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Important
Precautions and information before connecting
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification
sticker located at the back of your device. Install your device horizontally, on a suitable base
(furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm) • Ensure that the ventilation
slots, and the device itself, are not covered by objects such as a mat, newspapers, curtain, etc. • Do
not stack any ot
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 2 Contents Important Recording functions Precautions and information before connecting ......1 To watch TV Programmes..........................................22 Accessories provided ..............................................1 Putting the television on pause (Pause Live TV) ....23 Inserting the batteries ..................................................1 Record the current programme................................23 Important information regarding the batter
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 3 Contents The disc information banner......................................35 Parental control menu................................................46 Timer (DVD,VCD, CD) ..............................................35 Locking ......................................................................46 Title or Track (DVD,VCD, CD) ..................................35 Ratings limits ............................................................47 Chapter (DVD) ........
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 4 Connections and initial set up Basic connections Your DMR has many connection possibilities to allow it to fit into a setup comprising several devices.We recommend that you follow the connection setup on this page, and then carry out the adjustments shown on the following pages.You will first need to set up the channels as explained in the following pages before the final interconnection of the devices, described on pages 10 to 16. TV 1 DTH 7500 U Scart cable C
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 5 Connections and initial set up About your device Your DTH 7500 is classed as a DMR (Digital Media Recorder). In a single unit, it combines a DVD, Audio CD,VCD, S-VCD and CD-R player, a TV tuner and a 80-gigabyte hard disc. Depending on the setting you choose, you’ll have close to 120 hours for your video recordings, JPEG images or MP3 files.With its full range of connectors, your DMR connects to most analog and digital audio/video devices on the market. Placing
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 6 Connections and initial set up Automatic channel search In each region,TV stations are broadcast on different channels.Your DMR cannot be factory-set to receive the TV channels of your area.You will have to set up the channels by following the automatic procedure recommended below. 6. Select your country of residence using the or keys, and press OK. Note:The screen only displays 3 countries at one time.The arrows above and below indicate other possible countri
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 7 Connections and initial set up Sorting the channels 9. A channel sorting window will appear.The picture of the selected channel is shown in the background. The automatic channel search has assigned numbers to the channels is a predefined order.These numbers may not be the numbers you would have chosen. Should this be the case, you can change these numbers by following the instructions at the bottom of the screen. For easy channel identification, we suggest you
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 8 Connections and initial set up Manual channel search If you want to set up a new channel, use the manual search procedure which will enable you to add a channel to the ones already set-up on your DMR.The channels already stored will not be deleted. During the initial installation, if you carried out the automatic installation described on page 6, you do not need to carry out the steps shown on 8 and 9. 1. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key.
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 9 Connections and initial set up Channel update If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update your DMR’s list of channels. In such a case, start a new channel search from the installation menu.This set-up deletes all stored channels and resets all the channels that your DMR can receive. If you only want to set-up a single channel, refer to the manual search on page 8. 1. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key. 2
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 10 Connections and initial set up Satellite or cable receiver Your DMR is intended to control a satellite or cable receiver. In this case, the device must be connected to the AV2 and IR SAT/CABL connections of the DMR. Connect cables (5) (not supplied) and cable (6) the G-LINK cable (supplied) as shown below. Note: In grey: connections already carried out (connections from page 4), In black: new connections. Satellite receiver 5 6 TV set DMR G-LINK CABLE - Adjust
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 11 Connections and initial set up DMR / satellite or cable receiver settings 1. Switch on your TV set, your DMR, then your satellite or cable receiver. 2. Place the receiver on channel 02. With your DMR’s remote control, carry out the following settings: 3. If the main menu is not displayed, press the MENU key on the remote control. 4. Select the Setup line using the and keys, and press OK to validate. 5. Select the Installation line using the and keys, and press
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 12 Connections and initial set up 10. Deactivating the programming of the satellite or cable receiver Yes is selected to deactivate the programmer. In that case, all your satellite recordings will have to be programmed from your satellite or cable receiver (this is the recommended setting). Leave Yes selected and press OK. 11. IR controller connection Refer to the diagram on page 10, follow the instructions on the screen and press OK. 12. Enter the receiver code
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 13 Connections and initial set up The list of codes is given as a guide.The codes given are generally those which are recognised by the receivers of the brands quoted. However, they may not correspond to your device if it is an older or more recent model. In such a case, contact your retailer. List of satellite receiver codes AKAÏ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NETWORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 AL
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 14 Connections and initial set up The connections proposed on page 4 permit the rapid connection of your DMR and ensure optimum sound, visual quality (RGB) and standards. Depending on the sockets available on your other devices or to benefit from the maximum performance of your DMR you may make other connections.The DMR has other sockets for this purpose. 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Sockets and cables (inputs) 1 – Video in - Composite (CVBS) (COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT) The yellow
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 15 Connections and initial set up Sockets and cables (outputs) 4 - Optical and coaxial Out sockets (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) The digital sound of a disc being played is permanently available on the optical and coaxial sockets of your DMR. Use one of these sockets by connecting it Optical socket and to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier. Some of these appliances cable for digital are equipped with a coaxial In socket (COAXIAL) or an optical In socket audio si
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 16 Connections and initial set up The sockets located behind the flap on the front panel allow for easy connection when displaying or copying images and sound from a Camcorder or a memory card reader. PULL HERE to open flap. 1 2 Front sockets (inputs) 1 - USB socket The USB socket enables you to read and/or copy from a memory card reader, JPEG images stored through a digital camera or mp3 files from an mp3 recorder. Note: recognised players: USB 1.1 MASS STORAGE
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 17 Connections and initial set up The keys on the front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PULL HERE to open EN flap. EN 11 12 13 1 8 STANDBY/ON - To switch your DMR on STOP - To stop play (press once) or to or off. stop recording in progress using the AV - To select the audiovisual sources 2 Channels menu (press twice). (channels or devices connected to the AV sockets): RECORD - To start recording a TV 9 PR 1,2,3 - Channel 1, 2, 3. AV 1 - Device connected on AV1 (TV set). pro
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 18 Connections and initial set up The messages on the display Note: the brightness of the light on the display can be adjusted. Refer to page 48 about how to do this. TV Functions Main menu displayed on screen (device stopped). No function selected. Real-time viewing. TV mode activated; channel 1 being watched. Pause of the channel being watched. Time Shift mode activated: the program is frozen while the rest of the TV program continues to be recorded. Delayed vi
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 19 Remote control The remote control handset supplied with your DMR is a 3 in 1 type remote control. It allows 3 devices to be controlled: your DMR, a television set and a satellite or cable receiver.Thus you have remote control of all these devices by using the 3 modes: DVD,TV or SAT•CABLE that are accessed by 3 corresponding keys.This page describes the keys that control your DMR (in DVD mode). For description of the TV and SAT•CABLE functions, see the followin
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DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 20 Remote control Using the remote control handset to control your television and satellite or cable receiver The DMR remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices: your DMR, a television set, or satellite receiver.This page describes the keys that control your television set and your satellite or cable receiver if they have the same functions. Controlling a TV set TV Sets the remote control unit in TV mode (by pr
