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To begin
About your device
Your DVD recorder is a digital video player and recorder.Thanks
to its tuner, you can record TV programmes on DVD+R and
DVD+RW discs or on the integrated hard disc DVR. It can play
the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD
Rom, DVD Ram, and DVD audio.
Precautions to take
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification
sticker located at the back of your dev
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 2 Contents To begin .........................................................1 Remote control...........................................23 About your device ...........................................................1 Description of keys in DVD mode ...............................23 Using the remote control with other devices.......................24 Precautions to take .........................................................1 Other functions The conten
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 3 Contents In disc playing mode (Operating principle) ................42 Recording Options Menu ...........................59 With a DVD,With an audio CD, Buffer duration (TV memory duration) .....................59 With a VCD (Video CD).......................................................42 Default quality ...............................................................59 Loading and playing a disc .........................43 SmartRecord™..............
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 4 Connections and initial set up Basic connections Your DVD recorder has many connection possibilities to allow it to fit into a setup comprising several devices.We recommend that you follow the connection setup on this page, and then carry out the adjustments shown on the following pages.You will first need to set up the channels as explained in the following pages before the final interconnection of the devices, described on pages 14 to 18. 1 TV set Sc
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 5 Connections and initial set up Placing the remote control in service Inserting the batteries 12 3 EN EN Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DVD recorder,TV set or satellite receiver). Ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control unit and the appliance, otherwise the infrared signal carrying the remote control commands will be blocked.To control your DVD
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 6 Connections and initial set up Automatic channel search In each region,TV stations are broadcast on different channels.Your DVD recorder cannot be factory-set to receive the TV channels of your area.You will have to set up the channels by following the automatic procedure recommended below. 6. Select your country of residence using the or keys, and press OK. Note: the arrows indicate that other countries are available. To find your country, use the
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 7 Connections and initial set up Sorting the channels 11. A window for classifying the channels appears with the images of the selected channel. The automatic channel search has assigned numbers to the channels in a predefined order.These numbers may not be the numbers you would have chosen. Should this be the case, you can change these numbers by following the instructions at the bottom of the screen. For easy channel identification, we suggest you have
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 8 Connections and initial set up Add a satellite or cable receiver Your DVD recorder is designed to control either a cable or satellite receiver, this enables you to program the recording of satellite programmes simply by programming your DVD recorder. In this case, the device must be connected to the AV2 and IR SAT/CABL connections of the DVD recorder. Connect cables (5) (not supplied) and cable (6) the G-LINK cable (supplied) as shown below. Note: In g
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 9 Connections and initial set up Adjusting the receiver / recorder configuration 1. Switch on your TV set, your DVD recorder, then your satellite or cable receiver. 2. Place the receiver on channel 002. With your DVD recorder’s remote control, carry out the following settings: 3. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key on the remote control. 4. Select the Setup line using the or keys, and press OK to validate. 5. Select the Installation
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 10 Connections and initial set up 10.Deactivating the programming of the satellite or cable receiver - Yes is selected to deactivate the programmer. In that case, all your satellite recordings will have to be programmed from your satellite or cable receiver (this is the recommended setting). Leave Yes selected and press OK. 11. IR controller connection - Refer to the diagram on page 8, follow the instructions on the screen and press OK. 12. Enter the rec
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 11 Connections and initial set up List of satellite or cable receiver codes The list of codes is given as a guide.The codes given are generally those which are recognised by the receivers of the brands quoted. However, they may not correspond to your device if it is an older or more recent model. In such a case, contact your retailer. Satellite receiver codes AKAÏ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NETWORK . . . . . . .
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 12 Connections and initial set up Adding a channel If you want to set up a new channel, use the manual search procedure which will enable you to add a channel to the ones already set-up on your DVD recorder.The channels already stored will not be deleted. During the initial installation, if you carried out the automatic installation described on page 6, you do not need to carry out the steps shown on 12 and 13. 1. If the Main Menu is not displayed, press
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 13 Connections and initial set up Reinstalling channels (updating) If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update your DVD recorder’s list of channels. In such a case, start a new channel search from the installation menu. This set-up deletes all stored channels and resets all the channels that your DVD recorder can receive. If you only want to set-up a single channel, refer to the manual search on page 12. 1. If the m
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 14 Connections and initial set up Other recommended connections With a cable or satellite receiver (or a decoder) Carrry out the connection of cable 5 (not supplied). TV set DVD recorder 5 Cable / satellite receiver In grey: connections already carried out (connections from page 4). 14
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 15 Connections and initial set up With a video recorder TV set Video recorder EN EN DVD recorder (not supplied) With a cable / satellite receiver and a video recorder Video recorder TV set Cable / satellite receiver DVD recorder (not supplied) 15
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 16 Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables There are several ways in which you can incorporate your DVD player into an Audio-Video system.The simplest of these is described on page 15. 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). If you cannot use Scart-Peritel sockets, the explanations on this and the followings pag
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 17 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. In this case, do not forget to also connect the player’s Audio outputs (AUDIO OUT) to the Audio input sockets (AUDIO IN) on your television. 3 - Audio - Video Input EN EN Audio inputs
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 18 Connections and initial set up 5 - Composite Video Outputs (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) (YUV) The Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr sockets deliver an optimum image quality due to the separation of the video signal into three separate components (comparable with RGB separation in a Scart-Peritel cable). Note: the available video signal on these 3 sockets depends on the selection made at the rear (1H or 2H) of your player (page 16).The available signal can be Y, Cb, Cr (1H) for a
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 19 Connections and initial set up The front of your player recorder Access to sockets The sockets located behind the trapdoor on the facade enable easy connection to view or copy images and sound from a camcorder or a memory card reader. 1 EN EN 2 3 4 1 - DV IN socket (input) This socket, also known as an IEEE 1394, allows the display and/or copying of sound and images from a digital video camera Note: to display the images, select DV-CAM in the main me
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2_DTH8555 X_en.qxd 18/08/05 10:15 Page 20 Connections and initial set up The buttons on the front 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ON/STANDBY - To switch your DVD 8 AV - To select the audiovisual sources recorder on or off. (channels or devices connected to the AV sockets): G F 2 REV / FWD PR 1 ,2 ,3 - Channel 1, 2, 3. Fast forward or reverse (page 43). AV 1 - Device connected to AV1 3 PLAY / PAUSE (television set). - To play a disc placed in the disc tray (11) AV 2 - Device connected to AV2 (satel
