Technicolor - Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR manual Advanced functions, Language selection

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VCR

Advanced functions

Language selection

To change the language of the VCR menus, please refer to the Language menu of the DVD player on page 31.

Auto tracking

The video recorder automatically adjusts the tracking to provide the best picture quality.The message A.TRACKING is displayed when this function is in operation.

If the quality of the recording is poor, repeatedly press the and buttons on the remote control to manually adjust the tracking until all distortions have been removed. Press the 0 button on the remote control to restore the standard setting.

Setting the clock

The video recorder uses a 24 hour clock.To enter a single digit number, first press the 0 button (e.g. 01 for 1).

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2.To set the clock manually, set the AUTO ADJUST function on OFF using and . Press OK to adjust the date and time.

3.Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to enter the HH (hours), MN (minutes), DD (day), MM (month) and YY (year).The day of the week is automatically displayed once the date has been entered. If you make a mistake use and to select the item and re-enter the details.

4.When you are finished, press to store your settings. The new time is displayed on the front display.

Note: If Auto Adjust is on and the signal is sufficiently strong, the clock settings will be automatically checked against teletext and adjusted as necessary.

Colour standards

The video recorder comes with an automatic colour standard detection system.When playing a tape causes problems (scrambled pictures or black and white), you must force the play mode by selecting one of the available options (PAL, SECAM, MESECAM).

If you wish to record a tape in a particular colour standard, choose one of the displayed options.

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1.Press to access the main menu.

2.Use and to select SYSTEM SYSTEM- then press OK.

3.Use and to select a colour system.

4.Press and to select RF AUDIO.

5.Use and to select I/I, B/G or D/K.

6.Press to exit the menus.

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Contents Table of Contents Inserting batteries in the remote control Connections and SetupAccessories provided Some points to check before you connectFront panel controls buttons appear left to right below Connections and SetupRemote sensor Point the remote control here Front panel displayNavigating through menus Remote controlFunctions in DVD mode General functionsFunctions in VCR mode Functions in TV modeBasic connections DVD/VCR + TV Other connection optionsTelevision Set Back Back panel audio socketsBack panel video sockets DVD/VCR Video OUT socketFront 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 Stopping playback Basic playback operationsPlayback Accelerated playBasic playback operations Recording options Instant Timer RecordingRecording Instant RecordingProgramming a recording using the Showview numbers RecordingProgramming a recording Programming a recording without the Showview numbers Changing or deleting timer events Copying from DVD to VCRLanguage selection Setting the clockAdvanced functions Auto trackingAdvanced functions Sound settingsNO. of Timer Programme Shows the number Video DoctorFormat DecoderOPR Optimum Picture Response Resetting the tape counter Child lockPlaying Ntsc tapes Compatible formats Using the menusCompatible discs Regional codingVariable slow motion Changing chapter / trackZoom Program playback VCD Scene replay DVDPlay modes Screen Fit DVDDVD Info menu Using the Info menuInfo menu VCD Info menuTitle/Chapter DVD / Track VCD and DivX Direct accessInfo menu AudioSound Subtitles DVD and DivXCamera angle DVD Subtitle AngleAudio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discs Playing an audio, mp3 or WMA CDAccelerated play Audio CDs, mp3, WMA, DivX and Jpeg discsDisplaying Jpeg files Program playbackPlaying Jpeg and mp3 or WMA files at the same time Playing DivX filesUsing the player menus Player MenusLanguage menu Player Menus Display menuSample Frequency DVD Audio menuDolby Digital / DTS / Mpeg DVD and DivX DRC Dynamic Range Control DVD and DivXRating DVD PasswordLock menu Country code DVDOthers menu PBC PlayBack Control VCDAuto Play DVD Troubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information PrecautionsCleaning UseConcerning video tapes GuaranteeHandling and caring for discs Unprotected Protected Re-recordableTechnical data WMA Windows Media Audio files DivX filesMp3 files Jpeg files

DVD Player + TV Set + VCR specifications

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