It is through this port that the TF5000PVRt is able to download EPG information. An inclusion that sets the Topfield unit apart from others is a USB 2.0 port at the rear for speedy PC transfers. There are two SCART connectors but these are included mainly for European markets, where the standard is more popular.
On the rear panel of the TF5000PVRt are four RF connections (two antenna inputs and two loop outputs) that pass the signal through to both built-in digital tuners then out to a TV, VCR or another set top box.Ī notable omission is a component video output however there are composite AV, S-Video and S/PDIF connections. While the assortment of buttons on the 46-key remote control seems overwhelming initially, Topfield helps by colour coding some functions and making the frequently used controls for volume and channels much larger.
In fact, we didn't once use the buttons on the unit during this review as all functions are duplicated on the remote control. The 4.2-kilogram unit is predominantly silver with a green front panel display and a minimal number of controls to become familiar with. Measuring 340 x 60 x 265mm, the TF5000PVRt's is about the size of a DVD recorder.
