Technicolor - Thomson DTH8555 X manual Playing a Video and PIP title picture in picture, Export

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Recording functions

Playing a Video and PIP title (picture in picture)

Select a title with the ▼ key and change to play mode with the PLAY key.

While a video title (from a video DVD, DVD+R/+RW or DVR hard disc) is playing, you can superpose TV pictures from your recorder’s tuner using the LIVE key.This will let you monitor programmes on a channel while you are watching a video recording.You can change channel with the PR+/PR- key.

Managing titles (on the hard disc)

Select a title with the ▼ key and confirm it with OK.

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Among other things, the management functions let you rename, copy or delete a title.To access

 

them, when a title in the Video library is selected, press OK.The functions to manage the chosen

 

title appear:

 

•Play title, to play the title except for the hidden chapters.

•Play all chapters, to play the title, even the hidden chapters.

•Rename title to give it the name of your choice letter by letter using the character grid.

•Delete the title to free up space on the hard disc.

•Lock the title (or unlock it) to avoid (or enable) its erasure.

•Copy to disc to conserve (archive) a title to a DVD+R/+RW disc and then erase it from the hard disc.

•Erase chapter to delete all the electronic bookmarks positioned automatically at regular intervals in order to define others.

Note: Jpeg, mp3, wma and DivX files cannot be copied using this menu. To do this, use the library’s Export function (see below).

Note: copying files or discs to the hard disc is detailed on page 38.

Musical library (on the hard disc)

The musical library brings together the names of all the MP3 or WMA files recorded on the hard disc.When the musical library screen is displayed, you can play a title or file, create or edit playlists, rename a title, delete it or sort titles.

Picture library (on the hard disc)

The picture library lets you look for and view photos one by one or look at them using a slideshow.The library displays six photos recorded on a screen which brings together the six snapshots with selection buttons.The other photos can be accessed using the ▼ key. Select a photo using the C, B, ▲, ▼ keys and confirm with OK or start the slideshow with the PLAY key.

Export

You can copy one or more titles to a DVD+R/+RW disc.

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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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