Technicolor - Thomson DVD Player + TV Set + VCR Advanced functions, Video Doctor, Sound settings

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Advanced functions

Video Doctor

The video doctor will show the status of various features of the video recorder.

1.Press to access the main menu.

VCR

2.Select Dr. Dr. with the and buttons.

3.Press OK.

4.Use the and buttons to check the following features:

HEAD STATUS

PLEASE CLEAN:The tape heads need cleaning.

EN

VCR

VCR

Dr.

VIDEO DOCTOR

TAPE STATUS

HEAD STATUS

TAPE STATUS

NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME

OK

i

NOT RECORDABLE: The protection tab of the tape loaded the video recorder is broken; insert a tape suitable for recording.

NO. OF TIMER PROGRAMME: Shows the number of

timer recordings programmed.

NEXT TIMER PROGRAMME: Shows the date and time of the next recording.

5.Press to remove the menu from the television screen.

Sound settings

The video recorder can record and play back stereo sound.You can select the way sound is played back.

1.Press to access the main menu.

2.Select AUDIO AUDIO with the and buttons.

3.Press OK.

4.Use the and buttons to choose between: STEREO, LEFT (left channel only), RIGHT (right channel only), MONO.

5.Press to exit the menu.

On screen display (OSD)

This function is used to display the current time, tape counter, tape remaining, date, day of week, channel and operational mode of your video recorder on your television screen. If a recording is taking place, the on screen displays will not be recorded onto tape.

1.Press INFO to show the OSD.

2.Press INFO repeatedly to scroll the various display options.The tape counter and amount of tape left will appear only if a tape is loaded.

3.After 3 seconds most parameters are cleared leaving only the clock or the tape counter and the amount of tape left on the television screen.

4.Press INFO again to remove all OSD’s from the television screen.

To turn off the on screen displays completely:

1.Press to enter the main menu.

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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 modeOther connection options Basic connections DVD/VCR + TVTelevision Set DVD/VCR Video OUT socket Back panel audio socketsBack panel video sockets BackDVD Exclusive COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE Scan Video OUT socket Front panel audio and video socketsVideo OUT socket Tuning in a video channel on your TV Automatic channel search Tuning in TV channelsSorting the channels Channel number using the numbered buttons Manual installationPress OK, and then use Buttons to Accelerated play Basic playback operationsPlayback Stopping playbackBasic playback operations Instant Recording Instant Timer RecordingRecording Recording optionsRecording Programming a recording using the Showview numbersProgramming 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 functionsDecoder FormatOPR Optimum Picture Response Child lock Resetting the tape counterPlaying Ntsc tapes Regional coding Using the menusCompatible discs Compatible formatsChanging chapter / track Variable slow motionZoom 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 timePlayer Menus Using the 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 DVDPBC PlayBack Control VCD Others menuAuto 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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