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.
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 ................................
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) .............
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.
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.
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 countries.
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.
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. 2.
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.
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.
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 5. Select the Installation line using the keys, and press OK to validate.
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.
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 ALBA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 01, 13,333, 550, 555, 666 ALDES. . . . . . . .
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.
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) Optical socket and cable for digital audio signal. Coaxial socket and cable for digital audio signal. 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 to a decoder or a DTS or Dolby Digital amplifier.
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 CLASS.
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 flap. EN 11 12 13 1 STANDBY/ON - To switch your DMR on 8 STOP - To stop play (press once) or to 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 sockets): PR 1,2,3 - Channel 1, 2, 3. AV 1 - Device connected on AV1 (TV set).
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.
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 following page.
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.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 21 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.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 22 Recording functions To watch TV Programmes To take full advantage of the TV functions and TV program recording features, your DMR must be used as if it were at the centre of your TV setup.The connection shown on page 4 will allow you to do this. Consider your DMR as a television set without a screen and your TV set as a screen only.The channels will therefore have to be selected from the DMR and its remote control 1. Turn on your television set. 2.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 23 Recording functions Putting the television on pause (Pause Live TV) Your DMR allows you to answer the phone without missing a single moment of the TV program you were watching. All you have to do is press PAUSE. • The broadcast is frozen.You have 45 to 90 minutes to record the broadcast according to the setting selected (page 49). After this period the recording continues but the first few minutes will be deleted for the benefit of the following minutes.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 24 Recording functions Programming a TV recording You can record a future programme by programming its recording time. For this you have the choice of manual programming or Naviclick programming, explained on page 26. Recording with the timer 1. From the main menu (MENU key in stop mode) select the Recording then Timer option and then or keys and OK. • The Timers screen is displayed.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 25 Recording functions 7. Recording quality Select a recording quality from the 4 proposed using the *1 : High, *2 : Normal, *3 : Basic, *4 : Low. key. Note: choice of quality enables you to adapt the recording time on the hard disc. The higher the quality the bigger the space used on the hard disc. Select one of the following options: high, Normal, Basic (base) or Low.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 26 Recording functions Naviclick programmes guide For certain channels your DMR offers a daily and sometimes following day TV programme guide. The information that it provides come from the Teletext and NexTView services broadcast by certain channels.The updating of Naviclik information is carried out once every 24 hours.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 27 Recording functions Recording from a memory card Your DMR allows you to copy JPEG images or mp3 files to your hard disc from a memory card read in a player connected to the front USB socket. All the files in the memory card will be recorded on the hard disc of your DMR.You can then rename them and / or delete them (To manage your recordings, see page 43). See page 16 for connecting a compatible card reader via the front USB socket of your DMR. 1.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 28 Recording functions Recording from a connected device Your DMR allows you to copy TV programmes (satellite or cable) sequences, or video films from a connected device. From a satellite receiver or cable receiver If you haven’t carried out the installation to control the receiver from the DMR (recommended on page 10), you must select the AV2 socket to which it is connected (check this ). 1. From the Main Menu and with the Channels function selected, press OK.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 29 Recording functions Recording from a CD-ROM Your DMR allows you to copy JPEG images or mp3 files to your hard disc.You can record these files from a CD-Rom. All the files on the CD-R will be recorded on the hard disc of your DMR. You can then rename and/or delete them (manage your recording on page 43).When recording you will no longer be able to use other functions on your DMR. 1. Insert the CD to be copied (music MP3 or JPEG images) in the DMR. 2.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:55 Page 30 Playing a disc Discs you can play • Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high density optical discs on which high quality picture and audio are recorded by means of digital signals. Region code number - Your DMR responds to the regional management information recorded on DVDs.The regional code of your DMR is 2. Before buying a DVD, make sure that it bears the correct logo. ALL means all regions.
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. Turn on your TV set and your DMR. 2. In the Main Menu of your DMR, (Channels line selected) press OK.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 32 Playing a disc In DISC PLAYING mode (Operating principle) 1. Load a disc and press PLAY to start playback. 2. To display the banner, press the yellow INFO key. 3. 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. To remove the banner, press the yellow INFO key or the CLEAR key.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 33 Playing a disc Loading and playing a disc Switch on your TV set and DMR. It may be necessary to turn off other appliances. 1. If the player menu is not displayed on TV screen, select the TV set Scart Peritel socket to which you connected your DMR (see page 4). 2. Open the disc tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE. Place the disc on the tray. EN Note: the disc label must face upwards (double sided discs have a small label on both sides around the centre).
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 34 Playing a disc Slow motion (in Pause mode on an image) During playback press PAUSE once to freeze the image. Press FWD or REV to view images in slow motion forward or backward. Press once or several times for higher speeds.To resume normal playback press PLAY. Skipping a chapter or a track (DVD - VCD - CD) During playback you can access the following or previous chapter (or track) by pressing PR and/or PR on the remote control unit.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 35 Playing a disc The disc information banner Arrow up Arrow left Arrow down To access the information banner, press INFO on your remote control unit during playback. Use arrow keys and on the remote control unit to select the various icons.When an icon is Arrow selected it is highlighted.The line under the banner is an information and instruction line.When small arrows appear right above and below the selected icon these point to other possible options.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 36 Playing a disc Play modes of discs (DVD - VCD - CD) Play modes The DMR has several play modes that depend on the type of disc being played: standard play respects the order of the titles and chapters on the disc; repeat between 2 points or repeat a disc, a title.The icon of the play mode is accessible via the information banner during playback. During playing of a disc, press the INFO key (the information banner is displayed). Use the / and / keys.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 37 Playing a disc Camera angles (DVD) Changing camera angles A few DVD discs contain scenes shot from various different angles. If a disc being played back offers different camera angles the icon in the banner will show the number of the angle on the screen.With the disc in playback, press ANGLE on the remote control unit and choose the angle using the same key or the and keys.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 38 Playing a disc Playing image (JPEG) or music (mp3) files on a CD Rom Your player can play JPEG files with a resolution of up to five million pixels. However beyond 400,000 pixels there is no perceptible improvement in the quality of pictures displayed on your TV screen. MP3 is a compressed audio file format that stocks a large quantity of music (files) on a disc. Files can be grouped in folders (albums) in the same way as files and folders in your computer.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 39 Playing a disc Image Functions Changing images During the picture sequence change images using the PR or PR keys on the remote control unit. According to the type of image (Ko or Mo) the change may take several seconds. EN Rotating an image If an image is displayed sideways, you can rotate it through 90° using the of the remote control.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 40 Menus Disc menu The Disc menu is only accessible if a disc has been loaded into the DMR.This menu enables you to customise certain settings or actions for disc playback.The options suggested by the Disc menu depend on the nature of the discs and/or files. keys, and press OK to validate.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 41 Menus Video menu This menu gives you access to all the recordings you made from TV channels or devices connected to your DMR’s front or rear AV sockets. In the Main menu select the Disc line with keys, and press OK to validate. Note: In progress shows that a TV programme is being recorded on the hard disc. The menu also indicates the time left on the hard disc for other recordings. The menu that appears displays a list of the last six recordings.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 42 Menus Music menu (JUKEBOX function) This menu gives you access to the mp3 Audio recordings copied from a CD-R or memory card read in an external reader connected to the USB socket on the front of your DMR. In the Main Menu select the Music line with keys, and press OK to confirm. The menu which appears displays the titles of the recordings or folders in which your mp3 recordings are stored. Use the remote control , , and keys to select a folder or song.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 43 Menus Managing your recordings You can customise your recordings by giving a name to your video sequences, JPEG images and mp3 files saved on your DMR’s hard disc. Renaming the recordings From the Rename function in the Video, Pictures or Music, menus, press OK to access the character grid. With the , , and keys: • Enter the name by selecting the letters one by one. Press OK to validate. • To erase a letter, press DEL. Press OK to validate.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 44 Menus Language Menu Your DMR gives you a selection of languages to choose from.You can change the language of the DMR menus, the language of the disc menus, the language of the dialogues and that of the subtitles. In the menu, choose your preferred language for dialogues and subtitles. If it is available on the DVD you will be playing, it will be selected automatically.The default language is the one which is selected in the main menu.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 45 Menus Subtitles (Language of DVD subtitles) Certain discs propose several languages for subtitles.The default language is the the one you selected during installation (page 5) if this language is also offered on the disc being played.To change the subtitles language, your DMR provides two possibilities: From the menu of the DMR With the keys, select Subtitles and confirm with OK. Select with the confirm with OK.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 46 Menus Parental control menu Your DMR has a child lock function which enables you to restrict access to certain DVDs.The discs whose content may be deemed unsuitable for your children will therefore not be visible unless a code that you have previously chosen is entered. 1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the keys, then confirm with OK. 2. With the Parental Control line highlighted, press OK on the remote control (Parental Control menu is displayed). 3.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 47 Menus Ratings limits This function makes it possible to restrict viewing of certain DVD discs by programming a restriction on your DMR.This function can only be used with DVD discs provided with the function.Your DMR provides ratings limits on a scale of 1 to 8.The Ratings limit function does not work if the disc being played does not have a rating limit. In Europe ratings limits are as yet uncommon on DVD discs on sale. 1.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 48 Menus Options menu The Options menu in the Setup menu offers you settings to configure certain useful functions and optimise the performances of your DMR to match those of the devices connected to it. 1. From the main menu select the Setup line with the keys, then confirm with OK. 2. Select Options with the keys, then confirm with OK. 3. Select a function with the keys, confirm with OK, adjust and confirm with the keys and OK.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 49 Menus AV1 output Choose the RGB, S-Video or Video signal, depending on the device connected to the AV1 Scart socket (usually TV sets). If you don’t know which type of signal is accepted by your TV set, try each setting to get the best result.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 50 Menus Recording menu Your DMR has practical options to optimise the recording quality/possible recording time relationship.This menu also enables activation of the VPS/PDC option for all your programmed recordings. 1. From the main menu select Recording using the keys, then confirm with OK. 2. Select an option with the OK, adjust and confirm with the keys, confirm with keys and OK. Timer To programme a recording refer to pages 24 and 25.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 51 Further information Troubleshooting guide If you encounter difficulties Advisors are at your disposal to help you solve your problems at this telephone number. You can contact THOMSON by dialling: 0845 601 3093 (For Great-Britain, all calls will be charged at local rate) www.thomson-europe.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 52 Further information No sound • Check that the DTS, Dolby Digital and MPEG settings are suited to the specifications of the device connected to the digital audio sockets (coaxial or optical) (page 48). The sound is very low or inaudible • The sound of the TV set has been cut or set at a very low level. Press the ( ) key on your TV set’s remote control and/or adjust the volume on your TV set (or amplifier, if such is the case).
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 53 Further information You can’t change the camera angle • Most DVDs do not have multiple viewing angles.When this option is available, it usually only applies to a few scenes. Other problems Re-initialisation of your DMR • In the event of random or permanent dysfunction and before taking your DMR for aftersales servicing you can try to re-initialise it. Open the DMR tray and make sure there is no disc in it. Close the tray again.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 54 Further information Settings The information relating to the Naviclick TV guide programmes comes from a combination of the TV programmes guide,Teletext and NexTView service transmitted by certain channels.To optimise the Naviclick programmes guide of your DMR, you have the possibility of changing certain settings as shown below.The information from the NexTView service is more reliable than Teletext.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 55 Further information NexTView Channels The number of channels offering the NexTView service is constantly increasing. At the time of printing these instructions, the channels diffusing NexTView were as shown below. For your information, an English Internet site allows you to consult the channels offering the NexTView service: (http://nxtvepg.sourceforge.net, then click on the link: provider table).
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 56 Further information Caution Protect the DMR from moisture and excess heat (e.g. fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields (i. e. speakers...). 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. Use of this product is for personal use only.
DTH7500_en 4/07/03 16:56 Page 57 Further information For your safety Never open the DMR or any of its components. It can be dangerous for you or for certain fragile components.You could receive an electric shock or touch the laser beam. Do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray or any other opening to look inside the DMR.
