Technicolor - Thomson DTH8640 - Manual (Page 24)

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Playing a disc
To rent (purchase) DivX ® VOD files
DivX VOD files are comparable to rental video DVD discs.They both allow you to view the video
(film).The difference lies in the access to the media. DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying
a rental from certain commercial Internet sites.To allow you to download VODs you must enter
the record number of your DVD player in the purchase form on the site.
Your player’s record number is available in the menu Disc Options of the Setup menu.
Write down this VOD 8 character recording number, in order to complete the form on the web
site where you purchase your DivX
® VOD files.
Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file, recorded on a CD-R disc after downloading, it is possible that the
rental period allocated during purchasing from the web site has expired. It may also be that the recorded file
is incompatible with your player because of different versions or incorrect download parameters. The
parameters used during the copying to CD-R may also be a cause. Since it is not possible here to supply all
the information, parameters and advice relating to the use of DivX
® VOD files, we recommend that you visit
a specialised web site such as www.divx.com/vod.
Concerning DivX files
You can find DivX files for download as well as generating them your self from your own content.
In the same way as mp3 files are used for audio, DivX and mpeg4 can be used for video. Files can
be recorded from your computer on to a CD-R or RW disc, which, owing to the much higher
compression than that used for DVDs can contain a complete movie.
The DivX, XviD and RV9 formats are all file formats using the same type of compression known
as MPEG-4.Though these formats all utilize a different codec.
A note on copying: before making use of DivX or mpeg4 files, please be sure of their origin and that you
have legally purchased or rented the content. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in sanctions. Private
copies of your own material for your own use may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of
applicable laws.
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