Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8550, DTH 8540 manual Recording from a connected device

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Recording functions

Recording from a connected device

Your DVD recorder allows you to record TV programmes (satellite or cable) or to copy video sequences from a connected device.

From a satellite receiver or cable receiver (AV2 socket)

1.To record to disc, load a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc into the DVD recorder.

2.From the Main Menu and with the Watch TV function selected, press OK.The images of the last channel watched appear.The information banner is displayed for several seconds.

3.Select the AV2 connector of the DVD recorder using the AV button on the remote control, so that AV2-SAT-CABLis displayed in the banner and on (LIVE AV2) display of the DVD recorder.

4.Record by pressing the REC (RECORD) key on the remote control or on the facade.

5.Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key.

From a Camcorder or other device (AV3,AV4 socket)

Your DVD recorder has both RCA Audio-Video and Ushiden sockets for the transfer of video to a recordable disc.

1.To record to disc, load a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc into the DVD recorder.

2.Place the device in its play mode.

3.From the Main Menu and with the Watch TV function selected, press OK.The images of the last channel watched appear.The information banner is displayed for several seconds.

4.Using the AV button of the remote control while the information banner is displayed, select the AV3 connector if your camcorder is connected to the front of your DVD recorder, or AV4 if it is connected to the S-VIDEO IN connectors or COMPOSITE INPUT at the rear of the machine.

5.Record by pressing the REC key on the remote control or on the facade.

6.Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key.

Note: you can copy films in a single pass without concerning yourself about the content since the Split Title function will afterwards allow you to isolate and then delete any unwanted sequences.You can also create titles of your choice. Refer to page 48.

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Contents Detailed contents in the following pages Precautions to takeContent in brief To beginContents Contents Connections and initial set up Basic connectionsUsing the remote control unit correctly Placing the remote control in servicePlacing the DVD recorder in service 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 Satellite receiver codes List of satellite or cable 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 recorderAV1 audio video Outputs Sockets and cablesPeritel socket scart AV2 audio video Input and OutputAudio Video Input Other Audio Video connectionsAudio Video Output Optical Audio Output digital sound Composite Video Outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr YUVVideo Input and Output Digital Audio Video outputs DTHAccess to sockets Front of your player recorderButtons on the front Play / PauseTV Functions Messages on the displayWith 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 functionsAutomatic code search Programming the remote controlManual 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 discName Programming a recording or a transferManual programming in 10 steps ChannelRecord destination Keep TimerStart time and stop time Recording qualityProgramming 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 digital camcorder Recording from a USB peripheralAccessing the library LibraryPicture library on the hard disc Playing a Video and PIP title picture in pictureMusical library on the hard disc ExportOther disc managemetn functions Library discTitle and disc management functions Copying to DVRReadable discs Recordable discsRecommended brands and types Other readable discs Files which your player can readInformation on the TV channel being watched Television mode Operating principleInteractive banners Recording the channel being watched here, channelWith an audio CD Disc playing mode Operating principleWith a DVD With a VCD Video CDQuick search of an image or a track Loading and playing a discSearch Options Still picture and frame advancePlay options Title or Track DVD,VCD, CD Timer DVD,VCDPlaying discs Displaying the information banner Chapter DVDSubtitle and dialogue language DVD Play modes of discs DVD VCDPBC Playback control menu VCD Play mode for Audio CDsCamera angles DVD IntroScan CDAccess to the edit menu 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 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 Play Disc Disc menuPlaylist Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWDisc actions With a DVD+R discAccessing Title functions Rename TitleAutoplay Disc optionsScreen Format DVD / VCD Buffer duration TV memory duration Default qualityRecording Options Menu SmartRecordFrom the menu of the DVD recorder Selecting Languages DVDDisplay Language of DVD recorder menus From the bannerSelecting the Sub-title language for DVD discs DivX subtitle selectionLocking Parental controlChanging the code Ratings limits Non categorized titlesDigital output audio System OptionsDivX QSound/QxpanderAV link Standby modeAV2 Input Choice of NexTView channel SettingsDownload time Updating Naviclick via TeletextNexTView Channels Channels and Teletext pages NaviclickVideo CD VCD discs Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmChoice of CD-R / CD-RW discs Image files and CD-R / CD-RW discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discsWhat codecs can your player read? Image problems Troubleshooting guideRemote control If you encounter difficultiesSound problems Playing problemsRecording problems Other operating problemsOther problems Other important informations Remote control setting on code B Remote control Code A-BTechnical data DVD recorder setting on code B