Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8550, DTH 8540 Other readable discs, Files which your player can read

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Playing a disc

Other readable discs

•Audio CDs - Audio Compact Discs (8 and 12 cm).

• CD-R,CD-RW- Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software and discs are used.

• Video CD (VCD) - Video Compact Disc. Disc which enables you to record to a CD up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with fixed pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus.

• Super Video CD (S VCD) - Most S-VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107 standard.They can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio. S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software and disc writer software are used, and the discs themselves.

Note: in spite of progress made to ensure playability of all disc types, it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD, CD, VCD or S-VCD standards. Moreover, this unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recordings formats, software used & Disc types.

The files which your player can read

• MP3 files - Discs containing sound files in MP3 format.

•JPEG files - Discs containing images in JPEG format. Compatibility is

dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes, stated in millions of pixels. Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this equipment.

• WMA files - Discs containing sound files in WMA format.

• DivX files - Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX format.

Note: Before loading a disc in the player, check that it is compatible. Also, refer to pages 68 and 69 for our recommendations concerning discs and formats.

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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 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 recorderSockets and cables Peritel socket scartAV1 audio video Outputs AV2 audio video Input and OutputAudio Video Input Other Audio Video connectionsAudio 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 / 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 discProgramming a recording or a transfer Manual programming in 10 stepsName ChannelKeep Timer Start time and stop timeRecord destination 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 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 DVRReadable discs Recordable 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 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 Disc menu PlaylistPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWDisc actions With a DVD+R discAccessing Title functions Rename TitleAutoplay Disc optionsScreen 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 selectionLocking Parental controlChanging the code Ratings limits Non categorized titlesSystem Options DivXDigital output audio QSound/QxpanderAV link Standby modeAV2 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 discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs Audio 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