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Connections and initial set up

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The connections proposed on page 4 permit the rapid connection of your DMR and ensure
optimum sound, visual quality (RGB) and standards. Depending on the sockets available on your
other devices or to benefit from the maximum performance of your DMR you may make other
connections.The DMR has other sockets for this purpose.

1 2

7

6

3

5

4

Sockets and cables (inputs)

1 – Video in - Composite (CVBS) (COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT)

The yellow video socket also known as composite video (or CVBS): the
image quality provided by this socket is less better than all the other video
sokets. Only use this socket if all the other sockets are already in use.

2 - Audio inputs (INPUT L, R)

The analogue sound of an operating device (television set or amplifier) can be
input via the 2 Audio sockets L and R of your DMR. If you do not use the
recommended connection, i.e. the Peritel (Scart) socket, you must, as well as
the video connections (CVBS or S-VIDEO) connect the outputs Audio L and
R of the operating device to the Audio L and R inputs of your DMR.

Note: the audio sockets and cables are generally identified by a colour code (red for
the left channel and white for the right).

3 - S-Video input (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.The S-Video signal however gives a better image
quality than the composite video socket (C) since black and white (Y) is
separated from colour in the video signal.

Note: do not forget to connect the audio cables since the S-Video cable transmits
only images, not sound.

RCA sockets and

cables for analogue

L and R audio

signal.

RCA socket and

cable for CVBS

Video signal, also

called Composite.

Ushiden socket and

cable for Y/C Video

signal, also called 

S-Video.

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Summary of Contents for DTH7500

Page 1: ...the mains plug When connecting ensure that the plugs of the various cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets Your DMR is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only Use of this product is for personal use only Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law Important notice Please read the re...

Page 2: ...amming the remote control 21 Automatic code search 21 Manual programming 21 Recording functions To watchTV Programmes 22 Putting the television on pause Pause LiveTV 23 Record the current programme 23 Replaying what you missed 23 Recording the current program 23 Stopping the recording 23 Programming aTV recording 24 Recording with the timer 24 Naviclick programmes guide 26 Consulting the TV guide ...

Page 3: ...recordings 43 Choosing the quality of your recordings 43 Language Menu 44 Display Language of DMR menus 44 Audio DVD disc dialogue languages 44 Subtitles Language of DVD subtitles 45 Disc DVD disc menu language 45 Parental control menu 46 Locking 46 Ratings limits 47 Non categorized titles 47 Changing the code 47 Options menu 48 Digital output audio 48 SRS TruSurround 48 Black level 48 Display Dim...

Page 4: ...ns socket by first connecting the cable to the back of the DMR Note connection to a satellite or cable receiver is detailled on page 10 Basic connections Your DMR 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 ne...

Page 5: ...screen If this menu is not displayed on your TV screen select the AV socket to which you connected your DMR The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you ve chosen if it is available on the discs played 5 Choose a language using the keys on the remote control unit then confirm by pressing OK Continue on the following page Note Disp...

Page 6: ... Video The Other option is for connection of another device video recorder Nothing If no device is connected to the socket concerned 8 Then select the Done line with the key and press OK An installation window will appear A cursor shows the progress in the set up of the channels You will need to wait a fair amount of time When all the channels that you can receive in your area have been stored 100...

Page 7: ... is displayed the installation of the channels is now complete Clock setting AutoClock If the date and time information is not correct adjust the clock as described below then check in the Installation menu that the automatic time setting is activated This menu is reached from the Setup menu see page 49 Setting the time and date on the DMR is important for the proper operation when recording progr...

Page 8: ...L for France EURO BG BGH for Western Europe DKK for Eastern Europe I for the United Kingdom 7 Select the Reception line using the and keys and use the key to choose the type of antenna Reception through external antenna select Antenna Ch Cable reception select Cable Ca 8 Select the Channel line using the and keys 9 Press PR to start the manual search The search starts When a channel is found the p...

Page 9: ...n Menu Time set Your DMR has an automatic time setting system which recognises the time signals put out by certain channels If your DMR is not set at the right time you can reset it by following the instructions below 1 If the Main Menu is not displayed press the MENU key 2 Select the Setup line using the and keys and press OK to validate 3 Select the Installation line using the and keys and press...

Page 10: ...ssible 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 Then install the IR controller cell as shown on the diagram below facing the cell of the satellite receiver 1 or 2 cm away If need be use the adhesive supplied to stick the cell in place ...

Page 11: ...ghted press OK The screen which appears is a set up screen for the allocation of input terminals 8 If you connected your devices as indicated on page 10 check that AV2 SAT CABL has been allocated to Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver otherwise change the allocation using the key Note Cable Receiver or Satellite Receiver to connect with a satellite or cable receiver terminal on the AV2 socket of ...

Page 12: ...rt the test The DMR sends a signal to your satellite receiver via the infrared controller cell A configuration menu will appear as the satellite receiver positions itself on channel 12 check that channel number 12 appears on the display panel of the satellite receiver sometimes fleetingly and even if no picture is visible on the TV screen If the satellite receiver is not on channel 12 select No wi...

Page 13: ... FINLUX 34 FUBA 35 37 GOODMANS 19 GRUNDIG 19 21 HIRSCHMANN 22 HITACHI 19 JOHANSSON 25 JVC 19 08 KATHREIN 26 MANHATTAN 25 MASPRO 27 MATSUI 21 MIMTECH 28 MINERVA 21 MITSUBISHI 19 MORGAN 06 NAGAI 29 NEC 30 NETWORK 31 NIKKO 32 NOKIA 23 NORDMENDE 19 33 OXFORD 08 ORBITECH 47 PACE 19 PALADIUM 21 PALCOM 35 PALSAT 29 PANASONIC 19 36 PHILIPS 20 PROSAT 19 QUADRAL 38 REDIFFUSION 39 RFT 20 21 26 SABA 02 05 40 ...

Page 14: ...and R of your DMR If you do not use the recommended connection i e the Peritel Scart socket you must as well as the video connections CVBS or S VIDEO connect the outputs Audio L and R of the operating device to the Audio L and R inputs of your DMR Note the audio sockets and cables are generally identified by a colour code red for the left channel and white for the right 3 S Video input Y C S VIDEO...

Page 15: ...et because colour C is separated from black and white Y in the video signal Note do not forget to also connect the audio cables because the S Video cable transmits images and not sound 6 Audio outputs OUTPUT L R The digital sound output from a disc being read is permanently available at the two audio sockets L and R of your DMR If you do not use the recommended Peritel Scart connection to the tele...

Page 16: ...eader with a card in the player 2 AV sockets Audio Video The AUDIO VIDEO sockets facilitate the viewing or copying of your video sequences from a Camcorder or any other AV device supplying a composite video signal and analog stereo sound Note select the socket displaying AV3 on the front panel with the AV key PULL HERE to open flap The sockets located behind the flap on the front panel allow for e...

Page 17: ...Y To play a disc inserted in the DMR s disc tray 4 or resume viewing a program after a television pause PAUSE Pause during playback audio CD or mp3 or pause on an image DVD STOP To stop play press once or to stop recording in progress using the Channels menu press twice RECORD To start recording a TV programme the red indicator lights up and if necessary to adjust recording time by pressing repeat...

Page 18: ... this case Return to real time viewing key LIVE The TV programme on the channel selected starts recording Channel 1 is then indicated during recording Naviclick programmes guide displayed on the screen The source selected is indicated with the AV key AV 2 or SAT after installation of a satellite receiver page 10 and following pages AV 3 AUDIO VIDEO input sockets on the front AV 4 AV S VIDEO or AUD...

Page 19: ...rns to the previous menu MENU Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played CLEAR Return to the main menu OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes the disc holder of the DMR ZOOM Enlarges the picture during playback slow motion or pause mode INFO Displays the DMR information banner on the TV screen while a disc is being played GUIDE Displays a sub menu on the disc where available on the disc ANGLE To...

Page 20: ...splayed on the screen GUIDE Displays TV programme guide INFO Displays information about the channel Note colour keys enable one to use the teletext function on THOMSON TV sets Controlling a satellite or cable receiver SAT CABLE Places the remote control in the SAT CABLE mode press once and then enables you to control your satellite or cable receiver To turn on or off the satellite or cable receive...

Page 21: ...o standby 5 Press the STOP key and hold it down until the remote control light goes off Manual programming This method involves carrying out a manual search for the codes to be used for controlling your other appliances 1 Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with 2 Press the corresponding key on the remote control while holding it pressed down enter one of the codes correspon...

Page 22: ...of the player is not displayed on the television screen check and or select the Scart socket to which you connected your DMR see page 4 AV1 selection Generally the selection is carried out using the AV key on the television set remote control 3 Press the OK key of the remote control or one of the PR PR keys on the front panel The images of the last watched channel appear Encrusted within the image...

Page 23: ...playing what you missed When you watch a TV program in real time you can at any time go back a few minutes to replay a scene This is made possible because the program you are watching in real time is constantly being recorded in buffer memory which records up to 90 minutes To select and replay the scenes you want to see again use the REV FWD PLAY PAUSE and STOP keys Recording the current program T...

Page 24: ...dings If the programming of two recordings overlaps a warning message will be displayed 3 Name Give a Name to your programme Press the INFO key to access the keyboard table Use the keys and OK to compose the title of the recording letter by letter When complete select Keep with and press OK 4 Channel a Enter the channel number using the digit keys of the remote control Pr must be displayed or brow...

Page 25: ...l broadcasts VPS PDC signals you can avoid the consequences of any delays in broadcasting This adjustment is only valid for this programming session and for channels received via the aerial PR 9 Keep Memorise your programming by selecting Keep with the key and confirming with the OK key The Programming screen reappears Your programming is now displayed in the chronological list of programming alre...

Page 26: ...s to go from one page to another from one channel to another or to browse through the current channel s list of programs To consult the programs of the channels at a given time choose a program from the list e g 9 o clock news and use the keys to move on to the programs of the other channels Note if the Naviclick guide does not give you satisfaction check the parameters as shown on page 54 Recordi...

Page 27: ...SB socket With other players you should connect it with its card before starting DMR 2 From the main menu MENU key or in stop mode select the Memory Card function with the or key and confirm with OK Note the Memory Card line can only be accesed when you are using a recognised card 3 With the keys and OK select Start to see the contents of the card Copy to transfer the image files and or sound file...

Page 28: ...display AV2 in the information banner and on the display LIVE AV2 3 Record by pressing the REC key on the remote control or RECORD on the front panel 4 Stop the recording by pressing twice on the STOP key From a Camcorder or other device Your DMR has both RCA Audio Video and Ushiden sockets for the transfer of video to a recordable disc 1 From the Main Menu and with the Channels function selected ...

Page 29: ...3 In the Disc menu select Copy with the and key and confirm with OK 4 Select Music with the and key to copy mp3 or JPEG files and confirm with OK Note recording can take a certain amount of time depending on the number of files to be copied A progression window appears Follow the on screen instructions The content of the CD ROM is then recorded on the hard disc of your DMR The copying operation ca...

Page 30: ...re used Audio CDs 8 and 12 cm audio CDs CD R CD RW Most CD R one recording only and CD RW discs rewritable Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer writer software and discs are used Video CD VCD CD on which you can record up to 74 min of VHS quality video associated with still images audio tracks and interactive menus Super Video CD S VCD Most S VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107 standard T...

Page 31: ...MR page 22 Keys and on the remote control unit can be used for selecting Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels Selection is possible with the key on the remote control LIVE function real time or delayed viewing page 23 Playback of a video program recorded on the DMR Time elapsed since the beginning of playback Information on the recording being played channel...

Page 32: ...6 To choose the dialogue language and audio format page 36 To change the viewing angle for video DVD discs page 37 To select the language of the subtitles page 36 To control the repeat reading of a disc a musical track or repeating of a music track between 2 points A and B page 36 To select the play mode Standard Random page 36 Chapter 1 currently being played page 35 Title 3 currently being playe...

Page 33: ...lighted Press once or twice on PLAY to access the disc s menu or to begin playing it depending on the discs Note the Disc heading is shown as transparent when there is no disc in the device or if the disc is not compatible Search Options Quick search of an image or a track In Play mode start the Forward or Reverse fast motion playback using the FWD forward or REV reverse keys Press once or several...

Page 34: ...ly Move the zoomed image around using and to view a particular spot If this does not work try again after pressing PAUSE To resume normal playback press the key several times to return to the original format Titles chapters time elapsed audio and subtitles From the banner you can access certain functions directly using the keys Choose a title or a chapter DVD or a track CD VIDEO CD Change the lang...

Page 35: ...ess the place from which you want to play back Use two digits for each field For instance if you enter 01 35 12 you will access the sequence beginning 1 hour 35 minutes and 12 seconds after the start of the title Note for audio VCDs the timer refers to the track currently being played Title or Track DVD VCD CD Most DVD discs only contain one title However some discs may contain several titles each...

Page 36: ...the sequence is starting To stop repeat select another mode using the and keys or by pressing 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 certain discs Video CDs in PBC mode Subtitle and dialogue language DVD 1 While reading a di...

Page 37: ...rmation banner appears Press or to select the PBC icon Uses the or key to see other screens or deactivate the functions on offer The Audio CD information banner Your DMR has several play modes depending on the type of disc being played standard play that respects the order of the tracks random play that reads music tracks in a random order repeat play Repeat A B Repeat track Repeat disc Repeat de ...

Page 38: ...u of albums or songs for MP3 files is displayed If you selected Pictures the folders or files are displayed in the same way 3 Select a folder using the or keys of the remote control and press OK The list of files contained in the folder are displayed 4 Select a file using the or keys of the remote control Select Standard Play with the key and select a play option using the or keys and confirm with...

Page 39: ... can rotate it through 90 using the and keys of the remote control Zooming in on an image zoom and the Pan and Scan function To see more detail press once or several times on the ZOOM key to enlarge the image and use the and keys Return to normal dimensions is carried out by pressing once on the OK key or the PLAY key in order to continue the tray show To stop the picture sequence and return to pl...

Page 40: ...or 16x9 Select 4 x 3 Standard to take advantage of a 4x3 Letterbox without distortion For films in 16x9 the edges of the picture may extend beyond the edges of the screen Note on certain DVDs the picture format cannot be changed Copy To copy JPEG images or 3 files from a CD to your hard disc refer to page 29 Playlist CD Allows customising of the playing of a disc by programming an order of musical...

Page 41: ...To stop recording return to the Channels menu using RETURN OK and press STOP twice If the recording was done using the Naviclick function page 26 the name of the programme is clearly displayed To choose a title use the keys then press ok The function line is selected Choose a play mode using the keys Standard Play to start playback of the title Resume to resume playback of the title after a pause ...

Page 42: ...me playback of the title after a pause Pictures menu This menu gives you access to the JPEG images that you copied from a CD R or memory card read in an external reader connected to the USB socket on the front of your DMR In the Main Menu select the Pictures line with keys and press OK to confirm The menu which appears displays the images or folders in which your images are stored The image select...

Page 43: ...onfirm in the next window by selecting Yes The title disappears from the list Press MENU to return to the main menu Choosing the quality of your recordings Your DMR can record approximately 120 hours of TV programmes or video sequences from connected equipment This capacity depends on the quality setting chosen in the Recording Quality menu In the Main Menu select the Recording line and press OK t...

Page 44: ... with OK Exit the menu using the RETURN key Audio DVD disc dialogue languages Certain discs offer several different languages for the dialogues The default language is the one you selected during installation page 5 if this language is offered on the disc being played To change the language of the dialogues your DMR provides two possibilities From the menu of the DMR With the keys select Audio and...

Page 45: ...ee above Because of this if the default language for the dialogues is not available but subtitles are available in this language the subtitles will automatically display From the banner During playback display the information banner using INFO key and select the subtitles icon with the keys Select one of the languages proposed on the disc with the keys or de activate the display of subtitles Note ...

Page 46: ...t enter the secret code to play the discs whose rating limits exceed the limit you have allocated Unlocked you don t need the secret code the play the discs even if you have set a rating limit Your DMR is delivered in the unlocked position without any rating limit If you want to use the child lock function you have to set a rating limit and position the Lock function on On Locking 4 The Lock line ...

Page 47: ...ess OK 6 To return to the DMR menu press until the menu is displayed on the screen Non categorized titles We often feel that some DVD discs ought to have a ratings limit Unfortunately few discs in Europe have one You can however restrict viewing of such discs by means of the Unrated Titles function by ticking the Password Required option and then locking the DMR as described on page 46 When this i...

Page 48: ...rd SRS TruSurround This function provides you with virtual reproduction of the multichannel sound of a Dolby or DTS film onto the two channels of your TV or stereo amplifier The sound effects of a 5 1 system are then simulated Note is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc TruSurround technology is incorporated under license agreement from SRS Labs Inc Black level Adjust the contrast Light Dark according to ...

Page 49: ...nals with separate colour components and brightness Video CVBS composite video signals Standby mode Your DMR has an Eco Standby to reduce its power consumption when on stand by Select Eco standby to enable this function Note the Eco standby function does not allow the display of programming warning messages on the display panel Only the record icon will flash Pause Time To select the memory capaci...

Page 50: ...ies thanks to the Naviclick programme guide already detailed on page 26 Recording Quality Your DMR can record 120 hours of TV programmes or video sequences on its hard disc This capacity depends on adjusting the quality selected on the Recording menu as well as recordings already present on the hard disc Note all times are approximative Access to the adjustment menu is impossible if recording is u...

Page 51: ...d thereby cause a malfunction of your DMR The remote control of your DMR also controls another device Some DVD players made by the Thomson group Thomson Brandt Ferguson Saba Telefunken react to the same codes To avoid this inconvenience you can program your DMR and its remote control so they have a different code to those of the other devices Refer to page 57 The remote control and the DMR don t w...

Page 52: ... means that the corresponding menu or function is not available The Disc Video Music Pictures and Memory Card menus are contextual menus they depend on operations performed beforehand such as Disc is only accessible if there is a disc in the disc tray of your DMR Video is only accessible once you have recorded a TV program or video sequence from an external device Music is only accessible if you h...

Page 53: ... watch what happened 95 minutes ago Your DMR s buffer memory stores no more than 90 minutes of TV programs If you want to save more than 90 minutes of program you have to record the program you are watching by pressing the RECORD key Please note that you have to record the program right from the start As soon as you press RECORD the contents of the buffer memory is deleted even after a pause You c...

Page 54: ... and choose with the PR or PR keys a channel that broadcasts a programme guide Hold the key down for a rapid selection See the list of channels on the following page Updating Naviclick via Teletext Sometimes certain channels modify the organisation of their Teletext journal In this case unless there has been a total modification of the structure you must update the number of the first page of Tele...

Page 55: ...ed seperately Countries Todays Tomorrows Channels Programmes Programmes Austria ORF1 311 327 ORF2 321 330 Belgium TV1 601 TV2 161 Czchec Republic CT1 301 311 CT2 306 316 NOVA 301 311 PRIM 301 308 Denmark DR1 301 DR2 303 TV2D 301 France ARTE 401 421 FR2 421 FR3 FR5 502 TF1 110 TV5 302 308 NEWS 301 Germany ARD 301 305 ZDF 301 305 RTL 301 305 RTL2 301 305 Holland NED1 201 NED2 202 NED3 203 Hungary DU...

Page 56: ...y wipe from the centre to the border Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position Never use record cleaning sprays benzine static electricity liquids or any other solvent if the disc surface is dirty Wipe gently with a soft damp water only cloth never wipe the disc in a circular motion since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise durin...

Page 57: ... opened or its components interfered with dismantled replaced etc the warranty clauses shall be annulled Remote control Code A B Remote control setting on code B Note the remote control of your DMR is set to code A 3000 To set it to code B 3001 follow the procedure described below 1 Press and hold the DVD key 2 With the number keys press 3 0 0 1 3 Release the DVD key DMR setting on code B 1 Switch...

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