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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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3A
3A
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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7 cm
10 cm
10 cm
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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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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.
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.
L
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Mains
Lead
Y
[
2 x AAA
Batteries
Z
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RReemmoottee CCoonnttrrooll
4
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.
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Getting started
HHooww ttoo ccoonnnneecctt tthhee aaeerriiaall aanndd ssccaarrtt ccaabblleess
RRRREEEEMMMMEEEEMMMMBBBBEEEERRRR SSSSAAAAFFFFEEEETTTTYYYY FFFFIIIIRRRRSSSSTTTT ---- AAAALLLLWWWWAAAAYYYYSSSSUUUUNNNNPPPPLLLLUUUUGGGG AAAALLLLLLLL YYYYOOOOUUUURRRR EEEEQQQQUUUUIIIIPPPPMMMMEEEENNNNTTTT FFFFRRRROOOOMM
MM
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.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEE
EE : The 7 day programme guide will not have information
immediately as this has to be received overnight.
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MMoorree CCoonnnneeccttiioonnss
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.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEEEE
: 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.
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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.
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Getting started
BBaassiicc OOppeerraattiioonn
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.
TTuurrnniinngg OOnn aanndd OOffff
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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Using your DVR
UUssiinngg tthhee MMeennuuss
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 BBBBOOOOLLLLDDDD text when referring to
remote control button presses, and
IITTAALLIICC
text when referring
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 MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU key
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 UUUUPPPP arrow (UU), to move the
yellow box up the list and the DDDDOOOOWWWWNNNN arrow (VV) to move
it down the list.
Once you have highlighted your choice with the yellow
box, press the OOOOKKKK button to move to the new menu level.
If the DVR states that a PIN number is required (Personal
Identification N
umber), enter this now.
The default number is 0000000000000000 you 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 5555 for the fifth item (
sseettuupp
), 1111 for 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 (YY or ZZ) or the coloured buttons.
Finally, when you have finished making adjustments, use the
EEEEXXXXIIIITT
TT button 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 OOOOKKKK.
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.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEE
EE : The 7 day programme guide receives it’s information overnight (about 3am) so if you
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.
UUssiinngg tthhee QQuuiicckk GGuuiiddee
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.
L
L
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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UUssiinngg tthhee 77--DDaayy TTVV GGuuiiddee
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 GGGGUUUUIIIIDDDDEEEE button.
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 GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN button 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 YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW button. This will then only show the channels
you have chosen as favourites. See page 21 for details on
favourites. Press YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW again 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 PPPPUUUURRRRPPPPLLLLEEEE button. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to 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 OOOOKKKK button and
the DVR will change to the new channel immediately.
If you wish to be reminded about the programme later on, press the BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE button. To cancel
the reminder, press the BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE button again. Just before the programme starts, a message will
appear on the screen asking if you wish to view the programme, press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN to confirm.
If you wish to record the programme, press the RRRREEEEDDDD button. The details of the recording will be
passed onto the recordings manager. See page 12 for details on recordings.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEE
EE : Some programmes are marked in the guides with different coloured boxes.
RReedd
shows
a channel being recorded,
GGrreeeenn
shows the channel you are currently watching and
YYeellllooww
shows that a channel has been paused (see buffering on page 20).
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MMaakkiinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss
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.
MMaakkiinngg aa rreeccoorrddiinngg ffrroomm tthhee 77--ddaayy pprrooggrraammmmee gguuiiddee
The following example shows how to add a programme to the record list using the calendar and
the 7-day guide.
1. Press MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU , then 2222 to display the calendar.
(See page 14 for more details on the
calendar function.)
2. Use the YY / ZZ keys 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 OOOOKKKK to display the programme guide
for the day you have chosen.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEE
EE : You can also open the programme guide
by simply pressing theGGGGUUUUIIIIDDDDEEEE button 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 RRRREEEEDDDD key. The menu opposite will
appear.
4. If you wish to change the start and finish
times suggested by the guide, then
i) Use the YY / ZZ keys to select the start or
end times.
ii) Use VV / UU to adjust the time, note you
can only make the recording longer.
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MMaakkiinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss ccoonntt’’dd
5. When you are happy with the times, press
the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key to add the new item to the
record list. (See opposite)
6. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to return to the programme
guide.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 above until you have
scheduled all your desired recordings.
8. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to 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.
NNNNOOOOTTTTEE
EE : You can also make an instant recording
by simply pressing theRRRREEEECCCC 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.
NNootteess oonn mmaakkiinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss
• 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 RRRREEEEDDDD.
• 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
rreedd
box.
• 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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UUssiinngg tthhee CCaalleennddaarr
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 OOOOKKKK, you will see the programme
info for that day, if available, in the guide.
To view the calendar, press the MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU button, and press 2222, to
select the calendar function.
• Use the RRRREEEEDDDD and GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN keys 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 YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW key at any time to return to Today.
Any record events or reminders are shown on the calendar as coloured dots. A
rreedd
dot
signifies recording events have been set and a
bblluuee
dot 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 BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE key.
To edit an existing reminder for the chosen day press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN.
If no reminders have been set, then enter a new reminder as below, else press YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW first.
1. Now choose the type of reminder using VV / UU,
YYeeaarrllyy, MMoonntthhllyy, WWeeeekkllyy,, DDaaiillyy
or
ssiinnggllee
.
2. Enter a time using the number keys, 0000........9999. (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 4444 twice to get ‘H’).
Each time you pause the cursor will move on a step.
• To change caps press the YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW key.
• To delete a selected letter press the RRRREEEEDDDD key.
• To enter a space press the 0000 key.
• To enter punctuation, press the 1111 key.
• To enter numbers, press the appropriate key repeatedly.
• To move backwards and forwards in the text use YY / ZZ.
4. Once you are happy with the reminder text, press the OOOOKKKK key to store the text or BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE
to cancel the whole reminder.
5. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to return to the TV picture.
At the appropriate time, the text of your reminder will appear on the TV screen.
Press OOOOKKKK to clear the message off the calender or GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN to snooze the reminder for a short
time.
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WWoorrkkiinngg wwiitthh TTiimmeerrss
AAddddiinngg aa nneeww ttiimmeerr rreeccoorrddiinngg eevveenntt mmaannuuaallllyy
1. Press MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 3333 to display the record
list.
2. Press the OOOOKKKK key to start entering a new
event.
3. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose the
programme that you wish to record.
4. Press VV, then use the number keys, 0000........9999 ,
to enter the programme name using the
same method as on page 14, step 3.
5. Press VV, then use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ,
to enter the date of the recording.
6. Press VV, then use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ,
to enter the start time for the recording.
7. Press VV, then use the the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to enter the stop time or duration of the
recording.
8. When all the details are correct, press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key 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 GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key to add the programme to the record list.
11. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to 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 EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to cancel the event.
RReemmoovviinngg oorr cchhaannggiinngg aa ttiimmeerr rreeccoorrddiinngg eevveenntt
TToo rreemmoovvee aa pprreevviioouussllyy ssttoorreedd eevveenntt::--
1. Press MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 3333 to display the record list.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the recording timer you wish to change/remove.
3. Press the RRRREEEEDDDD key. 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 GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN.
5. If you wish to remove the timer event, skip step 4 above.
6. PressEEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to return to TV viewing. The timer event is now changed/removed.
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RReeccoorrdd HHiissttoorryy
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).
WWaattcchhiinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss
1. Open the
rreeccoorrdd hhiissttoorryy
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 4444.
2. Since it takes time to retrieve the pictures of the scenes you may wish to skip this stage.
Press RRRREEEEDDDD to skip the process or GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN to get the pictures.
3. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the recording you wish to view.
4. To view the recording from the start press the OOOOKKKK key.
Once playback has started you can use the handset to control playback.
- Resume playback
- Fast backwards search
- Fast forwards search
- Pause playback
- Stop playback and return to history
- Jump backwards a scene
- Jump forwards a scene
OOOOKK
KK - Create a new scene bookmark
DDeelleettiinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss
When you have finished watching your programme, press SSSSTTTTOOOOPPPP to return to the record history
then follow the instructions below from step 3. Alternatively,
1. Open the
rreeccoorrdd hhiissttoorryy
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 4444.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the recording you wish to delete.
3. Press the RRRREEEEDDDD key, then press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key.
4. Press OOOOKKKK. The recording will be deleted immediately and the space made available for
recording again.
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RReeccoorrdd HHiissttoorryy
SSeeaarrcchhiinngg ffoorr aa sscceennee wwiitthhiinn aa rreeccoorrddiinngg
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, YY / ZZ, 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 OOOOKKKK key.
3. If you wish to delete the scene bookmark from the recording, press the RRRREEEEDDDD key, then press
the YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW key 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.
SScchheedduulliinngg rreeccoorrddiinnggss ffoorr ddeelleettiioonn
1. Open the
sscchheedduulleess
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 4444., then BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the recording you wish to schedule.
3. Press the RRRREEEEDDDD key 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 RRRREEEEDDDD key again.
NNNNoooottttee
ee : If you want to delete a recording immediately, see page 16.
RReedduucciinngg tthhee ssiizzee ooff aa ssttoorreedd rreeccoorrddiinngg
1. Open the
sscchheedduulleess
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 4444, then BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the recording you wish to schedule.
3. Press the PPPPUUUURRRRPPPPLLLLEEEE key 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.
Using your DVR
MMaakkiinngg SSppaaccee
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AArrcchhiivviinngg RReeccoorrddiinnggss
If you want to permanently save a recording, you can schedule it to be played out and recorded
on a VCR or another device connected to the VCR scart socket.
TToo aarrcchhiivvee rreeccoorrddiinnggss
1. Open the
sscchheedduulleess
menu by pressing
MMMMEEEENNNNUU
UU then 4444., then BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the
recording you wish to archive.
3. Press the BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE key to schedule the
recording for archiving;
‘‘[[aa]]’’
‘‘[[aa]]’’
will appear.
4. Press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key to select
aarrcchhiivvee
ttiimmee
.
5. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to select the
date for the next archiving playout.
6. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
time.
7. Use YY / ZZ, to select the time for the next
archiving playout.
6. Press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN to store the archiving event
or RRRREEEEDDDD to cancel.
NNNNoooottttee
ee : If your VCR or other recorder, supports automatic start, then at the
aarrcchhiivvee ttiimmee
the
DVR will start the recorder. If not, you
MMUUSSTT
set the timer in your VCR to start at the
aarrcchhiivvee
ttiimmee
and run for the total length of all the recordings you have scheduled for playout.
The DVR will then playout all the recordings that you have scheduled, in the order you chose.
You can playout archive recordings whenever you like, but remember that you won’t be able to
view anything else on your TV. Recording events are unaffected.
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BBuuffffeerriinngg
When you are watching TV, the DVR automatically ‘buffers’ up to 30 minutes of the channel
you are currently watching. This provides for the ‘Live Pause’ features. As the DVR contains two
tuners, when there is no timer recording event set, the second tuner can be tuned to another
station and allow you to ‘buffer’ two channels at once.
1. Press PPPPAAAAUUUUSSSSEEEE and the current programme will
stop. The bar shows how far behind Live TV
you are.
2. Choose another channel to watch. Use any of
the guides if you wish.
3. Press PPPPAAAAUUUUSSSSEEEE to stop the new selection.
If you press 0000, the DVR will automatically ‘swap’
to the other channel and resume playback.
If you press 0000 again, the DVR will place the
current ‘buffered’ channel back on pause and
‘swap’ to the other one, and so on.
You can use all the functions for rewind (RRRREEEEVVVV), fast forward (FFFFWWWWDDDD) and slow on either
channel.
When you want to return to live TV again, press the LLLLIIIIVVVVEEEE key.
If you wish to jump back 30 seconds in the programme press the RRRREEEEPPPPLLLLAAAAYYYY button.
NNNNoooottttee
ee : You can also use this ‘swap’ feature with recordings. Simply place the current channel
on PPPPAAAAUUUUSSSSEEEE then select a recording to watch (see page 16). Now you can ‘swap’ between the two
‘buffered’ TV channels and the recording.
CChhaannggiinngg yyoouurr PPIINN
Certain features of the DVR require the entry of a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The
default number for this is 0000000000000000. It is highly recommended that you change this number. To do
this follow the steps below.
1. Open the
sseett ppiinn
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU
then 5555, then 5555.
2. Use the number keys to enter the current
PIN.
3. Now, use the number keys to enter a new
PIN.
4. Finally, Confirm the new PIN by entering it
again.
Keep your PIN secret, but don’t lose it!
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Setting up
TTuunniinngg yyoouurr DDVVRR
When you first plugged in your DVR, it will have tuned in all the available services
automatically. However, should you move house or wish to tune in new services as they appear
you may need to tune new services in again.
1. Make sure that all the connections have been
made as in the diagram on page 5.
2. Open the
ssccaann ffoorr cchhaannnneellss
menu by
pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 5555, then8888.
3. Press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key to start tuning.
The DVR will now tune in all the available services
for your area. All the channels will be stored in the
numerical order specified by the various
broadcasters. If the tuning process does not find
any channels, or only a few, you may need to
upgrade your TV aerial. Refer to troubleshooting on page 26.
4. Press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key to start watching Digital TV.
After tuning, all the Free-to-View channels are automatically added to the favourites list. This
list determines the order in which channels are selected when pressing the PPPPRRRR++++ / PPPPRRRR---- keys. In
the example below, when watching ITV1, pressing PPPPRRRR++++ would select BBC TWO.
You can change this list to your own viewing requirements. Channels included as favourites
have a tick in the check box.
1. Open the
sseelleecctt ffaavvoouurriitteess
menu by
pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 5555, then 1111.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to choose a
channel.
3. Press OOOOKKKK to change the check mark next to
the chosen channel.
9
9
= Favourite
4. Press BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE to reorder the chosen channel.
5. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to choose the
new position for the chosen channel.
6. Press the BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE key again to store the
channel in its new location.
7. Repeat steps 2 to 6 until the list is as required, then press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT.
If you wish to add all the channels to your favourite list press the GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN key.
To remove all the channels from the favourite list press the YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW key.
The channel order is now also reflected in the Quick and Programme Guides.
FFaavvoouurriittee CChhaannnneellss
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FFeeaattuurreess SSeettuupp
Your DVR has many features that you can configure for your particular requirements. The
following pages will explain the various features and how to use them. The factory default
settings are shown
uunnddeerrlliinneedd
.
LLaanngguuaaggee sseelleeccttiioonn
1. Open the
llaanngguuaaggeess
menu by pressing
MMMMEEEENNNNUU
UU then 5555 and then2222.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
ssuubbttiittllee llaanngguuaaggee
or
aauuddiioo llaanngguuaaggee
3. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose from
eenngglliisshh
,
wweellsshh
or
ggaaeelliicc
.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for
ssuubbttiittlleess
. Default
setting is
oonn
.
5. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to return to TV viewing.
TTVV sseettuupp ooppttiioonnss
1. Open the
ttvv sseettuupp
menu by pressing
MMMMEEEENNNNUU
UU then 5555 and then 4444.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
ppiiccttuurree
ffoorrmmaatt
.
3. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose from
44::33 lleetttteerrbbooxx
(black bars top and bottom),
44::33 CCeennttrree CCuutt--OOuutt
(full screen, but lost
picture on left and right)
,, 44::33 FFuullll SSccrreeeenn
(if
your 4:3 TV supports 16:9 switching, check
your TV manual) or
1166::99 WWiiddeessccrreeeenn
(for
widescreen TVs).
4. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
ssccaarrtt
5. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose from
RRGGBB
(for best pictures) or
PPAALL
for all other types.
See you TV manual for the best choice, it usually depends on which socket you connect to.
See page 24 for details on
rrff mmoodduullaattoorr
adjustment.
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FFeeaattuurreess SSeettuupp
OOtthheerr ffeeaattuurreess
1. Open the
ffeeaattuurreess
menu by pressing
MMMMEEEENNNNUU
UU then 5555 and then3333.
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
sslleeeepp
ttiimmeerr
3. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose how
long the DVR will remain active before
automatically switching to standby.
4. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
cchhiilldd
lloocckk
5. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose
oonn
or
ooffff
..
When the child lock is switched on, a pin
number will be requested before allowing a TV picture to be viewed, and will also not allow
access to some menu items.
6. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
iinntteerraaccttiivviittyy ((MMHHEEGG))
7. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to turn this
ooffff
if you do not wish the interactive (MHEG)
services to appear. The default setting is
oonn
.
8. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
rraaddiioo bbllaannkkiinngg
9. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose
ooffff
(the radio channel splash/interactive screens are
displayed),
IImmmmeeddiiaattee
(blank the screen immediately) or
aafftteerr 3300 sseeccoonnddss
(blank the screen
after 30 seconds). The screen blanking facility is useful to prevent the stationary splash
screens from causing permanent damage to Plasma or projection type displays.
10. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
ppllaassmmaa bbllaannkkiinngg
11. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose
ooffff
or a time before the menu will dim. The plasma
blanking facility should be used to prevent the stationary menu screens from causing
permanent damage to Plasma or projection type displays.
12. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
ffrroonntt ppaanneell
13. Use the arrow keys, YY / ZZ, to choose
NNoorrmmaall
(the blue oval of lights is fully illuminated),
rreedduucceedd
(less lights are used in the display),
ooffff
(the lights are switched off)
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SSeettttiinngg tthhee RRFF MMoodduullaattoorr
Setting up
Your DVR is equipped with an RF (aerial) modulator. This feature allows you to watch pictures
on a TV set when only connected via the aerial lead. This can be useful if you wish to send
digital pictures to more than one TV in your house. Using the example method below, you can
also view the VCR on the 3 TVs; check the manual of your VCR for details on its RF modulator.
NNNNoooottttee
ee : It is strongly recommended that the
main TV is connected using the scart lead
provided as this will provide the best
possible pictures. These instructions assume
you are connected to the main TV with a
scart lead.
1. Open the
rrff mmoodduullaattoorr
menu by
pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 5555, then4444.
2. Make sure that all the
aaeerriiaall
connections have been made as in the
diagram below. You will need an aerial
distribution amplifier (splitter), this can
be purchased at most good dealers or DIY stores. Make sure you use good quality, double
screened coax aerial cables. (e.g. CT100)
3. Referring to your TV user manual, tune your TVs into channel 22 (
default
) for the DVR.
4. If this picture is snowy or disrupted, you may need to change the modulator channel.
5. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select
rrff mmoodduullaattoorr
, then use YY / ZZ, to adjust the channel
number. Finally, retune the TV again.
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have clear pictures on all your TV sets.
7. If you do not wish to use the
rrff mmoodduullaattoorr
then choose
ooffff
.
8. Press EEEEXXXXIIIITTTT to return to TV viewing.
L
L
TV
Aerial
OUT
VCR
TV MAIN
IN
SPLITTER
TV KITCHEN
OUT
TV BEDROOM
IN
IN
OUT
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Setting Up
CChhaannnneell LLiissttiinnggss
Below is a list of all the programmes you can currently receive through Freeview. Please note
that this list changes all the time as broadcasters add or change services. You should regularly
perform a re-tune (as explained on page 21) to keep up to date will all the services being
transmitted. Make changes to the table below for your own reference.
TV Stations
1 BBC ONE
2 BBC TWO
3 ITV 1 / GMTV
4 Channel 4
S4C Digidol (Wales only)
5 five
6 ITV 2 / GMTV2
7 BBC THREE
8 Tele G (Scotland only)
Channel 4 (Wales only)
9 Teletext
10 BBC FOUR
11 Sky Travel
12 UK History
13 S4C~2 (Wales only)
16 QVC (Not available in Wales)
18 The Hits!
19 UK BrightIdeas
20 f tn
21 TMF The Music Factory
23 bid-up.tv / screenshop
24 price-drop.tv
30 CBBC
31 CBeebies
40 BBC News 24
41 ITV News Channel
42 Sky News
43 Sky Sports News
45 BBC Parliament
46 Community Channel
50 Four Text
51 BBCi
53 F2P Games
54 Teletext TV Guide
55 Teletext Holidays
Radio Stations
70 BBC Radio 1
71 1Xtra BBC
72 BBC Radio 2
73 BBC Radio 3
74 BBC Radio 4
75 BBC Radio 5 Live
76 BBC Five Live Sports Extra
77 BBC 6 Music
78 BBC 7
79 BBC Asian Network
80 BBC World Service
81 The Hits Radio
82 Smash Hits!
83 Kiss 100
84 Heat Radio
85 Magic Radio
86 Q Radio
87 Oneword
88 Jazz FM
89 BBC Radio Scotland (Scotland only)
BBC Radio Wales (Wales only)
BBC Radio Ulster (Northern Ireland only)
90 BBC Radio Cymru (Wales only)
BBC Radio nan Gaidheal (Scotland only)
BBC Radio Foyle (Northern Ireland only)
91 Mojo Radio
92 Kerrang!
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Setting up
TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
TTeecchhnniiccaall IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn MMeennuu
To assist in locating any problems you may experience, your DVR includes a Technical
Information menu that shows details such as software versions and signal strengths. For good
quality reception the quality bars should be green. For acceptable reception (some picture
disturbance may be experienced) the bars will be yellow. If the bars are red then the picture will
be unwatchable, and you should improve the signal to the DVR. The power bars show how much
signal is present at the tuner. Again, green is best, yellow is just acceptable and red is too poor
for digital reception. Adjust your aerial until all the bars are green.
1. Open the
tteecchhnniiccaall iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then the RRRREEEEDDDD key.
2. Select the tuner that you wish to view by pressing the UU / VV arrows.
3. To change the service channel number, press the YY / ZZ arrows.
FFaaccttoorryy RReesseett
If you ever need to return the unit to its original “out of box” condition, press the YYYYEEEELLLLLLLLOOOOWWWW key.
Then press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN when prompted, or RRRREEEEDDDD if you have second thoughts.
Be very careful with this feature as it will clear out any old programmes, favourite lists and all
other adjustments that you have made.
SSooffttwwaarree RReessttoorree
If you should ever wish to return to an older version of software after a software upgrade, press
the BBBBLLLLUUUUEEEE key. Then press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN when prompted, or RRRREEEEDDDD if you have second thoughts.
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Setting up
TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
RReecceeppttiioonn PPrroobblleemmss
When you purchased your DVR, your dealer should have checked your postcode to ensure that
you can receive Digital TV. If you wish to check this yourself, please look on the internet
websites:-
wwwwww..ffrreeeevviieeww..ccoo..uukk
or
wwwwww..ddttgg..oorrgg..uukk//ccoonnssuummeerr..
Once you have established that your area should be able to receive digital TV, there are a few
reasons why you may be experiencing problems.
• Your current aerial and cabling may not be able to receive all the digital channels
due to its age and condition. Now is the time to renew them. Thomson
recommends the use of CAI “Benchmarked” aerials. Look for the logo.
Always use good quality, double screened aerial cable. e.g. CT100 coaxial cable.
• In your location the digital channels may be transmitted on different frequencies to your
existing analogue signals and you may need a different type of aerial to receive them.
Check the ‘group’ of your aerial, you may need a ‘wideband’ one.
• The new digital channels may be transmitted from a new transmitter and if this is the case
the aerial would have to be re-aligned. Alternatively, add a second aerial to your system.
• If you need to use a mast-head amplifier, make sure that it is a digitally compatible one and
that it is a close to the aerial as possible.
• In some blocks of flats, filters may be in use that will interfere with digital signals. Consult
with your landlord if you have difficulties.
• Indoor or window mounted aerials are not recommended, except in areas where the signal
is extremely strong.
• Your aerial could be too high. Try adjusting the height of the aerial to avoid picking up
unwanted signals from other transmitters.
• If you live near a road, the passing traffic may cause problems. Try pointing the aerial at an
upward angle over the road, this helps reduce engine interference picked up by the aerial.
• If you get periodic picture losses, this could be due to electrical interference picked up in
your house. This could be from a central heating thermostat, a fridge/freezer, or any other
item with a motor. Try switching these appliances off temporarily to establish what is
causing the problem. Then replace the problem item.
• If your aerial comes into your room via an aerial connection point (socket), replace it with
a good quality shielded one. This will help prevent electrical noise entering your aerial.
If you are still having difficulties, contact our Aerial Helpline on
00880000 55442288226655
.
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Setting up
Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DVR. Leads having been
accidentally pulled out or worn out batteries in the remote control can also cause impairment.
If your unit does something unexpected while you are using it, please unplug it, wait a few
seconds then plug it in again. If this fails to solve the problem or the following measures do not
bring about satisfactory results, please consult an authorised dealer.
TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
Receiver does not
respond to remote
control.
Press the STB button on the handset.
Point the remote control at directly at the receiver.
Remove all obstacles in the path of the remote control signal.
Check or replace the remote control batteries.
Reboot the DVR by briefly interrupting the mains power.
No Picture.
Disrupted Picture.
Check all connections at the rear of the unit.
Check the RF IN connection. Ensure cables to TV are inserted correctly.
Select AV channel on TV set.
Refer to reception problems on page 27.
No Sound. Check all connections at rear of unit.
No sound from VCR. VCR sound is not available at the Digital audio output socket. Connect
VCR to your amplifier directly.
No Power or
indicators not lit.
Check mains plug is inserted correctly and the power is switched on.
Check that the mains socket is operational. (Use a lamp to test it.)
Picture shape looks
wrong.
Set your DVR to match your type of TV . 4:3 = conventional
See page 23 for instructions. 16:9 = widescreen
DVR won’t record
any more.
The hard disc is full. Clear some space to allow the DVR to record.
An archiving event is occurring, wait for it to finish.
Live pause won’t
work.
Two record events are happening at the same time. Wait for the
recordings to stop.
The hard disc is full. Clear some space to allow the DVR to record.
There is a humming
noise in the DVR.
This is the noise from the fan and the hard disc and is normal. It will
not generally be noticeable and is unavoidable.
DVR won’t change
channels.
Two record events are happening at once. Wait for the recordings to
stop.
Programme guide is
empty.
You must leave the DVR plugged in overnight to allow it to receive the
programme information. This takes place at about 3am every day.
No or less than 20
services tuned.
Insufficient signal is getting to the receiver.
Refer to reception Problems on page 27.
Subtitles not
appearing.
Not all programmes have subtitles. Check with your broadcaster for
details on subtitled programmes.
FFAAUULLTT CCAAUUSSEE//RREEMMEEDDYY
You can contact THOMSON by dialing : 01788 541970
(All calls are charged at Standard Rates)
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Information
TTeecchhnniiccaall SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnss
This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device
conforms to the safety regulation EN 60065 and therefore the international safety regulation
IEC 60065.
You may not open the DVR. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from
improper handling.
MMaaiinnss vvoollttaaggee:: PPoowweerr ccoonnssuummppttiioonn::
230V~, 50/60Hz Operating approx. 25W.
OOppeerraattiinngg tteemmppeerraattuurree:: AAuuddiioo FFoorrmmaatt::
+10°C to 35°C Analogue : Stereo Sound
Digital : SPDIF Stereo Sound
HHaarrdd ddiisskk:: DDiimmeennssiioonnss aanndd wweeiigghhtt
Capacity : 40Gb Dimensions : W x H x D - 360 x 55 x 235mm
Acoustics : <30dB Weight : Approx. 2.5Kg
MMeessssaaggeess
Your DVR can receive messages from the broadcaster. These can give you information on future
programmes, special offers/events, etc.
To read these messages:-
1. Open the
mmeessssaaggeess
menu by pressing MMMMEEEENNNNUUUU then 5555 and then 6666
2. Use the arrow keys, UU / VV, to select the message you wish to view.
3. Press GGGGRRRREEEEEEEENNNN to view the message.
4. Press RRRREEEEDDDD to delete the message.
From time to time new services are launched which may require your DVR to be upgraded with
new software before you can use them. Sometimes new features may be introduced to enhance
your DVR.
These updates take place during the night and will usually be proceeded by a message telling
you when the upgrade will be sent. During this time, the DVR should be left in standby to allow
the upgrade to take place.
If, for any reason, you wish to return to the previous version of software, refer to page 26.
It is strongly recommended that you keep your DVR up to date.
UUppggrraaddiinngg yyoouurr DDVVRR
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BPower status, Green On / Red Off
Recording Remote Command
Playing Message Waiting
Paused Not used on this model
3 Blue Circlet shows playback / recording
speed and direction.
Information
EExxttrraa IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn
RReeaarr ppaanneell ccoonnnneeccttiioonnss
FFrroonntt ppaanneell iinnddiiccaattoorrss aanndd bbuuttttoonnss
SSppeecciiaall RReemmoottee CCoonnttrrooll FFeeaattuurreess
Your remote control is also capable of operating your New Thomson TV, Thomson DVD player
and Thomson Home Cinema Amplifier.
When you press the BBBB key twice, the TV, DVD and Amplifier will switch off.
When you press the SSSSTTTTBBBB button, the DVR, TV and Amplifier will switch On and select the DVR.
If you own a programmable remote control, you can program it with two ‘discrete’ codes to
make system control easier.
To turn the DVR OFF from any mode, send 0x4F. To turn it ON from any mode, send 0x3F.
B - On/Off button
EXIT - Removes menus from the
screen
MENU - Displays on screen menu
Arrows - Moves the highlight around
the screen
OK - Chooses highlighted option
GUIDE - Displays the on screen
programme guide
Tuner 2
output
to VCR
Tuner 2
Input
Digital audio
Output
PCM (stereo) only
VCR scart output
VCR pin 8 record control
RGB loop through for DVD
players & Digital recorders
Analogue
audio output
Mains Input
Linked Together
Main Aerial
Connection
to Tuner 1
Tuner 1
Output
SVHS video
output
TV scart
output
RGB or CVBS
output
Optical Digital
Audio output
PCM (stereo) only
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Index
IInnddeexx
Adding
Favourite Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
New Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Reminders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Audio Language
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Banner
programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Bookmarks
finding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Buffering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing
channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
your PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Channels
adding new. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
favourites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Child lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Digital audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6,7
Digital text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii,8
Disk space management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19
Favourite Channels
choosing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
using. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,21
Front panel indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Indicators - front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Information
quick guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7-day guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Instant Replay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii,1
Interactive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii,8
Language
changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Live Pause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Mains Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Optical digital audio output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6,7
Parental control
changing your pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9,20
Playback
Choosing programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,17
Problem Solving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Programme
finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,10,11
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11
Recording
currently-showing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
future programmes using the 7 day guide. . . . . . .11-13
timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16,17
making space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
archiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote control
replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
operating your Thomson TV and DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
special operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing
favourite channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
viewing restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Setup
connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,6,7
basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
favourite channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii,22
System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Reception problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27
TV Guides
Quick Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
7-day planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Viewing restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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