Thomson DPL933 User Manual
Table of Contents
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HELPLINE
Connections and Setup
Some points to check before you connect your TV set ..2
Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls......................................................3
Front panel display ........................................................3
Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................4
Connecting the aerial....................................................5
Connecting the speakers ..............................................5
Positioning speakers ......................................................6
The remote control ......................................................8
Basic Playback Operations
Operating the DVD player..........................................10
Description of the various menus..............................10
Compatible discs ........................................................10
Compatible formats....................................................10
Regional coding............................................................10
Playback........................................................................11
Accelerated play..........................................................11
Still image ....................................................................11
Frame advance ............................................................11
Variable slow motion ..................................................11
Changing chapter / track ............................................11
Zoom ............................................................................11
Info Menu
Using the Info menu....................................................12
Time display ................................................................13
Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................13
Subtitles........................................................................13
Audio ............................................................................14
Play mode ....................................................................14
Bookmark ....................................................................15
Camera angle ..............................................................15
PBC (PlayBack Control) ............................................15
Sleep ............................................................................15
mp3,WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Using memory cards ..................................................16
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files ..17
Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time ..18
Playing DivX files ........................................................18
Radio
Manual tuning ..............................................................20
Storing radio stations..................................................20
RDS for FM only ..........................................................20
Player Menus
Using the player’s menus ............................................21
Play................................................................................21
Play Mode selection ....................................................21
Parental Control settings ..........................................22
Display settings............................................................23
Sound settings..............................................................24
Language settings........................................................25
Additional Information
Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................26
Precautions ..................................................................27
Guarantee ....................................................................27
Technical data ..............................................................28
Discs and formats you can play..................................28
Sound Enhancement Systems....................................29
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This 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-oflife, 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!
In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features.The
information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.
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Connections and Setup
Some points to check before you connect your TV set
• Ensure that the mains supply in your house complies with that indicated on the identification
sticker located on the back of your appliance.
• Install your appliance horizontally, away from any source of heat (fireplace) or appliances
generating strong magnetic or electric fields.The components of this appliance are sensitive to
heat.The maximum ambient temperature should not exceed 35° Celsius.
• Leave sufficient space around the appliance to allow adequate ventilation: 10 cm on either side
and above it, as well as 5 cm at the back are ideal.
• The humidity of the room should not exceed 75%. If you have to use the appliance outdoors,
do not expose it to rain or splashing water.The appliance should not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on top of it.
•Moving it from a cold environment to a warm one is likely to cause condensation on some
components inside the appliance. Let the condensation disappear of its own accord before
turning the appliance on again.
• Before moving the player, make sure the disc tray is empty.
Other important information about using and cleaning your appliance is available at the end of the booklet.
Accessories provided
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Left and right front
speakers
Remote control
and 2 non-rechargeable
batteries, type AAA
Centre speaker
1 x Pig-tail aerial wire
6 x Stripped wires
for speakers
Caution!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.This appliance must only be opened by a
qualified engineer to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
DVD copy protection
In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on
and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant 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.”
Subwoofer
Left and right rear
speakers
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Connections and Setup
Front panel controls (buttons appearing left to right below)
DVD Home Cinema System DPL933VD
ON/ECO
ON/ECO - To switch the appliance on and off.
- To open and close the disc tray.
- To stop disc playback.
- To skip to the previous chapter or track
during playback.To move back to the previous
preset memory location in Tuner mode.
- To skip to the next chapter or track
SD/MMC/SM/MSC CARD
Compact Flash
during playback.To move to the next preset
memory location in Tuner mode.
- To start playing a disc or pause.
SOURCE - To select the input source.
SUBWOOFER - To toggle between different
subwoofer modes.
VOLUME +/- - To adjust the sound volume.
SOURCE SUBWOOFER
Front panel display
WMA
PLII
Audio output in Dolby PL II
Speaker icons.
Movie, Dolby PL II Music or
Dolby Prologic Emulation mode.
DVD / AUDIO / DivX /
VCD / WMA / MP3
Ty pe of disc loaded.
STEREO
Tuner stereo signal detected.
P-SCAN
Progressive Scan activated.
DIGITAL
Audio output in Dolby Digital
mode.
Audio output in DTS mode.
Disc in playback or in pause.
TITLE
Title number (DVD).
TRK
Track number.
CHP
Chapter number (DVD).
Notes:
DTS is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Sound Systems for digital
multichannel audio signals. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems Inc.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories.
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PRESET
Preset station number.
PROG
Programme mode activated.
SLP
Sleep mode activated.
REP 1 / REP / A-B
Playback in repeat mode.
RDS
RDS data received.
kHz / MHz
Tuner frequency unit.
TUNED
Radio station tuned.
VOLUME
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Connecting to audio-visual equipment
Cables are not provided
Note: Use only one of the connection methods shown above for each type of equipment.
SCART VIDEO OUT
The SCART video socket provides the best quality for video signal. If there is
no Scart socket is available on your TV set, check whether your TV has
Scart cable
Video cable (yellow)
another Video socket (Composite, Component or S-Video) that you can use
to connect your player.
VIDEO OUT socket
This socket (yellow) is also known as a composite video socket.The picture
quality obtained using a video connection is poorer compared to that
obtained using a Scart connection.
Component cables
S-Video cable
Component video out
The Y, Pb, Pr sockets provide optimum picture quality because the video signal
is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three
video-grade cables for the connection.You can also buy bundled component
video cables that are colour-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr sockets (green, blue
and red).
Note: If your TV set supports Progressive Scan, you can use the DVD player’s
progressive scan output to obtain the highest possible video resolution. In that case,
you need to activate the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu (see
page 23).
S-VIDEO OUT socket
The S-VIDEO OUT socket provides better picture quality than composite
video (the VIDEO OUT socket) because the colour is kept separate from the
black and white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-Video socket,
connect the appliance to the TV with an S-Video cable (not supplied).
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Connections and Setup
Optical digital audio input (OPTICAL IN)
This socket offers a higher level of sound quality compared to that provided
Optical cable
Audio cables
(red and white)
Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the
sockets which they should be connected to.
Connecting the aerial
Connecting the speakers
using an analogue audio connection. Use this socket to connect your satellite
receiver to the DVD Player using an optical cable (not supplied).
AUDIO IN L (left) and AUDIO IN R (right) sockets
(AUX 1 and AUX 2)
These are analogue audio input sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are
white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red.
The FM aerial (provided) should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the
back of the appliance.
Note: For FM reception, extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can
obtain the best possible reception.
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SPEAKERS 8
(1) (2)
Six speakers are provided with the appliance (2 front, 1
centre, 2 rear,1 subwoofer). In order to enjoy good
surround effects, all six speakers need to be connected to
the player.
One speaker wire is provided for each speaker
connection. Speaker wires are colour-coded to match the
colour-coded terminals.
Connect the speaker wire to the back of each speaker
and to the corresponding colour terminal at the back of
the appliance. Press down the tab to open the terminal
and insert the wire (1). Release the tab to lock the wire in
the terminal (2). Do the same for the centre speaker, rear
speakers and the subwoofer.
Note:When connecting the speakers, make sure the polarities
(“+” speaker wire to “+” on the player) of the speaker wires
and terminals match. If the wires are reversed, the sound will
be distorted and lack bass (“out of phase” effect). Do not
ground the output line, as this will damage the speaker.
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Connections and Setup
Positioning speakers
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1 Left, Right (Front Speakers)
They mainly transmit music and sound effects.
2 Centre
In surround mode, the centre speaker transmits much of
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the dialogue as well as music and effects. It should be
positioned between the left and right speakers.
3 Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as possible
to the front speakers. Proper positioning is vital to
establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low bass
effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships, etc.) which
dramatically increases the involvement with the action on
the screen.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set must
be magnetically shielded in order to prevent picture
distortion. Front and centre speakers supplied with this
set are magnetically shielded to protect your TV set.
Note: It is not recommended to place the rear speakers and
subwoofer near the TV set.
Front Speaker Position
Even if you cannot replicate this ideal home theatre setup exactly, the following suggestions for positioning the
speaker will help you achieve better results.
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Alignment
Align the centre speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind
(B) the left and right speakers, but not in front of them.
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree
angle with your favourite viewing position will replicate
the soundtrack mixer's arrangement.
Height
The mid- and high-frequency drivers of the three front
speakers should be, as far as possible, at the same height.
This often requires the centre speaker to be placed
directly on top of (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
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Connections and Setup
Preferred surround position
Location
If possible, place surround speakers at either side of the
viewing area, not behind it.
Height
If space permits, install surround speakers 2-3 feet above
viewers.This helps minimise localisation effects.
Direction
Directing surround speakers straight across the room,
rather than down at viewers, helps create a more open,
spacious surround sound field.
Alternative Surround Placement
Rear wall
If rear wall mounting is the only option, direct the
speakers at each other (A), towards the front (B) or even
towards the side walls (C, D). Experiment with their
position until the surround sound seems to envelope you,
rather than come from behind you.
No adjacent walls
Surround speakers can be placed on stands facing each
other to replicate the preferred side wall mounting (A),or
to the side or rear of the viewing area directed upwards. In
the latter case, they can go right on the floor,or preferably,
a few feet off the floor, such as on end tables (B).
Test tone / Channel balance
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Channel balance
Your player is equipped with a test signal generator for
balancing the channels.As the signal "travels" from channel
to channel, adjust the level controls until each channel
plays at the same volume level (see page 23).
Level adjustment & surround channel level expectation
Even though you adjust the surround channel to be as loud as
the others on the test signal, you will find that, when watching
an actual programme, the surround channel is usually much
lower than the front.Don't be tempted to re-adjust the
surround level;programme producers use surround mostly
for subtle atmospheric effects and ambience, and only rarely
for special effects.A good surround mix does not attract
attention to itself; if it did, it would soon become distracting.
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Connections and setup
The remote control
Navigating through menus
Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the OK button
on the remote control to confirm any selection you make.
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Functions in DVD.CD mode
To switch the appliance on and off.
DVD.CD To select the DVD player.
+/- To adjust the sound volume.
(mute) To mute and restore the sound.
RETURN To return to the previous menu.
CLEAR To hide the
MENU To access the Disc menu during play (if there
SURROUND (red) To change the Surround sound setting.
EQ. LEVEL (green) To toggle between equaliser,BASS/TRE and
Note:The EQ.LEVEL function is not available in AUX1, AUX2
and TV modes.
INFO (yellow) To access the
TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To access the disc menu.
SUBWOOFER (purple) To select among subwoofer output levels.
0-9 Number input.
ANGLE To access the Camera angle function in the
AUDIO To access the Audio function in the
REV To start reverse accelerated play or reverse
PLAY To start playing a disc.
FWD To start forward accelerated play or forward
STOP To stop play and access the main menu.
PAUSE To activate freeze frame, frame advance or
ZOOM To access the Zoom function.
PLAY MODE To access the Play mode function in the
AUX1 / AUX2 To select various audio/video sources or the
To toggle between available media.
To directly access the next or previous
chapter (DVD) or track (CD).
Info
menu. Return to main menu.
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channel settings.
Info
menu.
Info
menu.
Info
menu.
slow motion.
slow motion.
slow motion.
Info
menu.
optical input
Note: In AUX1, AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button twice within two seconds to turn off
the appliance.
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Functions in Tuner mode
TUNER To select the tuner.
+/- To adjust the sound volume.
(mute) To mute and restore the sound.
To select programmed stations.
MENU To store a station.
TUNER- / TUNER+ To tune down and up the radio
frequencies.
INFO.RDS To display RDS information.
AUDIO To switch from Stereo to Mono
mode and vice versa.
This remote control can be used with some
recent TV set models from the following
brands:Thomson, Saba, Brandt, Ferguson,
Telefunken and Nordmende.
Note:The buttons described below operate as
specified, provided that the relevant function is
available on the television.
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Functions in TV mode
TV To select the television.
PR+/- To change channel.
GO BACK To return to the channel
watched before last.
CLEAR To exit a menu.
MENU To access the television's main
menu.
To use the Zoom function (with
a 16/9 television only).
INFO (yellow) To obtain information about the
channel.
TITLE.GUIDE (blue) To display the programme guide.
Note:The coloured buttons can also be used to access
the Teletext topics indicated in colour (if your television
has the Teletext function available).
0-9 To select a channel. For 2-digit
channels, first press 0.
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Inserting batteries in the remote control
• 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 the polarities indicated inside the
battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not
dispose of them in a fire or recharge them.
• If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
• Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose
of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to
special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.
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