Topfield TF 5800 PVR user manual Installing a ﬁrmware update via a serial connection

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Now, press the Standby button on the front of the PVR. The PVR will begin to start up and then you should see a sequence of numbers displayed on the front panel, beginning with the letters dn; this process usually takes less than a minute.

After the ﬁrmware ﬁle has been transferred, another sequence of numbers, beginning Ap, will be displayed, and at the end of this sequence, the message End will ﬂash on the display.

You must not turn your PVR off until the End message has been displayed or your PVR restarts itself, otherwise you may damage it by interrupting the update process.

If there is an error transferring the ﬁrmware, you may see the letter E, followed by a number; if this happens, you should check that you selected the correct ﬁle for your PVR, and that the USB cable is correctly connected, before trying the ﬁrmware update again.

The ﬁrmware update program will not work if Altair or any other program that communicates with your PVR is running on the computer at the same time.

6.2.2 Installing a ﬁrmware update via a serial connection

The TFD Down application that is installed as part of Top- ﬁeld’s Windows applications allows you to update the ﬁrmware on your PVR if you do not have a computer with a USB port. It works in the same manner as the USB version, but is slower, and you should use the USB update programme if possible.

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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 aerial to your PVR Connecting the PVR to your TV using a Scart or AV cableSwitching 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 Basic system settings Time and date optionsAV output settings Introduction and getting started Pay TV Introduction and getting started Watching TV Starting to watch television Volume control Changing channelsRadio channels Electronic Programme Guide Watching TV Time Shift television Rewinding TVWatching TV Pausing TV Recording and playing TV Programmes How your PVR recordsHow your PVR records Instant recording Instant recording Current event recording Scheduling a recording using the EPG Scheduled recordingsRecording and playing TV programmes Altering the details Recording and playing TV programmes Viewing your recording schedule Recording and playing TV programmes Things you should know about recording on your PVR Dual recordingsWhen recordings start or stop Watching television while dual recordingSwitching off while recording Leaving the PVR in standbyPlaying back recordings How recordings are namedPlaying back recordings Playback features Bookmarks and resume playPlaying back recordings After you’ve watched a recording Extra features Make the most of digital TVSubtitles Sound tracksPicture in Picture Digital teletext Sleep timer Organising channels Favourite channelsSetting up favourite channels Managing lists of favourites Watching TV using favourites Organising recordings Renaming recordingsOrganising recordings Copying recordings Editing recordings Additional playback and viewing features Playing back multiple recordingsSlow motion playback Repeat playbackParental lock Restricting access to recorded programmes Restricting access to TV channelsOrganising the channel list Extra features PC Connection Installing the software and drivers Connecting the PVR to your PCUsing Altair How ﬁles are organised on your PVR Transferring ﬁles PC Connection Advanced features MP3 playbackFirmware updates Installing a ﬁrmware update via USB Installing a ﬁrmware update via a serial connection Installing a ﬁrmware update over the air Installing TAPs TAPs Additional software for your PVRStarting TAPs Troubleshooting TAPs Starting TAPs automaticallyTAPs Additional software for your PVR Troubleshooting Unexpected channel changesFailed recordings PVR crashesIncorrect channel numbers and duplicate channels Unable to view Pay TV channels How to Adding a new channelContacting support Moving homeTechnical Information Table A.5 Conditional access interface Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 110T-F7115-201-4 Rev