Technicolor - Thomson DTH8000 manual Recording Options Menu, Recording quality, SmartRecord

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Menus

Recording Options Menu

Your DTH 8000 has several practical functions to optimise the recording quality / recording time ratio that is possible when using a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc.This menu also allows the VPS/PDC function to be activated for all your programmed recordings.

1.From the main menu select Setup using the keys, then confirm with OK.

2.Select Recording Options with the keys, then confirm with OK.

3.Select an option with the keys, confirm with

OK, adjust and confirm with the keys and OK.

Recording quality

Your DTH 8000 can record several hours of TV programmes or video sequences from a connected device.This capacity depends on the discs and the quality adjustment selected in the Recording Options menu.

Note: all times are approximative. Access to the adjustment menu is impossible if recording is underway.

Depending on the adjustment selected, the recording time of a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is as follows:

*1 : Best - 1 hour.

*2 : High - 2 hours.

*3 : Good - 3 hours.

*4 : Normal - 4 hours.

*5 : Basic - 6 hours.

*6 : Low - 8 hours.

SmartRecord™

This function allows you to avoid manipulation errors when you wish to record a programme on a disc that is almost full. By activating the SmartRecord™ function your DTH 8000 will adapt the recording quality by positioning it automatically to one of the 6 settings in order to permit entire recording of the desired programme.

VPS/PDC

Triggers all your programming at the actual broadcast times (if the channel broadcasts VPS/PDC signals).

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Contents Contents Precautions and information before connecting Accessories providedInserting the batteries Important information regarding the batteriesConnections and initial set up Basic connectionsPlacing the DTH 8000 in service Using the remote control unit correctlySwitch on your DTH 8000 and your TV set About your deviceAutomatic channel search XX channels found. Press OKClock setting Sorting the channelsManual channel search France LL’ for FranceChannel update Satellite or cable receiver DTH 8000 / satellite or cable receiver settings Enter the receiver code IR controller connectionPress OK to start the test List of satellite receiver codes List of cable receiver codesSockets and cables inputs Audio inputs Input L, RVideo in Composite Cvbs Composite Video Input Video input Y/C S-VIDEOSockets and cables outputs Optical and coaxial Out sockets Digital Audio OUTVideo out socket Y/C S-VIDEO OUT Audio outputs Output L, RFront sockets inputs USB socketVideo socket AV sockets Audio/VideoButtons on the front PR- / PR+ / Igskip FI To change channelsMessages on the display TV FunctionsWith a disc Other indications AV 4 AV/ S-VIDEO or AUDIO/VIDEO input sockets at the rearDescription of keys in DVD mode Controlling a TV set Remote control Code A-BControlling a satellite or cable receiver Automatic code search Programming the remote controlManual programming Recording functions To watch TV ProgrammesRecord the current programme Stop recordingProgramming a recording NameChannel Day sKeep Timer Recording qualityConsulting the TV guide with Naviclick Naviclick programmes guideRecording through the Naviclick TV guide Recording from a memory card To stop the copy operation, press StopFrom a satellite receiver or cable receiver Recording from a connected deviceFrom a Camcorder or other device Library To find a Title recordingSort by Title Access to the title menuSort by Category Assign or Change the Category of a title Show discsDiscs you can record Discs you can playTelevision mode Operating principle Interactive bannersInformation on the TV channel being watched Recording the channel being watched here, channelDisc Playing mode Operating principle With a DVDWith an audio CD With a VCD Video CDLoading and playing a disc Search OptionsQuick search of an image or a track Still picture and frame advancePlayback options Timer DVD,VCD, CD Disc information bannerTitle or Track DVD,VCD, CD Chapter DVDSubtitle and dialogue language DVD Editing DVD+RW discs Access to the edit menuEdit menu functions Camera angles DVD PBC Playback control menu VCDAudio CD information banner View ChapterPlaying images JPEG, and sounds mp3 files Reading music files MP3 and / or images JpegImage Functions Changing imagesRotating an image Zooming in on an image zoom and the Pan and Scan functionDisc menu Play DiscDisc Title menu DVD+/-R /RW Player Menu DVD+R/DVD+RWDisc options AutoplayScreen Format DVD / VCD Angle icon DVDTitles Menu Closing a DVD+R disc Finalize DiscModify the title DVD+R and DVD+RW Management of recordings on a disc DVD+R / DVD+RWRename recordings Language Menu Display Language of DTH 8000 menusAudio DVD disc dialogue languages From the menu of the DTHSubtitles Language of DVD subtitles Disc DVD disc menu languageParental control menu LockingRatings limits Non categorized titlesChanging the code Control menu is displayedDigital output audio System Options MenuSRS TruSurround Standby mode Black levelDisplay Dimmer PAL/NTSC outputRecording quality Recording Options MenuSmartRecord Troubleshooting guide If you encounter difficultiesFurther information Other problems Fast forward or rewind doesn’t workSettings NexTView channel downloading timeChoice of NexTView channel Updating Naviclick via TeletextNexTView Channels Channels and Teletext pages NaviclickCondensation DiscsRemote control Code A-B Technical data