Technicolor - Thomson DTH700 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

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. ALL means all regions. Other regions - 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.

Region code number

Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single or double sided, single or dual layer.

Video DVDs are high-density optical discs on which digital signals are used to record high-quality sound and video.

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.

MP3 files - The disks containing SOUND files in MP3 format.

JPEG files - The disks 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).

Audio DVD - Audio DVD, the latest optical disc format for audio, is recorded on

the same disc medium as video DVD. It consists in an optical DVD on which 5.1 multichannel digital sound (corresponding to 6 channels) is recorded, together with very high quality stereo sound.

NTSC

NTSC playback on PAL TV set - In addition to the PAL DVDs and video

CDs, you may enjoy your favourite NTSC movies as well (a 60 Hz PAL compatible TV set is required). (For monitors with only NTSC input, please see p 12.)

DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW - Most DVD-R (one recording only),

DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable). Depending on the DVD writer and

discs used.

DVD+Rewritable

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Contents

Play modes..............................................17-18

• Automatic or Standard playback

• Random play • Programming playback

• Programmed play

Repeat playback / Sequence marking...19

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

Other functions...........................................20

• Video CD - Playback control menu

• DVD - Camera angles

• DVD and Video CD - Zoom

Reading JPEG and MP3 files ...............21

• Reading JPEG files

• What’s MP3?

• MP3 CD Playback

• Song skip

Audio DVD playback...............................22

• about Audio DVDs

•

Groups •Browser (Browse)

CD-Rs and MP3 files................................23

• About CD-R discs

• About MP3 files copied onto CD-Rs

Preferred languages.............................24-25

• Language of player menus

• Language of disc menus

• Language of the dialogues

• Language of the subtitles

lock .................................................................26

• Lock Player

• Ratings limits

Appendix.......................................................27

• Troubleshooting guide

• Technical data

• The fused plug

• If you encounter difficulties

Universal remote control (TV-HIFI)..28-29

• Universal remote control setting - Keys that can be used

• Brand codes information

Operation

Advanced functions

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

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

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

• Angles • Repeat • Playback • Introscan

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

• Picture format • Front Display • PALor NTSC television • Progressive Scan (Progressive Scan)

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

• Sound Logic •

Virtual Surround

• Digital

audio output

Channels 5.1 adjustments.......................14

• Speakers • Distance

Basic functions.......................................15-16

• Loading a disc

• Playing a disc

• Quick search of images or a track

• Still picture and frame advance

• Slow motion • Titles, chapters, time elapsed, audio and subtitles

Playing your discs

DVDs, audio CDs

Player connections and

initial settings

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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)

Scart/peritel cable

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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5.1 CH SURROUND FRONT REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIALEXTERNAL

INPUT

TO TV

S-VIDEO

SCART

COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

OPTICAL

United Kingdom,

Ireland

Continental

Europe

230 V ~50 Hz

RGB-compatible scart/peritel cable (21 cabled pins).

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

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

5.1 CH SURROUND FRONT REAR

CENTER WOOFER

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

AUDIO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIALEXTERNAL

INPUT

TO TV

S-VIDEO

SCART

COMPONENT/ PROGRESSIVE

SCAN

OPTICAL

2 71 65

3 4

1 Digital Audio Out sockets (optical or coaxial)

to amplifier or TV.

2 SCART/PÉRITÉLÉVISION output

(1)

: RGB

output to AV amplifier or TV if button 3 is set to

SCART or on CVBS if button 3 is set to another

position.

3 VIDEO OUTPUT is used to select the type of

output signal: SCART for the TV connection (Scart/Peritel) (

2), COMPONENT for

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connections (

6), or

S-VIDEO for the S-VIDEO OUT connection (

4).

4 S-VIDEO Out sockets (Ushiden signals Y/C):

to AV amplifier or TV.

5 Digital audio output vto channels 5.1 amplifier. 6 Progressive Scan output (Y, P

B, PR) : to TV or

devices equipped with equivalent inputs with button 3 on COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

7 Composite Video Out sockets (CVBS): to AV

amplifier or TV (standard-quality picture).

8 Analogue Audio Out sockets to stereo

amplifier.

Video connections (picture)

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.

Picture quality Type of connectorused

*** • TV socket (2) (SCART socket – RGB signals) *** • Components sockets Y, Pb, Pr (6) (RCA sockets - signals Y, PB, PR)

** • S-VIDEO OUT socket (4) (Hosiden socket- Y/C signal)

* • VIDEO OUT sockets (7) (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. Make sure that button

at the back is positioned on

SCART

and that

your TV set supports that type of signal.

1. 1.

Connections

The table below lists the connectors and quality of your player’s output signals. Select one of the 4 connection setups shown for video connection and one of the 3 connection setups shown for audio connection.

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Connections example

Video recorder

Audio/Video amplifier

* : not provided

AV Cable

Scart cable*

Scart cable

Your DTH 700

Video projector

Optical Cable*

Coaxial Cable

Audio Cable*

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emote control

* If available on the disc being played.

• Plays a disc.

(k page 15)

• Returns to the previous menu or hides a banner.

• TV Sound level.

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

(k page 23)

• Starting or stopping the Surround Virtual Sound

(1)

available on two

AUDIO OUT L and R (2) sockets at the back of the device. (

page 6)

• Returns to the previous menu or hides a banner.

• Displays (or hides) the subtitle language.*

(k page 24)

• Navigation keys:

- Selects a function in a menu or banner,

-okkey to validate a selection.

• Inputs digital values

(k page 16).

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

page 20)

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

• Displays the functions banner.

(k page 11)

•

Pause playback, and switch to Frame advance mode.

(k pages 15-16)

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

• Direct access to Play mode from the functions banner

(k page 11).

• Displays the sequence marking

function (Video DVD and Audio CD) (

page 19).

• 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 20)

• Displays the contents of a DVD*. (

page 10)

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

• Opens and closes the player’s disc tray.

• Place the selector on the dvd to control your DTH 700.

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

• Frame-by-frame advance in FRAME mode.

The Surround Virtual Sound simulates the effects of a multichannel audio system on the two paths of a stereophonic system.

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Front panel display

1 2 3

910

Player keys

1. STANDBY/ON

Player on stand-by: Indicator light on. Player on: display lit.

2. Disc tray.

3. OPEN/CLOSE: To open and close the disc

tray.

4. PLAY/PAUSE: To read the disc, pause on a

still frame (DVD) or pause audio playback (Audio or MP3 CD).

5. STOP: To stop playback.

6. SCAN: Fast forward (

8) or fast reverse

(7) (

k page 15) and Progressive Scan

(k page 12) function cancellation.

7. SKIP: To skip a chapter forward (:) or

backwards (9). (k page 15)

8. Front panel display

9. AUDIO ONLY: Cuts off all output to Video

connections for Audio DVDs.

10. PHONES: Headphone connection.

-VOLUME+: Adjusts the headphone volume

level.

11 13

15 14

On the display

11. Disc in the player:

: Video DVD

: Audio DVD

CD : Audio CD MP3 : CD-R containing MP3 files VCD : Video CD.

12. PROG. : Programmed playback is being

used.

13. RANDOM : Random playback. ALL : Looped disc playback function.

: Repeat playback between two points. : Repeat playback of the audio track.

14. Time elapsed

- DVD k hours, minutes, seconds.

- Audio CD k minutes, seconds.

PPAAUUSSEE

: Pause playback.

15. Lits and turns according to Play mode

(normal, fast, slow).

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