Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8550 manual Using the remote control with other devices, Other functions

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Connections and initial set up

Using the remote control with other devices

This remote control can be used to control other devices using the programmable keys VCR, DVD, SAT, AMP and AUX. Here is the list of devices you can control with each key:

VCR: video recorder,

DVD: DVD player,

SAT: cable network / satellite receiver,

AMP: Hi-Fi system, Home Cinema amplifier,

AUX: any type of device. If you have two video recorders, for example, you can program the VCR key to control the first one and the AUX key to control the second.

DVD TV Press the key of the device VCR SAT to be controlled

AUX AUDIO

BOn or standby

OK	Validation of an action
C B ▲ ▼	Move around in the menus
MENU	Access to the main menu
EXIT	Exit the menus
PR+ Fl	Change channel,
PR- lG	chapter or station
	Switch sound off and on
+/-	Adjust the volume
0 à 9	Access the channels / Enter
	a numerical value / Select a
	radio station
AV	Select an AV socket (Peritel,
	RCA)

PLAY REC Play, Record, Freeze Frame, PAUSE STOP Stop, Fast forward or rewind

REV FWD

VCR DVD SAT AMP AUX

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Other functions

Code A-B:With certain devices (combined TV/DVD or other DVD player) it may happen that your DVD recorder controls the DVD player of the other device. In this case you can adjust your remote control and the DVD recorder on another code known as code B (adjustment shown on page 75).

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Contents Precautions to take Content in briefDetailed contents in the following pages To beginContents Contents Connections and initial set up Basic connectionsPlacing the remote control in service Placing the DVD recorder in serviceUsing the remote control unit correctly Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV setAutomatic channel search Then select the Done line with the key, and press OKClock setting Sorting the channelsAdjusting the G-LINK Cable Add a satellite or cable receiverAdjusting the receiver / recorder configuration Deactivating the programming List of satellite or cable receiver codes Satellite receiver codesCable receiver codes Adding a channel France LL’ for FranceReinstalling channels updating Sorting channelsCarrry out the connection of cable 5 not supplied With a video recorder With a cable / satellite receiver and a video recorderSockets and cables Peritel socket scartAV1 audio video Outputs AV2 audio video Input and OutputOther Audio Video connections Audio Video InputAudio Video Output Composite Video Outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr YUV Video Input and OutputOptical Audio Output digital sound Digital Audio Video outputs DTHAccess to sockets Front of your player recorderButtons on the front Play / Pause Messages on the display TV Functions With a disc being played Other indications About other displays menus and bannersRemote control Description of keys in DVD modeUsing the remote control with other devices Other functionsProgramming the remote control Automatic code searchManual programming To watch TV Programmes To change channelConfigured recording on hard disc, DVR or DVD+R, +RW discs Record the current programmeSave Buffer Stop recordingStop recording Closing a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Finishing a discProgramming a recording or a transfer Manual programming in 10 stepsName ChannelKeep Timer Start time and stop timeRecord destination Recording qualityProgramming a transfer Automatic programming Naviclick Consulting the TV guide with NaviclickRecording through the Naviclick TV guide Recording from a connected device From a satellite receiver or cable receiver AV2 socketFrom a Camcorder or other device AV3,AV4 socket Recording from a digital camcorder Recording from a USB peripheralAccessing the library LibraryPlaying a Video and PIP title picture in picture Musical library on the hard discPicture library on the hard disc ExportLibrary disc Title and disc management functionsOther disc managemetn functions Copying to DVRRecordable discs Readable discsRecommended brands and types Other readable discs Files which your player can readTelevision mode Operating principle Interactive bannersInformation on the TV channel being watched Recording the channel being watched here, channelDisc playing mode Operating principle With a DVDWith an audio CD With a VCD Video CDLoading and playing a disc Search OptionsQuick search of an image or a track Still picture and frame advancePlay options Timer DVD,VCD Playing discs Displaying the information bannerTitle or Track DVD,VCD, CD Chapter DVDSubtitle and dialogue language DVD Play modes of discs DVD VCDPlay mode for Audio CDs Camera angles DVDPBC Playback control menu VCD IntroScan CDAccess to the edit menu Edit MenuEdit menu functions Insert a Chapter Bookmark DVD+RW onlyHide the chapter DVD+RW and DVR View Chapter New title image DVD+RW onlyHide the chapter DVR Playing image and audio JPEG, mp3, wma Sound functionsImage Functions To play DivX files To play DivX filesTo rent purchase DivX VOD files Concerning DivX files Disc menu PlaylistPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWDisc actions With a DVD+R discAccessing Title functions Rename TitleDisc options AutoplayScreen Format DVD / VCD Default quality Recording Options MenuBuffer duration TV memory duration SmartRecordSelecting Languages DVD Display Language of DVD recorder menusFrom the menu of the DVD recorder From the bannerSelecting the Sub-title language for DVD discs DivX subtitle selectionParental control LockingChanging the code Ratings limits Non categorized titlesSystem Options DivXDigital output audio QSound/QxpanderStandby mode AV linkAV2 Input Settings Download timeChoice of NexTView channel Updating Naviclick via TeletextNexTView Channels Channels and Teletext pages NaviclickRecommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm Choice of CD-R / CD-RW discsVideo CD VCD discs Image files and CD-R / CD-RW discsAudio files and CD-R / CD-RW discs DivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discsWhat codecs can your player read? Troubleshooting guide Remote controlImage problems If you encounter difficultiesSound problems Playing problemsRecording problems Other operating problemsOther problems Other important informations Remote control Code A-B Technical dataRemote control setting on code B DVD recorder setting on code B