THOMSON DTH 8540E User Manual (English)

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DTH 8540E

DTH 8550E

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User manual

Table of Contents3
To Begin3
About Your Device3
Precautions to Take3
The Content in Brief3
Connections and Initial Set up6
Basic Connections6
Placing the Remote Control in Service7
- Inserting the Batteries7
- Using the Remote Control Unit Correctly7
Placing the DVD Recorder in Service7
- Switch on Your DVD Recorder and Your TV Set7
Automatic Channel Search8
Sorting the Channels9
Clock Setting9
Add a Satellite or Cable Receiver10
- Adjusting the G-LINK CABLE10
- Adjusting the Receiver / Recorder Configuration11
- List of Satellite or Cable Receiver Codes13
Adding a Channel14
Reinstalling Channels (Updating)15
- Sorting Channels15
Other Recommended Connections with a Cable or Satellite Receiver (or a Decoder)16
With a Video Recorder17
With a Cable / Satellite Receiver and a Video Recorder17
Sockets and Cables18
Peritel Socket (Scart)18
- AV1 (Audio - Video Outputs)18
- AV2 (Audio - Video Input and Output)18
Other Audio - Video Connections19
- Audio - Video Input19
- Audio - Video Output19
  - Audio Outputs, Video - Composite Output 5 - Video Component Outputs20
- S-Video Input and Output20
- Optical Audio Output (Digital Sound)20
- Digital Audio Video Outputs (DTH 8550)20
The Front of Your Player Recorder21
Access to Sockets21
- DV in Socket (Input)21
- USB Socket21
- AV Sockets (Audio - Video Inputs)21
- S-Video Socket (Video Input)21
The Buttons on the Front22
The Messages on the Display23
- TV Functions23
- With a Disc Being Played23
- Other Indications24
- About Other Displays (Menus and Banners)24
Remote Control25
Description of Keys in DVD Mode25
- Using the Remote Control with Other Devices26
  - Other Functions26
- Programming the Remote Control27
Recording28
Recording Functions28
To Watch TV Programmes28
To Change Channel28
Taking a Break (Time Shift Function)29
Record the Current Programme29
- Configured Recording (on Hard Disc, DVR or DVD+R, +RW Discs)29
- Stop Recording31
  - Closing a DVD+R or DVD+RW Disc (Finishing a Disc)31
Programming a Recording or a Transfer32
- Manual Programming in 10 Steps32
- Programming a Recording34
- Automatic Programming (Naviclick)35
  - Consulting the TV Guide with Naviclick35
  - Recording through the Naviclick TV Guide35
Recording from a Connected Device36
- From a Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver (AV2 Socket)36
- From a Camcorder or Other Device (AV3,AV4 Socket)36
- Recording from a Digital Camcorder37
- Recording from a USB Peripheral37
Library38
Accessing the Library38
- Video Library38
- Playing a Video and PIP Title39
- Musical Library39
- Picture Library39
- Export39
- Library (Disc)40
Playing a Disc41
Recordable Discs41
Recommended Brands and Types41
Readable Discs41
Digital Video Discs41
- Region Code Number41
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-Rw41
Other Readable Discs42
- Audio Cds, CD-R, CD-RW Video CD (VCD)42
- Super Video CD (SVCD)42
- The Files Which Your Player Can Read42
Information Banners43
Interactive Banners43
In Television Mode (Operating Principle)43
- Information on the TV Channel Being Watched43
- Recording the Channel Being Watched43
In Disc Playing Mode (Operating Principle)44
- With a VCD (Video CD)44
Loading and Playing a Disc45
Search Options45
- Quick Search of an Image or a Track45
- Still Picture and Frame Advance45
- Slow Motion (in Pause Mode on an Image)46
- Skipping a Chapter or Track46
- Scene Again46
- Advance46
Play Options46
- Zoom46
- Titles, Chapters, Time Elapsed, Audio and Subtitles46
Playing Discs - Displaying the Information Banner47
- Time Counter47
- Title or Track47
- Subtitle and Dialogue Language48
- Disc Play Mode48
- Chapter ..................................................................................45 Subtitle and Dialogue Language48
- Camera Angles49
- PBC - Playback Control Menu (VCD)49
- Play Mode for Audio Cds49
- Introscan49
- Edit Menu (DVD+RW Disc and DVR Hard Disc)49
- Edit Menu50
- Access to the Edit Menu50
- The Edit Menu Functions51
Playing Image and Audio (JPEG, Mp3, Wma)53
- Sound Functions53
- Image Functions54
To Play DIVX Files55
- To Rent (Purchase) DIVX ® VOD Files55
- Concerning DIVX Files56
Menus57
Disc Menu57
Play Disc57
Disc Title Menu (DVD+R, DVD+RW)57
Playlist57
Disc Actions58
Accessing Title Functions59
- Rename Title59
Disc Options60
Autoplay60
Screen Format - (DVD / VCD)60
Recording Options Menu61
Buffer Duration (TV Memory Duration)61
Default Quality61
Smartrecord61
Chapter Markers61
Vps/Pdc61
Selecting Languages (DVD)62
Display (Language of DVD Recorder Menus)62
Selecting the Audio Language for Dialogue Boxes of DVD Discs62
- From the Menu of the DVD Recorder62
- From the Banner62
Languages63
Selecting the Sub-Title Language for DVD Discs63
- From the Menu of the DVD Recorder63
- From the Banner63
DIVX Subtitle Selection63
Parental Control64
- Locking64
  - Changing the Code64
- Ratings Limits65
- Non Categorized Titles65
System Options66
- DIVX66
- Digital Output (Audio)66
- Qsound/Qxpander66
- Standby Mode67
- AV Link67
- AV2 Input67
Naviclick Settings68
Download Time68
Choice of Nextview Channel68
Updating Naviclick (Via Teletext)68
- Nextview Channels69
- Channels and Teletext Pages (Naviclick)69
Further Information70
Recommendations and Information Concerning Discs (12 CM)70
- Choice of CD-R / CD-RW Discs70
- Video CD (VCD) Discs70
  - Care of Discs70
- Image Files and CD-R / CD-RW Discs70
- Audio Files and CD-R / CD-RW Discs71
- DIVX Files and CD-R / CD-RW Discs71
  - What Codecs Can Your Player Read71
Troubleshooting Guide72
- If You Encounter Difficulties72
- Remote Control72
- Other Problems75
- Other Important Informations76
Remote Control - Code A-B77
- Remote Control Setting on Code B77
- DVD Recorder Setting on Code B77
Technical Data77
- Split Title83
- Hide Title83

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THOMSON DTH 8540E Specifications

General

Type	DVD Recorder
Hard Drive Size	160 GB
TV Tuner	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Recording Formats	DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Playback Formats	MP3, JPEG
Video Output	HDMI, Composite
Audio Output	Stereo
Outputs	HDMI, Composite
Supported Media	DVD, CD

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