Topfield TF 5810 PVRt User manual
TOPFIELD
TF 5810 PVRt
User Guide
Digital Terrestrial Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
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Contents
Contents iv
1 Introduction and getting started 1
1.1 Unpacking .............................. 2
1.2 Remote control buttons and their functions ........... 3
1.3 Rear panel connections ....................... 6
1.4 Connecting up your PVR ..................... 8
1.4.1 Connecting the aerial to your PVR ............ 9
1.4.2 Connecting the PVR to your TV using a HDMI . . . . 10
1.4.3 Connecting the PVR to your TV using a SCART . . . . 10
1.4.4 Connecting to your HiFi system ............. 10
1.5 Switching on for the first time ................... 11
1.5.1 Searching for TV and radio channels .......... 11
1.5.2 Basic system settings .................... 12
1.5.3 Time and date options ................... 12
1.5.4 AV output settings ..................... 13
1.6 Pay TV ................................ 16
2 Watching TV 18
2.1 Starting to watch television .................... 19
2.1.1 Volume control ....................... 20
2.1.2 Changing channels ..................... 20
2.1.3 Radio channels ....................... 21
2.2 Electronic Programme Guide ................... 21
2.3 Time Shift television ........................ 24
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2.3.1 Rewinding TV ....................... 24
2.3.2 Pausing TV ......................... 26
3 Recording and playing TV programmes 27
3.1 How your PVR records ....................... 27
3.2 Instant recording .......................... 29
3.3 Scheduled recordings ........................ 31
3.3.1 Scheduling a recording using the EPG .......... 31
3.3.2 Altering the details ..................... 33
3.3.3 Viewing your recording schedule ............ 35
3.3.4 Scheduling a recording without using the EPG . . . . 37
3.4 Things you should know about recording on your PVR . . . . 38
3.4.1 Dual recordings ...................... 38
3.4.2 Watching television while dual recording ........ 39
3.4.3 When recordings start or stop .............. 39
3.4.4 Leaving the PVR in standby ............... 40
3.4.5 Switching off while recording .............. 40
3.4.6 How recordings are named ................ 41
3.5 Playing back recordings ...................... 41
3.5.1 Playback features ...................... 42
3.5.2 Bookmarks and resume play ............... 43
3.5.3 After you’ve watched a recording ............ 44
4 Extra features 46
4.1 Make the most of digital TV .................... 46
4.1.1 Subtitles ........................... 47
4.1.2 Sound tracks ........................ 47
4.1.3 Picture in Picture ...................... 48
4.1.4 Digital teletext ....................... 49
4.1.5 Sleep timer ......................... 50
4.2 Adjusting the on-screen display .................. 51
4.3 Organizing channels ........................ 51
4.3.1 Favourite channels ..................... 52
4.3.2 Setting up favourite channels ............... 52
4.3.3 Managing lists of favourites ............... 53
4.3.4 Watching TV using favourites .............. 54
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4.4 Organising recordings ....................... 55
4.4.1 Renaming recordings ................... 56
4.4.2 Organising recordings ................... 56
4.4.3 Copying recordings .................... 57
4.4.4 Editing recordings ..................... 58
4.5 Additional playback and viewing features ........... 59
4.5.1 Playing back multiple recordings ............ 60
4.5.2 Slow motion playback ................... 60
4.5.3 Repeat playback ...................... 60
4.5.4 Parental lock ........................ 61
4.5.5 Restricting access to recorded programmes ....... 62
4.5.6 Restricting access to TV channels ............ 62
4.5.7 Organising the channel list ................ 63
5 The PC Connection 64
5.1 Installing the software and drivers ................ 65
5.2 Connecting the PVR to your PC .................. 65
5.2.1 Using Altair ......................... 66
5.2.2 How files are organised on your PVR .......... 68
5.2.3 Transferring files ...................... 68
6 Advanced features 70
6.1 MP3 playback ............................ 70
6.2 Formatting the hard disk ...................... 71
6.3 Firmware updates ......................... 72
6.3.1 Installing a firmware update via USB .......... 72
6.3.2 Installing a firmware update via a serial connection . . 74
6.3.3 Installing a firmware update over the air ........ 74
6.4 Copy Firmware and Settings to Another System ........ 75
6.4.1 Copy Firmware to Another System ........... 75
6.4.2 Copy Settings to Another System ............ 76
6.5 TAPs - Additional software for your PVR ............ 77
6.5.1 Installing TAPs ....................... 77
6.5.2 Starting TAPs ........................ 78
6.5.3 Starting TAPs automatically ............... 79
6.5.4 Troubleshooting TAPs ................... 79
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7 Troubleshooting and How to 81
7.1 Troubleshooting ........................... 81
7.1.1 Unexpected channel changes ............... 81
7.1.2 Failed recordings ...................... 82
7.1.3 PVR crashes ......................... 82
7.1.4 Incorrect channel numbers and duplicate channels . . 83
7.1.5 Unable to view Pay TV channels ............. 84
7.2 How to ................................ 85
7.2.1 Adding a new channel ................... 85
7.2.2 Moving home ........................ 86
7.3 Contacting support ......................... 86
A Technical Information 87
Index 89
1
Chapter 1
Introduction and getting
started
Congratulations on buying a Topfield TF 5810 Personal Video
Recorder terrestrial(PVRt). The TF 5810 PVRt allows you to
view and record digital TV channels easily, via an ordinary
television aerial. You can receive all the Freeview channels
broadcast in your area, which includes a range of digital radio
stations too. In addition, with a small subscription module, you
can access some additional channels from pay TV broadcasters.
Your new PVR allows you to record two different programmes
simultaneously, and even to play back existing recordings
while you’re making new ones. With it’s large hard drive,
there’s plenty of space for all the shows you want to watch,
and the built in electronic programme guide (EPG) makes it
easy to find programmes and schedule automatic recordings.
As well as recording and playback of TV programmes, it has
plenty of other features. You can pause TV when the phone
rings, for example, or rewind a sports match to watch someone
score a second time. Channels can be arranged into groups
of ‘favourites,’ and there are other useful features like picture
2 Introduction and getting started
in picture, interactive services and even a link to your home
computer.
We’ll cover all of those issues in this manual, starting from
basic installation and setup, then looking at everyday use, and
finally giving you an idea of some of the advanced features
that you can make use of when you’re comfortable with how
your PVR works.
1.1 Unpacking
Before going any further, check that you have received the
following items with your PVR.
• Remote control unit
• Two AAA batteries for the remote control
• One aerial cable, to link the PVR to your TV aerial
• One loop cable (a short aerial cable)
• One SCART cable, to link the PVR to your television set
• A copy of this user guide
These items may vary according to your local area.
Unpack the cables, and insert the batteries in the remote control;
make sure you insert them the correct way round, following
the symbols on the inside of the battery compartment.
Before going any further, you should familiarise yourself with
the remote control and with the connectors on the rear of the
PVR. Let’s look at the remote control first. Dont worry if some
of the things we mention here seem a little unusual — all the
functions and features will be explained later on.
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