User manual THOMSON DTH8040

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 coaxial cable supplied, connect the ANTENNA-CABLE OUT socket of the DVD recorder to the g antenna socket of your TV set. 3. Using a Peritel cable (Scart) [not supplied] connect connector AV1 (TV) of the DVD player to the Peritel (Scart) connector on the television set (labelled AV 1, EXT 1, AUX 1 depending on the brand). 4. Use the mains cable to connect your DVD recorder to a mains socket, by first connecting the cable to the back of the DVD recorder. Note: connection to a satellite or cable receiver is detailled on page 9. For UK, please see safety information regarding the mains plug at the end of this user manual, in the cover page. 3 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 4 Connections and initial set up About your device Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder.Thanks to its tuner you can watch and record TV progammes on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD Rom, DVD Ram, and DVD audio. Placing the DVD recorder in service Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD recorder,TV set or satellite receiver). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked.To control your DVD recorder, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys. Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV set 1. Turn on your TV set. 2. Set your DVD recorder remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key. 3. Switch on your DVD recorder by pressing the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of the player. 4. The first time you turn on your DVD recorder, it will 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 DVD recorder. Note: The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you've chosen if it is available on the discs played. 5. Choose a language using the , keys on the remote control unit, then confirm by pressing OK. buttons. Note: Note: the Continue on the next page ... 4 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 5 Connections and initial set up Automatic channel search In each region,TV stations are broadcast on different channels.Your DVD recorder cannot be factory-set to receive the TV channels of your area.You will have to set up the channels by following the automatic procedure recommended below. 6. Select your country of residence using the keys, and press OK. or Note: the arrows indicate that other countries are available. To find your country, use the buttons on your remote control. EN 7. On the screen that is displayed, the Automatic option is already selected. Press OK. 8. 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. Continue on the next page ... 5 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 6 Connections and initial set up 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. / to search for a name on the Rename: INFO keys, then list. Validate by pressing OK. Decoder adjustment : AV key (indicates that the images of the selected channel will be decrypted by a decoder, of the CANAL+ type, connected to connector AV2. The symbol of a decoder displayed alongside the name of the channel confirms the adjustment). 10. When all channels have been sorted to your liking, press the key. 11. Your DVD recorder has an automatic time (and date) setting function. In general, no setting is required on your part. If the time and date information are correct, press OK. A message appears. It indicates that the installation of the channels are now complete. Press OK.The main menu of your DVD recorder appears. Clock setting AutoClock: If the 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 52).The time setting of the DVD recorder is important for the correct functioning of your programmed recordings. 1. Select Year. Enter 4 digits for the year (2, 0, 0, 4 for 2004). 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 DVD recorder and take advantage of its numerous functions. If you want to connect a satellite receiver to your DVD recorder, 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 51-52). These adjustments depend on the other devices that you are likely to connect to your DVD recorder. If you want to redo the automatic channel set-up, you will have to select Interactive setup in the Installation menu (in the Setup menu). 6 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 7 Connections and initial set up 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 DVD recorder.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 or keys, and press OK to validate. or or or keys, and press OK to validate. keys, and press OK to validate. keys on the remote control, and press 3. Select the Installation line using the 4. Select the Manual Search line using the EN 5. Select your country of residence using the 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 · · or keys, and use the of antenna. Reception through external antenna: select Antenna (Ch). Cable reception: select Cable (Ca). or keys. key to choose the type 8. Select the Channel line using the 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). next to the channel number. In If the channel is encoded, press AV to display the pictogram this case, plug a decoder into the blue AV2 connector of the DVD recorder. If the picture is poor, select Fine Tuning using or and adjust with PR+ or PR-. 10. When the picture and sound of the channel are good, select the line Save using or , 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. 7 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 8 Connections and initial set up Channel update If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update your DVD recorder's list of channels. In such a case, start a new channel search from the installation menu. This set-up deletes all stored channels and resets all the channels that your DVD recorder can receive. If you only want to set-up a single channel, refer to the manual search on page 7. 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. or 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 DVD recorder has an automatic time setting system which recognises the time signals put out by certain channels. If your DVD recorder 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 or keys, and press OK to validate. or or keys, and press OK to validate. keys, and press OK to validate. 3. Select the Installation line using the 4. Select the Clock Setup line using the 5. year is highlighted. Enter the year's 4 digits (press 2, 0, 0, 4 for 2004). 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. or keys, and press OK to validate. 3. Select the Installation line using the 4. Select the Channel List line using the or 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 DVD recorder. 8 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 9 Connections and initial set up Other recommended connections Satellite or cable reciever (or decoder) Carrry out the connection of cable 5 (not supplied). EN TV set DVD recorder 5 Satellite receiver In grey: connections already carried out (connections from page3). 9 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 10 Connections and initial set up Video recorder TV set Video recorder DVD recorder (not supplied) Satellite reciever and video recorder Video recorder TV set Satellite receiver DVD recorder (not supplied) 10 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 11 Connections and initial set up The connections proposed on page 3 permit the rapid connection of your DVD recorder 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 DVD recorder you may make other connections.The DVD recorder has other sockets for this purpose. 1 27 3 EN 6 5 4 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 DVD recorder. If you do not use the recommended connection, i.e. the Peritel (Scart) socket, you must, as well as the video connections (CVBS or S-VIDEO) connect the outputs Audio L and R of the operating device to the Audio L and R inputs of your DVD recorder. Note: the audio sockets and cables are generally identified by a colour code (white for the left channel and red for the right). RCA sockets and cables for analogue L and R audio signal. 2 ­ Video in - Composite (CVBS) (COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT) RCA socket and cable for CVBS Video signal, also called Composite. 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. 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 for Y/C Video signal, also called S-Video. 11 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 12 Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables (outputs) 4 - Optical Out socket (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) Optical socket and cable for digital audio signal. The digital sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the optical socket of your DVD recorder. Use this socket by connecting it to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. 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 for Y/C Video 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 DVD recorder. 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 SVIDEO) connect the Audio outputs, L and R, of your DVD recorder to the Audio inputs, L and R, of your television set (or amplifier). Note: audio sockets and cables are usually identified by a colour code (white for the left channel and red for the right channel). RCA sockets and cables for analogue L and R audio signal. 7 - Composite Video Out socket (CVBS) (OUTPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO) 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. 12 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 13 Connections and initial set up The connectors on the facade allow easy connection when copying sound and images or displaying them from a video camera EN 1 The connectors 2 Press here 3 Lift the trapdoor to gain are behind a trapdoor access to the connectors 1 2 Front sockets (inputs) 1 - 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. 2 - AV sockets (Audio/Video) The AUDIO-VIDEO connectors allow the viewing or copying of your video sequences from a camcorder or any other AV device that provides a composite video signal and analogue stereo sound. 13 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 14 Connections and initial set up The buttons on the front 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 ON/STANDBY - To switch your DVD 6 OPEN/CLOSE - To open and close the recorder on or off. 2 STOP - To stop play (press once) or to disc tray. 7 AV - To select the audiovisual sources stop recording in progress using the Channels menu (press twice). 3 PLAY / PAUSE - To play a disc placed in the disc tray (10) of the DVD recorder. - Pause during playback (audio CD or mp3) or pause on an image (DVD). 4 G REV / FWD F (channels or devices connected to the AV sockets): PR 1 ,2 ,3 - Channel 1, 2, 3. AV 1 - Device connected on AV1 (TV set). AV 2 - Device connected on AV2 (satellite receiver, decoder, ...). AV 3 - Front AUDIO/VIDEO sockets. AV 4 - Rear AV sockets (S-VIDEO or AUDIO/VIDEO. 8 PR- / PR+ / IG SKIP FI Fast forward or reverse (page 32). 5 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 30 minutes. 0h30 1h00 1h30 2h00 2h30 3h00 To change channels (page 19). Skips forward or backward a chapter (page 33). 9 Display panel - Displays your DVD recorder's modes of operation (page 15). Adjusting the brightness (page 52) 10 Disc tray. 14 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 15 Connections and initial set up 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. EN With a disc - DVD playback. - Playback of an Audio CD or VCD. - Pause of Audio CD or still frame (DVD,VCD). - Fast forward ( ) or reverse ( ). - Slow motion, forward (K ) or backward ( K). Other indications - Indicates the Lock function is activated. (page 49). - Indication of the selected source: · AV 2: AUDIO/VIDEO input connector at the rear. · AV 3: AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets on the front. · AV 4: AV/ S-VIDEO or AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets at the rear. Displays on your DVD recorder (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, at any time, display the main menu of the disc by using the MENU button. Player banners ­ while a disc is playing back you can display or remove banners using the INFO key on the remote control unit.The banners appear in the form of a succession of icons at the top of the screen. Player menus ­ your DVD recorder has menus enabling you to use functions that are not accessible using the remote control unit keys.The player menu is displayed when the DVD recorder 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. · · 15 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 16 Remote control The remote control handset supplied with your DVD recorder is a 3 in 1 type remote control. It allows 3 devices to be controlled: your DVD recorder, 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 DVD recorder (in DVD mode). Note: the functions described below depend on the discs and/or the files read. For description of the TV and SAT.CABLE functions, see the following page. 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. DVD PR RETURN MENU CLEAR OPEN.CLOSE ZOOM INFO SHOWVIEW ANGLE 0 to 9 TV.VIDEO REV PLAY FWD REC STOP PAUSE AGAIN ADVANCE Switches the DVD recorder on or off. Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by pressing once), enabling you to control your DVD recorder. Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or track (CD). Returns to the previous menu. Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played. Removes the menu or banner showing on the TV screen. Opens and closes the disc holder of the DVD recorder. Enlarges the picture during playback, slow motion or pause mode. Displays the DVD recorder information banner on the TV screen while a disc is being played. Display programming screen with guide number. To access a choice of angles of an image if available on the disc. (JPEG) To rotate an image through 90°. Keys used to enter information such as a chapter or track number, or to make choices from menus. Passes DVD images to the television set connected to AV1. Fast backward while a disc is being played. Plays a disc. Fast forward while a disc is being played. To record the TV program watched onto the recordable disc (DVD+R / DVD+RW). Stops disc playing or recording and displays the DVD player menu. Pause during playback (CD) or pause on an image (DVD). Skips backward ­ each press replays the last seconds during DVD playback. To skip forward approximately 30 seconds (DVD) or to play another track (audio CD). 16 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 17 Remote control Using the remote control handset to control your television and satellite or cable receiver The DVD recorder remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices: your DVD recorder, 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 a TV set TV PR AV 0 to 9 MENU RETURN CLEAR 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. Keys enter digital values or change channel. Displays main TV set menu. Returns to the previous menu. Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen. EN Note: colour keys enable one to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets. Controlling a satellite or cable receiver SAT.CABLE Places PR 0 to 9 MENU RETURN CLEAR 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. Keys enter digital values or change channel. To display the main menu of the satellite or cable receiver. Returns to the previous menu. Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen. Note: the colour keys allow access to the same functions as colour keys on the remote control. Remote control - Code A-B With certain devices (combined TV/DVD or other DVD player) it may happen that your DVD recorder controls the DVD player of the other device. In this case you can adjust your remote control and the DVD recorder on another code known as code B (adjustment shown on page 58). 17 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 18 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. SAT Codes: 5000, 5001, 5031, 5037, 5043, 5064, 5065, 5066, 5058, 5084. TV Codes: 1000, 1002, 1016, 1024, 1041, 1051, 1089, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1134, 1135, 1148, 1001, 1033, 1096, 1130, 1151. Note here the code(s) which work best. TV SAT·CABLE Note: when you change the remote control's batteries, remember to reprogram it. 18 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 19 Recording functions To watch TV Programmes 1. Turn on your television set. 2. Turn on your DVD recorder using the ON/STANDBY key.The time displayed on your DVD recorder is replaced by the word MENU. · After a few seconds the main menu of the player appears on the television screen. · Watch TV function is already selected. 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 DVD recorder (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 EN 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 key on the remote control. To display information again, press the INFO key of the remote control. To change channel Change the channel with the PR+/PR- key or the remote control number keys.To select the channel of a device connected to your DVD recorder (satellite reciever) or to view images from a video recorder, use the AV button on the remote control or press the PR+/PR- button several times to select one of the three connectors (AV1, AV2, AV3) to which the device is connected. Note: where needed, see the connection diagrams on pages 9 and 10. No. and name of the channel selected on the DVD recorder Current time (Time set). Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels. Selection is possible with the key on the remote control. Note: NICAM sound is digital, compatible with analogue tv sets. It is broadcast by certain channels and relayed by certain emmiters in some European countries. NICAM (Near Intantaneously Companded Audio Multiplex) is also used to broadcast Dolby Surround stereophonic programmes or for simultaneous broadcasting in two languages or for two different sounds (intended for blind and poorly sighted people). 19 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 20 Recording functions Record the current programme Your DVD recorder has recording functions similar to a video recorder. It records programmes on DVD (DVD+R, DVD+RW) type discs. For the same disc, the recording time depends on the quality settings that you can adjust according to the time left on the disc.The recording may be immediate or deferred. Deferred programming is explained on page 22. For immediate recording follow the instructions below. When using disks: Choose good quality discs. To avoid any problems use known brands such as Imation, Maxell, Philips, Ricoh, Verbatim, Sony... 4. Open the DVD tray by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE key. Put in a disc DVD+RW or DVD+R. The printed side upwards, (double-sided discs have concentric marks around the central hole on each side of the disc). Close the tray using the OPEN/CLOSE key. Choose a recording quality in relation to the time available on the disc. See Recording Quality paragraph on page 53. Note: Disc Formatting - When you insert a DVD+RW disc for the first time, your DVD recorder must first format the disc. This operation may take several minutes (up to 10 minutes), however you can begin recording on the disc shortly after beginning the formatting process (after around 10 to 20 seconds). FORMAT DSC remains displayed during this operation on the display. 5. Press once on the REC key of the remote control or on the RECORD key on the façade of your DVD recorder to record the current programme until the end of the disc.To record for a short period, press the REC button several times. Each press increments the time by 30 minutes up to a maximum of 3 hours, if the recording quality and the time remaining on the disc are sufficient (see page 53). · Recording starts. · RECORD is displayed for a few moments on the display of the DVD recorder.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 that is displayed confirms the channel, the programme being recorded and the time remaining on the disc. Note: after several seconds the information banner disappears.You can redisplay it using the INFO key on the remote control. Changing the channel during recording is not possible. To watch another channel during the recording session, select it directly on the television set, using its own remote control handset. With each recording session the name and programme parameters recorded on the disc are automatically placed in the library memory of your DVD recorder. The library can contain up to 200 programme names recorded on different discs. To watch your recorded programmes see the Disc menu, details on page 42. To consult the library see the Disc Library menu, page 26. 20 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 21 Recording functions Stop recording Press the STOP button twice. · With a DVD+R disc, if you do not have another recording to make, you need to "Finalize" the disc in order that it can be read by other DVD+R compatible players. Closing a DVD+R disc is described in detail below. If you do not close a DVD+R disc, it will still be possible to make other recordings on it later on, providing there is enough disc space.You can therefore safely store it.You can also erase recordings, but you will lose the corresponding recording time which cannot be used to record other titles. With DVD+RW discs discs this function does not exist. It is replaced by a function that renders the disc compatible in such cases where you have added or removed chapter bookmarks using the edit menu. For some players, it is necessary to render the disc compatible even though you haven't carried out modifications to the chapters. Note: if you only press once on the STOP key, the confirmation window appears. Press a second time to definitively stop the recording or select continue using the and OK keys. At the end of each recording, your DVD recorder takes a few seconds to prepare the start menu of the disc. This menu is formed from representative images from each title. To view a recording, see page 42. EN · Closing a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc (Finishing a disc) When a disc is full, or if you do not want to record any other programmes on the disk, you need to finish the disc so that it can be read by other players that are compatible with the disc format. However, if you do not carry out this operation you will still be able to read the disc on your DVD recorder. 1. With the disc in the DVD recorder. 2. From the main menu, select Disc using the 3. Select Disc Title Menu using the or button and then confirm with OK. or 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. 4a. With a DVD+R disc: Select Finalize Disc using the or button and confirm with OK.Your DVD recorder, closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title. FINALIZING remains displayed during this operation and disappears once the disc is ready. 4b. With DVD+RW discs: Select Make compatible using the or button and confirm with OK.Your DVD recorder, closes the disc session and prepares a home screen made up from images representing each recorded title. Note: you need to make a DVD+RW disc compatible if you have added or deleted chapter bookmarks in order that the disc can be played on other DVD players. 21 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 22 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 SHOWVIEW® programming, explained on page 24. 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 SHOWVIEW® function explained on page 24. If nothing has been programmed the screen simply displays Add Timer. 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 or key and enter the corresponding information with the number keys or the key as described below. Note: your DVD recorder can memorise the parameters of 8 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 and press OK. complete, select Keep Timer with 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 DVD recorder using the PR+/PR- key. b) Or select one of the Audio-Video (AV2,AV3,AV4) sockets to which is connected a device (satellite receiver or other) using the key (the socket details are shown on page 14). Note: selecting the AV2 connector allows you to program the recording of a satellite reciever programme (either left switched on or also programmed) connected to this connector. The selecting of the AV2 connector is activated by default by the AV Timer function (triggering of programming via the AV connector). 5. Day (s) Using the digit keys on the remote control type in the date, if the recording is not made the same day, and / or select a period using the 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. 22 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 23 Recording functions 6. Start time and stop time Enter the recording start time and then the stop time. To this end, and according to the features of the receivers, you must: - either program the receiver with the same beginning and end times, then switch off the DVD recorder and the receiver, - or leave the satellite receiver switched on, on the channel to record, program the DVD recorder, then switch it off. Note: if you selected AV2 during step 4, you do not need to enter the start and stop times, since it is the device that is connected that triggers the start and stop of the recording at the times set via its programming menu. 7. Recording quality Select a recording quality from the 6 proposed using the key. *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 the time available on a blank DVD disc of 4.7 Gb in "Low" quality is around 8 hours, while in "Best" quality the time will only be 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. For an automatic quality setting in relation to the time remaining on the disc, activate the SmartRecordTM function (page53). EN 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 broadcasts VPS/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. Keep Timer Memorise your programming by selecting Keep Timer 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 8. If you have carried out more than 5 programmings, to see the others press the or 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 Cancel Timer and confirming with the OK key. 10. Return to the main menu using the MENU key in order to continue to use your DVD recorder or turn it off using the ON/STANDBY key, after having loaded a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc with remaining time compatible with your programming. 23 2_DTH8040_42_en.qxd 7/07/04 9:31 Page 24 Recording functions SHOWVIEW® Recording Your DVD recorder allows to program SHOWVIEW® recordings by means of the numbers printed in most TV magazines (e.g. 5697841). Simply enter this number when the SHOWVIEW® screen is displayed, it contains all the necessary recording parameters (channel, date, start and end times). SHOWVIEW® is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW® system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. Before using SHOWVIEW® ensure the channels have been properly installed, as shown on page 5, and that the clock of your DVD recorder is correctly adjusted (date and time).