Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8550, DTH 8540 Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cm

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Further information

Recommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm)

Choice of CD-R / CD-RW discs

This player can play most CD-R and CD-RW discs. However, depending on the recorder of your personal computer, the type of disc and recording method used, it may be that some discs cannot be played, or that the performance does not meet the expected standard of quality.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again.

•Whatever the actual recording capacity of a disc, do not fill it to maximum capacity.

•Use CD-R discs rather than CD-RW (re-recordable CDs), as replay of CD-RWs may sometimes not work properly.

•Use a reliable and good quality recording software.

•Before recording on a disc, close all applications on you personal computer in order to optimise the quality and reliability of recordings on the disc.

Video CD (VCD) discs

VCD (Video Compact Disc) discs enable up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with still pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus to be recorded on a CD.

Care of discs

Always handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole. Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-sided disc). Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area. Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border. Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the disc surface is dirty.Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.

Image files and CD-R / CD-RW discs

To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots),

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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 Cable receiver codes List of satellite or cable receiver codesSatellite 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 Output Other Audio Video connectionsAudio Video Input 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 / PauseWith a disc being played Messages on the displayTV Functions Other indications About other displays menus and bannersRemote control Description of keys in DVD modeUsing the remote control with other devices Other functionsManual programming Programming the remote controlAutomatic code search 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 Recording through the Naviclick TV guide Automatic programming NaviclickConsulting the TV guide with Naviclick From a Camcorder or other device AV3,AV4 socket Recording from a connected deviceFrom a satellite receiver or cable receiver AV2 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 DVRRecommended brands and types Recordable discsReadable discs 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 MenuHide the chapter DVD+RW and DVR Edit menu functionsInsert a Chapter Bookmark DVD+RW only Hide the chapter DVR View ChapterNew title image DVD+RW only Playing image and audio JPEG, mp3, wma Sound functionsImage Functions To rent purchase DivX VOD files To play DivX filesTo play DivX files Concerning DivX files Disc menu PlaylistPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWDisc actions With a DVD+R discAccessing Title functions Rename TitleScreen Format DVD / VCD Disc optionsAutoplay 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 selectionChanging the code Parental controlLocking Ratings limits Non categorized titlesSystem Options DivXDigital output audio QSound/Qxpander AV2 Input Standby mode AV link 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 discsWhat codecs can your player read? Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs 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