Thomson DTH6000 User Guide Manual - DVDPlayer
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1. OPPI Installation Precautions and guarantee Box contents Connections Basic connection Other connection possibilities Other devices oe E E SE SEE SEE OO SEE HHH HH HH HH HH G Remote control General functions Functions in DVD mode Functions in VCR mode Front panel controls 8 Front panel display 666669 0 Initial installation Modulator Automatic channel search Clock setting Sorting the channels New or encoded channel Menus CCC eT TSE Tee CTT TTT eee I VCR menus DVD menus Disc content menus PlayBack Control PBC menus EREEREER EELEE oe eee eee ee OHO SEE SEE SEE SE SE HH HHH HH HF OH F EREET EEEE OR Se oes EET aoe eee VCR Mode Playing a tape i BS Oe Oe Ge o W oe Cee Inserting a tape Playing a tape Continuous play Accelerated play Still image Pause Variable slow motion Rewind or Fast forward Stop Ejecting the tape Recording re errs Getting prepared Simple recording Recording with automatic stop instant record Continuous recording Programming a recording 16 Programming using a PlusCode number Storage of the programme numbers with the VIDEO Plus feature VIDEO Plus system and satellite demodulator Without the PlusCode programming numbers To check your programming Error messages likely to occur when programming Deleting a programmed recording Recording programmed on a connected set Sound c2. DTH6000 EN BK 06 2002 Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals WW W
3. inability of the player to read the file N B The information contained in this document was updated in February 2002 Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 31 The appliance does not switch on Remote control The remote control does not work or works only intermittently Picture There is no picture The picture is of poor quality with snow or lines Sound There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality Stereo sound is not reproduced Recording The oo symbol flashes on the display and or the DVD VCR ejects the cassette when want to record The DVD VCR does not accept the PlusCode number enter The DVD VCR displays the TIMER menu when try to enter a PlusCode number The DVD VCR asks me to enter the number of _ the channel corresponding to a PlusCode number Subtitles The subtitles do not appear Disc menu language The disc menu language is not the correct one Lock You have forgotten your password Troubleshooting 1 Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket 2 Press the key on the front of the appliance 1 Aim the remote control at the appliance The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted 2 Check that batteries are fitted or change them 1 Check you have switched on the TV set 2 Check the connections 3 Select the AV input or the channel assigned to the video recorder on the IV 1 Check the connections 2 Adjust the tracking in playba
4. B sequence of your choice by using the Repeat Playback function This function is only available with discs which display elapsed time Select the repeat mode icon with the lt and keys and then choose an option using the V and A keys To repeat a sequence between two points A and B choose the A B repeat mode option and then follow the instructions for entering the two points If during a fast forward or reverse the point B is reached the player continues playback at normal speed from the point A If during a fast search the point A Is reached the player starts playback from the point A at normal speed To stop the repeat playback you have a choice between selecting the repeat mode icon and choosing the Off option pressing the STOP key twice Markers DVD and audio CD 2 3 The player can store up to six disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit remains switched on This function ts only available with discs whose elapsed time appears in the info menu Select the bookmark icon with the lt and gt keys and press OK to confirm gt Another menu Is displayed describing the six markers To create a marker select a position shown as unmarked using the V A lt and keys and then press OK To start playback from a marker select the button then press OK to confirm Downloaded DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use 4 To delete a bookmark select the if b
5. match the official time in the area where you live deactivate the function by pressing the OK key and set your video recorder clock manually see page 11 VIDEO PLus 10 minutes Select this option to add 10 minutes to the end time of your VIDEO Plus recordings Thus you will avoid defective recordings due to programme time shifting or programmes exceeding the scheduled time within the 10 minute limit Downloaded DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Orther functions ver Index search Indices allow you to mark particular tape sections beginning of films sequences etc to retrieve them quickly At the beginning of every recording the video recorder automatically marks an index on the tape To retrieve the previous or next index mark press lt or gt this function requires the tape to be on STOP STATUS Menu Using the INFO key you can display the information concerning video recorder operation tape type time remaining before end of tape type of sound image format tape speed channel time By default the cassette type shown on the information screen is E180 Since the remaining time is deduced from the duration of the cassette you must enter the cassette type for E240 and E300 cassettes Press again the INFO key the cassette type Is highlighted Use the V and A keys to display the appropriate cassette type and finally press OK to Be confirm If you insert a cassette with a duration shorter th
6. next pr or previous pr chapter DVD or track CD Return directly to the main menu or hide the info menu Access the Zoom function see page 22 Move backward 10 seconds during disc playback ownloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals RETURN EXIT CoH Ov Z T O O m o MENU O PROG O gt R P lt q CLEAR 0000 SP LP Fe OOO OO C R m O O O 3 O 9 O Functions in VCR mode Exit a menu Access the see page 15 STATUS MENU Access the overview main menu Change channel on the video recorder Drop down the VIDEO Plus menu Set the counter to zero cancel a programme or return to the Standard set up Double the recording time of a cassette with the LP function Select the devices connected to the Audio Video sockets AV1 AV2 AV3 DVD Start recording Select a channel For 2 digit channels first press O O 1 2 for Pr12 Set up Front panel controls The appliance has some of the remote control functions on its front panel 0 000 5 Ref on the Function Remote diagram control key Switch the appliance on and off O 2 Switch the appliance on and change from DVD mode to O VCR mode and vice versa Start recording in VCR mode REC Starta fast forward or reverse se
7. programme using the number keys 3 Confirm using OK gt The TIMER menu comes up gt You may complete your programming by choosing daily or weekly repetition double length or VPS or PDC signal triggered recording When programming for the first time the cursor positions itself on Prog number confirm or enter the desired programme number A Press the OK key Leave the menu using the EXIT key 6 Put the video recorder in standby mode using the key gt The symbol on the display of the VCR confirms that your programming was successful VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation Storage of the programme numbers with the VIDEO Plus feature The video recorder automatically stores the correspondance between channel numbers and PlusCode numbers so that you do not have to re enter for each programming the channel number corresponding to the PlusCode programming number This is to say that the first time you programme a recording on a channel using the VIDEO Plus feature the video recorder will prompt you to confirm or enter the channel number When programming your next VIDEO Plus recording the video recorder will automatically identify the channel concerned VIDEO PLUS system and satellite demodulator If you use the PlusCode numbers to record a programme broadcast by satellite the VIDEO P
8. show the play mode of the disc Downloaded From anual com Thomson Manuals 9 Set up Initial Installation Modulator A WN 9 If you haven t used a SCART cable supplied to connect your TV to the AV1 socket of the DVD VCR then proceed with the settings below before you go to channel set up If you have used a SCART cable go directly to the Automatic channel search section Switch the DVD VCR ON by pressing the 5 key on its front panel Press the VCR key on the remote control Hold down the MENU key on the remote control until S 4 comes up on the video recorder display Validate your choice using the OK key Please wait the video recorder is searching for a channel within the range 21 to 69 available for transmitting pictures to the television via the coaxial cable After a while the video recorder display indicates the channel that will be used for this purpose Note down the number here Switch ON your television set Take the user manual of your television and carry out the steps below Select an available channel number a channel which has no picture Follow the instructions of your television user manual to find the video channel of the video recorder the one you noted down above gt Once the television has found the video channel of the video recorder the following message will be displayed on the screen VCR lt CH 52 gt If the picture is poor snowy torn change the communica
9. you chose English during initial set up the main Play menu Is displayed in English any menus generated by Hey tients the disc are in English as is the language of the dialogues if this language is available on the disc Sain 1 Select the Languages option in the main menu using pee the V and A keys and press OK to confirm Subtitles 2 Select one of the options using the W and A keys and press OK to confirm Player Menus To change the language of the player menus choose the language using the VW and A keys and press OK to confirm Disc Menus To change the language of the disc menus choose the language using the VW and A keys and press OK to confirm oF Audio 1 To change the dialogue language choose the language using the W and A keys and press OK to confirm The Original option refers to the language programmed as the user language on the disc If the language you choose is not available the priority language is selected instead 2 To change the language during play display the audio icon by pressing the key on the remote control see page 29 Subtitles 1 To change the subtitle language choose the language using the W and A keys and press OK to confirm If the language chosen is available it is automatically selected when you display the subtitles see page 29 If not the subtitles language indicated on the disc is selected instead If you select the Auto option the subtitle languag
10. your TV screen 1 Select a format using the W and A keys 16x9 Widescreen reproduces 16x9 format films in full on a 16x9 screen 4x3 Letterbox gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format i e with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen or in 16x9 4x3 Standard reproduces a 4x3 picture without distortion 2 Press OK to confirm On Screen Displays You can use this menu to choose the information you want to see on the screen Select the On Screen Displays option and press OK to confirm Three items are available Info Displays to display time related information during play Angle indicator to display angle info when the disc offers several camera angles to choose from Scene Again Text to display subtitles during replay from 10 seconds before T button Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 95 oad You can adapt your player to other equipment and access specific functions with the Sound menu Select the Sound option in the main menu using the iy V and A keys and press OK to confirm Fey ne Lock Display Sound Logic on Languages Digital Output Dolby Digital You can use this function to control the different sound levels via dynamic compression It improves the quality of the sound track at a low volume and quietens the loudest sounds Select the Sound Logic option and then set the function to On This function is available only on DVD discs rec
11. DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up Orher devices Decoder camcorder satellite receiver another DVD player another video recorder etc AV2 socket Connect another device to the AV2 socket of the DVD VCR using the SCART cable supplied The pictures from the other device go through the AV1 socket of the DVD VCR and then on to the TV set Camcorder AV3 socket Connect your camcorder to the AUDIO L left AUDIO R right and VIDEO sockets located at the front of the DVD VCR Select the AV3 input on the DVD VCR by pressing the AV key VIDEO L AUDIO R Audio video amplifier Video connection Connect your audio video amplifier to the AV1 SCART socket of the DVD VCR You can also connect it to the VIDEO OUT socket of the DVD VCR with a video oF cable not supplied You will get the best picture quality with the SCART socket Audio connection For 6 channel multichannel sound connect the amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial socket of the DVD VCR using a coaxial cable not supplied or to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT optical socket of the DVD VCR using an optical cable not supplied You can also connect your audio video amplifier to the AUDIO OUT L and R sockets of the DVD VCR using an audio cable not supplied You will get the best sound quality with a connection via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket Stereo HiFi system Connect your HiFi system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket of the DVD VCR or t
12. NON INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT UNDER CONDITIONS OTHER THAN AS HEREABOVE SPECIFIED ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED Downloade rom DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up Box contents Thank you for purchasing one of our videos Unpack the set completely and tear off the protection films JON HIFI STEREO NICAM DVD VCR _ SEE voeo L auo R j pis SHOWVIEW i Remote control Coaxial cable 75 Q Euro Scart cable 2 non rechargeable batteries type AA 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 If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal Set up and user manual yi To respect the environment we have printed this document on unbleached recycling paper Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up Connections Basi
13. ade twice as large 1 Press the oO until you reach the zoom size you require 2 Move from one area to another using the V A lt 4 and gt keys Downloaded h DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use P lay modes DVD 1 Load a disc and press STOP Play 4 Standard Play 2 Select the Play Mode option and press OK to y con fi rm Display Edit Program The content of the Play Mode menu varies depending Ear AutoPlay on the type of disc Languages 3 Select a play mode with the A and W keys and press OK to confirm Standard Play all discs Use this option for sequential playback of the disc Random Play all discs except Video CD If you have loaded a DVD disc containing a number of titles or an audio CD you can listen to or view all the titles on the disc in a random order chosen by the player by choosing the Random Play option Program Play all discs except Video CD You can program playback using the Edit Program function below If there is no gt programmed list this mode cannot be selected Edit Program all discs except Video CD With this option you choose and program the playback order Lists vary depending on the type of disc 1 Entera title number and then a chapter number for a DVD or a track number for an audio CD using the A and W keys or the numeric keys or else a filename for an MP3 using the A and keys Select Add using gt and then press OK If you sel
14. an 180 minutes you need not enter the cassette type the VCR will calculate automatically the duration of the cassette To reset the counter call up the starus menu with the INFO key and press the 0000 key re setting the counter requires a tape to be loaded Tracking and stability in play mode The pictures of some tapes hired or other may flicker show interference lines on the bottom of the screen or be altered by other undesirable effects With the Tracking or Stability adjustments you can eliminate or reduce these image faults 1 Load a tape 2 Either start playing using the PLAY key or switch into slow motion using PAUSE and FWD or into pause using PAUSE 3 Press V a menu comes up gt In the play or slow motion mode you may adjust tracking n pause mode you may adjust stability 4 Adjust using the W or A key Restore the standard setting with the 0000 key Playing NTSC tapes NTSC is the colour television standard used in the United States in Japan and other countries Your video recorder can play VHS NTSC tapes but you must have a television set compliant with the PAL standard Most of the PAL television sets provide proper reproduction of the pictures from NTSC tapes Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 91 P lay yD Simple play 1 Press OPEN CLOSE on the front of the appliance to open the disc tray Put the disc in with the printed side upwards in the case of a single sided di
15. arch for a chapter track gt or index in DVD mode change channel in VCR mode C Q Eject the cassette from the video recorder PLAY O Start playing a disc DVD mode or a tape VCR mode or D go into pause PAUSE Stop playback of a disc DVD mode or a tape VCR mode Fast reverse Fast forward 10 Open and close the disc tray of the DVD player Downloaded Rma DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up Front panel display Hi Fi T h f u E T ri DO Digital svc DvD S sou ULL LI ee ALL Appears when the appliance is in VCR mode Appears when a tape is inserted in the video recorder Indicates that a recording is programmed or in progress Appears when the sound of a recorded cassette or one being recorded is high fidelity Indicates the tape recording speed SP LP or SLP 0 m Appears when the appliance is locked Indicates the title or track being played Ji a Indicates the chapter being played Appears when the sound is Dolby Digital Appears when the sound is in DTS Appears when an MP3 disc is loaded SVC DVD Indicates the type of disc loaded DVD CD Audio CD VCD Video CD Indicates the repeat playback of a chapter or a track Indicates the repeat playback of the entire disc Indicates the repeat playback of a sequence see page 28 Appears when the appliance is in DVD mode Appears when a disc is loaded The speed and direction
16. c connection 4 220V 240V 50Hz ff Co cart Cable supplied Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV set and reconnect it to the IN socket of the DVD VCR Using the coaxial cable supplied connect the OUT socket of the DVD VCR to the aerial socket Im of the IV A SCART cable supplied connection between the appliance and your TV makes it easier to use and improves picture and sound quality Connect the AV1 audio video 1 socket of the DVD VCR to the SCART socket of the TV AV1 EXT1 AUX1 depending on make Using the mains lead connect the appliance to a mains socket Other connection possibilities The connections described above are for standard quality sound and high quality picture reproduction If your TV set does not have a SCART socket connect the DVD VCR to your TV in one of the following two ways Video connection Connect the VIDEO OUT socket of the DVD VCR to the VIDEO IN socket of the TV set using a video cable not supplied Audio connection To obtain 6 channel multichannel sound connect the TV set to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial socket of the DVD VCR using a coaxial cable not supplied or to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT optical socket of the DVD VCR using an optical cable not supplied Alternatively you can connect the AUDIO OUT L and R sockets of the DVD VCR to the AUDIO IN L and R sockets of the TV using an audio cable not supplied Downloaded An
17. ck or stability in pause Check the connections 1 The sound from TV channels or a tape transmitted by coaxial cable is monophonic To reproduce stereo sound on the TV connect it to the appliance using a SCART cable 2 Adjust the sound type 1 Make sure you have inserted a cassette correctly in the slot 2 Check that the cassette s protective tab is not broken If it is cover the hole with adhesive tape The number must be incorrect Check you did not make an error when entering the number If the number still does not work programme your recording manually using the TIMER menu You have already programmed eight recordings Delete a programme before trying to create another This is a normal procedure when programming the first VIDEO Plus recording on a channel 1 Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles 2 Look up how to display subtitles 1 The disc menu language has not been set up 2 The language of your choice is not available on the disc Open the player s disc tray and then press the STOP key on the remote control and the STOP key on the front panel simultaneously for three seconds Downloaded 39 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 4 amp 5 10 4 amp 5 21 4 amp 5 14 33 29 27 Technical data In our efforts to improve the quality of our products we reserve the right to change their features The information contained in these instructions are therefore liable to change and are no
18. e following options recording triggered by VPS or PDC signals frequency Once Mon Fri Weekly speed SP or LP Long Play recording enables you to record up to twice the length of the tape 6 Switch the video recorder on STANDBY using the key gt The indication appears on the display of your video recorder to tell you that your programming was successful A great number of satellite receivers including all digital models need to be left on to properly perform timer programmed recordings A WN To check your programming Press the MENU key to call up the overview menu Select the Record timer line using the V key and validate with OK Select the Timer review line and press OK The eight possible recordings are spread over 2 pages To view page 2 select Next page using V and then press OK WN Error messages likely to occur when programming NO TIMER AVAILABLE If all timers are already used you need to clear one timer using the 0000 key before trying again to programme your recording Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 1 7 Use TIMER OVERLAP If you programme two or more recordings with overlapping time periods the TIMER REVIEW Menu comes up along with an error message and the overlapping programmed recordings are flashing Delete the programmed recordings using the 0000 key INCOMPLETE TIMER Check that you have completed all the requirements for the recording start and end
19. e will be the same for the dialogue If your dialogue language choice is not available but the subtitles are available in the language these subtitles will be automatically shown on screen 2 To change the language of the subtitles during playback display the subtitle icon by pressing the key on the remote control see page 29 Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 97 gt Use Info Menus n You can visualise information about the disc during playback using the info menu It will also allow you to access certain functions INFO To display the menu press PLAY to start playback then press on the remote control The info menu varies depending on the type of disc Direct access T 1 T 01 1 1 gt PLAY gt PLAY oa DVD discs Audio CD and MP3 discs Video CD discs To directly access a title or a chapter DVD a track audio CD or an index video CD select one of these icons with the lt and gt keys and then choose a number using the V and A keys or enter a number directly with the numeric keys To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title chapter track or index select the time indication icon with the lt and gt keys then enter a time with the numeric keys format hh mm ss and then press OK to confirm Repeat playback all discs You can repeat playback of a disc title chapter track program and except for CDs an A
20. ect a chapter or track already in the list Add is replaced by Insert 2 3 Check that the title chapter file appears in the right hand table Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as necessary 4 To delete a title from the list select it with A and V then select Delete and press OK Select Play to start playing the program AutoPlay all discs This option automatically starts playback as soon as a disc is loaded IntroScan audio CD and MP3 only This option plays the first ten seconds of each track Press OK to start the introscan press STOP to stop it and PLAY to continue playing the current track Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 93 Lock _ You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the lock function There are eight levels of parental control Select the Lock line in the main menu and press OK iy Play mode Unlock Player The corresponding menu is displayed Sone eae Display Ratings Limits Sound System Test Lock Player n 1 To activate locking according to your pre set rating limits select the Lock Player line using the A and V keys and confirm with OK gt You are asked for a new password 2 Enter four digits using the number keys and press OK to confirm You are asked for confirmation repeat the operation Choose a password that is easy to remember or write it down Unlock Player 1 To unlock select the Lock option in
21. ed with a Copy Protection system which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality or even impossible This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HELPLINE THOMSON You can contact THOMSON by dialling 0845 601 3093 For Great Britain all calls will be charged at local rate www thomson europe com P recautions and guarantee SETTING UP Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located on the back of your appliance Install your appliance horizontally away from any source of heat fireplace or appliances creating strong magnetic or electric fields The components of this appliance are sensitive to heat The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35 Celsius Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation 10 cm on either side and at the rear as well as 7 cm above the top are minimum requirements The humidity of the room should not
22. exceed 80 If you have to use the appliance outdoors do not expose it to water from rain or splashing Moving it from a cold atmosphere into a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some components inside the appliance Let the condensation disappear by itself before turning the appliance on again E A A 7 cm 7 cm i x a lt 10cmp gt _ 3 10cm gt 10cm p gt L J 000 E E USE If your appliance has been stored in a cool place for any length of time during a journey for example wait for about 2 hours before using it The openings located on the top and bottom are for ventilation and must not be obstructed During thunderstorms we recommend that you Isolate the appliance from the electrical supply and the aerial so that it is not damaged by electrical or electromagnetic surges To completely isolate the equipment remove the plug from the mains socket as some components remain connected to the electrical supply If you notice any burning or smoke disconnect the appliance gt immediately to avoid all risk of electrocution Do not attempt to look inside the appliance through the opening of the disk tray or any other opening You may be electrocuted or be exposed to laser radia
23. lenames should not exceed 12 characters and should end with the mp3 extension General name format Title mp3 When composing your title ensure that you use 8 characters or less have no spaces in the name and avoid the use of special characters including Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb sec kilobytes second when recording MP3 files Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression decompression you choose Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog digital sampling rate that is conversion to MP3 format of at least 128 kb sec and up to 160 kb sec Choosing higher rates like 192 kb sec or more only rarely give even better sound quality Conversely files with sampling rates below 128 kb sec will not be played properly Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files Securized files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying These files are of the following types Windows Media registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc and SDMI registered trade mark of The SDMI Foundation You must not copy such files Important The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings or aS an assurance of sound quality You should note that certain technologies and methods for MP3 file recording on CD Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player that is degraded sound quality and even in some cases
24. lus programmer can ask you to confirm the channel number Pr99 AV1 AV2 Downloaded 16 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use e Connection by the aerial cable During the automatic channel set up the video recorder has assigned channel number 99 to the satellite receiver connected by the aerial socket Select this number to view the pictures of the satellite channels Should these pictures not come up on the screen refer to the chapter New or encoded channel page 12 e Connection by the AUDIO VIDEO 1 or 2 socket If your satellite receiver is connected to the video recorder by the audio video socket do not choose a number but select the AV1 or AV2 socket Without the PlusCode programming numbers If you don t know the PlusCode programming number of the programme you wish to record use the TIMER menu Display the overview menu using the MENU key Select the Record timer line using the V key Confirm with OK gt The TIMER menu comes up Use the number keys to enter the channel number the PR key to select the channel or the AV key to select the corresponding AV socket if you want to record a satellite and or encoded programme Type in the following information by selecting the corresponding line using the V key start time of the programme end time of the programme and the date if the recording is not to take gt place on the same day gt You can also complete your programming by selecting th
25. mbol indicates that the function selected or the key used is not available at this stage Disc content menus This menu is available only if the disc contains a number of AE To display this menu press the PLAY key to start playback Dog and then press the key Press PLAY again to make it breeding disappear PlayBack Control PBC menus video CD Some video CDs with PBC PlayBack Control offer scenes and information which can be selected via a menu This menu appears when you load the disc or press the PLAY or MENU key To select an item in the menu enter its number using the numeric keys on the remote control and then press OK to access It Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 1 3 P laying a tape Inserting a tape Check that the window on one side of the tape is facing upwards The label should be facing you with the arrow next to the window pointing towards the appliance Insert the tape Playing a tape Load a tape and press the PLAY key Continuous play You can permanently play a tape When the end of the tape is reached it Is automatically rewound until the beginning and play is resumed Press PLAY for 6 seconds Accelerated play Press REV or FWD repeatedly to change the speed and direction of accelerated play a Still image Pause Press the PAUSE key repeatedly to wind forward image by image Variable slow motion 1 Press the PAUSE key 2 Pre
26. mote control and then choose an option with the V and A keys Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 99 Use Reading MP3 files mn What is MP3 MP3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music It was developed in collaboration with THOMSON The main advantage of the MP3 format is that it means CD quality music tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user friendly compressed files This compression means that you need only 4 MB of memory space on a hard disc for recording a 4 minute music track compared with the 40 MB necessary with conventional file formats with no appreciable reduction in listening quality Playing an MP3 CD When you play an MP3 disc the MP3 menu is displayed instead of the DVD player menu The DVD player menu is not available when playing MP3 discs The MP3 contents are divided into album s and songs A disc may contain several albums and each album may contain several songs just like the titles and chapters of a DVD disc Use the lt gt V and A keys on the remote control to select albums and songs Skipping songs Press the a or gt gt key to return to the previous song or to go to the next song Press as many times as necessary to reach the song you want to listen to Downloaded 30 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Discs you can play DVD Video Digital video discs 12 cm and 8 cm single or double sided single or dual layer DVDs are high density
27. nd check the box using the OK key 10 Position the cursor on Store on PR and assign a channel number using the number keys 0 to 9 example 0 1 for Pr1 11 Press OK to store this number gt 12 If you wish to continue with TV channel set up repeat the steps 7 to 11 Otherwise press EXIT U A Ww N OV Downloaded 49 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up Menus Press the VCR key when you want to access the unit s video recorder functions and the DVD key when you want to access its DVD player functions You will see that the VCR symbol is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the video recorders menus so that you always know where you are The terms VCR and DVD are used in the section headings as an indication of the chapters dealing with the specific functions of this appliance VCR menus OVERVIEW Drop down the overview main menu by pressing the MENU key Clock set Select a line in the menu using the V and A keys Record timer Preferences Confirm a selection using the OK key nieces Choose an option using the q and gt keys Exit the menus using the EXIT key DVD Menus If no disc is loaded the main menu is displayed automatically If a disc is being played 3 press the STOP key to access it piee iaae TANNE Select a line or an option using the V and A keys Play mode Lock Confirm a selection using the OK key eka Exit the menu by pressing the RETURN key The sy
28. ng the OK key J Ifthe channel name is incomplete or does not correspond to the channel s actual name select the Name line and choose an available name using the lt or gt key or use the 1 and 2 number keys and then lt or gt to store a new one 8 To delete a channel select the Delete program line and press OK twice Downloaded From Qnr Whenall channelsnare arg anised press EXIT to leave the menus 1 1 mW Set up New or encoded channel To complete the set up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set up has not stored all of the channels or when you wish to store a new channel Press the VCR key on your remote control Using the MENU key call up the overview menu The Installation line is already selected press OK Using the V key select the Manual set up line and confirm with OK Select the Reception line with V and choose CH for the channels received via your roof aerial or CC for eeir the cable network channels using lt or P pes TST w Press W to select the Autosearch line S Press lt or gt several times to search for the channel of a programme you may also directly enter a number with 0 to 9 keys gt When a channel is found the pictures come up on the screen 8 When the picture is poor try the Fine tuning lt gt using W and then lt or gt 9 Ifthe channel is encoded and you have a decoder connected to socket AV2 set the cursor on Decoder using the W key a
29. o the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT optical socket of the DVD VCR or to the AUDIO OUT L and R sockets of the DVD VCR Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 5 Set up General functions i Oc A i STEL OOO OOO OC oO ROHO THOMSON STOP lt NAVILIGHT system p REV FWD PAUSE Downloaded Gn DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Remote control Switch the appliance on or off Switch the appliance on and change to DVD mode Switch the appliance on and change to VCR mode Navigate through the menus Increase the volume Mute and restore the sound Number entry Confirm a selection in a menu Start playing a disc or a tape Stop play accelerated search slow motion or recording Start fast reverse reverse accelerated play or reverse slow motion see pages 14 and 22 Start fast forward forward accelerated play or forward slow motion see pages 14 and 22 Freeze frame or frame advance see pages 14 and 22 D Set up Functions in DVD mode Return to the previous menu on an interactive disc or hide the info menu Access the audio function of the info menu see page 29 Access the subtitle function of the info menu see page 29 Access the info menu see page 28 Access the contents menu of the disc Access the camera angle function see page 29 Access the disc menu during play if there is one or resume play Directly access the
30. ontrol Sound selection in playback mode Setting the type of sound to be recorded Preferences ee ae err b Eco mode Auto clock VIDEO Plus 10 Other functions bb Sale 4 eS Ge cee wee Index search status menu Tracking and stability in play mode Playing NTSC tapes I ee ere Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals DVD Mode Oe ee EEEE T E EEEE ar err Play Simple play Accelerated play Still image Frame advance Variable slow motion Zoom function Play Modes Se Wie Sa eRe Sele ee eee Standard play Random play Program play Edit program Autoplay IntroScan Lock Lock Player Unlock Player Change Password Ratings limits System Test Display 446 MESO S 6 E E eae TV Image On Screen Displays Sound i ho be Sb sa Sd ae ob oe EE Sound Logic Digital Output Languages EEE EEE E EEEE EEEE REEE F Player Menus Disc Menus Audio Subtitles Info Menus so Urbs hoa Sao eee eu AD Direct access Repeat playback Markers Audio Subtitles Camera angles Playoack mode IntroScan Audio channel Reading MP3 files bo Oe ooo Sees bona eu What is MP3 Playing an MP3 CD Skipping songs Discs you can play 66 66 037 Troubleshooting C e E ef SE SEE SEE SEE SEE SEE HHH HOH OH OH a 32 Technical data CE E E SEE SEE SEE SEE CO FH FH HH HH HF HF H g a i re rare ee ere re rrr s DVD copy protection In accordance with the DVD standard your DVD player is equipp
31. optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by _ viveo means of digital signals Region code number Your DVD player responds to the region management information recorded on a DVD disc The region code for your player is region 2 So if you are going to buy a DVD disc pay attention to the logo it has to be the right one ALL means all regions Other regions 1 USA Canada 2 Europe the Middle East Rep of South Africa Japan 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 one recording only DVD RW and DVD RW discs rewritable Depending on the DVD writer and discs used Video CD VCD Video Compact Disc COMPACT CD on which you can record up to 74 min of VHS quality video associated with still images A ISG audio tracks and interactive menus VIDEO CD Eers CD R CD RW COMPACT Most CD R one recording only and CD RW discs rewritable Depending on the CD writer and discs used Audio CDs diet Audio CDs and most recordable audio CDs 8 and 12 cm ATE About CD R MP3 discs CD R discs This unit can play most CD R discs However depending on the condition of the CD recorder computer and gt the disc used you may find that not all discs will play successfully When playing a CD R disc it is completely normal for the uni
32. orded in Dolby Digital Digital Output Depending on the amplifier or TV your appliance is connected to you must set up DIGITAL AUDIO output so that it transmits the appropriate digital signals 1 Select the Digital Output option using W and A and confirm with OK 2 Choose an option according to the format of the disc and the type of sound you want to obtain and press OK to confirm gt Disc Format Digital output DTS Dolby Digital DTS amp Dolby Digital No selection DTS DTS No sound DTS No sound PCM 2 PCM PCM PCM PCM Dolby Digital 3 PCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital PCM CD PCM PCM PCM PCM MP3 PCM PCM PCM PCM for digital multichannel audio signals DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks registered by Digital Theater Systems Inc 2 If the device connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket does not support Dolby or DTS signals your player will deliver PCM Pulse Code Modulation signals In this case neither Dolby Digital nor DIS must be selected 3 area Dolby Digital is a sound compression technique elaborated by Dolby Laboratories for digital audio multichannel signals The Dolby Digital system enables any audio channel configuration from a stereo sound 2 channels up to the digital surround sound 5 1 Downloaded Qt DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use Lacana wp With this menu you can set the language for player menus dialogue subtitles and the disc menus If
33. pes by accident we recommend you protect them by breaking the security tab To reuse a protected tape just stick a piece of adhesive tape on this place lAN VHS Unprotected Protected Re recordable Handling and care for discs e Handle your discs with care Hold the disc with your fingers at the edges or through the hole Insert the disc with the label facing up for a single sided disc e Place the disc properly into the tray in the alloted holder Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary always wiping from the centre to the edge Always put discs back in their cases after use and store in a vertical position Do not close the tray with two discs in it or with a disc not sitting correctly in the holder Do not play cracked chipped or warped discs nor try to repair them with adhesive tape or glue Do not write on a disc Do not move the player when a disc is being played Do not scratch discs or store them in places exposed to direct sunlight high humidity or high temperatures Do not try to play a Photo CD with this player Do not use aerosol cleaners benzene anti static liquids or any other solvent for cleaning discs When cleaning wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth from the centre to the edge avoiding circular motions which could cause scratches and interference during playback
34. sc Press OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray Press PLAY to start playback Some discs provide a menu automatically Choose a heading using V A lt and P and confirm by pressing OK Press STOP to stop playback The player stores the point where playback was interrupted If you press PLAY again playback resumes from this point To stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning press STOP twice If the player is left in STOP mode for more than two minutes without any user interaction a screen saver is activated Then at the end of 30 minutes without any user interaction the player switches off automatically mW yN Ul Accelerated play gt While the disc is playing press the REV or FWD key one or more times to vary the speed and direction of the accelerated play Still image Frame advance DVD and video CD Press PAUSE once for freeze frame After five minutes in PAUSE with no user interaction the player goes into screen saver mode Press PAUSE repeatedly to wind forward image by image Variable slow motion DVD and video CD 1 Press the PAUSE key once 2 Press the REV or FWD key a number of times to vary the speed and direction of the slow motion Zoom function DVD and video CD On some DVDs and video CDs you can zoom into the centre of the picture during playback and pause For DVDs the picture can be made 1 5 2 or 4 times larger For video CDs the picture can only be m
35. ss the REV or FWD key repeatedly to change the speed of slow motion Rewind or Fast forward 1 Press the STOP key 2 Press the REV or FWD key Stop Ejecting the tape 1 Press the STOP key 2 Press the STOP EJECT key on the appliance front Downloaded 44 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use Recording a Getting prepared 1 Load a tape and position it to the desired section using the REV FWD STOP PLAY 2 You may call up the information on the television screen by pressing the INFO key El 3a Choose a programme with the PR key or 0 to 9 keys For 2 digit channels first press O 0 1 2 or PR 12 36 Or make use of PR or AV to select the AV socket of the external set connected if you want to record a DVD disc select DVD NB When you record a DVD onto a video cassette do not display a DVD menu such as the info menu for example since this menu would automatically be recorded on the cartridge superimposed on the content of the DVD Likewise if you use the zoom function of the DVD drive during recording the video recorder would record the images as they appear on the screen that is to say magnified 4 Select standard play SP or long play LP with the SP LP key LP doubles the length of your tape 240 minutes in SP become 480 minutes i e 8 hours in LP Simple recording Press the REC key gt The video recorder starts recording Interrupt recording using the PAUSE key re
36. sume recording using the PLAY key or end it using the STOP key Recording with automatic stop instant record 1 Press the REC key twice gt The video recorder starts recording for a 30 minute period The programmed period appears on the VCR front display and can be seen on your TV screen 2 Press the REC key again to increase the recording time by another 30 minute period press once for 30 minutes press twice for 60 minutes and so on 3 Press the EXIT key to clear the information screen Continuous recording This function used in combination with the LP feature provides you with a recording of 8 hours when using an E240 tape Press REC and then PLAY for 5 seconds Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 1 5 Use P rogramming arecording a Your video recorder has eight programming memories Thus you will be able to programme eight recordings over a 1 year period Load a tape and position it to the desired section using the REV FWD STOP and PLAY keys Programming using a PlusCode number Each televised broadcast has its own PlusCode number guide which can be found in your TV magazine To programme the recording of a broadcast all that is required is for you to enter this number in the VIDEO Plus menu it contains the date start and end time and the number of the channel broadcasting the programme 1 Call up the VIDEO Plus menu using the PROG key 2 Enter the PlusCode number of the
37. t contractual Mains supply AC 230 V 50 Hz Consumed power 27 W when ON 5 5 W in eco mode Functioning conditions 5 C to 35 C Surrounding humidity 80 maximum VCR HiFi pass band 20 to 20 000 Hz Dynamic 80 dB Tuner PLL VPS PDC Type Reception bands I III IV Hertzian aerial Inter band Hyper band cable network Frequency ranges 45 to 855 25 MHz Colour standard PAL Playing of an NTSC tape on TV PAL 60Hz Reception standard Number of storable channels 99 Modulator UHF Channel 21 to 69 Pre set at the factory on channel 52 Standards Tapes VHS format Rewinding time 130s with E 180 DVD Audio signal to noise ratio 110dB A wtd Wow and flutter below measurable limits Total harmonic distortion less than 0 004 Pickup Wave length 655 780 nm Laser power CLASSE 2 2 Laser diodes Remote control Infrared 33 kHz Batteries 2 x 1 5 V AA Concerning video tapes Tapes are sensitive to environmental storage conditions Keep them away from dust humidity or excessive heat Do not place them next to appliances producing strong magnetic or electrical fields electro magnet gt motor etc Tapes may vary in quality the difference in quality not only concerns the tape itself but also the different mechanical elements of the video cassette A poor quality tape can damage your video recorder You should therefore only use quality brand tapes To avoid erasing one of your ta
38. t to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds remove the disc and then insert it again If after several trials the disc cannot be recognized make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc There are two main types of recordable CDs CD R audio discs for music only which should be used when recording with Hifi CD audio recorder CD R Data discs are designed for recording via a CD writer on a personal computer Use these discs preferably e Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD R do not use more than 630 Mb of recording space on the disc Use preferably 74 min 650 Mb CD Rs instead of 80 min 700 Mb CD Rs Use preferably CD Rs instead of CD RWs rewritable CDs as in certain cases CD RW playback may be faulty Use reliable good quality CD writing software e Close all other applications on the computer to ensure reliable CD R disc recording Make sure that the recording is long enough to be played If the recording is too short disc identification time may be increased CD R MP3 discs As for CD R MP 3 discs please follow all the recommendations for CD R above plus the comments below e Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft s DOS and Windows and with Apple s Mac These two formats are the most widely used MP3 fi
39. the NexTView Link or any similar feature a message tells you that your video recorder is searching and storing the channels you can receive in your le region Keep patient until a message informs you ames that your channels are stored Clock setting 3a If date and time are correct press EXIT to leave the menus 30 If the displayed time is incorrect or was not transmitted set the clock with the number keys O to 9 enter time and date in the following order hour minute day month year 4 Store with OK gt 5 Quit with EXIT Sorting the channels The automatic channel set up assigns the numbers to the channels in a predefined order These numbers may therefore not match the actual channel numbers Should this be the case change these numbers by carrying out the instructions below For easy channel identification we suggest that you have a TV magazine at hand Use the MENU key to call up the overview menu The Installation line is already selected press OK Use the V key to select the Organiser line and confirm with OK a If the proposed channel number matches the displayed picture press to pass on to the next channel AO if the proposed channel number does not W a miena correspond to the picture that you see select the rogram 03 Swap with PR line using the W key PR Select Using the number keys enter the correct channel number or select it using the lt or gt key 6 Validate your choice usi
40. the main menu A screen asks you to enter the password 2 Enter your password gt 3 Select the Unlock Player option and press OK Change Password 1 To change the password select this option and press OK to confirm 2 Enter the four digits of your new password Ratings limits The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits In Europe very few discs have coded scenes 1 Select Ratings limits and press OK to confirm 2 For the rating limit select Rated Titles and press OK to confirm Select the level using the A and keys then press OK to confirm 3 To set up password only access to non indexed titles select Unrated Titles and press OK to confirm Then select Password Required using the A and W keys and press OK to confirm Your selected rating limits will only be applied if you then put the player into Lock Player mode System Test If requested by your supplier you can select this option in order to obtain certain information required Downloaded QA DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals DVD Display You can choose picture format and screen displays by using the Display menu Select the Display option in the main menu using the RR V and A keys and press OK to confirm Play mode Lock Display 4 TV imase gt O TV Image Sound On Screen Displays On Ee UELEE Depending on the format of the DVD disc you can choose the picture format best suited to the format of
41. times etc Deleting a programmed recording 1 Display the overview menu using the MENU key select the Record timer line with the V key and confirm with OK 2 Select the Timer review line and press OK 3 Select the programming you wish to delete using the W and A keys Press the 0000 key gt The programming is now deleted 4 Leave the menu using the EXIT key Recording programmed on a connected set The recording of a programme can be triggered by a satellite receiver or another device designed for this purpose connected to socket AV1 or AV2 with a SCART cable This avoids having to programme both units Programme the connected device and select AV1 or AV2 as appropriate in the F video recorder s TIMER menu Downloaded 418 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Use Sound control n Sound selection in playback mode 1 Load a tape and press PLAY 2 Call the overview menu using the MENU key and select the Sound mode line using the V key 3 Confirm with OK 4 The SOUND MODE menu appears Using the lt or gt key select the sound tracks Stereo stereo sound of the Hi Fi tracks Mono mono sound of the linear track Track 1 sound of the left track Track 2 sound of the right track Mix sound of the mixed Hi Fi and mono tracks gt f the tape was recorded in Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic Surround connection of a special audio video amplifier will allow you to reproduce these so
42. tion This unit is for domestic use only and must not be used for industrial purposes Total or partial copying of recordings protected by copyright legislation without the explicit permission of the holder of the rights contravenes current legislation Copying or downloading music files for sale or any other business purpose constitutes or could constitute a violation of copyright law CLEANING Use a soft dry and clean cloth Regularly dust the vents at the back or sides Using solvents abrasive or alcohol based products risks damaging the set If an object or liquid enters inside the appliance unplug it immediately and have it checked by an authorised technician To avoid deterioration of your appliances heads never use a cleaning tape GUARANTEE The type and production number of your appliance are printed on the guarantee certificate delivered with your appliance Keep this certificate as well as the Invoice These documents are indispensable for claiming your guarantee rights All repairs during the guarantee period must be carried out by an authorised technician representing our brand If this condition is not met your rights will no longer be valid Never open the appliance yourself since this may be dangerous for you or damage the equipment Thomson multimedia is not liable if the appliance is used other than in accordance with this manual DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
43. tion channel of the video recorder with the 4 gt keys Store the channel and its number on the television set From now on to watch the video recorder pictures or menus select the channel assigned to the video recorder on your IV set i e the channel number chosen in step 6 Continue with Automatic channel search Automatic channel search The appliance has not been programmed to receive the channels in your area Follow the automatic set up procedure below to set up the channels Switch the DVD VCR ON by pressing the key on its front panel Press the OK key This video recorder comes with the NexTView Link feature This function simplifies the channel set up procedure as the channels already set up ona TV set fitted with the NexTView Link or similar feature Easy Link Smart Link Megalogic etc can be downloaded to the video recorder he channels downloaded this way to the video recorder keep the same properties as on your IV set same number same name etc Downloaded 10 DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals Set up gt f your TV set is fitted with the NexTView Link function or similar the video recorder automatically initiates channel download once you have selected the country You can view channel download on the video recorder display Pr1 Pr2 Pr3 On completion of download the video recorder switches over to standby Channel set up Is achieved When your television set is not fitted with
44. und effects DOLBY Prologic and the double D symbol DU are trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories Licensing Corporation Setting the type of sound to be recorded The broadcast sound types are different from channel to channel Your video recorder uses 3 tracks to record the sound two HiFi tracks for stereo or bilingual sound track 1 and 2 one normal track for mono sound or track 1 for a bilingual telecast Depending on the actual sound type of the TV channel stereo NICAM or mono the video recorder will distribute the sound on these different tracks 1 Load a tape and press REC 2 Display the overview menu using the MENU key then select the Sound mode line with V 3 Confirm with OK i The SOUND MODE menu comes up Sound wade gt Mono Select the Stereo Mono Track 1 or Track 2 eS z Downloaded From DvDPlayer Manual com Thomson Manuals 1 9 P references 1 Display the overview menu using the MENU key then select the Preferences line using the W key Confirm using OK 2 Selecta line using V 3 Use the lt or gt key to choose one of the available options or the OK key to activate M or deactivate a function Eco mode VCR PREFERENCES Eco mode O Auto clock 0O O VIDEO Plus 10 The Eco feature decreases power consumption when the appliance is in standby mode time is no longer displayed Auto clock Should the daily broadcast automatic clock setting feature not
45. utton and then press OK to confirm 5 Audio DVD Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages To change the language during play select the audio icon with the lt and gt keys or press the key on the remote control and then choose a language with the V and A keys E a Gl Subtitles DVD E You can display or remove the subtitles or change their language during playback of a disc see page 27 To display or hide the subtitles select the subtitle icon with the lt and gt keys or press the key on the remote control and then choose a language with the W and A keys ee Camera angles DVD Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes To change the camera angle select the camera angle icon with the q and gt keys or press the key on the remote control and then choose the angle with the W and A keys Playoack mode audio CD and MP3 Be Select the play mode icon using the lt and gt keys and then choose a mode standard random program with the W and A keys The Program play mode only appears if a play list has been programmed with the Edit program function see page 23 Wd IntroScan audio CD and MP3 To play the first ten seconds of each track select the introscan icon using the lt and gt keys and press OK to confirm df Audio channel video CD Select the audio channel icon with the lt and gt keys or press the key on the re
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