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  • Page 1 DTH8560E User manual...
  • Page 2 DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. VORSICHT - LASERSTRAHLUNG,WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN. PRECAUCIÓN - RADIACIÓN LÁSER CUANDO ESTA ABIERTO. NO MIRAR FIJAMENTE AL RAYO DE LUZ. ATTENZIONE - QUANDO E' APERTO EMETTE RADIAZIONI LASER. NON GUARDARE DENTRO IL FASCIO .

  • Page 3: About Your Device

    • Do not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD recorder • Do not place the device on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat • The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any...

  • Page 4: Connections And Initial Set Up

    There are several ways you can incorporate your DVD player into its audio-video surroundings. The simplest of these is described in detail in the Quick Set-up Guide supplied with this handbook. This uses Scart-Peritel cables that combine Audio analogue connections for sound, and Video for the RGB image.This connection ensures the optimum image quality (like Y, U,V).

  • Page 5: Other Audio - Video Connections

    Connections and initial set up Other Audio - Video connections If there is no Peritel-Scart socket available on the television, check to see if there are any other Video sockets (Components, S-Video or Composite) to connect your player by using the corresponding sockets.
  • Page 6 Component Progressive. If no image comes up on your TV screen and you're sure its set to HDMI (via the on-screen menu or other means), try the following resolution adjustment:...

  • Page 7: The Front Of Your Player Recorder

    S-Video device. (television set). AV 2 - Device connected to (satellite Note: do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S-Video socket handles only images receiver, decoder, …). and not sound. View the images using the AV 3...
  • Page 8 Note: settings will only function if the corresponding function has been provided by the editor. For instance, if you select the subtitle icon in the banner, subtitles will only appear if they actually exist on the disc. Check the sleeve to see what subtitles are provided. Check the jacket to see whether there are any subtitles. If a menu or icon appears in “grey”...

  • Page 9: To Watch Tv Programmes

    • Encrusted within the image for a few seconds is information on the current channel and programme.This disappears after several seconds. Note: when the information banner is displayed at the top of the screen you have the possibility of choosing an audio channel (if this is provided by the channel) using the key on the remote control.

  • Page 10: Recording Functions

    Recording functions Taking a break (Time Shift function) Your recorder can save in its memory images of the last 60 or 120 minutes of the programmes viewed. Use the scroll keys ( ) to use this function. PAUSE PLAY REVG/F...

  • Page 11: Stop Recording

    DVD+R compatible players. Closing a DVD+R disc is described in detail below. If you do not close a DVD+R disc, it will still be possible to make other recordings on it later on, providing there is enough disc space.You can therefore safely store it.You may also erase recordings but the corresponding duration will be lost.You...

  • Page 12: Programming A Recording Or A Transfer

    Note: if you selected AV2 during step 4, you do not need to enter the start and stop times, since it is the device that is connected that triggers the start and stop of the recording at the times set via its...
  • Page 13 Note: selecting the quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the DVD disc. The lower the quality, the longer the time available on the disc. For example, the time available with a clean 4.7 Gb disc with “Low” quality will be approximately 8 hours while in “Best” quality the time will be approximately 60 minutes.

  • Page 14: Automatic Programming (Naviclick)

    Consulting the TV guide with Naviclick è GUIDE Channel Use the C, B keys to move from one channel to another or to move around the list of programmes for the channel ( , move from one programme to another) move from 10 to 10 programmes).
  • Page 15 Video library (on the hard disc) To look for a video or DivX title. The video library brings together all the names of titles of DivX files saved to the hard disc (TV programmes or films in DivX format). Note: Playing a Video and PIP title (picture in picture)
  • Page 16 DVD+R/+RW discs in your DVD collection. Note: if a disc appears in front of the name of a title it means that the disc is loaded in your DVD recorder. Note: For recordings that you have made directly or for those you have programmed, without providing them with names, appear along with the name of the channel, the time and date.

  • Page 17: Readable Discs

    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.

  • Page 18: Interactive Banners

    INFO Select an icon using the C, B keys, or enter a number using the number buttons to access a chapter, a title or a track depending on the disc being played (when the corresponding T, C, P icon is selected).

  • Page 19: Loading And Playing A Disc

    If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you connected your DVD recorder. Note: the Disc heading is shown as transparent when there is no disc in the device or if the disc is not compatible.

  • Page 20: Playing Discs - Displaying The Information Banner

    Important: the icons displayed in the information banner depend on the type of disc being played.The icons shown in the banners and their use depend on the type of discs and files being played. In all cases, follow the help line at the bottom of the screen. Timer The timer provides direct access to a scene or a musical passage by keying in the starting time.
  • Page 21 STOP Note: repeat functions remain active until you turn them off, open the disc tray or turn off the power. Repeat play only works with discs that show the elapsed time on the display. This may not work correctly with...
  • Page 22 This function enables you to make interactive selections of some scenes or information through an on-screen menu. Moreover, high resolution images may be viewed if they are included on the disc. During playing of a disc, press key (the information banner is displayed). Press C or B to select INFO the PBC icon.

  • Page 23: Access To The Edit Menu

    Edit menu (DVD+RW disc and DVR hard disc) The edit menu can be accessed from the information banner while you are playing a title on a DVD+RW or +R disc or on the internal DVR. It lets you intervene in recordings, especially:...

  • Page 24: Playing Image And Audio (Jpeg, Mp3, Wma)

    32 khz, 44.1khz, and 48khz, and must conform to the AVI file specification. Apart from mp3, the audio formats recognised by your player are MPEG layer 1/2, AC3, DTS, PCM. The most common is mp3. Formats such as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player.

  • Page 25: To Rent (Purchase) Divx® Vod Files

    VOD files. Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file, recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading, it is possible that the rental period allocated during purchasing from the web site has expired. It may also be that the recorded file is incompatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters.

  • Page 26: Disc Title Menu (Dvd+R, Dvd+Rw)

    The Disc menu is only accessible if a disc is inserted in your DVD recorder. This menu allows access to the list of titles of the Disc Title Menu or the images menu of the Player Menu for your recorded discs (DVD+R, +RW).
  • Page 27 Title functions Rename Title Using a character chart your DVD recorder allows you to change the names of discs or titles allocated when the recording was made. Select Rename Title in the Rename Title or Rename Disc in the Disc menu using the keys and press the key.

  • Page 28: Disc Options

    Screen Format - (DVD / VCD) Depending on the format of the DVD disc being played, select the image format that corresponds best to the format of your television screen - cinema screen 16 x 9, classic screen 4 x 3 (Letter Box or Standard).

  • Page 29: Recording Options Menu

    6 settings so that you can record the entire desired programme on a disc that has already been partially recorded. Note: deactivate this function if you want to split up a recording during playback from the library (via the edit menu).

  • Page 30: Selecting Languages (Dvd)

    Choose your preferred language and press confirm.. Note if the language chosen is also available on the DVD, it will be selected as the dialogue language. If it is not available, the preferred disc language will be selected. From the banner During PLAYBACK display the information banner using key and select the Audio.
  • Page 31 Note if there is no English on the disc for menus, dialogues, and / or subtitles, the player selects the default language of the disc. Original corresponds to the original soundtrack language of the film on the disc.

  • Page 32: Parental Control

    Unlocked: you don’t need the secret code the play the discs, even if you have set a rating limit. Note:Your DVD recorder is delivered in the unlocked, position without any rating limit. If you want to use the Child lock function...

  • Page 33: Ratings Limits

    DVD recorder provides ratings limits on a scale of 1 to 8.The Ratings Limit function does not work if the disc being played does not have a rating limit. In Europe ratings limits are as yet uncommon on DVD discs on sale.

  • Page 34: System Options

    DVD recorder to match those of the devices connected to it. Note: the explanation of the various functions of this menu are detailed below. The associated illustrations show the corresponding adjustments or functions. DivX Selecting Divx displays the authorisation number.

  • Page 35: Download Time

    Teletext journal. Use the Teletext function of your television set to find this information. Look for the number of the page for the current day programmes and the number of the page for the following day programmes. See also the limited list on the following page.

  • Page 36: Further Information

    Imation, Maxell, Philips, characters such as ( . , / , \ , = ,+) in the name. Ricoh,Verbatim, Sony, etc... • Use a decompression transfer rate of at least...
  • Page 37 DivX 4 files (MPEG-4 simple profile) • Playback of the satellite receiver (1 or 2 cm away). If need of DivX 5 files (MPEG-4 simple profile and be, use the adhesive supplied to stick the cell in additional functions such as bi-directional place.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    This THOMSON product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

  • Page 39: Recording Problems

    If the icon for dialogues or for subtitles. images are too “bulky”, your DVD recorder This choice is only valid for the disc if it has not may not be able to display them correctly. been removed from the disc drawer.

  • Page 40: Other Problems

    DVD recorder’s • Disc is only accessible if there is a disc in the display language. It confirms that all settings disc tray of your DVD recorder.
  • Page 41 DTS - is a digital sound compression technique Protection system, which can be triggered on developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to digital audio multichannel signals. make any recording of the concerned DVD “DTS”...

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Nominal Specification - THOMSON reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. The characteristics and aspect of the product may be changed without prior notification.The colour and aspect of the product may differ from that represented in this manual..
  • Page 43 Concerning batteries Respect the polarities. Immediately remove any leaking batteries.Take care Do not mix different types of batteries or new and in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or other physical injury. old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do...

  • Page 44: The Remote Control

    The remote control The remote control handset lets you control up to 6 appliances by means of the 6 mode buttons: your DVD recorder, a TV set, a satellite or cable receiver, a VCR, and an amplifier or other appliance.

  • Page 45: Programming The Remote Control

    PLAY/PAUSE DVD B release them when your DVD recorder displays Try to control your DVD recorder with the remote control. Note: in the event of a problem, redo the setting of both components: the remote control and your DVD recorder.
  • Page 46 Loewe......1016, 1043, 1077 Cimline......1003, 1032 Luma......1028, 1140 Clatronic......1015, 1057 Luxor......1033, 1135, 1137, 1138, 1140 Condor ......1057 M Electronic ....1003, 1012, 1018, 1019, 1041, 1060, 1072, 1128 Contec......1003 Magnadyne ....1016, 1145 Continental Edison ...1051, 1129, 1130 Magnafon .....1015 Crosley ......1015, 1016 Marantz......1085...
  • Page 47 Protech ......1003, 1039, 1052, 1065, 1142, 1147 Aiwa......2053, 2061, 2062, 2065, 2072, 2074, 2089, 2094, Pye ........1005 2095 Quelle ......1004, 1013, 1018, 1047, 1075, 1077, 1081, 1083, Akai.......2021, 2022, 2033, 2034, 2049, 2050, 2054, 2068, 1145, 1147 2074, 2090, 2095 Radiola ......1005...
  • Page 48 Harwood .....2081 Philips ......2028, 2063, 2067 HCM......2026, 2051, 2081 Phonola......2028 Hinari ......2003, 2026, 2047, 2051, 2062, 2066, 2074, 2081, Pioneer ......2025, 2028, 2046, 2075, 2080 2087, 2088, 2095 Portland .......2009, 2068, 2087 Hisawa......2095 Prinz ......2065 Hitachi......2003, 2015, 2032, 2036, 2046, 2047, 2065, 2066, Profex......2056...
  • Page 49 Condor ......5033, 5094 Palladium .....5032 Conrad......5033, 5060, 5061, 5094 Contec......5051, 5061 Panasonic.....5035, 5080 Panda......5033, 5037 Daewoo.......5032 Philips ......5041, 5043, 5044, 5061, 5063, 5072, 5074, 5076, Dansat......5037, 5043 D-Box......5083 5077, 5086, 5088, 5089, 5090, 5091, 5096 Phoenix......5043, 5051 DNR......5071 Phonotrend....5047, 5081 DNT......5052, 5091...
  • Page 50 Scientific Atlanta ..5003, 5009 Thorn ......4051 Tele+1 ......5012, 5022 Uher ......4042 Telepiu......5022 Universum....4035, 4036, 4046, 4050, 4051 United Cable ....5002, 5017 Yamaha......4029, 4030 Videoway.....5006, 5018 Visiopass......5024, 5029 Westminister Cable..5004 Thomson .....3000, 3001 RCT615DBMLI / codes TM-08-08 / RST - Epheme / 09-2005...

  • Page 51: Mains Connection

    Equipment for the UK is supplied with a mains cable fitted with a moulded plug. Mains connection This appliance is suitable for use on A.C. mains supply, 220-240 V - 50/60 Hz only. It must not be connected to D.C. mains.
  • Page 52 Model and serial number DTH8560E THOMSON Sales Europe 46, quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 322 019 464 RCS NANTERRE http://www.thomson-europe.com 35994170 © Copyright THOMSON 2005 Dealer's address...

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