User manual THOMSON DTH8045E

[. . . ] 2_DTH8045E_en. qxd 12/04/05 10:21 Page 1 To begin 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. Precautions to take · Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your device. Install your device horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) · Ensure that the ventilation slots, and the device itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. [. . . ] 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. · DivX files - Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX format. Note: Before loading a disc in the player, check that it is compatible. Also, refer to pages 68 and 69 for our recommendations concerning discs and formats. 39 2_DTH8045E_en. qxd 12/04/05 10:21 Page 40 Playing a disc Interactive banners In addition to menus, your DVD recorder has interactive information banners with icons representing functions or information. Some banners provide access to disc playback functions (for DVDs, CDs, VCDs, etc. ) while others give you information on the channels and related functions. In television mode (Operating principle) 1. In the Main Menu of your DVD recorder, (Watch TV 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 the TV channel being watched No. Name of channel and details of the programme viewed if the programme guide (Naviclick) is available on this channel. 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 6) Time elapsed since the beginning of the recording. To select recording time press the key several times (while banner is displayed) to extend recording time by 30 minutes up to a total of 3 hours. 0h30 1h00 1h30 3h00 2h30 2h00 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 (pages 27-59). 40 2_DTH8045E_en. qxd 12/04/05 10:21 Page 41 Playing a disc In disc playing mode (Operating principle) 1. Select an icon using the , keys, or enter a number using the number buttons to access a chapter, a title or a track depending on the disc being played (when the corresponding T, C, P icon is selected). 4. Remove the banner using the yellow INFO key or the CLEAR key, or wait a few seconds until it disappears. With a DVD Chapter 1 currently being played (page 44). For standard playing, repeating of a title, a scene between 2 points A an B, or an entire disc (page 45). To change the viewing angle for video DVD discs (page 46). EN Play mode To choose the dialogue language and audio format (page 45). To select the language of the subtitles for video DVD discs (page 46). To access the edit menu for DVD+R/+RW discs (page 47). With an audio CD Track 1 currently being played (page 44). To control the repeat reading of a disc, a musical track or repeating of a music track between 2 points A and B. (page 45). To select the play mode (Standard, Random) (page 46). introscan - To play the first seconds of each track. With a VCD (Video CD) Title currently being played (page 44). To select the PBC function where available on the disc (page 46). To select the Stereo, Mono, Left or Right audio channel. To control the repeat reading of a disc or a track available on the disc (page 45). Note: PLAY MODES (PLAY, PAUSE, REV, FWD buttons) PLAY (Play) Fast forward ( x3, x6. . . ), or reverse ( -x3, -x6. . . ). 1/2 , 1/6 . . . ), or backward ( K PAUSE (Pause) Slow motion, forward (K 41 K -1/2 , -1/6 . . . ). 2_DTH8045E_en. qxd 12/04/05 10:21 Page 42 Playing a disc Loading and playing a disc Switch on your TV set and DVD recorder. If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you connected your DVD recorder (see page 4). 2. 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. [. . . ] It can be dangerous for you or for certain fragile components. You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the player. Disclaimer of warranty! To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of non-infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of this product under conditions other than as specified above, are hereby excluded. Condensation / moisture / heat If your DVD recorder or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere, as for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the DVD recorder malfunctions. Note: Dolby Digital is a sound compression technique developed by Dolby for multi-channel digital audio signals. [. . . ]