Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8540, DTH 8550 manual Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discs

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for television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics. In this case ensure that you reduce the quality of your photographs before recording on a disc in order not to impede the proper running of your player.This is because excessively loaded pictures would slow down or might prevent the proper functioning of the slide show during playback on your player. Compatibility of JPEG files depends on the software on which they were created and on the size of files expressed in pixels. Some JPEG files, including Progressive JPEG files (display in stages) cannot be played on this appliance.

Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discs

In the case of discs that include mp3 files, follow not only the general recommendations for CD-R EN and CD-RW discs, but also the following specific recommendations:

•The format of your mp3 files must be ISO 9660 or JOLIET. These files are compatible with DOS and Windows applications, as well as with Mac OS.

•Your mp3 files must have a name no longer than 12 characters as well as the suffix “.mp3”. They must be recorded in the form: title.mp3. Ensure that you do not leave spaces or use special characters such as ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name..

•Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording mp3 files. Sound quality with mp3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose.To obtain sound quality equivalent to that of an audio CD, use files for which the sampling rate during conversion from analogue audio to mp3 format is between 128 kbps and 160 kbps. Higher compression rates, such as 192 kbps or more, will only rarely improve sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly.

•Do not attempt to record protected mp3 files. Such files are coded and protected.

Important:The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play mp3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality.You should note that certain technologies and methods for mp3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).

DivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs

DivX is a compression format answering the MPEG-4 standard and that allows an entire film to be contained on a single CD.

The compatibility of DivX formats depends on MPEG-4 coding software, disc design software and the recording software employed, as well as the discs themselves.

What codecs can your player read?

•Playback of DivX 3.11 content • Playback of DivX 4 files (MPEG-4 simple profile) • Playback of DivX 5 files (MPEG-4 simple profile and additional functions such as bi-directional frames. Qpel and GMC are not supported) • Resolutions up to 720 x 480 at 30fps and 720 x 576 at 25fps are supported • Macroblocks per second 40500 • Maximum average bitrate 4000 kbps • Maximum peak bitrate during any 3 seconds of video 10000 kbps • Minimum VBV buffer size (kbytes) 384k bytes

Note: for DivX 3.11 content at Home Theater Profile, the required average bitrate is 1000 kbps, and the required maximum peak bitrate is 4000 kbps. Mpeg4 and Xvid content may or may not play back depending on the exact recording method and codec used.

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Contents Content in brief Precautions to takeDetailed contents in the following pages To beginContents Contents Basic connections Connections and initial set upPlacing the DVD recorder in service Placing the remote control in serviceUsing the remote control unit correctly Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV setThen 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 List of satellite or cable receiver codes Satellite 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 recorderPeritel socket scart Sockets and cablesAV1 audio video Outputs AV2 audio video Input and OutputOther Audio Video connections Audio Video InputAudio Video Output Video Input and Output Composite Video Outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr YUVOptical Audio Output digital sound Digital Audio Video outputs DTHFront of your player recorder Access to socketsPlay / Pause Buttons on the frontMessages on the display TV FunctionsWith 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 devicesProgramming the remote control Automatic code searchManual 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 recordingManual programming in 10 steps Programming a recording or a transferName ChannelStart time and stop time Keep TimerRecord 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 USB peripheral Recording from a digital camcorderLibrary Accessing the libraryMusical library on the hard disc Playing a Video and PIP title picture in picturePicture library on the hard disc ExportTitle and disc management functions Library discOther disc managemetn functions Copying to DVRRecordable discs Readable discsRecommended brands and types Files which your player can read Other readable discsInteractive banners Television mode Operating principleInformation on the TV channel being watched Recording the channel being watched here, channelWith a DVD Disc playing mode Operating principleWith an audio CD With a VCD Video CDSearch Options Loading and playing a discQuick search of an image or a track Still picture and frame advancePlay options Playing discs Displaying the information banner Timer DVD,VCDTitle or Track DVD,VCD, CD Chapter DVDPlay modes of discs DVD VCD Subtitle and dialogue language DVDCamera angles DVD Play mode for Audio CDsPBC Playback control menu VCD IntroScan CDEdit Menu Access to the 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 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 Playlist Disc menuPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWWith a DVD+R disc Disc actionsRename Title Accessing Title functionsDisc options AutoplayScreen Format DVD / VCD Recording Options Menu Default qualityBuffer duration TV memory duration SmartRecordDisplay Language of DVD recorder menus Selecting Languages DVDFrom the menu of the DVD recorder From the bannerDivX subtitle selection Selecting the Sub-title language for DVD discsParental control LockingChanging the code Non categorized titles Ratings limitsDivX System OptionsDigital output audio QSound/QxpanderStandby mode AV linkAV2 Input Download time Settings Choice of NexTView channel Updating Naviclick via TeletextChannels and Teletext pages Naviclick NexTView ChannelsChoice of CD-R / CD-RW discs Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmVideo 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? Remote control Troubleshooting guideImage problems If you encounter difficultiesPlaying problems Sound problemsOther operating problems Recording problemsOther problems Other important informations Technical data Remote control Code A-BRemote control setting on code B DVD recorder setting on code B
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