Thomson DVD Player - TV Set - VCR User Manual

Table of Contents

Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect ................2

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

Front panel controls......................................................3

Front panel display ........................................................3

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV)............................4

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or

cable receiver) ..............................................................4

Other connection options ............................................4

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

Tuning in a video channel on your TV ........................8

Tuning in TV channels ..................................................9

Manual installation ......................................................10

VCR mode

Basic playback operations

Playback........................................................................11

Stopping playback ......................................................11

Accelerated play..........................................................11

Fast forward / Rewind ................................................11

Variable playback ........................................................11

Still image ....................................................................11

Frame Advance............................................................11

Ejecting the tape ........................................................11

Recording

Recording options ......................................................12

Instant recording ........................................................12

Instant timer recording ..............................................12

Ending a recording ......................................................12

Programming a recording..........................................13

Advanced functions

Auto tracking ..............................................................15

Setting the clock..........................................................15

Colour standards ........................................................15

Language selection......................................................15

Video doctor ................................................................16

Sound settings ............................................................16

On screen display ........................................................16

Format..........................................................................17

OPR ..............................................................................17

NICAM ........................................................................18

Resetting the tape counter ........................................18

Playing NTSC tapes ....................................................18

DVD mode

Basic playback operations

Compatible discs ........................................................19

Compatible formats....................................................19

Regional coding............................................................19

Operating the DVD player ........................................19

Using the menus..........................................................19

Playback........................................................................19

Accelerated play..........................................................20

Still image ....................................................................20

Frame advance ............................................................20

Variable slow motion ..................................................20

Changing chapter ........................................................20

Zoom ............................................................................20

Scene replay ................................................................20

Info menu

Direct access................................................................22

Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................22

Subtitles........................................................................22

Audio ............................................................................23

Play mode ....................................................................23

Bookmark ....................................................................24

Camera angle ..............................................................24

PlayBack Control ........................................................24

mp3,WMA and JPEG files

Displaying JPEG files or playing mp3 or WMA files 25

Playing JPEG and mp3 files at the same time..........26

Menus

Player menus................................................................27

The Play Mode menu..................................................28

The Parental Control menu ......................................29

The Display menu ......................................................30

The Sound menu ........................................................31

The Languages menu..................................................32

VCR and DVD modes

Additional Information

Tr oubleshooting ..........................................................33

Precautions ..................................................................35

Technical data ..............................................................36

Discs you can play........................................................37

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 owner s. 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.”

Connections and Setup

Some points to check before you connect

• 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 creating 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 at the rear, as well as 7 cm above the top 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 apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

•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 use and cleaning information at the end of the booklet.

Accessories provided

Scart lead

Remote control 2 non-rechargeable

batteries, type

AAA

Coaxial cable

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.

Out of consideration for the environment, we have printed this document on unbleached recycled paper.

Connections and Setup

Front panel controls (buttons appear left to right below)

Door to front connectors

ON/STANDBY - Switch the appliance on

and off.

PLAY/PAUSE - Start playing a disc or a

cassette. Go into pause.

STOP - Stop disc or cassette playback.

REV - Start fast reverse in DVD mode

and in VCR mode.

FWD - Start fast forward in DVD mode

and in VCR mode.

OPEN/CLOSE - Open and close the

DVD player's disc tray.

DVD/VCR - Change from DVD mode to VCR

mode and vice versa.

REC - Start recording in VCR mode.

CHANNEL -/+ - Change channel in VCR mode.

EJECT - Eject the cassette from the video

recorder.

Front panel display

DVD

DVD Appears when the appliance is in DVD mode.

Appears when a disc is loaded.

Appears when the appliance is in repeat mode.

COPY Appears when a copy from a disc onto a tape is in progress.

Indicates that a recording is programmed or a timer recording is in progress.

Appears when a tape is inserted in the video recorder.

VCR Appears when the appliance is in VCR mode.

REC Appears when a recording is in progress.

TV Appears in TV mode.

COPY

VCR REC

Connections and Setup

Television

set

DVD/VCR

VCR IN + OUT / DVD OUT

AERIAL

EURO AV2 DECODER

RF OUT

EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO

DVD

DVD / VCR

EXCLUSIVE

AUDIO OUT

OUT AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV)

1. Disconnect the aerial cable from your television set and reconnect it to the AERIAL socket

of the DVD/VCR.

2. Using the coaxial cable supplied, connect the RF OUT socket of the DVD/VCR to the aerial

socket of the television set.

3. A Scart lead connection between the appliance and your television set makes it easier to use

and improves picture and sound quality. Connect the DVD/VCR’s Scart socket (EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO) to the television set’s Scart socket (AV1, EXT1, AUX1, according to the

make) using the Scart lead (provided).

4. Connect the DVD/VCR to the mains socket using the mains lead.

Basic connections (DVD/VCR + TV + satellite or cable receiver)

1. Connect the DVD/VCR to the television set as described above (step 1 to 3).

2. Connect the satellite or cable receiver scart socket to the DVD/VCR’s second Scart socket

(EURO AV2 DECODER) using a Scart lead (not provided).

3. Connect the DVD/VCR to the mains socket using the mains lead.

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.

Other connection options

The basic connections (described above) are for standard-quality sound and high-quality picture reproduction. There are other connection options available, which can produce pictures and sound of better or poorer quality:

Back panel audio sockets

Connections and Setup

EURO AV2 DECODER

EURO AV1 AUDIO/ VIDEO

DVD / VCR

AUDIO OUT

VCR IN + OUT / DVD OUT

AERIAL

RF OUT

DVD / VCR

OUT

DVD/VCR AUDIO R

and L sockets

Audio cables (red and white)

Coaxial cable

Optical cable

DVD / VCR

AUDIO OUT

DVD

EXCLUSIVE

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

DVD EXCLUSIVE

AUDIO R and L

sockets

COAXIAL

Coaxial digital

audio output

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

Optical digital audio

output

DVD

EXCLUSIVE

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

Back of

DVD /VCR

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets DVD EXCLUSIVE AUDIO OUT L (left) and R (right) sockets

These are analogue audio output sockets.The AUDIO L socket and cable are white, while the AUDIO R socket and cable are red. Connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO L and R sockets to the television set’s AUDIO L and R sockets using audio cables (not provided).

Note: If your television set only has one audio socket connect it to the DVD player’s left socket (white).

The DVD exclusive sockets are dedicated to the DVD player and offer a higher level of sound quality than the DVD/VCR ones.

Coaxial digital audio output (COAXIAL) / Optical digital audio output (OPTICAL)

These sockets offer a higher level of sound quality compared to that provided using an analogue audio connection. Use one of these sockets to connect your DVD Player to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have only one of these sockets. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connections work equally well.The coaxial and optical cables are not supplied with the device.

Front panel audio and video sockets

Connect your camcorder to the AUDIO L (left), AUDIO R (right) and VIDEO sockets located at the front of the DVD/VCR using an audio/video cable (not supplied).

Audio/video cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO IN and

AUDIO IN L and R

sockets

Connections and Setup

The remote control

Navigating through menus

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

General functions

DVD Select the DVD player. VCR Select the video recorder.

(mute) Mute and restore the sound of the television set.

LOCK (red) Lock the appliance. Press again LOCK to unlock

0-9 Number entry. PLAY Start playing a disc or a tape.

Functions in DVD mode

GO BACK Return to the previous menu.

CLEAR Hide the MENU Access the disc menu during play (if there is one)

(red) Access the audio function of the

(green) Access the subtitle function of the

INFO (yellow) Access the TITLE (blue) Access the disc menu.

(purple) Access the camera angle function of the

PLAY MODE Access the play mode function of the

REV Start fast reverse, reverse accelerated play or

FWD Start fast forward, forward accelerated play or

STOP Stop play, accelerated search or slow motion and

PAUSE Freeze frame, frame advance or slow motion (see

AGAIN Move backwards approximately 10 seconds

ZOOM Access the Zoom function (see page 20).

OPEN.CLOSE Open and close the disc tray.

Switch the appliance on and off.

Adjust the sound volume of the television set.

the appliance.

Directly access the next or previous chapter (DVD) or track (CD).

Info

menu.

or resume play.

Info

menu (see

page 23).

Info

(see page 22).

Info

menu (see page 21).

Info

menu (see page 24).

Info

(see page 23).

reverse slow motion (see page 20).

forward slow motion (see page 20).

access the main menu.

page 20).

during disc playback (DVD) (see page 20).

Connections and Setup

Functions in VCR mode

PR+ / PR- Change channel. CLEAR Set the counter to zero.

Access the VCR main menu. Exit a menu.

TIMER (green) Display the 0-9 Select a channel, enter numbers. AV Select the devices connected to the Audio/Video sockets (AV1,AV2, ...). PLAY MODE Watch one TV channel whilst recording another one. REV Start fast reverse, reverse accelerated play (see page 11). FWD Start fast forward, forward accelerated play (see page 11). STOP Stop play, accelerated search, slow motion or recording. PAUSE Freeze frame, frame advance (see page 11). RECORD Start recording (see page 12). SP/LP Double the recording time of a tape with the LP function (see page 12).

OPEN.CLOSE Eject the tape.

Functions in TV mode

This remote control can be used with some recent models of televisions: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.

TV Select the television.

Adjust the sound volume.

(mute) Mute and restore the sound.

PR+ / PR- Change channel. GO BACK Return to the channel watched before last. CLEAR Exit a menu. MENU Access the television's main menu.

Use the Zoom function (with a 16/9 television only).

INFO (yellow) GUIDE (blue) Display the programme guide.

Obtain information about the channel.

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 Select a channel. For 2-digit channels, first press

VIDEO Plus+

menu (see page 13).

Connections and Setup

Tuning in a video channel on your TV

If your television is not fitted with a Scart socket, you were unable to connect it to the AV1 socket of the DVD/VCR using a Scart cable (not supplied) as shown on page 4, step 3. In this case, you must make below settings before you start the automatic channel set-up (page 9).

The output frequency of this appliance is set at UHF channel 60.

If channel 60 is already used by another TV station, or if the picture is distorted, you can change the transmitter channel of your VCR. Stages 7 ~ 13 will show you how to change the output frequency of your DVD/VCR.

Make sure that you have correctly installed the appliance as described earlier in this book.

1. Turn on your TV.

2. Press to turn on the appliance and then press the VCR button on the remote control.

3. Insert a pre-recorded video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the remote control.

4. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a video tape to play at this stage! If you switch the appliance on and continue stages 5 ~ 6, instead of seeing video playback tune your TV until you see a bright blue screen.

5. Tune this channel until the video picture is sharp and the sound is clear.

6. Store this channel on your TV.

You will need to look at the TV instruction book if you do not know how to do this.

Note: Only carry out stages 7 ~ 13 if you cannot obtain clear video playback as described in stages 1 ~ 6.

7. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos. Make sure that the

DVD/VCR is in standby by pressing on the remote control (only the clock will be displayed).

8. Press CHANNEL- or CHANNEL+ on the front of

the appliance for more than 4 seconds. RF60 will appear on the front display.The picture opposite will be displayed on the TV screen.

RF CHANNEL 60

SET

9. Press CHANNEL- or CHANNEL+ to select another video channel.You may select any

channel number between 22 and 68.

10. Select a TV channel number on which you wish to watch videos.

11. Tune this channel so that a bright blue screen appears.

12. Store this channel on your TV.

13. Press on the front of your appliance when you have finished.

Make sure that you have correctly installed the appliance and successfully tuned in a dedicated video channel on your TV. If you do not tune in a dedicated video channel on your TV you will be unable to view and record video tapes!

Connections and Setup

Tuning in TV channels

The first time you use the DVD/VCR, you will see the ACMS (Automatic Channel Memory System) displayed on the screen.This system automatically tunes and stores TV channels. If you want to return to ACMS after your initial set-up, access it via the menu.

Automatic channel search

Switch the television set on.

2. Press the button to turn the appliance on and then press the VCR button on the remote

control.

3. Select the AV channel on the television set.

4. Press ok to start the automatic tuning process.

5. When the automatic channel search is completed a screen showing all the channels that have

been found and the positions they have been placed in is displayed.

6. The automatic channel set-up assigns the numbers to the channels in a predefined order.

These numbers may therefore not match the actual channel numbers. Should this be the case, change these numbers by carrying out the instructions below (see "Sorting the channels").

7. Press to store the settings.

Note: After the automatic channel search has taken place, the time and date will set automatically. If the time is shown as --:-- on the display window, it means that the signal was too weak to allow the clock to be set automatically. If you wish to manually set the clock, see "Setting the clock" on page 15.

Sorting the channels

For easy channel identification, we suggest that you have a TV magazine at hand.

1. Press the VCR button. Press to access the main menu. Use the and buttons to select

PR SET then press

SET

2. Press again.

3. To move a channel, use the and buttons to select the programme number that you

wish to move.Then press . Press and until you reach the position you wish to store the channel in. Press

4. To delete a channel, use the and buttons to select the channel number you wish to

delete and press .After a short while the selected channel will be deleted.The remaining channels are resorted automatically.

5. Press to leave the menu.To move or delete other channels, repeat the above process.

ok.

ok.The channel will move to the new position.

Connections and Setup

Manual installation

To complete the set-up of your video recorder when the automatic channel set-up has not stored all the channels or when you wish to store a new channel.

1. Turn on your television and your DVD/VCR. Select the AV channel on your television, press

VCR button and then press to access the main menu.

the

2. Press the and buttons to select PR SET then press ok.

3. Press again and the television channel table appears.

4. Use the and buttons to select the programme number you want to tune, then press ok.

5. Select the CH section (if not already selected) by using the and buttons and then press

AV key to select C (for channels received via your roof aerial) or S (for cable network

the channels).

6. Press ok and select the colour system of the channel by pressing the and buttons.

ok, and then use the and buttons to search for the channel of a programme.

Press

7. The station can be fine tuned to improve picture quality. Select MFT (Manual Fine Tuning)

using the and buttons. Use the and buttons to adjust the picture.

8. Select STATION by pressing the button. You can then name your station.

9. Press ok to reveal the television channel name list.

Use the and buttons to choose a channel name from the list. Press

10. If the station name you require is not listed you can

insert one manually.Then press the button. A flashing bar appears beneath the first letter. Use the

the new channel name up to a maximum of 5. Press

PR CH MFT

C40

06 00

SET

BBC1 BBC2 ITV ANGLI BORDE CH TV WEST GRANA

the and buttons to pass on to the previous or next character. Press

11. Press to confirm.

12. Press again to remove the menu.

13. The new channel is now stored into your video recorder.

If you wish to install manually other channels you should repeat the above procedure.

To sort the new channel, see “Sorting the channels” on page 9.

Note: If it is necessar y for you to tune all the channels manually you may find it easier if you write the CH numbers down for each station as you find them.You can then select each channel from the main menu and type the CH numbers in directly. Each channel will then be in the correct position so there is no need to sort them later.

SET

ok to select it.

and buttons to select letters and numbers for

ok.

Basic playback operations

Playback

Load a tape and press PLAY.

Stopping playback

Press the STOP button on the remote control to stop playback.

Accelerated play

While a video tape is playing you can search the tape forward and backward to look for a specific position on the tape. Press The picture will be shown at seven times normal play speed.

Fast Forward / Rewind

Press STOP then press either REV for rewind or FWD for fast forward. Whilst you are rewinding or fast forwarding you can view the section you are passing. Press and hold (for a few seconds) either recorder to normal rewind or fast forward operation.

Variable playback

Use the and buttons to adjust playback speed during playback or for freeze frame. Below is a list of available speeds:

x 1 = slow motion x 5 = reverse playback 7x speed

x 2 = freeze frame

x 3 = reverse playback

x 4 = reverse playback 3x speed

REV or FWD to make the tape play rapidly backwards or forwards.

REV or FWD. Releasing the button will return the video

x 1 = playback 2x speed

x 2 = playback 7x speed

VCR

To r esume normal playback, press PLAY.

Note: During slow motion, noise bars may appear on the picture according to the status of tape. If distortions can be seen in the picture, reduce them with the and buttons.

Still image

Press the PAUSE button for freeze frame.This picture may display some interference in the form of black and white horizontal lines.This is perfectly normal and does not mean that the video tape is damaged.

Note: Freeze frame cannot exceed five minutes. After five minutes, the video recorder automatically stops.

Frame Advance

1. Press PA USE repeatedly to advance forward image by image.

Note:You can use the and buttons to reduce any vertical movement seen on the still picture.

2. Press PLAY to return to playback.

Ejecting the tape

Press OPEN

Note: If the end of the tape is reached, the video recorder automatically stops, rewinds, ejects the tape and goes into standby mode.

CLOSE on the remote control or EJECT on the front panel to eject the tape.

VCR

Recording

Recording options

Recording from an AV socket

If you wish to record from the AV2 socket located on the back panel of the DVD/VCR or from the AV3 sockets located on the front panel, press the audio/video mode (AV2 or AV3).

SP (Standard Play) /LP (Long Play)

The video recorder includes the Long Play (LP) feature.This means you can record twice the amount of information on each recordable video tape. For example on a three hour (E180) tape you can record six hours worth of programmes. Press the Depending on your selection, SP or LP is displayed on your television screen.

Instant Recording

1. Turn the DVD/VCR and television on. Insert a video tape into the video recorder. Select the

AV channel on your television.

2. Press the VCR button and use the PR+/- button to select the programme you wish to

record.The currently selected programme are displayed on screen.You can also select the programme number using the remote control number buttons.

3. Press the RECORD button to start recording. RECORD SP appears on the television

screen and REC is displayed on the front display.

The video recorder starts recording until the end of the tape is reached or it is manually stopped.

Instant Timer Recording

1. To set the length of time you want to record for, press the RECORD button twice.The

television screen shows 0H30.

2. Press the RECORD button again to increase the recording time by another thirty minutes to

a maximum of nine hours.

If you press and the set period of time is cancelled.

1. Press PA USE to interrupt recording.

2. Press PA USE again to resume recording.

Notes: Tapes can be paused for up to five minutes. RECP will be displayed on the television screen while a tape is

paused. After five minutes the video recorder automatically goes into STOP mode.

To view one channel whilst recording another, press the display.Then switch to the channel you want to watch using the remote control.

PA USE during instant recording, the video recorder switches to record pause mode

AV button to select the appropriate

SP/LP button to switch from SP to LP.

PLAY MODE button. TV appears on the front

Ending a recording

Press the STOP button twice.

Note: When the end of the tape is reached the VCR automatically stops recording, rewinds, stops, ejects the tape and goes into standby mode.

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