Technicolor Thomson DVD Player DTH8000 User Manual

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Contents

Search Options..........................................................................34

Quick search of an image or a track ..........................................34

Still picture and frame advance ....................................................34

Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image) ..............................35

Skipping a chapter or a track........................................................35

Scene Again™ ..................................................................................35

Advance..............................................................................................35

Playback options ......................................................................35

Enlarging an image (zoom) ............................................................35

Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles....................35

The disc information banner ..................................................36

Timer (DVD,VCD, CD) ............................................................36

Title orTrack (DVD,VCD, CD)................................................36

Chapter (DVD)..........................................................................36

Play modes of discs (DVD -VCD) ..........................................36

Connections and initial set up

Precautions and information before connecting ....................2

Accessories provided........................................................................2

Inserting the batteries ..............................................................2

Important information regarding the batteries ..........................2

Basic connections ......................................................................3

About your device ......................................................................4

Placing the DTH 8000 in service ..............................................4

Using the remote control unit correctly......................................4

Switch on your DTH 8000 and your TV set ..............................4

Displays on your DTH 8000 (menus and banners) ..................4

Automatic channel search ........................................................5

Sorting the channels..........................................................................6

Clock setting ......................................................................................6

Manual channel search ..............................................................7

Channel update ..................................................................................8

Clock setting ......................................................................................8

Sorting the channels..........................................................................8

Satellite or cable receiver..........................................................9

Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B

(DVD -VCD - SVCD) ....................................................................37

Subtitle and dialogue language (DVD) ..................................37

Editing DVD+RW discs ............................................................38

Access to the edit menu................................................................38

The edit menu functions................................................................38

Camera angles (DVD) ..............................................................39

PBC - Playback control menu (VCD) ....................................39

The Audio CD information banner ........................................39

Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3) files ....................40

Reading music files (MP3) and / or images (JPEG) ..................40

Image Functions........................................................................41

Changing images ..............................................................................41

Rotating an image ............................................................................41

G-LINK CABLE - Adjusting your DTH 8000’s IR

(infrared) controller cell ..................................................................9

DTH 8000 / satellite or cable receiver settings ......................10

List of satellite receiver codes......................................................12

List of cable receiver codes ..........................................................12

Sockets and cables (inputs) ..........................................................13

Sockets and cables (outputs)........................................................14

Front sockets (inputs) ....................................................................15

Zooming in on an image (zoom)

and the Pan and Scan function......................................................41

The buttons on the front ........................................................16

To stop the picture sequence and return to player menu ....41

The messages on the display ..................................................17

TV Functions ....................................................................................17

With a disc........................................................................................17

Other indications ............................................................................17

Menus

Disc Menu ..................................................................................42

Play Disc ............................................................................................42

Disc Title menu (DVD+/-R /RW) ................................................42

Player Menu (DVD+R/DVD+RW) ..............................................42

Playlist (CD)......................................................................................42

Disc options......................................................................................43

Titles Menu................................................................................44

Closing a DVD+R disc (Finishing a disc) ................................44

Management of recordings on a disc (DVD+R / DVD+RW) ..45

Remote control

Description of keys in DVD mode..............................................18

Using the remote control handset to control

your television and satellite or cable receiver ......................19

Controlling a TV set........................................................................19

Controlling a satellite or cable receiver ....................................19

Remote control - Code A-B ........................................................19

Programming the remote control..........................................20

Automatic code search ..................................................................20

Manual programming ......................................................................20

Deleting the title or removing all chapters

from the title (DVD+RW) ............................................................45

Modify the title (DVD+R and DVD+RW) ................................45

Rename recordings..........................................................................45

Language Menu ........................................................................46

Display (Language of DTH 8000 menus) ..................................46

Audio (DVD disc dialogue languages) ........................................46

Subtitles (Language of DVD subtitles) ........................................46

Disc (DVD disc menu language) ..................................................47

Parental control Menu ............................................................48

Locking ..............................................................................................48

Ratings limits ....................................................................................49

Non categorized titles....................................................................49

Changing the code ..........................................................................49

System Options Menu..............................................................50

Digital output (audio)......................................................................50

SRS - TruSurround ..........................................................................50

Black level - Display Dimmer........................................................51

PAL/NTSC output............................................................................51

AV1 output / AV2 input..................................................................51

Stand-by mode..................................................................................51

AV link ................................................................................................51

AutoClock ........................................................................................51

Recording Options Menu ........................................................52

Recording quality ............................................................................52

SmartRecord™ ................................................................................52

VPS/PDC............................................................................................52

Recording functions

To watchTV Programmes ......................................................21

Record the current programme ............................................22

Stop recording ..........................................................................22

Programming a recording ......................................................23

Naviclick programmes guide ..................................................25

Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick ....................................25

Recording through the Naviclick TV guide................................25

Recording from a memory card ............................................26

Recording from a connected device ......................................27

From a satellite receiver or cable receiver ..............................27

From a Camcorder or other device ..........................................27

Library ......................................................................................28

To find a Title (recording)..............................................................28

Sort by titles, Category..................................................................29

Assign or Change the Category of a title..................................30

Show discs ........................................................................................30

Playing a disc

Discs you can record ................................................................31

Discs you can play ....................................................................31

Interactive banners ..................................................................32

InTELEVISION mode (Operating principle)........................32

Information on the TV channel being watched ........................32

Recording the channel being watched........................................32

In DISC PLAYING mode (Operating principle) ..................33

With a DVD......................................................................................33

With an audio CD ..........................................................................33

With aVCD (Video CD) ..............................................................33

Loading and playing a disc ......................................................34

Further information

Troubleshooting guide..............................................................53

NAVICLICK Settings................................................................56

NexTView Channels ................................................................57

Channels andTeletext pages (Naviclick)................................58

Caution ......................................................................................58

Condensation....................................................................................58

Discs....................................................................................................58

For your safety ................................................................................59

DVD copy protection ....................................................................59

Remote control - Code A-B ....................................................59

Technical data............................................................................59

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Connections and initial set up

Basic connections

Your DTH 8000 has many connection possibilities to allow it to fit into a setup comprising several

devices.We recommend that you follow the connection setup on this page, and then carry out

the adjustments shown on the following pages.You will first need to set up the channels as

explained in the following pages before the final interconnection of the devices, described on

pages 9 to 15.

Scart cable

DTH 8000 U

Coaxial Cable

DTH 8000 E

220 - 240V

50 - 60 Hz

DTH 8000

1. Unplug the antenna cable from your TV set and plug it into the ANTENNA-CABLE IN

socket of your DTH 8000.

2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the ANTENNA-CABLE OUT socket of the

DTH 8000 to the g antenna socket of your TV set.

3. Using the Scart cable supplied, connect the DTH 8000’s AV 1 (TV) socket (TV) to the scart

socket of your TV set (labelled AV 1, EXT 1, AUX 1 depending on the brand).

4. Use the mains cable to connect your DTH 8000 to a mains socket, by first connecting the

cable to the back of the DTH 8000.

Note: connection to a satellite or cable receiver is detailled on page 9.

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About your device

Your DTH 8000 is a digital video player and recorder.Thanks to its tuner you can watch and

record TV progammes on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12

cm discs, with the exception of DVD Rom, DVD Ram, and DVD audio.

Placing the DTH 8000 in service

Using the remote control unit correctly

When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DTH 8000,

TV set or satellite receiver). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit

and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be

blocked.To control your DTH 8000, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by

pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys.

Switch on your DTH 8000 and yourTV set

1. Turn on your TV set.

2. Set your DTH 8000 remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key.

3. Switch on your DTH 8000 by pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel of the

player.

4. The first time you turn on your DTH 8000, it will ask

you to select a preferred language for the various

displays via the menu which appears on your TV

screen. If this menu is not displayed, on your TV

screen select the AV socket to which you connected

your DTH 8000.The player menus as well as the

dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be

presented in the language you’ve chosen if it is

available on the discs played.

5. Choose a language using the

keys on the remote control unit, then confirm by

pressing OK.

Displays on your DTH 8000 (menus and banners)

•

Disc menus – Each DVD disc offers a menu, the layout and order of which depend on the

editor of the disc.The main menu of the disc is displayed on the screen when a DVD disc is

loaded and play begins.You can also display or remove the main menu of the disc at any time

by pressing the MENU key.

•

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 DTH 8000 has menus enabling you to use functions that are not

accessible using the remote control unit keys.The player menu is displayed when the DTH

8000 is not playing a disc (in STOP mode).

Note: settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor. For instance, if

you select the subtitle icon in the banner, subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc. Check

the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided. If a menu or icon appears in “grey” it means that the function

is not available.

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Automatic channel search

In each region,TV stations are broadcast on different channels.Your DTH 8000 cannot be factory-

set to receive the TV channels of your area.You will have to set up the channels by following the

automatic procedure recommended below.

6. Select your country of residence using the

keys, and press OK.

On the screen that is displayed, the Automatic option is

already selected.

Press OK.

The screen displayed is a set-up screen for the allocation of

input terminals.

7. If you connected your devices as indicated on page 3,

check that Antenna-Cable has been allocated to

Antenna-Cable, otherwise change the allocation

using the

key on the remote control. For the

other selections (AV2,AV3,AV4) leave them allocated

to Nothing and continue to step 8.

Note: Other terminal settings (set with the

keys).

The AV2-SAT-CABL connection is intended for a satellite or

cable receiver.The installation of a satellite or cable receiver is

explained on page 9.

AV3-Front and AV4 correspond to the IN or INPUT inputs

of a device supplying Composite Video signals (CVBS) or S-

Video.

The Other option is for connection of another device (video

recorder…).

Nothing: If no device is connected to the socket concerned.

8. Then select the Done line with the

key, and

press OK.

An installation window will appear.A cursor shows the

progress in the set-up of the channels.You will need to

wait a fair amount of time.When all the channels that you

can receive in your area have been stored, 100 % is

indicated.The number of channels found is indicated by

XX channels found.

Press OK.

Note:Your DTH 8000 is equipped with the AV Link. function.This function simplifies channel set-up by

downloading them from an AV Link or similar television set (Easy Link, Smart Link, Megalogic, etc.) which is

already set up.The channels downloaded in this way keep the same characteristics as those of your TV set

(same number, name, etc.).Your DTH 8000’s AV Link downloading function is enabled (factory setting).When

first turning on the DTH 8000, if the television is turned on, it will download the channels already installed in

your television set. If you wish to de-activate this function, see page 51.

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Sorting the channels

9. A channel sorting window will appear.The picture of the selected channel is shown in the

background.

The automatic channel search has assigned numbers to the channels is a predefined order.These

numbers may not be the numbers you would have chosen. Should this be the case, you can

change these numbers by following the instructions at the bottom of the screen. For easy channel

identification, we suggest you have a TV magazine at hand.

Note: Channel sorting instructions:

Move: press OK (then the

keys until you reach the

desired position (Pr no. on the left of the list then OK: swapping

of the 2 channels).

Delete: CLEAR key.

Rename: INFO keys, then

to search for a name on the

list.Validate by pressing OK.

Decoder set-up: AV (key (displays a symbol in the list of

channels).

10. When all channels have been sorted to your liking, press the

key.

Your DTH 8000 has an automatic time (and date) setting function. In general, no setting is

required on your part.

11. If the time and date information is correct, press twice on OK.The Main Menu of the

DTH 8000 is displayed: the installation of the channels is now complete.

Clock setting

AutoClock: If the date and time information is not correct, adjust the clock as described below,

then check in the System Options menu that the automatic time setting is activated.This menu

is reached from the Setup menu (see page 51). Setting the time and date on the DTH 8000 is

important for the proper operation when recording programmes and for optimum downloading

of the programmes guide NAVICLICK.

1. Select Year. Enter 4 digits for the year

(2, 0, 0, 3 for 2003).

2. Then enter the 4 digits of the date

(press 1, 5, 0, 5 for 15th May).

3. Enter the 4 digits of the time

(press 1, 5, 5, 9 for 15:59 (03:59 PM).

4. Then press twice on OK. The Main Menu will appear

again. Channel set-up is complete.

Note:You can now use your DTH 8000 and take advantage of its numerous functions. If you want to

connect a satellite receiver to your DTH 8000, refer to page 9 for the recommended connection.You can

also complete your installation through the settings available in the System Options menu (refer to

pages 50-51).These adjustments depend on the other devices that you are likely to connect to your

DTH 8000.

If you want to redo the automatic channel set-up, you will have to select Interactive setup in the

Installation menu (in the Setup menu).

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Manual channel search

If you want to set up a new channel, use the manual search procedure which will enable you to

add a channel to the ones already set-up on your DTH 8000.The channels already stored will not

be deleted. During the initial installation, if you carried out the automatic installation described on

page 5, you do not need to carry out the steps shown on 7 and 8.

1. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key.

2. Select the Setup line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

3. Select the Installation line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

4. Select the Manual Search line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

5. Select your country of residence using the

keys on the remote control, and press

OK.

A set-up window will appear.The Standard line is highlighted.

6. Select your country’s TV standard using the key.

Note: the standards displayed depend on the country selected in

step 5.

FRANCE (LL’) for France,

EURO BG (BGH) for Western Europe.

DKK’ for Eastern Europe.

I for the United Kingdom.

7. Select the Reception line using the

keys, and use the

key to choose the type

of antenna.

•

Reception through external antenna: select Antenna (Ch).

Cable reception: select Cable (Ca).

8. Select the Channel line using the

keys.

9. Press PR+ to start the Manual search.

The search starts.When a channel is found, the picture appears in the background.The channel

number is indicated (e.g.: Ch 06).

If the channel is encoded, press AV to display the pictogram

next to the channel number. In

this case, plug a decoder into the blue AV2 connector of the DTH 8000.

If the picture is poor, select FineTuning using or and adjust with PR+ or PR-.

10. When the picture and sound of the channel are good, select the line Save using

and assign a channel number with PR+ or PR- or the number keys. Press OK to store the

number that you have assigned to the channel.

The Channel line is once again highlighted to start a new search. Repeat the procedure from

step 9 to search for a new channel or press MENU to exit the manual set-up.

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Channel update

If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update your DTH

8000’s list of channels. In such a case, start a new channel search from the installation menu.This

set-up deletes all stored channels and resets all the channels that your DTH 8000 can receive. If

you only want to set-up a single channel, refer to the manual search on page 7.

1. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key.

2. Select the Setup line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

or keys, and press OK to validate.

3. Select the Installation line using the

4. Select the Channel search line using the

An installation window will appear.A cursor shows the

progress in the set-up of the channels.When all the

channels that you can receive in your area have been

stored, 100 % is indicated. Press OK to return to the

Channel search line. Press MENU to return to the

Main Menu.

Clock setting

Your DTH 8000 has an automatic time setting system which recognises the time signals put out

by certain channels. If your DTH 8000 is not set at the right time, you can reset it by following

the instructions below;

1. If the Main Menu is not displayed, press the MENU key.

2. Select the Setup line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

3. Select the Installation line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

4. Select the Clock Setup line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

5. year is highlighted. Enter the year’s 4 digits

(press 2, 0, 0, 3 for 2003).

6. Then enter the 4 digits of the date

(press 1, 5, 0, 5 for 15th May).

7. Enter the 4 digits of the time

(press 1, 5, 5, 9 for 15:59 (03:59 PM).

8. Press OK to confirm.

Sorting the channels

1. If the Main Menu is not displayed, press the MENU key.

2. Select the Setup line using the or keys, and press OK to validate.

3. Select the Installation line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

4. Select the Channel List line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

Refer to the Channel Sorting paragraph on page 6 to check or sort out the channels

stored on your DTH 8000.

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Satellite or cable receiver

Your DTH 8000 is designed to control either a cable or satellite receiver, this enables you to

program the recording of satellite programmes simply by programming your DTH 8000.

In this case, the device must be connected to the AV2 and IR SAT/CABL connections of the DTH 8000.

Connect cables (5) (not supplied) and cable (6) the G-LINK cable (supplied) as shown below.

Note: In grey: connections already carried out (connections from page3),

In black: new connections.

Satellite receiver

TV set

DTH 8000

G-LINK CABLE - Adjusting your DTH 8000’s IR (infrared) controller cell

You need to find the correct positioning of the IR controller cell in relation to the front of the

satellite or cable receiver so that your DTH 8000 can transmit the commands as you would do

with the satellite receiver’s remote control.The IR (infrared) controller cell must face the receiver

cell of the satellite receiver.You can locate the receiver cell of the satellite receiver by bringing its

remote control as close as possible to the front of the device and trying to change channels.

Move the remote control one centimetre and try again.When the channel of the satellite receiver

changes, locate the position on the front of the unit.Then install the IR controller cell as shown

on the diagram below, facing the cell of the satellite receiver (1 or 2 cm away). If need be, use the

adhesive supplied to stick the cell in place.

Satellite or cable receiver

IR controller cell

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DTH 8000 / satellite or cable receiver settings

1. Switch on your TV set, your DTH 8000, then your satellite or cable receiver.

2. Place the receiver on channel 002.

With your DTH 8000’s remote control, carry out the following settings:

3. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key on the remote control.

4. Select the Setup line using the

keys, and press OK to validate.

or keys, and press OK to validate.

5. Select the Installation line using the

The Interactive setup line is already selected. Press OK.

6. Choose a display language for the following screens.

7. Select your country of residence using the

keys, and press OK.

The Automatic line is already highlighted, press OK.

The screen which appears is a set-up screen for the allocation of input terminals

8. If you connected your devices as indicated on page 9, check that AV2-SAT-CABL has been

allocated to Satellite Receiver, or Cable Receiver otherwise change the allocation using

the

key.

Note: Cable Receiver or Satellite Receiver: to

connect with a satellite or cable receiver terminal on the AV2

socket of your DTH 8000 (connection shown on page 9).The

other settings are explained on page 5.

9. Then select the line Done and press OK.

Note: an installation window will appear.A cursor shows the

progress in the set-up of the channels.When all the channels

that you can receive in your area have been stored, 100 % is

indicated.

Press OK.

From now on, follow on-screen instructions appearing in the various windows. If need be,

refer to the additional explanations given below.

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10. Deactivating the programming of the satellite or cable receiver

Yes is selected to deactivate the programmer. In that case,

all your satellite recordings will have to be programmed

from your satellite or cable receiver (this is the

recommended setting). Leave Yes selected and press OK.

11. IR controller connection

Refer to the diagram on page 9, follow the instructions on the screen and press OK.

12. Enter the receiver code

Now key in your receiver’s satellite code number (refer

to the table on the next page), then press OK to validate.

If the brand or model of your satellite or cable receiver is

not shown, try other numbers in the list displayed. If

unsuccessful, contact your retailer.

Note: your DTH 8000 asks you to display channel 2 on the

satellite receiver. However, with some receivers, it is preferable to

display channel 0, 02 or 002.

13. Press OK to start the test

The DTH 8000 sends a signal to your satellite receiver via the infrared controller cell.

A configuration menu will appear as the satellite receiver positions itself on channel 12 (check

that channel number 12 appears on the display panel of the satellite receiver, sometimes fleetingly,

and even if no picture is visible on the TV screen).

If the satellite receiver is not on channel 12, select No with the

keys and press OK.

Your DTH 8000 sends a new command to the satellite

receiver. (Several tests are possible, depending on the

brand of your satellite receiver).

If the satellite receiver goes on to channel 12, select

Yes with the

keys and press OK. If

unsuccessful, repeat the settings, starting at step 11, but

with the satellite receiver positioned on channel 0, 02

or 002 instead of 2.

A channel sorting window will appear. The picture of the selected channel is shown in the

background. Refer to page 6 to sort the stored channels or set the time on your DTH 8000 if

necessary.

Your DTH 8000 is now ready to control your satellite receiver to program recordings.

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The list of codes is given as a guide.The codes given are generally those which are recognised by

the receivers of the brands quoted. However, they may not correspond to your device if it is an

older or more recent model. In such a case, contact your retailer.

List of satellite receiver codes

AKAÏ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NETWORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

NIKKO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

NOKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

NORDMENDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 33

OXFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

ORBITECH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

PACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PALADIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

PALCOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

PALSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

PANASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 36

PHILIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PROSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

QUADRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

REDIFFUSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

RFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21, 26

SABA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02, 05, 40, 49

SABRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

SAKURA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SALORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SAMSUNG/JUPITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

SEEMANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

SENTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SONY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

SUNSTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

TATUNG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

TECHNISAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

TELECIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

TELEDIREKT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

TELEFUNKEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 49

TELEPIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

TELEVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

THOMSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 50

THORN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

TOSHIBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 51

TPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 (49, 50)

UNIDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

UNIVERSUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

WINERSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

WISI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

ALBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01, 13,333, 550, 555, 666

ALDES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

ALLSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

AMSTRAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

ARMSTRONG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

B.TELECOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 08

BUSH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 01, 09

CANAL SATELLITE NUMERIQUE . . . 20 (49, 50)

CAMBRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13

CHANNEL MASTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CHAPARRAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CITIVISION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CITYCOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

COLUMBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CONNEXIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DISKEXPRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

DNT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EXATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

FERGUSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FINLUX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

FUBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 37

GOODMANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

GRUNDIG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21

HIRSCHMANN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

HITACHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

JOHANSSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 08

KATHREIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MANHATTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

MASPRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

MATSUI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MIMTECH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

MINERVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

MORGAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

NAGAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 WOSLEY (TANDY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

List of cable receiver codes

CABLESTAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 NOOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-67 (49, 50)

CABLETIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 OAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

GI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

IMPULSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 VISIOPASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-67

JERROLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 VIDEOTRON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

MACOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 VIDEOWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Connections and initial set up

The connections proposed on page 3 permit the rapid connection of your DTH 8000 and ensure

optimum sound, visual quality (RGB) and standards. Depending on the sockets available on your

other devices or to benefit from the maximum performance of your DTH 8000 you may make

other connections.The DTH 8000 has other sockets for this purpose.

1 2 7

Sockets and cables (inputs)

1 - Audio inputs (INPUT L, R)

The analogue sound of an operating device (television set or amplifier) can be

input via the 2 Audio sockets L and R of your DTH 8000. If you do not use

the recommended connection, i.e. the Peritel (Scart) socket, you must, as well

as the video connections (CVBS or S-VIDEO) connect the outputs Audio L

and R of the operating device to the Audio L and R inputs of your DTH

8000.

RCA sockets and

cables for analogue

L and R audio

signal.

Note: the audio sockets and cables are generally identified by a colour code (red for

the left channel and white for the right).

2 –Video in - Composite (CVBS) (COMPOSITEVIDEO INPUT)

The yellow video socket also known as composite video (or CVBS): the

image quality provided by this socket is less than all the other video sockets.

Only use this socket if all the other sockets are already in use.

RCA socket and

cable for CVBS

Video signal, also

called Composite.

3 - S-Video input (Y/C) (S-VIDEO IN)

The S-Video signal is of a lesser quality than that of the RGB signal supplied

by the Peritel (Scart) socket.The S-Video signal however gives a better image

quality than the composite video socket (C) since black and white (Y) are

separated from colour in the video signal.

Note: do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S-Video cable transmits

only images, not sound.

Ushiden socket and

cable forY/CVideo

signal, also called

S-Video.

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Sockets and cables (outputs)

4 - Optical and coaxial Out sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT)

The digital sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the optical

and coaxial sockets of your player. Use one of these sockets by connecting it

to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. Some of these appliances

are equipped with a coaxial In socket (COAXIAL) or an optical In socket

(OPTICAL), while others are equipped with both sockets. Choose one of the

two connections.

Optical socket and

cable for digital

audio signal.

Note: in most cases these two types of connection give similar results; the only

difference lies in the type of cable used and the cost of these cables, the coaxial

cable being the least expensive one to buy. However it sometimes happens that

some coaxial cables are parasitized by high frequency interferences caused by

household electrical appliances, high voltage electric cables or radio transmitters.

Coaxial socket and

cable for digital

audio signal.

5 - S-Video out socket (Y/C) (S-VIDEO OUT)

The S-Video cable provides a video signal of lower quality than the Peritel

(Scart) socket.An S-Video signal however provides a better quality image than

a composite video socket, because colour (C) is separated from black and

white (Y) in the video signal.

Note: do not forget to also connect the audio cables, because the S-Video cable

transmits images and not sound.

Ushiden socket and

cable forY/CVideo

signal, also called

S-Video.

6 - Audio outputs (OUTPUT L, R)

The digital sound output from a disc being read is permanently available at

the two audio sockets, L and R, of your DTH 8000. If you do not use the

recommended Peritel (Scart) connection to the television (paragraph 3 page

3), you must, as well as one of the video connections (CVBS or S-VIDEO)

connect the Audio outputs, L and R, of your DTH 8000 to the Audio inputs, L

and R, of your television set (or amplifier).

RCA sockets and

cables for analogue

L and R audio

signal.

Note: audio sockets and cables are usually identified by a colour code (red for the left

channel and white for the right channel).

7 - CompositeVideo Out socket (CVBS) (OUTPUT COMPOSITEVIDEO)

The yellow video socket is also called composite video, or CVBS.The

image quality delivered by the video socket is the least good of all video

connections. Only use this socket if all other sockets are already in use.

RCA socket and

cable for CVBS

Video signal, also

called Composite.

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Connections and initial set up

The sockets located behind the flap on the front panel allow for easy connection when displaying

or copying images and sound from a Camcorder or a memory card reader.

PULL HERE

to open

flap.

Front sockets (inputs)

1 - USB socket

The USB socket enables you to read and/or copy from a memory card

reader, JPEG images stored through a digital camera or MP3 files from an

MP3 recorder.

Note: recognised players: USB 1.1 MASS STORAGE CLASS.

2 - S-Video socket

For the connection of a Camcorder or other S-Video device.

Note: do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S-Video socket handles only

images and not sound.

3 - AV sockets (Audio/Video)

The AUDIO-VIDEO sockets facilitate the viewing or copying of your video

sequences from a Camcorder or any other AV device supplying a composite

video signal and analog stereo sound.

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The buttons on the front

PULL HERE

to open

flap.

11 12 13

STANDBY/ON - To switch your DTH

STOP - To stop play (press once) or to

stop recording in progress using the

Channels menu (press twice).

8000 on or off.

AV - To select the audiovisual sources

(channels or devices connected to the AV

sockets):

RECORD - To start recording a TV

programme (the red indicator lights up)

and if necessary to adjust recording time

by pressing repeatedly. Each press on the

RECORD key extends recording time by

PR 1 ,2 ,3 - Channel 1, 2, 3.

AV 1 - Device connected on AV1 (TV set).

AV 2 (or SA 1 if an installation with a

satellite or cable receiver has been carried

out)

30 minutes.

è0h30 è 1h00 è 1h30 è 2h00 è 2h30 è 3h00è

- Device connected on AV2 (satellite

receiver).

AV 3 - Front AUDIO/VIDEO sockets.

AV 4 - Rear AV sockets (S-VIDEO or

AUDIO/VIDEO).

10 G

Fast forward or reverse (page 34).

PR- / PR+ / I

SKIP

USB - USB socket to connect a card

To change channels (page 21).

Skips forward or backward a chapter

(page 35).

reader (page 15).

12 S-Video socket (input) for connection with a

Disc tray.

Camcorder.

(page 15).

OPEN/CLOSE - To open and close the

disc tray.

Audio/Video sockets: to connect a

PLAY - To play a disc inserted in the DTH

8000 ’s disc tray (4) or resume viewing a

program after a television pause.

camcorder or other AV device.

Display panel - Displays your DTH 8000’s

modes of operation.

PAUSE - Pause during playback (audio CD

or mp3) or pause on an image (DVD).

(page 17).

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The messages on the display

TV Functions

Main menu displayed on screen (device stopped).

No function selected.

Real-time viewing.

TV mode activated; channel 1 being watched.

Start of recording of TV program on selected channel.

Channel 1 currently being recorded.

With a disc

Start of disc playback.

DVD playback.

Playback of an Audio CD orVCD.

Pause of Audio CD or still frame (DVD,VCD).

Fast forward ( ) or reverse ( ).

Slow motion, forward (K ) or backward ( K).

Other indications

Naviclick programmes guide displayed on the screen.

Indication of the selected source:

•

AV 2 or SA (after installation of a satellite receiver

(page 9 and following pages).

•

AV 3: AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets on the front.

AV 4:AV/ S-VIDEO or AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets

at the rear.

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Remote control

The remote control handset supplied with your DTH 8000 is a 3 in 1 type remote control. It

allows 3 devices to be controlled: your DTH 8000, a television set and a satellite or cable

receiver.Thus you have remote control of all these devices by using the 3 modes: DVD,TV or

SAT.CABLE that are accessed by 3 corresponding keys.This page describes the keys that control

your DTH 8000 (in DVD mode).

For description of the TV and SAT.CABLE functions, see the following page.

Description of keys in DVD mode

Signal lamp - this shows the status of the remote control when it

is being used to program or to control another device. It also

indicates that the batteries level is low by flashing several times

when a key is pressed.

Switches the DTH 8000 on or off

DVD

Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by

pressing once), enabling you to control your DTH

8000.

Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or

track (CD).

RETURN

Returns to the previous menu.

Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being

played.

CLEAR

Removes the menu or banner showing on the TV

screen.

OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes the disc holder of the DTH 8000.

ZOOM

Enlarges the picture during playback, slow motion

or pause mode.

INFO

Displays the DTH 8000 information banner on the

TV screen while a disc is being played.

GUIDE

ANGLE

0 to 9

Displays a sub-menu on the disc (where available on

the disc).

To access a choice of angles of an image if available

on the disc.

Keys used to enter information such as a chapter or

track number, or to make choices from menus.

TV VIDEO

Passes DVD images to the television set connected

to AV1.

REV

PLAY

FWD

REC

Fast backward while a disc is being played.

Plays a disc.

Fast forward while a disc is being played.

To record the TV program watched onto the

recordable disc (DVD+R / DVD+RW).

STOP

Stops disc playing or recording and displays the

DVD player menu.

PAUSE

AGAIN

LIVE

Pause during playback (CD) or pause on an image

(DVD).

Skips backward – each press replays the last

seconds during DVD playback.

Not used.

ADVANCE Jumps ahead by approximately 30 seconds.

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Remote control

Using the remote control handset to control your television

and satellite or cable receiver

The DTH 8000 remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the

operation of 3 devices: your DTH 8000, a television set, or satellite receiver.This page describes

the keys that control your television set and your satellite or cable receiver if they have the

same functions.

Controlling aTV set

Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing once) and enables

you then to control your TV set.

Switches the TV set on or off.

Volume control.

Switches sound off or on again.

Switches channel or selects an AV socket.

Selects an AV socket.

0 to 9

ZOOM

Keys enter digital values or change channel.

Enlarges (zooms in on) the picture on some TV sets.

Displays main TV set menu.

RETURN Returns to the previous menu.

CLEAR

GUIDE

INFO

Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.

Displays TV programme guide.

Displays information about the channel.

Note: colour keys enable one to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets.

Controlling a satellite or cable receiver

SAT CABLE Places the remote control in the SAT•CABLE mode (press once) and

then enables you to control your satellite or cable receiver.

To turn on or off the satellite or cable receiver.

Switches channel.

0 to 9

Keys enter digital values or change channel.

To display the main menu of the satellite or cable receiver.

RETURN Returns to the previous menu.

CLEAR

GUIDE

INFO

Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.

Displays the Naviclick page (if available).

To display the info on the channel or operation of the satellite or cable

receiver.

Remote control - Code A-B

With certain devices (combined TV/DVD or other DVD player) it may

happen that your DTH 8000 controls the DVD player of the other device.

In this case you can adjust your remote control and the DTH 8000 on

another code known as code B (adjustment shown on page 59).

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Remote control

Programming the remote control

If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your television set

you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed: automatic code search or

manual programming.

Automatic code search

This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for

your appliance.

1. Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with.

2. Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control, and

while holding this button down, press the standby button until the

remote control light comes on. Release the two buttons.

3. Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY.Wait until the

light stops flashing. If the appliance has not gone into standby mode after

five seconds, press the PLAY button again to continue the search for the

next set of codes. Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into

standby mode.There are 20 sets of codes.

4. When the appliance goes into standby mode, press the

button on the

front to switch it on again.Then press the REV button to put it back in

standby mode, and if necessary, keep pressing until the appliance goes into

standby.

5. Press the STOP button and hold it down until the remote control light

goes off.

Manual programming

This method involves carrying out a manual search for the codes to be used

for controlling your other appliances.

1. Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with.

2. Press the corresponding key on the remote control, while holding it

pressed down, enter one of the codes corresponding to the make of the

device (Thomson Group codes on the bottom left of this page, other

brands can be found in the “Related documents” leaflet).

If the remote control light flashes you have entered the wrong code or it is not

possible to program the remote control.

3. Point the remote control at the appliance and press the relevant button.

Press the

standby button.

If the appliance does not go into standby mode, try another code.

Depending on the year of manufacture and the type of appliance, some functions

may not be available.

Certain codes may cover more functions than others.Test the functions you

can control and, if appropriate, try other codes.

Note here the code(s) which work best.

SAT Codes: 5000, 5001,

5031, 5037, 5043, 5064,

5065, 5066, 5058, 5084.

SAT•CABLE

TV Codes: 1000, 1001,

1002, 1016, 1024, 1033,

1041, 1051, 1089, 1096,

1127, 1128, 1129, 1130,

1134, 1135, 1148, 1151.

Note: when you change the remote control’s batteries, remember to reprogram it.

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Recording functions

To watchTV Programmes

1. Turn on your television set.

2. Turn on your DTH 8000 using the STANDBY/ON key.The time displayed on your DTH

8000 is replaced by the word MENU.

• After a few seconds the main menu of the player appears on the television screen.

• WatchTV function is already selected.

Note: turn off non used devices to avoid problems of selecting

sockets or other types.

If the main menu of the player is not displayed on the television

screen, check and/or select the Scart socket to which you

connected your DTH 8000 (see page 3 - AV1 selection).

Generally the selection is carried out using the AV key on the

television set remote control.

If the THOMSON logo temporarily appears, it is because the

screen saver has been triggered ; press the OK button to

display the menu..

3. Press the OK key of the remote control or one of the PR+/PR-, keys on the front panel.

• The images of the last watched channel appear.

• Encrusted within the image is information on the channel and programme.This disappears

after several seconds.

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

remote control.

key on the

To display information again, press the INFO key of the remote

control.

4. Change the channel with the PR+/PR- key or the remote control number keys.To select a

channel on a device connected to your DTH 8000 use the AV key of the remote control or

press PR+/PR- several times.

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Recording functions

Record the current programme

Your DTH 8000 has recording functions similar to a video recorder. It records programmes on

DVD (DVD+R, DVD+RW) type discs.The recording time depends on the quality and can be

adjusted according to the time remaining on a disc or can be automatically adjusted if the

SmartRecord™ function has been activated (see page 52).The recording may be immediate or

deferred. Deferred programming is explained on page 23. For immediate recording follow the

instructions below.

5. Open the DVD tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key. Put in a disc DVD+RW or DVD+R.

The printed side upwards, (double-sided discs have concentric marks around the central hole

on each side of the disc). Close the tray using the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY key.Where

necessary select a recording quality or activate the SmartRecord™ function in order to

automatically adapt the quality in relation to the time remaining on the disc. See the

Recording Quality paragraph and / or SmartRecord™ paragraph on page 52.

Note: Disc Formatting - When you insert a DVD+RW disc for the first time, your DTH 8000 must first

format the disc.This operation may take several minutes (up to 10 minutes), however you can begin

recording on the disc shortly after beginning the formatting process (after around 10 to 20 seconds).

6. Press once on the REC key of the remote control or on the RECORD key on the façade of

your DTH 8000 to record the current programme until the end of the disc.To record for a

set period press several times on the key. Each press increases the recording time by 30

minutes up to a limit of 3 hours.

• Recording starts.

• RECORD is displayed for a few moments on the display of the DTH 8000.The red signal

lamp on the façade lights and confirms that recording has started.

• The information banner appears for several seconds

on the screen of your television.The information

displayed confirms the channel and programme

being recorded.

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.

With each recording session the name and programme parameters recorded on the disc are automatically

placed in the library memory of your DTH 8000.The library can contain up to 200 programme names

recorded on different discs.

To watch your recorded programmes see the Disc menu, details on page 42.

To consult the library see the Disc Library menu, page 28.

Stop recording

Press the STOP button twice.

With a DVD+R disc, if you do not have another recording to make, you need to "Finalize" the disc

in order that it can be read by other DVD+R compatible players. Closing a DVD+R disc is

described in detail on page 44 (Finalize Disc function). If you do not close a DVD+R disc, it will

still be possible to make other recordings on it later on, providing there is enough disc space.You

can therefore safely store it.You can also erase recordings, but you will lose the corresponding

recording time which cannot be used to record other titles.

With DVD+RW discs this function does not exist. It is replaced by a function that renders the disc

compatible in such cases where you have added or removed chapter bookmarks using the edit

menu. For some players, it is necessary to render the disc compatible even though you haven’t

carried out modifications to the

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 DTH 8000 takes a few seconds to prepare the start menu of the disc.This menu is formed from

representative images from each title.To view a recording, see page 42.

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Recording functions

Programming a recording

You can record a future programme by programming its recording time. For this you have the

choice of manual programming or Naviclick programming, explained on page 25. Open the DVD

tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key. Put in a disc with the printed side upwards. Close the

tray using the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY key.

1. From the main menu (MENU key or in Stop mode) select the Timers function with the

key or

then confirm using the OK key.

• The Timers screen is displayed. It contains a list of all the deferred recordings that you

have already programmed, whether carried out manually, as explained below, or using the

Naviclick function explained on page 25. If nothing has been programmed the screen

simply displays AddTimer.

2. Press the OK key.

• The programming menu is displayed.This menu

allows you to define all the parameters necessary

for a deferred recording. Select each parameter with

the

key and enter the corresponding

information with the number keys or the

described below.

key as

Note: your DTH 8000 can memorise the parameters of 16

different programmings. In the case of double programming, a

warning message is displayed.

3. Name

Give a Name to your programme. Press the INFO key to access the keyboard table. Use the

keys and OK to compose the title of the recording letter by letter.When

complete, select KeepTimer with and press OK.

4. 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 DTH 8000 using the PR+/PR- key.

b) Or select one of the Audio-Video (AV2,AV3,AV4) sockets to which is connected a device

(satellite receiver or other) using the

key (the socket details are shown on page 16).

Note: selecting the AV2 connector allows you to use the AV Timer function (programming via the AV

connector) in order to record a programme from a satellite receiver (or cable) connected to it.

5. Day (s)

Using the digit keys on the remote control type in the date, if the recording is not made the

same day, and / or select a period using the

key.

Once: to record the selected programme according to the parameters you have defined.

Every Fri: to record the same programme the same day every week starting from today (supposing today

is Friday).

Mon-Fri: to record the same programme, everyday at the same time from Monday to Friday.

6. Start time and stop time

Enter the recording start time and then the stop time.

To this end, and according to the features of the receivers, you must:

- either program the receiver with the same beginning and end times, then switch off the

DTH 8000 and the receiver,

- or leave the satellite receiver switched on, on the channel to record, program the

DTH 8000, then switch it off.

Note: If you have installed the satellite receiver as described in pages 9, 10, and 11, do not enter the

beginning and end times.

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7. Recording quality

Select a recording quality from the 6 proposed using the

key.

*1: Best, *2: High, *3: Good, *4: Normal, *5: Basic, *6: Low.

Note: the choice of quality allows an adaptation to the

remaining recording time on a DVD disc.The lower the quality is,

the more space there will remain on the disc. For example with

a DVD disc of 4.7 Gb using “Low” quality will give around 8

hours recording time, while “Best” quality will only give around

60 minutes.The figure 1 to 6 is displayed in the information

banner when playing the recording.The quality choice is only

valid for one particular programming session.

8. VPS/PDC

Activate the VPS/PDC function using the

key to trigger recording at the actual time of

the beginning of the broadcast. If the channel broadcastsVPS/PDC signals you can avoid the

consequences of any delays in broadcasting.This adjustment is only valid for this programming

session and for channels received via the aerial (PR ).

- -

9. KeepTimer

Memorise your programming by selecting KeepTimer with the

key and confirming with

the OK key.

• The Programming screen reappears.Your programming is now displayed in the chronological

list of programming already carried out. On this screen it is only possible to display 5

programming sets from the maximum 16. If you have carried out more than 5

programmings, to see the others press the

key.

Note: to check (or delete) programming parameters, select a

name and press OK.The programming parameters menu

appears. Correct the parameters as shown in steps 1 to 9 or

delete the programming by selecting CancelTimer and

confirming with the OK key.

10. Return to the main menu using the MENU key in order to continue to use your DTH 8000

or turn it off using the STANDBY/ON key, after having loaded a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc

with remaining time compatible with your programming.

Note: if you carried out the installation of a satellite receiver or a cable channel using the G-link cable (see

page 9 onwards), you can carry out deferred recording of satellite programmes. In this case it is not

necessary to program the satellite receiver.

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Naviclick programmes guide

For certain channels your DTH 8000 offers a daily and sometimes following day TV programme

guide.The information that it provides come from the Teletext and NexTView services broadcast

by certain channels.The updating of Naviclik information is carried 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

1. When you are watching a channel, press the GUIDE key to display the Naviclick page.

Note: 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

DTH 8000, 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 ofTV programmes can only

be consulted the following day after an initial installation. It is

necessary to allow your DTH 8000 to download the guide at the

time set in the Naviclick Setup menu (page 56).

2. Use the

browse through the current channel’s list of programs (

the channels at a given time, choose a program from the list (e.g.: 9 o’clock news) and use the

) keys to move on to the programs of the other channels.

keys to go from one page to another (from one channel to another) or to

).To consult the programs of

(

Note: if the Naviclick guide does not give you satisfaction, check the parameters as shown on page 56.

Recording through the NaviclickTV guide

1. Select a channel on your DTH 8000.

2. Press the GUIDE key and wait for the Naviclick page to appear.

3. Use the

keys to place yourself on the program you want to record.To go from one

channel to another, use the PR+/PR- keys or

keys.

4. Press OK to confirm your selection.

The programming contents appears. It tells you which recordings have already been programmed.

Press the MENU key to return to the Main Menu or for more details on each programming set,

select the one that interests you with the

keys and confirm with OK.The Timers menu

appears with all the programming parameters.You can correct this data then select KeepTimer

to validate the programming. Press CLEAR to remove the on-screen informations.

5. You can turn off your DTH 8000 or leave it turned on (don’t forget to load a DVD+R or

DVD+RW disc). In this case the DTH 8000 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 DTH 8000 must be set (page 6).

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Recording from a memory card

Your DTH 8000 allows you to copy JPEG images or MP3 files to a recordable disc from a

memory card being read in a drive connected to the front USB socket.All the files from memory

card will be recorded on the disc.You can then rename them and / or delete them (To manage

your recordings, see page 45). See page 15 for connecting a compatible card reader via the front

USB socket of your DTH 8000.

1. Place a DVD+RW disc in the DTH 8000.

2. Connect a card reader to the USB socket and insert the card that you wish to display, listen

to, and / or copy the sound and images.

Note: with certain readers and / or cards, first insert the card in the reader before connecting it to the

forward USB socket.

3. From the main menu (MENU key or in stop mode) select the Memory Card function with

the

key and confirm with OK.

Note:Tte Memory Card line can only be accesed when you

are using a recognised card.

4. With the

keys and OK select:

•

Play Disc to see the contents of the card.

Copy to transfer the image files and / or sound files from the memory card to the

recordable disc in your DTH 8000.With the

keys and OK select the type of files to

copy.The contents of the card are then recorded on the recordable disc in your DTH 8000.

The copy may take some time depending on the quantity of JPEG or MP3 files to be copied.

The word TRANSFER is shown on the display of your DTH 8000 during the copy operations.

Note: this screen confirms that the copying of files is in progress.

To stop the copy operation, press STOP.

5. When the copying is completed, the main screen of the DTH 8000 is redisplayed.

Note: the image and sound files are not entered in the library.

You cannot transfer files to a DVD+RW disc that already has video titles (films, documentaries...). Use a non

recorded disc that you keep specially for copying your JPEG or MP3 files.

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Recording from a connected device

Your DTH 8000 allows you to copy TV programmes (satellite or cable) sequences, or video films

from a connected device.

From a satellite receiver or cable receiver

If you haven’t carried out the installation to control the receiver from the DTH 8000

(recommended on page 9), you must select the AV2 socket to which it is connected (check this).

1. Place a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DTH 8000.

2. From the Main Menu and with the WatchTV function selected, press OK.The images of the

last channel watched appear.The information banner is displayed for several seconds.

3. Select the AV2 socket of the DTH 8000 using the AV key on the remote control in order to

display AV2 in the information banner and on the display (LIVE AV2).

4. Record by pressing the REC key on the remote control or RECORD on the front panel.

5. Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key.

From a Camcorder or other device

Your DTH 8000 has both RCA Audio-Video and Ushiden sockets for the transfer of video to a

recordable disc.

1. Place a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc in the DTH 8000.

2. From the Main Menu and with the WatchTV function selected, press OK.The images of the

last channel watched appear.The information banner is displayed for several seconds.

3. Select the AV3 sockets on the façade or AV4 to see the images from the connected device (S-

Video or composite).

4. Place the device in its play mode.

5. Record by pressing the REC key on the remote control or RECORD on the front panel.

6. Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key.

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Library

You can easily find the contents of your DVD+R or DVD+RW discs thanks to the library function

of your DTH 8000.With each video recording the DTH 8000 places in memory the name of the

disc and the recording parameters.The disc library allows you to access the following information:

•

Identity of the disc.

Name of the recording title (channel, film).You can record television programmes as well as

songs and / or images from a digital device but not on the same disc.

•

Type.

Recording date.

Note: the library can contain the names of 200 titles located on the various discs in your “DVD Library”. In

order to help you to find a title, the library also has sorting functions to assist you (sort by title, sort by

category, etc …).To access the library follow these instructions.

To find aTitle (recording)

1. From the main menu (MENU key or in stop mode) select the Disc Library function with

the

key, then confirm it with the OK key.The Disc Library screen is displayed. If

you have already carried out recordings these names and titles are displayed on the left (6

titles per page).

2a. Browse the list using the

key and press OK when you have found the title that you

want.

Note: a disc identity is displayed in front of the title when the disc

that this title is on is actually present in your DTH 8000. For

direct recordings or for those that you made without giving them

names, these are displayed with the name of the channel and an

abbreviated time and date.

2b. Select a function in the window using the

key, the use

to select a sort criteria

or one of the library management functions.

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Sort byTitle

This is an alphabetic sorting.The titles beginning with punctuation signs are listed first, followed by

those with digits and then those with letters, beginning with the letter.

Sort by Category

This is a sorting by category of titles where you have assigned titles to particular categories after

each recording. Use the

key to select a category and press OK.All the titles in the

selected category are then displayed.

Access to the title menu

This function allows you to access the menu of a particular disc, displaying all the titles on the

disc and displaying the selected title in a small window.

• To display the title full screen press PLAY.

• To display another title use the

key and the

PLAY key.

•

To delete the title press the OK key and select DeleteTitle with the

Confirm with OK. In the confirmation screen that is displayed select Yes with the

keys.

key and

confirm with OK.

Note: the deleting of a title (recording) is not immediate, it may

take several seconds.Wait until the message “Please Wait...”

disappears from the bottom of the screen.

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Assign or Change the Category of a title

This function allows you to allocate a title (or to change it) to a category in the list proposed by

the DTH 8000. Select Change Genre and press OK.

Select the category using the

key and confirm

with OK.

Show discs

This function allows you to display the menu of all the discs in the library and to carry out a

search by sorting them according to remaining available time, disc number or name.You can also

display or delete all the titles on a disc.

Use the

keys and OK to confirm your choice.

The Delete Disc function allows you to delete all the titles on a disc in the library.

Note: if you delete a disc, it will always be possible to “reload”

the titles of this disc by adding a recording that you can then

later delete from the disc.

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Discs you can record

• DVD+R, DVD+RW - Most DVD+R discs (recordable once) and DVD+RW

discs (re-recordable) of 4.7 Gb capacity.

DVD+Rewritable

DVD+R

Recommended discs :The following list includes compatible brands of

discs that have been tested with your DTH 8000.There may be other

brands of discs you can use to record, but you must use a quality disc in

order to record successfully (RICOH, PHILIPS,Verbatim, SONY, maxell,TDK,

imation).

Note :The names of the companies or products mentioned in this manual are registered

trademarks.

Discs you can play

• Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual

layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and

audio are recorded by means of digital signals.

Region code number -Your DTH 8000 responds to the regional

management information recorded on DVDs.The regional code of your

DTH 8000 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. Compatibility is dependent on which

DVD writer, writer software and discs are used.

DVD+Rewritable

• Audio CDs - 8 and 12 cm audio CDs

• CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs

(rewritable). Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer

software and discs are used.

•Video CD (VCD) - CD on which you can record up to 74 min. ofVHS-

quality video associated with still images, 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: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many

different discs as possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD,Video CD and

Super Video CD (S-VCD) disc standards cannot be guaranteed).

• MP3 files - Discs containing sound files in MP3 format.

• JPEG files - Discs containing images in JPEG format. Compatibility is

dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes, stated in

millions of pixels. Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be

read by this equipment.

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Interactive banners

In addition to menus, your DTH 8000 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.

InTELEVISION mode (Operating principle)

1. Turn on your TV set and your DTH 8000.

2. In the Main Menu of your DTH 8000, (WatchTV line selected) press OK.

The picture of the last channel selected appears.An information banner is displayed along

with the picture for a few seconds.To view it again, press the yellow INFO.

Information on theTV channel being watched

No. and name of the channel

selected on the DTH 8000

(page 21).

Name of the present

broadcast, as start and end

times (page 21).

Current time

(Time set page 6).

Indications concerning the channel sound and the

selection of audio channels. Selection is possible

with the

key on the remote control.

Recording the channel being watched (here, channel 2)

Press REC once.

Time elapsed since the

To select recording time press the key

beginning of the recording.

several times (while banner is displayed) to

è0h30è1h00è1h30

3h00ç2h30ç2h00ç

extend recording time by 30 minutes up to

a total of 3 hours.

Recording under way

(page 22).

Name of the present

broadcast, as start

and end times

Indications concerning the

channel sound and the

selection of audio channels.

Selection is possible with the

key on the remote control.

Remaining recording time available

on the disc according to the quality

selected (page 22).

(page 21).

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In DISC PLAYING mode (Operating principle)

1. Load a disc and press PLAY to start playback.

2. To display the banner, press the yellow INFO key.

3. Choose an icon using the

keys or enter a number using the number keys to access a

chapter or a title (when the corresponding icon is selected).

4. To remove the banner, press the yellow INFO key or the CLEAR key.

With a DVD

Chapter 1 currently being played

For standard playing, repeating of a title, a scene

between 2 points A an B, or an entire disc (page 37).

(page 36).

Title 3 currently being played

(page 36).

To change the viewing angle for video

DVD discs (page 39).

Time elapsed

(page 36).

Play mode

To choose the dialogue

To select the language of the subtitles

for video DVD discs (page 37).

To create chapters on DVD+RW

(page 38).

(page 36). language and audio format

(page 37).

With an audio CD

To control the repeat reading of a disc, a musical track or

repeating of a music track between 2 points A and B.

(page 37).

Track 1 currently being played

(page 36).

To select the play mode

(Standard, Random)

(page 39).

introscan -To play the first seconds of

each track.

With aVCD (Video CD)

To select the PBC function where

available on the disc (page 39).

Title currently being played

(page 36).

Index currently

being played.

To select the Stereo, Mono, Left or

To control the repeat reading of a disc or a track

available on the disc (page 37).

Right audio channel.

Note: PLAY MODES (PLAY, PAUSE, REV, FWD buttons)

u PLAY (Play) Fast forward (u x3, x6…), or reverse (t -x3, -x6…).

K PAUSE (Pause) Slow motion, forward (Kuu 1/2 , 1/6 …), or backward (ttK -1/2 , -1/6 …).

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Loading and playing a disc

Switch on your TV set and DTH 8000. It may be necessary to turn off other appliances.

1. If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to

which you connected your DTH 8000 (see page 3).

2. Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. Place the disc on the tray.

Note: the disc label must face upwards (double sided discs

have a small label on both sides around the centre).

Loading a “single-sided” disc.

3. Close the disc tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY.According to the type of disc

one of three things may now happen:

• disc playback starts,

• the disc menu is displayed (DVD video disc) and proposes, for example, selection of the

language of dialogues, subtitles, etc, or to begin playing the disc. Select using the 4

and keys, then confirm with the OK key.

• in the Main Menu Disc is highlighted. Press once or twice on PLAY to access the disc’s

menu or to begin playing it (recorded DVD+R / DVD+RW discs).

Note: the Disc heading is shown as transparent when there

is no disc in the device or if the disc is not compatible.

Search Options

Quick search of an image or a track

In Play mode, start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the FWD (forward) or

REV (reverse) keys. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume normal playback

press PLAY.

Still picture and frame advance

During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press PAUSE again to go into “frame”

mode (the PAUSE icon is then replaced by the FRAME icon on the TV screen). Press FWD or

REV to view images one after the other forward or backward.To resume normal playback press

PLAY.

Note: If the DTH 8000 is left in pause mode for a long period with a DVD or a VCD, the home screen

comes on. Press any key on the remote control unit to resume display of the image transmitted from the

disc.

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Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image)

During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press FWD or REV to view images in

slow motion forward or backward. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume

normal playback press PLAY.

Skipping a chapter or a track (DVD -VCD - CD)

During playback you can access the following or previous chapter (or track) by pressing PR

and/or PR

on the remote control unit.

Note: Forward or backward skips can also be made by using the PREV and NEXT keys on the DTH 8000.

Scene Again™ (DVD)

During playback press AGAIN on the remote control unit. Each touch of the key steps back 10

seconds (approximately) of play).

Advance (DVD)

During playing of the disc, press the ADVANCE key of the remote control to skip ahead by

approximately 30 seconds.

Playback options

Enlarging an image (zoom)

During playback press the ZOOM. key once or repeatedly. Move the zoomed image around using

and

to view a particular spot. 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

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

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)).

Note: 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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The disc information banner

To access the information banner, press INFO on your remote

control unit during playback. Use arrow keys and on the

remote control unit to select the various icons.When an icon is

selected it is highlighted.The line under the banner is an

information and instruction line.When small arrows appear

above and below the selected icon these point to other

Arrow

left

Arrow

right

possible options. Now use the

through the various options.

and

keys to scroll

Arrow

down

INFO

Timer (DVD,VCD, CD)

This icon shows the time elapsed since the start of playback.The time

displayed is that of the title of a DVD disc during playback.The timer provides

direct access to a scene or a musical passage by keying in the starting time.

Select the time elapsed icon and use the numbered keys on the remote

control unit to access the place from which you want to play back. Use

two digits for each field. For instance, if you enter 01:35:12, you will

access the sequence beginning 1 hour, 35 minutes and 12 seconds after

the start of the title.

Note: for audio VCDs, the timer refers to the track currently being played.

Title orTrack (DVD,VCD, CD)

Most DVD discs only contain one title. However some discs may contain

several titles each of which is itself divided into several chapters.

To choose a title, select icon T then use the

keys to scroll the

titles or tracks. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to

access a particular title or track.

Chapter (DVD)

Most DVD discs contain several chapters.

To choose a chapter, select icon C then use the

keys to scroll

chapters. Use the numbered keys on the remote control unit to access a

particular chapter.

Note: follow your progress below the banner.

Play modes of discs (DVD -VCD)

The DTH 8000 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

During playing of a disc, press the INFO key (the information banner is

displayed). Use the

and

keys.The icon changes depending on

the mode selected as well as the text area in the information banner:

Standard, Repeat title, Repeat A-B, Repeat disc.

Note: the standard play mode is activated every time a new disc is placed in the

DTH 8000.

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Repeat playback of a scene between two points A and B

(DVD -VCD - SVCD)

A-B Repeat mode allows you to select exactly the sequence you wish to

repeat.

1. Select the repeat playback function using the

keys.

A-B Repeat appears under the banner.

2. Press OK to memorise the beginning of the scene you want to repeat

(point A).

3. Wait a few seconds before pressing OK again to mark the end of the

scene to be repeated (point B). A-B Repeat appears to tell you that the

repeat playback of the sequence is starting.To stop repeat, select another

mode using the

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).

Subtitle and dialogue language (DVD)

1. While reading a disc, press the INFO key: the information banner is

displayed.

2. Use the

keys to select the icon of the subtitles or dialogues as

Selecting the

language of

subtitles

well as the sound format.

3. If available on the disc, select the language of the subtitles or dialogues

using the

keys.The selected language name appears beneath

the banner.

Note: selecting the language of subtitles only involves the disc being played. If you

remove the disc or if you switch off the DTH 8000 your selection will be cancelled. In

this case the default language, chosen when your DTH 8000 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

language of

dialogues

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Playing a disc

Editing DVD+RW discs

The edit menu is accessed from the information banner,

when playing a title.The edit menu allows you, when

playing a title:

• to create chapters by inserting chapter bookmarks

when playing a title,

• to delete chapter bookmarks,

• to mask an entire chapter between 2 bookmarks,

• to create a new title image.

Access to the edit menu

1. While a DVD+RW is playing, press the INFO button; the information

banner is displayed.

Edit icon

2. Use the

buttons to select a suitable icon.

3. Press the OK button to display the edit menu.

4. Using the

buttons and OK select a function and confirm your

choice.

The edit menu functions

Insert a Chapter Bookmark (DVD+RW only)

During recording your DTH 8000 automatically inserts electronic bookmarks

at regular intervals.These bookmarks are invisible.They partition the

recording and form chapters. Each chapter has a duration of approximately 6

minutes.These bookmarks allow you, when playing a title, to jump forward or

backwards by measured amounts by using the Pr+, Pr- buttons.You can

remove predefined bookmarks or add other bookmarks according to any

particular locations that you wish to jump to.

Delete Chapter Marker (DVD+RW only)

If you wish to group together two consecutive chapters to form a single one,

or change the position of a bookmark for the beginning of a chapter, position

the disc during play on this chapter and select Delete Chapter Marker and

confirm with OK.

Hide Chapter

If you wish to hide a chapter because it contains, say, violent scenes or for

other reasons, position the disc during play on the chapter and select Hide

Chapter and confirm with OK.The chapter will physically remain on the disc

but will not be played if you simply select play (PLAY button or PlayTitle

function).To play all chapters, including those that are masked, select the Play

FullTitle function.

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View Chapter

Display a previously masked chapter.This function is only available if you have

previously masked a chapter by having selected Play FullTitle and having

masked a selected chapter. Or if you have selected Hide Chapter during the

playing of a title, but on condition that the chapter bookmark had not already

passed or been created.

NewTitle Frame (DVD+RW and DVD+R)

This function allows you to select an image that is representative of your

recording (the title).This image is then displayed in the Player menu (see

page 42).When the image is selected, the device pauses and the image is

recorded and placed in “play memory”.

Note: For DVD+R discs, you cannot manually create or delete chapter markers.Your

DTH 8000 automatically creates them every 6 minutes.

Camera angles (DVD)

A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a disc

being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will

show the number of the angle on the screen.With the disc in playback, press

ANGLE on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the same key

Changing camera

angles

or the

keys.

PBC - Playback control menu (VCD)

This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or

information through an on-screen menu. Moreover high resolution scenes can

be viewed if they are included on the disc. During playback press INFO (the

information banner appears). Press

or key to see other screens

or deactivate the functions on offer.

Selecting a play

mode

to select the PBC icon. Uses the

The Audio CD information banner

Your player has several play modes depending on the type of disc being

played: 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 goes into

Stop.To stop IntroScan press STOP to continue play and listen to the whole track, or

press PLAY.

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Playing a disc

Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3) files

Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However beyond

400,000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your

TV screen.

MP3 is a compressed audio file format that stocks a large quantity of music (files) on a disc. Files

can be grouped in folders (albums) in the same way as files and folders in your computer.A folder

can thus contain other folders.

Reading music files (MP3) and / or images (JPEG)

1. Load a disc in the machine and press the PLAY key.The Play menu of the disc is displayed.

2. Select a function with the

keys and confirm with OK. Depending on your choice

the menu of albums or songs for MP3 files ( ) is displayed. If you selected Pictures (

)

the folders or files are displayed in the same way.

3. Select a folder using the

keys of the remote control and press OK.The list of files

contained in the folder are displayed.

Note: when an audio MP3 file is selected for more than 2 seconds, the playing of the first few seconds of

the file begins.

4. Select a file using the

Standard Play with the

confirm with OK.

keys of the remote control then press PLAY. Select

key and select a play option using the

keys and

Notes: play options:

• Standard Play

• Play All

• Resume

• Random

• Random All

• Repeat Folder

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.

5. Stop playback using the STOP key.

Note: cancel a selection by pressing CLEAR. If playback of an audio file ends before the end of the sequence

of pictures, it will resume at the start of the folder containing the chosen audio file until the end of the

sequence of pictures. During simultaneous play, only the picture can be changed by using the PR

PR keys.

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Playing a disc

Image Functions

Changing images

During the picture sequence change images using the PR

or PR

keys on the remote

control unit.According to the type of image (Ko or Mo) the change may take several seconds.

Rotating an image

If an image is displayed sideways, you can rotate it through 90° using the

of the remote control.

and

keys

Zooming in on an image (zoom) and the Pan and Scan function

To see more detail, press once or several times on the ZOOM key to enlarge the image and use

the and keys. Return to normal dimensions is carried out by pressing once on the

OK key or the PLAY key in order to continue the tray show.

To stop the picture sequence and return to player menu

Press STOP or press MENU several times.

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Disc menu

The Disc menu is only accessible if a disc has been loaded into the DTH 8000.This menu enables

you to customise certain settings or actions for disc playback.

DVD

DVD-RW CD audio

MP3

JPEG

VCD

Play Disc

Disc Title Menu

Player Menu

Playlist

Disc Options

In the Main menu select the Disc line with

keys, and press OK to validate.

Play Disc

•

To start playing a disc from the beginning, press the OK key.

Note: if your DTH 8000 is locked (small padlock displayed),

a message appears asking you to enter your secret code

(page 48).

DiscTitle menu (DVD+/-R /RW)

Certain discs have title menus, some DVDs have more than one title and each title has a separate

menu for the film or programme.

•

Select DiscTitle Menu using the

Player Menu (DVD+R/DVD+RW)

Display the picture titles disc menu loaded into your DTH 8000.

keys and press OK, (continued on page 44).

•

Select Player Menu using the

keys, and press OK. Use the same buttons to scroll and

choose a picture (title).

Note: Picture menu contents - your DTH 8000 creates and

stores to the disc a ‘picture menu contents’ each time you will

eject a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.This menu will help you to

recover the recorded titles showing two by two a small

representative picture.To see the other titles use the

buttons to select the title you want to watch then press OK.

Playlist (CD)

Allows customising of the playing of a disc by programming an order of musical sequences or

tracks.

•

Select Playlist, and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Disc options

This menu provides 3 functions to optimise the discs that you wish to play.

Autoplay

•

Select Autoplay On, if you want the disc to be played automatically once the DTH 8000

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.

•

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.

Angle icon (DVD)

If your disc offers this possibility, allows display from a variety of different angles.

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Titles Menu

This menu allows you to access recordings that you have made on your DVD+R or DVD+RW

discs, or those carried out by other DVD recorders if they are compatible with your device (see

page 31).

1. From the Main Menu (MENU key or in stop mode) select the Disc function with the

key then confirm with OK.The disc menu is displayed.

2. Select DiscTitle Menu and confirm with OK.The titles menu is displayed.The name of the

disc is selected. From there, you can access the titles recorded on the disc or access functions

specific to the disc.To display a title, select it from the list using the

press OK.

ebutton and

DVD+R

DVD+RW

Rename Title

Play Title

Play Full Title

Delete Title

Clear Chapters

To access the functions specific to the disc when the name of the disc is selected, press the OK

button to display the disc menu.

• Rename Disc, allows you to change the name chosen

by the DTH 8000 (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 definitive, you

can choose to unlock the disc later by again selecting

Lock Disc and confirming it with OK.

• Finalize Disc (only with a DVD+R). Once you select

this function you can no longer add titles to those

already recorded.

Note: the space occupied by titles on the disc are represented by coloured bands at the bottom of the Title

menu.You can thus get an idea of the space occupied by the various video recordings (titles) and the

remaining time available on the disc.

Closing a DVD+R disc (Finalize Disc)

When a DVD+R disc is full, or when you do not wish to record any more programmes on it, you

must close the disc so that it can be played using other DVD+R compatible devices. If you do not

carry out this operation you can still however play the disc in your DTH 8000.

1. With the DVD+R disc in the DTH 8000

2. From the main menu, select Disc using the

button and then confirm with OK.

3. Select DiscTitle Menu using the

button and confirm with OK.The title menu is

displayed.The name of the disc is selected. Press OK to display the specific functions of the

disc.

4. Select Finalize Disc using the

button and confirm with OK.Your DTH 8000,

closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each

recorded title. FINALIZING remains displayed during this operation and disappears once

the disc is ready.

Note: with DVD+RW discs the Finalize Disc function is replaced by Make compatible.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.

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Management of recordings on a disc (DVD+R / DVD+RW)

For each title you can customise the name, delete it from

the disc, delete or clear all chapter markers.

Note: chapter marker are automatically inserted every 6 minutes

during a recording.

Deleting the title or removing all chapters from the title (DVD+RW)

1. From the above DiscTitle Menu select a title and press OK.The title management menu is

displayed.

2. Select DeleteTitle or Clear Chapters then confirm with OK.A confirmation menu is

displayed.

3. Select Yes and confirm with OK.The deleting of the recording will require several seconds.

Wait until the “Please Wait” message disappears.

Modify the title (DVD+R and DVD+RW)

1. Select RenameTitle and confirm with OK.

2. In the confirmation screen that is displayed select Yes and press OK.A keyboard of

characters is displayed.

Rename recordings

With the

and

keys:

• Compose the name by selecting letters one by one.

Confirm with OK.

• Delete a letter by selecting DEL.

Confirm with OK.

• Add a space by selecting SPACE.

Confirm with OK.

• When the name is complete, select Done.

Confirm with OK.

Exit the menu using the RETURN, CLEAR key or resume playing with PLAY.

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Language Menu

Your DTH 8000 gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the language of

the DTH 8000 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.

1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the

keys, then confirm with OK.

2. Select Languages with the

keys, then confirm

with OK.

3. Using the

keys select one of the proposed

options and confirm with OK.

Display (Language of DTH 8000 menus)

The language of the DTH 8000 menus was determined upon installation (page 5).You can

nevertheless change it by following the procedure given on this page.

When Display is selected press OK to display the choice of language menu.

Select a language with the

keys and confirm with OK. Exit the menu using the RETURN

key.

Audio (DVD disc dialogue languages)

Certain discs offer several different languages for the dialogues.The default language is the one

you selected during installation (page 5) if this language is offered on the disc being played.To

change the language of the dialogues your DTH 8000 provides two possibilities:

From the menu of the DTH 8000

With the

keys, select Audio and confirm with OK to access the proposed list of

keys and confirm with OK.

languages. Select the preferred language with the

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 with the

keys. Select one of the languages proposed by the disc

(and the best Audio configuration corresponding to your installation) with the

keys.

Note: with DVDs which have a DVD menu, we recommend that you use the disc menus rather than the

DTH 8000 menu.

You can also change the language of the dialogues and subtitles (if they are available on the disc). During

playback, display the disc menu using the MENU key. Then use the

keys.

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Subtitles (Language of DVD subtitles)

Certain discs propose several languages for subtitles.The default language is the the one you

selected during installation (page 5) if this language is also offered on the disc being played.To

change the subtitles language, your DTH 8000 provides two possibilities:

From the menu of the DTH 8000

With the

keys, select Subtitles and confirm with OK to access the proposed list of

keys and confirm with OK.

languages. Select the preferred language with the

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 with the

keys. 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

DTH 8000 menu.

If you chose “English” during the initial setting (carried out on page 5): 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).

Disc (DVD disc menu language)

The preferred language for disc menus is set during installation (page 5). If the DVD disc that you

are watching does not provide this language, you can select another language from the disc

menus.

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Parental control menu

Your DTH 8000 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.

1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the

keys, then confirm with OK.

2. With the Parental Control line highlighted, press

OK on the remote control (Parental Control menu

is displayed).

3. Using the

keys select one of the proposed

options and confirm with OK.

Note: the padlock tells you whether or not the DTH 8000 is locked.

Locked: you must enter the secret code to play the discs whose rating limits exceed the limit you

have allocated.

Unlocked: you don’t need the secret code the play the discs, even if you have set a rating limit.

Your DTH 8000 is delivered in the unlocked, position without any rating limit. If you want to use the child

lock function, you have to set a rating limit and position the Lock, function on On.

Locking

4. The Lock line is already selected. Press OK to validate.

If no secret code has been chosen, your DTH 8000 asks you to choose one.

5. Enter four digits using the remote control number keys, then press OK to validate.

Note: choose a four-digit number that you will be able to

remember easily or note it down.

6. The first time a confirmation of the code is asked for. Enter the code again, then confirm

with OK.

Note when the Lock function is activated, a padlock is displayed on the DTH 8000 display.

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Ratings limits

This function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming a

restriction on your DTH 8000.This function can only be used with DVD discs provided with the

function.Your DTH 8000 provides ratings limits on a scale of 1 to 8.The ratings limit function

does not work if the disc being played does not have a rating limit. In Europe ratings limits are as

yet uncommon on DVD discs on sale.

1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the

keys, then confirm with OK.

2. With the Parental Control line highlighted, press OK on the remote control (Parental

Control menu is displayed).

3. Press the

key to highlight Ratings Limits and press OK.

or keys to set the bar at the level desired.

4. Use the

Note: the DTH 8000 is supplied without any ratings limit setting.

If you want to prohibit playback of certain discs you will have to

set a ratings limit.

5. Press OK.

6. To return to the DTH 8000 menu, press

until the menu is displayed on the screen.

Non categorized titles

We often feel that some DVD discs ought to have a

ratings limit. 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 DTH 8000 as

described on page 48.When this is done the password

will be requested before playing any DVD disc, including

those that would not normally need a restriction.

Changing the code

To change the code, you must de-activate 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. With the

keys select Off 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 (page 55).

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System Options Menu

The System Options menu in the Setup menu offers you settings to configure certain useful

functions and optimise the performances of your DTH 8000 to match those of the devices

connected to it.

1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the

keys, then confirm with OK.

2. Select Options system with the

keys, then confirm with OK.

3. Select a function with the

keys, confirm with OK, adjust and confirm with the

keys

and OK.

Digital output (audio)

Depending on the amplifier or television (with or without integrated

decoder) connected to your DTH 8000, you will need to set the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT sockets (coaxial or optical) so that they deliver the Dolby

Digital, DTS or MPEG digital signals supported by the other device.Tick

Dolby Digital or DTS if the amplifier or TV set has a Dolby Digital or DTS

decoder (or both, depending on devices). MPEG must be ticked to play a

DVD disc on which the sound was recorded using MPEG standard.

SRS -TruSurround

This function provides you with virtual reproduction of the multichannel

sound of a Dolby or DTS film onto the two channels of your TV or stereo

amplifier.The sound effects of a 5.1 system are then simulated.

Note

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.TruSurround technology is

incorporated under license agreement from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Black level

Adjust the contrast (Light / Dark) according to the brightness of the room

in which you are viewing your DTH 8000 images.

Display Dimmer

Depending on the brightness of the room where you’ve installed your DTH

8000, select one of the 3 available settings (Automatic / Bright / Dim) to

adapt the brightness of the display panel to suit its environment.

PAL/NTSC output

If the images of the DVD being played appear in black and white on your TV

screen, the standard of the video signals transmitted to your TV is incorrect.

Change the video signal from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

Note: PAL is the name of the colour coding system used in most European countries.

NTSC is the name of the colour coding system used in the United States and some

other countries.

AV1 output

Choose the RGB, S-Video or Video signal, depending on the device

connected to the AV1 Scart socket (usually TV sets). If you don’t know which

type of signal is accepted by your TV set, try each setting to get the best

result.

Note: transmission of DTH 8000 images to TV images (with certain TV sets)

If you want to watch one channel while recording programmes on another channel,

you must change the AV1 output connection setting by selecting Video instead of

RGB in the System Options menu.

AV2 Input

Choose the RGB, S-Video or Video signal, depending on the device

connected to the AV2 Scart socket (usually a satellite receiver). If you don’t

know which type of signal is accepted by your TV set, try each setting to get

the best result.

Note: format of image signals:

RGB: English signal colour code (Red – Green – Blue).

S-Video: S-VHS (Y/C), signals with separate colour components and brightness.

Video: CVBS, composite video signals.

Standby mode

Your DTH 8000 has an Eco Standby to reduce its power consumption when

on stand-by. Select On to enable this function.

Note: the Eco function does not allow the display of programming warning

messages on the display panel. Only the record icon will flash.

AV link

Permits a television to control your DTH 8000 and download the same

channels on the same numbers.

Note: this function is positioned by default on On.

AutoClock

Allows your DTH 8000 to always be set at the correct time, date and day.

Note: leave this function activated to avoid any problems when programming

recordings.

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Recording Options Menu

Your DTH 8000 has several practical functions to optimise the recording quality / recording time

ratio that is possible when using a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.This menu also allows the

VPS/PDC function to be activated for all your programmed recordings.

1. From the main menu select Setup using the

keys, then confirm with OK.

2. Select Recording Options with the

keys,

then confirm with OK.

3. Select an option with the

keys, confirm with

OK, adjust and confirm with the

keys and OK.

Recording quality

Your DTH 8000 can record several hours of TV programmes or video sequences from a

connected device.This capacity depends on the discs and the quality adjustment selected in the

Recording Options menu.

Note: all times are approximative.Access to the adjustment

menu is impossible if recording is underway.

Depending on the adjustment selected, the recording time of

a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is as follows:

*1 : Best - 1 hour.

*2 : High - 2 hours.

*3 : Good - 3 hours.

*4 : Normal - 4 hours.

*5 : Basic - 6 hours.

*6 : Low - 8 hours.

SmartRecord™

This function allows you to avoid manipulation errors when you wish to record a programme on

a disc that is almost full. By activating the SmartRecord™ function your DTH 8000 will adapt

the recording quality by positioning it automatically to one of the 6 settings in order to permit

entire recording of the desired programme.

VPS/PDC

Triggers all your programming at the actual broadcast times (if the channel broadcastsVPS/PDC

signals).

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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)

www.thomson-europe.com

Your DTH 8000 doesn’t switch on

• Did you move the DTH 8000? Check the power plug: is it well plugged into the mains

socket? Also check the power cable jack at the rear of the DTH 8000; is it well pushed in.

• Is the mains socket to which you DTH 8000 is connected receiving current? Try to plug in

a lamp or other electrical device: do they work? Check the corresponding fuse in your

house’s fuse box.

The remote control doesn’t work

• To control your DTH 8000, you must first press the DVD key of the remote control.

• Point the remote control at the front of your DTH 8000, not at your TV set.

• The operating range of the remote control is 6 to 8 metres. It gradually decreases as the

batteries wear down.This is a good indicator of the state of the batteries.When the

batteries require replacing, the signal lamp on the remote control flashes when you use it.

• Make sure no objects (or animals) are in the path of the infrared beam between the

remote control and your DTH 8000.They may block the beam and thereby cause a

malfunction of your DTH 8000.

The remote control of your DTH 8000 also controls another device

• Some DVD players made by the Thomson group (Thomson, Brandt, Ferguson, Saba,

Telefunken) react to the same codes.To avoid this inconvenience, you can program your

DTH 8000 and its remote control so they have a different code to those of the other

devices. Refer to page 59.

The remote control and the DTH 8000 don’t work anymore: everything

seems blocked

• Unplug your DTH 8000 from the mains for a few moments and plug it back in.

You don’t see any picture

• Turn on your TV set and your DTH 8000.

• On your TV set, select the socket which receives the signals from your DTH 8000 (AV1,

TV1,AUX1, etc., depending on the make, if connected as shown on page 3 or 9).

• Make sure that all sockets are well pushed into the various sockets.

The colours aren’t natural

• Check that the scart cables are well pushed into the sockets of the various devices.

• Check the settings Output AV1, Input AV2 and Output PAL/NTSC (System Options menu,

page 50).

The image format doesn’t match the screen format of yourTV set

• The image format is adjustable. Refer to page 43.With certain discs, the format is pre-set

and cannot be changed.

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No sound

• Check that the DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG settings are suited to the specifications of

the device connected to the digital audio sockets (coaxial or optical) (page 50).

The sound is very low or inaudible

• The sound of the TV set has been cut or set at a very low level. Press the ( ) key on

your TV set’s remote control and/or adjust the volume on your TV set (or amplifier, if such

is the case).

The menus or subtitles do not appear in the language you want

• With a DVD: the DVD menus are not displayed in your language. Check the disc jacket to

see which languages are available. Choose the language of your choice, if available (page 46).

• With a DVD: there are no subtitles. Check the disc jacket to see whether subtitles are

available. Choose the subtitles of your choice, if available (page 47).

• The preferred language for DVD dialogues and subtitles was set upon initial installation of

your DTH 8000.To change it, refer to pages 46 and 47.

• You can also change the language while a disc is playing by pressing the INFO key and

selecting the

icon for dialogues or

for subtitles.This choice is only valid for the disc

if it has not been removed from the disc drawer.

The menus of your DTH 8000 do not appear in the language you want

• Check that your language is available in the settings menu (page 46). If not, choose another

language.

You can’t access the selected menu, even when you press OK

• If the name of the menu appears on a transparent background, it means that the

corresponding menu or function is not available.The Disc, Video, Music, Pictures and

Card 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 DTH 8000.

• Titles is only accessible once you have recorded a TV program or video sequence (from

an external device).

• Play list is only accessible with a CD.

• Card is only accessible once you have connected a card reader to the front USB socket

and inserted a card in it.

Your DTH 8000 menu disappears

• As with computers, your DTH 8000 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.

The Card line on the Main Menu of your DTH 8000 is not active

• The drive is not recognised by your DTH 8000. It must correspond to the “USB 1.1 Mass

Storage Class” standard. In certain cases you may need to turn it off, with the card reader

connected to the USB socket, then turn on your DTH 8000 so that it recognises the

drive. In other cases you may have to insert the card in the drive before connecting it to

the USB socket.

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The DVD doesn’t play, even when you press the PLAY button

• The disc rating is higher than the limit that you have set (page 49).

Fast forward or rewind doesn’t work

• 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.

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.