2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 1 Contents Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting ..................2 Inserting the batteries..............................................................2 Important information regarding the batteries ........................2 Basic connections......................................................................3 About your device ....................................................................4 Placing the DVD recorder in service......................................4 Using the remote control unit correctly ..................................4 Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV set ....................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 Other recommended connections..........................................9 Satellite or cable reciever (or decoder) ....................................9 Video recorder ..............................................................................10 Satellite reciever and video recorder ......................................10 Sockets and cables (inputs) ........................................................11 Sockets and cables (outputs)......................................................12 Front sockets (inputs) ..................................................................13 The buttons on the front ......................................................14 The messages on the display ................................................15 TV Functions ..................................................................................15 With a disc......................................................................................15 Other indications ..........................................................................15 Displays on your DVD recorder (menus and banners) ......15 Playing a disc Discs you can record ..............................................................29 Discs you can play ..................................................................29 Interactive banners ................................................................30 In TELEVISION mode (Operating principle) ......................30 Information on the TV channel being watched ......................30 Recording the channel being watched......................................30 In DISC PLAYING mode (Operating principle) ................31 With a DVD ..................................................................................31 With an audio CD ........................................................................31 With a VCD (Video CD) ............................................................31 Loading and playing a disc ....................................................32 Search Options........................................................................32 Quick search of an image or a track........................................32 Still picture and frame advance ..................................................32 Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image) ............................33 Skipping a chapter or a track (DVD - VCD - CD)................33 Scene AgainTM (DVD) ..................................................................33 Advance (DVD) ............................................................................33 Playback options ....................................................................33 Enlarging an image (zoom) ..........................................................33 Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles ................33 The disc information banner ................................................34 Timer (DVD,VCD, CD)................................................................34 Title or Track (DVD,VCD, CD)..................................................34 Chapter (DVD) ..............................................................................34 Subtitle and dialogue language (DVD)......................................35 Play modes of discs (DVD - VCD) ............................................35 Camera angles (DVD) ..................................................................36 PBC - Playback control menu (VCD) ......................................36 Play mode for Audio CDs ..........................................................36 IntroScan (CD) ..............................................................................36 Edit Menu (DVD+RW) ................................................................36 Access to the edit menu ............................................................37 The edit menu functions..............................................................38 Playing images (JPEG), and sounds (mp3) files ..................40 Reading music files (MP3) and / or images (JPEG) ................40 Image Functions ............................................................................41 EN Remote control Description of keys in DVD mode............................................16 Using the remote control handset to control your television and satellite or cable receiver..............................17 Controlling a TV set......................................................................17 Controlling a satellite or cable receiver ..................................17 Remote control - Code A-B ......................................................17 Programming the remote control........................................18 Automatic code search................................................................18 Manual programming ....................................................................18 Menus Disc menu................................................................................42 Play Disc ..........................................................................................42 Disc Title menu (DVD+R, DVD+RW)......................................42 Rename a disc or a title (DVD+R, DVD+RW) ......................44 Player Menu ....................................................................................45 Playlist ..............................................................................................45 Disc options....................................................................................46 Language Menu ..............................................................................47 Parental control menu..................................................................49 System Options Menu..................................................................51 Recording Options Menu ............................................................53 Recording functions To watch TV Programmes ....................................................19 To change channel ........................................................................19 Record the current programme ..........................................20 Stop recording ........................................................................21 Closing a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (Finishing a disc) ......21 Programming a recording......................................................22 SHOWVIEW® Recording ..........................................................24 Programming a recording ............................................................24 Recording from a connected device ....................................25 From a satellite receiver or cable receiver (AV2 socket)....25 From a Camcorder or other device (AV3,AV4 socket)......25 Library......................................................................................26 To find a Title (recording)............................................................26 Sort by Title ....................................................................................27 Sort by Category, sort by date ..................................................27 Access to the title menu ............................................................27 Assign or Change the Category of a title ..............................28 Show discs ......................................................................................28 Further information Troubleshooting guide............................................................54 Caution ....................................................................................57 Disclaimer of warranty! ..............................................................57 Condensation ................................................................................57 Discs ................................................................................................57 For your safety ..............................................................................57 DVD copy protection ..................................................................57 Remote control - Code A-B ..................................................58 Technical data ........................................................................58 1 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 2 Connections and initial set up Precautions and information before connecting · Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your device. Install your device horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) · Ensure that the ventilation slots, and the device itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. · Do not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD recorder. Do not place the device on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat · The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance · The DVD recorder must not be near or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the device · Protect the DVD recorder from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Before moving the device, ensure the disc tray is empty. Switching off the DVD recorder to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply. In order to separate the device completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug.When connecting, ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets.Your DVD recorder is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sales or other business purpose is or may be a violation of copyright law. Important notice: Please read the recommendations given on page 57. Inserting the batteries 1 2 3 Important information regarding the batteries · Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw them into fire, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any leaking batteries.Take care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury. · Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back. 2 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 3 Connections and initial set up Basic connections Your DVD recorder has many connection possibilities to allow it to fit into a setup comprising several devices.We recommend that you follow the connection setup on this page, and then carry out the adjustments shown on the following pages.You will first need to set up the channels as explained in the following pages before the final interconnection of the devices, described on pages 9 to 12. EN 1 TV United Kingdom Ireland Europe Scart cable 3 Coaxial Cable 2 220 - 240 V 50 - 60 Hz 4 DVD recorder 1. Unplug the antenna cable from your TV set and plug it into the ANTENNA-CABLE IN socket of your DVD recorder. 2. Using the c ...