Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8540 Start time and stop time, Record destination, Recording quality

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Recording functions

6.Start time and stop time

Enter the recording start time and then the stop time.

To this end, and according to the features of the receivers, you must:

-either program the receiver with the same beginning and end times, then switch off the DVD recorder and the receiver,

-or leave the satellite receiver switched on, on the channel to record, program the DVD recorder, then switch it off.

Note: if you selected AV2 during step 4, you do not need to enter the start and stop times, since it is the device that is connected that triggers the start and stop of the recording at the times set via its programming menu.

7.VPS/PDC

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Activate the VPS/PDC function using theB key to trigger recording at the actual time of the beginning of the broadcast. If the channel broadcasts VPS/PDC signals you can avoid the consequences of any delays in broadcasting.This adjustment is only valid for this programming session and for channels received via the aerial (PR - -).

8.Record destination

Select the disc where the programme will be recorded (DVD+R/+RW or internal DVR)

9.Recording quality

Select a recording quality from the 6 proposed using the B key. *1: Best, *2: High, *3: Good, *4: Normal, *5: Basic, *6: Low.

Note: selecting the quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the DVD disc. The lower the quality, the longer the time available on the disc. For example, the time available with a clean 4.7 Gb disc with “Low” quality will be approximately 8 hours while in “Best” quality the time will be approximately 60 minutes. The figure

1 à 6 is displayed in the information banner when playing the recording. The quality selection will only be valid for this programming. For an automatic quality selection according to the time remaining on the disc, activate the SmartRecord™ function (page 59).

10.Keep Timer

Memorise your programming by selecting Keep Timer with the ▼ key and confirming with the OK key.

•The Programming screen reappears.Your programming is now displayed in the chronological list of programming already carried out. On this screen, you can only display 5 programmings from the 8 possible. If you have made more than 5 programmings, to see the other programmings scroll through them with the ▲ or ▼ key.

Note: to check (or delete) programming parameters, select a name and press OK. The programming parameters menu appears. Correct the parameters as shown in steps 1 to 9 or delete the programming by selecting Cancel Timer and confirming with the OK key.

11.Return to the main menu using the MENU key in order to continue to use your DVD recorder or turn it off using the ON/STANDBY key, after having loaded a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc with remaining time compatible with your programming.

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Contents To begin Precautions to takeContent in brief Detailed contents in the following pagesContents Contents Basic connections Connections and initial set upSwitch on your DVD recorder and your TV set Placing the remote control in servicePlacing the DVD recorder in service Using the remote control unit correctlyThen select the Done line with the key, and press OK Automatic channel searchSorting the channels Clock settingAdd a satellite or cable receiver Adjusting the G-LINK CableAdjusting the receiver / recorder configuration Deactivating the programming Satellite receiver codes List of satellite or cable receiver codesCable receiver codes France LL’ for France Adding a channelSorting channels Reinstalling channels updatingCarrry out the connection of cable 5 not supplied With a cable / satellite receiver and a video recorder With a video recorderAV2 audio video Input and Output Sockets and cablesPeritel socket scart AV1 audio video OutputsAudio Video Input Other Audio Video connectionsAudio Video Output Digital Audio Video outputs DTH Composite Video Outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr YUVVideo Input and Output Optical Audio Output digital soundFront of your player recorder Access to socketsPlay / Pause Buttons on the frontTV Functions Messages on the displayWith a disc being played About other displays menus and banners Other indicationsDescription of keys in DVD mode Remote controlOther functions Using the remote control with other devicesAutomatic code search Programming the remote controlManual programming To change channel To watch TV ProgrammesRecord the current programme Configured recording on hard disc, DVR or DVD+R, +RW discsStop recording Save BufferClosing a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Finishing a disc Stop recordingChannel Programming a recording or a transferManual programming in 10 steps NameRecording quality Keep TimerStart time and stop time Record destinationProgramming a transfer Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick Automatic programming NaviclickRecording through the Naviclick TV guide From a satellite receiver or cable receiver AV2 socket Recording from a connected deviceFrom a Camcorder or other device AV3,AV4 socket Recording from a USB peripheral Recording from a digital camcorderLibrary Accessing the libraryExport Playing a Video and PIP title picture in pictureMusical library on the hard disc Picture library on the hard discCopying to DVR Library discTitle and disc management functions Other disc managemetn functionsReadable discs Recordable discsRecommended brands and types Files which your player can read Other readable discsRecording the channel being watched here, channel Television mode Operating principleInteractive banners Information on the TV channel being watchedWith a VCD Video CD Disc playing mode Operating principleWith a DVD With an audio CDStill picture and frame advance Loading and playing a discSearch Options Quick search of an image or a trackPlay options Chapter DVD Timer DVD,VCDPlaying discs Displaying the information banner Title or Track DVD,VCD, CDPlay modes of discs DVD VCD Subtitle and dialogue language DVDIntroScan CD Play mode for Audio CDsCamera angles DVD PBC Playback control menu VCDEdit Menu Access to the edit menuInsert a Chapter Bookmark DVD+RW only Edit menu functionsHide the chapter DVD+RW and DVR New title image DVD+RW only View ChapterHide the chapter DVR Sound functions Playing image and audio JPEG, mp3, wmaImage Functions To play DivX files To play DivX filesTo rent purchase DivX VOD files Concerning DivX files Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RW Disc menuPlaylist Play DiscWith a DVD+R disc Disc actionsRename Title Accessing Title functionsAutoplay Disc optionsScreen Format DVD / VCD SmartRecord Default qualityRecording Options Menu Buffer duration TV memory durationFrom the banner Selecting Languages DVDDisplay Language of DVD recorder menus From the menu of the DVD recorderDivX subtitle selection Selecting the Sub-title language for DVD discsLocking Parental controlChanging the code Non categorized titles Ratings limitsQSound/Qxpander System OptionsDivX Digital output audioAV link Standby modeAV2 Input Updating Naviclick via Teletext SettingsDownload time Choice of NexTView channelChannels and Teletext pages Naviclick NexTView ChannelsImage files and CD-R / CD-RW discs Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmChoice of CD-R / CD-RW discs Video CD VCD discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discsWhat codecs can your player read? If you encounter difficulties Troubleshooting guideRemote control Image problemsPlaying problems Sound problemsOther operating problems Recording problemsOther problems Other important informations DVD recorder setting on code B Remote control Code A-BTechnical data Remote control setting on code B
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