Technicolor - Thomson DTH8555 X Placing the remote control in service, Inserting the batteries

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Connections and initial set up

Placing the remote control in service

Inserting the batteries

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Using the remote control unit correctly

When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD recorder,TV set or satellite receiver). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked.To control your DVD recorder, ensure that the remote control unit is in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key before using any other keys.

Placing the DVD recorder in service

Switch on your DVD recorder and your TV set

1.Turn on your TV set.

2. Set your DVD recorder remote control unit in DVD mode by pressing once on the DVD key.

3.Switch on your DVD recorder by pressing the

ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of the player.

4.The first time you turn on your DVD recorder, it will ask you to select a preferred language for the various displays via the menu which appears on your TV screen. If this menu is not displayed, on your TV screen select the AV socket to which you connected your DVD recorder.

Note:The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you’ve chosen if it is available on the discs played.

5.Choose a language using the , keys on the remote control then confirm by pressing OK.

Note: the keys ▲ ▼.

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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 Cable receiver codes List of satellite or cable receiver codesSatellite 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 Output Other Audio Video connectionsAudio Video Input 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 frontWith a disc being played Messages on the displayTV Functions About other displays menus and banners Other indicationsDescription of keys in DVD mode Remote controlOther functions Using the remote control with other devicesManual programming Programming the remote controlAutomatic code search 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 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 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 DVRRecommended brands and types Recordable discsReadable discs 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 DVRHide the chapter DVR View ChapterNew title image DVD+RW only Sound functions Playing image and audio JPEG, mp3, wmaImage Functions To rent purchase DivX VOD files To play DivX filesTo play DivX files Concerning DivX files Playlist Disc menuPlay Disc Disc Title menu DVD+R, DVD+RWWith a DVD+RW disc Disc actionsWith a DVD+R disc Rename Title Accessing Title functionsScreen Format DVD / VCD Disc optionsAutoplay 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 discsChanging the code Parental controlLocking Non categorized titles Ratings limitsDivX System OptionsDigital output audio QSound/QxpanderAV2 Input Standby modeAV link 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 discsWhat codecs can your player read? Audio files and CD-R / CD-RW discsDivX files and CD-R / CD-RW discs 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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