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Contents
Search Options..........................................................................34
Connections and initial set up
Quick search of an image or a track ..........................................34
Precautions and information before connecting ....................2
Still picture and frame advance ....................................................34
Accessories provided......................................................................
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 2 Connections and initial set up 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, curtai
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 3 Connections and initial set up Basic connections Your DTH 8000 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 9 to 15. EN EN TV 1 Scart
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 4 Connections and initial set up About your device Your DTH 8000 is a digital video player and recorder.Thanks to its tuner you can watch and record TV progammes on DVD+R and DVD+RW discs. It can play the majority of 8 cm and 12 cm discs, with the exception of DVD Rom, DVD Ram, and DVD audio. Placing the DTH 8000 in service Using the remote control unit correctly When you use remote control, point the unit at the appliance you want to control (DTH 8000, T
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 5 Connections and initial set up Automatic channel search In each region,TV stations are broadcast on different channels.Your DTH 8000 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. On the screen that is displayed, the Automatic option is EN EN already selected. Press OK. The scr
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 6 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 sugg
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 7 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 DTH 8000.The channels already stored will not be deleted. During the initial installation, if you carried out the automatic installation described on page 5, you do not need to carry out the steps shown on 7 and 8. 1. If the main menu is not displayed, press th
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 8 Connections and initial set up Channel update If new channels make their way into the audiovisual scene, you will have to update your DTH 8000’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 DTH 8000 can receive. If you only want to set-up a single channel, refer to the manual search on page 7. 1. If the main menu is not displayed, pre
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 9 Connections and initial set up Satellite or cable receiver Your DTH 8000 is designed to control either a cable or satellite receiver, this enables you to program the recording of satellite programmes simply by programming your DTH 8000. In this case, the device must be connected to the AV2 and IR SAT/CABL connections of the DTH 8000. Connect cables (5) (not supplied) and cable (6) the G-LINK cable (supplied) as shown below. Note: In grey: connections al
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 10 Connections and initial set up DTH 8000 / satellite or cable receiver settings 1. Switch on your TV set, your DTH 8000, then your satellite or cable receiver. 2. Place the receiver on channel 002. With your DTH 8000’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 or keys, and press OK to validate. 5. Select the Installation line using
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 11 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. EN EN 11. IR controller connection Refer to the diagram on page 9, follow the instructions on the screen and press OK. 12. Enter the r
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 12 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 13 Connections and initial set up The connections proposed on page 3 permit the rapid connection of your DTH 8000 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 DTH 8000 you may make other connections.The DTH 8000 has other sockets for this purpose. 1 2 7 3 4 EN EN 6 5 Sockets and cables (inputs) 1 - Audio inputs (INPUT L, R) The anal
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 14 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 player. 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 sock
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 15 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 EN EN to open flap. 1 2 3 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
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 16 Connections and initial set up The buttons on the front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PULL HERE to open flap. 11 12 13 14 1 8 STANDBY/ON - To switch your DTH STOP - To stop play (press once) or to 8000 on or off. stop recording in progress using the 2 AV - To select the audiovisual sources Channels menu (press twice). (channels or devices connected to the AV 9 RECORD - To start recording a TV sockets): programme (the red indicator lights up) PR 1 ,2 ,3 - Channe
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 17 Connections and initial set up The messages on the display TV Functions Main menu displayed on screen (device stopped). No function selected. Real-time viewing. TV mode activated; channel 1 being watched. EN EN Start of recording of TV program on selected channel. Channel 1 currently being recorded. With a disc Start of disc playback. DVD playback. Playback of an Audio CD or VCD. Pause of Audio CD or still frame (DVD,VCD). Fast forward (u) or reverse (
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 18 Remote control The remote control handset supplied with your DTH 8000 is a 3 in 1 type remote control. It allows 3 devices to be controlled: your DTH 8000, 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 DTH 8000 (in DVD mode). For description of the TV and SAT.CABLE func
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 19 Remote control Using the remote control handset to control your television and satellite or cable receiver The DTH 8000 remote control handset is a 3 in 1 device that allows you to control the operation of 3 devices: your DTH 8000, 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 EN TV Sets the remote control u
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DTH8000_en(EB-UB) 18/12/03 14:48 Page 20 Remote control Programming the remote control If your remote control does not control your satellite receiver (or cable) or your television set you will need to configure it using one of the two methods proposed: automatic code search or manual programming. Automatic code search This method can be used to automatically find the most appropriate code for your appliance. 1. Switch on the appliance you wish to use the remote control with. 2. Press the rel
