Technicolor - Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR manual Recording, Programming a recording

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Recording

Programming a recording

Programming a recording can be done up to one month in advance with up to seven recordings being pre-programmed. Ensure the television channels have been tuned and stored correctly and that the clock is set to the correct time.

Programming a recording using the SHOWVIEW® numbers

Each television broadcast has its own SHOWVIEW number guide which can be found in your TV magazine.To programme the recording of a broadcast, all that is required is for you to enter this number in the SHOWVIEW menu; it contains the date, start and end time and the number of the channel broadcasting the programme.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

1.Press the VCR button and then the TIMER button to access the SHOWVIEW menu.

EN

VCR

SHOWVIEW NO.

- - - - - - - - -

ONCE

REC

0~9,

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2.Select the the frequency of the recording using the and buttons: ONCE (recording of a single programme), DAILY (daily recording from Monday to Friday) or WEEKLY (recording of a weekly programme).

3.Use the number buttons to enter the SHOWVIEW number of the broadcast you want to record.

Note: If you make a mistake, press then enter the correct number.

4.Press OK.

PR

DATE

 

TIME

 

 

CH4

12

10:11~11:55

SP

- -

- -

- - :

- - ~ - -

: - -

SP

- -

- -

- - :

- - ~ - -

: - -

SP

- -

- -

- - :

- - ~ - -

: - -

SP

- -

- -

- - :

- - ~ - -

: - -

SP

- -

- -

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SP

- -

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The data corresponding to the entered SHOWVIEW number are displayed.

•If PLEASE CHECK appears, check the number and re- enter it.

•If - - appears, enter the programme number of the channel. It will automatically be stored in the internal SHOWVIEW channel map.

5.To change one of the settings, select it using the and buttons.Then press and to enter the correct information.

6.Press the button to select the VPS/PDC function and activate or deactivate it using and

.

Note: Some channels telecast their programmes with VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals.These signals detected by the video recorder allow accurate triggering and stopping of a recording, whatever the delay of the programmes.

7.Press to select the recording speed. Use the and buttons to scroll options: Standard Play (SP), Intelligent Play (IP) and Long Play (LP).

Notes:

The IP feature adjusts the recording speed to quantity of video tape left. It switches speed from SP to LP if there is not enough tape left to record the whole programme in SP mode.

The IP feature is not available when VPS/PDC is on.

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Contents Table of Contents Some points to check before you connect Connections and SetupAccessories provided Inserting batteries in the remote controlFront panel display Connections and SetupRemote sensor Point the remote control here Front panel controls buttons appear left to right belowGeneral functions Remote controlFunctions in DVD mode Navigating through menusFunctions in TV mode Functions in VCR modeBasic connections DVD/VCR + TV Other connection optionsTelevision Set DVD/VCR Video OUT socket Back panel audio socketsBack panel video sockets BackFront panel audio and video sockets DVD Exclusive COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT socketVideo OUT socket Tuning in a video channel on your TV Tuning in TV channels Automatic channel searchSorting the channels Manual installation Channel number using the numbered buttonsPress OK, and then use Buttons to Accelerated play Basic playback operationsPlayback Stopping playbackBasic playback operations Instant Recording Instant Timer RecordingRecording Recording optionsProgramming a recording using the Showview numbers RecordingProgramming a recording Programming a recording without the Showview numbers Copying from DVD to VCR Changing or deleting timer eventsAuto tracking Setting the clockAdvanced functions Language selectionVideo Doctor Sound settingsNO. of Timer Programme Shows the number Advanced functionsFormat DecoderOPR Optimum Picture Response Resetting the tape counter Child lockPlaying Ntsc tapes Regional coding Using the menusCompatible discs Compatible formatsVariable slow motion Changing chapter / trackZoom Screen Fit DVD Scene replay DVDPlay modes Program playback VCDVCD Info menu Using the Info menuInfo menu DVD Info menuAudio Direct accessInfo menu Title/Chapter DVD / Track VCD and DivXSubtitle Angle Subtitles DVD and DivXCamera angle DVD SoundPlaying an audio, mp3 or WMA CD Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discsProgram playback Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discsDisplaying Jpeg files Accelerated playPlaying DivX files Playing Jpeg and mp3 or WMA files at the same timeUsing the player menus Player MenusLanguage menu Display menu Player MenusDRC Dynamic Range Control DVD and DivX Audio menuDolby Digital / DTS / Mpeg DVD and DivX Sample Frequency DVDCountry code DVD PasswordLock menu Rating DVDOthers menu PBC PlayBack Control VCDAuto Play DVD Additional information TroubleshootingUse PrecautionsCleaning Additional informationUnprotected Protected Re-recordable GuaranteeHandling and caring for discs Concerning video tapesTechnical data Jpeg files DivX filesMp3 files WMA Windows Media Audio files

DVD Player + TV Set + VCR specifications

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