Technicolor - Thomson DTH210E User Manual

Precautions

Setting up

Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification sticker located at the back of your player. Install your player horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7-10 cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are not covered. Do not stack other, or heavy equipments on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the stand-by mode does not disconnect the electricity supply. In order to separate the player completely from the mains, it has to be disconnected by unplugging the mains plug, especially when left unused for a long period of time.

Caution

Protect the player 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 player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use but for domestic purposes only. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE 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 player 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.

For your safety

Never open the player 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 player.

Discs

Always handle your discs with care. Hold a disc with fingers on the border or hole. Always place disc with the label facing upward (in case of a single-sided disc). Always place the disc properly into the tray using the proper guide area. Always use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary, wipe from the centre to the border. Always put discs back into their cases after playing and store in a vertical position. Never try to play a Photo CD. Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine, static electricity liquids or any other solvent, if the disc surface is dirty. Wipe gently with a soft damp (water only) cloth, never wipe the disc in a circular motion, since circular scratches are likely to occur and could cause noise during playback.

DVD copy protection

In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be triggered on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the concerned DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible. “This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home use only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

Dear customer,

Please note that when this product will reaches the end of its service life, you will need to take responsibility for any special handling needed in its disposal.

THOMSON multimedia shall not be responsible if the player is not used according to this manual.

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iscs 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.numériques.

Region code number - Your DVD player responds to the region management information recorded on a DVD disc. The region code for your player is region 2. So, if you are going to buy a DVD disc, pay attention to the logo: it has to be the right one. ALLmeans all regions. Otherregions - 1: USA, Canada - 2: Europe, the Middle East, Rep. of South Africa, Japan - 3: Southeast Asia, Taiwan - 4: Central America, South America, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand - 5: Russian federation, Africa (except Egypt and Rep. of South Africa), India, Pakistan

6: China.

Video CD (VCD) - Video Compact Disc. - CD on which you can record up to 74 min. of

VHS-quality video associated with still images, audio tracks and interactive menus.

JPEG files - CD-Rs containing IMAGES

in JPEG format.

CD-R, CD-RW - Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the CD writer and discs used.

Audio CDs - Audio CDs and most

recordable audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).

DVD-R, DVD-RW - Most DVD-R (one recording only), DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the DVD writer and discs used.

CD-R discs - This unit can play most CD-R discs. However, depending on the condition of the CD-recorder, computer and the disc used, you may find that not all discs will play successfully. When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 seconds to recognize the disc before starting to play. If the disc is not recognized after a period of 20 seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again. If after several trials, this disc cannot be recognized, make sure you have followed the recommendations below or try another type of disc. There are two main types of recordable CDs: - CD-R audio discs (for music only), which should be used when recording with Hifi CDaudio recorder. - CD-R Data discs are designed for recording via a CD writer on a personal computer. Use these discs as a preference.

• Whatever the real recording capacity of the CD-R, do not use more than 630 Mb of recording space on the disc. • As a preference, opt for 74-min (650 Mb) CD-Rs instead of 80-min (700 Mb) CD-Rs. • As a preference, opt for CD-Rs instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. • Use reliable, good-quality CD writing software. • Close all otherapplications on the computer to ensure reliable CDR disc recording. • Make sure that the recording is “long enough” to be played. If the recording is too short, disc

identification time may be increased.

CD-R MP3 discs - In the case of CD-R MP 3 discs, please follow all the recommendations for CD-R above, plus the comments below:

• Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. ISO 9660 format and Joliet MP3 files are compatible with Microsoft’s DOS and Windows, and with Apple’s Mac. These two formats are the most widely used. • When naming your MP3 files do not exceed 12 characters, and place “.mp3” as the file extension. General name format of: Title.mp3. When composing your title ensure that you use 8 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and avoid the use of special characters including ( . , / , \ , = ,+).• Use a decompression transfer rate of at least 128 kb/sec (kilobytes/second) when recording MP3 files. Sound quality with MP3 files basically depends on the rate of compression/decompression you choose. Getting audio CD quality sound requires an analog/digital sampling rate, that is conversion to MP3 format, of at least 128 kb/sec and up to 160 kb/sec. However, choosing higher rates, like 192 kb/sec or more, only rarely give even better sound quality. Conversely, files with sampling rates below 128 kb/sec will not be played properly. • Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 files. “securized” files are encrypted and code protected to prevent illegal copying. These files are of the following types: Windows Media™ (registered trade mark of Microsoft Inc) and SDMI™ (registered trade mark of The SDMI Foundation). You must not copy such files.

• Important: The above recommendations cannot be taken as a guarantee that the DVD player will play MP3 recordings, or as an assurance of sound quality. You should note that certain technologies and methods for MP3 file recording on CD-Rs prevent optimal playback of these files on your DVD player (that is degraded sound quality and even, in some cases, inability of the player to read the file or files).

N.B.: The information given in this document has been updated in February 2002.

About CD-R/MP3 discs

DVD+Rewritable

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Contents

Play modes..............................................16-17

• Automatic or Standard playback

• Random play • Programming playback

• Programmed play

Repeat playback / Sequence marking

....18

• Repeat play • Repeat playback of a scene between two points

• Sequence marking

Other functions...........................................19

• Video CD - special operation

• DVD - Camera angles

• DVD and Video CD - Zoom

Reading JPEG and MP3 files ...............20

• Reading JPEG files

• What’s MP3?

• MP3 CD Playback

• Song skip

lock .................................................................21

• lock Player

• Ratings limits

Preferred languages.............................22-23

• Language of player menus

• Language of disc menus

• Language of the dialogues

• Language of the subtitles

Appendix.......................................................24

• Troubleshooting guide

• Technical data

• If you encounter difficulties

Operation

Advanced functions

Precautions.....................................................1

Discs you can play.......................................2

• About CD-R/MP3 discs

Initial setup.................................................4-5

• Before you start

• Initial setup of your remote control

• Initial setup of your DVD player

Other connections....................................6-7

• Connections

• Connections example

Remote control..............................................8

Front panel display.....................................9

Menus and banners ............................10-11

• Selecting menu functions and options using the remote control navigation keys

• Titles, chapters • Audio language, Subtitle languages • Sequence marking

• Angle • Repeat • Playback • Introscan

Display menu...............................................12

• PAL or NTSC television • Display panel

• Picture format

Sound menu ................................................13

• Sound Logic • Virtual Surround

• Digital audio output

Basic functions.......................................14-15

• Loading a disc

• Playing a disc

• Slow motion, Stills and Search

• Quick search of images or a track • Still picture and frame advance • Slow motion

• Direct access to a music track • Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles

Playing your discs

DVDs, audio CDs

Player connections and

initial settings

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DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER DTH 210

MP3 DECODER • AVANCED GRAPHIC MENUS

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de utilización Manuale di utilizzazione

Manuel d’utilisation

User manual

210 E

Initial setup ...

Insert two LR06 or AAbatteries in the remote control as shown opposite.

Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not throw them into fire, do not recharge them. If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

Initial setup of your remote control

Before you start

Thank you for purchasing one of our videos. Unpack the set completely and tear off the protection films.

DVD player

Remote control

2 non-rechargeable batteries (AA type)

AVCable

Instructions for installation and use

1 2 3

Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if he accepts to take them back.

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United Kingdom,

Ireland

Continental

Europe

230 V ~50 Hz

RGB-compatible scart/peritel cable (21 cabled pins) not provided.

Initial setup of your DVD player

BASIC CONNECTIONS

You have several connection possibilities, depending on the devices you have. Here, we give you the recommended connection setup. For other connection setups, refer to the next page.

Always switch off the devices before you connect them.

INITIAL PLAYER SET-UP (BASIC SETTING)

1. Turn on yourTV set.

2. Turn on your DVD player by pressing the STANDBY / ON button (on the front panel).

The first time you turn on your player, it will ask you to select a preferred language for the various displays via the menu which appears on your TV screen. If this menu is not displayed, on your TV screen select the AVsocket to which you connected your player. The player menus as well as the dialogues and subtitles of the DVDs will always be presented in the language you’ve chosen if it is available on the discs played.

3. Select the language using Navigation keys on the

remote control then press OK to confirm. You can now watch a DVD or listen to an audio CD. However, we recommend you complete the

initial player set-up in order to adapt its performances to those of your other devices. See pages 12 to 13.

AV1, AUX 1, EXT 1

television socket

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Other connections

The connection setup shown on page 5 provides a rapid connection of your player. This setup gives standard-quality sound reproduction and an optimum-quality picture (RGB). You may need to use other connection setups suited to the connectors available on your other devices or to get maximum performance out of your player. Your player has other sockets for these purposes.

41 2 3

1. Analog Audio Out sockets to amplifier.

2. Composite Video Out sockets (CVBS): to AVamplifier or TV (standard-quality picture).

3. SCART/PERITEL Output (1) (RGB): to AVamplifier or TV

4. Digital Audio Out socket to amplifier or TV.

Audio connections (sound)

Video connections (picture)

Connections

The table below lists the connectors and quality of your player’s output signals. Select one of the 2 connection setups shown for video connection and one of the 2 connection setups shown for audio connection.

Sound quality Type of connectorused

*** • COAXIAL OUT socket (4) (RCA socket- digital signal)

** • AUDIO OUT L / R socket (1) (RCA sockets- analog signal)

Picture quality Type of connectorused

*** • TV socket (3) (SCART socket – RGB signals)

* • VIDEO OUT sockets (2) (RCA sockets- CVBS signal)

If the connecting cables are not supplied with your player, get good-quality cables, preferably well-known brands.

Connection through the scart socket supplies both video and audio signals. If you choose the connection using a scart cable, you don’t need to connect any other sockets.

1. 1.

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Connections example

Video recorder

Audio/Video amplifier

AV Cable

Scart cable

Scart cable*

Your DTH 210

Coaxial Cable*

Audio Cable*

* : not provided

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• First press the DVD or TV key once, depending on which device you want to control.

To control the TV

To select the AV input.

Menu controls or special functions.

Keys to select programmes.

TV Mute (sound off)

TV Sound level.

• Plays a disc.

(k page 14)

• Sets up the remote control

unit to control your player.

• Returns to the previous menu or hides a banner

• Displays (or hides) the dialogue language and sound format.*

(k page 23)

• Displays (or hides) the subtitle language.*

(k page 23)

• Navigation keys:

- Selects a function in a menu or

banner,

- OK key to validate a selection.

• Inputs digital values (counter).(

page 15)

• Opens and closes the player’s disc tray.

• Displays the functions banner.

(k page 11)

•

Pause playback, and switch to Frame advance mode.

(k pages 14-15)

• Displays the contents of a DVD*.

(k page 10)

• Repeats the last scene. Each press steps backward 10 seconds during DVD playback.

• Enlarges the picture during playback, slow motion or pause mode.

(k page 19)

• Returns to the previous menu or hides a banner

• Skips forward or backward a chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

• Displays the disc menu (if available) during playback or when resuming playback.

(k page 10)

• Displays the viewing angle selection function on a DVD*. (

page 19)

• Switches off the unit (placing it on stand-by).

• Temporarily or completely halts disc playback (press once or twice).

• Fast forward or backward. Fast playback (forward or backward).

• Frame-by-frame advance in PAUSE mode.

* If available on the disc

being played.

Sets up the remote control unit to control your THOMSON TV.

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