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2. Fast backward whilst a disc is being played Plays a disc Fast forward whilst a disc is being played Stops a disc playing Still picture and frame by frame advance Skip back to have another look at the last few seconds whilst playing a disc Connections How to connect the aerial and scart cables REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS UNPLUG ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT FROM THE MAINS BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS En TV Aerial Aerial Leads Scart Leads A Phono Leads HIFI Follow the steps below referring to the numbered parts on page 3 and the diagram above O Unplug the antenna cable from your VCR and plug it into the Aerial In socket of your DVR 8 Using the long coaxial cable supplied link the RF Out socket on your DVR to the Aerial In socket of your VCR Your DVR should now be linked first to your aerial then to your VCR and finally the VCR to the TV Using the scart lead supplied link the TV SCART socket on your DVR to the AV1 EXT1 AUX1 socket of your TV Finally connect the mains lead to the Mains Input socket on your DVR and turn on your After a few seconds the lights on the front will come on and a menu will appear on the TV screen Please follow the on screen instructions carefully and press OK when you are ready The DVR will now tune in all your available digital TV stations NOTE The 7 day programme guide will not have information imme
3. 2 5Kg Messages Your DVR can receive messages from the broadcaster These can give you information on future programmes special offers events etc To read these messages 1 Open the messages menu by pressing MENU then 5 and then 6 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select the message you wish to view 3 Press GREEN to view the message 4 Press RED to delete the message Upgrading your DVR From time to time new services are launched which may require your DVR to be upgraded with new software before you can use them Sometimes new features may be introduced to enhance your DVR These updates take place during the night and will usually be proceeded by a message telling you when the upgrade will be sent During this time the DVR should be left in standby to allow the upgrade to take place If for any reason you wish to return to the previous version of software refer to page 26 It is strongly recommended that you keep your DVR up to date 29 Information Extra Information Rear panel connections Digital audio ae vat Spoil pin 8 record contro Output RGB loop through for DVD PCM stereo only players amp Digital recorders Optical Digital TV scart Main Aerial Audio output suisat sil Connection PCM stereo only RGB or CVBS to Tuner 1 output 4 Power status Green On Red Off b On Off button O Recording amp Remote Command Eno e menus fromthe
4. 23 Do not expose the receiver to any moisture The receiver is intended for use in dry rooms If you wish to operate it in the open air make absolutely sure that it is protected against moisture rain splashes etc Do not place any object filled with water vases or similar on the receiver Place the receiver on a flat and hard surface Do not place any objects e g newspapers on or under the receiver If placed in an enclosed unit the all round distance between the receiver and the sides of the unit must be at least 10cm Do not allow the vent slots in the sides or underneath to become obstructed Do not place the receiver in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling During a thunderstorm it is recommended that you disconnect the receiver from the mains and aerial to prevent damage from lightning strikes Never open the receiver as this will invalidate your guarantee Do not dispose of used batteries in normal waste Please dispose of them at appropriate collection points If you are not using the receiver for a long time e g Holidays please switch it off at the mains This saves energy Note that any software upgrades take place at night This product has been constructed with the environment in mind There is a minimum of plastic parts and the packaging is largely made from recycled paper It is also disassembly friendly allowing for easy recycling at the end of it
5. Playing H Message Waiting MENU Displays on screen menu Il Paused T Not used on this model Arrows Moves the highlight around Blue Circlet shows playback recording OK ES option speed and direction GUIDE Displays the on screen programme guide Special Remote Control Features Your remote control is also capable of operating your New Thomson TV Thomson DVD player and Thomson Home Cinema Amplifier When you press the key twice the TV DVD and Amplifier will switch off When you press the STB button the DVR TV and Amplifier will switch On and select the DVR If you own a programmable remote control you can program it with two discrete codes to make system control easier To turn the DVR OFF from any mode send 0x4F To turn it ON from any mode send Ox3F 30 Index Adding Favourite Channels 002000 0 21 New Channels c c2ces ch e5 Gaede rr 21 Reminders creencia 14 Audio Language Changingice i a N ad aha 22 Banner programme information 00 10 FEMIND CH tarta rape oe 14 Batteries coros raras Oe ada pe 3 Bookmarks TAAG er ese ees a aie 17 FEMOVING as Bi MAS eA oe S 17 Burfering enera tenes eee ida ete 20 Calend 14 Changing CAM con ra a a TA in 8 Tee TE N AREER ae ones 22 your RN cts aaa dni 20 Channels A 21 ChangiNd sesion rastrera peta a 8 TOUS aa aE oot woah eee casos ee 21 Child dc ia EE ones PEA po 23 Digital audio output
6. Shows the current time and date Shows the channel name Shows the programme Shows the BEC AWN ember 200 duration programme name and start time Shows short details of the programme To change the view to show different times during the day use the left and right arrows To see what s on another channel use the up and down arrows If you see a programme you want to watch press OK If the programme is on now the DVR will change to it immediately If it is on later the DVR will automatically set a programme reminder for you switch your DVR off overnight the Quick Guide will only show what is on Now or Next We recommend that you leave the DVR in standby overnight NOTE The 7 day programme guide receives it s information overnight about 3am so if you 10 Using the 7 Day TV Guide Your DVR has a built in 7 Day programme guide which gives you a fast way of planning your viewing and recording To access this guide press the GUIDE button The programme guide has two different formats These display programmes by time for a specified channel as above left or by channel for a specified time as above right Press the GREEN button to change between the two different modes Use the up and down arrows to move the box up and down the i gt programme list 2 Use the left and right arrows to change the time you are looking J y at or the channel you are looking
7. aerials are not recommended except in areas where the signal is extremely strong e Your aerial could be too high Try adjusting the height of the aerial to avoid picking up unwanted signals from other transmitters e If you live near a road the passing traffic may cause problems Try pointing the aerial at an upward angle over the road this helps reduce engine interference picked up by the aerial e f you get periodic picture losses this could be due to electrical interference picked up in your house This could be from a central heating thermostat a fridge freezer or any other item with a motor Try switching these appliances off temporarily to establish what is causing the problem Then replace the problem item e If your aerial comes into your room via an aerial connection point socket replace it with a good quality shielded one This will help prevent electrical noise entering your aerial If you are still having difficulties contact our Aerial Helpline on 0800 5428265 27 28 Troubleshooting Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVR Leads having been accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control can also cause impairment If your unit does something unexpected while you are using it please unplug it wait a few seconds then plug it in again If this fails to solve the problem or the following measures do not bring about satisfactory results please consult an author
8. ione e eee 21 viewing restrictions osni onaren eee eee ee 23 Replacing the batteries 00 0c eee ee 3 Restrictions ir a O 23 Safety information j0222 5 2 0 2 csherchebekase hess 2 Setup CONNECtONS e esis Sate A Say basic operation Posada tejados de UNI MONERETO ANTAS aa RED NEF is paa i child lock ecco inte cass avaatiogee E E E a picture Settings pios 22 avourite channels j cence cave cid innan 21 Solving Problems 0000 e eee eee eee 26 Specifications o s 0csciete nora cn Pease Said 29 Subtitles cee settee a 11 22 SYStEMSELUP e uues aenda ss Rams ansat ors oe hee eae 22 23 Tels A A AA ents 8 A A a BLE NS ala 15 Troubleshooting General problems 0 0 22 ee eee 28 Reception problems 0 0e eee e eee 26 27 TV Guides QUICK Guide cocacola egin piba 10 E A ew eaoeee ene a EAEN een 11 Upgrades cocacola a 29 Viewing restrictions 0 0 cece eee eee ee 23 31
9. off When the child lock is switched on a pin number will be requested before allowing a TV picture to be viewed and will also not allow access to some menu items Use the arrow keys A V to select interactivity MHEG Use the arrow keys lt gt to turn this off if you do not wish the interactive MHEG services to appear The default setting is on Use the arrow keys A V to select radio blanking Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose off the radio channel splash interactive screens are displayed Immediate blank the screen immediately or after 30 seconds blank the screen after 30 seconds The screen blanking facility is useful to prevent the stationary splash screens from causing permanent damage to Plasma or projection type displays Use the arrow keys A V to select plasma blanking Use the arrow keys lt D gt to choose off or a time before the menu will dim The plasma blanking facility should be used to prevent the stationary menu screens from causing permanent damage to Plasma or projection type displays Use the arrow keys A V to select front panel Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose Normal the blue oval of lights is fully illuminated reduced less lights are used in the display off the lights are switched off 23 24 Setting the RF Modulator Your DVR is equipped with an RF aerial modulator This feature allows you to watch pictures on a TV set when only connected vi
10. that a channel has been paused see buffering on page 20 11 12 Using your DVR Making recordings Your DVR has the ability to record two different programmes at the same time whilst playing back a third To organise this and ensure you are not disappointed the DVR has a recording list that allows you to see what is going to be recorded It also checks for programme clashes and that there is enough room on the hard disc to record the programmes Making a recording from the 7 day programme guide The following example shows how to add a programme to the record list using the calendar and the 7 day guide 1 Press MENU then 2 to display the calendar See page 14 for more details on the calendar function 2 Use the lt gt keys to select the day of the programme you wish to record Note you can only select white days If there are no white days leave your DVR on overnight to receive the listings 3 Press OK to display the programme guide for the day you have chosen NOTE You can also open the programme guide by simply pressing the GUIDE button while watching TV This will select today and now as the starting point 4 Using the arrow keys select the programme you wish to record See page 11 for details on using the 7 day programme guide 3 Press the RED key The menu opposite will appear 4 If you wish to change the start and finish times suggested by the guide then i Use the lt gt keys to
11. the pictures 3 Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording you wish to view 4 To view the recording from the start press the OK key Once playback has started you can use the handset to control playback gt Resume playback n a K Fast backwards search m me pm gt gt Fast forwards search E M Pause playback mu ua sema O Stop playback and return to history ey Kg Jump backwards a scene DA Jump forwards a scene THOMSON OK Create a new scene bookmark Deleting recordings When you have finished watching your programme press STOP to return to the record history then follow the instructions below from step 3 Alternatively Open the record history menu by pressing MENU then 4 Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording you wish to delete Press the RED key then press the GREEN key Press OK The recording will be deleted immediately and the space made available for recording again Ns a Record History Searching for a scene within a recording Once you have selected the recording you wish to watch you have the option to search through the programme to find the scene that you wish to view from This is a kind of visual bookmark 1 Use the arrow keys lt gt to select the scene from which you wish to view The length of the programme is represented by the bar under the windows If no bar is present then only 4 scene bookmarks are available As you move through the bookm
12. IDE Choose viewing mode for widescreen programmes FWD Fast forward search STOP Stop recording or playback PAUSE FRAME ADVANCE Pause playback or instant pause for a live broadcast 30 minutes of time shifted recording available press PLAY to resume watching SUBTITLES Turns on off digital subtitles ppl Jump forwards to the next scene in a recording 144 Jump backwards to the previous scene in a recording Location Safety information Mains connection This receiver is suitable for use on A C mains supply 220 240 V 50 Hz only It must not be connected to D C mains Note The mains lead of the receiver is fitted with a moulded plug If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely Remove the fuse to make it safer Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in an electric shock Important If the plug is removed rewire new plug as follows The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with the following code S BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Q As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows U BLUE wire to the terminal coded N Neutral or co
13. Model DHD 4000 Freeview Conte nts Introduction 19 Archiving Recordings Safety Information 20 Buffering Accessories 20 Changing your PIN Remote Control Handset 21 Tuning your DVR Connections 21 Favourite Channels Basic Operation 22 Features Setup Turning on and off and changing channels Language selection TV setup options Using the Menus Other features THOMSON Sales UK Ltd 30 Tower View Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4NQ Using the Quick Guide Channel Listings Using the 7 Day TV Guide Troubleshooting Technical information menu Making recordings Factory reset iw thomson europe Reception problems Using the Calendar General problems Working with Timers Technical Specifications Adding a new timer recording event manually Removing a timer recording event Messages Record History Upgrading your DVR Watching recordings Deleting recordings Extra Information Searching for a scene within a recording Rear panel connections Front panel indicators and buttons Making Space Special remote control features Scheduling recordings for deletion Reducing the size of a stored recording Index DHD 4000 THOMSON HELPLINE You can contact THOMSON by dialing 01788 541970 All calls are charged at Standard Rates Dealer s address O 3573160A00 Copyright THOMSON 2003 STB Sets the remote control unit to STB mode and tums your DVR On enabling you to control your DVR DVD TV Sets th
14. a the aerial lead This can be useful if you wish to send digital pictures to more than one TV in your house Using the example method below you can also view the VCR on the 3 TVs check the manual of your VCR for details on its RF modulator Note It is strongly recommended that the main TVis connected using the scart lead provided as this will provide the best possible pictures These instructions assume you are connected to the main TV with a scart lead Pp xN Open the rf modulator menu by pressing MENU then 5 then 4 Make sure that all the aerial connections have been made as in the diagram below You will need an aerial distribution amplifier splitter this can be purchased at most good dealers or DIY stores Make sure you use good quality double screened coax aerial cables e g CT100 TV Aerial TV MAIN TV KITCHEN H Ww ar TV BEDROOM Referring to your TV user manual tune your TVs into channel 22 default for the DVR If this picture is snowy or disrupted you may need to change the modulator channel Use the arrow keys A V to select rf modulator then use lt gt to adjust the channel number Finally retune the TV again Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have clear pictures on all your TV sets If you do not wish to use the rf modulator then choose off Press EXIT to return to TV viewing Channel Listings Bel
15. al Refer to troubleshooting on page 26 4 Press the GREEN key to start watching Digital TV Favourite Channels After tuning all the Free to View channels are automatically added to the favourites list This list determines the order in which channels are selected when pressing the PR PR keys In the example below when watching ITV1 pressing PR would select BBC TWO You can change this list to your own viewing requirements Channels included as favourites have a tick in the check box 1 Open the select favourites menu by pressing MENU then 5 then 1 2 Use the arrow keys A V to choose a channel 3 Press OK to change the check mark next to the chosen channel Y Favourite 4 Press BLUE to reorder the chosen channel 5 Use the arrow keys A V to choose the new position for the chosen channel 6 Press the BLUE key again to store the channel in its new location 7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 until the list is as required then press EXIT If you wish to add all the channels to your favourite list press the GREEN key To remove all the channels from the favourite list press the YELLOW key The channel order is now also reflected in the Quick and Programme Guides 21 22 Features Setup Your DVR has many features that you can configure for your particular requirements The following pages will explain the various features and how to use them The factory default settings are shown underlined Lang
16. arks the bar will move giving you an indication where you are in the recording 2 To view the recording from the selected scene press the OK key 3 If you wish to delete the scene bookmark from the recording press the RED key then press the YELLOW key to delete the scene 17 18 Making Space As the hard disc begins to fill up you will need to make space in order to keep recording You can do this in a number of ways Either reduce the size of the recording or schedule it for deletion or archiving later on THOMSON O 20 1 Scheduling recordings for deletion 1 Open the schedules menu by pressing MENU then 4 then BLUE 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording you wish to schedule 3 Press the RED key to schedule the recording to be deleted d will appear The recording is not deleted immediately it is kept until the DVR needs room to make a new recording then deleted You stop it being deleted by pressing the RED key again Note If you want to delete a recording immediately see page 16 Reducing the size of a stored recording 1 Open the schedules menu by pressing MENU then 4 then BLUE 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording you wish to schedule 3 Press the PURPLE key to select Ip to allow the DVR to compress the recording to make extra space This will reduce the picture quality of the recording You can reduce the size of a recording made in sp mode but thi
17. cancel the whole reminder 5 Press EXIT to return to the TV picture At the appropriate time the text of your reminder will appear on the TV screen Press OK to clear the message off the calender or GREEN to snooze the reminder for a short time Working with Timers Adding a new timer recording event manually 10 11 Press MIENU then 3 to display the record list Press the OK key to start entering a new event Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose the programme that you wish to record Press Y then use the number keys 0 9 to enter the programme name using the same method as on page 14 step 3 Press Y then use the arrow keys lt gt to enter the date of the recording Press V then use the arrow keys lt D to enter the start time for the recording Press Y then use the the arrow keys lt D gt to enter the stop time or duration of the recording When all the details are correct press the GREEN key to save the event to the list Verify that the programme times are correct and that there is sufficient space You have a second chance to modify the start and end times if required Press the GREEN key to add the programme to the record list Press EXIT to return to TV viewing If a mistake is made whilst setting a timer event an error message will be displayed This may be because you have tried to set too many events to record at the same time or there is an error in the times that you hav
18. cating any problems you may experience your DVR includes a Technical Information menu that shows details such as software versions and signal strengths For good quality reception the quality bars should be green For acceptable reception some picture disturbance may be experienced the bars will be yellow If the bars are red then the picture will be unwatchable and you should improve the signal to the DVR The power bars show how much signal is present at the tuner Again green is best yellow is just acceptable and red is too poor for digital reception Adjust your aerial until all the bars are green technical help THOMSON 22th Mevember 3009 20 08 model DIHO4900 sim 0000000000 1 Open the technical information menu by pressing MENU then the RED key 2 Select the tuner that you wish to view by pressing the A V arrows 3 To change the service channel number press the lt gt arrows Factory Reset If you ever need to return the unit to its original out of box condition press the YELLOW key Then press GREEN when prompted or RED if you have second thoughts Be very careful with this feature as it will clear out any old programmes favourite lists and all other adjustments that you have made Software Restore If you should ever wish to return to an older version of software after a software upgrade press the BLUE key Then press GREEN when prompted or RED if you have second thoughts Setting up Troublesh
19. cling and if they accept them back Remote Control Using the remote control handset to control your THOMSON television and DVD player The DVR remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices your DVR a Thomson TV set or a Thomson DVD player This page describes the keys that control your TV set and your DVD player if they have the same functions TE 111 E pe a t 1 Controlling a THOMSON TV set TV a 8K PR AV 0to9 MENU EXIT TEXT Note 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 Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen Access teletext pages The colour keys enable you to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets Controlling a THOMSON DVD player DVD PR 0to9 MENU EXIT REV PLAY FWD STOP PAUSE REPLAY Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once and enables you then to control your DVD player Switches the DVD player on or off Skips forward or backward a chapter DVD or track CD To enter information chapter track number Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played Return to the main menu
20. delete compress or archive recordings to tape See pages 16 18 and 19 for details When two timer events are happening at the same time if you try to change channel you will see a warning message that the recording will be terminated You can choose to cancel the recording to make the channel change by pressing RED You can view a stored recording or playback a VCR tape even if both timers are operating When recordings are happening a red light will illuminate on the front of the DVR and the programme details in the programme guides will be marked with a red box As the TV guide is downloaded during the night there is a chance that a timer recording may interfere with this process If this is likely a warning message will appear If you choose to continue the recording you will only lose one day s information from the guide 13 14 Using the Calendar Your DVR has a personal calendar that allows you to manage your diary You can view TV recording events enter birthdays anniversaries and appointments At the appropriate times your DVR will display an on screen message to remind you The days covered by the 7 day guide are shown in white When you select a day and press OK you will see the programme info for that day if available in the guide y s tor q f To view the calendar press the MENU button and press 2 to y select the calendar function a e Use the RED and GREEN keys to move backwards and ra zA ZB fo
21. diately as this has to be received overnight Getting started More Connections The diagram on page 5 shows a connection method that includes a VCR and a Hi Fi or AV Amplifier with an optical input The supplied connections allow rapid connections to the TV only in order to get you going as quickly as possible But should you wish to adopt the more advanced connections shown in the diagrams on page 7 please purchase additional leads as explained below 1 Archiving off the DVR onto a VCR or other recorder Use a scart lead to link the VCR SCART socket on your DVR to the AV1 EXT1 AUX1 socket of your VCR This connection will allow you to archive to a permanent media If your VCR supports auto start recording then the DVR will control the VCR automatically cR fl 2 Connection to a Hi Fi system Use a pair of stereo coaxial phono leads to connect the L R AUDIO OUT socket on your DVR to the L R AUDIO IN on your Hi Fi unit This will allow you to hear higher quality sound through your Hi Fi NOTE Audio sockets are generally identified by colour White for Left and Red for Right 3 Coaxial or Optical connection to an Audio Visual Amplifier To get even better sound from your DVR use a digital audio phono lead to connect from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket on your DVR to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your AV amplifier For the very best sound connection use an optical Toslink cab
22. e chosen There may simply not be enough space to fit the recording Use the arrow keys to correct the mistake or press EXIT to cancel the event Removing or changing a timer recording event To remove a previously stored event 1 2 3 4 a Press MENU then 3 to display the record list Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording timer you wish to change remove Press the REED key This will move the item into the top window If you wish to correct the times use the arrows keys as before Then to add it back to the record list press GREEN If you wish to remove the timer event skip step 4 above Press EXIT to return to TV viewing The timer event is now changed removed 15 16 Record History With about 20 hours worth of recording space available it is possible to record many programmes The record history shows a list of all your recordings and allows you to decide what to do with them You can watch them delete them or save them to tape archiving Watching recordings 1 Open the record history menu by pressing MENU then 4 Shows scenes of the recording These allow you to search through a recording to watch certain parts A Snapshot is normally taken every 5 minutes whilst recording Shows the list of programmes that you have recorded 2 Since it takes time to retrieve the pictures of the scenes you may wish to skip this stage Press RED to skip the process or GREEN to get
23. e remote control unit to DVD or TV mode enabling you to control some functions of your Thomson DVD player or TV set A Adjusts the TV sound level Only on a Thomson TV set 1 Turn on off sound EXIT Removes menu or other information displayed on screen ARROW KEYS Move the select box around the menus to highlight the option you want Also allows viewing of schedule information use Up Down to choose the programme and Left Right to choose the time NUMBER KEYS For selecting channel numbers or entering information into menus AV Press to watch analogue pictures from your TV set REV Fast backward search PLAY Play at normal speed REC To make an instant recording of the current channel REPLAY To jump back 30 seconds in the TV programme being watched LIVE Immediately return to real time if you have been watching a time shifted programme we 0 F was i A e ea E so i rane O Turns your DVR or TV DVD On and Off Press twice for Thomson system power Off PR Adjusts the current TV channel If favourites are programmed this order is followed GUIDE Displays the TV programme guides MENU Displays the DVR main menu oK Chooses the option you have highlighted or confirms your choice Also activates Quickfind for fast channel selection TEXT Enter Exit teletext services COLOURED KEYS Use to select the corresponding colour option shown on screen W
24. ervice center f you need service while in a country within the named Territory other than the one where you bought your product please contact the nearest HOMSON InfoCenter Should you have any questions which your dealer is unable to answer please contact HOMSON InfoCenter UK IRL HOMSON Sales UK Ltd 30 Tower View Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4NQ tel 44 0 173 252 0920 fax 44 0 173 252 0921 http www thomson europe com Introduction Congratulations on your choice of this state of the art Free to View Digital Video Recorder DVR We hope you will enjoy all the new features this technology brings to your home for many years Your DVR is going to revolutionise the way you watch TV You can interrupt the programme you are watching for example while you answer the phone maximum pause time is 30mins and then resume watching where you left off You can also pause two different channels at the same time recording permitting Delayed viewing fast forward and rewind functions allow you to play and replay the most interesting sequences without having to worry about the rest of the programme which is still being recorded These features could make you lose track of time but fortunately the LIVE key brings you back to the present instantly You can also go back to delayed viewing with the REV key as easily as if you were rewinding a video cassette As soon as you start watching TV your DVR automatically reco
25. is is the noise from the fan and the hard disc and is normal It will not generally be noticeable and is unavoidable DVR won t change channels Two record events are happening at once Wait for the recordings to stop Programme guide is empty You must leave the DVR plugged in overnight to allow it to receive the programme information This takes place at about 3am every day No or less than 20 services tuned Insufficient signal is getting to the receiver Refer to reception Problems on page 27 Subtitles not appearing Not all programmes have subtitles Check with your broadcaster for details on subtitled programmes THOMSON HELPLINE You can contact THOMSON by dialing 01788 541970 All calls are charged at Standard Rates Information Technical Specifications This product fulfils the European directives 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC and 93 68 EEC This device conforms to the safety regulation EN 60065 and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065 You may not open the DVR The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling T x Mains voltage Power consumption E 230V 50 60Hz Operating approx 25W Operating temperature Audio Format 10 C to 35 C Analogue Stereo Sound Digital SPDIF Stereo Sound Hard disk Dimensions and weight Capacity 40Gb Dimensions W x H x D 360 x 55 x 235mm Acoustics lt 30dB Weight Approx
26. ised dealer FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Receiver does not respond to remote control Press the STB button on the handset Point the remote control at directly at the receiver Remove all obstacles in the path of the remote control signal Check or replace the remote control batteries Reboot the DVR by briefly interrupting the mains power No Picture Disrupted Picture Check all connections at the rear of the unit Check the RF IN connection Ensure cables to TV are inserted correctly Select AV channel on TV set Refer to reception problems on page 27 No Sound Check all connections at rear of unit No sound from VCR VCR sound is not available at the Digital audio output socket Connect VCR to your amplifier directly No Power or indicators not lit Check mains plug is inserted correctly and the power is switched on Check that the mains socket is operational Use a lamp to test it Picture shape looks Set your DVR to match your type of TV 4 3 conventional wrong See page 23 for instructions 16 9 widescreen DVR won t record The hard disc is full Clear some space to allow the DVR to record any more An archiving event is occurring wait for it to finish Live pause won t work Two record events are happening at the same time Wait for the recordings to stop The hard disc is full Clear some space to allow the DVR to record There is a humming noise in the DVR Th
27. le to connect from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT socket on your DVR to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN on your AV amplifier NOTE In most cases these two types of connection give similar results the only difference lies in the type of cable being used The coaxial cable is the cheaper of the two but can suffer from external interference from other household devices The optical lead does not suffer from this type of problem 4 S Video connection to a TV Plasma Display or Projector The scart connection to a TV provides the best picture as RGB Red Green Blue separately but some types of display device don t have a scart socket In this case either an adaptor should be purchased or connect an S Video lead from the S VIDEO OUT on your DVR to the S VIDEO IN on your TV Plasma display or projector This will also give a high quality picture but you must make a separate audio connection as the cable doesn t carry sound Advanced connections Connections for a DVD amp VCR with a TV with only one scart socket or one RGB scart socket VCR must have 2 sockets with RGB pass through TV Aerial Aerial Leads A Scart Leads vo 1 The PVR and the VCR must be in standby to watch the DVD 2 If your TV has 2 scart sockets with RGB input connect your DVD player directly to your TV Connections for a DVD amp VCR with a Plasma or projector display Digital audi
28. loured black N BROWN wire to the terminal coded L Live or coloured red Do NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety symbol 2 or coloured green and yellow me o_ A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 and fuse covers must always be securely replaced If the fuse blows check the mains cable for damage or call a qualified technician Do not try to bridge the fuse or increase its rating The OFF button on the remote control and the receiver does not completely disconnect the unit from the e mains supply but switches operating power on and off Your guarantee Dear Customer hank you for purchasing this THOMSON product and for your confidence in our company This product meets applicable safety requirements and has undergone stringent testing during manufacture However should there occur a defect the product or its defective part s excluding accessories and consumables will be repaired free of charge labor and parts or at THOMSON discretion exchanged for a similar item provided that it has been returned within 12 twelve months from the date of original purchase date of receipt is defective in materials and or workmanship and has been bought in any of the following countries F 1 E P GB IRL D CH A B L NL Territory or in a Duty free shop in the named countries his guarantee will be granted only upo
29. n presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt indicating the date of purchase and dealer s name The benefits of this guarantee may be refused if the invoice cash receipt or guarantee card has been altered in any way deleted or made illegible after the original purchase his guarantee does not apply to any of the following 1 Damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning fire water 2 Transport costs between the home and place of service and other costs and risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to this guarantee Damage to the product resulting from neglect misuse including but not limited to failure to use repair and or install the product for ts normal domestic purposes and or in accordance with the operating instructions on its proper installation and use 4 Modifications adaptations and alterations of the product to operate in a country other than that for which it was originally designed and manufactured or any damage resulting from such modifications hese statements do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable national legislation in force nor your consumer s rights against the dealer from whom you bought the product f you need service whether or not under guarantee please approach the dealer who sold you the product w n your own interest we advise you to read the instruction booklet for your THOMSON product carefully before contacting your dealer or s
30. name use Quickfind 1 Press the OK button 2 Use the arrow keys to move the highlight around the programme names until the channel you wish to watch is highlighted Only some channels are shown inside the box keep moving left or right to find the rest If favourite channels are set only those chosen will appear in the box 3 Press the OK button again to change the channel If you know the channel number you are looking for enter this using the number keys With digital TV there can be up to 3 digits in the number A banner with information about the programme currently showing will appear briefly each time the channel changes For more details on getting programme information see page 10 Teletext and interactive services If your chosen channel has Teletext MHEG features press the TEXT or coloured keys to access them To return to normal viewing press TEXT again Some services offer interactive features details of these and how to use them will appear on screen as they occur Using the Menus y To set up and work the other facilities of your DVR you will ow _ need to get used to operating the menus f wm ol Throughout this book we will use BOLD text when referring to pr i y remote control button presses and 7AL C text when referring ENa to a particular menu level a i You will be using the remote control buttons highlighted and the coloured keys take a moment to find them now To use these menus y
31. o connections are not required but give the best result AV AMPLIFIER Tv PLASMA DISPLAY Aerial i Scart SVHS Leads 4 A Phono Leads AV AMPLIFIER Basic Operation CHECK POINT Before you go any further are you watching a digital TV picture REMEDY Check that your TV aerial is plugged into the DVR Aerial In and press the OK button again This will make the DVR try tuning again If it fails again you will probably need to improve your aerial please refer to the troubleshooting section on page 26 D we Turning On and Off To turn on your DVR press any number key the STB key or the key The red standby indicator light will go green To turn off your DVR press the key The standby light will turn red again The DVR should be left in standby if you want to keep the programme guide updated but if you are not going to use the DVR for long periods of time you should unplug it to save energy Changing channels To change channel you press the PR or PR buttons This will step through the channel list one at a time You can also set a favourite channel list which will allow you to skip between the channels you watch most often How to set up this list is explained on page 21 Note that the channel numbers are not continuous These are set by the broadcaster and cannot be changed If you wish to search for your channel by
32. ooting Reception Problems When you purchased your DVR your dealer should have checked your postcode to ensure that you can receive Digital TV If you wish to check this yourself please look on the internet websites www freeview co uk or www dtg org uk consumer T Once you have established that your area should be able to receive digital TV there are a few ENp reasons why you may be experiencing problems e Your current aerial and cabling may not be able to receive all the digital channels due to its age and condition Now is the time to renew them Thomson recommends the use of CAI Benchmarked aerials Look for the logo Always use good quality double screened aerial cable e g CT100 coaxial cable e In your location the digital channels may be transmitted on different frequencies to your existing analogue signals and you may need a different type of aerial to receive them Check the group of your aerial you may need a wideband one e The new digital channels may be transmitted from a new transmitter and if this is the case the aerial would have to be re aligned Alternatively add a second aerial to your system e If you need to use a mast head amplifier make sure that it is a digitally compatible one and that it is a close to the aerial as possible e In some blocks of flats filters may be in use that will interfere with digital signals Consult with your landlord if you have difficulties e Indoor or window mounted
33. ou must first press the MENU key which will then display the main menu Now choose the item called a sub menu that you want to look at You do this by using the UP arrow A to move the yellow box up the list and the DOWN arrow V to move it down the list Once you have highlighted your choice with the yellow box press the OK button to move to the new menu level If the DVR states that a PIN number is required Personal Identification Number enter this now a Ws a The default number is 0000 you can find how to change this on page 20 As you learn to use the DVR you will find that the number buttons eS can take you directly to sub menus without the need for using the am om oe arrow buttons e g Use 5 for the fifth item setup 1 for the first item favourites etc gt In each menu look at the bottom lines of text for more information on which buttons to press This could be arrow 4 buttons lt or P gt or the coloured buttons gt i 4 Finally when you have finished making adjustments use the e zA sl EXIT button to return to the TV picture a You may need to press it more than once depending on the menu item Using the Quick Guide When you are watching TV you can find out what else is on other channels without interrupting your viewing using the TV Quick Guide This is the small banner that appears at the bottom of the screen during channel changes or when you press an arrow key
34. ow is a list of all the programmes you can currently receive through Freeview Please note that this list changes all the time as broadcasters add or change services You should regularly perform a re tune as explained on page 21 to keep up to date will all the services being transmitted Make changes to the table below for your own reference TV Stations BBC ONE BBC TWO ITV 1 GMTV Channel 4 S4C Digidol Wales only five ITV 2 GMTV2 BBC THREE Tele G Scotland only Channel 4 Wales only Teletext BBC FOUR Sky Travel UK History S4C 2 Wales only QVC Not available in Wales The Hits UK Brightldeas f tn TMF The Music Factory bid up tv screenshop price drop tv CBBC CBeebies BBC News 24 ITV News Channel Sky News Sky Sports News BBC Parliament Community Channel Four Text BBCi F2P Games Teletext TV Guide Teletext Holidays Radio Stations BBC Radio 1 1Xtra BBC BBC Radio 2 BBC Radio 3 BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 5 Live BBC Five Live Sports Extra BBC 6 Music BBC 7 BBC Asian Network BBC World Service The Hits Radio Smash Hits Kiss 100 Heat Radio Magic Radio Q Radio Oneword Jazz FM BBC Radio Scotland Scotland only BBC Radio Wales Wales only BBC Radio Ulster Northern Ireland only BBC Radio Cymru Wales only BBC Radio nan Gaidheal Scotland only BBC Radio Foyle Northern Ireland only Mojo Radio Kerrang 26 Setting up Troubleshooting Technical Information Menu To assist in lo
35. rds everything you watch It saves the last 30 minutes of the channel currently being watched until it is switched off by pressing the key Your dealer should have checked your postcode for reception but the availability of Digital Signals does depend on the transmitter s available to your receiving aerial If you have any doubt about this availability please contact your dealer or try one of the following e Text your postcode to 83331 standard rates apply e Visit the websites www freeview co uk or www dtg org uk consumer e Call FREEVIEW on 08708 809980 If you experience reception problems check page 27 for some suggestions or contact our aerial helpline on 0800 5428265 NOTE This product is able to evolve as a consequence it benefits from software updates over the air The manufacturer reserves the right to proceed to any software update that it would consider appropriate in order to improve the functionality of the product without degrading the quality level See page 29 for details Safety information In order that you may enjoy this product for a long time it is important that you observe the following points when installing and operating your receiver This receiver is intended for the reception of TV picture and sound signals Any other application is expressly prohibited Avoid the long term display of static images e g menus or audio only channels Use the Radio Blanking feature see Features Setup on page
36. rwards through the calendar a month at a time aa Ca e Use the arrow keys to select a day in the month e Press the YELLOW key at any time to return to Today Any record events or reminders are shown on the calendar as coloured dots A red dot signifies recording events have been set and a blue dot signifies a reminder is set Record events are managed automatically in the calendar by the recording menus See page 12 To enter the reminder menu press the BLUE key To edit an existing reminder for the chosen day press GREEN If no reminders have been set then enter a new reminder as below else press YELLOW first 1 Now choose the type of reminder using Y A Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily or single 2 Enter a time using the number keys 0 9 24hr clock 3 Now enter your message This works the same way as a mobile phone text message by using the number keys 2 to 9 note the letters above each handset key e g press key 4 twice to get H Each time you pause the cursor will move on a step a Me a e To change caps press the YELLOW key e To delete a selected letter press the RED key e To enter a space press the Q key y SS e To enter punctuation press the 1 key ren ae 1 ma 2 ws y 25 lt Ss e To enter numbers press the appropriate key repeatedly Ea e To move backwards and forwards in the text use lt gt 4 Once you are happy with the reminder text press the OK key to store the text or BLUE to
37. s is a one way process once compressed the recording cannot be decompressed You can cancel compression so long as the brackets are still showing sp High Quality Largest space requirement 2Gb used per hour Max 20hrs Ip Low Quality Small space requirement 1 5Gb used per hour Max 26hrs These times are only intended as a rough guide as the actual space required varies with the type of programme recorded e g A soap can take less room than a football match over the same time period This bitrate is determined by the TV broadcasters Using your DVR Archiving Recordings If you want to permanently save a recording you can schedule it to be played out and recorded on a VCR or another device connected to the VCR scart socket To archive recordings 1 Open the schedules menu by pressing MENU then 4 then BLUE 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select the recording you wish to archive 3 Press the BLUE key to schedule the recording for archiving a will appear 4 Press the GREEN key to select archive time 5 Use the arrow keys lt gt to select the date for the next archiving playout 6 Use the arrow keys A V to select time 7 Use lt gt to select the time for the next archiving playout 6 Press GREEN to store the archiving event or RED to cancel DVR will start the recorder If not you MUST set the timer in your VCR to start at the archive time and run for the to
38. s life CLEANING Dust will collect on the unit and can be removed with dry clean cloth Do not spray any substance on the unit Accessories a gt gt O E mn Bon a lt y 9 gt gt User Manual 9 e EN Quick Guide l E Guarantee cards Tid Batteries Mains B 3 gt P 4 Lead Remote Control Remote Control Inserting the batteries 1 1 1 Scart lead Insert the batteries into the handset Check they are the right way around see picture Point the remote control at the DVR and press the STB button s features of your TV DVD by pointing the handset at the TV DVD and pressing the TY or DVD button The handset will then work the TV or DVD Ls until you press the STB button again de A If you have a Thomson TV or DVD player you can operate some of the EB gt 2 Important information regarding the batteries Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries Do not throw batteries into a fire do not recharge them Remove the batteries from the remote control 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 d 5 A e Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recy
39. s the REPLAY button Note You can also use this swap feature with recordings Simply place the current channel on PAUSE then select a recording to watch see page 16 Now you can swap between the two ouffered TV channels and the recording Changing your PIN Certain features of the DVR require the entry of a Personal Identification Number PIN The default number for this is 0000 It is highly recommended that you change this number To do this follow the steps below 1 Open the set pin menu by pressing MENU then 5 then 5 2 Use the number keys to enter the current PIN 3 Now use the number keys to enter a new PIN 4 Finally Confirm the new PIN by entering it again Keep your PIN secret but don t lose it Tuning your DVR When you first plugged in your DVR it will have tuned in all the available services automatically However should you move house or wish to tune in new services as they appear you may need to tune new services in again 1 Make sure that all the connections have been made as in the diagram on page 5 2 Open the scan for channels menu by pressing MENU then 5 then 8 3 Press the GREEN key to start tuning The DVR will now tune in all the available services for your area All the channels will be stored in the numerical order specified by the various broadcasters If the tuning process does not find any channels or only a few you may need to upgrade your TV aeri
40. select the start or end times ii Use Y A to adjust the time note you can only make the recording longer Making recordings cont d To view your recordings see the Record History section on page 16 If there is a programme clash or there is insufficient space to complete a recording a warning message will be displayed Adjust the start end times accordingly as in step 4 above or exit this menu and make space on the DVR to allow more recording to take place See page 18 When you are happy with the times press the GREEN key to add the new item to the record list See opposite Press EXIT to return to the programme guide Repeat steps 2 to 6 above until you have scheduled all your desired recordings Press EXIT to return to TV viewing for details on making space de states inet y NOTE You can also make an instant recording by simply pressing the REC button while watching TV This will automatically take you to step 4 with the current programme selected for recording On completion of the timer setting the recording will start immediately Notes on making recordings The bar across the bottom of the recording list see picture above indicates how much space is available on the hard disk The dark blue part shows space that is occupied the yellow part shows space that has been reserved by a timer event and the light blue part shows how much free space you have left When the hard disk is getting full you can
41. tal length of all the recordings you have scheduled for playout The DVR will then playout all the recordings that you have scheduled in the order you chose You can playout archive recordings whenever you like but remember that you won t be able to view anything else on your TV Recording events are unaffected Note If your VCR or other recorder supports automatic start then at the archive time the 19 20 Buffering When you are watching TV the DVR automatically buffers up to 30 minutes of the channel you are currently watching This provides for the Live Pause features As the DVR contains two tuners when there is no timer recording event set the second tuner can be tuned to another station and allow you to buffer two channels at once 1 Press PAUSE and the current programme will e stop The bar shows how far behind Live TV you are 2 Choose another channel to watch Use any of the guides if you wish 3 Press PAUSE to stop the new selection h 4 If you press 0 the DVR will automatically swap to the other channel and resume playback If you press Q again the DVR will place the current buffered channel back on pause and swap to the other one and so on You can use all the functions for rewind REV fast forward FWD and slow on either channel When you want to return to live TV again press the LIVE key If you wish to jump back 30 seconds in the programme pres
42. through If you wish to limit the number of channels shown in the guide a press the YELLOW button This will then only show the channels you have chosen as favourites See page 21 for details on favourites Press YELLOW again to restore the full list When looking through the listings the small picture does not change allowing you to continue watching the current programme If you wish to have a preview of a channel that you have selected in the guide press the PURPLE button Press EXIT to return to the current channel When you highlight a programme after a few moments a description of the programme will appear in the synopsis box to give you some idea of what the programme is about Once you have found a programme you wish to see if it is on now press the OK button and the DVR will change to the new channel immediately If you wish to be reminded about the programme later on press the BLUE button To cancel the reminder press the BLUE button again Just before the programme starts a message will appear on the screen asking if you wish to view the programme press GREEN to confirm If you wish to record the programme press the RED button The details of the recording will be passed onto the recordings manager See page 12 for details on recordings NOTE Some programmes are marked in the guides with different coloured boxes Red shows a channel being recorded Green shows the channel you are currently watching and Yellow shows
43. uage selection 1 Open the anguages menu by pressing MENU then 5 and then 2 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select subtitle language or audio language 3 Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose from english welsh or gaelic 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for subtitles Default setting Is on 5 Press EXIT to return to TV viewing TV setup options 1 Open the tv setup menu by pressing MENU then 5 and then 4 2 Use the arrow keys A V to select picture format 3 Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose from 4 3 letterbox black bars top and bottom 4 3 Centre Cut Out full screen but lost picture on left and right 4 3 Full Screen if your 4 3 TV supports 16 9 switching check your TV manual or 16 9 Widescreen for widescreen TVs 4 Use the arrow keys A V to select scart 5 Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose from RGB for best pictures or PAL for all other types See you TV manual for the best choice it usually depends on which socket you connect to See page 24 for details on rf modulator adjustment Features Setup Other features 10 11 12 13 Open the features menu by pressing MENU then and then 3 Use the arrow keys A V to select sleep timer Use the arrow keys lt D gt to choose how long the DVR will remain active before automatically switching to standby Use the arrow keys A V to select child lock Use the arrow keys lt gt to choose on or

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