THOMSON Sky+HD DSI8215

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What do you want to do?

Welcome to the world of Sky

This is your essential guide to using

your Sky

HD box

Learn about HD page 6

Get started page 10

See what’s on page 16

Use your Planner page 24

Record programmes page 31

Pause and rewind live TV page 39

Play recordings page 41

Enjoy the freedom of Anytime TV page 47

Order Box Ofce programmes page 52

Have more control over kids’ viewing page 55

Choose your favourite channels page 60

Troubleshooting page 79

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Table of Contents2
Back to Basics4
Your Sky + HD Remote Control4
Your Sky + HD Box5
About Your Sky + HD Box6
What Are HD and Sky + HD6
What You Need to Enjoy Sky + HD7
Keeping You Up-To-Date7
All the Features of Sky + and more8
Your Viewing Card8
Your Sky + HD Remote Control and Your TV9
Getting Started10
Turning Your Sky + HD Box on and off10
Changing the Volume10
Changing Channels11
About the Now, Next & Later Banner12
You're in Control with Sky Guide13
Overview of Sky Guide Options14
Showing Your Sky Guide Pages in Full-Screen Mode15
See What's on16
Seeing What's on16
Quick Glance at What's on with Now, Next & Later16
Complete Overview of What's on with TV Guide17
Finding a Specific Channel in TV Guide18
Seeing What's on Your Favourite Channels18
Seeing What's on the HD Channels19
Identifying HD Programmes19
Finding a Specific Programme20
Going Back to the Channel You Last Viewed21
Finding out more about a Programme with the I Button21
Codes Used in the Programme Information Banner22
Finding and Listening to Radio Channels23
Using Your Planner24
Managing Your Planner25
Setting a Series Link in Your Planner28
Setting Reminders for Programmes30
Record Programmes31
Recording with Sky31
Recording Without Interrupting What You're Watching31
Recording from Sky Guide Listings32
Recording from Anywhere You Go32
Recording a Promoted Programme32
When Recordings Clash33
Avoiding Recordings Being Deleted34
PIN-Protecting Kept Recordings34
Cancelling Current and Future Recordings35
Deleting Existing Recordings35
Keeping an Eye on Available Disk Space36
Disk Space Warning36
Recording Radio Channels37
Adding Extra Time to the Start and End of Recordings38
Pause and Rewind Live TV39
Pausing and Rewinding Live TV39
Saving after Pausing or Rewinding Live TV40
Changing How Far Back You Can Rewind Live TV40
Playing Back Recordings41
Choosing a Recording to Watch41
Picking up from Where You Left the Last Recording42
The Play Symbol42
Checking the Remaining Viewing Time42
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding43
Pausing43
Slow Motion43
Stopping Playback43
Saving Bookmarks44
Managing and Deleting Bookmarks44
Using Bookmarks for Favourite Parts of a Programme44
Skipping to Bookmarks45
Starting Playback from a Bookmark45
Copying Programmes to Video/DVD46
Enjoying Anytime TV47
Seeing What's on Offer with Anytime TV47
Viewing a Programme from the Anytime TV Listings48
Recording Anytime TV Programmes49
About Anytime TV Programmes49
Restricting Anytime TV Viewing50
Opting out of Anytime TV51
Enjoying Box Office Entertainment52
Ordering Box Office Programmes52
Choosing a Start Time that Suits You53
About Watching Box Office Programmes53
Paying for Box Office Programmes54
Ordering over the Phone54
Having more Control over Kids' Viewing55
Changing Your PIN55
About Your PIN55
Hiding Adult Channels56
Restricting Rated Programmes56
Restricting Specific Channels57
Controlling the Use of Charged Services57
PIN-Protecting Kept Programmes58
Restricting Programmes in Your Planner58
Entering a PIN for Pre-Watershed Playback59
Turning off PIN-Controlled Restrictions59
Choosing Your Favourite Channels60
Watching TV with Subtitles or Audio61
Finding Subtitled or Audio Described Programmes62
Going Interactive63
More Options64
Using Digital Text64
Using Teletext64
Adding Channels that Aren't Listed in Sky Guide65
Watching Your Added Channels65
Changing the Picture Settings66
Remote Control Setup67
Resetting Your Remote Control67
Replacing the Batteries69
Your Sky + HD Box Connections70
Connecting Other Devices71
Switching on Dolby ® Digital Audio73
Adjusting Sound Synchronisation73
Connecting to the Telephone Line74
Changing How the Circular Playback Display Works74
Green Stuff75
Saving Energy with Standby75
Saving Energy with Auto Standby75
Recycling Packaging76
Recycling Electrical and Electronic Products76
More Information76
For Your Safety77
Connecting to the Mains Supply78
Troubleshooting79
Display Messages85
Telephone Numbers89
Specifications90
Index92
HD Jargon-Buster95

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THOMSON Sky+HD DSI8215 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Satellite Receiver
Video Output	HDMI, SCART
Storage Capacity	500 GB
Recording Capability	Yes
Number of Tuners	2
EPG	Yes
Tuner Type	DVB-S2
HD Capable	Yes
USB Port	Yes
Ethernet Port	Yes
Wi-Fi	No
Audio Output	HDMI, Optical, RCA
Connectivity	HDMI, Ethernet, USB

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