Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8540 Manual de usuario

The content in brief... and detailed contents in the following pages.ENEN1To beginAbout your deviceYour DVD recorder is a digital video player and

10Connections and initial set up10.Deactivating the programming of thesatellite or cable receiver - Ye s is selected todeactivate the programmer. In t

11ENENConnections and initial set upList of satellite or cable receiver codesThe list of codes is given as a guide.The codes given are generally those

12Connections and initial set upAdding a channelIf you want to set up a new channel, use the manual search procedure which will enable you to adda cha

13Connections and initial set upReinstalling channels (updating)If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update you

14Connections and initial set upOther recommended connectionsWith a cable or satellite receiver (or a decoder)Carrry out the connection of cable 5 (no

15Connections and initial set upWith a video recorderWith a cable / satellite receiver and a video recorderCable / satellitereceiverVideo recorderVide

16Connections and initial set upPeritel socket (scart)1 - AV1 (audio - video Outputs)This socket allows you to transfer Audio and Video (sound and ima

17Connections and initial set up3 - Audio - Video InputAudio inputs (INPUT L, R)The analogue sound of an operating device (television set or amplifier

18Connections and initial set upUshiden socket andcable for Y/C Videosignal, also called S-Video.Optical socket andcable for digitalaudio signal.5 - C

19Connections and initial set up1 - DV IN socket (input)This socket, also known as an IEEE 1394, allows the display and/or copying ofsound and images

2ContentsTo begin ...1About your device ...

20Connections and initial set upThe buttons on the frontON/STANDBY - To switch your DVDrecorder on or off.GREV / FWD FFast forward or reverse (page 43

21Connections and initial set upThe messages on the displayTV FunctionsWith a disc being played- Main menu of the recorder on the screen (devicestoppe

22Connections and initial set upAbout other displays (menus and banners)• The disc menus – Each DVD video disc offers menus and for which the presenta

23ENENRemote controlThe remote control handset supplied with your DVD recorder is a 3 in 1 type remote control. Itallows 6 devices to be controlled: y

Connections and initial set up24Using the remote control with other devicesThis remote control can be used to control other devices using the programm

25Connections and initial set upProgramming the remote controlIf your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your telev

26Recording functionsTo watch TV Programmes1. Turn on your TV set.2. Turn on your DVD recorder using the ON/STANDBY. The time displayed on your DVDrec

Recording functions27ENENTaking a break (Time Shift function)Your recorder can save in its memory images of the last 60 or 120 minutes of the programm

Recording functions285. DestinationThe default recording destination is set for the DVR hard disc.To record to a DVD+R/+RWdisc, change the setting wit

Recording functions29ENENStop recordingPress the STOP button twice.• With a DVD+R disc, if you do not have another recording to make, you need to «Fin

3ENENContentsIn disc playing mode (Operating principle) ...42With a DVD,With an audio CD,With a VCD (Video CD)...

30Recording functionsProgramming a recording or a transferYour DVD recorder lets you program recordings or transfer. Programming several recordings is

Recording functions6. Start time and stop timeEnter the recording start time and then the stop time.To this end, and according to the features of the

Recording functions32Programming a transfer1. From the main menu (MENU key or in Stop mode) select the Timers function with the ▼or ▲ key then confirm

Recording functions33ENENAutomatic programming (Naviclick)For certain channels your DVD recorder offers a daily and sometimes following day TVprogramm

34Recording functionsRecording from a connected deviceYour DVD recorder allows you to record TV programmes (satellite or cable) or to copy videosequen

Recording functions35ENENRecording from a digital camcorderYour DVD recorder enables you to view and/or record sound and images from a digital videoca

Recording functions36LibraryThe library lets you locate the various recordings present on the DVR hard disc or the differentDVD+R/+RW discs in your DV

Recording functions37ENENPlaying a Video and PIP title (picture in picture)Select a title with the ▼ key and change to play mode with the PLAY key.Whi

Recording functions38Library (disc)The (disc) library brings together the names of all the titles recorded to the differentDVD+R/+RW discs in your DVD

39ENENPlaying a discRecordable discs• DVD+R, DVD+RW - The majority of DVD+R (write once) and DVD+RW(write many) of 4.7 Gb capacity with the following

41. Unplug the antenna cable from your TV set and plug it into the ANTENNA-CABLE INsocket of your DVD recorder.2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, co

40Playing a discOther readable discs• Audio CDs - Audio Compact Discs (8 and 12 cm).• CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs(rew

41ENENPlaying a discCurrent timeClock settingNo. of the channel selected on the DVDrecorder(page 26).Name of channel and details of theprogramme viewe

Playing a disc42For standard playing, repeating of a title, a scenebetween 2 points A an B, or an entire disc (page46).To choose the dialoguelanguage

43ENENPlaying a discLoading and playing a discSwitch on your TV set and DVD recorder. It may be necessary to turn off other appliances.1. If the playe

44Playing a discSlow motion (in Pause mode on an image)During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press the FWD or REV to view imagesin slo

45ENENPlaying discs – Displaying the information bannerTo access the information banner, press INFO on your remotecontrol unit during playback.Use the

46Playing a discPlay modesSelecting the language ofsubtitlesSelecting the language ofdialoguesSubtitle and dialogue language (DVD)1. While reading a d

47ENENPlaying a discEditCamera angles (DVD)A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a discbeing played back offers differ

48Playing a discEdit MenuThe edit menu can be accessed from the information banner while you areplaying a title on a DVD+RW or +R disc or on the inter

49ENENPlaying a discThe edit menu functionsInsert a Chapter Bookmark (DVD+RW only)During recording your DVD recorder automatically inserts electronic

Placing the remote control in serviceInserting the batteriesUsing the remote control unit correctlyWhen you use remote control, point the unit at the

50Playing a discView ChapterDisplay a previously masked chapter.This function is only available if you have previously masked achapter by having selec

51ENENPlaying a discPlaying image and audio (JPEG, mp3, wma)Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However be

52Playing a discImage FunctionsChanging imagesSelect a folder or an image with the C, B, ▲ or ▼ keys and press OK.During the picture sequence change i

53ENENPlaying a discTo play DivX filesYour player is an Officially Certified DivX™ device. It can play DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3 andDivX®VOD files accord

54Playing a discTo find the registration number of your player, follow the instructions below.1. With a disc in the tray but not playing, select Syste

55ENENMenusDisc menuThe 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 D

56Menus2. Choose a title with the ▲ or ▼ key and validate with OK. On the left of the screen displayedare all the chapters of the selected title. All

57ENENMenusAccessing Title functionsRename TitleUsing a character chart your DVD recorder allows you to change the names of discs or titlesallocated

58MenusDisc optionsFrom the Setup menu, this menu offers you 2 functions to maximise the discs you want to play.Autoplay• Select Autoplay On, if you w

59ENENRecording Options MenuBuffer duration (TV memory duration)Your recorder may save the last 60 or 120 minutes of TV programmes in its memory.You c

6Connections and initial set up6. Select your country of residence using the ▲ or ▼keys, and press OK.Note: the arrows indicate that other countries a

60MenusSelecting Languages (DVD)Your DVD recorder gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the languageof the DVD recorder men

61ENENMenusSelecting the Sub-title language for DVD discsCertain discs propose several languages for subtitles.The default language is the the one you

62MenusParental controlYour DVD recorder has a child lock function which enables you to restrict access to certain DVDs.The discs whose content may be

63ENENMenusRatings limitsThis function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming arestriction on your DVD recorder.Thi

64MenusSystem OptionsThe System Options menu in the Setup menu offers you settings to configure certain usefulfunctions and optimise the performances

65ENENMenusStandby modeYour DVD recorder has an Eco Standby to reduce its power consumptionwhen on stand-by. Select Eco. Standby to enable this functi

66MenusSettings The information relating to the Naviclick TV guide programmes comes from a combination of theTV programmes guide,Teletext and NexTView

67ENENMenusNexTView ChannelsThe number of channels offering the NexTView service is constantly increasing.At the time ofprinting these instructions, t

68Further informationRecommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm)Choice of CD-R / CD-RW discsThis player can play most CD-R and CD-RW disc

Further informationfor television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics. In this caseensure that you reduce the qu

7Connections and initial set upSorting the channels11. A window for classifying the channels appears with the images of the selected channel.The autom

70Further informationTroubleshooting guideIf you encounter difficultiesAdvisors are at your disposal to helpyou solve your problems at thistelephone n

71ENENFurther informationThe colours aren’t natural• Check that the scart cables are well pushed into the sockets of the various devices.• Check the s

72Further informationThe display or reading of digital images in JPEG format is slow• Image display can take a fairly long time, depending on the size

73ENENFurther informationYou can’t access the selected menu, even when you press OK• If the name of the menu appears on a transparent background, it m

74Further informationOther important informationsFor your safetyNever open the player or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or for cer

75ENENFurther informationDTH 8540 - 8550 / SOFT A4ZJEU_S2-09 / EN - lj - ED / aws - rst / 08-2005Remote control - Code A-BWith certain devices (combin

8Connections and initial set upDVD recorderSatellite receiverIR controller cellAdjusting the G-LINK CABLEThe IR (infrared) controller cell must face t

9ENENConnections and initial set upAdjusting the receiver / recorder configuration1. Switch on your TV set, your DVD recorder, then your satellite or