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 Histor y
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 are charged at Standard 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 NO
T under 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 NO
T
make 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 in our 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. 44 (0) 173 252 0920
fax. 44 (0) 173 252 0921
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.
a
Adjusts the TV sound level.
(Only on a Thomson TV set)
SUBTITLES
Turns on/off digital subtitles.
PR
Adjusts the current TV channel.
If favourites are programmed this
order is followed.
GUIDE
Displays the TV programme guides.
MENU
Displays the DVR main menu.
ARROW KEYS
Move the select box around the
menus to highlight the option
you want.
Also allows viewing of schedule
information, use Up/Down to
choose the programme and
Left/Right to choose the time.
EXIT
Removes menu or other
information displayed on screen.
OK
Chooses the option you have
highlighted or confirms your
choice. Also activates
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 viewing 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 live broadcast. 30 minutes
of time shifted recording available,
press PLAY to resume watching.
REPLAY
To jump back 30 seconds in
the TV programme being watched.
9
Jump backwards to the
previous scene in a recording.
:
Jump forwards to the
next scene in a recording.
LIVE
Immediately return to real time
if you have been watching
a time shifted programme.
TEXT
Enter / Exit teletext services.
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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1
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 LLLLIIIIVVVVEEEE key brings you back to the present instantly. You
can also go back to delayed viewing with the RRRREEEEVVVV key, 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..uukk
or
wwwwww..ddttgg..oorrgg..uukk//ccoonnssuummeerr
• Call FREEVIEW on
0088770088 880099998800
If you experience reception problems, check page 27 for some suggestions
or contact our aerial helpline on
00880000 55442288226655
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2
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.
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- Dust will collect on the unit and can be removed with dry clean cloth.
DDoo nnoott
spray any substance on the unit.
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RReemmoottee CCoonnttrrooll
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 SSSSTTTTBBBB button.
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 TTTTVVVV or DDDDVVVVDDDD button. The handset will then work the TV or DVD
until you press the SSSSTTTTBBBB button again.
Getting started
IInnsseerrttiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerriieess
•
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
IImmppoorrttaanntt iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn rreeggaarrddiinngg tthhee bbaatttteerriieess
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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Mains
Lead
Y
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2 x AAA
Batteries
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RReemmoottee CCoonnttrrooll
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Getting Started
UUssiinngg tthhee rreemmoottee ccoonnttrrooll hhaannddsseett ttoo ccoonnttrrooll yyoouurr TTHHOOMMSSOONN
tteelleevviissiioonn aanndd DDVVDD ppllaayyeerr
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.
CCoonnttrroolllliinngg aa TTHHOOMMSSOONN TTVV sseett
TTVV
Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pressing once) and
enables you then to control your TV set.
BB
Switches the TV set on or off
aa
Volume control.
cc
Switches sound off or on again.
PPRR ++//--
Switches channel or selects an AV socket.
AAVV
Selects an AV socket.
00 ttoo 99
Keys enter digital values or change channel.
MMEENNUU
Displays main TV set menu.
EEXXIITT
Removes menu or other information displayed on the screen.
TTEEXXTT
Access teletext pages.
Note: The colour keys enable you to use the teletext function on
THOMSON TV sets.
CCoonnttrroolllliinngg aa TTHHOOMMSSOONN DDVVDD ppllaayyeerr
DDVVDD
Sets the remote control unit in DVD mode (by pressing once) and
enables you then to control your DVD player.
BB
Switches the DVD player on or off
PPRR ++//--
Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
00 ttoo 99
To enter information (chapter, track number,...).
MMEENNUU
Displays the DVD disc menu while a disc is being played.
EEXXIITT
Return to the main menu.
RREEVV
Fast backward whilst a disc is being played.
PPLLAAYY
Plays a disc.
FFWWDD
Fast forward whilst a disc is being played.
SSTTOOPP
Stops a disc playing.
PPAAUUSSEE
Still picture and frame by frame advance.
RREEPPLLAAYY
Skip back - to have another look at the last few seconds whilst
playing a disc.
5
Getting started
HHooww ttoo ccoonnnneecctt tthhee aaeerriiaall aanndd ssccaarrtt ccaabblleess
RRRREEEEMMMMEEEEMMMMBBBBEEEERRRR SSSSAAAAFFFFEEEETTTTYYYY FFFFIIIIRRRRSSSSTTTT ---- AAAALLLLWWWWAAAAYYYYSSSSUUUUNNNNPPPPLLLLUUUUGGGG AAAALLLLLLLL YYYYOOOOUUUURRRR EEEEQQQQUUUUIIIIPPPPMMMMEEEENNNNTTTT FFFFRRRROOOOMM
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TTTTHHHHEEEE MMMMAAAAIIIINNNNSSSS BBBBEEEEFFFFOOOORRRREEEE MMMMAAAAKKKKIIIINNNNGGGG CCCCOOOONNNNNNNNEEEECCCCTTTTIIIIOOOONNNNSS
SS
TV
Aerial
TV
VCR
AUX IN
LR
DIGITAL IN
HI FI
u
v
w
x
AV1
EXT1
AUX1
AV1
EXT1
AUX1
OUT
IN
Aerial Leads
Scart Leads
Phono Leads
Optical Lead
IN
OUT
VCR
TV
AUX
VIDEO
EXT
CCoonnnneeccttiioonnss
Follow the steps below referring to the numbered parts on page 3 and the diagram above:X Unplug the antenna cable from your VCR and plug it into the
AAeerriiaall IInn
AAeerriiaall IInn
socket of your DVR.
Y Using the long coaxial cable supplied, link the
RRFF OOuutt
RRFF OOuutt
socket on your DVR to the
AAeerriiaall IInn
AAeerriiaall IInn
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.
Z Using the scart lead supplied, link the
TTVV
TTVV
SSCCAARRTT
SSCCAARRTT
socket on your DVR to the
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
socket of your TV.
[ Finally, connect the mains lead to the
MMaaiinnss IInnppuutt
MMaaiinnss IInnppuutt
socket 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 OOOOKKKK when 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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Getting started
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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.
11 -- AArrcchhiivviinngg ooffff tthhee DDVVRR oonnttoo aa VVCCRR oorr ootthheerr rreeccoorrddeerr..
Use a scart lead to link the
VVCCRR
VVCCRR
SSCCAARRTT
SSCCAARRTT
socket on your DVR to the
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
AAVV11//EEXXTT11//AAUUXX11
socket 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.
22 -- CCoonnnneeccttiioonn ttoo aa HHii--FFii ssyysstteemm..
Use a pair of stereo coaxial phono leads to connect the
LL//RR AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
LL//RR AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
socket on your DVR to the
LL//RR
LL//RR
AAUUDDIIOO
AAUUDDIIOO
IINN
IINN
on your Hi-Fi unit. This will allow
you to hear higher quality sound through your Hi-Fi.
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: Audio sockets are generally identified by colour. White for Left and Red for Right.
33 -- CCooaaxxiiaall oorr OOppttiiccaall ccoonnnneeccttiioonn ttoo aann AAuuddiioo VViissuuaall AAmmpplliiffiieerr..
To get even better sound from your DVR, use a digital audio phono lead to
connect from the
DDIIGGIITTAALL AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
DDIIGGIITTAALL AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
socket on your DVR to the
DDIIGGIITTAALL
DDIIGGIITTAALL
AAUUDDIIOO
AAUUDDIIOO
IINN
IINN
on your AV amplifier.
For the very best sound connection, use an optical “Toslink” cable to
connect from the
DDIIGGIITTAALL AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
DDIIGGIITTAALL AAUUDDIIOO OOUUTT
socket on your DVR to the
DDIIGGIITTAALL
DDIIGGIITTAALL
AAUUDDIIOO
AAUUDDIIOO
IINN
IINN
on your AV amplifier.
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: In most cases these two types of connection give similar results; the only difference
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.
44 -- SS--VViiddeeoo ccoonnnneeccttiioonn ttoo aa TTVV,, PPllaassmmaa DDiissppllaayy oorr PPrroojjeeccttoorr
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--VVIIDDEEOO OOUUTT
SS--VVIIDDEEOO OOUUTT
on your DVR to the
SS--VVIIDDEEOO IINN
SS--VVIIDDEEOO IINN
on 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.
7
Getting started
AAddvvaanncceedd ccoonnnneeccttiioonnss
TV
Aerial
VCR
AUX IN
LR
DIGITAL IN
AV AMPLIFIER
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 AMPLIFIER
DVD
PLASMA DISPLAY
R G B CVBSS-VIDEO
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.
8
Getting started
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CCCCHHHHEEEECCCCKKKKPPPPOOOOIIIINNNNTT
TT : Before you go any further, are you watching a digital TV picture?
RRRREEEEMMMMEEEEDDDDYY
YY : Check that your TV aerial is plugged into the DVR
AAeerriiaall IInn
AAeerriiaall IInn
and press the
OOOOKK
KK button 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 SSSSTTTTBBBB key or the
BB
BB key. The red standby indicator light will go green.
To turn off your DVR, press the BBBB key. 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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CChhaannggiinngg cchhaannnneellss
To change channel you press the PPPPRRRR++++ or PPPPRRRR---- 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
QQuuiicckkffiinndd
.
1. Press the OOOOKKKK button.
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 OOOOKKKK button 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
TTeelleetteexxtt aanndd iinntteerraaccttiivvee sseerrvviicceess
If your chosen channel has Teletext (MHEG) features press the TTTTEEEEXXXXTTTT or coloured keys to access
them. To return to normal viewing press TTTTEEEEXXXXTTTT again. Some services offer interactive features,
details of these and how to use them will appear on screen as they occur.
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