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Technicolor - Thomson DTH8060 User's Manual

1. 19 The buttons on the front eere 20 The message on the display 21 TW PulictlODis ossia o eerte ne REINES EN TRUE ERR 2l With a disc being played eee 21 Other indications essessessesssossossosseoseossossossosssossossossossosesssesss 22 About others displays menus and banners 22 Remote control eere eene 2O Description of keys in DVD mode 23 Using the remote control with other devices 24 Other functions Programming the remote control 25 Automatic code search Manual programming Recording functions To watch TV Programmes 26 To Change channel etit tet ok rio ote rv ceu ho 26 Record the current programme 27 Stop re COPdIfigo ades drei roe RM neun 28 Closing a DVD R or DVD RW disc Finishing a disc Programming a recording eee 29 Manual programming in 10 steps ee 29 Automatic programming Naviclick 3l Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick Recording through the Naviclick TV guide Recording from a connected device 32 From a satellite receiver or cable receiver AV2 socket 32 From a Camcorder or other device AV3 AV4 socket
2. Contents TO DG SIMs cisci ere te puesta About your advice iat rre tiit diis Precautions to take essesssssssossssssssssosssssssossossoossossssssssooo l The content in brief ssesssessssssssooseseoesooccsoosesocossoossseseoo l ContentsS ssesssessosssossssosssessosssosssoosess 2 ANd 3 Connections and initial set up Basic connections aAA Placing the remote control in service 5 Inserting the batteries eere 5 Using the remote control unit correctly 5 Placing the DVD recorder in service 5 Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV set 5 Automatic channel search 6 Sorting the chahhels e iet atr ri rote 7 Clock settilig a cocoa nya er rti esce ori eiit 7 Add a satellite or cable reciever 8 Adjusting the G LINK CABLE eene 8 Adjusting the receiver recorder configuration 9 List of satellite or cable receiver codes n Satellite receiver codes Cable receiver codes Addineg a channel isisisi 12 Reinstalling channels updating 13 Sortinv Channels coco eb Qa Cn bett 13 Other recommended connections With a satellite or cable receiver or a decoder 4 With a video r
3. 65 PAV 2 Walt m 65 Naviclick Settings HO ERE TS NexTView channel downloading time 66 Choice of NexTView channel 66 Updating Naviclick via Teletext 66 NexTView Channels eerte entente erento 67 Channels and Teletext pages Naviclick 67 Further information Recommebdations and information concerning dises 12 CM m 68 Choice of CD R CD RW erento 68 Video CD VCD discs sisse cim iris 68 Care of discs Images files and CD R CD RW discs 69 Audio files and CD R CD RW discs 69 DivX files and CD R CD RW discs 69 What codecs can your player read Troubleshooting guide eee 10 If you encounter difficulties eren 70 Remote control Image problems Sound problems Playing problems Recording problems Other operating problems ucdudlimM 73 Other important informations eere 74 For your safety Disclaimer of warranty Condensation moisture heat DVD copy protection Concerning batteries Remote control Code A B e T5 Remote control setting on code B
4. 75 DVD recorder setting on code B 75 Dn circ MT T5 EN 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page 4 s Connections and initial set up Basic connections Your DVD recorder has many connection possibilities to allow it to fit into a setup comprising several devices We recommend that you follow the connection setup on this page and then carry out the adjustments shown on the following pages You will first need to set up the channels as explained in the following pages before the final interconnection of the devices described on pages 4 to 18 United Kingdom Ireland Europe 7 a 220 240V PN 50 60 Hz 4 gt DVD recorder IN I Unplug the antenna cable from your TV set and plug it into the ANTENNA CABLE IN socket of your DVD recorder 2 Using the coaxial cable supplied connect the ANTENNA CABLE OUT socket of the DVD recorder to the IF antenna socket of your TV set 3 Using a Peritel cable Scart not supplied connect connector AVI TV of the DVD player to the Peritel Scart connector on the television set labelled AV 1 EXT I AUX I depending on the brand 4 Use the mains cable to connect your DVD recorder to a mains socket by first connecting the cable to the back of the DVD recorder Note connection to a satellite or cable receiver is detailled on page 14 For UK please see saf
5. 27 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ab Recording functions Stop recording Press the STOP button twice With a DVD R disc if you do not have another recording to make you need to Finalize the disc in order that it can be read by other DVD R compatible players Closing a DVD R disc is described in detail below If you do not close a DVD R disc it will still be possible to make other recordings on it later on providing there is enough disc space You can therefore safely store it You can also erase recordings but you will lose the corresponding recording time which cannot be used to record other titles With DVD RW discs this function does not exist It is replaced by a function that renders the disc compatible in such cases where you have added or removed chapter bookmarks using the edit menu For some players it is necessary to render the disc compatible even though you haven t carried out modifications to the chapters Note if you only press once on the STOP key the confirmation window appears Press a second time to definitively stop the recording or select continue using the A and OK keys At the end of each recording your DVD recorder takes a few seconds to prepare the start menu of the disc This menu is formed from representative images from each title To view a recording see page 54 Closing a DVD R or DVD RW disc Finishing a disc When a disc is full or if you do not want to recor
6. The preferred language for DVD dialogues and subtitles was set upon initial installation of your DVD recorder To change it refer to pages 60 and 6l You can also change the language while a disc is playing by pressing the INFO key and selecting the icon for dialogues or E for subtitles This choice is only valid for the disc if it has not been removed from the disc drawer The menus of your DVD recorder do not appear in the language you want Check that your language is available in the settings menu page 60 If not choose another language You can t access the selected menu even when you press OK If the name of the menu appears on a transparent background it means that the corresponding menu or function is not available The Disc Titles and Play list menus are contextual menus they depend on operations performed beforehand such as Disc is only accessible if there is a disc in the disc tray of your DVD recorder Titles is only accessible once you have recorded a TV program or video sequence from an external device 72 e 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page AE Further information You can t access the selected menu even when you press OK f the name of the menu appears on a transparent background it means that the corresponding menu or function is not available The Disc Video Music Pictures and Card menus are contextual menus they depend on operations performed beforehand such as Disc
7. ee e Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of x batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he K accepts to take them back e 74 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page AE Further information Remote control Code A B With certain devices combined TV DVD or other DVD player it may happen that your DVD recorder controls the DVD player of the other device In this case you can adjust your remote control and the DVD recorder on another code known as code B Remote control setting on code B No to key in On display panel Note the remote control of your DVD recorder is set to code A EN CodeA 3000 A 3000 To set it to code B 3001 follow the procedure Ce ee described below l Press and hold the DVD key 2 With the number keys press 3 0 0 I 3 Release the DVD key DVD recorder setting on code B I Switch on your DVD recorder Check that there is no disc in the disc tray Simultaneously press the PLAY PAUSE AV keys at the front of your DVD recorder and release them when your DVD recorder displays GL B 4 Try to control your DVD recorder with the remote control lt b Note in the event of a problem redo the setting of both components the remote control and your DVD recorder Technical data Power requirements 220 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption Operating 30W e Standby 5W e Standby
8. must be displayed or browse the list of channels in the memory of the DVD recorder using the PR PR key b Or select one of the Audio Video AV2 AV3 AV4 sockets to which is connected a device satellite receiver or other using the gt key the socket details are shown on page 20 Note selecting the AV2 connector allows you to program the recording of a satellite reciever programme either left switched on or also programmed connected to this connector The selecting of the AV2 connector is activated by default by the AV Timer function triggering of programming via the AV connector 5 Day s Using the digit keys on the remote control type in the date if the recording is not made the same day and or select a period using the gt key Once to record the selected programme according to the parameters you have defined Every Fri to record the same programme the same day every week starting from today supposing today is Friday MON FRI to record the same programme everyday at the same time from Monday to Friday 29 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ce Recording functions 6 Start time and stop time Enter the recording start time and then the stop time To this end and according to the features of the receivers you must either program the receiver with the same beginning and end times then switch off the DVD recorder and the receiver or leave the satellite receiver switched on on
9. recordings 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page XE Connections and initial set up List of satellite or cable receiver codes The list of codes is given as a guide The codes given are generally those which are recognised by the receivers of the brands quoted However they may not correspond to your device if it is an older or more recent model In such a case contact your retailer Satellite receiver codes AKAL 0 cc ccc cc cece e en I3 NETWORK c0cceceeeeeeeees 31 ALBA ouod EE E 01 13 NIKKO sseses cee ee ences 32 ALDES 0 ccc cccceeceeueeeueeueees 02 NOKIA ccc ee 23 ALLSAT 00 clle 04 NORDMENDE 19 33 n E N AMSTRAD ccc eee cece eens 03 OXFORD ccc ee 08 ARMSTRONG esL LLL 06 ORBITECH 4 un a DOR e Re Ge d 47 BEST oc ccc ccc cc ccc LLL 07 PRE eek oe ee ee ee ed d 19 B TELECOM 22 cece eee 13 08 FALADIUM 4 opaco etate CRETA 21 BUSH cece LLL LLL uL 19 01 09 PALCOM eee rs 35 CANAL SATELLITE 20 49 50 pale cian wat dae ee eas eee ha ENANTA 29 CAMBRIDGE 22 2222 11 13 PANASONIC 0 0000 eee 19 36 CHANNEL MASTER os tet een es ee ee ee PHILIPS BG waa e ae a ele GS Ee SPS Pe a eS ee Gs SE 20 CHAPARRAL 0 cccceceeceeeeuees 18 SURREAL T amycom OINO ae REDIFUSON Lion E COLUMBUS sses ne g6 AE Reheat Ea eA d CONNEXIONS
10. 37 2 DTH8060 en gxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page a Playing a disc Recordable discs DVD R DVD Rewritable DVD R DVD RW The majority of DVD R write once and DVD RW write many of 4 7 Gb capacity with the following characteristics Recommended brands and types Certain brands of discs have been approved for your player Other brands can be used but the discs must be good quality to produce successful recordings Recommended brands Imation Maxell Philips Ricoh Verbatim Sony TDK DVD discs are certified for certain recording speeds These speeds must correspond to the capabilities of your player i e Recording DVD RW Disc DVD R speed lt O 2 4 x 2 4 x gt 4xD 4x 8 x 4x 16x 4x Note Ihe brands mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks ap Readable discs VIDEO DVD Rewritable Digital video discs 12 cm and 8 cm single or double sided single or dual layer DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals Region code number Your DVD recorder responds to the regional management information recorded on DVDs The regional code of your DVD recorder is 2 Before buying a DVD make sure that it bears the correct logo ALL means all regions Note
11. for 3 seconds until 7 is displayed on the screen of your DVD recorder When MENU reappears on your display turn off and then turn on your DVD recorder using the ON STANDBY button on the front The menu displayed on screen is the menu which enables you to choose your DVD recorder s display language It confirms that all settings made since initial installation have been deleted The DVD recorder has been reconfigured as it was when purchased factory settings Refer to page 5 of this manual to restart the installation of your DVD recorder If you forget your password Open the player s disc tray and ensure that there is no disc on it Close the tray The player menu is now displayed on the TV screen Now press the STOP key on your player and hold the STOP key on the remote control unit down for 3 seconds The password that you chose for parental control is cancelled To reallocate a code see page 62 73 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ep Further information Other important informations For your safety Never open the player or any of its components It can be dangerous for you or for certain fragile components You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player Disclaimer of warranty To the extent allowed by applicable law representations and warranties of non infringement of copyrights or
12. Contents Playlist n ite ph utor aD Disc ODCORS aciocineniesthieiitesiniresisi DO Ur 58 Screen Format DVD VCD 58 Recording Options Menu 59 Recording quallty i irinieseieseiek coii hg oor so totos 59 SimartRecold oisi ppt n vp ni pi ue 59 Chapter Markets isi retirer tinta irri 59 big db o 59 Selecting language DVD 60 Display Language og DVD recorder menus 60 Selecting the Audio language for dialogue boxes Of DV D GSES 60 From the menu of the DVD recorder 60 From the Danner ssssssesssssssssssssssssusssssssssvsvisssaosssssessssssnvesorsssss 60 Selecting the Sub title language for DVD discs 6l From the menu of the DVD recorder 6l From the bannet T 6l DivX subtitle selection eene 6l Parental control 2 5 oorr ttti iot tinere tros 62 Fr m 62 Changing the code Ratings Iiis cicinitnci ut ni en oi YR FPD HEP I eter ads 63 Non categorized titles eere eretntntnne 63 System OPTIONS sceisssssescissscssesssseserntscsssnsssaniesvassserarestaes 64 DIVA RC 64 Digital output audio scis tret taken rh tritt 64 QSound Qxpander P X 64 Standby MOE ost 65 AV iN m
13. Repeat title Repeat A B Repeat disc Note the standard play mode is activated every time a new disc is placed in the DVD recorder Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B DVD VCD SVCD CD A B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to repeat I Select the repeat playback function using the A or WV keys A B Repeat appears under the banner 2 Press OK to memorise the beginning of the scene you want to repeat point A 3 Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the scene to be repeated point B A B Repeat appears to tell you that the repeat playback of the sequence is starting To stop repeat select another mode using the A or Y keys or by pressing STOP Note repeat functions remain active until you turn them off open the disc tray or turn off the power Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on the display This may not work correctly with certain discs Video CDs in PBC mode 45 E 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page c Playing a disc Changing camera angles Selecting a play mode Standard play Camera angles DVD A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles If a disc being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will show the number of the angle on the screen With the disc in playback press ANGLE on the remote control unit and
14. Slow motion in Pause mode on an image During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image Press FWD or REV to view images in slow motion forward or backward Press once or several times for higher speeds To resume normal playback press PLAY Skipping a chapter or a track DVD VCD CD During playback you can access the following or previous chapter or track by pressing PR b gt and or PRM on the remote control unit Note Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the PREM and NEXT keys on the DVD E N recorder Scene Again DVD During playback press AGAIN on the remote control unit Each touch of the key steps back 10 seconds approximately of play Advance DVD During playing of the disc press the ADVANCE key of the remote control to skip ahead by approximately 30 seconds Playback options Enlarging an image zoom DVD VCD JPEG During playback press the ZOOM key once or repeatedly Move the zoomed image around using A V and gt to view a particular spot If this does not work try again after pressing y PAUSE To resume normal playback press the key several times to return to the original format Titles chapters time elapsed audio and subtitles DVD From the banner you can access certain functions directly using the lt gt keys Choose a title or a chapter DVD or a track CD VIDEO CD Change the language of DVD dialogues or subtitles sc Bw b PLAY
15. and confirm it using the OK key 4 3 Press PLAY to begin playing it To rent purchase DivX VOD files DivX VOD files are comparable to DVD video rental discs and permit a video film to be viewed The difference lies in the access to the media DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial Internet sites In order to permit the downloading of VOD you need to input on the purchase form of the site the registration number of your DVD player To find the registration number of your player follow the instructions below 52 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page XE Playing a disc l With a disc in the tray but not playing select System Options from the player menu 2 In the System Options menu select DivX The autorisation number appears on the television screen 3 Write down this VOD 8 character recording number in order to complete the form on the web site where you purchase your DivX VOD files Note If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD R disc after downloading it is possible that the rental period allocated during purchasing from the web site has expired It may also be that the recorded file is incompatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters The E N parameters used during the copying to CD R may also be a cause Since it is not possible here to supply all the information parameters and advice relating to
16. and confirm with OK Note the padlock tells you whether or not the DVD recorder is locked When the Lock function is activated a padlock is A Parental Contro gre displayed on the DVD recorder display Locked you must enter the secret code to play the discs whose rating limits exceed the limit you have allocated Unlocked you don t need the secret code the play the discs even if you have set a rating limit i System Options j Recording Options i Disc Options i Languages i Installation Note Your DVD recorder is delivered in the unlocked position without any rating limit If you want to use the child Lock function you have to set a rating limit and position the Lock function on On Locking 4 The Lock line is already selected Press OK to validate If no secret code has been chosen your DVD recorder asks you to choose one 5 Enter four digits using the remote control number keys then press OK to validate Enter the new password 9000 Note choose a four digit number that you will be able to remember easily or note it down LL 6 The first time a confirmation of the code is asked for Enter the code again then confirm with OK Changing the code To change the code you must de activate the Lock function to be able to return afterwards From the Parental Control menu enter the 4 figure code then confirm with OK The Lock line is selected Press OK With the A Y keys s
17. device Thomson Group codes on the bottom left of this page other brands can be found in the Related documents leaflet If the remote control light flashes you have entered the wrong code or it is not bossible to program the remote control 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press the relevant button Press the b If the appliance does not go into standby mode try another code Depending on the year of manufacture and the type of appliance some functions may not be available Certain codes may cover more functions than others Test the functions you can control and if appropriate try other codes Note when you change the remote control s batteries remember to reprogram it 25 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page c Recording functions To watch TV Programmes l Turn on your television set 2 Turn on your DVD recorder using the ON STANDBY key The time displayed on your DVD recorder is replaced by the word MENU After a few seconds the main menu of the player appears on the television screen Watch TV function is already selected i DER Te bed 4 Disc j Disc Librany j i Mimers Setup J No Disc 2 Library Disc s Next Timer None scheduled 10 23 Fri 30 May 2003 Note turn off non used devices to avoid problems of selecting Sockets or other types If the main menu of the player is not displayed on the television screen check and or select t
18. for your information the other areas are 1 USA Canada 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan 4 Central America South America Australia Mexico New Zealand 5 Russian federation Africa except Egypt and Rep of South Africa India Pakistan 6 China e DVD R DVD RW Most DVD R and DVD R one recording only and DVD RW and DVD RW discs rewritable Recordings on DVD R and DVD RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode Recordings on DVD RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the 4 7 Gb capacity DVD RW disc format 38 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ce Playing a disc Other readable discs GIG cise DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable DIGITAL PHOTOVIEW vi D EO HOME THEATER Divx CERTIFIED v I D E o M Audio CDs Audio Compact Discs 8 and 12 cm CD R CD RW Most CD R one recording only and CD RW discs rewritable Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer writer software and discs are used Video CD VCD CD on which you can record up to 74 min of VHS n E N quality video associated with still images audio tracks and interactive menus Super Video CD S VCD Most S VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107 standard They can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video with MPEG 2 standard video and MPEG 1 standard audio S VCD disc compatibility is dependent
19. forward or reverse page 43 3 PLAY PAUSE To play a disc placed in the disc tray 11 of the DVD recorder Pause during playback audio CD or mp3 or pause on an image DVD 4 DVD REC To record to the DVD R RW disc 5 STOP To stop play press once or to stop recording in progress using the Channels menu press twice 6 OPEN CLOSE To open and close the disc tray 7 REC QUALITY To record to the DVD R RW disc page 27 AV To select the audiovisual sources channels or devices connected to the AV sockets PR 1 2 3 Channel 2 3 h i Device connected to AVI television set AV Device connected to AV2 satellite receiver decoder A 3 Sockets AUDIO VIDEO on the front Al 4 Sockets AV S VIDEO or AUDIO VIDEO at the back 9 PR I4 SKIP gt I PR CTo change channels page 26 Skips forward or back a channel page 44 DISPLAY PANEL Displays your DVD recorder s modes of operation page 21 Adjusting the time D Disc tray 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page a Connections and initial set up THOMSON m b3upl DU The messages on the display TV Functions Main menu of the recorder on the screen device mo I VIEII stopped No function selected X IIC oo 1 Real time viewing a SO TV mode activated channel being watched EN l IVE AV Example of a device connected to t
20. in order to easily find your favourite passages Since it is not possible to delete a passage in title you can use this function to mark the start and end of undesirable sequences e g advertising in order to mask it from being played using the Hide Chapter function see further on EN Delete chapter bookmarks DVD RW To deleter undesirable markers in order to form longer chapters within a title or to redefine the position of bookmarks to your own requirements Hide Chapter DVD RW To mask the chapter being played the passage between two bookmarks in order not to play an undesirable passage advertising violent scenes If you do not wish to play the masked chapters you must select Play Title in the title menu If you wish to play all the chapters including those you have masked select Play Full Title in the title menu Create a new title image DVD R DVD RW Replaces the title image on the Play menu displayed by your DVD recorder with an image of your choice Access to the edit menu Il While a DVD RW is playing press the INFO button the information banner is displayed 2 Use the gt buttons to select a suitable icon Press the OK button to display the edit menu 4 Carry out your searches in a title using the PLAY PAUSE REV FWD STOP keys 5 Using the A Y buttons and OK select a function and confirm your choice 01 49 37 T 2 C 25 com pray Ge Ge V alta This is w
21. initial set up The front of your player recorder Access to sockets The sockets located behind the trapdoor on the facade enable easy connection to view or copy images and sound from a camcorder or a memory card reader THOMSON ot gt SC NIUM DVD PROG L AUDIO R S VIDEO VIDEO DV IN socket input This socket also known as an IEEE 1394 allows the display and or copying of sound and images from a digital video camera Note to display the images select DV CAM in the main menu 2 USB socket The USB socket is used to read and or copy JPEG images or mp3 files from a compatible device Note Recognised players USB 1 1 MASS STORAGE CLASS 3 AV sockets Audio Video inputs The AUDIO VIDEO connectors allow the viewing or copying of your video sequences from a camcorder or any other AV device that provides a composite video signal and analogue stereo sound Note View the images using the AV key 4 S Video socket Video input For the connection of a Camcorder or other S Video device Note do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S Video socket handles only images and not sound View the images using the AV key 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page a Connections and initial set up The buttons on the front D ON STANDBY To switch your DVD recorder on or off 2 4 REV FWD gt gt Fast
22. is only accessible if there is a disc in the disc tray of your DVD recorder Titles is only accessible once you have recorded a TV program or video sequence from an external device Y EN Play list is only accessible with a CD E N e USB Device is only accessible once you have connected a card reader to the front USB socket and inserted a card in it Your DVD recorder menu disappears e As with computers your DVD recorder has a screen saver which replaces the fixed menu by a mobile THOMSON logo Press on a navigation key to bring back the fixed menu You can t switch channels e During the recording of a TV program or video sequence from a connected device switching channels is impossible To change channels you have to stop the recording completely page 28 In quiet moments you hear a slight hum coming from your DVD recorder Your DVD recorder is equipped with a fan It releases heat in order to ensure proper cooling It switches on as soon as your DVD recorder is turned on and produces a slight hum The TV guide NAVICLICK is not displayed e Downloading may be disabled Make sure that Off is not ticked page 66 Does the channel broadcast a TV guide Check in the list on page 67 Other problems Reconfiguring your player s initial set up Open the disc tray and make sure there is no disc in it Close the disc tray Hold down the STOP key of your DVD recorder then press the ON STANDBY key by holding it down
23. recorder If you do not use the recommended connection i e the Peritel Scart socket you must as well as the video connections CVBS or S VIDEO connect the outputs Audio L and R of the operating device to the Audio L and R inputs of your DVD recorder Note the audio sockets and cables are generally identified by a colour code white for the left channel and red for the right Video in Composite CVBS COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT The yellow video socket also known as composite video or CVBS the image quality provided by this socket is less than all the other video sockets Only use this socket if all the other sockets are already in use E 4 Audio Video Output Audio outputs OUTPUT L R The digital sound output from a disc being read is permanently available at the two audio sockets L and R of your DVD recorder If you do not use the recommended Peritel Scart connection to the television paragraph 3 page 4 you must as well as one of the video connections CVBS or S VIDEO connect the Audio outputs L and R of your DVD recorder to the Audio inputs L and R of your television set or amplifier Note audio sockets and cables are usually identified by a colour code white for the left channel and red for the right channel Composite Video Out socket CVBS COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT The yellow video socket is also called composite video or CVBS The image quality delivered by the video socket is the least good of
24. s list of channels In such a case start a new channel search from the installation menu This set up deletes all stored channels and resets all the channels that your DVD recorder can receive If you only want to set up a single channel refer to the manual search on page 12 awy If the main menu is not displayed press the MENU key Select the Setup line using the A or WV keys and press OK to validate Select the Installation line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate n E N Select the Channel search line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate Searching channels An installation window will appear A cursor shows the progress in the set up of the channels When all the 7 completed n 4 channels found channels that you can receive in your area have been stored 100 is indicated Press OK to return to the Channel search line Press MENU to return to the Main Menu Sorting channels Bop If the Main Menu is not displayed press the MENU key Select the Setup line using the A or WV keys and press OK to validate lt b Select the Installation line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate Select the Channel List line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate Refer to the Channel Sorting paragraph on page 7 to check or sort out the channels stored on your DVD recorder 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page E Connections and initial set up Other recomm
25. second 40500 Maximum average bitrate 4000 kbps Maximum peak bitrate during any 3 seconds of video 10000 kbps Minimum VBV buffer size kbytes 384k bytes Note for DivX 3 1 content at Home Theater Profile the required average bitrate is 1000 kbps and the required maximum peak bitrate is 4000 kbps Mpeg4 and Xvid content may or may not play back depending on the exact recording method and codec used 69 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page AE Further information Troubleshooting guide 3 THOMSON HELPLINE If you encounter difficulties Advisors are at your disposal to help you solve your problems at this telephone number You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0871 712 1312 For Great Britain all calls will be charged 0 10 mn www thomson europe com This IHOMSON product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment at their end of life should be disposed of separately from your household waste Emm ease dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection recycling centre In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product Please help us to conserve the environment we live in Remote control The remote control doesn t work To control your DVD recorder you must first press the DVD key of
26. television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics In this case ensure that you reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player This is because excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your player Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels Some JPEG files including Progressive JPEG files display in E N stages cannot be played on this appliance Audio files and CD R CD RW discs In the case of discs that include mp3 files follow not only the general recommendations for CD R and CD RW discs but also the following specific recommendations e The format of your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications as well as with Mac OS e Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix mp3 They must be recorded in the form title mp3 Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as V in the name e Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb sec kilobytes second when recording mp3 files Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you choose Getting audio CD quality sound requires an ana
27. the channel to record program the DVD recorder then switch it off Note if you selected AV2 during step 4 you do not need to enter the start and stop times since it is the device that is connected that triggers the start and stop of the recording at the times set via its programming menu 7 Recording quality Select a recording quality from the 6 proposed using the key Best 2 High 3 Good 4 Normal 5 Basic 6 Low Note the choice of quality allows an adaptation to the remaining Mame liniara recording time on a DVD disc The lower the quality is the more channel Pr 06 MTV space there will remain on the disc For example the time Mud 30 05 Fri 30 Once available on a blank DVD disc of 4 7 Gb in Low quality is Start Time 10 40 around 8 hours while in Best quality the time will only be around 60 minutes The figure I to 6 is displayed in the information banner when playing the recording The quality choice is only valid for one particular programming session Kesp Timer Delete j For an automatic quality setting in relation to the time remaining on the disc activate the SmartRecord function page 59 D Stop Time 12 40 VPS PDC Off 8 VPS PDC Activate the VPS PDC function using the gt key to trigger recording at the actual time of the beginning of the broadcast If the channel broadcasts VPS PDC signals you can avoid the consequences of any delays in broadcasting This adjustment is o
28. the keys Y A and OK to confirm your choice Current Quality 4 4 hr 9 min Smart Record Off gt Sont By Space i ai 36 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page XE Recording functions Deleting a disc When the Library is full or even before if you wish you may Delete a disc and all its titles in order to make space for other recordings This function allows you to delete in one go all the titles on a disc in the library Disc Library Disc Name Disc mois Dis 1 trom the Disc Library Note If you delete a disc it is still possible to reload the titles in 1 of the disc by adding a new recording EN mos Note Deleting a title or a disc is not immediate it may take several seconds Wait until the Please wait message at the bottom of the screen disappears Playing a title and accessing the Title Menu Once you have found the title and after having loaded the corresponding disc you can play the title by pressing the PLAY key or by accessing the title menu and pressing OK Note Access to the title menu also displays the list of titles on o S the disc and the content of the selected title IL Note To view another title use the W or key and the lunius PEAY IS ase I Note Io rename or delete a title or to delete a chapter in a title you need to access the Title Menu by selecting it and confirming it with OK See page 56 i ThomsoniDisc
29. to enable this function Note the Eco function does not allow the display of programming warning messages on the display panel Only the record icon will flash AV link Allows a television set to control your DVD recorder and download the same channels to the same numbers during installation of channels page 6 EN Note this function is positioned by default on On AV2 Input Choose the S Video or Video signal depending on the device connected to the AV2 Scart socket usually a satellite or cable receiver select RGB S Video or CVBS If you do not know the type of signal supplied by the connected device try each of the settings to obtain the best result Note format of image signals RGB English signal colour code Red Green Blue This is best quality S Video S VHS Y C signals with separate colour components and brightness This is average quality CVBS composite video signals This is poor quality 65 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus v NAVICLICK Settings The information relating to the Naviclick TV guide programmes comes from a combination of the TV programmes guide Teletext and NexTView service transmitted by certain channels To optimise the Naviclick programmes guide of your DVD recorder you have the possibility of changing certain settings as shown below The information from the NexTView service is more reliable than Teletext NexT View channel downloa
30. to the programs of the other channels Note if the Naviclick guide does not give you satisfaction check the parameters as shown on page 66 Recording through the Naviclick TV guide l Select a channel on your DVD recorder Press the GUIDE key and wait for the Naviclick page to appear Use the Y keys to place yourself on the program you want to record To go from one channel to another use the PR PR keys current time or lt gt keys same time 4 Press OK to confirm your selection The programming contents appears It tells you which recordings have already been programmed Press the MENU key to return to the Main Menu or for more details on each programming set select the one that interests you with the A Y keys and confirm with OK The Timers menu appears with all the programming parameters You can correct this data then select Keep Timer to validate the programming Press CLEAR to remove the on screen informations 5 You can turn off your DVD recorder or leave it turned on don t forget to load a DVD R or DVD RW disc In this case the DVD recorder will automatically seek the channel to automatically record at the correct recording time Note for the correct downloading of the programme guide the clock of your DVD recorder must be set page 7 3l 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Recording functions Recording from a connected device Your DVD recorder allows you to record TV programm
31. your DVD record er Mea wl did Note The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you ve chosen if it is available on the discs played 5 Choose a language using the W keys on the remote control then confirm by pressing OK Note the keys A V LH NAVICLICK Continue on the next page 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 e Connections and initial set up Automatic channel search In each region TV stations are broadcast on different channels Your DVD recorder cannot be factory set to receive the TV channels of your area You will have to set up the channels by following the automatic procedure recommended below 6 Select your country of residence using the Y or A nA the country where keys and press OK Note the arrows indicate that other countries are available To find your country use the A W buttons on your remote control T eee jr TIS EN 7 On the screen that is displayed the Automatic ME UEM CODES option is already selected Press OK 8 If you connected your devices as indicated on page 4 Select der setup method Moneta metlo check that Antenna Cable has been allocated to hesommended Antenna Cable otherwise change the allocation using the gt key on the remote control For the other selections AV2 AV3 AV4 leave them allocated to Nothing and continue to step 9 Note Other termin
32. 17 08 05 12 22 Page a Further information The colours aren t natural Check that the scart cables are well pushed into the sockets of the various devices Check the settings Output AVI Input AV2 and Output PAL NTSC System Options menu page 65 The image format doesn t match the screen format of your TV set The image format is adjustable Refer to page 58 With certain discs the format is pre set and cannot be changed Sound problems n E N No sound Check that the DTS Dolby Digital and MPEG settings are suited to the specifications of the device connected to the digital audio sockets coaxial or optical page 64 The sound is very low or inaudible e The sound of the TV set has been cut or set at a very low level Press the Xf key on your TV set s remote control and or adjust the volume on your TV set or amplifier if such is the case You can t change the camera angle Most DVDs do not have multiple viewing angles When this option is available it usually only applies to a few scenes There is no sound with the image Is the volume turned down The audio codec of your player cannot play DivX files with Xp the most recent codecs The majority of applications on your computer require the video and audio to be coded separately The two flows are mixed after coding More information on this can be found using the various Internet search engines Playing problems The DVD doesn t play even whe
33. 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page 1 s To begin About your device Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder Thanks to its tuner you can watch and record TV progammes on DVD R and DVD RW discs It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs with the exception of DVD Rom DVD Ram and DVD audio Precautions to take Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your device Install your device horizontally on a suitable base E N furniture with enough space around it for ventilation 7 10 cm Ensure that the ventilation slots and the device itself are not covered by objects such as a mat newspapers curtain etc Do not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD recorder Do not place the device on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid vase glass bottle on or near your appliance The DVD recorder must not be near or exposed to a flame For instance do not place a candle on or near the device Protect the DVD recorder from moisture and excess heat e g fireplace or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields i e speakers Before moving the device en
34. 2003 2 The Library screen appears If you have already made recordings the name and titles are displayed on the left 6 titles at once Disc Library I News D A o THe 05706 2003 Note if a disc appears in front of the name of a title it means Sport Disc Name Disc 1 that the disc is loaded in the DVD recorder For recordings that E id you have made directly or for those you have programmed without providing them with names appear along with the name of the channel the time and date Pre 1429 pru Sont by Title i ai i Pr6 14 28 in di 34 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page X Recording functions Scrolling through the title list Scroll through the title lists using the Y or A key For each title selected the recording parameters are shown in the window title date type name of disc number of disc Once the title you are seeking is found load the corresponding disc in the recorder Disc Library Internationaux de Recorded on Fri 05 30 2003 Disc Name Thomson Disc Disc Number Disc 3 Note The number of the disc to load may appear in a E superimposed window Io remove the window press the o CLEAR or OK key 18 Internationaux Searching for a title with the sort function You can search for titles using one of the 3 sort criteria by title by date Select the function in the window using the gt key then use the V or A key to choose a sort criteria or dis
35. 32 Recording from a digital video camera 33 Recording from a USB peripheral 33 Library Hr oid cedcne dense A Accessing the library poteri mre then 34 Scrolling through the title list eee 35 Seaching for a title with the sort function 35 Sorting by Title Sorting by Date All discs Deleting a disc Playing a titl and accessing the Title Menu 37 Playing a disc Recordable DISCS eeeesesssosssssssssssssssssssossss Recommended brands and types 38 Readable discs eee 30 Digital video di SCs cioe tetur eant cio eas 38 Region code number DVD R DVD HRW siiairc 38 Other readable discs HO L Audio CDs CD R CD RW Video CD VCD Super Video CD SVCD rrr torneos sott tnosaa none 39 The files which your player can read 39 MP3 files JPEG files WMA files DivX files Interactive banners ccccccccssssccsscsseeeees40 In television mode Operating principle 40 Information on the TV channel being watched 40 Recording the channel being watched 40 In disc playing mode Operating principle 4l With a DVD With an audio CD With aVCD Video CD 41 Loadin
36. 7 08 05 12 22 Page XE Playing a disc To play DivX files Your player is an Official DivX Certified product that Plays DivX 5 DivX 4 DivX 3 and DivX VOD video content in compliance with DivX Certified technical requirements The correct playing of DivX in your player depends on the preparation and production of the audio and video files the codecs used the type of recording equipment employed and the parameters of your computer It is therefore possible that you cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is defective It can also sometimes happen that you can play the images video but not the sound audio Note To guarantee playback of DivX files the audio must be mp3 format DivX Certified devices can play back any interleaved mp3 audio at any bitrate both CBR and VBR The audio must be sampled at standard frequencies such as 32 khz 44 khz and 48khz and must conform to the AVI file specification Apart from mp3 the audio formats recognised by your player are MPEG layer 1 2 AC3 DTS PCM Formats such as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player To play DivX files l Put in a disc and start the player The player analyses the contents of the disk and then displays a context menu 2 Select the DivX file that you wish to play with the A or V keys on the remote control and press OK to select it Note to de select the choice press the lt key on the remote control or select another title
37. Codes 2000 2001 2063 2074 2091 2098 2099 AUDIO Codes 4003 4007 Automatic code search This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for your appliance EN I Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control and while holding this button down press the standby button until the remote control light comes on Release the two buttons 3 Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY Wait until the light stops flashing If the appliance has not gone into standby mode after five seconds press the PLAY button again to continue the search for the next set of codes Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into standby mode There are 20 sets of codes 4 When the device changes to standby press the standby button b on the front to switch it back on again Then press the REV key to set it to standby again and if necessary retry until the device changes to standby 5 Press the STOP button and hold it down until the remote control light goes off Manual programming This method involves carrying out a manual search for the codes to be used for controlling your other appliances I Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the corresponding key on the remote control while holding it pressed down enter one of the codes corresponding to the make of the
38. ECO mode 4W Functioning conditions 5 C to 35 C surrounding humidity 80 maximum Playback system Laser diodes Wave length 655 780 nm Laser power CLASSE 2 Reception norms LL BG DKK Number of storable channels 99 Remote control Infrared 33 Khz Batteries 2 x 1 5 V AAA Nominal Specification THOMSON reserves the right to change the specifications without notice The characteristics and aspect of the product may be changed without prior notification The colour and aspect of the product may differ from that represented in this manual 75 DTH 8060 EN RST AWS 08 2005 Op
39. FO S MENU Access to the main menu GUIDE EXIT Exit the menus PR gt gt I Change channel PR 44 chapter or station Switch sound off and on A Adjust the volume 0 9 Access the channels Enter a numerical value Select a radio station AV Select an AV socket Peritel RCA PLAY REC Play Record Freeze Frame PAUSE STOP Stop Fast forward or rewind REV FWD Other functions Code A B With certain devices combined TV DVD or other DVD player it may happen that your DVD recorder controls the DVD player of the other device In this case you can adjust your remote control and the DVD recorder on another code known as code B adjustment shown on page 75 THOMSON RCT 615 DBLM1 24 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page so Connections and initial set up Programming the remote control If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver or cable or your television set you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed automatic code search or manual programming THOMSON SAT Codes 5000 5001 5031 5037 5043 5064 5065 5066 5058 5084 TV Codes 1000 1001 1002 1016 1024 1033 1041 1051 1089 1096 1127 1128 1129 1130 1134 1135 1148 1151 VCR
40. For direct access to a specific scene on the disc select the first icon with the lt gt keys Enter the requested place in the scene expressed in hour minutes seconds with the remote control number keys enter 001205 to access a scene which is 12 minutes and 5 seconds away from the start of the disc DVD or track Video CD Function indicator not available with certain discs direct access to a scene is not possible even if the time elapsed is shown on the banner A question mark in the counter zone indicates an input error This symbol is sometimes displayed It indicates that the function is not available or that the key used is incorrect Q 43 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page eo Playing a disc Playing discs Displaying the information banner OPENeCLOSE CO oW 3 O a Ces ZOOM C NAVICLICK INFO To access the information banner press INFO on your remote control unit during playback Use arrow keys lt and gt on the remote control unit to select the various icons When an icon is selected it is highlighted The line under the banner is an information and instruction line When small arrows appear above and below the selected icon these point to other possible options Now use the A and WV keys to scroll through the various options ANGLE pos coi gmp ec E UT EL IL Banner with a DVD video disc Note the icons displayed in the banner depend on the type o
41. Se ee C E This is where the context sensitive help text is located 7 a i 2 inseri banter lakker Note For DVD R discs you cannot manually create or delete chapter markers Your DVD recorder automatically creates them Hide Chapter j l New Title Frame every 6 minutes Hide Chapter If you wish to hide a chapter because it contains say violent scenes or for other reasons position the disc during play on the chapter and select Hide Chapter and confirm with OK The chapter will physically remain on the disc but will not be played if you simply select play PLAY button or Play Title function To play all the chapters including those that are masked select from the Disc Title menu page 56 the Play Full Title function 01 49 37 T 2 C 25 XS This is where the context sensitive help text is located F O UO ANO Insert Chapter Marker Delete Chapter Marker mide Chapter New Title Frame 48 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Playing a disc View Chapter Display a previously masked chapter This function is only available if you have previously masked a chapter by having selected Play Full Title and having masked a selected chapter Or if you have selected Hide Chapter during the playing of a title but on condition that the chapter bookmark had not already passed or been created New Title Frame This function allows you to select an image that is representative of you
42. TSR IL TSI 1 KABLE 1 3 SAT EuroNews Turkey TRT EN Channels and Teletext pages Naviclick For channels that broadcast Teletext the TV programmes are available on certain pages The following list provides some of them For others see the document supplied seperately Countries Todays Tomorrows Countries Todays Tomorrows Channels Programmes Programmes Channels Programmes Programmes Austria Norway 67 2 DTH8060 en gxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page a Further information Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm Choice of CD R CD RW discs This player can play most CD R and CD RW discs However depending on the recorder of your personal computer the type of disc and recording method used it may be that some discs cannot be played or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality When playing a CD R disc it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds remove the disc and then insert it again If after several trials this disc cannot be recognized make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc e Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc do not fill it to maximum capacity e Use CD R discs rather than CD RW re recordable CDs as replay of CD RWs may sometimes not work properly e Use a reliable and good qua
43. abled factory setting When first turning on the DVD recorder if the television is turned on it will download the channels already installed in your television set If you wish to de activate this function see page 65 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page 7 T Connections and initial set up Sorting the channels 1 A window for classifying the channels appears with the images of the selected channel The automatic channel search has assigned numbers to the channels is a predefined order These numbers may not be the numbers you would have chosen Should this be the case you can change these numbers by following the instructions at the bottom of the screen For easy channel identification we suggest you have a TV magazine at hand LI Y MICTTPNECTITN ta a A AE Pr03 NAME c000 P04 Ch23_ PEOS NAME roz chazan Hed A nee Pr 08 NAME eT 7 PP patto M TUNTNUDEYT m Note Channel sorting instructions Move press OK then the lt gt W A keys until you reach the desired position Pr no on the left of the list then OK swapping of the 2 channels Delete CLEAR key Rename INFO keys then W A to search for a name on the list Validate by pressing OK Decoder adjustment AV key indicates that the images of the selected channel will be decrypted by a decoder of the CANAL type connected to connector AV2 The symbol of a decoder displayed alongside t
44. ake compatible depending on the DVD R or RW disc inserted in your DVD recorder irme i Erase Disc i Lock Disc Finalize Disc Note the fourth line of this menu depends upon the DVD R Thomson Disc AEST E or RW disc inserted in the DVD recorder 4 Norma With a DVD R disc Select Finalize Disc using the V or A button and confirm with OK Your DVD recorder 4 closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title FINALIZING remains displayed during this operation and disappears once the disc is ready With a DVD RW disc Select Make compatible using the V or A button and confirm with OK Your DVD recorder closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title Note you need to make a DVD RW disc compatible if you have added or deleted chapter bookmarks in order that the disc can be played on other DVD players Note the space occupied by titles on the disc are represented by coloured bands at the bottom of the Title menu You can thus get an idea of the space occupied by the various video recordings titles and the remaining time available on the disc 56 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page X Menus Disc menu Playlist Rename a disc or a title DVD R DVD RW Using a character chart your DVD recorder allows you to change the names of discs or titles allocated when the recording w
45. al settings set with the A W lt gt Manual keys LOWE ES oS unm The AV2 SAT CABL connection is intended for a satellite or Cp cable receiver The installation of a satellite or cable receiver is explained on page 6 PARTERNA CARTET Antenna Cable Aviv hg AV3 Front and AV4 correspond to the IN or INPUT inputs JAv2 SAT CABL _ Nothing of a device supplying Composite Video signals CVBS or S Video Iana Nothing The Other option is for connection of another device video i recorder ava Jg Nothing Nothing f no device is connected to the socket concerned 9 Then select the Done line with the V key and press OK 10 An installation window will appear A cursor shows Searching channels the progress in the set up of the channels You will 7 completed need to wait a fair amount of time When all the 4 channels found channels that you can receive in your area have been stored 100 is indicated The number of channels found is indicated by XX channels found Press OK Continue on the next page Your DVD recorder is equipped with the AV Link function This function simplifies channel set up by downloading them from an AV Link or similar television set Easy Link Smart Link Megalogic etc which is already set up The channels downloaded in this way keep the same characteristics as those of your TV set same number name etc Your DVD recorders AV Link downloading function is en
46. al titles independently or several chapters of various titles as though they form a whole l Select Playlist with the Ww or A key and confirm with OK On the left of the screen displayed are all the titles recorded on the disc and on the right an empty space where your play list will be displayed 2 Select a title using the W or A key and confirm with OK On the left of the screen displayed are all the chapters of the selected title All is selected press OK to place them all in the play list with all the chapters or select one by one the chapters that you wish to add to the play list by using the W A keys and OK Note to remove a chapter from the list select it with the gt key and press OK To delete the list press the STOP button and confirm your request in the following screen using the lt key and OK 3 To view the chapters or titles of the play list press PLAY 55 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus Disc menu Disc Title menu continued Disc Actions Rename Disc allows you to change the name chosen by the DVD recorder Thomson xx for a name of your choice selected using a table of alphabetic characters page 56 Erase Disc deletes all the titles on the disc Lock Disc or Unlock Disc protects the disc against accidental recording This choice is not definitive you can choose to unlock the disc later by again selecting Unlock Disc and confirming it with OK Finalize Disc M
47. all video connections Only use this socket if all other sockets are already in use 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page xS Connections and initial set up COMPONENT VIDEO OUT RCA sockets and cables for Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Video signals also called Component Ushiden socket and cable for Y C Video signal also called S Video Ushiden socket and cable for Y C Video signal also called S Video DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Optical socket and cable for digital audio signal HDMI OUT 5 Composite Video Outputs Y Pb Cb Pr Cr YUV Y Pb Cb Pr Cr sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components comparable with RGB separation in a Scart Peritel cable Note the available video signal on these 3 sockets depends on the selection made at the rear 1H or 2H of your player page 16 The available signal can be Y Cb Cr 1H for a progressive interlaced or Y Pr Pb 2H for a non interlaced progressive signal no frame interleave In order to obtain the best possible image quality always use very high quality cables for the connections Your dealer can provide YUV cables that are sold together and come in the standard colour codes red green and blue used for these types of sockets and cables Note do not forget to also connect the audio cables because Component cables only trans
48. all your programming at the actual broadcast times if the channel broadcasts VPS PDC signals Note the VPS Video Programming System and PDC Program Delivery Control signals are transmitted at the same time as certain programmes by certain channels and in certain European countries Leave this function active to benefit from its benefits for all your programming If the channel does not broadcast VPS or PDC signasl your DVD recorder will record at the start and stop times selected during the programming of the recording page 50 59 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus Selecting Languages DVD Your DVD recorder gives you a selection of languages to choose from You can change the language of the DVD recorder menus the language of the disc menus the language of the dialogues and that of the subtitles In the menu choose your preferred language for dialogues and subtitles If it is available on the DVD you will be playing it will be selected automatically The default language is the one which is selected in the main menu During playback you can display or remove the subtitles and change the language of the subtitles using the banners l From the main menu select the Setup line with the A Y keys then confirm with OK 2 Select Languages with the A WV keys then confirm with OK 3 Using the A WV keys select one of the proposed options and confirm with OK Note DVD disc menu language The preferred
49. as made Select Rename Title in the Rename Title or Rename Disc in the Disc menu using the or V keys and press the OK key In the following screen select YES and confirm with OK The character chart is displayed Use the gt A Y buttons and the OK key to move around the chart and compose the name of the disc or title that you require E Note Ihe CLEAR key on the remote control or CLEAR in the menu allows the displayed name to be deleted I Delete the default name of the title by selecting DEL and by pressing the OK key as many times as is necessary 2 Compose the name by selecting letters one by one Confirm with OK Delete a letter by selecting DEL Press the OK key Add a space by selecting SPACE Press the OK key 3 When the name is complete select Done Press the OK key 4 Exit the menu using the RETURN key lt b 57 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus Setup menu 4 Disc options Disc options This menu provides 2 functions to optimise the discs that you wish to play l From the main menu select Setup using the A Y keys then confirm with OK 2 Select Recording Options with the A V keys then confirm with OK Autoplay e Select Autoplay On if you want the disc to be played automatically once the DVD recorder tray is closed Disc Options NE Format 4x3 Letterbox Screen Format DVD VCD Depending on the format of the DVD disc being played select the
50. c management function Confirm your choice using the OK key Disc Library Internationaux de M i OE 30 2008 Note When a disc is loaded a symbol appears opposite all the Disc Name Thomson Disc titles recorded on this disc Disc Number Disc 3 Note You can also display the list of all the discs in order to sort them by available recording space or disc number See following page JE Internationaux Sorting by Title Selecting Sort by titles gives you access to a letter chart Select the first letter of the title you are seeking then select Confirm and press OK Note By default all titles are displayed in alphabetical order Titles beginning with punctuation signs come first followed by titles beginning with numbers and then those beginning with letters and starting from A EN 35 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Recording functions Sorting by Date The Sort by date displays the most recent titles at the top of the list All discs This function displays the list of all discs in the library so that for example you can search for a disc that will allow you to record on it for a given time this is done using the sort by space function recording time remaining on the disc You can also sort by number Disc Library Disc Name Disc 1 Disc Number Disc 1 URL Titles on Disc 1 Dise 2 E Available Space 1 hr 3 min 1 discs Available Space 8 hr 6 min 6 Note Use
51. c Title menu continued Select from the list using the V or A keys and press OK The menu displayed concerns the selected title only You may Rename Title allows you to change the title that your DVD recorder has allocated your recording e g Pr7 14 39 14 May 2005 by accessing the character chart page 56 Play Full Title allows you to play all the chapters of the selected title even those you have masked using the Edit disc Hide chapter function page 47 Delete Title allows you to delete the corresponding recording E N Clear Chapters allows you to delete all the bookmarks electronic markers related to the recording This function deletes the bookmarks automatically positioned by your DYD recorder and those thay you may have added Rename Title ura peyre DVD R DVD RW e SEEN NN SN PiyTs X LX i Delete Title i Clear Chapters LAB nuni GAHGY eed vone Specelab Fri 30 05 2003 16 18 16 19 Piay FulTie X DeeeT e X LX St Cisar Chapters EX LL 4 Normal ATTI Note to place new bookmarks see page 47 The available functions differ depending on the type of disc lt b Playlist Allows you to customize the playing order of a disc by changing the play order of titles and or chapters on DVD DVD R and RW discs or the play order of music tracks on Audio CDs With DVD RW and R discs the play list allows you to play sever
52. choose the angle using the same key or the A or Y keys PBC Playback control menu VCD This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or information through an on screen menu Moreover high resolution scenes can be viewed if they are included on the disc During playback press INFO the information banner appears Press lt or to select the PBC icon Uses the A or Y key to see other screens or deactivate the functions on offer Play mode for Audio CDs Your player has several play modes for Audio CDs standard play that respects the order of the tracks random play that reads music tracks in a random order repeat play Repeat A B Repeat track Repeat disc Repeat de activated lt b IntroScan CD The IntroScan function enables you to listen to the first few seconds of each track of an audio CD Note when the first few seconds of all tracks have been played the player starts playback from track one Edit Menu DVD RW This icon allows you to display the edit menu when a DVD RW disc has been inserted See the next page for details of the functions available in this menu 46 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Playing a disc Edit Menu The edit menu can be accessed from the information banner while playing a title on a DVD RW or R disc It allows you to edit the recordings made and more particularly to Insert chapter bookmarks DVD RW To position marks
53. creen D Non categorized titles Certain commercially available DVD video discs have restrictions Unfortunately few discs in Europe have one You can however restrict viewing of such discs by means of the Unrated Titles function by ticking the Password Required option and then locking the DVD recorder as described on page 62 When this is done the password will be requested before playing any DVD disc including those that would not normally need a restriction O Password required Note you may also restrict your own discs that you have recorded yourself by checking the For DVD R RW box In nratas this case the code will be requested for all the discs you have O For DVD R RW recorded 63 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus System Options The System Options menu in the Setup menu offers you settings to configure certain useful functions and optimise the performances of your DVD recorder to match those of the devices connected to it I From the main menu select the Setup line with the A WV keys then confirm with OK 2 Select Options system with the A WV keys then confirm with OK Select a function with the A WV keys confirm with OK adjust and confirm with the A Y keys and OK q Divx Digital Audio Out QSound Qxpander i System Options i Standby mode VAV Link Note the explanation of the various functions of this menu are CONSENTIT detailed below The as
54. ction shown on page 8 The other settings are explained on page 6 j Ava Nothing 9 Then select the line Done and press OK Channel search completed Note an installation window will appear A cursor shows the 100 completed progress in the set up of the channels When all the channels 24 channels found mn ao that you can receive in your area have been stored 100 is indicated Press OK From now on follow on screen instructions appearing in the various windows If need be refer to the additional explanations given below 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page AE Connections and initial set up 10 Deactivating the programming of the f wil tinue t satel Acct SETH TE VOU satellite or cable receiver Yes is selected to system deactivate the programmer In that case all your satellite recordings will have to be programmed from your satellite or cable receiver this is the recommended setting Leave Yes selected and press OK I I IR controller connection Refer to the diagram on page 8 follow the instructions on the screen and press OK 12 Enter the receiver code Now key in your receiver s satellite code number refer to the table on Your cable or satellite receiver the next page then press OK to validate If the number found in the user s I is i i i manuaps Pe brand or model of your satellite or cable receiver is not shown try other numbers in the list d
55. d any other programmes on the disk you need to finish the disc so that it can be read by other players that are compatible with the disc format However if you do not carry out this operation you will still be able to read the disc on your DVD recorder With the disc in the DVD recorder From the main menu select Disc using the V or button and then confirm with OK Select Disc action using the V or button and confirm with OK With a DVD R disc Select Finalize Disc using the V or A button and confirm with OK Your DVD recorder closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title FINALIZING remains displayed during this operation and disappears once the disc is ready With DVD RW discs Select Make compatible using the V or A button and confirm with OK Your DVD recorder closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title Note you need to make a DVD RW disc compatible if you have added or deleted chapter bookmarks in order that the disc can be played on other DVD players 28 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ce Recording functions Programming a recording You can record a future programme by programming its recording time For this you have the choice of manual programming or Naviclick programming explained on page 31 Open the DVD tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE key Put in a disc with the print
56. dard Random page 46 With aVCD Video CD introscan To play the first seconds of each track To select the PBC function where available on the disc page 46 Title currently being played page 44 Index currently being played 1 01 To select the Stereo Mono Left or Right audio channel To control the repeat reading of a disc or a track available on the disc page 45 Note PLAY MODES PLAY PAUSE REV FWD buttons u PLAY Play Fast forward u x3 x6 or reverse t x3 x6 I1 PAUSE Pause Slow motion forward Mu u 1 2 1 6 or backward t M 2 1 6 41 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page a Playing a disc Loading and playing a disc Switch on your TV set and DVD recorder It may be necessary to turn off other appliances I If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you connected your DVD recorder see page 4 2 Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN CLOSE Place the disc on the tray Note the disc label must face upwards double sided discs have a small label on both sides around the centre Loading a single sided disc 3 Close the disc tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE or PLAY According to the type of disc one of three things may now happen disc playback starts the disc menu is displayed DVD video disc and proposes for example selection of the lan
57. ding time The programs are downloaded either at 3 AM or 8 AM To choose the downloading time follow the instructions below l If the main menu is not displayed press the MENU key on the remote control 2 With the A VY keys select Setup then Installation followed by Naviclick Setup Each time press OK to validate 3 The line Update Time is already selected press OK With the A Y keys and OK select 3 a m or 8 a m Note For those countries offering the NexIView service we recommend that you set the downloading time to 3am For all other countries set it to 8am Choice of NexT View channel The downloading of programmes via the NexTView service is only possible on certain channels From step 2 above select NexT View Channel and choose with the PR or PR keys a lt b channel that broadcasts a programme guide Hold the key down for a rapid selection See the list of channels on the following page Updating Naviclick via Teletext Sometimes certain channels modify the organisation of their Teletext journal In this case unless there has been a total modification of the structure you must update the number of the first page of Teletext allocated to the programmes guide The list of pages is generally broadcast with the Teletext journal Use the Teletext function of your television set to find this information Look for the number of the page for the current day programmes and the number of the page for the following day pro
58. e disc The disc menu is displayed on screen when a DVD disc is loaded and playing has begun You can also at any time display the main menu of the disc by using the MENU button e Player banners while a disc is playing back you can display or remove banners using the INFO key on the remote control unit The banners appear in the form of a succession of icons at the top of the screen page 41 e Player menus your DVD recorder has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible using the remote control unit keys The main Menu of the player is displayed when there is no disc playing in STOP mode Note settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor For instance if you select the subtitle icon in the banner subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc Check the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided If a menu or icon appears in grey it means that the function is not available 22 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page so Connections and initial set up ZOOM ANGLE QLTY Remote control LIB e pe 8 63 EDIT AUDIO SUBTITLE LIGHT ADVANCE INFO Ly NAVICLICK AGAIN GUIDE TVeVIDEO REC STOP PAUSE THOMSON RCT 615 DBLM1 Description of keys in DVD mode PR ppl 144 RETURN MENU CLEAR OPEN CLOSE ZOOM INFO NAVICLICK O to 9 TV VIDEO REV PLAY FWD REC STOP PAUSE AGAIN ADVANCE T
59. e likely to connect to your DVD recorder If you want to redo the automatic channel set up you will have to select Interactive setup in the Installation menu in the Setup menu E 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 imm Connections and initial set up Add a satellite or cable receiver Your DVD recorder is designed to control either a cable or satellite receiver this enables you to program the recording of satellite programmes simply by programming your DVD recorder In this case the device must be connected to the AV2 and IR SAT CABL connections of the DVD recorder Connect cables 5 not supplied and cable 6 the G LINK cable supplied as shown below Note In grey connections already carried out connections from page 4 In black new connections TV set AV2 E SAT CABLE DECODER x Satellite receiver IR controller cell Adjusting the G LINK CABLE The IR infrared controller cell must face the receiver cell of the satellite receiver You can locate the receiver cell of the satellite receiver by bringing its remote control as close as possible to the front of the device and trying to change channels Move the remote control one centimetre and try again When the channel of the satellite receiver changes locate the position on the front of the unit Then install the IR controller cell as shown on t
60. ecorder D With a cable satellite receiver and a video recorder 15 Sockets and cables 6 Peritel socket SCalt iscooie t rettet tenens l6 AVI audio video Outputs l6 2 AV2 audio video Input and Output l6 Other Audio Video connections I7 3 Audio Video Input as ee cononcecavensedeossshvnsaevsvassieesere 17 Audio inputs INPUT L R Video in Composite CVBS COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 4 Audio Video Output eere 17 Audio outputs OUTPUT L R Composite Video Out socket CVBS COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 5 Composite Video Outputs Y Pb Cb Pr Cr YUV 18 6 S Video Input and Output S Video input Y C S VIDEO IN S Video out socket Y C S VIDEO OUT 7 Optical Audio Output digital sound 18 8 Digital Audio Video outputs 18 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page 2 The front of your player recorder 19 Access to SOCKEES isisssvesetsrcossasticersessasssssnaveususessscuncasscnees 19 DV IN socket Input a sisesisssssesesesesisensareosncnssvsonsisscassoaesess 19 2 USB SOCKET isisisi 19 3 AV sockets Audio Video inputs 19 4 S Video socket Video input
61. ect the AV3 connector if your camcorder is connected to the front of your DVD recorder or AV4 if it is connected to the S VIDEO IN connectors or COMPOSITE INPUT at the rear of the machine Record by pressing the REC key on the remote control or on the facade Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key Note you can copy films in a single pass without concerning yourself about the content since the Split Title function will afterwards allow you to isolate and then delete any unwanted sequences You can also create titles of your choice See page 47 32 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page so Recording functions Recording from a digital camcorder Your DVD recorder enables you to view and or record sound and images from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN socket on the front of the machine With some video cameras your recorder may control via this connections some functions on the video camera l Z To halt recording press PAUSE To stop it press STOP Recording from a USB peripheral Your DVD recorder lets you copy JPEG images or mp3 files to the DVR hard disc from a i Disc Disc Name Thomson Disc J Disc Librany 2 Library Disc s mers Next Timer None scheduled videos and is connected to the DV IN socket Setup J 09 38 Fri 30 May 2003 The USB Device line is only accessible with a compatible USB device j device To record to a disc load a DVD RW disc in the DVD reco
62. ed side upwards Close the tray using the OPEN CLOSE key Manual programming in 10 steps From the main menu MENU key or in Stop mode select the Timers function with the A key or W then confirm using the OK key E N e The Timers screen is displayed It contains a list of all the deferred recordings that you have already programmed whether carried out manually as explained below or using the Naviclick function explained on page 31 If nothing has been programmed the screen simply displays Add Timer Press the OK key The programming menu is displayed This menu allows you to define all the parameters necessary for a deferred recording Select each parameter with the A or V key and enter the corresponding information with the number keys or the key as described below Days 830 05 Fri 30 Once Start Time 10 40 conima 12 40 warning message is displayed lt b Recording Quality 4 Normal veszepc NT Channel J Pr 06 MTV Note your DVD recorder can memorise the parameters of 8 different programmings In the case of double programming a Keep Timer tt Cancel Timer J 3 Name Give a Name to your programme Press the INFO key to access the keyboard table Use the keys V gt and OK to compose the title of the recording letter by letter When complete select Keep Timer with gt and press OK Channel a Enter the channel number using the digit keys of the remote control Pr
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64. elect Off and confirm with OK Exit the menu by pressing 3 times on the RETURN key See steps I 2 and 4 5 6 to allocate a new password See the Locking paragraph to enter a new code O Ui UN Note if you forget your secret code see the Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of this manual page 73 62 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page XE Menus Ratings limits This function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming a restriction on your DVD recorder This function can only be used with DVD discs provided with the function Your DVD recorder provides ratings limits on a scale of to 8 The Ratings Limit function does not work if the disc being played does not have a rating limit In Europe ratings limits are as yet uncommon on DVD discs on sale From the main menu select the Setup line with the A WV keys then confirm with OK 2 With the Parental Control line highlighted press OK on the remote control Parental Control menu is displayed EN 3 Press the Y key to highlight Ratings Limits and press OK 4 Usethe A or Y keys to set the bar at the level desired Note the DVD recorder is supplied without any ratings limit setting If you want to prohibit playback of certain discs you will have to set a ratings limit I Mostrestrictive Password required I Free Access 5 Press OK 6 To return to the DVD recorder menu press lt until the menu is displayed on the s
65. en inserted the line Dise remains greyed out In the Main menu select the Disc line with A WV keys and press OK to validate DVD R DVD Video DVD RW Audio CD MP3 WMA JPEG VCD Play Disc xx Disc Title Menu E NN NN aaa i ERA Te Ee 4 Payermens E LX JL IL EIE Pais x x LX LX DiscOptons x x x x x LX ID Exe J iDisc Name Thomson Disc Disc Librany 2 library Disc s i Timers Next Timer None scheduled Set 10 23 Fri 30 May 2003 i soup wy vi Note depending on the discs and or files all functions may not be available This table lists the available functions Play Disc e To start playing a disc from the beginning press the OK key Note this function allows the playing of the last title on a Lo DVD R DVD RW disc Wn EUH If your DVD recorder is locked small padlock displayed playlist a message appears asking you to enter your secret code page 62 Disc Title menu DVD R DVD RW This menu allows you to access recordings that you have made on your DVD R or DVD RW discs or those carried out by other DVD recorders if they are compatible with your device see page 38 l From the Main Menu MENU key or in stop mode select the Disc function with the Y or key then confirm with OK The disc menu is displayed 2 Select Disc Title Menu and confirm with OK 54 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page XE Menus Disc menu Dis
66. ended connections With a cable or satellite receiver or a decoder Carrry out the connection of cable 5 not supplied TV set AV2 SAT CABLE DECODER DVD recorder Cable satellite receiver In grey connections already carried out connections from page 4 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page XE Connections and initial set up With a video recorder TV set Video recorder recorder SAT CABLE DECODER n ot sup pli e d With a cable satellite receiver and a video recorder P Video recorder TV set Cable satellite receiver n SAT CABLE DECODER not supplied 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page E Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio Video system The simplest of these is described on page 15 This uses Scart Peritel cables that combine Audio analogue connections for sound and Video for the RGB image This connection ensures the optimum image quality like Y U V If you cannot use Scart Peritel sockets the explanations on this and the followings pages should enable to you to choose the method of connection bes
67. es satellite or cable or to copy video sequences from a connected device From a satellite receiver or cable receiver AV2 socket I Place a DVD R or DVD RW disc in the DVD recorder 2 From the Main Menu and with the Watch TV function selected press OK The images of the last channel watched appear The information banner is displayed for several seconds I watehTV aud DER Tel Lod i Disc Disc Name Thomson Disc Next Timer None scheduled Disc library 2 Uibrary Disc s Timers Setup 10 23 Fri 30 May 2003 3 Select the AV2 connector of the DVD recorder using the AV button on the remote control so that AV2 SAT CABL is displayed in the banner and on LIVE Alc display of the DVD recorder 17 19 AV2 SAT CABL P Audio Stereo gt 4 Record by pressing the REC RECORD key on the remote control or on the facade Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key From a Camcorder or other device AV3 AV4 socket Your DVD recorder has both RCA Audio Video and Ushiden sockets for the transfer of video to a recordable disc I Place a DVD R or DVD RW disc in the DVD recorder Place the device in its play mode From the Main Menu and with the Watch TV function selected press OK The images of the last channel watched appear The information banner is displayed for several seconds 4 Using the AV button of the remote control while the information banner is displayed sel
68. ety information regarding the mains plug at the end of this user manual in the cover page 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Connections and initial set up Placing the remote control in service Inserting the batteries Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control point the unit at the appliance you want to control DVD recorder TV set or satellite receiver Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked To control your DVD recorder ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys Placing the DVD recorder in service Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV set l Turn on your TV set 2 Set your DVD recorder remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key 3 Switch on your DVD recorder by pressing the ON STANDBY button on the front panel of the player 4 The first time you turn on your DVD recorder it will Select a display language ask you to select a preferred language for the various S lectionner une langue d affichage displays via the menu which appears on your TV Wahlen Sie eine Anzeigesprache screen If this menu is not displayed on your TV Selezionare una lingua da visualizzare screen select the AV socket to which you connected Seleccione un idioma para la pantalla
69. f disc being played Timer DVD VCD This icon shows the time elapsed since the start of playback The time displayed is that of the title of a DVD disc during playback The timer provides direct access to a scene or a musical passage by keying in the starting time Select the time elapsed icon and use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access the place from which you want to play back Use two digits for each field For instance if you enter 01 35 12 you will access the sequence beginning hour 35 minutes and 12 seconds after the start of the title Note for audio VCDs the timer refers to the track currently being played Title or Track DVD VCD CD Most DVD discs only contain one title However some discs may contain several titles each of which is itself divided into several chapters To choose a title select icon T then use the A or Y keys to scroll the titles or tracks Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access a particular title or track Chapter DVD Most DVD discs contain several chapters To choose a chapter select icon C then use the A or WV keys to scroll chapters Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access a particular chapter Note follow your progress below the banner 44 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ce Playing a disc Selecting the language of subtitles Selecting the language of dialogues Play modes Subt
70. g and playing a disc 42 Ile M 42 Quick search of an image or a track 42 Still picture and frame advance 42 Slow motion in Pause mode on an image 43 Skipping a chapter or a track DVD VCD CD 43 Scene Again DVD i t WEE H Dr ER p2 EFE EPFL ose 43 Advance DVD csssssisssssssssssssetssassssvassscessnssancsascesevsacsanssonnesers 43 Playback Options 43 Enlarging an image zoom eee 43 Titles chapters time elapsed audio and subtitles 43 Playing discs Displaying the information banner 44 Timer DVD VCD CD csssscsssssovissorsssssessssonsvannsesasessansonsees 44 Title or Track DVD VCD CD rene 44 Chapter DVD asasiscinesmaccdi asisten tentiae hindi me 44 Subtitle and dialogue language DVD 45 Play modes of discs DVD VCD 45 Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B DVD VCD SCVD CD Camera angles DVD eret 46 PBC Playback control menu VCD 46 Play mode for Audio CDs eere 46 IntroScan CD 46 Edit Menu DVD FRW iisos sorriso 46 duri e N 47 Insert chapter book
71. grammes See also the limited list on the following page From step 2 above select Naviclick and press OK The menu that is displayed indicates channel by channel 2 Teletext page numbers the first for current day programmes the second for the following day programmes To update this information place the cursor on the channel to be modified using the A V keys Then enter the 2 numbers for the correct pages using the number keys Note For correct operation of the Naviclick guide described on NLC eel E page 32 it is indispensable that a Teletext page number for c6 CNN P F WIDE NEES M those channels broadcasting it is indicated for each channel The COME page numbers allocated to channels on this screen were set PIC M during the installation of your DVD recorder We recommend that you do not change them q Naviclick 66 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus NexT View Channels The number of channels offering the NexTView service is constantly increasing At the time of printing these instructions the channels diffusing NexTView were as shown below For your information there is an Internet web site in English and German that allows you to consult the list of the channels providing NexT View service http nxtvepg sourceforge net then consult the link List of NexT View providers France M6 Canal EuroNews TV5 Germany Austria RTL2 KABLE I 3 SAT EuroNews Switzerland SFI
72. guage of dialogues subtitles etc or to begin playing the disc Select using the 4 A V lt and gt keys then confirm with the OK key in the Main Menu Disc is highlighted Press once or twice on PLAY to access the disc s an menu or to begin playing it recorded DVD R DVD RW discs Watch TV Live Pr 6 i ESTA rel fod CLE os Note the Disc heading is shown as transparent when there Disc Librar 2 Library Discs x d is no disc in the device or if the disc is not compatible Timers Next Timer None scheduled setup J 11 11 Fri 30 May 2003 Search Options Quick search of an image or a track In Play mode start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the FWD forward or REV reverse keys Press once or several times for higher speeds To resume normal playback press PLAY Still picture and frame advance During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image Press PAUSE again to go into frame mode the PAUSE icon is then replaced by the FRAME icon on the TV screen Press FWD or REV to view images one after the other forward or backward To resume normal playback press PLAY Note If the DVD recorder is left in pause mode for a long period with a DVD or a VCD the home screen comes on Press any key on the remote control unit to resume display of the image transmitted from the disc 42 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Playing a disc
73. h OK q Chapters Markers J Off 3 Select an option with the A WV keys confirm with OK adjust and confirm with the A Y keys and OK VPS PDC No Recording quality Your DVD recorder can record several hours of TV programmes or video sequences from a connected device This capacity depends on the discs and the quality adjustment selected in the Recording Options menu Note all times are approximative Access to the adjustment menu is impossible if recording is underway Depending on the adjustment selected the recording time of a DVD R or DVD RW disc is as follows on a Best hour Recording Quality e 2 High 2 hours ES E 3 Good 5 hours 4 Normal 4 hours 5 Basic 6 hours 6 Low 8 hours SmartRecord By activating the SmartRecord function of your DVD recorder it will adapt the quality of your programmed recordings to one of the 6 settings so that you can record the entire desired programme on a disc that has already been partially recorded Chapter Markers When recording a title your recorder organises the chapters by creating chapters of 5 minutes in length This then allows you to explore your recordings by jumping from chapter to chapter using the Pr Pr key You may select chapter lengths of 10 minutes if you wish by positioning the function to 10 minutes You may also decide not to create chapters by selecting NO function de activated VPS PDC Triggers
74. he AVI P ritel adios socket or AV2 557 or CABLE if a satellite installation I HnIrz COT has been carried out LIWL II fine ic D LIV L LITILILL RELURTI roe Start of recording of TV program on selected channel INIT noi foe i LIVE PRI bos Channel currently being recorded 001 8 00 07 gt iB DVD playback M god Playback of an Audio CD or VCD D DD 38 Ww go Pause of Audio CD or still frame DVD VCD Ol G 8G ce49 go Fast forward u or reverse t DI U DD geWV4 go Slow motion forward flu or backward t IB DVD R or DVD RW blank disc being prepared for recording DVD R or DVD RW disc being finalised completed ILI and locked page 28 21 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ee Connections and initial set up Other indications VON 167197 Naviclick programmes guide displayed on the screen Recording error or programming error Indicates the Lock function is activated page 62 Inn oc Indication of the selected source Live wo A amp AUDIO VIDEO input connector at the rear Ai 3 AUDIO VIDEO input sockets on the front Fi 4 ANI S VIDEO or AUDIO VIDEO input sockets at the rear CAR Display of digital video from a video camera connected to the DV IN socket on the front o o About other displays menus and banners e Disc menus Each DVD disc offers a menu the layout and order of which depend on the editor of th
75. he Scart socket to which you connected your DVD recorder see page 4 AVI selection Generally the selection is carried out using the AV key on the television set remote control If the THOMSON logo temporarily appears it is because the screen saver has been triggered press the OK button to display the menu 3 Press the OK key of the remote control or one of the PR PR keys on the front panel The images of the last watched channel appear Encrusted within the image is information on the channel and programme This disappears after several seconds To change channel Note when the information banner is displayed at the top of the screen you have the possibility of sio d audio channel If this is provided by the channel using the gt key on the remote control To display information again press the INFO key of the remote control Change the channel with the PR PR key or the remote control number keys To select the channel of a device connected to your DVD recorder satellite reciever or to view images from a video recorder use the AV button on the remote control or press the PR PR button several times to select one of the three connectors AVI AV2 AV3 to which the device is connected Note where needed see the connection diagrams on pages 14 and 15 No and name of the channel selected on the DVD recorder Current time Beets Audio Nicam Stereo Indications concerning the channel
76. he diagram below facing the cell of the satellite receiver or 2 cm away If need be use the adhesive supplied to stick the cell in place 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 EE Connections and initial set up Adjusting the receiver recorder configuration l Switch on your TV set your DVD recorder then your satellite or cable receiver 2 Place the receiver on channel 002 With your DVD recorder s remote control carry out the following settings 3 If the main menu is not displayed press the MENU key on the remote control 4 Select the Setup line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate 5 Select the Installation line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate In F N The Interactive setup line is already selected Press OK 6 Choose a display language for the following screens 7 Select your country of residence using the A or W keys and press OK The Automatic line is already highlighted press OK The screen which appears is a set up screen for the allocation of input terminals 8 If you connected your devices as indicated on page 8 check that AV2 SAT CABL has been allocated to Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver otherwise change the allocation using the gt key Antenna Cable Antenna Cable avi tv so WAV ZESATECABL hh NREL Cee Note Cable Receiver or Satellite Receiver to qu connect with a satellite or cable receiver terminal on the AV2 socket of your DVD recorder conne
77. he name of the channel confirms the adjustment 12 When all channels have been sorted to your liking press the STOP key 13 Your DVD recorder has an automatic time and date setting function In general no setting is required on your part If the time and date information are correct press OK A message appears It indicates that the installation of the channels are now complete Press OK The main menu of your DVD recorder appears Clock setting AutoClock If the time and date are incorrect adjust the clock as described below check that automatic time updating is activated The time setting of the DVD recorder is important for the correct functioning of your programmed recordings Year 2005 Date 15 05 Fri 15 May Auto clock Yes Done l Select Year Enter 4 digits for the year 2 0 0 5 for 2005 2 Then enter the 4 digits of the date press 1 5 0 5 for 15th May J Enter the 4 digits of the time press I 5 5 9 for 15 59 03 59 PM 4 Then press twice on OK The Main Menu will appear again Channel set up is complete Note You can now use your DVD recorder and take advantage of its numerous functions If you want to connect a satellite receiver to your DVD recorder refer to page 14 for the recommended connection You can also complete your installation through the settings available in the System Options menu refer to pages 64 65 These adjustments depend on the other devices that you ar
78. he remote control handset supplied with your DVD recorder is a 3 in type remote control It allows 6 devices to be controlled your DVD recorder a television set a satellite or cable receiver a video recorder an amplifier or another device Thus you have remote control of all these devices by using the 6 modes DVD TV or SAT CABLE that are accessed by 6 corresponding keys This page describes the keys that control your DVD recorder in DVD mode Note the functions described below depend on the discs and or the files read For description of the TV and SAT CABLE functions see the following page e Signal lamp this shows the status of the remote control when it is being used to program or to control another device It also indicates that the batteries level is low by flashing several times when a key is pressed Switches the DVD recorder on or off Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once enabling you to control your DVD recorder Skips forward or backward a chapter DVD or track CD Returns to the previous menu Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played Oo Removes the menu or banner showing on the TV screen Opens and closes the disc holder of the DVD recorder Enlarges the picture during playback slow motion or pause mode Displays the DVD recorder information banner on the TV screen while a disc is being played Display programming screen with guide number Keys used
79. here the context sensitive help text is located p MEE e O 2 5 Note the edit menu cannot be accessed while playing a title or elete Chapter Marker j chapter list To delete the list being played eject the disc or delete New Title Frame the list page o 47 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page i Playing a disc The edit menu functions Insert a Chapter Bookmark DVD RW only During recording your DVD recorder automatically inserts electronic bookmarks at regular intervals These bookmarks are invisible They partition the recording and form chapters Each chapter has an average length of 6 minutes from 5 to 8 minutes depending on the disc type and the recording settings These bookmarks allow you when playing a title to jump forward or backwards by measured amounts by using the Pr Pr buttons You can remove predefined bookmarks or add other bookmarks according to any particular locations that you wish to jump to 01 49 37 T 2 C25 4 M zs pray Ge Ge amp ait This is where the context sensitive help text is located 7 SS l 23 Delete Chapter Marker Hide Chapter New Title Frame Delete Chapter Marker DVD RW only If you wish to group together two consecutive chapters to form a single one or change the position of a bookmark for the beginning of a chapter position the disc during play on this chapter and select Delete Chapter Marker and confirm with OK T pr
80. ignal recording format used for CDs CDs are recorded in 44 I kHz l 6bits DVDs are recorded in 48kHz 16 bits or even up to 96kHz 24 bits DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard your DVD recorder is equipped with a Copy Protection system which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality or even impossible This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Concerning batteries e Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries In order to avoid any risk of explosion observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment Replace only with the type of batteries specified above Do not throw them into fire do not recharge them Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks Immediately remove any leaking batteries Take care in doing this as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury
81. image format that corresponds best to the format of your television screen cinema screen 16 x 9 classic screen 4 x 3 Letter Box or Standard BE Note on certain DVDs the picture format cannot be changed O 4x3 Standard Caution the Automatic Format function of certain television sets 5e may malfunction in 1 6x9 Set the Auto Format of your television O 16x9 Widescreen to Off in order to avoid conflicts Gb Screen Format e With a letterbox format TV 16x9 select 16 x 9 widescreen Films in 16x9 will be fully displayed Films in 4x3 will have vertical black bands on each side of the picture e With a 4x3 television select 4 x 3 Letterbox to take advantage of the pictures recorded in that format or 16x9 Select 4 x 3 Standard to take advantage of a 4x3 Letterbox without distortion For films in 16x9 the edges of the picture may extend beyond the edges of the screen 58 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Menus Recording Options Menu Your DVD recorder has several practical functions to optimise the recording quality recording time ratio that is possible when using a DVD R or DVD RW disc This menu also allows the VPS PDC function to be activated for all your programmed recordings From the main menu select Setup using the A VW keys then confirm with OK Ni recorama ouany PETER 2 Select Recording Options with the A Y keys EN ikaconding Ontions QiSmantkecondimamn No then confirm wit
82. isplayed If unsuccessful contact your retailer Note Your DVD recorder asks you to display channel 2 on the satellite receiver However with some receivers it is preferable to display channel 0 02 or 002 4 13 Press OK to start the test The DVD recorder sends a signal to your satellite receiver via the infrared controller cell A configuration menu will appear as the satellite receiver positions itself on channel 12 check that channel number 12 appears on the display panel of the satellite receiver sometimes fleetingly and even if no picture is visible on the TV screen If the satellite receiver is not on channel 12 select No with the lt or gt keys and press OK Your DVD recorder sends a new command to the Did the channel change to 127 satellite receiver Several tests are possible depending Box Type 4 Code 009 on the brand of your satellite receiver Attempt O1 out of 03 Several anay Auson ci If the satellite receiver goes on to channel 12 select Yes with the lt or gt keys and press OK If unsuccessful repeat the settings starting at step II but with the satellite receiver positioned on channel 0 02 or 002 instead of 2 A channel sorting window will appear The picture of the selected channel is shown in the background Refer to page 7 to sort the stored channels or set the time on your DVD recorder if necessary Your DVD recorder is now ready to control your satellite receiver to program
83. itle and dialogue language DVD l While reading a disc press the INFO key the information banner is displayed 2 Use the lt or gt keys to select the icon of the subtitles or dialogues as well as the sound format 3 If available on the disc select the language of the subtitles or dialogues using the A or V keys The selected language name appears beneath the banner Note selecting the language of subtitles only involves the disc being played If you remove the disc or if you switch off the DVD recorder your selection will be cancelled In this case the default language chosen when your DVD recorder was first installed will be reactivated If the preferred language is not available on the DVD disc the preferred language of the disc default language will be selected automatically With some discs you can only access the dialogue or subtitle languages through the menu provided on the disc Play modes of discs DVD VCD The DVD recorder has several play modes that depend on the type of disc being played standard play respects the order of the titles and chapters on the disc repeat between 2 points or repeat a disc a title The icon of the play mode is accessible via the information banner during playback During playing of a disc press the INFO key the information banner is displayed Use the lt gt and A W keys The icon changes depending on the mode selected as well as the text area in the information banner Standard
84. iver codes CABLESTAR sess 60 NOOS ccc cece eee 20 67 49 50 CABLETIME 0ccceceeceeueeeeee 60 OAK aana eaea 63 Ghicccomm pice ode mice erd iria a 6l SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ooon unaa 64 IMPULSE ooa 61 VISIOPASS ooon 20 67 JERROLD asa cacccsaeeracasaascaseaas 6l VIDEOTRON ssss ee 66 MACOM eessss ness 62 VIDEOWAY sese ee 66 T 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page XE Connections and initial set up Adding a channel If you want to set up a new channel use the manual search procedure which will enable you to add a channel to the ones already set up on your DVD recorder The channels already stored will not be deleted During the initial installation if you carried out the automatic installation described on page 6 you do not need to carry out the steps shown on 12 and 13 I If the main menu is not displayed press the MENU key Select the Setup line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate Select the Installation line using the A or Y keys and press OK to validate Select the Manual Search line using the A or WV keys and press OK to validate Erw n Select your country of residence using the A or Y keys on the remote control and press OK A set up window will appear The Standard line is highlighted 6 Select your country s TV standard using the gt key Note the standards displayed depend on the country selected in step 5 Reception Ante
85. language for disc menus is set during installation EE PETS page 6 If the DVD disc that you are watching does not provide languages Audio j English this language you can select another language from the disc menus Subtitles Automatic Disc English Display Language of DVD recorder menus The language of the DVD recorder menus was determined upon installation page 6 You can lt b nevertheless change it by following the procedure given on this page When Display is selected press OK to display the choice of language menu Select a language with the A WY keys and confirm with OK Exit the menu using the RETURN key Selecting the Audio language for dialogue boxes of DVD discs Certain discs offer several different languages for the dialogues The default language is the one you selected during installation page 6 if this language is offered on the disc being played To change the language of the dialogues your DVD recorder provides two possibilities From the menu of the DVD recorder With the A WV keys select Audio and confirm with OK to access the proposed list of languages Select the preferred language with the A WY keys and confirm with OK Note if the language chosen is also available on the DVD it will be selected as the dialogue language If it is not available the preferred disc language will be selected From the banner During playback display the information banner using INFO key a
86. lity recording software e Before recording on a disc close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimise the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc Video CD VCD discs VCD Video Compact Disc discs enable up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with still pictures audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD Care of discs Always handle your discs with care Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole Always place b disc with the label facing upward in case of a single sided disc Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary wipe from the centre to the border Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position Never use record cleaning sprays benzine static electricity liquids or any other solvent if the disc surface is dirty Wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback Dirt and finger prints may affect the recording and playback 68 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Further information Image files and CD R CD RW discs To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400 000 pixels which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots for
87. logue digital sampling rate that is conversion to mp3 format of at least 128 kb sec and up C j to 160 kb sec However choosing higher rates like 192 kb sec or more only rarely give even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kb sec will not be played properly e Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files Such files are coded and protected Important Ihe above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings or as an assurance of sound quality You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player that is degraded sound quality and even in some cases inability of the player to read the file or files DivX files and CD R CD RW discs DivX is a compression format answering the MPEG 4 standard and that allows an entire film to be contained on a single CD The compatibility of DivX formats depends on MPEG 4 coding software disc design software and the recording software employed as well as the discs themselves What codecs can your player read e Playback of DivX 3 11 content Playback of DivX 4 Content Based on MPEG 4 Simple Profile Playback of DivX 5 Content MPEG 4 simple profile plus additional features such as bi directional frames Qpel and GMC are not supported Resolutions up to 720 x 480 at 30fps and 720 x 576 at 25fps are supported Macroblocks per
88. marks DVD RW Delete chapter bookmarks DVD RW Hide Chapter DVD RW Create a new title image DVD R DVD RW Access to the edit menu eerte entertain 47 The edit menu functions erret 48 Insert Chapter Bookmarks DVD RW only Delete Chapter Marker DVD RW only Hide Chapter View Chapter New Tilte Frame Playing image and audio JPEG mp3 wma 50 Sound functlofs osi indir mede Ur iE pk 50 Standard play Random Repeat mage FUNCEIONS 5 Changing images Play options Repetition Rotating an image Zooming in on a image zoom Speed of the slide show To play DivX fil6S iiisissceis cis isen oes ebrietate tratta 52 To play DIVX Il6S acussesei eise iieri iuratis oss ae anim Hon 52 To rent purchase DivX VOD files 52 Concerning DivX files siscccsescccsescocssssossssssessssssesesssscesssesoseneees 53 Menus Disc Menu esssssssssssssssossossssosesosesosesoossosssosss 4 Play sr 54 Disc Title menu DVD R DVD RW 54 Accessing Disc functions eere 55 Rename Disc Erase Disc Lock Disc or Unlock Disc Finalize Disc Make compatible With a DVD R disc With a DVD RW disc DVD R DVD RW Rename Title Play Full Title Delete Title Clear Chapters Rename a disc or a title DVD R DVD RW 56 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 imm
89. me available on the disc See Recording Quality paragraph on page 59 Note Disc Formatting When you insert a DVD RW disc for the first time your DVD recorder must first format the disc This operation may take several minutes up to 10 minutes however you can begin recording on the disc shortly after beginning the formatting process after around 0 to 20 seconds FORMAT DSL remains displayed during this operation on the display UNCERT DFA ae aes Tr et RU Yo 5 Press once on the REC key of the remote control l or on the facade of your DVD recorder The recording menu is displayed Duration is selected Duration You can choose a duration using the gt key rr 1 27 min 14 Each time you press the gt key the duration is Recording Quality 1 1h 27 min d increased by 30 minutes up until the maximum time remaining on the disc is attained When the maximum unmaud Eun duration is reached pressing again on displays h min i which indicates the precise time remaining for example Cp WEIS eae hour 12 min ES Recording quality The time remaining on the disc is indicated next to Recording Quality hour 27 min in the example In order to increase the available recording time you need to change the quality settings Select Recording Quality with the V key then select a lower recording quality using the gt key this will increase the amount of time available on the disc Note you can selec
90. mit images and not sound 6 S Video Input and Output S Video input Y C S VIDEO IN The S Video signal is of a lesser quality than that of the RGB signal supplied by the Peritel Scart socket The S Video signal however gives a better image quality than the composite Video CVBS socket C since black and white Y are separated from colour in the video signal Note do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S Video cable transmits only images not sound S Video out socket Y C S VIDEO OUT The S Video cable provides a video signal of lower quality than the Peritel Scart socket An S Video signal however provides a better quality image than a composite Video CVBS socket because colour C is separated from black and white Y in the video signal Note do not forget to also connect the audio cables because the S Video cable transmits images and not sound 7 Optical Audio Output digital sound The digital sound of a DVD Video disk when played is permanently available on the optical socket of your player Use this socket by connecting it to a decoder or Dolby Digital amplifier or DTS 8 Digital Audio Video outputs The HDMI socket permanently delivers very high quality digital sound and pictures This connection is strongly recommended with a digital television which is fitted with the same socket and is compatible 18 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page XE Connections and
91. n you press the PLAY button The disc rating is higher than the limit that you have set page 63 Fast forward or rewind doesn t work e Some discs have scenes which do not allow fast forwarding rewinding or chapter skips When a command is prohibited or is not available for the current section or operating mode a prohibition sign appears on screen for a few moments Your DivX files won t play Check that the file is actually DivX When you encounter problems make sure that the file that you are trying to play actually contains DivX video The files often use the term DivX in their filename even though they have in fact been coded in another format Problems playing DivX version 5 1 and the version 2 5 player With some recent DivX versions coding problems may arise that are directly linked to the ability of you computer to provide the total capacity of its microprocessor during the coding procedure and during play this leads to malfunctions with the image or a lack of synchronisation between sound and image 71 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page Further information The display or reading of digital images in JPEG format is slow Image display can take a fairly long time depending on the size of the images If the images are too bulky your DVD recorder may not be able to display them correctly Recording problems You cannot record on the disc If a message is displayed on the screen
92. nd select the Audio icon with the lt gt keys Select one of the languages proposed by the disc and the best Audio configuration corresponding to your installation with the A Y keys Note with DVDs which have a DVD menu we recommend that you use the disc menus rather than the DVD recorder menu You can also change the language of the dialogues and subtitles If they are available on the disc During playback display the disc menu using the MENU key Then use the A V gt lt keys 60 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus Selecting the Sub title language for DVD discs Certain discs propose several languages for subtitles The default language is the the one you selected during installation page 6 if this language is also offered on the disc being played To change the subtitles language your DVD recorder provides two possibilities From the menu of the DVD recorder With the A Y keys select Subtitles and confirm with OK to access the proposed list of languages Select the preferred language with the A W keys and confirm with OK Note if there is no English on the disc for menus dialogues and or subtitles the player selects the default E N language of the disc Original corresponds to the original soundtrack language of the film on the disc If you select the Automatic option the default language of the subtitles will be the one you selected for the dialogues see above Beca
93. nformation on the channels and related functions In television mode Operating principle l Turn on your TV set and your DVD recorder 2 In the Main Menu of your DVD recorder Watch TV line selected press OK The picture of the last channel selected appears An information banner is displayed along with the picture for a few seconds To view it again press the yellow INFO Information on the TV channel being watched Name of channel and details of the programme viewed if the programme guide Naviclick is available on this channel No of the channel selected on the DVD recorder page 26 Current time gt EET iia Time set page 13 MTV Audio Nicam stereo gt b Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels Selection is possible with the 9 key on the remote control Recording the channel being watched here channel 6 Press REC once Time elapsed since th To select recording time press the key beginning of the recording several times while banner is displayed to hot WOO hag E F ul2un iz ing extend recording time by 30 minutes up to BT eae E a total of 3 hours 3h88 ch3G8 cha Recording under way boge 27 AAT peor REDE REC gt MTV K4 O3h 58min available Audio Nicam Stereo gt A Indications concerning the Remaining recording time available channel sound and the on the disc according to the quality selection of audio cha
94. nly valid for this programming session and for channels received via the aerial PR 9 KeepTimer Memorise your programming by selecting Keep Timer with the Y key and confirming with the OK key The Programming screen reappears Your programming is now displayed in the chronological list of programming already carried out On this screen it is only possible to display 5 programming sets from the maximum 8 If you have carried out more than 5 programmings to see the others press the or Y key i Add Timen Note to check or delete programming parameters select a uius 30 May 12 00 name and press OK The programming parameters menu uper 30 May 12 50 appears Correct the parameters as shown in steps to 9 or delete the programming by selecting Cancel Timer and confirming with the OK key 30 May 14 45 10 Return to the main menu using the MENU key in order to continue to use your DVD recorder or turn it off using the ON STANDBY key after having loaded a DVD R or DVD RW disc with remaining time compatible with your programming 30 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page XE Recording functions Automatic programming Naviclick For certain channels your DVD recorder offers a daily and sometimes following day TV programme guide The information that it provides come from the Teletext and NexTView services broadcast by certain channels The updating of Naviclik information is carried o
95. nna Ch FRANCE LL for France EURO BG BGH for Western Europe DKK for Eastern Europe I for the United Kingdom 7 Select the Reception line using the A or WV keys and use the key to choose the type of antenna Channel Choo Fine Tuning e Reception through external antenna select Antenna Ch e Cable reception select Cable Ca 8 Select the Channel line using the A or Y keys 9 Press PR to start the Manual search The search starts When a channel is found the picture appears in the background The channel number is indicated e g Ch 06 If the channel is encoded press AV to display the pictogram next to the channel number In this case plug a decoder into the blue AV2 connector of the DVD recorder If the picture is poor select Fine Tuning using A or Y and adjust with PR or PR 10 When the picture and sound of the channel are good select the line Save using A or V and assign a channel number with PR or PR or the number keys Press OK to store the number that you have assigned to the channel The Channel line is once again highlighted to start a new search Repeat the procedure from step 9 to search for a new channel or press MENU to exit the manual set up 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page XE Connections and initial set up Reinstalling channels updating If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene you will have to update your DVD recorder
96. nnels selected pages 27 59 Selection is possible with the gt key on the remote control 40 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Playing a disc In disc playing mode Operating principle l Load a disc and press PLAY to start playback 2 To display the banner press the yellow INFO key 3 Select an icon using the lt gt keys or enter a number using the number buttons to access a chapter a title or a track depending on the disc being played when the corresponding T C P icon is selected 4 Remove the banner using the yellow INFO key or the CLEAR key or wait a few seconds until it disappears E N With a DVD Chapter currently being played For standard playing repeating of a title a scene page 44 between 2 points A an B or an entire disc page 45 Title 3 currently being played page 44 Time elapsed page 43 T 03 C 01 p del pray ae Gy amp Ee To change the viewing angle for video DVD discs page 46 To choose the dialogue Play mode language and audio format page 45 To select the language of the subtitles for video DVD discs page 45 To access the edit menu for DVD R RW discs page 47 With an audio CD C j To control the repeat reading of a disc a musical track or repeating of a music track between 2 points A and B page 45 Track currently being played page 44 waar To select the play mode Stan
97. on which MPEG coding software disc design software and disc writer software are used and the discs themselves Note in spite of progress made to ensure playability of all disc types it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD CD VCD or S VCD standards Moreover this unit may not play some recordings or files on CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW due to differences in recordings formats software used amp Disc types The files which your player can read MP3 files Discs containing sound files in MP3 format T e JPEG files Discs containing images in JPEG format Compatibility is dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes stated in millions of pixels Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this equipment e WMA files Discs containing sound files in WMA format e DivX files Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX format Note Before loading a disc in the player check that it is compatible Also refer to pages 68 and 69 for our recommendations concerning discs and formats 39 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page t Playing a disc Interactive banners In addition to menus your DVD recorder has interactive information banners with icons representing functions or information Some banners provide access to disc playback functions for DVDs CDs VCDs etc while others give you i
98. other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of this product under conditions other than as specified above are hereby excluded Condensation moisture heat If your DVD recorder or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere as for example during transportation in the winter wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature Protect the DVD recorder from moisture and excess heat e g fireplace or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields i e speakers Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the DVD recorder malfunctions Note Dolby Digital is a sound compression technique developed by Dolby for multi channel digital audio signals The Dolby Digital system enables any audio channel configuration from a stereo sound 2 channels up to the digital surround sound 5 1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital audio multichannel signals DIS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems inc T PCM If the device connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT sockets does not support Dolby DTS or MPEG signals your DVD recorder will deliver PCM Pulse Code Modulation signals In this case Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG must not be selected The linear PCM is a s
99. press the CLEAR key of the remote control to remove it Check that you are using a DVD R or DVD RW disc Perhaps the DVD R disc is temporarily locked or definitively locked If it is definitively locked you can no longer record on it If it is temporarily locked you can unlock it see page 55 You cannot record on the same disc both video images and JPEG photos or mp3 music Use different DVD R RW discs for each type of recording Dirt and finger prints may affect the recording and playback Please see page 74 of your User Manual for information about proper handling of discs and proper disc cleaning Other operating problems Your DVD recorder doesn t switch on Did you move the DVD recorder Check the power plug is it well plugged into the mains socket Also check the power cable jack at the rear of the DVD recorder is it well pushed in Is the mains socket to which you DVD recorder is connected receiving current Try to b plug in a lamp or other electrical device do they work Check the corresponding fuse in your house s fuse box The menus or subtitles do not appear in the language you want With a DVD the DVD menus are not displayed in your language Check the disc jacket to see which languages are available Choose the language of your choice if available page 60 With a DVD there are no subtitles Check the disc jacket to see whether subtitles are available Choose the subtitles of your choice if available page 61
100. r cable receiver fitted with the same type of socket If you have connected a cable or satellite receiver to this connector in the system Options menu on page 64 select the RGB setting in order to benefit from the best image quality for your recordings latter is an abbreviation of Syndicat des Constructeurs d Appareils Radio lectriques et de T l vision 16 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 21 Page ep Connections and initial set up Other Audio Video connections If no Peritel connector Scart on the television set is available check if it has other Video connectors Component S Video or Composite in order to connect it to your player using these corresponding connections In this case do not forget to also connect the Audio out socket AUDIO OUT to the Audio in socket AUDIO IN on your TV set X 3 RCA sockets and cables for analogue L and R audio signal INPUT VIDEO RCA socket and cable for CVBS Video signal also called Composite 0 Me Jj 2g n 4 RCA sockets and cables for analogue L and R audio signal OUTPUT VIDEO RCA socket and cable for CVBS Video signal also called Composite 3 Audio Video Input Audio inputs INPUT L R The analogue sound of an operating device television set or amplifier can be input via the 2 Audio sockets L and R of your DVD
101. r recording the title This image is then displayed in the Player menu see page 57 When the image is selected the device pauses and the image is recorded and placed in play memory 01 49 37 T 2 C225 gt This is where the context sensitive help text is located 2 ME e Oo Z2 Insert Chapter Marker TIPS Chapter Marker Hide Chapter 49 E 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Playing a disc Playing image and audio JPEG mp3 wma Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels However beyond 400 000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen MP3 or WMA files are a compressed audio format that allow a great quantity of music files to be stored on a disc Files can be grouped in folders albums in the same way as files and folders in your computer A folder can thus contain other folders I Open the DVD tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE key Put in a disc with the printed side upwards Close the tray using the OPEN CLOSE key 2 From the main menu MENU key or in Stop mode select the Disc function with the A key or V then confirm using the OK key 3 Press OK to play back the disc LEVIS i Pictures Note the play menu depends on the content of the disc being i Video played 4 Select a function Music Pictures Video with the A or V keys and confirm with OK ch 5 Selec
102. rder Connect your digital camcorder to the DV IN connector on the facade page 19 and turn it on Set it to play Select DVD CAM with the W key and confirm it with OK The camcorder images are E N displayed along with an information banner Record the camcorder images by pressing the REC key on the remote control or on the facade i Watch TV Live Pr 1 i EWA Tel Tel 4 Note Ihe DV CAM function appears in the menu when a camcorder is switched on and is playing compatible files and compatible device connected to the USB socket on the front Note with certain players and or cards first insert the card into the player before connecting it to the USB socket on the front From the main menu MENU key or in Stop mode select the USB Device function with the A or W key then confirm using the OK key With the A V and OK keys select Play disc to read the contents of the card Copy to transfer the image and or sound files from the player s memory card to the DVR hard disc The copy may take a while depending on the number of JPEG or mp3 files to be copied TRANSFER is displayed on your DVD recorder while the files are being copied 33 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Recording functions Library The library function allows you to find a title among those that you have already recorded using your DVD recorder and which is on the various DVD R or DVD RW disks in your collection Yo
103. sociated illustrations show the corresponding adjustments or functions Select Doy Digital and or DTS to match your audio receiver capability DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL Audio output connector __ Your television set DivX Selecting Divx displays the authorisation number Digital output audio Depending on the amplifier or television with or without integrated decoder connected to your DVD recorder you will need to set the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT sockets coaxial or optical so that they deliver the Dolby Digital DTS or MPEG digital signals supported by the other device Tick Dolby Digital or DTS if the amplifier or TV set has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder or both depending on devices MPEG must be ticked to play a DVD disc on which the sound was recorded using MPEG standard QSound Qxpander This function provides you with virtual reproduction of the multichannel sound of a Dolby or DTS film onto the two channels of your TV or stereo amplifier The sound effects of a 5 1 system are then simulated Laboratories The TruSuround technology is used under license from SRS Q Note The name and logo are registered trademarks of Qsounds Labs Inc Labs Inc laboratories 64 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ES Menus m AV2 SAT CABLE DECODER Scart connector Standby mode Your DVD recorder has an Eco Standby to reduce its power consumption when on stand by Select On
104. sound and the selection of audio channels Selection is possible with the gt key on the remote control Note NICAM sound is digital compatible with analogue tv sets It is broadcast by certain channels and relayed by certain emmiters in some European countries NICAM Near Intantaneously Companded Audio Multiplex is also used to broadcast Dolby Surround stereophonic programmes or for simultaneous broadcasting in two languages or for two different sounds intended for blind and poorly sighted people 26 ep 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page ce Recording functions Record the current programme Your DVD recorder has recording functions similar to a video recorder It records programmes on DVD DVD R DVD RWV type discs For the same disc the recording time depends on the quality settings that you can adjust according to the time left on the disc The recording may be immediate or deferred Deferred programming is explained on page 29 For immediate recording follow the instructions below When using disks Choose good quality discs To avoid any problems use known brands such as Imation Maxell Philips Ricoh Verbatim Sony 4 Open the DVD tray by pressing the OPEN CLOSE key Put in a disc DVD RW or DVD R EN The printed side upwards double sided discs have concentric marks around the central hole on each side of the disc Close the tray using the OPEN CLOSE key Choose a recording quality in relation to the ti
105. sure the disc tray is empty Switching off the DVD recorder to the stand by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply In order to separate the device completely from the mains it has to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug When connecting ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets Your DVD recorder is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only Use of this product is for personal use only Copying CDs or downloading music files for sales or other business purpose is or may an be a violation of copyright law Important notice Please read the recommendations given on page 74 The contents in brief Connections ec eee ee eere noeh e ae A Scu m 34 e Placing in service ee 5 Playin poea 38 Connectors and cables l6 Information Banners 40 dE o mm 9 Menus 54 Remote control 23 Languages oecreesoo eta ee poen osea e aeos 60 iiid I T 27 Troubleshooting guide 70 and detailed contents in the following pages THIS DVD RECORDER LETS YOU RECORD TV PROGRAMMES IN DIGITAL QUALITY AND ARCHIVE YOUR OWN VIDEOS FROM VIDEO CAMERAS OR VHS CASSETTES TO DVD DISCS YOU CANNOT COPY PRE RECORDED FILMS TO DVD IF THEY HAVE BEEN COPY PROTECTED MAKE SURE THAT YOU BUY DISCS WITH THE SYMBOL ON THE PACKAGING
106. t a folder or a title possibly a playback function using the lt gt A or Y keys of the remote control and press OK The list of files contained in the folder are displayed Press OK or PLAY as required to start playing Sound functions Play options e Standard Play e Play All Resume e Random Random All Repeat Folder Files Playback of files begins with the file selected and continues with the following files Where there are sub folders in the folder these are also played Playback then moves to the next folder located at the same level in the tree diagram as the folder containing the first file you selected Stop playback using the STOP key 50 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Playing a disc Image Functions Changing images During the picture sequence change images using the PR or PRI keys on the remote control unit According to the type of image Ko or Mo the change may take several seconds Note after several seconds the information banner disappears Tr You can redisplay it using the INFO key on the remote control 4 s e e s 01 49 37 ees ck p P LAY 9 6 y Using the gt A and Y keys select Play options e Standard Play Play All Random Random All Repetition Rotating an image 90 180 270 Zooming in on an image zoom XI X2 X3 X4 Speed of the slide show 5 2 DTH8060 en qxd 1
107. t a standard recording quality for all your recordings see page 59 The above described modifying of the setting will nevertheless allow you to increase or decrease the quality and increase or decrease the remaining time as required Begin recording by selecting the Start record menu Recording starts RELURD is displayed for a few moments on the display of the DVD recorder The red signal lamp on the facade lights and confirms that recording has started The information banner appears for several seconds on the screen of your television The information that is displayed confirms the channel the programme being recorded and the time remaining on the disc 00 01 16 ICM gt 2h 30min e REC gt MTV K4 O3h 58min available Audio Nicam Stereo gt Note after several seconds the information banner disappears You can redisplay it using the INFO key on the remote control Changing the channel during recording is not possible lo watch another channel during the recording session select it directly on the television set using its own remote control handset With each recording session the name and programme parameters recorded on the disc are automatically placed in the library memory of your DVD recorder The library can contain up to 200 programme names recorded on different discs To watch your recorded programmes see the Disc menu details on page 54 To consult the library see the Disc Library menu page 34
108. t suited to the sockets and appliances you have Sound and image quality depend to a large extent on the types of connections used COMPONENT DIGITAL INPUT ouTPUT SPMEONENT S VIDEO upto QUT ttteit titit PEERS EE EN L avi v p AV2 SAT CABLE DECODER 220 cae M HDMI QUT t t t t t t t t t m T a ae E riri CM ANTENNA ICABLE O page 8 Peritel socket scart AVI audio video Outputs Cp This socket allows you to transfer Audio and Video sound and images from Fm your DVD recorder to a television set or other device flat screen audio video amplifier etc that is fitted with the same type of socket The audio signal sound available from this socket is analogue stereo and the video signal images from the socket can be adapted according to the type of device that will reproduce them You can select from among RGB S Video and Video in the system Option menu on page 65 In order to benefit from the best image quality ensure that the RGB IH 2H selector is positioned on RGB Note if you use Y Pb Cb Pr Pb sockets also known as YUV select the 1H or 2H position depending on the possibilities of the television set or monitor e H for interlaced scan e 2H for progressive scan 2 AV2 audio video Input and Output r AV2 SAT CABLE DECODER TAA This socket allows the sending of Audio Video sound and images from your o DVD recorder to another device satellite o
109. the remote control Point the remote control at the front of your DVD recorder not at your TV set lt b e The operating range of the remote control is 6 to 8 metres It gradually decreases as the batteries wear down This is a good indicator of the state of the batteries When the batteries require replacing the signal lamp on the remote control flashes when you use it Make sure no objects or animals are in the path of the infrared beam between the remote control and your DVD recorder They may block the beam and thereby cause a malfunction of your DVD recorder The remote control of your DVD recorder also controls another device e Some DVD players made by the Thomson group Thomson Brandt Ferguson Saba Telefunken react to the same codes To avoid this inconvenience you can program your DVD recorder and its remote control so they have a different code to those of the other devices Refer to page 75 The remote control and the DVD recorder don t work anymore everything seems blocked Unplug your DVD recorder from the mains for a few moments and plug it back in Image problems You don t see any picture Turn on your TV set and your DVD recorder On your TV set select the socket which receives the signals from your DVD recorder AVI TVI AUXI etc depending on the make if connected as shown on page 4 Make sure that all sockets are well pushed into the various sockets 70 2 DTH8060 en qxd
110. the use of DivX VOD files we recommend that you visit a specialised web site such as www divx com vod Concerning DivX files You can find DivX files for download as well as generating them your self from your own content In the same way as mp3 files are used for audio DivX and mpeg4 can be used for video Files can be recorded from your computer on to a CD R or RW disc which owing to the much higher compression than that used for DVDs can contain a complete movie The DivX XviD and RV9 formats are all file formats using the same type of compression known as MPEG 4 Though these formats all utilize a different codec A note on copying before making use of DivX or mpegd4 files please be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or rented the content Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions Private copies of your own material for your own use may be legal in some countries Make sure you are aware of lt b applicable laws 53 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page i Disc menu The Disc menu is only accessible if a disc is inserted in your DVD recorder This menu allows access to the list of titles of the Disc Title Menu or the images menu of the Player Menu for your recorded discs DVD R RVV With DVD video discs you directly access the disc menu the selection of the language chapter play order and contents varies depending on the disc Note if no disc has be
111. to enter information such as a chapter or track number or to make choices from menus Passes DVD images to the television set connected to AVI Fast backward while a disc is being played Plays a disc Fast forward while a disc is being played To record the TV program watched onto the recordable disc DVD R DVD RW Stops disc playing or recording and displays the DVD player menu Pause during playback CD or pause on an image DVD Skips backward each press replays the last seconds during DVD playback To skip forward approximately 30 seconds DVD or to play another track audio CD 23 Op 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page eC Connections and initial set up Using the remote control with other devices This remote control can be used to control other devices using the programmable keys VCR DVD SAT AMP and AUX Here is the list of devices you can control with each key VCR video recorder DVD DVD player SAT cable network satellite receiver AMP Hi Fi system Home Cinema amplifier AUX any type of device If you have two video recorders for example you can program the VCR key to control the first one and the AUX key to control the second Musics DVD TV Press the key of the device VCR SAT to be controlled AUX AUDIO o On or standby O ZOOM ANGLE QLTY LIB OK Validation of an action e my 8 EDIT AUDIO SUBTITLE LIGHT 2 AV Move around in the menus ADVANCE IN
112. ur search is made easier by the title type date and disk sorting function With each video recording your DVD recorder places the name of the disk in the library memory as well as its recording parameters title date quality The contents of the library are not lost even if the recorder is no longer connected to the mains supply for a while Note that contents of the discs are not memorised only their recording parameters Note he titles and names of programmes Prl Pr2 AV2 and times correspond to those recordings that you have not renamed Modify title function Note Depending on the length of recordings the number per disc and the number of discs the estimated number of titles that the library function can contain is 400 spread across the various discs of your DVD collection DVD R or RW discs only In order to assist you to find a title the library offers a range of functions sort by title sort by type etc Accessing the library I From the main menu MENU key or stop mode select the Library function using the V or key then confirm your choice with OK i Watch TV Live AVI Naviclick Note Access to the Library is possible even if there is no DVD Disc No Disc disc in the recorder but once you have found the title if you bise umBrary 2 Library Disc s wish to play it you must load the disc on which it is found i Timers Tar Next Timer None scheduled i Setup 10 55 Fri 30 May
113. use of this if the default language for the dialogues is not available but subtitles are available in this language the subtitles will automatically display From the banner During playback display the information banner using INFO key and select the subtitles icon with the lt gt keys Select one of the languages proposed on the disc with the A Y keys or de activate the display of subtitles Note with DVDs which have a DVD menu we recommend that you use the disc menus rather than the DVD recorder menu If you chose English during the initial setting carried out on page 6 the main menu will appear in English the menus of the disc in English if available the language of the dialogues lt b in English if available DivX subtitle selection For files which offer them select a language from the list which appears 6l 2 DTH8060 en qxd 17 08 05 12 22 Page E Menus Parental control Your DVD recorder has a child lock function which enables you to restrict access to certain DVDs The discs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for your children will therefore not be visible unless a code that you have previously chosen is entered From the main menu select the Setup line with the A WV keys then confirm with OK 2 With the Parental Control line highlighted press OK on the remote control Parental Control menu is displayed 3 Using the A WV keys select one of the proposed options
114. ut once every 24 hours Naviclick allows you to display on your screen the programmes of those channels and to select the broadcasts you wish to record simply by clicking on them Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick Il When you are watching a channel press the GUIDE key to display the Naviclick page E N TA 10 5 Note the downloading of Naviclick data at 3am or 8am can be wil Aa Bec Naviclick Fri 30 May quite long up to 2 hours During this time you should not use your DVD recorder nor turn it on or have a programme programmed for recording during this updating time from 3am to 5am or 8am to Qam otherwise the information will be lost For countries that provide the Nex View service we recommend that you set the downloading time to 3am The full guide of TV programmes can only 13 45 Hardtalk be consulted the following day after an initial installation It is 14 05 Talking Movies ll necessary to allow your DVD recorder to download the guide at the x 1 time set in the Naviclick Setup menu page 66 12 00 SportToday 12 05 BBC News 2 Use the gt keys to move from one channel to another or to move around the list of programmes for the channel A Y gt move from one programme to another FWD REV gt move from 10 to 10 programmes de To consult the programs of the channels at a given time choose a program from the list e g 9 o clock news and use the lt x gt keys to move on

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