Thomson DPL913VD User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

Subtitle, language, camera angle etc.

Disc menu operation and contents may differ from disc to disc. Please refer to the instructions accompanying the disc.

There are no subtitles ?

• check that subtitles are supposed to exist on that disc.

• Subtitles disappear from the TV screen. See page 21 to display subtitles.

Subtitle (or language) setting cannot be changed ?

• The disc being played has been recorded in only one language.

• Depending on the type of DVD, some segments limit language selection.

The picture is not displayed in the correct format on the TV (4 x 3 or 16 x 9)

• According to your TV, make the correct "TV Screen" setting in the set-up menu.

The camera angle cannot be changed with the angle button ?

• This function does not work when a DVD has not been recorded with a multi-camera angle system. Some DVDs use a multi-camera angle system only in certain portions of the disc.

The menu language is not the one you want ?

• The menu language for your player has not been set during set-up.

• Your preferred menu language on a DVD disc (if available) has not been set during set up.

Audio (spoken) and / or subtitle language is not the one selected during the initial player set-up ?

• If the audio or subtitle language is not available on the DVD disc, the language selected during initial player set-up will not be heard or seen. The disc's priority language (default language) is selected automatically. If you want another language, press menu during playback, if the disc has its own language selection menu.

Radio

STEREO indicator is off.

• Adjust the antenna.

The signal is Mono. Severe hum or noise.

• The signal is too weak. Connect an external antenna.

Equipment Specifications:

AMPLIFIER SECTION:

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion Front and Rear Channels: 30 Watts each Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Subwoofer Channel: 50 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm) Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 400 W

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total Harmonic Distortion Front Channels (L and R ): 30 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Rear Channels (L and R): 30 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Subwoofer Channel: 50 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm)

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 1% Total Harmonic Distortion Front Channels (L and R ): 25 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Rear Channels (L and R): 25 Watts per Channel (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Center Channel: 30 Watts (1KHz, 4 Ohm) Subwoofer Channel: 40 Watts (100Hz, 8 Ohm)

Muting Attenuation: 65dB Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref. Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db, 80Hz ref. DIN 1kHz FL / FR STEREO mode : 30W x2 @ 6ohm <10% THD Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode) Video Signal to Noise Ratio from 40 dB to 60dB

VIDEO SECTION:

Input ( Sensitivity/ Impedance ):1Vp-p/ 75ohm Output (Level/ Impedance): 1Vp-p/ 75 ohm Signal to noise ratio: 65dB

FM TUNER SECTION:

Frequency Response: 40Hz – 15kHz +/-3dB Quieting: 24dBu Signal to Noise: 60dB(stereo) / 65dB(mono) Image Ratio: 40dB IF Rejection: 50dB

JPEG CD SECTION:

Supported format - JPEG

Dimensions (H x W x D mm) :

Unit - 360 x 350 x 52 Front/Rear speaker - 156 x 80 x90 Center speaker - 68 x 248 x 85 Subwoofer - 316 x 160 x 355

Power

No power ?

• Correctly connect the AC Power Cord to an AC Outlet.

Power is switching off automatically ?

• If the player is not used, i.e. no key pressed for 30 minutes while in DVD/CD mode, it automatically switches to standby (Auto Power Off). Press the ON/ECO button to switch the player on again.

The keys do not activate the functions they control (unit and / or remote control).

• Set the ON/ECO key to OFF (red light on) and back to ON again. Alternatively, turn off the power, disconnect the power plug and then re-connect it (The player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factors).

• If keys still do not activate the functions they control even when the above mentioned corrective actions are taken, contact your retailer.

• Your unit has built-in protection against overload or overheating. If the unit switches off in this case, wait a few minutes, and then power on again.

Video and audio

There is no picture ?

• Turn on the TV set.

• Check the connections.

• Make the correct input selection on the TV set.

The picture is distorted or shakes during search, forward or reverse.

• Search, forward or reverse playback generates a slight distortion, but this is not a malfunction.

There is no sound or it can hardly be heard ?

• Make sure the speakers are connected.

• Make sure that the MUTE function is not on.

• Check the connections.

• Make the correct audio input selection and volume adjustment on the TV set or hifi system (e.g. AV selector).

• There is no sound during a pause (still picture), still picture advance, or slow motion playback.

No "Surround" sound ?

• Check the speaker configuration in the menu.

Noise interference appears on the TV, while watching a TV program and the DVD player is left on ?

• Turn off the DVD player.

• The TV is too close to the audio system.

Volume level are different when playing different disc types (DVDs, audio / video CDs).

• Adjust the master volume .

No audio from one channel.

• Check the speaker level setting.

• Check the speaker wire or cable connections.

Remote control

The remote control does not work ?

• Load the batteries with their polarities (+ and –) aligned correctly.

• Batteries level are low. Replace with new ones.

• Point the remote control to the front of the player.

• Operate the remote control within a 18 ft range from the player.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the front display of the player.

The invalid icon appears on-screen ?

• If an invalid icon appears on-screen when a button is pressed, it is probably because :

1. The DVD does not allow it.

2. The DVD does not have this option /e.g., angles.

3. The function is not available on that part of the disc.

4. You have requested a title or chapter number or search time that is not available.

No picture or the picture shown is not that of the DVD player.

• Switch off the other video device connected to the AV jack of the player.

Playback

Playback does not start when the PLAY key is pressed ?

• Make sure that the disc (single sided) is loaded correctly with the title label facing up.

• Make sure you are in the proper source mode.

Playback stops immediately after the PLAY key is pressed ?

• This player can play DVDs, Video CDs, Audio CD, JPEG CD and mp3 CDs only, check that your disc corresponds to one of these formats.

• If the disc is dirty, wipe it with a soft and clean cloth.

• Condensation occurred inside the player. Leave it at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.

Disc cannot be played.

• Wipe the disc clean.

• Use a RCA lens cleaner.

• The disc's region no. differs from your player's region No.

Search forward & reverse playback does not work ?

• Some DVDs have segments where search forward & reverse playback functions do not work.

Forgot parental password?

• Use the default passwrod 3308 to enter the password menu.

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