 To turn on the time shift feature Time shift means that the most recent hour of the television service you are watching gets saved temporarily on the hard disk.

  • Page 32: Service Search

    26 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 To perform service search, select the Installation Service Search menu. You should see a screen like the left figure.

  • Page 33: Resetting To Factory Settings

    4.2 Resetting to factory settings 27 transponder. To do that, set the Search Mode option to Manual, and then at the Channel option select your desired transponder. The number ranges from 6 to 12 in VHF and 28 to 69 in UHF. To search one service of a transponder, set the Search Mode option to Advanced, and at the PID option specify the PIDs of your desired service with the numeric buttons.

  • Page 34: Daily Usage

    28 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 35 5.2 Watching television 29 On the services list, you can see the service information as fol- lows: • Service number and name • Transponder information To select a desired service, put the highlight bar on its entry with the button and press the button;...

  • Page 36: The Favourite Services List

    30 Daily Usage will be displayed. Put the highlight bar on a desired group and press the button. 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.

  • Page 37: Viewing Programme Information

    5.2 Watching television 31 the on-screen keyboard appears. Enter your desired name and save it. See § for how to use the on-screen keyboard. To 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...

  • Page 38: Selecting Audio Tracks

    32 Daily Usage Pressing the button once more displays detailed informa- tion 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 tracks in one or more languages. Pressing the button displays available audio tracks.

  • Page 39: Viewing Electronic Programme Guide

    5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide 33 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) shows the current and scheduled 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...
  • Page 40 34 Daily Usage live TV and resume a short time later without losing any of the programme. When you do this, you are no longer watching the live pro- gramme, instead you are watch- ing a delayed presentation. This is called time shifted television. You can skip commercials until you catch up to the live broad- cast.
  • Page 41 5.4 Using time shift 35 When the time shift feature is disabled and a pause is kept for more than 10 seconds, the time shift feature will be enabled for saving the missing part of the programme. In such case it will remain enabled until you change services.

  • Page 42: Listing Services

    36 Listing Services Chapter 6 Listing Services 6.1 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. Select the Organizing Favorites menu.
  • Page 43 6.1 Editing the favourite list 37 You can add up to 30 groups. To add a group, select the NEW option in the group list; then the on-screen keyboard appears. See § for how to use the on-screen keyboard. To rename a group, put the highlight bar on the group entry you want and press the button;...

  • Page 44: How To Use On-Screen Keyboard

    38 Listing Services 6.2 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 45 6.3 Transferring receiver data 39 1. Plug one end of a RS-232 cable (9 pin D- sub cable) into the RS-232 port on the dig- ital receiver, and the other end into the matching port on the other digital receiver. 2.

  • Page 46: Recording And Playing

    40 Recording and Playing Chapter 7 Recording and Playing You can record two different services while watching another if two of the services are provided through the same transponder. The TRF - 7150 digital receiver has two tuners so that you can enjoy the following: •...

  • Page 47: Instant Recording

    7.1 Recording a programme 41 limited number of services while the two programs are being recorded. CAUTION Do not move the digital receiver nor pull out the power plug while it is running. It may cause damage to recorded pro- grammes.
  • Page 48 42 Recording and Playing To specify an arbitrary recording duration, set the Duration option as you desire with the buttons and press button; the recording will end at the specified time. If the information about the next programme is provided by the electronic programme guide, the After this program and After next program options will be available.

  • Page 49: Timer Recording

    7.1 Recording a programme 43 7.1.2 Timer recording You can set a service to be recorded at a specific time. Even if the digital receiver is in standby mode, it will switch into operation mode and start recording at a specified time. When the recording comes to the end, the digital receiver will switch back into standby mode again after one minute.
  • Page 50 44 Recording and Playing Every Day means literally ‘every day’. Every Weekend means ‘Saturday and Sunday every week’. Weekly means ‘one day every week’. Every Weekday means ‘from Monday to Friday every week’. If your favourite programme is broadcast at weekends and you wish to record every episode of the programme, set the Mode option to Every Weekend.

  • Page 51: Scheduling Recordings Using The Programme Guide

    7.1 Recording a programme 45 NOTE Do not operate the digital receiver while it is working on a timer event. If you press any key on the remote control or on the front panel, it will not turn off automatically even after the timer event is complete.

  • Page 52: File Archive

    46 Recording and Playing 6. Pressing the button once more will cancel the timer. 7.2 File archive When a programme is recorded, it is stored as a file on the built-in hard disk drive of the digital receiver. You can select a recording to play back from the recorded programme list.

  • Page 53: To Lock A Recording

    7.2 File archive 47 3. Press the button. EXIT 4. They are sorted by the specified option. 7.2.3 To lock a recording To lock a recording so that other people cannot play or delete it, perform the following steps: 1. Put the highlight bar on a desired recording. 2.

  • Page 54: To Move A Recording To Another Folder

    48 Recording and Playing 7.2.6 To move a recording to another folder To move a recording to another folder, put the highlight bar on a desired recording and press the button; then the folders are listed. Once you choose a folder, the recording is moved to 7.2.7 To copy files between a USB storage and the digital receiver You can copy files between a USB storage and the built-in hard disk drive of the digital receiver via USB connection.

  • Page 55: Playing Back A Recording

    7.3 Playing back a recording 49 and directories which are named with only alphabetic, numeric and underscore letters. If there is a file or forlder named with other letters, the digital receiver cannot recognize not only it but also its subsequent files and folders. 7.3 Playing back a recording When a programme is recorded, its additional contents such as audio tracks or teletext are also recorded together.

  • Page 56: To Navigate Using The Progress Bar

    50 Recording and Playing 7.3.1 To navigate using the progress bar First press the button to display the progress bar, then: • To go forward, hold down the button; to go backward, hold down the button. • To bookmark a position, refer to § 7.3.4. •...

  • Page 57: To Make A Bookmark

    7.3 Playing back a recording 51 7.3.4 To make a bookmark You can mark favourite parts of a recording by creating book- marks, and then jump to them. Bookmarks are stored with the recording so that you can use them again afterwards. To make bookmarks, perform the follow- ing steps during playback: 1.

  • Page 58: To Play Back Recordings In Sequence

    52 Recording and Playing 3. Press the button, then the pointer starts to blink. 4. Move to the end scene; the part is marked in purple. 5. Press the button again to start repeated playback. 6. To cancel it, press the button when the progress bar is displayed.

  • Page 59: Formatting The Hard Disk

    7.5 Formatting the hard disk 53 2. Put the highlight bar on a desired file; if you want to play several files, select them with the button. 3. Press the button to start playback. 4. To stop playback, press the button.

  • Page 60: Accessing To The Digital Receiver Via The Internet

    54 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet Chapter 8 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet NOTE The following section describes complex functions that should only be used by owners with advanced computer knowledge. TRF - 7150 provides a web service. You can make scheduled recordings via the web service.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Router

    8.1 Configuring the router 55 NOTE The web server of the digital receiver doesn’t work in standby mode. So it must be powered up at all times if you wish to use the web service at any time. 8.1 Configuring the router In this section, the setup program of WRT54G, which is a router manufactured by Linksys, will be referred to as an example of how to configure the router for network access.

  • Page 62: To Access Over The Internet

    56 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet 8.1.2 To access over the Internet When you are away from home, you can access the digital receiver inside your home if your router is configured to route access to the digital receiver by means of port forwarding. Via this feature, your router will lead you to the digital receiver when you access your router with its IP address.
  • Page 63 8.1 Configuring the router 57 1. Make an account on a web site providing DDNS service, which should be supported by your router. 2. Configure your router with the account so that it can communicate with the web site. Whenever a new dynamic IP address is assigned to the router, it will inform the DDNS service provider of the new IP address.

  • Page 64: Configuring The Network Settings On The Digital Receiver

    58 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet 8.2 Configuring the network settings on the digital receiver You should configure the LAN settings to enable the web ser- vice. Select the Installation LAN Set- ting IP Configuration menu. You may get the digital receiver to be assigned a dynamic IP address.

  • Page 65: Accessing The Web Server

    8.3 Accessing the web server 59 8.3 Accessing the web server In way of the web server of the digital receiver, you can do the following: • Upload/Download files. • Create new recording timers. • View information about the programme currently being recorded.
  • Page 66 60 Accessing to The Digital Receiver via The Internet You cannot only download but also upload recording files or MP3 files in the File Management page. NOTE The maximum number of user connections is only one. This means that you cannot access the web server while someone else is occupying it.

  • Page 67: Firmware Update

    Chapter 9 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, once in a while a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver. You can get the latest firmware and a firmware update tool, which runs on most versions of Windows, from the Topfield web site, 9.1 Checking the firmware information You have to check the firmware...
  • Page 68 62 Firmware Update NOTE It is only allowed to update with the firmware of which system identification is identical to that of yours. Otherwise you will fail in firmware update. Please check for your relevent firmware under your model number on the web site.

  • Page 69: From A Usb Memory

    9.2 From a USB memory 63 9.2 From a USB memory If you have a USB memory stick, you can update the firmware from it by performing the following steps: 1. Download a new firmware from the Top- field web site. 2.

  • Page 70: From The Firmware Server Via The Internet

    64 Firmware Update 9.3 From the firmware server via the Internet You can update the firmware from the firmware server which is run by Topfield via the Internet. Make sure that the digital receiver is connected to your router before configuring the network settings on the digital receiver.

  • Page 71: From Your Computer Via Rs-232 Port

    9.4 From your computer via RS-232 port 65 9.4 From your computer via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer a new firmware to the digital re- ceiver from your computer by connecting them with a RS- 232 NULL modem cable. You need TFD-Down, a firmware transfer utility for this, which is available from the web site, To update the firmware by this method, perform the following steps:...

  • Page 72: From Another Digital Receiver Via Rs-232 Port

    66 Firmware Update 9.5 From another digital receiver via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer the firmware from the digital receiver to another same digital receiver by connecting them with a RS-232 NULL modem cable. To update the firmware with this method, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 73: Index

    INDEX 67 Index 16:9, Date, 1st Audio Language, Daylight Saving Time, 1st Subtitle Language, DHCP, 58, 2nd Audio Language, Display Format, 18, 2nd Subtitle Language, Dolby Output, 4:3, download, DRC Type, A/V Output Setting, Duration, 42, AC INPUT, DVB, Access Control, Add to Fav, Electronic Programme Guide, Advanced,...
  • Page 74 68 INDEX Info Box Position, RS-232, 10, 39, 65, information box, IP Address, 58, S-VIDEO, 10, 13, IP Configuration, 58, S/PDIF, IRD Status, S/PDIF, 10, Search Mode, 26, keyboard, Service, Service Search, LAN, services list, LAN, Show Provider, LAN Status, Size, Language Setting, Sorting,...
  • Page 75 INDEX 69 Weekly, wide-screen television, Y/Pb/Pr,...
  • Page 78 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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