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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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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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Basic Playback Operations
Operating the DVD player
1. Switch on your TV set.
2. Press the DVD
or the
3. When the player first comes on a menu appears asking you to select the player menu language.
Select the language you want using the or button, then press
Description of the various menus
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
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CD button on the remote control. Press the button on the remote control
ON/ECO button located on the DVD player’s front panel.
OK.
• Disc menu – The appearance and contents of this menu
vary according to the type of disc you have inserted and
are independent of the player’s menus.When the disc is
playing, press the
TITLE.GUIDE button to display and
hide this menu.
• Info menu – The player’s Info menu appears as a bar at
the top of the screen while the disc is playing.During this
time, press the
INFO button on the remote control to
display and hide the Info menu.
• Player menu – If no disc has been inserted the player
Standard
Random
Program
IntroScan
DivX(R) VOD
menu appears automatically. If a disc is being played press
STOP button to access this menu.
the
Note:A function is only available if it features on the disc you have
inserted. For instance, if you select the Subtitles function from the
Info menu subtitles will only appear if subtitles have actually
been provided on the disc. If a menu or icon appears greyed out
this means that this menu or the associated function is not
available.
Compatible discs
•DVD
•DVD-R, DVD-RW,DVD+R, DVD+RW
•CD
• CD-R, CD-RW.
Compatible formats
•DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG
•CD, mp3,WMA, DivX, CD Kodak Picture.
More information about discs and compatible formats is available at the end of the booklet.
Regional coding
Your DVD player has been designed to process regional management information that is stored on
DVD discs. DVD discs that have different regional codes to that of your player cannot be played.
The regional code for your player is 2 (Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Japan). ALL means all
regions.When you buy a disc check that it bears the correct logo.
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Basic Playback Operations
Playback
Switch the DVD player and TV set on.
1. Press the button on the front of the
appliance to open the disc tray.
2. Put the disc in with the printed side
upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).
3. Press again to close the disc tray.
• Play starts automatically, or
• the Disc menu appears. One of its options
can be selected to start playing the disc.
Select it and press
• the player’s main menu appears. Select the
option Play and press
4. Press STOP to stop playback.
Notes:
The player stores the point where playback was
interrupted. If you press
resumes from this point.To stop playback
completely or to start again from the beginning,
press STOP twice.
If the player is left in STOP mode for more than
five minutes without any user interaction, a screen
saver is activated.Then, at the end of 30 minutes
without any user interaction, the player switches
off automatically.
OK, or else
OK.
PLAY again, playback
Variable slow motion
1. While the disc is playing, press the PA USE
button once.
PA USE is displayed.
2. Press the REV or FWD button a number
of times to vary the speed and direction of
the slow motion.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Note: Backward slow motion is not available on
VCDs.
Changing chapter / track
While the disc is playing, press the or
button to go immediately to the next or
previous chapter, or to the next or previous
track.
Zoom
1. While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM
button until you reach the zoom size you
require.
2. Move from one area to another using the
,, and buttons.
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Accelerated play
While the disc is playing, press the REV or
FWD button one or more times to vary the
speed and direction of the accelerated play.
PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press
Still image
While the disc is playing, press PAUSE once for
freeze frame. Press
playback.
PLAY to resume normal
Frame advance
1. Press PA USE twice.
FRAME is displayed.
2. Press the REV or FWD button a number
of times to advance backward or forward
image by image.
3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
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PLAY
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Info Menu
Using the Info Menu
You can display information about the disc during playback using the Info menu.It will also allow
you to access certain functions.To display the menu, press
INFO button on the remote control. Select the various options using the and buttons.
the
Then follow the instructions which appear on the screen and use the or buttons on the
remote control to scroll through the options.
Note:When one of the icons is greyed out, this means that the relevant function is not available on the disc
being played.
The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available
at this stage.
Info menu (DVD)
Time display Chapter Audio Bookmark Sleep
Title Subtitles Play mode Camera angle
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Info menu (audio CD)
Time display Track Play Bookmark
PLAY to start playback and then press
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mode Sleep
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Info menu (VCD and SVCD)
Time display Track PlayBack Audio Play mode
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Control Sleep
PBC
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Info Menu
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Left
Down
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Time display icon
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Title/Track and
Chapter icons
Press the INFO button on the remote control while a
disc is playing to display the Info menu.
OK
Use the and buttons on the remote control to
select the icon you want.Then use the and buttons
to select an option and press
Right
selection.
OK to confirm your
Time display
Press the INFO button, select the Time display icon with the and
buttons, then press the and buttons repeatedly to display in turn:
DVD: Chapter elapsed time, Chapter remaining time,Title elapsed time and
Title remaining time;
VCD and audio CD:Track elapsed time and Track remaining time.
To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the
start of a title or chapter, enter a time with the numeric buttons (format
hh:mm:ss).
Note:This function may not be available on all discs.
Title/Chapter (DVD) / Track (audio CD and VCD)
To directly access a title or a chapter (DVD),or a track (audio CD and VCD),
press the
buttons, and choose a number using the and buttons or enter a number
directly with the numeric buttons.
INFO button, then select one of these icons with the and
Note: Many discs only have one title.
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Subtitles icon
Subtitles (DVD and DivX)
Subtitles are disabled by default.You enable the subtitle function as follows:
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button, then select the Subtitles
icon using the and buttons.
2. Select a language using the and buttons.
3. To disable the subtitle function, select the Off option.
Notes:
When you change the language of the subtitles using the Info menu your choice of
language only applies for the disc currently being played.When you eject the disc and
switch off the player, the subtitles will be displayed again in the subtitle language you
selected in the Languages menu (see page 25).
This function may not be available on all discs.
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Info Menu
Audio (DVD,VCD and DivX)
Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or different
audio formats.
To change the language or audio format during play:
Audio icon
Play mode icon
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Audio icon with the and
2. Choose a language or an audio format with the and buttons.
Play mode (all discs except DivX)
1. While the disc is playing, press the INFO button, then select the Play
2. Choose an option using the and buttons, then press OK:
3. To stop the repeat playback, you have a choice between:
buttons, or press the
Notes:
This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or audio
formats.
When you change the dialogue language using the Info menu, your choice of
language is only applicable to the disc being played.When you eject the disc or switch
off the player, the dialogue language will revert to the one you selected in the
Languages menu (see page 25).
Note: For mp3 play modes, please refer to page 17.
mode icon using the and buttons or press the
button on the remote control.
• DVD play modes: standard, programme, title repeat, chapter repeat,A-B
repeat.
Notes:
Repeat mode is only available with discs which display elapsed and remaining time.
To repeat a sequence between two points A and B, choose the A-B repeat option, and
then follow the instructions for entering the two points. If, during a fast forward or
reverse, point B is reached, the player continues playback at normal speed from point
A. If, during a fast search, point A is reached, the player starts playback from point A at
normal speed.
• VCD and SVCD play modes:standard, disc repeat, track repeat, A-B
repeat.
• audio CD play modes: standard, programme, random, disc repeat, track
repeat,A-B repeat, IntroScan.
Note: IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track.When all the tracks have
been scanned IntroScan stops. If you want to continue playing the track being
scanned, press the PLAY button. Press the STOP button to stop IntroScan.
- selecting the Play mode icon and choosing the Standard option, and
- pressing the STOP button twice.
AUDIO button on the remote control.
PLAY MODE
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Bookmark icon
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Info Menu
Bookmark (DVD and audio CD)
The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the
player and the unit remains switched on.
Note:This function is only available with discs whose elapsed or remaining time
appears in the Info menu.
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Bookmark icon with the and
buttons, and press
bookmarks.To display the other bookmarks, press the button.
OK to confirm.Another menu is displayed describing six
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Camera angle icon
PBC
PlayBack Control
icon
Sleep icon
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02:12:56 T2
Play button "Unmarked" icon
03:24:09 T1
Unmarked 6
2. To create a bookmark, select a position shown as “unmarked” using the
,, and buttons, and then press
OK.
3. To start playback from a bookmark, select the button, then press OK
to confirm.
4. To delete a bookmark, select the button, and then press OK to
confirm.
Camera angle (DVD)
Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes.
1. To change the camera angle, press the INFO button, then select the
Camera angle icon with the and buttons, or press the
button on the remote control.
ANGLE
2. Choose the angle with the and buttons.
Note:
If the disc was recorded using a single camera angle, this function is not available.
There are very few discs offering more than one angle.
PBC - PlayBack Control (VCD)
The PlayBack Control function offers scenes and information which can be
selected interactively via a menu. It can also be used to display high-resolution
pictures, if the disc contains any.
Press the
and buttons to enable or disable this function.
INFO button, then select the PlayBack Control icon. Press the
Sleep
1. Press the INFO button, then select the Sleep icon with the and
buttons.
2. Select one of the available options using the and buttons: Off,30,
60, 90 or 120 minutes.
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed in collaboration
with .The main advantage of the mp3 format is that it means CD-quality music
tracks can be stored on a personal computer in user-friendly compressed files.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is another audio file format developed by Microsoft.
JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 2 megapixels.
Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of
JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too
large. In this case, reduce the files’ resolution and write another disc.
Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that plays DivX®5, DivX®4, DivX®3, and
DivX®VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements.
Using memory cards
Your player has two memory card slots.You can transfer information (JPEG or mp3 or WMA files)
from your memory cards to the player and display the pictures on screen or play the mp3 or
WMA files.The upper slot can read different formats; the lower slot is for Compact Flash Cards.
Compatible Memory Cards
Upper slot:
• Secure Digital Card
• MultiMedia Card
• Smart Media Card
• Memory Stick
Lower slot:
• Compact Flash Card 1 and 2
Reading Memory Cards
Note: Although your memory card may be compatible with the unit, the data on the card must be in a format
the player can read (JPEG, mp3 or WMA).
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Insert a disc
Insert CF Card
Insert MS Card
Insert SM Card
SD/MMC Detected
1. Insert your memory card into the slot. If a disc is
playing, press the
STOP button.
2. Use the and buttons to select the Play option
from the main menu.
3. Use the and buttons to select the card you
want to access and press
OK.
The contents of the card is displayed.
4. Follow the instructions below to display or play files.
Note: Use the DVD
media.
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.
CD button to toggle between available
mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
PLAYPL AY
Angels
None
mp3
mp3 Play Mode : Standard
Z
Z
Z
.
.
.
00:02:36
PLAY
Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files
Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.
1. Open the tray by pressing the button.
2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up.
3. Select a folder using the and buttons on the
OK to display the list of
2000
I will survive
Robbie Williams
To r n
Beautiful
Testify
2000
Eiffel Tower
Trocadero
Louvre1
Louvre2
Concorde
00:00:00
PLAY
Slideshow speed: Fast
jpg
Holidays 03
Current Selection
mp3 Angel
Current Selection
PLAY
Robbie Williams
Not selected
PLAY
Not selected
/2000/
Mum and dad
remote control, then press
files or press
PLAY to start playing all the files
contained in the folder.
4. Select a file using the , , and buttons, then
OK and then PLAY to start playback.
press
• mp3 and WMA file: the player begins by playing the
selected file, then all the files and subfolders
contained in the same folder. The player then plays
the contents of the folders at the same level as the
folder containing the file selected at the start.
Note:While listening you can use the or button to go
back to the previous track or go on to the next one.
• JPEG file: the player starts the slide show with the
JPEG file you have selected and proceeds to display
all the JPEG files in the same folder, then all the JPEG
files in the subfolders located in the same folder.
Notes: During the slide show you can use the ANGLE button
to rotate the picture 90°, the ZOOM button to magnify the
picture, the or button to go back to the previous
picture or go on to the next one and the STOP button to
interrupt the slide show and display the disc’s contents.
The Zoom function may not be available with some large JPEG files.
5. Press the INFO button to display the Info menu
during playback.
mp3 and WMA file: press the or button several
times to select a playback mode (Standard, Random,
Track repeat, Folder repeat, Disc repeat, Program),
and then press
Z
Z
Z
.
.
.
JPEG file: press the or button to select a
OK.
projection speed.
6. When the player has played all the files the music or
slide show stops and the disc’s contents are displayed
again.
7. Press STOP to end playback.
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EN
PLAYPLAY
00:02:16
Z
Z
Z
.
.
.
avi
Volt eface
PLAY
mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Playing JPEG and mp3 music files at the same time
You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 music files recorded on the same disc.
1. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the
player.
PLAY
2000
I will survive
Robbie Williams
To r n
Killian
Te stify
00:01:57
PLAY
Slideshow speed: Fast
Angels
Current Selection
mp3 Angel
mp3
jpg
Holidays 03
Playing DivX files
Robbie Williams
2000
Mum and dad
Z
Z
Z
.
.
.
2. Select an image file using the , , and
buttons, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
The name of the folder where the file is located and
the name of the file appear on the right in the
"Current selection" section.
3. Then select an mp3 music file using the , , and
buttons, then press
OK to confirm your selection.
The name of the folder where the file is located and
the name of the file appear on the right in the
"Current selection" section.
Note:To delete your selection, press the CLEAR button.
4. Press INFO to access the Info menu during
simultaneous playback.You can change the slide
show’s projection speed using the or button.
5. During simultaneous playback you can use the and
buttons to go back to the previous picture or go
on to the next one.
Title 1
Title 2
Title 3
Title 4
Title 5
Title 6
Time display Audio Sleep
Current Selection
Not selected
Not selected
Subtitles
1. Open the tray by pressing the button,insert the
disc and then press the button again to close the
tray.
2. The disc’s contents are displayed. Select the DivX file
that you wish to play with the and buttons and
OK to select it.
press
Note:To delete your selection, press the CLEAR button.
3. Press PLAY to start playback.
A note on copying: Before playing DivX or mpeg4 files, please
be sure of their origin and that you have legally purchased or
rented the contents. Pirate copying is illegal and may result in
sanctions. Private copies of your own material for your own use
may be legal in some countries. Make sure you are aware of
any applicable laws.
4. Press INFO to access the Info menu during playback.
Use the and buttons to select an icon and the
and buttons to choose an option (see page 13).
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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files
Note:To guarantee playback of DivX files the audio must be
mp3 format. DivX Certified devices can play back any
interleaved mp3 audio at any bitrate, both CBR and VBR.The
audio must be sampled at standard frequencies, such as 32
kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz, and must conform to the AVI file
specification. Apart from mp3, the audio formats recognised by
your player are MPEG layer 1/2,AC3, DTS, PCM. Formats such
as AAC and Ogg Vorbis are not supported by this player.
Renting (purchasing) DivX®VOD files
DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs.The difference lies in the access to the
media. DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites.
Prior to downloading a VOD you need to input the registration number of your DVD player on
the purchase form on the site.
Follow the instructions below to find the registration
number of your player:
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Standard
Random
Program
DivX(R) VOD
1. Insert a disc and select the Play Mode option from
the player menu.
2. In the Play Mode menu, select DivX(R) VOD.
The registration number is displayed on the TV set’s
screen.
3. Write down this VOD 8-character registration
number so that you can fill in the form on the
website you purchase your DivX VOD files from.
Note: If you cannot play a DivX VOD file recorded on a CD-R
disc after downloading it, the rental period allocated during
purchasing from the website may have expired. It is also
possible that the recorded file is not compatible with your
player because of different versions or incorrect download
parameters.The parameters used when copying to CD-R may
be another reason for this. Since it is not possible here to
supply all the information, parameters and advice relating to
the use of DivX VOD files, we recommend that you visit
specialist websites such as www.divx.com/vod.
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Radio
EN
The player has a built-in tuner that allows for
FM radio function.
Manual tuning
1. Connect the FM aerial in the correct manner.
2. Press the TUNER button on the remote
control.
3. When the FM station broadcasts Stereo
sound, ST is displayed.
4. Tune a station by pressing repeatedly
TUNER + or TUNER - on the remote
control until the desired station is found.
Alternatively, you can press and hold the
same button down for about one second
to activate the automatic search function.
In this mode the player will automatically
tune frequencies until it finds a station.
5. Repeat steps 4 to tune to another radio
station.
Note: If there is any interference, change the
aerial’s position until the ideal sound reception is
obtained.TV and other electronic devices could be
the cause of interference, so tr y to position the
aerial away from them.
Storing radio stations
The player can store up to 40 radio stations in
its memory.You can enter every single radio
station yourself or the player can store all
available radio stations automatically in
ascending order.
Automatic preset programming
1.
Press the TUNER button on the remote
control to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press and hold TUNER down for 3
seconds to start automatic preset
programming.
Note: A weak signal can affect the "Automatic
preset programming” function’s efficiency.Adjust
the aerial for better reception and a more
efficient search.
3. Radio frequencies will be browsed and
radio stations stored automatically.When
all the available radio stations are stored or
all 40 memory locations are full, the auto
preset programming function will stop.
Manual preset
1.
Tune to a radio station (see "Manual
tuning" for details).
2. Press MENU on the remote control.
PRESET will appear on the display.
3. While the word P-- is still flashing, input
your desired preset number (1-40) using
the numeric buttons, then press
store it.
Retrieving preset stations
1.
Press the TUNER button on the remote
control to enter the Tuner mode.
2. Press or on the unit or PR+ or
PR- on the remote control to search up or
down for the preset stations.
RDS for FM Only
The RDS icon is displayed when RDS (Radio
Data System) data is received.The following
information may be available for certain
stations: Station frequency, Station name,
Programme type.
Press the
remote control to select the type of
information you want to display.
You can search for stations using one of the
following programme types:
NEWS = news
AFFAIRS = current affairs
INFO = information
SPORT = sport
EDUCAT = education
DRAMA = series and plays
CULTURE = religion or
national culture
SCIENCE = science and
technology
VARIED = miscellaneous
POP M = pop music
ROCK M = rock music
MOR M = middle-of-the-road
music, easy-listening music
LIGHT M = classical music
CLASSICS = serious classical
OTHER M = unclassified
WEATHER = weather,medical
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INFO•RDS button repeatedly on the
FINANCE = stock market reports
CHILDREN = children’s
programmes
SOCIAL AFFAIR = sociology,
history, geography, psychology,
society
RELIGION = any aspect of
beliefs, faith & God or Gods
PHONE IN = public phone-in
discussion
TRAVEL = travelling
HOBBY = recreational
activities & leisure
JAZZ = jazz music
COUNTRY = country music
NATIONAL = national music
OLDIES = oldies music
FOLK = folk music
DOCUMENTARY =
documentaries
MENU to
Player menus
Using the player’s menus
The player’s main menu is displayed when there is no disc in the player or when the disc has been
interrupted during playback by pressing the
and buttons. Press
OK to confirm your selection. Return to a previous menu using the button.
Play
When a disc and/or one or several memory cards are inserted at the same time, select the disc or
card you want to play with the and buttons and press
Play Mode selection
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Standard
Random
Program
IntroScan
DivX(R) VOD
STOP button. Select a menu option using the , ,
OK.
1. Load a disc and press STOP.
2. Select the Play Mode option and press OK to
confirm.
Note:The contents of the Play Mode menu varies depending
on the type of disc.
3. Select a play mode with the and buttons, and
OK to confirm.
press
EN
Standard
Press OK or the PLAY button to begin the
disc’s standard playback.
Random (all discs except DVD)
You can listen to all the tracks on the disc in a
random order (chosen by the player) by
choosing the Random option.
OK to start random playback. Press
Press
STOP to stop random playback. Press PLAY
to resume normal playback.
Program (all discs except mp3+JPEG
discs and JPEG)
With this option, you choose and programme
the playback order. Lists vary according to the
type of disc.
1a. DVD: select a title using the and
buttons and press the button to access
the list of chapters and select a chapter
using the and buttons.
1b. Audio CD and VCD: select a track using
the and buttons, or select All to
start playing all the tracks.
1c. mp3,WMA and DivX CD: select a folder
using the and buttons, then press
the button to access the list of files,
then select a file using the and
buttons.
2. Press OK to add the title, chapter (DVD),
track (audio CD and VCD) or file (mp3,
WMA and DivX) selected to the list.
Press the
CLEAR button to remove the
last title/chapter/track/file from the list.
PLAY to start programme play or
Press
select Done and press
OK.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary.
IntroScan (Audio CD only)
This option plays the first ten seconds of each
track.
OK to start the IntroScan, press STOP
Press
to stop it and PLAY to continue playing the
current track.
DivX(R) VOD (DivX only)
Please refer to page 19.
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EN
Player menus
Parental Control settings
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Lock Player
Change Password
Rated Titles
Unrated Titles
Free Access
You can control access to the player and the type of discs
your family can watch with the lock function.There are
eight levels of parental control.
Select the Parental Control option from the main menu
and press
OK.The corresponding menu is displayed.
Lock Player
This setting prevents the playback of DVDs
that may not be suitable for all audiences, by
using the rating level that may be encoded on
the disc. If the rating level on the disc is higher
than the preset level the playback function will
not be enabled unless the password is entered.
1. To activate locking ( ) according to your
preset rating limits, select the Lock
Player option using the and
buttons and press
OK to confirm.
2. You are asked for a new password. Enter
four digits using the numeric buttons and
OK to confirm.
press
You are asked for confirmation; repeat the
operation.
Note: Choose a password that is easy to
remember, or write it down.
3. To unlock ( ), select the Parental
Control option. Enter your password.
Select the Lock Player function and press
OK to confirm.
Change Password
1.
To change the password, select this option
and press
OK to confirm.
2. Enter the four digits of your new
password.
Rated Titles
The disc publisher is responsible for coding
scenes according to the rating limits. In Europe,
very few discs have coded scenes.
1. Select Rated Titles and press OK to
confirm.
2. For the rating limit, select the level using
the and buttons, then press
OK to
confirm.
Unrated Titles
To set up password-only access to unrated
1.
titles, select Unrated titles and press
OK
to confirm.
2. Select Password required using the
and buttons, and press
Note:Your selected rating limits will only be
applied if you then put the player into Lock mode
(see above).
OK to confirm.
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Display settings
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
TV Image
Front display
Black level
PAL/NTSC
Player menus
Select the Display option in the main menu using the
and buttons, and press
4x3
standard
Select an option using the and buttons, and press
Dim
OK to confirm.
Normal
PAL
OK to confirm.
EN
TV Image
Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you
can choose the picture format best suited to
the format of your TV screen:
4x3 Letterbox: gives best reproduction
of pictures recorded in this format (i.e.
with horizontal bands at the top and
bottom of the screen) or in 16x9,
4x3 Standard: reproduces a 4x3 picture
without distortion,
16x9 Widescreen: reproduces 16x9
format films in full on a 16x9 screen.
Front Display
This option lets you choose how the front
display of the DVD player appears.Three
settings are available:
Auto: the front display brightness dims
when a disc is playing,
Bright: the front display is always bright,
Dim: the front display is always dim.
Black level
This option lets you adjust the video brightness
level.
Three settings are available:Normal, Dark
and Light.
PAL/NTSC
In addition to PAL DVDs and VCDs, you can
enjoy NTSC films as well (a 60Hz PAL
compatible TV set is required). If the pictures
from the DVD being played appear in black and
white on your screen, try changing the colour
standard.
Set the function to PA L or NTSC.
Video
This option lets you select the video output of
your appliance: Component if your TV is
connected to the component video socket of
the player, or RGB if your TV is connected to
the Scart socket of the player.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan provides high-quality pictures
with less flicker.Turn on Progressive Scan if you
used the Component Video sockets of the
player to connect a TV or monitor compatible
with a progressive scan signal.
OK to activate Progressive Scan.
Press
Caution! Once Progressive Scan has been
activated, an image will only be visible on a
progressive scan TV or monitor. If you activate
Progressive Scan by mistake, you should take the
following steps to reset the unit: open the disc
tray, press and hold the SUBWOOFER button
on the front panel.The video output will be
restored to the standard setting and a picture will
once again be visible on a conventional analogue
TV or monitor.
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EN
Player menus
Sound settings
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Night Mode
Distance
Test Tone
You can adapt your player to other equipment and access
specific functions with the Sound menu.
1. Select the Sound option in the main menu using the
and buttons and press
OK to confirm.
2. Select an option using the and buttons, and
OK to confirm.
press
Night Mode
You can use this function to control the
different sound levels via dynamic compression.
It improves the quality of the sound track at a
low volume and quietens the loudest sounds.
Select an option using the and buttons:
Quiet, Moderate or Off.
Note:This function is available only on DVD discs
recorded in Dolby Digital.
Distance
All the basic settings have already been preset
for the speakers included in the box. However,
to make the surround sound more effective
and suit the acoustic conditions in the room
where you are listening,you may need to delay
the signal coming from some of the speakers.
Channel delay compensates for centre or
surround speakers that are closer to the
listening position than the front speakers.
1. Select Front, Center or Rear using the
and buttons and press
OK.
2. Adjust the distance using the and
buttons and press
Note:The receiver speaker distance default
settings are as follows:
Front speakers (L/R): 4.5 m
Centre speaker (Cch): 3 m
Rear speaker (SUR): 3 m
OK.
Test Tone
This function is used to test the speaker setting
and change the speaker level.A short noise
comes successively from each speaker.Adjust
the volume level using the and buttons.
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Language settings
Play
Play Mode
Parental Control
Display
Sound
Languages
Player Menus
Disc Menus
Audio
Subtitles
Player menus
With this menu, you can set the language for player
menus, dialogue, subtitles and the disc menus.
English
If you chose "English" during initial set-up, the main menu
English
is displayed in English,any menus generated by the disc are
English
in English, as is the language used in dialogue (if this
English
language is available on the disc).
1. Select the Languages option in the main menu using
the and buttons and press
2. Select one of the options using the and
buttons, and press
OK to confirm.
OK to confirm.
EN
Player Menus
To change the language of the player menus,
choose the language using the and
buttons and press
OK to confirm.
Disc Menus
To change the language of the disc menus,
choose the language using the and
buttons and press
OK to confirm.
Audio
To change the dialogue language, choose
1.
the language using the and buttons
and press
OK to confirm.
Note: If the selected language is not available on
a disc, the disc’s default language will be used
instead.
2. To change the language during play, display
the Audio icon by pressing the
AUDIO
button on the remote control (see page 14).
Subtitles
To change the subtitle language, choose the
1.
language using the and buttons and
OK to confirm.
press
Note: If the language chosen is available, it is
automatically selected when you display the
subtitles (see page 13). Otherwise, the subtitle
language indicated on the disc is selected instead.
2. To change the language of the subtitles
during playback, display the Info menu by
pressing the
INFO button on the remote
control (see page 13).
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Additional Information
EN
Tr oubleshooting
The appliance does not switch on.
•Make sure it is plugged into a mains socket.
•Press the button on the remote
control or the
front of the appliance.
The device switches off spontaneously.
• The device switches off automatically
when it is in STOP mode for more than 30
minutes without any user intervention.
Switch it on again.
It is impossible to read the disc.
• Insert the disc with the printed side facing
up.
•Check that the disc can actually be played
by this device (see page 28).
• If you are trying to play a disc containing
JPEG files, check that the files have a
resolution of less than 2 megapixels.
• Check that the disc’s regional code
matches the player’s regional code.This
player’s regional code is 2.
•Clean the disc (see page 27).
There is no picture.
•Check you have switched on the TV set.
•Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).
• Select the AV input assigned to the player
on the TV.
The picture is of poor quality (with
snow or lines).
•Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).
There is no sound or the sound is of
poor quality.
•Check the connections (see pages 4 and 5).
•Make sure the speakers are connected.
•Make sure the MUTE function is not on.
No surround sound.
• Check the speaker configuration in the
Sound menu.
The remote control does not work or
works only intermittently.
• Check that batteries are inserted or
change them.
ON/ECO button on the
• Aim the remote control at the appliance.
The infrared beam must not be blocked or
interrupted.
• Check that the remote control is
configured to control the device you are
trying to operate with it. Press the
DVD.CD button if you want to operate a
DVD player, the
television set and the
operate the radio.
TV button to operate a
TUNER button to
The subtitles do not appear.
• Check that the DVD disc provides
subtitles.
• Refer to the section on how to display
subtitles (see page 13).
The disc menu language is not the
correct one.
• The disc menu language has not been set
up (see page 25).
• The language of your choice is not
available on the disc (see page 25).
You have forgotten your password
(Parental control).
• When the player is on and the disc tray is
opened, press and hold the button on
the front panel until the unit goes into
standby mode.All system settings will be
restored to default, the parental password
will also be reset.
Your DivX files won’t play.
• When you encounter problems make sure
that the file that you are trying to play
actually contains DivX video.The files
often use the term “DivX” in their
filename even though they have in fact
been coded in another format.
•Problems playing DivX version 5.1 and the
version 2.5 player: with some recent DivX
versions coding problems may arise that
are directly linked to the ability of your
computer to provide the total capacity of
its microprocessor during the coding
procedure. During playback, this leads to
picture problems or a lack of
synchronisation between sound and
picture.
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Additional Information
Precautions
Use
• If your appliance has been stored in a cool
place for any length of time, during a
journey for example, wait for about 2
hours before using it.
• The openings located on the top and
bottom are for ventilation and must not
be obstructed.
• During thunderstorms, we recommend
that you isolate the appliance from the
electrical supply so that it is not damaged
by electrical or electromagnetic surges.
• This appliance is designed for continuous
use. Putting the DVD player into standby
mode does not disconnect it from the
mains supply.To completely isolate the
equipment, remove the plug from the
mains socket as some components remain
connected to the electrical supply.
• If you notice any burning or smoke,
disconnect the appliance immediately to
avoid any risk of electrocution.
• Do not attempt to look inside the
appliance through the disk tray opening or
any other opening.You may be
electrocuted or exposed to laser
radiation.
• This appliance is for domestic use only and
must not be used for industrial purposes.
•Total or partial copying of recordings
protected by copyright legislation,without
the explicit permission of the holder of
the rights, contravenes current legislation.
Copying or downloading music files for
sale or any other business purpose
constitutes or could constitute a violation
of copyright law.
Cleaning
• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth. Regularly dust
the vents at the back or sides.
• Using solvents, abrasive or alcohol-based
products risks damaging the appliance.
• If an object or liquid enters inside the
appliance, unplug it immediately and have it
checked by an authorised engineer.
Handling and caring for discs
• Handle your discs with care. Hold the disc
with your fingers at the edges or through
the hole.
• Insert the disc with the label facing up (for
a single-sided disc).
• Place the disc properly into the tray in the
allotted holder.
• Use a soft cloth to clean discs if necessary,
always wiping from the centre to the edge.
•Always put discs back in their cases after
use and store in a vertical position.
• Do not close the tray with two discs in it
or with a disc not sitting correctly in the
holder.
•Do not play cracked,chipped or warped
discs nor try to repair them with adhesive
tape or glue.
• Do not write on a disc.
• Do not move the player when a disc is
being played.
• Do not scratch discs or store them in
places exposed to direct sunlight, high
humidity or high temperatures.
• Do not use aerosol cleaners, benzene,
anti-static liquids or any other solvent for
cleaning discs.When cleaning, wipe gently
with a soft damp (water only) cloth from
the centre to the edge, avoiding circular
motions, which could cause scratches and
interference during playback.
Guarantee
• The type and production number of your
appliance are printed on the guarantee
certificate supplied with your appliance.
Keep this certificate as well as the invoice.
These documents are required in the
event of claiming your guarantee rights.
•All repairs during the guarantee period
must be carried out by an authorised
engineer for our brand. If this condition is
not met, your rights will no longer be valid.
•Never open the appliance yourself,since this
may put you at risk or damage the
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equipment.THOMSON does not accept any
liability if the appliance is used in any way
other than in accordance with this manual.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, DECLARATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT OR
OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT
IN CONDITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED ABOVE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
Technical data
Mains supply:AC-230 V - 50 Hz
Power consumption: 85 W (1 W in standby)
Operating conditions: +5°C to +35°C
Surrounding humidity: 10% to 75 % (no condensation)
Audio signal to noise ratio: 65dB (A wtd)
Dimensions (H x W x D inch):
Front and Surround Speakers - 6.1 x 3.1x 3.5
Centre Speaker - 2.7 x 9.8 x 33.3
Subwoofer - 12.4 x 6.3 x 14
Amplifier section:
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode with 10% Total
Harmonic Distortion
Rear Channels: 55 Watts each Channel (1kHz, 8 Ohm)
Front Channels: 55 Watts each Channel (1kHz,8 Ohm)
Centre Channel: 100 Watts (1kHz,4 Ohm)
Subwoofer Channel: 100 Watts (100Hz,4 Ohm)
Total RMS Output Power, Dolby Digital mode : 420W
Muting Attenuation: 65dB
Frequency Response: 20kHz /-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Subwoofer Frequency Response: 10 Hz / -3db, 80Hz ref.
Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (Dolby digital mode)
Video Signal to Noise Ratio: from 40 dB to 60dB
FM tuner section:
Frequency Response: 15kHz +/-3dB, 1kHz ref.
Quieting: 24dBu
Signal to Noise: 60dB (stereo) / 65dB (mono)
IF Rejection: 50dB
Discs and formats you can play
In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of
all disc types , it is not possible to guarantee playback
of discs which do not comply with DVD,CD,VCD or
SVCD standards.This unit may not play some
recordings or files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW due to differences in recording
formats, software used and disc types.
DVD-Video
Digital video discs - 12 cm and 8 cm, single- or
double-sided, single or dual layer. DVDs are highdensity optical discs on which high-quality images and
audio are recorded by means of digital signals.
DVD-R,DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW
Most DVD-R and DVD+R (one recording only),
DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs (rewritable).
DVD+Rewritable
Depending on the DVD writer and discs used.
Recordings using DVD-R and DVD-RW discs must be
made in Video DVD mode. Recordings using
DVD+RW discs must be made in accordance with
the specifications for DVD+RW discs with a 4.7 GB
capacity.
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.
SVCD - Super Video Compact Disc
Most SVCDs comply with the IEC62107 standard.
SVCDs can be used to record up to 70 minutes of
digital sound and images in accordance with MPEG-2
standards for video and MPEG-1 standards for audio.
Audio CDs
Audio CDs (8 and 12 cm).
CD-R, CD-RW
Most CD-R (one recording only) and CD-RW discs
(rewritable).
This player can play most CD-R discs. CD-Rs written
during a multisession recording can also be played,
provided that the session has ended before the disc is
played (depending on the write software). However,
depending on the condition of the CD-writer,
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 recognise the disc before starting to play.
If the disc is not recognised after a period of 20
seconds, remove the disc, and then insert it again.
• Irrespective of the actual recording capacity of the
CD-R, do not use its full capacity. • CD-Rs should be
preferably used instead of CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
as, in certain cases, CD-RW playback may be faulty. •
Use reliable, good-quality CD write software. • Close
all other applications on the computer to ensure
reliable CD-R disc recording.
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DivX files
DivX is the name of a revolutionary new video codec
which is based on the new MPEG-4 compression
standard for video. Whether DivX files play correctly on
your player or not depends on the preparation and
production of the audio and video files, the codecs and
the type of recording equipment used, as well as on your
computer’s parameters. It is therefore possible that you
cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is
defective. It also sometimes happens that you can play
the images (video) but not the sound (audio).
DivX disc compatibility with this player is limited as
follows: • The maximum resolution of the DivX file is
below 720x576 (W x H) pixels. • DivX filenames should
not exceed 56 characters. • If the video and audio
structure of the recorded file is not interleaved, either
video or audio is outputted. • If the file is recorded with
GMC, the unit supports only 1-point GMC. GMC is the
acronym for Global Motion Compensation. It is an
encoding tool specified in the MPEG4 standard. Some
MPEG4 encoders, like DivX or XviD, have this option.
There are different levels of GMC encoding, usually
called 1-point, 2-point, or 3-point GMC.
mp3 files
CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio files in mp3
format.With regard to CD-R mp3 discs, please follow all
the recommendations for CD-R above, along with the
comments below:
• Your mp3 files should be ISO 9660 or JOLIET format.
ISO 9660 format and Joliet mp3 files are compatible with
Microsoft DOS and Windows, as well as with Apple Mac.
These two formats are the most widely used. • mp3
filenames should not exceed 8 characters and should end
with the “.mp3” extension. General name format:
Title.mp3. When composing your title ensure that you use
10 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and
avoid the use of special characters including (. , / ,\ , =
,+).• The total number of files on a disc should be less
than 400.• 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. Obtaining
audio CD quality sound requires an analogue/digital
sampling rate, that is conversion to mp3 format, of at least
128 kB/sec and up to 160 kB/sec. Choosing higher rates,
such as 192 kB/sec or more, only rarely produces even
better sound quality.Conversely, files with sampling rates
below 128 kB/sec will not play properly.• Do not try
recording copyright-protected mp3 files.“Securized” files
are encrypted and code-protected to prevent illegal
copying.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
(i.e. degraded sound quality and even, in some
cases, inability of the player to read the file).
WMA (Windows Media Audio) files
CD-R with WMA files.
• WMA filenames should not exceed 8 characters, and
should end with the “.wma” extension.
General name format:Title.wma.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 (., /, \, =,
+).• The total number of files on a disc should be less
than 999.
JPEG files
CD-R and CD-RW with JPEG files. Certain JPEG files,
including progressive JPEG files, cannot be read by this
player.
The total number of files and folders on the disc should
be less than 650. Make sure that files have the “.jpg”
extension. Files without the “.jpg” extension cannot be
read by the player, even though the files are shown as
JPEG images on your computer.
Kodak Picture CDs
Sound Enhancement Systems
This player is equipped with several built-in sound
enhancement systems.
DIGITAL
Dolby Pro Logic II
The Pro Logic II mode uses the built-in circuit to
steer the Left, Centre, Right and Surround left and
right channel audio signals and uses all five speakers
to play both stereo and Dolby Pro Logic programme
source, such as TV and VCR. Dolby Pro Logic II
includes Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II
Music and Dolby Pro Logic Emulation.
You can use this mode to suit any stereo programme
source to enjoy multi-channel sound experience.
Dolby Digital
The Dolby Digital mode lets you enjoy full digital
surround from software processed in the Dolby
Digital format. Dolby Digital provides better sound
quality and a more powerful presence than
conventional Dolby Surround.
This unit is equipped with a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround
sound. Differing from Dolby Pro Logic in that only
four channels (Front Left, Front Right,Centre and
Rear) are used, the new system provides stereo
separation of the rear speakers (Rear-Right, RearLeft). Adding the subwoofer channel for bass sounds
(counted as 0.1 channel) to the 5 channels provides
5.1 channels (or 6 Channels) that bring you the most
sophisticated Dolby Digital sound enjoyment.
Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
DTS is a digital surround system which delivers six
channels of master-quality, 20-bit audio. It offers five
full-range channels plus a special low frequency effect
(LFE) channel for subwoofer, resulting in what is
commonly known as 5.1 channels. It can be applied
with existing 5.1 speaker configurations. DTS is
available in DVD and CD mode.
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