THOMSON DTH615 - annexe 1 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided ....................................................2

Powering the player ......................................................3

By using the battery ..................................................3

By using the adapter ................................................3

Controls and sockets on the player ............................4

Connections ..................................................................5

The remote control ......................................................6

Basic playback operations

Compatible discs ..........................................................7

Compatible formats......................................................7

Regional coding..............................................................7

Operating the DVD player............................................7

Using the menus............................................................7

Playback..........................................................................7

Accelerated play............................................................8

Still image ......................................................................8

Frame advance ..............................................................8

Variable slow motion ....................................................8

Changing chapter/track ................................................8

Zoom ..............................................................................8

Status menu ..................................................................8

PBC - PlayBack Control................................................8

Advanced functions

Playback options............................................................9

Direct access (DVD) ................................................9

Direct access (VCD and DivX)..............................9

Audio............................................................................9

Subtitles ......................................................................9

Camera angle..............................................................9

IntroScan ....................................................................9

3D ................................................................................9

Play modes ..................................................................10

Repeat playback ......................................................10

Random playback ....................................................10

Programme playback ..............................................10

Bookmarks ..................................................................11

Digest............................................................................11

mp3,WMA, JPEG and DivX files

Playing mp3 and WMA files........................................12

Displaying JPEG files....................................................13

Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files

at the same time ........................................................13

Playing DivX files ........................................................14

Player menus

Using the player’s menus............................................15

General Setup Menu ..................................................15

Video Quality Setup....................................................16

Dolby Digital Setup ....................................................16

Preferences Setup ......................................................17

Additional Information

Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................18

Precautions ..................................................................18

Guarantee ....................................................................19

Technical data ..............................................................20

Discs and formats you can play ..................................20

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.

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!

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Inserting batteries in the remote control

• 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.

Connections and Setup

Accessories provided

Battery

Adapter and charger

Remote control and 1 battery CR2025

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Audio cables

Video cable

Transport bag

Lithium Cell

CR2025

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Connections and Setup

Powering the player

by using the battery

Installing the battery

The battery has three plugs that must be engaged in the three holes situated under the DVD player.

1. Lay the battery flat as indicated in the drawing

opposite.

2. Install the player over the battery while taking care

that the plugs on the battery engage into the holes situated under the player.

3. Slide the player backwards until you hear it click into

place.

Removing the battery

To detach the player from the battery, press on the arrowed button situated behind the battery, and then slide the player forwards.

by using the adapter

Charging the battery

Switch off the DVD player.

Plug the appropriate plug of the adapter into the DC IN socket of the battery.The light CHARGE comes on.The light FULL comes on when the battery is charged.

1. Plug the appropriate plug of the

adapter into the DC IN socket of the DVD player.

2. Plug the adapter into a mains

socket.

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Connections and Setup

Controls and sockets on the player

1 Closure latch 2 Light FULL 3 Light CHARGE 4 Light STANDBY 5 Remote control sensor

6POWER ON/OFF

To switch on and off the player.

7Volume

Setting the volume.

8 PHONES

Headphones socket

9AUDIO socket

10 VIDEO socket

11 S-VIDEO socket

12 Mains DC IN socket

Connect the mains adapter to this socket.

13 LCD screen 14 Loudspeakers 15 Disc compartment

16 DOOR OPEN

To open the disc compartment.

17 SETUP button

To access the player’s menus.

18 DISPLAY button

To display the

Status

menu.

19 DVD MENU button

To access the disc menu during playback.

20 TITLE MENU button

To access the disc contents. To access the USB card: press and hold for more than 2 seconds.

21/22 and buttons

For direct access to the previous or to the next chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

23 button

To stop playing.

24 button

Pause.

25 button

Play.

To browse through the menus.

27 OK (=ENTER)

To validate a choice.

28 USB socket

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Connections and Setup

Connections

Connection to a television set or to a television set and an amplifier

To watch your DVDs on your television set, connect the player to the television set or to the television set and amplifier using the audio/video cables provided.

Note: In order to see the images on your television set, do not forget to select the appropriate AV input on the television set.

Connecting headphones

In order to connect headphones, use the PHONES socket situated on the side of the player.

USB card

Switch off the player.

2. Connect the USB card reader to the USB socket located on the left side of the DVD player.

3. Switch on the player. Make sure that the disc compartment is closed.

Note: If there is a disc in the compartment, press twice the STOP button to stop playback.

4. Press and hold the TITLE MENU button on the player for more than 2 seconds to allow the

DVD player to read the USB card.A message appears showing the memory card status.

5. If the card reader includes more than one memory card, repeat the step 4.

6. Once all cards in the card reader have been read, the player returns to disc loading mode.

7. Switch off the player and remove the USB plug from the USB socket.

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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S-VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

DEO

S-VIDEO OUT

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Connections and Setup

The remote control

Navigating through menus

Use the direction buttons to navigate through the menus. Press the ENTER button on the remote control to confirm any selection you make.

STANDBY ON/OFF

To switch the appliance on and off.

SCREEN To switch off the screen during the playback of ON/OFF an audio or mp3 CD in order to save power.

DISPLAY To access the

Status

menu.

RANDOM To activate or deactivate random playback. PROGRAM To access program playback. REPEAT To access the Repeat playback function. A-B To define the sequence to be repeated in A-B

repeat mode.

0-9 Number input. CLEAR To exit a menu. SLOW/R To start reverse slow motion during playback. SLOW/F To start forward slow motion during playback.

To start backward or forward accelerated playback.

PLAY

To start playback.

STOP

To stop playback.

PAUSE/STEP

To make a pause or start playback image by image. To directly access the next or previous chapter

(DVD) or track (CD).

SETUP To access the player's menus. RETURN To stop playback and return to the PBC menu

(VCD).

PBC To activate the PBC menu of a VCD. SEARCH To directly access a title, a chapter, a track or a

definite location on a disc.

SUBTITLE To access the subtitle function. TITLE MENU To access the disc menu (if there is one). AUDIO MENUTo access the Audio function. DVD MENU To access the disc menu. AUDIO MODETo change the dialogue language or the audio

format.

3D To simulate multichannel sound. ANGLE To access the Camera angle function. ZOOM To access the Zoom function. MUTE To mute and restore the sound. KEY LOCK To lock player’s buttons. DIGEST To access the Digest or IntroScan function. BOOKMARK To access the Bookmark function.

ENTER

SCREEN

STANDBY

SUBTITLE

ON/OFF

ENTER

SETUP RETURN PBC SEARCH

TITLE MENU

AUDIO MODE

KEY

LOCK

MUTE

RANDOMDISPLAY

PROGRAM

REPEAT

SLOW/F

SLOW/RCLEAR

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE/

STEP

AUDIO MENU

DIGEST BOOKMARK

DVD

ZOOMANGLE3D

A-B

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Basic playback operations

Compatible discs

•DVD

•DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW

•CD

• CD-R, CD-RW

Note: Do not try to play irregularly-shaped CDs (e.g. heart-shaped or octagonal).

Compatible formats

•DVD,VCD (Video Compact Disc), SVCD (Super Video Compact Disc), JPEG.

•CD, mp3,WMA, DivX.

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.

Operating the DVD player

1. Place the player on a table or on a stable

surface.

2. Unlock the screen by pushing the switch

to the right, and raise the screen.

3. Push the POWER button to the left

(ON).

Using the menus

• 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

DVD MENU button to

display and hide this menu.

• Player’s menu – Press the

SETUP button

to display this menu and hide this menu.

This symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available at this stage.

Playback

Switch the DVD player on.

1. Press the DOOR OPEN button to open

the disc compartment.

2. Put the disc in with the printed side

upwards (in the case of a single-sided disc).

3. Close the compartment.

• Play starts automatically, or

• the Disc menu appears. One of its options can be selected to start playing the disc. Select it and press

ENTER, or else

•press the

PLAY button.

4. Press STOP to stop playback.

Note:The player stores the point where playback was interrupted. If you press PLAY again, playback resumes from this point.To stop playback completely or to start again from the beginning, press STOP twice.

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Basic playback operations

Accelerated play

1. While the disc is playing, press the or

button one or more times to vary the

speed and direction of the accelerated play.

2. Press PLAY to resume normal

playback.

Still image

While the disc is playing, press PAUSE/STEP once for freeze frame. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Note: After 5 minutes in PAUSE with no user interaction, the player goes into screen saver mode. If the player is left in STOP mode for more than 5 minutes without any user interaction, the player switches off automatically.

Frame advance

1. While the disc is playing, press a number of

times the

PAUSE/STEP button to

advance forward image by image.

2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Variable slow motion (except audio CD)

1. While the disc is playing, press a number of

times the

SLOW/R or SLOW/F button to

vary the speed and direction of the slow motion.

Note: Reverse slow motion is not possible with a VCD or a DivX disc.

2. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Changing chapter / track

While the disc is playing, press the or

button to go immediately to the previous or next chapter, or to the previous or next 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.

3. To resume normal playback press ZOOM

repeatedly.

Note:The Zoom function may not work on some discs.

Status menu

Press the DISPLAY button a number of times during playback to show in turn:

DVD:Title Elapsed,Title Remain, Chapter Elapsed, Chapter Remain, Display Off;

VCD, SVCD and audio CD: Single Elapsed, Single Remain,Total Elapsed,Total Remain, Display Off.

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

PBC button to activate and

deactivate the PBC function.

Note:This option may not be available on all VCDs.

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Advanced functions

Playback options

Direct access (DVD)

To directly access a title or a chapter:

1. In Stop mode, press the SEARCH button,

select Title using the and buttons and enter a title number with the numeric buttons.

2. Select Chapter using the and

buttons and enter a chapter number with the numeric buttons.

Note: Many discs only have one title.

To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a title or a chapter:

1. In Stop mode, press twice the SEARCH

button, select Title using the and buttons and enter a title number with the numeric buttons.

2. Select Time with the and buttons

and enter a time with the numeric buttons (format h:mm:ss).

Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button to clear your entry and then enter the correct numbers.

Direct access (VCD and DivX)

To directly access a track:

1. In Stop mode, press the SEARCH button

three times.

2. Enter a track number with the numeric

buttons.

To directly access a location on the disc which does not correspond to the start of a track:

1. In Stop mode, press once or twice the

SEARCH button to select either Disc Go

To or Track Go To.

2. Enter a time with the numeric buttons.

Note: If you make a mistake, press the CLEAR button to clear your entry and then enter the correct numbers.

Audio (DVD,VCD and audio CD)

Some discs have several audio tracks used for different languages or audio formats.

To change the language (DVD) during playback, press the

AUDIO MENU button several times

to select one of the available languages. To change the audio format (VCD and audio CD) during playback, press the

AUDIO

MODE button several times to select one of

the available audio formats.

Note:This option is only available if the disc offers a number of dialogue languages or audio formats.

Subtitles (DVD)

Press several times the SUBTITLE button to select one of the available subtitles languages.

Camera angle (DVD)

Some discs offer different camera angles for specific scenes.To change the camera angle during playback, press several times the

ANGLE button to select one of the available

camera angles.

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.

IntroScan (audio CD)

This option plays the first six seconds of each track.

Press

PLAY to start playback, then the

DISPLAY button to display the Single elapsed

time and then the

DIGEST button to start the

IntroScan.

Press

PLAY or DIGEST to continue

playing the current track.

To create a 3D surround effect that simulates multi-channel audio from two stereo speakers:

Press several times the

3D button to select a

Surround effect: Rock, Pop, Live, Dance,Techno, Classic or Soft.

To deactivate the function, select Off.

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Advanced functions

Play modes

Repeat playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button several times to select a play mode:

DVD: Chapter repeat,Title repeat, Off,

VCD, SVCD and audio CD:Track repeat,All, Off.

A-B repeat (DVD,VCD, SVCD and audio CD)

To repeat a sequence between two points A and B, press the A-B button at the beginning of the sequence you want to repeat.Then press the

A-B button again at the end of the sequence.Then

the sequence is played repeatedly until you press

A-B to resume normal playback.

Random playback (VCD, SVCD and audio CD)

You can play all the tracks on the disc in a random order (chosen by the player).

Press the

RANDOM button to start random playback.

Press the

RANDOM button again to resume normal playback.

Programme playback (except mp3)

With this option, you choose and programme the playback order.

1. Insert a disc.

2. Press the PROGRAM button to enter the

Programme playback mode.

3. Enter the title and then chapter number (DVD) or

the track number (audio CD and VCD) using the numeric buttons. Repeat this step to add other tracks to the playback list.

4. To remove a track from the playback list, select the

track using the , and buttons and press the

CLEAR button.

5. Select Start using the , , and buttons and

press

ENTER to start playback.

Tracks are played in the order of the playback list. Playback stops once all tracks have been played.

Note:The playback list is erased when the disc is removed from the player or when you press the STOP button twice.

6. To exit the Programme playback menu, press the

PROGRAM button again.

Program:TT (02)/CH (--)

01 TT: 01 CH: 15 06 TT: CH: 02 TT: CH: 07 TT: CH: 03 TT: CH: 08 TT: CH: 04 TT: CH: 09 TT: CH: 05 TT: CH: 10 TT: CH:

Exit Start NEXT

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Advanced functions

Bookmarks

The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit remains switched on.

1. Press the BOOKMARK button during playback.A

menu appears.

2. To create a bookmark, select an unused bookmark

using the , , and buttons, and then press the

ENTER or PLAY button. Repeat this step as

often as necessary.

3. To start playback from a bookmark, press the

BOOKMARK button, select the bookmark using the

,, and buttons and then press

ENTER or

PLAY .

4. To delete a bookmark, press the BOOKMARK

button, select the bookmark using the , , and

buttons and then press the

CLEAR button.

To exit the Bookmark function, press the

BOOKMARK

button again.

Bookmark

TT: 01 CH: 08 Time: 0:37:53

Digest (DVD and VCD)

1. Press the DIGEST button during playback to display

the Digest menu. It includes various options depending on the type of disc:

DVD:Title Digest, Chapter Digest,Title Interval, Chapter Interval and Bookmark Digest;

VCD:Track Digest, Disc Interval,Track Interval and Bookmark Digest.

2. Select one of the digest types:

Title Digest/Chapter Digest/Track Digest: shows a digest of all titles/chapters/tracks available on the disc.

Title/Chapter/Disc/Track Interval: shows a digest of the current title/chapter/disc/track in 10 minutes interval.

Bookmark Digest: shows a digest of all bookmarks created on the disc.

3. To display the next page, press the button or select NEXT in the menu and press

ENTER.

To start playback from a particular title, chapter, track, interval or bookmark, select it using the

,, and buttons and press

ENTER, or input the corresponding number in the

Select box and press

ENTER.

To return to the digest menu, select Menu, and press

ENTER.

To leave the digest menu, select Exit and press

ENTER or press the DIGEST button again.

Select Digest Type: Title Digest Chapter Digest Title Interval Chapter Interval Bookmark Digest

Type: Chapter (Title 01) Select (01-30): - -

Exit Menu NEXT

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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files

Playing mp3 or WMA files

mp3 is an audio file format which compresses recorded music. It was developed by Fraunhofer

Gesellschaft in collaboration with Thomson.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.

Before inserting a disc, check that it is compatible with the player.

1. Open the compartment by pressing the DOOR OPEN

button.

2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and

close the compartment.

3. The disc’s contents appear.The folder list appears on

the left. Select a folder using the and buttons on the remote control, and then press

ENTER to see

the folder’s contents.

4. Select a file using the and buttons on the

remote control, then press

PLAY or ENTER to

start playback.

Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list and press ENTER or press .

5. Press STOP to stop playback.

Note:While the disc is playing, press the or button to go immediately to the previous or next track.

Status menu

While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button a number of times to display successively: Single elapsed, Single remain.

Repeat playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode: Repeat one, Repeat folder, Folder (=off).

03:40 04:30 128 001/008

\mp3\

... Ben Harper Genesis R.Williams

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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files

1. Insert the disc containing the two types of file in the

player.

2. Select an mp3 or WMA file using the and

buttons, and press

PLAY or ENTER to start

playback.

3. Select a JPEG file using the and buttons and

then press

PLAY or ENTER to launch the slide

show.

4. Press STOP to stop the slide show. Press STOP

a second time to stop the music playback.

Note: Playback options are the same as for the display of JPEG files.

Display options

During the slide show, you can use the PAUSE/STEP button to pause the slide show, the or buttons to go back to the previous picture or go on to the next one. Press the

ZOOM button and then a number of times the and buttons until you reach

the zoom size you require. Press the button for an horizontal flip and the button for a vertical flip. Press the and buttons to rotate pictures 90°.

Repeat playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode: Repeat one, Repeat all, Repeat off.

Playing JPEG and mp3 or WMA files at the same time

You can display JPEG files while listening to mp3 or WMA music files recorded on the same disc.

1. Open the disc compartment by pressing the DOOR

OPEN button.

2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and

close the compartment.

3. A menu appears on the TV screen.The folder list is

displayed on the left. Select a folder using the and

buttons, then press

ENTER to see the folder’s

contents.

4. Select a file with the and buttons.A preview of

the picture is displayed on the right.

5. Press PLAY or ENTER to launch the slide show

from the chosen file.

Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list and press ENTER or press .

Displaying JPEG files

JPEG files are image files. Make sure that they have a resolution of less than 5 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 to less than 5 megapixels and write another disc.

00:00 00:00 001/008

\photos\

... Holidays 2004 Birthday Christmas

03:40 04:30 128 001/008

\photos\

... Holidays 2004 Birthday Christmas

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mp3, WMA, JPEG and DivX files

Playing DivX files

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.

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.

1. Open the compartment by pressing the DOOR

OPEN button.

2. Place the disc with the printed side facing up and

close the compartment.

3. A menu appears on the TV screen. Select a folder

using the and buttons on the remote control, then press

ENTER to see the folder’s contents.

4. Select a file using the and buttons on the

remote control.

Note:To go back to the folder list, select in the file list and press ENTER or press .

5. Press PLAY or ENTER to start playback.

6. Press STOP to stop playback.

Status menu

While the disc is playing, press the DISPLAY button a number of times to display successively: Single elapsed, Single remain.

Repeat playback

While the disc is playing, press the REPEAT button a number of times to select a playback mode: Repeat one, Repeat all, Repeat off.

To rent (purchase) DivX®VOD files

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: insert a disc and press the

SETUP button. Select the VOD option in the General Setup Menu. Select DivX

VOD and press

ENTER.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.

00:00 00:00 001/008

\DivX\

... Jurassic Park Nemo

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Player menus

Using the player’s menus

Press the SETUP button to display the player’s main menu.

Select an icon using the and buttons. Select one of the available options using the and buttons. Press the button or

ENTER to access the submenu and select an option using the

and buttons. Press

ENTER to confirm your selection.

Return to a previous menu using the button.

To exit from the player menus, press the SETUP button again.

General Setup Menu

1. Select the option using the and buttons.

2. Select one of the options using the and

buttons, and press the button or

ENTER to access

the various options.

TV Display

Depending on the format of the DVD disc, you can choose the picture format best suited to the format of your screen.

Select a format using the and buttons and press

ENTER to confirm:

Normal/PS:reproduces a 4:3 picture

without distortion,

Normal/LB: gives best reproduction of pictures recorded in this format (i.e. with horizontal bands at the top and bottom of the screen) or in 16:9,

Wide Screen:reproduces 16:9 format films in full on a 16:9 screen.

TV Type

In addition to PAL DVDs and VCDs, you can enjoy NTSC films as well (a 50Hz or 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 and press

ENTER to confirm.

Menu Language

To change the language of the player menus, choose the language using the and buttons and press

ENTER to confirm.

VOD

Please refer to page 14.

Dolby

General Setup Menu

TV Display PS

TV Type PAL

Menu Language ENG

VOD

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Player menus

Dolby Digital Setup

1. Select the option using the and buttons.

2. Select the option using the and buttons, and

press button or

ENTER to access the various

options.

Dynamic (DVD and DivX)

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, and press

ENTER to confirm.

Note:This function is available only on DVD discs recorded in Dolby Digital.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby Digital is a sound compression technique developed by Dolby Laboratories for digital audio multichannel signals.The Dolby Digital system supports any audio channel configuration, from stereo sound (2 channels) up to the digital “surround” sound 5.1.

- - Dolby Digital Setup - -

Dynamic

Video Quality Setup

1. Select the option using the and buttons.

2. Select one of the options using the and

buttons, and press button or

ENTER to access the

various options.

Dolby

Brightness

Adjust the brightness setting using the and

buttons (from -20 to +20) and press

ENTER.

Contrast

Adjust the contrast setting using the and buttons (from -20 to +20) and press

ENTER.

Color

Adjust the colour setting using the and buttons (from -20 to +20) and press

ENTER.

Video Quality Setup

Brightness 00

Contrast 00

Color 00

Dolby

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Player menus

Audio

To change the dialogue language, choose the language using the and buttons and press

ENTER to confirm.

Note:To change the language during play, press a number of times the AUDIO MENU button on the remote control.

Subtitle

To change the subtitle language, choose the language using the and buttons and press

ENTER to confirm.

Note:To change the language of the subtitles during playback, press a number of times the

SUBTITLE button on the remote control.

Disc Menu

To change the language of the disc menus, choose the language using the and buttons and press

ENTER to confirm.

Ratings

You can control access to the player and the type of discs your family can watch with the rating function.There are eight levels of parental control.

Note:The disc publisher is responsible for coding scenes according to the rating limits. In Europe, very few discs have coded scenes.

1. Select the rating level using the and

buttons.

2. Press ENTER to enter the Password

Setup menu.

Note:To access the Ratings submenu, you must input a four-digit password. If you have not chosen one yet, you are prompted to do so when you tr y to access it (see option Password).

3. Enter your four-digit password and press

ENTER.

Password

This option allows you to set or change the password.

1. Press ENTER to enter the Change

Password menu.

2. To change the password, enter the current

four-digit password in the “Old Password” box. Then enter the new password in the “New Password” box. You are then prompted to enter it again in the “Confirm Password” box to confirm and press

ENTER.

Preferences Setup

1. Select the option using the and buttons.

2. Select one of the options using the and

buttons, and press the button or

ENTER to access

the various options.

Note:The Preferences Setup menu is not available when there is a disc in the player.

Dolby

- - Preferences Setup - -

Audio ENG

Subtitle ENG

Disc Menu ENG

Ratings

Password

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Troubleshooting

The appliance does not switch on.

• Check that the battery is charged.

• If the player is plugged into the mains, check that the adapter plug is plugged properly into the mains socket.

• Set the

POWER button on the front of

the appliance to

ON.

The remote control does not work or works only intermittently.

• Check that batteries are inserted or change them.

• Aim the remote control at the appliance. The infrared beam must not be blocked or interrupted.

• Unplug the adapter plug from the DC IN socket for a few seconds and plug it again.

There is no picture.

• Check the connections.

• If the player is connected to a TV set, select the AV input assigned to the player on the TV.

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.

• If you are trying to play a disc containing JPEG files, check that the files have a resolution of less than programme 5 megapixels.

• Check that the disc’s regional code matches the player’s regional code.This player’s regional code is 2.

•Clean the disc.

• The DVD player is locked (parental control). Unlock the player or change the rating level.

The picture is of poor quality (with snow or lines).

• Check the connections

There is no sound or the sound is of poor quality.

• Check the connections.

• Set the volume on the side of the player.

The subtitles do not appear.

• Check that the DVD disc provides subtitles.

• Refer to the section on how to display subtitles (see page 17).

The disc menu language is not the correct one.

• The disc menu language has not been set up (see page 17).

• The language of your choice is not available on the disc (see page 17).

You have forgotten your password (Parental control).

• Enter 1369 as old password, and enter a new password in the password change menu.

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.

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.

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• 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 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.

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Technical data

Power requirements:AC 220V, 50Hz Power consumption: 11W Operating temperature: +5˚C to +35˚C Operating humidity: 5 % to 90 %.

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.”

Note on DivX files

Before making use of DivX files, please make sure that you have legally purchased or rented the content. 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 applicable laws.

Discs and formats you can play

In spite of the progress made to ensure playability of all discs 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 doublesided, single or dual layer. DVDs are high-density 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), DVDRW and DVD+RW discs (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 VHSquality 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.

DVD+Rewritable

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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. The correct playback of DivX files on this player depends on the preparation and production of the audio and video files, the codec and type of recording equipment used and on your computer’s parameters. It may therefore happen that you cannot play a DivX file or that part or all of it is defective. 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. • DivX files with subtitles in .SRT, .SUB and .SMI formats can be played. Correct playback of all languages may not be possible as some characters may be missing.

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 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 650.• 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 650.

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.

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