User manual THOMSON DTH7500E

[. . . ] DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 1 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 place the device on top of an amplifier or any other equipment that gives off heat · The appliance should not be in contact with liquids or exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing. Therefore be careful not to place any object containing a liquid (vase, glass, bottle, . . . ) on or near your appliance · The DMR must not be near or exposed to a flame. For instance, do not place a candle on or near the device · Protect the DMR from moisture and excess heat (e. g. [. . . ] Recordings on DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with the specifications for the 4. 7 Gb capacity DVD+RW disc format. Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software and discs are used. · Audio CDs - 8 and 12 cm audio CDs · CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). Compatibility is dependent on which DVD writer, writer software and discs are used. of VHSquality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus. · Super Video CD (S VCD) - Most S-VCD discs conform to the IEC 62107 standard. They can be used to record up to 70 minutes of digital sound and video, with MPEG-2 standard video and MPEG-1 standard audio. S-VCD disc compatibility is dependent on which MPEG coding software, disc design software and disc writer software are used, and the discs themselves. Note: Despite considerable progress made in providing compatibility with as many different discs as possible, reading of discs not conforming to Audio CD, Video CD and Super Video CD (S-VCD) disc standards cannot be guaranteed). · MP3 files - Discs containing sound files in MP3 format. Compatibility is dependent on the disc creation software used and file sizes, stated in millions of pixels. Certain JPEG files such as Progressive JPEG files cannot be read by this equipment. 30 DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 31 Playing a disc Interactive banners In addition to menus, your DMR has interactive information banners with icons representing functions or information. Some banners provide access to disc playback functions (for DVDs, CDs, VCDs, etc. ) while others give you information on the channels and related functions. In TELEVISION mode (Operating principle) 1. In the Main Menu of your DMR, (Channels line selected) press OK. The picture of the last channel selected appears. An information banner is displayed along with the picture for a few seconds. To view it again, press the yellow INFO. EN Information on the TV channel being watched LIVE function (real-time) or delayed viewing (page 23). Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels. and name of the channel selected on the DMR (page 22). Recording the channel being watched (here, channel 11) Time elapsed since the beginning of the recording. Press REC once. To select recording time press the key several times (while banner is displayed) to extend recording time by 30 minutes up to a total of 3 hours. è0h30è1h00è1h30 3h00ç2h30ç2h00ç Recording under way (page 23). Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels. Remaining recording time available on the disc according to the quality selected. Playback of a video program recorded on the DMR Type of recording played (VIDEO page 41). Information on the recording being played (channel or source, time, day, date and length). Time elapsed since the beginning of playback. Indications concerning the channel sound and the selection of audio channels. 31 DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 32 Playing a disc In DISC PLAYING mode (Operating principle) 1. Choose an icon using the , keys or enter a number using the number keys to access a chapter or a title (when the corresponding icon is selected). 4. [. . . ] Disconnect the power cable from the mains electricity supply if the DMR malfunctions. Your DMR is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law. Representations and warranties of non-infringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of the product under conditions other than as hereabove specified are hereby excluded. Condensation If your DMR or a disc have been stored in a cold atmosphere, as for example during transportation in the winter, wait for approximately 2 hours until they have reached room temperature. Discs Always handle your discs with care. Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-sided disc). [. . . ]