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Page 1: User Guide
TOPFIELD TF 6000 COT User Guide Digital Terrestrial Receiver CONAX... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents iii Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... Controlling the digital receiver . - Page 4 iv Contents 3 Preference Settings Language settings ......13 Video and audio settings ..... . 14 3.2.1 Television standard .
- Page 5 Contents v 6 Listing Services Editing the favourite list ..... . 31 How to use on-screen keyboard ....33 Transferring receiver data .
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Page 7: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 6000 COT 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 • 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 update the firmware of the digital receiver to the latest version, provided by the manufacturer. 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver The digital receiver can be operated with the remote control and the buttons on the front panel. -
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. Front display displays the current time in standby mode, and displays the current service in 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. mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on. Numeric buttons are used to enter a service number for service change or to specify values for menu options. - Page 11 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5 displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details. It is also used to select a menu item. switches between television services and radio services. is not used in this model. buttons decrease or increase the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options.
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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.
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Page 14: Rear Panel Connections
8 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 6000 COT has some connections on the back panel. R - AUDIO - L RS-232 RF LOOP OUT VIDEO S/PDIF 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 Table 2.3: Connectors specifications VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output AUDIO Left & right audio output CVBS/RGB/YUV video output Left & right audio output CVBS video output Left & right audio output CVBS video input for bypass Left &... - Page 16 10 Setup then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality. 1. SCART connector (TV) 2. Composite connector (VIDEO) You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § for detailed description. To use the SCART connector For best results with a standard television set, you should use a SCART cable, plugging one...
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Page 17: Connecting To Your Video Cassette Recorder
2.5 Switching on for the first time 11 To connect the audio connectors You will need to obtain an audio cable (RCA cable) to connect the audio connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the digital re- ceiver, and the other end into the matching sockets on your television or audio system. -
Page 18: Inserting Batteries In The Remote Control
12 Setup 2.5.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment by remov- ing the lid, and then insert the batteries observing the polarity, which is marked on the base of the battery compartment. If the digital receiver no longer reacts properly to remote con- trol commands, the batteries may be flat. -
Page 19: 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 20: Video And Audio Settings
14 Preference Settings Subtitle language Set the Subtitle Language option to your desired language. When you watch a programme, the subtitle track of the selected language will be displayed if available. Apart from this setting, you can select a subtitle track with the button. -
Page 21: Colour Model
3.2 Video and audio settings 15 If you have a PAL television, you have to set the TV Type option to PAL. In that case, if you switch to a service of the NTSC standard, the digital receiver will presents the pictures converting into the PAL standard. -
Page 22: Television Aspect Ratio
16 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. 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio If you have a wide-screen television, set the TV Aspect Ratio option to 16:9. -
Page 23: Local Time Setting
3.3 Local time setting 17 only one source or both of them in either stereo or mono. Set the Sound Mode option as you desire. Apart from this setting, you can change the sound mode with button. See § 5.2.4 for detailed description. - Page 24 18 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...
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Page 25: Parental Control
3.4 Parental control 19 3.4 Parental control In general, television programmes are classified according to the level of violence, nudity and language of their content. When you are watching a programme, you can check its pro- gramme classification on the information box. For the informa- tion box, see §... -
Page 26: Adjusting The On-Screen Display
20 Preference Settings You can also restrict uses of some menus. Selecting the Access Control menu displays a list of menus that you can lock. If the Time Setting item is set to Locked, you have to enter the per- sonal identification number when accessing the Time Setting menu. -
Page 27: 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 28: Resetting To Factory Settings
22 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. You can search pay services as well as free services as follows: •... -
Page 29: Daily Usage
Chapter 5 Daily Usage 5.1 Volume control Use the buttons to alter the volume to a comfortable level. You may need to adjust the volume on your television set too. To temporarily switch off the sound, press the button. Press it again to restore the sound to previous level. 5.2 Watching television To change services, press the button. -
Page 30: The Favourite Services List
24 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 the subscription card. - Page 31 5.2 Watching television 25 To display the favourite lists, press the button. should see a screen like the left figure. As you move the high- light bar up or down on the favourite group list at the left box, favourite services belong- ing to the highlighted group are listed on the right box.
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Page 32: Viewing Programme Information
26 Daily Usage 5.2.3 Viewing programme information Pressing the button displays the information box, on which you can see all of the following: • Service number and name • Signal level and quality • Programme name • Programme classification symbol •... -
Page 33: Selecting Subtitle Tracks
5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide 27 Stereo, Mono, Left or Right. However, if a multifeed pro- gramme is provided at the moment, video tracks will be dis- played. In this case, you have to press the button once more to select an audio track. 5.2.5 Selecting subtitle tracks Some programmes are provided with subtitle tracks in one or more languages. - Page 34 28 Daily Usage Pressing the button dis- 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 your choice with the button and press button.
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Page 35: Watching Multifeed Programme
5.4 Watching multifeed programme 29 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. You can select and watch a perspective you prefer. - Page 36 30 Daily Usage 2. Set the Service option to the service which provides the programme you want. Pressing the button on this option displays a services list, from which you can select your desired service. 3. There are five timer modes: One Time means literally ‘one time’.
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Page 37: 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. You should see a screen like the left figure. - Page 38 32 Listing Services 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;...
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Page 39: How To Use On-Screen Keyboard
6.2 How to use on-screen keyboard 33 services list after adding radio services, press the button again. 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... - Page 40 34 Listing Services 1. Plug one end of a RS-232 cable (9 pin D- sub cable) into the RS-232 port on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching port on the other digital re- ceiver. 2. Turn on the source digital receiver. 3.
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Page 41: Firmware Update
Chapter 7 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver. You can get the latest firmware and an update utility which runs on most versions of Windows from the Topfield website, 7.1 Checking the firmware information You have to check the firmware... - Page 42 36 Firmware Update NOTE You can only update with firmwares of which system identifi- cation is identical to that of yours. Otherwise you will fail in firmware update.
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Page 43: From Your Computer Via Rs-232 Port
7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port 37 7.2 From your computer via RS-232 port It is possible to transfer a new firmware to the digital receiver from your computer by connecting them with a RS-232 cable. You need TFD-Down, a firmware transfer utility for this, which is available from the website, To update the firmware with this method, perform the follow- ing steps:... -
Page 44: From Another Digital Receiver Via Rs-232 Port
38 Firmware Update 7.3 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 cable. To update the firmware with this method, perform the following steps: 1. -
Page 45: Index
Index 16:9, Every Weekend, 16:9 Display Format, 4:3, Factory Setting, Find, A/V Output Setting, FTA + CAS, Access Control, FTA only, ANT, FTA/Scrambled, ANT, Antenna Supply 5V, Info Box Display Time, AUDIO L, Info Box Position, AUDIO L/R, information box, Audio Language, IRD Status, AUDIO R,... - Page 46 40 INDEX OSD Transparency, VCR, VCR, PAL, VCR Scart Type, Parental Control, VIDEO, PIN, VIDEO, Video Output, Radio, RF LOOP OUT, Wakeup Time, RF LOOP OUT, Weekly, RS-232, wide-screen television, RS-232, 34, 37, S/PDIF, S/PIDF, Search Mode, 21, Service, Service Search, services list, Sound Mode, Space,...
- Page 48 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.