Technicolor Thomson DVD Player DTH8640 User Manual

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To begin  
About your device  
Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder.Thanks  
to its tuner you can record TV progammes on DVD R/RW (DVD  
+R/-R/+RW/-RW) discs or on the integrated hard disc. It can play  
the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD  
Ram and DVD audio.  
A/V FRONT CONNECTORS  
DTH 8640  
80 Gb  
DTH 8650 160 Gb  
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  
(furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7 to 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 DVD recorder, ensure 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;  
this is recommended if you haven’t used the device for a certain time.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 be a violation of copyright law.  
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Important: Please read the recommendations given on the last page.  
The content in brief...  
• Connections and initial set up..........3  
Basic connections - Other Audio-Video connections -Your  
recorder’s front panel - Main messages on the display -  
About other displays (menus and banners)  
• Playing a disc ....................................16  
Playable discs - Interactive banners - Loading and playing a  
disc - Displaying banners - Playing images and sounds  
(JPEG, mp3, wma) - Playing DivX files  
• Menus ...............................................25  
The Disc menu - Playlist -Title functions - Disc options -  
Recording options menu - Language selection - Parental  
check - Naviclick settings  
• Recording functions...........................8  
WatchingTV programmes -Taking a break (Time Shift  
function) - Recording the current programme -  
Programming a recording or transfer - Programming a  
transfer - Automatic programming (Naviclick) - Recording  
from a connected device - Library  
• Further information ........................34  
Advice and information about discs -Troubleshooting -  
Other important information -Technical characteristics  
THIS DVD RECORDER LETSYOU RECORDTV PROGRAMMES  
IN DIGITAL QUALITY AND ARCHIVEYOUR OWNVIDEOS  
FROMVIDEO CAMERAS ORVHS CASSETTESTO DVD DISCS.  
YOU CANNOT COPY PRE-RECORDED FILMS  
TO DVD IFTHEY HAVE BEEN COPY PROTECTED.  
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Connections and initial set up  
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United Kingdom  
Ireland  
Europe  
220 - 240V  
50 Hz  
SCART OUT (TV)  
SCART IN (VCR/DECODER)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
Automatic channel search  
1.  
2.  
Turn on yourTV set.  
Press the recorder’s ON/STANDBY key once.Wait a few seconds  
until the language menu appears. If this menu is not displayed, after  
a few seconds on yourTV screen select the AV socket to which  
you connected your recorder.  
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4.  
Select a language with the , , OK keys.  
The language selection determines the language of the recorder’s menus, but  
also the language for the dialogues and subtitles on DVD discs if the language  
selected is also offered by the discs being played.  
Select your country of residence then the installation method using  
the , , OK keys.  
The channel set-up begins.Wait until the end of the channel search and  
continue set-up according to the indications which appear on the screen for  
the different steps.  
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Connections and initial set up  
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SCART OUT (TV)  
SCART IN (VCR/DECODER)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
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There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video  
system.This depends on the sockets and other appliances you have. Sound and image quality  
depend to a large extent on the types of connections used.  
Familiarise yourself with the characteristics of the different sockets on your recorder. If you  
cannot use Scart-Peritel sockets, the following explanations pages should enable to you to choose  
the method of connection best suited to the sockets and appliances you have.  
1 - SCART OUT (TV) (Audio-Video outputs)  
This socket allows you to transfer Audio andVideo (sound and images) from  
your DVD recorder to a television set or other device (flat screen, audio-video  
SCART OUT (TV)  
amplifier, etc.) that is fitted with the same type of socket.This transfer is  
performed in RGB which ensures good image quality.  
Caution: If aYUV or PS video signal mode is selected, there will be no output signal on  
the SCART OUT (TV) socket, and therefore no image.To get an image (RGB video  
signal) on this socket, press the ZOOM/VIDEO OUT key one or more times on  
the remote controle to display RGB ON.The main menu must appear on the television  
screen (make sure that it is not switched off).  
2 - SCART IN (VCR/DECODER)  
This socket allows to enter AudioVideo (sound and images) from another device  
SCART IN (VCR/DECODER)  
(video recorder or decoder) fitted with the same type of socket.  
Note: the Péritel socket is also known by the name of Péritélévision or Scart.The  
latter is an abbreviation of « Syndicat des Constructeurs d’Appareils Radioélectriques  
et de Télévision ».  
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Connections and initial set up  
Other Audio -Video connections  
If there is no Peritel-Scart socket available on the television, check to see if there are any other  
Video sockets (Components, S-Video or Composite) to connect your player by using the  
corresponding sockets. In this case, do not forget to also connect the player’s Audio outputs  
(AUDIO OUT) to the Audio input sockets (AUDIO IN) on your television.  
3 - Audio -Video Output  
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EN  
Audio outputs (OUTPUT L, R), CompositeVideo Out socket  
(CVBS) (COMPOSITEVIDEO OUTPUT)  
The analog sound and the composite images (CVBS) from a disc being read  
are permanently available at the two audio sockets, L and R, of your DVD  
recorder.  
4 - CompositeVideo Outputs (Y, Pb, Pr) (YUV)  
The Y, Pb, Pr 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).To obtain the best image quality possible, use  
very high quality cables for connections.Your dealer can provideYUV 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: if you use the Composite socketsY, Pb, Pr (also calledYUV), you must configure  
the output video signal so that these sockets deliver either an interlacedYUV signal  
(component interlaced) or a progressive PS signal (component  
progressive).With the main menu displayed (STOP mode), press the  
ZOOM/VIDEO OUT key several times.The output video signal then switches  
from RGB toYUV then PS.The display then indicates RGB then PS ON (Progressive  
Scan) and YUV ON.  
Caution: do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because Component cables  
only transmit images, and not sound.  
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Connections and initial set up  
The front of your player recorder  
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On / Off  
The AUDIO-VIDEO sockets (inputs)  
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.  
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Playback or freeze frame.  
Stops the playback or recording.  
DVD REC - To record to a DVD R/RW.  
HDD REC -To record to the hard disc.  
Open and close the drawer.  
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Note:View the images using the AV key.  
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S-Video socket (input) to connect a  
camcorder or any 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.  
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To select the audiovisual sources  
(appliances connected to the AV sockets):  
AV 2 - Appliance connected to SCART IN  
(satellite received, decoder, etc.).  
AV 3 - AUDIO/VIDEO sockets on the  
front panel.  
11 Displays your DVD recorder’s modes of  
operation.  
12 Disc tray.  
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Change channel or skip chapter.  
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Connections and initial set up  
Main messages on the display  
A/V FRONT CONNECTORS  
- Main menu of the recorder on the screen (device  
stopped). No function selected.  
EN  
EN  
LIVE 1  
- Channel 1 being watched.  
LIVE AV2  
- Images from a device connected to the SCART  
socket AV2 (SCART IN).  
REC  
- Start of the recording.  
LIVE AV3  
- Indication of the selected source:  
AV3:AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets on the front.  
About other displays (menus and banners)  
The disc menus – Each DVD video disc offers menus and for which the presentation and  
organisation depends on the disc’s editor.The disc menu is displayed on the screen when a  
DVD disc is loaded and it starts to play.You can also, at any time, display the main menu of the  
disc by using the MENU button.  
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.  
Player menus – your DVD recorder has menus enabling you to use functions that are not  
accessible using the remote control unit keys.  
Move around in the menus using the navigation keys and confirm your selections with the OK key.  
Up  
Right  
Down  
Confirm / OK  
Left  
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. Check the jacket to see whether there are any subtitles. If a  
menu or icon appears in “grey” it means that the function is not available.  
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.  
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Recording functions  
To watchTV Programmes  
1. Turn on your TV set.  
2. Turn on your DVD recorder using the ON/STANDBY. 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.  
• The WatchTV function is already selected.  
Note: turn off any unused 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 the Scart socket to which you  
connected your DVD recorder. 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 for a few seconds is information on the current channel and  
programme.This disappears after several seconds.  
Note: when the information banner is displayed at the top of the screen you have the possibility of choosing  
an audio channel (if this is provided by the channel) using the B key on the remote control.  
To display information again, press the INFO key of the remote control.  
To change channel  
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 receiver) or to view images from  
a video recorder, use the AV button on the remote control.  
No. and name  
Image on the current channel  
of the channel selected  
on the DVD recorder  
14:35  
Current time  
Current  
programme  
Audio : Nicam Stereo. (>)  
Indications concerning the channel  
sound and the selection of audio  
channels.  
Selection is possible with the B key on  
the remote control.  
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Recording functions  
Taking a break (Time Shift function)  
Your recorder can save in its memory images of the last 60 or 120 minutes of the programmes  
viewed. Use the scroll keys (PAUSE, PLAY, REVG/F...) to use this function.  
The  
symbol in the information banner indicates that you are watching a delayed  
programme.The delay between the images being watched and the live images is indicated to the  
left of the banner.You can return to the live broadcast using the LIVE key.  
Note:This function which is associated with the Save Buffer function lets you save a programme for which  
you missed the start to the DVR hard disc.  
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Record the current programme  
Recordable discs  
DVD R/RW - The majority of DVD R (write once) and DVD RW (re-recordable) of 4.7 Gb  
capacity with the following characteristics.  
Recommended brands and types  
Certain brands of discs have been “approved” for your DVD recorder. Other brands can be  
used but the discs must be good quality to produce successful recordings. Recommended brands:  
Imation, Maxell, Philips, Ricoh, Sony, TDK,  
Verbatim.  
The DVD discs are certified for certain  
recording speeds.These speeds must correspond  
to the capabilities of your player, i.e.:  
Note:The brands mentioned in this manual are registered  
trademarks  
Configured recording (HDD or DVD discs)  
Configured recording lets you record the programme after a quick adjustment of the duration,  
the quality and the destination of the programme to be recorded to the hard disc (HDD) or to a  
DVD R/RW disc.  
Note:You can start a recording at any time by pressing the DVD REC button on the front twice to record  
to a DVD R/RW disc or the HDD REC button on the front to record to the hard disc (also using the REC  
button on the remote control).  
1. Load a disc - Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. Put in a disc with the printed  
side upwards. Close the tray using the OPEN/CLOSE key.  
2. Press the REC key on the remote control.  
Note: for an immediate recording to the hard disc, press the REC button on the remote control twice.  
3. You can choose a duration using the Bkey. Each time you press the B key the duration is  
increased by 30 minutes up until the maximum time remaining on the disc is attained.When  
the maximum duration is reached, pressing again on B displays --h--min which indicates the  
precise time remaining, for example 1 hour 12 min.  
4. The time remaining on the disc is indicated next to Recording quality. If you modify the  
quality you will also modify the duration, which may be useful with a DVD R/RW disc which  
has little space. Select Recording Quality with the key, then select a lower recording  
quality using the B key, this will increase the amount of time available on the disc. However,  
for a recording to the hard disc that you can copy later to a DVD R/RW disc, increase the  
quality.  
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Recording functions  
5. Destination  
The default recording destination is set for the DVR hard disc.To record to a DVD R/RW  
disc, change the setting with the key B.  
6. Start the recording by choosing Start record with the key then by pressing OK.  
• Recording starts.  
• The indication REC (RECORD) is displayed for a few moments on the display of the DVD  
recorder.The red lamp on the front lights up. It 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.  
Recording to the hard disc (DVR).  
Recording to a disc (DVD R/RW)  
Time elapsed  
00 : 00 : 10  
Nothing: 125h55min  
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Audio : Nicam Stereo. (>)  
Programme currently  
being recorded.  
(if identified)  
Number and name of the channel viewed  
Recording quality selected  
Recording in progress and  
time remaining on the disc  
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.To watch another channel during the recording session,  
select it directly on the television set, using its own remote control handset.  
Saving the buffer  
This function lets you start to record a programme to the DVR hard disc even if you missed the  
start thanks to the Time Shift function.  
In the recording menu which appears, select then activate (position YES) the Save Buffer  
function with the and B keys. Confirm with OK.  
The programme is recorded to the hard disc and its references (name, times, etc.) are stored in  
the video library.  
Stop recording  
Press the STOP button twice.  
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 and OK keys.At the end of each recording, your  
DVD recorder takes a few seconds to prepare the disc welcome menu.This menu is made up of pictures which  
represent the first images of each title.  
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 may also  
erase recordings but the corresponding duration will be lost.You may not record other titles in  
their place.  
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.  
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Recording functions  
Programming a recording or a transfer  
Your DVD recorder lets you program recordings or transfers. Programming several recordings is  
really useful when it uses the high capacity of the hard disc, thereby enabling you to go beyond  
the limited capacities of DVD R/RW discs.You can programme recordings using the manual 9 step  
method or by choosing, for channels which broadcast the programme guide, the Naviclick  
programming.  
Manual programming  
MENU Timers OK AddTimer OK  
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EN  
Note: your DVD recorder can memorise the parameters of 16  
different programmings, or 15 programmings and 1 transfer. In  
the case of double programming, a warning message is displayed.  
Name - Press the INFO key to access the keyboard table. Enter the name of the recording  
letter by letter and confirm.  
Channel - a) Enter the channel number using the digit keys of the remote control (Pr -- must be  
displayed) or browse the list of channels in the memory of the DVD recorder using the PR+/PR-.  
b) Or select one of the Audio-Video (AV2,AV3) sockets to which is connected a device (satellite  
receiver or other) using the B key.  
Note: selecting the AV2 connector allows you to program the recording of a satellite receiver programme  
(either left switched on or also programmed) connected to this connector.The selecting of the AV2 connector  
is activated by default by the AVTimer function (triggering of programming via the AV connector).  
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 theB key.  
Once: to record the selected programme according to the parameters you have defined.  
EachTue: to record the same programme the same day every week starting from today (supposing today  
is Tuesday).  
MON-FRI: to record the same programme, everyday at the same time from Monday to Friday.  
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 the channel to record, program the DVD  
recorder, then switch it off.  
Note: if you selected AV2 during channel setting, 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.  
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Recording functions  
VPS/PDC - If the channel broadcasts theVPS/PDC signals, activate the VPS/PDC function to  
start the recording at the time when the programme actually starts.  
Recording destination - Select the disc where the programme will be recorded (DVD R/RW  
or internal DVR)  
Quality - Choose a recording quality.  
Note: selecting the quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the DVD disc.The lower the quality,  
the longer the time available on the disc. For example, the time available with a clean 4.7 Gb disc with  
Low” quality will be approximately 8 hours while in “Best” quality the time will be approximately 60  
minutes.The figure 1 à 6 is displayed in the information banner when playing the recording.The quality  
selection will only be valid for this programming. For an automatic quality selection according to the time  
remaining on the disc, activate the SmartRecord™ function (page 28).  
Store your programming by selecting Keep and confirming.  
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/RW disc with remaining  
time compatible with your programming, if DVD R/RW is selected for recording.  
Programming a transfer  
MENU Timers OK Set transfer OK.  
• The Programming screen appears. If you didn’t programme anything, the screen displayed  
only indicated Timers and Set transfer.  
1. Select Set transfer and confirm.  
The transfer programming menu appears.This menu allows you to define all the parameters  
necessary for a deferred transfer.  
Note: your DVD recorder can memorise the parameters of 16 different programmings, but only one transfer.  
In the case of double programming, a warning message is displayed.  
2. Select Copy from / to then select the source and destination of the titles to be copied.  
3. Select Day(s) then type the date for the transfer.  
4. Select Start time then type the transfer time.  
5. Store your programming by selecting KeepTimer and confirm with OK.  
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Recording functions  
Automatic programming (Naviclick)  
Your DVD recorder offers you a TV programming guide for certain channels.The information it  
provides you comes from the Teletext log and the NexTView service broadcast for certain  
channels.The updating of Naviclick information is carried out 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 theTV guide with Naviclick  
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EN  
MENU WatchTV OK Naviclick OK  
Use the keys C, B to move from one channel to another or to move around in the channel  
programme list (, moving from one programme to another) (FWD, REV  
moving from  
6 to 6 programmes).  
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 (C, B) keys to move on to the programs of the other channels.  
Recording through the NaviclickTV guide  
1. Select a channel on your DVD recorder.  
2. Press the NAVICLICK key and wait for the Naviclick page to appear.  
3. Go to the programme you want to record. Move from one channel to another with  
PR+/PR- or C, B.  
4. Confirm by pressing OK.  
5. To select another programme to record, press C to display the Naviclick page.  
6. Leave the menu using EXIT. Switch off your DVD recorder or leave it switched on (don’t  
forget to load a DVD R or DVD RW disc if you modify the default internal DVR destination  
to DVD R/RW in the programming setup menu). 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.  
Recording from a connected device  
1. Satellite receiver - When you are watching a channel, select the DVD recorder’s AV2 input  
with the AV key on the remote control. AV2-SAT-CABL is displayed in the banner and on  
the display (LIVE AV2) on the DVD recorder for the SCART IN socket.  
2. Video camera or other device - When you are watching a channel, use AV to select the  
AV3 socket if your video camera is connected to the front of your DVD recorder.  
Record with REC (RECORD).  
Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key.  
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Recording functions  
Library  
The library lets you locate the various recordings present on the DVR hard disc or the different  
DVD R/RW discs in your DVD library.The library groups together the recording names and  
parameters and lets you look for them using the search functions.  
The names of the recordings are distributed according to the nature of the files and title in four  
sub-libraries. Each one will let you access functions specific to the nature of the recordings.The  
contents of the library are not lost even if the recorder is no longer connected to the mains  
supply for a while.  
MENU Library OK.  
The Library screen appears. It lets you access the 4 sub-libraries: Video library, Library  
(discs), Music library, Picture library.  
Depending on the recording you are looking for, select the library and confirm with OK.  
The screen specific to the library appears.  
Video library (on the hard disc)  
To look for a video or DivX title.  
The video library brings together all the names of titles of DivX files saved to the hard disc (TV  
programmes or films in DivX format).  
Note: Playing a Video and PIP title (picture in picture)  
Select a title with the key and change to play mode with the PLAY key.  
While a video title (from a video DVD, DVD R/RW or DVR hard disc) is playing, you can superimpose TV  
pictures from your recorder’s tuner using the LIVE key.This will let you monitor programmes on a channel  
while you are watching a video recording.You can change channel with the PR+/PR- key.  
Managing titles (on the hard disc)  
Select a title and confirm it with OK.  
Among other things, the management functions let you rename, copy or delete a title.To access  
them, when a title in theVideo library is selected, press OK.The functions to manage the chosen  
title appear:  
Play title, to play the title except for the hidden chapters.  
Play all chapters, to play the title, even the hidden chapters.  
Note:Vital if you want to split a title with the Edit menu (page 22).  
Rename the title to give it the name of your choice letter by letter using the character  
grid.  
Delete the title to free up space on the hard disc.  
Lock the title (or unlock it) to avoid (or enable) its erasure.  
Copy to disc to conserve (archive) a title to a DVD R/RW disc and then erase it from the  
hard disc.  
Clear chapter to delete all the electronic bookmarks positioned automatically at regular  
intervals in order to define others.  
Note:This is useful when you only want to copy the chapters you want to keep to a DVD R/RW disc.  
Note: Jpeg, mp3, wma and DivX files cannot be copied using this menu.  
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Recording functions  
Disc Library (DVD)  
The (disc) library brings together the names of all the titles recorded to the different DVD R/RW  
discs in your DVD collection.  
Note: if a disc appears in front of the name of a title it means that the disc is loaded in your DVD recorder.  
Note: For recordings that 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.  
Note: the Library may be accessed even if there is no disc in the recorder.  
Note:The titles and names of programmes (Pr1, Pr2,AV2, …) and times correspond to those recordings that  
you have not renamed (Modify title function).  
Note: Depending on the duration of the recordings, the number of titles and/or the number of discs, we may  
estimate that the library may contain the names of 400 titles created on the different discs in your DVD  
collected (DVD R/RW discs only) on the internal DVR hard disc. In order to assist you to find a title, the  
library offers a range of functions (sort by title, sort by type, etc.).  
EN  
EN  
Music library (on the hard disc)  
The musical library brings together the names of all the MP3 or WMA files recorded on the hard  
disc.When the musical library screen is displayed, you can play a title or file, create or edit playlists,  
rename a title, delete it or sort titles.  
Picture library (on the hard disc)  
The picture library lets you look for and view photos one by one or look at them using a  
slideshow.The library displays the last six photos recorded on a screen which brings together the  
six snapshots with selection buttons.The other photos can be accessed using the key. Select a  
photo using the C, B, , keys and confirm with OK or start the slideshow with the PLAY key.  
Export  
You can copy one or more titles to a DVD R/RW disc.  
Note: EXPORT Function  
Your recorder has a separate setting for the recording quality onthe DVR hard disc or on the DVD R/RW  
discs. This lets you copy titles which were recorded with very high quality (example *1: Best), from the DVR  
hard disc to a DVD R/RW while adapting the quality (example *3: Good) so that the title can “fit” the  
disc. Caution:To be able to use this function, SmartRecord must be disabled in the Rec. options menu.  
Title and disc management functions  
The management functions let you sort titles according to the criteria proposed by your  
recorder.To access them, when a title in theVideo library is selected, press OK.The functions to  
manage the chosen title appear:  
The management functions can be accessed by selecting the button in the frame with the B  
key then by displaying another choice with this same key. Confirm your choice with OK.  
Note: If you delete a disc, it is still possible to “reload” the titles of the disc by adding a new recording.  
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.  
Note:The number of the disc to load may appear in a superimposed window.To remove the window press  
the EXIT/CLEAR or OK.key.  
Other disc management functions  
Access: Main Menu, Disc, OK, Disc Actions and OK.You may:  
• Rename disc to give it the name of your choice letter by letter using the character grid.  
• Erase disc  
• Unlock or Lock disc to enable or avoid an accidental erasure.  
• Make the disc compatible to enable it to be read by other players.  
• Copy to DVR to copy one or more titles on the hard disc  
Copying to DVR  
To copy one or all the titles to the DVR hard disc.  
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Playing a disc  
Readable discs  
• DVD -Video - 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: 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.  
• 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 inVideo 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.  
DVD+Rewritable  
• 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) -Video Compact Disc. Disc which enables you to  
record to a CD up to 74 minutes ofVHS quality video associated with fixed  
pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus.  
• SuperVideo CD (SVCD) - 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 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 & Disc types.  
The files which your player can read  
- Discs containing sound files in MP3 format.  
- 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.  
- Discs containing sound files in WMA format (Low bit rate files are not  
supported for WMA playback. Playback of files with bit rate lower than 44  
KHz is not guaranteed).  
- Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX format.  
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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 information on the channels and related  
functions.  
While watching a channel  
Access: INFOkey.  
Channel being viewed  
EN  
EN  
delayed  
live  
Current programmes  
(if identified)  
Current time or  
delayed time  
14:35  
Audio : Nicam Stereo. (>)  
Sound of the channel being watched  
Number and name of the channel viewed  
While playing a disc  
Access: INFO key.  
1. Select an icon using the C, B 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).  
2. Remove the banner using the yellow INFO key or the CLEAR key, or wait a few seconds  
until it disappears.  
With a DVD  
For standard playing, repeating of a title, a scene  
Chapter 1 currently being played.  
Title 3 currently being played.  
between 2 points A an B, or an entire disc.  
To change the viewing angle for video  
DVD discs.  
Time elapsed  
To choose the dialogue  
Play mode language and audio format.  
To select the language of the subtitles  
for video DVD discs.  
To access the edit menu for DVD R/RW  
discs.  
With an audio CD orVCD (Video CD) disc  
introscan -To play the first seconds  
of each track.  
Track /Title / Index while playing  
To select the play mode (Standard,  
Random)  
To select the Stereo, Mono, Left  
or Right audio channel.  
To control the repeat reading of a disc, a  
musical track or repeating of a music  
track between 2 points A and B.  
To select the PBC function where  
available on the disc.  
PLAY MODES (PLAY, PAUSE, REV, FWD buttons)  
B PLAY (Play) Fast forward (B x3, x6…), or reverse (C -x3, -x6…).  
K PAUSE (Pause) Slow motion, forward (KBB 1/2, 1/6 …), or backward (CCK -1/2, -1/6 …).  
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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.  
If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which  
you connected your DVD recorder.  
Note: the Disc heading is shown as transparent when there is no disc in the device or if the disc is not compatible.  
Note: the disc label must face upwards (double sided discs have a small label on both sides around the  
centre).  
Play functions  
The playback options depend on the discs and/or files being played.  
Quick search  
Keys PLAY then FWD or REV(press one or more times)  
Normal playback, with PLAY.  
Still picture and frame advance  
Keys PLAY then PAUSE. 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.  
Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)  
Keys PLAY then PAUSE then FWD/REV. Press one or more times.  
Normal playback, with PLAY.  
Skipping a chapter or track  
Keys PLAY then PR F/PR G.  
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Note: Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the G SKIP and SKIP F keys on the  
DVD recorder.  
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Scene Again™ (DVD)  
Keys PLAY then AGAIN (go back approximately 10 seconds).  
Advance (DVD)  
Keys PLAY then ADVANCE (go forward approximately 30 seconds).  
Zoom  
Keys PLAY then ZOOM. Move the enlarged image with the , , C et B keys to see a specific  
part of it. If this does not work, try again after pressing PAUSE.To resume normal playback press  
the key several times to return to the original format.  
Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles  
From the banner, you can access certain functions directly using the C, B keys. Choose a title or  
a chapter (DVD), or a track (CD,VIDEO CD). Change the language of DVD dialogues or subtitles.  
For direct access to a specific scene on the disc, select the first  
icon with the C B 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)).  
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Playing a disc  
Playing discs – Displaying the information banner  
To access the information banner, press INFO on your remote  
control unit during playback Use the arrow keys and on  
.
C
B
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  
the various options.  
and  
keys to scroll through  
EN  
EN  
Banner with a DVD video disc.  
Note: the icons displayed in the banner depend on the type of disc being played.  
The playback options depend on the discs and/or files being played.  
Important notice: the icons displayed in the banner depend on the type  
of disc being played.The icons proposed and their use in the banners  
depend on the nature of the discs and the files being played. In all cases,  
follow the help line at the bottom of your screen.  
Time counter  
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 1 hour, 35 minutes and 12 seconds after the  
start of the title.  
Note: for VCDs, the timer refers to the track currently being played.  
Title orTrack  
Chapter  
Most DVD discs only contain one title. However some discs may contain  
several titles each of which is itself divided into several chapters.  
Select icon T then use the or keys to scroll the titles or tracks.  
Most DVD discs contain several chapters.  
Select icon C then use or keys to scroll the titles or tracks.  
Note: follow your progress below the banner.  
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Playing a disc  
Subtitle and dialogue language  
Select the subtitle or dialogue language if they are available on the disc.The  
name of the language selected appears under 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.  
Selecting the  
subtitle language  
Selecting the  
dialogue language  
Disc play mode  
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.  
Play modes  
Repetition between 2 points A and B  
A-B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to repeat.  
1. Select A-B repeat mode and confirm to store the start of the sequence you wish to repeat.  
2. Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the scene to be repeated  
(point B).To stop repeat, select another mode using the or 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).  
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Playing a disc  
Camera angles  
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,  
pressANGLE on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the  
same key or the or keys.  
Changing camera  
angles  
PBC - Playback control menu (VCD)  
EN  
EN  
This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or  
information through an on-screen menu. Moreover, high resolution images  
may be viewed if they are included on the disc. During playing of a disc, press  
the INFO key (the information banner is displayed). Press C or B to select  
the PBC icon. Use the or key to see other screens or deactivate the  
functions on offer.  
Selecting a play  
mode  
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.  
Standard play  
IntroScan  
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.  
IntroScan  
Repetition  
Rotating an image  
90°, 180°, 270°  
Zooming in on an image (zoom)  
1X, 1.5X, 2X, 4X  
Speed of the slide show  
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Playing a disc  
Edit menu (DVD RW disc and DVR hard disc)  
The edit menu can be accessed from the information banner while you are  
playing a title on a DVD R/RW disc or on the internal DVR.  
Access to the edit menu  
1. DVD R/RW Disc in playback, INFO then OK.  
2. Select the edit icon then OK.  
Note: the edit menu cannot be accessed while playing a title or  
chapter list.To delete the list being played, eject the disc or delete  
the list.  
Insert Chapter Marker  
Delete Chapter Marker  
Hide Chapter  
Carry out your searches in a title using the PLAY, PAUSE,  
REV, FWD, STOP keys and select a function.  
SplitTitle  
Split title for a title played from a DVR if you selected Play all  
chapters in the title menu.  
or  
New title image with a DVD R/RW.  
• Insert chapter markers (DVD RW and DVR)  
To position marks 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).  
• Delete chapter markers (DVD RW and DVR)  
To delete 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 and DVR)  
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 PlayTitle in  
the title menu. If you wish to play all the chapters, including those you have  
masked, select Play All Chapters in the title menu.With this function, you  
can, for example, hide chapters on a title present on the DVR before  
copying the title to a DVD RW. In this way, only chapters which are not  
hidden will be copied to the DVD RW.  
• Create a new title image (DVD R/RW and DVR)  
Replaces the title image (on the Play menu) displayed by your DVD  
recorder with an image of your choice.  
• Split title (DVR)  
This function can only be used for the title present on the DVR hard disc  
(not for DVD RW discs).To access it you must first select Play all  
chapters in the Video library title menu as before you can divide a title  
on the DVR, no titles must be hidden.  
To cut a title in two to separate then rename the sequences with different  
themes.  
To delete the end of a recording which too long and free up some space on  
a disc.  
Note:You can also access this function by pressing the EDIT button on the remote  
control.  
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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.  
MENU Disc OK OK Music  
Pictures  
OK  
Video  
EN  
EN  
Note: the play menu depends on the content of the disc being played.  
Sound: Select a folder or a title, possibly a playback function and press OK. Choose a play mode  
and confirm with OK.  
• Play  
• Play All  
• Random All  
• Random  
• Repeat folder  
• Repeat file  
• Restart  
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.  
Images: Select an image or start the slideshow from the selected image. Choose a play mode  
and confirm with OK (Play, Play all, Random, Random all).  
Changing images  
F
G
During the picture sequence change images using the PR  
or PR  
keys on the remote  
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control unit.According to the type of image (Kb or Mb) the change may take several seconds.  
To play DivX files  
Your player is an Officially Certified DivX™ device. It can play DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3 and  
DivX®VOD files according to the DivX Certified™ technical specifications.  
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). Your recorder can only recognize and read DivX files if their titles do not  
contain more than 12 characters.  
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, 44.1khz, 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.The most common is  
mp3. Formats such as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player.  
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Playing a disc  
To rent (purchase) DivX® VOD files  
DivXVOD files are comparable to rental video DVD discs.They both allow you to view the video  
(film).The difference lies in the access to the media. DivXVOD files are downloaded after paying  
a rental from certain commercial Internet sites.To allow you to downloadVODs you must enter  
the record number of your DVD player in the purchase form on the site.  
Your player’s record number is available in the menu Disc Options of the Setup menu.  
Write down thisVOD 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  
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 the use of DivX® VOD files, we recommend that you visit  
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 mpeg4 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  
applicable laws.  
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Menus  
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 DiscTitle Menu or the images menu of the  
Player Menu for your recorded discs (DVD R/RW).  
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 been inserted the line Disc remains greyed out.  
Access: Main menu, Disc then OK.  
Note: depending on the discs and/or files, all functions may not be available.  
,
EN  
EN  
Play Disc  
To start playing a disc from the beginning, press the OK key..  
Note: this function allows the playing of the last title on a DVD R/RW disc.  
If your DVD recorder is locked (small padlock displayed), a message appears asking you to enter your secret  
code.  
DiscTitle menu (DVD R/RW)  
This menu allows you to access recordings that you have made on your DVD R/RW discs, or  
those carried out by other DVD recorders if they are compatible with your player.  
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.  
Note: to remove a chapter from the list, select it and press OK.To delete the list, press the STOP button and  
confirm your request in the following screen using the C and OK keys  
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.  
Erase Disc, deletes all the titles on the disc.  
Lock Disc (or Unlock Disc) protects the disc against accidental recording.This choice is  
not final; you may unlock the disc if necessary.  
Finalize Disc / Make compatible (depending on the DVD R/RW disc inserted in your  
DVD recorder).  
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.  
Copy to DVR  
Enables you to copy titles and files to your recorder’s hard disc.  
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Menus  
Title menu  
MENU Disc OK Title menu OK  
Select a title and press OK.  
RenameTitle  
Using a character chart your DVD recorder allows you to change the names of discs or titles  
allocated when the recording was made.  
Select RenameTitle in the RenameTitle or Rename Disc in the Disc menu using the or  
keys and press the OK key. In the following screen select YES and confirm with OK.The  
character chart is displayed. Use the C, B, , and OK keys to move around in this chart to  
compose the name of the disc or title you want.  
Note:The CLEAR/EXIT key on the remote control or  
Clear in the menu allows the displayed name to be deleted.  
1. Erase the default name with DEL and OK.  
2. Compose the name by selecting letters one by one. Confirm with OK.  
• Delete a letter by selecting DEL and OK.  
• Add a space by selecting SPACE and OK.  
3. When the name is complete, select Done and OK  
4. Exit the menu using the RETURN key.  
Play title, to play the title except for the hidden chapters.  
Play FullTitle, allows you to play all the chapters of the selected title, even those you  
have masked using the Edit disc; Hide chapter function (page 22).  
DeleteTitle, allows you to delete the corresponding recording.  
Clear Chapters, allows you to delete all the bookmarks (electronic markers) related to the  
recording.This function deletes the bookmarks automatically positioned by your DVD recorder and  
those thay you may have added.  
Note:The available functions differ depending on the type of disc.  
Copy to DVR, lets you copy the selected title to the hard disc. COPYING is displayed while the  
copying is in progress.  
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Menus  
Disc options  
MENU Setup OK Disc options OK  
EN  
EN  
Disc Autoplay  
Select Autoplay On, if you want the disc to be played automatically once the DVD  
recorder tray is closed.  
Screen Format - (DVD /VCD)  
Depending on the format of the DVD disc being played, select the 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).  
Note: on certain DVDs, the picture format cannot be changed.  
Caution: the Automatic Format function of certain television sets may malfunction in 16x9. Set the Auto-Format  
of your television to Off in order to avoid conflicts.  
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.  
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.  
DivX  
Selecting DivX displays the authorisation number.  
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Menus  
Recording Options Menu  
MENU Setup OK Recording options OK  
Buffer Length (video memory)  
Your recorder may save the last 60 or 120 minutes of TV programmes in its memory.You can  
define this duration here.  
Default Rec. Quality  
Your DVD recorder may record several hours of TV programmes or video sequences from a  
device connected to DVD R/RW discs or the internal DVR hard disc.This capacity depends on  
the space available and the quality set in the Default quality menu.  
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.  
Note: deactivate this function if you want to divide a title while playing it from the video library (via the edit menu).  
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 OFF (function de-activated).  
VPS/PDC  
Triggers all your programming at the actual broadcast times (if the channel broadcastsVPS/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 signals, your DVD recorder will record at the start and stop times selected during the programming of  
the recording.  
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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.  
Access: Main menu, Setup, OK, Languages then OK.  
Note: DVD disc menu language  
The preferred language for the disc menus was selected during the installation. If the DVD disc that you are  
watching does not provide this language, you can select another language from the disc menus.  
EN  
EN  
Display  
The language of the DVD recorder menus was determined on installation.You can nevertheless  
change it by choosing one of the 5 languages offered.  
Disc menu  
To select the disc language menu if the disc proposes it.  
Audio (DVD disc dialogues)  
Certain discs offer several different languages for the dialogues.The default language is the one  
you selected during installation 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  
Select Audio and confirm with OK. Select your favourite language 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 and select the Audio  
icon. Select one of the languages proposed by the disc.  
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).  
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Menus  
DVD disc subtitles  
Certain discs propose several languages for subtitles.The default language is the one you selected  
during installation if this language is offered on the disc being played.To change the subtitles  
language, your DVD recorder provides two possibilities:  
From the menu of the DVD recorder  
Select Subtitles, OK. Select your favourite language and confirm with OK.  
Note: if there is no English on the disc for menus, dialogues, and / or subtitles, the player selects the  
default 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). Because 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. Select one of the languages proposed on the disc with the 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: the main menu will appear in English, the  
menus of the disc, in English (if available), the language of the dialogues, in English (if available).  
DivX subtitle selection  
For files which offer them, select a language from the list which appears.  
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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.  
MENU Setup OK Parental control OK.  
EN  
EN  
Choose a play mode 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  
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 dont need the secret code the play  
the discs, even if you have set a rating limit.  
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  
1. 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.  
2. Type four digits and confirm with OK.  
Note: choose a four-digit number that you will be able to  
remember easily or note it down.  
3. 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 deactivate the Lock function to be able to return afterwards.  
1. From the Parental Control menu enter the 4 figure code, then confirm with OK.  
2. The Lock line is selected. Press OK.  
3. Select No (deactivated) and confirm with OK.  
4. Exit the menu by pressing 3 times on the RETURN key.  
5. See steps 1, 2 and 4, 5, 6 to allocate a new password.  
6. See the Locking paragraph to enter a new code.  
Note: if you forget your secret code, see the Trouble Shooting Guide at the end of this manual.  
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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 proposes restriction ratings between 1 and 8. In Europe ratings  
limits are as yet uncommon on DVD discs on sale.  
1. Access: Main menu, Setup OK, Parental control then OK.  
,
2. Select Restriction level and press OK.  
3. Set the setting bar at the level you want.  
Note: the DVD recorder is delivered with no restriction settings. If  
you want to prevent certain discs from being played you must  
select a restriction level.  
4. Press OK.  
5. To return to the DVD recorder menu, press C until the menu is displayed on the screen.  
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 UnratedTitles  
function by ticking the Password Required, option and then locking the DVD recorder. When  
this is done the password will be requested before playing any DVD disc, including those that  
would not normally need a restriction.  
Note: you may also restrict your own discs that you have  
recorded yourself by checking the For DVD R/RW box. In  
this case, the code will be requested for all the discs you have  
recorded.  
For DVD R/RW  
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Menus  
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.  
Download time  
The programs are downloaded either at 3 AM or 8 AM.  
EN  
EN  
1. Access: Menu principal, Setup Installation, Naviclick and OK.  
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2. The line UpdateTime is already selected, press OK.  
3. Select 3 am or 8 am and confirm.  
Note: For those countries offering the NexTView service we recommend that you set the downloading time to  
3am. For all other countries set it to 8am.  
Choice of NexTView channel  
The downloading of programmes, via the NexTView service, is only possible on certain channels.  
Access: Menu principal, Setup Installation, Naviclick and OK.  
,
Select NexTView channel and select a channel which broadcasts a programme guide. Hold the  
key down for a rapid selection.  
Updating Naviclick (viaTeletext)  
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 programmes.  
Access: Main menu, Setup Installation, Naviclick and 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).  
NexTView 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 NexTView service ((http://nxtvepg.sourceforge.net, then consult  
the link List of NexTView providers).  
France  
: M6, Canal+, EuroNews,TV5  
: RTL2, KABLE 1, 3 SAT, EuroNews  
: SF1,TSR 1,TSI 1, KABLE 1, 3 SAT, EuroNews  
: TRT 1  
Germany/Austria  
Switzerland  
Turkey  
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Further information  
Disc maintenance  
Recommendations and information  
concerning discs (12 cm)  
Always handle your discs with care. Hold a disc  
with fingers on the border or hole.Always place  
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.  
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 30 seconds to recognize  
the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not  
recognized after a period of 120 seconds, remove  
the disc, and then insert it again.  
• Whatever the actual recording capacity of a  
disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.  
• Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-  
recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may  
sometimes not work properly.  
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 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  
stages) cannot be played on this appliance.  
• Use a reliable and good quality recording  
software.  
• 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 ofVHS quality video associated with still  
pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus to be  
recorded on a CD.  
About DVD R/RW discs:  
Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discs  
Choose good quality discs.To avoid any problems,  
choose brands such as: Imation, Maxell, Philips,  
Ricoh,Verbatim, Sony, etc.  
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:  
Disc formatting  
• The format of your mp3 files must be ISO 9660  
or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS  
and Windows applications, as well as with Mac  
OS.  
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 ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name..  
When you insert a DVD RW disc for the first  
time, your DVD recorder must format the disc.  
This operation will take several minutes, but you  
may begin recording onto the disc shortly after  
the formatting process starts (around 10 to 20  
seconds). During these few seconds, the display  
indicates FORMAt DSC.  
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Further information  
• 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  
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  
compression/decompression you choose.To  
obtain sound quality equivalent to that of an  
audio CD, use files for which the sampling rate  
during conversion from analogue audio to mp3  
format is between 128 kbps and 160 kbps.  
Higher compression rates, such as 192 kbps or  
more, will only rarely improve sound quality.  
Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128  
kb/sec will not be played properly.  
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.  
EN  
EN  
• Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files.  
Recording  
Such files are coded and protected.  
Your DVD recorder has recording functions  
similar to a video recorder. It lets you record  
programmes to a disc in the DVD family DVD  
(DVD R/RW) or to the internal hard disc (DVR  
or HDD). 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.  
Important notice:The 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).  
NICAM sound  
DivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs  
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 Instantaneously  
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).  
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 ?  
• Playback of DivX 3.11 content • Playback of  
DivX 4 files (MPEG-4 simple profile) • Playback of  
DivX 5 files (MPEG-4 simple profile and additional  
functions 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 second 40500 •  
Maximum average bitrate 4000 kbps • Maximum  
peak bitrate during any 3 seconds of video 10000  
kbps • MinimumVBV buffer size (kbytes) 384k  
bytes  
Downloading Naviclick data  
The downloading of Naviclick data (at 3am or  
8am) can be 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 10am) otherwise the  
information will be lost. For countries that  
provide the NexTView service we recommend  
that you set the downloading time to 3am.The  
full guide of TV programmes can only be  
consulted the following day after an initial  
installation. It is necessary to allow your DVD  
recorder to download the guide at the time set in  
the Naviclick Setup.  
for DivX 3.11 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.  
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Further information  
Troubleshooting guide  
If you encounter difficulties  
Advisors are at your disposal to help you solve  
your problems at this telephone number.  
You can contactTHOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312  
(For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged 0,10£ / mn)  
This symbol indicates that your unusable electronic appliance must be collected separately and not  
thrown away with household waste.  
Therefore, the European Union has created a specific collection and recycling system for which  
producers are responsible.  
This appliance is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can  
be recycled and reused.  
The electrical and electronic appliances are likely to contain elements which, although vital for the system to  
operate, may be dangerous for health and the environment if they are handled or eliminated incorrectly.  
Consequently, please do not throw your appliance away with your household waste.  
If you own the appliance, you must leave it at the appropriate local collection point or hand it back to your  
retailer in exchange for a new product.  
If you are a professional user, refer to your supplier’s instructions.  
If you rent the appliance or it is deposited to you, contact your service provider.  
Please help us to protect the environment we live in!  
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.  
Remote control  
The remote control doesn’t work  
• Point the remote control at the front of your  
DVD recorder, not at your TV set.  
Image problems  
You don’t see any picture  
• 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.  
Turn on your TV set and your DVD recorder.  
• On your TV set, select the socket which  
receives the signals from your DVD recorder  
(AV1,TV1,AUX1, etc., depending on the make,  
if connected.  
• 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  
• Make sure that all the connectors are correctly  
pushed into the various sockets.  
malfunction of your DVD recorder.  
• In STOP mode, press several times the  
ZOOM/VIDEO OUT button on the remote  
control in order to switch the video signal to  
the correct format accordingly to the socket  
used for TV connection (eg. RGB ON for SCART  
OUT).  
• The recorder is in copy mode. COPYING appears  
on the display.  
• Some DVD players made by the Thomson  
group react to the same remote control codes.  
To avoid this inconvenience you can modify  
your DVD recorder's setting by setting it to the  
A or B password (press the PLAY/PAUSE and  
AV buttons on the front at the same time).  
The colours aren’t natural  
• Check that the scart cables are correctly  
pushed into the sockets of the various devices.  
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Further information  
contains DivX video.The files often use the  
term “DivX” in their filename even though they  
have in fact been coded in another format.  
The image format doesn’t match the  
screen format of yourTV set  
The image format is adjustable.With certain discs  
the format is imposed and cannot be changed.  
Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and  
the version 2.5 player  
Sound problems  
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).  
• With certain recent version, coding problems  
may arise with DivX files which are related  
directly to the capacities of your computer.The  
coding may require the entire capacity of the  
microprocessor and alter the quality of the image  
or desynchronise the image and the sound.  
EN  
EN  
The sound is very low or inaudible  
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.  
• The sound of theTV set has been cut or set at a  
very low level. Press the (MUTE/ ) key on your  
TV set’s remote control and/or adjust the volume  
on yourTV 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.  
Recording problems  
You cannot record on the disc  
• If a message is displayed on the screen, press the  
EXIT key of the remote control to remove it.  
There is no sound with the image  
• Is the volume turned down? The audio codec of  
your player cannot play DivX files with the  
most recent codecs.  
• Check that you are using a DVD R/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 locked you can  
unlock it.  
• 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.  
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.  
Playing problems  
The DVD doesn’t play, even when you press  
the PLAY button  
• The disc rating is higher than the limit that you  
have set.  
• Dirt and finger prints may affect the recording  
and playback.  
Other operating problems  
Your DVD recorder doesn’t switch on  
Fast forward or rewind doesn’t work  
• Is the mains socket to which you DVD  
recorder is connected receiving current? Check  
the corresponding fuse in your house’s fuse  
box.  
• 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.  
The menus or subtitles do not appear in  
the language you want  
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  
• 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.  
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Further information  
• With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Check the  
disc jacket to see whether subtitles are  
available. Choose the ones you want.  
TheTV guide (NAVICLICK) is not  
displayed  
• Downloading may be disabled. Make sure that  
• The preferred language for DVD dialogues and  
subtitles was set upon initial installation of your  
DVD recorder.  
Off is not ticked.  
• Does the channel broadcast aTV guide ?  
You can also change the language while a disc is  
playing by pressing the INFO key and selecting  
Other problems  
Reconfiguring your player’s initial set-up  
the  
icon for dialogues or  
for subtitles.  
• Open the disc tray and make sure there is no  
disc in it. Close the tray. Hold down the AV key  
of your DVD recorder, then press the  
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. If not, choose another language.  
OPEN/CLOSE key by holding it down for 3  
seconds, until INIT 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). Restart the  
installation of your DVD recorder.  
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 Playlist 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.  
If you forget your password  
Titles is only accessible once you have  
recorded a TV program or video sequence  
(from an external device).  
• 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.The  
close padlowk on your recorder’s display  
disappears.  
Your DVD recorder menu disappears  
• 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  
• 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.  
In quiet moments, you hear a slight hum  
coming from your DVD recorder  
Your DVD recorder is equipped with a fan. It  
switches on as soon as your DVD recorder is  
turned on and produces a slight hum.  
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Further information  
Condensation / moisture / heat  
Other important information  
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.  
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.  
EN  
EN  
Disclaimer of warranty!  
To the extent allowed by applicable law,  
representations and warranties of non-  
infringement of copyrights or other intellectual  
property rights resulting from the use of this  
product under conditions other than as  
specified above, are hereby excluded.  
DVD copy protection  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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.”  
DTS - is a digital sound compression technique  
developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for  
digital audio multichannel signals.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems inc.  
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Further information  
Technical data  
Power requirements 230V - 50 Hz  
Power consumption:  
• Operating  
• Standby  
< 30 W  
< 3 W  
Hard disc capacity:  
80Gb (DTH 8640)  
160Gb (DTH 8650)  
Functioning conditions +5°C to + 35°C surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum  
Playback system 2 Laser diodes - Wave length: 655 / 780 nm, Laser power CLASS 2  
Reception norms LL’ - BG - I - DKK’  
Number of storable channels 99  
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.  
DTH 8640-8650 / SOFT A4Z NEU - S3 - 02 / EN - RST - AWS / 02-2006  
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