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3573160A00 DHD4000 CVR2.qxd
11/02/2004
09:59
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Model
DHD 4000
T H O M S O N S a l e s U K L td
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3573160A00 © Copyright THOMSON 2003
Dealer's address
User Manual
DHD 4000
Contents
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Turning on and off and changing channels
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General problems
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You can contact THOMSON by dialing : 01788 541970
(All calls are charged at Standard Rates)
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    3573160A00 DHD4000 CVR2.qxd 11/02/2004 09:59 Page 1 Contents Model DHD 4000 Archiving Recordings Introduction Safety Information Buffering Changing your PIN Accessories Remote Control Handset Tuning your DVR Connections Favourite Channels Basic Operation Features Setup T H O M S O N S a l e s U K L td...
  • Page 2 3573160A00 DHD4000 CVR2.qxd 11/02/2004 09:59 Page 2 Location Safety information Sets the remote control unit to STB Turns your DVR (or TV/DVD) On Mains connection mode and turns your DVR On, and Off. This receiver is suitable for use on A.C. mains supply, 220-240 V - 50 Hz only. enabling you to control your DVR.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    If you have any doubt about this availability, please contact your dealer, or try one of the following :- • Text your postcode to 83331 (standard rates apply) • Visit the websites www.freeview.co.uk or www.dtg.org.uk/consumer • Call FREEVIEW on 08708 809980 If you experience reception problems, check page 27 for some suggestions...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:16 Page 2 Getting started Safety information In order that you may enjoy this product for a long time it is important that you observe the following points when installing and operating your receiver ● This receiver is intended for the reception of TV picture and sound signals. Any other application is expressly prohibited.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:16 Page 3 Getting started Accessories User Manual Quick Guide Coaxial lead Guarantee cards 2 x AAA Batteries Mains Lead Scart lead Remote Control Remote Control Inserting the batteries nsert the batteries into the handset. Check they are the right way around (see picture).
  • Page 6 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 4 Getting Started Remote Control Using the remote control handset to control your THOMSON television and DVD player The DVR remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices: your DVR, a Thomson TV set or a Thomson DVD player.

  • Page 7: Connections

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 5 Getting started Connections How to connect the aerial and scart cables Aerial EXT1 AUX1 EXT1 AUX1 Aerial Leads Scart Leads Phono Leads Optical Lead HI FI AUX IN DIGITAL IN VIDEO Follow the steps below referring to the numbered parts on page 3 and the diagram above:- Aerial In socket of your DVR.
  • Page 8 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 6 Getting started More Connections The diagram on page 5 shows a connection method that includes a VCR and a Hi-Fi or AV-Amplifier with an optical input. The supplied connections allow rapid connections to the TV only, in order to get you going as quickly as possible.

  • Page 9: Advanced Connections

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 7 Getting started Advanced connections Connections for a DVD & VCR with a TV with only one scart socket or one RGB scart socket. VCR must have 2 sockets with RGB pass through. Aerial SCART Aerial Leads EXT2...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 8 Getting started Basic Operation : Before you go any further, are you watching a digital TV picture? Aerial In and press the : Check that your TV aerial is plugged into the DVR Aerial In button again.

  • Page 11: Using The Menus

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 9 Using your DVR Using the Menus To set up and work the other facilities of your DVR you will need to get used to operating the menus. Throughout this book, we will use B text when referring to remote control button presses, and ITALIC...

  • Page 12: Using The Quick Guide

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 10 Using your DVR Using the Quick Guide When you are watching TV you can find out what else is on other channels without interrupting your viewing using the TV Quick Guide. This is the small banner that appears at the bottom of the screen during channel changes or when you press an arrow key.

  • Page 13: Using The 7-Day Tv Guide

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 11 Using your DVR Using the 7-Day TV Guide Your DVR has a built in 7-Day programme guide which gives you a fast way of planning your viewing and recording. To access this guide, press the G button.

  • Page 14: Making Recordings

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 12 Using your DVR Making recordings Your DVR has the ability to record two different programmes at the same time, whilst playing back a third! To organise this and ensure you are not disappointed, the DVR has a recording list that allows you to see what is going to be recorded.
  • Page 15 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 13 Using your DVR Making recordings cont’d 5. When you are happy with the times, press the G key to add the new item to the record list. (See opposite) 6. Press E to return to the programme guide.

  • Page 16: Using The Calendar

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 14 Using your DVR Using the Calendar Your DVR has a personal calendar that allows you to manage your diary. You can view TV recording events, enter birthdays, anniversaries and appointments. At the appropriate times, your DVR will display an on screen message to remind you.

  • Page 17: Working With Timers

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 15 Using your DVR Working with Timers Adding a new timer recording event manually 1. Press M then 3 to display the record list. 2. Press the O key to start entering a new event.

  • Page 18: Record History

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 16 Using your DVR Record History With about 20 hours worth of recording space available, it is possible to record many programmes. The record history shows a list of all your recordings and allows you to decide what to do with them.

  • Page 19: Searching For A Scene Within A Recording

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 17 Using your DVR Record History Searching for a scene within a recording Once you have selected the recording you wish to watch, you have the option to search through the programme to find the ‘scene’ that you wish to view from. This is a kind of visual bookmark. 1.

  • Page 20: Making Space

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 18 Using your DVR Making Space As the hard disc begins to fill up, you will need to make space in order to keep recording. You can do this in a number of ways. Either reduce the size of the recording, or schedule it for deletion or archiving later on.

  • Page 21: Archiving Recordings

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 19 Using your DVR Archiving Recordings If you want to permanently save a recording, you can schedule it to be played out and recorded on a VCR or another device connected to the VCR scart socket. To archive recordings 1.

  • Page 22: Buffering

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 20 Using your DVR Buffering When you are watching TV, the DVR automatically ‘buffers’ up to 30 minutes of the channel you are currently watching. This provides for the ‘Live Pause’ features. As the DVR contains two tuners, when there is no timer recording event set, the second tuner can be tuned to another station and allow you to ‘buffer’...

  • Page 23: Tuning Your Dvr

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 21 Setting up Tuning your DVR When you first plugged in your DVR, it will have tuned in all the available services automatically. However, should you move house or wish to tune in new services as they appear you may need to tune new services in again.

  • Page 24: Features Setup

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 22 Setting up Features Setup Your DVR has many features that you can configure for your particular requirements. The following pages will explain the various features and how to use them. The factory default settings are shown underlined.

  • Page 25: Other Features

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 23 Setting up Features Setup Other features features 1. Open the menu by pressing then 5 and then 3 2. Use the arrow keys, , to select sleep timer 3. Use the arrow keys, , to choose how long the DVR will remain active before automatically switching to standby.
  • Page 26 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:17 Page 24 Setting up Setting the RF Modulator Your DVR is equipped with an RF (aerial) modulator. This feature allows you to watch pictures on a TV set when only connected via the aerial lead. This can be useful if you wish to send digital pictures to more than one TV in your house.

  • Page 27: Channel Listings

    Setting Up Channel Listings Below is a list of all the programmes you can currently receive through Freeview. Please note that this list changes all the time as broadcasters add or change services. You should regularly perform a re-tune (as explained on page 21) to keep up to date will all the services being transmitted.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 26 Setting up Troubleshooting Technical Information Menu To assist in locating any problems you may experience, your DVR includes a Technical Information menu that shows details such as software versions and signal strengths. For good quality reception the quality bars should be green.

  • Page 29: Reception Problems

    When you purchased your DVR, your dealer should have checked your postcode to ensure that you can receive Digital TV. If you wish to check this yourself, please look on the internet websites:- www.freeview.co.uk or www.dtg.org.uk/consumer. Once you have established that your area should be able to receive digital TV, there are a few reasons why you may be experiencing problems.
  • Page 30 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 28 Setting up Troubleshooting Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVR. Leads having been accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control can also cause impairment. If your unit does something unexpected while you are using it, please unplug it, wait a few seconds then plug it in again.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 29 Information Technical Specifications This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device conforms to the safety regulation EN 60065 and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. You may not open the DVR. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper handling.

  • Page 32: Extra Information

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 30 Information Extra Information Rear panel connections VCR scart output Digital audio Tuner 2 Tuner 2 Tuner 1 VCR pin 8 record control Output output RGB loop through for DVD Input Output PCM (stereo) only to VCR players &...

  • Page 33: Index

    3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 31 Index Index Adding PIN..........9,20 Favourite Channels.
  • Page 34 3573160A00 DHD4000 UM2.qxd 09/02/2004 13:18 Page 32 Notes Notes...

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