THOMSON DHD 4000 User manual

User Manual
DHD 4000
DHD 4000
Model
THOMSON Sales UK Ltd
30 Tower View - Kings Hill
West Malling - Kent ME19 4NQ
England
http://www.thomson-europe.com
Dealer's address
3573160A00 © Copyright THOMSON 2003
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Safety Information
3 Accessories
3 Remote Control Handset
5 Connections
8 Basic Operation
Turning on and off and changing channels
9 Using the Menus
10 Using the Quick Guide
11 Using the 7-Day TV Guide
12 Making recordings
14 Using the Calendar
15 Working with Timers
Adding a new timer recording event manually
Removing a timer recording event
16 Record History
Watching recordings
Deleting recordings
Searching for a scene within a recording
18 Making Space
Scheduling recordings for deletion
Reducing the size of a stored recording
19 Archiving Recordings
20 Buffering
20 Changing your PIN
21 Tuning your DVR
21 Favourite Channels
22 Features Setup
Language selection
TV setup options
Other features
25 Channel Listings
26 Troubleshooting
Technical information menu
Factory reset
Reception problems
General problems
29 Technical Specifications
29 Messages
29 Upgrading your DVR
30 Extra Information
Rear panel connections
Front panel indicators and buttons
Special remote control features
31 Index
You can contact THOMSON by dialing : 01788 541970
(All calls a e cha ged at Standa d Rates)
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Safety information
Your guarantee
Mains connection
This receiver is suitable for use on A.C. mains supply, 220-240 V - 50 Hz only.
It must not be connected to D.C. mains.
Note: The mains lead of the receiver 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.
The moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely. Remove the fuse to make it safer.
Do NOTunder any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in an electric shock.
! The OFF button
B on the remote control and the receiver does not completely disconnect the unit from the
mains supply, but switches operating power on and off.
Important!
If the plug is removed, rewire new plug as follows: The wires in the mains plug are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.
Do NOTmake any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E
or by the safety symbol l or coloured green and yellow.
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 and fuse
covers must always be securely replaced.
If the fuse blows, check the mains cable for damage or call a qualified technician. Do not
try to bridge the fuse or increase its rating!
3A
BLUE BROWN
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this THOMSON product and for your confidence inour company. This product meets applicable safety requirements and has
undergone stringent testing during manufacture.
However, should there occur a defect, the product or its defective part(s) (excluding accessories and consumables) will be repaired free of charge
(labor and parts) or, at THOMSON discretion, exchanged for a similar item, provided that it has been returned within 12 (twelve) months from
the date of original purchase (date of receipt), is defective in materials and/or workmanship and has been bought in any of the following
countries: F, I, E, P, GB, IRL, D, CH, A, B, L, NL (Territory) or in a Duty-free shop in the named countries.
This guarantee will be granted only upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the date of purchase and dealer’s name. The
benefits of this guarantee may be refused if the invoice, cash receipt or guarantee card has been altered in any way, deleted or made illegible after the
original purchase.
This guarantee does not apply to any of the following:
1. Damage caused by accidents including, but not limited to, lightning, fire, water;
2. Transport costs between the home and place of service and other costs and risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to this guarantee;
3. Damage to the product resulting from neglect, misuse, including but not limited to, failure to use, repair and/or install the product for its
normal domestic purposes and/or in accordance with the operating instructions on its proper installation and use;
4. Modifications, adaptations and alterations of the product to operate in a country other than that for which it was originally designed and
manufactured, or any damage resulting from such modifications;
These statements do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer under applicable national legislation in force, nor your consumer’s rights against
the dealer from whom you bought the product.
If you need service, whether or not under guarantee, please approach the dealer who sold you the product.
In your own interest we advise you to read the instruction booklet for your THOMSON product carefully before contacting your dealer or service
center.
If you need service while in a country (within the named Territory) other than the one where you bought your product, please contact the nearest
THOMSON InfoCenter.
Should you have any questions which your dealer is unable to answer, please contact:
THOMSON InfoCenter (UK,IRL)
THOMSON Sales UK Ltd.,
30 Tower View
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent ME19 4NQ
tel. [phone]
fax. [phone]
http://www.thomson-europe.com
STB
Sets the remote control unit to STB
mode and turns your DVR On,
enabling you to control your DVR.
DVD / TV
Sets the remote control unit to
DVD or TV mode, enabling you to
control some functions of your
Thomson DVD player or TV set.
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Adjusts the TV sound le el.
(Only on a Thomson TV set)
SUBTITLES
Turns on/off digital subtitles.
PR
Adjusts the current TV channel.
If fa ourites are programmed this
order is followed.
GUIDE
Displays the TV programme guides.
MENU
Displays the DVR main menu.
ARROW KEYS
Mo e the select box around the
menus to highlight the option
you want.
Also allows iewing of schedule
information, use Up/Down to
choose the programme and
Left/Right to choose the time.
EXIT
Remo es menu or other
information displayed on screen.
OK
Chooses the option you ha e
highlighted or confirms your
choice. Also acti ates
Quickfind for fast channel
selection.
COLOURED KEYS
Use to select the corresponding
colour option shown on screen.
NUMBER KEYS
For selecting channel numbers
or entering information into
menus.
WIDE
Choose iewing mode for
widescreen programmes.
AV
Press to watch analogue
pictures from your TV set.
REV
Fast backward search.
PLAY
Play at normal speed.
FWD
Fast forward search.
REC
To make an instant recording
of the current channel.
STOP
Stop recording or playback.
PAUSE / FRAME ADVANCE
Pause playback, or instant pause
for a li e broadcast. 30 minutes
of time shifted recording a ailable,
press PLAY to resume watching.
REPLAY
To jump back 30 seconds in
the TV programme being watched.
9
Jump backwards to the
pre ious scene in a recording.
:
Jump forwards to the
next scene in a recording.
LIVE
Immediately return to real time
if you ha e been watching
a time shifted programme.
TEXT
Enter / Exit teletext ser ices.
c
Turn on/off sound.
B
Turns your DVR (or TV/DVD) On
and Off.
Press twice for Thomson system
power Off.
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Getting started
Congratulations on your choice of this state-of-the-art Free to View Digital Video
Recorder (DVR). We hope you will enjoy all the new features this technology brings to
your home for many years. Your DVR is going to revolutionise the way you watch TV.
You can interrupt the programme you are watching, for example while you answer
the phone (maximum pause time is 30mins) and then resume watching where you left
off. You can also pause two different channels at the same time (recording
permitting). Delayed viewing, fast-forward and rewind functions allow you to play
and replay the most interesting sequences without having to worry about the rest of
the programme which is still being recorded. These features could make you lose track
of time, but fortunately the LL LLII IIVV VVEE EE key brings you back to the present instantly. You
can also go back to delayed viewing with the RR RREE EEVV VVkey, as easily as if you were
rewinding a video cassette. As soon as you start watching TV, your DVR automatically
records everything you watch. It saves the last 30 minutes of the channel currently
being watched until it is switched off by pressing the B key.
Your dealer should have checked your postcode for reception, but the availability
of Digital Signals does depend on the transmitter(s) available to your receiving aerial.
If you have any doubt about this availability, please contact your dealer, or try one of
the following :-
• Text your postcode to 8833333311(standard rates apply)
• Visit the websites wwwwww..ffrreeeevviieeww..ccoo..uukkor wwwwww..ddttgg..oorrgg..uukk//ccoonnssuummeerr
• Call FREEVIEW on 0088770088880099998800
If you experience reception problems, check page 27 for some suggestions
or contact our aerial helpline on 0088000055442288226655
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Getting started
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.
●Avoid the long-term display of static images, e.g. menus or audio only channels.
Use the Radio Blanking feature (see Features Setup on page 23)
●Do not expose the receiver to any moisture. The receiver is intended for use in dry
rooms. If you wish to operate it in the open air, make absolutely sure that it is
protected against moisture (rain, splashes, etc.).
●Do not place any object filled with water (vases or similar) on the receiver.
●Place the receiver on a flat and hard surface. Do not place any objects (e.g.
newspapers) on or under the receiver.
●If placed in an enclosed unit, the all-round distance between the receiver and the
sides of the unit must be at least 10cm. Do not allow the vent slots in the sides or
underneath to become obstructed.
●Do not place the receiver in the immediate vicinity of a heat source or in direct
sunlight as this would prevent appropriate cooling.
●During a thunderstorm it is recommended that you disconnect the receiver from
the mains and aerial to prevent damage from lightning strikes.
●Never open the receiver as this will invalidate your guarantee.
●Do not dispose of used batteries in normal waste. Please dispose of them at
appropriate collection points.
●If you are not using the receiver for a long time (e.g. Holidays), please switch it off
at the mains. This saves energy. Note that any software upgrades take place at
night.
●This product has been constructed with the environment in mind. There is a
minimum of plastic parts and the packaging is largely made from recycled paper.
It is also disassembly-friendly allowing for easy recycling at the end of its life.
CCLLEEAANNIINNGG- Dust will collect on the unit and can be removed with dry clean cloth.
DDoonnoottspray any substance on the unit.
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Insert the batteries into the handset. Check they are the right way around
(see picture). Point the remote control at the DVR and press the SS SSTT TTBB BBbutton.
If you have a Thomson TV or DVD player, you can operate some of the
features of your TV/DVD by pointing the handset at the TV/DVD and
pressing the TT TTVV VVor DD DDVV VVDD DDbutton. The handset will then work the TV or DVD
until you press the SS SSTT TTBB BBbutton again.
Getting started
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•Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before
you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to
special recycling and if they accept them back.
Coaxial lead
Scart lead Remote
Control
User Manual
Quick Guide
Guarantee cards
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Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable
batteries. Do not throw batteries into a fire, do not recharge them. Remove the batteries from
the remote control if you are not going to use it for several weeks. Immediately remove any
leaking batteries. Take care in doing this, as leaking batteries may cause burns to the skin or
other physical injury.
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Getting Started
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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. This page describes the keys
that control your TV set and your DVD player if they have the same functions.
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TTVVSets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing once) and
enables you then to control your TV set.
BBSwitches the TV set on or off
aaVolume control.
ccSwitches sound off or on again.
PPRR++//--Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
AAVVSelects an AV socket.
00ttoo99Keys enter digital values or change channel.
MMEENNUUDisplays main TV set menu.
EEXXIITTRemoves menu or other information displayed on the screen.
TTEEXXTTAccess teletext pages.
Note: The colour keys enable you to use the teletext function on
THOMSON TV sets.
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DDVVDDSets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by pressing once) and
enables you then to control your DVD player.
BBSwitches the DVD player on or off
PPRR++//--Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
00ttoo99To enter information (chapter, track number,...).
MMEENNUUDisplays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played.
EEXXIITTReturn to the main menu.
RREEVVFast backward whilst a disc is being played.
PPLLAAYYPlays a disc.
FFWWDDFast forward whilst a disc is being played.
SSTTOOPPStops a disc playing.
PPAAUUSSEEStill picture and frame by frame advance.
RREEPPLLAAYYSkip back - to have another look at the last few seconds whilst
playing a disc.
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Getting started
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VCR
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LR
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EXT1
AUX1
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Follow the steps below referring to the numbered parts on page 3 and the diagram above:-
XUnplug the antenna cable from your VCR and plug it into the AAeerriiaallIInn
AAeerriiaallIInnsocket of your DVR.
YUsing the long coaxial cable supplied, link the RRFFOOuutt
RRFFOOuuttsocket on your DVR to the AAeerriiaallIInn AAeerriiaallIInn
socket of your VCR. Your DVR should now be linked first to your aerial, then to your VCR
and finally the VCR to the TV.
ZUsing the scart lead supplied, link the TTVV
TTVVSSCCAARRTT SSCCAARRTTsocket on your DVR to the
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11socket of your TV.
[Finally, connect the mains lead to the MMaaiinnssIInnppuutt
MMaaiinnssIInnppuuttsocket on your DVR and turn on your
TV.
After a few seconds, the lights on the front will come on and a menu will
appear on the TV screen. Please follow the on screen instructions
carefully and press OO OOKK KKwhen you are ready.
The DVR will now tune in all your available digital TV stations.
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immediately as this has to be received overnight.
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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. But should you wish to adopt the more advanced connections shown in the
diagrams on page 7, please purchase additional leads as explained below.
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Use a scart lead to link the VVCCRR
VVCCRRSSCCAARRTT SSCCAARRTTsocket on your DVR to the
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11socket of your VCR. This connection will allow you to
archive to a permanent media. If your VCR supports auto-start recording,
then the DVR will control the VCR automatically.
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Use a pair of stereo coaxial phono leads to connect the LL//RRAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTT
LL//RRAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTT
socket on your DVR to the LL//RR
LL//RRAAUUDDIIOO AAUUDDIIOOIINN IINNon your Hi-Fi unit. This will allow
you to hear higher quality sound through your Hi-Fi.
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To get even better sound from your DVR, use a digital audio phono lead to
connect from the DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTT
DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTTsocket on your DVR to the
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DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOO AAUUDDIIOOIINN IINNon your AV amplifier.
For the very best sound connection, use an optical “Toslink” cable to
connect from the DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTT
DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOOOOUUTTsocket on your DVR to the
DDIIGGIITTAALL
DDIIGGIITTAALLAAUUDDIIOO AAUUDDIIOOIINN IINNon your AV amplifier.
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lies in the type of cable being used. The coaxial cable is the cheaper of the two, but can suffer
from external interference from other household devices. The optical lead does not suffer from
this type of problem.
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The scart connection to a TV provides the best picture as RGB
(Red,Green,Blue separately), but some types of display device don’t have a
scart socket. In this case, either an adaptor should be purchased, or connect
an S-Video lead from the SS--VVIIDDEEOOOOUUTT
SS--VVIIDDEEOOOOUUTTon your DVR to the
SS--VVIIDDEEOOIINN
SS--VVIIDDEEOOIINNon your TV, Plasma display or projector. This will also give a
high quality picture, but you must make a separate audio connection, as
the cable doesn’t carry sound.
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Getting started
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TV
Aerial
VCR
AUX IN
LR
DIGITAL IN
AV A PLIFIER
DVD
TV
AV1
EXT1
AUX1
AV
EXT
AUX
OUT
IN
Aerial Leads
Scart Leads
Phono Leads
Optical Lead
IN
VCR
TV
AUX
VIDEO
EXT
AV2
EXT2
DECODER
SCART
NOTE:
1. The PVR and the VCR must be in standby to
watch the DVD.
2. If your TV has 2 scart sockets with RGB input,
connect your DVD player directly to your TV.
OUT
TV
Aerial
VCR
AUX IN
LR
DIGITAL IN
AV A PLIFIER
DVD
PLAS A DISPLAY
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AV1
EXT1
AUX1
IN
Aerial Leads
Scart/SVHS Leads
Phono Leads
Optical Lead
IN
OUT VCR
TV
AUX
VIDEO
EXT
S-VIDEO
RGB IN
OUT S-VIDEO
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.
Connections for a DVD & VCR with a Plasma (or projector) display.
Digital audio connections are not required, but give the best result.
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AAeerriiaallIInnand press the
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OOKK KKbutton again. This will make the DVR try tuning again. If it fails again, you will
probably need to improve your aerial, please refer to the troubleshooting section on
page 26.
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To turn on your DVR, press any number key, the SS SSTT TTBB BBkey or the
BB
BBkey. The red standby indicator light will go green.
To turn off your DVR, press the BB BBkey. The standby light will turn
red again.
The DVR should be left in standby if you want to keep the
programme guide updated, but if you are not going to use the
DVR for long periods of time you should unplug it to save energy.
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To change channel you press the PP PPRR RR++ ++or PP PPRR RR-- --buttons. This will
step through the channel list one at a time.
You can also set a favourite channel list which will allow you to
skip between the channels you watch most often. How to set up
this list is explained on page 21.
Note that the channel numbers are not continuous. These are set
by the broadcaster and cannot be changed.
If you wish to search for your channel by name, use
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1. Press the OO OOKK KKbutton.
2. Use the arrow keys to move the highlight around the
programme names, until the channel you wish to watch is
highlighted. (Only some channels are shown inside the box,
keep moving left or right to find the rest.) If favourite
channels are set, only those chosen will appear in the box.
3. Press the OO OOKK KKbutton again to change the channel.
If you know the channel number you are looking for, enter this
using the number keys. With digital TV there can be up to 3 digits
in the number.
A banner with information about the programme currently
showing will appear briefly each time the channel changes. For
more details on getting programme information, see page 10
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If your chosen channel has Teletext (MHEG) features press the TT TTEE EEXX XXTT TTor coloured keys to access
them. To return to normal viewing press TT TTEE EEXX XXTT TTagain. Some services offer interactive features,
details of these and how to use them will appear on screen as they occur.
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Using your DVR
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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 BB BBOO OOLL LLDD DDtext when referring to
remote control button presses, and
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to a particular menu level.
You will be using the remote control buttons highlighted and
the coloured keys, take a moment to find them now.
To use these menus, you must first press the MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUkey
which will then display the main menu.
Now choose the item (called a sub menu) that you want
to look at.
You do this by using the UU UUPP PParrow (U U), to move the
yellow box up the list and the DD DDOO OOWW WWNN NNarrow (V V) to move
it down the list.
Once you have highlighted your choice with the yellow
box, press the OO OOKK KKbutton to move to the new menu level.
If the DVR states that a PIN number is required (Personal
Identification Number), enter this now.
The default number is 00 0000 0000 0000 00you can find how to change this on
page 20.
As you learn to use the DVR you will find that the number buttons
can take you directly to sub menus without the need for using the
arrow buttons. e.g. Use 55 55for the fifth item (
sseettuupp ), 11 11for the first
item ( ffaavvoouurriitteess ), etc.
In each menu, look at the bottom lines of text for more
information on which buttons to press. This could be arrow
buttons (Y Yor Z Z) or the coloured buttons.
Finally, when you have finished making adjustments, use the
EE
EEXX XXII IITT TTbutton to return to the TV picture.
You may need to press it more than once, depending on the
menu item.
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Using your DVR
To change the view to show different times during the day use the
left and right arrows.
To see what’s on another channel use the up and down arrows.
If you see a programme you want to watch, press OO OOKK KK.
If the programme is on now the DVR will change to it immediately. If it is on later, the DVR will
automatically set a programme reminder for you.
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switch your DVR off overnight the Quick Guide will only show what is on Now or Next. We
recommend that you leave the DVR in standby overnight.
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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.
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Shows the
programme
name and
start time
Shows the
channel
name
Shows the
current time
and date
Shows the
programme
duration
Shows short
details of the
programme
The box shows the channel condition:-
Green - Current, Yellow - Paused, Red - Recording
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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 GG GGUU UUII IIDD DDEE EEbutton.
The programme guide has two different formats. These display programmes by time for a
specified channel (as above left) or by channel for a specified time (as above right).
Press the GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNbutton to change between the two different modes.
Use the up and down arrows to move the box up and down the
programme list.
Use the left and right arrows to change the time you are looking
at or the channel you are looking through.
If you wish to limit the number of channels shown in the guide,
press the YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWbutton. This will then only show the channels
you have chosen as favourites. See page 21 for details on
favourites. Press YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWagain to restore the full list.
When looking through the listings, the small picture does not change allowing you to continue
watching the current programme. If you wish to have a preview of a channel that you have
selected in the guide, press the PP PPUU UURR RRPP PPLL LLEE EEbutton. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to the current channel.
When you highlight a programme, after a few moments a description of the programme will
appear in the synopsis box to give you some idea of what the programme is about.
Once you have found a programme you wish to see, if it is on now press the OO OOKK KKbutton and
the DVR will change to the new channel immediately.
If you wish to be reminded about the programme later on, press the BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EEbutton. To cancel
the reminder, press the BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EEbutton again. Just before the programme starts, a message will
appear on the screen asking if you wish to view the programme, press GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNto confirm.
If you wish to record the programme, press the RR RREE EEDD DDbutton. The details of the recording will be
passed onto the recordings manager. See page 12 for details on recordings.
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NNOO OOTT TTEE EE: Some programmes are marked in the guides with different coloured boxes. RReeddshows
a channel being recorded, GGrreeeennshows the channel you are currently watching and YYeellllooww
shows that a channel has been paused (see buffering on page 20).
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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. It also checks for programme clashes and
that there is enough room on the hard disc to record the programmes.
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The following example shows how to add a programme to the record list using the calendar and
the 7-day guide.
1. Press MM MMEE EENN NNUU UU, then 22 22to display the calendar.
(See page 14 for more details on the
calendar function.)
2. Use the Y Y/ Z Zkeys to select the day of the
programme you wish to record. Note you
can only select white days. If there are no
white days, leave your DVR on overnight to
receive the listings.
3. Press OO OOKK KKto display the programme guide
for the day you have chosen.
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NNOO OOTT TTEE EE: You can also open the programme guide
by simply pressing the GG GGUU UUII IIDD DDEE EEbutton while
watching TV. This will select
today and now as
the starting point.
4. Using the arrow keys, select the programme
you wish to record. (See page 11 for details
on using the 7-day programme guide).
3. Press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey. The menu opposite will
appear.
4. If you wish to change the start and finish
times suggested by the guide, then
i) Use the Y Y/ Z Zkeys to select the start or
end times.
ii) Use V V/ U Uto adjust the time, note you
can only make the recording longer.
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5. When you are happy with the times, press
the GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNkey to add the new item to the
record list. (See opposite)
6. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to the programme
guide.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 above until you have
scheduled all your desired recordings.
8. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to TV viewing.
To view your recordings see the Record History
section on page 16.
If there is a programme clash or there is
insufficient space to complete a recording, a
warning message will be displayed. Adjust the
start/end times accordingly as in step 4 above,
or exit this menu and make space on the DVR to
allow more recording to take place. See page 18
for details on making space.
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NNOO OOTT TTEE EE: You can also make an instant recording
by simply pressing the RR RREE EECC CC button while watching TV. This will automatically take you to step 4
with the current programme selected for recording. On completion of the timer setting, the
recording will start immediately.
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• The bar across the bottom of the recording list (see picture above) indicates how much space
is available on the hard disk. The dark blue part shows space that is occupied, the yellow part
shows space that has been reserved by a timer event and the light blue part shows how much
free space you have left.
• When the hard disk is getting full you can delete, compress or archive recordings to tape. See
pages 16, 18 and 19 for details.
• When two timer events are happening at the same time, if you try to change channel you will
see a warning message that the recording will be terminated. You can choose to cancel the
recording to make the channel change by pressing RR RREE EEDD DD.
• You can view a stored recording or playback a VCR tape even if both timers are operating.
• When recordings are happening a red light will illuminate on the front of the DVR and the
programme details in the programme guides will be marked with a rreeddbox.
• As the TV guide is downloaded during the night, there is a chance that a timer recording may
interfere with this process. If this is likely, a warning message will appear. If you choose to
continue the recording, you will only lose one day’s information from the guide.
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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. The days covered by the 7-day
guide are shown in white. When you select a
day and press OO OOKK KK, you will see the programme
info for that day, if available, in the guide.
To view the calendar, press the MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUbutton, and press 22 22, to
select the calendar function.
• Use the RR RREE EEDD DDand GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNkeys to move backwards and
forwards through the calendar a month at a time.
• Use the arrow keys to select a day in the month.
• Press the YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWkey at any time to return to Today.
Any record events or reminders are shown on the calendar as coloured dots. A rreedddot
signifies recording events have been set and a bblluueedot signifies a reminder is set. Record
events are managed automatically in the calendar by the recording menus. See page 12.
To enter the reminder menu, press the BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EEkey.
To edit an existing reminder for the chosen day press GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NN.
If no reminders have been set, then enter a new reminder as below, else press YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWfirst.
1. Now choose the type of reminder using V V/ U U, YYeeaarrllyy, MMoonntthhllyy, WWeeeekkllyy,,DDaaiillyyor ssiinnggllee.
2. Enter a time using the number keys, 00 00.. .... ..99 99. (24hr clock)
3. Now enter your message. This works the same way as a mobile phone text message by
using the number keys 2 to 9 (note the letters above each
handset key, e.g. press key 44 44twice to get ‘H’).
Each time you pause the cursor will move on a step.
• To change caps press the YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWkey.
• To delete a selected letter press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey.
• To enter a space press the 00 00key.
• To enter punctuation, press the 11 11key.
• To enter numbers, press the appropriate key repeatedly.
• To move backwards and forwards in the text use Y Y/ Z Z.
4. Once you are happy with the reminder text, press the OO OOKK KKkey to store the text or BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EE
to cancel the whole reminder.
5. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to the TV picture.
At the appropriate time, the text of your reminder will appear on the TV screen.
Press OO OOKK KKto clear the message off the calender or GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNto snooze the reminder for a short
time.
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1. Press MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 33 33to display the record
list.
2. Press the OO OOKK KK key to start entering a new
event.
3. Use the arrow keys, Y Y/ Z Z, to choose the
programme that you wish to record.
4. Press V V, then use the number keys, 00 00.. .... ..99 99,
to enter the programme name using the
same method as on page 14, step 3.
5. Press V V, then use the arrow keys, Y Y/ Z Z,
to enter the date of the recording.
6. Press V V, then use the arrow keys, Y Y/ Z Z,
to enter the start time for the recording.
7. Press V V, then use the the arrow keys, Y Y/ Z Z, to enter the stop time or duration of the
recording.
8. When all the details are correct, press the GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNkey to save the event to the list.
9. Verify that the programme times are correct and that there is sufficient space. You have a
second chance to modify the start and end times if required.
10. Press the GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNkey to add the programme to the record list.
11. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to TV viewing.
If a mistake is made whilst setting a timer event, an error message will be displayed. This may
be because you have tried to set too many events to record at the same time or there is an error
in the times that you have chosen. There may simply not be enough space to fit the recording.
Use the arrow keys to correct the mistake or press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto cancel the event.
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1. Press MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 33 33to display the record list.
2. Use the arrow keys, U U/ V V, to select the recording timer you wish to change/remove.
3. Press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey. This will move the item into the top window.
4. If you wish to correct the times use the arrows keys as before. Then to add it back to the
record list press GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NN.
5. If you wish to remove the timer event, skip step 4 above.
6. Press EE EEXX XXII IITT TTto return to TV viewing. The timer event is now changed/removed.
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Shows short details
of the recording
Shows the list of
programmes that
you have recorded.
Shows scenes of the
recording. These allow you
to search through a
recording to watch certain
parts. A Snapshot is
normally taken every 5
minutes whilst recording.
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. You can watch them, delete them, or save them to tape (archiving).
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1. Open the rreeccoorrddhhiissttoorryy menu by pressing MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 44 44.
2. Since it takes time to retrieve the pictures of the scenes you may wish to skip this stage.
Press RR RREE EEDD DDto skip the process or GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNto get the pictures.
3. Use the arrow keys, U U/ V V, to select the recording you wish to view.
4. To view the recording from the start press the OO OOKK KKkey.
Once playback has started you can use the handset to control playback.

- Resume playback

- Fast backwards search

- Fast forwards search

- Pause playback
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- Stop playback and return to history
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- Jump backwards a scene
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- Jump forwards a scene
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When you have finished watching your programme, press SS SSTT TTOO OOPP PP to return to the record history
then follow the instructions below from step 3. Alternatively,
1. Open the
rreeccoorrddhhiissttoorryy menu by pressing MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 44 44.
2. Use the arrow keys, U U/ V V, to select the recording you wish to delete.
3. Press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey, then press the GG GGRR RREE EEEE EENN NNkey.
4. Press OO OOKK KK. The recording will be deleted immediately and the space made available for
recording again.
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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. Use the arrow keys, Y Y/ Z Z, to select the scene from which you wish to view. The length of
the programme is represented by the bar under the windows. If no bar is present then only
4 scene bookmarks are available. As you move through the bookmarks, the bar will move
giving you an indication where you are in the recording.
2. To view the recording from the selected scene press the OO OOKK KKkey.
3. If you wish to delete the scene bookmark from the recording, press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey, then press
the YY YYEE EELL LLLL LLOO OOWW WWkey to delete the scene.
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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.
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1. Open the sscchheedduulleess menu by pressing MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 44 44., then BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EE
2. Use the arrow keys, U U/ V V, to select the recording you wish to schedule.
3. Press the RR RREE EEDD DDkey to schedule the recording to be deleted. ‘‘[[dd]]’’
‘‘[[dd]]’’will appear.
The recording is not deleted immediately, it is kept until the DVR needs room to make a new
recording, then deleted. You stop it being deleted by pressing the RR RREE EEDD DDkey again.
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1. Open the sscchheedduulleess menu by pressing MM MMEE EENN NNUU UUthen 44 44, then BB BBLL LLUU UUEE EE.
2. Use the arrow keys, U U/ V V, to select the recording you wish to schedule.
3. Press the PP PPUU UURR RRPP PPLL LLEE EEkey to select ‘‘[[llpp]]’’
‘‘[[llpp]]’’to allow the DVR to compress the recording to
make extra space. This will reduce the picture quality of the recording.
You can reduce the size of a recording made in ‘‘sspp’’
‘‘sspp’’mode but this is a one-way process; once
compressed, the recording cannot be decompressed. You can cancel compression so long as the
brackets [ ] are still showing.
‘‘sspp’’
‘‘sspp’’- High Quality, Largest space requirement. ~2Gb used per hour. (Max. 20hrs)
‘‘llpp’’
‘‘llpp’’- Low Quality, Small space requirement. ~1.5Gb used per hour. (Max. 26hrs)
These times are only intended as a rough guide, as the actual space required varies with the
type of programme recorded. e.g. A soap can take less room than a football match over the
same time period. This ‘bitrate’ is determined by the TV broadcasters.
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