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TOPFIELD
TF 5100 PVRc
User Guide
Digital Cable Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
Conax

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Summary

Introduction

Features

Details the features of the TF 5100 PVRc digital receiver.

Controlling the Digital Receiver

Explains operation via remote control and front panel buttons.

What is Common Interface?

Describes the Common Interface (CI) slot for conditional access modules.

Setup

Unpacking

Lists the items included with the digital receiver.

Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the digital receiver.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the various input and output ports on the rear of the receiver.

Connecting Up Your Digital Receiver

Guides on connecting the receiver to broadcasting sources and appliances.

Connecting to the Broadcasting Cable

Instructions for connecting the receiver to the cable broadcasting signal.

Connecting to Your Television

Recommendations for connecting the receiver to a TV for optimal quality.

Connecting to Your Video Cassette Recorder

Instructions for connecting the receiver to a VCR.

Switching On for the First Time

Steps for initial setup, including remote control and power-on.

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

Procedure for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Powering On and Checking Picture

Guides on turning on the receiver and verifying the picture.

Preference Settings

Language Settings

Configures menu, audio, and subtitle languages for the receiver.

Video and Audio Settings

Adjusts TV standard, colour, aspect ratio, and sound output.

Local Time Setting

Sets the local time for accurate timer event functionality.

Parental Control

Enables blocking of content based on age ratings and PIN.

Adjusting the On-Screen Display

Customizes OSD transparency, info box display, and position.

To Turn On the Time Shift Feature

Enables and explains the time shift functionality for live TV.

Service Search

Searching Broadcasting Services

Scans for available TV and radio channels using various search modes.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Restores the receiver to its default factory configuration.

Daily Usage

Volume Control

Adjusts the audio volume level for the receiver.

Watching Television

Guides on navigating channels, favourite lists, and program information.

The Services List

Displays all available TV and radio services.

The Favourite Services List

Manages and selects user-defined favorite service groups.

Viewing Programme Information

Shows details like program name, time, and classification symbols.

Selecting Audio Tracks

Chooses available audio language tracks for a program.

Selecting Subtitle Tracks

Chooses available subtitle language tracks for a program.

Viewing Teletext

Accesses teletext pages for additional service information.

Viewing Electronic Programme Guide

Displays current and scheduled program information.

Watching Multifeed Programme

Selects different perspectives for multifeed broadcasts.

Using Time Shift

Explains how to pause, rewind, and replay live TV.

Using Picture in Picture

Describes how to watch two services simultaneously on one screen.

Listing Services

Editing the Favourite List

Guides on creating, renaming, and managing favourite service lists.

How to Use On-Screen Keyboard

Explains the usage of the virtual keyboard for text input.

Transferring Receiver Data

Details how to transfer receiver settings to another unit via RS-232.

Recording and Playing

Recording a Programme

Covers instant, timer, and scheduled recordings using the EPG.

Instant Recording

Starts recording the current program immediately.

Current Programme Recording

Records the current program, including previously watched parts.

Timer Recording

Sets the receiver to record programs at specific future times.

Scheduling a Recording Using the Programme Guide

Uses the EPG to set timer events for recording.

Recording a Time-Shifted Programme

Records content while using the time shift feature.

Recording a Pay Service Programme

Instructions for recording scrambled (pay) service programs.

File Archive

Manages recorded files: play, move, delete, rename, lock, and sort.

To Delete a Recording

Removes recorded files from the receiver's storage.

To Sort Recordings

Arranges recorded files by name, time, or size.

To Lock a Recording

Protects recordings from unauthorized playback with a PIN.

To Rename a Recording

Changes the file name of a recorded program.

To Make a New Folder

Creates new folders to organize recorded files.

To Move a Recording to Another Folder

Organizes recordings by moving them between folders.

Playing Back a Recording

Instructions for playback, including detailed information and tricks.

To Navigate Using the Progress Bar

Controls playback position using the progress bar and jump functions.

To Play in Slow Motion

Adjusts playback speed for slow-motion viewing.

To Play in Fast Motion

Adjusts playback speed for fast-motion viewing.

To Make a Bookmark

Marks specific points in a recording for easy navigation.

To Play Back a Recording Repeatedly

Enables repeated playback of entire recordings or specific segments.

To Play Back Recordings in Sequence

Plays multiple selected recordings continuously.

To Play Back a Scrambled Recording

Playback instructions for recorded pay service programs.

Editing a Recording

Allows cutting parts like commercials from recordings.

Copying a Recording

Copies recorded files in whole or in part.

MP3 Playback

Enables playback of MP3 audio files from the receiver.

Transferring Recording Files

Guides on transferring recorded files to/from a computer via USB.

Formatting the Hard Disk

Deletes all data on the hard disk drive for a fresh start.

Topfield Application Program

Running TAPs

Instructions on how to run Topfield Application Programs (TAPs).

Firmware Update

Checking the Firmware Information

Verifies current firmware details before updating.

From Your Computer via USB Port

Updates firmware using a USB cable and transfer utility.

From Your Computer via RS-232 Port

Updates firmware using an RS-232 serial cable and transfer utility.

From Another Digital Receiver via RS-232 Port

Transfers firmware from one receiver to another using RS-232.

Summary

Introduction

Features

Details the features of the TF 5100 PVRc digital receiver.

Controlling the Digital Receiver

Explains operation via remote control and front panel buttons.

What is Common Interface?

Describes the Common Interface (CI) slot for conditional access modules.

Setup

Unpacking

Lists the items included with the digital receiver.

Safety Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines for using the digital receiver.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the various input and output ports on the rear of the receiver.

Connecting Up Your Digital Receiver

Guides on connecting the receiver to broadcasting sources and appliances.

Connecting to the Broadcasting Cable

Instructions for connecting the receiver to the cable broadcasting signal.

Connecting to Your Television

Recommendations for connecting the receiver to a TV for optimal quality.

Connecting to Your Video Cassette Recorder

Instructions for connecting the receiver to a VCR.

Switching On for the First Time

Steps for initial setup, including remote control and power-on.

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

Procedure for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Powering On and Checking Picture

Guides on turning on the receiver and verifying the picture.

Preference Settings

Language Settings

Configures menu, audio, and subtitle languages for the receiver.

Video and Audio Settings

Adjusts TV standard, colour, aspect ratio, and sound output.

Local Time Setting

Sets the local time for accurate timer event functionality.

Parental Control

Enables blocking of content based on age ratings and PIN.

Adjusting the On-Screen Display

Customizes OSD transparency, info box display, and position.

To Turn On the Time Shift Feature

Enables and explains the time shift functionality for live TV.

Service Search

Searching Broadcasting Services

Scans for available TV and radio channels using various search modes.

Resetting to Factory Settings

Restores the receiver to its default factory configuration.

Daily Usage

Volume Control

Adjusts the audio volume level for the receiver.

Watching Television

Guides on navigating channels, favourite lists, and program information.

The Services List

Displays all available TV and radio services.

The Favourite Services List

Manages and selects user-defined favorite service groups.

Viewing Programme Information

Shows details like program name, time, and classification symbols.

Selecting Audio Tracks

Chooses available audio language tracks for a program.

Selecting Subtitle Tracks

Chooses available subtitle language tracks for a program.

Viewing Teletext

Accesses teletext pages for additional service information.

Viewing Electronic Programme Guide

Displays current and scheduled program information.

Watching Multifeed Programme

Selects different perspectives for multifeed broadcasts.

Using Time Shift

Explains how to pause, rewind, and replay live TV.

Using Picture in Picture

Describes how to watch two services simultaneously on one screen.

Listing Services

Editing the Favourite List

Guides on creating, renaming, and managing favourite service lists.

How to Use On-Screen Keyboard

Explains the usage of the virtual keyboard for text input.

Transferring Receiver Data

Details how to transfer receiver settings to another unit via RS-232.

Recording and Playing

Recording a Programme

Covers instant, timer, and scheduled recordings using the EPG.

Instant Recording

Starts recording the current program immediately.

Current Programme Recording

Records the current program, including previously watched parts.

Timer Recording

Sets the receiver to record programs at specific future times.

Scheduling a Recording Using the Programme Guide

Uses the EPG to set timer events for recording.

Recording a Time-Shifted Programme

Records content while using the time shift feature.

Recording a Pay Service Programme

Instructions for recording scrambled (pay) service programs.

File Archive

Manages recorded files: play, move, delete, rename, lock, and sort.

To Delete a Recording

Removes recorded files from the receiver's storage.

To Sort Recordings

Arranges recorded files by name, time, or size.

To Lock a Recording

Protects recordings from unauthorized playback with a PIN.

To Rename a Recording

Changes the file name of a recorded program.

To Make a New Folder

Creates new folders to organize recorded files.

To Move a Recording to Another Folder

Organizes recordings by moving them between folders.

Playing Back a Recording

Instructions for playback, including detailed information and tricks.

To Navigate Using the Progress Bar

Controls playback position using the progress bar and jump functions.

To Play in Slow Motion

Adjusts playback speed for slow-motion viewing.

To Play in Fast Motion

Adjusts playback speed for fast-motion viewing.

To Make a Bookmark

Marks specific points in a recording for easy navigation.

To Play Back a Recording Repeatedly

Enables repeated playback of entire recordings or specific segments.

To Play Back Recordings in Sequence

Plays multiple selected recordings continuously.

To Play Back a Scrambled Recording

Playback instructions for recorded pay service programs.

Editing a Recording

Allows cutting parts like commercials from recordings.

Copying a Recording

Copies recorded files in whole or in part.

MP3 Playback

Enables playback of MP3 audio files from the receiver.

Transferring Recording Files

Guides on transferring recorded files to/from a computer via USB.

Formatting the Hard Disk

Deletes all data on the hard disk drive for a fresh start.

Topfield Application Program

Running TAPs

Instructions on how to run Topfield Application Programs (TAPs).

Firmware Update

Checking the Firmware Information

Verifies current firmware details before updating.

From Your Computer via USB Port

Updates firmware using a USB cable and transfer utility.

From Your Computer via RS-232 Port

Updates firmware using an RS-232 serial cable and transfer utility.

From Another Digital Receiver via RS-232 Port

Transfers firmware from one receiver to another using RS-232.

Topfield TF5100PVRc Specifications

General IconGeneral
StorageInternal HDD
Hard Drive Capacity160 GB
EPGYes
RecordingYes
Recording FormatMPEG-2
Time ShiftYes
Video OutputComposite, S-Video
Audio OutputStereo
ConnectivityUSB
Conditional AccessCommon Interface
ConnectorsSCART

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