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TOPFIELD
TF6000Fe
User Guide
Digital Satellite Receiver
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Contents iii Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2 Controlling the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2.1 The front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2.2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 Setup 6 2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2.3 Rear
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iv Contents 3 Preference Settings 14 3.1 Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 3.2 Video and audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2.1 Television standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.2.2 Colour model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.2.3 Video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3.2.4 Television aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 3.2.5 Sound mode . . . . . . .
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Contents v 5.2.5 Selecting audio tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5.2.6 Selecting subtitle tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5.2.7 Viewing teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5.3 Viewing electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.4 Watching multifeed programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5.5 Making timer events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 6 Listing Services 43 6.1 Editing the services list . . . . . .
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction The TF 6000 Fe digital receiver is fully compliant with the in- ternational 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; instead, multiple television broadcasts are transmitted through a single frequenc
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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. • 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 op
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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. lamp lights up whenever you press a button on the remote control. PWR lamp lights up while the digital receiver is in standby mode. CHANNEL , buttons
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4 Introduction 1.2.2 The remote control
1 button switches the digital re- ceiver between standby mode and operation mode.
2 mutes the sound. Press again to switch it back on.
3 Numeric buttons are used to enter a service number for service change or to specify values for menu options.
4 switches between the current ser- vice and the previously viewed one.
5 FAV displays the favourite lists.
6 MENU displays the main menu. It is also used to return to the previous menu
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1.2 Controlling the digital receiver 5
12 OK displays the services list. See § 5.2.1 for more details. It is also used to select a menu item.
13 switches between television services and radio services.
14 SAT displays the satellite list.
15 V , V+ buttons decrease or increase the volume. They are also used to change values for menu options. 16
P , P+ buttons switch to previous or next service. They are also used to navigate in menus and i
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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) • User manual NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local area. 2.2 Safety precautions Please read carefully the following safety precautions. • The mains power must be 90 to 250 volt. Check it before connecting the digital receiver to the wall outlet. For the power consumption o
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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. • Place the digital receiver on a firm and level surface. • Do not place the digital receiver close to heat emitting units or in direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Do not lay any objects such as magazines on the digi
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8 Setup 2.3 Rear panel connections The TF 6000 Fe has some connections on the back panel. 1 3 5 8 LNB IN R - AUDIO - L VCR RF OUT RF IN RS-232 TV LNB OUT VIDEO S/PDIF 2 4 6 7 9 10 Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver.
1 LNB IN Satellite broadcasting signal input socket.
2 LNB OUT Satellite broadcasting signal output socket through the LNB IN socket for another digital receiver.
3 RF OUT Analogue television output socket.
4 RF IN Analogue
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 9
10 RS-232 Serial port for firmware update and data transfer. Table 2.3: Connectors specifications VIDEO Composite video (CVBS) output AUDIO Left & right audio output TV CVBS/RGB/YUV video output Left & right audio output VCR CVBS video output Left & right audio output CVBS video input for bypass Left & right audio input for bypass S/PDIF Dolby digital audio output RS-232 115.2 kbps at maximum 2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver There are several ways
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10 Setup 2.4.2 Connecting to your television Between all the following connectors of the digital receiver, we recommend you to use the first connector to get best picture quality. If your television does not have the matching connector, then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality. 1. SCART connector (TV) 2. Composite connector (VIDEO) 3. RF connector (RF OUT) You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the digital receiver. See § 3.2 for deta
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2.4 Connecting up your digital receiver 11 To use the composite video connector You will need to obtain a composite video cable (RCA cable) to use the composite video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO (yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the matching socket on your television. 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
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12 Setup 2.4.3 Connecting to your video cassette recorder The digital receiver can also output video to another appliance such as a video cassette recorder or video receiver through an auxiliary SCART connector. You will need to obtain a SCART cable to use the auxiliary SCART connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VCR socket on the digital receiver, and the other end into the match- ing socket on your video cassette recorder or suchlike. 2.5 Switching on for the first time Now that you hav
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2.5 Switching on for the first time 13 2.5.2 Powering on and checking picture Now, press the button in top left corner on the remote con- trol. If the picture is good, you can skip to § 4.1.4 to search for the available television and radio services. Otherwise, you may need to temporarily connect the composite video connector (VIDEO) to your television set so that you can see the on-screen menus in order to configure the video settings.
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14 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. You should see a screen like the left figure. Menu language The digital receiver supports many menu languages: Dutch, English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish and so forth. Set the Menu La
