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TF 5300k
User Guide
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
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  • Page 1 TF 5300k User Guide Digital Terrestrial Receiver Personal Video Recorder CONAX...
  • Page 3 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    iv Contents Contents Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... Controlling the digital receiver .
  • Page 5 Contents v 3.2.3 Video cassette recorder ....19 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio ....20 3.2.5 Audio mode .
  • Page 6 vi Contents 7.1.5 Recording a time-shifted programme ..46 File archive ......46 7.2.1 To delete a recording .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 5300k 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 • You can create favourite lists of your favourite services. • You can view information about the current television or radio programme. • Has an electronic programme guide that provides an overview of scheduled programmes. • You can record one service while you are currently watch- ing another.

  • 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 Pull the right edge of the front panel to open the flap. You have to insert your subscription card into the front slot to watch pay services. 1.2.2 The remote control button switches the digital re- ceiver between standby mode and operation mode.
  • Page 11 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 switches between television services and radio ser- vices. displays the main menu. It is also used to return MENU to the previous menu from a submenu. is used to select an audio track and a sound mode, or a video track of multifeed programme.
  • Page 12 6 Introduction is used to start recording. pauses live television or playback of a recorded pro- gramme. changes the position of sub-picture counterclockwise. It is also used to jump back to beginnng of recording during a playback. changes the position of sub-picture clockwise. It is also 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 loop cable to connect the first tuner with the second tuner •...
  • 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 socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Connections

    3.4 kg Operating temperature 0 to 45 °C Storage relative humidity 5 to 90 % 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 5300k has a wide range of connections on the back. VIDEO RF OUT ANT 1 ANT 2 RF IN...

  • Page 16: Connecting Up Your Digital Receiver

    10 Setup AUDIO L/R Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system. (white/red) S-VIDEO Super video output socket for the television set. TV Audio and video output socket for the television set. VCR Audio and video input/output socket for the video cassette recorder or suchlike.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Antenna

    2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 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.
  • Page 18 12 Setup 2. S-Video connector (S-VIDEO) 3. Composite connector (VIDEO) 4. RF connector (RF OUT) You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § for a detailed description. To use the SCART connector For best results with a standard television set, you should use a SCART cable.
  • Page 19 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 13 To use the composite video connector You need to obtain a composite video cable (RCA cable) to use the composite video con- nector. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television.

  • Page 20: Connecting To Your Video Cassette Recorder

    14 Setup In this case, you will need to connect a ca- ble from the RF OUT socket to the antenna connector on your television. To ensure your television can also pick up existing analogue channels as well, you will need to connect a cable from RF LOOP 2 OUT connector on the back of the digital receiver to the RF IN connector.

  • Page 21: Switching On For The First Time

    2.6 Switching on for the first time 15 NOTE Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed with other household wastes. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner. Find out the legal regulations which apply in your area. 2.6 Switching on for the first time Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should plug it into a mains socket.

  • 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: Colour Model

    3.2 Video and audio settings 19 3.2.2 Colour model Through the TV SCART connector, the digital receiver is able to output video in various colour models. If you have the digital receiver linked to your television via this connector, you should set the Video Output option to your desired colour model.

  • Page 26: Television Aspect Ratio

    20 Preference Settings 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 16:9. Otherwise, if you have a normal-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 4:3. You cannot fully enjoy wide-screen programmes with your normal-screen television as the above figures show.

  • Page 27: Radio Frequency Output

    3.3 Local time setting 21 3.2.6 Radio frequency output If you have connected your television to the RF OUT socket of the digital receiver, you should configure the radio frequency output. The digital receiver can make analogue television from digital television and output it via the RF OUT socket. Set the RF Output option to the television standard that your country supports referring to Table 3.1.
  • Page 28 22 Preference Settings Table 3.2: 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: Parental Control

    3.4 Parental control 23 the numeric buttons. The time format is day/month/year 24- hour:minute. 3.4 Parental control 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).

  • Page 30: To Turn On The Time Shift Feature

    24 Preference Settings option as you desire. Its available range is 1 to 30 seconds. If you set this option to No Info Box, the information box will not be displayed when you switch services. However, pressing button will display the information box. If you set this option to Never Hide, the information box will always be displayed.

  • 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 To perform service search, select the Installation Service Search menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. If you have an antenna booster, you should set the Antenna Sup- ply 5V option to On to supply...

  • Page 32: Resetting To Factory Settings

    26 Service Search 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 5 to 12 in VHF and 21 to 69 in UHF. To start service search, select the Start Search item; then a list box appears, in which found services will be listed.

  • Page 33: 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. Press it again to restore the sound to previous level.
  • Page 34 28 Daily Usage On the services list, you can see the service information: • Service number and name • Transponder information A dollar sign ($) may be marked on some entries, indicating pay service. To watch pay services, you need a subscription card.

  • Page 35: The Favourite Services List

    5.2 Watching television 29 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 36: Viewing Programme Information

    30 Daily Usage 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 37: Selecting Audio Tracks

    5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide 31 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. Once you select an audio track, it will be sounded. In addition, you can enjoy audio tracks in four sound modes: Stereo, Mono, Left or Right.

  • Page 38: Watching Multifeed Programme

    32 Daily Usage Pressing the button dis- GUIDE plays the electronic programme guide, on which you can see the following: • Scheduled programmes • programme summary • Broadcasting date • Broadcasting time To see detailed information of a desired programme, put the highlight bar on the programme with the button and press the...

  • Page 39: Using Time Shift

    5.5 Using time shift 33 you have to press the button once more to select audio tracks. 5.5 Using time shift You can pause and resume a live television programme, and even rewind and replay it. When you are watching a pro- gramme and you miss something, you can rewind and replay it.

  • Page 40: Using Picture In Picture

    34 Daily Usage • You can jump backward 20 seconds at a time by pressing button. • You can change playback speed. For slow motion see § 7.3.2. For fast motion see § 7.3.3. • To check your current position in time shift, press the button.
  • Page 41 5.6 Using picture in picture 35 2. Pressing the button once more minifies the sub-picture, and pressing it once again hides the sub-picture. 3. To display the services list for the sub-picture, press the button. NOTE When a recording is in progress, the available services in the services list may be limited.

  • 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 With your favourite services list, you can select your favourite services more easily. Refer to § 5.2.2 for detailed description. 6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard You can move the highlight key horizontally with the buttons and vertically with buttons.

  • Page 45: Recording And Playing

    You can record two different services while watching another if two of the services are provided through the same transponder. The TF 5300k digital receiver has two tuners so that you can enjoy the following: • While playing a recording back, you can watch a service in the sub-picture using the picture-in-picture feature.

  • Page 46: Recording A Programme

    40 Recording and Playing 7.1 Recording a programme Once recording has 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 service different from the service being recorded, you can view a number on the centre of the symbol, which indicates the order that the recording is started.
  • Page 47 7.1 Recording a programme 41 After a recording is started, pressing the button displays a menu like the left figure, in which you can set the recording duration. To specify an arbitrary recording duration, set the Duration option as you desire with the buttons and press button;...

  • Page 48: Current Programme Recording

    42 Recording and Playing To stop recording, press the button; then a box like the left figure appears, which shows programmes currently be- ing recorded. If you select one, its recording will stop. While a recording is going on, you can watch or record another service.

  • Page 49: Timer Recording

    7.1 Recording a programme 43 Set the Service option to the service which provides the pro- gramme you want. Pressing the button on this option displays a services list, from which you can select your desired service. To start recording immediately from now on, set the Start Time option to Quick.
  • Page 50 44 Recording and Playing 1. Set the Record option to On to make a recording. If this option is set to Off, the digital receiver will turn on at the specified time but not record; instead, you may record with your video cassette recorder or suchlike in this case. 2.

  • Page 51: Scheduling Recordings Using The Programme Guide

    7.1 Recording a programme 45 anything, it will be named after the service name. See § for how to use the on-screen keyboard. 8. To set a timer recording with the above settings, select the OK option; otherwise, it will not be saved and will not occur.

  • Page 52: Recording A Time-Shifted Programme

    46 Recording and Playing 4. To make a timer event without recording, press the button; the letter P is displayed. To make a timer event with recording, press it once more or alternatively press button; then the letter R is displayed. 5.

  • Page 53: To Delete A Recording

    7.2 File archive 47 Press the button to dis- play the recorded programme list. The file information is com- prised of the following elements: file number, file name, recording time, playing duration, file size and so on. You can play, move, delete, rename and lock a recording file. You can also sort the recording files by file name, playing dura- tion or file size.

  • Page 54: To Rename A Recording

    48 Recording and Playing 1. Put the highlight bar on a desired recording. 2. Press the button to display the additional options. 3. Set the Lock option to Locked. 4. Press the button. EXIT 5. The lock symbol ( ) is displayed on it. If you select a locked recording to play it back, you will be asked for your personal identification number.

  • Page 55: Playing Back A Recording

    7.3 Playing back a recording 49 7.3 Playing back a recording When a programme is recorded, its additional contents such as audio tracks or teletext are also recorded together. So you can enjoy them while playing back a recording. The instructions on how to play a recording are as follows: 1.

  • Page 56: To Play In Slow Motion

    50 Recording and Playing • To go forward, hold down the button; to go back- ward, hold down the button. • To bookmark a position, refer to § 7.3.4. • If there are no bookmarks, you can jump forward 30 seconds at a time by pressing the button.

  • 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. You can have up to 64 book- marks. Bookmarks are stored with the recording so that you can use them again afterwards.

  • Page 58: To Play Back Recordings In Sequence

    52 Recording and Playing 2. Move to the beginning scene of the part you want to play repeatedly by holding down the button. 3. Press the button, then the pointer starts to blink. 4. Move to the end scene; the part is marked in purple. 5.

  • Page 59: Copying A Recording

    7.5 Copying a recording 53 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, then the edit options are displayed 6. If you choose the Cut option, it will be removed from the original recording and discarded.
  • Page 60 54 Recording and Playing NOTE If a new hard disk drive is installed, it must be formatted because the file system of the digital receiver is different from any of the personal computer. You can neither record nor use time shift with an unformatted hard disk.

  • Page 61: Firmware Update

    Chapter 8 Firmware Update To check up whether there is a new firmware available, select the Installation menu. If there is a new one, the System Soft- ware Upgrade menu will become enabled. If you select the System Software Upgrade menu, the digital receiver will ask you whether to start firmware update, displaying the infor- mation about the new firmware.

  • Page 62: Index

    56 INDEX Index 16:9, DVB, 16:9 Display Format, Electronic Programme Guide, 1st Audio Language, Every Day, 1st Subtitle Language, Every Weekday, 2nd Audio Language, Every Weekend, 2nd Subtitle Language, 4:3, Factory Setting, File Name, 43, A/V Output Setting, Format Hard Disk, Access Control, Add to Fav, GMT,...
  • Page 63 normal-screen television, stereo, NTSC, Stop, subtitle, One Time, System Setting, 23, Organizing Favorites, System Software Upgrade, OSD Transparency, teletext, PAL, Time, Parental Control, time format, picture-in-picture, Time Offset, PIN, Time Setting, 21, progress bar, Time Shifting, 24, 33, timer list, Quick, Timer Setting, transponder,...
  • Page 66 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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