3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 1 Thomson DTI 6021 Digital Television Recorder (DTR) 3658100D DTI 6021 COMMON USER MANUAL
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 Turn on/off sound (on the TV). Sets the remote control to DTR mode. “Quick” key to the Top Up TV services. Displays the TV listings screen. Controls the TV sound level. Navigation in menus and programmes (UP/DOWN for channels, LEFT/RIGHT for time). 24/11/09 13:03 Page 2 Turns the DTR (or TV) on or off. Sets the remote control to TV mode. Displays the recorded programmes screen. Displays the DTR main menu. UP / DOWN channel or page (in menus).
24/11/09 13:03 Page 4 Introduction Quick Start Guide Getting Started 3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 A Quick Start Guide to setting up your Thomson Top Up TV+ Digital TV Recorder Congratulations on your choice of this state-of-the-art Digital Television Recorder (DTR). We hope you will enjoy all the new features this technology brings to your home for many years. Your DTR is going to revolutionise the way you watch TV.
24/11/09 13:03 Page 6 A Unplug the aerial cable from your VCR (or TV) and plug it into the Aerial In socket of your DTR.
24/11/09 13:03 Page 8 Step 4 – Channel Scan Getting Started 3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 Step 6 – TV Favourites set up You will see this screen showing that your DTR is now searching for all available channels. In the event that your DTR does not find any channels, or has missed some, see the section on what to do if your Installation fails, on page 10. With TV Favourites you’ll get up to 600 carefully selected programmes downloaded to your Top Up TV+ DTR every month.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 10 To ensure the best operation of your DTR, we recommend that you leave your DTR in STANDBY whenever it is not in use. Note that turning the power off at the mains will prevent your DTR from receiving Top Up TV programmes. If the installation fails, check the points below and try to rescan for channels again.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 12 Basic Operation Using the Quick TV Guide Turning On and Off To turn on your DTR, press the light will go green. button. The red standby indicator Using Your DTR To turn off your DTR, press the button. The standby light will turn red again. A green LED indicates the box is updating and that you should wait before pressing any further buttons.
24/11/09 13:03 Page 14 Using the Menus Throughout this manual, we will use BOLD text when referring to remote control button presses, and ITALIC text when referring to a particular menu level. You will be using the remote control buttons highlighted and the coloured buttons, take a moment to find them now. Using the Programme Guide Your DTR has access to two programme guides.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 16 TV Favourites Go to day Pressing the GREEN button will bring up an overlay box (pop-up). This is the GO TO DAY menu. Using the UP and DOWN arrows you will move the highlighter to a day in the future. Pressing OK will take you back to the Programme Guide, but now the guide is showing programmes on the day you selected. From here you can set up recordings or reminders.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 18 Using your Programme Library The powerful search facility allows for searching the entire Programme Guide and Programme Library. NOTE: To select the search facility use the RED button in the Guide, to record programmes from the Guide use the RECORD button. Use the NUMBERED buttons on your remote control to enter text.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:03 Page 20 How to make Recordings Programmes on your DTR are automatically placed in folders to help organise your library and make them easy to find later. Each recording can reside in more than one folder, the ALL category and typically one other genre folder, for example, Movies, Sport, Kids etc. To move between folders use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons. To highlight a programme use the UP and DOWN buttons.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 22 Space for recordings Tuner swap When you add a recording to the Planned Recordings, your DTR will check to see if there is enough space to complete all the scheduled recordings. If there is a risk that there is not enough space, you will see this pop-up. You have the option to cancel the recording or continue with the event.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 24 Setting Up From the MAIN MENU, press 4 or select Set-Up. Change your box settings Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to select an option and use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons to cycle around the available settings.
24/11/09 13:04 Page 26 Choose your channels One of the great things about TV Favourites is that you don’t have to download all the programmes available. You can choose to record and download only those programmes from the channel providers that you watch. So for example, if you don’t have kids, you can save space on your hard drive by de-selecting the kids channels, giving you more space to download those you do want to watch.
24/11/09 13:04 Page 28 Child Lock Languages This menu option enables you to set-up Parental Control levels and to determine the access you and your family have to programmes. As soon as you select this option, you will be prompted to enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN). The default number for this is 0000. It is highly recommended that you change this number as soon as possible.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 30 Troubleshooting Reception problems Problems after installation When you purchased your DTR, your dealer should have checked your postcode to ensure that you can receive digital terrestrial TV. If you wish to check this yourself, please look on the internet websites:- www.freeview.co.uk or www.digitaluk.co.uk Not every picture or sound problem is caused by a defect in your DTR.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 32 If your DTR fails to respond In some cases there may not be enough tuners for all the functions your DTR is trying to perform, for example if two recordings are taking place and you try to change channels, you will see this pop-up menu. If you really wish to change channels, go to the Planned Recordings menu and cancel the recording. Pressing the GREEN button will take you to the Planned Recordings menu.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 34 Product Details Further Connections Rear panel connections The supplied scart lead allows rapid connection to your TV, in order to get you going as quickly and easily as possible. If you should wish to adopt the more advanced connections please purchase additional leads as explained below.
24/11/09 13:04 Page 36 Remote Control Safety Information Inserting the batteries Mains connection This receiver is suitable for use on AC mains supply, 230V – 50Hz only. It must not be connected to DC 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.
24/11/09 13:04 Page 38 Avoiding the risk of electric shock ● Disconnect the DTR from the mains supply before connecting it to (or disconnecting it from) any other equipment. Users must avoid any direct contact with 230 Volt AC mains, which can be lethal or cause severe electric shock. ● Never disassemble your DTR. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, first consult the Troubleshooting guide on pages 30-33. If still unresolved, please contact Customer Service on 08444 159 159.
3674 3658100D DTI 6021 Common User Manual:Layout 1 24/11/09 13:04 Page 40 DTR Terms & Conditions 1.0 1.1 THE TERMS WE USE We have used words with capital letters where those words have particular meanings.
24/11/09 13:04 Page 42 Warnings Index Fuse Rating - Your DTR is supplied with an approved 3AMP fused mains plug. When replacing the fuse always use a 3 AMP (BS1362) approved type. To obtain a replacement fuse contact your retailer. If the mains sockets in your home differ or are not suitable for the type of plug supplied, then remove the fuse from the plug for safety, cut the plug from the mains lead and refit a suitable type following Brown – Live, Blue – Neutral.
