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Topfield TRF7160 has been discontinued and replaced by Topfield TRF-7260 / TRF-7260 Plus.

Where can I download the latest firmware for my Topfield PVR? All firmware revisions of the TF5000PVRt Black Panther and TF5000PVRt Masterpiece models are compatible with the IceTV Guide. Current revisions of Topfield firmware can be downloaded from the Topfield Australia website.

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request answer to problem.

my question ,was helpto recover lost abality to record and to recover past recordings. the only answer i got was to read a full guide book. I do not have a full guide book , I then asked ,were can i buy one. ? no answer to this one.

Purchased in November 2012.

Can’t live without it!

Purchased our first unit new around 7-8 years ago. Recently purchased 2 more used units as back ups, just in case our original decides to eventually stop working. Have found the Toppy to be an absolute gem when it comes to recording our favorite shows & would be lost without it.

Pro’s
- Intelligent recording is awesome! Just set you favorite series to record automatically.
- Ability to record 4 shows at the same time ( 2 different networks).
- Transfer recordings onto external drives through USB port.
Con’s
- Occassionally records a random show.
- Live tv occassionally can’t be rewound.
- When live tv has been rewound, it can skip forward at times ( haven’t noticed this since updating to the latest firmware).
- A couple of buttons on the remote have almost stopped working ( this is probably through over use, as it has had a good workout over the years).

Overall, I have been really happy with the unit. It has given us great service over the years and hopefully will continue to do so for many more. Although Topfield no longer produces pvr’s, you can still pickup a used unit for a reasonable price, if you look hard enough. If you are just looking to record your favorite tv shows & maybe save them for future viewing, this unit is the bomb. Even though live streaming seems to be the norm these days, I still think pvr’s have a place now & into the near future. There is an Australian Topfield wiki website that has useful information on all the models, including links to such things as firmware updates & TAP’s ( http://oztoppy.wikidot.com )

Purchased in February 2012.

Reliable workhorse

I found it to be reliable -purchased 8 years ago, still working despite using it every single day. The only issues I have had so far: last year it started playing up, recorded parts of TV programs missing or of a bad quality. I did some reading and changed the cable for the HDMI cable and HDMI connections ( before it was YPbPr connection). Once a week I open the Program guide and mark the programs I wish to record during the following seven days. Very simple and effective.

4 devices over the years - all great

I've used set-top boxes for about 13 years and with a couple of bad devices around, I keep returning to Topfield for great features, strong design and ease of use. I have 3 TVs each with a Topfield box - 2 are the TRF7160. They work as you want with almost no issues over the years.
The instant playback is prone to being a bit pixelated, but for everything else, it doesn't skip a beat.
I love that some characteristics can be personalised - like the bookmarking and jumping through recordings.
My daughter (7) has taught herself how to use it and that shows how simple the menus are to navigate.

I NEED A REMOTE FOR MY 7160 PLEASE

Great unit nothing wrong with it but please I need a new REMOTE CONTROL. Is the 7260 conpatiable. Your site says to buy a One fit all remote from Harvey Norman but they say that it will be no good with the Topfield. Please try to get me a remote I can't afford to buy a new PVR.

Firmware update

I had many issues with my quad tuner set top box it would stall and not record ect but after it doing it again and again i took to my local repair shop 'THE VIDEO FACTORY' at SOUTHPORT QLD & it cost me $45 they did a firmware update and i have never had another problem and its 4 almost 5 yrs later so happy.

Confirmation problem

Hi I am having trouble with my TRF -7160 recorder when I press 'OK' to confirm
it just won't switch to the required function when I highlight 'yes' it appears to freeze I have switched the unit off at the wall and it doesn't seem to rectify anything, can you suggest what the problem could be? it also is not responding on any of my confirmations and I can't delete 'Group 1 etc' on the recorded programme list I have never had this problem in the past maybe you may be able to throw some light on what is happening. Many thanks Barb.

Very good machine, but..

I've had this unit for years and it works well. Some recordings skip forward but it's because I've tried recording two many HD programs at once. I suppose it is a lot to ask to record up to four programs at once. Remote still work although the forward arrow button plays up sometimes. If I press it 20-30 times it works again. (Needed a pat).

I have found the Topfield PVR's extremely simple to operate when compaired with several other makes

People complain about jumping and pixilating when playing recorded programs. I have a TF7000 which I have had for several years and a TRF-7160 for almost 3 & a half years, the 7000 has never put a foot wrong but the 7160 started jumping and pixilating. I fixed it by simply doing a firmware upgrade using a download to a USB memory stick and then manually upgrading the recorder. Problem solved

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Remote control issues

I'm another with issues regarding the remote. Fast forward/forward button doesn't work. Kinda pointless when playing a recorded show. Purchased remote from Topfield..waited waited. Sent 3 emails..received automated response. Made 3 phone calls..straight to message bank. Have since checked website and it now states 'coming soon' .. There is no Aussie website. The parent company only has a phone and fax number. No email address. I'm not phoning Korea or Germany.

Worst remote control

The unit is O.K. but the controller is really S#!T.
I do not recommend to anybody, stay away from it, the keys started to go bad after few weeks and to replace it cost more than buy a new unit and is very hard to find.
Buy something else.
Robert

Transferring recorded program to Ext HDD

We got a Topfield TRF7160 included when we bought a Sharp Aquos flat screen TV in 2009. It has performed well. We recorded a movie and wanted to move it to an Ext HDD but got the message that the file was too big even though there was 166GB free on the drive. Topfield advised to format the HDD while it was connected to the PVR. Did this and then transferred the movie but when we tried to burn it to a DVD got the message that the HDD had to be reformatted. Rang Topfield again and was told to reformat it while connected to the computer and then connect it to the PVR again and copy the movie to it again and then to disconnect it, go to settings, Installation and remove Ext HDD. Did this and it worked perfectly. Burnt the movie to a DVD OK.

Topfield seem to be bottomfield

Same thing happened to my daughters Topfield TRF7160. HDD interface connector burned to a crisp. Lucky for her I'm a computer Nerd. had a similar connecter in my junk box I was able to modify.
Now the Remote does not work with the PVR. Will need to investigate when I have time.
She was happy with the PVR till it stopped working.
Checked the price of a new remote. $55 !!! what the??? It a cheap Chinese made unit which probably cost Topfield less than $5.00 to source. When I had to replace the Remote on my LG TV it cost me $45 but it is a good quality LG OEM product.
Don't think I'll be recommending Topfield to anyone any time soon.

Has been perfect, then..

Was watching morning news before getting a shower to go to work.
Got out of the shower to the smell of burning plastic and could not find the source.
Turned TV and PVR off and head off to work.
Get home and turn it all on to find the HDD could was not being detected.
Pulled the unit out of the cabinet and gave it a sniff and low and behold I could smell the melted plastic.
Unit is out of warranty so I pulled it apart to find the power connector for the HDD had melted and the positive
and negative wires were touching.
Pretty pissed off that such a thing could happen and the unit was still functioning and allowing me to watch tv through it.

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Great

Very happy with this purchase. The only thing I find the blue light very annoying on the front of the unit especially at night. It is easy to use but comes with very little instructions but most can be found on site. Also contacting Topfield helped with their helpful staff.

Faulty within 9 months

my unit played up within the 12 month warranty. Sent unit back to fix as well as the remote as the on/off button was almost popping out, and after about 2 weeks, both items came back with ALL the problems still present. Now after 2-3 years, this stupid player STILL skips ahead on playback even though i have reformatted the hard drive, downloaded latest firmwear and it still plays up..by the way, the remote button is still just hanging in there. However i do like the features so if anyone knows of a better unit with similar features, id love to know about it..
cheers

Upgrade

Is it possible to get an upgrade on my Topfield TRF7160 It is jumping when I playback a recorded programme. Otherwise everything is great. I had an upgrade about 2 years ago and everything went well. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. I had other recorders and the Topfield was by far the best.

Crap

Had for 3 yrs nothing but trouble. Doesn't record shows whenever it wants to, replaced remote with a logitech. When hard drive half full get static in picture really not worth the money. Buy a decent brand for less money and save yourself the aggravation. Please avoid like the plague

Don't waste your money !!

We purchased a Topfield TRF7160, our third PVR from Topfield, we should have known better, all of our PVR's have been back for warranty claims, some three times.
If you decide to buy one make sure you keep the packaging, it makes returning it, easier.
One of the biggest problems is with the remote, they don't work well from the start and just get worse until they don't work at all, this is a known problem, however Topfield make no attempt to fix it.....It's a great little sideline for the company @ $50.00 each. We have bought three remotes now @ 50.00 each.
Topfield products have some great ideas, its a shame they are such poor quality....

Has done reasonably well but with a few frustrating glitches.

Our TRF 7160 is about 3yrs old and has had occasional freezing episodes and pixellation problems that appear to self-remedy after a restart. However, smoke pouring out of the unit is not something I expect to self-remedy. Luckily we were at home watching and not absent and recording. After reading the reviews above we won't be buying another Topfield. Any suggestions from happy customers of the opposition?

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