Technicolor - Thomson DTH8555 X manual Programming the remote control, Automatic code search

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Connections and initial set up

Programming the remote control

If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your television set you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed: automatic code search or manual programming.

SAT Codes: 5000, 5001, 5031, 5037, 5043, 5064, 5065, 5066, 5058, 5084.

TV Codes: 1000, 1001, 1002, 1016, 1024, 1033, 1041, 1051, 1089, 1096, 1127, 1128, 1129, 1130, 1134, 1135, 1148, 1151.

VCR Codes: 2000, 2001, 2063, 2074, 2091, 2098, 2099

AUDIO Codes: 4003,4007

Automatic code search

This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for

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your appliance.

1.Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with.

2.Press the relevant button for this appliance on the remote control, and while holding this button down, press theB standby button until the remote control light comes on. Release the two buttons.

3.Point the remote control at the appliance and press PLAY.Wait until the light stops flashing. If the appliance has not gone into standby mode after five seconds, press the PLAY button again to continue the search for the next set of codes. Repeat this operation until the appliance goes into standby mode.There are 20 sets of codes.

4.When the device changes to standby, press the standby button B on the front to switch it back on again.Then press the REV key to set it to standby again and, if necessary, retry until the device changes to standby.

5.Press the STOP button and hold it down until the remote control light goes off.

Manual programming

This method involves carrying out a manual search for the codes to be used for controlling your other appliances.

1.Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with.

2.Press the corresponding key on the remote control, while holding it pressed down, enter one of the codes corresponding to the make of the device (Thomson Group codes on the bottom left of this page, other brands can be found in the “Related documents” leaflet).

If the remote control light flashes you have entered the wrong code or it is not possible to program the remote control.

3.Point the remote control at the appliance and press the relevant button. Press the B.

If the appliance does not go into standby mode, try another code.

Depending on the year of manufacture and the type of appliance, some functions may not be available.

Certain codes may cover more functions than others. Test the functions you can control and, if appropriate, try other codes.

Note: when you change the remote control’s batteries, remember to reprogram it.

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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 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 recorderPeritel socket scart Sockets and cablesAV1 audio video Outputs AV2 audio video Input and OutputAudio Video Input Other Audio Video connectionsAudio Video Output Video Input and Output Composite Video Outputs Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr YUVOptical Audio Output digital sound Digital Audio Video outputsFront 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 Buffer4a. With a DVD+R disc Closing a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc Finishing a discManual programming in 10 steps Programming a recording or a transferName ChannelStart time and stop time Keep TimerRecord 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 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 DVRReadable discs Recordable 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 menuInsert a Chapter Bookmark DVD+RW only Edit menu functionsDelete a Chapter Bookmark DVD+RW only Hide the chapter DVD+RW and DVRNew 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 Playlist Disc menuPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWWith a DVD+R disc Disc actionsWith a DVD+RW disc Rename Title Accessing Title functionsAutoplay Disc optionsScreen 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 discsLocking Parental controlChanging the code Non categorized titles Ratings limitsDivX System OptionsDigital output audio QSound/QxpanderAV link Standby modeAV2 Input Download time SettingsChoice 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 discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs Audio 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

DTH8555 X specifications

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