Technicolor - Thomson DTH 8540 - Manual

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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 80 Gb integrated hard disc for the
DTH 8540 or 160 Gb hard disc for the DTH 8550. It can play the
majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD
Rom, DVD Ram, et 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 device • Install your device horizontally, on a suitable base
(furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7 to 10 cm) • Ensure that the ventilation
slots, and the device itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. • Do
not stack any other equipment on top of your DVD recorder • Do not place the device on top of
an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat • The appliance should not be in contact
with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing.Therefore be careful not to place any
object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle,...) on or near your appliance • The DVD recorder
must not be near or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the
device • Protect the DVD recorder from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment
creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers ...). Before moving the device, ensure the
disc tray is empty. Switching off the DVD recorder to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the
electricity supply. In order to separate the device completely from the mains, it has to be
disconnected by unplugging the mains plug.When connecting, ensure that the plugs of the various
cables are pushed securely into their corresponding sockets.Your DVD recorder 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 sales or other business purpose is or may be a
violation of copyright law.
Important notice: Please read the recommendations given on page 74.
• Connections .....................................4
• Placing in service .............................5
• Connectors and cables ..................16
• Facade .............................................19
• Remote control..............................23
• Recording........................................27
• Library ............................................36
• Playing.............................................39
• Information Banners .....................41
• Menus ..............................................55
• Languages .......................................60
• Troubleshooting guide...................70
THIS DVD RECORDER LETS YOU RECORD TV PROGRAMMES
IN DIGITAL QUALITY AND ARCHIVE YOUR OWN VIDEOS FROM VIDEO CAMERAS
OR VHS CASSETTES TO DVD DISCS.
YOU CANNOT COPY PRE-RECORDED FILMS
TO DVD IF THEY HAVE BEEN COPY PROTECTED.
MAKE SURE THAT YOU BUY DISCS
WITH THE «+» SYMBOL ON THE PACKAGING.
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