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02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 1 To begin About your device Your appliance is a digital video player/recorder. It has a built-in tuner so you can record TV programmes directly onto DVD+R and DVD+RW discs or onto the built-in 250 Go hard disk. It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD Rom, DVD Ram, and DVD audio.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 2 Connections and initial set up Basic connections A B Consult the Quick Set-up Guide (A) supplied with this handbook. 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 Consult the Quick Set-up Guide (B). 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 3 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 4 Connections and initial set up 6 - S-Video Input and Output S-Video input/output (Y/C) (S-VIDEO IN) The S-Video signal is of a lesser quality than that of the RGB signal supplied by the Peritel (Scart) socket. An S-Video signal however provides a better quality image than a composite Video (CVBS) socket, because colour (C) is separated from black and white (Y) in the video signal.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 5 Connections and initial set up The front of your player recorder 15 14 EN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 On/Off. 9 10 11 12 13 11 USB socket for opening and copying JPEG image files or mp3 files from a compatible appliance. 2 Fast forward or reverse. 3 Play or Pause (freeze frame) (DVD). Note: Recognised players: USB 1.1 MASS STORAGE CLASS. 4 To record to the DVD+R/+RW disc. 12 AUDIO-VIDEO (input) sockets for 5 Stop playing or recording.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 6 Connections and initial set up Main messages on display panel - Main menu of the recorder on the screen (device stopped). No function selected. LIVE PR 1 LIVE AV, LIVE SAT, LIVE CABLE RECORD LIVE AV3 CAM, LIVE DV - Channel 1 being watched ( ). - Channel 1 currently being recorded ( ). - Example of a device connected to the AV1 or AV2 (SAT ou CABLE if a satellite installation has been carried out). - Start of recording of TV program on selected channel.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 7 Recording functions To watch TV Programmes 1. Turn on your TV set. 2. Turn on your DVD recorder using the ON/STANDBY. The time displayed on your DVD recorder is replaced by the word MENU. • After a few seconds the main menu of the player appears on the television screen. • The Watch TV function is already selected. Note: turn off non used devices to avoid problems of selecting sockets or other types.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 8 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 (PAUSE, PLAY, REVG/F...) to use this function. Note: This function, associated with the Save Buffer function lets you save a programme for which you missed the start to the DVR hard disc.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 9 Recording functions 5. Destination The default recording destination is set for the DVR hard disc.To record to a DVD+R/+RW disc, change the setting with the key B. 6. Start the recording by choosing Start record with the ▼ key then by pressing OK. • Recording starts. • The indication RECORD is displayed for a few moments on the display of the DVD recorder. The red lamp on the front lights up. It confirms that recording has started.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 10 Recording functions Programming a recording or a transfer Your DVD recorder lets you program recordings or transfer. Programming several recordings is really useful when it uses the high capacitu of the hard disc, thereby enabling you to go beyond the limited capacities of DVD+R /+RW discs. You can programme recordings using the manual 9 step method or by choosing, for channels which broadcast the programme guide, the Navclick programming.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 11 Recording functions VPS/PDC - If the channel also broadcasts VPS/PDC signals, activate the VPS/PDC function to ensure recording begins at the actual time the programme starts. Record destination - Select the disc where the programme will be recorded (DVD+R/+RW or internal DVR). Recording quality - choose the recording quality you want. Note: selecting the quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the DVD disc.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 12 Recording functions Automatic programming (Naviclick) For certain channels your DVD recorder offers a daily and sometimes following day TV programme guide.The information that it provides come from the Teletext and NexTView services broadcast by certain channels.The updating of Naviclik information is carried out once every 24 hours.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 13 Recording functions Library The library lets you locate the various recordings present on the DVR hard disc or the different DVD+R/+RW discs in your DVD library.The library groups together the recording names and parameters and lets you look for them using the search functions. The recording names are distributed according to the nature of the files and titles in four sublibraries. Each one will let you access functions specific to the nature of the recordings.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 14 Recording functions Library (disc) The (disc) library brings together the names of all the titles recorded to the different 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 15 Playing a disc Readable discs • 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 16 Playing a disc Interactive banners In addition to menus, your DVD recorder has interactive information banners with icons representing functions or information. Some banners provide access to disc playback functions (for DVDs, CDs,VCDs, etc.) while others give you information on the channels and related functions. While watching a channel Access: INFO button. Recording Function in progress. No. of the channel selected on the DVD recorder. - Current time.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 17 Playing a disc Loading and playing a disc Switch on your TV set and DVD recorder. It may be necessary to turn off other appliances. 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 18 Playing a disc Playing discs - Displaying the information banner To access the information banner, press INFO on your remote control unit during playback. Use the arrow keys C and B on the remote control unit to select the various icons.When an icon is selected it is highlighted.The line under the banner is an information and instruction line.When small arrows appear above and below the selected icon these point to other possible options.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 19 Playing a disc Subtitle and dialogue language Choose a language for the subtitles or dialogues if these are available on the disc.The selected language name appears beneath the banner. Selecting the language of subtitles Note: selecting the language of subtitles only involves the disc being played. If you remove the disc or if you switch off the DVD recorder your selection will be cancelled.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 20 Playing a disc Camera angles Changing camera angles A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a disc being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will show the number of the angle on the screen.With the disc in playback, press ANGLE on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the same key or the ▲ or ▼ keys.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 21 Playing a disc 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: Access to the edit menu 1. DVD+R/+RW disc being played, INFO then OK. 2. Select the edit icon then press OK. This is where the context sensitive help text is located.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 22 Playing a disc Playing image and audio (JPEG, mp3, wma) Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However beyond 400,000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen. MENU è Disc è OK è OK. Note: the play menu depends on the content of the disc being played. Select a folder or title, along with a playback function if desired, and press OK.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 23 Playing a disc To rent (purchase) DivX® VOD files DivX VOD files are comparable to rental video DVD discs.They both allow you to view the video (film).The difference lies in the access to the media. DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial Internet sites. In order to permit the downloading of VOD you need to input on the purchase form of the site, the registration number of your DVD player.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 24 Menus Disc menu 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). With DVD video discs you directly access the disc menu, the selection of the language, chapter, play order and contents varies depending on the disc. Note: if no disc has been inserted the line Disc remains greyed out.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 25 Menus 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 ▲ ou ▼ keys and press the OK key. In the following screen select YES and confirm with OK.The character chart is displayed.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 26 Menus Disc options From the Setup menu, this menu offers you 2 functions to maximise the discs you want to play. Autoplay • Select Autoplay On, if you want the disc to be played automatically once the DVD recorder tray is closed.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 27 Menus Recording Options Menu Buffer duration (TV memory duration) Your recorder may save the last 60 or 120 minutes of TV programmes in its memory.You can define this duration here. Access: Main Menu, Setup, OK, Record options, then OK. Default quality Your DVD recorder may record several hours of TV programmes or video sequences from a device connected to DVD+R/+RW discs or the internal DVR hard disc.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 28 Menus Selecting Languages (DVD) Your DVD recorder gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the language of the DVD recorder menus, the language of the disc menus, the language of the dialogues and that of the subtitles. In the menu, choose your preferred language for dialogues and subtitles. If it is available on the DVD you will be playing, it will be selected automatically.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 29 Menus Selecting the Sub-title language for DVD discs Certain discs propose several languages for subtitles.The default language is the the one you selected during installation if this language is also offered on the disc being played.To change the subtitles language, your DVD recorder provides two possibilities: From the menu of the DVD recorder Select Subtitles, OK. Choose your preferred language and press OK to confirm.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 30 Menus Parental control Your DVD recorder has a child lock function which enables you to restrict access to certain DVDs. The discs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for your children will therefore not be visible unless a code that you have previously chosen is entered. MENU è Setup è Parental Control è OK. Choose one of the options shown and confirm with OK. Note: the padlock tells you whether or not the DVD recorder is locked.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 31 Menus Ratings limits This function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming a restriction on your DVD recorder.This function can only be used with DVD discs provided with the function.Your 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. 1.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 32 Menus System Options MENU è Setup è System Options è OK. The System Options menu in the Setup menu offers you settings to configure certain useful functions and optimise the performances of your 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.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 33 Menus Settings The information relating to the Naviclick TV guide programmes comes from a combination of the TV programmes guide,Teletext and NexTView service transmitted by certain channels.To optimise the Naviclick programmes guide of your DVD recorder, you have the possibility of changing certain settings as shown below.The information from the NexTView service is more reliable than Teletext.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 34 Further information Recommendations and information concerning discs (12 cm) noise during playback. Image files and CD-R / CD-RW discs To view your JPEG images on a TV set you do not need to record your photographs with a resolution above 400,000 pixels (which corresponds to an image format of about 720 x 576 dots), for television screens do not allow a higher quality given their limited characteristics.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 35 Further information Adjusting the G-LINK CABLE The IR (infrared) controller cell must face the receiver cell of the satellite receiver.You can locate the receiver cell of the satellite receiver by bringing its remote control as close as possible to the front of the device and trying to change channels. Move the remote control one centimetre and try again.When the channel of the satellite receiver changes, locate the position on the front of the unit.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 36 Further information Troubleshooting guide If you encounter difficulties Advisors are at your disposal to help you solve your problems at this telephone number. MAJ 02/2004 You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0871 712 1312 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged 0,10£ / mn) www.thomson-europe.com This THOMSON product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 37 Further information You can’t change the camera angle Recording problems • Most DVDs do not have multiple viewing angles. When this option is available, it usually only applies to a few scenes. You cannot record on the disc • If a message is displayed on the screen, press the CLEAR/EXIT key of the remote control to remove it. • Check that you are using a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc. • Perhaps the DVD+R disc is temporarily locked or definitively locked.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 38 Further information The menus of your DVD recorder do not appear in the language you want Other problems Reconfiguring your player’s initial set-up • Check that your language is available in the settings menu. If not, choose another language. • Open the disc tray and make sure there is no disc in it. Close the disc tray.
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 39 Further information Other important informations Condensation / moisture / heat If your DVD recorder or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere, as for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature. Protect the DVD recorder from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers...).
02_DTH8560_en.qxd 23/09/05 14:45 Page 40 Further information Technical data Power requirements 220 to 240 V - 50/60 Hz Power consumption: • Operating = 36 W • Standby = 5W • Standby, ECO mode = 4 W Hard disc capacity: 250 Go Functioning conditions +5°C to + 35°C surrounding humidity: 80 % maximum Playback system Laser diodes - Wave length: 655 / 780 nm, Laser power CLASSE 2 Reception norms LL’ - BG - I - DKK’ Number of storable channels 99 Remote control Infrared 33 Khz - Batteries 2 x 1.
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page Cov2 (Noir/Process Black film) RCT 615 DBMLI Remote control and Codes 1 EN 2 3 Concerning batteries Respect the polarities. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, do not incinerate them and do not recharge them. Do not try to open them as they may leak or explode.
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 3 (Noir/Process Black film) 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. Note: the functions described below depend on the type of disc and/or file being played. On/Off (standby).
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 4 (Noir/Process Black film) Programming the remote control If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your television set you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed: automatic code search or manual programming. Automatic code search Manual programming This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for your appliance.
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 11 (Noir/Process Black film) Graetz..........................1128, 1148 Granada .......................1010, 1014, 1029, 1053, 1136, 1140 Grandin........................1040 Grundig........................1013, 1025, 1027, 1033, 1081, 1083, 1143 Hanseatic.....................1067, 1085, 1145 HCM.............................1003, 1040, 1064 Hinari ...........................1003, 1030, 1032, 1063 Hisawa..........................1040, 1062, 1070 Hitachi................
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 12 Profex...........................1003, 1015, 1140 Proline..........................1049 Protech ........................1003, 1039, 1052, 1065, 1142, 1147 Pye ................................1005 Quelle ..........................1004, 1013, 1018, 1047, 1075, 1077, 1081, 1083, 1145, 1147 Radiola .........................1005 Radiomarelli................1016, 1144 Rediffusion ..................1136 Rex................................1028, 1038, 1039, 1128 RFT .......
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 13 (Noir/Process Black film) Harwood .....................2081 HCM.............................2026, 2051, 2081 Hinari ...........................2003, 2026, 2047, 2051, 2062, 2066, 2074, 2081, 2087, 2088, 2095 Hisawa..........................2095 Hitachi..........................2003, 2015, 2032, 2036, 2046, 2047, 2065, 2066, 2074, 2075, 2082, 2086 Imperial........................2065, 2086 Ingersol ........................2003, 2066, 2086 Inno Hit .................
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 14 (Noir/Process Black film) Kathrein.......................5041, 5056, 5063, 5077, 5086, 5091, 5095 Kolon............................5032 Kosmos........................5056 KR.................................5063, 5066 Kreiselmeyer ..............5041 Kyostar.........................5032, 5063 Lasat .............................5033, 5051, 5068, 5094 Lemon..........................5071 Lenco............................5032, 5044, 5057, 5071, 5094 Lexus...............
RCT615DBMLI.qxd 23/09/05 16:13 Page 15 (Noir/Process Black film) Skymaster....................5047, 5062, 5065, 5084 SL ..................................5071 Sony..............................5031, 5035 Strong...........................5032, 5094 Sunny Sound...............5094 Sunstar .........................5094 Techniland ...................5050 TechniSat .....................5036, 5058, 5059, 5091 Telasat ..........................5062 Teleciel .........................5063 Telefunken ............
00_DTH8560_cov.qxd 23/09/05 17:10 Page 3 (Noir/Process Black film) Safety information - UK socket 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. Note:The mains lead of the appliance is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below.
00_DTH8560_cov.qxd 23/09/05 17:10 Page 4 (PANTONE 405 CV film) 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.