THOMSON DPL-914VD User Manual

DPL914VD EN

Pack Home Cinema with DVD

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Instruction Manual

SAFETY

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” ,”Pro Logic”and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital multichannel audio signals. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks registered by Digital Theater Systems Inc.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit requires any maintenance, please contact an authorized service center.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION : RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

•Read these instructions.

•Keep these instructions.

•Heed all warnings.

•Follow all instructions.

•Do not use this apparatus near water.

•Clean only with dry cloth.

•Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

•Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

•Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

•Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

•Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

•Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

•Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

•Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•Burden

Do not place a heavy object on, or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product.

•Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions :

A)When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

B)If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

C)If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

E)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

F)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. It indicates a need for service.

•Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

•Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

•Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

•The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable condition.

•Stand-by light will be on when the main plug is connected.

Stand-by light will be off when the main plug is disconnected to the socket.

•European versions comply with CE requirements.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

•When storing the unit, be sure to remove the battery because they may leak and damage the unit.

•Battery may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

•Discard leaky battery immediately. Leaking battery may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

•Dispose of battery, according to federal, state and local regulations in place.

Please Respect the Environment!

•Before throwing any battery away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.

INSTALLATION

•Install your unit on a stable flat surface. There must be sufficient room in front of the unit for the drawer to be opened and the unit should be positioned so that it can see the remote control.

•Do not expose your unit to extremes of temperature or humidity.

•Avoid standing it on a hot surface such as on top of other hot running equipment and ensure that there is adequate ventilation to the unit.

CAUTION !

Do not install this unit in confined space such as a book case or similar environment .

Cleaning Disc

Picture freezing, sound skipping or repeating can occur if the disc inside the player is dirty.

•When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not wipe in a circular motion. Circular scratches can cause picture distortion or render the disc unplayable.

CAUTION !

Do not use solvents, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog disc.

Your THOMSON product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Please, dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

PLAYER ZONES

DVD disc are programmed with region numbers indicating countries
in which they can played. The region number of this unit is 2. If the	2
DVD disc is marked with a different region number, it cannot be played

on this unit.

PLAYABLE DISCS

•DVD-Video

•DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW

DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be made in Video DVD mode. DVD+RW disc

must be made in accordance with the specifications for DVD+RW disc with a 4.7 GB capacity.

•Video CD (VCD), Super Video CD (SVCD)

•Audio CDs

•CD-R/RW

This player can play most CD-R/RW discs. However depending on the recording conditions, you may find that not all discs will play successfully.

•MP3 Files on CD-R/RW

MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format. If the sampling frequency is 44.1 or 48.1KHz, and the fixed bit rate is 128Kbps or higher, MP3 files can be played. However, some of them may not be played depending on their conditions or formats.

•WMA Files on CD-R

If the sampling frequency is 32KHz, and the fixed bit rate is 128Kbps or higher, WMA files can be played. However, some of them may not be played depending on their conditions or formats.

•JPEG Files on CD-R/RW

This player can play JPEG files with a resolution for up to five million pixels. Certain JPEG files cannot be read by this player.

•MPEG4 Files on CD-R/RW

Your MPEG4 files should be ISO format without QPEL.

•DivX Files on CD-R/RW

PACKING

Examine the contents of the box of the DVD Home Cinema System :

•DVD Home Cinema System with attached power cord

•Remote Control with 2 batteries

•Instruction Manual

• FM Antenna	• 2 Rear Speaker with wire
• 2 Front Speakers with wire	•	Subwoofer with wire
• Center Speaker with wire	•	Warranty Card
REMOTE CONTROL
		31
1		30
		29
2
3		28
4		27
5
6
7		26
8
9		25
10		24
11		23
12
13
		22
14		21
15		20
16		19
17		18

1. ON / STANDBY Turn unit between Operating or Standby mode.

2.GOTO Display INFO Menu. Direct key in the specific location on a DVD / CD / VCD / SVCD disc to play.

3.BOOKMARK Open Bookmark Menu.

4.V-SELECT Switch TV RGB on and off.

5.SUBTITLE Toggle between different subtitle.

6.A-B Set the repeat A-B playback. Or clear the programmed repeat playback.

7.PLAYMODE Display Playmode Menu for different play modes operation.

8.ZOOM / CLEAR 1) Select different zooming size while playing video disc by pressing it repeatedly. 2) Clear the information you input in other setup menu.

9.ANGLE / PBC 1) Toggle different Angles to diplay if present on disc. 2) Turn PBC ON/OFF for VCD disc.

10. Skip backward / forward to the previous or next chapter / track.

11. Stop playing.

12. Start playing.

13.1) Active Navigation Keys

Navigate in indicated directions for making selections in menus, Active Navigation mode or tuner setting.

2) Tuning Keys (In Tuner Mode)

UP / DOWM to change the frequency of the Radio Channel. LEFT / RIGHT to change the Radio Channel.

14.DVD 1) Select DVD mode. 2) If you connect your USB device to the USB jack on the front panel, press this button and use Active Navigation keys to select USB mode.

15.AUX/TV/FM Toggle between AUX 1, AUX 2, TV IN and Tuner mode by pressing repeatedly.

16.SURROUND Select different surround sound effects among STEREO,

PROLOGIC II MOVIE, PROLOGIC II MUSIC, CONCERT, CHURCH, PASSIVE, WIDE and LIVE.

Note: Surround Sound Effect (DSP) is available only for STEREO contents (2 channels). DSP cannot be selected while playing back a DVD with multichannel audio content like Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS 5.1.

17.SLEEP Activate a sleep timer for the unit to the standby mode automatically.

18.TONE Select different EQ modes among FLAT, ROCK, POP, CLASSIS and JAZZ.

19.SETUP / EXIT Press to enter or exit the SYSTEM SETUP Menu.

20.MENU Enter the Disc Contents Menu in DVD mode or Return disc menu for VCD disc with PCB ON mode.

21.EX BASS Turn EX BASS to Soft Bass, Balance Bass or Powerful Bass.

22.OK Enter or select in menu and setup navigation.

23. Freezes picture and sound during playback.

24. Start backward / forward search.

25.TITLE / ROTATE 1) Display the Title Menu if present on disc (DVD mode only).

2)Rotate picture when playing picture CDs.

26.- VOL + Increase or decrease the volume.

27.AUDIO / FM ST 1) Change different audio stream of disc. 2) Select Mono / Stereo in Tuner mode.

28.INFO Display current setting information of the playing disc.

29.0 - 9 (Numeric Keys) 1) In DVD mode, they are used for direct key in selections of title, chapter, track, channel and time search input. 2) In tuner mode, they are used to direct key in a preset station.

30. OPEN/CLOSE Open or close the disc tray.

31. MUTE Mute and unmute the sound output.

FRONT PANEL

1	2	4				5
							SOURCE
	3	6	7	8	9	10	11	12

1.On / Standby

2.Standby Indicator

3.Disc Tray

4. / 1) Open or close the disc tray in stop or no disc mode. 2) Stop playing.

5./ VOL 1) Increase volume. 2) Decrease volume.

6.LED Display Area

7.Infra-Red Receiver Window

8.FREQUENCY 1) Skip to the previous chapter / track in DVD / VCD / CD mode. 2) Tune the channel number down in tuner mode.

9.FREQUENCY 1) Skip to the next chapter / track in DVD / VCD / CD mode. 2) Tune the channel number up in tuner mode.

10. Play button.

11.SOURCE Switch different input sources between AUX 1, AUX 2, TV IN, Tuner and DVD.

12.USB Jack for external USB device connection.

REAR PANEL

8			2	1
			AUX IN (AUDIO)	TV SCART OUT / TV IN (AUDIO)
4	5	6	7	3

IMPORTANT !

Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna and all optional equipment have been connected.

Never make or change any connections with the power switched on. The rating plate is located at the rear panel of the system.

1.FM Antenna Input Connection

For FM reception, connect the FM antenna to the FM jack. Move the antenna in various directions until the clearest signal is received.

Note: Position the antenna as far away as possible from a TV, VCR or other radiation source.

2.AUX IN (AUDIO)

For connecting audio (Left / Right) input signals from auxiliary source such as VCR, TV or Satellite Receiver and playing them through this unit. These connections are selected by the [SOURCE] button on the front panel or [AUX/ TV/FM] key on the remote control.

3.TV SCART OUT / TV IN (AUDIO)

Use the scart cable to connect the unit TV SCART OUT jack to the corresponding Scart input jacks on the TV.

In DVD Mode :

DVD signal will be output through this jack to the TV. In TV IN Mode :

Audio signal will be input through this jack from the TV to the DVD Home Cinema System. This audio sound will be amplified to the speakers.

4.Subwoofer Speaker

For connecting the subwoofer to SUB terminal. Connect the purple colour terminal clip to the subwoofer purple colour wire and black terminal clip to the subwoofer black wire.

5.Center Speaker

For connecting the center speaker to C terminal. Connect the green colour terminal clip to the speaker green colour wire and black terminal clip to the speaker black wire.

6.Surround Speaker (Rear Speakers)

For connecting the surround left speaker to SL terminal. Connect the blue colour terminal clip to the speaker blue colour wire and black terminal clip to the speaker black wire.

For connecting the surround right speaker to SR terminal. Connect the grey colour terminal clip to the speaker grey colour wire and black terminal clip to the speaker black wire.

7.Front Speaker

For connecting the front left speaker to FL terminal. Connect the white colour terminal clip to the speaker white colour wire and black terminal clip to the speaker black wire.

For connecting the front right speaker to FR terminal. Connect the red colour terminal clip to the speaker red colour wire and black terminal clip to the speaker black wire.

8.Power Cord

CONNECTIONS

The following connections show the different video and audio connections to TV, VCR or CD Recorder.

Important : Make sure that the AC Voltage matches your local voltage.

Connect the AC cord only after the speakers, antenna, and all optional equipment have been connected.

(1) Connecting TV

SCART IN

SCART CABLE

AUX IN (AUDIO)

TV SCART OUT / TV IN (AUDIO)

To view the video from DVD disc on your TV set, connect the TV SCART OUT jack of this unit to the SCART jack of your TV set using a scart cable.

(2) Connecting VCR or Satellite Receiver (Optional)

VCR, TV or Satellite Receiver.

Play

Audio cable

AUX IN (AUDIO)

TV SCART OUT / TV IN (AUDIO)

To listen the sound from your VCR, TV or Satellite Receiver throngh the speakers of this unit, only connect the Left / Right audio output of these equipments to the Left / Right audio input jack of this unit.

(3) Speaker Connection

Before Connecting

This DVD Home Cinema System is designed to reproduce optimum sound quality when the supplied speakers are used. If you wish to connect other speakers to the system instead of the supplied speakers, they should be 4 ohms impedance for the speakers and 3 ohms impedance for subwoofer.

Ensure correct polarity when connecting speakers (colored wire for matched colour terminal clip).

To prevent damage to circuits, never short-circuit the speaker output terminals.

		3
SUBWOOFER		CENTER
(Can be placed	2	SPEAKER (Front)	1
anywhere in the room)	FRONT RIGHT		FRONT LEFT
	SPEAKER		SPEAKER
5			4
			SURROUND
SURROUND
			LEFT SPEAKER (Rear)
RIGHT SPEAKER (Rear)

Press the speaker terminal clip down & insert the wire, then release the clip.

AUX IN (AUDIO)

Connection of all speakers are the same.

Note :

•Do not remove excessive amount of insulation on the wire cords to avoid the stripped portion from touching each other. The optimal length for the stripped part should be around 1/3 inch (or 1cm).

•Do not push the stripped part too far into the speaker connectors.

•Do not connect more than one speaker to any one pair of speaker terminals.

•Do not connect speakers with an impedance lower than the speakers supplied.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Placement of speakers play an important role in the reproduction of surround sound effect.

Particular attention should be taken when designing the speaker layout. For the best surround effects, all speakers should be installed.

Center Speaker

Center Speaker

Front	Subwoofer		Front	Front	Subwoofer		Front
speaker		TV	speaker	speaker			speaker
			( right )			TV
( left )				( left )			( right )

				DIM C
			DIM L	DIM R
		VIEWING AREA
	Rear speaker	Rear speaker	Rear speaker	Rear speaker
	( left surround )	( right surround )
			( left surround )	( right surround )
			DIM LS	DIM RS

1)Please place the front left and right speakers to the left hand side and right hand side of your TV.

2)Place the center speaker above the TV so that the centre channel sound is localised.

3)Place the suround left and surround right speakers in line with your listening position or behind your listening position. Ideally they should be placed slightly above your ear level while you seat in your normal listening location.

4)The subwoofer can be installed for powerful bass sounds when it is placed on the floor. Place the subwoofer on the floor near the TV.

5)All speakers should approximately be at the same distance from your listening position and must be visible.

GETTING START

Before Beginning

•Finish the connection for the DVD Home Cinema System as shown in the previous section.

•Connect Power to the DVD Home Cinema System.

•Turn on the TV and set to the correct video-in channel.

•Insert the batteries in the remote control.

Start Playback

• Press the key (either on the unit front panel or the remote control). The unit display should light.

•Press DVD on the remote control, the unit will switch to the DVD mode. After a few seconds the panel will show [NO DISC].

•Press / on the front panel or on the remote control. The disc tray will open. Place a DVD in dic tray and press / on the front panel or on the remote control (same as disc tray open operation). The disc tray will be closed. The unit will start reading the disc and start playing it. Before the movie starts to play, a menu will be displayed. You need to select the item [PLAY MOVIE] and press OK to start the movie playback.

•Although you can watch a movie immediately, to get the best result from this unit, you are suggested to proceed for the Basic setup options first. Detail description is on the following pages. This will set up all the functions on your unit. You only need to do it once while you first install your Home Cinema Unit.

BASIC SETUP

Basic Operation

1.Press remote control SETUP / EXIT button to enter the System Setup Menu in stop mode. To exit the System Setup Menu, press SETUP / EXIT again.

SYSTEM SETUP

SCREEN SAVER

DIVX[ R ] VOD

PASSWORD

RATING

	SOURCE
	EXIT SETUP
2.	Press	or to navigate for different Setup Menu : System Setup, Language
	Setup, Audio Setup, Video Setup or Speaker Setup.
3.	When any Setup Menu is high-lighted, use or to select different items under
	the setup menu. Then different options for each item will appear on the right
	column.	or OK to enter into the right column. Then use or to change a new
4.	Use the

setting. Press OK to confirm the changed setting.

5.Repeat step 3 to 4 to change the other settings.

6.Usebutton to return to the previous menu.

7.Usebutton to return to the main menu bar.

8.Repeat step 2 to 7 to change all settings. For detail, please refer to the corresponding chapters under Setting Details Section described below.

9.If you have finished the changes, highlight the selection EXIT SETUP and press OK or press SETUP / EXIT again to exit Setup Menu.

Setting Details

1. SYSTEM SETUP

1.1 SCREEN SAVER

SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER	ON
DIVX[ R ] VOD	OFF
PASSWORD
RATING
SOURCE
EXIT SETUP

Turn the screen saver option ON or OFF. If you turn the screen saver ON, the screen saver image appears when you leave the system in pause or stop mode more than 3 minutes. This saver can protect the TV screen from being damaged.

1.2 DIVX [R] VOD

SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER	REGISTER CODE
DIVX[ R ] VOD	DTYNVU7T
PASSWORD	VISIT WEB SITE
RATING	WWW.DIVX.COM / VOD
SOURCE

EXIT SETUP

Shows the DivX code in the DVD Home Cinema System.

Note: The DivX code is varied

1.3 PASSWORD and RATING

SYSTEM SETUP		SYSTEM SETUP
SCREEN SAVER		SCREEN SAVER	1 KID SAFE
DIVX[ R ] VOD		DIVX[ R] VOD	2 G
PASSWORD	- - - -	PASSWORD	3 PG
RATING		RATING	4 PG13
SOURCE		SOURCE	5 PG-R
			6 R
			7 NC-17
EXIT SETUP		EXIT SETUP	8 ADULT

Many DVD movie discs contain Motion Picture Assotion rating codes. This Home Cinema System will recognize the codes on these disc. The unit provides a method for you to prevent children from viewing films which are not suitable or objectionable.

1 KID SAFE : Only DVD software intended for child can be played back.

2 G : General Audience, recommended as an acceptable for views of all agees. 3 PG : Parental Guidance suggested.

4 PG13 : Material is not suitable for children under age 13.

5 -- 6 R : Recomend that parents restrict children under 17 from viewing or allow to view only when superivised by a parent or adult guardian.

7 NC-17 : Not recommended viewing for children under age 17.

8 : Should be viewed only by adults due to graphic sexual material, violence or language.

1.	In SYSTEM SETUP menu, press or to highlight Rating, then press .
2.	Press	or	to highlight a rating level for the disc inserted and press OK.
3.	Press	or	to highlight Password and press OK. Use the numeric key (0-9)

to enter the four-digit password.

If you make a mistake before pressing OK, press the CLEAR button and enter your 4-digit security code again.

DVD discs that are rated above the level you selected will not play unless you enter correct four-digit password.

Indicates Parental lock is NOT active.

The Parental lock is active.

Note :

1.Only when the parental lock is active the rating level will function.

2.Only when the parental lock is not active the rating level can be changed.

1.4 SOURCE

SYSTEM SETUP

SCREEN SAVER

DIVX[ R ] VOD

PASSWORD

RATING

SOURCE DISC

USB

EXIT SETUP

Select the source files that you want to play bewteen Disc and USB. To access files in a USB device, make sure your USB devices is connected to the USB jack on the front panel.

2. LANGUAGE SETUP

You can select different languages for OSD shown on TV screen Setup Menu operation. You can also select different lanuages for Audio, Subtitle and Menu which are recorded on the DVD disc.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD LANG

AUDIO LANG

SUBTITLE LANG

DISC MENU

EXIT SETUP

OSD LANG : Select the unit All Setup Menu language. AUDIO LANG : Select the audible language to play.

SUBTITLE LANG : Select the subtitle displayed on the TV screen. DISC MENU : Select the disc menu language.

Note : If the selected language is not recorded on the disc, the disc own fault language is selected automatically.