Topfield TF 5800 PVR user manual Pay TV

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You can cycle through the different display size options by pressing the 0 button on the remote control while watching a programme; a message will appear in the top right of the screen telling you which option has been selected, and the set- tings in this menu will also change.

The Sound mode allows you to select stereo, mono, left or right channels; you should normally leave this set to Stereo.

The RF Type should be set to PAL-I for UK television sets, and controls how the sound is sent when you are using the RF OUT connector on the back of the PVR to link to your tele- vision.

If you are using the RF OUT connector, you may also need to change the RF Channel option; it will initially be set to 36, which is the same channel used by many video recorders for their outputs; if you experience interference, you should change this to a spare channel number.

If you do alter the RF Channel, you will also need to change the appropriate tuning settings on any televisions connected to the RF OUT connector.

When you have made the necessary changes, if any, to the set- tings in this menu, you’re ready to start using your PVR. Press the Exit key on the remote control to leave the menus, and turn to the next chapter, where we’ll explain the basic features and how to use them.

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Although most of the channels broadcast on digital television in the UK are free, including all BBC channels and all the exist- ing channels available on analogue television, there are a few that are only accessible via a subscription.

Your TF 5800 PVR is capable of receiving these additional chan- nels when it’s fitted with a subscription module. If you choose

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Contents TF 5800 PVR Contents Iii Extra features Advanced features Technical Information Introduction and getting Started Unpacking Remote control buttons and their functions EPG Remote control buttons and their functions Rear panel connections Rear panel connections Connecting up your PVR Connecting the PVR to your TV using a Scart or AV cable Connecting the aerial to your PVRSwitching on for the first time Connecting the PVR to your TV using the RF outputConnecting to your HiFi system Searching for TV and radio channels Time and date options Basic system settingsAV output settings Introduction and getting started Pay TV Introduction and getting started Watching TV Starting to watch television Changing channels Volume controlRadio channels Electronic Programme Guide Watching TV Rewinding TV Time Shift televisionWatching TV Pausing TV How your PVR records Recording and playing TV ProgrammesHow your PVR records Instant recording Instant recording Current event recording Scheduled recordings Scheduling a recording using the EPGRecording and playing TV programmes Altering the details Recording and playing TV programmes Viewing your recording schedule Recording and playing TV programmes Dual recordings Things you should know about recording on your PVRWatching television while dual recording When recordings start or stopLeaving the PVR in standby Switching off while recordingHow recordings are named Playing back recordingsPlaying back recordings Bookmarks and resume play Playback featuresPlaying back recordings After you’ve watched a recording Make the most of digital TV Extra featuresSound tracks SubtitlesPicture in Picture Digital teletext Sleep timer Favourite channels Organising channelsSetting up favourite channels Managing lists of favourites Watching TV using favourites Renaming recordings Organising recordingsOrganising recordings Copying recordings Editing recordings Playing back multiple recordings Additional playback and viewing featuresRepeat playback Slow motion playbackParental lock Restricting access to recorded programmes Restricting access to TV channelsOrganising the channel list Extra features PC Connection Connecting the PVR to your PC Installing the software and driversUsing Altair How files are organised on your PVR Transferring files PC Connection MP3 playback Advanced featuresFirmware updates Installing a firmware update via USB Installing a firmware update via a serial connection Installing a firmware update over the air TAPs Additional software for your PVR Installing TAPsStarting TAPs Starting TAPs automatically Troubleshooting TAPsTAPs Additional software for your PVR Unexpected channel changes TroubleshootingPVR crashes Failed recordingsIncorrect channel numbers and duplicate channels Unable to view Pay TV channels Adding a new channel How toMoving home Contacting supportTechnical Information Table A.5 Conditional access interface Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 110T-F7115-201-4 Rev