Technicolor - Thomson DTH8640 manual Readable discs, Files which your player can read

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Playing a disc

Readable discs

DVD+Rewritable

DVD - Video - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals.

Region code number - Your DVD recorder responds to the regional management information recorded on DVDs.The regional code of your DVD recorder is 2. Before buying a DVD, make sure that it bears the correct logo. ALL means all regions.

Note: for your information: the other areas are - 1: USA, Canada - 3: Southeast Asia,Taiwan -

4:Central America, South America, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5: Russian federation, Africa (except Egypt and Rep. of South Africa), India, Pakistan - 6: China.

DVD+/-R,DVD+/-RW- Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only), and DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Recordings on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. Recordings on DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the

4.7Gb capacity DVD+RW disc format.

Audio CDs - Audio Compact Discs (8 and 12 cm).

CD-R,CD-RW- Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software and discs are used.

Video CD (VCD) - Video Compact Disc. Disc which enables you to record to a CD up to 74 minutes of VHS quality video associated with fixed pictures, audio tracks and interactive menus.

Super Video CD (S VCD) - Most S-VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107 standard.They can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio. S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software and disc writer software are used, and the discs themselves.

Note: in spite of progress made to ensure playability of all disc types, it is not possible to guarantee playback of discs which are not in conformity with DVD, CD, VCD or S-VCD standards. Moreover, this unit may not play some recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recordings formats, software used & Disc types.

The files which your player can read

- Discs containing sound files in MP3 format.

- Discs containing images in JPEG format. Compatibility is dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes, stated in millions of pixels. Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this equipment.

- Discs containing sound files in WMA format (Low bit rate files are not supported for WMA playback. Playback of files with bit rate lower than 44 KHz is not guaranteed).

- Discs containing audio and image files in the certified DivX format.

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Contents Precautions to take Content in briefTo begin About your deviceInserting the batteries Remote controlImportant information about batteries Connections and initial set up Automatic channel searchConnections and initial set up Scart OUT TV Audio-Video outputsOther Audio Video connections Audio Video OutputComposite Video Outputs Y, Pb, Pr YUV Audio outputs Output L, R, Composite Video Out socketFront of your player recorder Videosocket input to connect a Open and close the drawerMain messages on the display About other displays menus and bannersSocket AV2 Scart Confirm / OK LeftTo watch TV Programmes To change channelConfigured recording HDD or DVD discs Record the current programmeRecordable discs Recommended brands and typesStop recording Saving the bufferDestination Recording startsProgramming a recording or a transfer Menu Timers OK Add Timer OKManual programming Menu Timers OK Set transfer OK Programming a transfer Recording from a connected device Automatic programming Naviclick Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick Recording through the Naviclick TV guideLibrary Video library on the hard discManaging titles on the hard disc Menu Library OKDisc Library DVD Music library on the hard discPicture library on the hard disc ExportFiles which your player can read Readable discsDiscs containing sound files in MP3 format Interactive banners While watching a channelWhile playing a disc With a DVDLoading and playing a disc Play functionsPlaying discs Displaying the information banner Time counterTitle or Track ChapterSubtitle and dialogue language Disc play modeRepetition between 2 points a and B Play mode for Audio CDs Camera anglesPBC Playback control menu VCD IntroScanAccess to the edit menu Edit menu DVD RW disc and DVR hard discPlaying image and audio JPEG, mp3, wma To play DivX filesChanging images Menu Disc OK OK Music Pictures OK VideoTo rent purchase DivX VOD files Concerning DivX filesDisc menu Title menu Rename TitleMenu Disc OK Title menu OK Select a title and press OKMenu Setup OK Disc options OK Disc optionsDisc Autoplay Screen Format DVD / VCDDefault Rec. Quality Recording Options MenuBuffer Length video memory SmartRecordSelecting Languages DVD DisplayDisc menu Audio DVD disc dialoguesDVD disc subtitles DivX subtitle selectionMenu Setup OK Parental control OK Choose a play mode and confirm with OKParental control LockingRatings limits Non categorized titlesSettings Download timeChoice of NexTView channel Updating Naviclick via TeletextFurther information Recommendations and information concerning discs 12 cmFurther information Troubleshooting guide Remote controlIf you encounter difficulties Recorder is in copy mode. Copying appears on the displayDisc rating is higher than the limit that you have set Or desynchronise the image and the soundCheck that the file is actually DivX Other problems Other important information Technical data