music maker publications is a publishing company established in ely , britain in 1986 , that specialized in books and magazines relevant to the music industry .

magazines published by music maker have included music technology ( later mt and the mix ) , guitarist , guitar techniques , bassist , rhythm , home & studio recording , home keyboard review ( later keyboard review ) , and hip hop connection .

andrew brel , who formed bridge recordings in 1989 , promoted the distribution of bridge albums through his association with music maker and its chairman , terry day .

this enabled numerous successful promotions though the wide circulation of the magazine , guitarist .

in 1997 terry day and dennis hill sold music maker publications , ltd. in the uk to future publishing .

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amta provides a number of research publications , including two peer - reviewed journals , the journal of music therapy and music therapy perspectives . . . .
divergent thinkers create differentiated products , and even better music . in early 2018 , a merger between jio music and saavn was announced ; . . .
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indie music , contemporary dance or theater , with programmers selected to complement this expertise . knowledge of performing arts with a focus on indie music , . . .
holt takes over the coo role as maker is partnering with youtube to create a next generation of the television business . as a part of youtube ' s push for original programming that was announced last week , maker will be launching new channels focused on programming for music - - called the maker music network - - hispanic viewers and moms . other professional programming will come from digital studios such as electus and vice , mainstream news brands the wall street journal and thomson reuters , music promoter the bowery presents and wrestling company wwe .
rechtman , who will be based in london , reports to maker executive chairman ynon kreiz .
open portfolios maker education initiative ( 2015 ) . research brief series . retrieved from : urltoken
maker studios announced monday that courtney holt , the former president of myspace music , has joined as chief operating officer . in this newly created role , holt will be responsible for overseeing the growth and development of the maker studios brand , advertising models , strategy and operations .
hours after the halloween day announcement , a photo was posted on the maker facebook page captioned
maker ' s new coo courtney holt ( @ mootron ) addresses the troops . . .
rene rechtman , who resigned as ceo of aol’s branded content division last fall , has joined multichannel network maker studios in the newly created role of president of international . rechtman also is investing in maker ; the amount of his stake was not disclosed . his hiring comes after maker studios in september 2013 completed a $ 26 million [ … ]
“maker is a global media company and having rene at the helm of our international business , in addition to our prominent investment partners in key markets , strengthens our ability to further establish maker’s local footprint around the world , ” kreiz said in a statement .
peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . interest - driven music education : youth , technology , and music making today . in a . ruthmann and r . mantie ( eds . ) , the oxford handbook of technology and music education , ch . 18 ( pp . 191 - 202 ) . new york , ny : oxford university press . retrieved 25 aug . 2017 , from urltoken
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peppler , k . ( ed . ) ( 2017 ) . the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
explore the “universal language” of music through l . ron hubbard’s lifelong pursuit as a musical director , arranger , performer and composer . here , too , are his landmark articles on sound “behavior” and musical form . also included is a rare view of the world - famed l . ron hubbard music studio .
rene rechtman , who resigned as ceo of aol’s branded content division last fall , has joined multichannel network maker studios in the newly created role of president of international .
rechtman also is investing in maker ; the amount of his stake was not disclosed . his hiring comes after maker studios in september 2013 completed a $ 26 million series c financing round with investments from canal + , astro , singtel innov8 , lakestar and northgate capital to expand the company’s investor base to include major players in key international markets .
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portowitz , a . , peppler , k . , downton , m . & lichtenstein , o . ( 2014 ) . in harmony : a technology - based music education program designed to improve children ' s musical understanding , cognitive skills , and inter - cultural understanding . international journal of music education , 32 ( 2 ) .
maker studios is a venice , california - based media company that makes original video content for youtube . it boasts more than 33 million subscribers and 500 million views online per month on more than 250 channels . comscore ranked maker studios at no . 4 on its list of top youtube partners channels in september . the company ' s 9 million unique u . s . viewers ranked behind only vevo , warner music group and machinima . the company has raised $ 4 million in funding from greycroft partners and grp partners .
keune , a . ( 2017 ) . electronic portfolios . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning los angeles , ca : sage publications .
santo , r . , peppler , k . , ching , d . & hoadley , c . ( 2015 , september 26 - 27 ) . maybe a maker space ? organizational learning about maker education within a regional out - of - school network . . paper presented at the fifth annual fablearn conference : equity and diversity in making . palo alto , ca : stanford university .
peppler , k . & bender , s . ( 2013 ) . maker movement spreads innovation one project at a time . phi delta kappan , 95 ( 3 ) , 22 - 27 .
worse , the people that still actually like the music are especially prone to downloading it for free .
hip - hop kids were always quite savvy , technology adept and ahead of the pack ,
says cowan .
it ' s a magpie form of music , and there ' s a poetic justice that something that ' s based on burglary is being burgled in reverse .
peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . equity and access in out - of - school music making . in a . ruthmann and r . mantie ( eds . ) , the oxford handbook of technology and music education , ch . 48 ( pp . 503 - 509 ) . oxford , uk : oxford university press . oxford university press . retrieved 25 aug . 2017 , from urltoken
the original publishers were music maker publications , based in the unlikely location of ely . the title was later sold , first to future in bath , and then to james palumbo ' s ministry of sound organisation , where it was encouraged to follow a more commercial musical tack . cowan admits feeling discomfort that mariah carey once made it on to a cover ( with the headline
mariahhh !
) , though a request that mel b from the spice girls might merit the same treatment was deemed as a step too far , and led to cowan and the team going their own way after buying the magazine back from ministry .
bender , s . ( 2017 ) . cosplay . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 155 - 157 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
must be able to work art basel , miami music week , south beach wine & food festival , nye , & miami swim week . with the creation of the wre site , clients have an . . .
santo , r . ( 2017 ) . hive learning networks . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 344 - 345 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
davis - soylu , h . ( 2017 ) . art museums . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 37 - 39 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
scientific american is part of springer nature , which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications ( many of them can be found at urltoken ) . scientific american maintains a strict policy of editorial independence in reporting developments in science to our readers .
bender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . makerspaces . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 453 - 457 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
bender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . krump culture . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 403 - 404 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
thompson , n . & danish , j . ( 2017 ) . systems thinking . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 761 - 766 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
bender , s . ( 2017 ) . e - textiles . in k . peppler ( ed . ) the sage encyclopedia of out - of - school learning : two - volume set ( pp . 258 - 260 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
santo , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , & hoadley , c . ( 2017 ) . participatory knowledge building within research - practice partnerships in education . in sage research methods cases - education . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
taipei : alphabet inc ' s google will acquire part of taiwanese smartphone maker htc ' s < 2498 . tw > smartphone operations for us $ 1 . 1 billion ( 816 million pounds ) , the companies said in a joint statement on thursday .
whiting , j . n . & bonk , c . j . ( 2017 ) . adventure learning . in k . peppler ( ed . ) encyclopedia of out - of - school learning ( pp . 17 - 18 ) . los angeles , ca : sage publications .
peppler , k . , downton , m . , lindsay , e . , & hay , k . ( 2011 ) . the nirvana effect : tapping video games to mediate music learning and interest . international journal of learning and media , 3 ( 1 ) , 41 - 59 .
maker is overdue in appointing an exec to head its international biz . the company , one of the biggest youtube multichannel networks with more than 4 billion monthly views , already works with content creators in more than 100 countries and generates more than 60 % of its viewership outside the u . s .
keune , a . & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . maker portfolios as learning and community - building tools inside and outside makerspaces . published in the proceedings of the 2017 computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) conference , pp . 545 - 548 . philadelphia , pa : international society of learning sciences .
downton , m . p . , peppler , k . a . , portowitz , a . , bamberger , j . & lindsay , e . ( 2012 ) . composing pieces for peace : using impromptu to build cross - cultural awareness . visions of research in music education , 20 , 1 - 37 .
gibson isn’t the only instrument maker greening up its footprint : taylor , fender , martin , guild , walden and yamaha , along with gibson , have signed on as partners with the music wood coalition , a project of the leading environmental non - profit greenpeace . the coalition , which is also made up of a half - dozen tonewood suppliers , hopes its efforts will protect threatened forest habitats and safeguard the future of trees critical in manufacturing instruments of all kinds . eco - advocates and guitar makers alike fear that the spruce , maple , mahogany , ebony and rosewood trees that have been the foundation of the wooden instrument industry for years are being cut down faster than they can be replaced .
peace , unity , love and having fun ,
he tersely lectures his young audience on the central tenets of hip - hop culture , drawing on the words of its founding father afrika bambaataa . not graffiti , breakdancing , scratching or even rapping , and certainly not the gun - toting and drug - taking that much of the media now associates with this most controversial of music genres .
holt ' s departure from myspace was announced in february . a transitional process was to begin in march and be completed by june . according to holt ' s linkedin page , he began an advisory role at mypsace parent company ' s news corp . ' s digital division since february . the wall street journal ' s allthingsd blog reported in june that holt was set to join maker as an advisor over the summer .
samson , k . , velis , e . , & valladares , c . ( 2018 ) . maker culture and informal eucation experiences in mesoamerica : how to unleash the social potential of technology for the development of children and youth ? in young people , digital transformation and forms of inclusion in latin america . new york , ny : penguin random house . spanish version : jóvenes , transformación digital y formas de inclusión en américa latina .
“these [ private ] lands are going to be logged , ” says paul . but with fsc oversight , he says , the forests can be managed sustainably . and the process is already underway , with the first part of the two - step certification process already completed . “our goal is to create a demand…for fsc certified ‘good wood’ as the only acceptable music wood from the north american coastal temperate rainforest , ” adds paul .
wohlwend , k . e . , scott , j . a . , yi , j . h . , deliman , a . , & kargin , t . ( in press ) . hacking toys and remixing media : integrating maker literacies into early childhood teacher education . in danby s . j . , fleer , m . , davidson , c . , & hatzigianni , m . ( eds . ) digital childhoods–technologies in children’s everyday lives . singapore : springer nature .
let ' s be blunt about this : hip - hop is in a bad place , under fire not just from appalled politicians and moral guardians but from large sections of the music - buying public who find it uninspiring . cowan can ' t disagree .
it ' s fair to say that people are bored of the diet they ' re being served of middling gangsterism mixed with lots of special guests and r & b artists . it ' s got a bit staid .
litts , b . , kafai , y . b . , fields , d . a . , halverson , e . r . , peppler , k . , keune , a . , . . . & tan , m . ( 2016 ) . connected making : designing for youth learning in online maker communities in and out of schools . paper presented at the 12th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) , volume 2 , pp . 1041 - 1047 . singapore : international society of the learning sciences .
the upside is that the difficulties of the american rap mainstream have provided a reality check that has allowed the british scene to flourish .
uk hip - hop is , oddly , in the healthiest state it has ever been ,
says the hhc editor , explaining that british rappers have given up fantasies of becoming bling - laden global superstars and put their efforts into building their own homegrown sound . he cites cutting - edge labels such as young ' n ' restless and low life records , which represents skinnyman , as well as the rappers asaviour , taskforce and klashnekoff .
in the last few years we have upped the uk content quite a lot in the magazine , because it ' s more reflective of the times ,
says cowan , so softly spoken that he is at times almost inaudible . though he ' d struggle to compete with skinnyman in a freestyle rap battle , his love for rap music is not in doubt .
one british rap magazine has outlived all the us giants & ndash ; even ' the source ' . ian burrell asks its editor how ' hip - hop connection ' has survived 20 years , and what the future holds
it is fair to say that skinnyman , a figurehead of british hip - hop , is unlikely to ever be mistaken for 50 cent , the ripped and tattooed new york rap icon . emaciated he is , as skinny as a doppio espresso , as well as white and born in leeds – and , on this monday night in a packed london club , he ' s angry as well .
there is one especially notable exception to that media rule : an east anglia - based magazine that has defied publishing economics to become the longest - running hip - hop title on the planet , outlasting even the so - called rap bible , new york ' s the source , which is currently attempting to get back on its feet after going bankrupt in 2006 . hip - hop connection , which is 20 years old this month , has a curiously english sound to it , the
connection
part somehow reflecting the distance between the british scene and the culture ' s roots in the south bronx .
but among the british rap aristocracy , who turned out in the magazine ' s honour last week at a traditional breakdancing , beatboxing , battle rhyming and booty - shaking session known as the jump off , hhc is revered . they were all there . normski , the television presenter and photographer of the hip - hop old skool , turned out in a black brimmed hat and a suit decorated with safety pins . the pioneering british rapper mc duke showed his pedigree in a fetching burberry house check suit and brown bowler . shortee blitz , the larger - than - life turntable king , with maseo from the great new york rap crew de la soul , stood at his shoulder . all came to pay their dues to a publication compiled in a house in cambridge .
earlier , in a quiet soho bar , before the head - spinning and lyric - spitting had begun , the man behind hip - hop connection , andy cowan , 41 , explained how he has devoted his career to the project .
hip - hop connection began life as a phone number , a hotline run by dave pearce ( now a radio 1 dj ) where rap fans could get information on upcoming events . the magazine it spawned was founded by chris hunt , beginning as a one - off publication with female rappers salt - n - pepa on the cover . cowan joined 10 issues in .
for much of its history , hip - hop connection has had to compete with both the source ( which sold 1m copies in the us at its height , and around 17 , 000 in britain ) and xxl , another slick american production . it did so with good journalism , scooping exclusive interviews with rap stars such as slick rick and rakim from under the noses of the american magazines . cowan says his title is also more critical in how it judges new releases .
the reviews in american magazines are generally quite poor because they ' re actually afraid of offending the major record labels .
cowan ' s task has not been made any easier by hip - hop ' s frequent association with inspiring everything that is wrong with urban life .
hip - hop , hollywood and video games are always cited as the chief protagonists whenever there ' s a moral panic ,
he says .
it ' s a cheap shot .
the magazine has tried to make a positive contribution , working on advertorials with the metropolitan police ' s operation trident team and offering to collaborate with scotland yard on a cd of anti - knife crime tracks .
despite everything , hip - hop connection has survived to put out its 20th - anniversary issue , and as well as releasing its first - ever compilation album of 20 uk rap anthems , it is about to go on a fresher ' s week tour of british universities next month . skinnyman will be on the bill , teaching students from the class of 2011 about his council estate of mind , as his acclaimed album is called , and demonstrating an originality of which cowan greatly approves .
the original message of hip - hop , i think , was to be yourself ,
he says .
anything , if you really feel it , can be hip - hop .
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though it has not received a lot of press to date , the industry is on the case—in part for the sake of its own survival , and thanks to the hard work of a handful of green groups , guitar makers and wood suppliers .
in 1996 , gibson , one of the world’s premier guitar brands , became the first in the industry to make some of its instruments using wood certified as “sustainably harvested” by the non - profit forest stewardship council ( fsc ) . by 2006 , some 42 percent of the wood purchased by the company for its gibson usa electric guitars came from fsc - certified sources . by 2012 , gibson expects to increase that to 80 percent .
the coalition’s initial focus is on halting the aggressive deforestation going on in southeast alaska . greenpeace has been in talks with sealaska timber corporation , one of the biggest logging operations in alaska , to get 190 , 000 acres of the company’s privately owned southeast alaska timberland—a prime source of sitka spruce , a wood coveted by instrument makers for its use in guitar soundboards—certified by fsc . greenpeace forest campaign coordinator scott paul views getting these forestlands certified as an important win - win opportunity for sealaska , which wants to maintain a viable income stream , and for instrument makers who need a dependable source of resonant , durable and beautiful woods .
guitar makers know that the woods they’ve used for years might not continue to be had at the quantities and low prices they’re used to , but they are willing to adapt : “alternative woods are the key to successful guitars , ” says bob taylor of taylor guitars , which has been a pioneer in the use of exotic and sustainably harvested tonewoods in their high quality acoustic guitars . “but the market needs to go there all together . ”
tradition is a huge driving force , agrees paul . “players expect a spruce soundboard , a mahogany neck , an ebony or rosewood bridge . ” there needs to be a leap of faith in changing markets , he says , where people are becoming more environmentally conscious .
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the creativity labs @ indiana university team , comprising computer scientists , arts educators , and learning scientists , researches many topics related to creativity , arts , and making .
following is a list of our books , chapters , papers , and articles , sorted by year of publication .
huang , j . ( 2018 ) . collaborative programming : designing to support collaboration in scratch . paper to be published in the proceedings of infosocial 2018
keune , a . , wohlwend , k . , & peppler , k . ( in preparation ) .
we need it loud
: looking at preschool making from mediated and materialist perspectives . in m . sakr & j . osgood postdevelopmental approaches to early childhood art . london , uk : bloomsbury publishing .
law , n . , zhang , j . , & peppler , k . ( in preparation , 2020 ) . sustainability and scalability of cscl . in the international handbook of computer - supported collaborative learning .
peppler , k . , thompson , n . , bender , s . , & wohlwend , k . ( 2018 ) . “nothing really for girls” : examining how youth read genderedness of circuitry learning toolkits . manuscript submitted for publication .
bender , s . & peppler , k . ( 2018 ) . connected cosplay : fan work as pathways toward opportunity . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
huang , j . , gomoll , a . , tolar , e . , hmelo - silver , c . , & sabanovic , s . ( 2018 ) . visualizing complex classrooms through real time observations . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
huang , j . , hmelo - silver , c . , jordan , r . , gray , s . , frensley , t . , newman , g . , & stern , m . ( 2018 ) . scientific discourse of citizen scientists : models as a boundary object for collaborative problem solving . computers in human behavior . available online april 6 , 2018 at urltoken doi : 10 . 1016 / j . chb . 2018 . 04 . 004
keune , a . ( 2018 ) . fabric - based computing : new materials for learning computer science . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
peppler , k . , keune , a . , & whiting , j . ( 2018 ) . mobility , diversity , and openness : design principles for equitable makerspaces . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
peppler , k . , sedas , m . , banks , t . , searcy , j . & wallace , s . ( 2018 ) . design math : middle - school youth making math by building yurts . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
peppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , & moczek , a . ( 2018 ) . comparing first - and third - person perspectives in early elementary learning of honeybee systems . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
peppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , & mozek , a . ( 2018 ) . in the hive : designing for emergence when teaching complex systems in early childhood . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
peppler , k . , thompson , n . , danish , j . , mozek , a . & han , s . ( 2018 ) . indoor positioning technology & enhanced engagement in early elementary systems thinking and science learning . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
roman , t . a . & uttamchandani , s . ( 2018 ) . researching pedagogy within small active learning classrooms : examining enacted pedagogies of learner and instructor interactions . international journal of research & method in education . published online : 20 mar 2018 . doi : 10 . 1080 / 1743727x . 2018 . 1452199
santo , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , & hoadley , c . ( 2018 ) . messy , sprawling and open : research - practice partnership methodologies for working in distributed inter - organizational networks . in b . bevan & w . r . penuel ( eds . ) , connecting research and practice for educational improvement : ethical and equitable approaches . new york , ny : routledge .
santo , r . , ching , d . , levinson , e . , . . . & hoadley , c . ( 2018 ) . when is it safe enough ? considering diversity and equity when brokering pre - professional opportunities to youth of color . poster to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
uttamchandani , s . ( 2018 ) . equity in the learning sciences : recent themes and pathways . paper to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
uttamchandani , s . & peppler , k . ( 2018 ) . recounting counting : self - appraisal in math - adjacent discourse . poster to be presented at the 13th international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) . london , uk : international society of the learning sciences .
banks , t . , wallace , s . , searcy , j . , sedas , m . , peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . design math : a design and project - based effort to learn geometry in middle school through fabric - based yurts . paper presented at the seventh annual fablearn conference : creating a sustainable ecosystem for making in education . palo alto , ca : stanford university .
chandrasegaran , s . , badam , s . k . , zhou , n . , zhao , z . , kisselburgh , l . , peppler , k . , elmqvist , n . , & ramani , k . ( 2017 ) . merging sketches for creative design exploration : an evaluation of physical and cognitive operations . accepted paper for gi ( graphics interface ) 2017 , edmonton , alberta , canada .
chandrasegaran , s . , badam , s . k . , kisselburgh , l . , peppler , k . , elmqvist , n . , and ramani , k . ( 2017 ) . vizscribe : a visual analytics approach to understand designer behavior . international journal of human - computer studies , 101 ( 1 ) , pp . 66 - 80 . doi : 10 . 1016 / j . ijhcs . 2016 . 12 . 007
huang , j . , hmelo - silver , c . , jordan , r . , frensley , t . , gray , s . , & newman , g . ( 2017 ) . scientific discourse of citizen scientists : a collaborative modeling as a boundary object . in smith , b . k . , borge , m . , mercier , e . , and lim , k . y . ( eds . ) . making a difference : prioritizing equity and access . published in the proceedings of the 12th international conference on computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) , volume 1 . philadelphia , pa : international society of the learning sciences .
keune , a . , thompson , n . a . , peppler , k . a . , & chang , s . ( 2017 ) . “my portfolio helps my making” : motivations and mechanisms for documenting creative projects in out - of - school makerspaces . in l . mikos & i . eleá ( eds . ) young and creative : digital technologies empowering children in everyday life , pp . 145–158 . gothenburg , sweden : nordicom .
peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . creativity in business and technology . in j . c . kaufman , v . p . glaveneau , and j . baer ( eds . ) the cambridge handbook of creativity across domains . cambridge , uk : cambridge university press .
peppler , k . & wohlwend , k . ( 2017 ) . theorizing the nexus of steam practice . in j . katz - buonincontro and c . conway ( eds . ) arts education policy review special issue : gathering steam , pages 1 - 12 . published online : 25 aug 2017 at urltoken routledge . doi 10 . 1080 / 10632913 . 2017 . 1316331
tan , v . , keune , a . , & peppler , k . ( 2017 ) . the materiality of design in e - textiles . in s . goldman & z . kabayadondo ( eds ) taking design thinking to school : how the technology of design can transform teachers , learners , and classrooms . new york , ny : routledge .
thompson , n . , peppler , k . , & danish , j . ( 2017 ) . designing biosim : playfully encouraging systems thinking in young children . in zheng , r . & gardner , m . ( eds . ) , handbook of research on serious games for educational applications , ch . 7 ( pp . 149 - 167 ) . hershey , pa : igi global .
wallace , s . , banks , t . , sedas , m . , glazewski , k . , brush , t . a . , & mckay , c . ( 2017 ) . what will keep the fish alive ? exploring intersections of designing , making , and inquiry among middle school learners . international journal of designs for learning , 8 ( 1 ) , 11 - 21 .
wohlwend , k . , peppler , k . , keune , a . , and thompson , n . ( 2017 ) . making sense and nonsense : comparing mediated discourse and agential realist approaches to materiality in a preschool makerspace . journal of early childhood literacy 17 ( 3 ) , pp . 444–462 . sage .
bender , s . ( 2016 ) . electronics meets textiles : sewing the way to powerful new ideas about technology . in peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) . makeology : makers as learners , vol 2 , ch . 8 , pp . 125 - 144 . new york , ny : routledge .
cantrill , c . , & peppler , k . ( 2016 ) . connected learning professional development : production - centered and openly networked teaching communities . in new literacies and teacher learning : professional development and the digital turn ( new literacies and digital epistemologies ) . new york , ny : peter lang publishing .
ching , d . , santo , r . , hoadley , c . , & peppler , k . ( 2016 ) . not just a blip in someone’s life : integrating brokering practices into out - of - school programming as a means of supporting and expanding youth futures . on the horizon , 24 ( 3 ) , pp . 296 - 312 . doi : 10 . 1108 / oth - 05 - 2016 - 0026
d ' urzo , s . , foster , j . , keune , a . , peppler , k . , & stutzman , a . ( 2016 ) . makerspaces : providing pennsylvania practical prefiguration . techniques , 91 ( 6 ) , pp . 25 - 27 .
keune , a . & peppler , k . ( 2016 , april ) . expanding , re - configuring , & evolving : design conjectures for equitable makerspaces . poster presented at the annual meeting of the american educational research association ( aera ) , washington , dc .
peppler , k . ( 2016 ) . a review of e - textiles in education and society . in handbook of research on the societal impact of digital media : ch . 11 ( pp . 219 - 241 ) . hershey , pa : igi global .
peppler , k . ( 2016 ) . remaking arts education through physical computing . in peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) . makeology : makers as learners , vol 2 , ch . 13 , pp . 206 - 226 . new york , ny : routledge .
peppler , k . & hall , t . ( 2016 ) . the make - to - learn youth contest : gaining youth perspectives on learning through making . in peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) , makeology : makerspaces as learning environments , vol 1 , ch . 10 , pp . 141 - 157 . new york , ny : routledge .
peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) ( 2016 ) . makeology : makerspaces as learning environments ( volume 1 ) . new york , ny : routledge .
peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) ( 2016 ) . makeology : makers as learners ( volume 2 ) . new york , ny : routledge .
santo , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , & hoadley , c . ( 2016 ) . working in the open : lessons from open source on building innovation networks in education . on the horizon . 24 ( 3 ) , pp . 280 - 295 . doi : 10 . 1108 / oth - 05 - 2016 - 0026
wohlwend , k . , keune , a . , & peppler , k . ( 2016 ) . design playshop : preschoolers making , playing , and learning with squishy circuits . in peppler , k . , halverson , e . & kafai , y . ( eds . ) , makeology : makerspaces as learning environments , vol 1 , ch . 6 , pp . 83 - 96 . new york , ny : routledge .
bender , s . ( 2015 , june 11 ) . a cosplaying learning scientist learns how to make learning more fun ! . ignite talk presented at the digital media learning conference ( dml2015 ) : equity by design . los angeles , ca .
bender , s . ( 2015 , june 11 ) . sewing electricity . childart : the magazine of the international child art foundation , 15 ( 1 ) no . 44 , 28 - 29 . washington , dc : icaf .
bender , s . , and samson , k . ( 2015 , september 26 - 27 ) . re - crafting mathematics : early lessons learned at the intersection of textile crafts and math . paper presented at the fifth annual fablearn conference : equity and diversity in making . palo alto , ca : stanford university .
chien , h . , seehra , j . , verma , a . , peppler , k . , ramani , k . , cheng , y . , lee , c . , and chierico , a . ( 2015 ) . demo hour in acm interactions xxii . 3 , may - june 2015 ( pp . 8–10 ) . association for computing machinery , new york .
ching , d . , santo , r . , hoadley , c . , peppler , k . ( 2015 ) . on - ramps , lane changes , detours and destinations : building connected learning pathways in hive nyc through brokering future learning opportunities . new york , ny : hive research lab .
duncan , s . c . , georgen , c . , cook , l . & huang j . ( 2015 ) . “i have to tell you something” : how narrative and pretend play intersect in story games . in k . caldwell , s . seyler , a . ochsner , & c . steinkuehler ( eds ) . proceedings of games + learning + society gls ) 11 conference , pp . 67 - 74 .
duncan , s . c . , huang , j . , georgen , c . & cook , l . ( 2015 ) . investigating recognition systems in a collaborative , programming - oriented affinity space . in o . lindwall , p . hakkinen , t . koschmann , p . tchounikine , and s . ludvigsen ( eds . ) , exploring the materials conditions of learning : computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) conference 2015 ( pp . 753 - 754 ) . gothenburg , sweden : the international society of the learning sciences .
huang , j . & duncan , s . c . ( 2015 ) . educational roles and structures of interaction in a minecraft affinity space . in k . caldwell , s . seyler , a . ochsner , & c . steinkuehler ( eds ) . proceedings of games + learning + society ( gls ) 11 conference , pp . 525 - 526 .
hmelo - silver , c . e . , jordan , r . c . , novak , w . e . huang , c . j . , mellor , d . , gray , s . , crall , a . , & newman , g . ( 2015 ) . engaging citizen scientists in model - based reasoning . in o . lindwall , p . hakkinen , t . koschmann , p . tchounikine , and s . ludvigsen ( eds . ) , exploring the materials conditions of learning : computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) conference 2015 ( pp . 693 - 694 ) . gothenburg , sweden : the international society of the learning sciences .
keune , a . , gomoll , a . , and peppler , k . ( 2015 , september 26 - 27 ) . flexibility to learn : material artifacts in makerspaces . paper presented at the fifth annual fablearn conference : equity and diversity in making . palo alto , ca : stanford university .
kisselburgh , l . , zhou , n . , chandrasegaran , s . , badam , s . k . , elmqvist , n . , peppler , k . , & ramani , k . ( 2015 ) . creative collaboration and flow : validating the use of trace data to measure dynamics of creative flow in collaborative design teams . published in the proceedings of the 2015 computer supported collaborative learning ( cscl ) conference , 837 - 838 . gothenburg , sweden : international society of learning sciences .
peppler , k . ( 2015 ) . tool selection and its impact on collaborative learning in constructivist foundations , july 2015 ; vol . 10 ( 3 ) : pp398 - 399 . brussels , belgium : center leo apostel for interdisciplinary research .
peppler , k . , catterall , j . s . , & bender , s . ( 2015 ) . learning and achieving through the arts : a collaborative project of inner - city arts and los angeles unified school district 4 ( deliverable to the u . s . department of education ) . bloomington , in : indiana university .
seehra , j . , verma , a . , peppler , k . , and ramani , k . ( 2015 ) . handimate : create and animate using everyday objects as material . in proceedings of the ninth international conference on tangible , embedded , and embodied interaction ( pp . 117 - 124 ) , new york .
thompson , n . , peppler , k . , and danish , j . ( 2015 , september 26 - 27 ) . designing biosim : playfully encouraging systems thinking . paper presented at the fifth annual fablearn conference : equity and diversity in making . palo alto , ca : stanford university .
wohlwend , k . and peppler , k . ( 2015 ) . all rigor and no play is no way to improve learning . in phi delta kappan , may 2015 ; vol . 96 , 8 : pp . 22 - 26 .
buchholz , b . , shively , k . , peppler , k . , & wohlwend , k . ( 2014 ) . hands on , hands off : gendered access in sewing and electronics practices . in mind , culture , and activity . july 2014 , 21 ( 4 ) 1 - 20 . doi : 10 . 1080 / 10749039 . 2014 . 939762
duncan , s . c . , huang , c . j . ( 2014 ) . “about as educational as minecraft can get” : youth framings of games and learning in an affinity space . in a . ochsner , j . dietmeier , c . williams , & c . steinkuehler ( eds ) . proceedings of games + learning + society ( gls ) 10 conference , 82 - 88 .
kafai , y . & peppler , k . ( 2014 ) . transparency reconsidered : creative , critical , and connected making with e - textiles . in m . boler & m . ratto ( eds . ) , diy citizenship . cambridge , ma : mit press .
leinonen , t . , keune , a . , veermans , m . , & toikkanen , t . ( 2014 ) . mobile apps for reflection in learning : a design research in k - 12 education . british journal of educational technology .
mcnicol , s . , lewin , c . , keune , a . , & toikkanen , t . ( 2014 ) . facilitating student reflection through digital technologies in the itec project : pedagogically - led change in the classroom . proceedings published in the hci international 2014 conference . crete , greece .
peppler , k . ( 2014 ) . foreword . in a . garcia ( ed . ) , teaching in the connected learning classroom . irvine , ca : digital media and learning ( dml ) research hub .
peppler , k . ( 2014 ) . new creativity paradigms : arts learning in the digital age . new york , ny : peter lang publishing .
peppler , k . , gresalfi , m . , salen , k . & santo , r . ( 2014 ) . soft circuits : crafting e - fashion with diy electronics . cambridge , ma : mit press .
peppler , k . , salen , k . , gresalfi , m . & santo , r . ( 2014 ) . short circuits : crafting e - puppets with diy electronics . cambridge , ma : mit press .
peppler , k . , santo , r . , salen , k . , & gresalfi , m . ( 2014 ) . script changers : digital storytelling with scratch . cambridge , ma : mit press .
peppler , k . a . , powell , c . w . , thompson , n . , & catterall , j . ( 2014 , october ) . positive impact of arts integration on student academic achievement in english language arts . in the educational forum , vol . 78 , no . 4 , pp . 364 - 377 .
salen , k . , gresalfi , m . , peppler , k . , & santo , r . ( 2014 ) . gaming the system : designing with gamestar mechanic . cambridge , ma : mit press .
santo , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , hoadley , c . ( 2014a ) . what does it mean to “work open” in hive nyc ? a vision for collective organizational learning . new york , ny : hive research lab
santo , r . , ching , d . , peppler , k . , hoadley , c . ( 2014b ) . spread & scale in hive nyc . new york , ny : hive research lab
sefton - green , j . , kumpulainen , k . , brennan , k . , mikkola , a . , peppler , k . , & soep , e . ( 2014 ) . learning and becoming through making and participatory media . published in the proceedings of the 2014 international conference of the learning sciences ( icls ) , boulder , co .
tan , v . , & kou , x . ( 2014 ) . use of case‐based reasoning to train educators to design with web 2 . 0 . educational media international 51 ( 2 ) , 91 - 108 . . cambridge , ma : mit press .
toikkanen , t . , & keune , a . ( 2014 , june ) . designing edukata : a method for educators to create learner centered activities . in world conference on educational multimedia , hypermedia and telecommunications 2014 ( 1 ) , pp . 1476 - 1483 .
buechley , l . , peppler , k . , eisenberg , m . , & kafai , y . ( eds . ) ( 2013 ) . textile messages : dispatches from the world of e - textiles and education new york , ny : peter lang publishing . ( e - textbook version available from the : kortext digital textbook catalog )
keune , a . , & leinonen , t . ( 2013 ) . square1 prototype : build your own devices for collaborative learning . proceedings published in the 2013 itk conference , hämeenlinna , finland . isbn 978 - 951 - 44 - 9202 - 0
mckay , c . & peppler , k . ( 2013 ) . makercart : a mobile fab lab for the classroom . position paper at the interaction design for children conference ( idc ) , new york , ny .
peppler , k . ( 2013 ) . new opportunities for interest - driven arts learning in a digital age . ( deliverable to the wallace foundation ) . bloomington , indiana : indiana university .
peppler , k . ( 2013 ) . on screen and onstage : interest - driven arts for teens . opera america , fall 2013 , 30 - 31 .


established in south korea in 1998 , topfield co. , ltd. is a consumer electronics manufacturer making broadcasting receivers , other video and audio related apparatus .

their main business is making products such as set top boxes ( stbs ) and personal video recorders ( pvrs ) to be used with satellite television or digital television .

topfield have never manufactured televisions .

the company has head offices in bundang , south korea , and branch offices in germany and thailand .

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topfield trf - 7170 pvr with built in 1tb hard drive . 3 - user manual on usb stick .
for sale topfield trf2200 high definition pvr set top box - 500gb , excellent working condition . the trf2200 is a new release pvr from topfield . 1 - built in 500gb hard drive . internal hard drive 500gb .
product name : topfield tf - t6211 product type : personal video recorder price : $ 319 . 00 reviewed by : stephen dawson magazine : best buys audio & av distributor : toppro who sells what / website : topfield
these pvrs are also handy media players . both play files from a usb stick , while the topfield can also stream video from your computer or network drive using dlna . both access youtube ; the topfield adds the abc ' s iview service .
a short description of how to connect a topfield trf - 7160 into a home network so that files , music & videos can be transferred between the topfield hd recorder / player and a home computer . it is not difficult once you know how .
update firmware via topfield website and usb2 or rs232c link . topfield application programmes ( taps ) can be added to enable additional functionality ; taps can be developed and used by home users or downloaded from other users , although tap functionality is not covered by the guarantee
this is a disassembled libtap . a file that topfield distribute - this version was done by phew - is - a - geek ( many thanks )
since 2010 , topfield equestrian center has been the leader in equine - assisted activities in the hudson valley . located in cold spring , new york ,
conclusion the topfield tf - t6211 android smart pvr turns out to be a highly effective pvr with its android extensions providing true and impressive ‘smart’ functionality .
trf - 2100 hd digital video recorder topfield . - in - built 320gb hdd . - twin hd tuner . firmware download firmware instructions instruction manual .
the topfield ' s iview access and ability to record more channels at once give it the advantage , unless you’re keen on the strong’s icetv compatibility .
both of these pvrs are designed to support the viewing habits of busy households . the strong can record three digital tv channels at once , while the topfield ups this to four . the topfield ' s one - terabyte hard drive also doubles the recording capacity of the strong , but both pvrs let you expand recording capacity via usb .
we would love it if the topfield could browse a network directly and stream files off a lan ; similarly , we wish the pvr would show up as a network device from which we could stream recorded shows . nevertheless , once you learn how to use the topfield ' s interface it ' s easy to transfer files to and from it .
this is an epg loader for the topfield tf5800pvr that will allow extended epg information from a mystuff . mei file to be used by the inbuilt toppy epg and other taps that don ' t directly support
topfield equestrian center offers an environment where children , teens , and adults with physical , psychological , and behavioral challenges are overcoming obstacles and challenging conventions through nationally accredited and globally recognized equine - assisted interactions .
widescreen switching , subtitle & teletext support , parental lock by channel or event , games embedded . * please note that topfield does not guarantee their products should failure occur as a result of a badly written tap
the trf7170 is specifically engineered for the australian market . it also supports the topfield wireless dongle ( tfwd - 10 ) . mp3 player yes . photo viewer with slideshow yes . internet radio - shoutcast - .
update : the trf - 7160 now gives you the ability to record a tv series without having to hook up the device to the internet . topfield calls this intelligent recording ( or topfield ir ) and claims it ' s an australian first for a pvr . new trf - 7160 units will have this ability straight out of the box , existing users can update the firmware using the instructions on this page : urltoken .
much improved version of the topfield screencapture tap that also captures the osd and any user generated graphics . saves picture in . bmp format . user definable keys . this modified version runs only under program manager control .
every few years topfield releases a ‘masterpiece’ pvr which is basically a no - holds - barred device . the trf - 2400 is its current one , and as pvrs go it is indeed no - holds barred .
you are buying topfield trf - 2200hd twin tuner 500gb hd pvr , its used in excellent condition and works great . 500gb internal hard drive . mpeg4 video h . 264 fully supported . skip ads function . parental lock .
topfield trf - 8800hd 2tb smart pvr ( rare ) . hdmi android kodi showbox netflix more . showbox ( video streaming ) . also search google and youtube videos for instructions on how to use kodi . netflix ( video streaming ) .
it also supports icetv if you wish to subscribe , thereby permitting intelligent recording . the unit requires a network connection for all these features , but topfield sells a wireless dongle for $ 69 that can free it from being hard wired .
you are buying topfield tf - t6211hd 500gb android smart dvr pvr dvb - t , its used in excellent condition and works great . 500gb hdd in - built . android os 4 . 2 ( jelly bean ) . live streaming tv from stb for smartphone .
the topfield trf - 2400 masterpiece hd plus is an elegantly styled pvr ( personal video recorder ) with a big 2tb hard drive and twin high - definition digital tv tuners . the best part is that the trf - 2400 can record up to four shows simultaneously .
when you first switch on the topfield , you ' re greeted with a black screen and a very simple menu system that consists of five icons : recording , entertainment , settings , installation and information . installation is the first item you must visit , so that you can search for tv channels .
better version of the built in autostart functionality of the topfield . an ini - file defines the order , in which the taps should start . in addition you can set the day - time - window in which the tap is allowed to start and you can also set a delay before the tap is actually launched .
the topfield took around two minutes to find all of the stations in our area , using an antenna more than 25 years old . once the scan is complete , the black background will go away and the current tv station you ' re on will start playing . from then , simply exit the menu and start watching .
operationally the tf - t6211 proved not dissimilar to other topfield pvrs , which means that it’s pretty easy to use . once we’d tuned it in , for example , we could hit the ok / list key to bring up all the stations , select the duplicates in our area , choose ‘delete’ and get rid of them . you can go back to the install menu to set up favourites lists .
equipment topfield is not alone in going android . companies both major and minor are recognising the versatility of android as an operating system and interface — all sony’s 2015 smart tvs , for example , will be android - based . as google’s operating system , android brings with it easy access to the google play store , delivering both additional content to watch , and a massive store of apps across a broad range of activities .
if you want a useful additional aid for navigating the many features provided by the included android apps , topfield has this mini air mouse accessory available ( an alternative to this might be to use a simple wireless mouse and keyboard combo with their receiver plugged into a usb port ) . the android section of the topfield is effectively a real computer , capable of doing pretty much anything — just go to the google play store for more apps if anything is missing . we spent a bit of quality time with the web browser , which was quite responsive and nicely rendered all the web pages we visited . we also streamed high - def video from our server effectively ; all video is converted to 50hz output , though , so some jerkiness may become apparent for 24 or 60fps material . you can also stream recordings and live channels out to an android tablet with ease .
to set up the web interface , you need to plug the pvr into your router and then configure its ip address . ( we used belkin powerline adapters to connect the pvr in the lounge room to the router in the bedroom ) you then need to add a username and password . to access the topfield from your computer , you just enter its ip address into your web browser and log in by using the user credentials you created .
the topfield trf - 7160 is a versatile pvr with two digital tv tuners and a 500gb hard drive ; it can record up to four tv shows at once . it also has network connectivity and a usb port , so you can get recordings off it and also put divx , xvid , mp3 and jpeg files on it . some of its interface needs work , but overall it ' s an easy to use pvr that ' s well worth considering .
thankfully , neither recorder sports the freeview logo , so you can skip the ads rather than fast - forward . once they ' re connected to your home network , you can also stream tv recordings from these pvrs to dlna - compatible video players and some pvrs and games consoles . both feature a built - in ethernet port for connecting to your home network , but the strong also comes bundled with a wi - fi adaptor , whereas it ' s an optional extra for the topfield .
the topfield tf5800pvr ( or
toppy
as it is affectionately known ) is a uniquely specified freeview pvr . the toppy ' s devastating flexibility enables you to watch and record a combination of up to four channels at once , to output two different programmes ( including recordings and live transmissions ) simultaneously via its rf outputs and scart socket , to record / pause / rewind / fast - forward live television and to edit recordings on the hard disk for later playback or output to your pc .
we’ve divided our list of tap s into sections , so there’s less to scroll through on each page . just click on the menu to choose a category , or select all to see every tap on one page . you can also choose taps that we know have been tested and found to work with the uk topfield tf5800 , either with the original firmware , or later versions , or ones that have been tested with the new tf5810 . please let admin @ urltoken know of errors or omissions . )
i bought a 250gb topfield about 8 months ago and it ' s probably the best gadget that i ' ve ever bought . absolutely superb machines , and you can change how it works with downloaded programs called ' taps ' . pedro above has mentioned peter tyson . they are local to me in carlisle and are a very reputable company for anything av or audio . you should be 100 % confident when buying through these guys , they have been selling this kind of equipment for many many years and can be trusted .
the tf - t6211 marks a bit of a departure for topfield , which is a long - time player in the personal video recorder field in australia , with a number of highly regarded classic models over the years . rather than using its own long - standing control systems here , the interface on the t6211 is based on the android operating system , most commonly seen in mobile phones . it uses version 4 . 2 of android , known as ‘jelly bean’ . will the new tf - t6211 thus diverge from successful topfields of the past ?
the unit is not freeviewplus enabled , but it does have the android catch - up apps for abc iview , sbs on demand and ten play already installed . of course , with android you can find an app to do just about anything . for example , if you want to transfer a recording you can copy it to plugged - in storage using the pvr’s facilities . or you can install an android ftp server to allow the unit to be accessed by computers on your network ; topfield advertises the ability to view programmes on android tablets , for example , though we didn’t go that far in this review .
topfield ' s trf - 7160 is a personal video recorder ( pvr ) with a 500gb hard drive and two digital tv tuners . you can record shows onto its internal hard drive and time - shift tv broadcasts . you can also attach a usb 2 . 0 hard drive in order to view files you ' ve downloaded from the internet or ripped from a dvd or connect the pvr to your home network so that you can download from and upload files to its hard drive . it ' s quite a versatile pvr , but it ' s by no means perfect and could use a more intuitive on - screen interface .
channel changes are super - quick using the p - and p + buttons on the remote , but you can also use the ok / list button to skip directly to a channel you desire . the channel list can be easily edited by pressing the white option button on the remote — you can quickly get rid of duplicate and unwanted channels . the guide button on the remote can be used to bring up an overlay of the program guide , and you can click on a show to start watching it , or you can toggle the episode guide on and select programs that you wish to watch or record in the future . click on a show twice to tell the topfield to record it .
overall , we quite like the topfield trf - 7160 because it ' s easy to set up , it can record up to four shows at once via its two tuners , and changing channels was very quick . we like the web interface , as well as the ability to attach a usb drive . the only things we ' d like improved are the media playback interface on the pvr itself so that you can just play a list of files without first selecting them all , and we ' d also like it if the web interface could be set up to upload multiple files in one hit . but those are relatively minor quibbles ; the trf - 7160 is definitely a unit worth considering .
the topfield has one hard drive in it and the pvr doesn ' t make any noticeable noise while it ' s operating . it ' s a basic - looking unit with an old - style display panel on the left that shows the time when the unit ' s in standby mode ; it shows the time , channel and hard drive status when it ' s switched on . there is a bright blue light in the centre of the unit that remains illuminated whether the pvr is powered on or in standby mode — and it ' s very annoying . the right of the front panel has a cover that flips down to reveal volume and channel buttons , and it also has an undocumented slot . it ' s a bit of a waste of space .
performance on first start - up , the unit booted fairly quickly to a main menu that offered set - up and installation items , as well as access to android apps . we had absolutely no problems setting up , but topfield has three videos on youtube ( under whiz bang ) which walk you through the main functions and set - up . we went straight to the installation section and within seconds had the unit scanning for our local digital tv stations . within a couple of minutes it had captured all the stations and was ready for use . subsequent switch offs and ons showed that the unit doesn’t go into a quick start standby mode , but switches itself off pretty thoroughly . starting up again took just under 40 seconds for a tv picture to appear on screen .
to program recordings you can work via the epg or through a special ‘recording’ menu to the ‘reservation’ page . this permits editing of existing recording parameters , deleting set timers or manually adding new ones . the epg supports at least eight days of schedule ( if the tv station deigns to broadcast it ) . and although when we first met this pvr there was no ‘intelligent’ or ‘series’ record capability available , this has been added in the most recent firmware upgrade — topfield is a company that listens to its users through feedback and forums , delivering ongoing tweaks to firmware which can bring new abilities like this series recording even long after purchase . this is doubly so with an android - based machine , of course , given the ever - expanding range of android apps available to be downloaded .
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these taps are some of the most popular and easy to use ; we recommend you try these out first , if you’re new to the toppy . you’ll find plenty of other users of them in the forums .
the description extender makes the full programme description as seen in the native epg and infobox available to taps .
format , where it can be used by mei2archive and also by other mei - aware taps , including mystuff .
info viewer is a replacement for topfields default infobox . think of it as a cut down , free improbox .
this tap is no longer recommended as it can cause problems , if the recommended software 5 . 13 . 65t , or any other with patches xp and xw installed , is used . the sole function of this tap is to return to playing a recording automatically when dumped to live tv when recording starts or stops ( bug id 12 ) , which is addressed with the fixes and firmwares mentioned .
this is a a 3 in 1 tap as follows : photo manager - allows you to view jpeg images . you can start a slideshow manually , or automatically whenever you switch to a radio channel or play an mp3 . other functionality includes several screensaver modes which can be used while listening to music . music manager - allows you to play mp3s . various play modes allow music to be played randomly or sequentially , either a single folder ( album ) at a time or including all subfolders too . the music manager can be used in conjunction with the photo manager to provide flexible album art modes . video manager - allows you to play video recordings . it can be configured to create thumbnails and scenes of the video to give a dvd like presentation . videos can also be moved , renamed or deleted .
data downloaded from the internet or the output of the
eit2mei
tap produced from the freeview epg data .
mystuff is a toppy ui replacement , providing enhanced features including : epg ; archive ; now & next ; timer creation ( including series link functionality ) ; optimised padding and colour skinning . most options are configurable for those that like to tweak !
this tap prevents a crash that can occurr on firmware 5 . 12 . 88 ( bastille day ) due to the pvr incorrectly attempting to process data transmitted on bbc multiplex 1
the remote extender tap allows other taps to recognise extra buttons on programmable remotes and , on the tf5800 , to distinguish between v + , v - , p + , p - , tv / radio and the arrow buttons and list button . it includes facilities to allow two toppys to be used in one room , and overcome problems with other remotes affecting your toppy .
tap commander allows you to configure , reorder and temporarily disable taps whilst your toppy is running . it can also change the load order of taps in your auto start directory .
these smaller logos are used by media manager and mystuff - see
uk tap standard logos
for larger logos for use in other taps .
logo . dat file for the uk timers , ukoz surfer , uk autoscheduler , mystuff and ip guide taps . n . b smaller logos are used by media manager and mystuff - see
uk tap small logos
.
a stylish tap designed to display and edit all your timer settings in an improved and easy to understand format . including backup and restore functions .
the idea of this tap is that it allows you to view the event information for all your other channels , and a small picture - in - picture of the other channels , whilst still watching the current program . you can then switch back - and - forth between the channels within the tap . surfer will also provide you with an indication as to shows that have timers set against them , and allows you to set your own timers for shows .
accurate bookmarking ( tm ) monitors the accurate recording ( now & next ; ) info and generates bookmarks in recordings at programme transitions . just stick it in auto start and forget about it . ( people without a tf58x0 or with a firmware pre - 5 . 13 . 39 need not apply . )
this tap allows you to skip widescreen adverts when watching a 4 : 3 recording .
this tap generates an automatic reboot when a tap crashes rather than the system locking up .
this tap is intended to provide a means of backing up & restoring your system settings , so they can be easily restored after a crash , new firmware load , or factory reset . it can be used in either of two ways : ( 1 ) run manually , when settings may be saved or restored . or ( 2 ) run from auto start at boot time , when settings are restored . the latter must be preceded by at least one instance of the former to record your settings .
automatically sets time offset to 1 hour when date and time are within british summer time and 0 otherwise . for uk use only but could easily be adapted .
a facility to keep track of birthdays , with a reminder appearing when the tap is activated ( normally at turn - on ) .
a tap to simplify scanning and handling of duplicate & unwanted channels . it allows 2 regional variants ( e . g of bbc1 & itv1 ) to be kept without causing epg & timer problems .
an integrated tap to manage your channel line up and automatically update ini etc files for other channel - dependent taps .
this tap cuts out the adverts using bookmarks that currently have to be manally inserted . the first bookmark is the end of the ads before the programme , and subsequent pairs of bookmarks mark the start and end of ad breaks , with an [ optional ] final bookmark at the start of the ad break after the end of the programme .
this tap creates osd overlays to mask out
dogs
( the channel logos overalaying the picture on many channels ) .
dream free is a simple tap that gets rid of the mystic dreams background that ' s displayed during mp3 and recorded radio playback .
pillar - boxes 4 ; 3 programmes in the toppy for those users with widescreen tvs that do not respond to toppy commands .
this tap attempts to workaround some of the ' features ' of the firmware to hopefully provide a better epg experience . n . b . the improved epg in version 5 . 12 . 88 has made this tap laregely redundant , and it will only work with earlier firmware versions .
this tap will extend recordings based on the programme transitions signalled by the broadcaster ( known as
accurate recording
signals in the uk ) .
allows you to do a fast channel scan based just on your local transmitter , or from a choice of all available channels .
a utility to edit / sort mystuff favourites lists and limit rt2mei and eit2mei data collection to the those channels which appear in one or more favourites lists . it can also be used to edit thr tf5000display tap chn file .
font manager allows you to change the font that other taps use . you can use any true type fonts you may have on your windows or mac .
this tap turns your tv into a virtual aquarium . actually , it draws a few goldfish on a black background after a period of inactivity . they swim around a bit .
enables check hdd settings , and allows some types to be set to
quiet mode
. n . b . there is a possibility of not being able to reverse any changes which adversely affect the toppy , so use with caution .
this provides a grid - epg , now - and - next , series link , padding ; plus a few additional things such as configurable epg views ( i . e . different order of channels , hidden channels ) , skins , background music or ( perhaps preferably ) no background music , and foreign language support .
tap to display a wide range of information , vitually obliterating the current picture .
jag ' s epg ( version 2 . x ) ( 2 . 7f )
display . n . b . there is a version 3 . x with additional functionality , but this requires additional memory and so may not run with some other combinations of taps . for the moment it is being treated as a separate tap .
jag ' s epg ( version 3 . x ) ( 3 . 0 beta 5 )
this version of jag ' s epg is intended to support extended information and lcn support ( for tf5800 ) . at present this is being treated as a separate tap from versions 2 . x .
this tap starts a screensaver after a pre - determined time in radio or mp3 modes , and when paused in timeshift / playback modes . it resembles the linux matrix screensaver . you can also a select the mode
blank
or
transparent
.
mcgautoar is a tap that automatically switches to the correct aspect ratio . it ' s primarily for 4 : 3 tvs and for australian broadcasts .
this tap is for use in conjunction with a combined tv & radio channel list . it switches mheg on when on radio channels ( needed to bring on the sound ) and off when on tv channels to avoid unnecessary processing .
this tap includes a number of features to improve the mheg operation and limit its impact on normal viewing .
switches off all mheg functions . n . b . a facility to switch off all mheg functions is included in firmware issues from 5 . 12 . 25 onwards
switches the interactive mheg engine on when required for viewing text , and off when reverting to tv .
this tap lists all the films in the ( native ) epg in time order .
this tap enhances the information displayed on the masterpiece front panel ( as found on the tf5810 ) .
this tap enables you to watch one channel in a large window , and have ~ 1 / per second updates of 5 other preset channels in smaller windows .
tap to allow you to jump forward a specified amount of time , and rewind a specified amount of time . really easy to configure . now with bookmarking .
generates screen and log file reports of key aspects of your toppy which are likely to assist in the diagnosis of tap problems .
an emergency replacement for the remote control that can be fully operated directly from the front pannel of a tf5800 . it can also be operated from the actual remote to simulate , for example , a broken key .
this is a cut - down version of the media manager tap providing only the photo viewing elements .
a combination of a patched firmware and a tap which ensures correct operation after a power drop out .
provides a better way of shutting down the toppy which allows recordings to complete without generating on - screen messages or needing user intervention .
a powerful and highly rated tap that provides an extensive range of enhancements accessed via the progress bar ( press play during playback ) . note : not all features are compatible with the uk model tf5800 yet .
deletes all radio channels , so the tv / radio key no longer has any effect .
if your toppy crashes while recording , certain headers aren ' t updated and as such , the recorded files aren ' t typically playable . this is usually characterised by the toppy display showing
invalid file
on the file list when you browse to the file on your toppy . the recfixer tap will copy the file header from a working file to a corrupt file , and allow the corrupt file to be played .
this tap allows multiple streams within a mux to be recorded to a single file or timeshift buffer . it allows individual streams to be selected for playback . - record multiple streams within a mux - timeshift multiple streams within a mux - watch other streams on a mux without killing the timeshift buffer - playback selected streams from a multichannel file - watch 2nd stream during file playback in pip
this tap allows certain types of broken recording to be fixed so that they are playable . if the toppy crashes during a recording , the programme detail header is not applied to the recording and it displays in the archive as
invalid file
. recording fixer can recreate this header , either based on another recording or based on a selected channel .
this is an ini file for eit2mei that attempts to get around the genre problems of eit data . many of the shows have been named in the genre fields and many channels have been directed to genre . including filmfour .
this is an ini file for eit2mei that add genre information to data collected by eit2mei . it uses the standard genres in meisearch and has 5 user defined genres . data was collected from radio times , using the radio times genre data the listings were then placed into the categories i felt were most fitting to the pre - defined genres .
screensaver which is particularly useful if you want to avoid burn - in on a plasma screen .
a utility to display the signal levels & qualities on each of up to 16 muxes for each of the two tuners - no longer uk specific from version 5 .
a simple text file editor for amending
. ini
or
. txt
text files on your toppy
this tap allows mystuff / media manager skins to be edited on the toppy it is intended to complement the pc tool
skinbuilder
, so you can create your skin using the latter , then fine tune the results , or add new elements , using skin manager . it is possible though to build a skin from scratch using this tap if you do not have easy connection to a pc .
a free and simple advert skipper using two keys and a binary - search methodology .
the program provides a similar idea to quickjump to skip comercials or just find a certain point within a recording but only requires the use of 2 ' dynamic ' skip buttons ( forward and reverse ) . version 00 . 03 . 17 adds a
real cut
facility with which you can cut recordings easily and save a lot of disk space thereby .
see entry under java / perl / php , as this consists of both a tap and a java application to be run on a mobile phone .
switches to a pre - defined channel ( tv or radio ) when the toppy is brought out of standby .
on boot , sets the toppy to the channel defined by lcn , which rarley change and are readily idntified . the channel is selected using an associated text file .
entries in your . rec files , allowing you to select and activate them ( i . e . move an epg entry from being a spare to being the one displayed by your toppy ) . also renames your files to suit the show name / subtitle ( in various combinations that you can choose from ) . it can also automatically correct the epg data stored in a
. rec
file to allow for timers with front - end padding .
stops the exit key calling up configuration menus of other taps unless exit is pressed twice within a second . n . b . another tap ( noexit ) prevents all exit access to tap configuration menus , even when exit is pressed twice in quick succession .
this tap stops inadbvertant changes to the aspect ratio by inhibiting the zero key unless in a menu etc or preceded by another numeric key ( to allow entry of channel nos such as 10 ) . n . b . this tap is no longer supported ( but is still available with source code ) - it is recommended you use remote extender instead .
super pip provides enhanced pip facilities , with a default of split screen mode . you can then : * move either window around * shrink or enlarge either window * swap the current window * change channel in current window ( if remoteextender installed ) * play current window full screen * snap to split screen mode
this tap allows single key , two key or timer launching of taps , thus allowing easy access to less used taps while avoiding the possible memory problems of having all in auto start and providing timed start of taps whose authors did not provide this functionality .
this tap makes the toppy front panel lcd display much more information than the standard channel number . the leds can also be re - programmed to indicate states such as timeshift .
this tap is intended to provide a facility for monitoring various aspects of the toppy operation while using the toppy relatively normally . the aspects of this tap that are thought to be unique are the ability to display the results either as an on - screen message or using the front panel display , or both , and the wide range of parameters which can be monitored . it has been primarily developed to help in the development of other taps , but may be of use to normal users who have problems with their toppy . it should work on all models with the 7 - segment front panel displays .
this tap distinguishes between 4 : 3 , 4 : 3 letterbox , 14 : 9 and 16 : 9 anamorphic transmissions by scanning the frame buffer , ignoring any
dogs
that stray into the otherwise unused area . it then informs the tv set by settings the appropriate bits in the wss data stream to the tv .
can’t find what you’re looking for ? you can use this page to search through the site database for what you need . you can search the text of frequently asked questions ( faqs ) , and bug reports and the descriptions of news items , links , guides and files in the download library . if you’d like to search the forums , they have their own built - in search function , which you can access via the links on the left of the page .
the site search checks in questions and answers for faqs , in titles and descriptions for downloads , guides , links and news items , and in the text of descriptions , summaries , details and additional notes for bugs . for an all words search , all your words must appear in the same piece of text , for example in the description , or the summary ; if one word appears in each piece of text , the result will not be found .
in the following table , you can find a list of programs that can open files with . rec extension . this list is created by collecting extension information reported by users through the ' send report ' option of
the product name , description , and company name are taken from the version information of the . exe file . the ' actions ' list is taken from the context menu items added to explorer by the specified program . the ' popularity ' column displays one of the following 4 values : low , medium , high , and very high , which is determined according to the number of users that sent the specified record .
in the following table , you can find a list of file types information that is associated with . rec extension .
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connect your home computer via usb2 . 0 and transfer your mp3 collection on to the built - in hard drive
further , the tf5800 allows user - developed application programmes - or
taps
- to be added via usb2 , increasing features and functionality beyond the already impressive array on offer , enabling limitless software control possibilities . yet , with all that functionality , it is a sprightly performer - channels change in under a second , bringing an end to frustratingly slow freeview surfing .
numerous trick - play options - ff , reverse play , slow motion ; a - b repeat ; pause and use trick play functions with live tv by using hard disk buffer . mheg epg and guide supported ; channel change in less than 1 second ; full - colour on - screen display with selectable display time , position and text transparency ; cursor driven navigation on the remote ; format hard disk option ; a - b partial erase of recording - say to remove adverts prior to playback or output of a programme ; file list navigation by programme name , record date and programme number
scart 1 : rgb / component / s - video / composite video & stereo audio out scart 2 : composite video & stereo audio out ; composite video , s - video , rgb & stereo audio loopthrough optical digital output ( toslink ) - dolby digital ( ac - 3 ) compatible stereo line out via 2 x rca / phono independent s - video & composite video outputs too twin antenna inputs with rf loop outputs ( use with a single antenna and supplied loop - through cable or with two independent antenna feeds for tuning to different services ) additional independent rf in and outputs rs - 232c 9 pin d - sub connector usb2 . 0 connector
twin freeview tuners with independent view and record channel controls , plus record two different channels at once and output up to a further two different channels via combinations of rf and av outputs - two additional channels from the same multiplexes as those already being recorded so , for instance , record a channel from
mux - a
& record a channel from
mux - b
and watch a different channel from
mux - a
and output another channel from
mux - b
via either rf output or scart . modulated rf output assignable between channels 21 and 69 , with single antenna or dual antenna feed options up to 2000 channel memory , channel list editing , favourites setting multi - standard ( pal / ntsc ) modulated output
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the rear has one antenna port as well as ethernet , usb , and digital and analog video connections . you can connect the trf - 7160 to a tv or receiver via hdmi , but it also has component and composite video outputs — cables for all of those connections are supplied in the box . on an older , 4 : 3 television , you might only be able to use the composite connection , which will flicker slightly , but will still provide very clear and vibrant picture . ( you ' ll have to manually change the aspect ratio to 16 : 9 letterbox format in order to properly fit everything onto the screen ; thankfully , this can be done with a press of the a / r button on the remote control . ) the hdmi connection displays a crystal clear 1080i image on a big - screen , full hd tv . during our tests , the trf - 7160 consumed close to 30 watts while it was operating and 5 . 6w when it was in standby mode .
you can record up to four programs with the trf - 7160 , but those four programs can only be from two main channels and their associated sub - channels . for example , you can record simultaneously from one hd , ten digital , go ! and nine digital . but you can ' t simultaneously record programs from ten digital , nine digital , sbs one and abc one . while recording four programs from two channels , you won ' t be able to watch a program on a third main channel . however , you ' ll be able to play back a recording while you ' re recording live tv . bringing up a list of recordings and selecting one is simple and swift .
with 500gb of internal storage , you can record just under 500 hours of standard - definition video or just under 90 hours of hd video ; you can also record directly onto an external hard drive .
the trf - 7160 has a media function for playing music and watching videos . to view media files , you can either plug in a usb 2 . 0 drive or you can log in to the pvr ' s web interface to upload them to the internal hard drive .
media playback on the trf - 7160 could be better though . while you can play videos and music that have been transferred to the pvr ' s internal hard drive — or off an attached external drive — it ' s not easy to play a series of files and skip between them . you have to either select them all while viewing the folder they ' re in , or press play while highlighting the folder containing those files . it ' s not an intuitive process .
using the web interface , you can download recorded programs to your pc , or upload files from your pc to the pvr ' s hard drive , as well as schedule recordings .
you can download files from the pvr to your pc , and you can upload files to its hard drive so that you can play them on the pvr . it will playback xvid - and divx - encoded files , as well as mp3s , and you can view jpeg photos on it , too . unfortunately , only one file at a time can be uploaded , which can be a pain if you ' re trying to upload music or photos — you ' re better off just connecting a usb drive for these — but it ' s not much of an inconvenience for video files .
using the belkin powerline adapters , file transfers averaged 6 . 6 megabytes per second , which means that a 30min standard - definition recording ( 567mb ) took almost 1min 20sec to download . with an 802 . 11n wireless network , the same transfer took around 25min .
using the default april 2010 version of the firmware , the trf - 7160 gave us a few problems . its web interface was a little buggy as it consumed a lot of cpu time when we uploaded files from a pc . recorded tv shows can ' t be played back through windows media player ( this is documented in the manual , which tells you where you can go to download a player ) .
these problems were fixed when we switched to the latest firmware version ( may 2010 ) , and this even added a couple of new features : the ability to use tap files ( applications that can be uploaded to the pvr to change the look of its menu or add new features ) and the ability to use ntfs - formatted hard drives instead of just fat32 - formatted drives . the firmware update process was very easy over the network — the trf - 7160 found and installed it automatically .
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but let’s start with the core abilities of this pvr , relating to recording terrestrial television . the t6211 is provided with two tuners and the ability to record two programs at once , and a 500gb hard - disk drive to store the recordings . there’s analogue av output , plus optical digital audio , though most users will likely be using the hdmi connection . there is an ethernet socket and two usb connections .