Topfield TF4000PVR User Manual

The User’s ManualPersonal Video RecorderTF4000PVRTF4000PVR CoCIPlease read this User s Manual carefully.The menu structure and specification can be ch

111-3) Connection to the TV with the CINCH Cable.Connect one end (3 connectors) of the CINCHcable to the AUDIO-RIGHT (red), AUDIO-LEFT (white) and the

122-1) Installing the PVR with two separated Antennas.Installing the PVR with two separated Antennas.The Connection Type in LNB setting menushould be

133.Connection to the other Satellite Receiver.Connect the satellite cable to the LNB IN socketon the PVR. With other connector, connect theLNB OUT so

14GETTING STARTEDPress the Power button to operate the PVR from the STANDBY mode. Now, the Info Box will appear for a given time and disappear. By pre

15Press button on the RCU to see the programinformation. The Information box displays as follows:. Channel Number. Channel Name. Detailed Prog

16You can choose a language of subtitle using button on the RCU.If a broadcaster provides subtitles, you can seesymbol in the Information B

17Now this chapter assumes that the PVR system has been installed correctly, meaning:* The satellite dish for the PVR has been installed, connected to

18I. SYSTEM SETTINGVarious time modes can be set, such as the current local time, the PowerOn/Off time and the Sleep Time. The exact local present tim

19Press button at Local Time Setting item in the Time Settingmenu to open theLocal Time Settingmenu. Inside the Local Time Settingmenu, there

20Use the , buttons to select the On/Offmode. If the Timeritemis set to On, the Wakeup Timeitem, the Wakeup Channelitem and thePower Off Timeitem

3This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”inside the product that presents a risk ofelectric shock or personal injury.This symbol indicatesimportant i

21The Power Off Timemenu sets the time of the PVR automatically turns off. The Sleep Timeitem is similar to the Power Offmenu. The SleepTimefunction t

22The age rating control, the PIN(Personal Identification Number) Code and the passwords to various menus can be configured. The PIN Code box will aut

23The Access Controlmenu controls access to 6 items: Time Setting,Language Setting, A/V Output Setting, Organizing Channels,Organizing Favoritesand In

24There are many languages available for the menu. The default language is English.A. Menu LanguageIt is an item for changing the language of the Main

25C. Audio LanguageIt is an item for changing the language of the Audio.The first audio language is set to English. If more than one audio language is

26I-5. OSD TransparencyC. Display FormatEnables the setting of the screen format of the TV. Select the Letter Box or Center extractmode of 16:9 pictur

27I-6. Info Box Display TimeAdjusts the time-out of the Info Box. Sets the period of time the Info Box is displayed on screen.The adjustable time is f

28This mode can be used to rename, reorder, lock, hide and delete TV Services.A. BrowsePress button. Now, browsing through the Organizing Channelsis p

29E. SkipYou can hide and skip the services. In order to unlock the skip function, press buttonon the skipped channel. The skipped channels wil

30This mode is helpful in adding and deleting services to and from the favorite group.Under the menu Organizing Favorites, there are three different m

4Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety. MAINS SUPPLY : 90-250V AC 50/60 Hz.OVERLOADING : Do not over

31IV. RecordingThis menu shows some options for recording.Press button to display the satellite list. Select a satellite that includes the chan

32To change the file name of the service to be recorded, press button at this item. IV-5. File NameTo start recording, press button at this item.IV-

33D. DateTo change the recording start date, press or button.E. Start TimeTo change the recording start time, press or button or e

34D. ModeThere are 3 or 4 different modes.Select One Timeto record the channel only once.Select Every Dayto record the same channel at the same time o

35Refer to IV-9. Edit Reservation.V-2. Edit ReservationRefer to IV-8. Delayed Recording.V-1. Delayed RecordingTo format the HDD in PVR, press button

36The Low Noise Blockdown Converter (LNB) amplifies the signal received by the satellite dish and lowers the frequency of the signal. The signal is th

37NOTE: If the Universal LNB is selected, both 9750 and 10600 MHz are supported at the same time, and therefore the 22 KHz tone settingis not required

38Press the button to display the Satellite List Box. The Satellite name list is put inalphabetical order. Select one of the preprogrammed satellite

J. Start Search... 393) PCR PIDInsert the PCR PID by using the numeric buttons on your RCU. 4) SAVETo ensure the above Video,Audio and PCR PID chang

40VI-4 . Motorized DiSEqC 1.2VI-3 . Service CopyIf you have DiSEqC 1.2 motorized system, then you can use the DiSEqC 1.2 functions.. Satellite NameA s

55INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Personal Video Recorder (PVR). This PVR is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus tra

41VI-5. SAT/Tp Edit By pressing button, you can see the listed satellite names. Then, using , , or buttons, you can select s

42You can select the polarization from Horizontal and Vertical.D. PolarizationE. SAT Name EditYou can change the name of the satellite by this menu. P

43VI-6. Factory Setting All the stored data can be reset just like it was manufactured. VI-7.Transfer Program to Other PVRIt is used to transfer PVR p

44Check the PVR’s system information. It shows the PVR’s:v System IDv Loader Versionv Device Versionv Application Version v Last UpdateVII-1. PVR STAT

45Press the or button to select the year. Press the or button to selectthe month.VII-2. CALENDARThe menu differs accordi

46IX-1. ExBlockIX.GAMEIX-2. Poker

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48HOW TO RECORD AND PLAYBACK THE PVR Time Shifting1. To enable Time Shifting, the Time Shiftingoption should be enabled.To find the Time Shiftingoptio

49b. CheckingA Recording Icon ( ) will be displayed on the upper rightmost of the TV screen if the recording is in progress. For more information, pre

For detailed information, refer to the explanation of Recording menu in Menuoperations.b. CheckingTo check the reserved recordings, go to Edit Reserva

66Antenna/LNB control- 22KHz mode On/Off- 0/12V mode selection- Automatic FEC Detection- DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2 compatibleSatellite/Channel supp

511.Press the red button( ) to display the recorded service list.2.Select a recorded service at the list.3.Press button to start pl

521. To playback in slow motion(without sound), press the SLOW ( ) button.2. Slow motion speed can be adjusted by pressing the SLOW (

531. Press button to display Time Shifting or Playback progress bar. 2. To go to the desired playback position, press button or

54You can jump to a position directly by bookmark function in playback and time-shifted playback.To search positions very quickly and easily, use book

551. Select and play back a service you want to descramble. Descramble the service with aproper CAM and smart card. The live service should play well

1. Start playback a recorded service.2. Press button to display Playback progress bar.3. To specify one end of region, press the

57Repeat modeThe repeat mode works only in playback mode. It does not work in time shifting mode.There are two repeat modes. 1. Repeating the whole se

58TROUBLESHOOTING (Q & A)Problem Possible Causes What to doNothing appears on theFront Panel.No sound or picture, but the front panel shows thetim

59I. PVR SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONSItem SpecificationPower90 - 250VAC, 50 / 60HzInput Frequency950 - 2150 MHz1 RS - 232C, 115kbpsDATA ServiceSCARTA/

60III. MPEG AUDIOItem SpecificationOperation Mode Mono , Left , Right and StereoSampling Rates 32, 44.1 and 48 kHzResolution 18 bit digital to analog

71) Front Panel2)Rear PanelFRONT / REAR PANELSDISPLAYDuring the STANDBY mode, thecurrent time is displayed.When the power is on, the current statusis

8REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU)MUTE Button ( )Enables/ Disables the Audio.POWER Button ( )Switches the PVR between Operation and Standby mod

9SLEEP Button ( )Displays sleep time. When sleep time, the power automatically turns to the OFFmode and the PVR to the STANDBY mode.ButtonDisplay

10First, connect both the satellite antenna and the TV line to the PVR and switch thepower on.In this manual there are some of the most common ways to